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SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 Isah V. Red, Editor
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Young Life
Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph
5 URBAN
ADVOCACIES OF MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH 2017 CANDIDATES
A designated home office helps telecommuters focus on the task at hand and shift into 'work mode'
WORK FROM HOME THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A ‘HOME OFFICE’
EFFORTS for environmental protection and conservation could feel overwhelming to a person who has neither help nor background. But these five Miss Philippines Earth 2017 candidates tackle this difficulty by pursuing environmental sustainability through urban advocacies meant to inspire others to do more for the place they live in. With the help of Merrell’s latest collection 1SIX8 AC+, they prove that a single step can go a long way.
By Bernadette Lunas
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ELINE REYES is a freelance travel journalist who’s been working from home for two years. Maybelle Gormate is a graphic artist who gets her job done at home since 2013. Both employees consider their residence their office as well. But once they’re at their workspace, their focus is on the task at hand and not on what’s happening in the living room or whatever is cooking in the kitchen. Thanks to electronic gadgets and the Internet, telecommuting is now easier than ever. In fact, it seems more efficient to work at home what with the timeconsuming traffic weary workers face on a daily basis going to and from their workplace. A 2014 study by US software company VM Ware Inc. found that 73 percent of Filipino employees said working from home was ideal for them. IDr. Iriss Mangio But not all telecommuters have the luxury of having a designated area in their house that they can call their “office.” “In Metro Manila spaces tend to be smaller so it’s really a challenge to create a home office,” SM Home assistant vice president for Marketing Tom Castañeda told MS Young Life. Despite of that, Castañeda, who also works from home, emphasized the importance of setting up a work area. Tom Castañeda “I think it’s really important to have a designated working area because when you work from home, there are gazillion distractions. [But] having a workspace where you can say, ‘from 9 to 6 this is where I’m gonna be,’ can feel like you’re working in an office even if you’re at home,” opined the marketing executive/design magazine associate publisher. Prior to setting up her home office, Reyes used to work on her laptop while lying in bed. “It wasn’t very productive,” she admitted. Now she works in a small corner of her bedroom where, she said, whenever she sits in front of her desktop computer, she can easily focus on working. Gormate, meanwhile, shared that her designated home office in her living room “creates a mindset that I am at work, not at home.” Suffice it to say, a designated workspace helps the two telecommuters shift into “work mode.” But is it possible to have such a space if you live in a, say, studio-type condo unit? Interior designer Iriss Mangio said it’s possible. Citing a past project wherein they created a small office space for a 22-square meter unit, Mangio explained, “you can transform your living room or a small space in your bedroom, [and put] a small table where you can set your computer and all the things that you need.” Castañeda suggested alternating your dining table as a desk or using a multifunctional coffee table that transforms into a viable
Hang framed artworks or encouraging prints on walls to inspire you to work hard
Road safety and discipline
While Metro Manila traffic is a serious issue that must be dealt with efficient urban planning, Miss Olongapo Kim De Guzman starts from the ground by advocating for disciplined partnership between drivers and pedestrians to help minimize traffic. She says street walkers should cross on the proper lanes and pedestrian crossings, while drivers must be mindful on the road, follow traffic signs, and respect fellow motorists and pedestrians.
work counter. “If you live in a studio, use what you have,” he advised. He added that the size of a home office is not as important as the atmosphere it offers. “It doesn’t have to be a big area, just find a space in your home where you can feel comfortable, you have the least amount of distraction, and you can feel like you can be the most productive,” said Castañeda. He suggested picking a spot where natural light comes in and adding elements, such as background music or artworks, which could help you be creative and work hard. As for the design, Castañeda said it all depends on whatever fits your style, mood, and personality. “At the end of the day, you would want to be in an area that’s warm and inviting to you,” he concluded.
Urban gardening
If you don’t have a chance to join a reforestation project, start growing small plants in your garden. Miss Dauin Negros Oriental Cheysen Fabriquer Capuno is leading the charge towards sustainability with urban gardening. Doing this may help improve oxygen circulation in your home, while brightening up your place. Turn to E2
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