PNoy's US Trip To Generate 40,000 Jobs

President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino's week-long trip to the United States is expected to yield about 40,000 jobs after successfully speaking with world leaders and possible foreign investors.

According to President Aquino, this will be the fruit of the expected $ 2.5B fresh investments from the US businesses. The said invested will be devoted to the power, business process outsourcing (BPO), health care and textile sector.

“We saw in this past week the working visit of our president in the US. We should be happy with commitments of thousands of new jobs for our countrymen and new investments that would rejuvenate the economy. We have many successes in the trip,” Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) head Herminio Coloma said during an interview in government-run Radyo ng Bayan.

During the trip, the Philippine Government also received the $434-million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) development and anti-corruption grant from the US government. Aside from that, President Aquino was able to have a personal meeting with other world leaders like Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and US President Barack Obama. He was also able to attend the ASEAN-US (Association of Southeast Asian Nations - United States) leaders’ meeting.

President Aquino also met with officials of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Hewlett Packard, and the Philippine Development Foundation USA (PhilDev USA, formerly known as Ayala Foundation USA AF-USA).

Prior to leaving for the States, the President said that his US trip would be devoted to encouraging investors and create jobs. “We are not talking a hundred, two hundred jobs. We are not even talking a thousand. We are talking more than that," he said.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Tingcungco, Dano, 24 Oras. PNoy brings home over 40,000 jobs from US trip (Posted September 28, 2010) Retrieved September 28, 2010 from
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JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS 4th North Triangle Career Fair by AdExhibit WHEN:October 5-6, 2010 Trinoma Activity Center, Trinoma Mall The 16th Jobs Fair at the Mega by Island Exhibit WHEN: October 8-10, 2010 WHERE: SM Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall Viva Job Fair at Robinson Ermita by Viva Events WHEN: October 27-28, 2010 WHERE: Robinsons Ermita

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SBMA, PCE Signed MOU to Aid Displaced Subic Workers

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) have joined forces to aid displaced Subic workers through entrepreneurship seminars.

SBMA administrator Armand Arreza and PCE founding trustee Ma. Jose Concepcion III signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last July 4, 2009 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City indicating that displace workers will be given Go Negosyo seminars to prepare them to start their own business. Furthermore, the two-day comprehensive seminar, including books and hand-outs, which normally costs about P1,000.00 per participant, will be given for free.

In his interview with the press, Administrator Arreza said the program will initially benefit 200 former workers in the freeport who want to venture into small-to-medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), particularly those related to the tourism industry. Through the Go Negosyo program , he hopes that these workers can become employers and in turn, create more jobs.

Meanwhile, Mr. Concepcion ,who is also the chief executive officer of RFM Corp., said that SBMA made a good decision to encourage displaced workers to become entrepreneurs.

The Go Negosyo program is a flagship project of the PCE to prove that Filipinos can address poverty by engaging in entrepreneurship. According to the Go Negosyo website, PCE is a non-stock and non-profit organization that aims to make the Philippines a thriving entrepreneurial nation. In addition, PCE aims to instill among Filipinos a mindset of optimism and a culture of entrepreneurship, turning them into competitive entre- and intra-preneurs.

The MOU signing was witnessed by SBMA labor manager Severo Pastor Jr., SBMA public relations manager Armina Belleza Llamas, PCE executive director Ramon Lopez, and PCE programs development manager Myra Dorothy Lorredo.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Empeño, Henry, Business Mirror. SBMA sets ‘Go Negosyo’ seminars for displaced workers Posted July 7, 2009
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/12779-sbma-sets-go-negosyo-seminars-for-displaced-workers.html

Philippine News Agency. SBMA, PCE set 'Go Negosyo’ seminars for displaced Subic workers. (Posted July 6, 2009) Retrieved July 7, 2009 from
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http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/SBMA_PCE_set_Go_Negosyo_seminars_for_displaced_Subic_workers.shtml

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Manila Bulletin. (Posted by Yahoo! News) Displaced workers to be entrepreneurs. (Posted July 4. 2009) Retrieved July 7, 2009 from
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/mb/20090704/tph-displaced-workers-to-be-entrepreneur-020e1c8.html

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology (Y4IT) 2009 by UP-ITTC, UP- SITF WHEN: September 8-11, 2009 WHERE: UP Diliman Campus R2R: Run To Respond Race by UP Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering Association WHEN: September 13, 2009 WHERE: UP Diliman, Quezon City Jobsfair '09 at Starmall by Amazing Trend Exhibit Link WHEN: September 24-25, 2009 WHERE: 2F Tradehall, Starmall, EDSA Shaw, Mandaluyong City

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2nd Skills and Training Expo and Job Fair Set This August

Jobseekers, employees seeking to improve their skills and knowledge, and entrepreneurs-to-be are invited to take part in the 2nd Skills and Training Expo and Job Fair slated on August 21 – 22, 2009 at the 4th Level, Expo Trade Hall of Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Organized by EventWorx Company, the event is both a skills training exhibit and recruitment fair aimed at gathering employers, authorized recruiters, skills-training institutions, even livelihood training providers, as well as Filipinos seeking employment locally and abroad to meet for a two-day integrated skills training cum recruitment event.

The expo will invite skills training institutions to showcase their newest course offerings to the public. The training sessions will be focused on individuals looking to improve their skill set, including those professionals already employed but looking to shift careers and acquire new skills to become eligible for much higher-paying jobs locally and even overseas.

A special section of the trade hall will feature learning opportunities in entrepreneurship, business management, as well as livelihood workshops and seminars to be led by some of the popular names in the local business scene.

Most importantly, the even will feature job openings locally and overseas. Overseas job orders will be offered by Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) licensed recruiters in cooperation with the Philippine Association of Service Exporters (PASEI) and the Department of Labor and Employment http://www.dole.gov.ph/ (DOLE).

The 2nd Skills and Training Expo and Job Fair is sponsored by OFWjobsph.com, Yehey.com, Greenwich Pizza, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Cabalen Restaurant, ClickTheCity.com, JaM 88.3, Wave 891, Magic 89.9, 99.5 RT, and 103.5 MaxFM Trabaho.com, Business Mirror, Business World, and Philstar.com.

For more information, contact EventWorx Company at (632) 994-8998, (63906)245-7831 or email email info@eventsworxph.com

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS
9th Metro Job Fair 2009

by AdExhibit
WHEN: August 20-22, 2009
WHERE: SM Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall
2nd Skills Training Expo and Jobs Fair

by EventWorx
WHEN: August 21-22, 2009
WHERE: 4th Level Expo Trade Hall, Festival Mall, Alabang
4th Travel Xchange
WHEN: August 28-30, 2009
WHERE: Robinsons Place, Iloilo City

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Bigbest Employment And Manpower Services Company
- Design/Project Engineer
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- QA Analyst and Inspector
- Q and TA Technical Assistant
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- Account Manager
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- HR Officer
- Product Manager
- Merchandising Manager
- Medical Representative
- Graphic Artist
- Computer Technician
- Secretary
- Promodisers
- Waiter/Waitress

AKATEK Group Company Ltd.
- Technical Operations Manager
- Sales – Support Executive/Engineers (Network)
- Sales – Support Executive/Engineers (Telecom)
- Sales – Support Executive/Engineer (Power)
- Technical Support/Technicians
- Secretary cum Admin

Mango International Technology, Co.
- Office Assistant

DDC Land
- Land Development Engineer
- Marketing Staff
- Encoder
- Credit and Collection Staff
- Accounting Staff
- Marketing Driver
- Back Hoe Driver
- Transit Mixer Driver
- Dump Truck Driver
- Househelper
- Executive Driver
- Heavy Round Operator
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic

JustFlowers.com
- Operations Manager (Call Center)
- VB/SQL/.NET Developer

ZIPP Cargo Corporation
- Finance/Accounting Staff
- Finance Supervisor

Ayala Land Sales Inc. (ALSI)
- Premier Property Specialist

NCH Philippines, Inc.
- Account Consultant
- Technical Support

Convergence Immigration and Business Solutions, Inc.
- Nurse/Medical Practitioner/
- Accountant/Finance Manager or Analyst

ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.
- Program Accountant
- Finance Officers
- Admin/Office Assistan
- Accounting Assistants
- Resource Mobilization Assistant
- IT Manager
- Project Manager (BayanNiJuan - Calauan, Laguna)

Corporate Visions, Inc.,
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- Electrical & Instrument Supervisors
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- Riggers
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For Taiwan
- Factory Workers

Nearly 70,000 Hired at Kalayaan 2009 Mega Job and Livelihood Fair

Around 70,000 jobseekers were hired during the Kalayaan 2009 Mega Job and Livelihood Fair held simultaneously in 16 regions across the country last June 12 – 14, 2009.

In an interview with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) Director Criselda Sy by Philstar.com, she stated that an initial 67,408 jobseekers from all over the country who attended the first two days of the Independence Day job fair were hired immediately by private firms and government agencies who participated in the event. Director Sy added that from the said number, 56, 299 were hired to work for the government's emergency program.

The Mega Job and Livelihood Fair offered around 400,000 local and overseas jobs; some 64,000 job vacancies offered by government agencies , 63,000 job vacancies from private companies, and 273,00 land and sea-based opportunities abroad from recruitment agencies.

Aside from job offerings, 150,000 workers in 16 regions were awarded Comprehensive Livelihood Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP) services during the event. The beneficiaries included 56,453 workers who were granted emergency employment. Another 32,982 workers received training scholarships while 67,822 workers received livelihood assistance.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Lito Atienza and DOLE Undersecretary Lourdes Trasmonte led the opening of Kalayaan 2009 Mega Job and Livelihood Fair at the Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz, in front of Quirino Grandstand. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the simultaneous raising of the Philippine Flag at Koronadal City, South Cotabato. The theme of this year's Independence Day Celebration is “Kagitingan, Kagalingan, at Kasipagan: Tungo sa Tunay na Kalayaan”.

The Kalayaan 2009 Mega Job and Livelihood Fair replaced the traditional Independence Day Parade celebration to help fresh graduates and workers affected by the global economic crisis find jobs to support their families. The nationwide job fair was held simultaneously in the following cities in the country.

Region	Venue
CAR	Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City
Region 1	CSI City Mall, San Fernando City, Pampanga
Region 2	Cagayan National High School Mamba Gym, Tuguegarao
Region 3	Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium, Malolos City, Bulacan (June 12 – 13); Event Center, SM City, Baliuag, Bulacan; (June 14)
Region 4-A	Calamba City Hall, Laguna (June 12-14); Kawit Aguinaldo Shrine, Cavite (June 12); Imus Plaza, Cavite (June 13-14)
Region 4-B	Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro (June 12); Calapan City,Oriental Mindoro (June 13 - 14)
Region 5	Albay Astrodome, Legazpi City
Region 6	Amigo Plaza Mall Activity Center, Iloilo City
Region 7	SM Cebu City
Region 8	Astrodome, Tacloban City
Region 9	Summit Center Universidad de Zamboanga, Zamboanga City (June 12); Molave Gymnasium, Zamboanga del Sur (June 13); Siay Gymnasium, Zamboanga Sibugay (June 14);
Region 10	Provincial Capitol Ground, Cagayan de Oro City (June 11-12); SM Cagayan de Oro Car Park, Cagayan de Oro City (June 13-14)
Region 11	NCC Mall, Matina, Davao City
Region 12	Rizal Park, Koronadal City (June 12-14); KCC Mall Convention Center, Gen. Santos City (June 13-14)
CARAGA	Almond Inland Hotel, Butuan City
ARMM	Shariff Aguak (June 12, 2009)

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Jaymalin, Mayen, Philstar.com 70,000 new graduates hired. (Posted June 15, 2009) Retrieved June 15, 2009 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=477792&publicationSubCategoryId=63

DOLE Information and Publication Service. More than 150 thousand workers awarded with emergency jobs, training and livelihood assistance at Independence Day sites (Posted June 13, 2009) Retrieved June 15, 2009 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/news/details.asp?id=N000002343

Burgonio, TJ, and Quennie Ann J. Palafox, Philippine Daily Inquirer. 300,000 jobs available on Independence Day. (Posted June 12, 2009) Retrieved June 15, 2009 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090612-210056/300,000_jobs_available_on_Independence_Day

DOLE Information and Publication Service. Almost 400 thousand jobs offered at Independence Day Job Fair (Posted June 11, 2009) Retrieved June 15, 2009 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/news/details.asp?id=N000002342

Gov.ph. PGMA leads celebration of RP's 111th Independence Day Friday; nationwide rites highlight jobs generation
http://www.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2000815&Itemid=2

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS 3rd MedExpo 2009 by AdExhibit WHEN: July 30 - August 2, 2009 WHERE: Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City The Manila Education & Training Expo by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: August 7-8, 2009 WHERE: Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), Pasay City 9th Metro Job Fair 2009 by AdExhibit WHEN: August 20-22, 2009 WHERE: SM Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City 2nd Skills Training Expo and Jobs Fair by EventWorx WHEN: August 21-22, 2009 WHERE: 4th Level Expo Trade Hall, Festival Mall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City 4th Travel Xchange WHEN: August 28-30, 2009 WHERE: Robinsons Place, Iloilo City

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First Philippine Astronomy Convention Staged

More than 230 participants composed of professional and nonprofessional astronomers, professors, and students filled up the Plenary Hall area of the Rizal Technological University  (RTU) in Mandaluyong City last February 15, 2009 for the First Philippine Astronomy Convention (PAC 2009).

Hosted by the Astronomical League of the Philippines (ALP), PAC 2009 serves as a venue for all astronomers and astronomy-related organizations, institutions, and agencies in the country to exchange ideas, and discuss matters on astronomy and astrophysics. The convention is held during the National Astronomy Week (NAW), a weeklong celebration participated by numerous astronomical organizations, institutions, schools, and universities in the country.

Representatives from various schools such as Rizal Technological University, Cavite State University, Cayetano Science High School, Valenzuela City Science High School, Trinity University of Asia  - High School, Pasig City Science High School, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of the Philippines Integrated School, Asian Institute of Computer Studies, as well as members of Philippine Astronomical Society, National Institute of Physics, and International Year of Astronomy – National Organzing Committee (IYA-NOC) were present to grace the event.

RTU Vice President Dr. Jesus Rodrigo Torres led the ribbon cutting ceremony with ALP president James Kevin Ty, ALP NAW Chairman Dr. Armando Lee and ALP PRO Alice Villa-Real. This was followed by the opening remarks given by Dr. Torres, who spoke in behalf of RTU President Dr. Jose Macaballug.

Different topics were discussed during the convention:

Topic	Speaker
International Year of Astronomy 2009 Celebration at Paris, France	Ms. Pauline Pearl Divinagracia, delegate, International Year of Astronomy 2009
Course Offerings In Astronomy In The Philippines	Dr. Jesus Rodrigo Torres, RTU Vice President
Ethno-Astronomy in the Philippines	Dr. Dante Ambrosio of UP Department of History
Sidewalk Astronomers celebrates IYA2009 (100HA, Global Star Party, IYA)	Dr. Armando Lee, ALP NAW Chairman and Sidewalk Astronomers' 100 Hours of Astronomy Philippines Coordinator
EQMOD Software	Engr. Raymund Sarmiento, ALP
Jupiter's Oval BA (Red Spot Jr.,)	Mr. Christopher Go, 2006 Father Leo Boethin Astronomy Achievement Awardee

The convention was concluded with the telescope exhibit and viewing session held at the RTU Grounds. More than 12 scopes were placed at the RTU school grounds to let the participants get a chance to view the night sky. The telescopes that were used include a WO Zenithstar 80 II refractor on EQ-4 mount, 80mm Orion ST80 refractor, TV-101 refractor on Vixen GP-D mount, TV-101 refractor on Vixen GP-D mount, Orion 5" Apex Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope, and a Celestron 80WA refractor.

Astronomical exhibits were presented during the annual gathering, showcasing astronomical photographs taken by Filipino astronomers. Poster contributions from local and international scientists were also displayed to disseminate their activities and research outputs.

The First Philippine Astronomy Convention is in cooperation with Rizal Technological University, National Museum Planetarium, and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

For more details about the convention, please contact ALP President James Kevin Ty at (0917) 8559863, (0922) 8999ALP (257), ALP Education / NAW Chairman Dr. Armando Lee at (0917) 7922053, or visit the Astronomical League of the Philippines website at http://www.astroleaguephils.org/

Jobseekers Flocked SMX for Tourism Job Fair

Thousands of jobseekers flocked the SMX Convention Center, Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City in search of job opportunities during the Fourth Trabaho sa Turismo 2009 (TST 2009) last May 22 – 23, 2009.

According to reports, over 25,000 job vacancies in 300 companies were offered during the two-day event. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Joseph ‘Ace’ Durano proudly shared that this year's number of participating companies was higher compared with 175 companies in 2008.

Participating in the Manila job fair are DOT-accredited local and foreign-based employers such as airlines, shipping/cruise companies, hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel agencies, tour operators, convention and exhibition centers, spa and wellness establishments, recruitment firms, golf clubs, malls and department stores, call centers and business process outsourcing companies, banks, schools, government agencies, and entertainment outfits, among many others.

Sec. Durano expressed his delight with the continuous growth of the tourism industry, which paves the way to the creation of more jobs for Filipinos. He added that jobs in the tourism industry require a vast range of skill levels, opening doors to the employment of skilled workers and degree holders alike.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Ramos, Marlon, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Thousands flock to DOT job fair. Retrieved May 25, 2009 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090522-206511/Thousands-flock-to-DOT-job-fair
Re-posted by Inquirer.net at
http://www.inquirer.net/specialreports/jobs/view.php?db=1&article=20090522-206511

Ramos, Marlon, Philippine Daily Inquirer. DOT job fair: Tourism hot amid crisis. Retrieved May 25, 2009 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090525-206941/DOT-job-fair-Tourism-hot-amid-crisis

Oiga, Jacky Lynne. Manila Bulletin. Tourism job fair draws thousands. Retrieved May 25, 2009 from
http://mb.com.ph/node/201751

Philstar.com. Durano to kick off Trabaho sa Turismo Manila today. Retrieved May 25, 2009 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=470085&publicationSubCategoryId=87

Martin, Sammy and Jayson Cruz Luna, Manila Times. Foreign tourists spend $1 billion in early 2008. Retrieved May 25, 2009 from
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/22/yehey/metro/20080522met2.html

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: July 15-16, 2009 WHERE: 2F Activity Area, StarMall Alabang Corporate Giveaways 2009 and Corporate Solutions 2009 by Worldexco Inc. WHEN: July 16-18, 2009 WHERE: World Trade Center, Pasay City Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: July 23-24, 2009 WHERE: 2nd Level Trade Hall, StarMall Shaw Boulevard Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: July 27-28, 2009 WHERE: Robinsons Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas Cavite 3rd MedExpo 2009 by AdExhibit WHEN: July 30 - August 2, 2009 Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

JOB ADS Bigbest Employment And Manpower Services Company - Design/Project Engineer - Q and TA Engineer - QA Analyst and Inspector - Q and TA Technical Assistant - Q and TA Lab Analyst - Cafe Operations Manager - Account Manager - Accounting Staff - HR Officer - Product Manager - Merchandising Manager - Medical Representative - Graphic Artist - Computer Technician - Secretary - Promodisers - Waiter/Waitress ZIPP Cargo Corporation - Finance/Accounting Staff - Finance Supervisor Ayala Land Sales Inc. (ALSI) - Premier Property Specialist NCH Philippines, Inc. - Account Consultant - Technical Support Convergence Immigration and Business Solutions, Inc. - Nurse/Medical Practitioner/ - Accountant/Finance Manager or Analyst Trabaho Client #245 - Accounting Staff - Sales Engineer Technilink Philippines Corporation - Accounting Staff Senju Solder (Phils.) Inc. - Accounting Staff Futaba Corporation of the Philippines (FCP) - Safety Engineer - Cadet Engineers - Computer Programmers/Analysts - Network Administrator - Line Leader - HRD Staff - General Affairs Staff - Planning Staff - Technicians Andrada Briones Inc. - Sales Person/Sales Manager Perot Systems - Customer Service Associate (Inbound or Outbound)

More Jobs Abroad Under Negotiation– POEA, DOLE

Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have reported that more jobs in Guam, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are under negotiation.

POEA Administrator Jennifer Jardin – Manalili reported to the press recently that the Philippine Government is looking at 15,000 – 20,000 jobs in Guam for Filipinos. This U.S. territory will need manpower for the construction projects of the new military facilities relocated from Okinawa, Japan to Guam. Administrator Manalili also disclosed that Guam employers have expressed preference in hiring Filipino workers.

Meanwhile, DOLE Secretary Marianito Roque stated that Saudi Arabia is set to go through massive construction projects while Qatar will provide additional working visas, opening doors to more Filipinos wishing to work abroad.

Sec. Roque estimates around 60,000 workers will be needed for the construction projects in the Middle East. Furthermore, the Labor Secretary disclosed that Qatar will add 20,000 more working visas on the 120,000 the government has allocated for Filipino workers.

Sec. Roque also revealed that a group of employers from France and Singapore are coming to Manila to study the possibility of hiring Filipino workers for their companies. With the overwhelming number of job vacancies abroad, Sec. Roque pointed out that the challenge for the government is to generate the qualified workers to fill in the demands.

Administrator Manalili also reminded those who intend to apply for the following overseas jobs to check the legitimacy of the recruitment agency they are dealing with and verify the existence of job and company they will work for.

However, recruitment industry leader Emmanuel Geslani said, in his interview with Manila Bulletin, that POEA has yet to resolve the conflicts between their standard job contract and the labor law of Guam which require workers to pay for their food and accommodation expenses. Also, Guam labor laws require workers to pay 28 percent tax on their earnings.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Jaymalin, Mayen, Philstar.com. 100,000 jobs await OFWs. (Posted May 4, 2009) Retrieved May 5, 2009 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=463977&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Antonio, Raymund, Manila Bulletin. Guam to hire 20,000 workers. (Posted May 3, 2009) Retrieved May 5, 2009 from
http://mb.com.ph/articles/204693/guam-hire-20000-workers

Philippine News Agency. POEA warns public vs spurious recruitment agencies. (Posted May 4, 2009) Retrieved May 5, 2009 from
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=202494
Re-posted by Balita-dot-ph at
http://balita.ph/2009/05/05/poea-warns-public-vs-spurious-recruitment-agencies/

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: July 7-9, 2009 WHERE: Activity Area, Robinsons Galleria Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises July 15-16, 2009 2F Activity Area, StarMall Alabang Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises July 23-24, 2009 2nd Level Trade Hall, StarMall Shaw Boulevard Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises July 27-28, 2009 Robinsons Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas Cavite 3rd MedExpo 2009 by AdExhibit July 30 - August 2, 2009 Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

JOB ADS Bigbest Employment And Manpower Services Company - Design/Project Engineer - Q and TA Engineer - QA Analyst and Inspector - Q and TA Technical Assistant - Q and TA Lab Analyst - Cafe Operations Manager - Account Manager - Accounting Staff - HR Officer - Product Manager - Merchandising Manager - Medical Representative - Graphic Artist - Computer Technician - Secretary - Promodisers - Waiter/Waitress Convergence Immigration and Business Solutions, Inc. - Nurse/Medical Practitioner/ - Accountant/Finance Manager or Analyst Trabaho Client #245 - Accounting Staff - Sales Engineer Technilink Philippines Corporation - Accounting Staff Senju Solder (Phils.) Inc. - Accounting Staff Futaba Corporation of the Philippines (FCP) - Safety Engineer - Cadet Engineers - Computer Programmers/Analysts - Network Administrator - Line Leader - HRD Staff - General Affairs Staff - Planning Staff - Technicians Andrada Briones Inc. - Sales Person/Sales Manager JF Rubber Phils., Inc. - Accounting Clerk - HR and Admin Manager Net1 Interactive Group Inc. - Stay at Home Telemarketer KASAMAKA CBR Foundation, Inc. - CBR Facilitator

Engineers Joined Together for the First Philippine Engineering Summit

Practitioners from all the disciplines of engineering gathered for the first time in the First Philippine Engineering Summit held last January 29 – 31, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center,Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, in Pasay City.

Bannering the theme, “Challenges in Engineering Education Practice, Governance and Environment”, the event was organized by the Philippine Technological Council (PTC) and hosted by the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE).

First Philippine Engineering Summit over-all chairman Engr. Francisco Bravo, Department of Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes, together with the Presidents of the member organizations of the PTC graced the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Around eighty exhibitors showcased the latest and state-of-the-art modern engineering products and services.

The second day of the summit marked the beginning of the convention proper. PTC President Engr. Alfredo Antonio gave the welcome address during the opening ceremony. Undersecretary Ramon Aquino of the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH), representing Secretary Hermohenes Ebdane, served as the guest speaker of the ceremony. In his message, Undersecretary Aquino acknowledged the importance of engineers as the builders of the future and the people who lay the foundation for the growth and development in the country. He also added that, without the expertise and experience of the Filipino engineers, the growth of the infrastructure network would not be as robust. In his keynote address, Secretary Reyes encouraged the delegates to take pride in their profession. He also advised them to explore more on renewable energy. Afterwards, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Engineer Register Engr. Romulo R. Agatep headed the conferment of ASEAN Engineers.

Sessions on the third day discussed issues in engineering practice. Amiong the topics discussed were Washington Accord/ Mutual Recognition Agreement, Professional Continuing Education, and Climate Change. This was followed by an open forum where the delegates raised their concerns in the area of engineering education.

Engineering Practice capped the morning session of the third day. Among of the topic discussed were “Addressing the Gap between Engineering Graduates and the Industry”, “Interventions that the Private Institutions and Industry Can Contribute to Produce Globally Competitive Engineers”, “Outsourcing of Engineering Services”, ”Relationship of Engineers with Foreign Consultants in the Country.” The afternoon sessions were focused on the area of Engineering Governance. Among the topics tackled are Regulation, Procurement Act (Republic Act 9184), and Arbitration.

The First Engineering Summit is sponsored by Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) Inc., PPI Pazifik Power, Inc., Polyphase Marketing, Industrial Power and Control System, Inc., RPV Electro Technology Phils. Corporation, Science Centrum Fabrication, Inc., and Corinthians International Placement Services, Inc.

For more information on the event, visit the Philippine Technological Council website at http://www.ptc.org.ph/

IT-Committed Public Schools Recognized at 3rd Cebu Education Congress

Tayud National High School and Florencio Urot Memorial National High School were among the 65 public high schools in Cebu recognized by Globe Bridging Communities (Globe BridgeCom), the corporate social responsibility arm of Globe Telecom, during the 3^rd Cebu Education Congress held last February 19 – 22, 2009 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall in Cebu City.

Organized by CEO Events and Expo Organizers, the education expo aims to aid parents and students alike who are looking for excellent education providers. Furthermore, the Cebu Education Expo is geared towards the demystification of career options among students and adults.

The 65 high schools honored came from the school division of Cebu, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City and Toledo City. These schools have been exerting efforts and pooling resources to sustain the donation that Globe has given them for the past three years under the telecommunication company’s Internet-In-Schools Program (ISP).

ISP provides free Internet access to partner schools in the country in contribution to the Gearing Up Internet Literacy and Access for Students (GILAS) program of the Ayala Foundation, Inc.

Other activities during the 3^rd Cebu Education Congress included business seminars on new franchising trends by Willstrong Becker, Franchise Seminar by Rudolf A. Kotik of RK Franchise Consultancy, and Trademark Seminar by Atty. Karlo Nicolas. A job fair rounded up the exhibit event.

JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS ELECTRIFYENGG Zero Resistance - Engineering Opening Week 2009 by University of the Philippines Engineering Student Council WHEN: June 22-26, 2009 WHERE: University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 3rd Philippine International Tourism Fair 2009 by National Association Of Independent Travel Agencies - Phils. Inc. (NAITAS) WHEN: June 25-27, 2009 WHERE: Marco Polo Plaza Cebu 3rd MedExpo 2009 by AdExhibit WHEN: July 30 - August 2, 2009 WHERE: SM Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

JOB ADS Bigbest Employment And Manpower Services Company - Cafe Operations Manager - Accounting Manager - Accounting Staff - HR Officer - Product Manager - Merchandising Manager - Medical Representative - Graphic Artist - Computer Technician - Secretary - Promodisers - Waiter/Waitress Trabaho Client #245 - Accounting Staff - Sales Engineer Technilink Philippines Corporation - Accounting Staff Senju Solder (Phils.) Inc. - Accounting Staff Futaba Corporation of the Philippines (FCP) - Safety Engineer - Cadet Engineers - Computer Programmers/Analysts - Network Administrator - Line Leader - HRD Staff - General Affairs Staff - Planning Staff - Technicians Andrada Briones Inc. - Sales Person/Sales Manager JF Rubber Phils., Inc. - Accounting Clerk - HR and Admin Manager Paramount Life and General Insurance Corporation - Policy Service Assistant - Internal Auditor - Collection Assistant - Analyst/Programmer - Accounting Staff - Underwriting Clerk - Claims Clerk - Roving Cashier - Senior Trainer - Policy Accounting Assistant - Underwriting/Policy Issuance Staff - Accounting Assistant - Financial Accounting Manager - Purchasing Assistant Net1 Interactive Group Inc. - Stay at Home Telemarketer KASAMAKA CBR Foundation, Inc. - CBR Facilitator

BPO Company Opens New Site in Pasig and Baguio City

Business process outsourcing company Sitel Philippines opened its new call center in Pasig City last May 20, 2009 while construction of their new Baguio office is on its way, which will pave the way to the employment of 1,000 Filipinos.

The new Pasig office, located at One Julio Vargas, started its operation in November 2007 but was only completed this year. President Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Favila, Pasig City government officials, and Sitel officials led by its Chief Operating Officer for the Asia-Pacific region Mr. Steve Paul Barker and Senior Vice President for Operations for Metro Manila Mickie Baker were present during the formal opening of the site.

The One Julio Vargas facility has a 2,000 seating capacity. It is the fourth site in Metro Manila and the biggest among the three other branches located in Robinsons Cybergate, Mandaluyong City; Cyber One Building, Eastwood, Quezon City; and Taipan Place, Pasig City.

In a press briefing, Mr. Barker shared that the third Baguio branch will be operational by July or August, paving the way to the employment of around 700 jobseekers. The third Bagiuo office will be located along Loakan Road.

Mr. Barker also revealed during the briefing that the company has plans to build another site, this time in San Fernando City, Pampanga.

For the complete list of job offerings, interested applicants may contact Sitel Philippines at (+632)860-0000 (One Julio Vargas) 702-2500 (Robinsons Cybergate) or 688-2400 (Eastwood).

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

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JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS 8th Metro Job Fair 2009 by AdExhibit WHEN: June 18-20, 2009 WHERE: SM Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City ELECTRIFYENGG Zero Resistance - Engineering Opening Week 2009 by University of the Philippines Engineering Student Council WHEN: June 22-26, 2009 WHERE: University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City BPO and Call Center Job Fair by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: June 23-25, 2009 WHERE: Robinsons Galleria, EDSA cor. Ortigas Ave. Pasig City 3rd Philippine International Tourism Fair 2009 by National Association Of Independent Travel Agencies - Phils. Inc. (NAITAS) WHEN: June 25-27, 2009 WHERE: Marco Polo Plaza Cebu 3rd MedExpo 2009 by AdExhibit WHEN: July 30 - August 2, 2009 WHERE: SM Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

JOB ADS Bigbest Employment And Manpower Services Company - Cafe Operations Manager - Accounting Manager - Accounting Staff - HR Officer - Product Manager - Merchandising Manager - Medical Representative - Graphic Artist - Computer Technician - Secretary - Promodisers - Waiter/Waitress Paramount Life and General Insurance Corporation - Policy Service Assistant - Internal Auditor - Collection Assistant - Analyst/Programmer - Accounting Staff - Underwriting Clerk - Claims Clerk - Roving Cashier - Senior Trainer - Policy Accounting Assistant - Underwriting/Policy Issuance Staff - Accounting Assistant - Financial Accounting Manager - Purchasing Assistant Andrada Briones Inc. - Sales Person/Sales Manager JF Rubber Phils., Inc. - Accounting Clerk - HR and Admin Manager FX Sagot, Inc. - Business Executive - Sales Division Manager Net1 Interactive Group Inc. - Stay at Home Telemarketer Trabaho Client #246 - Legal/Executive Assitant Trabaho Client #245 - Accounting Staff - Sales Engineer Norfil Foundation, Inc. - Executive Secretary - Training Coordinator Palau National Communications Corporation - Plant Facility Coordinator / Draftsman Justino Corporation - Sales Promodiser - Sales Coordinator Barbara's Food and Catering Services, Inc. - Accountant - Web Developer - Restaurant Manager Trabaho Client 244 - Executive Secretary Humania International, Inc. - Auto Electrician - Auto Spray Painter - Heavy Machine Electrician - Auto Mechanic - Plant Mechanic - Refrigeration Operator - Security X-Ray Machine Technician - Electronics Engineer - Domestic Helpers - Heavy Duty Driver - Structural Engineer - Barbers - Carpenter - Aircon Technician - All Around Beautician - Photographer (Female) Imperium Technology, Inc. - Senior System Administrators - Network Operation Manager Ayala Land Sales, Inc. - Premiere Property Specialist Victory System Plus - Executive Assistant Uniwork Inc. - Call Center Customer Service Representative - Call Center Sales Executive/Team Leaders - Junior Systems Administrator (LINUX) - Research Analyst - SEO Specialist - Web Copywriters - Internet Marketing Specialist - Human Resource Manager - Financial Research Analyst KASAMAKA CBR Foundation, Inc. - CBR Facilitator

2009 Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum Now Open for Nominations

Asia Society, a leaading global organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States, recently announced the opening of a new class of promising young achievers for the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative.

A flagship program of the Asia Society Philippine Foundation, the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative seeks to identify and develop a network of change-makers across various sectors to meet, educate, and inspire each other; collaborate and share ideas on public service and other meaningful initiatives; and build relationships of trust and understanding.

Nominees must be between 25-40 years old, of Filipino citizenship, and must have substantial leadership experience in their chosen field, including but not limited to the following: academe, business, civil society, media, arts and culture, military, and government. Also, prospective Philippines 21 Fellows must be able to commit time and effort to achieve the goals and projects set by their Class.

Upon selection as Philippines 21 Fellows, the Class of 2009 will convene at a two-day forum where they will engage in roundtable discussions on issues concerning the Philippines and the Asia Pacific region, in preparation for their participation in the international program, with the ultimate goal of developing projects to address these issues.

The annual Forum, co-presented by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the official media partner of the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative, will be held in the last week of August.

Philippines 21 Fellows will serve as the country’s official delegation to the Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit. This year’s Summit, scheduled for November in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will bring together some 200 of the most dynamic next generation leaders from Asia and the United States.

Nomination forms may be requested from the Philippines 21 Secretariat via email at philippines21@gmail.comor patriciav@asiasoc.org.ph on or before June 22, 2009. Short listed candidates will be notified by the third week of July 2009.

For more details on the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative, please call Patricia Vega at (632)7524374 or (632)8108983.

Franchising Can Create Jobs and Income for OFWs

Instead of job hunting, overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were affected by the global financial downturn can engage in franchising and create more jobs in the process.

According to Mr. Samie Lim, chairman of the Philippine Franchise Association, (PFA) in an interview with ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau during the World Franchise Council (WFC) meeting and Franchise Expo Paris in Paris last March 12, there are three specific businesses that Filipinos can engage in, which would not require huge capital. These are ood, fashion, and service sectors such as health and beauty salons. Furthermore, Mr. Lim said that expanded franchising businesses in the Philippines can create an estimate of 100,000 jobs this year.

Aside from OFWs, displaced workers who have enough savings and good network with potential business partners may also consider venturing in the franchising business.

Meanwhile, a week before the WFC, OFWs in Paris attended the Financial Literacy and Wise Investment Seminar organized by the Philippine Embassy, in cooperation with PFA and sponsored by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, the representative of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in France. The event taught the participants on how to start their business and basic information on franchising.

As a way to further teach Filipinos on the benefits of franchising and as an alternative for OFW, he PFA will spearhead the 17th Philippine International Franchise Conference & Expo slated on July 1 – 5, 2009. For more information, visit the PFA website at http://www.pfa.org.ph/

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Buenafe, Danny, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau. Franchising business to generate 100,000 jobs (Posted March 17, 2009) Retrieved March 18, 2009
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EVENTS Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: April 24-25, 2009 WHERE: Victory Central Mall, Monumento, Caloocan City Skilled Jobs Fair and Training Expo by EventWorx Company WHEN: April 25-26, 2009 WHERE: RiverBanks Center, Marikina City Medical and Pharma Career Fair by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: April 28-29, 2009 WHERE: Robinsons Manila 2nd National Career Fair by AdExhibit WHEN: April 29-30, 2009 WHERE: Glorietta Activity Center

JOB ADS Sybase Mobile Services - Network Operations Centre Engineer - VAS Engineer - Intelligent Network Engineer Paramount Life and General Insurance Corporation - Policy Service Assistant - Internal Auditor - Collection Assistant - Analyst/Programmer - Accounting Staff - Underwriting Clerk - Claims Clerk - Roving Cashier - Senior Trainer - Policy Accounting Assistant - Underwriting/Policy Issuance Staff - Accounting Assistant - Financial Accounting Manager - Purchasing Assistant Redbox/Banana Leaf Cury House - Restaurant Manager - Restaurant Supervisor - Front Desk Associate - Sales & Marketing Officer - Dining Staff - Kitchen Staff - Bartender - Cashier Alara Software, Inc. - Programmer Analyst Prestige Criuses, Inc. - Tour Guide - Sales Coordinators Philippine College of Criminology - Personnel Officer - Maintenance Supervisor (Foreman) - IT Staff (Database Administrator) - IT Staff (Technical Support) - Researcher JustFlowers.com - Human Resources Manager - Operations Manager NERA Philippines, Inc. - Network Engineer - HR/Admin Manager - Sales Executive EventWorx - Sales and Marketing Associates - Creative Writing Interns/OJT - Multimedia/Graphic Design Interns/OJT Justino Corporation - Sales Coordinator

Local and Global Tech-based Industries Merged at SMX for e-Services 2009

The SMX Convention Center in Pasay City served as the venue conference room for local and global companies involved in information and communication technology (ICT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) to discuss new trends and challenges in their respective industries during the 9^th e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition(e-Services 2009) last February 9 – 10, 2009.

Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, Philippine Board of Investments, DTI - Foreign Trade Service Corps, and DTI – Regional Operations Development Group, the event has served as the annual gathering in Asia Pacific where global thought leaders, decision makers and centers of excellence in global ICT and BPO converge and collaborate with one another to discuss trends, issues, and emerging business models in the IT business.

President Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo gave the event’s keynote address. According to President Arroyo, the event came at the time when the global economic situation is clearly an issue for everyone. The President thanked the corporate heads of the international companies who decided to invest in the Philippines and “turn wild ideas into indispensable tools to advance business and the quality of our lives.”

The first day of the conference was filled with plenary sessions on risk management, human resource challenges, and global sourcing. Sector based discussions were also held during the last day of the confab.

The highlight of the event was the annual e-Services Awards, which aims to highlight the contribution of intellectual property creation to the growth of the Philippine off-shoring and outsourcing industry, particularly in animation and game development, back office business process outsourcing, contact centers, software development and maintenance, and transcription. Among the awardees were Advance World Systems and Media Farm for Outstanding Client Application of the Year; Tech Factors, Total Transcription Solutions, and Navigator Systems for Outstanding Consumer Application of the Year; EMR Global and Next IX Systems for Groundbreaking Technology of the Year; and Transprocure, Pointwest Technologies, and PeopleSupport for Most Progressive Homegrown Companies.

The 9th e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition is in partnership with Business Processing Association of the Philippines, Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc., Game Development Association of the Philippines, and Medical Transcription Industry Association of the Philippines Inc., and the following media partners: Business World, IT Matters, Business Mirror, and European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.

EVENTS Job World Job Fair Roadshow by Neotrade Enterprises WHEN: March 30-31, 2009 WHERE: Ever Gotesco Commonwealth First Shoppers Choice Expo 2009 by Netmark International, Inc. WHEN: April 17-19, 2009 WHERE: Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC)

JOB ADS Sybase Mobile Services - Network Operations Centre Engineer - VAS Engineer - Intelligent Network Engineer Paramount Life and General Insurance Corporation - Policy Service Assistant - Internal Auditor - Collection Assistant - Analyst/Programmer - Accounting Staff - Underwriting Clerk - Claims Clerk - Roving Cashier - Senior Trainer - Policy Accounting Assistant - Underwriting/Policy Issuance Staff - Accounting Assistant - Financial Accounting Manager - Purchasing Assistant Redbox/Banana Leaf Cury House - Restaurant Manager - Restaurant Supervisor - Front Desk Associate - Sales & Marketing Officer - Dining Staff - Kitchen Staff - Bartender - Cashier Alara Software, Inc. - Programmer Analyst Prestige Criuses, Inc. - Tour Guide - Sales Coordinators Philippine College of Criminology - Personnel Officer - Maintenance Supervisor (Foreman) - IT Staff (Database Administrator) - IT Staff (Technical Support) - Researcher JustFlowers.com - Human Resources Manager - Operations Manager NERA Philippines, Inc. - Network Engineer - HR/Admin Manager - Sales Executive EventWorx - Sales and Marketing Associates - Creative Writing Interns/OJT - Multimedia/Graphic Design Interns/OJT Justino Corporation - Sales Coordinator

More Companies Will Continue to Hire, Raise Salary

Based on the latest Grant Thronton International Business Report (IBR), more privately held businesses (PHB’s) in the Philippines have a positive outlook for 2009 and will continue to expand their workforce and even raise salaries.

The study reveals that 67 percent of the PHB’s who participated expect increase profitability for 2009, 35 percent expect to hire more people, while 49 percent would likely keep their employee count unchanged.

Also, 76 percent of executives polled said they would likely increase wages above the current inflation rate level or at least stay in line with the economic indicator.

As for retention and recruitment PHB’s are more focused ion retaining their workforce than last year. A higher percentage of the companies in the Philippines provide training and development packages for their employees. Companies also ensure that all employees understand the company’s core values, mission, and goals. Majority of them develop competitive rewards systems and benefit packages to encourage retention and recruitment.

However, limited availability of skilled workers is restricting expansion. Mr. Greg Navarro, managing partner and chief executive of Grant Thornton International’s Philippine member-firm Punongbayan & Araullo, in an official statement said, “Local PHBs are in a different boat when it comes to employment issues. Earlier results of the [survey] showed that 63 percent of local PHBs saw the lack of skilled workers as a major constraint to their business expansion.”

Mr. Navarro adds, “So, while we’re hearing about companies around the world not having enough business to keep all their employees, Filipino business leaders have the jobs but have difficulty finding the right workers. It’s a no less worrying situation to be in.”

The Grant Thornton IBR examines the attitude, plans, and trends of 7,800 PHB’s in 34 economies across six continents. The Grant Thornton IBR builds on data in previous surveys and boasts 16-year trend data for European Union countries and six-year trend data for international economies.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Grant Thornton International Ltd., International Business Report 2009
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PGMA Signs List of Holidays for ‘09

Malacañang has released this year’s list of holidays to guide the business sector and other institutions on planning their activities.

Based on Proclamation No. 1699 signed by President Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo last December 24, 2008, there are ten (10) long holidays for 2009.

This year’s regular holidays are:

    April 6 (the Monday nearest to April 9 which is Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor)
    April 9 (Maundy Thursday)
    April 10 (Good Friday)
    May 1 (Labor Day)
    June 12 (Independence Day)
    August 31 (National Heroes Day)
    November 30 (Bonifacio Day)
    December 25 (Christmas Day)
    December 30 (Rizal Day)

On the other hand, the following are special non-working holidays:

    August 21 (Ninoy Aquino Day)
    November 1 (All Saints Day)
    November 2 (additional special non-working day)
    December 24 (additional special non-working day)
    December 31 (last day of the year)

The date of Eid’l Fitr, the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which is declared as a national holiday, shall be determined by the Office of Muslim Affairs in accordance with the lunar calendar.

The long weekend and movement of holidays is in compliance with Republic Act 9492 or known as the Holiday Economics Law. It states that holidays that fall on a Wednesday will be observed on a Monday. If it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on a Monday.

Holiday economics was introduced by President Arroyo in 2001 as a way to allow Filipinos to spend more time with their families and a way to encourage domestic tourism.

With the early release of this year’s list of holidays, Makati Business Club Executive Director Alberto Lim said, in his interview with Philippine Daily Inquirer, that this would be beneficial to the local tourism industry, as families would be able to travel; and promote consumer spending which in turn, benefits the economy.

Meanwhile, Mr. Donald Dee, chairman emeritus of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries said in the same interview that the early release would help them schedule their activities throughout the year. He adds that the long weekend may help firms improve productivity.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:

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