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In our everyday lives, we are always confronted by the thought of mortality through the different media like the murder we hear from the news, the accidents we witness along the road, the diseases that act as a time bomb, the passing away of our loved ones – death is manifested everywhere, anywhere, at any moment in time.  Death  symbolizes the mortality of human beings and their finite existence. If death is surprising, how can we then prepare for it? The initial question we have to ask ourselves is “What if you were to die tomorrow? What would you wish you could do before you die?” In completing a goal and ticking off our list of things to do one by one, we then can pass with the idea our lives meant something, that there is some record of our existence, and we can let go of life feeling more accomplished. It is better to be prepared. This was Bucket List Summit’s objective . Held last October 19-20 at the SMX Aura, the summit features expert spea...

Another successful Mentor Me on Wheels (MMOW) session was held last October 17, 2019 at the Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall. The event was attended by young entrepreneurs and students as well who would like to gain considerable insights from the coaching and consultation sessions designed to help them grow or scale up their own businesses through effective marketing. It is a fact that the success of any kind of business lies in effective marketing . The most important driver for a successful business is the productive use of tools -- to capture markets, enhance demand, and create and maintain a reputation that is easily distinguishable from other brands. Equipping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with technical know-how on effective marketing is the main objective of the special installment of Mentor Me On Wheels (MMOW), the FREE ONE-ON-ONE mentorship program brought by Go Negosyo and the Department of Trade and Industry. Leaders of established businesses...

October 24, 2019, Industry Leaders gathered together to discuss Real Estate 20/20 , the clearer view of what’s to come. The Forum was also graced by Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel , Salvador Panelo . The Panelists Guest Speakers and Panelist for Green Architecture were: Architect Kaydee Velasco , CEO of KMV Asia Development Inc Dr. Glenn Banaguas , Chairman ASEAN Science Diplomat Bryan Joe Valencia of Banyara Development Corporation Adonis Tabanda RJ Ledesma , CNN Host, Reality TV Secretary Panelo reported a long list of all ongoing build build build projects of the government, including the completion of LRT Line 2.  Some of the other projects are almost halfway, but majority would still be ongoing as Pres. Duterte ends his term. While Architect Kaydee Velasco , founder and chief executive officer of KMV Asia provided some insights to make the projects green and sustainable. By the way, Architect Velasco is one of the ...

MANILA, 9 October 2019 : Tourism Malaysia today launched its VM2020 Campaign for the Philippines market which by region, Philippines is one of the top source markets for tourists to Malaysia. 2nd from left, Head of Delegation Rafidah Idris - Director with Malaysia Ambassador Norman Muhamad and Zaidi Kassim - Tourism Malaysia Manila Director VM2020 promises an abundance of excitement with a long line up of cultural themed events, family fun activities, shopping festivals and lots more. Tourism Malaysia led a delegation of 18 Malaysian travel trade and industry players, comprising of 10 travel agents, 2 hotels, 4 product owners and 2 airlines. The Philippines travel industry were given an update on the VM2020 campaign, and a Gala Dinner was also held at Shangri-La Makati Hotel for all participants. To boost Philippines arrivals, Tourism Malaysia encouraged tour operators to develop and sell holiday packages to Malaysia with a focus on niche products like luxury tra...

The biggest series of any corporate forums is under Asia Leaders Forum where there’s different topics per event distributed for the whole year. Just recently, Asia Leaders Forum: Travelooza 3 with a focus on Food, Hospitality, Tourism and Green Infrastructure has been held at Makati Shangrila Hotel with the CEO of VI Group of Companies as one of the speakers. Architect Kaydee Marie Velasco, the young entrepreneur and awardee last year under Asia Leaders Awards discussed the need of green infrastructure for sustainable tourism. Robert Laurel Yupangco is one of the speakers and presenters who highlighted the importance of one green theme parks in the Philippines and the importance of Tourism. Zoomanity Group , one of the leading companies in the theme park industry with its CEO, Robert Laurel Yupangco, manages Zoobic Safari, Zoocobia, Paradizoo, Zoocolate Thrills in Bohol, Residence Inn Tagaytay, Samgyupsalamat Unlimited Korean BBQ, UnliCity, Jinsei, Midori and more hotel...