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Matthew’s Burger Cafe, as their name suggests, specialises in burgers. The twist is that they serve burgers that are supposed to represent certain cuisines from around the world. Their burgers include:
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Suarez and Sons, Inc in Iloilo City
Craftsmanship whim marks success
From school and college rings, badges, emblems, pins, medals and the like, Suarez and Sons, Inc has perfectly provided quality craftsmanship and genuine deal to everyone.
Only a few top brands age gracefully which is why almost 56 gleaming years of manufacturing artistic materials, Suarez and Sons, Inc, is still reigning.
The celebration of its Grand Opening was held in its new office at SM City Iloilo. It represented the remarkable chronicle of the brand showing people how Suarez and Sons, Inc established itself as an excellent “craftsman”.
On June 3, 1953, F. Suarez Metal Engraving opened their first shop at 399 P. Burgos Street, Cebu City selling all the metal accessories of PNP and ROTC uniforms. The company was incorporated in 1985 in Manila. It was named F. Suarez Metal Engraving then became Suarez & Suarez. It was Rafael H. Suarez II together with his father, Felimon M. Suarez, who affiliated with the famed Suarez Bros. Metal Arts, Inc. From the time of its foundation, Suarez and Sons, Inc has developed to have reputation for dynamism and integrity. Recently, its main office is located in Cebu City.
All through it’s almost 56 years, Suarez and Sons, Inc. has mastered the craftsmanship that never goes out of style. It manufactures corporate, school and college rings, badges, key chains, awards, giveaways, corporate jewellery and the like.
The company’s crest shows how stable and sincere the company to its clients and services. The engraver represents the artist who transforms artwork using his skills and concentration to details to produce superb element of engraving. The mould gives shapes and forms to the product. All the basic requirements and guidance as to your order's specification are incorporated in it. The engraver's block with clamped ring symbolizes the company's stability, and its agility and flexibility towards its customer's requirements. The screw type press symbolizes the company’s determination to deliver quality service and craftsmanship to each customer. The silver cup is the symbol of achievement for each and every order done by the company. The two lions symbolize the team effort that all employees give to each and every order. The shield is the company's symbol of stability, reliability. The motto PULIDO and MATAPAT are two Filipino words which mean quality and sincerity respectively.
Well known in the Philippines for their corporate and college rings for which they supply students of many Philippine schools, colleges and universities, including top military schools, and companies. In Iloilo City, the major clients are the schools. The top three of them are the Iloilo Doctors’ College, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, and St. Agustin-School of Nursing.
In the past few years, it was chosen to manufacture artistic products in numerous prestigious ventures. In 1965, the Fourth Centennial of the Christianization of the Philippines was celebrated, and Suarez Bros. was chosen to manufacture the medallions given out in commemoration of the historic event. It was also chosen to create the SEA Games medals in 1991 and 2005. It also produced miniature Liberty Bells for the anniversary of AVON, manufactured gigantic bottle caps for the 100th anniversary of Coca-Cola, and made a 24k gold coin that was gifted to the king of Thailand. When Tony Blair visited De La Salle University in 2009, the medal he received was created by Suarez and Sons, Inc.
In the years to come, Felimon and his sons only wish to continue the Suarez legacy of a passion for perfection.
Today, Suarez and Sons, Inc. has established itself as a craftsman, an institution, and a proud Filipino tradition, zealously upholding the quality services passed on from its early beginnings to the present-day generation./PN
Natie Sotana Canada Immigration Consultancy is now in SM City Iloilo
Started in 1992, Natie Sotana Canada Immigration Consultancy, a Canada-based migration consultancy firm, opened its new office for interested immigration applicants to Canada. Its new office is in the Lower Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo.
The said office is owned by Ms. Natie Lasaleta Sotana. The POEA-licensed company currently provides visa assistance through skilled immigration programs of Canada. It provides business visa, student visa, visitor visa, and working visa. It has also settlement services to insure the success of their clients in Canada.
It has observed a greater number of Filipinos migrating abroad, particularly in Canada, all with a common goal of seeking greener pastures abroad. It recommends Skilled Workers, Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Self-Employed applicants.
It works with each applicant individually to make sure that their documents and visa are well catered. It is planned properly and prepared perfectly.
Currently, the Canadian Embassy has downgraded its employment category to 29 in-demand occupation. This includes architects, medical profession, hotel and restaurant managers and workers, and welders and related machine operators.
Sotana was named one of Outstanding Filipino-Canadians in the field of business. She received the award in Toronto, Canada. She was also awarded by the Dahong Pilipino for her community works.
She has managed to open offices in the country — Bacolod, Baguio City, Laguna, and Naga. Its main office is located in Canada and is connected with BC Happy Homes Immigration Services.
The company has so far sent thousands immigrants to Canada. It has clients from the show business like the celebrities of ASAP, Extra Challenge, Eat Bulaga, Sexbomb, Walang Tulugan, Kamikazi, Parokya ni Edgar, and True Faith. Jed Madela is also one of their regular celebrity clients.
Aside from helping Filipinos secure immigrant visas, the company also facilitates immigration applications of other nationalities. /PN
ILOILO CITY - The Social Security System (SSS) officials met local reporters and SSS member-employers to discuss the overall performance of SSS Western Visayas Division, update on SSS programs and benefits, and other SSS-related issues.
The event was called Kapihan sa SSS Iloilo. It was held last June 14, 2012 in Hotel del Rio. It was a venue for SSS management and media to directly interact and discuss issues of concern for employers and employees, professionals, self-employed, and voluntary members.
No one else but SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio S. de Quiros, Jr. was the speaker of the said event. He reported the state of SSS operations, updates on SSS various programs and services, and new procedures that aim to make SSS members’ transactions faster and convenient.
SSS introduced the five main information and communication and channels through which the members can reach SSS; namely, the SSS website, call center, text-SSS, e-mail, and the SSS Facebook page.
Recently, SSS signed a memorandum of agreement with CitiBank for the electronic release of salary loan proceeds and short-term benefits through a special cash card for individual members. The card is valid for three years and can be used in Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and for debit transactions.
Meanwhile, with regards to the Unified Identification (UMID) Card, the SSS has so far issued over 700, 000 cards. SSS is working on the ID card applications and expecting to bring ID production schedule back to usual and get rid of the production backlog before end of this year.
Financial Updates for Western Visayas
The SSS granted some P1.59 B in salary loans in the first quarter of 2012. An 89.3 percent increase from the P840 M salary loans released in the same period in 2011.
In Western Visayas, SSS collected contributions for January to March 2012. It has reached over P751 M. This is a four-percent increase from the P729 M collections for the same period in 2011. Benefit releases in the first quarter of the year is P1.7 B. It is an increase of 6.1 percent made in the same period of the year 2011. There was also a disbursement of P132.89 M for loan releases. There is a 92 percent of the salary loan releases in the region. It is intended for 8, 900 member-employees.
SSS New Programs
There are four programs that SSS introduced this 2012. The first one is the Member-Get-Member Promo. This is available for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). This promo aims to encourage OFWs to take more active members in securing financial protection. They get to win cash prizes as nominators or nominees as the SSS draws nine winners of P10, 000 each during monthly raffle draw. The grand prize is a travel package worth P160, 000 inclusive of round-trip economy airfare to Manila, transfers and four-day hotel accommodation for two in Boracay; and P45, 000 pocket money.
The second is the Educational Assistance Loans Program. It enables members or their dependents to pay enrolment costs for college, vocational and technical courses. The program is open to actively-paying members with at least 36 monthly contributions and whose premiums are based on a monthly salary of P10, 000 or lower.
Third on the list is the Loan Penalty Condonation Program. This program started last April 2 and will end on September 31, 2012. It differs from previous penalty condonation programs in that its terms and conditions and requirements will depend on the type or situation of the delinquent member-borrower.
Lastly, the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners Program (ACOP) aimed at determining the continued eligibility of SSS pensioners to receive their disability, death-survivorship or retirement pensions.
“The SSS not only informs and educates its members, but we are also made aware of the concerns and issues faced by our members,” de Quiros told the press. / PN
Savannah Football Festival – Just an Open Door
Football has become an emerging sport in the Philippines. Football is usually overshadowed by basketball which is undeniably the most popular sport in the Philippines. But in the recent years, football has been virtually heard of throughout the archipelago as there is a national football league.
In an effort to popularize football in the Philippines, particularly in Iloilo, Camella Communities and Vista Land, a premiere housing project in Iloilo, hosted the 2nd Savannah Football Festival last May 26-27, 2012.
The opening of this event was highlighted by the opening remarks of Engr. Adrian Simondo, General Manager of Camella Communities, and “Declaration of Tournament” by Mr. Boy Hautea, Vice President of Iloilo Football Association. Both of them led the Ceremonial Kick Off. Present during the program was former Vice Mayor Tonybelle Bellega who led the invocation.
Graced by its staff members and the media, the football festival was held in Savannah, Oton, Iloilo. The event was attended by colleagues, friends, and parents of the participants.
There were six categories in the said event. On the first day, there were under-8 category, under-10 category, and under-12 category. On the second day, there were under-16 category, ladies open category, and men open category.
On the opening day, there were 11 teams participated. They were from SOS, Casa Fiammeta, La Paz, Guimbal, Tabuc Suba (Barotac), Jalaud, Ilaya, Tamasak FC, Sta. Barbara, PAREF Westbridge, and Savannah.
On the next day, they were 15 teams participated for under-16 category, 14 teams for men open category, and four teams for lady open category. They were from Alimodian, Alpha Crest, BNFC, Calinog, Central Philippine University, FC Parara, Guimbal, Iloilo National High School, Janiuay, Magsaysay, Mandurriao, NBI FC, La Paz, Oton, PAREF Westbridge, Sta. Barbara, SOS, Tigbauan, and University of the Philippines.
The winning teams for each category were given trophies. Each player was given a certificate of participation.
Winning teams for the under-8 category were Tamasak FC-A (Champion), Casa Fiammeta (1st Runner-up), Sta. Barbara-B (2nd Runner-up), and Jalaud (3rd Runner-up). The Most Promising Player was Francis Adrian Botavara.
Winning teams for under-10 category were Tamasak FC-B (Champion), Jalaud (1st Runner-up), Sta. Barbara-C (2nd Runner-up), and Tamasak FC-A (3rd Runner-up). The Most Promising Player was Terence Tacon.
Winning teams for under-12 category were Tamasak FC-A (Champion), Casa Fiammeta (1st Runner-up), Tamasak FC-B (2nd Runner-up), and Ilaya-A (3rd Runner-up). The Most Promising Player was Vince Elmedorial.
This very festival will etch in the memory, not only for the matches but particularly because of the narrow field potential winners. The football festival was a way of showcasing the talents and skills of Ilonggos in football. This is a good start and an open door for football enthusiasts.
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A Story of an Outstanding Public Servant
Former Senator Ernesto “Manong” Maceda has an outstanding record of public service. He’s been in high government positions for almost 45 years. His career has been marked by numerous outstanding achievements starting from his election at the age of 23.
He was one of the 12 Magnificent Senators who voted to reject the US Bases in the Philippines. He was called “Mr. Expose” by the Philippine Free Press. He received awards as TOYM Awardee for Public Service and Rizal Pro Patria Award in 1967 and 1968, respectively.
He was one of the topnotchers in the 1956 Bar Exam. He also passed the New York State Bar. He became a professor of law in Ateneo de Manila University, University of Manila, National University, Miriam College, and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Manila.
Early Life and Career
Ernesto M. Maceda was born on March 26, 1935 in Pagsanjan, Laguna. He earned his associate in Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude in 1952. He finished Bachelor of Laws from Ateneo de Manila University in 1956. He graduated Valedictorian-Cum Laude in Ateneo Law School. He then finished Master of Laws, Taxation and International Law at Harvard Law School, Massachusetts, USA in 1957.
At the age of 23, Maceda was hailed as the No. 1 Councilor of Manila in 1959. He was named “Outstanding Councilor of Manila" because of his numerous achievements in the City Council.
In 1966, he served as the Secretary of Community Development. At 29 years old, Maceda was the youngest Cabinet Member in the Marcos Administration. In 1969, he was appointed Executive Secretary in concurrent capacity as Chairman of the Commission on Reorganization.
In 1970, the Commerce and Industry portfolio was given to Maceda. He launched consumer protection programs and established trade relations with various Eastern European Social countries.
Senator of the Philippines
During the 1971 elections, Maceda was only one out of three senators elected under the banner of the Nacionalista party of then-President Ferdinand Marcos. In 1972, Maceda’s bill granting protection to real estate buyers on instalment basis was the only bill signed into law before Martial Law was proclaimed. The bill is known as the Maceda Law.
After breaking with President Marcos over the Martial Law declaration he then went to exile in the United States. In due course, he became the adviser of the late Senator Benigno S. Aquino. After Senator Aquino's assassination, he became one of the leaders of the opposition during the 1984 Batasang Pambansa Campaign and the 1986 snap presidential election.
When Corazon Aquino was the President of the Philippines, Maceda was appointed to head the Ministry of Natural Resources. The next year, he ran for the Senate under the Corazon Aquino's tag.
Since the opening of the Congress in 1987, Senator Maceda has received numerous awards from various news agencies and private organizations for his outstanding performance and has been constantly chosen No. 1 Senator by numerous publications, political analysts and Senate reporters.
During the 1992 general elections, Senator Maceda was re-elected under the Nationalist People's Coalition. Winning in the senatorial race, he took office as a Senator for the third time. He served as the Senate President in his third term.
After Senate Life
Following the end of his senate term, he was chosen to be the Philippines' Ambassador to the United States from 1999-2001 by President Joseph Estrada. In 2007, he joined the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM). He became one of the professors of the PLM College of Law. Maceda holds the distinction of being the only Filipino to have held five Cabinet Positions in his lifetime.
He writes a column for the Philippine Star, entitled "Search for Truth". He also hosts a program over radio station DZRJ AM 810 kHz every Sunday, from 8:00-9:30 AM.
Other Positions Held
Maceda was the Trustee of the Government service Insurance Service (GSIS). He was the Governor of the Development Bank of the Philippines. He also became the Director of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
He was the Commissioner of the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines. He was also the Governor of the Philippine National Red Cross.
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PinoyCare Visa Center invades Iloilo City
Now on its 12th year, PinoyCare Visa Center, a Cebu-based migration consultancy firm, held a free orientation-seminar for interested immigration applicants to Canada. It was held in its new office in 2nd Floor, MSL Bldg., Quezon St., Iloilo City last April 16, 2012.
Based on her experience in her various jobs, PinoyCare Visa Center President and Chief Executive Officer Prisca Niña Mabatid established PinoyCare Visa Center in 2000. The POEA-licensed company currently provides permanent visa assistance through skilled immigration programs of Canada.
It has observed a greater number of Filipinos migrating abroad, particularly in Canada, all with a common end of seeking greener pastures overseas.
Currently, the Canadian Embassy has downgraded its 38 employment category to 29. The top five jobs that offer higher employment opportunities are those in the medical profession including doctors and nurses as well as engineers, architects, and hotel and restaurant managers and workers.
During the event, it introduced the Permanent Residence Visas for Canada. It also advised Skilled Workers, Entrepreneurs, Investors and Self-Employed applicants.
Mabatid discussed how they work with each applicant individually to ensure their future. She said that it is planned properly and their case is prepared perfectly.
The migration consultancy firm helps applicants before, during and after they land in Canada. Its settlement services ensure its clients can succeed and prosper in Canada. It shows them the right way and the best way to come to Canada.
Mabatid, who was named one of 2010 Outstanding Cebuano Awardees in the field of entrepreneurship, has managed to open offices in the country — Cebu, Manila, Davao and Zamboanga — in a span of 10 years. It also has operations in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait.
She planned to expand the business this year. Such expansion will include opening more sites in the Philippines.
The company has so far sent over 1,000 immigrants to various countries and is now facilitating 1,700 more immigration applications. Aside from helping Filipinos secure immigrant visas, the company also facilitates immigration applications of other nationalities. /PN
Getting Fit for Life
Panay News’ Service from the Heart
Now on its 31st year, Panay News (PN), the biggest daily newspaper in the Visayas, held a medical mission. It was dubbed “Panay News 31st Anniversary, FIT FOR LIFE” and was held at Plazuela de Iloilo yesterday.
Panay News aspired to extend its public service to the people of Iloilo who experience poverty and lack of basic healthcare and education. This project aims to provide free medical assistance to people particularly from Brgy. Bolilao and Brgy. San Rafael. Free medicines were distributed to them.
Aside from the medicines, both young and old availed of free consultation conducted by volunteer medical practitioners. There were about 20 doctors and 20 nurses that volunteered. They were assisted by the Philippine Army’s Third Infantry Division and a medical group from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
There was also a 31-minute fun walk from Plazuela de Iloilo to Brgy. San Rafael then back to the starting area. It was followed by a Zumba exercise led by the Department of Health fitness instructors. Participants joined the upbeat Latin Music to sweat to the sway and rhythm.
Participants were PN followers, PN dealers, PN employees and families, participating partners, and invited barangays.
Special prizes were also given to the participants. Prizes for the Fun Walk were given to the first 31 walk finishers. Prizes were sponsored by Sun Cellular. Prizes for Zumba were for the Sexiest Dancer, Best Outfit, The Most Energetic Dancer, The Grooviest Dancer, and Best in Performance.
This partnership, with Philippine Red Cross, Department of Health, City Health Dental Office, Department of Social and Welfare Development, Freemont, Alpha Phi Omega, and Provincial Capitol, is a big help to extend free health care services to Ilonggos.
The medical mission was undertaken in cooperation with Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc. and Hublas nga Kamatuoran. The medical mission is a way of giving back to the community for patronizing its newspaper.
Women Achievers in TOWIL Awards
The City government under its Gender and Development (GAD) Program and the Sanguniang Panlungsod (SP) Committee on Women and Family Relations awarded last March 29, 2012 the Outstanding Women of Iloilo City (TOWIL) for 15 categories. This year’s theme is “Kababainhan: Bugal kag Hiyas sang Dakbanwa sang Iloilo.”
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the award will give due recognition to women in public and private sectors who have patented exemplary performance in their particular field of profession and significantly contributed to Iloilo City’s development and progress.
Former party-list Representative Riza Hontiveros-Baraquel said the Towil Awards is a venue for pride and valuing of women achievements. These achievements have been recognized for the past four years by the City government.
Hontiveros-Baraquel, who was guest speaker at the awards ceremony, said that TOWIL recognizes the excellence and institutionalizing women power as an important part of society.
Regional Trial Court Judge Marciana Deguma, 2012 Outstanding Woman of Iloilo (Towil) awardee for the Judiciary category, gave her response in behalf of the awardees. She said Ilonggas are not only known for their patience and resilience but also for their fighting spirit in the quest of their rights and freedom.
The 2012 TOWIL awardees were Dr. Eden Deriada for Academe and Education; Gina Sarabia Espinosa for Arts and Culture; Marjorie Caperonce Florete for Business Corporation and Entrepreneurship; Rebecca Berlin for Civic Organization; Marie Louise Cathryn Serbas for the Differently Abled Persons; Regional Director Evelyn Trompeta for Government Service; Judge Marciana Deguma for the Judiciary; Regional Director Mesa for Media, Public Information and Journalism; Rosalie Sarabia Treñas for Non-government Organization; Ma. Teresa Chan for Philanthropy Works; Senior Police Officer 1 Ana del Rosario Baganes for Protection and Security Service; Lucy Buendia for the Religious Sector; Ma. Rosa A. Cacho for Value Social and Community Service; and Dr. Lilia S. Teves for the Professional Sector.
A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN.
Hello. Meet my boyfriend's little sister, Baby Eia. Oh, she's adorable. And I can't help not posting her pic in my tumblr account.
The Medical City introduces Breast Clinic
It's alarming how a growing number of young women are getting diagnosed with breast cancer every year and all over the world! When it comes to women's health issues, breast cancer will rise toward the top of any list regardless of the factors being considered.
It is no doubt that breast cancer is an ugly disease that statistically affects someone that everyone knows. That is why the Great Saviour International Hospital which is operated and managed by The Medical City developed a one-stop shop for women with breast cancer or those who are disquieted of their breasts condition.
The said hospital celebrated the arrival of a world-class health care. The Breast Clinic was launched to provide efficient and effective, multi-disciplinary care for breast patients. The goal is to offer all-inclusive care for breast cancer.
Graced by its medical members and the media, the launch of the Breast Clinic was held on March 23, 2012, led by no less than Dr. Douglas Budok, Director of the Medical Services Group. During the event, there were testimonies from patients and a breast disease forum.
The event was attended by colleagues, friends, and former patients of the hospital. In his inspirational message, Dr. Budok welcomed the Breast Clinic as another boost to breast wellness and comprehensive and strict standards for treating patients.
According to Dr. Dave Endel Gelito, Chairman of the Breast Clinic, the hospital offers a multi-disciplinary approach in taking care of their patients. It holds out comprehensive history and breast examination, diagnostic mammography, screening mammography, ultrasonogrophy, ultrasound guided biopsy, pathologic diagnosis, surgery, post-surgical treatment, medical oncology and radiation oncology appointment coordination and planning. Oncotype testing and genetic testing is also available.
Patients can access to experimental therapies as part of clinical trials where they can follow-up and monitor easily. They can shorten their waiting time and lessen clinic visits from 48-72 hours. Their consultation, diagnostic procedures, laboratory and biopsy results are all in one place. These important aspects of breast care are integrated to each other therefore assuring fast accessibility.
The Breast Clinic has a team of experts who are geared to provide the best care for patients. They are equipped with skills and knowledge to provide integrated care for breast care needs.
The Breast Clinic Team is composed of Dr. Dave Endel R. Gelito, Dr. Cherry Pink A. Villa, Dr. Jonie A. Flores, Dr. Guadalupe D. Villaret-Mateika, Dr. Roberto J. Alfabeto, Dr. Luis Serafin D. Dabao, Dr. Jose Nemesio A. Granada, Dr. Venerio G. Casataya Jr., Dr. Wilfredo A. Polido, and Dr. Demie O. Tidon.
The team works under the standard protocols of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Cancer Screening Diagnosis Guidelines 2009 and NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology-Breast Cancer VI 2009. The team strategy is patient partnership and medical expertise.
The Breast Clinic is the first ever and only health center with the advanced technology designed for breast cancer in Iloilo.
Ten Reasons Why It's Fun in the Philippines (Part 2)
Affordable stuffs. You can go around towns and cities any time you want. You can have the best time of your life without hurting your pocket. You can practically shop with a hundred dollars in the Philippines. And you will end up with a truck of stuffs. You can avail the best services from hotels in very low prices. You can also eat from the country’s hand-picked restaurants which will cost you a little bit of the usual price that you will pay in other countries. It is one of the reasons why foreign visitors love to go back and forth in the Philippines. They do not need to spend a lot of money buying plane tickets as they are also budget friendly.
Appetizing Foods. Filipino foods are the best. The Philippines is well-known for its delectable food all over its different areas. Filipino people are famous for their love for food. It is hardly surprising that Filipino food is often labelled as somewhat weird and wonderful. But in its own way, an exceptional blend of eastern and western cuisine. Filipino foods are more suitable for those with sedate and sensitive taste buds. These foods are tempting and could pamper you to the fullest.
Beautiful Sceneries. The Philippine archipelago is blessed with wonderful sceneries. This is one of the facets why people from different countries visit Philippines. Baguio City is one of these. It is referred to as the “summer capital” of the Philippines. The six-hour drive out of Manila is extremely worth the time! Bohol is also one of the finest places to visit. It is where you can find these adorable curled up little tarsiers. More places could be explored that you could spend a lot of time enjoying a scene that never bores you.
Bizarre and Perfect Beaches. Philippines is a picture of beautiful beaches and crystal clear seas. You can swing a hammock on and enjoy the best sun kiss you’ll ever experience. Boracay Island is one of the countless beaches that one can enjoy here. It makes it even more complete with the traditional banca used for island hopping and fishing.
Sunny Weather. It means nice. You can grab the beat of the heat without leaving your place. It is an active time to explore the great outdoors especially during summer vacations. The sunny weather makes going to the beach and getting a tan any time of the year possible.
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Ten Reasons Why It's Fun in the Philippines (Part 1)
Hospitality of Filipino People. Filipinos are enjoyable, pleasing, and warm to their visitors. They take the time and effort to entertain them and make them feel comfortable. They even make them feel like they are part of the family. Filipinos love to laugh and joke. Visitors are automatically invited to a meal, even when food is scarce. Filipinos do not ask something in return. Appreciation is all right. In short, there is an unusual desire to please the visitors.
English-speaking Country. In the Far East pacific, not everyone knows that the Philippines is one of the largest English speaking countries in the world. It is third to United States of America and Great Britain. Foreign tourists might take a trip in the smallest town, but locals would still be able to give directions with the use of the English language plus a beam to it. Most locals understand English. It makes it easy for foreign tourists to get by with them.
Heritage and Historical. The Philippines has a rich history. The rich Philippine heritage can be experienced, not only in classrooms, libraries, and schoolbooks, but also in beautifully preserved historical sites across the country. In a country like the Philippines, where history is kept alive, one doesn't need to go far to travel back in time. A vibrant past has left its mark all over the country in many various ways that present-day visitors are now finding out.
Fiestas and Festivals anytime of the year. The fiestas and festivals are important part of the fun-loving Filipino culture. Each city and barrio celebrates at least one local fiesta or festival. Usually it is a prayer and thanksgiving celebration on the feast day of its patron saint. There is always a fiesta going on somewhere in the country. It is celebrated with all the ceremony, solemnity, and pageantry the town people can deal with.
You get to places quickly. For travelling in the Philippines there are a lot of low-priced possibilities. Jeepneys are everywhere. As the name implies, it is mainly a colorful jeep. It is funky, open-air transports that take you to your favorite place. Everywhere in the Philippines, for the more short and local distances, the multicabs and tricycles are used by many Filipinos. The tricycle, a motorcycle with an attached passenger-cabin on a third wheel, is the cheapest. The big advantage of the tricycle is that it will bring you to every desired place.
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Techno Protege
He is known for his extensive body of work featuring adorable fad and stuffs. The iconic things continue to grace numbers of offices, homes, and schools throughout Roxas City and the rest of Panay.
The man behind these things, Mark Renier Arce-Catahay also known as MR, has devoted some time of his career to internet café and digital souvenir services. He shares: “It gave me opportunities to know a lot of people with the same goals and dreams as mine.”
“I also learned a lot of business management and strategies from people who had been in the business for so long. The knowledge that I have learned from this business experience is way too better than what I should have learned as an employee.”
Studied and graduated from St. Paul University-Iloilo (SPUI), MR was inspired in information technology and developed his signature style of creating yet simple visually arresting stuffs.
He has a business called Plugged. It is an Internet café and specializes in digital souvenir services. Digital souvenirs are items that were made through computers, machines and printers. He specializes in personalizing a wide range of products which includes key chains, button pins, tumblers, mugs, bag tags, digital shirt printing, silk screen shirt printing, vinyl shirt printing, mouse pads, fans, notepads, stickers, vinyl car stickers, tote bags, non-woven bags, calling cards, wall clocks, ball pens, lanyards, CD Printing, digital puzzle printing, ref magnets, metal photos, bottle openers, bookmarks, digital plate printing, pillow case, digital slippers printing, digital print on canvas, tarpaulin printing, digital umbrella printing, name plates, coasters, calendars, and campaign materials.
In November 3, 2007, Plugged opened thru the efforts of MR’s mother, Ruth Catahay. It is located in Gaisano Marketplace. It started as the best and leading internet café in Roxas City. It was also the first and only gaming station that offered PlayStation 3 games.
In early 2008, MR’s uncle, Rodolfo Arce, presented the basics of the business. He has been a businessman for so many years already. He convinced MR to sell key chains and tumblers to birthday parties, debuts, weddings and all possible events. And so MR did what his uncle advised him.
After some time, MR was shocked realizing that he was already supplying giveaways to major banks, universities, and even government offices. Since he was only in college, it gave him a lot of time to do research studies about putting up a souvenir shop in Roxas City.
He was overwhelmed by its outcome. He saw its potentials and possible growth. And so he thought that he has to be serious and create realistic plans about it.
But weeks before he graduated, he received so many job offers from IT companies in Iloilo, Makati, and even Japan. It was quite hard for him but he has to reject all the offers for him to spend his summer focusing on the business that I had been planning.
It was the summer of 2011 when he personally visited suppliers to create good business relations for long term business growth. On June 2011, after MR graduated from college, Plugged expanded its services to offer digital souvenir services.
At first, it was a challenge for him to manage because he didn’t take a business course. All I had were determination, passion, and business thoughts from books. But he gained a lot of courage and confidence to sacrifice employment and go into business at a very young age because I’m very aware all the consequences and successes of going into this kind of path.
“My course helped me a lot since BSIT is a mix of computer literacy and business management. It studies more on how to use technology to help make business processes go easier,” says MR.
Today, Plugged is offering digital souvenirs. But he already captured large corporate market from major banks, schools, restaurants, government offices, private businesses and organizations not only here in Roxas but also in Kalibo, Iloilo, Passi and Manila.
In the span of six months, its product line has been expanding and expanding. Hewill continue to expand his products and services to serve his clients better and to offer the best quality digital souvenir items.
The business mission is to offer a wide range of modern, computerized and top-quality souvenir products that will cater from personal occasions to corporate giveaways. The business vision is to offer the people of Panay the best digital souvenirs that the latest technology can offer.
If things will go easily, he is planning to enter another business industry in Roxas City. With all the plans and goals, he can perceive that 2012-2015 will be very promising years for his business.
