Sangyup Masarap founder named business conference chair
The national leaders of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry named Korean Sangyupsal owner Enunina Mangio as chair of the 46th Philippine Business Conference and Expo, making her the second woman to steer the biggest gathering of businessmen, policymakers and thought leaders in the country......»»
This writers’ workshop loves Filipino literature
The Palihang Rogelio Sicat discussion on 21 June held in UP Diliman looked and sounded like an art class session. Manolo Sicat, the well-known artist and sculptor, was delivering a demo-lecture on printmaking. He said figures and words can go together in a work of art. [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="175634,175632"] He had a PowerPoint presentation of print images. A pair of prints of a couple of dancers were passed around. One was in black and white, the other in color. Texture and motion were their immediate charm. “But what has printmaking to do with us?,” said Christian Balagoza, a boyish writer. “We’ll know when we get the printmaking session,” said sir Reuel Aguila, director PRS 16 (2023). Art collab This is the latest PRS innovation. When the session was held a few days later, Sicat conducted an honest-to-goodness printmaking workshop at the UP College of Fine Arts. A colleague, Prof. Ambie Abano, welcomed the group and opened her atelier to show mural-sized prints made from wooden originals. It is the artist’s impressive collection of prints featuring landscapes of lush trees in dark, brooding background. Fellows from the previous online batch joined the art activity. During the three-hour session, everyone polished her rubber board, chiseled images and texts, and finally print the works on paper. They were amazed to pick up the skill fast and admire the results in no time. Thumbs and nails got smudged with sticky ink yet everyone was smiling at the wet and black artworks clipped on wires that crossed the studio. 16 years of PRS This is one of the activities that make PRS unique. Thanks to its founders -- dramatist Reuel Aguila, retired professor now a lecturer at the UP, and fictionist Jimmuel Naval, dean of the UP College of Arts and Letters. The partner is always on the lookout for ingenious ways to improve the workshop, all for the good of young writers. PRS began as an informal workshop of a number of young writers held in the mansion of Ligaya Tiamson Rubin in Angono, Rizal, in 2008. Today, fellows accepted in the workshop are pegged at 15. Fellows like the idea that they are the main commentators of the manuscripts. During workshops, they get to be the lead discussant. “They learn to be critical and not rely too much on the opinion of the panelists,” said Aguila. The PRS is the only writers’ workshop that aspires to be mobile, going around the country to make its appellation ‘national’ true. It literally brings the creative writing life closer to practitioners. PRS collaborates with local governments, and with their support the workshop had been to Palayan City, Nueva Ecija (2009); Baler, Aurora (2010); Alfonso, Cavite (2011); Sta. Cruz, Marinduque (2012); Angeles City, Pampanga (2014); and Makati City (2015). It also cooperates with the academe as in UP Visayas-Tacloban (2017), UP Baguio (2018) and UP Los Baños (2019). There were times PRS stayed at its home base UP Diliman like during the 50th anniversary of the UP Department of Filipino and Philippine Literature (UP-DFPL) in 2017. It went online as Zoom conference twice during the pandemic. With the renowned writer Rogelio Sicat as PRS idol, the workshop chooses Filipino language as its medium of writing literature. It also accepts works from the region’s translated into Filipino. Institutional support PRS is the official outreach program of the UP-DFPL whose incumbent chair Schedar DT Jocson said that from the beginning, it has supported PRS and its objectives. Many of its panelists are from the department, including alumna Dr. Lulu Torres-Reyes, the PRS 16 guest of honor. Other PRS supporters include the UP Sentro ng Wikang Filipino (UP-SWF). “We are honored to be part of a movement that brings Philippine literature closer to the common people. PRS writers enrich the catalog of our website,” said director Jayson Petras. Friends and business people also support PRS, like Palawan Pawnshop / Palawan Express Padala company. Lively discussion about literature An hour of PRS discussion on a story or poem does not exhaust its reading or interpretation. To address the gap, sessions are set beyond the allotted time and well into almost midnight. Fellows do not seem to mind as they are very eager to huddle with seniors who are just as willing to forego of an early bedtime. PRS goes one more step. In 2022, it created post-workshop online sessions. Here, senior and beginning writers discuss new works. Everyone is excited to have these disquisitions that aim to improve writing skills. Dedication is demanded from both sides. The recent PRS workshop had the Sicat siblings Luna and Manolo beaming with pride. They were quite surprised to know that almost 300 young writers had already experienced the workshop. PRS is also proud that esteemed writers served as its panelists, including Bienvenido Lumbera, Edgardo Reyes, Ricardo Lee, Rogelio Ordoñez, Lualhati Bautista, Rosario Lucero, Elmer Ordoñez, Jose Dalisay, Marne Kilates, Jess Santiago, Fidel Rillo, Edgardo Maranan, Lilia Quindoza Santiago, Delfin Tolentino, Bonifacio Ilagan, Frank Cimatu, Joi Barrios-Le Blanc, Chris Millado, Jerry Gracio, Richard Gappi, Eros Atalia, Joselito delos Reyes, Choi Pangilinan and Junley Lorenzana Lazaga. PRS connects the lives of senior and beginning writers. Rogelio Sicat would be proud of this long -running project named after him. The post This writers’ workshop loves Filipino literature appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
POGO’s 2022 tax payment up 127% to P8.88-B
After the pandemic's economic recovery, tax and gaming officials in the country reported positive numbers for Philippine offshore gambling businesses even though the number of POGOs in the country is going down. Data from the Department of Finance (DOF) showed that tax payments made by POGOs to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) surged by 127 percent to P8.88 billion in 2022 from P3.91 billion in the previous year. POGO companies also paid P805.99 million in income taxes, P43.2 million in business taxes, P19.42 million in document tax stamps, and P9 million in other taxes. The big tax increase aligns with what Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) Chair and CEO Alejandro Tengco said. He said that gross gaming revenue from POGOs is expected to reach P24 billion by the end of 2023, which is more than double what it was the year before. PAGCOR is still optimistic about its prediction, even though the number of registered POGOs has steadily declined. As of 18 July, there were only 32 POGOs, down from 281 at the height of the pandemic in 2019. Tengco said that this year's goal would be easier to reach because PAGCOR is committed to eliminating illegal gaming operators and works well with law enforcement to do so. He also said that PAGCOR would use stricter monitoring methods and add new fees to make it easier for them to stop people from running illegal gaming sites. Since July, PAGCOR has put in place strict rules that make it easy to fine and punish POGO operators and service providers who are caught doing illegal things. "We shall undertake this painstaking process to weed out the unscrupulous companies and individuals using the Pagcor license for illegal activities, tainting the name of the whole industry and most especially the Philippines," Tengco said in a recent conference in Macau. As of 18 July 2023, PAGCOR has 32 active offshore gaming licenses and accredited 106 service providers, while it has canceled 46 POGO licenses and 228 service providers, including those in the special class of business process outsourcing. In March of this year, PAGCOR made the decision to terminate its consultancy contract with a company engaged in auditing the revenues and cash flows of POGOs, citing their failure to fulfill contractual obligations and alleged engagement in "unlawful acts." Meanwhile, Tengco said that PAGCOR has accredited gaming system service providers for a range of gaming categories, such as traditional Bingo, electronic Bingo, electronic (eCasino) Games, sports betting, and e-billiards. Furthermore, licensed brick-and-mortar casinos have been granted permission by PAGCOR to employ remote gaming platforms exclusively for their live casino games, specifically catering to registered casino players. As of 17 July 2023, PAGCOR has licensed a total of 20 gaming system service providers and has also authorized eight other online or remote gaming platforms. In the first semester of the year, the gross gaming revenues across the industry, as reported by PAGCOR, soared to P136.37 billion, a substantial increase of 48.7 percent compared to the P91.72 billion recorded in the previous year. Tengco expressed confidence that the Philippines will emerge as a more enticing gaming and entertainment hub for investors and guests in the region. He attributed it to the fine-tuning of regulatory policies. The post POGO’s 2022 tax payment up 127% to P8.88-B appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Philippine colleges partner with top Canadian unis for nursing
Miriam College and World Citi Colleges are partnering with top Canadian universities to produce world-class nurses, said Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Prospero De Vera III during the Laging Handa public briefing. "If Miriam College and Camosun College in Canada signed a memorandum of agreement to have international programs including health sciences; WCC [World Citi Colleges] has also signed up with various universities there—University of Manitoba and the rest in nursing. So we have many Philippine universities now that have already signed agreements or starting to sit down together with the top Canadian universities to produce world-class nurses," De Vera said. According to him, some of the Philippine universities that offer nursing programs have aligned their curriculum with the nursing curriculum in Canada. "What they did is that they created a common curriculum that is patterned to the nursing curriculum in Canada so that Filipino students will have credentials that are recognized in Canada," De Vera said. He said World Citi Colleges has signed an agreement with the network of hospitals in Ontario, wherein the hospital training of their students will be done in Canada. "So, we focus on that [nursing] because, you know, we are famous for our nursing graduates, and foreign universities recognize that we have good products when it comes to health care," De Vera said. "So, those agreements, the other agreements, were already signed before I came to Canada. Other Philippine universities have already signed the agreements in the past two to three months, and some more will be signed in the coming months until November because there is a big international conference in Canada in November—several Philippine schools are going there to launch their partnership agreements in November on nursing program, health sciences. Those are the programs they focus on. All of that is in response to the instruction or to the call of the President that we focus on degree programs in STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] and degree programs that have connections with industry," the CHED chair added. De Vera said the Department of Health, the private hospitals and CHED will work together to fund the partnership with foreign universities to produce additional nurses. "We should help nursing graduates to pass a licensure test, and that's what we're doing right now actually. Other universities have already started giving free review classes for their graduating students and their alumni who have not passed the licensure exam," he said. "So, that's what we have presented to the President—long-term, medium-term and immediate steps that can be undertaken. The President ordered CHED to continue what he's been doing to address the nursing crisis," the CHED chair added. Just recently, the Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) and the World Citi Colleges (WCC) also signed a memorandum of agreement with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to produce world-class Filipino aircraft maintenance specialists and avionics technicians for the domestic and international aviation industry. This agreement is a result of the CHED-initiated project entitled “Twinning and Training Program for a ladderized Diploma Program in Aircraft Maintenance Technology”, that leads to a Bachelor’s Degree in Aircraft Technology between PhilSCA, WCC and BCIT. This initiative is a response to the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for educational institutions to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs. “This MOA signing is timely as we celebrate the first year of the Marcos administration and a response to his call to produce world-class graduates that can practice their profession all over the world,” De Vera said. “CHED’s presence here today is the manifestation of our deep interest in further strengthening our close bilateral relationship with Canada in promoting the internationalization of HEIs and a signal that the Philippines is open for business for universities that are interested in transnational education,” he added. The post Philippine colleges partner with top Canadian unis for nursing appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
ABAC Philippines to host ABAC III in Cebu, over 200 attendees expected
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council II meeting held in Brunei last April has set the stage for a highly anticipated ABAC III, to be hosted in Cebu, Philippines in July. The four-day meeting in Brunei, which began on 27 April, was attended by delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region, who discussed various issues related to economic growth, trade and investment in the region. On the final day of the meeting, ABAC Brunei turned over the hosting duties to ABAC Philippines. Following the theme “Equity, Sustainability, and Opportunity,” ABAC Philippines aims to encourage more fruitful discussions and collaborations between business leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the region. This year’s theme puts a spotlight on the critical role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the global economy, as well as the evolving environment social, and governance investing landscape. The Philippines, known for its vibrant culture and resilient economy, offers a perfect backdrop for this important gathering. An archipelago of thousands of interconnected islands, the nation embodies the spirit of cooperation and collaboration that underpins the APEC economies. Like the islands that work together to create a cohesive whole, the APEC economies are interconnected and interdependent, each contributing to the larger ecosystem. Working together, APEC economies can navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead, working towards a shared vision of sustainable and inclusive growth for all. “As we prepare to host ABAC in the vibrant heart of Cebu, we stand on the cusp of boundless opportunities and exciting discoveries. Let’s write a new chapter in the Asia-Pacific story, where collaboration sparks innovation, and our shared vision for a prosperous future becomes a reality.", Aboitiz Group President and Chief Executive Officer Sabin M. Aboitiz said. As the Vice-Chair of the 2023 ABAC Sustainable Growth Working Group, Aboitiz plays a crucial role in advancing ABAC’s efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the region. He is joined by ABAC Philippines member Joanne de Asis, who is also the country lead for the Financial Task Force, as well as ABAC Philippines Chair Tomas Alcantara. “We are honored to host this important gathering of business leaders from across the Asia-Pacific. We look forward to providing a positive experience here in the Philippines as the Council continues the great work and progress it has achieved in the past two meetings,” said Alcantara. De Asis added, “As ABAC members, we are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable growth in the region. We believe this meeting will provide another valuable platform for discussion and collaboration on important issues we face.” The ABAC Philippines group is committed to advancing the interests of the Asia-Pacific business community and contributing to the region’s economic development. The third leg of ABAC will provide an opportunity to showcase the Philippines’ potential as an investment destination and to foster greater regional cooperation and integration. This is illustrated in the ABAC 3 invitational video conceptualized and produced by Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications Secretary Paul Soriano and his team from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications. ABAC III in Cebu promises to be an unforgettable experience, where business and culture intersect to create opportunities for growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The conference will be held at the NUSTAR Convention Center in Cebu City, Philippines from 27 to 30 July 2023. Over 200 delegates and guests from the 21 APEC economies are expected to attend. The post ABAC Philippines to host ABAC III in Cebu, over 200 attendees expected appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sangyup Masarap founder named business conference chair
The national leaders of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry named Korean Sangyupsal owner Enunina Mangio as chair of the 46th Philippine Business Conference and Expo, making her the second woman to steer the biggest gathering of businessmen, policymakers and thought leaders in the country......»»
TikTok Shop Launches TikTok Shop Business School to Help Digitize Filipino Entrepreneurs
TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs attended, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and […].....»»
Davao Media-Citizen Council elects officers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) – The Davao Media-Citizen Council (DMCC) on Saturday elected its officers from representatives of various fields — media, business, law and academe. MindaNews’ Special Reports Editor Carolyn O. Arguillas was elected chair while Antonio Peralta representing the business sector was elected vice chair. Peralta chairs the Southern Mindanao Business […].....»»
‘Business as usual’ for FDCP after Tirso Cruz III resigns as chair
It’s “business as usual” for the Film Development Council of the Philippines amid the surprise resignation of Tirso Cruz III, who served as chair of the government agency for film for less than two years......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 09 March 2024
Marawi votes on 3 additional barangays CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 09 March) – Voters in Marawi City on Saturday went to polling precincts to vote on the proposal to create three more barangays. The Commission on Elections held a security command conference Friday morning in Marawi for the March 9 plebiscite. Comelec chair George […].....»»
Crossovers nail 2nd win
Chery Tiggo knew it needed to take care of business against unheralded teams to bolster its semifinal chance in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference......»»
Chery Tiggo sweeps Strong Group Athletics for solo PVL lead
Chery Tiggo knew it needed to take care of business against unheralded teams for it to bolster its semifinal chance in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference......»»
Trade Minister heads to Abu Dhabi for key WTO negotiations
Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today, to take up his role as Vice Chair of the negotiations.The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body within the WTO and meets every two years. Trade ministers will negotiate the reform of agriculture trade rules, E-commerce, fisheries subsidi.....»»
Mayor Honey brings pride to Manila, speaks at HPAIR conference in Boston
Mayor Honey Lacuna has brought pride to the city of Manila after having been chosen to speak at the Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) 2024 Harvard Conference in Boston. Held from February 9 to February 11, 2024, the said conference integrates the contents of the academic and business world where delegates […].....»»
Rama says Singapore trip is official business, not vacation
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama clarified that his recent Singapore trip was an official business and not a vacation, and the city did not spend a single cent for it. He clarified this during the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, Jan. 29 and during a press conference that took place on the.....»»
Comelec suspends proceedings for people’s initiative to amend Charter
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it will halt all proceedings related to the signature drive for amending the 1987 Constitution via people’s initiative (PI). This includes the Comelec’s acceptance of signatures in their local offices. In a press conference in Manila, Comelec Chair George Garcia said that the commission.....»»
Sports and medical tourism eyed to sustain Davao-Manado-Davao flights
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 January) — Sports and medical tourism is the “low-hanging fruit” that can sustain the possible revival of the air connectivity between Davao City and Manado in Indonesia, a business leader said. Arturo Milan, co-chair of the Regional Development Council, told “Wednesdays Media Forum at the Habi at Kape,” that tourism could potentially […].....»»
CEBU’S FIRST: EXCITEMENT PEAKS AS DANAO CITY UNVEILS 1ST INTERNATIONAL ULTRA TRAIL EVENT
In a groundbreaking milestone for Danao City, the unveiling of the First Danao City International Ultra Trail has sparked tremendous excitement. The event, announced during a press conference at the Danao City DRRM Operations Center, not only marks a significant moment for the city but also sets the stage for an unprecedented sports tourism experience. It stands as the first-ever International Ultra Trail Running Event in Cebu, sanctioned by Asia Trail Master (ATM). Notable figures including Danao City Mayor Thomas Mark “Mix” Durano, Committee Chair on Tourism Hon. Ivy Durano, and Event Organizer Marites Bitbit of Virago Sports Management Services, gathered for the press conference. Virtual guests included representatives from different Philippine Sports Organizations and international trail runners. The official event date is set for January 27-28, 2024, offering varied distances and categories, including 15km, 30km, 50km, and 100km. Registration fees range from P2,000 to P3,200, with an Early Bird rate applicable until November 30, 2023. The event also unveiled the four peaks of Danao City (Mt. Lantauan, Mt. Mago, Licos Peak, and Manghilao Peak), which will be prominently featured during the ultra trail run, showcasing the city's breathtaking terrain. Mayor Mix Durano expressed the city's commitment to adventure tourism, emphasizing the coverage and tourism boost the event will bring. Hon. Ivy Durano highlighted the event as a testament to the city's dedication to promoting sports adventure tourism and respecting the environment. Kris Van de Velde, founder of Asia Trail Master (ATM), conveyed his enthusiasm, stating that Danao City's inclusion in the championship series is highly anticipated by international fans. The 1st Danao City International Ultra Trail promises to be an extraordinary event, showcasing the city's dedication to promoting Sports Tourism and establishing its challenging peaks and terrains in the international trail running scene. In addition to the trail run, the event will feature tour packages, food fests, and invigorating zumba and yoga sessions, promising a holistic experience for participants and spectators alike......»»
Globe Business celebrates and empowers educators in Forefront 2023: The National Conference on Digital Learning
Globe Business celebrates and empowers educators in Forefront 2023: The National Conference on Digital Learning.....»»
ANFLO Group of Companies wins Nation Builders’ Award at 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo
ANFLO Group of Companies wins Nation Builders’ Award at 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo.....»»
RSA may be elected vice chair of MPIC
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan said his new business partner Ramon Ang may be appointed vice chairman of the now re-privatized tollways conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC). .....»»