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The people Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) celebrate its 60th anniversary by recognizing the organization's 60 Great People and Moments in the last six decades. The awarding ceremonies happened on the first night of the 3-day PMAP 53rd Annual Conference at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Pasay City from October 19 - 21, 2016. The honorees also include member companies who have been with PMAP for at least 50 years led by Philippine Airllines, the only company that was able to maintain its membership in PMAP since 1956. PMAP has been acknowledged as the premier organization of HR practitioners and people managers in the country. It was founded by 37 executives from various business and industrial establishments and grew to 1,800 corporate and individual members and 26 chapters nationwide as of today. Acknowledgment of the wisdom and hard work of the men and women who are instrumental in making PMAP a well-respected organization...

Entertainment and relaxation may seem  like  luxuries  nowadays, amidst  the  daily grind of  the  working Filipino and  the continued rise of daily expenses.  With  night outs   t ypically spent  during  or after  payday , s plurges  on  cinema tickets  or expensive concerts  no w  become   a n unpractical  habit in  reward ing  one’ s self .  T his  routine  is  not only  a waste of  money   but  possibly   a  waste of  quality time  as well   with all the distractions and offering s  in malls , night markets,   and  amusement parks . A night of fun  should not  require  long distances, travel, and traffic; with the right equipment though and with the right crowd.  Now, e ntertainment   can be enjoyed without too much fuss and plann ing, in the  center...

60% of patients with heart disease fail to comply with their medication, study shows. For patients with cardiovascular disorders, adherence to medication goes a long way in ensuring that their health is in its tiptop condition. However, 60 percent of these patients are not complying with the medication as prescribed by their doctors, according to a study. Published in the American Heart Association, the study revealed that non adherence to medication remains to be a major problem for cardiovascular patients, often leading to poor clinical outcomes, frequent hospitalizations, and increased mortality. To prevent the worst consequences of heart disease, expert says that religious compliance to medication should be a top priority—starting from curbing the risk factors associated with the disorder. “One of the risk factors for developing heart disease is having high blood cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of formation of plaques and atherosclerosis,” said Dr. Amado Naz...

The October Blackfeast 2016 organized by the Philippine Native Pig Owners Network Inc ., happened last October 14, 2016 at The Riviera Sports & Country Club Silang, Cavite. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Local Government of Silang Cavite for farmers and organizations to promote the potentials of the Philippine Native Pigs, Agritourism, and Organic Produce of local farmers. This is an event made to connect our farmers with the government representatives to avail of programs available. This event aims also to help farmers become agripreneurs or farmtrepreneurs. Activities were as follows : 5am - Ingress of Farmer's Market Booth 6am - Registration of Lechon Master Entries 8am - Opening of Registration for Participants, Guests and VIPs 10am - Free Seminar: Potentials of the Philippine Native Pigs (Limited slots) 11 to 11:30am - Submission of Lechon Master Entries 12nn - Lunch Time 1pm - Start of Program 1:30pm - Lechon Master Awarding ...

The country’s very first digital congress, the “IMMAP DigiCon, The Power of X: Digital Multiplied,” hosted by the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP), was as enlightening and exciting as the first event hosted by IMMAP 10 years ago. It was held in PICC Pasay City last October 10 - 12, 2016. “This groundbreaking event is like no other that IMMAP has hosted in the past—more attendees, more learning tracks and most importantly, an even bigger line-up of speakers who will talk about everything digital in the 21st Century. Collectively, they will share their thoughts on this industry that is taking the world by storm,” said Donald Lim, Chief Digital Officer of ABS-CBN and touted as the founding father of digital marketing in the country. The digital landscape in the Philippines continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace; as such, the congress is the perfect venue for the country’s digital marketers to keep in step and to learn from digital marketi...

The Philippines today is at the cusp of new and great opportunities. With the impending rise to power of new national leaders, the emergence of a more vigilant Filipino people, the advent of the ASEAN integration, and overall improvements in various global and national indicators, the challenge is not anymore survival, or development, but to ride the momentum. The call of the hour is to bring the country to new and greater heights, towards sustainable prosperity. The greater need is to deliver inclusive growth for all Filipinos. The mandate for PMAP is to strategically position people – Filipino human capital, as the main driver of the movement. For this is the time to tHRive! The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the premiere organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and is coming up with bigger and more relevant initiatives and advocacies. From October 19-21, PMAP will hold i...