Thursday, September 25, 2025

TP, TESDA launch training program for work-ready near-hires

Pioneering partnership. Receiving TESDA’s recognition and Technical-Vocational Education Training (TVET) Program registration are, from left: TP in the Philippines Senior Manager of External Marketing Levi Trio and TP Bacolod Site Director Ma. Jesusa Gemarino, TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez and TESDA NIR Interim Regional Director Niña Connie Dodd.

Negros Occidental, Philippines  – TP in the Philippines, a global leader in digital business services, was recently recognized as one of the pioneering enterprises in Negros Occidental to register as partner in Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET), a flagship program of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

When It Rains, It Pours…3 Comfort Foods + Gut Care Musts

Rainy days can feel like a downer — gray skies, slow routines, and moods that sink as quickly as the temperature. Most of the time, this season also brings the inevitable cough and colds and a general feeling of being under the weather.

But every downpour has its perks: the little rituals and guilty pleasures that make staying in worth savoring.

You could curl up with a book, nap the afternoon away, or binge your favorite shows — but nothing lifts spirits quite like comfort food. Warm, hearty dishes have a way of hugging you from the inside out, turning gloomy weather into cozy, joy-filled moments.

Many Filipino favorites are sure to spark memories of rainy afternoons spent at home or gathered around the table with family. And sure, indulging feels amazing — but with a few tweaks, your go-to rainy day comfort food can also be a little kinder to your gut and help give your immune system a little boost: 

Monday, September 22, 2025

Caltex and Go Rewards Renew Partnership, Launch Exciting ‘Choose Your Ride’ Promo with a Brand-New Car Up for Grabs!

Get ready for more rewarding journeys ahead! Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), has renewed its partnership with Go Rewards for another three years - and they’re kicking things off with an exclusive nationwide promo that’s bigger, better and packed with prizes!

Running from September 15 to November 15, 2025, the “Choose Your Ride” exclusive promo gives Go Rewards members the chance to win Php3,000 worth of Caltex fuel vouchers. And there's more, one lucky Go Rewards member can get a chance to drive home a brand-new Toyota of his choice.

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Jobstreet by SEEK shares essential resume and interview tips at the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, boosting youth hireability

Joey Yusingco, Head of Marketing at Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, during the  “Ready, Set, Hired!” 

Education and Career Guidance Workshop at the recent WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025

The job market is becoming more competitive than ever for job seekers, with Jobstreet by SEEK recording a 179% year-on-year increase in job applications per job post on their platform. Which is why standing out from the get-go is a crucial step, with a strong resume and well-prepared interview playing a significant role in hireability. 

Mind S-Cool Tv Season 7 Welcomes You To Barangay Komplikado!

What if six very important problems of our time moved into the same neighborhood? All demanding for your undivided attention – which one do you listen to?

In its seventh season, Mind S-Cool TV transforms into Barangay Komplikado, a strange and fascinating neighborhood that mirrors our own world. Here, six Very Important Problems or VIPs come alive as new characters personifying critical issues surrounding nature and our lives. 

The climate crisis takes the form of KLIMA, SARI mourns the alarming loss of wildlife and biodiversity, SUSI insists on understanding the real meaning behind sustainability, UNOS rages in as a reminder of the increasing intensity of disasters, HILOM guides the path towards resilience and recovery, and finally, the most elusive of all VIPs, BUKAS, who embodies our collective futures and how it is shaped by the actions we make today.

Friday, September 19, 2025

FedEx Triumphs with Major Wins at the HR Excellence Awards 2025

FedEx Philippines stands out at the 2025 HR Excellence Awards with three major honors for its workforce excellence and leadership development. Joining Maribeth Espinosa, Managing Director of FedEx Philippines, are representatives from the company’s Human Resources and Management team.

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, took home Gold in Cross-Generational Workforce Management and Leadership Development, and Silver in Excellence in Best HR Team (Multinational Companies) – a testament to its commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

More Accessible Mental Health Care Now Available Through MindNation Infinity Plan

Mental health and well-being organization MindNation has reported a sharp rise in workplace stress, worry, and sadness among Filipinos, based on its 2024 WellBeing Survey of over 13,000 respondents. Findings reveal a sharp increase in emotional strain compared to 2022 figures – more employees report high stress, frequent worry, and persistent sadness — clear signs that burnout and emotional fatigue are becoming everyday realities.

Research shows that over 70% of people who need mental health services lack access, largely due to cost, stigma, and resource limitations.

Since 2020, MindNation has been a game-changer in mental health, transforming over 200,000 lives globally. Continuing its commitment to innovation, it now introduces the Infinity Plan – a new app-based subscription service offering more affordable, accessible, and personalized mental health care anytime, anywhere.