What Does Digital Mean for Your Business?
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“Right now, I really just want to take whatever vaccine is available.” “I’m desperate to be protected and will take whatever comes first in my barangay.” “I’m so glad I’m hypertensive – I’m now scheduled to get the vaccine this week.” These are just some of the statements I’ve received from friends when asked … Read moreA possible moral hazard problem in our vaccination program
March 15 will mark one year since Metro Manila and its 12 million inhabitants were placed under community quarantine in an effort to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Little did we know then that the country would hold the record for enduring the longest lockdown in the entire world. Almost a year after the quarantine … Read moreHappy quarantine anniversary
I previously wrote about managing communities and how community commerce, through its many manifestations (e.g., bartering), is paving the way for more community-led engagement and activities. Because of mobility and travel restrictions, many of us are confined to our homes or limited to the vicinity of our residence or office. This has affected the way … Read moreFocusing on the community
It would be nearly a year since the lockdowns and other restrictive measures were imposed, tremendously impacting the way we work and conduct business in such a short time. The impact has been so profound and far-reaching that a business could be truly left behind if it doesn’t catch up quickly. Many of us have … Read moreAddressing the job market in 2021
“I don’t take salt due to my condition.” “Can you omit onions and garlic in my order as I do not consume those?” “What can you feed me given that I have to avoid high-tyramine foods?” These are just some of the conversations I have with people who place their orders with A Plate of … Read moreShifts in food production and consumption
“Siling labuyo nasa P1,000 ang presyo kada kilo (Chili pepper P1,000 per kilo).” This was one of the news items that flashed in the ticker box while watching the morning news today. This is certainly not the first time this happened, and one would recall various social media posts sarcastically joking about the soaring price … Read moreFood insecurity in the Philippines
And just like that, 2020 is over. To be honest, 2020 came by and said goodbye very quickly. So much has happened globally that affected most aspects of our lives. We have seen activities transition to online, be it in education, retail or medical consultations and in holding learning and development training programs, among others. … Read moreGoal setting for 2021
I recently wrote about how, in the corporate space and for those doing sales, achieving yearend targets could be a (major) breakthrough or a (massive) breakdown. With all things being equal — support on resources given, unique value proposition conveyed and other externally required factors — it becomes up to the salesman himself to go … Read moreOpportunity identification in the new normal
Next week, it will be December, the final month of the year. For those in the corporate space doing sales and business development, this would mean having the final chance to achieve their sales targets. It could also be a most dreaded month for others, especially if they are nowhere near meeting their targets at … Read moreAchieving yearend targets
The Philippines hit the global stage again last week when Super Typhoon “Rolly” struck the country. It prompted the Incredible Hulk himself, Mark Ruffalo, to tweet: “Pray for our brothers and sisters in the Philippines then get ready to send donations.” On one hand, it was great hearing from one of Hollywood’s finest actors air … Read moreSustaining disaster management practices in the Philippines
