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May 102017
PROVISIONS relating to the allocation of revenue from a proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages hurdled a House committee yesterday, marking further progress through the legislative mill of the government’s tax reform program.
May 102017
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to “confirm” an order requiring distribution utility Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to refund to electricity consumers P6.9 billion in over-recoveries for the past three years.
May 102017
Every second Sunday of May, we mark a celebration for one of the most important persons in our lives, our mothers. “Mother’s Day” has become a global celebration and despite celebrating it on different dates depending on the country, this celebration has but one goal… to honor mothers and to acknowledge their influence on society.
May 102017
The Philippines’ economic growth forecast for the years 2017 and 2018 has been upgraded in the latest Nomura Securities report. [via Reuters] The Nomura report “Philippines: Catching Up” released in April notes the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing to 6.7 %, compared to the previous year’s 6.3%. Nomura economist Euben Paracuelles revealed that the Philippines’ significant growth is faster than other Asian peers such as Indonesia (5.6 percent), Malaysia (4.8 percent), Thailand (3.4 percent), and Singapore (2.5 percent), according to a report published by Stock Signals Philippines. The global investment bank says the country’s current GDP is improved by first quarter merchandise exports, specifically, that of electronic exports, which picked up demand from principal trading partners. Paracuelles further explains that the catching up refers to the electronic exports whose growth increased to 10.4 percent year-on- year, after a last quarter 2016 decline of 1.9 percent. Electronics shipments from the country jumped to 15.9% in February, credited to surge of export volumes, while other ASEAN countries maintained price restraints. The Nomura economic analyst added that the Philippines remains “relatively protected from risks of slowdown because it is accounted for in the 26.5 percent of GDP in exports of goods and services. Plus, the domestic demand remains stronger than ever.” Nomura believes that the Philippine “economy will remain resilient as the central powers of growth – investment spending and private consumption – continue to prosper.” The post Japan’s Nomura upgrades PHL economic growth appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: PHL Read More …
May 102017
Six Filipinos received major awards from the 3rd ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards 2017 (AIFFA 2017) held May in Kuching, Malaysia. [via Facebook] Six awards were given to the Philippine entries out of 18 nominations at the AIFFA 2017. Popular comedienne Ai Ai DeLas Alas bagged the Best Actress award for her role as an ageing woman trying to get away from a life of prostitution in the movie, Area. Louie Ignacio received the Best Director trophy for the same film, Area. Ana Capri won the Best Supporting Actress award for the film, “Laut.” Ricky Davao received the Best Supporting Actor for “Dayang Asu.” Lawrence Fajardo won the Best Editing award for “Imbisibol.” Lav Diaz was honored with a special citation for “Ang Babaeng Humayo” which has been receiving several international acclaim. The AIFFA which is on its third run since it was first held in 2013, offers a platform to promote ASEAN films to the international market, facilitate collaborations among ASEAN film industry members, and provide business opportunities for film exhibitors and distributors. In 2015 the Philippines received 5 trophies, with Cherie Gil bagging the Best Actress trophy, and a Lifetime Achievement award for Nora Aunor. The Philippine trophies at the ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards “furthers the art and craft of ASEAN filmmaking by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers and all artistes who use the language of film to tell a story,” according to AIFFA. The post 6 Filipinos best of the Read More …
May 102017
Filipino films will be exclusively screened in commercial theatres when the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) hosts “Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP),” a national festival that will bring Filipino films to nationwide audiences. [via Spot.ph] The Pinoy films exclusive screening will be held August 16 – 22 in celebration of the country’s “Buwan ng Wika.” The FDCP Selection Committee will be choosing 10 to 12 films, to screened in at least 60 theaters, with genres ranging from family-oriented, romantic comedy, horror, fantasy, and even historical. FDCP will be accepting film submissions for the festival until June 15, 2017. FDCP Chair and CEO Liza Diño said that the festival is a “great opportunity for the Filipino audience to relink themselves to meaningful Filipino films in an exclusive platform.” “Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino will be a big celebration of Filipino films for our audience – a festivity with a wide variety of genre films to choose from nationwide,” she added. Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino screenings will be complemented with caravans, audience surveys and forums to maximize the participation of film stakeholders and audiences. The PPP is hosted in partnership of National Cinema Association of the Philippines and SM Lifestyle Entertainment. The post Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino a celebration of local films appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Cine Lokal theaters to exclusively screen indie films 100 best films for FREE at Cinema Rehiyon 8 Pinoy short films premiere in Cannes 2016 Buboy Villar, That Thing Called Tadhana Read More …
May 102017
Armando Bartolome Success takes time and lots of effort. All businesses involve many challenges and only a small percentage of startups survive their first year. So, how do we measure success? It’s unfortunate that some view success as merely an overflowing of material possession. Having been in the business for more than twenty years, I feel that I have become successful because I have seen how people rise up from where they have started. And looking beyond financial gratification, I feel blessed that in my own small way, I am able to continuously guide them on how to make their dreams a reality. People naturally dream of becoming successful. Some become very ambitious and it would only result to two possible situations: The goal has been reached through patience and perseverance or Failure Dreams without action remain as such. And to expect something big to happen in our lives without doing anything is absolutely impossible. You may see yourself to be falling short in some aspect which you should find out yourself. To make someone as your basis in measuring success is not bad at all. In fact, if it can make you push yourself harder, then it’s good. But make sure that you are doing these things in a positive way. UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENCE OF SUCCESS It may be hard not to see people owning big houses, new cars and being able to travel often as unsuccessful people. In their own way, they might be. And there would be Read More …
May 092017
THE VOLUME of cargo passing through the country’s ports grew 4.15% year on year in the first quarter, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported, mainly due to increasing trade and the growing economy but tempered by the mining industry crackdown.
May 092017
METALS production rose 5.20% year on year by value in the first three months of the year amid improved gold output and rising prices obtained for mixed nickel-cobalt sulfide, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).