HALALAN 2010 TALLY OF VOTES HAS BEGAN

COMELEC or the Commission On Elections said it will release around 7 p.m. Manila, Philippines time the URL (uniform resource locator) of its website, which will contain partial tally or electronic counts that will be sent by PCOS or Precinct Count Optical Scan machines.

Larrazabal, one of the Comelec Commissioners said that the first “official results, but unofficial tallies” will consist of 20% of the total votes cast from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m..

The succeeding results that will be fed into the URL (uniform resource locator) of its website will come in 10% batches “so everybody will be updated.”

Larrazabal said the national board of canvassers will suspend proceedings by 7 p.m. and reconvene at 10 a.m. Tuesday May 12, 2010.

He assured that updates on the transmission of electronic votes will be non-stop from 7 p.m. Monday until all votes are counted. He added that the votes that will be seen on the website are electronically sent by each PCOS machines, which is why the Comelec calls them “unofficial tallies.”

As of 7 P.m. May 11, 2010 the COMELEC partial tally showed the following results are:

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

1. Aquino, Benigno III “Noynoy”:……..13,165,343
2. Estrada, Joseph “Erap”:…………….8,425,937
3. Villar, Manuel Jr.: “Manny” …………..4,739,299
4. Teodoro, Gilberto Jr. ” Gibo” :……… 3,509,495
5. Villanueva, Eduardo:………………….. 985,817
6. Gordon, Richard ……………………….449,592
7. Perlas, Nicanor: …………………………46,732
8. Madrigal, Jamby …………………………40,270
9. De los Reyes, JC ………………………. 38,194

PARTIAL COMELEC TALLY
FOR HALALAN 2010
(85.8% of votes counted)

VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

1. Binay, Jejomar: “Jojo”……………………12,921,425
2. Roxas, Manuel II: “Mar”…………………..12,072,372
3. Legarda, Loren:…………………………….3,607,797
4. Fernando, Bayani:……………………………899,868
5. Manzano, Eduardo:………………………….673,228
6. Yasay, Perfecto Jr.: ………………………….317,661
7. Sonza, Jose.: ………………………………….55,163
8. Chipeco, Dominador Jr.:……………………..45,380

SENATORIAL CANDIDATES:

1 BONG REVILLA, Ramon, Jr. B. 17,023,270
2 ESTRADA, Jinggoy E. 16,684,866
3 DEFENSOR SANTIAGO, Miriam P. 15,231,451
4 DRILON, Franklin M. 13,936,466
5 ENRILE, Juan Ponce -. 13,784,821
6 CAYETANO, Pilar Juliana S. 12,047,311
7 MARCOS, Ferdinand, Jr. R. 11,625,583
8 RECTO, Ralph G. 10,884,131
9 SOTTO , Vicente III C. 10,453,859
10 OSMEÑA, Sergio III D. 10,200,276
11 LAPID, Manuel M. 9,607,101
12 GUINGONA , Teofisto III D. 9,052,341
13 HONTIVEROS-BARAQUEL, Ana 8,033,911
14 BIAZON, Rozzano Rufino B. 7,594,091
15 DE VENECIA, Jose III P. 7,345,969

Based on the COMELEC partial tally, Noynoy Aquino’s closest rival for the presidency is former President Erap Estrada with 8,425,937 votes. He was followed by Manny Villar Jr. with 4,739,299 votes.

Trailing Jejomar Binay in the partial  tally was Mar Roxas, with 12,072,372 votes. Mar Roxas was followed by Loren Legarda with 3,607,797 votes.

STAY TUNED TO THE LATEST TALLY OF VOTES FOR HALALAN 2010.

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It was the first time that Enchanted Kingdom held a Hug A Palooza event to all lovers and for the family to come together and express the love thru a simple hug. Indeed a hug goes a long way.

Hug your family and your special someone today.

Special Thanks to Mikco of Enchanted Kingdom and Azrael for the invite.

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Their hard work and sacrifice has help the Philippines avoid a recession amidst the global recession, the Philippines has weathered the storm because of the remittances of the millions of  Overseas Filipino Workers. They have helped immensely our country and the economy. In this regard, it is important that the President that will be elected in the upcoming elections will be able to support and address the needs of Ofw’s and their families.

This website was made to help and bring attention to the needs of the millions of Overseas Filipino Workers or Ofw’s around the world. This coming 2010 Philippine elections, Ofw’s have a voice and that voice is their vote. They have a chance to make a difference and voice out their opinions in the upcoming elections. Overseas Filipino Workers deserve a leader the will make a  difference in their lives and the lives of the Filipino people. Now is the time we make a change for the better.

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Skype is the most popular voice communication service in the world.  It has change the way people think about calling long distance abroad and is has broken many barriers to communication. While in the past you needed to take note of the minutes and even the seconds you spend speaking on international calls, you now have a choice. You no longer need to worry about that now. You can use Skype to make PC to PC communication to call your loves and family. You pay nothing more than the monthly Internet or DSL service, which you would anyway have paid without Skype.

Though Skype, it has changed how people communicate with its integration of voice calls and IM (Instant Messaging) into one simple application. You can talk when you want and type when you want and you can switch between the two as you wish, easily and for free.

Skype has excellent voice quality and video, yes that’s video so that OFW’s can not only talk to their love ones and families but also see them and hear them in real time. All you need is a computer and an internet connection and you can talk to your love ones, family and friends for hours for free.

With the use of Skype, Overseas Filipino Workers or Ofw’s and migrants can save thousands of dollars in their telephone bills. With it they will be able to see the faces of their love ones and family and hear their voices for free. It makes the long distance and the holidays more meaningful by bringing families and friends together no matter where they are in the world.

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How to start a business is one of the common questions an starting entrepreneur would ask.  Do you want to start your business but what if you don’t have enough capital, would it still possible? Yes, it is still possible with the help of micro financing institutions.

Micro financing is one of the best ways to provide financial services to micro and small enterprises. It provides small loans to micro and small enterprises. One of the best ways to help grow a business of through the effective use of loans.

The Key to getting the most of your loans under the micro financing programs are:

1.First check your capacity to pay a loan. You understand that the money you will loan will come from other people and it should be paid back at the agreed time of the loan.

2. You should monitor and manage the cash flow of your business so that you will know how much money your business generates.

3. You should also take into consideration that a loan that is paid on time gives way for you to be able to loan a larger amount of money the next time you avail of a loan.

The main difference between micro financing and any loan from a bank or other financial institutions is that there is no collateral needed for a microfinance loan which makes it easier for micro and small enterprises to get the much needed funds for their business. The only requirement is the signatures of your friends or relatives. In that way the loan of one is the loan of all.

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Every Filipino working abroad should save and invest the hard earn money. Below are tips on how OFW’s can save and not waste their hard earned money and live the life they want in the future.

1. Every OFW should assess their income. Ofws should only invest in a property  if they have carefully planned and checked it if they can afford it. Overseas Filipino Workers are earning higher compared to before when they were still earning in Philippines. This is the upside of working abroad but the option to buy a property or a condominium needs careful consideration. The advantages of owning a property is that you can call it as your own, it has sentimental value especially it’s the first property the ofw bought. Also its value appreciates over time. Investing property must be a priority, if the ofw’s earnings and salary would allow it.

2. Avoid spending on expensive items and luxuries. Buying material things such as expensive a watches or a brand new car, things you couldn’t afford before, is not advisable. There are stories that some Overseas Filipino Workers tend to be impulsive buyers due to the increase in income. Ofw’s sometimes ignore important things such as investing on income generating assets like bonds and government securities, which are absolutely important things to acquire for investment purposes.

3. Ofw’s must spend wisely. It is unavoidable to spend on unnecessary things but ofw’s must try to control themselves when faced with that situation. They should always think of main goal and why they need to work abroad in the first place and live miles away from your loved ones. They only want to save as much money as possible so that they can to provide a comfortable life for their family back home.

4. Send an appropriate amount allowance to your family. Try not to give extra money to them. This way, they are forced to organize their expenses and make them prioritize, more important importantly teach them how to fish and not just keep on giving them the fish so to speak.

5. Keep your family updated. It is also crucial to be open to your family. Tell them what is happening to you, both positive and negative. Letting them know your situation will give them an idea on how they can support and inspire you, in their own little ways. The internet can provide you with free tools to communicate with your love ones for free.

These are just basic guidelines for Overseas Filipino Workers who truly want save their money and pursue their dreams.

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Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW’s) need to set goals when they leave to work abroad. Usually, their main goal is to provide a comfortable life for their family back home but preparing for it is not easy. It takes a lot of sacrifices to be able to achieve them. The guide  below will help Overseas Filipino Workers to realize their goals and their dreams.lip

1. Save and invest your hard earned money. It is also good to save some money for your family’s travel to your country of work. Part of your mission is to be able to keep your family intact. This is one way of sustaining the bond of your family. This will certainly lessen your loneliness and adjustment period. Airlines today frequently offer promos for international travel. Keep yourself updated on these promos to give you an idea on how much you will need to save up for their travel and read up on them. Use the internet as your source of free resource.

2. Insure your Health. Purchase a health insurance to safeguard your families future. This will help protect you from high or unexpected healthcare expenses. Today, most comprehensive private health insurance programs cover the cost of routine, preventive and emergency health care procedures and doctor’s bills. Thus, you are assured that money is available to pay for those health care expenses and you can have some peace of mind knowing that your family is insured.

3. Be an Entrepreneur. Explore the possibility of starting your own business. Study entrepreneurship and find expos, trade fairs and seminars that will provide free information about news, trends and practical tips on starting your own business.

4. Put your money in a higher interest bearing investment instruments like treasury bills, bonds and other government securities. A higher interest bearing investment can prove to be a flexible concept capable of working as an investment vehicle for your future. It can earn more interest compared to a regular savings account. This is available in almost all Philippine banks. These banks recognize the growing importance to serve the needs and wants of Overseas Filipino Workers or ofw’s.

5. Continue to learn about your job. Enroll for skill-enhancement courses and programs applicable to your line of work. There is a need for Overseas Filipino Workers to find a way to improve skills through continuous learning and development. This is would help ensure your job security, increase your value to the company, and earnings.

6. Every OFW should assess their income. Ofws should only invest in a property only if they have carefully planned and check if they can afford in the long term. Overseas Filipino Workers are earning higher compared to before when they were still earning in Philippines. This is the upside of working abroad but the option to buy a property or a condominium needs careful consideration. The advantages of owning a property is that you can call it as your own, it has sentimental value especially it’s the first property the ofw bought. Also its value appreciates over time. Investing property must be a priority, if the ofw’s earnings and salary would allow it.

7.  Avoid spending on expensive items and luxuries. Buying material things such as expensive a watches or a brand new car, things you couldn’t afford before, is not advisable. There are stories that some Overseas Filipino Workers tend to be impulsive buyers due to the increase in income. Ofw’s sometimes ignore important things such as investing on income generating assets like bonds and government securities, which are absolutely important things to acquire for investment purposes.

8. Ofw’s must spend wisely. It is unavoidable to spend on unnecessary things but ofw’s must try to control themselves when faced with that situation. They should always think of main goal and why they need to work abroad in the first place and live miles away from your loved ones. They only want to save as much money as possible so that they can to provide a comfortable life for their family back home.

9. Send an appropriate amount allowance to your family. Try not to give extra money to them. This way, they are forced to organize their expenses and make them prioritize, more important importantly teach them how to fish and not just keep on giving them the fish so to speak.

10. Keep your family updated. It is also crucial to be open to your family. Tell them what is happening to you, both positive and negative. Letting them know your situation will give them an idea on how they can support and inspire you, in their own little ways. The internet can provide you with free tools to communicate with your love ones for free.

These are just basic guidelines for OFW’s who truly want to help themselves and make their dreams into reality.

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