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MINES in the Caraga region may not be allowed to expand to balance out development in those provinces and protect the environment, according to the 2017-2022 Regional Development Plan (RDP).
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) started an investigation into the cement industry this year, with a full report on alleged anti-competitive behavior due by 2019.
Tax exemptions are often met with reservations and must withstand the strict scrutiny of revenue collectors. After all, taxes are the driving fuel that propels all programs and activities of the state. Absolving persons from their tax liabilities means reducing public funds and restraining the government from actualizing its goals.
Sagada-based Bana’s Cafe has won international critics’ recognition by bagging the Médaille Gourmet from the 3rd International Contest of Coffees Roasted in their Countries of Origin organized by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA), a Paris-based non-profit organization. SGD Coffee [via Facebook] Bana’s Café entered the AVPA 2017 competition using “quality-focused heirloom coffees that the Coffee Heritage Project helped plant and grow” in Goad Sibayan’s 100% Arabica coffee farm in Sagada, according to SGD Coffee. Consul Rapunzel Acop from the Philippine Embassy in Paris received the Médaille Gourmet (“Gourmet Award”) in July for Bana’s Coffee on behalf of Goad Sibayan, Butch Acop, and Rich Watanabe – the team behind the effort in presenting Bana's Coffee to AVPA, revealed the Department of Foreign Affairs media release. “We hope that with this recognition, we are able to highlight Philippines Coffee and the great work of Filipino coffee farmers like Goad, growing one of the finest coffees in the world to be the true artisans of the Philippines' coffee industry." Watanabe said in a media report. Sixty coffee entries from 21 countries received various awards from AVPA 2017 jury which comprised of French-speaking Sensorial Analysis Experts, Coffee Sector Representatives, and Gastronomy and Taste Connoisseurs. The Philippines joined coffee producers from Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, the United States and Vietnam. The post Bana’s Cafe of Sagada wins critics recognition in Paris appeared first on Good Read More …
De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila’s Green Archers won the championship of the 2017 Buddha Light International Association Cup (BLIA Cup) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. De La Salle Green Archers [via Facebook] The DLSU men’s basketball team became the new champions of the BLIA Cup after battling against France's Universite de Lyon in the finals game that resulted in a score of 93-74. The Philippine team’s Ben Mbala was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament while Ricci Rivero was part of the Mythical Five selection. The Green Archers was coached by Aldin Ayo. The BLIA Cup is an annual sport cultural exchange organized by the Fo Guang Shan Monastery (FGSM). The Green Archers, champions of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 79, dominated the 2017 BLIA Cup by beating teams from America, China, Taiwan and France. The post DLSU Green Archers sweep Taiwan’s BLIA Cup appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: DLSU win World Universities Debating Championships DLSU Eco Car Team wins Asian Drivers Title DLSU Eco Team qualifies for World Driving Title DLSU-D lone PHL school in global sustainable network
Former Philippine Export Zone Authority (PEZA) Director-General Lilia B. de Lima and the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) have been given the Ramon Magsaysay Award for transformative leadership in Asia. De Lima was cited by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation for “Harnessing sustained, non-stop and credible public service.” The first PEZA chief who led the agency for 21 years – from 1995 until her retirement in 2016 – is credited for turning the organization into “a showcase of successful regulatory reform, a model institution of honest and committed public service, and a key contributor to the nation’s economic growth.” The Director-General was charged with promoting and regulating foreign investments in the country’s economic zones. During her term, PEZA’s accomplishments include: the number of PEZA ecozones increased by 2,000%, from the initial 16 she inherited to 343 by 2016; the number of registered enterprises rose from 331 to 3,756; investments reached PhP 3 trillion; and ecozone exports totaled US$ 629 billion. In electing Lilia B. de Lima to receive the 2017 Ramon Magsaysay Award, the board of trustees recognizes “her unstinting, sustained leadership in building a credible and efficient PEZA, proving that the honest, competent and dedicated work of public servants can, indeed, redound to real economic benefits to millions of Filipinos.” Reflecting on her career, she says: “I cannot solve the problems of the world but if in my own little area I can make a difference, then I must make that difference.” Words that according to RMAF, should be, “For all workers Read More …
Startups can benefit from marketing strategies called “growth hacks.” Sean Ellis coined the term back in 2010. It refers to non-traditional marketing techniques designed to rapidly grow your business. These strategies are based on the latest trends. From the web design, email templates, content creation, social media, search engine optimization, advertisement, landing pages and others – there’s a need to constantly be up-to- date. GROWTH HACKING STRATEGIES Entrepreneurs need to use all possible means to promote their business, and we all know how important the online world has become. Having a website is important, but it’s never enough to simply have an online presence. To help your business expand, you can use the “growth hack” strategies below. Growth Hack #1: Run a Pre-launch Giveaway Make some noise as soon as you launch your business. Let people know about your business by creating an account via Rafflecopter. This may cost you a bit, but it will entice people to join the raffle and promote your business. By using Rafflecopter, you also encourage your online audience to connect to your different social media accounts. Once they’re connected to you on social media, you can also gain feedback about your products and services, as well as create a customer contact list that you can use in the future. Growth Hack #2: Increase your online visibility through organic search Provide information that your potential customers will find most useful. Use snippets that can grab the attention of your online audience in 150-160 words. Use Read More …
STANDARD Chartered Bank has cut its growth forecast for the Philippines but added that the country will remain the fastest growing in Southeast Asia, supported by favorable domestic conditions that would not need fresh monetary stimulus over the coming year.
NEW INVESTMENT pledges registered with the Board of Investments (BoI) rose 40% in the first seven months of 2017, putting the agency on course to surpass its full-year target.