Filipinos have been leaving the country in search of greener pastures abroad, and for a good number of reasons. Perhaps the main reason is for their family to be financially stable, given the hard times and bad economy the Philippines have. Added to this, the lack of job opportunities drives many Filipinos to work abroad….
Are some people born introverts? What makes them become one? Until today nobody can be sure what reasons are behind these introverted characteristics. There is still this confusion why many of us are touted as being shy and doomed into introversion while others are being popular and friendly. Science is still on the investigation as…
The Information technology sector is one of the booming and growing industry in the 21st Century. This is one sector that is greatly influenced by the digital and the computer domain. Interestingly, this is one industry that utilizes all form of technology and caters to the learning and teaching styles of today’s generation. By definition,…
Mining in the Philippines is a growing and producing industry. According to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau’s Mining Facts and Figures – The Philippines is the fifth most mineral-rich country in the world for gold, nickel, copper, and chromite. It is home to the largest copper-gold deposit in the world. The Philippines metal deposit is…
The Filipinos love pizza: that delicious soft (or crunchy) crust, topped with tomato sauce and meat and yummy vegetables… and pineapple. Delish. (Is your mouth watering yet?) However, not every time we have the luxury of going to the nearest Pizza Hut or Shakey’s or Greenwich to order pizza and not all the time we…
There is no doubt that Facebook is the world’s largest social media network and this equates to billions of users. This is how vast and wide its scope is and when you talk about marketing, this is quite huge. If we are going to look at the market, this might be the picture: Milennials =…
One of the stable and on the rise industry as of today is the construction business. This construction boom is also in line with the aggressive infrastructure plans of the country. This means that there will be more railways to be built, there will be increase in urban mass transport systems, more renovated airports and…
Are you looking for a job? Would you like to work with the best employer in the country? Would you like to grow professionally? If the answer to all these questions is a yes, then do not let go and read the article until the end so you will have a grasp of the best…
Working from home is one of the most ideal jobs if you want to stay away from the hassle of commuting and enjoying the comforts of home yet earning the same amount of pay like any professionals in any industry. If you think about it, this kind of work set-up thrives to a certain group…
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) can and will earn a more decent wage compared to jobs offered in the Philippines. Higher wages means more money, and that means more purchasing power. However, once this newfound people tend to over spend, thinking that at last they have the power to buy whatever that is within their reach….
Filipinos love to eat. As a matter of fact, they can be seen carrying food every now and then to fill in their tummies. However, they cannot be blamed as there are a lot of stores offering a wide array of food choices which are scrumptious in their own way from pastries, to desserts and…
Eight out of ten Filipino families have family members working abroad. And when they come home, the whole barangay would be there waiting for his pasalubong and what have he came back with. Culturally, Filipino families are tightly knit, extended families are a norm. But while an OFW can only work for his immediate family,…
The BPO or the Business Process Outsourcing industry in the Philippines is undeniably a huge success. These call center companies are consistently growing and constantly in demand. Since it started, it have greatly impact the economy and have answered the unemployment issues in the country as it now expands to major key cities outside Metro…
What is estafa? What qualifies as estafa and what does not? Estafa is one topic in the legal world where the scope is quite big and the range is extensive. There is a need to define it in the lawful way and it will also be beneficial if we take the layman’s understanding of the…
Need cash these days? Applying for a loan in a bank is relatively easy if you know what bank to go to that can provide answer to your particular needs. There is the availability of a non-collateral loan or personal loan that can be processed online which guarantees immediate funds that is uncomplicated and straightforward…
Sure, Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) earn more compared to what they get here in the country. Suddenly, their family will eventually think of spending on things they previously do not have – appliances, vehicles, vacations – yes, the good life. But these things eventually lead to abuse in OFW remittances, which ultimately hurts their family’s…
Crossroads in life do happen. This is a time in one’s life that he or she is faced with options and the need to make a choice is deemed necessary. Most of the time, the decision is very difficult because the choices one makes then will definitely be life-changing. Hence, crossroads is certainly all about…
Having a credit card is a heaven-sent to individuals who work at home — freelancers, like bloggers, graphic designers, web designers, freelancer writers and those who work outsourced at home. A functioning credit card allows them to: Verify Paypal account for receipt of payments and salary. Buy tools (like software, WordPress themes and plugins) and…
Salons are everyone’s to go-to whenever they are in need of a stress reliever, or when they simply want to pamper themselves and engage into a makeover. Also there are also a lot of instances wherein customers simply want a haircut – since everyone knows how fast hair grows, a good trim is recommended every…
Sole proprietorship is a kind of business set-up wherein the owner is only owned by one individual. Sometimes it is described as a ‘pass-through’ structure as the entirety of the business such as income and expenses, assets and liabilities are pass through the individual income tax return or the ITR. This also means that the…
Hair is considered as a person’s crowning glory. When someone owns a well-managed hair, it contributes to the factors that give them a great impression to a professional and to the general public as well. The same reason is one of the main aspects as to why people spend money and their time acquiring hair…
Engaging in business takes a lot of risks from its beginning and until it will end. Yes, the possibility of terminating a company, ending a partnership or closing a sole proprietorship is a big likelihood. There are many things that will come along the way during the venture which will eventually let you decide to…
The business landscape of the 21st Century is still continuously evolving. But one thing is sure, it works in a very fast pace environment. The swift and quick way of doing things are literally and figuratively happening. This is where online visibility is needed and its utmost importance cannot be denied in any business to…
Let’s say you are an Overseas Filipino Worker, and might fall short of cash necessary foranything that you might need. And upon hearing about your benefits and perks you have with the office of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. Keep in mind that you need to know a few nitty-gritty of the application. You can…
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, “Intellectual property or IP refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.” So, any individual who may have thought of a particular concept, model or a product will have a legal way of claiming…
A 3” x 2” paper size may be very small in dimension, yet if provided with the perfect message can actually yield magnitude results. This should be the function of a good business card. A business card’s primary purpose are: (1) to establish networks, (2) pitch in a sale and (3) close the best business…
For many years, Filipinos have been going out of the country as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in other countries. Some have struck gold, even settled as migrants. But most have to settle for little to no savings, leaving them with little or even zero budget to start their own business ventures back here in the…
In every market, there is a wide array of food products to choose from. The food industry is one of the most successful business sectors in each country, regardless of what the current generation is. People, specifically the Filipinos, love trying out different dishes and other food products available in the market as they believe…
Engaging in the work that you do is a hard task to maintain especially when it calls for consistency. By consistency, this means the level of enthusiasm is just the same every day. But of course as human beings, this cannot be achieved. That is why if there are days that you tend to be…
The logic in business is to find customers. Determining these clients is one of the most vital and essential element for any venture as these are the people that will consume the products or services. In other words, finding the right group of people that believes in what you make and do is the key…