Category Archives: Philippines

Business Series: Working with Integrity

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

Many businesses take their sweet time in paying their suppliers. For them, the longer they pay, the better it is. If possible, they will try to delay for as long as possible, hoping against hope that you may actually forget … Continue reading →

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Big Bad Wolf Haul this Year!

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

We went to The Big Bad Wolf book sale last night at The World Trade Center. The book sale runs from February 22 to March 4, and is open 24 hours a day. Admission is FREE and the crowds have … Continue reading →

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Business Chronicles: 15 Steps on How to Register your Company at the Philippines Securities & Exchange Commission Online

Posted on February 23, 2019 by

A lot of people are asking whether it is easy for a person to register a company at the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may be happy to know that the SEC has modernized, and registration of a company can … Continue reading →

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Reposting: What’s Life in the Philippines Like?

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

A lot of foreigners look at the Philippines with rose-colored glasses. They see the friendly people and the sunny beaches. They see the happy faces, and the few thousand islands that make up the archipelago. However, this is only a … Continue reading →

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8 Tips when Visiting Manila Ocean Park

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

My daughter is 3 and there’s not a lot of places that a child that age can go to, except for the mall’s play places. Fortunately, there’s Manila Ocean Park, which is a decent place for a day trip for kids of … Continue reading →

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10 Tips in Looking for a Yaya Online

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

As agencies have increased their fees to now Php 6,000 to Php 18,000 for every successful referral, there is a need to be more self-sufficient in finding yayas on our own. “But I would rather wait to get a referral … Continue reading →

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Leadership Lesson: “?” or “.”

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

I was talking to my supervisor today about how he talks to his staff.  “Tell me again what you happened,” I said. “What did Camille answer you?” “I asked her why she didn’t fill in the inventory sheet as she should … Continue reading →

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Yaya Chronicles: White Lies in the Philippines

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

Our new yaya messaged me the following yesterday noon: To translate: “Good morning Ma’m, I have an emergency. I need to go home for 24 hours because my husband was rushed to the hospital. I will finish the laundry and … Continue reading →

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Dear Cousin: A letter when everyone hates your GF

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

November 3, 2018 Dear Cousin, You were surprised on why your relatives have judged your girlfriend so harshly after seeing her for the first time last week. You probably are asking on how they can be so critical of her … Continue reading →

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How a Motorcycle Led to Infidelity

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

It all started with a motorcycle. Our driver wanted to buy a brand new motorcycle. The price tag was 6x his salary but since it was a 2-years to pay deal at Php 3,500 a month payment. That’s around 23% … Continue reading →

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