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Ber Pacheco
Manila
February 15, 2010
 
The Election campaign for national positions in the Philippines is officially on! To many people it is the start of fiestas and carnivals where candidates show their wares – they sing & dance, do fiery speeches attacking political opponents, invite movie, radio/television personalities to attract more people to their political rallies and meetings. To the Class D & E these are welcome opportunities to enjoy free foods and entertainment compliments of the candidates.
 
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Ber Pacheco
Manila
February 25, 2009
 
After spending the Christmas holidays in the Philippines, Filipino balikbayans left the country with a heavy heart. Many of my balikbayan friends were telling me that they would prefer to stay in the Philippines once they retire. They find the Philippines a happy place to live in. There are many beautiful places to see, many eateries and restaurants with different food style which cater to one’s appetite even in the wee hours of the morning....
 
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Update Issue June 2008
Ber Pacheco
Manila
June 29, 2008
 
If continuous weekly increases in oil and prime commodities cannot be stopped, social unrest might developed, peace and order will be in danger and criminality will rise because many will experience hunger. Even the middle class could feel the growing pangs of hard life. Only a segment of the population would not mind the continuous price increases.

What solution should be made in order not to further alleviate the burden of the citizenry? Many are saying to remove the VAT and...
 
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UPDATING SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM IMPORTANT
Ber Pacheco
Manila
May 22, 2008
 
Any political leader who cannot openly speak about moral and ethical values or lead a campaign towards good conduct in public and private life has no right to preside over a nation supposedly known for its religiosity and adherence to Christian values in Asia. . We urgently need at this...
 
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HOSPITAL WITH NO NURSES
Ber Pacheco
Manila
April 25, 2008
 
Nursing is still the number one college course in the country. Why? Many students and parents believe that this is college degree where graduates can easily land a job abroad especially in the U.S. and Canada and earn dollars to help their families in the Philippines. This the reason why...
 
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WHAT IS LOZADA TRYING TO PORTRAY?
Ber Pacheco
 
March 21, 2008
 
Why is the Philippines with its many resources still a poor country? And why are countries like Holland, Switzerland, Denmark, Singapore and others with very limited natural resources are progressively... More
No Lights, No Camera, No Grandstanding
Ber Pacheco
 
February, 2008
 
Sensational news hitting the country again is the ZTE broadband deal that allegedly involved some government officials and prominent personalities. The testimony of Jun Lozada, a key witness to the... More
ERAP WANTS TO RECAPTURE HIS THRONE
Ber Pacheco
 
January 2008
 
The way former President Joseph Estrada is conducting himself today clearly speaks of a dethroned man vent on regaining a lost territory. His invasion and frequent visits to depressed areas... More
 
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Loboc Children’s Choir Concert
Church of Our Saviour, The Hague - The Netherlands
Presented by The Philippine Embassy - The Hague
Video recorded by Munting Nayon News Magazine...

Sat 22nd October 2011
 
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Christmas Holiday in Coron, Palawan – December 2012
It was Yuletide season, a good time for another family reunion in the Philippines.  We celebrated Christmas Eve at my brother Danny and his wife Cindy’s house.  Cindy’s sisters Annie and Bettina hosted Christmas lunch.  Our holiday meals were both...

By Wilfredo Valenzuela
Mon 11th March 2013
 
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Midland Mall Mania  
South Cotabato and Sarangani are often named as great places for any shopping extravaganza; these adjacent provinces on the island of Mindanao are truly a shopaholic's paradise with vast and sprawling one-stop shopping centres with department stores, a wide range...

Text and Images by Ronald de Jong  
Fri 3rd May 2013
 
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Escape to Zanzibar
Many have heard about a place called Zanzibar.  Unbeknownst to many, it is an archipelago enclave in Tanzania known not only for its beauty but also for its rich history.  During this trip to Tanzania, I saw to it that...

By Don Eliseo Lucero Prisno III
Wed 5th December 2012
 
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Ber Pacheco
Manila
January 3, 2009
 
 
About the Author,

BERNARDO (Ber) D. PACHECO:

  • President -Kappil-Bonzer, Inc.
    BDP-Bonzer International, Inc.
  • Chief Executive Officer -Gentry Marketing & Services, Inc.
  • Bonzer Business Management
  • Former Publisher -BusinessEye Magazine, 1983 - 1997
  • Former CEO -Kapatirang Pilipino Security & Investigation Agency, 1971 - 1998
  • Chairman, PR - Maynila 4th Centennial Commission, 1971
  • Past President - Philippine Marketing Association (PMA)
  • Past Governor - Philippine Council of Management (Philcoman)
  • Past Governor- Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC)
  • Former Chairman & Conference Director - National Marketing Conference
  • Director-in-Charge - 1st ASEAN Marketing Conference
  • Former Finance & Exhibit Director - Asian Marketing Conference
  • Past Chairman - Agora Awards for Marketing Excellence
  • Former Member, Board of Judges - Agora Awards for Marketing Excellence
  • Former Member, Board of Judges - Pharmaceutical Product Manager Award, Marketing
  • Executives in the Pharmaceutical & Health Industry (MEPI)

Recent and successful forums organized include: PR at Work in Adverse Situations; PR Program for Government Agencies; Women Achievers in Business & Careers, Effective Lobbying, Converting Ethical Products to OTC Marketing; New Innovations in Advertising That Create Buyers/Clients; PR/Communications Program; Effective Tools in PR; Effective Security Management; Executive Protection; Hospital Safety & Security; Branch Banking Support Services; Developing World-Class Industrial & Commercial Protection; Corporate Crime Investigation & Prevention; Coaching, Inspiring and Teambuilding Skills; Making An Advertising Campaign Effective; Advertising Techniques & Strategies During Economic Uncertainties; Securing the Workplace; Marketing Communications in the Service Business; Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs; Financial & Accounting Crisis; How To Achieve Success With Your Marketing Program, Implementing An Effective Product Launch & Marketing Program, Attaining A More Effective PR Program, etc.


Email: pachecober@yahoo.com
Filipino Canadian  Teachers Conduct Entrepreneurship and Exemplary Teaching Practices Seminar for Educators
By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT.
Toronto, Canada-
May 18, 2013
 
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The Philippine Teachers Association of Canada ( PTAC), holds its 7th Professional  Development Seminar on May 12, 2013 at St. Clair Forest Hills Loblaws, Toronto. The 7-year old social-professional organization of Ontario- licenced & practicing teachers and former Philippine educators , fittingly and meaningfully celebrated Mother's Day with a professional improvement activity for Ontario current and upcoming teachers in partnership with Durham...
 
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PARANGAL DANCE COMPANY in San Francisco Celebrates 35th Anniversary
By Eric Solano Creative Director Parangal Dance Company
Mon 20th May 2013
 
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We celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival June 7 – 30 with a series of thrilling and inspiring performances honoring cultural legacies and highlighting the vibrancy of the Bay Area’s world dance community.


Named as the 2012 “Most Valuable Player” in dance by the San Francisco Chronicle, this year’s Festival features dances...
 
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APCO Gears Up for Freedom Ball 2013
By Amor Ramos
Liverpool-NSW-Australia
May 18, 2013
 
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The Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations, Inc, rolls out its finishing touches for the annual Freedom Ball celebration to commemorate the 115th anniversary of the Philippine Independence.  This year’s grand event will be held on Monday 10th June (Queen’s Birthday...
 
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SECOND GENERATION SWISS-FILIPINOS HOLD WORKSHOP ON PHILIPPINE DANCES
Philippine Embassy-Berne
Fri 17th May 2013
 
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15 May 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Berne reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Network of Independent Pinoys (Noi-P), an associationof second generation Swiss-Filipinos, held a dance workshop on Philippine dances in Zurich on May 04....
 
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