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Why It Is Important to Respect Other People’s Time

05 May, 2021

By: Nanju Francisco Picture this scenario: Someone had asked to meet you to discuss something important. He or she could be a colleague, a friend, or a casual acquaintance. You tried to accommodate his or her request and dumped other personal stuff just to meet that person. Your appointment was set at 10:00 a.m. You went to the appointed place, 30 minutes earlier, just to make sure that you wouldn’t be late for your meeting....

Filipino Creatives Bahrain accredited by the Philippine Embassy

10 Mar, 2021

By: Nanju Francisco The art group Filipino Creatives Bahrain received a certificate of recognition from the Philippine Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Philippine Ambassador His Excellency Alfonso A. Ver, and Head of the Cultural Centre, Ms. JieMarie Mortel-Ladrica awarded the certificate to the art group. At the same time, the newly elected officers of the art group for the year 2021 had their oath taking in the...

MAKE 2021 YOUR YEAR!

21 Jan, 2021

By: Nanju Francisco If you think that the year 2020 was the worst year ever for you and the rest of the world due to the Covid 19 pandemic and other discouraging world events and because of it, you now have doubts about what 2021 has in store for you, don’t despair. The good news is, despite the troubles we experienced last year, YOU can still make 2021 your best year yet! This may seem incredible or even “too...

Embracing Diversity Through Arts

22 Dec, 2020

Crosscurrent: A Fusion of Art and Culture By: Nanju Francisco Manama: Local, Bahrain-based and international visual artists got together recently in a one-of-a-kind art exhibit titled, “Crosscurrent: A Fusion of Art and Culture.” The much-awaited art exhibit was organized by the Filipino Creatives Bahrain (FCB) and held at the Bahrain Financial Harbor in Manama. Guest of Honour as Her Excellency...

CELEBRATING THE SILVER JUBILEE OF BAHRAIN’S INTERNET

27 Nov, 2020

By: Nanju Francisco Manama: Under the Patronage of His Excellency Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, a special virtual event titled “Bahrain Internet: 25 Years of Digital Leadership” will be held on Sunday, November 29 at 11:00 a.m., to commemorate 25 years since the internet - the vast digital information network that connects the world – was first introduced...

Overcoming Self-doubt

31 Aug, 2020

By: Nanju Francisco “ If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint’ Then, by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” ~Vincent van Gogh Have you ever experienced being excited about doing something, only to hear that “voice of doubt” within you, telling you the last minute that you cannot do it? If so, don’t despair. You were not the only one who was discouraged by...

Tips on How to Write a Good Résumé

13 Jul, 2020

By: Nanju Francisco Your résumé can either “make” or “break” your chances of getting hired in the position you are applying for. This is why extra care must be considered and taken in writing your résumé. It is your “key” to entering the business world successfully so you cannot afford to be careless and sloppy with your own résumé. Writing a good...

Making the Right Decisions and Living Them

18 May, 2020

Making the Right Decisions and Living Them By: Nanju Francisco Making a decision is an integral part of our lives. Everyday, from the moment we open our eyes, we all have to make decisions one way or the other: What are we going to eat for breakfast? What are we going to wear to the office? What are we going to do after office hours? What are we going to have for dinner, etc.? Life, therefore, is a continuous decision-making...

Working with a Female Boss

03 Mar, 2020

By Nanju Francisco If you are reading this article, chances are, you have already experienced working with a female boss, one way or the other. Perhaps she was your immediate supervisor, head of Human Resources, head of Finance Department or even president of the company. One thing is for sure, nowadays many companies are hiring more women to hold key management positions, which leaves us “very little” or “no”...

Tips to get the job you want

14 Feb, 2020

TIPS TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT BY: NANJU FRANCISCO Nowadays, hunting for a job is like “looking for a needle in a haystack.” Nothing could be more frustrating and challenging than applying for a job and getting rejected right then and there. So, what are your chances in applying for a job against thousands of fresh graduates this year and the “old timers” also applying for the same job? More importantly, how can you...

How to deal with a bully

04 Feb, 2020

Bullies come in all ages, sizes and forms. They can be young or old. They can be girls, boys, siblings, parents, classmates, teachers, government officials, bosses, officemates and colleagues. In fact, children are not the only ones who are bullied. Matured people and professionals are also bullied and oftentimes, it happens in the work place. Even journalists are bullied by those people who are either against their work, for no apparent...

Is the newspaper dying out?

04 Feb, 2020

Someone asked me, "Why do you still want to work in a newspaper which is a dying industry?" I replied, "Why not?" I've been a journalist and editor for many years now and writing is my passion. I cannot think of another profession which could replace my love for journalism - especially the print media. I still believe in the power of the "good old newspaper." I've been a print journalist for so long now and I am still in love...

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