If you’ve ever stumbled into a Twitch stream late at night and felt your shoulders relax almost instantly, there’s a good chance you’ve found Jason Jalou De Ramos, better known online as ShockRizal. With a soft, steady voice and a welcoming presence, Jason creates streams that feel less like performances and more like shared spaces. The kind where people linger, chat, and slowly realize they belong there.

Jason is a variety streamer, but labels only tell part of the story. Outside the stream, he’s a QA professional, community manager, and Beyblader. Inside the stream, he’s a music-loving indie gamer, moderator-at-heart, and one of the people quietly shaping how Filipino Twitch communities connect offline.

Roots in Games, Music, and Indie Scenes

Gaming was never a solo discovery for Jason — it was part of family life. With a PlayStation 1 at home, a father who bought him titles like Crash Bandicoot, Blasto, and Pandemonium, and a mother who worked at Sony, games were always within reach. Add three sisters into the mix, and competition was inevitable, whether it was DDR, Just Dance, or Nintendo Switch party games.

Music followed the same communal path. Choir, karaoke, and casual stream singing were constants. During the pandemic, Jason picked up the ukulele, an instrument that quickly became part of his identity and now regularly finds its way into late-night streams where viewers drop in to unwind before sleep.

Long before streaming, Jason was already immersed in indie games — not just as a player, but as a tester. Early exposure to point-and-click titles like The Henry Stickmin Collection, back when Newgrounds was a playground for experimental developers, sparked a lasting curiosity about how games were made.

That curiosity turned into work. As a QA tester, Jason supported indie developers and local studios, including Secret 6, where he became one of the first testers for Project Xandata, a locally developed FPS. When the game launched in 2022, he do online streams and built an event around it. His self-made “bounty” gimmick challenged top streamers to outscore him live, adding playful rivalry and much-needed visibility until the game’s run ended in 2023. Supporting local developers was his instinct by default.

What “ShockRizal” Means

The name itself says a lot. “Shock” comes from Jason being a 90s kid who loved electric-powered characters — his original IGN was Shocker11. “Rizal”? That one’s simpler: people kept telling him he looks like José Rizal in real life. He leaned into it. Together, the name reflects who he is: familiar, slightly playful, and quietly memorable.

From Volunteering to Leading Communities

Jason’s journey into community management didn’t start with titles or responsibilities. It started with helping out, voluntarily. He supported Smash Bros PH, assisted early Overwatch Philippines (OverrushPH) efforts, and helped spread the word about tournaments from conventions to gaming cafés across Metro Manila.

In 2020, just before the pandemic, he was pulled into ValorantPH and Oasis Gaming, where community needs exploded overnight. As online tournaments, creators, and gaming spaces grew, Jason was right there — moderating, organizing, listening, and learning.

That consistency didn’t go unnoticed. By 2022, Jason began streaming on Twitch, originally just to record Overwatch tournament matches. Over time, streaming became something he wanted to keep doing as a long-term hobby that fits alongside real-life responsibilities.

Jason describes his community as “chill, and very fond of losing sleep.” More importantly, he values kindness and helpfulness, online and offline. As a community leader, he doesn’t position himself above anyone. He sees things from a member’s perspective — whether someone is new and curious, or experienced and ready to guide others.

His psychology background reinforces one core belief: usernames are still real people. Online interactions may not be as intimate as face-to-face friendships, but they still carry weight. Respect matters.

That mindset also means setting boundaries. Jason openly shares lessons learned — like reminding people that community spaces aren’t places to aggressively self-promote, or that meetups aren’t opportunities for hit-and-run giveaways. These stories aren’t shared to shame, but to gently guide people toward better community behavior.

Turning Usernames Into Faces: Manila Meetups

Jason’s community-building doesn’t stop online. Alongside long-time Filipino Twitch veterans Seika and ACG137, Twitch regulars Beehaviour and Tech Tourist, he helped co-found Manila Meetups — a series of IRL gatherings where Twitch streamers, creators, and community members can finally put faces and voices to usernames.

The goal is simple: connection. Whether it leads to friendships, collaborations, or brands discovering creators in a more human setting, Manila Meetups exists to bring people together beyond screens.

Event announcements are shared through their Discord and socials:

• Discord: https://discord.manilameetups.com/
• X (Twitter): @ManilaMeetUps
• Facebook: Manila MeetUps
• Twitch Philippines Facebook Group

What to Expect When You Drop Into a ShockRizal Stream

First-time viewers often notice the calm right away. Jason jokes that if you’re struggling to sleep, his stream might help. Depending on the night, you might catch:

• Midnight ukulele sessions
• Chill indie game showcases with thoughtful commentary
• Just Chatting streams that feel like roundtable conversations

It’s a variety stream in the truest sense, shaped by the moment and the people present.

Still the Same, Just Carrying More

Looking back, Jason doesn’t feel dramatically different from when he started. He’s just carrying more responsibilities now — work, life, and community included. What hasn’t changed is his curiosity, his love for sharing hobbies (including a surprising past interest in magic), and his desire to see communities grow with care.

If he had to sum up his purpose as a streamer, it would be this:

Peace and kindness everywhere you go, online or offline. We may be just a username for most people, but each one of us has a story to tell.

And that’s exactly what you’ll find in a ShockRizal stream, behind every username is a person worth listening to.