Do You Know of People Who Are Not Friendly But User-Friendly?

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Jun 172017
 
Do You Know of People Who Are Not Friendly But User-Friendly?

Chinkee Tan In your place of business or work, you cannot avoid people who are USERS. They text you whenever they need something from you, and when you don’t reply they make you feel guilty and bad. But whenever you need something from them, they ignore you. They don’t even have the courtesy to reply. They will try to manipulate you and make you feel bad until you succumb to their evil tactics just to get what they want. And after they’ve already gotten what they want — they dump you like a hot potato. They’re back to their old selves. They won’t even say thank you. The won’t text you again for a long time. All they want is to just suck the life out of you. Now, they’re on to their next victim that they will prey on and use. They’re a living proof that vampires do exist in this modern world! It’s painful whenever you encounter these types of people, especially when they are in power, or they are your closest friends and relatives. Sometimes you really have no choice but to say yes to them. If you’ve been through this lately let me tell you, in reality, you have a choice! CHOOSE TO PROTECT YOURSELF You have a choice to protect yourself and not be used by these types of people. These user-friendly people (people who are only friendly to you if they want to use you!) do not deserve your time and attention. CHOOSE THE Read More …

Fil-Brit Vanessa White makes waves as R&B singer

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Jun 072017
 
Fil-Brit Vanessa White makes waves as R&B singer

Filipino-British singer Vanessa White is continuing to make waves in the entertainment industry as a solo R&B singer after her girl group, The Saturdays, went on hiatus on 2015. Vanessa White [via Facebook] White first made a name in the scene as the youngest member of the 5-member British pop group “The Saturdays” when she was just 17. Now at 27, White has elected to drop the girl pop persona to take on a more adult sultry rhythm and blues performance. In 2016 she was described as a “promising R&B voice.” White’s mother is from Davao in Mindanao, according to a YouTube post. White recently acknowledged her Filipino affinity with an instagram post of her sporting the Filipino flag on her nails. White is currently preparing for her June 16 concert after the release of her “Chapter Two” music album.   The post Fil-Brit Vanessa White makes waves as R&B singer appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Fil-Brit bloggers on sustainable Pinoy travel lifestyle Fil-Brit Katrina Kendall crowned Ms Earth England Fil-Austrian Lukas wins The Voice Kids Germany Darren’s ‘Chandelier’ performance impresses Nicki Minaj

Never Ever Invest Out of Fear

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May 302017
 
Never Ever Invest Out of Fear

Chinkee Tan One of the most frequently asked questions in my sessions is “Where can I invest my money?” If there is only one advice I can offer you, it is to never invest out of FEAR. Never ever make an investment decision based on fear. This only reflects the lack of information. If you are educated and informed, you will never be afraid. You will have confidence since you know what you’re doing. This is especially true for most of the retirees who don’t know what to do with the money that they’ve saved over the years. Out of fear that it may slowly deplete and run out, they will look for a business or an investment where they can put their money, and grow it. They think that this is the only solution to their problems. Either they are driven by great excitement or by great fear. In short, they fall into the scam because of their uninformed decisions and unreliable emotions.    When it comes to investments, don’t let your decisions be driven by emotions, fear, insecurity, or even great excitement. ASK BEFORE DECIDING TO INVEST Be wise. Before you give in and join any business or any endeavour, make sure that you’ve asked and sought advice from wise people. DON’T GET CARRIED AWAY BY SWEET TALK Don’t fall for those sweet talkers. Believe me, people are willing to promise you the stars just to get your money. And then, once they do get your money, you Read More …

Why Do People Get Scammed?

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May 192017
 
Why Do People Get Scammed?

Chinkee Tan There are a lot of different scams out there right now. No matter how many scams are being reported on the news, you would be surprised at how many people are still being victimized by them. Most scams make use of highly persuasive techniques. Yes! They are very persistent. Just as the famous news anchor Mike Enriquez says, “Hindi kita tatantanan!” (I will not leave you alone!) Unless and until you don’t fall for their scheme, they will not stop convincing you and persuading you to join them and do whatever it is that they are asking of you. They will make you feel excited of what the “business” has to offer. They will do anything and everything just to get you on their side – they are always putting their best foot forward. They will not tell you anything but the good things – benefits, advantages, all the things that will make you go “Wow!” Other scammers on the other hand, persuade people by instilling fear. They say things like, “If you don’t go into this business, you will lose a lot. You will miss half of your life. You will regret it for the rest of your life.” So why are people being victimised by these scams? Here are some reasons. IGNORANCE – NEVER INVEST IN SOMETHING YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND NO MATTER HOW PROFITABLE IT MAY BE They simply don’t know. Of course! If you yourself know that what you are gettng yourself into is a Read More …

Innovative weaving technology helps special needs students

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May 172017
 
Innovative weaving technology helps special needs students

Special needs students can now work with portable therapeutic handlooms designed to develop their physical, mental, and social abilities. Special needs students using handlooms [via DOST] The Portable Therapeutic Handloom features a hand-held lever that takes the place of pedals, to facilitate the interchange of harnesses during weaving of yarns. With this strategic mechanism, the handloom will now only require eye-hand coordination thus streamlining the handweaving process. Ten of these special handlooms designed by the Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), were turned over St. Francis School-VSA Arts Philippines for special needs students. This PTRI-designed technology is envisioned to aid the productivity of St. Francis School-VSA Arts students, as they design and create their own fabrics. Many of their outputs are developed into apparel, accessories, and other merchandise. Through this project, PTRI and DOST-NCR hope to empower them with livelihood opportunities, apart from therapeutic rehabilitation. Established in 1996 with the assistance of Japan, St. Francis School-VSA Arts specializes on special-needs education through various approaches—particularly speech and language development. Their K-12 curriculum is enhanced with extra-curricular activities, such as dancing, martial arts, acting, and urban weaving; providing their students other avenues of learning and expression. Their urban weaving program highlights saori, the Japanese art of handweaving that focuses on unique, freestyle designs, made by the school’s special needs students. Its premise is to provide them with creative therapeutic expression; the more mistakes, the better. Rebecca Santos, Executive Director of St. Read More …

Did You Suffer a Loss?

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May 122017
 
Did You Suffer a Loss?

Chinkee Tan Has this ever happened to you? Crying for hours, days, weeks, months, or even years. You’ve wasted so much time yet you just can’t seem to stop thinking about what happened! You can’t eat, you can’t function at work, you’re always not yourself. There are so many things that have already happened, and yet, you’re still here, getting all left behind. Why? What happened? Maybe you were expecting something to happen, and you were so ready for it, but it didn’t happen. You feel like it’s so unfair because what you were hoping for did not take place. What’s even worse is that you feel like life is playing tricks on you. What you want is just right there in front of you, you can reach for it, you can see it — but you just cannot have it. And so you go through so much agony, grief, and sadness. That’s what happened to one of my letter senders. She has been married for the past 20 years and is living a happy life. Then one day, all of a sudden, her husband started treating her coldly. Whenever she would ask how the husband’s day is, he would only answer, “Okay” or “Fine”. Then, after carefully investigating and inquiring, she found out that her husband has a mistress who he houses in a condo. That was the biggest blow in her life. And her question to me was, what was she going to do in her life? When Read More …

It’s Just A Habit!

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May 062017
 
It’s Just A Habit!

Chinkee Tan Are you always late? Are you always unable to finish your work or assignments? Are you always short on cash? Are you always in debt? Does this conversation look familiar… Why are you late? Traffic! Why didn’t you finish your work or assignment? I was busy! Why are you short on cash again? My salary or allowance is too small! Have you heard other people give these kinds of reasons? Or maybe, have you made excuses like these? Do you want to know the real reason behind being late, not being able to finish your work/assignment, or being short on cash and being in debt? HABIT! Being late is a habit! Not finishing your work/assignment is a habit! Not having enough and always being in debt is a habit! Are you always drinking, smoking, gambling, or partying? Or what about biting your nails, eating junk food, doing Facebook non-stop, or spending too much time on TV? One thing that is common in these examples is that they are all BAD HABITS. Why are they BAD? It’s simple. They’re bad habits because they cause serious damage to a person. They negatively influence a person in terms of work or studies, and in life, in general. I know this one person who grew up in an all-boys school. And then, because of peer pressure, he tried drinking alcohol at the early age of 16. His reason? Well, there’s nothing wrong with just a bit of alcohol. “I’m just trying it Read More …

Play Safe or Take the Risk?

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Apr 282017
 
Play Safe or Take the Risk?

Chinkee Tan There are a lot of people who want to start a business but don’t actually do it. There are a lot of people who have great plans in life, but up until now, they haven’t acted on them. There are a lot of people who want to get married, but never actually prepare for the married life, and up to now, they’re still single. Why is this? There are many people who plan, but never really do anything about their plans! The answer is this: FEAR! FEAR OR FAILURE You’re afraid that you might fail? Well, the moment when you didn’t try — isn’t that a time that you actually did fail? Because you let an opportunity pass you by, you failed to get up and prove what it is that you can really do. And then there’s the… FEAR OF REJECTION You are so afraid that people might say no to you. Well, the truth is, no one wants to be rejected. My question to you now is, “So what if you get rejected?” Yes, it hurts, but only for a moment. Yes, it hurts, but it will make you stronger and better, so that you will know how to handle it the next time around. Another fear is the… FEAR OF NOT LIVING UP TO THE EXPECTATIONS OF OTHERS You start to doubt your own capabilities and ask yourself questions like, “Am I good enough?” “Am I prepared for this?” “Can I really do it?” If Read More …

Pinoy Jins win 4 golds in ASEAN Taekwondo Tilt

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Apr 252017
 
Pinoy Jins win 4 golds in ASEAN Taekwondo Tilt

Filipino taekwondo jins won 16 medals in the 6-country 13th ASEAN Taekwondo Championship held in Malaysia. The Pinoy jins finished second overall carrying the colors of the Smart/MVP Sports Foundation. The Filipino gold winners in the Senior division were: Jenar Torillos Christian Al Dela Cruz Kristopher Robert Uy Leila Delo In the Junior Division, Romelle Pablo Jr. won the gold. Silver medalists in the senior division: Karen Cells Rheza Aragon Rhezie Aragon Noelyn Campos Ma. Kaye Shannelle Romuar Joaquin Mendoza Jr. Reign Charisse Ragutana received the silver in the Junior division. Bronze medalists (Seniors): Eldridge Justin Langit Abram Lance Cuvinar Bronze Medalists (Juniors): Sturdy Jay Gilbuena Catryn Janiella Gilbuena With reports from Katherine Anne M. Baltar   The post Pinoy Jins win 4 golds in ASEAN Taekwondo Tilt appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: PH team wins 5 World Taekwondo Golds Pinoy fencers win 3 golds, 10 medals in SEA tilt PH hosts Rio Olympics Taekwondo qualifiers Pinoys bag 3 golds at Dragon Boat Worlds in Russia

Is power dressing necessary?

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Apr 252017
 
Is power dressing necessary?

Armando Bartolome Power dressing can help you make a good first impression. You should always be clean and neat but not too flashy. Some people think power dressing means having to dress up in designer clothes. If you happen to see someone in designer clothes from head to toe, what would be your first impression?  Others may be in awe at how much the whole ensemble costs. But as a professional or a businessman, it may be speaking too loud that the real person is ignored. Simply put, power dressing should not be measured by the cost of the clothes, but by its ability to evoke authority, competence, and confidence. People can judge others based on their clothes. How can you trust or respect a boss who comes to work like he just came from a basketball game? Dressing appropriately invites respect. TIPS ON HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS Choose formal wear especially when attending business meetings. Nothing much can go wrong when a man in business suit comes in. It spells power and authority. Women can dress themselves in more ways compared to men. But they also need to tone down their style, no deep v-necks, or too sheer blouses. Feel comfortable in what you wear. You may be tempted to wear something fashionable. But if you really are not into the kind of style, it might make you feel uneasy. It can affect your confidence, thus it can resonate inside the room. When we speak of power dressing, Read More …

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