by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 3, 2020 | Features, Scoop, Scoop Life, Work Life
When Keith Santos, the Project Head of the Business Online eXploration, was asked about his philosophy in seeking opportunities, he said, “Focus and understand the craft you’re pursuing, as the only time success comes first before work is when it is in the...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 1, 2020 | Scoop
TRIGGER WARNING: The article frequently mentions sexual harassment, pedophilia, and abuse of authority which may be distressing to some readers. “I placed my daughter in an all-girls school for many reasons. I liked the school’s curriculum and that it was very near...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jun 30, 2020 | Features, Scoop Life
This pandemic is boring. You can’t go out, the government says. You want to see your friends, watch a movie, and do all of the things you can only do in the summer. Even when the lockdowns were loosened, what was the point? Most of your favorite shops are closed and...
by Kara Angan | Jun 30, 2020 | Scoop Life, Work Life
Internships are a great way to build work experience in the field of your choosing. This is essential, because the job market gets more and more competitive with every graduation that comes and goes. Your experience on a one-page resume can make a huge difference in...
by Kara Angan | Jun 28, 2020 | Scoop Life, Work Life
Ah, yes, LinkedIn: the chaotic good of social media platforms. When most people think of LinkedIn, they often associate it with an older audience. If you didn’t already know, LinkedIn is a social network that focuses on professional networking and career development....
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jun 23, 2020 | Scoop
Rape culture has harmed women by making its way into the DNA of our schools, communities, and groups. It has nursed the belief that women are weak and malleable, making it easier for some men to make us believe that that is all we’ll ever be. Last weekend, the hashtag...
by Kara Angan | Jun 21, 2020 | Scoop Life, Work Life
I’m obsessed with scheduling and organization. Over the past 4 or 5 years, I’ve gone through every productivity system imaginable to try and figure out what works for me and my needs. I’ve tried bullet journaling, writing down on a planner, digital apps or browser...
by Kara Angan | Jun 14, 2020 | Scoop Life
Dear Maria Clara, Historians call you a caricature of your time. You were defined as the paragon of what everyone thought the Filipina should be – never brash, never controversial, never loud. They said that you represented purity and innocence. You never asked to be...
by Kara Angan | Jun 7, 2020 | Scoop Life, Work Life
When did we start associating being “productive” or “on top of your game” or “hardworking” with being mentally, emotionally, and physically burnt out? Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged...
by Kara Angan | Jun 5, 2020 | Scoop Life
The passage of the Anti-Terror Bill in the House of Representatives last June 3, 2020 has sparked outrage both online and offline. The current outrage is only the latest in a political campaign to #JunkTerrorBill ever since it was introduced in Senate. All over the...
