Poll: Are the Authorities Doing Enough in Maintaining Peace and Order?

This Pinoy Entrepreneur site had a (poll) regarding the most problematic factors in doing business in the Philippines. The most problematic factor, based on the poll, is graft and corruption (63.9%). Surprisingly, no one considered “crime and theft” as a problematic factor. Continue reading

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Bouncing Checks (BP 22): An Extended Discussion

(This is a four-part discussion on Bouncing Checks. See the pages at bottom of post.)

Checks will always be an integral part of business, which is why we have a number of discussions regarding checks (see Bouncing Checks (BP 22): Matters a Layman Should Know; Basic Reminders to Prevent Check Fraud; and No imprisonment in BP 22 or Bouncing Checks cases?). This time let’s have a more extensive discussion on bouncing checks. Continue reading

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Changes in the Business Blog (August 2010)

You may have noticed there are changes in this blog, all intended to make it better. Still, you may or may not agree with the changes being implemented, so let’s hear what you think on the following changes: Continue reading

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August 2010 Holidays: Ninoy Aquino Day (21) and National Heroes Day (30)

There are two national non-working holidays in August — Ninoy Aquino Day and National Heroes Day. We know there’s a previous list of 2010 Holidays and maybe you’re already aware about these August holidays, but recent developments require a separate discussion for the Ninoy Aquino Day. Continue reading

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Wear the Pinoy-Business.com Badge

There used to be a simple badge proudly worn by some members in their blogs 0r websites, and we feel deeply honored. Unfortunately, the badge was destroyed with the upgrade of the main site (the same reason why we have to transfer many segments here in the blog component. Continue reading

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July 27 a National Holiday and the SONA

First things first. The first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino is scheduled on Monday, 26 July 2010., at 4:00 p.m. (see full text of SONA 2009, 2008, 2007). Continue reading

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Mismatch between Worker Qualifications and Company Positions

People looking for work have difficulty finding jobs because they possess skills that are not needed by companies. In this time of high unemployment, it’s amazing to see many companies/employers taking so much time and effort to look for an applicant who has the required skills and preferred attitude for a particular position. Continue reading

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Special Non-Working Holiday on June 30, 2010 (Wednesday)

Malacanang has just announced that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared June 30, 2010 (Wednesday) a special non-working holiday through Proclamation No. 2085.  June 30 is the schedule of the presidential inaugural ceremonies for the incoming President of the Republic of the Philippines, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.  Continue reading

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Do you Think the First Automated Philippine Election was Successful?

We had a poll as to who will you vote for President in the 2010 national and local elections. Senator Noynoy Aquino received the highest votes. While our informal survey was farthest from being scientific, it correctly reflected that Noynoy Aquino will win. Continue reading

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May 2010 Holidays: Labor Day (May 3) and Election Day (May 10)

Everyone loves a holiday, we’d like to think, though the exceptions would probably include those working on a “no-work, no pay” basis, employers who must pay extra for work done on a holiday, and those who simply hate holidays.  For those who look forward to holidays, particularly in the month of May 2010, there are two holidays to look forward to: Continue reading

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