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Priceless: Fun at Splash Island
Entrance fee for children: P250 Meals: P1,000 Gas for transportation: P1,000 Shrieks and laughter from the little one: Priceless Time flies really fast. Standing in front of Splash Island (Laguna), I smiled at the thought that the first time I was here, I was still single and in school. I’ve been back here so many …
Cooperatives in the Philippines: An Introduction
PinoyDads and Pinoy Entrepreneurs could harness the benefits of a cooperative in setting up a viable cooperation among various interested individuals. A cooperative is a duly registered association of persons with a common bond of interest, who have voluntarily joined together to achieve a lawful common social or economic end, making equitable to contribution to …
How to establish a lending company
We have a previous discussion on the regulation of the business of lending (click here) over at Blog.Pinoy-Business.com. On 22 May 2007, Republic Act No. 9474, also known as the “Lending Company Regulation Act of 2007,” was approved. The law is consistent with the declared policy of the State to, among others, regulate the establishment …
Negosyo: Sagot sa Kahirapan?
We’ve previously noted this tagline – “negosyo, ang sagot sa kahirapan.” Business is the answer to poverty (or maybe there’s another translation). At first glance, the logic behind this tagline appears to be simple. Successful entrepreneurs generate employment, reducing unemployment rate (although we are still to define who are Pinoy Entrepreneurs). Work for more people …
How do you determine Who are Pinoy Entrepreneurs?
There is no generally-accepted definition of an entrepreneur. While the concept of entrepreneurship, as distinguished from business, has gained popularity in the Philippines in recent years, the agreement seems to be on the existence of disagreement as to its meaning. We now have various awards for entrepreneurs, but we may not have an idea how …
Empty Heart
“Kumusta na?” This is a question I usually ask my friends, as it is easy to ask and, more importantly, easy to answer. People usually say, “I’m ok” or “Ok naman.” No further explanation is needed because this is more of an introduction, a short line to start the conversation, pretty much like “Hello.” This …
Why savings are important, but may not be enough
To start a business or any economic endeavor, you need capital. Some entrepreneurs start with little capital, others with millions of pesos. Ricky Reyes started with his savings of P1,000. Jovel Cipriano started with over P10,000. The need for capital varies, but the fact remains that capital is needed.
Speeding up Love with Speed Dating
The spark of love could come from the most unlikely moment and situation. Love could blossom in war, in sickness and other seemingly impossible situations. Reality is stranger than fiction, ika nga. But speed dating?
Weird Names and Changing Names
A name, according to the court, has two parts: (1) the given or proper name and (2) the surname or family name. The given or proper name is that which is given to the individual at birth or at baptism, to distinguish him from other individuals. The surname or family name is that which identifies …
Long Weekends in August: Time for the Family
I just remembered that there are two long weekends this coming August, as reflected in the list of National Regular and Special Holidays for 2008 in the Philippines. The declared holidays are: Ninoy Aquino Day (18 August 2008, which means that August 17-18 is a long weekend) and National Heroes Day (25 August 2008, which …
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