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250th Issue Volume 68 No. 1 Wednesday 11 August 2010 |
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SME in Focus Railway is the way in traveling
Among the solutions this space has been supportive of upgrading public transport to street-level light rail or trams at best (and bus-ways at minimum). Thus, Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo’s announcement that the county will pursue the development of a locally-made monorail system is welcome news. Light rail has proven the more attractive alternative to car-based urban systems. Routes are simple to understand. The environment is more pleasant. Light rail also improves land values along routes. And importantly, creates a pedestrian- or bike-friendly city by encouraging commercial, residential and job clustering around stations. Decision-makers and private developers in Cebu, Davao and other emerging urban hubs should learn from the negative experience of Metro Manila. The sooner plans for street-level light rail systems are included in long-term urban blueprint, the better.
Special Report Francis Kong discusses SME ethics in Plantersbank’s Davao Speaker Series
In his lecture, Mr. Kong gave fresh insights to help SMEs integrate values into their businesses. “There is no (such thing as) ‘Business Values’… only plain and simple Values,’ Mr. Kong emphasized. Featured SME Masseto
Masseto is one of the hottest dining spots in Salcedo Village, Makati. With the restaurant being owned and managed by the same people running Premium Wine Exchange, expect the eating experience in Masseto to be centered on the wine experience. Upon entering the place, you would easily notice that the excellent design of the interiors are based from wine colors. “The owners and I have great interest in wine and we want to share to the people our passion for food and wine,” said Tippi Tambunting, executive chef of Masseto.
Tax Calendar 2010 August
SME Events 2010 August
SME Power Quote “If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile-driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack!” – Winston Churchill |
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Traffic, smog and urban sprawl pose serious problems for our cities. But they also present opportunities to built better urban settings.
It was an all seats taken at Plantersbank’s SME Speaker Series in Davao. Some 350 SME clients and friends, including stalwarts of the local business scene as well as entrepreneurs from far as Saranggani province, packed The Apo View Hotel Ballroom to hear renowned motivation speaker and enterprise guru Francis J. Kong (left) discuss SME Ethics and how values help drive success.
Harmonious marriage between food and wine
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