The unexpected Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing strict mobility restrictions in 2020 effectively changed the global work landscape. Employers were pushed to accept the work-from-home setup and acknowledge that working is not confined to the four corners of the office.

Thanks to the pandemic, the future of work is all about flexibility and sustainability as the economy opens up, with most industries returning to full-time operations. Remote and hybrid jobs continue to be the preferred choice for both employers and employees across the globe.

"There are three elements for you to be able to work anywhere, "Kenneth Shaw, founder and CEO of Siargao Town Center said. "First is connectivity. You have to have access to fast, reliable, and affordable Internet so you can work anywhere and stay connected. The second is hospital or health services. Where will you go if you have an emergency? And the third is affordable supply. It means ready and stable supplies of food and everything you need," Shaw said.

Shaw said that Siargao offers all that, in addition to the pristine white beaches, lush green coconut trees lining the roads, islands, and beautiful lagoons.

"You can only love the beach for so much," Shaw added. "You need to slow down and enjoy the town and slow down."

Siargao is also perfect for tourists or vacationers who have extra days in town, longer than the average visitor. And while you're there, you will need to buy supplies that should not break the bank.

"No matter how rich you are, you don't want to be scammed," Shaw explained. "Certainly, you want to buy things at a reasonable price." And this is what makes Siargao an ideal destination for visitors who want to stay longer. The province's organized supply chain allows you to buy necessities at a standard price.

The Siargao Town Center has Puregold as one of its locators, which sells grocery items at a standard price across the country. "There is no 'tourist price' here," Shaw said.

Indeed, Siargao is enticing long-term stays in the province. It even encourages domestic and foreign individuals to relocate to the island and enjoy its surf scene and sparkling white-sand islets and its culture, food, and people.

"Stay for a week, a month, a year, or even completely relocate in Siargao. We will welcome you," Shaw stated.

People are more effective when given options, he pointed out. Some of us work better in the office, while others are more productive at home.

But whether you work at a beachfront cabana in Siargao, a hotel suite in Manila, a poolside bar in Boracay, or a lighthouse in Batanes, employees are more productive when they have the freedom to choose where they work, and it keeps them happy.

Best of all, employees should be allowed to work in an environment that supports a better work-life balance.