ESG and HRDD: Why Philippine Companies Can No Longer Look Away
Investors, regulators, workers, and global supply chains now expect Philippine companies to practice both ESG and Human Rights Due Diligence. Here’s why this shift is no longer optional.
2026 Worklife Trends: What’s True in the Philippines and Southeast Asia?
How do Glassdoor’s 2026 Worklife Trends align with PH and SEA realities? We examine leadership trust, layoffs, hybrid preferences, AI impact, and labor data to help HR leaders plan smarter.
2026 Outlook: AI and Workplace Culture in the Philippines and Southeast Asia
AI will redefine culture, leadership, and employee expectations across the Philippines and Southeast Asia by 2026. Learn the trends, risks, and the ASK Framework roadmap for people-first transformation.
Philippines’ Average IQ Rises to 96.66 in 2025 — A Surprising ASEAN Shift
Fresh 2025 data shows the Philippines’ average IQ climbing to 96.66, overtaking earlier estimates and rising in ASEAN rankings. Here’s what changed — and why it matters.
Musings When I’m 56
A personal birthday reflection at 56—recovering from illness, learning to respect the body, and finding gratitude even while spending the day in bed. A reminder that healing, humility, and God’s grace arrive in unexpected moments.
Official Business (OB) Rules: Employer Liability and Employee Accountability
Understand what employers are—and aren’t—liable for during official business (OB) trips. This guide explains safety duties, employee accountability, legal limits, and real scenarios HR teams often face.
When a Rejection Email Becomes Evidence: The Hidden HR Liability You Cannot Ignore
This case shows how careless wording in a rejection email can violate RA 7277, mishandle sensitive health data, and expose employers to real legal risks. Learn the compliant way to communicate.
Uwan’s Wake-Up Call: Employee Safety Is Business Continuity
Typhoon Uwan (Fung Wong) exposed how “business as usual” can erode both trust and lives. As we recover from Tino and Uwan, this reflection urges HR and leaders to rebuild continuity around one non-negotiable value — employee safety first.
Facing Online Hate? Seven To Do’s And Where To Get Help
No one deserves online hate. Discover ASKSonnie.INFO’s practical guide on handling cyberbullying — from reporting and recovery to building digital resilience.
Resilience At Work Is Both Grit and Self Protection
Quitting isn’t always weakness, and staying isn’t always strength. Learn how to build resilience at work—anchored in faith, guided by wisdom, and balanced with mental health
Prompt Engineering in AI: How “Garbage In, Garbage Out” Shapes Results
AI mirrors human input. Let’s unpack why responsible prompt engineering—anchored on clarity, ethics, and leadership—separates productive AI users from careless ones.
SWS 2025: Filipinos Turn to Prayer, Rest & Travel for Mental Wellness
SWS 2025 reveals Filipinos cope with stress through prayer, rest and travel — a faith-based wellness formula that aligns with Sonnie Santos’ ASK Framework for resilience and balance.
ILO C190 Workplace Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying in the Philippines
Understand the 2025 updates on ILO C190, workplace harassment, bullying, and discrimination in the Philippines. Learn your rights, HR responsibilities, and Safe Spaces Act alignment.
Responsible Use of AI: ASK Framework Guide to Ethical and Professional AI
Learn the principles of responsible use of AI for Filipinos and global professionals—spot deepfakes, avoid false ads, and apply the ASK Framework ethically
When “Defending Your Team” Becomes Dangerous Leadership
Leadership isn’t about shielding your team at all costs. Learn how discernment, accountability, and values-based coaching build stronger, self-leading teams.
Philippines Leads Southeast Asia in Retention Crisis (AoN)
The Philippines now has Southeast Asia’s highest turnover rate. Discover why employees are leaving and how the ASK Framework helps organizations align, strengthen, and kickstart retention.
How the ASK Framework Bridges Strategy to Everyday Impact
Big plans mean little if people can’t live them out. Here’s how alignment, learning, and small habits turn strategy into results.
Janitor Fish Story: Leadership Foresight and the Law of Unintended Consequences
A Filipino story on how harmless intentions without foresight can harm — and how the ASK Framework turns intent intowisdom through alignment and diligence.
“Standing Up for the Team”: A Popular Narrative That Oversimplifies Leadership
Learn how standing up for your team requires alignment and integrity rather than dramatic defiance in leadership.
Cyberbullying in 2025: Countering AI-Driven Bullying with HOPE
As AI reshapes online behavior, cyberbullying grows more complex. Discover how hope, empathy, and values can restore balance in the digital age.
Cebu Earthquake BPO Response: Employee Welfare vs. Business Continuity
The Cebu earthquake highlighted the critical tension between employee welfare and business continuity within the BPO industry.
Why Companies Need an AI Philosophy and Policy
When AI misfires, companies pay. A strong AI philosophy and policy keep the risks away.
Pillar of HR Awardee
Sonnie Santos receiving the Pillar of HR Award — recognition for leadership and contributions to the Philippine HR community.
Blog Awards
Award-winning blog — Best Advocacy (2010) for Web Safety and Cyberbullying Prevention & Best Corporate and Brand Blog (2015)
CyberWellness Collaboration
Sonnie Santos with Family Zone Australia — promoting cyber wellness and digital parenting advocacy through ASKSonnie.INFO.
Collaboration for Better Careers
Sonnie Santos with JobStreet Philippines — a collaboration promoting values-driven HR leadership and employee engagement in the workplace.