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[Manila, June 2025] – In a striking contradiction to Silicon Valley's tech-first workplace revolution, new research reveals that as AI adoption soars to 62% across Filipino workplaces, employee retention depends more on workplace friendships than cutting-edge features.The finding emerges from the 2025 State of HR Report prepared by Sprout Solutions and BS Works—the country's most comprehensive workforce study involving 3,819 employees—unveiled at the State of HR Summit 2025. The research exposes what analysts call "The Great AI Retention Paradox": while companies pour resources into AI-powered productivity tools, workers stay or leave based on fundamentally human factors.The numbers tell a compelling story: Employees with three or more workplace friendships are 40% more likely to remain be...

About the IntervieweeAmber Zhao is the current Director of Operations at Artyzen Habitat Hengqin Zhuhai and has extensive experience in hotel management. She studied Hotel Management and previously worked for international hotel groups such as IHG and Marriott, focusing on human resources and operations management. After joining Artyzen in 2022 when Artyzen hotel was in the construction phase, she oversaw the growth of the hotel from breaking ground to move-in, her role has also shifted from director of HR to Operations. As the Director of Operations, Amber has driven the hotel’s innovative practices in green and sustainable development, successfully helping Artyzen Habitat Hengqin Zhuhai achieve the Five-Leaf China Green Hotel certification this year. ...

As we approach July 2025, the cryptocurrency market is buzzing with investor activity, driven by strong price momentum, vibrant communities, and growing institutional interest.Among the most talked-about tokens this year are four meme coins and several promising altcoins, all vying for dominance in a highly speculative but opportunity-rich sector.Meme Coins Stealing the Spotlight in 20251. Little Pepe (LILPEPE): A Meme Coin with Real UtilityLILPEPE is rapidly rising through the meme coin ranks thanks to its blend of cultural relevance and technical innovation.Built on a Layer-2 blockchain, it boasts tax-free transactions, anti-sniper bot protection, and ultra-fast payments. The project has already raised over $1 million in presale and is trending across social media platforms.Key Feature:P...

Solana (SOL), the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is making waves in the crypto market again. After weeks of weakness, technical signals now suggest that SOL may be poised for a significant breakout.Solana currently trading around $151.01, Solana has gained 3.52% in the past 24 hours and nearly 12% over the last week, sparking renewed interest among traders and investors.SOL/USD Daily Chart Shows Momentum BuildingSolana’s price action on the daily chart indicates a steady climb from its recent pivot near $120, a zone that aligns with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement. This level has historically attracted buyers, and this time is no different.The presence of consecutive green Heikin Ashi candles signals that downward momentum is fading, and buyers may be regaining control.Current...

Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a powerful recovery, climbing nearly 7% this week to trade above $107,000 by Friday, just shy of its previous all-time high of $111,980.The surge comes amid a confluence of bullish signals: easing geopolitical tensions, increasing institutional accumulation, a supportive regulatory environment, and strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals.A Sharp Reversal From Weekend LowsBitcoin had tumbled to $98,200 on Sunday June 22, marking a 45-day low. But by Monday, it soared above $105,000 and maintained its momentum through midweek, closing at $107,000 on Wednesday and stabilizing around that level.This rebound aligned with several market-moving headlines, most notably:1. Middle East Ceasefire: Former US President Donald Trump announced a “complete and total” ceasefire be...

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to defy expectations with a strong recovery and shifting sentiment from financial experts, setting the stage for what could be a monumental year in crypto.With its price showing resilient strength across multiple timeframes and prominent financial voices like Ric Edelman urging larger crypto allocations, BTC is positioning itself not just as a digital asset, but a global macro contender alongside gold, real estate, and fiat.Daily Chart: V-Shaped Reversal Signals RecoveryBitcoin’s recent price correction from a high of $110,789 to a low of $98,240 has been met with a powerful V-shaped rebound.Daily candles now show smaller-bodied green bars and rising volume, reflecting healthy, but moderated, bullish momentum. The price currently consolidates just below the $108,000...

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has once again made headlines, not just for Ripple’s legal victories, but for his symbolic and deeply personal show of support for XRP.In a recent post on X, Garlinghouse reaffirmed he is “1,000% committed” to XRP’s future, a sentiment he literally wears on his sleeve.A Tattoo with a Message Source: bgarlinghouse on X Garlinghouse, a Harvard MBA and former Yahoo executive, proudly sports a tattoo that references the landmark summary judgment date, July 13, 2023, when Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Ripple’s programmatic sales of XRP did not constitute securities.The tattoo also features planetary motifs, signifying his belief in XRP’s future on a cosmic scale.Digital Asset Buy, a known XRP influencer, praised Garli...