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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

National Finance Summit 2015: Ground Zero for Global Competitiveness

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A staggering 4,500+ attendees filled up the 2nd level of SMX Convention Center MOA last January 24, 2015 for one of the biggest gatherings of college students I've been to. I was surprised so many came from many parts of the country. I am glad many of the students from as far as he provinces and other key cities from different regions were able to come to Manila.

The National Finance Summit 2015 gathered together Finance student members of the Junior Confederation of Finance Associations - Philippines (JCFAP) to listen to several distinguished speakers from top level companies share their financial strategies, tips and personal career paths to educate, motivate and inspire many of our future Finance leaders.

JCFAP is the umbrella organization of over 90 college-based finance organizations in the country and is currently compose of more than 7,000 members. It is amazing that out of the 7,000 members, more than half were able to attend such a phenomenal gathering.

Anton Mauricio and Alexander Gilles, advisers of the JCFAP, along with Kathryn Bisnar, National President of JCFAP, and the rest of the JCFAP officers, officiated the event proper with welcome remarks, and introductory speeches presenting the 7 guest speakers composed of Wilhelmina Manalac, Managing Director at Bangko Sentyral ng Pilipinas; Jeng Pascual, Country Controller and Finance Director of Shell Philippines Exploration; Edmund Lee, President of Caylum Trading Institute; Brian Hachez, President of GDS Link Asia Philippines; Salve Duplito, News Personality at ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC); Ed Valencia, CEO of Deutsche Bank; and Edric Mendoza, Lead Anchor of ANC's On The Money.

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They say anyone can set up a blog or social media account and post anything they want. But if you really mean business and would like to reach the highest potential for your online presence, digital influence and market reach, doing it in a well-organized, perfectly-timed and strategic way could mean more active engagement and collaboration opportunities within your network.

Though we all know it sometimes take being at the right place, at the right time, and knowing the right people to get lucky breaks and astounding deals, those instances don't really happen everyday. Most of the time we have to exert extra effort to achieve our goals. However, all that hard work could become a lot more productive if we are able to manage our efforts using the right knowledge gained from experts with years of experience.

I believe we need the proper guidance towards the right path to excel in all our endeavors. I've known a lot of people who have been blogging for the longest time but they continue to remain anonymous for many and their market reach dwindling. They seem to be lacking the much-needed branding and identity that would set them apart from the others and vitally needed to make their presence felt and make a significant influence to the market they are trying to reach. Thus others would sometimes resort to using deplorable tactics just to get their numbers up.

Fortunately, you'll get to learn the right way of earning your blog and social media authority through the Certified Blog and Social Media Entrepreneur Program (CBSME). DigitalFilipino.com is now accepting enrollees for the CBSME program. It's one of the best investments that you can give yourself to gain long-term benefits.

Below are top 5 reasons why you should invest in enrolling for the program:

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Are you on top of the latest trends and strategies to maximize the full potential in establishing your companies' or clients' market dominance? There are now loads of fresh opportunities for greater success stories available out there but not too many E-Commerce experts that are well-equipped with the appropriate knowledge.

With the ASEAN integration nearing to set foot on Philippine soil, the competition and challenges will surely increase and become more demanding. It is high time we become a bit more aggressive on learning proven, updated and enhanced E-commerce solutions that will be globally competitive.

If we want to stand-out and be noticed among the numerous professionals offering similar products and services, we need to be able to learn different challenging tasks like the development of: new business models catering to the focused market segment, improved supply chain back-end and customer support, immediate fraud detection and security systems, online payment systems using various channels, various E-commerce marketing options, Data Privacy and E-Commerce Law compliant systems, and a lot of other tasks can now be easily learned through a program that could help students become Certified in E-Commerce.

Ms. Janette Toral of Digital Filipino, in collaboration with the Asian Institute of E-Commerce and AIE College has launched a program that will produce professionals that can implement effective E-Commerce fundamentals. This programs is called the Certified E-Commerce Specialist, E-Commerce Entrepreneur, and E-Commerce Professional Program.

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The Philippine Junior Marketing Association in partnership with one of the leading integrated communications agencies in the Philippines --Havas Media Ortega, proudly present, "MAD WORLD: UNRAVELING THE CREATIVE GENIUS.”

Our flagship event will be held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City this coming February 8, 2015 from 1:00pm to 6:00PM. (Registration opens at 10:00AM)

The fee for this event is Php 350 for members and Php 400 for non-members inclusive of snacks and certificate.

So what are you waiting for? Unravel the Creative Genius in you and see you all at #MADWORLD2015!

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AXN announced that the Philippines-based TV personalities Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez will reunite once again on the channel as hosts of the inaugural season of the talent search series “Asia’s Got Talent,” set to launch this March.

Nelson and Fernandez will support the four previously-announced celebrity judges -- David Foster, Anggun, Van Ness Wu and Melanie C. -- in their search for Asia's most jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, and breathtaking performances. Contestants who advance to the semi-finals will face an even tougher judge, as AXN audiences at home will decide who wins the first season of “Asia’s Got Talent.”

Hui Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia said: “As competitors on the second season of ‘The Amazing Race Asia,’ Marc and Rovilson captivated viewers with their on-screen charisma. We saw them as a natural fit to host a show like ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ and are proud to have them back on AXN.”

Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director of FremantleMedia Asia, said: “In addition to their years of experience, Marc and Rovilson bring an incredible energy that will encourage and motivate the contestants. They complement our panel of judges perfectly and we look forward to working with them in the season ahead.”

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The recent International Gamefowl Festival 2015 held last January 22 and 23 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum was a stunning success as the venue was jam-packed with gamefowl or fighting cock enthusiasts, trainers, owners and experts.

We've seen a great number of gamefowl related booths showcasing not only gamefowls but feeds, equipments, cages, accessories, and other related products that are necessary for cockfighting business or leisure. I came in late so I missed the opening ceremonies where they had the traditional ribbon cutting.

They also have a series of talks happening at a quieter portion of the coliseum up at the 2nd floor where several speakers take turns in sharing valuable information to the attendees. A stage in another area of teh coliseum was also setup to provide a venue for entertainment, contests, giveaways and additional information.

Many are aware that cockfighting is a multi-million business. I've seen an actual cockfighting event at the La Loma cockpit during a tour organized by Smokey Tours and I was overwhelmed of the numerous passionate cockfighters present. There's a lot of money involved since there's also too much preparation at stake in caring for and grooming these fighting cocks to stand out as winners.

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Our grandparents would remember the days when the previous governments would build walls to hide the poor communities and their almost dilapidated shanties especially the ones lined up along the railroads. Our government would always find ways to make the Philippines look good whenever there's an event that would have visitors from other countries.

However, this latest deplorable act of the government is far more insulting as they not only "dressed-up" the areas where the Pope will be passing and staying, they also hid the people whom the Pope should have seen in the first place.

Who else needs more prayers of but our countrymen who belong to the poorest of the poor, the street children who litter our streets because their families have no means to send them to school and feed them at least three times a day, the indigents of Metro Manila who left their provinces thinking they would have a better life here in the city.

When the Pope asked where are the women? He should have also asked where are the street children - if only he knew they were swept out of the streets and taken to a resort somewhere away from his sight.

I pray for "Mercy and Compassion" for the people who thought that hiding the street children of Manila was a great idea. Now maybe the same people are behind what happened during the recent APEC. Is this deceitful short-term strategy our only way to make our country look good in the eyes of foreign visitors?

Below is a repost from the official Facebook page of Lito Atienza. Not that I totally support the man, but I sort of agree to what he and his group are fighting for.

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As a pre-Valentine treat, come and watch Elaine Lee (soprano), Ivan Nery (tenor), Lawrence Jatayna (baritone) and Dingdong Fiel (piano). Directed by Nazer Salcedo.

" SEASONS OF DESIRE " is a tribute to the Filipino Asianovela craze, as well as an attempt to extend the love for opera to a broader audience. Using selected opera pieces from Mozart and Verdi, " Seasons of Love " features tropes from local and international dramas - the sudden tragedy, a betrayal of trust, a plot of revenge, a redemption --- and incorporates these tropes to songs from famous operas such as Le Nozze de Figaro, Magic Flute, La Traviata and Rigoletto.

Repertoire:
1. Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture
2. Mozart: Cinque, dieci, venti... (Marriage of Figaro) - duet
3. Mozart: Ein Madchen oder Weibchen (Magic Flute)-solo
4. Mozart: In Uomini (Cosi fan tutte)- solo
5. Mozart: Deh vieni alla finestra (Don Giovanni)- solo
6. Mozart: Papageno/Papagena duet (Magic Flute) - duet
7. Verdi: Mini Overture from Rigoletto
8. Verdi: Questo o Quella (Rigoletto) - solo
9. Verdi: Signor ne principe (Rigoletto) - duet
10. Verdi: Caro nome (Rigoletto) - solo
11. Verdi: Cortigiani (Rigoletto) - solo
12. Verdi: Mio Padre...Tutte le feste (Rigoletto) - duet
13. Verdi: Si vendetta (Rigoletto) - duet
14. Verdi: La donna e mobile (Rigoletto) - solo
15. Verdi: V'ho ingannato (Rigoletto) - duet
16. Verdi: Addio del passato (La Traviata) - solo

" SEASONS OF DESIRE " – a story of love, treachery and vengeance in an opera concert set on FEBRUARY 7, 2015 – SATURDAY - 8 p.m. at the Abelardo Hall, College of Music in U.P. Diliman, Q.C.

Misencounter at Mamasapano: Maguindanao Massacre 2? Poor Mindanao!

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10 Pregnancy Tips To Make Sure You're Doing It Right

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For women of childbearing age looking to become pregnant, it is never too early to engage in healthy habits to ensure that she has a healthy pregnancy and her child has a healthy first step.

Daily consumption of folic acid, even before a woman knows she is pregnant, is crucial. But that isn’t the only thing that women of childbearing age can do to promote good health before, during and after pregnancy. Jacinda Nicklas, M.D. is an internist whose work focuses on the importance of healthy behaviors before, during, and after pregnancy due date to help women avoid diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

“For some women, pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia unmask a high risk for future diabetes and cardiovascular disease,” states Dr. Jacinda Nicklas. “Achieving a healthy weight before pregnancy, and gaining weight within current guidelines can decrease the risk for complications during and after pregnancy. It is worth taking the time to develop healthy habits that will carry you through your pregnancy and after your baby’s birth.”

Are you looking to become pregnant soon? Here are 10 tips to make sure that you are starting your pregnancy on the right foot: