You probably know by now that the University of the Philippines (UP) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year but did you know that there’s a song officially commissioned for the occasion?
UP’s Centennial Song entitled UP, Ang Galing Mo! was created by jingle composer Herbert Rosales and sang by the UP Centennial Band.
The song may sound self-indulging to some people but, in any case, here it is with the lyrics and guitar chords.
If you want to download the song, right click on the Download ‘UP Ang Galing Mo’ mp3 link at the bottom and choose “Save As” or “Save Link As.”
Shifting to BSBA / BSBAA in UP Diliman?
Last Friday, the UP College of Business Administration (CBA) released the official list of Accepted Shiftees/Transferees for the incoming academic year 2008-2009.
A total of 133 students were admitted into the College. These include 122 students from within UP Diliman, 10 shiftees from the regional units of UP, and 1 transferee from Ateneo de Manila University.
Notice of Stockholders' Meeting of listed Philippine firms
Last month, we wrote about the schedule of the Stockholders’ Meeting of some of the Philippines’ publicly listed firms. Here are the information for some more companies.
Again, the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting is an opportunity for a company’s shareholders to listen to their executives talk about the firm’s performance during the past year and plans and projects for the upcoming year. Major issues related to the operations of the business are also tackled and several high-level decisions that need stockholders’ approval are discussed.
Last month, we wrote about the schedule of the Stockholders’ Meeting of some of the Philippines’ publicly listed firms. Here are the information for some more companies.
Again, the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting is an opportunity for a company’s shareholders to listen to their executives talk about the firm’s performance during the past year and plans and projects for the upcoming year. Major issues related to the operations of the business are also tackled and several high-level decisions that need stockholders’ approval are discussed.
Last month, we wrote about the schedule of the Stockholders’ Meeting of some of the Philippines’ publicly listed firms. Here are the information for some more companies.
Again, the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting is an opportunity for a company’s shareholders to listen to their executives talk about the firm’s performance during the past year and plans and projects for the upcoming year. Major issues related to the operations of the business are also tackled and several high-level decisions that need stockholders’ approval are discussed.
Last month, we wrote about the schedule of the Stockholders’ Meeting of some of the Philippines’ publicly listed firms. Here are the information for some more companies.
Again, the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting is an opportunity for a company’s shareholders to listen to their executives talk about the firm’s performance during the past year and plans and projects for the upcoming year. Major issues related to the operations of the business are also tackled and several high-level decisions that need stockholders’ approval are discussed.
Last month, we wrote about the schedule of the Stockholders’ Meeting of some of the Philippines’ publicly listed firms. Here are the information for some more companies.
Again, the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting is an opportunity for a company’s shareholders to listen to their executives talk about the firm’s performance during the past year and plans and projects for the upcoming year. Major issues related to the operations of the business are also tackled and several high-level decisions that need stockholders’ approval are discussed.
How to deal with abusive MMDA officers
If you chanced upon some corrupt or abusive officers of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), don’t feel helpless. There is something you can do.
Here are some tips from a forwarded email entitled “What to do about abusive MMDA officers.” The email started circulating in December last year but the things mentioned here are useful even at this time.
Sked of Annual Stockholders Meeting of listed firms
The Annual Stockholders Meeting is an opportunity for a company’s shareholders to listen to their executives talk about the firm’s performance during the past year and plans and projects for the upcoming year. Also during this time, major issues related to the operations of the business are tackled and several high-level decisions that need stockholders’ approval are discussed.
Here’s a list of the Stockholders’ Meetings of some of publicly-listed Philippine firms. If you own shares of these firms before the ex-date (four days before the Record Date), you are eligible to participate in the Meeting. Normally, you just need to bring a Certification that you own shares of company to be able to attend the meeting. Contact your broker for details on how you can get this Certification.
Long 12-day holiday during Christmas 2008
Did you know that we’re having an almost 2-week long holiday this Christmas 2008?
A combination of special non-working days and the government’s policy of holiday economics — wherein specific holidays are moved to the nearest Mondays — made possible as many as 12 consecutive vacation days this December 2008.
2 Filipinos fined for taking plane 'souvenirs'
Beware of taking “souvenirs” from airplanes — blankets, pillows, life jackets, etc. — or you might be penalized for doing it.
That’s what two Filipinos discovered when they were each fined HK$2,000 (P10,700) for taking with them life jackets from their Cathay Pacific flight from Dubai.
US stocks surge as Federal Reserve cuts rates by 0.75 points
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut today its federal funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point, giving a boost to US stock markets. … Read More