Monday, March 19, 2012

Willie Revillame Airline is Wilfly

Hindi alam ng nakararami kung nagbibiro ang TV host na si Willie Revillame sa kanyang programang WilTime, Bigtime sa TV5 kamakailan lang nang sabihin niya ang tungkol sa latest at pinaplano raw niyang susunod a business, ang "Wil Fly."

        Inalok niya kasi ang mga contestants ng Kantanong kung gusto ng mga itong mag-training dahil parehong gustong maging flight stewardess.

        At kung "WilFly" nga ang next project ng TV host, hindi naman imposible dahil meron na siyang sariling eroplano na puwede nga niyang gawing negosyo.

        At na­- mention niya ring maaaring mga dignitaries ang kanyang maging kliyente o maging cargo plane raw. Sa ngayon, may sarili ng world-class mall at condo tower si Willie na tinatayo malapit lang sa ABS-CBN, ang former boss nya. 

Monday, March 12, 2012

Manifesto to Save Mindanao Philippines from Environmental Tragedy

By Karl Gaspar

A MANIFESTO

I EMBRACE
the adage that  Mindanao  is truly a Land of Promise.
It is the land that has  been  gifted by the Almighty -  Dios, Allah and Magbabaya -  to all the peoples who considers  Mindanao their  home.  It is the abode of all  our ancestors from time immemorial until today and will  be passed on from generation to generation.  Its promise is still to be fulfilled by  the Lumad, the Moro and the descendants of  the migrants  who found their way here  attracted by the possibilities  that came with such a promise.

I BELIEVE
that Mindanao is truly a Land of unsurpassed Possibilities.
Indeed, there are still tensions, divisions and conflicts  that have made Mindanao a bleeding land. However, I have reasons to look  forward to a future when the shadows will give way to the light, when  tears will turn to laughter, when  war will disappear  and  peace will reign.  Its possibilities will be collectively explored by everyone - peasants, fisherfolk, agricultural workers, laborers, businessmen, government officials, the  military and police, women and children, artists and artisans - who can already glimpse at the  precious outcome of such  possibilities.


I HOPE AND PRAY
that Mindanao and its people will journey together towards  a Peace-filled Tomorrow.
When the fruits  of the land will be justly distributed among  all its peoples.
When peasants have land, workers have jobs and families's needs are well provided.
When the governance system will favor no one but  will instead protect the rights of everyone.
When those who look  after  the people's security will  truly respect their human rights.
When the Mindanawons can truly respect and value each other's ethnicities, cultural and  faith traditions.
When we can safeguard nature and cultures as legacies for the coming generations.
When women find themselves reclaiming the roles of our foremothers and nurturing these even further.
When children can  run free  and frolic across its mountains, hills, plains, seas, lakes and rivers.


I PLEDGE
to do my best, within the capabilities  that the Almighty has gifted me, to
Live up to the demands of this Promise
Contribute to the fulfillment of these Possibilities
and to be truly part of this hope-filled
Journey towards Peace, Harmony, Justice, Equality and Freedom.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Doubts About Philippines Natural Disaster Website Info

We volunteers stumbled upon a website called philippinesnaturaldisaster.info which calls for people to donate money to earthquake victims in Negros Oriental. The website is using Paypal and a third-party website to receive donations.

We have serious doubts. First, there is no legitimate organization being introduced who will manage the fund. Is this an individual who is trying to get donations or an legal charity group?

Second, we don't have the address and contact person or office of the one who will get the donation. The fact that it is being anonymous raises serious doubts.

Third, there is no assurance or provisions as to how the donations will be distributed. People must know where their money will go.

And lastly, this is the age of Internet. It can be used for good or it can be used for evil. People must be extra careful how they send or use their money online.

Motivating Your Sales Team Seminar

Motivating Your Sales Team

MARCH 27 & 28, 2012
SARROSA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, CEBU CITY

RESOURCE SPEAKER: MR. ENRIQUE 'IKE' REYES

International Sales Development Training Expert

Every Business Relies on Sales to generate Income but the key to get them performing is Motivation. This direct approach to training & development is to enhance & help you get the
results you want through emotional intelligence-based training.

Learn how Motivation plays a crucial role in driving your Sales Team 
Help your Sales Team work for their Personal and Professional Goals and Visions
Design practical Motivation Activities and Practices
Create a culture of Motivation in your Sales Team
Reach your Performance Targets and get your Sales Team to bring Home the Bacon!

People are motivated to do things for their OWN reasons. It is our job as leaders to find out what those different reasons are & how to create that Motivational Environment.

You don't necessarily have to give them more Incentives just to get them going; you just need to understand how to motivate your Sales Team.

This Program is designed for Sales Professionals directly handling Sales Teams:
(Business Owners, Sales Managers, Sales Supervisors, Sales Team Leaders, Sales &
Marketing Officers)

SEMINAR TOPICS:
DAY 1:
• UNDERSTANDING THE GENERAL CONCEPT OF MOTIVATION
• THE IMPORTANCE OF MOTIVATION FOR SALES PEOPLE:
ENERGY TRANSFER CONCEPT
• IDENTIFYING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATORS
• MOTIVATIONAL STRESS
• PROPULSION CONCEPT

MOTIVATION ASSESSMENT

GOAL ORIENTED MOTIVATION: HELPING YOUR TEAM CRAFT
AND WORK FOR A VISION
TRANSLATING VISIONS INTO DAY-TO-DAY PLANS
PRACTICAL MOTIVATION ACTIVITIES AND PRACTICES FOR
SALES PEOPLE
CREATING A CULTURE OF MOTIVATION
SUSTAINING EFFORTS: MANAGING EMOTIONS
ACTION PLANNING AND PLAN EVALUATION

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT by Nievelinda Grandea

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT by Nievelinda Grandea

By: MS. NIEVELINDA 'BELLE' GRANDEA

International Human Resource Consultant

DATE:
TIME:

VENUE:

MARCH 16-17, 2012
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

SOLEDAD SUITES, TAGBILARAN, BOHOL

The constant evolution of today's global economy demands that businesses employ
innovative strategic analysis & formulation to stay one step ahead of the competition.

This powerful program discusses & explores a variety of analytical tools & strategic
initiatives that addresses issues of organizational performance. It adopts a practical
coaching approach to issues; relevant concepts & analytical tools with application to
real-business problems in a variety of industries.

SEMINAR TOPICS:

DAY 1:

DAY 2:

WORKSHOP

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT FACTORS

1.

CREATING THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
KEEPING THE VISION ALIVE
VISUALIZING A MISSION
PROFESSIONALISM
WORK ETHICS

COACHING & COUNSELING
WHEN IS COACHING NEEDED AND WHEN IS
COUNSELING NEEDED; WHO NEED COACHING &

WHAT DOES IT TAKES TO COACH
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

2.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

APRIL 20-21, 2012
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
QUEST HOTEL, CEBU CITY

RESOURCE SPEAKER: MS. NIEVELINDA GRANDEA

Administrators work a twelve-month year. Whether running a small, private day center or an exclusive high school, an administrator's tasks are many and various. The most significant is Risk-
Management.
This powerful program is formulated to help SCHOOL OWNERS, SUPERINTENDENTS, PRINCIPALS, SCHOOL DIRECTORS, DEP'T HEADS and other SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS perceive, prevent, and resolve ethical issues before they become headlines. It helps you protect your school's reputation and resources and significantly improve your decision-making ability and make leadership a priority.

LECTURE OUTLINE:

DAY 1

Strategic Management – The school is a mission and a business
1. Branding and marketing your school
2. Keeping the school financially viable
3. Keeping the Vision Alive

4. Goal Setting

DAY 2

Other Professional Management Factors

1. Organizing work to fulfill business goals
2. Recruiting the right people
3. Problem Solving – Decision Making processes (Quality Assurance)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FAMILY BUSINESS FACILITATION PROGRAM

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FAMILY BUSINESS FACILITATION PROGRAM

MARCH 26-27, 2012
SARROSA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, CEBU CITY
BY: MS. NIEVELINDA GRANDEA

This 2-day Family Business Facilitation session focuses in formulating
The Family Strategic Plan:

Its Direction,
Parameters;
Values,
Management Style;
Type of Leadership for the business.

The Family Constitution will be discussed covering :
1.) Succession Planning,
2.) Education,
3.) Business
4.) Exposure,
5.) Compensation,
6.) Management Style,
7.) Relationships Within the Family Members,
8.) Relationships Among Working Business Members,
9.) Disciplinary Rules, AND MORE…

The family facilitation session shall also discuss
A. Advisory Boards within the business; and
B. Family Council.

Business Families, preferably a representative from two
generations

Characteristics of Family Businesses
Importance of the Family Legacy
Relationship among Working and Non-Working Members of the
Family Owning a Business

The Family Genogram : Successful Business Families

Family Constitutions
Provisions for Succession Plan, Family members
Family members as Board of Directors
Family Advisory Board
Family Council
Propagating the Wealth and Legacy

Monday, March 5, 2012

Art in the Philippines

Growing up in a family of painters, Dorby Alcoseba saw firsthand the struggling life of an artist.

Though his heart is on art, Alcoseba pursued a college degree in computer engineering hoping to have a more stable life. After two years of working in an office job, his love for the art haunted him back.

"The life of an artist is a struggling one. But it's what I really want. What's important is to go where your heart is," Alcoseba, a fulltime painter, said in Cebuano.

The artist is one of the guests in the February 11 episode of Pagtuki, the official radio program of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), which is aired at DYLA, every Saturday from 10-11 a.m.

The February 11 episode talks about the "life of an artist", as a celebration for the National Arts month in February.

Having a father and an uncle who are painters, Alcoseba is no stranger to canvass and watercolors. He knew then that painting was his calling, just like his father.

For July Carmel, a degree holder in mass communication, she chose to work as a fulltime dancer in a dance group rather than pursue a career in communication.

Though the pay is not as high as a regular job, she said that what is important is she is happy with what she is doing. Carmel was a scholar for being a member of the university's dance and theater group.

"Performing, dancing...these are my passions," she said.

Dennis "Sio" Montera, vice president for visual arts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, said that a stable income is one of the greatest challenges of an artist.

"Being an artist is a lifetime commitment. It has no boundaries, no limits, and no bosses. But it is not a regular job. Financially, it's a challenge. Artists need to learn how to be flexible touching people, shaping the future because we all have bills to pay. Despite that challenge, you might wonder why artists are happy... because we are happy with our time and in what we do," Montera said in Cebuano.

He advised starting artists across different fields to not give up and to pursue their passion for the arts, despite the struggles.

Montera expressed his hopes that the government will initiate programs to further develop and preserve Philippine arts.

Steiner Waldorf School in the Philippines

Press Release

To create a sustainable society of international understanding, tolerance and peace, there should be a new understanding of what is possible in education. Administrators, teachers, parents, and Education students interested to develop their teaching and parenting capacities are invited to join a two-day seminar on the world-renowned Steiner/Waldorf-inspired "balanced education of the head, heart, and hands." To talk about this pedagogy – adopted by more than 1,000 schools in more than 60 countries since 1919 – are Bella Tan and Jake Tan from Rudolf Steiner Education Philippines (www.rstep.org.ph).
 
Trained in Australia in 1989, Bella C. Tan was one of those who introduced Steiner-Waldorf Education in the Philippines in 1992. She co-founded the first Steiner-Waldorf school in 1994, initiated the Parent-Toddler Program in 1997, and co-founded Michael Playgarden, the first full day co-parenting center in 2006. Bella has conducted teacher training and related courses not only in the Philippines but also in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and China. She has also written two children's books.
 
Joaquin G. Tan trained in acupuncture (1989) and in Anthroposophic Pharmaceutical Preparations and Medicine in the WALA GMBH, Bad, Boll, Germany. He attended the English Course in Anthroposophic Medicine, Arlesheim (1992). He co-founded the first Waldorf kindergarten/school in the Philippines and served in its Board of Trustees (1994-2002). He is the author of the book "Healing Ourselves: A Guide to Creative, Responsive & Self-Reliant Medicine" (1995) and "Healing Ourselves from Medicine" which was released internationally in 2011. Jake has conducted lectures on the wellness and healing as well as the health and nutritional aspects of child development in Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.
 
The two-day seminar is organized by Tuburan Institute, Inc. at the Food Cove Function Room, 2nd floor (at back of the Food court, beside Mall Admin Office), NCCC Mall, corner of Matina and Ma-a, Davao City. Specifically, the two-day workshop will cover the following topics:

• Childhood and Development
• The 12 senses
• Nature of Conception, Pregnancy, Birth 
• Health and Nutrition of the Developing Child
• Imitation and Good Example: Role of the Adult
• Dreamy Consciousness of the Child
• Education of the Will

The daily sessions will begin at exactly 9:00 am and end at 4:30 pm. Lunch break will be from 12:00 noon till 1:30 pm. Participants are requested to come on time and bring their own pen and notebook for taking notes. The course fee is Php 500 for the two days and does not include food and drinks. The course fee can be paid through the following:

1.) Account number: 2141021748 Account Name: Tuburan Institute, Inc. Bank: BPI Matina branch 
2.) Astanah Spa, Juna Avenue, Davao City (landmark: accross Values School beside Lispher Inn)
3.) Jayma Law Office, 2nd Flr. Paseo de Legaspi, Crossing Legaspi St. and Rizal St., Davao City (landmark: above 147 Beer Avenue resto-bar)
4.) Door 5, Ma-a Plaza, Km. 5 Ma-a Road, Ma-a, Davao City (beside Deeper Life Academy)

Participants are requested to bring their deposit slips or acknowledgment receipts and present them during the March 3, 2012 registration. In case participants prefer paying at the venue on the first day of the seminar, we would like to request to be informed before March 1 of your attendance. This is because the venue can accommodate only 200 participants at a time and we would like to ensure everyone can be comfortably seated.