Saturday, May 31

Tag: Philippines

Trade shows/ Events

Construction Show Manila, Pasay (01-Sep-2011 to 04-Sep-2011)

Construction Show Manila (MANILACON 2011) is the Philippines Building and Construction Trade Exhibit on Innovations and Sustainability. This year's theme is Enabling Responsible and Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment.Construction Show ManilaVenue: SMX Convention Center Country: Pasay, Philippines Start Date: 01-SEP-11 End Date: 04-SEP-11 Exhibitors: 200+ Visitors: 25000+ Industry: Building Construction Organizer: L. A. Ducut & Company, Inc. 3/F, Jo A Building, North Road 6, NRA,, Cebu, Philippines Tel:+(63)-(32)-2323729 Fax:+(63)-(32)-2323740 Contact Person: Mr. benjie Ducut Tel: +63-2-8738202
Who is the Richest Casino Player in the Philippines?
Gaming

Who is the Richest Casino Player in the Philippines?

The Philippines is one of the top four gambling hubs in Asia. Its casinos are expected to generate gross gaming revenues of $6 billion this year.Gambling is a part of Filipino culture, and it's not just for the rich. It can be played during funerals and even during sports events like horse fighting. Nowadays traditional casinos are being replaced by online casinos Philippines which are in the most popular demand by the youngsters.Image credit: pexels.comEnrique RazonEnrique Razon is a Filipino billionaire with a net worth of USD 5.1 billion. He is a businessman and chairman of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. His company is the largest port operator in the Philippines and one of the world's top five maritime terminal operators.He has many investments arou...
Corn coffee is the healthy alternative
AgriBusiness

Corn coffee is the healthy alternative

Majority of Filipinos are coffee drinkers. The growing number of coffee shops in almost every corner of the metro has become the most evident indication that the coffee industry is a thriving business. Whether it’s a form of social activity or simply a favorite pastime, drinking coffee has become an inevitable trend.With the popularity of coffee as a beverage comes the cautious effort to lessen the caffeine intake especially among health conscious consumers. Hence, introducing alternative drinks that will let people enjoy drinking coffee without worrying too much caffeine intake.“Corn coffee looks and tastes like your good ol’ caffeinated coffee, but it is healthier to drink. Perhaps a distinction comes with the aroma since corn coffee comes from ground, roasted corn,” explaine...
AgriBusiness

Alternative Biofuel from Sunflower

In a bid to decrease the country's over dependence on fuel, various research institutions started to focus their leads in studying and identifying some of the most cost-effective and environment-friendly energy source to produce biofuels. Biofuels, such as bioethanol, biodiesel and biogas, are renewable fuels that are generally produced from agricultural crops or organic matter.This effort to find alternative bio-source is also in accordance with the recent passing into law of the Biofuel Acts or SB 2226 and the Department of Agriculture (DA)'s drive towards energy independence. The law requires that “a minimum of 1% biodiesel by volume shall be blended into all diesel engine fuels sold in the country subject to domestic supply and availability of locally sourced biodiesel component.” ...
Promoting the less-known, phytochemical-rich Pinoy fruits
AgriBusiness

Promoting the less-known, phytochemical-rich Pinoy fruits

Most young people nowadays are familiar with apples, grapes, plums, peaches, cherries, or pears. These are fruits that the Philippines imports from other countries because they only grow in cold climates. Meanwhile, indigenous fruits like anang, sapote, yambo, sapinit, katmon, kalumpit, lipote, binukaw, or paratungon are often given the boggled look and are being overlooked, not because they are not as delicious and as nutritious as their imported counterparts, but because most Filipinos are not familiar with them. Also, for some, eating these less-known, never-heard-of fruits is an acquired taste which needs some getting used to.In an effort to mainstream these Pinoy fruits to the consuming public, particularly the young people, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified its c...
Aqua Business

Greenwater Technology: A New Shrimp Culture Technique

A new and better technology to culture shrimps is being used by many enterprising shrimp farmers nowadays. Green water technology is a technique that cultures shrimps in water that is abundant in phytoplankton i.e. Chlorella, turning the water green hence, its name.In this system, tilapia is also grown in the reservoir or net cages/ pens in the ponds. The green water produced from tilapia helps control the (more…)
Food Business Ideas

Making Money in Meat Shop Business

A meat shop is a great business to start if you can find a suitable location. Meat will always be in demand and is consumed by almost everyone. It has also been observed that as a family becomes more affluent, people tend to consume less rice and more meat.Unlike simple buy-and-sell businesses, a meat shop requires more care because meat can easily be contaminated or spoiled if mishandled. Much of your profit also depends on how knowledgeable you are of the meat cuts.There are many things you need to know before embarking on this venture. A beginner would do well to note the following:Read and understand the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines and its implementing rules and regulations. This is the Republic Act 9296, enacted in May 2004 to enhance food safety, particularly ...
Home Based Business

How to Make Rice Husk Stove

The use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is one of the conventional sources of fuel for cook stoves in the Philippines. However, because of the continued increase in the price of LPG fuel and is continuously increasing at a fast rate, research centers and institutions are challenged to develop a technology for cooking that will utilize alternative sources other than LPG. The potential of biomass especially rice husk waste as alternative fuel source to replace LPG is a promising option. (more…)
Livestock Business

Goat Raising Guide

The optimum potential of goat as one of the main sources of milk and meat has not been fully tapped in 'the Philippines. The goat is popularly known as the poor man's cow because children and old folks who can not afford cow's milk prefer drinking goat's milk. Aside from being cheap, goat's milk is more digestible compared to cow's milk. (more…)
Home Based Business

How to Start a Travel Agency in the Philippines

How to Start a Travel Agency in the PhilippinesStarting a travel and tour agency needs only little capital. It can be a fun, exciting, and profitable business for any aspiring entrepreneur. The business has a high potential since the travel and tour industry is steadily growing as the population increases and per capita income continuously expands its market. Besides the income from the business is the chance to enjoy the perks of traveling at wholesale prices. (more…)