For many Filipinos, welcoming the new year often means setting goals and envisioning what we hope to achieve in the months ahead. It’s a time when we can reflect on the past year with gratitude, and move forward with renewed hope.

With 2025 coming to a close, we may find ourselves in one of the busiest seasons of the year, both in our professional and personal lives. From checking on team targets and ensuring manpower coverage during the month with the most national holidays, to making time to hang out and unwind with friends and family, we may find ourselves a bit overwhelmed with our own checklists.

Living in a tropical country along the Pacific Ring of Fire makes Filipinos more vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. While we cannot control when these events happen, being prepared would help us respond better and bounce back faster.