Category Archives: Filipino Men/Women

10 Factors I Look Into When Weeding Out Job Applicants in the Philippines

Posted on June 9, 2018 by

One of our office staff resigned two weeks ago. She’s 22 years old and have been with us for almost two years. Reason for resigning: She wants to try out her luck working overseas in Abu Dhabi as a cashier, … Continue reading →

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Marriage Tip: Love Your In-Laws

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

A lot of people complain about their mother-in-laws (MIL). One mommy complained to her husband when her mother-in-law brought out her 3-month old baby out without asking for her permission. “It was raining!” she said in exasperation. “Do I have … Continue reading →

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Why You Have to Love Yourself

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

There’s a saying that before everyone else can love you, you have to love yourself FIRST. That’s the problem with sayings, you never fully understand them when you hear them at first. It’s like someone telling you some feel good … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Discontentment

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

Our best sales staff decided to end her employment this April 2018. She was earning around php18,000-22,000 per month, an achievement especially since she was not a college graduate and has no special skills. She is only 26 years old. … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Yaya!

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

I decided to let go of yaya yesterday after catching her with her MMDA boyfriend last April 7. On April 7, yaya asked for permission to go downstairs to buy snacks from MiniStop. This is not unusual for her so … Continue reading →

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Leadership Lesson: Be Kind

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

When I was in Hong Kong, I learned how to be a bigger b*tch. Everything was fast paced and everyone was on top of their games. I worked with the best of the best, and loved it. I worked from … Continue reading →

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Apparently, I’m a boss b*tch

Posted on March 17, 2018 by

One of the hardest things about being a boss is making unpopular decisions. I had one such experience last month. One of my contractual sales staff had a personal emergency. The night before, she fought with a live-in partner and … Continue reading →

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Matigas ang Ulo (Hard Headed)

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

I have extensive experience of multiple staff who are especially hard headed. These are the people who intentionally try to circumvent the rules when they can, and pout when they cannot. True Story # 1:  My brother went on a … Continue reading →

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Relationship Advice: Stop making your wife do all the work!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

In marriage, it’s easy to push responsibilities to your partner. “It’s the job of the mother to take care of the kids.” “It’s the job of the wife to cook for the husband.” “It’s not my job to keep the … Continue reading →

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When Debt is a Ticking Timebomb

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

My father-in-law warned me from being jealous of the very rich men in the country. He said, “Don’t ever think they are rich just because they say they are rich. You never know, they are even poorer than we are.” … Continue reading →

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When a man chases after a woman… but he’s not THAT cute

Posted on November 8, 2017 by

A man in serious like/love, who is ardently pursuing a woman, is a man on fire. My friend, who is pursuing my female best friend, is such a man. Since she lives in another country, when she came to visit, … Continue reading →

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What did I learn from Touring the Slums (Part 2)?

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

Continuation…. 7. It’s tough to be educated in Baseco. There are two schools closely located in Baseco. The average teacher to student ratio is 1:75. When I was a child, the average is 1:45. The big problem is not the … Continue reading →

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What to do when you encounter a crazy man who’s out to get you?

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

We went to a children’s party today.  During one of the games, my husband who was babysitting (yaya was in day-off) sat our 2-year old toddler in one of the seats previously occupied by another kid when she stood up.  … Continue reading →

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How to Fight With Your Husband

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

If you’re with someone, it’s inevitable that you will one day fight with them. I personally have fought with my husband in our three years of marriage. The biggest was during our first few months of marriage when I had … Continue reading →

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Interview Chronicles: Top 5 Red Flags when Interviewing

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

I’ve interviewed thousands of people since our business is in retail and we have been expanding.  When I interview, there’s a few red flags I look out for. The biggest bombs come after the question, “Why did you leave your … Continue reading →

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Interview Chronicles: This must be one of the most unfortunate women in the world…

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

…So who really died? 😭😭😭

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How can you work if you are hungry?

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

I had a staff member start working for us last week.  According to her, she was living with her aunt in Caloocan, and the aunt was forcing her to find work. “I only have php 5.00 in my pocket,” she … Continue reading →

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The Lord answers prayers

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

I have a bit of issues in the office, and given that everything is happening at the same time, it’s been a very stressful time for me.  Two of my staff share the responsibility of monitoring our inventory. One is … Continue reading →

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Don’t borrow money. Just cut back.

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

For many Filipinos, it is easier to borrow money when times get tough. And to return the money when we already have money.  The problem is, it’s not easy to borrow money. If you have a habit of borrowing money, … Continue reading →

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When Someone Betrays Your Trust

Posted on February 17, 2017 by

I found out two months ago that my assistant has been stealing money from the company. She’s been doing it since February 2016, and has gradually started siphoning money from the company account to her personal bank account. When I … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Favorite Philippine-Based Sites For Children’s Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

Okay, I admit it. I’m a shopaholic. I love browsing through Zalora.com and Lazada.com, and since having a baby, I’m an active member of a handful of mommy blogs and shopping sites. Consequently, I discover various shopping sites catered to price-conscious mommies … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Pregnant When You’re Not Yet Ready

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

Since I’m in the topic of motherhood, I’d like to talk about the rampancy of unwed single mothers in the Philippines. To place it in context, I work in a business that hires a lot of women. Since our products cater … Continue reading →

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The 5 Qualities I Look for in an Employee

Posted on March 3, 2015 by

The key to a good business is finding the right people. When you have the right people in your team, you can rest easier knowing that your business is in good hands. That’s the advantage of my parents-in-law’s 20-year business: They … Continue reading →

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We are the Pussy Generation

Posted on February 5, 2015 by

Clint Eastwood called us “The Pussy Generation,” and I can’t help but to agree. Compared to the older generations, we work a lot less. We have more money and we have more things. And yet, we complain more. We complain about … Continue reading →

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Only in the Philippines – The Texts You Get in the Morning

Posted on February 3, 2015 by

When you work in the Philippines, you’d never know what you’re going to get. Like yesterday, here is the text exchange between myself and an employee coming in on her first day: Employee (Text: 8:51am): “Hi Ma’m. Good morning. Ma’m, … Continue reading →

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What do you do when good people resign?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by

What do you do if two of your key people resign on the same week? For an office with only seven people, it can be disaster. Let me tell you, there is no worse feeling than getting a resignation letter … Continue reading →

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My Husband Speaks — “Hello World!”

Posted on October 17, 2014 by

“I have something to tell you but don’t get mad,” my ex-girlfriend told me. “Because my ex-boyfriend went berserk when he found out about it.” “Unless you happen to be a professional drug lord kingpin or an axe murderer, I … Continue reading →

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Labor in the Philippines: You Get What You Pay For

Posted on October 13, 2014 by

I realized that you always get what you pay for. This month, my business is looking for a junior administrative officer. The minimum wage is Php 466/day or Php 12,200/month (that’s USD 285 for 26 working days).  I’m willing to pay … Continue reading →

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Edric Mendoza — Many Women’s God’s Best

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

“Eeeeee! He’s on TV!” my husband shakes me as he sees Edric Mendoza on TV. If you are wondering what is causing my husband’s excitement, here is a photo of Edric Mendoza that I’ve gotten on the Internet: Cute, ey? Bespectacled, … Continue reading →

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Does God answer prayer?

Posted on September 20, 2014 by

My husband and I are born-again Christians. In the evening, we try our best to have quiet time together, reading a few chapters in the Bible and reflecting on what they mean. Afterwards, we say a little prayer thanking the Lord … Continue reading →

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“You’re Fired!”

Posted on September 19, 2014 by

The only thing I remember from Donald Trump’s Show The Apprentice is him telling aspiring candidates, “You’re fired!” He makes firing so easy. As a business owner and a female boss, I don’t feel as comfortable firing people as Mr. Trump. Whenever … Continue reading →

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Disappointed with the Philippine Workforce

Posted on September 17, 2014 by

While I am lucky to have a few good men, I couldn’t help but observe how disappointing the Philippine workforce can be. There are just a lot of headaches that occur here that would probably not happen in Hong Kong and Taiwan. … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Easy Being a Girl

Posted on September 10, 2014 by

My mother tells me the story of her friend, who was so proud of her daughter. “Tess was so proud that her daughter graduated magna cum laude in a prestigious school in the Philippines,” she said. “She never had a problem … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons Why Women Are Still Single

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

I have a lot of single girl friends. And they’re worried. They’re worried that they don’t have anyone special in their lives. They’re worried that they won’t find The One. They’re worried that they’ll be single forever. I have a lot of girl … Continue reading →

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Is Entrepreneurship FOR YOU?

Posted on August 31, 2014 by

It requires at least a 20,000 circulation for Summit Media to continue publishing a magazine. One of their magazine, “Entrepreneur,” boasts of a 30,000 circulation, a 4x pass-on readership, and a total monthly readership of 150,000. While this may not be impressive to some, … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Corporate Overseas OR Come Back and Build Your Own Business in Manila (Extra: The Hard and Joys of Coming Back Home)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by

So many of you have wondered whether you should give up your nice cushy job abroad and come back to the Philippines to start your own business. Having done both — going corporate and being self-employed — I feel I’m in the … Continue reading →

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The Tinghun List

Posted on March 21, 2014 by

Praise the Lord that my future in-laws are so good. As per Chinese tradition, they are gifting me with a semi-traditional engagement party (tinghun). Whereas in many Filipino-Chinese families, tinghuns are no longer mandatory, they’re still definitely a nice to have. … Continue reading →

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Wedding Prep #4: The Perils and Joys of Finding the Right Wedding Dress Online AND Offline!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by

Since fiancee and I met online, I found it fitting to actually try to order my wedding dress online. Unlike many brides who have their couturier design their gowns from scratch, I wanted to see the final look and feel … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Perfect — Are You?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by

When I was in Hong Kong, most guys never really bent on bended knee to ask a girl to marry him. It happened, sure, but not like here in the Philippines where a guy dates a girl a few months … Continue reading →

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Wedding Prep #2: Secure a Venue for the Wedding

Posted on January 20, 2014 by

Wedding preparation is harder than I thought. Having organized a gazillion events back in university, at work and after work in at least four countries, I thought organizing a wedding should be a piece of cake. “Why the hell would … Continue reading →

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I’m Different

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

I worry about things most women do not worry about. For one, I worry about money and income, and how to become financially independent. When I think about salary, I think about how your compensation is worth the time and … Continue reading →

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The Night We Got Pulled Over By Cops for Lewd Behavior

Posted on October 22, 2013 by

Boyfriend and I went to the Top Gear Philippines party last night at Prive in Fort Bonifacio. Everything who’s a who’s who in the car industry was there. After the party, Boyfriend took me home. And of course, after an … Continue reading →

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Neither Here Nor There – What Happens in a Relationship Limbo?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by

It’s amazing just how much women settle in order to find and keep love. Last night, I met a 28-year old woman who works in real estate. She was complaining about her dire love life. “I like this guy, but … Continue reading →

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Yes, Looks DO Matter! 5 Ways to Look Better!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by

Let’s admit it. Physical attractiveness matters. In fact, it would be a complete lie if a person tells you that appearances means nothing, and even if you let yourself go, you can still make your partner’s blood boil really hard. … Continue reading →

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Dumpy, Dumpy?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by

Three years into her relationship, the girlfriend simply started to let go. She would wear flip-flops to the office. Started relaxing on that diet and gained weight here and there. Got fat. Wore dumpy clothes because tight clothes were uncomfortable, … Continue reading →

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