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by Sonnie Santos | Jun 9, 2022 | 2nd Look, Blogging, Current Events
The rise of v/bloggers is because of the journalists themselves. 31% of Pinoys avoid biased media says the 2022 Digital News Report
by Sonnie Santos | May 20, 2022 | 2nd Look, Nation Building
In influential leadership, people will not always agree with you, but they may still follow because of your empathic leadership
by Sonnie Santos | May 15, 2022 | 2nd Look, Politics, Q and A
When journalists, in my opinion, openly declare their political leanings risk losing their credibility as fair and impartial news reporters.
by Sonnie Santos | May 14, 2022 | 2nd Look, Current Events, News
Many will not vote for their preferred candidates to cast a protest vote because of the cancel culture of the woke voters.
by Melanie | May 14, 2021 | 2nd Look, Social Good
Is HR a career or calling? Your belief determines your professional behavior, and the treatment you’ll receive from management and employees.
by Sonnie Santos | Jan 4, 2020 | 2nd Look, Employee Engagement, Salt and Light, Talent Management
When a person described his job as calling, a positive attitude towards work and the company should match the claim
by Sonnie Santos | Mar 28, 2016 | 2nd Look, Entertainment
Some said that the Batman v Superman movie is lousy and disappointing , but I think otherwise.
by Sonnie Santos | Feb 11, 2016 | 2nd Look, Personal Thoughts
Forever is possible in a romantic relationship. If both parties will work on it and will not leave it to fate.
by Sonnie Santos | Aug 24, 2015 | 2nd Look, Salt and Light, Testimonials
My body from waist up was numbed, can’t talk, move; and I’m grasping for air at the ER of Medical City. Is this a rendezvous with death?
by Sonnie Santos | Jul 24, 2015 | 2nd Look, Fatherhood, Salt and Light
I realized that to be an effective dad to my daughter, I have to grow-up too, to be relevant; and invest more time with her to keep the connection
by Sonnie Santos | Aug 21, 2014 | 2nd Look, Personal Thoughts
I was a sophomore student in HS when Benigno”Ninoy” Aquino jr. was shot and murdered at the tarmac of the Manila International Airport (NAIA 1), I was curious then why my folks and uncles are jittery.
by Sonnie Santos | Oct 12, 2013 | 2nd Look, Bullying, Cyber Wellness ToolBox
While the bullying law is a step towards the right direction, new law(s) are needed to address the intertwined and complex issues of bullying and cyberbullying in the Philippines.
by Sonnie Santos | Sep 25, 2013 | 2nd Look
Please allow me to make a rare diversion on this blog, chose to write this now before biz issues flood my brain. This morning, I attended a forum sponsored by Philippine Daily Inquirer w/ former NEDA Chair Cielito Habito as resource person about pork barrel. And late...
by Sonnie Santos | May 22, 2012 | 2nd Look, Entertainment
Though I have mixed feeling about it, I decided to attend the born this way concert so my advocacies can connect to the present pop culture and be relevant.
by Sonnie Santos | Apr 25, 2011 | 2nd Look
my stand on RH Bill is 50/50. I agree that couples should have liberty to choose size of family and method of planning. But I’m against abortion
by Sonnie Santos | Feb 28, 2009 | 2nd Look, Better Biz, Filipino Entrepreneurs
Every time I listen or read the news form the mainstream media, specially on the aspect of the economy, it’s as if doomsday is at hand. I’m certain the folks behind mainstream media exert considerable effort to balance their story, but the impression it...
by Sonnie Santos | Feb 11, 2009 | 2nd Look, Personal Thoughts
This strategy has been used time and again by leaders to keep control of the people, area or situation. And this is being used right now by the giant oil companies in the Philippines to dictate oil prices at the same time silence resistance from consumers. For the...
by Sonnie Santos | Jan 9, 2009 | 2nd Look, Personal Thoughts
I’m pre-occupied with current events lately following both international and local news. The international news of interest has something to do with my faith. While the local news have an immediate effect in our part of the world. Both, however, have...
by Sonnie Santos | Nov 5, 2008 | 2nd Look, Personal Thoughts
The world almost stop as it watch history unfold at uncle Sam’s backyard. By now, it’s evident who the new US President would be. As there are cheers of celebration, others are also sorrowed by defeat. From the voters point of view The most important issue...
by Sonnie Santos | Sep 21, 2008 | 2nd Look
This is a must see for all Filipinos. Specially those, like me, who have no recollection of the Philippines when it was the 2nd wealthiest nation in Asia.
by Sonnie Santos | Sep 19, 2008 | 2nd Look
Pilipinas Circa 70 is how I recall the Philippines when I was still a kid. No pollution, no traffic, peaceful and the best era for Pinoy films and OPM.
by Sonnie Santos | Aug 11, 2008 | 2nd Look, Personal Thoughts
Poverty violates every human rights there is. If you are poor and seriously sick, going to a private hospital is not an option. Try going to a public hospital and if you’re lucky, they will give you the run around. I happen to know how two patients in need of...