Sunday, January 27, 2008

The Gift (my soon to be published book)

My Gift To You
To The World

Here is my simple gift to You
I hope it will help You
I hope it will guide You
I hope it will transform Your Life

I hope it brings you Peace
I hope it brings you Healing
I hope it brings you Love
I hope it brings you a Better Life

But most of all, I simply wish that you find what you are looking for
In these few pages of Wisdom
Shared to me by an Old Man, a Voice and Albert Einstein,
In a dream
On the foot of the mountain
In the garden of “Sophia”

Dedicated to You
Created specially for You

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Red China The Emerging Dragon and Fast India The Dark Horse

Special International View
Let's Start the Revolution of the Filipino Youth XVII

Two of the largest emerging economies in the world today are the People's Republic of China, and Republic of India. China has been for the last ten years growing at a remarkably high speed with Shanghai now becoming the world's center of attraction.

All major corporations worldwide are looking at the Mainland China market with wide open eyes. Their eyes are wide open because of its big market and I mean a really BIG market, with a population of more than a billion people, China is set to become the biggest consumer of goods worldwide. Industries are booming and the banks are getting bigger by the day too.

China's neighbor, India is as hot as China. With a population of roughly a billion people, India is another big consumer market as well. Major technology, software and pharmaceutical companies are already thriving in India, home to the world's scientists, engineers and mathematicians. India's main advantage is its education system - a legacy of the British, which makes the country at par with others in the world today in producing quality graduates in engineering, mathematics, physics, and other fields, who are already proficient in the English language.

In the next ten years, these two economies accounting for a third of the world's population will create the new generation of middle class families, millionaires and even billionaires. With larger populations than the United States and the European Union combined, the potential for growth is phenomenal.

During the next half century, we will be seeing a shift in the global economy where all the major markets are in Asia: China & India's billion people markets, ASEAN's half a billion, Japan's technology-driven economy with close to 150 million people, and the still oil-rich Middle East with a large population as well.

Along with this is the shift of the balance of power. China and India will become the two biggest economies and the two richest countries in the world. China today is emerging as the Red Dragon it once was and India because of its speed may even overtake China and become the dark horse in this race.

The United States is now seriously contemplating this future scenario and that is why we have the War in Iraq. Whoever controls the oil in the next half century will have the upper-hand in this global game of politics.

The Philippines now has to carefully study this changing of the Guards. We must now invest resources, time and efforts with the Chinese and the Indians. As early as now we must build great relationships with them. Only by considering these changes now can we hope to become a force to be reckoned with in the future.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

I've been busy!!!

2007 was one of the most defining years in my life. It was the year that the great Secret of life was revealed to me. 2007 will surely be remembered as one of my best years.

It is an incredible journey for me. Starting from Cotabato City almost 26 years ago as a young baby to a full-fledged professional in one of the world's largest financial services organizations today. I am currently undergoing comprehensive training on banking operations to be able to manage after 6 months my company's businesses in many parts of Asia. It is truly a great opportunity to be alive!

I wish everyone a great 2008 and I hope you will find the time to read or watch The Secret (by Rhonda Byrne) as it has touched and truly transformed my life. The Secret will teach you how to fish...

The Universe has an uncanny way of revealing things to us. Let us appreciate the little miracles of daily life and cherish each moment. The truth about our beginnings and possibly about our future lies in our very hearts. It is a magnificent truth and I hope in due time you will also find it.

A Happy Happy New Year to You!!! And to the rest of humanity!!!

Cheers,

Jay