THE ECONOMY of the Eastern Visayas grew the fastest among the 17 regions in the Philippines in 2016, exceeding the growth rate posted by the capital as well as the national average.
May 042017
May 042017
DAVAO CITY — Cavendish banana remains the top export commodity of the Davao Region and the challenges faced by two of the top banana-exporting companies are expected to have a significant impact on its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) target for this year, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
May 042017
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it will help promote public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the Asia-Pacific by offering an independent consulting service to mediate disputes between governments and their contractors.
May 042017
Selling on marketplaces is challenging. Most have adopted an adversarial relationship with merchants and try to exploit merchants in order to get a more favorable reputation with buyers (customers). Ebay is perhaps the most abusive of them all.
May 032017
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May 032017
The Republic of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ROC MOFA) is relaxing rules for Taiwan visitors from countries, including the Philippines, covered by the New Southbound Policy starting June 1. The Philippine Travel Agencies Association with Representative Lin [via Taiwan ROC] The ROC announcement lists a Visa Exemption trial program for Philippine nationals, for a period of one year. “The adjustments are being made following consultations with other ministries as part of an effort to implement the new policy. They are intended to attract nationals from Southeast and South Asian countries to Taiwan for tourism or business purposes, as well as to broaden and deepen Taiwan’s interactions, exchanges, and cooperation with these nations at all levels,” according to the ROC release. “The new regulations were decided at an interministerial meeting held by MOFA that was attended by the competent authorities in the areas of national security, police affairs, investigation, immigration, tourism, and economy and trade,” ROC MOFA added. Taiwan was earlier reported to already welcome Filipinos holding Philippine passports who want to visit Taiwan for 30 days. Online registration is required at https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/ prior to arrival. Taiwan is listed on the Visa Restrictions Index 2017 issued by Henley and Partners as one of the 61 countries allowing Philippine passport holders visa-free access. The post Filipinos can now travel to Taiwan visa-free appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: 61 countries where Pinoys can visit without a visa Pinoy WW II vets allowed to reunite with children in America Enjoy Read More …
May 032017
Amanpulo has been ranked as the 5th Top Luxury Beach Resort on the Financial Times’ Pink Sand 2017 list. Amanpulo sunset [via Aman] The Pamalican Island private retreat praised for its white powdery beaches adjacent to seven square kilometers of pristine coral reef, is accessible only by private plane to the island’s own airstrip. The Financial Times’ Pink Sand 2017: The World’s Best Beach Hotels section for luxury beach hotels ranked the Northern Palawan island as 5th out of 10 listed entries. “This is the place to live out luxury desert island fantasies,” says James Jayasundera of Ampersand Travel on the Financial Times list description. Amanpulo pool villa [via Aman] “From the moment the private plane touches down on the island’s airstrip, you know you’re in for something special. Spend days windsurfing, sailing or scuba diving, relaxing in the spa or taking it easy in the hammock of your luxury casita.” Amanpulo is found in Palawan which also recently topped the World’s Friendliest Islands list released by Travel + Leisure. The Philippine resort is ranked on the Pink Sand 2017 together with top-ranking North Island, Sychelles and 8 other world-renowned beach resorts. The post Amanpulo a world-class luxury beach resort appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Nacpan Beach in Trip Advisors list of World’s Best Palawan, Boracay in Conde Nast, Trip Advisor top list Travelers’ Choice names Top PH beaches Palawan, Boracay, Cebu voted World’s Best Islands
May 032017
The short film “Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month” by Filipino director Carlo Francisco Manatad has been chosen to compete at the 70th Cannes Film Festival’s Semaine de la Critique – the first Filipino film to join the International Critics Week competition. Manatad’s film is the only Asian film that made it to the top 10 short films to compete in the 56th edition of the International’s Critic Week category at the prestigious Cannes festival to be held in France from May 18 to 26. Carlo Francisco Manatad [via Semaine de la Critique] “Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month” was selected to be on the Cannes World Premiere list from among 1,700 entries submitted to the festival by filmmakers from around the world. Manatad is presented in the selection as a Filipino film director and editor whose films have screened in important festivals including Locarno, Clermont Ferrand, to name a few. He is currently working on his first feature film, A Wrong Season, about the devastation of his hometown Tacloban by Typhoon Haiyan. Jodilerks is a comedy short film about a gas station attendant, played by award-winning indie Film actress Angeli Bayani, on her last day of duty at the station before its closure. The film is described as aiming to poke fun at the country’s unemployment problem. A UP Film Institute alumnus, Manatad’s film credits also include winning the best comedy short film for “Fatima Marie Torres and the Invasion of Space Shuttle Pinas 25” at the 26th Read More …
May 032017
Armando Bartolome Entrepreneurs who thrive locally may feel it's time to go to the next level — enter the global market. Going global is like starting any kind of business. It entails many things which you, as an entrepreneur should be able to identify to make your expansion easier. Not all businesses may be cut for it. Here are a few tips on how a company can find success in the international scene. Be ready to go to the next level. Study if there is a market for your product or service. Your appeal in the local scene may not be the same internationally. Do a thorough research on potential foreign markets. Make several trips to places where you plan to put up your business. It would also be wise to experience their culture and social norms. Choose a place where it is almost similar to your local environment. It may be impossible to have the perfect match, but at least choose a place where you are able to target the right people. Create a team that will focus on the expansion. It is truly difficult to work on expanding a business with only a handful of staff. And with that, you will not be able to sustain your growth internationally. You have two options: You can train new people in your home country and become part of the international team. You can hire people from where you are planning to build your business as this would cost you much Read More …
May 022017
Small businesses in the 80s and 90s were doing a better job at CRM. Then they were called CMS or Contact Management Systems. Most small businesses purchased a PC based CMS like ACT or Goldmine, EMIS or Maximizer. There were many others. When the commercial internet took off, people got more enamored about having a […]