The VA’s World

When you come across the word “virtual” what is the first thing that comes to your mind?

I had so much confusion so I looked-up the meaning of virtual in the dictionary and here are some examples:

American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language:

1. Existing or resulting in essence or effect though not in actual fact, form or name.
2. Existing in the mind, especially as a product of the imagination.
3. Computer Science Created, simulated, or carried on by means of a computer or computer network.

Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary, 11th Edition

1. The definition of virtual is something that exists in the mind, exists in essence but not in fact or created by a computer.

Webster Dictionary:

1. Potential; having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the material or sensible part.
2. Being in essence or effect, not in fact; as the virtual presence of a man in his agent or substitute.

Taking into consideration the above meanings and definitions – which do you think exactly described the word “Virtual Assistant?

If you ask me, not one – Virtual Assistants are real. They are not just essence or effect nor existing in the mind or production of the imagination alone. Neither are they computer generated and simulated nor just potential having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the material or sensible part.

Virtual assistants are professionals who are capable of doing diversified jobs and projects. Most of them have various experiences in the traditional or real office environment. They have college or university degrees and specialization, raging from administrative, sales & marketing, finance & accounting, research & encoding, SEO & social media, article writing & blogging, web & graphic design and a lot more as long as it can be done online or as they say “virtually”.

Virtual assistant may offer to work for a client full time, part time or per contract basis. I can be a group of individuals or a single person. Charges vary according to skills, abilities, qualification and the amount of work or job to be done.

Virtual assistants work at home employees servicing or working for organizations, companies or individuals on the other parts of the world.

The Government of the Philippines

The new Philippine Constitution was ratified in early 1987, signaling the country’s return to democracy.

Three branches of Philippine Government:

A.   Executive Branch

1. President & Vice President ( note: the president is both the chief of state and head of government)
2. The Cabinet (Secretaries/Head are appointed by the president with the consent of the Commission on Appointments)         
   1. Department of Agrarian Reform
   2. Department of Agriculture
   3. Department of Budget and Management
   4. Department of Education
   5. Department of Energy
   6. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
   7. Department of Finance
   8. Department of Foreign Affairs
   9. Department of the Interior and Local Government
   10. Department of Health
   11. Department of Justice
   12. Department of Labor and Employment
   13. Department of National Defense
   14. National Economic and Development Authority
   15. Office of the Press Secretary
   16. Department of Public Works and Highways
   17. Department of Science and Technology
   18. Department of Social Welfare and Development
   19. Department of Tourism
   20. Department of Trade & Industry
   21. Department of Transportation & Communications
   22. Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas

B.  Legislative Branch (Bicameral Congress or Kongreso)

1. The Philippine Senate or Senado ng Pilipinas (24 Senators)
2. House of Representatives or Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan (Constitution prohibits the House of Representatives from having more than 250 members

C.  Judicial Branch

1. Supreme Court of the Philippines (justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council and serve until 70 years of age).
2. Court of Appeals
3. Sandiganbayan

Welcome to my Blog

As I go around the World-Wide-Web I always encounter and find information, facts, situation and lots of materials which can broaden and enriched knowledge that can improve our lives morally, physically & mentally.

In the course of time I decided to do a compilation of all items, list, topics that interest me. I created a blog: “Philippines, The Beauty Within”

It deals with variety of topics such as: places in the Philippines, local & international celebrities, political & social concern, faith, hope & religious topics,health & beauty, food & cooking and“Pope John Paul II, The Saint of Our Time”

This blog also serves as my portfolio and training ground for my training at Sacred VA Institute.

Thank you and welcome to my blog!

Regional Division / Local Government Units (17 Regions) of the Philippines

The Philippines three mail group of islands were further divided into 17 regions comprising different provinces. Provincial Local Government is headed by the elected governor, vice-governor & the” Sangguniang Panlalawigan”.

Region I (ILOCOS REGION)

1. Ilocos Norte – The Best Of Culture And Nature
2. Ilocos Sur – Heritage Village Of The Philippines
3. La Union – Pilgrimage Center Of North Luzon
4. Pangasinan – Hundred Islands And A Hundred Flavors

Region II (CAGAYAN VALLEY)

1. Cagayan – A True Spelunker’s Paradise
2. Isabela – Rice Granary Of The North
3. Nueva Viscaya – Watershed Haven Of The Valley
4. Quirino – Forest Heartland Of Cagayan
5. Batanes – Land Of The True Insulars

Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)

1. Bulacan – Land Of Heroes
2. Nueva Ecija – Rice Bowl Of The Philippines
3. Pampanga – Culinary Center Of The Philippines
4. Tarlac – Melting Pot Of Central Luzon
5. Zambales – Wreck Diving Capital Of The Philippines
6. Bataan – History Hub Of Central Luzon
7. Aurora – Sanctuary Of Nature’s Splendor

Region IV-A (CALABARZON) & MIMAROPA)

1. Batangas – From The Lowest Volcano To Deeper Dives
2. Cavite – A Place With A Glorious Past
3. Laguna – Resort Province Of The Philippines
4. Quezon – Land Of A Thousand Colors
5. Rizal – Cradle Of Philippine Art

Region IV-B ( MIMAROPA)

1. Marinduque – Lenten Mecca Of Southern Tagalog
2. Occidental Mindoro – Marine Wonderland Of Luzon
3. Oriental Mindoro – The Islands’ Loveliest Harbor
4. Palawan – The Philippines’ Last Frontier
5. Romblon – Marble Country Of The Philippines

Region V (BICOL REGION) 

1. Camarines Norte – Bicolandia’s Goldmine
2. Camarines Sur – World’s Smallest Fish And Higher Climbs
3. Catanduanes – Eco-adventure Paradise
4. Masbate – Rodeo Country Of Bicol
5. Sorsogon – Bicol’s Whale shark Paradise
6. Albay – Land Of The World’s Most Perfect Cone

Region VI (WESTERN VISAYAS)

1. Capiz – Seafood Capital Of The Philippines
2. Iloilo – Heritage Haven Of Panay
3. Negros Occidental – Sugar Bowl Of The Philippines
4. Guimaras – Mango Country Of The Visayas
5. Aklan – The Philippines’ Oldest Province
6. Antique – Marble Central Of Panay
7. Boracay – Beach Capital Of The Philippines

Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS) 

1. Bohol – Bohol – Splendor Underwater And Over Hills
2. Cebu – Cebu – Queen Of The South
3. Negros Oriental – Negros Oriental – Whale And Dolphin Haven
4. Siquijor – Marine Paradise Of Central Visayas

Region VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)

1. Eastern Samar – Gateway To Philippine Discovery
2. Leyte – Land Of History
3. Northen Samar – A Journey Back In Time
4. Western Samar – Splendor Between Mountain And Sea
5. Southern Leyte – The Centuries-old Charmer
6. Biliran – Paradise Undiscovered

Region IX (ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA)

1. Zamboanga del Norte – From Orchid City To Shrine City
2. Zamboanga del Sur – The Colors Of Ethnic Zamboanga
3. Zamboanga Sigubay – The Islands’ Seasnake Sanctuary
4. Zamboanga City – The Philippines’ Little Spain

Region X (NORTHERN MINDANAO)

1. Bukidnon – Pineapple Capital Of The World
2. Camiguin – An Ancestral Homecoming
3. Misamis Occidental – Christmas Capital Of Mindanao
4. Misamis Oriental – Mindanao’s Nature Front
5. Iligan City – Land Of Majestic Waterfalls

Region XI (DAVAO REGION)

1. Davao Del Norte – Beach Paradise Of The North
2. Davao Del Sur – Land Of Heights And Flight
3. Davao Oriental – The Islands’ Ethnic Charmer
4. Compostela Valley – Nature’s Work Of Art

Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)

1. North Cotabato – Land Of The Mightiest Mountain
2. Sarangani – Archeologist’s Paradise
3. Sultan Kudarat – Tuna Country Of Mindanao
4. South Cotabato – Conference Capital Of Mindanao
5. Kidapawan City – A Spring In The Highland
6. Koronadal – Trade Center Of Mindanao

Region XIII (CARAGA)

1. Agusan Del Norte – Land Of Antiquated Finds
2. Agusan Del Sur – Treasures Of Old
3. Surigao Del Norte – Surfing Capital Of The Philippines
4. Surigao Del Sur – Nature Pride Of Caraga
5. Butuan City – History Haven Of Caraga
6. Surigao City – Land Of Peace

(CAR) CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION 

1. Abra – The Philippines’ Natural Dye Capital
2. Benguet – Salad Bowl Of The Philippines
3. Kalinga – Whitewater Rafting Capital Of The North
4. Apayao – Cordillera’s Last Nature Frontier
5. Mountain Province – Weaver’s Paradise
6. Ifugao – Land Of The Eighth World Wonder
7. Baguio City – Summer Capital Of The Philippines

(NCR) NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

1. Manila City – Cosmopolitan Capital Of The Philippines
2. Quezon City – City Of New Horizons
3. Calookan City – Home Of Heroes
4. Pasay City – Cultural Center Of Metro Manila
5. Pasig City – The Urban Rainforest
6. Makati City – Wall Street Of The Philippines
7. Mandaluyong City – The New Tiger Of Metro Manila
8. Marikina City – Shoe Capital Of The Philippines
9. Valenzuela City – Industrial Boomtown
10. Muntinlupa City – Residential Haven
11. Paranaque City – Parañaque City – Novena Mecca Of Metro Manila
12. Las Pinas City – Salt Center Of Metro Manila
13. Malabon City – A Coastal Capital
14. Navotas – Fishing Capital Of Greater Manila
15. Taguig – Rice Bowl Of Greater Manila
16. Pateros – The Philippines’ Duck Egg Capital
17. San Juan – Brave Men In History

AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM)

1. Basilan – A Province To Be Watched
2. Lanao Del Norte – Land Of Beauty And Bounty
3. Lanao Del Sur – Cradle Of Muslim Art
4. Tawi-Tawi – The Seat Of Muslim Mindanao
5. Sulu – Land Of Treasures And Farers Of The Sea

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_the_Philippines

http://www.nscb.gov.ph/

http://www.census.gov.ph/

 

The Government of the Philippines

The new Philippine Constitution was ratified in early 1987, signaling the country’s return to democracy.

Three branches of Philippine Government:

A.   Executive Branch

1. President & Vice President ( note: the president is both the chief of state and head of government)
2. The Cabinet (Secretaries/Head are appointed by the president with the consent of the Commission on Appointments)         
   1. Department of Agrarian Reform
   2. Department of Agriculture
   3. Department of Budget and Management
   4. Department of Education
   5. Department of Energy
   6. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
   7. Department of Finance
   8. Department of Foreign Affairs
   9. Department of the Interior and Local Government
   10. Department of Health
   11. Department of Justice
   12. Department of Labor and Employment
   13. Department of National Defense
   14. National Economic and Development Authority
   15. Office of the Press Secretary
   16. Department of Public Works and Highways
   17. Department of Science and Technology
   18. Department of Social Welfare and Development
   19. Department of Tourism
   20. Department of Trade & Industry
   21. Department of Transportation & Communications
   22. Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas

B.  Legislative Branch (Bicameral Congress or Kongreso)

1. The Philippine Senate or Senado ng Pilipinas (24 Senators)
2. House of Representatives or Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan (Constitution prohibits the House of Representatives from having more than 250 members

C.  Judicial Branch

1. Supreme Court of the Philippines (justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council and serve until 70 years of age).
2. Court of Appeals
3. Sandiganbayan