To help contain the spread of COVID-19, the Philippine government issued quarantine protocols that included the temporary closure of non-essential businesses. Even when the restrictions were eased, later on, many establishments like restaurants remained at 75% or even 50% capacity. What’s more, people are still encouraged to stay at home until the health crisis is
The State of the Hospitality Industry in the Philippines in 2020
The Philippines’ hospitality industry is currently weathering a blow from COVID-19. As of October 2019, tourism in the country is a Php 2.2-trillion-strong industry and generates more than 12% of the GDP. According to the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, the industry also employs about 5.4 million people under various sectors such as
The Beginners Guide to Credit Cards in the Philippines
The idea of “paying with plastic” has been around for longer than you might imagine. The United States was first introduced to the concept in the 1940s and 1950s, with the very first Air Travel and Diners Club cards. Today, late into the second decade of the 21st century, many Filipinos have yet to catch
7 Things SMEs Need to Overcome Growing Pains
According to Forbes, around 90% of all startups will eventually fail due to a variety of reasons. Funding issues, poor traction on the market, inability to attract necessary talent and other factors are among the biggest reasons why most new businesses go belly up. If you run a business and have made it past your
Top 10 Philippine Resorts for Company Team-Building Events
Some people see team-building events as nothing more than an unnecessary expense, but such activities can greatly impact the way people interact in the workplace. Team-building activities not only provide a bit of rest and relaxation to the members of the team, but they also affect the participants’ ability to work effectively in a group.