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Globe legacy network better than Smart’s upgraded network NTC test results show Globe 2x better in grade of service

7:02 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

A recent network benchmark test conducted by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), comparing the Grade of Service and overall signal quality of both Globe Telecom and Smart Communications against NTC Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) standards showed the Globe legacy network outperforming competition’s recently modernized network in terms of grade of service. The Globe legacy network also performed at parity with the upgraded network of Smart in almost all other metrics.

In the most important benchmark where the NTC has an applied industry standard consisting of Grade of Service or Call Setup Failure Rate (CSFR), Globe Telecom’s legacy network outperformed its competition who has widely announced its network upgrade completion. With the Grade of Service or CSFR standard set by the NTC at 4%, Globe recorded a nearly identical 4.45% while Smart registered a distant 9.95% (closer to the industry standard is better). This means that call success rates are higher using the Globe legacy network at 95.55%. For consumers, the experience is that it is easier to call using the Globe legacy network with more calls getting connected even at first try.

For Drop Call Rate, the NTC standard is 2%, and test results showed both telcos performed within the standard with Globe registering 1.6% at parity with Smart’s 1.5%. Clearly, the results belie the claims made by Smart in its multi-million negative advertising campaigns pointing out drop calls and difficulty in making calls within the Globe legacy network.

In terms of Call Set Up Time, both telcos performed within the acceptable standard of below 14 seconds. The Globe legacy network performed at parity with 11.9 seconds versus the Smart upgraded network at 11.74 seconds. This is a measure of how fast domestic calls get connected from one number to the other.

Other metrics in the study included Average Signal Quality with a minimum acceptable range of 0-4, the closer to 0, the better. The telcos performed at parity, both performing above 0.50. The final metric is the Average Receive Signal Level with a minimum acceptable range of -85 dBm. Both telcos did not make it to the standard.

The NTC benchmark study was conducted during the second quarter of 2012 in sixteen cities in Metro Manila, through network drive tests using prepaid SIMs of both telcos with a sample size of over 3,000 test calls.

NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba earlier called the attention of both Globe Telecom and Smart Communications on what he referred to as increasing complaints from customers about drop calls and undelivered text messages, asking both firms to explain the causes for the disruptions and to give a timetable for completion of their network modernization programs.

Globe Telecom President and CEO Ernest Cu in his reaction to the recent NTC benchmark results said, ”It is now clear who is telling the truth and really giving good service to the public even with just our legacy network. Competition has claimed they are done with their upgrade and there’s no denying the official results from NTC quality tests show their upgraded network performs even below NTC standards. As soon as we fully fire up our brand new network, our subscribers and the entire nation will enjoy a whole new mobile experience that is once again pioneered by Globe Telecom.”

Globe announced recently that its $700-million network modernization program is more than 50% done and is progressively rolling out ahead of schedule for change-out completion nationwide within the first quarter of 2013. Cu said that unlike other transformation programs that involve merely upgrades, Globe is building a brand-new network that is future-proof and built to provide higher call quality, pervasive 3G and 4G coverage, and faster mobile internet experience.

Globe network upgrade in full swing, completes 30% of equipment modernization

6:11 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

Globe Telecom said that the upgrade of its network facilities is progressively being conducted as new equipment rolls out in various parts of the country. The company added that within a span of four months since its announcement in January this year, Globe has modernized at least 30% of its network equipment located in various cellsites nationwide.

“We are fast tracking certain areas to address strong consumer demand and clamor for better services. Overall, we are on target with the roll-out plan,” said Robert Tan, Chief Technical Adviser of Globe Telecom, “Our goal is to have seamless change-outs of the network with as minimal impact on customer experience as possible. The improvements in our service quality will be felt by our customers in an increasing number of areas across the country as the network upgrade progresses towards completion.”

To date, Globe customers in South Luzon; the Davao Gulf provinces, including Davao City; and Compostela Valley now enjoy vastly-improved services such as quick call connections, rare dropped calls as well as faster and greater access to UNLI offers. In addition, Davao City and adjacent provinces are now fully equipped with new generation mobile systems supporting high-speed data, which brings speeds up to 5 mbps.

The network modernization of Globe will also significantly enhance its 3G footprint in more towns and municipalities, translating to more stable 3G signal for customers as well improved mobile browsing experience. Globe is rolling-out over 10,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable, which will significantly increase capacity, resiliency and better traffic management to accommodate and protect more voice, SMS, and data traffic.

Tan noted that hand-in-hand with the total network change-out, Globe is also implementing mitigating measures to accommodate current voice, text and data traffic in heavy user areas.

“Even as we roll-out the modernization program for the network, Globe continues to invest in existing infrastructure to better serve our customers. We are, in fact, implementing measures to boost our 3G signal, particularly in high-traffic areas including Makati City,” added Tan.
Globe is also in the thick of a massive, multi-year modernization program that aims to beef-up Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and landline services nationwide. The project costs over $70-Million and forms part of the $700-Million total network modernization investment of Globe. To date, DSL services of Globe, known as Tattoo@Home, have been beefed-up in the National Capital Region. DSL upgrades in Southern Luzon and the Visayas are already underway.

Globe expects that more of its subscribers will be able to experience service improvements by the third quarter of 2012. These improvements include faster call connections, less dropped calls as well as faster sending and receipt of text messages.

Frost & Sullivan names Globe President and CEO Ernest L. Cu as CEO of the Year

4:06 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

Global business research and consulting firm Front & Sullivan named Globe President and CEO Ernest L. Cu as CEO of the Year (Service Provider) during the 9^th Annual Asia Pacific ICT awards ceremony at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore last week.

The awards pay tribute to the outstanding performance by companies in the Enterprise, Telecom, and Service Provider segments of the Information, Communication and Technology industry.

Cu was chosen for his visionary leadership which pushed Globe forward as a customer-focused, service-centric company bent on delivering superior customer experience.

In his message, Ernest talked about his passion in changing the paradigm at Globe Telecom, from telco utility to a company that delivers great customer service. According to Cu, “Globe is transforming holistically – from the way we think and compete in this business, to modernizing our whole service infrastructure that will make customer experience our true differentiating advantage.”

Even with the company’s ongoing transformation, its performance during the first quarter of 2012 was quite impressive with sustained growth in mobile revenues, market share gains and expanding subscriber base. Globe Telecom has maintained profitability and has been consistent in its dividend policy despite committing heavy investments in modernizing its mobile network.

Cu expressed optimism about the future of Globe and its role in providing the Philippines with best in class mobile services. For the first half of the year, Globe is progressively rolling out its ambitious modernization program. “Our determination is strong because we have the support and loyalty of our customers behind us. I have seen the one great thing that spells a huge difference in any undertaking of this scale – our people having the heart, not just to fight, but to win. People who declare ‘I love Globe’ and thus, people who now dare to put the customer first,” he said.

Every year, Frost & Sullivan identifies the outstanding industry achievements by companies in the regional and global markets and conducts in-depth interviews, market analysis, performance measurements, and benchmarking of market participants.

Award recipients were evaluated based on their revenue growth, market share gains, leadership in new product introduction and innovation, breadth of products and solutions, major customer acquisition, and business and market strategy.

The results are then presented to an independent panel of judges, comprising of influential personalities, decision-makers and thought leaders from the ICT sector across Asia Pacific.

BPI Introduces ExpressLink Mobile for Business Customers

6:13 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

BPI is once again at the forefront in using technology to help businesses manage their cash more efficiently with the introduction of ExpressLink Mobile. ExpressLink Mobile is the country’s first mobile facility specially designed for the banking needs of business customers.

It allows customers to inquire on their deposit account balances and approve financial transactions. Being on the go doesn’t mean business banking transactions need to take a back seat. Customers can start the day with a quick look at their deposit account balances, approve the company’s payroll during a business meeting and play a round of golf without missing out on tax and other regulatory payments.

With ExpressLink Mobile, customers can authorize transactions anytime, anywhere while enjoying the security ExpressLink is known for. Business customers may avail of ExpressLink Mobile through their relationship managers or cash management sales officers.

About BPI ExpressLink:
The Bank of the Philippine Islands has always been at the forefront of harnessing the power of technology to change the way we do banking. For our business customers, we have made Cash Management more convenient and secure with BPI ExpressLink, the only local business banking website which requires two-factor authentication for financial transactions. We go beyond the usual user id and password to ensure that transactions are kept safe and confidential. BPI ExpressLink offers the widest range of cash management products to suit every business need.

Our collection products allow clients to collect from customers, subscribers or distributors through an automatic debit arrangement. Viewing and downloading of collection reports can also be done online to help them reconcile and accurately post payments.

Our account and liquidity management products allow customers to monitor their deposit account balances, warehouse post dated checks and transfer funds to and from enrolled deposit accounts online, real-time. They can also view non-deposit transactions such as commercial loans, and trade and money market transactions. And they need not wait for bank statements to be delivered since they can download their bank statements with just a few clicks of a button.

We value our customers’ time and we show it through our disbursement products which allow them to pay their employees, utility providers and suppliers without leaving the comfort of their offices. We have also partnered with BIR, SSS, Pag-IBIG, BOC and PhilHealth for electronic payments of regulatory dues. Long lines and late payments will be a thing of the past with BPI ExpressLink’s government payments facility which allows clients to pay and even submit their payment files to the aforementioned agencies online. BPI ExpressLink is indeed cash management made easy.

New SAP MD for Philippines and emerging markets named

6:02 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

SAP announced the appointment of Darren Rushworth as managing director (MD) of SAP Philippines and the Emerging Markets, effective March 27, 2012.

Tim Moylan, SAP Southeast Asia President, said Rushworth will oversee the sales efforts and operations of SAP Philippines and the Emerging Markets that include Vietnam, Pakistan, Cambodia, and Laos among others, “to help raise the group to the next level of amazing growth.”

Rushworth has been in the information technology industry for over 25 years, the past 16 based in Asia. He is very experienced in doing business in the Philippines and has been involved in initiatives such as sitting on the Philippine IT advisory board under then President Fidel V. Ramos, and promoting Private-Public-Partnerships through academic programs across the nation.

“I am excited to be part of SAP SEA as the region is poised to grow further. We are also confident that we can meet this year’s targets and effectively address the company’s four points, namely technology innovation , SME Solutions, ecosystems and cloud computing,” Said Rushworth.

Jennifer Ligones will assume the position of Country Head for Software Business of SAP Philippines. She will be responsible in executing SAP Philippines’ over-all-go-to-market strategies for various industries and line-of-business solutions. Ligones is a season SAP Veteran, having been with the company since 1998.

Moylan expressed confidence that their “extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in the IT industry will bring SAP Philippines continued success specially as we begin doing a major play in the areas of in-memory computing and mobility.”

About SAP:

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organization to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 109,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit www.sap.com

GLOBE TELECOM’S RETAIL BONDS TO LIST ON PDEx

6:39 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

SUN CELLULAR POSTS HIGHEST 1Q GROWTH RATE IN TELCO INDUSTRY

6:02 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

Sun Cellular sustained its positive streak as it registered a 17% growth in its net service revenues for the first quarter of 2012 of Php4.2B compared with Php3.6B for the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate for any local telco this year.

Sun Cellular President and Chief Executive Officer Orlando Vea attributes the strong growth to the positive response of the market to the continued improvement of Sun’s network powered by synergies with parent company, PLDT. “We are elated by the market’s continued take-up of Sun’s services, and they can expect even better products and services to be offered to ensure that this momentum will be sustained,” he says.

Revenue from Sun Cellular’s postpaid segment in the first quarter of 2012 grew by 20% compared with the same period last year. 2G postpaid subscribers at the end of March increased to 1.41 million, up 26% from 1.12 million in the same period last year. According to Sun Cellular’s Chief Operating Officer Charles Lim, this is largely because of new subscriptions to higher plans such as the Plan 450 Call and Surf, and the introduction of innovative new postpaid plans like the Plan 250 launched in selected areas in Luzon and Mindanao. “The timing of the launch of these new plans was great as it was complemented by the stronger network that we now have,” Lim explains.

Plan 450 Call and Surf gives customers with smartphones allows unlimited calling and texting within the Sun network plus 20 hours of free mobile internet access so they can maximize the use of their gadget. The Plan 250 is a special postpaid subscription plan for specific regions. These plans, which are more affordable compared to mainstream product offerings, entice would-be subscribers with the free handset that comes with it.

Lim further shared that the prepaid market continues to be robust for Sun Cellular as this segment grew by 10% percent in the first quarter to Php2.2B compared with Php2B for the same period last year. “Since our network has improved, our subscribers are starting to use their line more often. Consequently, people are starting to load in higher denominations such as our Text Unlimited 150 and 200. Also, our newly-launched “TRIO” bucket loads that allow calling and texting among Sun, Smart, and Talk and Text subscribers at affordable rates are picking-up in terms of demand” Lim explained.

Lim also revealed that wireless broadband business continued to perform strongly, registering a 54% rise in net service revenues to Php487.1 million for the first quarter this year. “Our broadband subscriber base at the end of March climbed by 54% for postpaid subscribers and 73% for prepaid subscribers respectively compared with the same period last year. We are expecting these numbers to rise steadily given the market’s greater demand for mobility.”

He further shared that Sun Cellular started offering SIM-only plans to cater to subscribers who want to use Sun Cellular’s broadband service in their various gadgets, in anticipation of the continuing growing demand for broadband access.

When PLDT acquired Sun Cellular from the JG Summit group last year, it made a commitment to continue offering the unlimited products and services that Sun Cellular has always been known for. In addition, initiatives to integrate the PLDT, Smart and Sun networks are being pursued to support these service offerings. “We would like to make sure that our existing and potential subscribers are able to take advantage of the synergies available within the PLDT group, and we are very glad that these are starting to pay off,” Lim concluded.

SPATIALinfo to provide geo-spatial solution for Globe Telecom’s Fiber Management System (FMS) Project

9:00 PM

Vernon Joseph Go

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--SPATIALinfo with its spatialSUITE products, will provide Globe Telecom a geo-spatial FMS that will improve quality of their physical network data records, resulting in improved operational efficiencies, reduced MTTR through integration with service assurance processes, and reduced service outages as a result of integration with their existing OSS platforms. spatialSUITE is quickly becoming the industry leading choice for managing the physical assets of service providers, more than fifty (50) companies worldwide are now using SPATIALinfo solutions to more efficiently and effectively deploy and manage their fiber, copper, and HFC networks.

“Globe’s selection of SPATIALinfo as its supplier of a physical network asset management solution is further proof that our spatialSUITE of products is quickly becoming the leading platform in this space,” said Don Wadas, SPATIALinfo’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We are honored to have Globe as a customer as we rapidly expand our global service provider footprint.”

According to Robert Tan, Chief Technical Advisor of Globe Telecom, “The project is a strategic fit in Globe Telecom’s OSS blueprint that will enable us to further streamline our operations and leverage geo-spatial information. The FMS will allow us to capture, design, and implement fiber network expansions more cost effectively by transforming our current engineering processes to a highly automated solution, which will ultimately benefit our customers.”

SPATIALinfo will be working with partners; Ark One and Apex CoVantage, to deliver the project.

About SPATIALinfo

SPATIALinfo builds software solutions that help communications service providers plan, design, construct, and maintain their physical network infrastructure. The fully integrated spatialSUITE portfolio makes it easy for professionals to map, model and manage complex fiber, copper and coaxial cable networks and provides enterprise-wide access to timely, accurate network asset information. With a growing customer base and strong commercial partnerships, SPATIALinfo has become an international leader in providing off-the-shelf solutions that offer a proven return on investment.

About Globe Telecom

Globe Telecom is a leading full service telecommunications company in the Philippines, serving the needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connections, internet and managed services. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singapore Telecom who are acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region. For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/talk2Globeand Facebook: http://facebook.com/GlobePH.

Nokia and Microsoft launch Windows phone

3:00 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

Globe eyes growth in BlackBerry usage in PH with new data plans

1:25 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

Globe Telecom is targeting further growth in BlackBerry® penetration in the Philippines with its new roster of unlimited data plans exclusive for BlackBerry users.

Globe recently launched an entire suite of BlackBerry plans that allow users to enjoy the various features of their BlackBerry devices, which include the BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™), an instant messaging application that connects BBM users with each other wherever they are in the world.

Globe BlackBerry® Chat is the most affordable BlackBerry plan available in the market today that provides users unlimited access to BBM for as low as P99 or just over US$2 a month. Globe Postpaid subscribers using BlackBerry can enjoy the different features of BBM, including free 200 text messages to Globe/TM. Globe Prepaid subscribers can avail of the 1-day variant with unlimited BBM and 100 SMS to Globe and TM subscribers for only P15 a day.

As one of the largest social mobile networks globally with over 50 million users, BBM allows users to stay connected with friends and family wherever they are. With BBM, users can enjoy unlimited messaging and group chats, share photos, files and voice notes and get real-time confirmation when BBM messages are sent and read by their contacts.

Aside from Globe BlackBerry Chat, Globe offers an entire suite of BlackBerry plans fit for every BlackBerry user: Globe BlackBerry® Max offers unlimited surfing, social networking, e-mail, BBM, instant messaging, and streaming; Globe BlackBerry® Social provides users unlimited access to social networking, BBM, and instant messaging; while Globe BlackBerry Messaging is available for subscribers who are heavy e-mail users with their unlimited access to e-mail, BBM, and instant messaging.

Research In Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry remains to be one of the most popular smartphones worldwide after the number of BlackBerry users surged to over 75 million as of end-2011, an increase of 35% from previous year’s levels.

“As a trusted partner of RIM since 2002, Globe is excited to offer an innovative portfolio of data plans to further boost the penetration of BlackBerry devices in the Philippines,” said Joanna Africa, Head for Portfolio Management of Globe. “With Globe, there is a BlackBerry plan for every user, with all plans bundled with unlimited access to BBM, one of the most popular features of BlackBerry. We look forward to a more fruitful partnership with RIM in bringing the BlackBerry experience to more Filipinos in the next few years.”

For more details on the different Globe BlackBerry plans, visit www.surf.globe.com.ph or text BB INFO to 8888.

Mariwasa Siam Ceramics inaugurates Cebu warehouse

5:52 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

THE country’s biggest ceramic tile manufacturing company, Mariwasa Siam Ceramics Inc. (MSCI) opens its Cebu warehouse on Friday along H. Abellana st. in Canduman, Mandaue City.

Anukul Kongrit, MSCI president, said they have decided to put up a warehouse here in Cebu to serve the demands and requirements of the Visayas-Mindanao region with more efficiency and convenience.

“In Mariwasa, we continuously strive to provide our end-users with faster and convenient services,” the Thai MSCI president Kongrit said. “The same uncompromising quality in every piece of product is now here in Cebu to serve the discriminating tastes of the market in the region.”

This year, Mariwasa will focus more on strengthening the brand in the Vis-Min region, according to Kongrit,

Expected to ceremonially cut the ribbon signalling the formal opening of the warehouse are Thai MSCI president Anukul Kongrit, Michael Co of Cebu Oversea Hardware, Stephen Go of Cebu Atlantic Hardware, Boni Sia of Cebu Bionic Builder Supply, Leslie Ngo of Worldwide Interiors, and Frederick Yap of North and South Builders.

Mariwasa executives Jakkrit Suwansilp, vice president for sales and marketing, and Emilie Maramag, vice president for finance and administration, will also be on hand to welcome the guests.

Aside from the opening of the Cebu warehouse, Mariwasa is set to introduce 39 new design series this year during the 17^th Worldbex in Manila to give its consumers more design, color and texture to choose from, revealed Kongrit.

“We will also offer innovative products to give our consumers with more product benefits. We will introduce safety tiles, scratch-free tiles and high-definition tiles in the market this year,” Kongrit said.

Scratch-free tiles have high resistance to scratch, making them suitable for medium to high traffic areas, while safety tiles have anti-slip technology which reduces the risk of accidents and falls. Safety tiles are also easy to clean.

Unlike other brands offering the same anti-slip feature, Mariwasa products’ finish is not very rough, thereby reducing the risk of scratches and wounds.

“We want to give our consumers with more design options to suit their every need. In terms of our product prices, we have categories to suit our customer’s budget and requirements. Mariwasa can serve the demands of different market segments. During the Worldbex, we will also introduce SCG products such as fiber cement board, insulation, roofing tiles together with Cotto, the leading ceramic tile and sanitary ware brand in Thailand to the Philippine market. At Mariwasa, we make sure that we serve the demands of our market in full capacity,” says Kongrit.

Leadership in MotionL Developing Professionals & Middle Managers

8:44 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM November 26, 2011 (Saturday)
Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Acacia St., Corner Archbishop Reyes Ave.,
Cebu City, Philippines
email: info@cebudirectories.com

Download the Training Program

This seminar-workshop will improve the managerial skills of professionals, finance managers, technical managers, and middle managers to prepare them for higher corporate responsibilities. They will learn how to develop goals and objectives that are aligned to the mission of the company and to effectively communicate action plans to their subordinates. They will become aware of the leadership qualities that will make them successful managers.

Who Should Attend?

Any manager wishing to improve his or her approach to leadership
Any executive of a team of people
Senior managers in large or small organizations (Commercial, Public Sector or Charity)
Middle managers, supervisors and any aspiring leaders
All business owners and self-employed people that are building their business

Topics

Management Philosophy
Planning & Goal-setting
Leading
Organizing
Controlling
Management By Objectives
Company Goals
Department Goals
Unit Goals
Qualities of a good leader
Ways to Effective Leadership
Priority & Time Management
Importance of Communication
Types of Communication
Barriers to good communication
Principles of Motivation
Process of Motivation
Measuring Performance

Learning Investment

Includes AM / PM snacks, lunch, learning kit and certificate of attendance.
Super Discount        -           P4,300 inclusive of VAT (Deadline October 31, 2011)
Early Bird Rate         -           P5,000 inclusive of VAT (November 1 – 15, 2011)
Regular Rate -           P8,000 inclusive of VAT (November 16 – 22, 2011)
Group Rate               -           5 + 1 FREE
NOTE: FREE WiFi Internet access is also available at the function room for those who wish to check their emails during break hours.
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Mandaue Foam Celebrates 40 years

10:11 PM

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6th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit 2011

6:42 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

This year, once again, the Aboitiz Group will be initiating once again the 6th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit: Insider Look on the Best Corporate Entities in our Country Today. The Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit 2011 theme is “Inspiring Leaders for a Better Future.” The 6th AFLBS will commence August 19-20, 2011 at Radisson Blu, Cebu City.

The Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit (AFLBS) brings together the top college student leaders from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and the top executives across the Aboitiz Group to share and learn about business and leadership.

The qualifications for the participants: Incoming third and fourth year students taking up courses in the following fields of study: Business Management, Accounting, Communications, Political Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Psychology, Economics and Law.

Applicants must be active officers or members of any student organization and must possess excellent communication skills. They also must not have any disciplinary case inside or outside the campus.

Every year, the top 90 carefully selected college students nationwide gather to learn about business and leadership. It is Aboitiz’s way of affirming and inspiring a continued belief in the unique and outstanding capabilities of the Filipino among today’s youth.

With the theme, Inspiring Leaders for a Better Future, the Summit features plenary discussions, games, and teambuilding exercises, simulating real work and business situations. It aims to prepare each student delegate to enter the corporate world, help them realize their future role in nation-building, and inspire young Filipinos to develop renewed faith and hope in our country, encouraging them to strive for excellence in all things.

The Summit also gives the participants an opportunity to establish networks and form ties with CEOs, executives, team leaders and team members of the Aboitiz Group of Companies, as well as fellow young leaders.

1st Philippine Home Based Business and Career Summit 2011 (PHBBACS EXPO)

1:32 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

PhilEvents Management & Advertising Co. is proud to announce its 1st Philippine Home Based Business and Career Summit 2011 (PHBBACS) on August 12-14, 2011 at SM Megatrade Hall 3, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

The PHBBACS will enhance and improve the businesses and income of the retailers, entrepreneurs, industries, and companies by participating in an event that benefits also the unemployed, entrepreneurial candidates, newly graduates, housewives or people who perceive to have businesses right at their own homes, and individuals who wanted to have extra income or career.
Together, we invite your participation in our event as Sponsor, Exhibitor or Conference Delegate.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with delegates from companies and organizations nationwide. They can attend engaging social networking activities providing many opportunities to interact with delegates throughout the entire time of the conference.

Sponsorship also provides your business with the opportunity to demonstrate your products and services that will support the program and likewise, will develop and inform delegates about the latest trends and opportunities in the home based business industry.

Participant’s Business Classifications:

*Spa *MLM *Direct Selling *Online Buy and Sell *Online Product Innovators *Accounting and Business Consulting *Home-Based Professional Alterations and Seamstress Service *Professional Pet Grooming Service *Bridal and Wedding Consulting Service *Cake Decorator and Custom Cake Design Service *Cleaning Service *Dance Instructor *Child Day Care Service * Photographer *Custom Gift Baskets *Medical Transcription *Marketing Consultant *Internet Research Service *Online Tutoring Service *Proofreading Service *Recruiter *Arts and Crafts *Virtual Assistant Secretarial Service *Web Design Service *Interior Designers *Catering or Personal Chefs *Blogging *Computer repair and services *Pet Grooming *Real Estate *Souvenirs *and many more

Mandaue Business Month 2011 Schedule

9:18 PM

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Cebu Business Month 2011

8:23 AM

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Top Photographer join Philippine-Russia Photo Exhibit

12:19 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

PHOTOGRAPHIC images captured by the country’s leading lensmen and Russia’s top photographers will be put on display in the Philippine Russian Photo Exhibition come Oct. 21-24 at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) in Mandaue City.

The Photo Exhibit dubbed “Philippines and Russia inSights,” which is among the major components in the 2nd Philippine Russian Business Forum (PRBF), will serve as an educational point of exchange of cultural and psychological backgrounds of both countries.

“We hope the Photo Exhibition will help us expand trade and commercial relations by increasing understanding between Russia and the Philippines,” said honorary Russian Consul Armi Lopez Garcia who is also president of the organizing Philippine Russian Business Assembly Inc. (PRBAI).

Organizers dubbed the exhibit “Philippines & Russia inSights” as “insight”, in marketing, means a deep understanding of the target consumers’ attitudes and beliefs, leading to the achievement of the objective.

“To make business with foreign traders, you need to understand their culture, psychology, and way of thinking,” 2nd PRBF working committee on culture member Tania Arkhangel’skaya said. “That’s what we hope to accomplish through this Photo Exhibition – to make Filipino and Russian businessmen understand each other, know more about their countries, their culture, art, and etc.”

Leading the cast of Filipino and Russian world-class photographers who have already signified their participation in the exhibit are Bob Lim, Jan Gonzales, Alexander Efremov, Evgeniy Globenko, Konstantin Kokoshkin, and Nick Degtyarev.
Some of these well-known lensmen will also give students, enthusiasts, and hobbyists a lecture on photography at the Art Studio of the CICC.
Other top Russian photographers participating in the exhibit are Alexandra Kallistova, Andrey Ilinsky, Andrey Lysikov, Dennis Tarasov, Dmitry Nezhdanov, Eduard Krank, Evgenia Guhman, Evgeny Molodtzov, Luisa Geltz, Nina Troitskaya, Igor Egorov, Julia Vedernikova, Katerina Man’shine, Maria Pavlova, Eugene Schemilin, Oleg Astahov, Olga Mazlova, Roman Nikulin, Serge Romanov, Sergey Ivanov, Timur Dui, and Yuri Borisov.
The 2nd Philippine-Russian Business Forum is organized by the PRBAI and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in cooperation with the Province of Cebu and the Department of Tourism.

The Philippine Exhibits and Themeparks Corp. is co-organizing the event in association with the City of Mandaue, Department of Trade and Industry, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cebu Business Club, Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cebu FAME, Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation, and the Cebu Gifts, Toys and Housewares (GTH).

Supporting the four-day affair are Cebu Energy Development Corp./Toledo Power Corp., Cebu Holdings, Inc./Cebu Property Ventures & Development Corp., Hongkong Express, PLDT-SME, Smart, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casinos, Pascual Consumer Health Care Corp., Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, Be Resorts Mactan, Ng Khai, Milkfish, Legwork Promotions, Neo Manufacturing Services Inc./Glee Electronics, and San Remigio Pensionne Suites/Primemovers and PRWorks.

Cebu Daily News, Sun.Star Online, Sun.Star Cebu, The Freeman, GMA-7, Business Mirror, Philippine Graphic Magazine, Manila Bulletin, The Philippine Star, and Alcordo Advertising are the media partners of the 2nd Philippine Russian Business Forum and Exhibition.

‘Art Talk’ with Gregory Pototsky

12:16 AM

Vernon Joseph Go

ART students and art enthusiasts are set to have a once-in-lifetime experience this month when celebrated Russian painter-sculptor Gregory Pototsky makes a bust sculpture right before their very eyes.

This was announced Tuesday by honorary Russian Consul Armi Lopez Garcia, who just arrived from Russia and confirmed Pototsky’s visit to Cebu for the Philippine Russian Art Show.

The Philippine Russian Art Show is among the major components of the 2nd Philippine Russian Business Forum and Exhibition on Oct. 21-24 at the Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City.

Dubbed “Art Talk with the Master,” Pototsky will give students a lecture on sculpture while making a bust of the late Jesus P. Garcia Sr., father of the Akademiyang Bisaya.

Pototsky, according to Consul Garcia, will be accompanied by his lovely wife Ms. Olga in his Philippine tour .

Nude white-on-white paintings of the famous Russian artist will also be displayed in the Art Show along with the works of selected local painters and sculptors led by Jojo Sagayno, whose winning entry in the Philippine Art Awards will be mounted on an easel for public viewing.

Also tapped to exhibit their contemporary art pieces are Cebuano painters Wenceslao “Tito” Cuevas, Vidal “Ondo” Alcoseba Jr., and Dennis “Sio” Montera and sculptors Florence Cinco and Fr. Jason Dy.

Other local participating artists include Nomar Miano, Palmy Tudtud-Pe, Javy Villacin, Radel Paredes, Adonis Durado, Koki Olario-Miano, Wesley Rasines, Karl Roque, and Russ Ligtas.

The 2nd Philippine Russian Business Forum and Exhibition is organized by the Philippine Russian Business Assembly Inc. and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in cooperation with the Province of Cebu and the Department of Tourism.

The Philippine Exhibits and Themeparks Corp. is co-organizing the event in association with the City of Mandaue, Department of Trade and Industry, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cebu Business Club, Mandaue Chamber of Commerce, Cebu FAME, Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation, and the Cebu Gifts, Toys and Housewares (GTH).

Supporting the four-day affair are the Cebu Energy Development Corp./Toledo Power Corp., Cebu Holdings, Inc./Cebu Property Ventures & Development Corp., Hongkong Express, PLDT-SME, Smart, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casinos, Pascual Consumer Health Care Corp., Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, Be Resorts Mactan, Ng Khai, Epson, Milkfish Studio, Legwork Productions and Promotions, Neo Manufacturing Services Inc./Glee Electronics, San Remigio Pensionne Suites/Prime Movers and PRWorks.

Cebu Daily News, Sun.Star Online, Sun.Star Cebu, The Freeman, GMA-7, Business Mirror, Philippine Graphic Magazine, Manila Bulletin, The Philippine Star, and Alcordo Advertising are the media partners of the 2nd Philippine Russian Business Forum and Exhibition.