Last February 22nd, I attended the Mensa Day at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. The whole day affair was organized by Mensa Philippines and primarily aims to provide an avenue for non-members to get to know and join their organization. But aside from the testing schedules, games and social activities, Mensa [...]

Online banking is one of the most convenient ways to manage your finances. I pay most of my bills online and transfer funds across my personal savings, current and business accounts through my bank’s internet portal. It’s saves me time and helps me keep track of my finances. Online banking in the Philippines is not [...]

Most of the expositions and trade shows I feature here happen in Manila. But this time, I’m glad to share with you a few events happening in Cebu and Davao this February 2009. Please be reminded that I am not connected with the organizers and sponsors of these events. Therefore, if you have any inquiries [...]

Do you believe in feng shui? In my many encounters with various entrepreneurs and business owners, I’ve noticed that most of them believe in feng shui. They each have their own rituals, practices and beliefs on how feng shui can bring good luck, wealth and success to their businesses. Living in a country where most [...]

A few days ago, I wrote about the different types of internet businesses that one can put up. That article prompted a lot of inquiries from my readers which sent to my inbox a number of requests for assistance on several aspects of e-commerce and other online ventures. Some of the questions I received such [...]

Learning about the U.S. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act from playing the Bad Credit Hotel online game made me wonder if such laws also exist in the Philippines. I know some people who have been harassed by credit card debt collectors and suffered a significant amount of humiliation from their family members and colleagues because [...]

A few days ago, I was testing a new digital camera that my friend bought at the mall. We were able to take a few interesting macro shots and I decided to have some of them printed out. We went to the nearest Kodak center and gave one of their digital print stations a try. [...]

What are the Philippine government agencies that you need to register with when starting a business? Remember that it is important to register your business to avoid any legal problems once business operations start. Furthermore, it’s common practice for competitors to check on you if you have all the necessary registrations completed because if not, [...]

A business card is an essential tool for any professional and entrepreneur. Aside from providing contact information, it can also serve as a mini portfolio to showcase your work and products. Moreover, business cards also function as a marketing tool that helps create brand awareness. For these reasons, one should never take for granted the [...]

Are you a credit card holder? If so, then you better practice some of these tips on how to keep your credit card secure. Protect yourself from financial losses by following these simple security tips. As they say, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Moreover, you should also be aware of your consumer rights [...]

In 1983, Howard Gardner published a book entitled, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. In it he wrote about the different kinds of intelligences mainly exhibited by human beings. Furthermore, this educational theory suggests that each individual manifests these intelligences in varying levels which consequently forms the person’s unique cognitive profile. Although the [...]

In my previous post, I shared F. Sionil Jose’s thoughts on why Filipinos are so poor. He mentions poverty of spirit, poor sense of nationalism and loss of ethical moorings as some of the reasons. Personally, I believe that the lack of financial literacy is also one of the major cause why Pinoys are struggling [...]