8 women cadets dominate top 10 in PMA 2017 class

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Mar 162017
 
8 women cadets dominate top 10 in PMA 2017 class

Eight women cadets have been recognized as topnotchers in the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) graduating class of 2017. The top cadets of the Philippine Military Academy class of 2017 [by Mau Victa via Rappler] Rovi Mariel Valino Martinez led the topnotchers, graduating as Valedictorian of the Salaknib PMA class of 2017. Martinez will go to the U.S. Naval War College in Rhode Island as part of her award as the top Navy graduate. Seven other female cadets join Martinez in the top 10, reportedly a record for the PMA since females started to be accepted in the military school in 1993. The women dominated the recognitions for the 167 “mistahs” of the class of 2017. Female graduates of the batch numbered 63, another record number in PMA history. Rappler lists the top 8 women of the Class of 2017: Rovi Mairel Valino Martinez of Cabanatuan City, joining the Navy Eda Glis Buansi Marapao of Baguio City, Navy Cathleen Jovie Santiano Baybayan, of San Fernando, Pampanga, Army Shiela Joy Ramiro Jallorina, of Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, Air Force Sheil Marie Calonge de Guzman, of Manaoag, Pangasinan, Army Joyzy Mencias Funchica, of Butuan City, Air Force Resie Jezreel Arrocena Hucalla, of Compostela Valley, Air Force Catherine Mae Emeterio Gonzales, of Zamboanga City, Air Force “They deserve it,” said PMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan was quoted in an ABS-CBN report, adding, “they were equally treated (with men), and it so happens that this batch has excellent women.” Army Lt. Colonel Lea Lorenzo-Santiago, Read More …

Calzado wins Asian Film Fest Best Performer award

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Mar 162017
 
Calzado wins Asian Film Fest Best Performer award

Filipino actress Iza Calzado has won the Yakushi Pearl Award in Japan for her portrayal of an actor-producer in the film “Bliss.” Iza Calzado in a scene from ‘Bliss’ [via Osaka Asian Film Festival] Calzado’s acceptance speech for the Best Performer award at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2017 (OAFF 2017) credited “Bliss” director Jerrold Tarog for letting her be part of the psychological thriller film. Her Instagram post shared how she met challenges as she was shooting the film, “I got sick twice while filming because the role was very physically and emotionally demanding, especially when you're on set for almost 24 hours. It was challenging but fun, thanks to the whole team behind it. “My co-actors, you were all brilliant in the film! Can't wait for you guys to watch it too. Much love and respect to all the films that were part of the festival, especially the Filipino crew!" Calzado also appreciated all the Filipinos who were part of the film festival saying, “To my Kababayans, I hope that I can continue to make you proud. I am grateful, humbled, inspired. Maraming Salamat (Thank You)." “Bliss” is the story of Calzado’s character, Jane Ciego, a former child actor who decides to produce her own film to get respect in the industry. She gets into an accident that cripples her and keeps her in the house. She begins to hear strange sounds and sees people around her trying to harm her in a seeming endless nightmare. The Yakushi Pearl Award is Read More …

Pinoy lead massive coastal cleanup in Al- Khobar

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Mar 162017
 
Pinoy lead massive coastal cleanup in Al- Khobar

Overseas Filipino workers and their families banded together to hold a massive coastal cleanup drive at the Corinche and along the city’s beach in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. All Filipino Community and Sports Commission [by Edmund B. Cajeras via Facebook] The campaign was lead by four organizations including the umbrella group, All Filipino Community and Sports Commission (AFCSCOM), Bantay at Kasangga ng OFW, the Filipino Association of Beauticians, and the New Start Health Organization as part of their project to keep the Eastern Province beaches clean and safe for the marine life. A hundred garbage bags were collected and disposed with the help of the Al-khobar municipality who provided the trucks that drove away the trash. According to Florante Catanus, AFSCOM Vice President for Sports Affairs, members of the organization were committed to help the local authorities to clean up the venue. “Saudi Arabia is our second home and Corniche is the most visited place where Filipinos with their families spent their leisure time. It is our way of saying thank you to the host country.” Catanus told the Saudi Gazette. AFSCOM and other OFW organizations are conducting similar drives in other parts of the region including Jubail, Qatif and Dammam. Other groups like Alpha Phi Omega Riyadh Alumni Association conducted a blood donation drive at King Fahd Medical City with nationals as beneficiaries.   The post Pinoy lead massive coastal cleanup in Al- Khobar appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Advocacies of Pinoy family heroes hailed by Jollibee Read More …

The Genius of the Filipino

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Mar 162017
 
The Genius of the Filipino

The sight of a jeepney is something that shocks every first-time visitor to this country. Mike Grogan The Philippines is the only in the world to use this unique form of transportation. Jeepneys are perhaps one of the most beautiful examples of the local folks’ value of being madiskarte: adapt and be creative when the moment calls for it. In addition to the artistic and diverse designs that have been created on its exterior, the jeepney was originally made from the United States’s leftover military jeeps from World War II. Thanks to the ma-diskarte genius of Filipino engineers, the jeepney rapidly emerged as a popular and creative way to reestablish inexpensive public transportation, much of which had been destroyed during World War II. Today it remains the iconic symbol of Filipino creativity. Walk down any street in the Philippines, and you will be met with example-after- example of the Filipino brand of diskarte. Ball bearings from cars are made into wheels for karitons, steel pails are turned into barbecue grills, while old cellular phones now serve as family radios. Converting something old into another practical and useful thing, even if it significantly varies from its original design, is something Filipinos excel at.    Diskarte is a reflection of the will and determination that lives within all Filipinos to make the best of their given situation. For the past 30 years, overseas Filipinos have been adapting to some of the most environmentally challenging lands, as well as diverse peoples and cultures of the world. Filipino immigrants have embraced Read More …

Saving your business through rebranding

 News
Mar 162017
 
Saving your business through rebranding

Armando Bartolome Businesses may go through difficulties, but giving up should not be an option. When thinking of ways on how to salvage a business, a company may either diversify or rebrand. Either way, that would mean additional expenses. What is rebranding? The goal of rebranding is to influence its customers’ appreciation and understanding of a product or service or the company itself by enhancing it and goes with the latest trends that are relevant to customers. Rebranding may be in the form of changing the name of the company, re-styling the logo or symbol, changing the company’s slogan, or the marketing and advertising approach. It is brought about by a number of reasons: Change in business ownership following mergers and acquisitions. Change in strategy, human resource policy, corporate identity Penetrating the global market. To meet the changing and increasing demand in the market. To get away from a negative image that lead to a decrease in popularity and affected the company’s revenue. To boost relevance. Diversification of the business. To put up a fresh look. Conflict with stakeholders. Change in products and services. Improvement of corporate identity. Questions you need to ask prior to making a change When things get tough, a business owner cannot just completely delete everything without a plan on how to start over. Here are some guide questions: What initiated the thought of rebranding? What are the existing problems that need to be resolved? Are the existing products no longeras competitive compared to others? Are Read More …

The Computerized Accounting System application saga

 Economy
Mar 152017
 

Once a newly-established business is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it must subsequently register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and secure a tax identification number (TIN). In addition, it must register books of account for record-keeping of transactions which will be used as the basis to compute its internal revenue taxes.

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