...ASEAN IN TODAY’S WORLD 2013 The Economic Structure and Employment of the Philippines This paper is written to accomplish the requirement of ASEAN Economics Studies of ASEAN Today’s World 2013 in Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines Lecturer: Prof. Victor S. Venida, Ph.D. Written by: Nur Isnaini Masyithoh Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Gadjah Mada 2013 I. Background Sectorial Structures of World Economies According to World Bank, one way to determine the structure of economy is by analyzing its three main sectors; agriculture, industry, and services in the country’s total output and employment. Initially, the agriculture is the main sector of developing countries. The shift comes to industrialization and post-industrialization. Industrialization assumed to increase and replace the agriculture because modernization refers to specialization of economic function, monetization of transaction, and homogenization of goods and services (Venida, 2000). The homogenization is formed by the improvement and innovation in technology enhancing the agricultural products. As the requirement of productivity and quality in agriculture increases, the innovation and function of technology has become the obstacle of the growing industry. Source: World Bank (http://www.worldbank.org/depweb/beyond/beyondco/beg_09.pdf) As the income rises, goods become immaterial. People no longer rely on materials since needs are already satisfied. Instead, they will concern about services including...
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...Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program as the Trending Issue in the Philippine Education Christelle Jane C. Alto University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna Abstract This research paper discussed the reasons why Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program is seen as an inappropriate implementation in a developing country like the Philippines. The current status of the education in our country is declining. Few noticeable facts about our educational system are broad elementary education, limited secondary schools, and unstable collegiate education. We take pride in the fact that 30% of our annual budget is allocated for education, mainly elementary education. But beyond this level, the national government participation and support is diminishing sharply. The support from the national government is negligible. The main reasons why K+12 program is inappropriate to be implemented in the Philippines are the education budget shortage, poverty, and incompetent teachers. It can be concluded that the national government influences the capability of the Philippines to adapt to the implementation of K+12 program. The government must allocate more educational budget to be able to achieve quality education. Enhanced K+12 basic education system as the trending issue in the Philippine education Despite the necessity of improvement in quality education through implementing...
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...US Official Development Assistance to the Philippines US ODA have played a large role in postwar Philippine Development and its influence to the Philippine economy has been persistent up to the present time. As it directs the Philippines and other developing countries towards economic growth through its ODA programs, the question now is whether this aid is really pushing for real development or is only pulling the recipient nations down to worse poverty situation for the advancement of US economic interests. Historical Background Historically, development assistance of US to the Philippines was initiated after the war of the 1940s. The 1946 Tydings-McDuffie act in particular provided for this postwar reconstruction and rehabilitation assistance in the form of compensation and other financial support to rebuild infrastructures torned during the war. US$400 million was given to the Philippine as payment for war damages and $120 million was awarded for the reconstruction of public roads during the period of 1946-1948. Though the assistance has started as early as 1940s, it was only in November 14, 1950 when the legal framework that establishes economic and technical ties between the Philippines and the US was created for the purpose of economic reconstruction on the part of the former with the support of the latter. This agreement provided for the following: (1) the US Economic Survey mission to the Philippines which would be responsible of gauging the economic...
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...Richest Men in the Philippines of 2010 People say that the Philippine economy is bad but these ten persons who would say otherwise. Find out who made it to the list of the Top 10 Richest Men in the Philippines for 2010, learn from them, and be inspired with their success stories. Henry Sy Being the owner of the SM Group of Companies, who wouldn’t know Henry Sy? For four years in a row, he has been number 1 in the list of the richest men in the Philippines. In 2010, he continued to expand his investments to other industries such as leisure, banking and financial services, and commercial property development in very strategic locations. All his businesses compliment each other so well that his net worth went up to 38 billion USD from only 5 billion USD in 2009. Lucio Tan The government ads that discourage people to smoke and the issues that happened to some of Lucio Tan’s businesses might have affected his income in 2010 but he is still one of the most prominent business magnates in the country. From being an ordinary employee, he is now the owner of the largest tobacco company in the Philippines,Fortune Tobacco. He also expanded his investments to different fields. Among his well-known businesses are Asia Brewery (the 2nd largest brewer in the Philippines), Tanduay Holdings (one of the world's largest rum makers), Philippine Airlines, Philippine National Bank, and Allied Bank. Like the other tycoons, he also ventured to commercial properties development when he started Eton...
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...Sitio Calero, District 2, Tibag, Tarlac City Philippines, 2300 Tel. No. (045) 806-6311 Cp # 0928.629-9470.0917.530-2247.0925.800-2247 LOURDES A. GARCIA-ESPNOSA, MAT, HCS, CGV, HIL, BEC, PT Objective : To be part of your company Competencies and Accreditation : National TVET Trainors Level 1 (TQ 1) and National TVET Assessors Level 1 (AQ) in MASSAGE THERAPY NC II Certificate No. 0903060218699 Valid Until December 28, 2014 National TVET Trainors Level 1 (TQ 1) and National TVET Assessors Level 1 (AQ) in CAREGIVING NC II Certificate No. 0903060218701 Valid Until December 28, 2014 National TVET Trainors Level 1 (TQ 1) and National TVET Assessors Level 1 (AQ) in BEAUTY CARE NC II Certificate No. 0903060218700 Valid Until December 28, 2014 National TVET Trainer Certificate Level 1 in HILOT WELLNESS MASSAGE NC II Certificate No. 11090306123884 Valid Until Novemberber 4, 2015 National TVET Trainer Certificate Level 1 in MASSAGE THERAPY NC II Certificate No. 11090306123886 Valid Until September 24, 2013 National TVET Trainer Certificate Level 1 in BEAUTY CARE NC II Certificate No. 11090306123883 Valid Until September 1, 2013 National TVET Trainer Certificate Level 1 in CAREGIVING NC II Certificate No. 11090306123885 Valid Until August 6, 2013 National TVET Qualification and Certification System National Certificate II in Beauty Care Certificate No. 08030502007374 ...
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...additional capacity from the urgent need of energy is to harness the country’s RE sector particularly the solar energy. Solar was forecasted to be an instant solution to the whooping energy supply challenge of the country, since it is considered as a cost-effective technology. Thus, the country founded a non-profit organization in 2010, wherein this could be able to help reduce risk and hasten PV Solar Development in the Philippines. The group of members are comprising of cell manufacturers, project developers, producers, installers, off takers, and individual members, such as the academic community. This alliance is very active when it comes to policy consultation on the implementing rules and regulations of the RE law. Furthermore, the group aims to help develop the manpower base of the solar industry, promotes...
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...Glossary Business Directory Contact Information Credits Acknowledgments R E - E N E R G I Z E D After a stellar year, Meralco is re-energized and ready to pursue new opportunities that will accelerate growth in the longterm. Despite unprecedented challenges in the past, we have prevailed, and more importantly, thrived. Thanks to the support of our shareholders and our unwavering faith in the corporate values that have sustained us through the years. We look forward to a brighter future strengthened by our strategic pillars and the extraordinary commitment of our leadership. An empowered, enlightened Meralco is ready to seize it. A new day has come. 1 Meralco 2010 Annual Report Our Company Meralco marches on to its 108th year of service in 2011. Consistently in the list of the Philippines’ top five corporations and cited among Asia’s finest, Meralco today serves over 4.8 million residential, commercial and industrial customers. It is strategically located to serve the country’s center of commerce and industry and its hub of government services and infrastructures. It services about 30 manufacturing economic zones, which also compete in the global market. Likewise, the Company caters to providers of...
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...Assessment of Aquino Administration’s policies and achievements The Aquino Administration at the mid of its term: assessment of its policies and achievements in key areas. When Benigno (Noynoy) Aquino was elected in May 2010, it was a huge wave of hope that swept him in a landslide victory into the office of the Philippine President: * hope that he would bring back honesty as guiding principle into the actions and decisions of this office – as it had been the case during the presidency of his revered mother Cory Aquino 1986 – 1992, whose passing away in summer 2009 had plummeted the nation into deep nostalgic mood and initiated the request of the Liberal Party for her son as presidential candidate in the 2010 elections; * hope that the lawlessness, high levels of violence, corruption, human rights violations and impunity would finally find an end; * hope that the hardened poverty of more than 25% of the fast growing population would finally be reduced – following his campaign slogan: “no corruption, no poverty any more”; * hope that he would be able to bring peace to the country which was suffering for more than 40 years from fighting with the Mindanao based Muslim Rebellion and the armed campaign of Maoist in many rural provinces all over the country. Three years later, in the mid of his single six-years term, it is still the hope of the majority of the population which is upholding his high popularity. What has been done, what has been achieved...
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...Ethical Organizational Profile MGT 216 January 24, 2011 Ethical Organizational Profile Smiles Dental Office is a new dental facility in San Diego California, which focuses on customer care first. With a highly trained staff and courteous demeanor Smiles Dental Office take pride not only in our work, but also in our customer’s satisfaction. Smiles Dental has announced the expansion of the company to the Philippines. Smiles Dental Office’s goal is to continue the same quality customer care in the Philippines that began in San Diego, California. Smiles Dental Office’s current employees include two dentists, three hygienists, three assistants, two receptionists, one accountant, and two to three interns. Products and services include cleanings, fillings, bridges, crowns, dentures, implants, extractions, and whiting. Our Mission: The mission of Smiles Dental Office is to provide quality products and services to all patients leaving them with a smile they are happy to share. Core Values: Smiles Dental Office has an agreed upon sense of purpose and it is important to our success at Smiles Dental Office. Our goal is to provide the public with advanced products and services to improve their quality of oral health. We aim to provide outstanding service to our consumers and each other and continually work toward improvement. Using teamwork we are committed to fulfill society’s need with the most current technology available. * We will make everyone feel safe,...
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...INTRODUCTION The Philippines is an archipelago consisting of more than 7000 islands. It is the 12th most populated country in the world which poses as a difficult challenge for good governance and development other than smaller countries. The Philippines is mostly mountainous. The citizens can speak several languages. Not to mention, the country is very close to the Pacific Ring of Fire which makes it more prone to frequent natural disasters. There is a 95.8 million in population. It also has a GDP of $424.4 billion with a 6.6% growth in 2012 and it has a five year annual growth of 4.7% with a $4,430 per capita. The Philippines also have a 7% unemployment rate and a 3.1% inflation rate. These are some of the quick facts of the Philippines as of September 2013. When President Benigno Aquino III took office back in 2010, he addressed the most important concern in the Philippine which is corruption. He instantaneously launched massive investigations from the administration he replaced and how they abused their power. The economy of the Philippines has been developing on the average of 5 percent annually over the past two decades. The most important increase in our Gross Domestic Product is the remittances which is more than 10% of the GDP. The distribution of the benefits to the less privileged has been an ongoing challenge in spite of the growth we had in the economy. Also, the Philippines is currently undergoing from extensive poverty and has a massive problem with underemployment...
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...Services Mary Grace L. Riguer Working Paper Series 2012 For Discussion Purposes Only ASEAN 2015: IMPLICATIONS OF PEOPLE MOBILITY AND SERVICES Mary Grace L. Riguer The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not reflect the opinion of the Institute for Labor Studies and the Department of Labor and Employment. Abstract This paper examines the readiness of Philippines for worker mobility within the region of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It focuses on the implications of the impending establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015 as specifically governed by rules and regional commitments on free flow services, mutual recognition of qualifications and skills, movement of natural persons, and movement of skilled labor. 1 I. INTRODUCTION It is 2016 Filipinos can freely move for work anywhere in the nine (9) countries that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN. Indonesians, Malaysians, Singaporeans, Bruneians, Myanmar, Cambodians, Vietnamese, Laotians can also do the same in the Philippines. Just the previous year, in 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community, as envisioned by ASEAN leaders in 2007, formally came to being, ushering in a region with a single market and production base characterized by free flow of goods, free flow of services, free flow of investment, freer flow of capital, and free flow of skilled labor. Like other ASEAN peoples, Filipinos, have now become more mobile across...
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...security), plans to expand cooperation -Tensions between Philippines and China over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea - Aquino administration is politically stable but faces strong opposition to reforms and anti-corruption measures. President has a large majority in the House of Representatives but lacks this majority in the senate. Good plans for strong governance, anti-corruption initiatives, poverty reduction, and law enforcement. Economic -Improved Economic Indicators - Debt to GDP ratio dropped to 51.09% from last year's 52.4%, due to the government's "debt measures.” - Despite global economic slowdown, strong earnings from Filipinos working overseas are expected. BSP data showed remittances reaching $16.53 billion in October, up 7% from $15.45 last year, and projected to reach $23 billion by year’s end. The Philippines in the fourth largest remittance-receving country after India, China, and Mexico. - Lower fiscal deficit (96.254 billion) compared to last year (267.328 billion) (Jan-Nov) - Low percentage of older people but has a large young working population. Median age is estimated to be 21.7 years. This provides a significant boost in our labor force but unemployment is still high at 6.4%, and stands at 17.38% for youth aged 15-24. -Strong BPO sector, but low research and development spending impedes progress IT and BPO activities accounted for 4.8% of GDP in 2010. Government invests in development of call center industry. However, a large part of R&D...
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...Peter Anthony A. Abaya Peter Athony Abaya is the concurrent general manager and chief executive of Philippine Reclamation Authority. He was one of the new appointees of President Benigno Aquino III after his inauguration. Previously, Abaya served as the Undersecretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Director of the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. He was also appointed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the chairman of the Philippine National Oil Company–Alternative Fuels Corporation (PNOC-AFC) He is the son of the former Representative Plaridel M. Abaya and brother of the current Representative of the 1st District of the province of Cavite, Joseph Abaya. Contents [hide] 1 Education2 Professional profile3 Other affiliationss4 See Also5 References6 CitationEducation Abaya has a Master of Engineering degree in both Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics (Honors’ Program) from the University of California-Irvine where he graduated with Honorable Distinction in both degrees. In 1999, he completed a Post-Graduate Program in Climate Change and Development at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Professional profile Abaya has had vast experiences working in government offices. From 1998 to 2001, Abaya...
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...EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2010-2011 Bachelor of Science in Airline Management And Accountancy– (BS.AMA) MATS College of Technology 2006-2007 Sta. Ana National High School Secondary 2002-2003 Sta .Ana Elementary School Elementary EXPERIENCE June, 2011 – Present AE Stream Resources Inc. Cebu Pacific Ticketing Office 4th floor, Gaisano Mall Davao Job Description: - Compiles and records information to assemble airline tickets for transmittal or mailing to passengers. - Reads coded data on booking card to ascertain destination, carrier, flight number, type of accommodation, and stopovers enroute. - Computes total daily fares, using adding machine, to compile daily revenue report. - Selects ticket blank, invoice, and customer account card if applicable, and compiles, computes, and records identification and fare data, using tariff manuals, rate tables, flight schedules, and pen or ticket imprinter. June 15, 2010 Philippine Airlines Dec. 22, 2010 On-the-job Training ...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1. To explore the history of the automotive industry in the Philippines 2. To examine the implications of various laws and regulations, whether domestic or international, on the local automotive industry 3. To provide and survey the current profile of the industry 4. To analyze the problems and challenges significantly affecting the industry, especially those which are economic in nature 5. To provide various recommendations that would address the problems identified and eventually, aid in the betterment of the industry I. INTRODUCTION The Philippine automotive industry has been greatly characterized by parts and components manufacturing as a result of its participation in production sharing. Parts and components manufacturing accounts for more than 80 percent, while motor vehicle assembly accounts for about 17 percent of the local automotive industry. The components sector consists of: metalworking, rubber, seats and trims, plastics, electrical, and others. The components sector manufactures the following parts: * Suspension: tires steel rims, aluminum wheels, leaf and coil springs * Interior: carpets, seats * Electrical system: wiring harnesses, batteries, lamps, relays * Pressed components: mufflers, radiators, seat frames, sea adjusters, oil and air filters, pedals * Rubber and plastic components: fan belts, rubber hoses, small plastic parts * Mechanical...
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