Jacob Batalon is Spider-Man’s sidekick in Homecoming

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Jul 202017
 
Jacob Batalon is Spider-Man’s sidekick in Homecoming

Spiderman’s sidekick in the new “Homecoming” movie is a Filipino who is debuting on the blockbuster screen with the new Marvel hero film. Tom Holland and Jacob Batalon in a scene from Spider-Man Homecoming Filipino-American actor Jacob Batalon plays the part of Peter Parker’s best friend, Ned Leeds, and sidekick to the masked hero. Marvel has depicted the Ned character from white American to Asian American. The new Spiderman: Homecoming movie has Leeds playing a high school teenager who is living the dream when he finds out his best friend is actually Spiderman. His characterization of the hero’s buddy has been called “charming” and “funny.” “I’m really proud to be able to be this version of the character,” said Batalon in an NBC news report. “I’m proud to represent the Asian community, and I’m proud that Filipinos are proud [of me]. I’m glad that I get to be that guy.” The role is Batalon’s debut in a major Hollywood project after graduating from the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. The Hawaii native was an aspiring musician who sings and plays the ukulele, piano, and guitar, and has studied music theory in Honolulu. He left school without finishing his degree after being scouted by a Los Angeles agent who came to Hawaii. Batalon auditioned for the part with a self-made video as he was wrapping up his studies in New York. He received a callback to screen test with Tom Holland who plays Spiderman. Batalon recalls hitting it off with Read More …

Filipina figure skaters win 12 gold, 6 silver in Japan

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Jul 202017
 
Filipina figure skaters win 12 gold, 6 silver in Japan

Young Filipina figure skaters brought pride to the Philippines by bringing home a total of 12 gold and 6 silver medals from the 29th Annual Skate Japan 2017. The Philippine contingent to Skate Japan 2017 [by Al Marinas via Manila Bulletin] The Philippine team medal tally: Seven-year- old Ayasofya Vittoria Aguirre – 3 golds (artistic elements, technical elements, footwork elements), 1 silver Seven-year- old Shaelynn Adrianne Bolos – 3 golds and 1 silver Eight-year-old Hossana Immanuela Valdez – 3 golds Eleven-year- old Mishka Bolos – 2 golds and 1 silver Twelve-year- old Maegan Ramos – 1 gold and 1 silver Thirteen-year- old Yuria Yumoto – 2 silvers It was the first event outside the Philippines for Aguirre who was also voted “Best in Artistic Performance.” The Philippine team at the 29th edition of Skate Japan competed against the best figure skaters from Japan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.   The post Filipina figure skaters win 12 gold, 6 silver in Japan appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Filipina skaters rule Asian Jr Figure Skating Challenge Filipino choir Boscorale wins gold in Japan Triple Fret Filipina guitarists win Japan guitar fest PH math students wins 2 gold, 2 silver in China

Negrense furniture maker bags Asian award in Thailand

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Jul 202017
 
Negrense furniture maker bags Asian award in Thailand

Christina Borromeo-Gaston, a furniture designer based in Negros, has been selected as the Philippine awardee at the ASEAN Selections 2017 in Thailand. Foliage by Christina Gaston [via Facebook] Gaston, Creative Director of Hacienda Crafts, was recognized for her entry from her Hacienda Crafts’ Foliage Series of Coconut Twig Leaves, which was adjudged winner by a panel of judges from Thailand, Japan, and Korea. “Foliage” describes the inspiration and concept of the series as: “We live surrounded by life. We must pay attention to it, take care of it.” The designer was one of the 9 awardees recognized by Amparwon Pichalai, CEO of Support Arts and Crafts International Center of Thailand (SACICT). “It is an honor to be alongside other ASEAN awardees who are amazing craftsmen, artisans, designers and artists,” Gaston said in a PNA release. Gaston, president of the Association of Negros Producers (ANP), was nominated by the Design Center of the Philippines. “I am encouraging Filipinos to be proud of our heritage and express it because it is our own,” she said, adding that “to our Negrense producers, continue to develop excellent products for the world. Gaston has urged fellow Filipino producers to take care of, preserve, and propagate the country’s natural resources to be able to use them for generations to come.   The post Negrense furniture maker bags Asian award in Thailand appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Nora, Brillante Mendoza film bags Cannes special award Jake Cuenca bags best actor award in World Cinema Read More …

How Cultural Differences Affect Doing Business

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Jul 202017
 
How Cultural Differences Affect Doing Business

Armando Bartolome Technological advancements have brought people closer. It is now possible to reach people across the globe with just a few clicks. People from different parts of the world, coming from different cultural backgrounds, are now working and communicating together. Thus, for many businesses, it is very important for managers and staff to understand cultural diversity.  We need to be sensitive and respectful. We need to understand that what is accepted as normal in one culture may not be acceptable to another. If your business is in a multicultural environment, understanding differences in culture will help you better deal with and motivate your business associates and employees.  DIFFERENCES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STYLES Business management styles differ from country to country. A management style which is valued in European countries may be ineffective in the Philippines.  You may have noticed how Filipinos often address their subordinates using their first name which is considered as a normal gesture in the Philippines. But this will be perceived as impolite in European countries.  Many business leaders today share similar values as well as leadership styles. Nevertheless, we should note that management styles differ across countries because of the influence of political changes, the level of mobility, market globalization and the technological progress.  Additionally, management styles also depend on the level of education, economic development, corporate culture and available technology.  The conventional management style may vanish in time as globalization progresses and more and more businesses deal with multiple cultures and countries. DIFFERENCES IN Read More …

What the legislature grants, it can take away

 Economy
Jul 192017
 

While queuing for more than an hour just to catch a ride home, I noticed commuters in front of me giggling while staring at their smartphones with earphones on. I subtly leaned in to find out what was stirring their interest. On the screen, I saw the familiar faces of Korean actors of a prime time soap opera. I realized that the benefit of foreign telenovelas among Filipinos is that it helps to keep them calm and entertained, especially city commuters who endure hours of standing in line.

5 Tips for Building Employee Engagement with Remote Workers

 News
Jul 182017
 

Outsourcing is popular, even with small businesses. The number of remote workers all over the world is ever increasing but this brings about it’s own unique challenges. This article addresses the issue of employee engagement when a good many of your employees are remote, spread across the world in multiple time zones.

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