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Prosecutor probed on P800,000 bank deposit

January 22, 2009January 22, 2009 admin Leave a comment

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez yesterday ordered the NBI to reopen its probe on John Resado, one of the state prosecutors who dismissed the drug charges against the so-called Alabang Boys after allegedly receiving bribe money.

Gonzalez asked the Anti-Money Laundering Council for advise over the bank deposits of Resado following the circulation of a one-page anonymous letter faxed to his office, and to NBI Director Nestor Mantaring and ABS-CBN news anchor Ces Drilon.

The letter sender, signed “Juan dela Cruz,” claimed that he has personal knowledge of the alleged P800,000 deposit to the joint account of Resado and his wife Rowena in Banco de Oro (BDO) in Bacoor, Cavite.

Gonzalez asked AMLC executive director Vicente Aquino if the deposits fall under the ambit of anti-money laundering investigation, “considering that Resado is involved with the Alabang Boys’ illegal drugs case.”

Gonzalez pointed out that the deposit was made on Dec. 2, 2008 the day Resado came out with a resolution dismissing the drug charges.

Resado, in a press briefing, said the P800,000 deposit was part of his and his wife’s revolving capital for their money-lending business at a market in Camiling, Tarlac.

Resado said they have a bank account in BDO branch in Bacoor where they used to reside but the money was deposited in the BDO branch in SM North Edsa in Quezon City.

He said they have been living in Quezon City since 2003 and have yet to have their account transferred from Cavite.

Resado said the money was given to him by their clients in November but was deposited only on December 2.

He insisted that the fact that the deposit was made on the same day of the resolution only showed good faith.

Resado could not recall whether it was he or his wife who deposited the P800,000.

Resado said the anonymous letter was clearly intended to discredit him. –

Drug tests anyone?

January 22, 2009January 22, 2009 attysy Leave a comment

The drug problem continues to menace our society, weakening our fiber and obstructing development goals. A key response is a system of random, mandatory drug tests to ensure the drug users are identified and helped in the form of counseling or rehabilitation. At the same time, drug pushers ought to feel the brunt of the [...]

Irrawaddy, river of Myanmar

January 22, 2009January 22, 2009 admin Leave a comment

The Importance of Emerging Non-Voice BPO Capabilities in the Philippines

January 22, 2009January 22, 2009 admin Leave a comment

While the Philippines has been recognized primarily as a key destination for voice-based BPO services, rapidly emerging capabilities in non-voice processes are making the it an attractive location for non-voice BPO as well. As these new capabilities continue to grow, buyers and suppliers should be educated on the changes that are occurring and, more importantly, learn what new value potential will be unlocked.

This one-hour Webinar will offer insights into key findings from Everest Research Institute’s recent study on the non-voice BPO market in the Philippines. The presentation will highlight the current activity and maturation of non-voice BPO in the Philippines and indicate the role that the Philippines can play in offshoring these processes. In addition, it will discuss the operating implications and challenges associated with non-voice BPO delivery from the Philippines.

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Sinulog 2009 Festival Queen

January 22, 2009January 22, 2009 Enrico Dee Leave a comment

Every Sinulog Festival they are probably the most photographed personalities in the street. The Sinulog Festival Queen, most of the time, are the center of attraction during the grand parade.

And spotting them is as easy as ABC. Ususally, they wore very elaborate costume with headress. More often than not, their attire is way different from their regular dancers. And the best and fool-proof way to identify them: Sinulog Queens are carrying the image of the Santo Niño.

It is a great honor for a dancer to picked by her group to be the Festival Queen. As she is the only person in their dance contingent that carries the image of the Santo Niño.

As as the group’s Sinulog Queen she also leads her group to perform gracefully, rain or shine.

And days before the grand parade all festival queens converge at the Cebu Sports Center for the annual Sinulog Festival Queen Competition. The contest is not a beauty pageant. There are no swimsuit, or long gown categories. What these lovely lady do is just dance to the music of the Sinulog beat. They are judged based on how they dance the Sinulog while carrying the Santo Niño.

This year’s Sinulog Festival Queen winner is Iris Mae Linganay of Tangub City’ Sinanduloy Cultural Dance Troupe.