Author: Pocholo Gonzales

Research shows that 50% of startup businesses fail within a year, 80% fail in five years, and a whopping 96% in ten. Simply put, out of 100 businesses, only 4 will live up to a …

I was fortunate enough to attend the annual National Achievers Congress (NAC) organized by Laurus Enterprises last November 4, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City (VIP seats, baby!). Hundreds of participants filled …

Book enthusiasts, unite! The 37th Manila International Book Fair will be held on September 14-18, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. It is the biggest and longest-running book expo in the country …

What does the future of education look like? Will online learning platforms and touch-enabled 3D images replace textbooks, classrooms, and… teachers?! I personally believe that technology will NEVER replace teachers. Regardless of how high-tech our …

There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of motivational speakers all over the world. In the Philippines alone, there are seminars and workshops happening everywhere all year round – helping people improve their career, health, finances, relationships, …

We always hear things like “times are changing” or “change is the only constant thing in this world” or – especially with the recently-concluded National Elections – “change is coming.” In this day and age, …

“Do what you love and the money will follow.” We have heard this proverbial piece of advice far too many times, and yet many of us still go through the motion of hopping from one …

  I just came home from a 5-day trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. I attended the 28th SSEAYP International General Assembly (SIGA). SSEAYP, or Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program, is an annual program sponsored …

The upcoming National Elections has brought to the surface the many sentiments and opinions of Filipinos, which are all over social media. Everyday, your newsfeed is filled with posts that promote one candidate and bash …

Imagine a world without VOICE. Imagine for a second that no human being could produce voice. How would teachers educate? How would lawyers defend their client? How would salespeople, preachers or politicians convince people to …