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Freelance Writing in the Philippines: Can You Earn a Living?

December 17, 2019

You can't be a freelance writer when money's tight and you support a family. A writer's job is hard enough as it is without the burden of financial responsibilities. So before you get any romantic notions a...

Amario by Ina Tuason: Fashionably Finding Yourself

Ashley Petallano

December 11, 2019

Breakups & Exes, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines, Fashion

Just because something bad happened to you, doesn’t mean you can’t build something out of it. Just ask Ina Tuason, the Modern Filpina behind Amario, a budding fashion brand perfect for any girl who wants...

Magna Carta of Women: Requirements for Filing a Gynecological Leave

Geri Osorio

December 10, 2019

Careers, Women's Issues, Working Life

Working Filipinas are now entitled to paid leave days for gynecological surgeries, thanks to the Magna Carta of Women (MCW). The Republic Act No. 9710 aims to uphold women's rights, which means ensuring pro...

The Updated and Complete Guide to Applying Online for an SSS Number

Chryss Segovia

November 14, 2019

Careers, Working Life

Every working Filipino adult gains access to Social Security System (SSS) on their first day of work. But your SSS number isn’t just a pre-employment requirement; it’s important for your social se...

How I Manage to Pay for My First Condo

Rick Formalejo

October 24, 2019

Money & Investments, Tips

I remember one of my Economics professors in my sophomore year in college shared with the class that he bought his first property during his early 20s. He said real estate is a rewarding investment to make ...

4 Totally Legit Ways to Escape the Carmageddon

Justine Lubag

October 23, 2019

Careers, Working Life

Now that the Ber-months are upon us, expect a lot of thing to happen within the next few months. Jose Mari Chan and Mariah Carey will take over the regular mall playlists. Your favorite kakanin stalls will ...

Buying Insurance According to Life Stages: A Peso Goes a Long Way for the Future

Ashley Petallano

October 10, 2019

Money & Investments, Tips

I was 20 years old when I first bought insurance. I was five months into my first job when my mom brought in a family friend who worked for one of the country’s popular insurance firms. Back then, it fel...

Dress for Success: From Your First Job to Your First Promotion

Rick Formalejo

October 3, 2019

Careers, Working Life

It takes time to discover your style. You might be following an influencer online or taking your cue from a friend who seems to look good in everything. As you dabble with one look or another, you’ll find i...

The Magna Carta of Women: Knowing Your Rights Under PH Laws

Berna Sastrillo

September 20, 2019

Careers, Health

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You’re probably aware of your rights to a sick or vacation leave — heck, you might have used up all your paid leaves by now. But, did you know that the female employees in the Philippines are entitled to sp...

Why Short Meetings are the Best

Daphne Bual

September 17, 2019

Careers, Working Life

Meetings are a paradox. We hold them ostensibly to align a team's goals and get everyone moving forward at an ideal pace. For all the good that meetings do, however, they can also be a huge inconvenience. ...