MABUHEJ

the crew is back!!!

We are ready to make it even more memorable! Let's gear up for an exciting time filled with fun, learning, and team-building activities.

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kickoff 2023

Last year's MKPH Kickoff @ Elyu

this year

we are going to

This year's kickoff takes us to the beautiful island of Bali, Indonesia. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes, Bali promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

let's go

july

07

sunday

TIME ACTIVITY
10:00PM - 02:00AM Going to NAIA
03:45AM - 07:50AM Flight MNL to BALI
08:00AM Hotel check-in
12:00PM Lunch
02:00PM Free time
07:00PM Dinner

The trip started as early as 10PM when everyone arrived at NAIA airport and excitement filled the air. The flight from Manila to Bali was smooth with stunning views of the ocean. After a quick immigration check, we bought sim cards that will serve as our internet for the whole week and headed to our accommodation. Lunch featured delicious Indonesian dishes that hit the spot, quite different to our usual taste in PH. We spent the afternoon resting from the jetlag. As evening was approaching, we began exploring the streets and enjoyed a dinner at a nearby cafe. The day was well spent for rest, as the next day will mark the start of all the programs and adventures in Bali.

july

08

monday

TIME ACTIVITY
07:00AM Breakfast at hotel
09:00AM Discussion 1: AI Prompts & Best Practices
10:30PM Discussion 2: Kompis
12:00PM Lunch
04:00PM Activity 1: Guessing game
08:00PM Dinner

We started the day with a homemade Mie-goreng and pancake breakfast at the hotel, setting the tone for a productive day ahead. The first discussion on AI Prompts & Best Practices was led by Bianca, providing valuable insights and tips on how to create prompts to get best results. Next, we dove into the second discussion about Kompis: Your Digital Bestie, where we gathered inputs on the possibility of expanding Kompis to do more tasks in the Wolfpack. Afterwards, we then proceed to eat our heart out with authentic Indonesian foods that we ordered as lunch. After some rest, we played a guessing game that everyone enjoyed. The day concluded with a dinner, giving us time to relax and go out to see more places.

july

09

tuesday

TIME ACTIVITY
07:00AM Breakfast at hotel
09:00AM Discussion 3: CRO & SEO
10:00AM Project: Wisecloud website
12:00PM Lunch
01:00PM Project continuation
04:00PM Activity 2: Mini game
07:00PM Dinner

The usual, breakfast first before anything. Then the first session was discussion on CRO & SEO led by Alfie where he provided us with knowledge for our projects such as examples, optimization, and how landing pages should look like for it to perform better. Right after that, we started working on the Wisecloud website. After lunch, we continued our work on the website, specifically focusing on the homepage. In the afternoon, Bianca organized a fun mini game that brought some cheer to the day. We then took a cafe break and enjoyed a stroll around the area. The day wrapped up with a dinner, leaving us satisfied and ready for the next day’s activities.

july

10

wednesday

TIME ACTIVITY
07:00AM Breakfast at hotel
09:00AM Workshop 1: Website optimization
10:00AM Tickets
12:00PM Lunch
01:00PM Project continuation
03:00PM Activity 3: More games
07:00PM Dinner

We kicked off the day with breakfast at the hotel, energizing us for a productive day. The first workshop was Website optimization where we focused on practical tips and techniques on how to better optimize website assets and pages. We then alotted the remaining morning hours to do some tickets before heading to lunch. Afterward, we continued working on the Wisecloud website, making steady progress. In the afternoon, Xav and Alfie organized some fun games for us to enjoy. We finished the day with a dinner and went out to have some fun.

july

11

thursday

TIME ACTIVITY
07:00AM Breakfast at hotel
08:00AM Remarks from Kenny
09:00AM Workshop 2: CSS & JS
10:00AM Project continuation
12:00PM Lunch
01:00PM Project continuation
07:00PM Dinner

We started the day with a tasty breakfast at the hotel while watching the opening remarks video recording from Kenny. The morning workshop focused on CSS & JS to make sure we're updated with the styling properties and attributes. We then get back into our project work. After lunch, we continued with the project, applying what we’ve learned from the workshop. We wrapped up the day by going out to refresh and eat dinner.

july

12

friday

TIME ACTIVITY
07:00AM Breakfast at hotel
09:00AM Discussion 4: IKIGAI & How to handle stress
11:00AM Activity 4: Open forum
12:00PM Lunch
04:00PM Prepare for departure
10:00PM Airport going back to Manila

We started the day with breakfast at the hotel before diving into Xav's presentation on IKIGAI & How to Handle Stress. We then had an open forum where we shared thoughts and reflections from the trip. We had our lunch in Apurva, one of the best hotels that serves buffet and has a great view of Bali. Then we began preparing for our departure and headed to the airport. Our flight back to Manila was scheduled for 1AM, marking the end of a fantastic and productive week in Bali.

so much fun, right?

We leave this Kickoff feeling grateful for the time we spent together. It was a fantastic way to connect, learn, and have fun, and we are excited for the journey that lies ahead.
 
Watch the video below for a fun recap :)