The Best Accounting Software in 2018

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Whether you are a flautist or a freelancer, a green grocer or graphic designer, if you have a business that needs accounting software to remain on top of the market, the old system of putting everything in the drawer and panicking when time for tax returns come is not the best. But this does not mean you have to invest so much money or learn something that is fully complicated. The right software is very easy to use and enables you to know the way you are doing and the customer that owes you money.

Pronto

Pronto bears the design of helping you lower costs, simplify tasks, and increase your productivity. From an engine constructed around business reporting and financials, this product can fit in different industries. Each solution of pronto provides advanced functionality in the industry so that you do not outgrow when the business grows. With this scalable, modular product, you have and an end-to-end integration that will suit all the needs of your business. While on-site implementations for this package are many, there are technological improvements that are providing hosted services and cloud services for this product. This option gives you added scalability, access, and flexibility.

Wave

A free accounting suite that gives receipt scanning, accounting, and invoicing abilities, wave is perfect for a business with less than ten employees. It is also good for freelancers, entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals, and consultants. This application is easy to operate and set up because of its simple dashboard that has all the things you need for processes of financial management.

This platform makes work simple when you want to do accounting and invoicing, eliminating hassles of monitoring expenses, tax and employee management, and handling payments. With this application, it is possible to send and generate estimates, professional looking receipts and invoices on the spot. The good thing is that this package is free but vendors provide payment plans for payroll and card processing services in different countries.

Zoho

Zoho is a smart solution with the design of managing small businesses finances and cash flows. It is very easy to use, helping its users to make great business decisions. Being part and parcel of Zoho, this product will not just provide excellent support but also hassle-free accounting, security, and uptime. It has the ability to send professional invoices to customers and accept payments over the internet. In case you want to exploit features of Zoho, you can sign up for the free trial version for this app.

This software is not just powerful; it is handy, giving you absolute control to financial management. It has a lot of features like the Profit and Loss, balance sheets creation, and cash flow statements. It has a pleasant dashboard that is pleasant to the eyes and has the ability to display graphs and financial overviews. Apart from this, the solution has the ability to stream other functions of the office. You can purchase this package in various pricing plans per month. However, if you want to start by learning, you can register for the free trial version. 

QuickBooks

This is among the most populous accounting software. It has the ability to track vendors and customers and has the ability to manage all processes of banking automatically. It also has many organizational features that are crucial for managing accounting info like contact data, payable bills, common accounting tasks, and overdue items. This solution makes payments easier with the Pay Now link that you can connect to vendors and customers bank accounts and credit cards.

This package has the ability to come up with reports on the business’s losses and profits, with several clicks from the user, allowing him to stay on top of the game at all times. There is a competent panel that provides all time support while putting into use high standards of security to help protect your info. There are updates for free and are easy to download. To make this product great, the vendor has come up with features like automated reporting and smart searching filters.

This application comes in various pricing models. A freelancer version charges close to five dollars per month. There is a business plan, an essential plan, and a plus plan, each one costing an affordable amount per month. 

Conclusion

There is various accounting software in the market that will give your business the desired accounting solutions. Your business operations will become easy and stealth because these packages will automate everything you need. If you desire to stay on top of the business, then you have to invest in one of the above packages.



Author Bio: Ariana Smith is a digital marketing analyst, SEO consultant and enthusiastic internet marketing blogger. She is the founder of Search Engine Magazine

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Tugade Directs DOTr Offices, Attached Agencies to Efficiently Monitor, Respond to Typhoon-Hit Areas

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As Typhoon Ompong swept through Northern Luzon, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade directed all DOTr sectoral offices and attached agencies to exert their best efforts to mitigate risks and respond to areas and people affected by Typhoon Ompong by maintaining an efficient line of communication, coordination, and upholding the spirit of “bayanihan.”

 

Secretary Arthur Tugade has continuously assured the public that the DOTr and its attached agencies are properly coordinated and ready to offer its services, saying the DOTr is at everyone’s disposal.

In a meeting with both national and local government agencies in Tuguegarao, the transportation chief stressed the vital role of communications in times of disasters. 

“Kung may pre-emptive evacuation, dapat may pre-emptive information din. In that way, the public will know what is happening around them in real time. We need not only inform the public— we need to over-inform them through all platforms of media. Ito ang patakaran ko sa DOTr,” Sec. Tugade said.

Upon Secretary Tugade’s instructions, all communications platforms of the DOTr, as well as those of its attached agencies, were fully-utilized to share real-time and relevant information on the affected areas of the typhoon, such as trip advisories and condition of various transportation hubs.

Before the typhoon made landfall in Cagayan this morning, Secretary Tugade visited several evacuation centers in the area and met with local officials to ensure that disaster preparedness and response measures are in place.

 

Passenger and cargo vessel trips were cancelled in various ports of the country due to rough seas and heavy winds. Passengers affected by trip cancellations were properly accommodated.

 

In Negros Oriental and Siquijor, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) served hot Lomi and gave away hygiene kits, while those stuck in Dumaguete City were offered with free film showing and hot meals.

 

Employees from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 4-B personally distributed pansit and other cooked meals to stranded motorists.

 

Meanwhile, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport set up medical assistance stations at Terminals 1 and 2 to assist passengers with immediate medical needs in anticipation of diverted flights and stranded passengers.

 

Among all inspected facilities, the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) of the Tuguegarao Airport was the worst-hit and extensively damaged by the typhoon. Secretary Tugade and other DOTr officials personally checked the safety of the airport personnel, as well as the state of the airport’s facilities.

Meanwhile, roof gutters, windows and glass doors of the LTFRB Region 2 office located at the Carig Regional Center in Tuguegarao were also damaged.

According to Sec. Tugade, one of DOTr’s priorities is to ensure that the resumption of normal operations in facilities affected by Ompong will be done as quick as possible.

Benilde Films Compete in Viddsee Online Tilt

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Three capstone projects from the Digital Filmmaking program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts have been officially selected as finalists to the second Viddsee Juree Philippines. This is part of the Singapore-based online video platform's initiative to celebrate and support filmmakers and film communities in Asia.

The Lessons of the Night ("Ang Mga Turo ng Gabi") by Christian Rae Villanueva, As Time Flows By ("Sa Pag-agos ng Panahon") by Annika Yañez, and Stand Up ("Tayo") by Ron Dulatre and Elaiza Rivera, were chosen from more than a hundred short fiction, documentary and animated films submitted to the competition.

The Lessons of the Night focuses on Juanita (Sheenly Vee Gener), a teacher battling depression, who teams up with her delinquent student (Dylan Ray Talon) to retrieve her baby. The film earlier bagged Best Editing and Best Performance at Pelikultura: The CALABARZON Film Festival and was officially selected to the Diwa Filipino Film Showcase of Seattle, the inaugural Oriental Mindoro International Film Festival and Kaohsiung Film Festival in Taiwan this year. 

Meanwhile, As Time Flows By tells the story of Trish (Chase Salazar), a lesbian who is having a hard time coming to terms with her traditional Filipino father (Francis Mata). It previously won Best Feature, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Actor and Best Soundtrack at the 15th De La Salle University Indie Un-Film Festival.

In Stand Up, Reg (Karl Medina), a socially awkward comedian gets help from Alyssa (Veronica Reyes), his "special friend." However, when he is supposed to give the performance of his life, Alyssa suddenly disappears.

"We're glad and overwhelmed that our film was selected for the competition," Rivera, who was part of group behind the 2016 Sinenanay Film Festival award-winning film "Uyayi," said.

She and Dulatre teamed up with her "Uyayi" groupmate Joice Bay to work on their thesis.

"We're happy that we can show our film to the world and we wanted it to compete immediately to see what our film could do outside of Benilde," Dulatre shared.

His other comedy short film Family Drama ("Pamilyang Drama") recently competed at Sinepiyu, an annual intercollegiate digital film competition.

"It's my first time to know about this online video platform that caters to a larger audience. I'm happy Viddsee exists," said director/writer Yañez, who partnered with cinematographer/editor Janna Lejano for her "very personal" capstone project.

"The ultimate reason why we submitted to Viddsee is because of the sweet production grant," Yañez revealed. "Right now, it's our only chance to bring to life another short film. It would be a dream to create and share another short story," she added.

The Gold and Silver winners will get film production grants worth 160,000 and 80,000 pesos, respectively, plus audio equipment provided by RØDE Microphones.

The Gold winner will also be offered a five-day Global Film & TV Program course in Los Angeles sponsored by the Motion Picture Association.

Similarly, Villanueva was also motivated to join because of the prizes. "They will give a production grant for the winners, and as a young filmmaker, it’s everything for us because it's hard to find funding for a short film," he added.

Villanueva also wanted to share his film to a wider audience "because all films are meant to be seen. It has been a year since our pre-production stage. So, I want to give it to the world now."

The other finalists are Ah by AJ Virtuz, Divine XY by Ruel Lozendo, Ginhawa by Christian Lat, Igme and Gani by Ma. Jhayle Ann Marie Meer, In the Name of the Father by Patrick Rodil, Susing by Bea Felix and You are the Star to My Night by Brian Spencer Reyes.

All ten finalists, which generally deal with love, relationships, morality and sexuality, will receive a 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps subscription worth US$560 each.

The top two entries will be decided by a panel of judges made up of award-winning Filipino actress Cherie Gil, acclaimed Malaysian filmmaker and writer Amir Muhammad and Tribeca Film Festival shorts programmer Ben Thompson.

Finalists and out-of-competition films can also vie for the Audience Choice Award, which will be based on the most number of ‘likes’ it receives on Viddsee.com. The winning director for this award will take home an Apple TV.

Viddsee will hold a three-day program, featuring talks and public screenings, at the DLS-CSB SDA Cinema from September 27 to 29. Winners will be announced during the awarding ceremony scheduled on September 29 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila.

PhilPop Song Interpreters, Announced!

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The country's premier songwriting competition, PhilPop has recently announced its roster of interpreters for the 2018 lineup. With the theme "Music. Powered by Pinoys," the foundation continues to defy expectations by championing homegrown talents from different backgrounds and music genres.

Handpicked to interpret the compositions of the top 30 semi-finalists are the following music acts: Davey Langit and the band for Kenneth John Pores' "AEIOU", Feel Day and Hans Dimayuga for Jeriko Buenafe's "Ako, Ako", Wincet Jacot and Medyo Maldito for Eamarie Gilayo and Jovit Leonerio's "Away Wa'y Buwagay", Michael Llave for his own song "Bumbero", Ferdinand Aragon for his own composition "Di Ko Man", RJ dela Fuente for Mark Jay Felipe's "Ikaw Ang Aking Pag-ibig", Jex de Castro for Carlo Angelo David's "Isang Gabing Pag-ibig", Acapellago for Philip Arvin Jarilla's "Kariton", Ataska and Nash for Sarah Bulahan's "Kelan Kaya", Carlyn Ocampo and Joshua Feliciano for Karlo Zabala's "kilabI", Leanne and Naara for Jeremy Sarmiento's "Korde Kodigo", Cacai Bautista for Elmar Bolaño and Donel Transporto's "Laon Ako", Russ Cabico for his own entry "LDR (Layong Di Ramdam)", Kyle Pulido for his own material "LGBT (Laging Ganito Ba Tayo?)", Bayang Barrios and Niliyagan for Agatha Marallos and Melvin Joseph Morallos' "Lilipad", BennyBunnyBand for Edgardo Miraflor Jr.'s "Loco De Amor!", Carlo Angelo David for his own track "Makisabay", Caleb Santos for Paul Hildawa's "Mahirap Magselos", Nitro for Marvin Blue Corpus' "Malilimutan Din Kita", Jeric Medina for Oliver Narag's "MMRA", Chud Festejo for his own composition "Nanay Tatay", Thyro Alfaro for Aikee Aplacador's "Oka", Jem Cubil for Barry Villacarillo's "Perfectly Imperfect Human", Julian Trono for Sean Gabriel Cedro and John Ray Reodique's "Pilipit", Yumi Lacsamana for Aikee Aplacador's "Promise Sorry Note", The Juans for Agatha Morallos and Melvin Morallos' "Pwede", Katrina Velarde for Michael Rodriguez and Jeanne Columbine Rodriguez's "Tama Na", Therese Villarante for Therese Marie Villarante and Henrick James Pestaño's "Unang Adlaw nga Wala Ka", Ignacio Dennis Roxas for his own song "Utang", and Eunice Jorge of Gracenote for Donnalyn Onilongo's "Yun Tayo (Formerly Taken)".

A video featuring the 30 interpreters was showcased during the Philpop Reveal and Listening Party last September 12 at the 2nd floor of Cafe 1771, Pasig City.

During the program, Festival Chairman and Philpop Board Member Mr. Ryan Cayabyab stressed the importance of regional inclusivity and giving voice to underrated artists whose compositions have the potential to impact the Filipino people's soul.

"This year, we are happy to launch 30 songs that represent stories, struggles, ambitions, and dreams of people like us. We look forward to listen and enjoy these wonderful compositions." Cayabyab also expressed PhilPop's advocacy promoting top-notch Filipino music that matters. "Rest assured that we will stay true to our commitment to look for talented songwriters and give them a platform to realize their dreams of seeing their songs across the nation."

Viva Records, for its part, supervised the official recording of the songs which will be available on platforms such as Youtube and Spotify on September 17 at 12 noon.


Road to Top 10

From the shortlisted Top 30 semi-finalists, only ten will advance to the final round. They will be judged according to the following criteria: 50% judges screening, 25% online streaming, and 25% Smart's People Choice Award voting through SMS and Twitter's conversational ad. The top 10 will be revealed via PhilPop's social media pages and website on October 22, 2018.

The finalists will be given a chance to showcase their original composition as interpreted by the chosen music acts on November 30 in the PhilPop Festival Finals Night that will be held at Capitol Commons in Pasig City.

Log on to www.philpop.com.ph for the complete instruction on how to vote for your favorite songs via SMS or Twitter.

Championing Filipino music through PhilPop

PhilPop takes pride in its advocacy to provide a sustainable platform for Filipino music acts to develop their skills through a world-class mentorship program, as well as introduce them to standard music industry practices and strategies that would harness their potential in the long run. "This year’s PhilPop campaign emphasized the meaning of unity, camaraderie, mentorship and most importantly, of generosity and the importance of giving back," PhilPop Executive Director Dinah Remolacio shares.

"Former alumni and bootcamp coaches now serve as producers, arrangers, and even interpreters to some of the compositions. What was once a rigid competition with a coveted grand prize became an avenue to build and strengthen relationships among competitors and coaches."

PhilPop 2018 is an initiative of the PhilPop Music Foundation, chaired by Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan. This year's PhilPop is supported by Mid Atlantic foundation for Asian Artists, Inc. (MAFFAA, Inc.), NYXSYS Philippines, Maynilad, Meralco, Smart, Viva Records, Ortigas and Co., Coke Studio, NCAA, OPM, Gabi Na Naman Productions, and PETA.

DOTr on Full Alert Due to Typhoon Ompong

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and all its attached agencies and offices are on full alert to ensure the safety of passengers as Typhoon Ompong hits the northern part of the country. 

Days before the typhoon entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade had already directed agencies under the DOTr to prepare, be prompt in issuing advisories, and make sure that affected passengers will be attended to in all transportation hubs.

“We are at your disposal. Your government is ready to respond. We can weather the storm, together,” said Tugade during a coordination meeting in Tuguegarao this morning.

Passenger and cargo vessel trips were cancelled in various ports of the country in anticipation of rough seas. Airlines have been advised to issue timely updates of flight delays and cancellations so as not to further inconvenience passengers.

Public Utility Drivers were also encouraged to remain at the terminals if and when safety is compromised. 

“Sisikapin po natin na tugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga pasahero. Nauunawaan po namin na kalbaryo ang maghintay at matengga sa mga pantalan at airport pero kunting tiis at pasensya lang po ang hiling namin. Para po ito sa inyong kaligtasan,” said Tugade.

In Manila, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) transferred stranded passengers at the Manila North Harbor to an evacuation center in Tondo with assistance from the LGU. 

In Dumaguete, affected passengers were served hot meals and transported to the city evacuation center amid vessel trip cancellations. 

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and the Manila International Airport Authority continue to issue flight advisories.

Apart from disaster response, Secretary Tugade gave specific instructions to all heads of agencies to plan out instantaneous restoration of transportation services as soon as the weather clears out.

Upon instructions of President Duterte, Secretary Tugade flew to his hometown of Cagayan to personally supervise and monitor ongoing preparations for the typhoon. 

As of this writing, signal number 3 is hoisted over the provinces of Isabela and Cagayan, based on the latest weather bulletin from PAGASA. 

Upon his arrival, the Transportation Chief immediately addressed the 1,700-strong policemen from the Regional Police Office -2 and reminded them of their duty to augment disaster response measures of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in their areas of responsibility.

 

To make sure that all efforts are coordinated, Secretary Tugade also sat down with local officials in a command conference held at the Provincial Capitol of Cagayan.

 

Secretary Tugade said the best and only weapon to combat the storm is adequate preparation.

 

“Ang bagyo hindi natin mapipigil sa pananalasa pero hindi naman din tayo mapipigil ng bagyo sa paghahanda. Humagupit man iyan o hindi, bukod sa relief goods, may nakahanda tayong cash para ipambili ng mga pinaka-kailangan ng mga kababayan natin. Hindi natin ikakatwiran sa kanila na weekend, walang bangko. Ang tulong dapat agad dumating. Kumbaga sa boy scout, dapat laging handa,” he said.

 

Secretary Tugade is joined by fellow Ilocano, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III, DOTr Undersecretary for Aviation Manuel Antonio Tamayo, Assistant Secretary for Procurement Giovanni Lopez and officials from CAAP, PCG, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and MARINA.

Top 7 Hacks for Every Student Who Wants to Travel Around the Philippines

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There are so many beautiful places around the Philippines: Boracay, Mactan, Chocolate Hills. The list goes on and on. Visiting the Philippines should definitely be on your bucket list.

Despite having a rather unstable political situation in the country, the Philippines continues to be a very desirable location for tourists. According to Statista, the number of travelers to the Philippines will rise up to 4.3 million by the year 2021. But besides being a very touristy place, the Philippines are a rather distant place and pretty expensive to travel to.

But how can you afford traveling to this paradise if you’re a student on a budget? Let’s take a look at the top 7 hacks for every student who wants to travel around the Philippines and not spend the whole fortune on it.

#1 Plan Your Journey Ahead

Traveling to the Philippines is a very exciting event. However, it can definitely be spoiled by the bad weather forecast. The Philippines have a rather unstable weather with rains and storms regularly flooding the island. Just take a look at the weather forecast for the second week of September 2018:

Despite rather warm temperatures, the Philippines often have storms coming around, so make sure that your trip doesn’t coincide with a rainy period on the islands.

#2 Find Cheaper Tickets

If you’re a student traveling to the Philippines on a budget, you should start saving from the very beginning. Luckily, there are plenty of websites that can help you find cheaper plane tickets. Here are the most popular ones:

Google Flights: of course, Google is a go-to website that can show you the most affordable flights. You can choose the best option by using various filters.

Skyscanner: besides having standard filters to find the cheapest flight, this website also allows you to find one from the airport nearby. This website can also help you find the cheapest hotel and other traveling services.

CheapFlights: with many options to find a cheap flight to Manila, this website also has cheap vacation packages, so make sure to also check this section. Sometimes there are some pretty good offers there.

Tip! If you really want to save some money on a flight to the Philippines, be ready to monitor these websites several times each day. Good offers come and go pretty quickly, so make sure that you catch them right on time.

#3 Pack Comfortable Clothes

Pack your bags smartly: the Philippines have a fast-changing weather, so make sure that you have clothes for every occasion. Alison Gibson, an HR manager at Proessaywriting and an avid traveler, advises not to pack heels and tight clothes: “Unless you’re having a job meeting or something, the Philippines are not the place to showcase your high heels or tight jeans. You’ll be commuting a lot, so make sure that you wear comfortable clothes.”

As you’ve seen on the picture with the forecast above, you’ve probably noticed that it’s usually pretty warm there. So bring only comfortable and simple clothes with you to make sure that you won’t sweat too much. 

#4 Learn Safety Lessons

Despite being a very beautiful location to travel to, the Philippines are a rather unsafe place for tourists. There are some things you should know before you go out to explore the city streets:

Don’t bring all your money with you. There will be many pickpockets around you. But if you do need to carry all your money, insert cash in some other parts of your clothing, like shoes, socks or a bra.

Don’t wear headphones in public. You need to be aware of your surroundings.

Learn about the most common tourist scams before going to the Philippines, like fake travel agents and fake goods. 

#5 Choose Accommodation Smartly

The housing can be pretty expensive around the Philippines. A dorm room for a backpacker can cost you up to $18 a night. However, there are a lot of other cheaper options for a student on a budget, including:

Dorms outside Manila. Choose accommodation outside the city center. You can find a cheaper option, for example, in Palawan, where there are dorm beds for only $5 a night.

Go local! Some locals will gladly offer you a room at a cheaper price. But make sure that you choose a trustworthy host.

If you want an unusual experience, choose to stay in a shack on the beach. Such an option can cost you around $2 a night. Of course, make sure that the weather is warm and clear. 

#6 Go for Cheap Food and Drinks

When in the Philippines, don’t be afraid to try street food and drinks. Food is an integral part of the Filipino culture, with every local reportedly eating up to 5 meals a day!

Trying some street food will cost you only $1. If you decide to eat in a café or a restaurant, be ready to pay up to $20 depending on a location you choose. Food and drinks can cost you some fortune, so make sure you spend your money smart. 

#7 Choose Cheaper Activities and Transportation

When traveling around the Philippines, make sure that you use public transportation. Stick to ferries, if you have some time and travel on a budget. Use long-distance buses if you need to go to a distant location.

While in the Philippines, you’ll spend most of your budget on activities. For example, diving with the sharks can cost you up to $25 dollars. However, you can choose snorkeling: hiring a snorkeling gear can cost you only $5 max. To save on the activities, try to bargain: the chances are that the owner will give in and you’ll get to save some cash. 

Wrapping Up

Traveling to the Philippines is a must-do for every student! Hopefully, these tips will help you plan your journey smartly in order to enjoy every minute of it. 

Author info:

Tom Jager is professional blogger. He works at A-writer. He has degree in Law and English literature. Tom has written numerous articles/online journals. You can reach him at G+ or Facebook.

Super Panalo Deals and More as Globe and Puregold Celebrate 917 Day!

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Shoppers get the best deals from September 15 to 17, 2018

September always marks the start of the long Pinoy holiday season—malls start playing Christmas carols long before Halloween decorations are even up. This year, it’s also the month to mark Puregold Price Club Inc. delivering the best in value and service to Filipino families for the last 20 years.

For the second year in a row, the country’s leading telco joins forces with the country’s top supermarket chain to give you even more panalo deals. Globe Telecom and Puregold have partnered up for the best 917 Day yet! Loyal customers can expect exciting rewards and exclusive offers ranging from discounts to load value.

Mark your calendars for 917 Day and join Puregold as they celebrate their 20th anniversary with special promos for Globe users! For mobile customers, get FREE P17 load when you buy any Globe or TM SIM from 9:17 A.M. to 9:17 P.M. on September 17, 2018. For broadband customers, enjoy FREE P200 load and tumbler for every purchase of a Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi from September 15 to 17, 2018 in participating Puregold branches.

Globe and Puregold have been solid partners, supporting Puregold’s Aling Puring members attain savings and achieve their dream businesses. In 2013, Globe and Puregold launched the Aling Puring Super Suki SIM, a multi-function SIM card with exclusive deals that also enables members to sell prepaid loads as an additional source of income.

To date, there are 159,000 Active Super Suki SIM sari-sari store owners and micro-entrepreneurs who have benefitted from the perks of the card. Besides the Aling Puring Super Suki Sim, Puregold shoppers also enjoy other convenient Globe services like Cash in/out, Remittances, Bills Payment, just to name a few.

From the start of the partnership, both Globe and Puregold have always believed in inspiring families to realize their dreams and in supporting Filipino entrepreneurs sustain their dream businesses. Celebrating 917 Day is an example of this shared vision. It is a happy reminder of the commitment to help enrich the lives of Filipino families through communication technology—and with services and features that are both user-friendly and relevant to the times.

Stay tuned to the latest news and promos by following Globe on Facebook and Twitter.

Awesome Highlights You Shouldn’t Miss at the Cebu Auto Show 2018

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Now on its 11th year, the highly-anticipated Cebu Auto Show or simply, CAS, is back to host another spectacular automotive trade event. Officially opened its doors last September 14 at the SM Seaside Skyhall, a grand opening launch was held at the lobby of the show venue.

Among those who were present during the momentous program and took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Director Eduardo Montealto, Jr. of the LTFRB Region VII, Michael Vincent Chua of DCPH Cebu, and car enthusiast Bunny Pages along with Worldbex Services International’s key executives including Founding Chairman Joseph Ang, Marketing Director Jon Richmond Ang, Managing Director Jill Aithnie Ang, Executive Director Archt. Francisco Flameño Jr., and Levi Ang.

As the regional leg of the iconic Manila International Auto Show in Manila, car lovers and industry players can expect no less than an equally electrifying experience. In particular, this year’s CAS seeks to address to the growing demand for cars and automotive services that cater to the entrepreneurial and leisure pursuits of today’s market.

Bannering the theme of “Work and Play,” CAS 2018 currently houses an extensive line-up of exhibitors that will each showcase cutting-edge automotive vehicles, products, and services that are designed to enhance and facilitate the way people pursue their professional or entrepreneurial agenda as well as elevate the way individuals live out their chosen lifestyles.

To give everyone an idea of the automotive extravaganza that awaits at CAS 2018, here’s a rundown of the must-see highlights this year’s show:

Swap meets and car competitions
Aside from housing the most comprehensive line-up of automotive exhibitors, CAS is best known for hosting some of the most exciting car competitions and jaw-dropping collector exhibits. This year, attesting to CAS’ growing prestige as the region’s top-billing auto show is the incredible number of categories that make up the 2018 CAS Custom and Classic Car Competitions.

To be exact, participants will be besting it out in 21 categories. Currently, countless individual car owners and various car clubs from across the region have already signed up to compete. Among the categories at this year’s competition include Best Race-Inspired, Best Model, Best Lighting Display, Best Korean, Best Japanese, Best Interior, Best in Tuning, Best in Stock, Best in Stance, Best in Show, Best in Rims, Best in Paint, Best in Japanese Domestic Market, Best in Flush, Best in Engine, Best in Color, Best in Classic, Best in Body Kit, Best in 4x4, Best Exterior, and Best European.

On the other hand, also another highly-sought after event at CAS is the Diecast car model swap meet. In partnership with the Cebu Diecast Car Collectors (CDCC), an affiliate of the Diecast Car Collectors of the Philippines, the Diecast car model swap meet allows diecast collectors a chance to gather and showcase their car collectibles. This year, to celebrate the 11th year of CAS, the CDCC created two custom model cars and five of each model will be raffled off to lucky show attendees.

Exhibitions from top car brands
In line with this year’s theme of “Work and Play”, headlining the exhibitions at CAS 2018 are vehicles that are ideal for business use such as Foton, JAC, and JMC. Meanwhile, in recognizing the fast-growing Transport Network Vehicle industry, this year’s show will likewise exhibit vehicles that can be used for either personal or TNV purposes. These include the latest models from brands such as Volkswagen, Ssangyong, and Toyota.

Motor bikes display
At this year’s CAS, motorcycle enthusiasts won’t be left out with this year’s Motor Bikes display. Apart from a considerable display of the latest motorcycle and motorbike models. Show attendees are also encouraged to visit the Motor bikes display area for exclusive promos and live demonstrations.

Auto car parts and accessories
Apart from vehicle displays, CAS 2018 will also be exhibiting a comprehensive range of auto parts and accessories. A one-stop shop for those who are looking to find specific car accessories, visitors can take advantage of discounted car accessories such as the Dynastics dashcam from BG1 Marketing, Remora GPS tracker from American Technologies, Air refresher and Brilliant Solutions Paint from Meguiar’s Cebu, tires and mag wheels from Luxuriant Philmarketing Inc., tint and windows from K&N Airfilter/Solargard, and automotive service equipment lubricants from F&E Enterprises Inc.

Mountain Wing
Adding another impressive component to this year’s CAS is the Mountain Wing exhibit. To be located at the ground floor of SM Seaside, the exhibit will feature different types of custom cars that have been selected by the organizer for its impressive design and correspondence to the CAS 2018 theme of “Work and Play”.

Organized by Worldbex Services International – the country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer – the 11th Cebu Auto Show will run until September 16, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the SM Seaside Sky Hall. Admission is free and open to all. For more information, follow Cebu Auto Show on Facebook and @cebuautoshow on Instagram. Alternatively, one may call (02) 656-9239 or send an email to info.worldbex@gmail.com.

Got a Broken Window Glass? Emergency gGass Repairing Services Can Make a Huge Difference

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Did you ever get into the situation where you had a glass broken at home or office, car or shop etc., and need it replaced soon, and know not about what to do? Well, this is a typical situation that may happen to you any day and occurs with many. The difference is how you react to this crunch situation. Broken glass in some cases may be a small matter, and maybe a severe issue in others.

Deciding the seriousness of the broken glass situation

If the glass door or wall in a shop front breaks it is a serious issue, and also in case of the car front glass etc. it can be severe. But if the small mirror at home or the tabletop breaks, then things are much more manageable, and you have time. Depending on the seriousness of the broken glass situation the emergency is called for. And you must have an emergency glass Adelaide repairing service provider nearby to refer to for such cases.

Why call for an emergency glass repairing service?

You may think that, when there are shops and services to install glasses by getting normal and custom orders, then why contact an emergency glass repairing service and not an ordinary glass fitting service? Emergency glass repairers can help you in such ways which regular glass repairing cannot. The most common reasons are:

An emergency service provider will come to your place instantly on getting a call, and you will not have to wait in a situation where broken glass pieces are everywhere, and you are protecting people around you from the sharp piercing remnants of a glass body.

An ordinary glass fitter would come as per their own time, and take measurements of the broken glass, take the order, finalise with you, and then again come another day with the new glass part for fitting it. It will delay the repair for hours or days. But an emergency glass repairing service would come prepared for the replacement with glass pieces of varying sizes and thickness with them. In case nothing suits the repair, they will always have something to suit it in their workshop, which they may bring quickly again on the same day to fix things.

Emergency repairing services will always be equipped with the right set of tools etc. which are needed to work with broken glass edges safely; sharp edges etc., and fit the new glass.

Due to the extensive experience of repairing glasses at various places and situations, they would have the expertise to deal with the crises with the right know-how thereby giving you perfect solutions.

They will have the right work safety tools to protect hands and feet while working with broken glass.

You can have a broken glass repairing service which attends on any such emergency calls by searching the internet. Keeping the contact number of one such agency in your area is much necessary if you work or live in an environment containing much glass made things or glass doors, walls, or screens etc.

Energy Family Working 24/7 Amidst Typhoon Ompong -Cusi

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Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi today assured the public that the energy family is on top of the situation amidst the anticipated onslaught of Typhoon Ompong to ensure safe and secure energy.

“The entire energy family is closely monitoring Typhoon Ompong. The men and women of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, the National Power Corporation (NPC) the National Electrification Administration, our electric cooperatives, and private energy companies are prepared and ready to respond,” he said.   

Based on the consolidated report of the Task Force on Energy Resiliency, NPC monitors the operations of hydroelectric dams, particularly its water levels to ensure safe and efficient operations. As of the 12 noon report, Ambuklao and Binga Dams in Benguet are already conducting water spills following water levels at 751.02meters above sea level (masl) and 573.85masl, respectively. The discharges are made to maintain normal water level in the reservoir.

San Roque Dam gates are still closed at 2:00 p.m. with water level at 274.26 masl and Angat Dam at 206.40 masl.

For the transmission system, NGCP reported that affected lines are Palanas Cara – Catarman – Allen – Lao – Ang 69kiloVolt (kV) Line affecting the Northern Samar Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NORSAMELCO). NGCP mobilized line crews and are currently conducting aerial and ground patrols to assess the impact of the southwest monsoon to expedite restoration of affected facilities.

The Paranas – Quinapondan 69 kV affecting Eastern Samar Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ESAMELCO) was restored 8:54 a.m. today just two hours after it went off.

On the distribution side, NEA reported that power in affected electric cooperatives in Samar provinces have been restored before noon time Friday. These are NORSAMELCO, ESAMELCO and Samar I & II Electric Cooperatives, Inc.

In case a State of Calamity is declared, the DOE reminds all oil companies that price freeze on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene products will take effect for 15 days after the announcement.

The DOE family assures the public that the energy sector is synergized in responding to these trying times.