Author: Mindanaoan Irene

The evident need for hospitality, office, residential, and retail spaces in Mindanao has fueled the region’s progress and growth. With Mindanao progressively attracting local and international investors as they recognize the region’s remarkable vicinities for development, more and more establishments are being constructed, economic expansion has strengthened, and ties to the international market have improved. With Mindanao region’s expected growth especially in the hospitality industry, the organizers of the Hotel Suppliers Show has decided to launch a new edition of the expo dedicated to helping the local hoteliers, restaurateurs, business owners, and other industry professionals in Mindanao. Hence, the birth of the Hotel Suppliers Show - Mindanao. The event is set to happen on Augus...

Scotland is home to beauty, mystery and centuries of history. The country is full of beautiful scenery to immerse yourself into. The culture is interesting and charming. While many tourists go for fantasy, here are ten reasons everyone should take a trip to Scotland. Castles Many Scotland tours take a trip to the many castles dotting the land. Stirling Castle may still carry the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots. In fact, you can even stay in many castles as several are hotels now. From the famous Dunrobin Castle in the Highlands to Floors Castle near the Scottish border, the country has many to explore and soak in the history of the country. Crags Scotland is known for its wildness and the many crags provide an opportunity for tourists to test their mettle....

Florida has been a popular vacation destination for many years. With its sandy beaches, theme parks or entertaining night life, there is something for everyone. Located in the southwest part of Florida, Fort Myers has it all. It is home to beautiful beaches, fun dining and shopping experiences and Cayo Costa State Park. You and your family will never be bored with all that Fort Myers has to offer. Here are some things you should definitely try during your stay.  Go to the Beach If you are vacationing in Florida, you will definitely want to get some beach time in. Fort Myers is known for its amazing array of seashells. It even celebrates National Seashell Day in June. Make sure to pick one up off the beach to take home with you as a free souvenir Once you've walked the beautiful...

Are Filipinos creative or what?! These photos taken during the recent graduation ceremony at Binuangan Central Elementary School in Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines truly show just how creative, practical and, quite frankly, tolerant we can be. Creative because, as you can see, they used umbrellas and covered seats instead of letting the graduates suffer under the searing heat of the sun. Apparently, this happened because the school didn't have a covered court (where graduation ceremonies in many public schools are usually held). Practical because they made do with cost-effective, available or easy-to-source materials. The potted plants along the "path" where the graduates, guests and school officials were supposed to walk on also added a nice little touch. ...

If you are a business owner, you have learned that it takes a lot of hard work, time, money, and effort to keep everything running smoothly. In fact, statistically, most businesses fail within the first five years because the owner is just not cut out for the job (nobody prepares you beforehand!) or they run out of money. I want to help you all avoid this and instead, I want to help you succeed at your businesses. Because of that, today, I want to chat with you about how to save as a business owner. You will always have costs, but you need to make sure you are saving, without cutting corners, whenever possible. Why? Because you are trying to keep as much money as possible within the business. Now, of course, this does not mean to skimp on paying your employees, or lower the quality of ...