Linggo, Mayo 7, 2017

What is a Health Card and Why Should You Avail It?

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Taking care of yourself and thinking of your family’s well-being is one way to invest in a bright future. The maxim “health is wealth” goes to show that it’s better to save up for your health now than to unpreparedly spend a huge amount of money in case of emergency.

What better way to live out this saying than to invest in a health card? According to Maria Health, only 4% of the Philippine population have healthcare. In order to improve this abysmal statistic, health cards are used to serve as tools to make healthcare available to more Filipinos. 


What is a health card?


Health cards are usually given as a benefit by employers to their employees. However, self-employed individuals can also avail health cards for themselves and their families. These can be used in outpatient checkups and hospital confinements. Your health card can shoulder medical bills within the given limit and can be renewed every year by paying the required renewal amount. 


Why should I invest in a health card?


  • Convenient- Life is indeed unpredictable. With the presence of diseases and occurrence of accidents, having a health card is one of the most important things to consider. Since we’re living in a modern world, it’s but proper that health care should also adapt. Did you know that there are health cards that offer prepaid plans? This kind of innovation makes your health emergency a prepaid card away. It’s that easy. When we talk about health cards, we talk about value and convenience. 
  • Tailored for your needs- Health cards provided in the country offer personalized health care for everyone, whether it be an individual, a family or even an entire organization. Several Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) offer plans that are created to fit your budget with the support of affordable products and services. You can avail health cards that are of one-time availment. Even its far-reaching services, which can be used for long-term, can also be availed by anyone―even employees of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and huge corporations. 
  • Wide health coverage- Basic inclusions for in-patient, out-patient and emergency care with affiliated hospitals covers room and board accommodation, standard nursing services, IV fluids, dressings and casts, consultations, doctor’s professional fees, medicines used for immediate relief and laboratory and diagnostic procedures among many others. There are also other health card providers that offer a discount on basic dental services. 

A health plan is one thing that we, Filipinos, cannot afford to ignore. Availing a health card here in the Philippines is not only for convenience and money-saving; it’s also an avenue to create a worry-free life for you and your family.


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Miyerkules, Marso 8, 2017

An Industrial Park in Cavite

http://suntrustecotown.com.ph/

Suntrust Ecotown is a prestigious industrial park in Cavite. It is a 160-hectare property in Tanza Cavite which will be an environmental friendly Ecozone Township, integrating residential, institutional and commercial development. Suntrust Ecotown is registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No.226.

This Cavite industrial park will feature an industrial zone with beautiful yet affordable homes, office spaces, open spaces, and parks. It also has golf driving range, schools, hotels, restaurants, and malls.



Industrial Park Amenities

The industrial park has 24/7 security and transport services. These will help tenants enjoy the utmost convenience. Recreational amenities are also present. These includes:

  • Driving range
  • Mini golf course
  • Putting greens
  • Swimming Pools
  • Basketball Court
  • Badminton Court
  • Jogging Path
  • Park

It also features the following facilities:

  • Administration Office
  • Customs Office
  • Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) office
  • Chapel
  • Fire Station
  • Hotel
  • Parking for container vans
  • Shuttle services
  • E-vehicles



Industrial Park Benefits:

Here are some benefits of this investment:

  • Non-stop shop 24/7 world class service
  • Simplified procedures on import-export
  • Electronic import permit system
  • Foreign nationals employment
  • SGS inspection exempted
  • Foreign investors permanent residence status, as well as for their immediate family members
  • Duty-free importation of capital equipment, spare parts, supplies, and materials
  • Tax credit on domestic capital equipment
  • Income Tax Holidays
  • No red tape, only red-carpet treatment



Quick Look at the Facts

  • Located in Tanza Cavite Philippines
  • Has a theme of Ec0-friendly industrial park
  • Has a total of 107 industrial lots with maximum lot area of 14,115 sqm
  • Has a total of 22 commercial lots with maximum lot area of 1,073 sqm



Travel Time

  • 28 minutes from Resorts World Manila
  • 40 minutes from Makati Central Business District
  • 44 minutes from Manila Port
  • 44 Minutes from Fort Bonifacio
  • 48 minutes from Ortigas Center Business District
  • 100 minutes from Batangas Port



Why Invest in this Cavite Industrial Park

  • Six major entry and exit points
  • Easy access to service providers
  • Proximity to urban centers, trading hubs, and international gateways
  • Rich in human resources
  • Ideal setting for relaxation


Invest now in this industrial park and enjoy, reap and maximize these things.



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Huwebes, Pebrero 16, 2017

The Role of the Government in the Booming IT-BPO Industry in the Philippines

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There is no doubt about it: the Information Technology-Business Process Outsourcing (IT-BPO) is one of the fastest rising industries in the country today. With 1.2 million direct jobs created over the years, it is no wonder why the Philippines currently holds the title “BPO Capital of the World.” While there are several factors behind this global success, big part of it comes from the continuous efforts of the government in boosting the said sector.

Clearly, the government recognizes the IT-BPO’s significant contribution to the country’s growth. This was made apparent in its active participation to support the sector through monetary and policy interventions. These interventions ensure that the actions and policies being created in the industry are aligned to the vision of the country’s inclusive growth.

As a result, the government’s actions attracted more investors to take part in the growing IT-BPO industry in the Philippines in the recent years. More contact centers offering services were established in the country, generating $22 billion in revenues in 2015. This made the sector the second largest source of income in the Philippines for that year.

Among the government’s actions and policies that helped boost the IT-BPO sector are as follows:



IT-BPO related TESDA courses


To further sustain the growth of the sector, the government, through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), offers free courses that specifically target the skill sets required in the IT-BPO industry. Among these are voice and non-voice related trainings such as English language proficiency, foreign language proficiency, medical transcription finishing, animation, and other courses.

TESDA also partners with various groups like the Information Technology and Business Processing Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), the Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines, and the Animation Council of the Philippines to provide its scholars with quality education and training. The agency also urges the academe to include more BPO related courses in the curricula.


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Data Privacy Act of 2012


According to Department of Science and Technology – Information and Communications Technology Office Executive Director Louis Casambre, the RA 10173, or the Data Security Act of 2012, is a great measure to replicate the success of call centers to the other BPO segments. Industries like the healthcare and HR outsourcing where sensitive data are involved will benefit greatly from the passing of this law.

The Data Privacy Act makes the country compliant with international data security standards, which protect and preserve the confidentiality, security, and integrity of data gathered within the country. With this act, the IT-BPO sector ensures the safety of data, gaining the confidence of investors to operate their business in the country.
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Revised Special Economic Zone Act of 1995


One of the key contributions of the government in the success of the BPO industry is the revision of RA 916, or the Special Economic Zone Act. Then Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Mar Roxas lobbied the said revision in the congress, enabling buildings and floors to register as special economic zones.

The said revision allowed BPOs to operate and enjoy the privilege of being exempted from paying national and local taxes. Through this act, they only had to contribute 5% of their gross income as tax, resulting to more contact center and other services to take part in the country’s IT-BPO scene.

DICT Act of 2015

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With the creations of the Department of Information and Communications Technology through RA 10844, experts believe that this will bolster the IT-BPO sector in the Philippines.

According to Genny Inocencio-Marcial, executive director of IBPAP, the creation of the DICT ensures that public and private schools are equipped to train Filipino students with IT. Through the said agency, the country will be able to produce a workforce that is ready to provide services such as contact center, animation, and game development.

Marcial also believes that DICT will help in improving the internet connection and cyber security in the country. If such improvements happen, they will greatly power up several businesses in the Philippines including the IT-BPO industry.



If the government continues to support the industry, the IT-BPO will definitely become the leading player in driving the country’s inclusive growth. More investors will see how good it is to invest in a sector backed by the government. And when this happens, it is not impossible to see the country rising from its current state and surpassing the other leading South East Asian nations.



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