Why you should save thresher sharks

DESPITE classifying a certain animal as an endangered specie, illegal trades continue to be rampant, further harming the said specie.

The thresher shark is one of them.

Because of their fins, fishing for thresher sharks has been very frequent in most parts of the planet.

One of the only places where the said sharks are considered "sacred" is the Monad Shoal in Cebu, where the residents of the nearby Malapascua Island have been continuously doing efforts in conserving them, eventually turning the spot into a diving haven.

However, that's just one side of the story.

The road to bringing back thresher sharks to life is long, but a new proposal will help in further saving the sharks.

The said proposal will regulate the fishing for the thresher sharks, and WE want you to support it.

I have been an advocate of saving the endangered species, and I believe the yes vote to this proposal, which will be presented at the Conference of Parties next week, is beneficial for our Cebuano friends.

Why? Aside from environmental factors, the Monad Shoal is responsible for 80 percent of the Malapascua Island residents' source of income, and for a group of people who have quickly moved on from the wrath of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, your yes vote will further motivate them in conserving the sharks.

Meanwhile, a no vote could mean opening the doors of Malapascua to unsustainable thresher shark fishing, further sending the sharks close to extinction.

We should send a strong message to the Philippine delegation to the COP that we want thresher shark fishing regulated.

For now, here are some tips to help save the sharks.

Join me as we bat for further saving the thresher sharks. Make your yes votes count here.

Join the Certified E-Commerce Specialist, Entrepreneur, and Professional Training Program

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Here, you can learn the benefits of the internet in boosting businesses. In particular, you will learn how e-commerce has become a tool in improving the Philippines' economic competitiveness in the ASEAN and worldwide market.

Also, will learn about the e-commerce business and revenue model and ways to manage supply chain back-end and customer support.

You can also learn how to accept payments online, detect frauds, and secure your websites.

You can also use the knowledge you will acquire in this program to collaborate with prospective clients for start-ups and business expansion.

The first module of the training program will be held on the following dates: January 17 in Makati, January 24 in Cebu, January 31 in Davao, and February 7 in Dagupan.

If you can't make it to the aforementioned dates, you can join the online version, which will start on January 21.

Every module, except for Module 8, costs PHP 3,000. Module 8, which teaches you how to present your e-commerce proposal to a prospective client, costs PHP 6,000. However, you can enroll for the entire training program for only PHP30,000 if you pay through cash.

But for a limited offer, you can enroll for the said program and you can get a 10% discount. Just fill up the form below and wait for a confirmation from Ms. Janette Toral.

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Mӧvenpick Tops 2013 Hot New Destinations List

Movenpick was ranked along the likes of the Tubbataha
Reef and the Sky Ranch as a top Philippine place on Google.

Filipino-owned Mӧvenpick Resort Cebu is the second most Googled destination in the Philippines and first among places newly built, according to Google’s 2013 year-in-review search list. As first reported on CNN, the Zeitgeist is Google’s year-ender report and lists the hottest travel destinations by country.

The annual Google report captures the trends and interests of people all over the world, including new favorites among Filipinos.

Sky Ranch in Tagaytay and Tubbataha Reef in Puerto Princesa were ranked the first and the third respectively. Pico de Loro, Tugawe Cove Resort, Potipot Island, Amana Waterpark, Misibis Bay, Nuvali, and Laiya resorts rounded up the ten spots that Filipinos were most interested in learning more about.

Manny H. Osmeña, owner of the two-year old Mӧvenpick was thrilled to hear about the results. “When my general manager told me about the great news, I was so happy. It is a gift from God to be recognized for the complete transformation of the property, as well as the transformation of the food and beverage service. We welcome visitors who are curious about the resort and aim to give them a great experience with the unique ambiance of Mӧvenpick Hotel, Mactan Island, Cebu.”

Interesting amenities and offers at the resort include the Ibiza Beach Club reminiscence of the club atmosphere in the Spanish island. Guests could watch gorgeous views of the sunset as they enjoy the Balearic-stye churrasco capped by the world-famous Mӧvenpick Swiss Ice Cream. Guests could also order the same premium coffee served in Mӧvenpick Hotels in Paris, Zurich, and Berlin. The outdoor performance venue shoes exciting Latin dance numbers, fire exhibition dancers and Las Vegas style performances four to five nights a week produced by our in-house artists under the direction of the entertainment director hailing from Majorca, Spain Paco Beltran. Meanwhile special occasions culminate in a special fireworks display over the beach from the rooms, views of the aqua colored waters and the seamlessly constructed boardwalk made from ironwood look pristine and serene. Guests pamper themselves with the finest bath sets imported from the luxury brand Chopard. To begin and end the journey is a luxury hotel car service: a Porsche Cayenne, which provides visitors a full-circle experience of excellence and elegance they won’t forget.

The above qualities of Mӧvenpick Resort Cebu make it a place for a great and luxurious stay. The traits of this place have fueled the Filipino traveler’s interest in making Mӧvenpick Resort Cebu his destination of choice in 2013 and beyond.

Moevenpick Gets TripAdvisor Nod

A view inside the Moevenpick Hotel in Cebu

Travel website TripAdvisor gave a certificate of excellence to Moevenpick Hotel in Mactan, Cebu for its quality service.

Moevenpick is among the top 10% of hotels worldwide who were given such honor by the said travel website, which has been the authority for tourists looking for places to stay while on vacation.

Relaunched last December after a massive renovation, Moevenpick is happy to announce that they got the TripAdvisor nod just six months into the new operation.

“It’s pleasing to see that our guests have chosen to recognize us in this manner. The hotel has continued to develop its services over the past 6 months and will continue to strive to refine its services further over the coming 6 months,” said Knuth Kiefer, the hotel's general manager.

For reservations, call Moevenpick Cebu at (+63)32-4927777 or email them at hotel.cebu@moevenpick.com

Aussies Lauded Anew for Good Education

Australia is once again hailed by Filipinos as the top educating country.
The Australian

Australia was highlighted once again among the world’s best destinations for quality education on the latest education fair organized by IDP Education Philippines last month at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City, the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati, and at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Institute of Statistics had reported that Australia ranked among the top five destinations for tertiary education among the world’s mobile students. In 2010, it received 17% of the total number of students hosted in the East Asia and Pacific countries, which was second only to the United States. 

From July 2011 to June 2012, there were 2,633 Filipino students who had gone to Australia to study. This made it the number one study destination for Filipinos.

Students preferred to go to Australia for diploma, certificate, training, and further education (TAFE) because the country offered many benefits, foremost of which were internationally recognized qualifications, part-time work opportunities and higher post-graduation employability potential.

Changes were made in March to the Temporary Graduate visa which allowed fresh graduates the opportunity to spend more time in Australia (to gain practical experience) following completion of their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.

As this continued to host students from different cultures, Australia was also able to offer an increasingly diversified cultural environment. Graduates then had the advantage of being exposed to a variety of cultures and built an international network of contacts which they can tap into once they enter the workplace.

IDP Education Pty. Ltd. was the world authority in Australian education being 50% owned by 38 Australian universities. It was the world’s largest student placement and English language testing services provider. 

IDP Philippines opened in 1996 and had since provided free admissions and visa counseling to place thousands of students in colleges and universities in Australia, the US, UK, New Zealand, and Canada. 

The annual Australian Education Exhibition brought representatives of Australian universities and TAFE colleges to the Philippines for direct consultations and admissions facilitation and was considered the best means for students to have considered available education options, providing information on courses and programs, admissions requirements, costs, and living arrangements.

Filipinos were on the brink of becoming a significant player in the international market. The deployment of the young abroad to achieve not only a better understanding of other people but also advanced systems can only enhance the advantages they now have. There was no block or hindrance to achieving international recognition except for the reluctance to try. Filipinos, forge ahead!

Pre-registration was required for the seminars. Like IDP Philippines on Facebook or call (+632)236-2758 for more information.

Three-Day Sale Rocks Megamall, Other SM Stores

The SM Stores at SM Megamall, SM Harrison, SM City Novaliches, SM City Baguio, SM City Bacoor, SM City Batangas, SM City San Fernando, SM City Naga, SM City Davao, SM City Consolacion, and SM City Delgado will be having a 3-day sale on May 3, 4, and 5. You shoppers will enjoy big discounts on your favorite items come the weekend. 

Aside from the sale, the SM Store will also be having a 3-Way Save on the same period. You can get more discounts through this promo. First, if you own an SM Advantage Card, you can get an additional 10% off if you bought your items within the first two malling hours of Friday. Second, for every PHP2,000 single-receipt purchase you made on Saturday and Sunday, you will get a PHP100 shopping coupon free. Lastly, if you shopped for the entire duration of the sale using your BDO credit card, you can get a 5% rebate.

Also, you can have a chance to win one of seven IPad Minis to be given away in the raffle promo. Each IPad Mini comes with a free Globe prepaid SIM with free Powersurf 99. Every PHP1,000 worth of purchased items entitles you to a raffle coupon for a chance to win an IPad Mini. What are you waiting for? Shop now at SM Megamall, SM Harrison, SM City Novaliches, SM City Baguio, SM City Bacoor, SM City Batangas, SM City San Fernando, SM City Naga, SM City Davao, SM City Consolacion, and SM City Delgado! Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 7190 Series of 2012 and DTI-NCR Permit Nos. 0311, 0345, 0560, and 0566 Series of 2013.

Three-Day Sale Rocks SM Stores Friday

The SM Stores at SM Makati, SM City Marikina, SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Marilao, SM City Cebu, SM City San Pablo, and SM City Iloilo will be having a 3-day sale on March 15, 16, and 17. You shoppers will enjoy big discounts on your favorite items come the weekend. 

Aside from the sale, the SM Store will also be having a 3-Way Save on the same period. You can get more discounts through this promo. First, if you own an SM Advantage Card, you can get an additional 10% off if you bought your items within the first two malling hours of Friday. Second, for every PHP2,000 single-receipt purchase you made on Saturday and Sunday, you will get a PHP100 shopping coupon free. Lastly, if you shopped for the entire duration of the sale using your BDO credit card, you can get a 5% rebate.

Also, you can have a chance to win one of seven IPad Minis to be given away in the raffle promo. Each IPad Mini comes with a free Globe prepaid SIM with free Powersurf 99. Every PHP1,000 worth of purchased items entitles you to a raffle coupon for a chance to win an IPad Mini. What are you waiting for? Shop now at SM Cubao, SM Southmall, SM City Manila, SM City Fairview, SM City Taytay, SM City Pampanga, SM City Tarlac, SM City Bacolod, and SM City General Santos! Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 7190 Series of 2012 and DTI-NCR Permit Nos. 0311, 0345, 0560, and 0566 Series of 2013.