VENUE: AANI Herbal and Livelihood Center, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City.

DATE: September 10-12, 2010

THEME: “A Sustainable FISH FARMING Philippines”

HIGHLIGHTS : Free BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES seminars and lectures on:

• FISH FOOD FARMING & ecologically innovative technologies (mariculture, aquasilviculture, fish feed formulation)
• Selling of fry, fingerlings, feeds
• Free Consultancy on production of shrimps, tilapia, bangus, shellfishes, crabs, sea cucumber, abalone, scallops, sea urchins, sea weeds, lapu lapu
• Marine and Aquatic Trade Fair and Exhibits
• Aquariums & Ponds
• Fish Shows
• Seafoods
• Aquatic plants
• Equipment and gears!
• And the Signing of a Public Manifesto for Sustainable Fish Farming Philippines

PROPOSED PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

September 10, Friday
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1st INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDA, YOGA, WELLNESS & EXPO

Theme: Wellness For All

Date: September 25-26, 2010

Venue: College of Social work & Community Development (CSWCD) Magsaysay cor. Ylanan St., , UP DILIMAN, QC

PROGRAM:

DAY 1: A. Plenary I (9:00-12:45pm)
Topics: Origin and evolution of ayurveda; Scientific Basis for Ayurveda; Ayurveda and Home Remedies for prevention and cure; Necessity of Alternative Medicine in the New millennium

B. Workshops (2:00-500pm)
Topics: Preparation of Ayurvedic Medicines, difference between ayurveda and other alternative medicines; preparations of home remedies for common and viral infection – dengue, H1N1. Practice of yoga and Benefits for healthcare, Pranic healing.

Day 2: A. Plenary II (9am – 12:45pm)
Topics: Different Alternative Healthcare in the Philippines society; Effectiveness and affordability of Ayurveda in Philippine environment; Healing miracle of Ayurveda and Holistic healing; Philosophy of yoga and practice for holistic healing; How to maintain wellness for a happy life.

B. Workshops (2-5pm)
Topics: Nutrition and healthy food management; Cooking demo of healthy food; Aqua pressure and Aquapuncture for treatment; Practice of yoga, meditation and related topics for mental and spiritual healing; Naturopathy and healing; Homeopathy and practice; How Ayurveda cures so called Incurable; Special treatment for cancer and curative treatment for arthritis.

Registration: Php3,000.

This includes 1 free membership for the Ayurveda Learning Center (ALC) valued at P1000! ACL members will receive 20% discount on all seminars and conventions for the next 10 years.

For group registration, Ten (10) registrants will receive one (1) extra ticket. Student registrants must present a valid and current ID to avail of a 30% discount.

Registration fee includes kits, handouts, snacks, and lunch for Sept. 25-26.

Last day of registration is on Sept. 6, 2010 to avail the above mention discounts.
Regular entrance fee to the expo is P100. Studen5ts pay only P50.

Website: www.ayurvedamanila.com

For ticket selling and other concerns, please call the Contact Representatives:
Roni Panelo, RN
Dra. Tina Flotildes
Contact no. (02)453-1203
Mobiles: (0910)460-2635 / (0929)355-7342

BizWiz And PLDT Present: A Free Business Simulation Workshop!

For most people, starting a business is a mystery. They look at it as a
dense, hazy fog that’s risky to walk into.

We aim to clear the fog to help you get started on doing business.

BizWiz Resources, a proudly Pinoy company, together with PLDT SME Nation,
proudly present you A Free Business Simulation Workshop!!! It’s a fun,
engaging business simulation practicum which aims to teach the participant
these:
1. The rules in business.
2. How to deal with the competition.

Unlike the usual seminars, this workshop empowers its attendees by
encouraging them to participate in its activities. This translates to better
retention of knowledge that can be applied in real life immediately.

This workshop is for FREE!!! Free dinner will be served to the first 30
guests.

Register now to reserve seats. Send your name, name of company where you
work,and contact details (mobile number and/or landline) to 0916-5387103

Date: August 12, 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Max’s Restaurant, Shangri-La Mall

Most of you probably know what is debt consolidation but have you ever heard about debt settlement?

First some background what most people do in trying to solve their debt problem.

Recession, loss of job, hospitalization and other unexpected life changes can result in financial difficulties even for those who manage their debt well.

When we find ourselves having problems in making ends meet, the first natural course of action is to take a look at the budget and find ways to cut back on unnecessary expenses. This first step can help us pay down debts and keep monthly bills current. Unfortunately, this is just a stop gap until we can really find either a better paying job.  But what happens when we can’t solve our debt problems with budgeting?

The next step is we need to seek outside help.  It’s really  hard ask for someone’s help specially when you’re having money troubles, but if you don’t gain control over your debts, your credit rating will suffer. So it’s better to take charge of your debt before it’s too late.

Most debtors turn to debt consolidation like  transferring high-interest debts to a lower interest credit card. This is often done to secure a lower interest rate. However, debt consolidation does have definite drawbacks. Closing numerous accounts and putting all of your debt into one account can negatively affect your ratio of debt to available credit, lowering your credit score.

Another popular option for those with debt problems is debt arbitration, debt negotiation or debt settlement. Whatever term you are going to use, it is a way in which the debtor and creditor agree on how to approach the debt.  Usually, the creditor will give a reduced balance which is considered the full payment. The debtors can either pay this new reduced balanced in full or in terms as well. It depends on the debt settlement agreement that you will undertake.

By seeking a debt settlement from the creditor, it can often prevent us from going to bankruptcy.

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.

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.

Get the no. 1 Source for Franchising Your Business

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.”

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/