More than one-third of employees are unproductive up to 10 hours a week

MindNation survey reveals that 35% of employees are not productive at work for an average of two hours everyday. The cost to business: PHP700,000 per 100 employees annually.

● 35% of employees surveyed said they are unproductive for an average of two hours during their shift everyday.

● 13% of workers file for sick leaves due to mental health concerns.

● 23% of those workers said they are thinking of quitting their jobs due to stress, anxiety, and depression.

● 47% of respondents report feeling overworked.

● 46% of respondents named financial pressures as one of their top sources of mental health challenges.

Blogapalooza Partners with MullenLowe TREYNA to Develop the Next Generation of Content Creators

Blogapalooza, the premier influencer marketing company in the Philippines, launched the first ever InfluencerPreneur program in 2020 to help budding content creators and influencers grow their platform and build their online presence. This year, Blogapalooza is partnering with integrated communications agency MullenLowe TREYNA to stage an even bigger InfluencerPreneur program and produce the next generation of content creators.

InfluencerPreneur is an incubation program by Blogapalooza which aims to produce a new breed of influencers: content creators with the mindset, skills, and tools of an entrepreneur. Open to all aspiring and up-and-coming Gen Z and millennial influencers and content creators in the country, participants of the program will learn how to create, market, and improve personal branding, do business as a content creator, build and grow followers, and improve social media influence. 

Turn Your Passion into a Career with these Must-Haves from Shopee’s Aug 15 Payday Sale

Shopee collaborators share inspiring insights on pursuing content creation, hosting, entrepreneurship, and product innovation

Thinking of turning your passion into a career? It’s an exciting but challenging path. You’ll have to invest your time, energy, and money with no guarantee it’ll all succeed. Then again, doing what you love can feel rewarding in itself. If you’re unsure, start pursuing it on the side to gain experience and build a portfolio. Should you choose to pursue your passion from there, a truly fulfilling career journey awaits! 

For those considering following their passions, read on to get motivated by Shopee collaborators Elize Mariano, Mary Grace Khu, Patty Marabut, and Angelo Casimiro, who all managed to turn their dreams into full-blown careers.

#KwentoNgTagumpay Globe 4G LTE: A stable and reliable partner of online sellers

At a time when practically anything can be ordered online and delivered right at one’s doorstep, a stable and reliable internet connection becomes a necessity both for sellers and buyers.

This is what Shane Constantino-Flores realized when she explored the world of online selling while juggling her 8-hour day job and taking care of her family. Shane works as a product executive at a digital media company in Quezon City and is a top online seller of imported beauty products.

United City FC to Compete In the First Regional eFootball Tournament - Champions eFootball (CeF)

The top eight Southeast Asian Football clubs from seven countries will be competing to be crowned champion in the first regional eFootball tournament - Champions eFootball (CeF) beginning 9th September to 7th October 2021. The confirmed participating teams in the eFootball competition include:

Competing on KONAMI’s eFootball PES 2021 Season Update via Playstation 4, the teams will be vying for the title along with a combined prize pool of USD 9,000. Starting 9th September for 5 consecutive weeks, the competition will be live-streamed on CeF’s official Facebook and Youtube channel.

Sarah Geronimo, KathNiel, SB19 shine at the first ever Acer Day 2021 online concert

The first ever Acer Day 2021 online ends in a resounding success

Filipino talents Sarah Geronimo, KathNiel, and SB19 headlined the Acer Day 2021 alongside the hottest stars from Pan-Asia Pacific region

Acer Learn-from-Home promo is extended until August 15, 2021. Get up to Php8,000 off and a FREE Acer Tablet when you buy participating laptops, monitors, and projects.

Acer ambassadors Sarah Geronimo, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, and SB19 represented the Philippines during the first ever online Acer Day concert.

MSMEs come together for the World Vision and ComCo SEA Cause Marketing for Good initiative

As part of their initiative to support MSMEs, global development and advocacy organization World Vision and regional integrated communications agency ComCo Southeast Asia held the Cause Marketing for Good Virtual Conference to give MSMEs the chance to do good for themselves and for others. Different experts from renowned brands and agencies around the country joined the event and shared information, experiences and learnings about cause-related marketing or CRM to help equip MSMEs on how to champion social issues through their marketing efforts.

Shopee Partners with the Department of Trade and Industry to Launch its Second ASEAN Online Sale Day

From August 8 to 10, shoppers can look forward to up to 75% off on ASEAN products

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches its second ASEAN Online Sale Day (AOSD) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). From August 8-10, shoppers can enjoy up to 75% off on featured products from ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia. 

The ASEAN Online Sale Day is a yearly event that aims to facilitate transborder e-commerce in the region, support local MSMEs in the country, and enhance stronger partnerships between stakeholders and businesses. Users can look forward to amazing brand deals from Krizia Ladies Wear, Go Lokal! Official Store, Mondial88 Trading Corporation, IRVINS Salted Egg, Chocovron, BLK Cosmetics, Happy Skin, Jersey Milk, and the Globe Official Store. 

Huawei Goes Big for This Year’s 8.8 Surprise Sale

Enjoy up to 50% worth of discounts and get special gifts when you check-out some of your favorite products!

Yes, you read that right! Step-up your latest tech game without hurting your wallet with these exciting deals from Huawei this 8.8 Sale on Shopee, Lazada and Huawei’s Official website.

Improve your online experience whether it’s for watching your favorite shows or getting ready for this upcoming school year with the latest MatePad T10s Tablet 2GB + 32GB for only P8199 (SRP 11,999) or if you’re looking for an even more compact experience, you can get the Huawei Y5P Smartphone for only P4199 (SRP 4,490).

Keep life rolling, keep life running with Xiaomi’s Virtual Pop Run 2021

Xiaomi celebrates health and fitness by holding its first Xiaomi Virtual Pop Run 2021 in the Philippines, offering top participants the chance to win a Mi 11 and other exciting Xiaomi products. 

Happening from August 4 to August 24, 2021, this global event aims to promote a healthy lifestyle using Xiaomi wearables, during the pandemic, but has pivoted into a digital running activity in certain countries including the Philippines, to adhere to local COVID-19 protocols.

This event is open to all users of Xiaomi Smart bands or Xiaomi Watches. Interested participants can register at https://event.mi.com/global/xiaomipoprun/ and link their Xiaomi wearables, which will enable the tracking of their step count that will automatically be reflected in the real-time leaderboards.