STA. BARBARA HEIGHTS OPENING

Fil Estate Properties Inc. and La Compaña de Sta. Barbara Inc. launched Sta. Barbara Heights Saturday in a rousing a grand open house. The premiere subdivision is situated on a higher ground at Brgy. Inangayan, Sta. Barbara Iloilo. The open house started with a ribbon cutting ceremony graced by Fil Estate and La Compaña de Sta. Barbara top brass. (From left) La Compaña de Sta Barbara board of directors member Jaime Cacho, Fil-Estate Properties president Atty. Ferdinand Santos, Sta. Barbara Mayor Isabelo Maquino, La Compaña de Sta Barbara board of directors member Noel Cariño and Sta. Barbara Heights land owners-partners Francisco Maravilla and son Hermenio Maravilla...READ MORE!!!

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PANA-AD SA NEGROS FESTIVAL 2009

"Mother of all Festivals" 

"Panaad" is the Hiligaynon for a vow and its fulfillment.

The biggest festival in Negros Occidental, the PANAAD FESTIVAL, started in 1993 as a thanksgiving celebration and a fulfillment of a promise and vow to the Divine Providence in exchange of good life as well as a showcase of the best of Negros Occidental.

   

It features 32 festivals that brings together 13 cities and 19 towns of Negros Occidental into one colorful and jubilant presentation of individual festivals and in an array of theme pavilions that showcase their history, arts and culture, tourism, commerce, trade, and other industries.

The annual PANAAD sa NEGROS FESTIVAL is being held at the Panaad Park and Stadium, Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.This year is the 16th year of Panaad sa Negros Festival scheduled on April 18 to 25.

"Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco, festival executive committee chairman, said this year's celebration is even more significant after Panaad sa Negros Festival was adjudged as the country's "Best Tourism Event-Provincial Festival Category" by the Department of Tourism and the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines during its annual national convention in Iloilo City on October 4, 2004." panaynewsphilippines.com

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AMENDMENTS IN INVESTMENT INCENTIVES CODE EYED

THE Iloilo City Council is proposing amendments to Regulation Ordinance No. 2006-114 (Iloilo City Investment Incentives Code of 2006) to attract more businesses in the metropolis.

Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog proposed amendments to Section 17 of the incentive code during the council’s regular session Wednesday. 

The council referred the measure to the committee on economic promotions chaired by Councilor Jose Espinosa III.

The proposed amendments include exemption from the payment of taxes during the construction phase of any business in the city with P100 million or more capitalization.

Another amendment is the exemption of big construction businesses from the truck ban imposed by Traffic Engineering and Management Unit.  READ MORE...

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EIGHT BRANCHES IN PANAY SPORT BPI'S NEW LOOK

Boracay, Kalibo, Kalibo Sto. Niño, Iloilo Main, Iloilo SM Mandurriao, Iloilo General Luna, Iloilo Jaro Mcarthur and Express Iloilo Valeria. According to AVP Degs Aldeguer, Area Business Director for Panay, "It was in March 1897 when BPI first set a foothold here in Iloilo. Today, as the Bank  upholds that tradition of leadership , we have renovated 8 of our branches into a new look to take our valued clients farther into the future...into deeper relationships.” SOURCE: http://www.thedailyguardian.com/

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GO NEGOSYO: BABAE, YAMAN KA NG BAYAN!

Women Entrepreneurship Summit

On March 2, 2009 at the World Trade Center, we will be joined by Pinay entrepreneurs who ventured into the world of business and improved their quality of life despite the numerous challenges they faced. 

Our audience would have the chance to be mentored by some of the country's most respected women negosyantes as we launch our third book entitled Go Negosyo: Joey Concepcion's 55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs.

Government officials from all levels -- women senators, department secretaries, governors, congresswomen, mayors and barangay captains -- will discuss how they plan to help women micro small and medium-scale entrepreneurs.

Plus, we will be conducting forums and lectures on a multitude of topics, from the negosyo basics -- best marketing practices for small enterprises, entrepreneurial financial management, leadership styles, competitiveness in the export market, technology utilization -- to tips and advice on the concerns that womenpreneurs face: health and wellness, fitness, and family life and work balance.

Over 100 booths and exhibitors will be showcasing different products and services under the following categories:
•    Health and Wellness
•    Fashion and Beauty
•    Family Life and Work Balance
•    Negosyo at Pera

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Grab the chance to be a part of the biggest negosyo event of the year!

Be an exhibitor!

Help empower women by sponsoring the event!

Download the Exhibitors Kit and

Sponsorship Package here

For more information, call:

SELECT MEDIA
(02) 813-2612
negosyo.women@yahoo.com

PCE Secretariat
(02) 637-9347
gonegosyo@yahoo.com

Visit www.gonegosyo.net for more details.

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Go Negosyo sa BICOL EXPRESS! AWARDEES

This year's Go Negosyo Caravan kicked off with the "Go Negosyo sa Bicol Express" last January 30, 2009 held at the Camarines Sur Convention Center. 

The Go Negosyo sa Bicol Express was graced by the presence of Senator Manny Villar and Presidential Management Staff Secretary and recently inducted Press Secretary Cerge Remonde. Go Negosyo mentors and entrepreneurs also joined the forums to share their stories and business advice. Governors and local leaders from all the provinces in Bicol was there as well. 

One of the highlights of the caravan is to give recognition to the local entrepreneurs who took control of their lives through their negosyo. The following are the awardees...

Most Inspiring Bicolano Entrepreneurs 

• Eng. Salvador Albia – TROPICS AGRO INDUSTRIES
• Elizaldy Co – SUNWEST GROUP OF COMPANIES
• Dahlia Dy – SOUTH STAR DRUG INCORPORATED
• Alice Esquela – BEN’S BAKERS CORPORATION
• Avelina Miranda – RPM PILINUT CANDIES
• Jerly Peyra – JERLY PEYRA POULTRY FARM
• Eng. Florenio Regala – MACAGANG BUSINESS CENTER
• Lyndon Tan – BASIC NECESSITY, INC.
• Mediatrix Villanueva – SHELMED COTTAGE TREASURES

 
Most Inspiring Bicolano Microentrepreneurs 

• Marianne Gabrielle Bordado – CHOCO NAGA
• Pedro Durante – FAMILY SPRAIN EXPERTS
• Hanilyn Aguilar-Hidalgo – PROPOLIS LIFESTYLE
• Carlito Millano – CGM HANDICRAFT
• Rolando Nicerio – DAD’S SPECIAL PINANGAT
• Marianne Olano - BAYCRAFTS
• Cindy Pereña – COP PILI SWEETS AND PASTRIES
• Carmen Ravago – RAVAGO’S LONGGANIZA DE GUINOBATAN
• Hector Torente – BIKOL CERAMIKA

Most Inspiring Bicolano Entrepreneurs – Special Award 

• Labo Progressive Multipurpose Cooperative
• Simbag sa Pag-asenso, Inc.

source:  Thursday, January 29, 2009 The Philippine Star Business - by Joey Conception

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Go Negosyo Sa ILOILO! THE AWARDEES

September 12, 2008 - Thousands of Ilonggos flooded the Rose Memorial Auditorium at the Central Philippine University(CPU) to attend the Go Negosyo sa Iloilo Caravan organized by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship - Go Negosyo and the Iloilo Business Club.

One highlights of the 1-day caravan was the recognition and awarding of the Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Micro-entrepreneurs in Iloilo who had been successful in their respective businesses while armed with determination and the willingness to succeed in life. Below are the awardees:

Most Inspiring Ilonggo Entrepreneurs 

•  Antonio Steven Chan - Central Azucarera de San Antonio, Inc. 
•  Joseph Vincent Go - Light of Glory Taxi Services
•  Jose Gerardo Guadarrama - Original Biscocho Haus
•  Tomas Hautea, Sr. - Retcem Bangus Hatchery and Fish Farm
•  Johnny Que - Waffle Time
•  Arsenio Rafael - A.M. Builder’s Depot
•  Edgar “Injap” Sia II - Mang Inasal
•  Alfonso Uy - La Filipina Uy Gongco Corporation
•  Salvador Sarabia - Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center
  

Most Inspiring Ilonggo Microentrepreneurs

• Grace M. Javelosa - Rgies Delicacies 
• Lucita B. Sionosa - Sionosa bakeshop 
• Candido Delgado - candy-making business
• Visitacion Ducay - fish processing and retailing
• Ana C. Cordova - Oton Woven Products
• Ma. Agnes G. Tirol - Sweet'ness Fine Homemade Delicacies business

Most Inspiring Entrepreneur (Special Award)

• Angel de Leon - Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc.(TSKI)
  

Entrepreneurs who participated in the seminars and forums include Cong. Cynthia Villar, Jay Aldeguer of Island Souvenirs, Gaita Fores of Cibo, Celebrity Entrepreneur Illac Diaz, Dean Francisco Lapid of the Entrepreneurs School of Asia, Efren Sotto of the Human Resources Consultant of Shell Group of Companies, Jorge Wieneke III of Ateneo Center for Continuing Education, trial Technology Development Institute, Reynaldo Ambao of Taytay sa Kauswayan, Inc., Aries Vasquez of Globe Corporate and SME Segments, Gabby Cul of PLDT SME Nation, Naomi Luis of DOST-Region VI, Rosalinda Lacsamana of DOST-TRC, Lorena Yungque of TESDA Region VI, Glen Aguilar of WESVARRDEC, and Eric Pama of Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines and Karen Davila.(Photo Courtesy of: www.gonegosyo.info)

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