The Philippines has been chosen as the third cheapest tourist destination in Southeast Asia in a survey conducted by FinanceAsia on July 13, 2010.  The poll was conducted to find out which Southeast Asian destination offers the best value.

The Philippines is cheaper than Malaysia but more expensive than Thailand and Indonesia.

The survey used the Mandarin Oriental’s rack rates costs in August for its deluxe room.

If the survey used the The Economist’s Big Mac Index, which uses the price of burgers around the world as a light-hearted measure of relative currency values, the Philippines will easily be on top 1 to be the cheapest place for both burgers and hotel rooms.  The survey conducted also noted that Philippine peso  has the advantage of getting cheaper.

Big Mac Index might be better used as a benchmark for tourists to work out how expensive an unfamiliar country is going to be.

It’s back!

The Biggest Job Fair in 2010!

Thousands of positions need to be filled by top employers
local and overseas!

Meet these employers face to face and get a chance
to be hired on the spot!

JobSolutely Cool! Career Fair
GLORIETTA ACTIVITY CENTER
August 12 – 13, 10am to 7pm

So, what are you waiting for? Register now and get your dream job!

To Register: http://myjobstreet.jobstreet.com/application/online-apply.php

Hiring Companies:

Franchise 2010 is currently being held at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.  While the conference started already, the official Franchise Expo will start  on July 15.  The expo will display exhibits of local and international franchises. It will also provide seminars on  empowering franchise, exciting business presentations, and vigorous industry networking and marketing activities.

Seminars provide an excellent forum for business matching between franchisors and would-be franchisees. The franchisors can promote their respective franchise systems to a pre-selected audience looking for a business.

Some of the seminars that are scheduled to be taken are:

Franchising Your Business Right

Turn your business into a gold mine. Franchise it!
16 – 18 July 2010, Friday to Sunday, 1-3 pm
SMX Meeting Room 10 (July 16 and 18)
SMX Meeting Room 7 (July 17)

Master Franchising 101

If you are looking for a foreign brand and want to be a master franchisee, an area developer or a partner, then this seminar is for you.
16 July 2010, Friday, 1:00 pm
SMX Meeting Rooms 8 and 9

Investing in a Franchise Wisely

Learn the basics of franchising
17 – 18 July 2010, Saturday and Sunday,  3-5 pm
SMX Meeting Rooms 8 and 9

How to Register as an Expo Visitors
1. Register On-line and you are entitled to Bring a Friend on a complimentary basis.
2. Register Onsite -  located at the lobby of the SMX Convention Center.

Admission rate : Php 100 per person

Franchise 2010 is using the theme “Getting Ready for the World” in preparation for Manila’s hosting of the Franchise Asia 2011.

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I live in the South of Metro Manila and I feel so  proud whenever there’s a new business development in the area.

The latest news that I’ve gathered is that Nestlé Philippines  will invest 4.3 billion pesos  over two years in a new facility  on a 27-hectare site in Tanauan, Batangas.

The new Tanauan factory construction will start this month and the target of completion is on March 2012. It is expected to help spur economic growth in the area, would hire 170 people for the new facility, and generate hundreds of other jobs in other sectors providing the facility with raw materials and services.

According to John Miller, CEO and Nestlé Philippines Chairman, the facility will produce COFFEE-MATE Non-Dairy Creamer and BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink. Mr. Miller said that demand for the two brands, both of which are market category leaders, continues to grow and the investment in the new factory will address the need to increase production.

The Philippines is second biggest market after the United States for Coffeemate, which is currently imported from Thailand.

Nestle Philippines is also upgrading  its equipment and technology in its four existing factories in the country, which are:

• The Cagayan de Oro Factory which manufactures NESCAFÉ and BEAR BRAND;
• The Cabuyao Factory which manufactures NIDO, NESVITA, NAN, NESTOGEN, BEAR BRAND Choco, NESTLÉ All Purpose Cream, Ready-to-Drink MILO, BEAR BRAND Sterilized, and CHUCKIE;
• The Lipa Factory which produces MILO and NESTLÉ Breakfast Cereals; and
• The recently commissioned Pulilan Factory, which manufactures NESTLÉ Ice Cream and Chilled products.

Nestlé has been in the Philippines as a part of everyday life of many Filipino people for 99 years already. The Company is the second largest taxpayer in the country and is among the country’s top six corporations. In 2009 Nestlé paid the government some PhP10.6 billion in taxes.

Mr. Miller told the reporters,  “We are here to stay. We are investing here and we are investing big time,”.  The chairman also added that, “The investment in the Tanauan factory starts a new chapter in Nestlé commitment to the country, as we look forward to the next 100 years of nurturing Filipino families by offering healthy and tasty products.”

1st Youth Leaders for Good Governance Training Seminar

This 2-day event is aimed at equipping the participants with competencies and skills that will allow them to start and develop a Kaya Natin chapter in their school, college, or university. The said KN school-based chapter will also help in the following:

• political and governance education
• organization of activities that promote good governance and organization of forum/seminars  that will aim to discuss and address political and socio-economic issues in our country.

Who : Currently enrolled student leaders based in Metro Manila

When : August 6-7, 2010 (Friday-Saturday)

Where : Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City

Registration Fee : P250 per person inclusive of   merienda, lunch, and materials to be used in the seminar

To register, send your complete name, contact number/s, name of school, and email address to kayanatin@yahoo.com or call (02)434-1458

This announcement is a public service of KayaMoPinoy.com

Good news for all Globe mobile users specially to those who are using their DUO services.  KayaMoPinoy received an advisory from Globe that DUO has expanded their coverage.  You can now call DUO numbers in Batangas, Quezon, Northern Samar and Davao and all Globe landlines NATIONWIDE!

Plus free calls to any landline including other providers like PLDT, Bayantel, Digitel, etc. within the same area.

DUO is now available in more areas: NCR, Cebu, Bohol, Capiz, Negros Occidental, Batangas, Quezon, Northern Samar and Davao.

Did you know that once you have an active Globe subscription (prepaid or postpaid) you can activate Super Duo?

For Globe users, you may want to get more information by texting “DUO” to 8888.

Do you know what is L-ergothioneine or simply called ergothioneine?

Let me define what ergothioneine in layman terms. Egothioneine is simply an amino-acid that has an antioxidant properties just like a Glutathione. I bet you are familiar with Glutathione already. Furthermore, ergothioneine protects the skin from oxidative or it attempts to slow down the process of skin aging.

According to a study made by Penn State food scientists, they have found that mushrooms are a better natural source of ergothioneine than either wheat germ and chicken liver, which were the two dietary sources previously believed to be best. The researchers found that white button mushrooms have about 12 times more.

Joy Dubost, doctoral candidate in food science, who conducted the study, says, “Ergothioneine has been shown to have strong antioxidant properties and to provide cellular protection within the human body.” With this cellular level protection, Ergothioneine is best in fighting free radicals in your body.

Ergothioneine is now being commercialized as dietary supplements and can be found on most anti aging products. A word of caution though when it comes to buying your supplies of Ergothioneine. Like any dietary supplements, beware there are a lot of penny stocks companies selling Ergothioneine. As a consumer, you have to make sure where these companies is getting their supply of Ergothioneine.

One company,OXIS,a manufacturer of ergothioneine for commercial use believe that, to their knowledge, their company remains the only significant commercial source of pure l-ergothioneine worldwide using their patented synthetic manufacturing process.

With this patented and proprietary method for commercially producing Ergothioneine, OXIS plans to become the primary worldwide source.

For more information about OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC., kindly visit their corporate website at http://www.oxis.com or if you’re into Facebook, you can get a regular updates about their products by visiting Oxis on facebook or get short, timely messages  on Oxis on Twitter for real-time update.

Working for Money or Money Working for You?

Even if hundred of thousands of Pinoys are working abroad as OFW, survey still shows that 90% of Filipinos do not have enough savings even if they cut back on expenses already.

Why? Simply because of lack of  knowledge, specifically in financial management.

Did you  know that richest people in the Philippines and other parts of the world (based on Forbes Magazine’s “Richest” lists) built their wealth through business, investing, or real estate.

Opportunities abound that will make your hard-earned money work for you, create automatic and passive income, offer unlimited income potential, build appreciating and income-generating assets, and help you become your own boss. Money Summit & Wealth Expo will present all these opportunities. Now it’s your turn to become wealthy!

Money Summit and Wealth Expo 2010

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

There are different roads to riches. In this conference, you will learn the four most practical and most common ways to achieve wealth. Each opportunity presented will answer these three key questions:

1. How much money can I make? You will learn about the size of the market and what you can reasonably expect to earn.
2. How will I make money? You will get an overview of the different market opportunities, various business models, and strategies to make money.
3. How do I get started? You will find what you need to start and what specific steps to take to get started.

The Money Summit & Wealth Expo features real millionaires and money-making experts from the fields of real estate, investing, business, and sales.

The conference is divided into four areas, covering 16 income opportunities and wealth-building strategies. Each day will have topics on these four areas. Below is the program schedule (subject to change without prior notice):

Day 1, July 2, Friday (8:30-6:00)

• The Think Rich Quick system of flipping properties, with master real estate investor Trace Trajano (via live webinar)
• Infopreneurship: Make money in the information business, with Master List Builder Joel Christopher (via live video streaming)
• Get rich through rent-to-own properties, with rent-to-own specialist Eden April Alemania-Dayrit
• Secrets of direct sales superstars, with superstar sales performer, best-selling author, and top trainer Dr. Rodolfo “Dr. Dups” de los Reyes
• Simple stock market investing: The way to a richer life, with CitisecOnline.com chief executive Conrado Bate
• Beat the market with foreign stocks and funds, with Global Investor’s Center’s Malaya Laraya
• Telesales: How to make money selling over the phone, with One Outsource Direct president Butch Villamor
• Fast and furious profits in forex trading, with master forex trader Mark So

Day 2, July 3, Saturday (8:30-6:00)

• Make millions in network marketing*
• How to become a Pinoy eBay power seller, with certified eBay instructor and power seller Eireen Diokno-Bernardo
• How to build a million peso home-based Internet business, Internet marketing expert Jomar Hilario
• Make money in franchising, with Francorp executive and Philippine Franchise Association head Bing Limjoco
• Start and grow a lucrative Multiply business, with Renegade Folk co-founder Regina Sambalido
• Boost your portfolio with alternative investments, with Superfund Financial Hong Kong Ltd.’s Joseph Wong
• Quick profits in foreclosures, with The Property Forum founder and real estate auction expert Noli Alleje
• The Rich Dad way to getting rich, with Laurus Enterprises CEO Jerome San, official partner of Rich Dad Asia in the Philippines

* subject to change

If you would like to know more about the Speakers and the process on how to register, please visit: http://iluvlearning.com/money-summit-wealth-expo/

All business owner wants to see their business grow. Most  are thinking  on towards solutions that can move their  business forward positively and continue on a pathway to success.

You may be wondering what are the methods and practices to bring your business to the next step and grow beyond its current status.

Choosing the correct way,  using the available resources, and how much money, time and sweat equity you’re willing to invest  are just some of the methods on how to make your business to grow.

And this is where  joining seminars, conferences and expo can bring a lot of benefits to your business.

If you’re ready to grow, join

Negosyo Power Expo 2010

August 20 – 22, 2010, Activity Area, Trinoma Mall

Negosyo Power Expo 2010 is an event where the strong and vibrant Small and Medium Enterprises industry can be further cultivated and nurtured.

Negosyo Power Expo 2010 focuses on delivering a very unique event experience to support the success and growth of small and medium size businesses in the Philippines. It serves as a connection to explore business opportunities, learn the latest SME market trends, establish contacts, explore business opportunities, exchange views & ideas, display products and services, as well as acquire latest technology and promotion tools.

Negosyo Power Expo Main Objectives

• To drive SME business success and growth.
• To inspire, motivate and educate the public to get into business.
• To promote entrepreneurial spirit in the country.

Who Should Attend

• Entrepreneurs
• Managers
• Decision Makers
• Non-Government Organizations
• Business Enthusiasts
• General Public
• Mall Visitors
• Small and Medium Business Owners
• Government and Private Institution
• OFW and their families

For more information, visit http://www.negosyopower.com.ph/