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Peer pressure is exerted on individuals by others in the same social group who have comparable characteristics such as shared interests, common experiences, or a similar social rank. Peer group members have a greater chance of influencing a person's views and actions.



This episode is hosted by John Paul Agustin.

Knowing your values may help you make better decisions that benefit others. To achieve this, one might choose a vocation that offers greater variety, change, and spontaneity, or both. Humans are value-driven. Your morale will be irrevocably harmed if you keep compromising your values. Recognizing, understanding, and adhering to one's values is a considerable endeavor.

This episode is hosted by Rodjan Fat, John Paul Agustin, Angeline Labaniego and Aia Valles.

Our emotions are driven by the changes in our surroundings and changes in life.  Sometimes these emotions become overwhelming to us that they might negatively affect our behavior and our relationship with others.  Join us as we tackle emotions and how we may be able to achieve emotional intelligence.

For the month of October, as part of our effort to raise awareness about mental health issues, we've produced four special episodes of TechPodcast that focus on issues like test anxiety, peer pressure, social isolation, and one's own inner thoughts and feelings.

This episode is hosted by Aia Valles.

Many people experience stress or anxiety before an exam. In fact, a little nervousness can actually help you perform your best. However, when this distress becomes so excessive that it actually interferes with performance on an exam, it is known as test anxiety. (Cherry, 2021)



For the month of October, as part of our effort to raise awareness about mental health issues, we've produced four special episodes of TechPodcast that focus on issues like test anxiety, peer pressure, social isolation, and one's own inner thoughts and feelings.



This episode is hosted by Angeline Labaniego.

"You don't have to struggle in silence. You can be un-silent. You can live well with a mental health condition, as long as you open up to somebody about it." -Demi Lovato

For the month of October, as part of our effort to raise awareness about mental health issues, we've produced four special episodes of TechPodcast that focus on issues like test anxiety, peer pressure, social isolation, and one's own inner thoughts and feelings.

This episode will be giving you insights into why privacy is important. As well as ways on how to protect yourself from the dangers of cyberspace. Join in for a conversation with an IT Professional and Tech Enthusiast, Mr. JR Grate!

This episode is hosted by Angeline Labaniego.