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Philippines’ Average IQ Rises to 96.66 in 2025 — A Surprising ASEAN Shift

by Sonnie Santos | Nov 23, 2025 | Capacity Building | 0 comments

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.

Philippines Leads Southeast Asia in Retention Crisis (AoN)

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 16, 2025 | Commentary, Employee Engagement, People First Culture | 0 comments

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.

Cebu Earthquake BPO Response: Employee Welfare vs. Business Continuity

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 4, 2025 | Commentary, People First Culture, Resilience | 0 comments

The Cebu earthquake highlighted the critical tension between employee welfare and business continuity within the BPO industry.

Understanding PH Chairship and Its Impact on the ASEAN Community

by Sonnie Santos | Aug 17, 2017 | Commentary | 0 comments

Discover how the Philippine Chairship advanced ASEAN’s political-security, economic, and socio-cultural goals. See why regional cooperation matters today.

Celebrating ASEAN’s 50th Anniversary

by Sonnie Santos | Aug 3, 2017 | Commentary | 0 comments

ASEAN’s 50th anniversary marked five decades of unity, diplomacy, and regional cooperation. Here’s why its lessons still matter for Filipinos, leaders, and organizations today.

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