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Archive for September, 2008

29.09.08

Filipinos abroad learning business smarts

- Education, Entrepreneurship, OFWs -

By Ria Mendoza

FOR many Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the underlying dream is to save up, go back home, start a business and eventually attain financial independence. But even though many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have done this before, a huge percentage has also found the path to entrepreneurship very difficult. Eventually, the savings from years of hard work end up in smoke.

(Photo: From left to right: UP Professor Ilano, Philippine Consul General Benito Valeriano, PBC President Lucille Ong and UP Professor Florendo awards the sixth ‘Managing for Business Success’ seminar participants the certificate of completion).

On the other hand, others have no solid idea where to start realizing their dreams.

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22.09.08

Constructing a modern day ‘Bahay Kubo’

- Arts Culture and Entertainment, Everyday People, Family -

19.09.08

Master of unusual pets and a rooster named Robinhood

- Everyday People -

18.09.08

What type of a Filipina are you?

- Arts Culture and Entertainment -

11.09.08

Candles of faith and miracles in Banhayan Festival

- Feast, Religion, Tradition, Videos -

03.09.08

Earning a living on smokes and candies

- Everyday People -


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