Why Xi Jinping Threatened War If the Philippines Drills for Oil

 News
Jun 142017
 

Though nothing Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has said or will say carries any shock value anymore, his surprising announcement on May 19 caused seismic tremors. At a Manila press conference on that day, Pres. Duterte disclosed that while attending the “One Belt, One Road” summit in Beijing on May 15, Chinese Premier China Xi Jinping warned him that there would be war if the Philippines tried to enforce a United Nations arbitration ruling and drill for oil in the West Philippine Sea …

Regulating M&As: The intent of the law

 Economy
Jun 142017
 

Mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate combinations (or simply, “M&As”) are a big part of the modern-day business world. They help businesses grow quickly and, if put to good use, positively impact the economy. From a business standpoint, they provide a way for parties from both sides to obtain valuable assets, both tangible and intangible. They also provide an opportunity for companies to achieve synergy (i.e., be more profitable as a single entity as compared to the individual combining parties). M&As could even be beneficial to smaller firms by giving them a chance to adopt business practices of larger, more established firms. These benefits are acknowledged by our Tax Code which grants an incentive to firms seeking to enter such transactions. Considering the intent of the law and the economic benefits M&As could bring, this incentive should be made easily available to taxpayers.

Free Wi-Fi on 24-km stretch of EDSA now available

 News
Jun 142017
 
Free Wi-Fi on 24-km stretch of EDSA now available

High-speed Wi-Fi Internet for commuters plying the EDSA highway in Metro Manila has been made accessible to the public beginning June 12, Philippine Independence Day. The “EDSA Wi-Fi” project is available at street level throughout the whole 24-kilometer stretch of the major highway, including all 13 stations of the MRT Line 3, from Taft Avenue in Pasay City to North Avenue in Quezon City. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Rodolfo A. Salalima in a media release said the public EDSA Wi-Fi offering is a “gift to the people of this free nation” on the occasion of the Philippine Independence Day. According to Secretary Salalima, this follows through President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to provide free Internet access in public places nationwide. “We work to give Filipinos access to the information and technology that they need in their daily lives. EDSA Wi-Fi will benefit the hundreds of thousands of commuters along EDSA daily.” To ensure the availability and resilience of the free public Wi-Fi service, the DICT has tapped the facilities of the country’s largest Internet service providers Globe Telecom and PLDT, Inc. Both operators have been working with the local government and public works units of Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Makati, Manila, Pasay City, as well as the MRT administration and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), to complete installation of the public Wi-Fi service. With each service provider working on different schemes and access points for this free public Wi-Fi offering, Secretary Salalima highlighted that commuters will have Read More …

Rachelle Ann Go wins Broadway theater fans awards

 News
Jun 142017
 
Rachelle Ann Go wins Broadway theater fans awards

Rachelle Ann Go has won the 2017 Theater Fans' Choice Awards in New York City. Rachelle Ann Go [by Walter McBride via Facebook] Go was voted the Best Featured Actress in A Musical for her debut performance in Broadway reprising her West End award-winning role as Gigi when Miss Saigon returned to its original Broadway stage in March 2017. The Filipina singer-actress was adjudged the favorite in her category as theater fans from around the world were asked to vote their favorite performances, performers, and productions of the season. Broadway World and Broadway HD announced Go’s win, along with 29 other fan favorites which included two major awards for Miss Saigon – Best Revival of a Musical, and Broadway's Backbone Best Musical Ensemble. Go had previously won Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for her performance as Gigi, the bar girl, on the Cameron Mackintosh revival of the musical that was first staged in Drury Lane in 1989.   The post Rachelle Ann Go wins Broadway theater fans awards appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Rachelle Ann Go joins Miss Saigon on Broadway Rachelle Ann to star in West End’s Hamilton musical Eva Noblezada to star in Ms Saigon Broadway revival Kylie Verzosa wins Miss International crown

UK’s Dyson Electronics invests $20 M in PHL expansion

 News
Jun 142017
 
UK’s Dyson Electronics invests $20 M in PHL expansion

British appliance maker Dyson Electronics is expanding its operations in the Philippines with a $20 million investment this year, eyeing positive growth prospects for the company just over a year since its establishment in the country. Dyson will also increase the number of employees to 400 by end of 2017, and to 500 by 2018. The Calamba, Laguna manufacturing facility of Dyson already had the company investing $50 million when it started operations in 2016, capable of producing 6 million motor units a year. Dyson, whose founder James Dyson is the inventor of the cyclonic bag-less vacuum technology, also locally assembles appliances for export such as vacuum cleaners, hair dryers. Dyson CEO Jim Rowan told media, “The Philippines is really interesting right now, they really appreciate technology and good design, so we’re very bullish that the Philippine market will be a big consumer market for us. So we see good sales generation from the Philippines.” Dyson Philippines produces 20 percent of the company’s total global output. “One of the reasons we chose the Philippines was because we think first and foremost, we can get talent. We felt we can get good engineering talent within the Philippines and the English language proficiency in the Philippines was also a factor that we took into consideration because that meant that we can train up those engineers very quickly. And then access to the supply base. There’s quite a strong supplier base in the Philippines so we could immediately come in and tap into Read More …

Mindset of the millennials

 News
Jun 142017
 
Mindset of the millennials

Armando Bartolome Millennials refer to those who were born between 1980 and 2000. The businesses which are profitable then may not satisfy their taste which is why business owners are more focused on how they can attract this age group which comprises bulk of the market today. Millennials are not simply sitting back; they are more attuned to jumping into franchising to start their entrepreneurial journey. Due to the low employment rate that matches their skills, starting up a business has been their ultimate choice. So what drives a millennial into franchising? Knowing that having their own business would mean having control over their working hours. Businesses should be visible on social media since millennials comprise the biggest chunk of smartphone users. They should make sure that they are able to reach their customers with a single tap or click. How many of you stop your friends from grabbing a piece of chicken from a plate that has been recently served only to have a picture taken and shared on Instagram? Or showcasing your #OOTD (Outfit Of The Day) as soon as you have unwrapped your newly bought top and jeans? Knowing how much social media has become part of our everyday lives gives businesses a new way to connect with customers. What can be more appealing than making use of eye-catching graphics? Think of how some successful companies are enjoying the spotlight. Millennials want things done instantly. By having apps for different businesses, it enables one to instantly purchase Read More …

Product descriptions that convert

 News
Jun 132017
 

Are you an ecommerce merchant? Good – its an exploding market. To help customers get comfortable with your products, you need to pay attention to how you describe your products. Simply adding specifications may work for highly technical items but for pretty much everything else, you need to do a better job. This article helps you understand what needs to be done and how to write product descriptions that convert.

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