THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it will look into the details of the proposed theme park in Coron, Palawan.
Jun 082017
Jun 082017
GOVERNMENT agencies’ cash utilization surged in May as expected, the Budget department said.
Jun 072017
ENERGY Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said his department is looking at the construction of a common liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving and distribution infrastructure, which he said could help make the country an “LNG hub” for Southeast Asia.
Jun 072017
THE NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board’s Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) approved three big-ticket railway projects in its meeting on June 1 with the ICC-Technical Board and Cabinet Committee.
Jun 072017
The term “Reform” comes from the Latin word “reformare,” which means to form again, alter or change. Although first usage dates back to the mid-1600s, it has been used repeatedly these past months as the Philippines’ long overdue tax reform seeks to amend select provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 or the Tax Code.
Jun 072017
The Filipino representatives in the Mister and Miss Culture World (MMCW 2017) won titles for the Philippines in the third annual edition of the beauty pageant. Mister & Miss Culture World 2017 [via Facebook] Al-Hakam Reggie Dimalanas of Mindanao won the Mister Culture World Arts title. Rizza Paula Lacson Infante, the Visayan beauty queen, won the Miss Culture World Heritage title. The Mister Culture World First runner-up place went to Rico Paolo Roño of the Philippines. The Mister and Miss Culture World Organization announced the winners of the 2017 MMCW which was held in Manila. The Filipino bets were in competition among 28 international candidates who came to the Philippines for the pageant which also brought them to Bacolod City for a culture and heritage advocacy tour of local fashion, food and even games. “What makes our pageant unique is that more than our candidates’ physical attributes, we give importance to their personality and advocacies” said MMCWI Chairman Saidali Abdilla Jr. The title of Mister Culture World 2016 was previously won by Bob Royo of the Philippines. The post Pinoys capture Mister and Miss Culture World titles appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Philippines’ Angelia Ong wins Miss Earth 2015, makes history Philippines welcomes Miss Universe candidates Audra Mari crowned Miss World America Jeslyn Santos wins Miss United Continents in Ecuador
Jun 072017
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay chose the Filipino-style burger in a cook-off featured on US TV’s “Good Morning America.” Gordon Ramsay judges the “Good Morning America” battle of the burgers [via Facebook] Ramsay was asked to judge the best tasting burger – between a Double Stacked Bison and Chorizo Burger, and a Pork Adobo burger – prepared by viewers of the show for the “Battle ofthe Burgers” segment. After sampling the burgers, Ramsay said “I’m going with the Filipino burger.” The popular TV personality chose the Pork Adobo burger made by Maura Hohman, a 25-year old New Yorker who was introduced by the hosts as a lover of Italian and Filipino food. The winning recipe included grinding bacon into the patty, while adding the basic adobo ingredients of vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, and lots of garlic. “It’s seasoned beautifully,” Ramsay praised the Pinoy-style burger. Ramsay even noted the bun used was the Filipino bread, pan de sal. “And the bun, that’s a traditional Filipino bread. It’s delicious.” Ramsay is currently promoting his new TV show, the “F Word.” The post Gordon Ramsay picks Pork Adobo burger in US show contest appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Filipinos win top prizes in Japan soy sauce cook fest Forbes picks Philippines a top retirement destination Pinoy handcrafted designs stand out in Tokyo show Arnel Pineda, Journey star in Ellen DeGeneres’ TV show
Jun 072017
Filipino-British singer Vanessa White is continuing to make waves in the entertainment industry as a solo R&B singer after her girl group, The Saturdays, went on hiatus on 2015. Vanessa White [via Facebook] White first made a name in the scene as the youngest member of the 5-member British pop group “The Saturdays” when she was just 17. Now at 27, White has elected to drop the girl pop persona to take on a more adult sultry rhythm and blues performance. In 2016 she was described as a “promising R&B voice.” White’s mother is from Davao in Mindanao, according to a YouTube post. White recently acknowledged her Filipino affinity with an instagram post of her sporting the Filipino flag on her nails. White is currently preparing for her June 16 concert after the release of her “Chapter Two” music album. The post Fil-Brit Vanessa White makes waves as R&B singer appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Fil-Brit bloggers on sustainable Pinoy travel lifestyle Fil-Brit Katrina Kendall crowned Ms Earth England Fil-Austrian Lukas wins The Voice Kids Germany Darren’s ‘Chandelier’ performance impresses Nicki Minaj
Jun 072017
Armando Bartolome As a business owner, you need to widen your perspective while focusing on three things — your employees, your product or service and your customers. Most business owners, especially the new ones, may feel at a loss on how to encourage people to check out their products and services. You know that the lifeblood of your business is having a large client base, which will help your business grow and be able to fulfill your vision for your company. Hiring the right people who can generate sales is crucial to a business. Marketing plays a very significant role. And there is more to it than simply relying on word of mouth. Let me share with you some points on how you can increase your client base. Identify your customers. When planning a business, you should have a clear vision on what your target market will be. Will it be people from middle-class families or from the upper class? Will you be focusing on a specific age group or base on gender? It is not enough to just put up any kind of business without thinking if what you will offer is something that the people will truly purchase. You must identify who they are and what motivates them so that you can have a clear understanding of their needs. Know your business inside and out. One of the factors that can help you succeed in any kind of business is by having a firm knowledge of the products Read More …
Jun 062017
THE Labor department said on Tuesday that it ordered a halt to the deployment of workers to Qatar after the gas-rich Gulf state grappled with a diplomatic crisis after its neighbors cut ties with Doha.