Charlotte band, The Division Red, is donating 100% of the profits from their debut album to provide a scholarship through Philippine Aid Society. Fox Charlotte covered the story; watch the video below. To purchase the CD online, click here. The Division Red will headline at this year’s Society Jam Benefit Concert to be held on [...]

This year’s Society Jam benefit concert, to be held Sep 25th at Les Myers  Park in Concord, will feature a South African safari valued at $3,800 in our silent auction.  This same package goes for about $3,000 at other charity auctions I have attended.  Last year, it sold for much less during our silent auction.  [...]

This is an interesting report from the World Bank.  Among the suggestions to help alleviate poverty are improving the investment climate in the Philippines, and education. The World Bank has suggested two strategies to make the poor feel the benefits of a rising economy. The first is to increase income-generating opportunities for the poor. This [...]

This is a breaking news story.  *Update* – at least 4 dead. MANILA, Philippines – Philippine police have entered a bus after shots were heard from the hostage-taker of 15 Chinese tourists, and at least four of the hostages crawled out of the back door. There was no immediate confirmation of any casualties in the [...]

President Aquino vowed to “rebuild the Philippines” in a recent speech at an international auto show.  His presidency appears to mark a new era in renewed economic confidence that the Philippines may continue to grow and establish itself as a competitor in the global economic market.  The Philippines has a long way to go of [...]

ABS-CBN is a corporate giant in the Philippines.  This is good news for the Philippine economy.   They also operate a successful foundation. It’s also good news for my wife that they won’t be going out of business any time soon.  She watches their programs religiously via the internet! MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) – ABS-CBN Broadcasting [...]