Ai Ai wins best actress at Queens World Film Festival

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Mar 252017
 
Ai Ai wins best actress at Queens World Film Festival

AiAi Delas Alas MANILA, Mar 21 (Mabuhay) — Comedienne Ai Ai Delas Alas added another feather to her cap as she won the best actress award in this year’s Queens World Film Festival in New York City. On Sunday, Delas Alas was declared Best Female Actor – Narrative Feature for her portrayal as an aging prostitute in the indie film “Area,” besting Karin Hanczewski, Dorothea Hagena and Amy Redford, daughter of actor Robert Redford. Delas Alas took to social media to express her happiness over her latest achievement. She dedicated her award to her children and her boyfriend, Gerald Sibayan. “Kayo ang inspirasyon kong maging mahusay sa trabaho ko,” she wrote. (MNS)

Will Arci fall for Daniel Matsunaga?

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Mar 252017
 
Will Arci fall for Daniel Matsunaga?

Arci Munoz Arci Munoz shrugged off the idea of possibly falling for Daniel Matsunaga, who was her training partner in an aerial dance number during the pilot weekend of the ABS-CBN talent show “I Can Do That.” Following their winning routine that weekend, Munoz and Matsunaga immediately gained a following which dubbed their team with the moniker “Darci.” Munoz, however, stressed that her relationship with Matsunaga is purely professional and “for show” only. “Meron kaming kontrata na pinirmahan. May kontrata kami na hindi kami puwede pumasok sa isang relasyon starting nung March 10. Kailangan six months kaming single. Apat kaming pumirma doon. Kasama po si Dandan. Kaya hindi po kami puwede talaga,” she said. Munoz recently broke up with local rock artist Badi del Rosario, the son of Brunei’s Prince Jefri Bolkiah, while Matsunaga was previously in a relationship with Erich Gonzales. While she appreciates the supporters of her tandem with Matsunaga, Munoz said she is not yet ready to love again just yet. “Siguro sign ni God din ito na dapat mag-concentrate muna ako sa mas importanteng mga bagay. Hindi pa muna ako ready,” she said. Munoz also has something to say to those who think she is just using her breakup with del Rosario to create noise because she has a new show. “Wala akong pakialam sa kanila. Hindi ako nagbabasa ng mga comments. I’m going to live my life the way I want to,” she said. (MNS)

Sarah G as Darna? Here’s what she has to say

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Mar 252017
 
Sarah G as Darna? Here’s what she has to say

Sarah Geronimo Now that Angel Locsin won’t be playing the Filipino superhero Darna in the much-awaited movie from director Erik Matti, the hunt is on for the next actress to don the iconic red-and-gold costume. Fans of Sarah Geronimo, for one, are eager to see their idol in the role. But the singer-actress just gave out a hearty laugh when asked about playing Darna. “Eh ‘di wow! Gusto ninyo bang makakita ng Darna na naka-jumpsuit?” she quipped. Geronimo believes something else is meant for her and the much-talked about role is not one of them. “Hindi po totoo ‘yan. Popsters lang ang may gusto niyan,” she said, referring to her fans. Meanwhile, Geronimo admitted feeling anxious as she and her fellow coaches gear up for the blind auditions of “The Voice Teens.” “Mag-start na po kami mag-taping. Kinakabahan ako. Challenge po kasi talaga sa akin umupo sa red chair na ‘yun. Pero I promised to myself na mag-e-enjoy ako this time. Ayaw ko to put so much pressure on myself,” she said. “Iba pa rin talaga [ang pressure sa coach]. Kasi kami ang nagde-decide who stays sa competition. Mahirap [hind imaging emotionally involved] pero I will do my best,” she added. As a returning coach, Geronimo’s only goal is to be instrumental in the journey of an aspiring talented artist.(MNS)

Shopify Ecommerce Developers –Washington- DC

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Mar 252017
 

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American BPO to offer 10,000 jobs in PH

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Mar 242017
 
American BPO to offer 10,000 jobs in PH

United States business process outsourcing (BPO) company Alorica has announced it will offer 10,000 jobs in the Philippines as it expands its presence in the country with a new facility in Makati City. The BPO’s new facility provides open and collaborative workspaces for additional workers to beef up its current 35,000 workforce. The 58,000 square foot facility was built in response to the expanding demands for its Philippine services according to Alorica Asia Region President Bong Borja. “Alorica has been earning more business from our clients and adding new clients. Because of this, we need to expand rapidly here in the Philippines,” Borja said in a Business Mirror report. “The 12-storey Alorica Center features modern workspaces, applicant and employee lounges, collaboration areas, training rooms, interview and conference rooms, and recreational spaces, such as a fitness gym, a spacious cafeteria with various food options, full-service clinic, huddle areas, sleeping quarters and parking. Expansive glass walls and perimeter open spaces bring ample natural light, afford beautiful city views and induce socialization.”  Alorica, the largest provider of customer service solutions in the US market, currently operates 12 centers in the Philippines including Metro Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao and Laoag.   The post American BPO to offer 10,000 jobs in PH appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: BPO sector targets 170,000 new jobs this year Jobs PHL outsourcing sector to add 100,000 jobs in 2014 BPO expected to surpass OFW remittances Australia’s TSA Group expands BPO operations

French social entrep sets up toy biz in Bulacan

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Mar 242017
 
French social entrep sets up toy biz in Bulacan

Fabien Courteille showcases Buko Martin, one of the stuffed toys in the vegetable and fruit line of his social enterprise, Plush and Play. [via Philstar] French social entrepreneur Fabien Courteille has set up a business for mothers involved in Gawad Kalinga (GK), a Philippine movement to end poverty. The Frenchman who lives with the GK community at the GK Enchanted Farm in Bulacan province, set up the social enterprise Plush and Play for mothers in the village. Plush and Play utilizes the sewing skills of the women to make hand-stitched stuffed toys right in the community where they stay, enabling them to care for their families while earning an income from being involved in the business. The business employs 19 full time mothers, and about 25 part time workers. The mothers are mostly former sewing industry workers who lost their jobs. They are now earning about 100,000 a year. “Listening to their stories, I realized that they already had skills and we should be on it to restore their livelihood and dignity instead of going for rocket science,” Courteille said said in a Philippine Star interview. “We reach out to more communities and sometimes we have more than 100 people in the payroll. We hope to grow and create more jobs, definitely – a thousand if we can.” The Plush and Play product line consist of plush toys made to look like fruits and vegetables and named after celebrities and icons such as Okra Aunor, Buko Martin, Manny Pakwan, Mais Read More …

Imus City pioneers child welfare privilege card

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Mar 242017
 
Imus City pioneers child welfare privilege card

Bida Kard [courtesy of the Imus City Govt.] Imus City in Cavite has released a child welfare card – the first such privilege card issued in the Philippines. Presented as the BIDA KArd, the privilege card for children serves like the senior citizen privilege card with store discounts and government services for Imus city residents aged 3-17 years old and who are members of student cooperatives. The first child welfare card in the Philippines can be used as cash card and privilege card to the partner establishments of the city government. The innovative project encourages children and youth to save money and patronize local products that provide discounts and privileges to the card holders. The use of the child welfare cards is also expected to boost the local economy, boost tourism and showcase local products of Imus through the partner establishments. Over 3,000 children and youth members of Imus City student cooperatives were given the BIDA KSrd by Mayor Emmanuel L. Maliksi through the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and the cooperation of City of Imus Cooperative Development Office (CICDO), Eskwela Kooperatiba and City of Imus Schools Division Office. “Mahalaga ang pag-iipon para sa mga kabataan upang masigurado na sa panahon ng agarang pangangailangan ay mayroon silang mapagkukuhanan (It’s important that young people save money for their emergency needs),” Mayor Maliksi said during the BIDA KArd launch. In an interview for the radio show Lingkod Kabitenyo of 95.9 Green FM, Dulce S. Bustamante of LCPC said the Read More …

Strategic ways to improve sales and profitability

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Mar 242017
 
Strategic ways to improve sales and profitability

Armando Bartolome A business cannot run without carefully thought out strategies. When building a company, the goal is not just to increase the company’s revenues but also to form a concrete structure built on trust and confidence. MEETING GOALS Making money is essential, but money alone cannot be enough reason for a business to exist. To be able to have sustainable financial returns, the company should never ignore the interests and aspirations of owners and stakeholders. What are the goals of every business? As an entrepreneur, your concern should be only focused on these goals: Profitability You started a business to help you earn and have a sustainable means of meeting your everyday needs. Productivity As owner, you need to be able to supply all the necessary means of enriching your employees’ knowledge to help you run the business. Employee Retention You are able to cut your cost in having to post for employment advertisements. By maintaining a positive work environment, employees are more inspired to work thus increasing their productivity. Customer Service Who else can help you sustain the business? By providing great customer service, it helps increase the company’s revenues. By keeping your customers happy and satisfied, you are able to retain them and generate repeat revenues. Maintain Financing Every company’s goal is to have enough cash flow. However, the company can't hit the jackpot all the time. The company needs to maintain a financing contact when the need for additional funds arises. Growth It requires analysis based Read More …

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