Personal journal · My stories

Stories from
beyond the map.

A personal collection of experiences from conferences, geospatial projects, fieldwork, and the people and places behind the data. I will also share some random topics related to my professional growth and well-being.

First story published · More stories on the way
01Published story
Alvin Baloloy during his first visit to Rome, Italy

International conferences · Rome, Italy

Road to Rome: My First European Trip with the UN

An unexpected invitation led from geospatial work in the Philippines to an international expert workshop at FAO—and a first journey through Italy.
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Projects & practice

The work behind the maps

Personal accounts from building geospatial products—from early questions and field realities to decisions made along the way.
03To be updated soon

Field notes

Landscapes beyond the screen

Moments from fieldwork, communities, coastlines, forests, and the places that give Earth observation its meaning.
04To be updated soon

Reflections

What the data does not say

A more personal space for the people, uncertainties, discoveries, and quiet lessons behind a career in geospatial science.