4 Tips for a Thriving Career Amid the Pandemic

Wondering how to set yourself up for success in these uncertain times? While the pandemic may have put obstacles in your career path, there are still steps you can take to make sure you continue to grow and succeed in your chosen profession.    

To be a partner for Filipinos on their path to professional success, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, launched AXA Prime, an elite program to help professionals become the next generation of confident and empowered leaders. 

Here are some tips from AXA to boost your professional growth even with the changing business landscape:

Invest in your skillset. Learning to invest in yourself may be the most profitable investment you’ll ever make. There are numerous training programs you can sign up for to expand your professional horizon. For instance, with AXA Prime, you’ll have access to various immersive training programs that can help you become the best version of yourself in your career. AXA Prime will help you hone your skills, grow your network, and also open up diverse career and travel opportunities. 

Find a mentor. While passion may play a part in picking a career, this decision also involves much more, such as job security and opportunities for growth. As a member of AXA Prime, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded professionals and mentors who are success-driven and goal-oriented and can help you navigate through the different stages of your career journey.

Determine your purpose. Finding purpose in your career often comes from doing something you genuinely care about. It’s also important to look at your job through the eyes of the people using the product or service you are offering to determine the ways you can help fill a need, especially during crucial times like in a pandemic. With AXA Prime, not only will you be able to work for a better future for your family, but you’ll also get to help individuals and other families transform their lives with the comprehensive portfolio of AXA products and services.

Be adaptable and flexible. The job market has always been changing rapidly, and the pandemic accelerated it even further, especially in the digital space. To succeed during the pandemic and beyond, it’s crucial to adapt to ever-evolving workplaces. Under AXA Prime, you’ll get to work with the best specialized digital tools, which is critical in today’s business world. You can also train using the latest equipment and learning aides at the newly-opened AXA Prime Development Center, to prepare you for career challenges that may come your way.

The current career landscape can be stressful and overwhelming as of late, but you have the power to take charge and turn the situation around.  

To join AXA Prime, visit www.axa.com.ph/axaprime.

Experience the Pristine and Untouched Beauty of Banwa Private Island as The Philippines Opens to International Travellers

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – 3rd March 2022. Guests who yearn for privacy, serenity and tranquility in nature can now pursue their much-awaited holiday plans to explore the ultimate exclusive destination, Banwa Private Island, as The Philippines opens its shores to international travellers without any quarantine period.

There’s no better time than now to discover a luxurious hideaway gem nestled in North-eastern Palawan, one of the world’s last frontiers of natural biodiversity. Remote yet not removed, Banwa Private Island boasts breath-taking views, flourishing flora and fauna, and powder-white sands of the turquoise Sulu Sea. Charter flights via seaplane, private jet or helicopter will seamlessly take guests from Manila or Clark international airports right to the doorstep of the garden island.

Guests can choose to stay in any of the contemporary-designed villas or decide on an exclusive island charter and craft a dream holiday masterpiece.

Banwa Private Island is the perfect backdrop for shared travel experiences with family and loved ones -- take a plunge in the house reef, go kayaking or paddleboarding and walk on the wild side in the lush, verdant nature trails.

Don’t be afraid to go off the beaten path, hop on a boat to explore nearby islands, and say yes to unique adventures. Embark on a deep-sea fishing excursion, take a short trek to a secret waterfall, or witness the quintessential Palawan sunset on a secluded sand bank while sipping your favorite cocktails.

Start planning now and see the world again. Revive your bucket-list, journey across the oceans and experience an escape unlike any other at Banwa Private Island.

For more information and enquiries, please contact the Reservations team through mobile/WhatsApp: +639178882864, send an email to reservations@banwaprivateisland.com, or visit www.banwaprivateisland.com.

DTI celebrates World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2022

In solidarity with different consumer groups in over 100 countries around the world, the Department of Trade and Industry commemorates this year’s World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) through the Consumer Care Webinar Series this March.

The consumer movement, through the Consumers International (CI), marks the 15th of March as WCRD to highlight issues on consumerism and raise awareness on consumer rights, consumer protection and empowerment. This year’s WCRD carries the theme, “Fair Digital Finance,” and calls for a global movement to ensure fair digital finance that is inclusive, safe, data protected and private, and sustainable.

As a firm response, the DTI – Consumer Protection Group, through its Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB), will foster public discourse on fair financial services in the digital world in its Consumer Care Webinar Series. The following are the webinar topics that are lined up for March 2022:

01 March: Consumer Protection in Digital Financial Services;
08 March: Consumer Protection and Security Policies of e-Payment Platforms;
16 March: Tips for Tax Payers and Online Filing of Taxes;
22 March: Consumer Tips in Managing Credit Cards and Maintaining a Good Credit

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29 March: Guidebook on Basic Banking and Financial Transactions.

“The DTI encourages all consumers to observe the WCRD and learn more on digital finance by joining us in our Consumer Care Webinar Series,” said DTI Consumer Protection Group Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo as well as the international celebration of the WCRD on March 15.

The DTI Consumer Care Webinar Series is a regular virtual program conducted through Zoom and Facebook Live, every Tuesday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

For details and updates on the succeeding webinars and details on the March 15 WCRD celebration, consumers are advised to regularly check the DTI Consumer Care social media pages.

For consumer-related concerns and queries, send an email to ConsumerCare@dti.gov.ph or call the One-DTI (1-384) Hotline.