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Sunday, April 13, 2008

Florisa Mariano, entrepreneur

A success story made even
more meaningful by tragedy

It was built with love, inspiration and courage, the F Salon & Body Spa. It started in a small corner of San Juan in 2001, a dream project of Florisa Mariano with the help of her husband. “After saving the income of the first branch for six months, I was able to open the second branch in Boni Ave., then again in less than six months, I opened the Karangalan outlet,” Mariano narrates her inspiring story. Sensing the dynamic momentum, she bravely launched another branch in España Ave. three months after the Karangalan outlet was inaugurated.

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Investors see rapid growth for Filipino-owned mining operations

Mining as a goldmine of opportunity for a struggling country such as the Philippines is an accepted fact. But it’s an opportunity fraught with inherent danger if left in the hands of fundamentally profit-driven entities.

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CAREER 911
By Lloyd Luna

Salt and light

Dearest Mr. Lloyd,

I work as a supervisor in a retail store chain. I happened to get a copy of The Manila Times last week and I stumbled upon your column. So I decided to write you. It seems that I don’t really get better as time goes by. I started my career in sales and later in marketing but I’m not satisfied with my accomplishments. Prices of commodities rise and I don’t know what to do. Can you help me?

[Name withheld]

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