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Nov 7, 2014

Yolanda: A Year After Photo Contest Winners

Yolanda - A year After

Here are the winners of the Yolanda: A Year After Photo Contest.

Yolanda Relief Operations Category


Yolanda A Year After
First Place
"Smiles"
by Carlo Caracena
November 17, 2013
Bogo City

Yolanda - A year After
Second Place
"Thirst"
by Daniel M. Ybanez
November 15, 2013
Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island

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Third Place
"Gifts from Heaven"
by Rene M. Ybanez
November 22, 2013
Barrio Langod, Sulangan, Bantayan Island

Yolanda Rehabilitation & Recovery Category


Yolanda A Year After
First Place
"Rebuilding Hideaway"
by David T. Ramos
November 18, 2013
Tindog, Medellin


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Second Place
"Bayanihan"
by Rene M. Ybanez
November 16, 2013
Kota Beach, Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island


Yolanda - A year After
Third Place
"Stepping Into a New and Colorful Beginning"
by Antonio Rey O. Pepito Jr.
October 19, 2013
Polambato, Bogo City


Yolanda Emergency Response and Search & Rescue Category


Yolanda - A year After
First Place
"Obstacle Race"
by Roger Tonacao
November 8, 2013
Bogo City


Yolanda - A year After
Second Place
"Home Wrecked"
by Daniel M. Ybanez
November 14, 2013
Brgy. Langod, Sulangan, Bantayan Island


Yolanda - A year After
Third Place
"Lost But Not Gone"
by Daniel M. Ybanez
November 30, 2013
Brgy. Bias, Bantayan Island

Winning photos will be exhibited in SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, Museo Sugbo, Provincial Capitol and Manila Exhibit c/o Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehab and Recovery.

Source: Cebu Provincial Government FB Page

Credits to the owners. If you are one of the owners of  the photos posted and want your photo(s ) removed from this site, please contact us (use the contact form below or E-mail us). 
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How to Franchise Andok's

Andok's Litson Manok

About Andok's


ANDOK'S is primarily engaged in the business of selling litson manok (roasted chicken). Over time, ANDOK'S had evolved and added a new concept to its main business of offering roasted chicken, and that is the concept of specialty grocery store offering a host of products, including beer, an assortment of beverages, rice, sugar, and other grocery products.

Franchising


Andok's offers two franchise formats: Take-out and Dine-in. Both offer the same great tasting and affordable food Filipino families have come to love through the years.

The Franchise Package includes :

- The right to use Andok's trademark, name and logo.
- Start-up and pre-opening assistance.
- Store design and construction assistance.
- Franchise operations manual.
- Business management, operations and customer service training.
- An established brand image and nationwide advertising support.
- Continuous product development and innovation.
- Economical pricing for ingredients, equipment and supplies.

Franchise Fee / Initial Investment


- Andok’s dine-in store = PhP 500,000
- Andok's take-out store = PhP 300,000

Other investment considerations will be construction, equipment, furnishings and initial working capital, which may vary depending on outlet size and location.

Term of the Franchise Agreement


The initial term to franchise is five (5) years for dine-in stores and three (3) years for take-out stores, with succeeding two renewals of five (5) years each and three (3) years each, respectively for dine-in stores and take-out outlets.

Location Requirement


A take-out store requires a floor area of approximately 40 to 50 square meters. For dine-in store, a floor area of about 200 to 250 square meters that can seat about 150 to 200 customers is required. Ideal locations are: visible and accessible from major thoroughfares; passenger terminals of public utility vehicles; community centers or malls; near markets; commercial/ business district; and areas with high foot and vehicle traffic.

Operations manual


Franchisee will receive a copy of the confidential Franchise Operations Manual. This contains the policies and procedures involved in running an Andok’s store. Franchisee will be given a copy of the manual immediately after signing of Franchise Agreement and payment of Franchise Fee.

Training


For a franchisee of an Andok’s dine-in store, the owner and 26 of his employees shall receive extensive training for at least 15 days, which includes 5 days at Andok’s head office and 10 days at a Company-owned store and an additional 5 days upon soft opening at the franchisee store. Training conducted for franchised take-out stores shall cover training of the owner and 8 of his employees for at least 10 days, which includes 4 days at Andok’s head office and 6 days at a company-owned store and an additional 5 days upon soft opening at the franchisee store.

Supplies and Ingredients


All stocks and ingredients will be supplied from the Andok’s production facility pre-portioned, marinated and ready-to-cook. 

Take-out franchise stores will be equipped with:
- the standard rotisserie machine with hood and stainless steel chimney
- stove 
- siopao steamer 
- cooking table 
- Dokito fryer
- chiller boxes 
- freezers and other equipment. 

For dine-in facilities, the franchise will follow standard store design and lay-out that characterizes a typical Andok’s dine-in store. This includes equipment, furniture and fixtures. Leasehold improvement, furniture, fixture and equipment including signage will be provided by Andok’s or its accredited contractors and suppliers only.

Franchise Requirements

Submit the following pre-qualification requirements:
- Letter of Intent specifying the exact location, size and other details of the proposed site (indicate if owned or leased)
- Location Map of your proposed site
- Applicant’s Personal Resume with 2X2 colored Picture and contact numbers
- Character References with contact numbers (not related to the applicant)
- Bank Certification (with authorization / waiver for credit check)
- Certificate of employment (if applicable)

Forward all of the above requirements to:

ANDOK'S FOOD CORPORATION
ACE Building
No. 25 Bulacan Street, Barangay Bungad
West Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel: +63 (2) 372-4033 loc 114
Fax: +63 (2) 376-7092

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Oct 31, 2014

How to Increase Your Monthly Savings in Pag-IBIG Fund

Save more with Pag-IBIG and qualify for higher loan amounts and bigger dividend earnings. Bigger dividend means bigger savings for you. Consider the following:

Monthly SavingsSavings in 20 YearsTotal Savings with 4%* annual dividends
200.0048,000.0073,015.85
300.0072,000.00109,523.77
400.0096,000.00146,031.70
500.00120,000.00182,539.62
1,000.00240,000.00365,079.24
1,500.00360,000.00547,618.87
2,000.00480,000.00730,158.49

* Dividend rate is only sample rate of 4%. 
Actual dividends will be based on the yearly income of the Fund.

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Bigger savings with Pag- IBIG means that your maximum loanable amount is higher.

- The Multi - Purpose Loan (MPL) Program aims to address the member’s immediate financial needs. The loan amount is based on the member-borrower’s total savings and length of membership
with Pag-IBIG.*

- The Calamity Loan Program is open to members whose place of residencehas been placed under a state of calamity after a natural disaster. The loan amount is 80% of the member-borrower’s total savings with Pag-IBIG.*

* While the loan amount of the MPL will not be deducted from the Calamity loan and vice versa,
the combined loan amount under both programs should not exceed 80% of the member’s total savings.

- The Housing Loan Program is a financial assistance for the purchase or construction of a residential unit. The maximum loan amount is P6 million. The member-borrower’s monthly savings with Pag-IBIG, together with his gross monthly income, the appraised value of the property, and his actual need, shall be considered when computing his approved loan value.

Here’s how to increase your monthly savings:

1. For employed members, just inform your HR officer that you want to pay more than the minimum savings of P100 per month. Your HR may require you to sign a form pertaining to the increased monthly savings.
 
2. For individual payors, like professionals, other OFW-members, businessmen, etc., just pay the higher
monthly savings to Pag-IBIG. No need to fill out any form. Your increased savings will automatically be
credited to your total savings.

Where to pay:

1. For employed members who pay their savings to Pag-IBIG through salary deduction, their employers may remit their savings through any of Pag-IBIG’s accredited collecting banks or over-the-counter at the nearest Pag-IBIG branch office.

Employers may remit their employees membership savings at the following accredited collecting agents:
- Union Bank (Pag-IBIG Hub)
- BPI (BPI ExpressLink)
- LANDBANK (wePayAccess)
- BancNet (Pag-IBIG Net)
- Security Bank (Pag-IBIG Real Time Facility) 

Note: Payment through these facilities requires enrollment.

2. Individual payors may pay their savings using the following facilities:
- VISA or MasterCard credit cards https://www.pagibigfundservices.com/ccpayment
- SM Business Centers, Save More and SM Hypermart
- Over-the-counter at the nearest Pag-IBIG branch office.

For more information, call 24/7 hotline number 724-4244 or email publicaffairs@pagibigfund.gov.ph

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Half Day Work Suspension in Government Offices

Memorandum Circular No. 73, s. 2014

Philippine Seal

Office of the President
of the Philippines
Malacañang

To provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe  01 November 2014, a declared Special Non-Working Day, and to allow employees to travel to their respective provinces, work in government offices on 31 October 2014 is hereby suspended from 12:00 p.m. onwards.

However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital public services shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services.

This Circular shall take effect immediately.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.
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Oct 30, 2014

10 Early Symptoms of Cancer in Men

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Cancer is one the most common causes of deaths among men. A healthy diet can decrease the risk of developing a certain cancer but other factors especially genes can play a huge role.

Once a cancer spreads and reaches a higher stage, it can be difficult to treat. Healthline.com enumerates 10 of the most common cancer symptoms in men. Knowing these symptoms can help you seek early treatment which gives you a better chance of remission. 

1. Bowel Changes

The occasional bowel problem is normal, but changes in your bowels may indicate either colon or rectal cancer—collectively called colorectal cancers. Colon cancer affects the entire colon, while rectal cancer affects the lower portion that connects to the anus.

Frequent diarrhea and constipation may indicate cancer, particularly if these bowel changes come on suddenly. These problems also may be accompanied by frequent gas and abdominal pain.

2. Rectal Bleeding

Rectal bleeding may be an early sign of rectal cancer. This is especially the case if you experience bleeding from the rectum every time you pass a bowel movement. You may notice blood in your stools.

While this is a cancer symptom, colon cancers are difficult to self-diagnose in the early stages. Regular colon cancer screenings are recommended starting at age 50.

3. Urinary Changes


Incontinence and other urinary changes may develop as you age. However, certain changes can be a sign of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is most common in men ages 60 and older.

Common urinary signs include:
- leaks and incontinence
- inability to urinate despite urges to go
- delayed urination
- straining during urination

4. Blood in Urine

While prostate cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms in its earliest stages, blood in the urine can be one of them. Blood in urine also may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other prostate problems.

Early prostate cancer can also cause bloody semen.

5. Persistent Back Pain

Back pain is the most common cause of disability, but few men realize that it may be a sign of cancer. Common symptoms of colorectal and prostate cancers may not show until they spread to other parts of the body, such as the back.

Unlike occasional muscle pain, this causes tenderness and discomfort in the bones. Prostate cancer specifically may cause these symptoms within the bones of the hips and lower back.

6. Unusual Coughing

Coughing isn’t exclusive to smokers, or to people with a cold or allergies. A persistent cough is an early sign of lung cancer. If you don’t have any other related symptoms, such as a stuffy nose or fever, the cough probably is not related to a virus or infection.

Coughing accompanied with bloody mucus is associated with lung cancer in men.

7. Testicular Lumps

Testicular cancers in men are less common than cancers of the prostate, lungs, and colon. Still, there are early signs you shouldn’t ignore. Lumps in the testicles are a warning sign that you might have this cancer.

Doctors look for these lumps during wellness checks in elderly men as well as those with a family history of testicular cancer. For earliest detection, consider checking for unusual lumps once a month.

8. Excessive Fatigue

Fatigue can be related to a number of chronic illnesses and medical disorders. Excessive fatigue is your body’s way of telling you that something just isn’t right. As cancer cells grow and reproduce, your body may start to feel run down.

Fatigue is especially prominent in colorectal cancers in men. See a medical professional if you have excessive tiredness that doesn’t go away with a good night’s sleep.

9. Unexplained Weight Loss

It becomes more difficult to maintain your weight as you get older, so you might consider weight loss as a positive thing. But, sudden, unexplained weight loss can indicate a serious health problem, including almost any type of cancer.

If you rapidly drop pounds despite no changes in diet or exercise, discuss this with your doctor.

10. Lumps in the Breast

Breast cancer is not exclusive to women. Men also need to be on guard and check for suspicious lumps in the breast area. This is the earliest detectable symptom of male breast cancer. Call your doctor immediately for testing if you notice a lump.

Genes can play a role in male breast cancer, but it may also be caused by exposure to radiation or high estrogen levels. Breast lumps are most commonly found during your 60s.

Source: healthline.com 
On Guard: 10 Early Symptoms of Cancer in Men by Kristeen Cherney
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Oct 29, 2014

SUNSTAR: Seno Plays for Palaro, But Still Aims for US Pro

By Iste S. Leopoldo | Wednesday, October 29, 2014 | www.sunstar.com.ph

CEBU’s Jan Godfrey “Noynoy” Seno returns to Cebu and eyes joining his last Palarong Pambansa 2015 stint before flying back to the US for good.
 Jan Godfrey D. Seno
Photo Source: Therese Rouelle Ancot Yonson

Seno, 15, of Bogo City, a former tennis varsity player of the University of San Carlos-Basic Education Department (USC-BED), flew to California, US, with his father, Noel, last July after being invited to play in a prestigious sectional tournament in northern California with Macmac Tabo-tabo.

After an impressive finalist finish, several coaches advised him to stay behind because they saw his potential. Seno opted to stay in Colorado with a relative and enrolled at the Sand Creek High School.

With only three weeks in Colorado, he immediately carved a name in the history of tennis in Sand Creek High School after helping his team end the 15-year reign of Cheyenne Mountain High School in the Class 4A Region 6 tournament.

Seno beat Cheyenne Mountain No. 1 player Luca Stanciuco of Romania.

“It was a very memorable experience. During our game, he was very aggressive to win, but when I was already leading with 5-0, he seems to feel weary, probably because of pressure. He was representing the school that has dominated the tournament for 15
years,” said Seno, now stands 5’11 tall.

Seno said he observed that the support from schools in the US is very different compared to the Philippines.

“Schools were very supportive, they provide food, drinks for their players, even set up tents in the venue to show support,” said Seno.

Seno said that in Cebu, particularly, tennis courts are a scarcity. Courts are everywhere in the US, he said.

“In one place, you can find more than 12 tennis courts, but I have observed that only
few are into tennis compared here where there are so many kids who are interested in the sport, but the courts are limited,” said Seno.

Seno enjoyed his stay in Colorado because he was able to play against different athletes who are from different nationalities.

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Oct 28, 2014

How to Franchise Master Siomai

Master Siomai Logo
Planning to franchise a Master Siomai store in the City of Bogo?

Here are some information on how to franchise Master Siomai.

About Master Siomai


Master Siomai is a food cart franchising business developed by Masterrific Foods, an 11-year-old company specializing in the production and distribution of processed meat  such as ham, bacon, burger patties and siomai to its diverse clientele ranging from hotels, restaurants and market places. 

Master Siomai was established in 2007 and currently has 700 outlets and counting to date. As its name suggests, it offers siomai - one of the most popular Chinese snack products known to Pinoys. 

Steps in Franchising Master Siomai


1. You must look for your own location.
A. If the location is within the mall Master Siomai requires an award notice or lease proposal before their site evaluation.

B. If the location is in a busy street, terminal, school or campus, you must have a verbal or written agreement with the lessor that the location will be leased by you before site evaluation.

2. Call Master Siomai office for the schedule of site evaluation.

(02)-281-3635 | 0923-441-9957 | 09234419958

3. A 50% deposit of the total package price is required before the foodcart construction.

4. Owner will attend Business Operation meetings.

5. Selected crews will attend orientation and training.

6. Signing of Franchise Agreement.

7. Full Payment upon delivery of the foodcart.

Master Siomai

Franchise Package : PHP 280,000.00



1 Unit Japanese Inspired Foodcart
1 Unit 5-cu. ft. Chest Freezer
1 Siomai Stainless Siomai Steamer
1 Plastic Juice Container
Also Kitchen & Plastic wares | Food Products | Paper Products | Uniforms | Cleaning Supplies

Download Franchise Application Form here.


Source: mastersiomai.co

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