Lapu-lapu is the new hero on Mobile Legends: Bang bang

 News
Jun 292017
 

Filipino national hero Lapu-lapu is the newest hero on popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Mobile Legends: Bang bang. Warrior Lapu-lapu won the mobile phone game poll for the Philippines’ choice of the next Mobile Legends hero, beating Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio. The concept art for Lapu-lapu depicts the hero as a native with a tattooed muscular body, an absolute warrior which fits the known image of the Philippine hero. The MOBA game describes the hero Lapu-Lapu as one who “took up his twin blades and led his people into battle, slaying countless invaders. Under his leadership, they won victory and the respect of the enemy, free once again to live in peace.” “The incident of ‘outside invaders’ made our hero aware of the world beyond the island, and though beset by enemies, he packed his bags and began a journey to learn about this world,” reads the caption on the introduction video. Lapu-lapu is known as the pre-Spanish warrior who defended Mactan, Cebu from the Spanish conquerors led by Ferdinand Magellan.   The post Lapu-lapu is the new hero on Mobile Legends: Bang bang appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Globe shines in SingTel Mobile App Challenge PH-made Flippy Bottle Extreme tops Google Play Pinoy mobile app LAWIN spotlighted at UN forum Bemz Benedito recognized as Global Transgender hero

Filipina Maureen Wroblewitz wins Asia’s Next Top Model Title

 News
Jun 292017
 
Filipina Maureen Wroblewitz wins Asia’s Next Top Model Title

Maureen Wroblewitz is the first Filipina to be hailed “Asia’s Next Top Model Season 5 winner. Maureen Wroblewitz [via Asia’s Next Top Model] The 5’6″ Fil-German beauty, who moved to the Philippines at the age of 15, bagged the title after outlasting Shikin Gomez of Malaysia and Minh Tu Nguyen of Vietnam in the finale episode. On her way to winning the title, Maureen withstood some not-so-kind words from some fellow top model candidates who told her in one widely shared video clip that she didn’t deserve to be in the competition. With her victory, the 19-year old Wroblewitz took home a Subaru Impreza, and a coveted modeling contract with London-based Storm Model Management. She will also be on the cover of Nylon Singapore’s online edition, in addition to being featured in other high-profile fashion campaigns Wroblewitz was one of the three Filipinas who joined the competition. Other Pinoy hopefuls were 22-year-old Anjelica Santillan and 20-year-old Jennica Sanchez. Shot in Singapore, the show was hosted by Cindy Bishop with show judges Cara McIlroy and Yu Tsai with guest judge, 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach. TAGS: Maureen Wroblewitz, Asia’s Next Top Model, Shikin Gomez, Minh Tu Nguyen, Anjelica Santillan, Jennica Sanchez, Cindy Bishop, Cara McIlroy, Yu Tsai, Pia Wurtzbach   The post Filipina Maureen Wroblewitz wins Asia’s Next Top Model Title appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Filipina is Asia’s Next Top Model 1st Runner-up Filipina Top Gun pilots US Air Force F-16 Fighter Jet PH wins 4th straight Read More …

Philippine Airlines gains 16 spots in World Airline rankings

 News
Jun 292017
 
Philippine Airlines gains 16 spots in World Airline rankings

Philippine Airlines has moved up by 16 spots in the ranking of the Top 100 Airlines in 2017 of the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The flag carrier of the Philippines is now at 67th, up from its 83rd ranking in 2016, as voted by airline customers around the world. Skytrax released the results for the Top 100 Airlines from among more than 325 airlines surveyed. The survey covered over 325 airlines, from the largest international airlines to smaller domestic carriers, measuring Quality standards for 41 KPI’s across front-line product and service factors in the Airport and Onboard environments. Travelers across the globe took part in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to decide the winners. 19.87 million eligible survey entries were counted in the final results, and 105 nationalities participated in the survey from August 2016 to May 2017. The World Airline Awards, described as "the Oscars of the aviation industry", are most coveted Quality accolades for the world airline industry, and a global benchmark of airline excellence. Any airline in the world can be nominated. There is no outside sponsorship for the survey, with the voting process and results analysis subjected to detailed, independent assessment.   The post Philippine Airlines gains 16 spots in World Airline rankings appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: PH rises in innovative economy world ranking PH rises 5 notches in WEF competitiveness rankings PHL internet speed makes huge gains, Akamai says PH one of the world’s best to raise a family for Read More …

Reel Time docu bags award at Monte Carlo TV Festival

 News
Jun 292017
 
Reel Time docu bags award at Monte Carlo TV Festival

GMA Network’s Reel Time documentary “Isinulat sa Tubig (Forgotten Children of the Waves)” has received the Golden Nymph Laureate Special Amade Prize at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival – the first to be received by a Philippine TV program. Reel Time documentary “Isinulat sa Tubig” via TV Festival Reel Time was also the lone Asian country television show awarded at the 57th edition of the Monte-Carlo TV Festival European awards. AMADE jury president Michel Merkt praised the Philippine program saying, "The access to education is crucial and we were all touched and amazed by the determination of these children from the remote village of Matnog in the Philippines." "This year, we wanted not only to give the award to a project which shares AMADE’s vision but also brings hopes and a strong positive message to the community,” Merkt said during the awarding ceremonies in Monaco. A GMA network release described the winning documentary a feature on students crossing oceans and trekking up mountains on foot every day just to get an education, written and directed by Reel Time's executive producer Jayson Bernard Santos. "The students from Matnog, Sorsogon in the southern part of the Philippines no longer have to swim going to school after several individuals and organizations have sent their donations. These kids will forever remind us of our responsibility to give voices to the marginalized especially the children," said Santos. The Golden Nymph Awards are among the most prestigious prizes in international television, rewarding the best TV programs and Read More …

Nurturing a business with the important ‘Ps’

 News
Jun 292017
 
Nurturing a business with the important ‘Ps’

Armando Bartolome A lot of people nowadays no longer just rely on their day jobs. While some may be earning enough from their 9-5 work, it is always better to grab business opportunities that give you an edge in building a brighter future for your family.  Whether you're starting a business from scratch or availing of a franchise, the basics are the same. THE 4Ps OF MARKETING Building a business and sustaining it means familiarity with the 4 Ps of marketing. – Product You must have a clear picture of what you want to offer your market. You should know what products or services are in demand. You may also offer a unique product that other companies have yet to offer.  But before finalizing your product, you need to first conduct a market study to find out how your product may fare. Your product’s potential buyers must also be identified. – Price It is vital to come up with a competitive price that will entice customers to purchase your product or service. The price of the product will directly affect how it will sell in the market. The cost of the product should also make your customers see its value.  Setting the price of the product must be based on the value chain costs, distribution plans and how competitors price a similar product. “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” – Warren Buffet – Promotion No business can survive without promoting its product. Sales promotion, advertising, and Read More …

Limited representations of a representative office

 Economy
Jun 282017
 

Section 123 of the Corporation Code allows foreign corporations to establish their presence in the Philippines provided that a license is secured from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A foreign corporation is defined as one which is formed, organized, or existing under the laws of a country other than those of the Philippines. One option that may be considered by a foreign corporation, which does not intend to operate and engage in profit-generating activities, is to establish a representative office (“RO”) in the Philippines.

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