I continue to evangelize the effectiveness of Press Releases and I am glad some of you are taking that to heart and sending out Press Releases. Let me give you a few pointers on how to write more effective Press Releases.
Mar 292017
Mar 292017
You want to watch TV but your partner is sleepy. What to do. Buy a wireless headset. You are hard of hearing. The rest of the household is normal. What do do? Buy a wireless headset and set it to your preferred volume. …
Mar 282017
The names of singer Tina Turner, actor Jet Li and Philippine Senator Alan Peter Cayetano are all included in a Wikipedia list of distinguished former United States citizens who relinquished their nationality and whose relinquishment is memorialized in the official “Federal Register” of distinguished former US citizens …
Mar 282017
TAXPAYERS will be able to file their tax returns until April 17 without penalty, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which nevertheless urged the public to file their returns before the Easter holidays.
Mar 282017
THE Philippine-Hungary Business Forum was convened yesterday along with the re-opening of the Embassy of Hungary in Manila, signaling more economic cooperation between the two countries.
Mar 282017
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said it is in the process of gathering information to identify more sites as mineral reservations, adding to the nine currently designated areas.
Mar 282017
The Department of Labor and Employment’s online portal, PhilJobNet, is offering over 10,000 jobs for Filipinos. Jobseekers can access the internet based job seeking and matching site PhilJobNet to find local job vacancies. Job vacancies for call center agents topped the offerings at 1,876 according to Labor officials. In a published report on the Inquirer the posted jobs are ranked according to demand: customer service assistant (778) staff nurse (679) non-formal education teacher (648) promo salesperson (635) production machine operator (594) sales clerk (561) sales associate professional (522) manufacturing laborer (495) waiter (431) door-to- door salesperson (375) automotive mechanic (297) telecommunication specialist (297) technical support staff (287) cashier (285) salesman (275) service crew (264) retail trade salesman (255) financial/accounts apecialist (251) sugar production machine operator (240) A jobseeker who is at least 15 years old may register as a job applicant in the PhilJobNet (www.philjobnet.gov.ph). PhiljJobNet jobseekers need to be at least 15 years old to be a job applicant on the portal. The post PhilJobNet offers over 10,000 jobs for Filipinos appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: American BPO to offer 10,000 jobs in PH PHL outsourcing sector to add 100,000 jobs in 2014 BPO sector targets 170,000 new jobs this year Jobs World’s largest cruise company to hire 30,000 Filipinos
Mar 282017
Filipinos with Philippine passports traveling this vacation season can choose any of 61 countries which do not require visa, according to the Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (VRI). The Philippines placed one notch higher at 75th on the global travel freedom ranking in 2017 but kept its 61 countries list from the 2016 VRI. The following listing from Philsite lists the countries Filipino nationals can enter even without a visa. Asian Countries, member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) In a reciprocity visa free agreement among member nations within the ASEAN: Brunei Darussalam – 14 days Cambodia – 21 days Indonesia – 30 days Laos – 30 days Malaysia – 30 days Singapore – 30 days Thailand – 30 days Vietnam – 21 days Asian Countries, Non-ASEAN member Armenia – 120 days, visa issued on arrival China, Shenzhen – 7 days, if crossing from Hong Kong, and is valid in Shenzhen area only. Hong Kong – 14 days validity India – 30 days, eTourist visa online. Iran – 15 days, must obtain an e-visa pre-approval code from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Israel – 90 days Kyrgyzstan – 30 days, visa on arrival Laos – 21 days, visa on arrival Macau – 30 days Maldives – 30 days visa issued upon arrival Myanmar – 21 days Mongolia – 21 days Nepal – 21 days visa issued on arrival South Korea – 30 days, if arriving at Jeju Island or after visiting Korea 4 times with visa. Sri Lanka – 30 days, but must get an Electronic Visa Read More …
Mar 282017
SM Cinema in cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will dedicate 8 theaters across the country to screen independent, award-winning films beginning April 2017. FDCP says the project seeks to give indie films a commercial venue while creating an audience. "Cine Lokal's goal is two-fold: to provide independent filmmakers with a commercial venue for their films, thereby strengthening their experience and training on film marketing and distribution, and to create a culture of support and viewership among Filipinos nationwide,” said FDCP Chairperson Liza Diño. The largest cinema chain in the country has marked the following 8 theaters to screen Cine Lokal films by April 19: SM Megamall SM North EDSA SM Fairview SM Iloilo SM Southmall SM Cebu SM Bacoor SM Mall of Asia FDCP has selected Lent-related films for the first screening of Cine Lokal: digitally remastered Nora Aunor starrer “Himala” and Oscar-winner “Spotlight.” "Iadya Mo Kami" and "Of Sinners and Saints", two films about priests whose faith are tested, will also be screened. Cine Lokal films are guaranteed a week-long run, with possibilities of a regular screening crossover depending on audience demand. In the interest of transparency, Diño revealed that a 50-40- 10 split has been worked out between the producers, SM Cinema, and FDCP. The full 50% of the profits will go to the producers, especially if the FDCP is successful in courting local government units to waive the amusement tax for Cine Lokal films. SM Cinemas take 40%, while FDCP receives a minimum Read More …
Mar 282017
Chinkee Tan It’s Monday again! Time to go back to work and school. There are so many deadlines and homework to do. Have you ever felt lazy the whole night, and found yourself preparing and working on your readings only by dawn? Have you ever rushed to school or work, found yourself having a last look at your exams or reports? How about staying up late, chugging loads of coffee, and on your way to work, you rush? You almost tore the page of whatever it is that you’re reading, and you feel yourself having a cold sweat. The question is, “Are you finished with your work or are you just beating the deadline?” CRAMMING is the word for this scenario. We are all very familiar to this kind of studying and preparation technique. This is the quickest way to remember (at the very least) some parts from our notes, or do last minute changes that we were not able to finish ahead of time. When I was still in school, I was confident that I wouldn’t get called right away for any recitation because that was done according to class number anyway (overconfident). My style was to try hard to listen to what the teacher was saying memorize it. (Problem is, I’m often asleep.) I don’t study much. I watch TV and play games when I’m at home. So when exam time comes, “IT’S CRAMMING TIME!” When I took the exam, I couldn’t remember what it was that I Read More …