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Bangernomics, The New Buzzword On Buying Used Cars
One way of buying a used car is like these people above at the British Car Auctions site in Manchester as long as you know what to look out for. Photo Credit: Darren Meacher
Tough financial times have prompted Autocar's Used Car Expert James Ruppert to reveal the secrets of Bangernomics; showing savvy car buyers the contrasts of buying a new car with the supreme good sense of buying a well-used one. At a stroke, depreciation no longer becomes an issue, running costs are slashed and there are no finance charges.
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Foreclosed Properties: RCBC's Latest List Of 203 Properties On Offer
RCBC have just released the latest list (as of 16 May 2013) of foreclosed properties.
The list gives details, as well as in many cases photos, of the properties offered.
- All transactions are subject to bank approval.
- Properties, rates and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- The bank reserves the right to withdraw any property for whatever reason.
- Show money PhP 25,000.00 cash or MC per property.
- All properties are on *as is, where is* basis.
- Misprints should not be construed as misrepresentation of the property.
British Government Think Tank Suggests Going Outside The EU To Recruit Temporary Farm Labor
As Romanians & Bulgarians get full access to the UK for work at the end of this year, the MAC suggest it may be needed to recruit temporary labor from outsde the European Union to cover fruit & vegetable picking.
[More]The Ox, A Newly Designed "Flat-Pack" Light Truck
Is this the successor to the Jeepney?
The OX "flat-pack" truck and its designer Sir Torquil Norman
There has never been a vehicle specifically designed and manufactured in volume to meet the rigours of the continent. That situation is about to change with the development of the OX, a highly unconventional ‘flat-pack' all-terrain light truck that could benefit people living in remote villages and townships across Africa and other parts of the developing world.
[More]Bentley To Enter Two Iconic Le Mans Cars In Mille Miglia
A 1930 Supercharged Bentley Blower Le Mans racer
Bentley Motors will compete in this year's Mille Miglia with two unique 4 ½ litre Supercharged "Blowers"; a 1930 Le Mans race car belonging to perhaps the most famous and daring of the Bentley Boys and a company demonstrator that is still going strong even after nine decades on the road.
[More]UKBA TNT Raids See 112 Arrested - Updated
Updated News: More arrests notified for last Thursday's raids taking the total to 135, see below main story for details and more photos
The UKBA could get over £1 million in penalties from employers of illegal workers after mass raids last Thursday
A Filipino arrested in Newcastle in the North East of England is among 112 detained on one day of immigration raids last week by the UK Borders Agency (UKBA)..
[More]Immigration News: Protecting Yourself Against Scams & Frauds
The British Government's UK Borders Agency (UKBA) have published a very good advisory for people in an attempt to stop anyone getting duped by fraudsters pretending to be officials from the UKBA.
This type of fraud has been going on for several years, with fraudsters commonly claiming to be employed by, or connected with the UKBA, who can "facilitate" visas and work permits for a "fee".
[More]Immigration News Round-Up 13 February 2013
London Landmarks: A tall ship passing under Tower Bridge decorated for the London Olympics in August 2012. Photo credit: Cmglee
Home Office to crack down on human rights immigration appeals
Home Office arrest sham wedding suspect
UKIP Leader Nigel Farage wants to stop EU immigration to UK and warns of ‘Romanian criminals' in London
Home Office changes to the requirements for settlement and naturalisation applications from October
Home Office lose appeal against drug dealer illegal immigrant who wins right to remain in UK
[Full Details]FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: UnionBank 201st Special Public Auction 25th May 2013
UnionBank will be having two (2) auctions on May 25, 2013. One (1) is for the 201st Special Public Auction for Luzon which will commence at 9:00 a.m. The other is the Auction for Brand New AMALFI units which will follow right after. Both will be held in Pasig City
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FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: BDO List Of Residential Properties Released As Of End April 2013
The Banco De Oro has just released its latest list of foreclosed properties for sale.
This covers the entire Philippines, and includes commercial property as well as property for lease.
Of interest to foreigners, there are a lot of condominiums.
[More]Balikbayan Boxes: PSB's Latest List Of Banned Companies
Balikbayan Boxes: The DTI's PSB are getting much more active in checking on the credentials and performance of cargo companies servicing OFW's
The Philippine Shipper's Bureau (PSB), a sub-section of the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) in Manila has issued its latest advisory to Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFW'S) and their consignees in the Philippines not to do business with the attached lists of unaccredited freight forwarding companies and Philippine Counterparts/ Agents of foreign principals/cargo consolidators.
[More & Full Lists]Another Dublin Outreach To Be Held 25th & 26th May 2013
Next Embassy outreach in Dublin expected to process 350 passport applications
It looks like the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila (DFA) and Embassy bigwigs in London have taken note of the complaints coming in from Filipinos in Ireland over the passport fiasco.
[More]Princess Diana's Car To Be Auctioned
Princess Diana photographed at the International Leonardo Prize in 1995 by Nick Parfionov
A 1994 2.5l Audi Quattro convertible once owned by Diana, Princess of Wales and to be auctioned by COYS at their traditional sale at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire in England on June 29th has gone on display in London at the Grange St. Paul's Hotel.
[More]Talking To MORO's & NPA Is A Diplomatic Tightrope
A combatant of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), the armed wing of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) at Camp Salahuddin in Davao Oriental province, on the Philippines island of Mindanao. Photo: Guy Oliver/IRIN
Engaging with Philippine armed groups
COTABATO, (IRIN)
For Chris Rush, of the Swiss-based NGO Geneva Call, nuance is everything when engaging with armed groups. Although the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Maoist-inspired New People's Army (NPA) are both fighting insurrections on the same Philippines island of Mindanao, the choice of terminology is a tender issue when it comes to the use of such phrases as "armed non-state actors (ANSAs)".
[More]Beware When Buying A Used Auto
"Clocking" as it is known in Britain, Ireland and elsewhere is also known as Odometer fraud and costs customers thousands when the readings are turned back
- The average value of a hatchback rises by 42% once it has been clocked - with popular vehicles such as the VW Golf rising by as much as 47%*
- 4x4s values rise by an average of 30% - with prestige models such as the Land Rover Discovery rising by 37%*
- Popular sports models have car fraudsters use ‘clocking' - illegitimately adjusting a vehicle's mileage - to make a swift profit from unsuspecting buyers, including dealers and their customers. Average of nearly 40% added to their value - examples include the Alfa Romeo Spider Convertible which can rise by over 46%*
- People carriers rise by an average 50% in value after they have been clocked - with the value of a VW Sharan rising by nearly 60%*
FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: UnionBank Vis/Min Auction 15th June
UnionBank of the Philippines will conduct another half-day Public Auction of real estate properties on 15 June 2013 at BACOLOD CITY (Business Inn Hotel, Lacson Street), CEBU CITY (Cebu Country Club, Banilad) at 9:00 AM.
[More with photos]Free Classified Adverts Service
Balita Pinoy has set up a Free Classified Adverts system for the benefit of Filipinos both in the Philippines and those ten million or so OFW's living and workng abroad.
We have tried to make it as simple as...
[More]Fake Viagra, Illegal Immigrants: A Bad Day Gets Worse
It's called "Murphy's Law". Essentially what can go wrong will go wrong.
It all went wrong for seven illegal immigrants in Southall when a UK Borders Agency team came calling at 6 in the morning. Badly wrong.
The UKBA...
[More]Immigration News Round-Up 29 April 2013
London Landmarks. The Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington "Photo by DAVID ILIFF. License: CC-BY-SA 3.0"
Home Office to remove right of appeal on family visitor visa refusals
London Metropolitan University granted new Tier 4 Sponsors licence by Home...
[More]Greenpeace Attack Lack Of Enthusiasm For Renewable Energy
Environmental group Greenpeace says that Energy Secretary Jericho L. Petilla has revealed his true bias against Renewable Energy by opposing solar power proposals in Mindanao. Petilla argued that RE projects take longer to build and may be more expensive in...
[More]MISSING PERSON REPORT: Mischelle Brilantes
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MISSING PERSON REPORT: Jason McCoy
24 Apr 2013
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UK Immigration News Round-Up 23 April 2013
London Landmarks: Egyptian Avenue at Highgate Cemetery, London's most iconic burial ground, see below for more details. Photo credit: John Armagh
UK falling behind in global race to recruit talent workers
FLR (O) FORM NOW INCLUDES PRIVATE LIFE IN THE...
[More]Nearly 60% Of Texas Asian Americans Surveyed Support Obama & Immigration Reform
Last night, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) released detailed findings from its nonpartisan multilingual exit poll of 613 Asian American voters in Texas in the November 2012 Presidential Elections, the largest survey of its kind in...
[More]AALDEF Releases Target Revisions To Senate Immigration Reform Proposal
On Tuesday, April 16, a bipartisan group of Senators known as the Gang of Eight released an immigration reform bill to overhaul current immigration laws.
"The new proposal, which restricts family reunification while expanding the numbers of highly-skilled immigrant workers,...
[More]PhP35,000 For A Philippine Passport
UPDATED WITH NEW TRAVEL INFORMATION & MESSAGE FROM THE EMBASSY IN LONDON
The most expensive passports in the world, if you're a Pinoy in Ireland it will cost you €650 to renew a passport
Filipinos in the Republic...
[More]FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: EastWest Bank's Latest List Released
The following list is the EastWest bank's latest offering of foreclosed properties.
Unusually, for those interested in a property, viewing and purchasing, all that needs to be done is click on the link with each listing and fill out the...
[More]Foreclosed Philippine Properties: Security Bank Latest List Of Property For Sale
Security Bank of the Philippines has released its list of commercial, industrial, and residential properties that are offered for sale.Notes Prices are subject to change without prior notice. All offers are subject to Management approval. Only brokers/agents duly recognized...
[More]Philippine Foreclosed Properties: UCPB Releases Its Latest List For Disposal
The United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) has released its list of foreclosed properties for sale covering the entire Philippines.Financing is available, contact the bank's representatives for details and terms (all contact details at end of flyers).
There are a...
[More]Philippines' Natural Disaster Risks Shift, Along With Experts
Only part of a school remains in the town of Andap, Compostela Valley, Davao, southern Philippines. The region's education infrastructure was badly impacted by Typhoon Bopha in December 2012 Photo credit: © Josh Estey/IRIN
As the storm season approaches, officials...
[More]South China Sea Discussion In Washington DC Open To Public
Announcing a Symposium and Webinar on The East China Sea and South China Sea Disputes:Prospects for Regional Security and U.S.-China Relations
A Panel Discussion sponsored by the Foreign Policy Research Institute, and the Reserve Officers Association
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
1:45 p.m. Registration;...
MISSING PERSON REPORT: Albert Dimalanta
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PHILIPPINES FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: UnionBank 200th Double Auction 27th April In Pasig
UnionBank will be having two (2) auctions on April 27, 2013. One (1) is for the 200th Special Public Auction for Luzon which will commence at 9:00 a.m. The other is the Auction for Brand New AMALFI units which will follow right after. Both will be held at the...
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Imelda Marcos' "Ladyboy" Generals
Imelda Marcos liked dresses so much she got the Philippines' top generals to dress in drag
The U.S. ambassador to Manila in 1973 sent a cable to the US Pacific Command and the US State Department relating how...
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Unbeatable Value With Dacia Logan Estate Cars From Renault
Dacia Logan's 3 models from Renault look extremely attractive, add in the price and they are positively bewitching
Renault may have come up with a winning formula in setting up imports into Britain of its Romanian subsidiary Dacia...
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UK Immigration News Round-Up 6 April 2013
London Landmarks: The Prospect of Whitby riverside pub in Wapping dates from 1520, full history below. Photograph by Kevin Thompson
Students Should Seek Immigration Advice Even If They Have Overstayed Their Visa
Romanian and Bulgarian immigration - ‘No...
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Head Chef/Sous Chef Wanted For Japanese Restaurant In Birmingham
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Philippine Embassy Outreach In Edinburgh
The Phiippine Embassy in London is holding its 2nd Consular Outreach Mission for Scotland in Edinburgh CY2013 as follows:
DATE : 27 April 2013 (Saturday)
TIME : 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
VENUE : Central Hall, 2 West...
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Mindanao Cross Latest Issue
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Manny Villar & Estrada's Son Linked To Tax Haven Expose
Manny Villar (left) & JV Ejercito linked to offshore accounts
By Roel Landingin and Karol Ilagan
After Imee Marcos was shown to be using secretive accounts in a tax haven, the former Senate President Senator Manny Villar and Congressman JV Ejercito,...
[More]BDO List Of Lease Properties Available
Banco De Oro has released a list of properties it has for rental.
These are commercial properties, mostly in Metro Manila.
See attached available assets (nationwide) for sale as of March 2013.Feel free to ask for further queries.
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BDO List Of Cars For Sale
Banco De Oro has released their latest list of repossessed cars for sale.
Most are located in Quezon City, although some are elsewhere in the country.
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BDO List Of Shares For Sale In Philippine Golf, Country & Yacht Clubs
This is a new section, shares in golf, country and yacht clubs offered for sale. Those interested should contact BDO at:
| BDO Asset Management Group/Sales Department | |
| 25/F, Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., corner Makati Ave., Makati... |
BDO Industrial Equipment For Sale
Banco De Oro has released a list of industrial goods for sale.
These are various types of machinery, lathes, complete lifts (elevators) as well as 2 boats for sale.
See attached available assets (nationwide) for sale as of March... [More]BDO Joint Venture Properties For Sale
Banco D Oro list of available properties that are mostly developments
See attached available assets (Joint Ventures) for sale as of March 2013.
Feel free to ask for further queries.
(See attached file: PROPERTIES FOR SALE - MARCH 2013.xls)
Regards,...
BDO Foreclosed Properties For Sale In Mindanao
Banco D Oro list of available properties
See attached available assets (Mindanao) for sale as of March 2013.
Feel free to ask for further queries.
(See attached file: PROPERTIES FOR SALE - MARCH 2013.xls)
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MARY ROSE A. FARINAS
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BDO Foreclosed Properties For Sale In Visayas
Banco D Oro list of available properties
See attached available assets (Visayas) for sale as of March 2013.
Feel free to ask for further queries.
(See attached file: PROPERTIES FOR SALE - MARCH 2013.xls)
Regards,
MARY ROSE A. FARINAS
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BDO Foreclosed Properties For Sale In Luzon
Banco D Oro list of available properties
See attached available assets (Luzon) for sale as of March 2013.
Feel free to ask for further queries.
(See attached file: PROPERTIES FOR SALE - MARCH 2013.xls)
Regards,
MARY ROSE A. FARINAS
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BDO Foreclosed Properties For Sale In Metro Manila
Banco De Oro list of available properties
See attached available assets (Metro Manila) for sale as of March 2013.
Feel free to ask for further queries.
(See attached file: PROPERTIES FOR SALE - MARCH 2013.xls)
Regards,
MARY ROSE A. FARINAS...
UK Philippine Community Events
4 Apr 2013
The following is a list of forthcoming events in the UK related to Filipinos.
If you have a Pinoy related event, you can list it free of charge in Balita Pinoy; it does not have to be in the...
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A Hard Drive, Imee Marcos & The British Virgin Islands
Imee Marcos has not disclosed hidden assets in the British Virgin Islands as required by Philippine law; she has not responded to requests for an interview in regard to data on a computer hard drive
A computer hard drive...
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Immigration News Round-Up 3 April 2013
Albert Bridge on the River Thames at night
‘Not fit for purpose' UK Border Agency to be scrapped, but same people doing same jobs for the same bosses Visa Fee Increase 6 April 2013 Abu Qatada...
Missing Person Report: Rolino S Alah
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Missing Person Report: Benjie D Cauilan
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Condos For Sale In Quezon City
Wedgewood Estates - Cliff C
Eymard Drive (formerly Sunnyside, New Manila),
Kristong Hari, Quezon City
Expansive and well-designed units in a secure enclave, perfect for any lifestyle.
Structure : 5 storey building
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UK Vacancies For Nurses & Health Visitors (Central, W & NW London)
Nurse & baby by Salim Fadhley from London
Required for Ealing and Central and Northwest London Various ongoing positions for
District Nurses
Paediatric community nurses
Health Visitors
Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Clinic Nurses
We are also recruiting for Twilight Nurses and...
Judge Gives Heavy Jail Terms Over Fake College
Three people who ran a fake college have been jailed for a total of 22 years, following an investigation by the UK Border Agency.
Judge says total fraud may never be known but at least £3 million - Principals continued...
[More]Statement In Reply To David Cameron Statement On Immigrants & Landlords
The Prime Minister announced on Monday plans to require landlords to check the immigration status of tenants before they let a property, and for NHS treatment to be curtailed for those in the UK without the necessary documentation. Today it...
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Looking for nurses & other healthcare professionals in London & the South East
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Each classified ad is allowed 1,000 characters.
Your advert will be posted instantly.
If you wish to add a photo, click on the lnk below. Photos are checked by the editorial team first, and all ads should be live within 24hrs/1 working day.
As a category becomes popular and starts to get "crowded", it will be subdivided.
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