Have you ever tried ordering some magazines from a Philippine magazine online store? No? Well, its not your fault if you haven’t, actually there isn’t any Philippine magazine online store here in the Philippines. Well this is what the eLBC thought about, which is why they have started the first ever Philippine magazine online store that can provide a wide variety of Philippine magazine online store, the M-Express.
M-Express is the first ever door-to-door Philippine magazine online store and delivery service in the country. The M-Express Philippine magazine online store is the convenient way to order magazines anytime and anywhere you are in the Philippines. People can place subscriptions or order per title allowing them the flexibility to control their budget.
M-Express is also the first Philippine magazine online store that provides a wide variety of Philippine Magazine such as Art Philippine Magazine, Auto and Cycle Philippine Magazine, Business and Finance Philippine Magazine, Children Philippine Magazine, Cooking and Food Philippine Magazine, Entertainment Philippine Magazine, Fashion Philippine Magazine, Health and Fitness Philippine Magazine, Home and Gardening Philippine Magazine, Lifestyle Philippine Magazine, Men`s Philippine Magazine, Photography Philippine Magazine, Sports Philippine Magazine, Teens Philippine Magazine and Women`s Philippine Magazine.
The innovative services that M-Express Philippine Magazine online store is powered by LBC, the country’s dependable domestic and international courier service which brings over 50 years of experience and an intensive network of branches both here and abroad.
The M-Express Philippine Magazine online store is owned and operated by eLBC Direct, Inc., an LBC company that is dedicated to providing Filipinos access to products and services apart from the traditional products offered by LBC.
So if you ever have the urge of being convenient with buying some Philippine Magazine, then the M-Express Philippine magazine online store can answer that call. For more information about the M-Express Philippine magazine online store, then visit their site at www.m-express.com.ph .
India vs the Philippines: Where is the Future of Outsourcing?
For years, India has led the global outsourcing industry primarily through its huge pool of IT graduates and British-influenced culture. Today though, more and more American companies as well as other multinationals are transferring their operations from India to a driven BPO competitor from Southeast Asia: the Philippines. While India still has the larger share of the pie, the Philippines is rapidly catching up to the outsourcing giant because of its crucial key advantages: better infrastructure, customer-service-oriented workforce, and deep appreciation, understanding and effective practice of the English language and American culture.
We pit India and the Philippines head-to-head against each other to know which is the wiser choice for outsourcing or offshoring operations and who has the future in their hands.
India: Losing Its Momentum in the Outsourcing Race?
Great Numbers – The main strength of India is its numbers. Every year, 120,000 IT professionals enter the Indian workforce because of the education system that emphasizes science and mathematics. Bandwidth in India is also commendable due to their private undersea cable and the state-owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited. Telecom rates are quite low as a result of the industry's privatization. Furthermore, software development remains a very lucrative business in India, attracting established IT companies such as Microsoft, IBM, HP and others.
Suffering Quality – For all its advantages, India may be quickly losing its momentum as the leader of the BPO industry. According to a survey conducted by Kelly Services Inc. with headquarters in Michigan, India is losing its position as the number one choice of US companies for backroom operations. These companies are supposedly looking at the Philippines first because of the country's superior quality in output. India also has a problem with its staff turnover at 31%, with 67% of its workforce transferring to other competing call centers. As a consequence, staff tenure in India is staggeringly low at only 11 months. South Korea has the longest staff tenure with 24 months, followed by the Philippines at 19 months.
Poorer English Accent – More importantly, while many Indians do speak English, their accent is still too thick, which may result in difficult conversations with frustrated customers. This could be one of the factors in the decision by Tampa-based Sykes Enterprises to move some of its call center operations from Bangalore to the Philippines, as reported by The Motely Fool, a commercial website about investment and finance, and the Tampa Tribune.
The Philippines: The New Destination for Outsourcing Companies
Ideal Environment – The Philippines is fast catching up to India in terms of servicing the growing BPO market. Compared to India, the Philippines' telecom infrastructure is vastly better and companies are more safely set up and maintained because of the stable environment, increasing economic incentives and highly skilled human resources. American, European and Australian companies that have already outsourced to the country are currently saving 40% to 60%, which translates to boosted profits and capacity for expansion.
Top-notch Workforce – There is also no debate over which workforce produces output with the higher quality. For instance, in terms of call center operations, Kelly Services in Michigan found out that the Philippines has the highest agent productivity in the region. Filipino call center agents handle an average of 107 outbound and 98 inbound calls in a day compared to Indian call center agents who can only handle 78 outbound and 73 inbound calls per day. In fact, looking at the bigger picture, the Philippines trumps India when it comes to the general quality of its workforce. The Philippines is currently ranked number one in the availability of knowledge-based jobs and workers in the whole world. Moreover, in terms of labor quality, the Philippines is ranked 4th among all Asian nations as a study by US-based Meta Group concluded.
More Westernized Professionals – The key to the Philippines' recent hammering of India may be its deeply entrenched American influence. The country was colonized by Americans for 48 years and today, Filipinos live highly Westernized lifestyles, involving watching American TV shows and movies and speaking the English language in all its schools and branches of government. Filipinos are prized by their American employers by their excellent American accent, which is oftentimes indistinguishable from real American English. The customer-service orientation of the Filipino labor force also proves to be a huge plus, as attested to by Mitchel Chang, Philippine site manager of Tokyo antivirus software company, Trend Micro, which employs over a thousand people in the country. According to him, Filipino professionals are service-oriented, responsive and passionate and speak strong English.
High Literacy Rate – The high quality of the Philippines' workforce is sustained by its impressive literacy rate of 93.4% according to the United Nations Development Programme. India pales in comparison with a mere grade of 61.0%.
Diverse Outsourcing Opportunities – Like India, the Philippines offers offshore software development, call center operations, Web development, and other IT services. But it doesn't end there. Over the recent years, the Philippines has been doing excellently in the global animation market, which is growing because of the increasing popularity of 2D and 3D animated shows, movies and games. Major animation studios like Marvel, Disney, Warner Brothers and Hanna Barbera have already established offices in the Philippines, as well as Japanese anime studios like Toei.
Another very promising industry is outsourced medical transcription, which thrives in the immense medical talent pool of the Philippines. The large number of nurses, medical technologists, doctors and specialized medical transcriptionists in the country has been able to meet the increased demands of US hospitals, which are now required by the law to convert medical records into data format.
Numerous large companies have already set up operations in the Philippines, such as MSN-Microsoft, AT&T, IBM, Washington Mutual, Sallie Mae, Expedia, Intuit, Transunion, Alltell and Bellsouth. More and more small and medium-sized American companies have also chosen the Philippines as their BPO headquarters of choice. With all of these positive qualities going for the Philippines, all signs point to the tide of battle shifting soon in its favour. Reading from all present indications, the future of outsourcing or offshoring is clearly not India, but the Philippines.
About the Author
Marvin Sanchez is a professional writer who can write just about erverything under the sun. He is an active writer for an outsourcing company in the Philippines, Offshoring Inc., providing fresh articles and newsletters as needed. If you wish to hire someone who can write very well, can proofread and do SEO copwriting, you can find one with Offshoring Inc.
philippines_2"philippines" What are the tourist spots in the Philippines?
I had a friend who's from Philippines here in America. And we're all planning to visit Philippines as soon as possible. So can you give me some details about the weather, tourist spots, and the best time to visit Philippines?
Thanks xoxox
Now Luzon & Visayas are having flood... beacause of the typhoon yesterday.
For Safety, avoid going to Mindanao... Armed Forces are having a battle with the Terrorists...
Here are the Tourist Spots:
Baguio City Boracay Island Tagaytay Palawan Guimaras Banaue Rice Terraces Coron Pagudpud Bohol Alona Beach Subic Bay
Collezione C2 T Shirts Can Now Be Bought at an Online Store from the Philippines
This is truly good news for all those who have been inquiring about how to buy Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts from outside the Philippines. Collezione C2 t shirts and polo shirts can now be bought easily and safely at an online store from the Philippines.
The Collezione C2 Pilipinas map t shirts and polo shirts have become objects of desire for many people, not only in the Philippines but also around the world, and for Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike. The collared t shirts featuring the Philippine map have become iconic fashion items of classic timeless style.
During the Philippine presidential elections early this year, many candidates and their supporters were seen regularly wearing Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts in their respective campaign colors. Even media people wore their own special variants of the same Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts. It was as if these shirts represented nationalism and love of country for all Filipinos.
Iconic Filipino personalities have also been seen proudly wearing the Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts and endorsing the brand. CNN Hero of the Year for 2009 Efren Peñaflorida Jr. even went further by endorsing the related moleskine notebooks tied up with the Collezione C2 brand. Seven division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao with nine world titles, and now Congressman of Saranggani, has also been seen proudly wearing the Collezione Philippine map shirt.
Renowned Filipino artist and fashion designer Rhett Eala is the Creative Director of Collezione C2 and the designer behind the wildly popular Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts available in men's and women's cuts and in a wide array of colors. Eala has also designed other types of apparel under the same line. Fans of Eala's distinct fashion signature will be glad to know that he now has styles for casual daily wear at very affordable prices. This line has definitely added panache to street wear.
The team up of Eala with the Collezione C2 family is a match made to the great advantage of consumers, merging high style with consistent quality that meets the highest international standards. Collezione has been a respected brand in the Philippines for 38 years, since its establishment in 1972. It is in fact recognized as a pioneer in the Philippine branded garment industry. At the time when international brands were not yet widely available in the country, Collezione already filled the need for world class but locally made collared and cuffed t shirts for Filipinos. The style and craftsmanship of its garments have always been excellent.
Whether you are an avid collector or you are going to have your very first Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirt, you can now make your purchase conveniently and securely through the Collezione C2 online store from the Philippines. Collezione C2 Pilipinas map t shirts and polo shirts are now available. Other Collezione C2 shirts and various apparel shall later be added to the online merchandise, as well. Buyers no longer have to travel all the way to the Philippines just to avail of these valued items.
This is truly good news for all those who have been inquiring about how to buy Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts from outside the Philippines. Collezione C2 t shirts and polo shirts can now be bought easily and safely at an online store from the Philippines.
The Collezione C2 Pilipinas map t shirts and polo shirts have become objects of desire for many people, not only in the Philippines but also around the world, and for Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike. The collared t shirts featuring the Philippine map have become iconic fashion items of classic timeless style.
During the Philippine presidential elections early this year, many candidates and their supporters were seen regularly wearing Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts in their respective campaign colors. Even media people wore their own special variants of the same Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts. It was as if these shirts represented nationalism and love of country for all Filipinos.
Iconic Filipino personalities have also been seen proudly wearing the Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts and endorsing the brand. CNN Hero of the Year for 2009 Efren PeñafloridaJr. even went further by endorsing the related moleskine notebooks tied up with the Collezione C2 brand. Seven division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao with nine world titles, and now Congressman of Saranggani, has also been seen proudly wearing the Collezione Philippine map shirt.
Renowned Filipino artist and fashion designer Rhett Eala is the Creative Director of Collezione C2 and the designer behind the wildly popular Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirts available in men's and women's cuts and in a wide array of colors. Eala has also designed other types of apparel under the same line. Fans of Eala's distinct fashion signature will be glad to know that he now has styles for casual daily wear at very affordable prices. This line has definitely added panache to street wear.
The team up of Eala with the Collezione C2 family is a match made to the great advantage of consumers, merging high style with consistent quality that meets the highest international standards. Collezione has been a respected brand in the Philippines for 38 years, since its establishment in 1972. It is in fact recognized as a pioneer in the Philippine branded garment industry. At the time when international brands were not yet widely available in the country, Collezione already filled the need for world class but locally made collared and cuffed t shirts for Filipinos. The style and craftsmanship of its garments have always been excellent.
Whether you are an avid collector or you are going to have your very first Collezione C2 Philippine map t shirt, you can now make your purchase conveniently and securely through the Collezione C2 online store from the Philippines. Collezione C2 Pilipinas map t shirts and polo shirts are now available. Other Collezione C2 shirts and various apparel shall later be added to the online merchandise, as well. Buyers no longer have to travel all the way to the Philippines just to avail of these valued items.
About the Author
Collezione-C2store Website: www.collezione-c2store.com Collezione-C2store.com is the Official online store of the company. It is the home of Rhet Eala's creation My Pilipinas Philippine map shirt. My Pilipinas brand is the polo shirt worn by our Philippine President Noynoy Aquino during the campaign period.
phillipines"phillipines" How did I wind up in Yahoo Answers Phillipines?
I was going through my Q&A's and under the 2 questions I asked yesterday it said I somehow asked them under YA Phillipines? I live in the US. I clicked on the little US flag down at the bottom so I think it should be fixed now, but just wondering how that happened? Thanks!
you probably accidentally clicked the phillipines flag at the bottom of the screen.
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Sltcfi in the 1st National Summit of Ict Councils
SL Technological College Foundation Inc. (SLTCFI) headed by the institution’s President, Rosamerie Q. Rey and Marketing Manager James Nuñez actively participated in the country’s 1st National Summit of ICT Councils which was held last November 25-26 at the Maria Cristina Hotel in Iligan City.
With the theme of "Advancing Philippine BPO-IT Competitiveness: Networking of Local ICT Players for the National Effort,'' the National Summit of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) councils focused on the local ICT councils and foundations' competitiveness enhancement in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry.
The Iligan Information and Communications Technology Council (IICTC, or Iligan eCouncil), Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), and the Iligan City chamber of commerce organized the said event. The organizers believe that the action plans conceived during the summit will contribute directly to the unified vision of the government in providing investment and employment for the people.
Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz expressed his gratitude to the stakeholders and practitioners in the field of information technology who attended the said event. Among those who responded to the invitation were organized local IT-Business Process Outsourcing stakeholders and players from the cities of Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iligan, Iloilo, General Santos, Legaspi, Metro Clark and Quezon.
In the said conference, speakers discussed about best practices focused on the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to attain success in the IT-BPO industry. Among the noted speakers was Rosemarie Q. Rey, President of Albay ICT Association, who discussed about the integration of IT component in setting up a tourism economic zone. Rey, who is also the president and CEO of SLTCFI (an IT school in Legazpi City that partners with foreign-based firms for business process outsourcing) has long been promoting and implementing various ICT initiatives that are making major impact in the local IT-BPO industry. Other speakers in the summit include Bacolod Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, chairperson of Bacolod-Negros Occidental Federation for ICT Inc.; Bonifacio Belen, executive director of Cebu Educational Development Foundation for IT, and Glenn Aguilar, chairperson of Iloilo Federation for IT and Lizabel Holganza, president of ICT Davao Inc.
The vision of the summit is to serve as a venue for collaboration and sharing of best practices and the unified voice of regional stakeholders in the country’s ICT industry. The ICT councils expressed their commitment and solid support to the various initiatives for the growth and development of Information and Communications Technology in the country in order to generate investments and revenues and to create more jobs for Filipinos.
About the Author
About SLTCFI: A vocational and technological school that offers and maintains affordable quality college degrees and short-term courses in computer technology. It is also a training school that is part of Legazpi City's BPO industry that provides offshoring and outsourcing for various ICT-enabled services.
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Filipino Girls In Qatar – How To Make Them Fall For You?
Filipino girls in Qatar are a common sight. This is because Qatar is the third-largest destination for Overseas Filipino Workers that employ in the field of construction, house helpers, tourism industry, IT, telecommunications, hotels and banks. They are actually considered as the second-largest group of foreign workforce in the year 2009, Indians being the first. There are an estimated 150,000 to 200,000 Filipino expatriates living in Qatar. To unify Filipino in Qatar, they have put up 44 Filipino organizations including a basketball league and riders. There are even five Christian churches that have been allowed by the emir of Qatar.
If you are attracted to certain Filipino girls in Qatar, making a move towards them would depend on your approach including the circumstances at hand and the type of Filipina you want to have a relationship with. How do you make them fall for you? First of all you have to make an acquaintance. Be a complete gentleman so that she will be comfortable with you and would befriend. Acquire the habit of visiting her regularly just to simply say hello. It creates an impression if you do send her a small token of appreciation for knowing her. Then you could slowly ask her out after a few visits.
If she has a friend that you know of, you could get to know that person as well. Her friend can be a great asset in pursuing her. Through your common friend, you can ask things about the Filipina girl's interest, likes and dislikes. In small ways, you can win that favor when you invite t6hat common friend for a cup of coffee or to grab a bite. Filipinos would feel at ease sharing personal information of someone they know when asked over a non-threatening environment like coffee shop or a diner. Once you have invited him or her for a coffee or snack, then take this time to ask that friend about the interests and preferences about your Filipina woman. In the Philippines they call this particular person a "bridge" because he or she is the access to the Filipina woman's heart.
If you do not want to go into such troubles of wooing a Filipina in a direct approach then you can go online to search the internet for Philippine dating sites. You can find lots of dating sites that have Filipina members that are currently living in Qatar. They are either too engrossed in their work that they do not have time to really go out in social gatherings or are broadening their options in the dating world by registering as members in these dating sites.
If you want these ladies to fall for you, you must allot enough time for them. Setting up a scheduled time for video chatting will show that you are interested in them. You can send these women in between notes before your online dating with her. This will make her special and she would feel that you are thinking of her at any moment of the day. Always remember to trust your better judgment and common sense when chatting with online Filipino girls in Qatar.
the philippines"the philippines" What organization in the philippines should I call to confirm a high school graduate?
Hi I work for a small business and trying to hire an applicant... The job here were I live is in the US but I have to confirm if the applicant really graduated high school due to a lost diploma I cannot hire him...
He said he graduated in the Philippines ... What organization should I call to confirm and obtain details about his studies? Should I simply call the school in long distance?
your best bet is to call the school directly.
Reports of a meteor smashing into the Philippines near same time predicted in our "URGENT ALERT'!!
In an unlikely bi-coastal merger, the Philippines will begin the launch of its largest re-branding campaign -ever. Discover the Philippines, will give international recognition to the beauty and success of the Filipino community.
(Financial Update: During the past decade, while recession plagued the US and Europe and countries; like Mexico and Hawaii, who depended on their tourism dollars. The economy of the Philippines has actually flourished. Smart investors flooded the islands with cash and sparked a renaissance in the business sectors. On average, over the past decade, the US Dollar has maintained a 40-times return in the Philippines, making it one of the last 'old school' financial havens for internationals (and wealthy locals) looking for more secure investments. For them, it was no longer safe enough to invest in the United States 'Inner Cities' or 'Emerging US Markets' so, they outsourced their investments to the Philippines and gained $40 from $1 instantly. But growing concern is that Filipinos are not benefiting enough from this surge due to a lack of business interest and/or knowledge.)
Now, with a new economy in place, the Philippines is ready for a huge marketing and re-branding effort that will shine a light on the new sprawling estates, exquisite hotels, high-end boutique resorts, and other ventures that have popped up all over the islands.
The savvy Filipino entrepreneurs who have remained in or jumped into business in the past decade will benefit big. Making the Philippines the next hot tourist destination means billions of US dollars to the countries economy. To ensure the success of this effort, award winning and controversial entrepreneur and publisher Kareem Antonio will need to unify the vision of the more than 7,000 islands and promote them heavily in the US. Standing behind pop Icon Arnel; who lives in Manila, publishing and visual icons in the Philippines and Los Angeles will create the largest marketing campaign to promote the Philippine islands and foster entrepreneurship amongst Filipinos.
In a recent interview, pop mega star -and proud Filipino- Arnel expressed the importance of entrepreneurship within the Filipino community. Especially, Filipino-Americans who are well educated, gainfully employed and living in the States. In another interview, publisher Kareem Antonio announced that he would be leading the group launching the Philippines largest re-branding campaign in history. "......the Philippines is in need of a new branding strategy that will spark entrepreneurship and showcase the booming businesses already in the Philippines. Not to forget the natural, unrealized beauty of the islands themselves." says Kareem.
Beginning with the premier of The Philippines Magazine, (the exclusive sponsor of Discover the Philippines) which will showcase photography from the islands and garner nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs. Award winning visual creative Melvin Cerna, in Davao will lead the team of creatives who will capture the beauty of the Philippines and translate it onto the pages. His unique style will hopefully be eye-opening to Americans and peek interest in the islands.
With nearly 1,000 Filipino-American entrepreneurs and distribution from Beverly Hills to the most rural islands in the philippines -that may not have consistent internet, the magazine will bring awareness to the Filipino entrepreneur communities and create commerce by an between Filipinos.
Sponsorships have made nearly $100,000 in free advertising available for Filipino Entrepreneurs. If you're Filipino and have a business or service more than likely you qualify for a free listing in the Philippines Magazine. Filipino entrepreneurs be counted "FILAMABUHAY"
If you need information or would like to assist in the efforts of Discover the Philippines and The Philippines Magazine, email the directors office kareem@kareemantonio.com
philippines food"philippines food" Do you know any delicious food (either in the Philippines or in other countries) that we can sell in Manila?
I am looking for an excellent food product for the business I'm planning to put up. By the way, our target customers are teenagers to young adults. Thank you.
Rabbit. .. it is very lean, low fat, high protien, with excellent feed conversion rates, similar to chicken, ie: rabbit and chicken take about 4 kilos of feed to produce 1 kilo meat in 6 weeks. beef requires about 20 kilos of feed and 18 months for 1 kilo meat. rabbits eat agricultural byproducts that cattle will not, ie: rabbits raised on a diet of 80% banana leaves grow out at similar rates to those on 100% pellet feed diet. high protien mulberry leaves, sweet potato leaves, etc can substituted for alfalfa pellets. Cattle requires many hectacres, by large cattle baron, land owners. Rabbits can be raised in a space of just a few cubic meters, as a backyard hobby or business, with little cost to start or run this business. Rabbit is a very mild, tender meat with no strong flavor, so it tastes like the seasoning you use. Delicious Rabbit Adobo or Rabbit BBQ sticks would be a good way to introduce this tasty, healthy food to the next generation of filipinos.
