Hi to all good-looking people out there!

I would like to ask a favor. You see FIL-NEGOSYO EXPO's main highlight is a FREE CONFERENCE that presents different speakers in the Industry.

We have a New Media for Marketing Series and it's almost complete but one. We want to have a representative from Friendster Philippines to speak on Social Networking (my apologies to Multiply people).

So now, I am asking any kind hearted being reading this. Guys, may I have the Friendster Philippine address and contact numbers. Even their email address will do.

Thank you people! I promise to reserve the front row seats to you during the event.

Guys! This Saturday, February 23, 2008,8am -5pm . There is an event about Marketing Strategies in UP Diliman Bahay ng Alumni.

The speakers are great. One of them is Ms. Emily Abrera of McCann Ericson.

One of the organizers is Junior Marketing Association.

The good thing about this event is it will only cost you P850.00 per pax. By the way, there are four speakers. I suggest you don't miss this event.

Happy Marketing!

It is sad when your country is hit by a controversy that can stall its bright future. As to the controversy, I think it should be resolved and the guilty party punished.

But for the entrepreneurs and the organizations that run this country, I say we must buckle-up and move-on. We cannot be paralyzed by this turmoil. We cannot be discouraged. We have a bigger responsibility that is to ensure that our country reach its progressive destination.

We need leaders with conscience and integrity. We do not need leaders that we must moderate the greed.We need leaders that care and love this country by action. I believe these leaders can be found in the business industry and entrepreneurs who do business to service and bless others.

Onward and let's make this country ASIA and the rest of the world will look for and emulate very soon.

Time to buy discounted air fare ticket for your planned vacation sortee!

The Phil. Travel Tour Expo is on-going until tomorrow at SMX Mall of Asia. Travel Tour packages only available in this tradeshow are great buys!

So hurry and visit this great event!

February is about to end. How's your promotion strategies? I hope it is working or 90% of it is working. If not, then it's time for revisions. As you make your revisions, it is time to consider the budget allocation and the tools you are using. Stike-off those that are ineffective.

Still to early to revise? How about tweaking it a bit. As they say, a drop of pebble can cause a major wave. While you are tweaking consider the following tradeshows and exhibition schedules
that you might want to join. You should join! Try one of the events and if it produces the desired results then its time to make all systems go.

Here are the must join tradeshows and exhibitions:

a. FILNEGOSYO EXPO - June 20-29, 2008, Megatrade, SM Megamall
b. FILNEGOSYO EXPO - October 14-19, 2008, Megatrade, SM Megamall
c. Asian Business Expo - November 28-30, SMX, Mall of Asia
d. Megabalikbayan Expo - December 10-14, Megatrade, SM Megamall

Tradeshows are becoming a precious tool. Never forget to include it in your promotion plan.
For this year is the year of ENGAGEMENT. ENGAGE your clients and target market. Tradeshow is one ofthe best tool to help you realize this objective.

Last night, the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) held their induction of new officers at the Manila Polo Club.

The event featured Mr. Sammie Lim, President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), as one of the keynote speakers.

His talk moved me as it ended by emphasizing that every business in the country must have a Philippine Agenda. An agenda that must be alongside the business objectives all businessmen wanted to achieve.

This statement coming from one of business icons in our country only meant that any business must contribute for the betterment of our society. As businessmen, we cannot neglect or turn our back to the pressing matter of pushing this country to a level of development where all of us Filipinos are living a life of comfort and respect - a life where our country will be worthy to be called first world.

Today's globalization forces us to deal and make business with other countries. Indeed, It is a small world now. It is only fitting that whenever we make business with other countries we must always keep on the top of our minds our PHILIPPINE AGENDA.

I hope we see each other soon where our Philippines is considered a first world country - that will be cloud 9!