Many employers in the Philippines will be prioritizing enhancing employee experience over the next three years, a survey by Willis Towers Watson (WTW), a global advisory, broking and solutions firm, showed. But as employers acknowledge the need to transition to a hybrid work arrangement due to the pandemic, the survey also found out many are …
On July 12, 2021, the Philippines celebrated the fifth year since the historical moment where it won against China in a territorial dispute over some part of the South China Sea. It was a momentous event for an international tribunal located in The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines and dismissed China’s claim of …
Being a mom is one of the best privileges a woman can have, but one that requires a lot of dedication and sacrifice. These realities have become increasingly evident during the current global crisis with the pandemic-related stress affecting each family member and their lifestyle. Additionally, having to shift and pivot for another year adds …
Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Keroppi, Retsuko, Gudetama — these are just some of the many characters that have become icons of pop culture thanks to Sanrio, a renowned Japanese lifestyle brand that designs, licenses, and produces a wide array of goods. This year, Singapore-based producer of premium pop culture collectables XM Studios partnered with Sanrio to …
It seems like COVID-19 has put many things on pause, including dreams. As the virus continues to spread and evolve, so are the changes and challenges that come with it. However, through initiatives like Reconnect PH, dreams can hopefully be continued and championed. A system update To ensure the continuity of School Year 2020-2021 amid …
Have you heard a person or a group of people recording themselves talking about life, relationships, and anything under the sun? Why would you intentionally record your conversation with other people? Don’t worry, this is not to expose anyone – this type of media is called a podcast. Known television personalities, vloggers, bloggers, journalists, directors …
As of 2018, there are more than 200,000 deaf Filipinos accounted for. Similar to other persons with disabilities (PWDs), they are no stranger to discrimination and violence. A group of students are on a mission to help the Deaf Mute Community especially in creating a brighter future for them. Driven to help uplift this community, …
Pause. Stepback. Think. Continue – this is what I’ve been doing whenever I caught myself drowning in a tremendous amount of work. The drastic change of our usual routine into school or work from home set-up brought changes to how we usually handle our day. Now that we’re always at home, we can’t deny that …
Due to the possible COVID-19 surge prompted by the Delta Variant, it was announced that the National Capital Region (NCR) will be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) from August 6-20. Aside from the economy being potentially hit once more, another concern arises — how will this affect vaccine rollout amid the strict lockdown period? …
Cyber-attacks and data loss are the top risks facing directors and officers (D&O) as COVID-19 and the needed transition in working arrangements heightened concerns, a global survey by Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and Clyde & Co showed. The 8th Directors’ Liability Survey released last April 21 covered the United States, Europe, United Kingdom and the …