Once again, Mother Nature reminds us how fragile life is.  With one calamitous sweep of wind and rain, the world’s deadliest typhoon of 2011 hit land on the thriving cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro in mid-December, striking at the dead of night. 
 
At its wake, Typhoon Sendong caused the death of 1,500 while over 500 are still missing.   It cleared and buried 42,000 homes, leaving nearly 55,000 individuals from more than 5,500 families in evacuation centers.  Homeless and desolate, victims of Sendong now rely on the warmth of a kind hug and the reassurance of a helping hand. 
 
Known for its bayanihan spirit, feisty Filipinos were up and ready to provide food and water, basic necessities and medicine.   As with Typhoon Ondoy in 2009, everyone was eager to do their own little bit to help.  
 
Members of Advertising Suppliers Association of the Philippines, along with friends from the United Print Media Group, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas and the Philippine Association of National Advertisers, as well as the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of the Philippines, the Independent Blocktimers Association and the Technical Group for Events and Entertainment of the Philippines join forces to create one meaningful fund-raiser to sustain Sendong relief efforts.
 
This powerhouse group of the country’s advertising industry is Cause I’m Sendong All My Love for You, so to speak, in a variety show and concert on January 28 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.   Supported by the Quezon City local government, and with performances by local artists also on a mission to spread hope, Cause I’m Sendong All My Love for You is sure to be a massive endeavor.
 
Aimed at generating P1.5 million through a variety of sponsorship packages from P10,000 to P100,000, sponsors are invited to send their donations to Cause I’m Sendong All My Love for You fund-raising concert.  All proceeds from sponsorships and donations will be coursed through the Pelaez Foundation and the Philippine National Red Cross.   Typhoon victims still in desperate need of assistance will benefit through shelter rehabilitation and home building projects. 
 
‘Cause I’m Sendong All My Love for You is a one-of-a-kind production crafted specially by topnotch industry leaders who have pledged their involvement and services in full commitment in the spirit of hope and goodwill.  -*-

There is an event that you might want to take part in promoting you company in Resorts World. Most especially, if you are a travel and tour operator, health and beauty companies.

This will be this coming February 25-26,2012 at the Resorts World Manila - one of the hottest hotel and venue for events and happenings.

Call tel. no. 643.3887 if you want to be a partner or participant. Limited slots only.

The new logo of the Department of Tourism gained a lot of positive feedback from the industry and around the country.

Indeed, it depicts who we are as a people.

Now as Senator Dick Gordon commented beyond the logo is the infrastructure and preparation to deliver the promise. Our tourism system must be solid to welcome the influx of tourists.

May I humbly suggest the following:

1. Finish and ensure the Clark Airport is a world class infrastructure.

2. Transfer International Flights to NAIA 3.

3. Renovate or Sell NAIA 1.

4. Give Incentives to local MICE Companies.

5. Bid for International Events Aggresively.

I will expound the importance of all these recommendations in succeeding blogs. For now this will be enough.

I strongly believe It's More Fun in the Philippines!

Food Franchising is one of the hottest and profitable business in the country that OFW can start with

“The event is about converting the OFWs to Entrepreneurs. We believe that this is the best way to make the improved quality of life they have sustainable. It will also help our economy big time if we can produce a large number of entrepreneurs”, said Mitch Ballesteros, CEO of Exlinkevents.

The MegaBalikbayan OFW Expo Orientation day was a huge success! A total of 170 participants attended the orientation belonging to 70% of the exhibiting companies.

The orientation was held in Megatrade Conference Room A.

Besides the information education about how to exhibit with ease, the attendees were in for a big surprise as a lot of raffle prizes were given away. Winners of the grand prizes were all so ecstatic. Three won an overnight stay at Club Balai Isabel. The grand prize winner won a 3 days, 2 nights good for 4 persons at El Puerto Marina Beach, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

For more information, visit  www.megabalikbayanofwexpo.com.ph or call tel. no. 643.3887.

A lucky visitor of 8th MegaBalikbayan OFW Expo (MBOX) slated this December 9-11, 2011 can win a trip to Palawan for two worth P20, 000.00.

This promo is for MBOX visitors who bought or transacted a minimum of P1, 000.00 to any exhibitors of the event.

The visitor just needs to present the official receipt or proof of purchase to the Event Secretariat to get a raffle stub.

Palawan is one of the hottest tourist spots in the country. Palawan’s Puerto Prinsesa Underground River is one of the new seven wonders of the world.

This exciting promo is just one of the attractions in the MBOX.

For more information, visit www.megabalikbayanofwexpo.com.ph or call tel.no. 643.3887