It’s the new year, and along with it come new and exciting discoveries to explore and try out. Have you started on your resolutions yet? A new workout routine, your next summer travel plans, or getting to know your co-workers at your new job.
And since we’re talking about new experiences, have you ever tried a fresh kind of hangout where you enjoy a night of casual drinking while learning inside a cool, cozy bar? Well, you’re in for a treat.
This 2026, it’s time to level up your taste for the good life and add creative flavors to your usual nightlife habit. Think Responsibly is a unique social learning experience that perfectly blends casual drinking with curated, expert-led talks in a bar. It is a melting pot of inquisitive minds who would like to elevate their unwinding experience in a more worthwhile and meaningful way — that is, learning while literally drinking.
Founded by Louis Enriquez, a long-time HR professional and self-confessed “social butterfly,” Think Responsibly is a vision that was born out of his very own interests — a night of fun drinking with friends and strangers alike, plus the thrill of always learning something new and something more. It was first launched last October 16, 2025, with Jonathan De Luzuriaga (Philippine Software Industry Association) and Joshua Bumanlag (Rush PH) as the first batch of speakers, who talked about the “Must Have Skills of the Tech Industry” and “The Commuter Experience,” respectively.
The launch event was then followed by another well-attended session last November 13, 2025, this time with Iyana Argañoza, founder of Serbiz, as she talked about “The Hustle Economy,” and it was capped off by industry-celebrated creative Dan Matutina, who engaged attendees with a discussion on how to “Design with a Twist.”
As we ushered in the brand-new year, Think Responsibly found an equally stirring new batch of speakers. Last January 22, Carmina Bayombong of InvestEd shared practical tips on transforming lives through educational loans. This was followed by a very familiar face and a staple in Philippine show business, IC Mendoza, who founded In Circle, one of the most in-demand influencer marketing agencies in the country.
“We’re introducing a brand-new take on what edutainment is. Like a really nice glass of your favorite drink, our goal is to blend the familiar nightlife energy with stimulating conversations led by our diverse roster of speakers across fields of business, technology, arts, history, science, and so much more.
Because learning doesn’t always need to happen in a classroom. Sometimes, it’s over drinks.”
– Louis Enriquez, Founder of Think Responsibly
This February, let Think Responsibly be your post-Valentine’s Day date and spend a chill and lovely evening with Anj Vera of TalentView as she “swipes right” and talks about Employer Branding in the Age of Attraction. She will be joined by Mateus Almeida of Mentalist.ph. Get ready for a mind-blowing discussion about The Art of Mindreading and Influence. This will happen on February 19, 7 PM, at Skinny Mikes, BGC.
Follow @thinkresponsibly.ph and register via the link in bio.
They say lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice, but here, you’re definitely hitting two birds with one stone — a special kind of good time where you satisfy not only your cravings for fun but also quench your thirst for learning and connections, meeting new like-minded people over good music and even better drinks.
So what are you waiting for? No need to think twice, just #ThinkResponsibly.
