Engineers & Leaders

Manufacturing

Piping Design Course: Introduction

Francis Carlo Tadena
October 21, 2025
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Power & Industrial Plant Engineering is one of the most challenging and fulfilling types of projects an engineer may encounter during his/her career lifetime. After […]

How AI is Transforming Full Stack Development: Opportunities and Challenges for Filipino Engineers, According to a Senior Software Engineer

Francis Carlo Tadena
November 25, 2024
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In this interview, I’m speaking with Anjo Tadena, a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in full-stack web development. Anjo has worked […]

Challenges

The TESDA Shortfall: How Inadequate Training Fails to Meet the Demands of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance

Francis Carlo Tadena
November 25, 2024
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The manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of the Philippine economy, contributing nearly 20% of GDP and employing millions in various industries (source: PSA, 2023). At […]

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Welcome to Engineers & Leaders, a community dedicated to empowering and uniting Filipino engineers to drive innovation and excellence in the field of engineering. Our mission is to transform the Philippines into a leading Engineering Powerhouse by fostering a collaborative environment that nurtures leadership, creativity, and technological advancement.

About the Site Owner

FRANCIS CARLO TADENA

With over a decade of experience working as a mechanical engineer in various industry (Oil & Gas, Automotive, Manufacturing), Francis Carlo Tadena has built a career rooted in operational excellence, safety, and innovation. His background spans engineering design, maintenance, project implementation, and compliance—equipping him with a holistic view of the challenges and opportunities within the field.

Francis is passionate about empowering Filipino engineers to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change. Through Engineers & Leaders, he advocates for a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture—one that fosters leadership, creativity, and technological advancement to position the Philippines as a global engineering powerhouse.