Last week, President Rodrigo Duterte placed the National Capital Region (NCR) under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). This was in response to the medical frontliners’ request for time to regroup and to change the strategy amidst the continued rise of covid-19 cases. By this time, terms like GCQ and MECQ…
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Remote work is the future. Everybody is now inclined to work remotely for safety reasons against the pandemic. And it’s the same case in the Philippines. As the COVID numbers soar to greater heights, most are looking for safer options in their homes. Internet in the Philippines But the…
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Filipinos are valued in the remote work industry not least because of their ability to speak English quite well. Unlike some of our Asian neighbors, we usually speak the language with a neutral accent. Growing up inundated with Western media and culture has also made it fairly easy for us…
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Updated: April 13, 2021 Many dreams of working-from-home for the longest time. No more 3-hour commute. More time for your family and your endeavors, who wouldn’t want that? There are certainly advantages and disadvantages of working-from-home. But right now, the New Normal pushed almost all businesses to operate online. You…
Aug
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One of the biggest ironies about working from home is that it can make achieving a work-life balance even harder. Yes, it’s entirely possible to burn out when you work from home. *cue theatrical gasp* Fortunately, there are lots of ways to prevent this. One is by NOT working in…
Aug
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When you work remotely, the world is your oyster. You have access to global clients! You just need a trusty computer and a stable internet connection. But it’s not all rainbows and sunshine! You will face problems, and one is cultural differences. A different nationality means a unique set of…
Jul
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So, the other day, we talked about computer repair shops that do home service in the Philippines. However convenient that may be, there could be times when a technician might not be able to attend to you immediately. (Plus, as of this writing, the covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing, so,…
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DISCLAIMER: Due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, some of the services listed here may have suspended their home service offerings. Please exercise caution and diligence when booking your repairs. If there’s one thing you would miss about working in an office, it’s the on-call IT department. No Internet connection? Call…
Jul
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We are all advised to practice prevention measures like wearing a mask, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing. But what do you actually do when you get the COVID, especially in the Philippines? What steps should you take, and what treatments can you expect? Here is what you should…
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Okay, let’s take a break from the COVID-19 news feed for a bit. (But keep your masks on, alright?) By now, loads of people have, whether by choice or by necessity, embraced the remote working lifestyle. Many of us probably work from home on a regular basis, and that has…