PR and communications firm WSP Inc. Chairman and President Diana V. Lesaca ponders on the impact of COVID-19 not just on the professional aspect but also on a personal level.
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It has been a turbulent year for the tourism industry given the global pandemic the year has brought upon us. Among the hardest hit are airlines, restaurants, tourist spots, hotels, including the Airbnb hosts and homestay owners.
COVID-19 is not a death sentence, and for survivor Arlene Sy, anyone can beat the dreaded disease using a threefold approach.
Broadcast journalist-turned-pilot and now Air Asia public affairs manager and spokesperson Steve Dailisan had his fair share of recent losses and wins. As his life colorfully unfolds in the public eye, he inadvertently becomes a symbol of hope and perseverance amid challenging times.
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a baptism of fire; a baptism into the churches of survival, resilience, and patience. It brought unprecedented times for both businesses and individuals, forcing almost everything and everyone to manage all aspects of living from a single base—home.
One of the problems hospitals face in the battle against COVID-19 is the difficulty in communicating with patients especially those who are intubated. To help address this difficulty, the speech-language pathology volunteers of Operation Smile Philippines (OSP) came up with a speech communication board for the medical staff and COVID-19 patients.
As we don surgical masks to protect ourselves from this COVID-19 global pandemic, the spotlight is inevitably turned to our eyes. The “new normal” is also affecting the beauty industry, with eye makeup now taking centerstage.
“We don’t want to see photoshopped pictures, or care about celebrity endorsements. We want to see our opinions valued and have a platform for our voices to be heard.”
Parents and students could use this bit of good news, whether they have decided to enroll for the coming schoolyear or not. A Facebook Page that goes by the name Teacher Beia has been sharing links to education materials for free.
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