85% of Filipino talent are either happy or neutral about their jobs vs pre-pandemic, according to Jobstreet by SEEK

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According to the leading online job portal Jobstreet by SEEK’s Employee Job Happiness Index 2024, 85% of working Filipinos reported a positive or neutral response when asked about how satisfied they were with their current jobs, compared to 68% before the pandemic.

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Aiming to identify the triggers that make a job enjoyable for Filipinos, the Employee Job Happiness Index 2024 surveyed over 900 respondents from various industries and specializations nationwide, asking them questions regarding their overall job satisfaction and experience in their respective companies.

When asked about how satisfied they were with their job, 85% of respondents shared a neutral or positive answer, which equals to an overall Happiness Index Score of 4.52 over a total of 7 points with 7 being the most positive. This is a much higher percentage than in Jobstreet by SEEK’s 2017 Job Happiness Index, with 68% of Filipino employees answering the same.

The respondents cited having work mobility, work-life balance, and an inclusive work setup as attributing factors to being satisfied with their current job.

85% of respondents gave a positive or neutral response when they were asked “how happy/satisfied are you with your present job?”

The report has also noted that talent who are currently working remotely or are under the work-from-home (WFH) setup showed better job satisfaction scores, with employees fully working remotely scoring 4.82 out of 7. The same employees cited a higher satisfaction when it comes to work-life balance, scoring 4.92. With the growing number of jobs offering a WFH arrangement, this has positively impacted the country’s overall Job Satisfaction score.

Meanwhile, when it comes to job satisfaction among Filipinos in different parts of the country, employees from the National Capital Region (NCR) scored the lowest at 4.46, which can be attributed to the region’s high traffic congestion and difficult mobility, leading to a stressful commute for employees going to work, and in turn, affecting their overall job satisfaction. Workers from Mindanao, on the other hand, were most likely to be satisfied with their careers, scoring an average of 4.59.

Among Filipino talent of different generations, Gen Z was the least likely to be satisfied with their current jobs, scoring a 4.28 in the Happiness Index Score for those between the ages of 23 and 27. This may be inferred from a widening gap of perceptions when it comes to work culture and work-life balance among younger and older colleagues.

Interestingly, employees who are married or partnered reported higher levels of job satisfaction, scoring 4.60 in comparison to single employees who scored 4.46, which may be attributed to employees having found a good work-life balance in handling their personal relationships with their careers.

Overall, the survey revealed that Filipino workers are happier in their jobs when they are given the appropriate work arrangement and opportunity to develop and be promoted by their employers. The said report also identified career development and verticality as the main contributors to happiness at work among the respondents, followed by training opportunities and salary.

Evidently, the survey revealed that those who work remotely are most likely to be satisfied with their jobs, revealing how the pandemic also affected perceptions about work and normalized the work-from-home setup.

“Our survey shows that Filipino candidates nowadays weigh multiple factors in determining their happiness and satisfaction with their jobs. As a talent partner, Jobstreet by SEEK encourages hirers to take these into consideration and provide a conducive, satisfying work environment that not only benefits current employees but also potential candidates to improve employee morale and traction,” shared Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK in the Philippines.

Jobstreet by SEEK, as a leading career-seeking platform, remains steadfast in providing future and current employees the opportunity to be guided in their career paths, as well as provide insights on employment for both companies and the public sector to consider when it comes to employee well-being and development.

Learn more about Jobstreet by SEEK by visiting https://www.jobstreet.com.ph/.

BINI collaborates with Indonesian icon AGNEZ MO for “Cherry On Top (BiniMo Remix)”

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Bringing together two of Southeast Asia’s hottest female acts

The nation’s girl group BINI surprises fans with a thrilling collaboration with Indonesian superstar AGNEZ MO for “Cherry On Top (BiniMo Remix) feat. Agnez Mo,” now available on all digital streaming platforms. This unexpected union brings together two of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated female artists in a cultural and musical fusion bound to captivate listeners globally.

The collaboration between BINI and AGNEZ MO emerged after they crossed paths at Enterprise Studios in Los Angeles and Billboard Korea’s K Power 100 launch event in Seoul. Their heartfelt connection was fueled by their shared creative experience of being strong, independent women in the music industry. Both artists have a strong passion to uplift local cultures while introducing their rich heritage to a global audience.

Southeast Asian Female Artists Making Waves Internationally

The Cherry On Top (BiniMo Remix) builds on the momentum of BINI’s fast-growing international reputation and AGNEZ MO’s ongoing global mainstream prominence

• The Cherry On Top single has amassed over 43M streams globally, including nearly 1.7B TikTok views and 23M TikTok creations

• Earlier this year, BINI became the first Filipino pop group to perform at KCON, the world’s largest Korean culture and music festival. Their appearance broke records with nearly 500 media attendees at their panel, and the hashtag #BINIatKCONLA2024 trended at #5 worldwide on X during the event

• BINI sold 50,000 tickets for the “Grand BINIverse” concert series across 3 dates at the Araneta Coliseum, with the final date selling out in just 2 hours

• Viral TikTok collaborations with global acts such as ENHYPHEN and KATSEYE have boosted BINI’s international presence, amassing millions of views and broadening their fanbase worldwide

• While in Los Angeles, over 500 fans (affectionately known as BLOOMs) gathered within an hour’s notice to watch BINI’s surprise performance aboard the iconic Wish Bus

• BINI recently lit up the Tensquare 3D billboard in Singapore to celebrate the original “Cherry on Top.” The eye-catching display featured BINI’s black cat, Ling Ling, in a larger-than-life presence, exciting both BINI members and their fans

• AGNEZ MO has been collaborating with some of the biggest names in music, recently from Ciara’s 2023 #1 global hit “Get Loose” to now BINI

• AGNEZ MO’s most recent single, “Party in Bali,” released at #1 in August 2024 in Asia upon its release

Further solidifying their place in pop culture, BINI was recently spotlighted in Grammy’s “14 Pinoy Acts You Should Know” and Vogue Singapore’s “P-pop Groups to Know.”

AGNEZ MO is Asia’s most highly awarded recording artist and actress, with over 350 accolades and over 60 million followers across social platforms. Both artists continue to break boundaries, carrying that momentum forward with new music, solidifying their status as international stars.

DoubleDragon conducts Topping Off ceremony of the 548-room Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport

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DoubleDragon recently conducts Topping Off ceremony of the 548-room Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport, as the building structure and topmost floor of the hotel project has been completed.

(Photo: October 10, 2024 during the topping off ceremony of the 548-room Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport)

The 548-room Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport project will form part of the long term goal of Hotel101-Global’s 1 million operating Hotel101 rooms worldwide before 2050. Out of the 1 million operating Hotel101 rooms global target before 2050, 50,000 are intended to be in the Philippines, which is expected to further cement the position of DoubleDragon’s Hotel101 to become the largest hotel company in the Philippines, and become one of the Top 5 hotel companies in the world.

The 548-room Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport project has been 100% fully sold out as all the units have been pre-sold prior to the project completion.

Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport with its 548 rooms is poised to be the biggest airport hotel in the Visayas and Mindanao Region and currently ongoing construction on a 5,493 square meter prime commercial lot along the Cebu Mactan Airport Terminal Road near Mactan Marina Mall.

With Hotel101–Cebu Mactan Airport as a new addition to Hotel101’s operating recurring revenue-generating hotel inventory, Hotel101 will also have additional strategic seeds in place towards its near term goal of becoming the top-of-mind branded hotel chain in the country and eventually, in other parts of the world.The 548-room Hotel101-Cebu Mactan Airport project has been 100% fully sold out as all the units have been pre-sold prior to the project completion

The next milestone is the opening of Hotel101-Cebu Mactan project which is expected within the first half of 2025, which will follow the expected opening of 519-room Hotel101-Davao project. Both Hotel101-Cebu Mactan and Hotel101-Davao will add more than 1,000 additional operating rooms to the Hotel101 Group in the next few months. More Hotel101’s are currently on simultaneous development in various parts of the Philippines and overseas.

Hotel101 adopts dynamic pricing on its room rates similar to airline tickets where its room price moves up and down depending on the real time supply and demand on the chosen date of booking.

The Asset Light Hotel101 concept allows DoubleDragon to generate revenue and income twice, first from the pre-selling of the Hotel101 Happy Rooms, then second after the project is constructed it generates long term recurring revenue from hotel operations.

DoubleDragon’s Total Equity is set to exceed Php100 Billion for the first time in 2024. The Company is positioned to become one of the few companies in the Philippines with Total Equity at 12 digit level. DoubleDragon happens to be one of the very few companies that has not only positioned a diversified hard asset portfolio spread out across the Philippines, but it also happens to be one of the very few that has organically developed a novel asset-light concept and highly unique business model in Hotel101 (HBnB) that is portable and exportable to other continents globally. The export of Hotel101 is expected to eventually become one of the major US Dollar inflow generator to the Philippine economy.

DoubleDragon Corporation is one of a handful of companies in the Philippines that has accumulated a completed recurring income portfolio of 1.3 million square meters in diversified hard assets in office leasing with its Jollibee Tower, DoubleDragon Plaza at DD Meridian Park complex, its string of CityMall community centers, its string of CentralHub warehouse complexes, and its string of Hotel101 projects in the Philippines and overseas.

The DoubleDragon team is committed to put in the necessary hard work, entrepreneurial grit and perseverance towards this vision and eventually aims to make Hotel101 a truly global brand operating in various jurisdictions worldwide, and eventually bring a pinch of pride and honor to our fellow Filipino countrymen.

Strength and Honor : ‘Gladiator ll’ in Cinemas December 4

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Prepare for the roar of the crowd. Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington, opens only in cinemas December 4.

Gladiator II is the epic sequel to 2000’s Gladiator, which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe.

Official Synopsis:

From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Extend Your Home into the Outdoors: Top Hotspots in Rizal for Millennial

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As the world becomes increasingly urbanized, millennials are seeking a balance between nature and modern living, fueling a demand for outdoor spaces. Rizal, with its lush landscapes, proximity to Metro Manila, and vibrant culture, offers the perfect setting to extend your home beyond four walls. Whether you're after a serene escape, a cozy spot to chill with friends, or an adventure, Rizal has it all.

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RLC Residences taps into this demand with its latest development, Sierra Valley Gardens Phase 2 Building 5, located in the vibrant heart of Cainta, Rizal. This exciting project offers the ideal blend of urban convenience and outdoor serenity, serving as your gateway to Rizal's natural and cultural treasures. Whether you’re looking for weekend adventures, inspiration from local art, or just a peaceful coffee break, Sierra Valley Gardens provides the perfect starting point.

Here are some must-visit places that seamlessly resonate with this lifestyle :

1. Masungi Georeserve: For the Adventurer at Heart: For thrill-seekers and nature lovers, Masungi Georeserve offers an unparalleled outdoor experience. Just an hour away from Sierra Valley Gardens, this conservation area is perfect for millennial explorers looking to get away from the urban rush. Known for its stunning limestone formations, eco-trails, and hanging bridges, Masungi offers a unique blend of adventure and sustainability, ideal for a weekend escape. Sierra Valley Gardens residents can easily plan day trips and enjoy the scenic views while hiking the reserve’s iconic trails.

Photo Courtesy of Kim David

2. Pinto Art Museum: Nature’s Canvas for Filipino Art: A short drive from Sierra Valley Gardens is the Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo, where art meets nature. This cultural haven, nestled in lush gardens, provides an inspiring space for millennial creatives and art enthusiasts. Its open galleries showcase contemporary Filipino art, sculptures, and installations – all within a serene, verdant setting. Don't miss its in-house restaurant, Café Rizal where you can savor a delectable mix of local and international dishes after exploring the museum’s impressive art collection or even when you're just seeking a relaxing dining spot. This picturesque spot promises a culinary experience as artful as its surroundings.

Photo Courtesy of Salvador Maniquiz

3. Mount Purro Nature Reserve: A Place for Relaxation and Reflection: If you’re seeking relaxation and reflection, head over to Mount Purro Nature Reserve, a peaceful sanctuary dedicated to wellness and sustainability. Whether you want to enjoy forest walks, lounge by the riverside, or simply unwind in a cozy cabin, this reserve offers a retreat for young professionals and families alike. Sierra Valley Gardens residents can easily immerse themselves in nature while reconnecting with themselves and their loved ones.

4. Kape Sina Una: Coffee and Community in One Place: Every millennial knows that a good coffee shop is an essential part of modern living. Kape Sina Una, located in Antipolo, offers not just expertly brewed local coffee, but also a strong sense of community. It’s the ideal spot for remote working, meeting up with friends, or enjoying a relaxing cup of coffee after a hike. Its laid-back vibe makes it a go-to place for Sierra Valley Gardens residents who appreciate artisanal drinks in a scenic setting.

5. Burrow Café: A Hidden Gem for Foodies: For those seeking a unique dining experience, Burrow Café is a hidden gem within Antipolo’s lush forested area. Located inside the picturesque Antipolo Beehouse, this underground café provides a cozy ambiance with a farm-to-table menu that will delight foodies. It’s a perfect destination for weekend brunches or quiet dinners, allowing Sierra Valley Gardens residents to indulge in a culinary escape just a short distance from home.

Living in Sierra Valley Gardens by RLC Residences means embracing a tranquil lifestyle where modern comfort meets the beauty of Rizal’s outdoors. With smart home technology, spacious units, and green spaces, it’s an ideal investment for millennials looking for more than just a place to live – but a home that connects them to nature and adventure.

Strategically located near major roads and transportation hubs, residents have quick access to Metro Manila’s conveniences while relishing the perks of suburban life. Whether it’s a weekend hike, an art-filled afternoon, or a peaceful retreat, this community offers millennials the perfect balance between work and play, city and nature.

Explore more at Sierra Valley Gardens and discover how you can extend your home into the outdoors, with the perfect mix of modern living and the thrill of Rizal’s scenic destinations. Visit rlcresidences.com for more info.