Hi, I’m Gary. You can call me Kuya G.

A home for what I enjoy sharing

Bahay Ni Kuya G is a personal space with a community spirit. I want to share the things I actually enjoy doing: a dish worth cooking again, a lesson that helps a beginner, a travel photograph that brings back a memory, or an idea that makes daily life easier.

I spent many years living in Dubai before returning to the Philippines. Home in Batangas gives me a different pace and plenty of reasons to stay busy. There’s always something to cook, organise, learn, or improve.

The kitchen is part of the story

I enjoy working with ingredients, adjusting flavours, and thinking through a recipe until it makes sense for the people eating it. Cooking for a gathering is its own kind of project: plan well, prepare carefully, and make sure everyone gets a plate.

Pickleball has my attention

I’ve organised volleyball and basketball tournaments, and pickleball is a big part of my life now. I enjoy the game, but I also enjoy seeing someone go from feeling unsure to joining a rally with confidence.

Beginners need encouragement and useful guidance. Nobody arrives knowing everything. We can take the basics seriously and still have a good laugh.

The developer in me

I build practical systems for everyday needs. I enjoy turning scattered information and repetitive tasks into something organised and easier to use. That same habit follows me into recipe planning, community activities, and this website.

And sometimes, a song

Singing is another thing I enjoy. Not every moment has to be productive; sometimes it’s enough to sing along and enjoy yourself.

What I hope you find here

Something useful. Something enjoyable. Maybe a little encouragement to try a new dish, learn a skill, join a game, or explore a place. That would make sharing worthwhile.