The Philippines’ Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry will not be affected by the international financial crisis. This was assured by Dr. George Sorio, executive director of Cyber City Teleservices, who said that if the financial crisis would force international BPO firms to close shop, “its effects (to the Philippines) are not that drastic.” Sorio noted [...]
Its another year again where students and pinoys from all walks of life flocks to the University of the Philippines to watch nude APO fraternity members running around the campus naked to protest and shout their sentiments against current political situation. Its a gathering of photographers all aiming to take Oblation Run Photos. The Oblation [...]
Tourism and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) will remain the driver of economic activities next year. Emando S. de Leon, deputy director for Department of Economic Research (DER) of the Bangko ng Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said in an interview with Davao reporters that the two industry sectors will continue to bring in investments. “My projection [...]
What would you do if you suspect that a fake money is being passed on to you? “Do not return it to the passer,” advised Job Nepomuceno, Branch Deputy Director of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in Iloilo City, adding, “delay the passer by some excuses without risking harm as you find ways to [...]
People making list, buying special gifts… ooops you are singing aren’t you? Its holiday season again and a lot of us are busy buying gifts and some are looking for cool Christmas gift ideas. Nothing captures the spirit of the Christmas like a unique gift that’s been made with love and personal touch. If you [...]
Ramiele Malubay – A popular Pinay singer who landed as one of the 10 finalists of American Idol Season 7 arrived in Ninoy Aquino International Airport yesterday in time for her Philippine concert with Ogie Alcasid. Ramiele was born in Saudi Arabia to Filipino parents but she grew up in Miramar, Florida. Her father is Roger Malubay, a [...]
Do you think there will be a Mayweather Versus Pacquiao Fight? It’s a matter of world boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s decision on who to take on for his next fight and big, big purse. As of now, the eager contenders are Ricky Hatton of Great Britain and Floyd Mayweather of the United States who [...]
Danielle spent her childhood in the Philippines but she graduated high school in Glendale California. Danielle’s hometown is Marikina, known for world class and export quality shoes. She wants to become a Nurse and she loves Belly Dancing, listening to hip hop music, jazz and she loves cooking too. Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño may well [...]
On Wednesday, President Arroyo will give Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao the new title “ambassador of peace” after defeating Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya last Sunday. The President will welcome the Peoples Champ in Malacañang after the boxing idol’s arrival. Environment Secretary Lito Atienza announced that Pacquiao’s flight back to Manila will arrive around [...]
Samsung Electronics Co. was happy to announce that based on record Samsung LCD monitors (liquid-crystal display) has the most number of sales worldwide including The Philippines in the third quarter of 2008. A lot of consumers are buying new Samsung LCD monitor since it has a good review. Benefits of LCD technology include lower weight [...]