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OFF THE WALL: Two stocks versus a dozen or so
By Daniel de la Rosa My wife has a small IRA. She started out with about $4,000 about the middle of last year. We listened to the smart guys at CNBC and bought small stakes in a number of companies. ‘Diversify’ was the mantra then. She had stocks from Pfizer, Coca Cola, Microsoft, BlackRock, Apple, […]
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Elizabeth Arreglado, highest ranking Filipina, bids goodbye to the NYSE
By Cristina DC Pastor On the week I came to visit Elizabeth Recto Arreglado at her office in the New York Stock Exchange, Ninez — as she is known to family and close friends – was in the midst of attending to her busy schedule. I was there to interview the highest ranking Filipina in […]
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New book shows way to ‘greater financial security’
Securing your financial future is of utmost importance, and there are many ways to do just that. You can launch a startup, sell catchy shirts, or open a brick-and-mortar business. You can join a multi-level marketing network, such as Amway, or you can open an online store via Etsy. Then, when the profits roll in, […]
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Sometimes, Ebay gets it right
By Jen Furer Last month, I was devastated about a transaction I had on eBay. An Ebay buyer used an unauthorized credit card to purchase a camera lens I sold for about $600, prompting me to mail the item to a different address. I was dumbfounded. I couldn’t fathom the kind of deceit people go […]
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On its 74th anniversary, PAL resumes flights to NYC on March 15
Effective March 15, the red-white-and-blue with a peeking sun will be seen at JFK International Airport as Philippine Airlines (PAL) resumes services from the East Coast to Manila and back. “It’s about time,” said frequent Manila visitor Linda Silos from Queens. “PAL is like your home up in the air,” said Silos, who is a […]
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Adette Contreras sees capes coming back in style, is upbeat about the rise of the socially conscious consumer
By Cristina DC Pastor Adette Contreras is one of the three smart women behind Tinsel & Twine, an event design company that organizes celebrations, from ballroom galas to intimate dinners. “Our design lies in that thoughtful intersection between form and function,” she said. They make it their business, she added, to create an experience their […]
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We were robbed of $1.4K, and Ebay appears to be aiding and abetting the scam
By Jen Furer On September 17, we auctioned my son’s Canon camera lens on eBay. I listed it in Ebay’s Cameras & Photo category with a starting bid price of $550, and $650 Buy it Now price plus $15 shipping. On September 30, I received a notification from PayPal that I received a confirmed payment […]
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PACC reports 2,400% increase in membership after one year
By Mike Nierva President Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The summer is winding down. The new Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) has had quite a busy year and so I thought it might be good to review what the Chamber has done so far and unveil some of our plans for the end […]
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Amb. Cuisia invites investors to bid on PHL infrastructure, asks: Where are the Americans?
By Cristina DC Pastor Ambassador Jose Cuisia was in New York August 28 to invite prospective investors to consider partnering with the Philippine government in sectors, such as energy, agribusiness, infrastructure, and housing. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with executives from Pfizer, 3M, and Transfast, among others, Cuisia said he responded to questions and […]