Commentary, Challenges and Encouragement for extending $1B loan to IMF by the Philippines

Commentary, Challenges and Encouragement for Extending 

$ 1B loan to IMF by the Philippines 

By Elmer R. Esplana,  Socio-economist, Interdisciplinary Researcher  and Social Entrepreneur,  June 23, 2012

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Let me share this good news to you.

Philippines to extend $1B to IMF

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

THE Philippines will extend $1-billion loan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support the global efforts to stabilize the world economy and maintain it on a growth path, the central bank said on Wednesday.

"We are a member of the global community of nations and it is also in our interest to ensure economic and financial stability across the globe," said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco Jr.

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The Philippines is a member of the IMF, which uses the contributions from its members to provide loans to countries going through financial difficulties to minimize its adverse impact on their people.

For nearly 40 years until 2006, the Philippines itself was a net borrower from the IMF.

The Philippines fully paid its loans to IMF in December 2006 as the implementation of continuing reforms have made the local economy stronger, Tetangco said.

He said the country's economic fundamentals are now sound, the local banks are able to meet domestic credit needs, and the central bank is capable of lending $1 billion from its international reserves to the IMF.

"This is a loan to the IMF and we will get our money back with interest. In effect, by extending a loan to the IMF that will earn money for the Philippines we are also able to help other nations saddled with financial problems. Other nations have also committed to help IMF address the current financial crisis," Tetangco said. (SDR/Sunnex)

Source:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/business/2012/06/20/philippines-extend-1b-imf-227850#.T-VINtYZLtM.facebook

Commentary

This good news is something to be noted by each one, specially by our fellow Filipino citizens. At least the Philippines has been learning to take the social responsibility aspect of helping also other countries, in the process of extending this loan to International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hopefully,we can also have the equivalent institution that provides Official Development Assistance (ODA) to other countries, as our equivalent institution that handles the economic, development and humanitarian assistance to other countries in need of our support in the likes of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), United States Agency for International Development (USAID). 

Challenges

Can the Philippines be included to the listing of "developed" country or "more economically developed country" in the succeeding 20 to 30 years or longer years than that e.g., another 50 years or a centennial year, if the current improvement or development in the Philippine economy will continue? 

Encouragement 

I am encouraging my fellow FILIPINOS to collectively contribute in our goals to further improve the Philippines economy in the succeeding years to come, by maximizing the utilization of technical skills/expertise, entrepreneurial ability/business management capability, capital resources, scientific and technological facility and infrastructure to the fullest in further developing the country's economy. God is good all the time! I love the Philippines! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang Filipino! Pilipinas Yan!

Statement of Pledge for the Philippines

"We, the citizens of the Philippines and inhabitants of this country, PLEDGE OURSELVES as one united people, regardless of language and local dialect, provincial, regional and  racial differences, political affiliation, and religion; to build a democratic, God-fearing, peace-loving, collaborative and interdependent society based on justice (we need to strengthen the justice system and implementation of laws, policies, rules and regulations, etc.), equality (let’s all work together as a team and become a team player with our individual inclination, talent, skill, expertise), good governance (transparency, accountability, performance, competence, etc.), nationalism, discipline, participation, prayer, faith and sacrifice, so we can contribute for the advancement of our country's societal challenges, needs and concerns (family, work, profession, economic, social, political and spiritual aspects, etc.) at the right time, right place and with the right purpose; and to aim to become “Champion” in the individual God-given calling that we are in, so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation." - Agrikulturang Maunlad, February 28, 2011

Pinoy Yan Sharing Time Series No. 5 and onwards

Pinoy Yan Sharing Time Series No. 5 and onwards

Pinoy Yan Sharing Time No. 6: Lets continue to work hard bearing in mind our family, our fellow Filipinos (Mga Kababayans), our God, our country and other nations of the world, so we can contribute effectively and efficiently for the advancement of local and national development in different parts of the country and in the different parts of the world in the succeeding five to twenty years. We promote and contribute for the development of new breed of Filipino workers and entrepreneurs (employers) from "Pinoy Kase!" to "PINOY YAN!" Mabuhay ka Pinoy Yan Movement! Pinoy, you are great people indeed (In commemoration of Labor Day 2012, May 1, 2012)


Pinoy Yan Sharing Time No. 5: I have a dream today that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain and the crooked places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together... With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day. - (Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr, August 28, 1963, lifted from The March on Washington Address, from the book titled Great American Speeches, edited by Gregory R. Suriano, Random House. NY:1993). The Philippines and the Filipinos in order to achieve a higher level of socio-economic growth and development should rise as a united state of people-loving, peace-loving, purpose-loving, education and health-loving, environment-loving, competitive-loving, justice-loving, righteous-loving, and God-loving citizens to attain an improved local, regional and national economic prosperity in the next five to 20 years. Let's give our part to attain this dream and become a great brown race of Asian country because Pinoy Yan! God is good all the time! - April 14, 2012

Inspirational Quotations from the Facebook of Socio-economist Elmer Esplana

April 1, 2012
First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality (Napoleon Hill- 1883-1970). Enthusiasm engages our commitment, and commitment create personal power. Nothing happens until you do something. Asking for help- is doing something (Robin Sieger, Natural Born Winners, 2004). The infinite God cannot be measured by finite man (ODB, RBC Ministries, 2008).

March 24, 2012
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these (George Washington Carver). The beauty of life is we will all be passing through in His stages one day at a time! Let's all make the most out of all God's life's stages, as we move on in the coming days! God is good all the time!

March 18, 2012
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago (Psalm 77:11). Lord, You are good to all, that even your only Son-Jesus Christ- became the payment for all the sins that we have done in this life. We thank you for the miracles of life, that we can face the day and the future with enthusiasm because we know you are alive. You are faithful to all your promises and great in your mercy and grace for the Philippines and all Filipinos throughout the world.

March 16, 2012
If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door (Milton Berle,a comedian). Right opportunity will always there, but we have to be ready to receive them anytime, when we want it to be included as part of our life. The decision to get the right opportunity lies in our conviction and desire to contribute in the advancement of His purpose or mission in our life. God is the giver of right opportunity and whatever opportunity He started in our lives He will accomplish his purpose in that opportunity in the right time. We just need to be sensitive in getting the right opportunity, because it will always come from Him, anyway! This is the power of His grace and mercy upon each one. Thank you Lord!

March 11, 2012
One learns people through the heart, not the eyes or the intellect (Mark Twain). People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care...about them! Love is caring-caring enough to invest your life,to give it your all, to stick it out, to do the best you possibly can (Zig Ziglar et. al, Top Performance:How to develop excellence in yourself and others).

March 4, 2012
It is motive alone that gives character to the actions of men (Bruyere). A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder (Thomas Carlyle). For a good man/woman, the purpose of motivation is the motivation of the purpose which transform and transcend challenges into opportunities to serve other people.

March 1, 2012
How blessed is the man (woman) who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers...his delights is in the law of the Lord...He is like a tree firmly planted by the streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; And whaterver he does, he prospers (Psalms 1:1-3). God is our protector and our Saviour in this life. He is good all the time for all His people, throughout the different generations. Let us keep on doing good all the time, because He watches us always and forever.

February 18, 2012
Not everyone can be famous, but everybody can be great because greatness is determined by what you (we) do (Oprah Winfrey). In all the things that we do, what matters most is how these things contribute to the advancement of His Kingdom in our lives, family, society, people and country! God is our judge in all things! He is the main reason for our living on earth! Salamat sa kanyang katapatan!

Wanted (1) SCIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Job vacancy for one job order (1) SCIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
at the Marketing Development Division (MDD) for the PCAARRD-BAI Research-funded project for the period of May 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. Renewable for another three to six months. 

SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Assists in the preparation of materials/resources and implementation of the project as directed by the Project Leader;
2. Assist in collecting, encoding, collation and analysis of data on the current pork industry situation in the study areas.
3. Assists in the development of research instrument and survey. 
4. Assists in the development of supply chain map for pork showing the key players and their requirements, activities, and services carried out, logistic issues, external influences and flow of product, payment and information. 
5. Assists in the validation of Supply Chain Map and field surveys 
6. Assists in the processing and analysis of data, preparation of preliminary and final submission of terminal report. 
7. Assists in the identification of areas for improvement through participatory monitoring and evaluation of the dynamics of the supply chain. 
8. Could travel and participate in the field visit and interviews of pork industry stakeholders in the study areas. 
9. Assists in the formulation of recommendations and other project-related activities

Qualifications of SCIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
1. At least 20 years old.
2. Preferably a graduate of BS Economics, Development Communication/Research,
Agricultural/Business Economics, Agribusiness, Marketing and other Social Science degree. 
3. Preparably at least one (1) year experience in research and development (R&D)-related job.
4. Please submit resume and official Transcript of Records for the validation of your qualifications. 

For interested applicants, please contact Mr. Elmer Esplana, Project Leader, BAI-PCAARRD-Project Management Office, Marketing Development Division, Bureau of Animal Industry, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City or at Telephone Nos. 9259229/9266866 or email: bai.sciproject@gmail.com.

BAI Selected Job Orders and Qualifications for selected projects

Wanted: One (1) Programmer/System Analyst/Administrator at the Marketing Development Division, Bureau of Animal Industry for the period of March 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 and renewable at the end of the project.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Handles & manages the IT infrastructure of 2KR Project of MDD (IT infrastructure includes hadware, software, data IT manpower & connectivity (voice & data);
2. Performs analysis, design & programming of software applications and /or system that are required to support business processes of the orgranization;
3. Documents & maintains all software applications purchased or developed by the orgranization;
4. Provides technical support to IT users in the organization;
5. Provides IT recommendation to Project Coordinator to improve IT efficiency within network and partner organization of the project;
6. Performs tasks that will bring quality, efficiency and convenience to IT users in the organization
7. Could support and travel to assist BAI-MDD Related ICT activities in the regional level and local government units
8. Performs other project related activities as required.
Qualifications of Programmer/System Analyst/Administrator
1. At least 21 years old
2. Diploma in Associate in Computer Science.
3. At least 2 years experience in IT-related job (web developer, networking
and troubleshooting both hardware and software.)
For interested applicant, please call Mr. Elmer Esplana, @KR LOM Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Coordinator at telephone no. 02-9259229 or call 0929-8502545 or you can email your resume at bai.lomproject@gmail.com.


Wanted: One (1) RESEARCH ASSISTANT at the Marketing Development Division (MDD), Bureau of Animal Industry for the period of March 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 and renewable until the end of the project.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Assists in the preparation of materials/resources and implementation of the project as directed by the Project Leader and Project Coordinator;
2. Collects and encodes, collates and analyzes data on socio-economic performance of LGUs, livestock and poultry agricultural/agribusiness situation of project sites.
3. Prepares drafts of monthly and quarterly reports.
4. Support the activities of the database, web content writing and management
5. Could travel and participate in the fields work of the socio-economics research and MIS research and assessment of LGU clients.
6. Monitor, draft and facilitate the reply to email and letter communications received by the MDD-Project Management Office related to the project.
7. Performs other project related activities as required.
Qualifications of RESEARCH ASSISTANT
1. At least 20 years old.
2. Preferably a graduate of BS Economics, Development
Development Communication, Agricultural Economics,
Computer Science, Agribusiness and Marketing Mgt.
3. At least 2 years experience in either research-related or IT-related job

For interested applicant, please call Mr. Elmer Esplana, 2KR LOM Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Coordinator at telephone no. 02-9259229 or call 0929-8502545 or you can email your resume at bai.lomproject@gmail.com.


Wanted: Job Order for one (1) Development/Communication Officer
at the Office of the Director (OD), MIS-PRS, Bureau of Animal Industry for the
period March 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012, renewable at the end of the year.

Scope of Work:
1. Leads effort in identifying new communication opportunities
and developing appropriate messages.
2. Covers the events of the Office of the Director (OD) and prepare press
releases, feature articles and other publications output for printed
or online publication, particularly in BAI website.
3. Implements a comprehensive communication plan for the Office
of the Director to consistently and effectively communicate
key messages for the promotion of the Bureau of Animal Industry.
4. Directly reports to the Chairman of MIS-PRS Working Committee
on the activities which have to be prioritized in the conduct of work
in the MIS-PRS to web-based development.
5. Coordinate with trimedia orgts.for coverage the events and activities of
BAI and the different key activities in BAI's Division for their promotion.
6. Develop project proposals on development communications that
will promote the Bureau of Animal Industry and the MIS-PRS.
7. Perform other tasks as required by the Director and MIS-Team-in-Charge.
8. Could support and travel to assist Development Communications/Agricultural Journalism activities.

Qualifications of Development/Communication Officer
1. At least 21 years old
2. Bachelor degree in Development Communication, Journalism, Economics
3. At least two years experience in development communication
journalist, information management and research-related work.

For interested applicant, please call Mr. Elmer Esplana at telephone no. 02-9259229 or call 0929-8502545 or you can email your resume at baimis.prs@gmail.com.


Wanted: Job Order for one (1) DATA ENCODER/Network Administrator 
at the Office of the Director(OD), Management Information System-Public Relations Service (MIS-PRS), Bureau of Animal Industry for the period of March 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012, and renewable at the end of the year.

SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Encode data of the MIS-PRS related to the information and promotion
of BAI
2. Able to construct, analyze and troubleshoot the interconnection of LAN;
3. Assist in the recording & updating of database accountabilities of BAI employees;
4. Develop a computer network LAN based methods on MIS system of
equipments of BAI and other database system related to project;
5. Provides data processing support of various activities of BAI Integrated MIS Program;
6 .Provide support in the installation of software/harware;
7. Set-up and performs major/minor maintenance on data processing equipments;
8. Repair minor and major defects of computer hardware;
9. Assist in establishing information/database for the BAI website;
10. Perform other computer related works assigend by immediate supervisor.
11. Could support and travel to assist BAI-related activities requirement.

Qualifications of DATA ENCODER/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
1. At least 20 years old.
2. Diploma in Associate in Computer Science
3. At least 2 years experience in IT-related job

For interested applicant, please call Mr. Elmer Esplana at telephone no. 02-9259229 or call 0929-8502545 or you can email your resume at baimis.prs@gmail.com.

Job Order for Programmer/System Analyst/Administrator

JOB ORDER:

Supply of labor of one (1) Programmer/System Analyst/Administrator at the Marketing Development Division for the  period of March 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012.

SCOPE OF WORK:

1. Handles & manages the IT infrastructure of 2KR Project of MDD (IT infrastructure includes hadware, software, data IT manpower & connectivity (voice & data);

2. Performs analysis, design & programming of software applications and /or system that are required to support business processes of the orgranization;

3.  Documents & maintains all software applications purchased or developed by the orgranization;

4. Provides technical support to IT users in the organization;

5. Provides IT recommendation to Project Coordinator to improve IT efficiency within  network  and partner organization of the project;

6. Performs tasks that will bring quality, efficiency and convenience to IT users in the organization

7. Could support and travel to assist BAI-MDD Related ICT activities in the regional level and local government units

8. Performs other project related activities as required.

Qualifications of Programmer/System Analyst/Administrator

1. At least 21 years old

2. Diploma in Associate in Computer Science.

3. At least 2 years experience in IT-related job (web developer, networking

and troubleshooting both hardware and software.)

For interested applicant, please call Mr. Elmer Esplana, Project Coordinator at 9259229/9266866 or email your resume at bai.lomproject@gmail.com

Wanted Research Assistant

JOB ORDER: Supply of labor and services of one (1) RESEARCH ASSISTANT at the Marketing Development Division (MDD), Bureau of Animal Industry  for the period of March 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 SCOPE OF WORK: 1. Assists in the preparation of materials/resources and implementation of the project as directed by the Project Leader and Project Coordinator; 2. Collects and encodes, collates and analyzes data on socio-economic performance of LGUs, livestock and poultry agricultural/agribusiness situation of project sites.  3. Prepares drafts of monthly and quarterly reports. 4. Support the activities of the database, web content writing and management  5. Could travel and participate in the fields work of the socio-economics research and MIS research and assessment of LGU clients.  6. Monitor, draft and facilitate the reply to email and letter communications received by the MDD-Project Management Office related to the project. 7. Performs other project related activities as required. Qualifications of RESEARCH ASSISTANT 1. At least 20 years old. 2. Preferably a graduate of BS Economics, Development    Development Communication, Agricultural Economics,    Computer Science, Agribusiness and Marketing Mgt. 3. At least 2 years experience in either research-related or IT-related job
For those interested applicants, please email your resume at bai.lomproject@gmail.com or call Mr. Elmer Esplana at 9259229/9266866.