As the Philippines remains to be one of the hardest hit countries by the pandemic, the insurance industry has seen a significant jump in interest. A survey conducted last May, which involved 300 Filipino insurance customers, revealed that 77 percent intended to purchase additional insurance policies in the next 18 months, which is higher than …
Riding off the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games high wherein Team Philippines bagged a record-breaking 149 gold medals and a total of 386 medals, the Philippines sports team was ready to set the world ablaze. With the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for July and Pinoy Olympic bets confident because of their dominant SEA Games performance, everyone …
In today’s progressive time where different kinds of love are celebrated, the Philippines was rattled by President Duterte’s decision to grant absolute pardon to US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton, dated September 7, 2020. Pemberton was convicted of homicide in 2015 for the murder of transwoman Jennifer Laude in October 2014. Six years after Laude’s demise, …
Overwhelmed but determined. That’s how I feel these days as I tackle the task of moving offices. Physically, I am exhausted, clearing out old files and stuff to make way for new ones, while juggling work and home management duties. I find myself tarrying while deciding what stuff to let go and what to keep, …
The past few months have been tough, but that didn’t stop Filipinos using it as an opportunity to experiment more in the kitchen, from dalgona coffee to sushi bake. Cooking has been a great stress reliever for some people as whipping up their favorite dishes indulged their taste buds, and gave them a chance to …
The Department of Tourism (DOT) confirmed on September 11 that they are allowing staycations in general community quarantine (GCQ) areas in the nation, such as Metro Manila and Cebu City. Approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID), the initiative will help the Philippines “explore various ways in restarting …
As of September 14, 2020, 10:00 PM, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressed the nation through a recorded speech to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation. Below are the highlights of the briefing: PRRD started off his speech by reiterating the government’s commitment to combating the COVID-19 pandemic and reminded the public to not be complacent …
Iconic French fashion designer Pierre Balmain said, “Good fashion is evolution, not revolution.” This means that instead of going against the current of change, designers must flow with it, constantly evolving and elevating their craft. This mindset is especially important in the now normal, wherein what people wear can be the difference between being safe …
As of September 7, 2020, 07:45 PM, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressed the nation through a recorded speech to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation. Below are the highlights of the briefing: PRRD shared that the country has flattened the COVID-19 curve. This means that there are now less people with the virus. He shared …
Entrepreneurship has taken a whole other level these days. You may have heard about your neighbor or your friend exploring business opportunities online, whether it’s selling food, clothing, or plants, among many others. So, it isn’t surprising that even celebrities have launched their own businesses. But what exactly are these business ventures? And what has …