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How to compute for No. of days using Excel
Premium rates for Travel Insurance are based on the duration of the trip. We count from the departure date up to the arrival date in Manila. Here is a step-by-step procedure on how to compute for the total no. of days using Excel which is proven to be more accurate than manually counting the days… Read more
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The Pinoy Macho
It’s been 4 or 5 Mondays since the new CJ was announced and the habitual absences of some senior male magistrates at the SC flag rites have become glaring. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, was chosen among the male-dominated SC magistrates. Maybe adding insult to the injury was Sereno’s age. At 52, she was the… Read more
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Financial Education is on the rise
It’s human nature that whenever you talk about money, people will pay attention. Maybe because, in some aspects, money is the tool we use to satisfy both our needs and wants. Both personal desires if I may say so. Money is the magnet that pulls our desires into reality from the economic point of view.… Read more
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Are zoning laws still relevant?
In real estate parlance, there is a term called “zoning”. Zoning means you classify a piece of land according to its use. Examples are residential, commercial, industrial, school zone, church zone, etc. In short, zoning is the proper classification of land use. In the Philippines, zoning is practiced in most commercial areas, where you see… Read more
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Yes on the outside, No on the inside
Yes and No are the two simplest words and yet they require the most thought at times when it comes to making an important decision. Have you ever felt at times when you said yes to something when you actually mean no? Do not rush in making a decision when you are not really sold… Read more
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You can get out of the Pit
Are you in a bondage? Are you addicted to something? Do you feel like you are trapped and can’t get out of the “pit”? If you can relate to this, you are not alone. The good news is that God provided you a way to be free. And you can only be free from this… Read more
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Who do you follow?
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said. (Matthew 4:19a) Sharing with permission Jesus Tributes (7 Testimonies). Read more
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The Longing of my Soul
Jesus said: I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) When I first became a Christian, there was no immediate impact in my life. On the outside, I’m… Read more
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Why I love Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan – what is there not to like about the man? Let’s look at his achievements Hall of Fame class of 2009 6-time NBA Champion (never lost in all his NBA Finals appearances!) 5-time NBA Most Valuable Player 10-time scoring champion 3-time steals leader 14-time NBA All-Star 3-time NBA All Star Game MVP 6-time… Read more
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It’s the Culture, Sir
What is a culture? I believe it is a way of life, beliefs, customs, old habits and practices included that have been lived and practiced for long periods of time by a common race which have been passed on from one generation to another. The Philippines is rich in culture and tradition. It is unique in… Read more
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Pay to Caesar…
“‘In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin Since the assumption of Noynoy Aquino as the country’s 15th president, one of the most daring government agencies under the P-Noy goverment, is the BIR or the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Under its helm, BIR Commissioner, Kim Henares… Read more