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Filipino Job Seekers: Here are the Practical Tips on How to Get a (Good) Job in the Philippines – Part 1

Perhaps, the best way to begin this post is to ask you this: Kumusta ang trabaho? (How’s work?) I hope that you’re doing great on your current job. Whether you work on a store, meat shop, shopping mall, restaurant, on the street, on town markets, as a jeepney, bus, tricycle, or taxi driver, inside government offices, on factories, on large companies, whatever your job might be – may you always stay safe, happy, and fulfilled. In this post, I would share random photos of people on the job the purpose of which is to give you inspiration on your job hunting. Cashier I know, if it’s working here in the Philippines, safety, happiness, and fulfilment is not always the case. Like most of you, we have tons of complaints about our job; in fact, it the complaint on how to get a job in the first place. Hight taxes, heavy traffic on the way to work, low wages, etc. – always a headache. But I am here not to add insult to injury or inflict more damages to the sad reality of working here

Philippines: The Land of the Greatest Filipino Artists in the World - Part 2

In this post, I am about to share more photos of artworks, designs, and artistic presentations of items found here in the Philippines. Let me be your guide to the art gallery and you be the judge. So this is the Part 2 of my Art Gallery showcasing the talent of our great Filipino artists, painters, sculptors, and designers. For those who haven't yet seen Part 1, here is the link to that post: Philippines: The Land of the Greatest Filipino Artists in the World - Part 1 Here we go now on the next gallery hall. "The Painting's Guardian" As if diners are unaware someone is watching them from above. There is a painting on the left and a sculptor on the right. This view of the restaurant is fascinating but also weird, isn't it? Have you noticed what's wrong? "Scary Kapre" Here's a close up look of the scary creature guarding the doors. More probably, this will scare you especially when it's dark. Ghost stories by the way

Four Great Qualities of the Filipinos and the Realities Behind - A Wake Up Call

In this post, I will bravely share my opinion on the real state of our nation. I will also offer recommendations on how we can make the most of it – in terms of our present good economic standing. If you please be open-minded in understanding the true meaning of this post. Progressive Philippines Did you know that Philippines is the 34 largest economy (out of about 190 countries) in the world today? Let these facts and figures explain everything. Over 10 million Filipinos are Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with a total remittance of around $2.56 billion (or approximately Php 128 billion ) in 2016. Roughly, that is about Php 13,000 remittance each OFW per year.  Source: http://business.inquirer.net/224635/ofw-remittances-hit-record-high-2016 · Over 100 million Filipinos are living in the Philippines today, a significant number in terms of workforce who can build a nation. Over 40 million Filipinos are in the labor force in 2016. Put in another way, 4 of 10 Filipino

Philippines: The Land of the Greatest Filipino Artists in the World - Part 1

On this week’s blog, I will bring you to an art gallery you’ve most likely never seen before. This gallery exhibits the Philippines as a nation of great sculptors, painters, and designers. I will give each photo my own title and a bit of description but then let the arts speak for themselves.  Just relax and enjoy. Let me walk you through to the gallery now. "Dining Set Up Above" The wooden chair is a perfect seat to eat. This is a restaurant on the 5th floor of a building where you can experience a great view of the city. "Romantic Dining Hall" The light shines just right on this dining place made of wood, bamboo and recycled crafts. Have you noticed the old drum? "Painted Sculptures of a Tribe" A tribe is on its way to a big hunting adventure. Native houses are in a community nearby green mountains. Guava and an eggplant-like curving looks amazing. "Unknown Bamboo Craft"  Quite hard to figure out what this