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CURIOSITY AND THE POWER OF WHY

“Why” is usually a question kids ask constantly and consistently. “Why is the sky blue?” And even after proceeding to answer the question, it’s still followed with, “But why?”. That curiosity about every little detail in life seems to be something we outgrow over time. Have you ever wondered when we stopped? And why? Why […]

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SURVIVAL KIT: KEEPING UP WITH EMAIL ETIQUETTE

One of the downsides of working remotely is that we don’t have the same opportunities to build rapport easily, and communicate with the help of tone and facial expressions. Some businesses also streamlined through working asynchronously, which means we rely on text-based means of communicating like chat or emails. Email etiquette is important for everyone. […]

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FILPASS HOLDS TALK ON CONSTRUCTION NEW TECHNOLOGY

FilPass Tamperproof Tech Inc. launched on July 23 the Industry-Academe Linkage for Construction Series in pursuit of introducing its flagship project, the Construction Industry One Registry System or CIORS, to the Philippine construction industry, academe, and non-profit organizations. As part of the 4-part series, FilPass will be holding a panel discussion titled, “Industry Academe Linkage […]

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SMC VACCINATES 22,000 EMPLOYEES IN 2 WEEKS

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that it vaccinated 22,000 in its workforce two weeks after it rolled out its nationwide “Ligtas Lahat” COVID-19 vaccination program using company-procured vaccines. The initial tally, covering July 27 to August 6, puts the company on track to meet its goal of vaccinating some 35,000 employees before the end of […]

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5 LKY GROUP ESTABLISHMENTS GET SAFETY SEAL CERTIFICATION

Establishments under the LKY Group of Companies have obtained the Safety Seal certification granted by the government in various areas in the country. McDonald’s at Primark Center Cauayan (Isabela), McDonald’s Sorsogon, McDonald’s at Primark Center Gerona (Tarlac), McDonald’s at Primark Center Plaridel (Bulacan), and Primark Center Cainta (Rizal) have so far received the Safety Seal, […]

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VACCINATED? CHECK OUT THESE BENEFITS FROM INGAT ANGAT

Remember when everyone in the world was at the edge of the seat waiting for vaccines? Remember that time when we were confined in our homes and are unable to go to places or dine in our favorite restaurants and coffee places? Those days will soon be over, and you will be the most significant […]

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JUXTAPOSING MANILA COST OF LIVING

Manila is Southeast Asia’s third most expensive city to live in – just behind Singapore and Bangkok. Need to take a second to let that sink in? It came as no surprise, though, given almost everything in the nation’s capital seems to have exorbitant cost. But what’s surprising, perhaps, is that the city also recorded […]

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SMC TAPS LOCAL DRESSMAKERS TO PRODUCE PPES

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) packaging unit San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation (SMYPC) has begun local production and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPEs) for the medical sector, tapping community-based tailors and dressmakers to assemble the protective suits, using medical fabric produced in its woven products facility in Malaysia. SMC president Ramon S. Ang underscored the […]

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HM, SIS? TIPS ON DEALING WITH ONLINE DEALERS

The internet is like a pandora’s box; you can find anything under the sun in just a few clicks. But it’s also a place filled with bogus deals, especially for unsuspecting giddy online dealers. Read through these tips to avoid falling into a fishy situation. Even before COVID-19 became a global pandemic, the world was […]

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HELPING EACH OTHER: THE MERCADO ONE WAY

During these trying times, we’ve seen the importance of intangible traits like persistence, resilience, and kindness. The ability to not give up and see hope in spite of the hardships and the willingness to provide a helping hand to those in need have been highlighted during our battle against this pandemic. We’ve seen and heard […]