Halloween: When did it all began?
We
celebrate Halloween every year on October 31st. Where does the holiday come
from?
The
holiday originally comes from a people called the Celts. The Celts lived in Europe more than 2000
years ago. On November 1st, they celebrated the end of summer. They
thought ghosts visited the living on October 31st. They dressed up like ghosts
so the spirits would not harm them.
Certified Bookkeepers Passers September 2012 NIAT Examination
The following CBA students passed
the Certified Accounting Technician Examination Part 1 (Certified Bookkeeper)
held last September 1, 2012:
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Program in the Philippines
Business students and professionals nowadays find ways in order to be competitive on their chosen field. If BSA students have the opportunity to take the CPA Board Examination to add more credentials aside from their bachelor's degree, BS Business Administration students have also a way to enhance their credentials with the introduction of the CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) program in the Philippines. The CAT® Program is a globally recognized program of the National Institute of Accounting Technicians (NIAT) that grants the CAT® designation to the successful professional here and abroad.
Earthquake hits Manila, Bulacan and Nearby Provinces
MANILA, PHILIPPINES,
October 31, 2012. An earthquake shook
buildings in the Philippine capital of Manila on Wednesday but caused no
damage, the government said.
The Philippine Institute
of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had a magnitude of 3.8, and hit in Bulacan province
about 50 kilometres (30 miles) to the
north of Manila.
October 2012 Topnotchers Customs Brokers Examination
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the October 2012 Customs Broker Licensure Examination are the following:
RANK NAME SCHOOL RATING (%)
1 KENNETH BERNARD NAVALES BACURIO - LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY-MANILA 92.50%
LIEZEL MUJI DE SAGUN - BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITYBATANGAS CITY (PBMIT) - 92.50%
2 JERIC ANCHETA EGIDO - PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE SCHOOL-LAS PIÑAS - 92.00%
3 NINO JOSEPH PILAPIL NAPA - LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY-BATANGAS,INC - 90.75%
NERIZZA RAMOS PANTALEON - LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY-MANILA - 90.75%
October 2012 Customs Brokers Examination Results
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 494 out of 1,212 passed the Customs Broker Licensure Examination given by the Board for Customs Brokers in Manila, Cebu and Davao this October 2012.
The members of the Board for Customs Brokers who gave the licensure examination are Atty. Ferdinand A. Nague, Chairman; Felipe A. Bartolome and Silverio F. Montalbo, Members.
The results were released in two (2) working days after the last day of examination.
7.7 Earthquake hits Canada, triggers tsunami in Hawaii
CANADA, October 28. 2012 - A powerful
7.7-magnitude earthquake hits the west coast of Canada, triggering tsunami
warnings for Hawaii, CTV News in Canada and other news organizations are
reporting.
The quake’s epicentre is in the Haida Gwaii region in
British Columbia but was felt as far inland in the metropolitan Vancouver area,
according to CTV.
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Newest Pick-up Lines That Will Make You Laugh
Reading pick-up lines is one of the hobbies of most
people nowadays. Here are some of the new
pick-up lines for your reading pleasure.
B: Alarm clock ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: Pag narinig kasi kita, gising na gising na ang puso
ko.
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B: Pancit MAMI ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: Gusto ko kasing maging Pancit DADI mo.
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B: Kandila ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: Pag lumuluha ka kasi, nasasaktan ako
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B: Kalabaw ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: TAMA-RAW kasi na ibigin ka
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B: Mataas na Marka ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: Gusto kasi kita makuha.
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B: Pineapple ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: Pinyakamamahal kasi kita.
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B: Atay ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: Malapit ka kasi sa puso ko.
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B: Butiki ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: Buti-kinalinga mo ang puso ko.
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B: Field trip Bus ka ba?
G: Bakit?
B: Pag iniwan mo kasi ako, siguradong iiyak ako. L
Di ko na alam saan ako pupunta.
The History of the Province of Batangas
Long before the arrival of the Spaniards, a settlement lied on the shores of a vast body of sea water, which according to most Chinese records, was the center for Chinese merchants and other traders of neighboring countries - Malays, Mongoloids, and Australians - who transported goods for barter with the products of the natives. The traders trusted the natives for they never failed to keep their part in any bargain or transaction, even if it took the foreigners seven to eight months to return. The place was first called "Bonbon" by the natives, derived from the word "bongbong" a piece of bamboo being used by the natives to catch sea food.
Typhoon Ofel Update: Batangas and other nearby provinces under Signal No. 2
According to PAGASA, at 6:00 a.m. today, 25 October 2012,
Tropical Storm "OFEL" was estimated based on satellite and surface
data over Tablas Island, Romblon (12.4°N, 122.1°E). Here is the enhanced satellite image from PAGASA.
Common and Uncommon Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Word
Here are the common and uncommon keyboard shortcuts which you may use to help you when you are working with MS Word:
Ctrl + B = Bold
Ctrl + U = Underline
Ctrl + I = Italic
Ctrl + ] = Grow Font
Ctrl +[ = Shrink Font
Ctrl + S = Save document
Ctrl + E = Center text
Ctrl + L = Align Text Left
Ctrl + R = Align Text Right
Did you know that you can apply for passport online?
Some people are not yet aware that they can apply for
passport online. They would want to have
a passport however, they don’t have enough time to apply for it due to their
busy schedule. The good news is that they can now apply for passport online and
set an appointment through the Department of Foreign Affairs Website.
Here are some of the important points to remember based on
DFA Website:
1) Personal appearance is required for all applicants.
2) Confirmed appointment is required for all applicants
except senior citizens, infants and minors below 1 year old, person with
disability and OFWs. For OFWs, sufficient proof must be submitted such as a
valid employment contract or OEC.
3) Earrings and contact lenses are not allowed during data
capturing. Smiling with visible teeth is also not allowed.
4) Check all the data in the computer monitor and in the
Enrolment Certificate before signing it.
Best Tips for a Successful Interview
Take note on some of the following tips that you can apply whenever you are invited for a job interview:
1. Be sure of the time and venue of your interview. This is often overlooked due to overexcitement. Write the date on your planner or on your mobile phone. There are companies who are not anymore accepting applicants who are late on the interview or those applicants who request for rescheduling of interview.
2. Read something about the Company. This is tremendously important. This is for you to have some inputs in case the interviewer asks for your knowledge about the company. Have the articles printed and keep on reading until you are really familiar with the Company.
How to Get a Job in an Auditing Firm
It seems that a newly passed CPA’s dream had always been to get a job in any of the Big Auditing Firms in country. Being previously connected with Ernst & Young, I could still remember the excitement that I had when I was invited for an interview in the firm and then was hired as an associate auditor of the firm. Let me share to you the following tips on how to get a job in an Auditing Firm.
Congratulations to the New CPAs from Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas!
The following students have successfully passed the October 2012 CPA Board Examination conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC):
Vineth Kay Ann Banaag, CPA
Vanessah Marie Borbon, CPA
Franz Edward Bautro, CPA
John Eric Carandang, CPA
Mhaine de Leon, CPA
Fajardo, Emellie Ivy Sanchez, CPA
Diane Lacerna, CPA
Rolando T. Manalo, CPA
Apple Princess Maac, CPA
April Andulan Otucan, CPA
BatangueÑos Way of Speaking: Simply Amazing
One thing that BatangueÑos can be proud of, aside from the
Taal Volcano and Kapeng Barako is their way of speaking. If you hear someone who speaks with “ga”
instead of “ba” on their conversation, you could assume that he or she is from
Batangas. In addition to that, here are the common sentences
that you would hear from a BatangueÑo and their translation in common language.
Pinoy Jokes and Pick-up Lines
Laughter is the best medicine, as the saying goes. Here are some of the Filipino jokes and pick-up lines that will make your heart laugh out loud.
Best Techniques and Tips for Passing the CPA Board Exam
For one to be a passer in the CPA board exam, he/she has to know first what it takes to be a CPA. It is not about luck as some of the passers will say. Those CPA Board passers have exerted their effort and perhaps have applied the following techniques and tips for passing the CPA Board Exam:
1. Prepare early – Some students on their first year often mention that they have still a lot of time to study, that they do not need to get serious about accounting and preparing for the board exam. I once interviewed a CPA Board topnotcher and he said he started reading the financial accounting books when he was first year college and on the succeeding years he was already answering review materials. If you are already on your later years in college, it is not too late, start now and open your notes, focus on those topics which you are not familiar with. If you have no materials, borrow from your friends or search on the internet.
2. Think that you are a CPA already – Before I took the board exam, I already put the acronym “CPA” after my name and wrote it on the first page of my reviewers and books. It reminded me of my goal of becoming a CPA. During my review I was not thinking of negative thoughts like, “what if I fail?”. You should always think that you will pass the board exams. If others can pass, you can also pass.
How to Study for Major Examinations Without Sweat
Many students often find
difficulty in studying for major exams more especially when the exams are fast
approaching and more likely that they would find themselves cramming one day before
the examination date. Here are some tips
that you may apply if you think that you are having the same problem in
studying for major examinations:
1.
Determine first the coverage of the exams.
Teachers usually give the
coverage of the examination a week or two before the exam period. You must take note of their pointers for you
to have a preview of what’s going to appear in the examination and that you may
not waste your time in studying the topics which are out of the scope of the
exam. If your teacher never gives the class
the coverage of the exam, take the initiative to ask the teacher about it.
2.
Have a file of your quizzes with you
Past quizzes are very
important tool for you to review the topics which you do not yet understand
fully. It will also help you determine the kind of questions that your teacher
may possibly give you in the exams (as most teachers get some questions from
the quizzes).
Give me Five for the TOP 5s for Christmas in the Philippines
Christmas, for Filipinos is one
of the most celebrated events in the entire year. Once the chilly nights are coming, while there
are already some who sell Christmas lights and lanterns by the road, Filipinos
are already looking forward to the Christmas Day. Family reunions are usually taking place and
also the following 5’s are very popular
during the yuletide season for Filipinos:
Top 5 Best Songs
for Christmas in the Philippines
1. Christmas in our Hearts
2. Pasko na Naman
3. Pasko na Sinta
Ko
4. Ang Pasko ay
Sumapit
5. Pasko na naming
Muli
How to Appreciate Accounting
Let us do accounting!
Well, some of us perhaps get too
quickly upset or bored whenever accounting subjects come to get our way. It’s a normal thing but we never realize that
in our everyday life we do some accounting of our expenses, how much is owed
from us or how much we owe to our classmates or our co-workers or even to our
parents and friends. Accounting may give
you some headache but it does give you some benefits. Those people who have knowledge in accounting
have more advantage over those people who know nothing about it.
I am giving you some of the ways
to appreciate accounting. Let's count one to three!
ONE If you are a business administration student
and later on you will be applying for a job after your graduation, most
businesses would require you to do accounting work. As the saying goes, “sacrifice is temporary
but success is forever”. You should
always remember that the sacrifices that you experience right now will pay off
soon and studying accounting is sometimes an arduous task but you soon later on
understand its importance. Be
resourceful, read your accounting books, watch a youtube video or browse the
accounting topics on the internet those which you are not familiar of.
TWO Do not think so much of the difficulty of
accounting, think on how you can solve that difficulty. We know that if we are focusing so much on
the problem, we cannot really see a clearer view on how we can solve it. In accounting, whenever you are given a
problem to solve, what you need to do is to go back to the basic accounting
principles. The basic principles of
accounting will be your guiding light.
Review the revenue and expense recognition principle, historical cost
principle, matching principle etc. (even the fundamental concepts such as
periodicity, stable monetary unit concept and the entity concept.) If you are unfamiliar of these principles you
may search the internet or get a book and remember their meaning.
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