It was the year 2010. Having been voted by more than 15 M Filipinos, President Noynoy Aquino delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). His electrifying speech against corruption and the culture of “Wang-wang” or special treatment to VIPs was a hit in local press and the business sector. Back then, I wasContinue reading “Opinion: The middle class OFWs and the cost of higher income”
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Ayan. Nagsalita na sila. The Philippine Presidential Debates
We recently had the Presidential Debates with all five candidates present. Vice President Jejomar Binay, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Grace Poe, former DILG Secretary Mar Roxas, and Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago were there to present their case. The event was held in Cagayan de Oro City and shown through GMA 7. BeamAndGo tends toContinue reading “Ayan. Nagsalita na sila. The Philippine Presidential Debates”
Who can you trust? 6 things Filipinos want in our next President
Presidential Elections! One of the most important things in the life of a Filipino. Kailan pa ba tayo maaaring makapili ng mamumuno sa atin? Dito may pagkakataon tayong sabihing “Tama na!” sa isang politiko at itulak naman sa bagong uri ng paglilingkod ang isa pa. Fun times! Kadalasan nga, fiesta pa, di ba? Paano ngaContinue reading “Who can you trust? 6 things Filipinos want in our next President”
The Right to Suffrage or Suffer
Now in 9 months, the Philippine presidential election will take place. If you are happy with what’s happening in the country, vote. If you are unhappy, vote. If you are unsure, vote. Even if you are OFW and not living the Philippines, vote.
Lowering taxes and preventing another Balikbayan Box controversy
(Marketing Director, BeamAndGo, Albert Christian Go) It was in August when the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced that it would start to impose taxes and inspect balikbayan boxes. In less than a day, blood was boiling amongst OFWs demanding the government to scrap the plan or they would stop monthly cash remittances to their families.Continue reading “Lowering taxes and preventing another Balikbayan Box controversy”