U.S. Partial Scholarship Launch with University of North Carolina in Pembroke (UNCP) by Jethro Malimata, Marketing and Admissions Head According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025. This implies that by-large, our current education system has yet to develop the skills necessary to succeed[...]

E-Commerce Tool Kit: How To Grow Your Business Online by Ivan Andrew C. Combalicer, Thames International Undergraduate Student The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the survival of businesses all over the world. After being in quarantine for over a year, it is important to think not just of ways for your business to survive, but also[...]

Comeback for Food Entrepreneurship by: Dani Marcelino, Thames International Undergraduate Student July 14, 2021 saw the start of the second installment of Thames International’s “Setback to Comeback” webinar series. With Thames International president Joel Santos as the moderator, the episode, “Food Entrepreneurship: Success Tips in the Pandemic,” went off without a hitch.  Joel Santos was[...]

Thames for Nation Building: Philippine Skills Framework Project by: Amidala Mallari, Thames International Undergraduate Student An inclusive and innovative workforce strategy awaits multiple industries with the launch of the Philippines Skills Framework on June 25, 2021. With the goal of instilling mastery and lifelong learning among workers in the country, Thames International plays a major[...]

Setback to Comeback Episode 3 Focuses on E-Commerce Thames International Business School presents a livecast webinar series entitled Setback to Comeback. Join us for its third episode, E-Commerce Tool Kit: How to Grow Your Business Online on July 21, 10am-12nn. Register at bit.ly/Thames0721   Thames International is committed to building a new order for the[...]

Hot Business Ideas: How to Make Money Despite the Pandemic by: Nico Belasco, Thames International Undergraduate Student On July 7, 2021, Thames International officially kicked off the “Setback to Comeback” webinar series.  The first episode was moderated by Joel Santos, President of Thames International, who was joined by Joshua Aragon, Founder & CEO of Zagana,[...]

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SETBACK TO COMEBACK Episode 2 Focuses on Food Entrepreneurship Thames International Business School presents a livecast webinar series entitled Setback to Comeback. Join us for its second episode, Food Entrepreneurship: Success Tips in the Pandemic on July 14, 10am-12nn. Thames International is committed to building a new order for the world by giving talented students[...]

Setback to Comeback! The Thames International Business School community holds hands with the rest of the Philippines in pushing for the recovery of our economy, in the soonest possible time. The SETBACK TO COMEBACK Livecast series was designed to be a sharing session by Entrepreneurs FOR Entrepreneurs on their struggles and successes for the past year.Join us[...]

FLEX Programs: Reinventing Education by Ivan Andrew C. Combalicer, Thames International Undergraduate Student The pandemic has proven that we are living in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world. Many educational institutions are still struggling to cope and adjust with this “new normal”. Thames International has always been committed to create a new order of[...]

THE WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOM: Choose to study in the safest place abroad Studying under extraordinary conditions is possible, but requires a shift from what is familiar. Thames International students do their initial years in the Philippines before flying out  to obtain their foreign degrees under a global pandemic in “Safer Countries” like the UK.[...]

Exploring Global Possibilities: A Singapore-Philippines Entrepreneur Matching Event  by: Hannah Magdangal, Thames International Undergraduate Student Thames International, in an effort to open more doors to business opportunities and further scale its entrepreneurship degree, took the initiative to provide business and networking opportunities with Singapore through an online Entrepreneur matching event. Last June 3, 2021, along[...]

Viva La Vida Lockdown!: Concert for Teachers by: Amidala Mallari, Thames International Undergraduate Student The COVID-19 Pandemic has been the worst of times. Millions of people lost their jobs, lifestyles, and loved ones. For a while it was unsafe to even go out of the house. There were moments when many felt hopeless. Despite it[...]

Safety is Critical: A Safe Management Webinar for Community Pantry Organizers and Volunteers by Ivan Andrew C. Combalicer, Thames International Undergraduate Student In every dispiriting situation, it is important to see the silver lining. In spite of the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos managed to share hope by organizing community pantries. Thames International,[...]

Art in Asia: The ICE-Penang Program  by: Amidala Mallari, Thames International Undergraduate Student The world will always be volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. This was a hard truth that people around the globe faced when the pandemic hit. For Thames International, one of the ways to remain steadfast despite the unpredictability is by making practical[...]

The Entrepreneurial Spirit vs. The COVID-19 Pandemic by: Ivan Andrew C. Combalicer, Thames International Undergraduate Student The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously impacted most businesses all over the world. The global nightmare made it seem scary to take risks and see opportunities. But some entrepreneur students of Thames International took that risk and succeeded despite the[...]

Behind-the-Scenes: Deconstructing The Final Pitch Heroes Edition with Investor-Judge Joel Santos by: Hannah Magdangal, Thames International Undergraduate Student “That’s what I’d like to contribute to The Final Pitch: to give you a mindset of how to pivot and move from setback to comeback.”, said Mr. Joel Santos, President and Co-founder of Thames International Business School,[...]

Thames International Alumnus Alezander Phillippe Zupancic Featured in Book on Philippine HR Excellence by: Carlo Rivera, Communication Arts Program Chair Thames International’s very own Alezander Phillippe Zupancic has been featured in The 50: HR Leaders Reimagining the Filipino Organization. This book gathers insights from fifty of the top CHROs on navigating the new normal, across[...]

A Comeback for Tourism: The Safe Management Course  by Amidala Mallari, Thames International Undergraduate Student The COVID-19 Pandemic was a major setback for the tourism industry. Tourism is one of the most competitive industries in the world, and relevant safety measures and techniques need to be implemented by companies as they get back on track.[...]

How Fitness Fueled Me  By: Nico Belasco, Thames International Undergraduate Student     Like many others, I started out the year with a clear vision of what I wanted to do and the steps I’d take to achieve them.  However, that all went down the drain when the pandemic went into full swing, strict lockdown[...]

Foreign Degree — It Can Still Be Done! by: Amidala Mallari, Thames International Undergraduate Student Despite COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Thames International graduates Valerie Villanueva, Jannika Arciaga, and Christine Sion of Batch 2020, remain set on pursuing their dreams of achieving foreign degrees. Through the flexible and affordable pathways offered by Thames International, these graduates are[...]

DTI CTRL+BIZ 2.0: ON THE TRACKS TO SUCCESS by: Dani Marcelino, Thames Undergraduate Student Last December 11, 2020, “DTI CTRL BIZ 2.0” ended with another success following the first phase held in May that year. As the product of a partnership between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Thames International, the series of[...]

Thames Sports and Fitness’ Mind and Body Wellness Session by: Nico Belasco, Thames Undergraduate Student The Thames Sports and Fitness student organization held a two-day Mind and Body Wellness workshop series last December 7 and 14, 2020. The two-part session featured  fitness advocate, sports enthusiast, educator, national touch football player, and entrepreneur, Cholo Majabague. This[...]

“Thank You, Thames!”: An Online Christmas Community Gathering by: Amidala Mallari, Thames Undergraduate Student Earlier today, Dec 18, 2020,  the student organizations of Thames International, led by the Business Leaders’ Society, successfully hosted “Thank You, Thames!: A Christmas Community Gathering”, in celebration of this year’s holiday season.  Despite having restraints on how one could celebrate[...]

Thames Foreign Degree and Beyond: Lui Mawis  by: Nico Belasco, Thames Undergraduate Student  Lui Mawis, a freelance scriptwriter under Siri Media Productions, started his journey as a Communications student at Thames International. His passion and drive for the arts played a major role in his decision to take the leap to Singapore and earn his[...]

The UnBEEReivable Journey: An Interview with James Gatlabayan by: Ivan Andrew Combalicer, Thames Undergraduate Student “The real world pushes you hard. But having business strategies and theories at your disposal gives higher chances of success.” — James Gatlabayan, CEO of Santiago Brewery and Malthouse  Before becoming the man behind the success of Santiago Brewery and[...]

No Pain, No “Grain” by: Hannah Magdangal and Nico Belasco, Thames Undergraduate Students Responding to the plight of Filipino farmers, Yana de Villa, a third year graduating student at Thames International majoring in Marketing Management, co-founded Lively Grains in 2019 and has since been working to change lives for the better. A responsible student-leader-entrepreneur, she[...]

Steady Hands: Writing Workshop for Thames Copywriters by: Ivan Andrew Combalicer, Thames Undergraduate Student Mr. Carlo Rivera, the Communication Program Chair of Thames International School and the facilitator of the workshop for Thames Copywriters opened “Steady Hands: Communicating in 2020 and Beyond” last November 27, 2020, with the statement: “The Communications course is one of[...]

The Online Thames Experience: Senior High School Edition  by: Moses Ocampo, Thames International SHS Student The COVID-19 Pandemic has certainly shaken up the world as we know it, and the biggest shift for us students was the sudden move to ten months of online learning. Thames International was well-prepared; it had been experimenting with the[...]

Safety First! by: Carlo Rivera, Communication Program Chair Last November 9, 2020, Thames International held the first part of a webinar on Sustainable Safe Operations. The webinar, attended by participants from fields ranging from Food and Beverage to Supply Chain to Manufacturing, was intended to familiarize local business leaders with Singaporean best practices for safely[...]

Behind the Dreams by: Justine Dani Marcelino, Thames Undergraduate Student As ‘Lockdown Dreams’ director Nico Belasco said, “Dreams are meant to be chased, not locked down. So keep pursuing them!” “The pandemic won’t stop us from reaching our dreams.” was the theme of Lockdown Dreams, a live stream talent showcase production that Thames International hosted[...]

Shoot Your Shot: An Interview with Kat Mallillin By: Carlo Rivera, Communication Program Chair In two years, Katrina Angela May “Kat” Mallillin has gone from being a pioneering student in Thames International’s Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship (ICE) postgraduate program, to being its Program Manager, to pursuing a scholarship in the United Kingdom. Her meteoric rise[...]

Fitness Never Stops: Maintaining an Active Lifestyle amid the Pandemic by: Hannah Magdangal, Thames International Undergraduate Student “Working out has become one of my pastime activities,” said Thames Sports and Fitness president, Mikaela Veloso, who, in the midst of COVID19-fostered pressure, has learned to cope through exercise and the overall development of healthier habits. Unfortunately,[...]

SKL – A Safe Place for Senior High School Students by: Monica Joslyn, Thames International Senior High School Student Sharing one’s thoughts can be petrifying, especially for teenagers like me; we often feel like we are in no position to express ourselves because it will likely come off as mere complaining. Many students feel like[...]

Business and Art, Unite!  by Amidala Mallari, Thames Undergraduate Student Last October 22, 2020, Thames International’s business leaders and artists united in a virtual event to celebrate their passions amidst the pandemic. Titled “Add to Cart, Add to Heart”, the event was a collaboration of the student organizations Business Leaders’ Society and Thames Communicators, which[...]

Let’s Talk Business by: Hannah Magdangal, Thames Undergraduate Student Behind every peso made, product sold, and deal closed are the challenges, risks, and hard work that come with the desire for growth and success. Entrepreneurs know that putting up a business is not easy – but with even just one good idea and the drive[...]

ANONG RAKET MO? : A Leads and Needs Gathering by: Daena Resurreccion, Thames Undergraduate Student, and Emmanuel Santos, School Counselor and Head of Student Affairs During this pandemic and community quarantine, most of the business owners are having trouble addressing the needs of their businesses and looking for potential new leads to address those needs.[...]

Thames Business Leaders’ Society’s Virtual Event: a Response to the Call by: Amidala Mallari, Thames Undergraduate Student “If your future knocks on your door, how will you respond?” This is the question President Yana de Villa of Business Leaders’ Society posed to the participants as she officially opened BLS Talks: Series One – Business During[...]

New Horizons: Thames International’s Virtual Commencement Exercises 2020 by: Amidala Mallari, Thames Undergraduate Student The afternoon of September 1, 2020 was a showcase for the effectiveness of Thames International’s online learning program. The community’s Virtual Commencement Exercises were a triumphant sendoff for the first batch of Thames graduates to finish their education amidst a global[...]

Go for Growth by: Amidala Mallari, Thames Undergraduate Student On August 24, 2020, Thames International once again demonstrated its concern for student wellness amid online learning in the pandemic. In partnership with the University of San Carlos and a number of resource speakers, USC’s law and college students were enlightened on the basics of online[...]

Tote Culture: It’s the Tote that Counts by: Mary Jullien Resplandor, Thames Undergraduate Student  Tote Culture is an organization of students and creatives who are dedicated to showing the beauty of the Philippines, its culture, and its history by selling tote bags with designs based on the Filipino culture for a cause. It was established[...]

Thames International Senior High School (TISHS): The Start of Something New By: Carlo Rivera, Academic Coordinator On July 8, 2020, Thames International launched its long-awaited foray into Senior High School (SHS) education. An audience of Thames Faculty and 52 participating students from 21 different schools bore witness. Newly appointed SHS Lead and Principal Manuel “Nonie”[...]

Pillar for a Pillar by: Amidala Mallari, Thames Undergraduate Student As schools and universities shift to online learning, students are embattled by the challenge of quickly adapting. The changes brought about by the  sudden and complete transition to online classes raise the concern of creating immense impacts on a student’s overall wellbeing. It is expected[...]

Educators for the Future  by: Amidala Mallari, Thames Undergraduate Student In these changing times, it is not just students who need to adjust to new learning methodologies and technologies. Similarly, professors and educators need to be empowered with innovative modalities in order to share knowledge and success with learners despite the physical limitations imposed by[...]

Thames International x SunStar: Parenting Tips for Online Learners Webinar Series by: Nico Belasco, Thames Undergraduate Student Thames International Business School, in Partnership with SunStar Cebu, put together a free Webinar Series titled Parenting Tips for Online Learners. This two day webinar, which took place on July 25, 2020 and July 29, 2020, aimed to[...]

Webinar: Business Continuity in the Covid Era By: Carlo Rivera, Academic Coordinator The harsh realities of the global Covid pandemic have affected businesses across the board. None are untouched. The vast changes to the way people interact with the economy represent an existential threat to many businesses, especially the small, medium, and micro businesses so[...]

Webinar: Creative Industries in the New Normal By: Carlo Rivera, Academic Coordinator Thames International has always been an advocate of the creative industries, recently described by Arangkada Philippines as “the country’s next sunrise industry. On July 8, 2020, we hosted a webinar to address concerns regarding the future of this vital sector of our economy[...]

Thames Faculty’s Rapid Response to the New Normal in Education By: Carlo Rivera, Academic Coordinator Having been implementing Blended Learning in its classes since 2018, Thames International was able to rapidly transition to the new normal of Full Online Teaching when it started its Spring Term last March 2020. This academic term coincided with the[...]

Thames International and Globe Telecom Partner Up to Lead Research on Online Learning  by: Hannah Magdangal, Thames Undergraduate Student The impact of COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. The emergence of the pandemic has taken a toll on everyone – we have all faced unexpected changes and had to make sudden major adjustments to[...]

Thames International is proud to showcase the success of its first term of 100% full online learning! The volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity of a world going through a fourth industrial revolution has only been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. But even as learners all over the world grind to a halt and take stock, Thames[...]