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14 Call Center Interview Questions & Answers

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The call center industry is one of the fastest growing in the country these days. As recently as ten years ago, there were only a few call center agents and the word call center was hardly ever used in the country. Today, almost every family has at least one member working in the call center industry. The reason for this boom is partly economics. In the Philippines, low paying jobs are very notorious and while call centers set up shop here because of the low labor costs, Filipinos decide to work for the call center industry because it pays higher than average wages. Consider this: if you are an average worker with an entry level position, you probably are getting paid seven to ten thousand a month; meanwhile, an average employee in the call center industry with an entry level position will get around fifteen thousand pesos a month, plus free dental and health benefits (HMO). Call centers also will pay your SSS (Social Security), PAGIBIG (home building fund), and PhilHealth (health ins...

The Little Prince in Different Philippine Languages

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The Little Prince is one of those books which has a different meaning for different people depending on which stage of their life they find themselves in. It's almost like the bible which can be interpreted in several different ways. The Little Prince is a book about relationships and how to think like a child. It also has some references to spirituality especially towards the end of the book. While it has the distinction of being the second most translated book after the bible, surprisingly it still hasn't been translated to many Philippine languages. Currently, The Little Prince is only available in Tagalog (Filipino), Bikol and Chavacano. The Philippines has eight major languages so we still have a long way to go. 😙 Where and How to Buy The Little Prince in Tagalog (Filipino) Online Price: P129.00 Website:  http://claretianpublicationsbookstore.com/books/pastoral/ang-munting-prinsipe At National Bookstore It is available in selected National Bookstore branches...

Here's How To Claim Your BPI EMV Card And The Requirements You'll Need

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In 2017, the BSP ordered all banks in the Philippines with EMV chip-enabled cards by June of 2018. This move was a result of the increase in incidents of ATM fraud or ATM skimming. BPI has begun distributing its new EMV ATM card and the good news is it's free! However, the EMV ATM card isn't available in all areas yet and availability currently depends on which branch you opened your BPI ATM account. How to know if my BPI EMV Card is already available for pick up BPI clients will receive a text message or an SMS and an email when their new BPI EMV ATM card is already ready for pick up at the branch where they opened their BPI account. Click  here  to find out if your branch is already distributing the new BPI EMV card to its clients. What are the requirements needed to claim my BPI EMV Card? 1. One (1) valid government-issued ID with photo and signature 2. Photocopy of the ID 3. Your current BPI ATM card Reminders when claiming your BPI EMV chip-enabled Card Do...