Jack Ma Quote Collection And Lessons (Shared to the DLSU Students)

1. Learn the mistake the others are making to know what to do when the mistakes happen to you.
(not how you avoid a mistake but how you face it)

2.  Do not find the best people, find the right people. 
There are no best people.  The best people is in your own company.

3. Change yourself and do not believe that you are always right.

4. It is important for small business to dream big. The big businesses should take small steps.  They should also seek to change, even slowly, in order to be more relevant to people’s needs.

5.  There should be a group of people with crazy dream, not just 1 person with crazy dream.  If it is a group dream, it will go farther.

 

6.  If your customer like it, your team like it, then it is a good idea.

7.  If you complain, be sure to have solution.  If you don't have solution, don't complain. 

Don't complaint to others.  Just complain to yourself.  Check your own problem.

8.  Be simple, stay foolish and no matter just continue.

9.   Where there is complaint, there is opportunity.

10.  In prioritizing, pick up things that you are passion about, things you love to do, things you can sustain.  Because the things you love, the things you are good at, it will last long.

11.  Whether study or work, you have learn.  You have to put all the knowledge into practice. 

12.  Traditional education is not matching the realties of the economy and the environment.




13.  Don't invite your best friends to form a company with you.  Don't.  I see many tragedies.

There are cases where they succeed.  But, the most fails make friends with them once they're in the company treat them. 

14.  Friendship is based on trust.  Your team trust you.  When they are in trouble spend time with them.   Business is friendship building.  Friendship is about trust building.  No friend, no business.
No trust, no friendship.

15.

When you are 20-30 years old, find a good boss, a good boss is better than a good company.  A good boss would discipline you, train you, develop you.

When you are 30-40 years old, do something for yourself.

When you are 40-50, do something you are good at.

When you are 50-60, focus on helping young people.

When you are 60-80, spend time with your grand children.

 

16. You will never make big mistakes, where you don’t have money.

 

17. No matter how smart you are, if you don’t know how to work with people, your dreams will just be dreams.  

 

18. You have to change all the time. We don't care about if people say we are crazy. We care about, is this really different?  Keep innovating. 

 

19. I believe it is not the technology that changes the world, but the dream behind that technology. 

 

20.  Young people who want to do lots of things is better than young people who has lots of things to do.

 

21. Don't be discouraged when people don't help you.

22. Sometimes MBAs can make you stupid.

Lessons on Market Trend

1. Data Technology > Internet Technology

• I think he is referring to how we can use of tons of data gathered to our advantages opposed to inventing an information system

     2. 80% Online

     3. Consumer to Producer (C2P)

     4. Important to:
         a. have a mentor
         b. be money reaching
         c. be market reaching
         d. be technology reaching

     5. The importance of sales should be understood in all the processes.

Lessons on Yourself

    1. Be Unique

   2. EQ > LQ > IQ

Doña Elena brings Origen Flamengco Show to the Philippines

Doña Elena, the leading brand of Mediterranean products in the Philippines, brings Origen Flamenco Show to the Philippines.

I've always been a fan of Doña Elena (as I've shared their pasta before). 

Before the show began, guests enjoyed fine Doña Elena wines as well as tapas with Doña Elena ingredients.

Origen Flamengco Show

The Origen Flamengco Show began as scheduled.  The performance was inspired by the music of the legendary Paco de Lucia, a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer and producer.

It was unlike anything I have seen before.  You could feel the passion of the Spanish dance group as they tapped into the soulful beats. 

Origen harmonizes the old and deep sound of the flamengco guitar by Alberto Marin together with the flamengco singers and the fineness of the flute. 

Watch here for my favorite parts of the show.  Although this is Origen's first time in Manila, the group intends to be back in November.

Both Origen and Doña Elena showcases the exquisite Spanish heritage.  Origen as an art and Doña Elena in bringing out quality and healthy Mediterranean food products.

It was a truly unforgettable night of food and art for all.  Thank you for this Doña Elena!

You Are Called to Rescue: Let's Stop Human Trafficking Together!

A few weeks ago, I was "Called To Rescue".  

The event was organized by Called to Rescue supporters Stephanie Henares, communications agency ComCo Southeast Asia and Boutique Burger Kitchen (BBK), a family-oriented diner from Chef Carlo Miguel of Draft Gastropub. 

What is Called to Rescue?
Called to Rescue is an international non-profit organization founded in 1988 by Dr. Cyndi Romine, who is one of the leading authorities in the fight against children injustices. 
Called to Rescue combats child trafficking in three ways:

1. prevention through education and training of youth of all ages and their parents
2. dedication to the child until he/she has experienced healing
3. continuation in every aspect of child trafficking awareness.

Called to Rescue Philippines was officially registered as a non-governmental organization
(NGO) in 2009, with Mr. Anthony Pangilinan as its Officer-in- Charge.

What is Human Trafficking?
Actually, the definition of human trafficking varies depending on which law so it makes it difficult for the layman to understand.
Human trafficking is the buying and selling of men, women and children within countries and across borders in order to exploit them for money.  Human trafficking is a large-scale profit scheme which involves syndicates.  It is overtaking arm smuggling and drug trafficking because kids can be used more than 20 times per day.
It is very broad covering many illegal activities such as:

• Forced labor
• Debt bondage
• Trafficking for sexual orientation
• Child labor
• Forced begging
• Trafficking for organ removal
• Forced marriage (mail order bride)
• Trafficking in domestic work
• Child soldiers
• Rape or Date Rape

Factors Affecting Human Trafficking in the Philippines

• Lack of awareness 
•  Did you know that there are more than 500,000 cases of human trafficking in the Philippines last 2016 alone?  And, there are over 30 billion cases worldwide.  I was really surprised by this because most human rights cases in the Philippines focused more on Extra-judicial killings, disappearances and torture and it didn't occur to me even during my human rights violation research as a law student that there is such an issue.  And, this lack of awareness over the issue is what I think is the main factor why it became such a big problem. 
• It's not as uncommon as we think.  There was even a case where the perpetrator who sold young teens in BGC is a wealthy Filipino-Chinese residing in Corinthian Village who had two rooms just for girls.  And, Tindr was used as a means to lure girls in.
• Poverty 
• Philippine as an archipelago
• Friendly culture
• Lack of parental oversight 
• Lack of implementation of laws
• Corruption
• Weak judicial system
• Court congestion
• Shortage of prosecutors
• Although laws are continuously being developed:
• ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons (ratified February 2017)
• RA 7610 as amended on 2003 (Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) 
• RA 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003) 
• RA 6955 (Mail-order brides)
• RA 8042 (Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act)
• Revised Penal Code
• Art. 202 (prostitution)
• Art. 341
• PD 442: Labor Code of Philippines
• Philippines Constitution
  

What Can We Do?
So previously I said I was Called to Rescue.  What do I mean by that?  How can a private person like me take part in such a big issue? Well, we can do A LOT actually. 

• Parents should oversee their child (Parents better to struggle than worry so don't give up!  Although before 9 out of 10 Filipino kids look up to their parents, now only 4 out of 10 do.)
• Don't give your kids gadgets; Lend them gadgets so you have degree of control
• Teach kids to say No
• Learn self-defense such as shouting and learning Krav Maga
• Share the awareness
• Join the community by liking Called to Rescue in Facebook
• Report trafficking, abuse, and cases of missing children with the Called to Rescue’s local hotline at (0917) 541- 0287, through their facebook fan page or website calledtorescue.com.ph.

8 Reasons Why You Should Check Out AttiGo Online Shop

Good news Philippine shoppers, there's  a new e-commerce platform called AttiGo Online Shop (http://attigo.com.ph).   It was launched by Chronotron Inc. last January 2017 and is now available both on web and mobile (android and apple ios) platform.

 So it's new and it's ready to be visited.  But, you're probably wondering why you should check it out in the first place.  Well, I've got 8 reasons for you.

1. More Choices From Legitimate Supplies
Who doesn't love more choices?  With the entry of AttiGo Online Shop into the Philippine E-commerce scene, we now have more stores to consider and a whole new range of brands and item variations to choose from.  What sets AttiGo Online Shop is that it verifies the legitimacy of stores.

2. Easy Shop, Easy Go
AttiGo Online Shop provides a quick and easy order and payment system.  It offers multiple card payment options, accepts paypal and even COD payment system.

3. Free Shipping
AttiGo Online Shop provides FREE Shipping within Metro Manila for a minimum of 500 php.

4. After Sales Support
AttiGo Online Shop offers after sale support.  All products comes with warranties depending on the terms of the store.  

5. Rare Finds
AttiGo Online Shop provides items that are limited, trendy and collectible. 

6. Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs
AttiGo Online Shop does not only benefit consumers.  It also becomes the bridge between Filipino entrepreneurs even small start ups and the consumers.

7. Income Opportunity
AttiGo Online Shop recognizes the potential of each and every member to tap into a new audience therefore, it offers a profit sharing system granting its reseller commission for every resale.  The reselling system is very easy too.  You can make your own shop and have a link to your shop composing of your own and resold goods.  

8. Gives Back
AttiGo Online Shop does not only focus on making profits but also gives back to the community.  It has partnership through World Vision and certain indigent communities. 

There you have it.  That's my 8 reasons to check out AttiGo Online Shop.  Let me know if I missed any of your reasons.

51 Talk (Five One Talk): Premiere Online School in China and Now in the Philippines

English as a second language (ESL) has been established since the 15th Century.  This bilingual program contributed to strengthening ties and the development of trade.  Now, with the onset of technology, we no longer need physical classrooms as virtual classrooms allows each and every one of us access to online lessons at the very comforts of our home.

 If you are looking forward to learn or teach English, good news as 51Talk is now in the Philippines.  51 Talk is a premier online school in Chinese and it has now marked its expansion in the Philippines.  Filipinos are known to be the best, most knowledgeable and proficient in English so its the best scene to establish an upgrade in the ESL scene. 

The name 51Talk is actually derived from "I want to TALK".  The name itself depicts the goal of the company which is to offer optimal talk time for its students to learn any language. 

So aspiring English teachers, check out 51talk.com/ph as they are offer both part-time and full-time employment.

Top 15 Reasons To Buy the Asus ZenFone 2 (Experience 2Morrow Realization)

        Last Saturday, Asus finally officially launched the ZenFone 2 in the Philippines during the  Experience 2Morrow event.  I know many of you have been waiting for this moment.  I've been waiting for this since last year!

If you are still thinking whether or not you should buy this phone.  Let me share with you the Top 15  Reasons To Buy the Asus ZenFone 2 from what I’ve gathered from the phone specification and actual demo Asus ZenFone 2. 

1.    Zen design

         The ZenFone has garnered the IF Design Award 2015– one of the world’s most prestigious
award in industrial design).  It is made of high quality polycarbonate plastic with metallic hairline finish and concentric-circle detailing.  The ergonomic arc design makes it easy to hold even with one hand.  The volume buttons at the back can easily be pressed by the index finger.   It has a 3.9mm ultra thin edge.  

         The ZenFone 2 comes in various colors and designs:  5 Classic Colors - Glacier Grey, Osmium Black, Glamour Red, Ceramic White, Sheer Gold, 4 Illusion designs and 3 Fusion designs.  Dimensions are 152.5 x 77.2 x 3.9mm-10.9mm.  It weighs 170 grams.

2.    Expandable Memory

        In addition to your internal memory 16GB to 64GB (depending on your model), you can expand your memory externally via Micro SD Card.

3.    Great sound

         It is equipped with “SonicMaster Audio with ICEpower Technology” that delivers crystal-clear surround sound and extends to one octave lower.  The ZenFone 2 has a sound chamber that is 25% larger than the 1st generation.  It also has a smart software called “AudioWizard” which offers different scenarios: Movie Mode (strength bass, optimize vocals), Gaming Mode, Keynote Mode, Music Mode (strengthen vocals and optimize bass) and Smart Mode.  It also has a dual microphone (top and bottom) and professional processing for clearer voice and noise cancellation.

4.    Fast Response

        The touch sensor has a record-breaking response time of just 60 millisecond.  In addition, it supports glove touch. 

5.    Superb customizable IPS display

Asus ZenFone2 (left) and Iphone 6 (right)

       The ZenFone 2 has a 72% screen to body ratio with borderless design.  This beats the Iphone6 with only 63.8% viewing display.  It has 5.5 inch screen same as the Iphone 6.  The Asus TruVividTechnology combines the GFF full lamination - allows it to be thinner than the conventional G/G air bonding since it does not have any airgap and at the same time it has a better transparency level of 94% and super anti-scratch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance (NDR).

       The IPS display is Full HD 1920 x 1080 with 403 ppi, 178 degrees view angle, 400 nits,
NTSC color range and LTPS technology.

        Display setting allows adjustment for color temperature, hue and brightness.  In addition to the customized screen color mode, there are default one such as balance, reading and vivid.  It also has a Bluelight Filter Mode which eliminates 30% of the bluray in order to ease your eyes.

6.    Multiple Wireless Technology and Satellite Navigation System

         The ZenFone 2 supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi Direct up to 433 Mbps, Bluetooth 4.0 and even NFC.  It’s equipped with the fastest 4G or LTE-A 250 Mbps with Carrier aggregation.
It also has a 5 satellite system (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS and SBAS)

7.    ZenLink

         The ZenLink allows you to connect with any ZenFone 2.

8.    Snap View Mode

       Now, you can protect your privacy with the Snap View Mode.  There’s also a Kids Mode. 

9.    ZenMotion and Double Tap Function

       The ZenMotion with Touch Gesture allows you to set up 6 motion gestures.  You can also double tap to wake it up or go to the One Hand Mode.

10.   3000mAh Lithium-Polymer Battery with BoostMaster Technology

       With the BoostMaster Technology, you can charge 60% in more than 39 minutes.  It promises 4 hours of 2G talk time and 2.7 hours of 3G talk time.   It also has multiple smart saving modes.  It is also powerful in terms of performance but saves more energy with the Intel exclusive 3D Tri-Gate Transistor.

11.    Performance Monster

         The ZenFone 2 has a Quad-core 64-bit Intel® Atom™ Z3580/Z3580 Processor (1.8ghz/2.3 ghz), 2 GB/4 GB dual-channel DDR3 RAM and PowerVR 6430 533 MHz GPU with OpenGL3.2.

12.   Model Variation

        There are 3 models to choose from depending on your budget and needs.

Model	ZE551ML	ZE551ML	ZE551ML
Processor	64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 Quad Core Processor (Running at 1.8GHz)	64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 2.3GHz)	64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 2.3GHz)
Memory and Storage	16GB LPDDR3 2GB RAM	32GB LPDDR3 4GB RAM	64GB LPDDR3 4GB RAM
Hard Budle Battery Adapter	Optional 18W BoostMaster fast-Charging adapter	18W Adapter with BoostMaster fast-Charging technology	18W Adapter with BoostMaster fast-Charging technology
SRP	9,995 php	13,995 php	14,995 php

13.    PixelMaster Camera 2.0

         The 13 MP PixelMaster Camera 2.0 (and 5 MP front Camera 2.0) is one of this phone’s main selling point.

Asus ZenFone2 (left) and Iphone 6 (right)

         The camera has is a 5 Element Lens Manufactured by Largan Precision.  Its features include: f/ 2.0 Super Large aperture for low light, 85 degrees wide-angle lens for selfie (with beautification mode), PixelMaster Backlight (HDR) mode (takes different exposure with ASUS Pixel Enhancing Technology), dual LED real tone flash, 140-degree panoramic selfie and super resolution mode which processes the imagine 4x (so that’s 13 MP x 4 = 52 MP Resolution). 

         One of the best camera feature is the full manual mode which allows you to tweak the horizon levels, histogram chart, emotional zoom bar, shutter speed, white balance control, ISO control, EV control, focus distance, saturation, sharpness control, metering mode and separate AF/AE points (like a DSLR).

Asus ZenFone2 (left) and Iphone 6 (right)

14.   Available Selections of Incredibly Cheap Accessories

         Accessories like the Asus View Flip Cover Deluxe (995 php), ZenFlash (995 php) (100x Brighter than LED flash), LolliFlash (495 php), and ZenPower (795 php) (credit card sized 10,050 mAh powerbank) are available at affordable price.  

        In fact, if you bought your phone during the launch, you’d get them all for FREE.

15.    Undeniably One of the Best Budget Smart Phone

         The biggest factor in considering buying a ZenFone 2 is its PRICE mark!  For only 9,995 php to 14, 995 php, this is surely one of the bang for the buck phones to come out yet. 

BONUS: Since it's officially launched in the Philippines, you can now enjoy this unit with warranty yey!

So that’s all I have for you for now.  From now on, I will be using ZenFone 2 on instagram so follow me @tsinoyfoodies

Russell Hobbs: UK's Number One Kitchen Appliance Brand Is Now In the Philippines

I was lucky enough to join Russell Hobbs launch party.  In case you're like me who has not encountered the brand before, Russell Hobbs is UK's number one kitchen appliance brand.

Russell Hobbs offers elegently designed high quality kitchen appliances.

Clarence Cu (President of Tocoms Philippines)

Russell Hobbs is the creator of the automatic electric kettle which is standard in every home today.

The Kitchen Musical

Russel Hobbs has a wide range of practical and easy-to-use small kitchen appliances divided into different lines: Kitchen Collection, Desire, Allure and Illumina.

Kitchen Collection and Desire

Allure and Illumina

Being raised in a practical family, whose favorite places to shop are the kitchen section and the hardware area, I can't wait to check these out on leading stores nationwide. 

Christmas Season Preparation

The Christmas Season is finally here!  For me, Christmas time is the most special time of the year.  You can really see how strong and festive the Filipino spirit is.  Despite all the hardships and calamities that occurred, you can always expect a Christmas celebration for everyone still. 

Stores, house, streets and parks are filled with Christmas decor and bright lights.  There's also the expected Christmas rush as busy shoppers search for presents for their loved ones.  My creativity is put on a workout with all the Kris Kringle and exchange gifts.  And, the best part of all are Christmas parties!  I'm sure you'll have endless party invites for the entire month whether it's with work, friends or family. 

cocktail dress from Zalora

Of course, we ladies don't just eat at parties, we also dress to impress as we mingle.  It's better to check your wardrobe for the best dresses before those invites rush it.  If you don't have anything planned yet, you still have time to shop or online shop to avoid the Christmas rush.  Check out this cocktail dress from Zalora!  Ain't it affordable and nice?  

Witness the Magic of Disney Live! Mickey's Musical Festival

I'm sure everyone loves Disney.  Seeing this poster made me reminisce.  Let me share with you how Disney has affected my life...

As toddlers, we used to wake up hearing the songs from "Disney Babies Wake Up CD Album".  Growing up, we loved watching Mickey and Friends on TV as shown by all the Disney stuffs we had from bed covers to stuff toys.  

My favorite Daisy Duck Shirt

We also have a Disney Movie Classic Collection Laser discs which some you might be unfamiliar to you since they are already obsolete.  We all had our own favorite Disney Movies.  My favorite Disney movie was Aladdin.  I used to sing the song "A Whole New World" over and over.

Disney Laser Discs

We were so excited and happy when my Dad brought us for the first time to a real cinema in SM Mega Mall.  It was for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast".  I was so enchanted by the part where Mrs. Potts sings "Tale as Old as Time" and the Belle and Beast danced beautifully in the ballroom floor.  "Beauty and the Beast" became my little sisters favorite.  Until now, she still has her toy collection.  She believes Disney is timeless.  We all agree.  We still watch the latest Disney movies together as a family.  The last movie we watched was the "Alice in Wonderland in 3D".

One of our family tradition when I was a child was to watch "Disney on Ice".  We watch it consecutively with all my aunts, uncles and cousins.  During the show, we always bought glowing toys and snow cones in Disney mugs.   The show is always different and amazing.  I can still picture the characters, colored lights, songs and dances and smokes and effects from the shows we watched.

Disney Souvenirs

Disney has left me so many magical memories.  I don't think my life would ever be the same without it.  

NBA FIT Philippines 2nd Edition July 25 to August 7, 2011

Good news to all basketball fans out there!  In case you missed out NBA Fit last year like we did, its back again for another year.  

I guess we're all familiar with NBA, but what is NBA FIT? 

NBA FIT is the league's global comprehensive health and wellness program that encourages physical activity and healthy living for children and families through programs and events.  

This years NBA FIT Philippines will be two-week program fully endorsed by the Philippines Department of Health (DOH).  Their aim is to educate individuals and families on the physical, mental and emotional benefits of healthy living, as well as motivating and inspiring kids and adults to live healthier lives through a variety of events and activities.

It will include:

• NBA FIT Clinics - FREE sessions for students and the general public to be held at various schools and malls
• NBA FIT Development Camp - Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra and Assistant Coach Dave Fizdale will lead a special NBA-style basketball camp for elite athletes of the Energen Philippine Under-16 National Team 
• Celebrity NBA FIT Challenge - 16 celebrities will take the challenge
• NBA FIT Fun Run presented by Air21 - co-organized by the NBA and RunRio to be held at August 7, 2011 at the Fort Bonifacio Global City

Event Schedule:          July 25 – 29     School Tours (6-10 schools)

July 30-31       Mall Event, SM Megamall

August 1          Press Con and Media Day with Coach Erik Spoelstra 

August 1-3       School Visits

August 4          NBA Cares with Department of Health

August 5          NBA Development Camp presented by Gatorade and Celebrity NBA FIT Challenge both at the Araneta Coliseum

August 6          NBA FIT @ SM Mall of Asia

August 7          NBA FIT Fun Run presented by Air21 at Fort Bonifacio Global City

I'm so glad that NBA organized this event for everyone.  It's good to spread Fitness awareness to all.  Of course, also a big thanks to the sponsors: Air21, Energen, Gatorade, Alaska Yogurt Drink, Head & Shoulders, Sanofi-Aventis and Philippine Airlines.

For more information about NBA FIT Philippines 2011, please log on to www.nba.com/philippines or 

follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/NBA_Philippines.  See you guys there!