In a world driven by profit and speed, it’s rare to find someone who builds not just platforms—but possibilities. Frederick Richa Puno is one such individual. His story is a quiet but powerful testimony to the truth that calling is not confined to the pulpit. Sometimes, it’s lived out in lines of code, in the backend of apps, in platforms that serve people we may never meet.
From freelancing in the corners of IT classrooms to building systems now used across Asia, his work whispers a deeper purpose: that excellence, when offered to God, becomes ministry.
Like the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30), Frederick’s life shows us what happens when one refuses to bury his gift. Instead, he multiplied it—not for self-glory, but to uplift Filipino communities, empower entrepreneurs, and offer hope through digital tools and worship music alike.
In his worship song “Ang Buhay Kong Hiram”, he writes: “Tanging kailangan ay ang Iyong kalakasan…” (“All I need is Your strength…”) It’s the prayer of a builder who knows that success without the Spirit is empty.
Whether he’s composing songs or designing seamless e-commerce ecosystems, Frederick’s message is consistent: Your gift is God-given—and when offered back, it becomes sacred.
And perhaps, that’s the heart of true success—not what we build for ourselves, but what we surrender back to the Builder of all.
Scripture Inspiration:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” — Colossians 3:23
