Italian-born designer creates intimate apparel that perfectly fits the Filipina market

It all started when Fabiola Marin, an Italian-born designer, had an idea to serve Filipino women by designing high-end lingerie and swimsuits specifically to embody the confidence that Filipina women possess. And after years of research and conceptualization, Marin felt that this is now the right opportunity to introduce Vanita, which she hopes will be appreciated and loved by the Philippine market.

In China, in Portugal, France, Denmark and Slovakia, people have asked me the same question: “What does it take to get ahead?” I think the answer to this question is the same everywhere. There’s one very important “do” and one “don’t” to getting promoted.

Do deliver sensational performance, far beyond expectations, and at every opportunity expand your job beyond its official boundaries. When most people think about delivering sensational performance, they imagine beating set performance goals. But an even more effective way to get promoted is to expand your job’s horizons to include bold and unexpected activities. Come up with a new concept or process that doesn’t improve just your results, but your unit’s results and the company’s overall performance.

Don’t make your boss use political capital in order to champion you. If exceeding expectations is the most reliable way to get ahead, the most reliable way to sabotage yourself is to force your boss to use his political capital in order to defend you.

The Bee Does Tai Chi.  Starting the day right with flowing tai chi moves led by Karl Go

Nothing beats waking up in the morning with a burst of energy to get you started for the day ahead. And as what local bloggers would learn during their recent morning encounter with Jollibee, a good stretching and a hearty breakfast is more than enough to set you on the right track.

The day started early for the bloggers as they trooped to the Jollibee store at Harbor Square at the CCP Complex in Pasay City. To set the mood right, the bloggers, together with the lovable Jollibee mascot, got their energies flowing with a round of tai chi and yoga led by Karl Go.

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Bloggers’ Breakfast Buffet.  Jollibee Breakfast Joys served buffet-style

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