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Opening new windows for economic freedom
By: PED T. QUIAMJOT AMERICAN F-16 Fighter Planes are built in Turkey? Hardly anyone notice that until trade relations between the Philippines and Turkey started in 2009. Turkey is the only site outside of the American territory that built this type of powerful air armaments for the US military and its NATO allies. A bustling free [...]
The right motivation
JHAN TIAFAU HURST THINK a minute… A school teacher was complaining about a little boy in her class who was not showing any interest in learning. She said: “That boy David just will not do his school work. He’s not even motivated enough to try!” (more...)
Investing for an Airport hotel
PED T. QUIAMJOT In many regions of the world, airports are being renovated with a growing number of air travelers demanding more pleasant environment including green comfort rooms, a variety of restaurants, gift shops, currency exchange counters, automated bank teller machines and a hotel located within a walking distance from the terminal. [...]
The Importance of Good Credit
IGNACIO BUNYE (First of two parts) IN the Philippines, the word credit is usually associated with “utang”—thus the ubiquitous “Your Credit is Good But We Need Cash” signboards in many of our local carinderia and sari-sari stores. (more...)
The HPV Vaccine: A breakthrough for the women of today
Dr. Mary Jean Loreche-Diao LAST week, in celebration of Mother’s Day, I discussed what would be a great way of showing our love to our Mothers. And, as a follow up on the topic, I see it fit to focus this time on one of the preventive, though not curative, breakthroughs in Medical Science, which is actually not just for the mothers, or [...]
Celebrate Mothers Day at the comfort of your Home
Riza O. Ares, HRM WHEN I was trying to think of the perfect Mother’s Day brunch dish, I immediately thought, ‘What would my mother want?’ Besides love, affection and gratitude for all that she does for my little family, I knew my mother would like one thing: a delicious salad. (more...)
Glamorous Muslim Weddings
PED T. QUIAMJOT MUSLIM WEDDINGS are colorful celebrations graced by royalties and high government officials and rich in culture. Flowing fabrics adorned grand halls and venues for this occasion. From simple to regal stately design, decors and tapestries transformed a place to sophistication and glamorous looks. More than the important [...]
Context of PSALM’s alleged losses in Mindanao
Mike BaÑos The Power Sector Assets & Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) should be more forthright with the people of Mindanao when it explains its alleged losses in operating the government’s power facilities in Mindanao. (more...)
NORMIN’S underemployment highest in Mindanao
Salvador A. Aves, Ph.D, DM. When statistics start to speak and tell you that the January 2012 Labor Force Survey (LFS) results of the country registered an employment rate of 92.8 percent, which is not significantly different from the estimate reported in January 2011, which was 92.6 percent, what will be your outright reaction? (more...)
Live Before You Leave
JHAN TIAFAU HURST THINK a minute… They say, “The greatest risk is not taking one.” Why is it when we grow up and become adults, we stop sticking our necks out and taking chances? Yet, at the end of our life, we’ll probably regret the things we did not do more than the things we did. (more...)
