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Whether you are in the country or in the Middle East, now you have easy access to this exciting book. Kapeng Arabo is the first Filipino, Tagalog written book widely circulated in the Gulf Cooperating Countries (GCC).Initially launched in the Philippines via the National Bookstore, the book is now on display on all Jarir Bookstore branches across GCC. This includes Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar and

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Why do you think after staying for a while, most OFWs in Saudi Arabia turn arrogant, conceited and extravagant? Why do they choose US, Canada or Australia rather than come back in the Philippines? Why do they speak of "barok" English considering their maximum exposure to multicultural environment? Why some enter into illicit love affairs? And why others turn gay?Manny Garcia, Editor and

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A new generation has come of age, shaped by unprecedented revolution in technology and dramatic events both home and abroad. They are the Generation Next, the cohort of young adults who have grown up with personal computers, cell phones and the internet, and are now taking their world where the only constant is rapid change.Meet Generation Next: They use technology and the internet to connect

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I know. I am guilty. For the longest time, I have been constantly pressed by colleagues and relatives (whom I feel comprise mostly of my subscribers’ list) to release the next issue. And I had to admit, this time has been unusually long.But this edition of SAWALI had to give way to one of the most important part of me, being a writer as well as being an OFW.Though living in Saudi Arabia for

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Any business venture must gain market’s acceptance of its products and services. An important part of this process is building brand awareness, and the key part of gaining market acceptance is differentiating the product or service so the distinctiveness and value of what is being sold is clear to the customer.Publishing, like any other product or services, has to come up with distinct image to

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While there’s a certain stigma that comes with self-publishing - by personally taking on the task and expense of printing, distributing, and promoting, the author invites suspicion - be it mediocrity; hubris; vanity; unexplained, possibly ill-gotten wealth, or all the above - independent publishers are slowly making a mark in the industry.At the onset of consistent releases of interesting books

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(Note: I could not get the name behind this article. But upon reading, I immediately sensed the need to include this. One of the important issues for OFWs this year is the continuous appreciation of peso against the dollar with non-expected consequences of increased prices of commodities and lack of job or business opportunities in the country.The article offers insights and directly points to

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Christmas is coming. While this should be a cause for excitement and anticipation of good family times, there’s something less pleasurable on our minds at this time of year.Today more than ever, we feel, and sometimes get sick at the thought, that the holiday season gets even more expensive.And for most of us Pinoys abroad whose money is already tight in the light of appreciation (but with less

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Its seeds contain oil that can be blended with coventional gasoline or diesel to make ‘biodiesel’, an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels. In its pure state, the oil can be used for cooking, lighting or generating electricity. And the range of by-products includes ‘glycerin’ - used in cosmetics - and ‘seed cake’, which is re-processed and used as an organic fertilizer. Moreover, its waste

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The global consumption of personal care and beauty products, from period 1990-2004 is on the rise at a constant rate. Experts and analysts attribute this fact to modern men who realize, simultaneous with fitness consciousness, the need to look good on their outward appearance, and that includes the skin, hair and nails.The IndustryIndeed, the new concept of good grooming is taking itself on a

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After a year of work abroad and prolonged homesickness, it is a must for one to hold back, come home, and loosen up for a while.With all the demands of work becoming too competitive and the thought of re-integrating back at the home country after the touted period, vacation takes another meaning for all balikbayans and OFWs.I just took mine last April, and what an exhilarating relief to see and

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Blessed with good climate and abundant natural resources, resorts in the Philippines are never lacking. In fact, in most key places in the country, we can find one offering its own unique solace and comfort.But looking around the country, we may come to an observation that there are a lot of rooms for more, at least geographically.So the question is with all these resorts vying attention of the

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The promise of earning money without ever having to leave your home or the thought of receiving extra dollars while doing your present job sounds too good to be true. But the sound reverberates throughout the net, and it’s getting loud.Blogging-for-dollars phenomenon is only in its infancy, but blog ad spending is already amassing quite a figure in number of dollars. As forecasted by industry

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Top entrepreneurs Tito Jose of Brothers Burger, Christopher Tan of Ideal Minds Corporation and Eugenio‘Jean’ Gonzales of MTC Academy are unanimous in concluding that it is relatively easier to start a business in the Philippines compared to other countries.Tan, hailed from Canada, said that it is less restrictive in Manila. He claims that it is the lack of self-esteem that hinders Pinoys to even

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Recent development paint a very endearing portrait of the male healthy and beauty care shopper.This is a relief to the many discount chains and deep discount drug stores that thought they had only one shopper: women. These women certainly have the shopping savvy, but their male counterparts are quickly gaining ground.Numbers cannot deny it: look at your local groceries, and you will find a long

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The Philippine Retirement Industry (PRI) or the PRI, a newly formed non-stock non-profit private counterpart of the Philippine Retirement Agency believes that affordability is one of the key issues that attract retirees to consider retiring in a specific location abroad.These savings free up much of the retiree’s financial resources for more of life’s pleasures. For them improved quality of life

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New York, September 27, 2006 4:00PM - Marking Word Tourism Day, the United Nations highlighted the major role of the industry plays in combating poverty in developing countries.“Tourism is now well recognized as one of the key ways to bring wealth experience from the richest to the poorest countries,” UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Francesco Frangialli said in a message.

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Sweating out or trying to be in shape by doing cardio-vascular workout or maintaining a sport is I think the best form of releasing stress, and an effective means of achieving productive time.But being busy at times and could not afford to visit my local gym, what I do instead is read Mr. John Berardi’s (www.t-mag.com). The most important advice this fitness guru gave is that achieving fitness is

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I got the story from an e-mail. This is something worth pondering... a harsh reality for us Filipinos that cuts both ways. But if we truly reflect, we can really say that we cannot and should not attribute progress to mere going abroad where we think the grass is always greener. There are consequences, and oftentimes, the ending is monstrous. Truly, reality bites. - Ed_____________Filipino

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Most books and gurus on entrepreneurship demand total commitment to a chosen business, including physical presence. But for Khriz Gueco, an architect in Saudi Arabia and owner of Gueco Farms in Capaz Tarlac which has more than 30,000 chic heads, he chose to do it a little bit smarter.“I started this (poultry business) while I was in Al Khobar in 1997. Since then the growth has been steady.” he

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Randy Garcia (RG), an illustrator, a sculptor, and a world-class designer, could not afford to confine his works in the local market. When the Philippine export manufacturing sectors suffered so much set back in the early nineties due to Asian crisis, he felt the need to join the bandwagon of Pinoy designers migrating to China.Now, looking back, Randy had all smiles knowing he had learned so much

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Our society is experiencing a crisis of values. Nowadays, our concept of what is valuable seems closely associated to numbers we see on price tags.The society that we have promotes a system that puts little importance on works without monetary consideration.If this way of thinking continues to thrive on material interests, perhaps we may never see the day when we can describe ourselves as truly

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It is said that the future is not the result of choices among alternatives offered by the present, but the result of conscious activity of mind and will. Godwin Enerio, an Executive Secretary at ALJ Company in Saudi Arabia, is doing exactly just that. By taking design course at Sessions.edu, a New York based On-line School of Design duly accredited by New York State Department of Education and

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An estimator in an industrial design firm by day, and a massage therapist at night! From the onset, it would seem that these two irreconcilable careers would take toll upon each other as each demands skillful manipulation or mastery quite apart from one another. But for Cris Gallano, this is no feat at all.For him, it all starts with the desire to earn more. “Let’s face it, we OFWs are here

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Lifestyle farmers are enjoying the fastest growing agri-business today - ostrich farming. With the ever increasing demands for its products - jewelry, leathers, accessories, and of course diet-friendly meat, ostrich is little by little making its mark in the market.Although not really new in the Philippines, our ostrich farmers also recognize the big potential of the local and global market. Mr.

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(This article appeared in the Editorial Section of SAWALI E-newsletter, an advocacy newsletter challenging OFWs to become more productive & enterprising. For your free subscription, e-mail us at sawalinews@yahoo.com.ph)Productivity can be seen in different lights. While most of us look at it as taking some time off from inactivities by doing odd jobs to augment income, productivity may come in

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