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Growing Okra

Leo — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:13:11 +0000

Okra or Lady’s Finger, which is botanically known as Hibiscus esculentus L. or Abelmochus esculentus L. Moench, is a popular and common vegetable in the market. The immature fruits can be eaten raw, boiled, or fried. It is also an indispensable component of a Filipino dish pinakbet. It is widely grown throughout the year because [...]

Medicinal Value of Okra

Leo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:57:56 +0000

Garlic, onion, malunggay, ampalaya, and carrot. These are just some of the vegetables that are known for their therapeutic qualities. Okra is another one that should be taken into consideration by those who are heeding away from drugs. Recently, I got this e-mail that was forwarded to me. The original author was a diabetic who saw [...]

Training and Seminar Schedule - July 2009

Leo — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:51:35 +0000

1. The Technology Resource Center (TRC) TRC serves the public through the acquisition and promotion of technology and livelihood skills and information for Filipinos worldwide. A government corporation attached to the Department of Science and Technology, the TRC operates as a self-sustaining institution. It act as a facilitator in the utilization and active exchange of ideas, [...]

Free Business Seminars and Training Sessions

Leo — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:45:24 +0000

Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) and DTI present “Negosyong Entrepinoy”, a series of free business seminars and training sessions. The CFBCI was organized as a socio-civic, non-profit organization whose members are composed of Chinese Filipino businessperson from the different sector of the industry and from all over the archipelago. It was conceived in 1998. It [...]

How to Make Pepperoni

Leo — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:35:50 +0000

Pepperoni is often recognized as an American counterpart of the Spanish style chorizo. This is understandable because both are similar in color and flavor. It is a descendant of the spicy salamis of southern Italy, a spicy dry sausage from Naples. Pepperoni is a popular pizza topping in American style pizzerias, Italian translation of “peppers”. Pepperoni [...]

Biogas Construction and Production from Farm and Animal Wastes

Leo — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:38:30 +0000

Biogas consists mainly of methane (about 60% to 80%) and carbon dioxide (about 20% to 40%) with some other gases, such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and water vapor, in trace amounts. It is highly flammable and is produced through the anaerobic (without oxygen) decomposition of organic materials from plants and animals. It is [...]

Biogas: Solving the Energy Crisis by Waste By-Products

Leo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:58:14 +0000

When Gerry Baron returned to the Philippines for good after 17 years in North America, our country was not in dire straits, nor was anyone able to predict that the price of crude oil would exceed $60 a barrel. Baron, an agriculturist at heart, decided to move his family straight from the province of Tarlac where [...]

Food Cart Franchise Under P40,000

Leo — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:34:23 +0000

For those would-be entrepreneur who want to “test the waters”, as the saying goes, particularly in food cart business, you can do so without risking too much money. Yes, there are several factors to consider to be successful in this field, but the most basic are: hardwork, patience, and interest, and the rest will [...]

Coco Coir Processing, A Promising Livelihood

Leo — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:09:44 +0000

The Philippines is basically an agricultural country. For so many years, agriculture-based economy has been its economic backbone. In the Bicol Region, more than 97% of its people are dependent on farming particularly on coconut production. But Despite these agricultural activities, Bicol remains to be poor. While it is true that natural calamities such as [...]

Tax Incentive Program for MSMEs

Leo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:11:27 +0000

For the first time, the government is going to open broadly the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) to include the grant of generous tax incentive packages to the establishment of “micro-enterprises” that would engage in providing services and activities that would help save and preserve jobs. Micro, small and medium enterprises will continue to get government support [...]

Franchise Expo 2009 at SMX

Leo — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:53:23 +0000

The Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo (PIFCE) is a 4-in-l franchise event that showcases opportunities at all investment levels. Organized by the Philippine Franchise Association, the pioneer franchise association in the Philippines, PIFCE has been a successful gateway for international franchises to gain entry to the Philippines and other Asian countries. The Philippines has [...]

How To Start Your Business

Leo — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:07:36 +0000

Step 1: Do you have what it takes? There is no recipe for success, but finding out if you have the chops can get you off to a good start Step 2: Generating a business idea Great business ideas are often the result of careful planning and a lot of research Step 3: Telling good ideas from bad ones You [...]

Business Guide eBooks Download

Leo — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:44:05 +0000

Starting a Business People spend most of their lives working for someone else. Some people eventually rise to positions of wealth and power, while the rest languish in unchallenging and low-paying jobs. On the other hand, there are a select few who strike it out on their own rather than work for others. They put up their [...]

Pangasius Culture Business Guide

Leo — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:47:40 +0000

Pangasius is commonly called as river or silver stripped catfish, Siamese shark, sutchi catfish, or swai catfish. This fish species live in freshwater and endemic to the Mekong basin. It is a riverine catfish belonging to the members of the family Pangasidae. It exhibits fast growth when cultured given a good environment. Growing pangasius is [...]

4th Mindanao Franchise Expo

Leo — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:06:51 +0000

The General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), SMED Council, Inc., the City Government of General Santos, and RK Franchise Consultancy together with the Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA), will hold the 4th Mindanao Franchise Expo on June 26-28, 2009 at the Gaisano Mall of GenSan Atrium, [...]