Archive for November, 2009

Woman Entrepreneur for 2009 – Corazon Dayro Ong

Posted on November 7th, 2009 by Roy

Corazon Dayro Ong was awarded the recognition as this year’s Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. She was known to be the brain behind the highly successful and innovative food product, San Marino Corned Tuna. The honor was awarded to Ong during the recently concluded Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 awarding ceremonies which was held at [...]

Philippines to import rice early next year

Posted on November 7th, 2009 by Roy

To cover the shortage of rice which was caused by the recent string of typhoons that hit the country, the Philippine government has decided to import rice. Two companies, Daewoo International Corp. of South Korea, and Vietnam Southern Food Corp. (Vinafood) of Vietnam, have offered the lowest bids for 275,500 tons (250,000 metric tons) to [...]

Getting xbox live codes

Posted on November 7th, 2009 by Roy

I’m sure you are already familiar with buymmoaccounts.com, the reliable online source of World of Warcraft accounts. Now, the site is also a source of xbox live code which gives you the convenience of enjoying playing your games within 30 minutes of purchase. Visit the site and see their exciting offers on xbox codes.
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Megalink offers mobile phone transactions in its network

Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Roy

Megalink, one the country’s biggest network of automated teller machine (ATM) has added a new service to mobile phone users which enables cell phone subscribers to pay their bills or load up their phones with load credits through the network. Megalink has already arranged an agreement with the two largest mobile phone service providers in [...]

PLDT still keen on acquiring Philippine STAR

Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Roy

The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) through its media arm Mediaquest, recently acquired ABC Development Corp. (ABC-5), owner and operator of broadcast network ABC Channel 5. But the acquisition of a TV network doesn’t mean that the PLDT is abandoning its intention of acquiring a stake in the Philstar Daily, the owner of The [...]

Philippines is one of National Geographic’s best new travel destinations

Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Roy

Contrary to travel advisories some countries are giving their residents against going to the Philippines, the National Geographic Magazine has included our country in the list as “One of 25 Best New Travel Destinations in the World in 2010.” The Philippines’ ancient cultures, structures and biodiversity were cited as key reasons to visit the country.

Arroyo to step down as party president

Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Roy

Talks has it that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be stepping down as president of the merged Lakas-Kampi-CMD party in order to boost the presidential bid of administration candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro, Jr. The news was confirmed by Pampanga first district Rep. Carmelo Lazatin, who said Arroyo disclosed her plan during a closed-door meeting at the [...]

RatePoint review

Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Roy

BuyMMOAccounts.com is one of the most trusted source of World of Warcraft accounts. Unfortunately, some shady individuals have taken on this site’s credibility and started buymmoaccounts.com scam which victimizes unsuspecting customers. How are we then to check which is a buymmoaccounts.com legit account and which is a buymmoaccounts scam?

Pacman on the cover of Time Magazine

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Roy

Manny Pacquiao has added another credit to his very colorful career by landing on the cover page of Time Magazine. The Pacman takes his place alongside legendary boxing figures like Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Mike Tyson and Primo Carnera. He is the second Filipino [...]

Meralco says electric bills to go up this month

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Roy

Unlike in October, where the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) gave a power rate cut to the consumers, the company announced that electric bills for this month would go up.
Meralco said the consumers should expect their electric bills to increase by 25 centavos per kilowatt-hour this month because of the hike in the cost of power [...]

About Aboutus.org

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Roy

I have just seen a site called Aboutus.org, which considers itself as ‘wiki for websites. Whether is  a business, an organization, blogs or forums, Aboutus.org would gladly have to have a space for it. One site which they have a page with is the buymmoaccounts.com. If you are not familiar, buymmoaccounts is one of the [...]

Megaworld bonds sale starts today

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Roy

Starting today, Friday, property developer Megaworld Corp. will begin with the offering of five-year retail bonds carrying a coupon rate of 8.46% per annum. The Megaworld, in its disclosure to the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE) said, it signed an agreement with joint lead managers and book runners BDO Capital & Investment Corp., and HSBC Ltd. [...]

Kodak back on Philippine soil

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Roy

After two years of absence, with only its distributors maintaining their presence in the country, Kodak is making a grand comeback on Philippines shores. Kodak Philippines Ltd. is reopening its office here. According to country businesses manager for retail printing Cathy Pacia, the company feels it is the right to reinstate its presence in the [...]

Google offers stimulus package to RP businesses

Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Roy

Internet giant Google has come to the aid of Philippine business as it offers business stimulus package to local businesses. Google, together with STI Colleges has offered to build free websites for 200 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Aside from that, they will also be given P2,000 worth of free credits on Google AdWords.

Floodway clean-up to evict 2,070 families

Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Roy

In order to avoid the floods that happened during the onslaught of tropical storm Ondoy last September, the government wants to clear the floodway of any obstructions. Because of this, about 2,070 illegal settler families who live along Napindan Channel and Manggahan Floodway in Pasig City would be evicted. This is all part of the [...]

HR and Marketing presentations

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Roy

These are two of the most important aspects of an organization – marketing and human resource. They deal with the company’s customers, one for the external and the other, the internal.
Companies really spend a lot of money (and effort) just to be able to come up with an effective marketing presentation to show its prospective [...]

Holiday fun eyeglasses

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Roy

Just a buzz to announce the New Arrivals from Zenni Optical, one of the most reliable online store of prescription eyeglasses. These are the Holiday Fun Eyeglasses, with more beautiful frames designs to choose from. Of course, the $8 Prescription Zenni Glasses are still available from the site. See better this holiday, without spending more.