"How to Invest in the Right Franchise Seminar": Welcome Remarks by the Consul General Adel Cruz

March 7, 2019. Philippine Consul General Office at Los Angeles.

Consul General Adelio Angelito Cruz delivers his welcome remarks at the "How to Invest in the Right Franchise Seminar" organized by the U-Franchise and the Federation of the Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC). Left Inset Picture: Consul General Adelio Angelito Cruz with Pilipinas Ngayon Na Business and Lifestyle Magazine Managing Editor Roy Rodrigazo Luga at the Philippine Consul General's Office, Los Angeles. [Video by the Consul General's Office, Los Angeles].

Corazon Yellen Armenta's: Los Angeles Tour the Series Soon!

“Because of its multi-cultured society, Los Angeles’, California’s capital city, may be considered as the world’s number one tourist destination for Asians. Asians can feel that they are at home while enjoying their vacation at Los Angeles and the State of California per se especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas season. There are lots of sales!  The train, bus and public utility vehicle system at LA is very convenient. Tourists can enjoy riding on a bicycle and other mode of private transport other than a car when touring the City.  It is also very safe in LA. You can see police cars in almost every street corner of the City. People from all races are friendly living at peace with each other despite different culture, tradition, and belief.  Los Angeles: The City of Angels.”

Corazon Ugalde Yellen Armenta

Mrs. Asian USA, California 2019

I have been to more than 100 countries all over the world, but  I never imagined how wonderful and convenient it is to take a tour at Los Angeles just by walking and taking a train ride until lately.  I never thought to conquer the peak of Los Angeles City if not upon the prodding of a friend to come and take a look at the City just by walking and riding on a train.   I never knew that the peak of the City Hall Building is open for public viewing.  I was hesitant to go as we might be questioned by the policemen on guard considering that we are bringing all sort of cameras. 

It was a sight of relief when the LAPD policemen offered not just one, but many boxes where we can place our cameras and all sorts of equipment for x-ray security check.  Policemen on guard and City Hall employees were hospitable. They are approachable if you have a question and even offered help.  Upon entering the building,       we have to take two elevators to the peak of the building.   One from the  1st to the 22nd floor and another from the 23rd to 26 floors. We then used the stairs to the 27th; and, finally, the 28th floor to conquer the peak of the City of Angels.

The September 2018 Issue of Pilipinas Ngayon Na Business and Lifestyle Magazine Volume XIII

The Untold Story of PGMA's Presidency:
The Ongoing Legacy of GMA

by: Wendell Gaa

It's a gargantuan task to stir the Presidency and to be a President.  Almost half of her cabinet members already resigned and the government was under imminent threat of coup d' etat.  Despite the political turmoil, however, the country's economy remains stable. Resignation at the height of an impending coup d' etat, just after another people power revolution with a divided military under threat of being siege by the loyal followers of the the former  Commandar-In-Chief ousted through People's Power Revolution and an unpopular successor to  partisan politics might lead to anarchy, chaos and the debacle of the country's economy.

How Wendell Gaa described the Presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is a story worthy to ponder . . .

FREEDOM FROM THE BONDAGE OF POVERTY : JAYVEE HINLO

"We have to have new ideas, 

we have to have new policies . . ."

JAYVEE  HINLO

President

Partido Federal ng Pilipinas

Jayvee Hinlo have not changed the idealism in him through the years.  During his college days in the early 80's in Bacolod City- Negros Occidental was considered the hotbed of NPAs. The Communist Party of the Philippines were very active in the province.  Those were the days when   student activists, laborers, farmers and other sectors of the society joined hand in hand organizing activities to protest the "alleged" atrocities of the military, corruption in government  and the alleged ill gotten wealth of the Marcos family.   Philippine economy slumped.  Rallies, long marches and people assemblies was an ordinary sight in Bacolod City.  

On the other hand, the moderates - student leaders and volunteers are busy organizing neighborhood associations training its members in backyard farming, food processing, soap making and other means of livelihood.  They espouses economic empowerment and self-governance.  Jayvee Hinlo belongs to the moderates.  After almost four decades, JV Hinlo remains the  same, an independent thinker,  idealistic  person who speaks with passion  advocating for  economic empowerment and self-governance, to free the people from the bondage of poverty and the dictates of the politicians and the central government.

When asked about what he thinks about the Duterte Administration, he replied: "The Duterte Administration must now focus on economic reforms. The Build, Build, Build Program  of the government is not enough. Our people should be empowered economically.  We must free them from the bondage of poverty!  A typical JV Hinlo, an independent thinker and a visionary.  He has not changed through all these years . . .

Inspiring Stories of Success: "Ang Ulirang Ama . . . "

Centerfold Feature Story

June 2018 Issue. Volume XII

His father replied when he asked him about his work when he was 9 years old: "I am an employee in the company". He told his father: "I will be the employer of the company and provide work to the workers", someday  (Italics supplie).  In his 40's, his wife died leaving a small business with their four children to take care. He never re-married, took care of their family business, sent his children to school and built his business empire with his children . . . 

"Ang Ulirang Ama  . . . "

Isauro "Boy" V. San Pedro

by: Eric Norman Camungol

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Inspiring Stories of Success: "The Good Samaritan . . ."

Centerfold Feature Story.  March 2018 Issue, Volume XI. Part I.

Who would ever imagine that a boy with 7 brothers and sisters, who was a sidewalk vendor during the Japanese occupation wandering in the streets of Manila to sell his wares, shall become one of the most successful businessman in the country.

"Honesty is still the best policy. I make it a point to be straightforward all the time. I do not cheat or take advantage of people. I have always believed that the foundation of a person's integrity in his honesty", said Dr. James Dy.

It is an honor and a privilege for Pilipinas Ngayon Na Business and Lifestyle Magazine to feature the
life story of Dr. James Dy.

Revised and re-written by Roy R. Luga from the interview of Dr. James Dy with Manila Times, September 2, 2013, with the permission of Dr. Dy for Pilipinas Ngayon Na Business and Lifestyle Magazine. Images from Dr. Dy for Pilipinas Ngayon Na Business and Lifestyle Magazine.

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Pilipinas Ngayon na Business and Lifestyle Magazine. 2018

Making a Difference in Local Governance: A Woman and a Mother . . .

Beyond governance is 

a woman and a mother . . .

By Roy Rodrigazo Luga