Archive for the 'In Focus' Category

Bonifacio Global City: Where Business Meets Passion

I went to Bonifacio Global City (BGC) the other day to meet some friends for dinner. Since I didn’t really have anything to do that afternoon, I decided to go there early so I can shoot some photos. Honestly, that’s one of the reasons why I love going to BGC . Going around, you’ll see [...]

Business Lessons From Ten Outstanding Entrepreneurs of 2010 Part 2

Please read the first half of this post at Business Lessons From Ten Outstanding Entrepreneurs of 2010 Part 1. We now continue with the rest of the recipients of the Entrepreneur 10 Awards which was given last November 24, 2010 by Entrepreneur Magazine Philippines. I’ve already shared with you Myrna Bituin, Eduardo Cabantog, Carlos De [...]

Business Lessons From Ten Outstanding Entrepreneurs of 2010 Part 1

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to attend the Entrepreneur 10 Awards – an annual event by Entrepreneur Magazine Philippines that honors ten small to medium-scale entrepreneurs who have been able to reach great heights in their field of business for the year. Held at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Inter Continental [...]

On Entrepreneurship, Banks and the BPI Family Ka-Negosyo Business Loans

You’ve probably already heard the news that Mang Inansal was bought by Jollibee for P3 billion – not bad for a food business venture that started with only P800,000 capital back in 2003. When I asked my friends several weeks ago on what they thought about this news, most of them said that while they [...]

What Are The Best Things To Sell on eBay? Top Items That Sell on eBay

A couple of weeks ago, I got the chance to meet Ms. Eireen Diokno-Bernardo, a Filipino eBay PowerSeller who has been selling items on eBay for the past ten years. In that span of time, she has not only become a multi-millionaire, but more importantly, was able to build an online home-based business that continues [...]

Leyte Vacation Tour: Seeing Tacloban and the Pintados Kasadyaan Festival

“What are you going to do in Leyte?” asked a friend. “I’m going to attend the Pintados Kasadyaan Festival in Tacloban,” I answered. “That’s nice. Don’t forget to see the San Juanico Bridge!” “Of course, that’s part of the plan,” I replied. And actually, that’s the only other part of the plan. Call me naive [...]

The Story of Four Pinoys Who Became Millionaires By The Age of 25

How do people become millionaires? I’ve written before that there are eight proven ways to become rich. And for today, I will give you the story of four Filipinos who have been successful at it using a combination of these paths to riches. The featured clip below is from a local television show called Rated [...]

PERA Facts: Personal Equity and Retirement Account Philippines

Have you heard of PERA or the Personal Equity Retirement Account? It’s a bill signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last August 22, 2008 which aims to help Filipinos, specially OFWs, to save for retirement. This is actually very similar to the Roth IRA and 401(k) which Americans enjoy. Unfortunately, available information about the PERA Bill [...]

BDO: Unit Investment Trust Fund Product Catalogue

I was sorting through my letters last week when I noticed a Unit Investment Trust Fund product catalogue from BDO among them. I remember asking a BDO trust and investment officer for their UITF brochure a couple of months ago and I’m glad she was able to furnish me a copy of this through mail. [...]

The Meaning of the Campaign Colors of the Philippine Presidential Candidates

The use of colors has always been an effective marketing strategy. A strategy which the front-runners of the Philippine Presidential race has effectively been doing for the past few months. Now, just wearing a particular shirt color can make people assume your candidate of choice. So strong is this affinity that I actually know people [...]

Why Business Owners And Not Just Bloggers Should Go To iBlog 6

It’s summer once again and that means it’s time for another iBlog. The 6th Philippine Blogging Summit will be for the first time a two-day event this year. (iBlog3 was the first 2-day iBlog) iBlog6 is happening on April 16 & 17 at the Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, UP Diliman, from 8:00 AM [...]

"Load Mo Sarili Mo" Network Marketing Business: A Close Look

Buzz about a new network marketing business is going around lately and consequently, a handful of my readers are already asking me if this MLM business has potential or just another scam. That’s why I took some time to study the program and do a review. Below now is an explanation of how all these [...]