Resorts World Manila ‘Roadshow’ wows SF Bay Area Filipinos

 News
Sep 172013
 
Resorts World Manila ‘Roadshow’ wows SF Bay Area Filipinos

(from left to right) Bryson Andres, Alexandra Salmeron, and Jon Joven. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO—The Philippines’ Department of Tourism once again brought in world-class Filipino artists to attract Filipino-American travelers and tourists, this time partnering with Resorts World Manila (RWM), the “premier one-stop, nonstop lifestyle and tourism destination in Manila.” RWM’s “Thrill the World Roadshow,” has been traveling Stateside to prove just how true the tagline “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” really is. On hand to greet the attendees at the Roadshow held at Fort McKinley Restaurant here were VP for Marketing Martin Paz, Public Relations Manager Archie Nicasio and Deputy Consul General of San Francisco Jaime Ramon Ascalon. Since its opening in 2009, the resort-casino, located right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, has become an attraction for its nonstop, multi-entertainment venues—theater, the 24/7 cinema, music halls and mall. The resort’s Roadshow featured Bryson Andres, an electro acoustic violinist and YouTube sensation (Andres, whose video has already earned over three million hits) and tenor heartthrob Jon Joven, a third of the power vocal trio “Primo.” With them wais the multiracial Ms. Resorts World Manila 2012, Alexandra Salmeron, who speaks Spanish, German, English and Tagalog. In Manila, Joven and Andres regularly perform in the live act ensemble “The Legends” and “Rock of ’80s” at the hip and happening Bar 360, while Alexandra Salmeron serves as the integrated lifestyle hub’s ambassador of goodwill, engaging in charity work and extending her support to the chosen beneficiaries of Resorts World Manila. Prior to Read More …

SCE Recommends Solutions to Help With High Summer Bills

 Entertainment
Sep 172013
 
SCE Recommends Solutions to Help With High Summer Bills

(Southern California Edison Logo) ROSEMEAD, Calif., Sept. 10, 2013 — Southern California Edison (SCE) reached a new year-to-date peak power demand of 22,534 megawatts (enough to power about 14 million average Southern California homes at a point in time) last week. With the high heat expected to continue sporadically over the next few weeks, SCE is offering customers solutions to combat high electric bills. “We’re well aware of the higher-than-normal bills our customers may face after an especially hot month, when they’ve been using their air conditioning more than usual,” said Seth Kiner, SCE’s vice president of customer programs. “We want people to know that there are tools and incentives that can help them keep track of their energy spending, as well as payment solutions for those that may need assistance.” For example, more than 333,000 SCE customers have signed up for the Budget Assistant tool, which alerts them when they approach their set monthly spending goal. The My Account feature on SCE.com can also help customers monitor their energy usage, view their current bill and projected next month’s bill. Save Power Days reward customers with up to $100 a year in bill credits for conserving energy from 2-6 p.m. SCE customers may also make payment arrangements and/or see if they qualify for financial assistance programs. More details are available at www.sce.com/highbillhelper. Customers who don’t have air conditioning or don’t want to use it can also escape to cool centers, which offer respite from the heat. A call to 211 can help locate nearby locations.  SCE recommends these easy ways to save: Set Read More …

SSS Medical Mission

 Entertainment
Sep 172013
 
SSS Medical Mission

The attendees benefited from various services such as medical consultations and blood pressure check ups (top photo) as well as dental consultations and tooth extractions (bottom photo). Social Security System (SSS) doctors, dentists and nurses offered free health services to members and pensioners during the SSS Medical Mission at the Members Assistance Center of the SSS Diliman Branch in Quezon City on September 4. The attendees benefited from various services such as medical consultations and blood pressure check ups as well as dental consultations and tooth extractions. Other services offered include anemia screenings, cholesterol readings, glucose tests, electrocardiograms, bone scans and eye exams. The SSS also distributed free medicines and five hundred reading glasses on a first come, first served basis. Apart from SSS Diliman, other SSS branches simultaneously hosted their own SSS Medical Missions at ten other locations across the country for members and pensioners in their respective areas. The Medical Mission is part of SSS’ line up of activities to commemorate its 56th anniversary on September 1, 2013

Autism Speaks to Host Inclusion Events to Support Local Autism Community

 Entertainment
Sep 172013
 
Autism Speaks to Host Inclusion Events to Support Local Autism Community

IRVINE, CA—To raise awareness for autism, Autism Speaks will host multiple disability-friendly events, including the 10th anniversary Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks on November 16 in Irvine. Upcoming events include: • Electronic Recycling Fundraiser for Autism Speaks September 21, 2013, 10am to 2:30pm Parking lot behind Bourbon Street, 114 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton Recycle Your City’s “E-Waste for Autism” program accepts items including cell phones, VCRs and computers, and a portion of each item donated will benefit Autism Speaks. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153255154740565&set=a.273769905564.316189.155649165564&type=1&theater • Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick-Off September 21, 2013, 11am to 1:30pm Historic Fullerton Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 114 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton With a California surf theme, event speakers include: o Izzy Paskowitz, co-founder of Surfers Healing, father to a son with autism, and author of “Scratching the Horizon” o Brian Gutierrez, California State Councilmember for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, will present a special recognition to Paskowitz, Executive Director of Southern California Autism Speaks Matthew Asner, Senior Director of Field Development for Autism Speaks Southern California Pam Eisenberg, and OC Autism Walk Publicist Jess Block, for their service to the autism community. Recognition from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and a California Congressional Award will also be presented. o David Sharif, 16, with autism, whose speech on autism was created into “My Name is David,” a claymation video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_O0vRTkaaY. • 10th Anniversary Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks November 16, 2013, 9am Orange County Great Park, El Toro Field, 6990 Marine Read More …

LIFE AFTER BANKRUPTCY

 Entertainment
Sep 172013
 
LIFE AFTER BANKRUPTCY

Atty. Paul Allen According to government statistics, 1.664,000 Americans filed for bankruptcy between September 2010 and September 2011. What does this mean? It means you are not alone! For many, bankruptcy provides a second financial chance. Although a bankruptcy filing will stay on your credit record for up to 10 years, it need not be the dire problem some people seem to think. First, there are laws that forbid discrimination against you if you have filed bankruptcy. Second, providing you show consistent employment history and financial responsibility, you can rebuild your credit. Our office has the expertise to show you how. Filing for bankruptcy is not hard, It’s the time leading up to that decision that is hard. You worry about what people may think. You worry about whether you can ever get credit again. Can you ever buy a car, or a house? Can you refinance your home? How do you begin to rebuild your credit so that you can move forward? You need credit to get credit but who will give you credit and trust you. Don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as you may think. While filing bankruptcy is initially considered a negative on your credit report, since it lowers your fico score, it can also help you secure new credit. How is that, you may ask? That is because a bankruptcy on your credit report also sends another message. It tells future creditors that you do not owe any more unsecured debt. Your risk of collections Read More …

AlkanSSSya launch in Boac

 Entertainment
Sep 172013
 
AlkanSSSya launch in Boac

The Social Security System (SSS) has partnered with the Caganhao, Amoingon, Balaring Tricycle Operators and Drivers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CABTOD MPC) to enable the association’s members to regularly save part of their daily income for monthly contributions under the SSS microsavings program called the AlkanSSSya. Photo shows (clockwise, from center) SSS Boac Branch Head Roman Belen, CABTOD MPC President Roberto Jagong, SSS Officer-in-Charge of Luzon Operations Group Josie Magana, Caganhao Barangay Chairman Noel Historillo and SSS Assistant Vice President for Luzon South Division Virginia Cruz during the signing of the AlkanSSSya agreement at the Caganhao Barangay Hall in Boac, Marinduque last July 23. CABTOD MPC members (right photo) as well as their spouses gamely participate in the ceremonial dropping of coins to kick off their AlkanSSSya savings as part of the program’s launch.    

BIR: Online filing of ITRs to be rolled out next year

 Economy
Sep 172013
 
BIR: Online filing of ITRs to be rolled out next year

MANILA, Philippines – Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Hernares on Tuesday said the tax collecting agency is now putting in place measures for the electronic filing of income tax returns (ITRs) by April next year. Henares said the agency is in talks with the Department of Budget and Management for the online payment system. “We will put up interactive forms for self-employed individuals to file their ITRs online with an option to pay electronically or through banks,” said Henares. She added that by next year, taxpayers will soon have the option to file their ITR either electronically or manually. She added that BIR is now pilot-testing other tax-related payments such as the value-added tax which it plans to implement by the end of the year. Other measures include the improvement of information technology capacity of registering corporations as well as properties, the state agency said. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 “This will provide us assurance that those who registered with us are legitimate persons,” Henares said.

Appealing a BIR ruling

 Economy
Sep 162013
 

ASIDE from the pork barrel scam issue, I think that by now, many taxpayers are aware that the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is working doubly hard to attain its collection goal. One of its strategies to achieve its target is to strictly enforce tax laws. This has resulted in the denial of request for rulings issued to some taxpayers, including the rulings on upstream merger (BIR Ruling No. 508-2012, Aug. 3, 2012), deductibility of royalties (BIR Ruling No. 014-2012, Jan. 4, 2012) and NOLCO (BIR Ruling No. 214-2012, March 28, 2012), among others.

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