Meeting Yehuda Berg
January 20, 2010
LAST Monday, I had the opportunity to meet Yehuda Berg during the launch of his new book, "The Power to Change Everything." Yehuda is known as "the people’s Kabbalist." He shares these teachings as technology to improve everyday life. In his new book, Yehuda examines the problematic areas of politics, religion, environment and economy and points out our most common and collective blind spots. It is impressive as well how he used social media to spread the word about his advocacy.
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E-Commerce Policies and E-Government Growth in the Philippines (handout)
Speaker: Dir. Maria Lourdes Yaptinchay, Supervising Director, Department of Trade and Industry E-Commerce Office

An update on e-commerce policies approved and for ratification to push the growth of e-commerce in the Philippines. Government e-commerce transaction growth in dealing with stakeholders, citizens, customers, and businesses was also discussed.
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Viral Ideas
October 29, 2009

LAST Tuesday night, I had a test webinar broadcast for a weekly webinar show, Viral Ideas, with bloggers Juned Sonido and Coy Caballes. We took turns discussing a viral idea, based on what we found online and from personal experiences.

What caught my attention recently was an essay written by a Korean club member of mine, Jaeyoun Kim, titled “My Short Essay About the Philippines.” His paper reflects his observation about Filipinos not loving the Philippines, resulting in our current state of affairs. He made comparison as to how much the people of Korea have made personal sacrifices in order to help their country grow. He also encouraged Filipinos to love their country and teach their children to do the same. That essay was written in September 2003.
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