PINOY PRIDE: Aurelio, the first Filipino supercar

Several days ago, I featured in Spotlight Philippines the Salamander amphibious tricycle. It was still a prototype but definitely working. Now, who would have thought that Filipinos are capable of making cars?

Yes, I'm talking about cars, and it's not just cars, but supercars! SUPERCARS! Watch out for the launching of the Aurelio, the first Filipino supercar made by a Philippine company Aurelio Concepts Inc.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel The ELITE Group

Who are Aurelio Concepts Inc? When did it began?

It all started with one man's passion, fueled by love for design and Filipino ingenuity.

Brendan Aurelio, an architect by profession, started building and creating his very first prototype car from scratch as a backyard hobby in 2004. His passion, though constrained by a limited budget, expressed its depth and dimension in a prototype creation that is seen as an original car that is uniquely Filipino, yet powerful and spirited to compete with global brands. His passion saw no contentment, as he devoted his life into perfecting this prototype. Through the years, car enthusiasts did not only notice the design distinction of the prototype, but more importantly, they believed in his devotion and vision of perfecting, fine-tuning, and innovating his craft.

From its humble beginning in 2004, through to 10 years of research and development, design innovation, numerous testings, and in-depth quality assurance, the creator now gives birth to a new prototype – The Aurelio.

Showcasing the prototype during numerous trade shows eventually paved way for a rise in public demand. Banking on skills, craftsmanship, and the art and science of aerodynamics, what was then a backyard hobby back in 2004, now grew into something stronger and faster. The Aurelio is passion and luxury combined, bringing value for money invested by any car owner. The Aurelio is not a replica of an existing car, but speaks of the buyer’s individuality and zest for design and speed.

Today, Brendan Aurelio is joined by Sonny Garcia and Peter Sy. Brendan's passion & precise craftsmanship, alongside Sonny's marketing expertise and Peter's business acumen and vision, paved way for Team Aurelio to become stronger than ever. Team Aurelio, the people behind the prototype, is here for you, raring to share The Aurelio. It isn’t just the potential and the demand that motivates Team Aurelio to embark on this business venture, but the thrill of bringing forth The Aurelio to the global market, because The Aurelio truly roars with the Filipino spirit, excellence and ingenuity.

Steer with us on our journey with The Aurelio, a car for the design enthusiast, the speed and safety conscious, the thrill seeker or simply for anyone whose passion and zest for the best is expressed by The Aurelio.

Drive The Aurelio – a product fueled by passion, crafted with Filipino ingenuity, yet bound by detailed engineering.

Stay confident that behind you is the Team Aurelio, always passionate and excelling in the way we do things, especially in serving your needs.

We run on the Filipino Dream. We go full speed ahead with Filipino Pride.

We will continue to run on Innovation. We are AURELIO.

PH SPOTLIGHT: How to raise pigs and make an odorless pigpen (babuyang walang amoy)

So how can one raise pigs well? Paano nga ba magpalaki ng baboy? 

In the past, when we visit our hometown, we were able to see real live piglets being conceived manually by the local folks. This brought me the question, is it really hard to raise pigs? Is it costly?

The video below isn't about snorting or what (haha). It's about making an odorless pigpen (babuyang walang amoy) using the most updated technology.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel PinoyHowTo

Great Business Ideas for 2015

2015 has just begun and there are a spectra of great business ideas that you may want to venture into!

Here are some business ideas you might want to try this year! This post is inspired by Sir Fitz Villafuerte's article.

The 2016 elections is fast approaching, and when there's a national election, siyempre politicians will be doing their best to market and advertise and sell themselves to the public! Where there is advertising, marketing, and sale, there is cash $$$! :)) The money-making campaign period is yet to begin.

1. SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING

Pleasure yourself in plugging for your favorite politicians through their official pages on Facebook. Join their PRT (public relations team)  or marketing team!

2. TARP PRINTING, GIVEAWAYS MAKING

Buy a large tarpaulin printer and have this one as a good investment. Election paraphernalia will litter the streets everywhere; earn big by supplying tarps, streamers, posters, cards, etc. Create giveaways like shirts, mugs, fans, umbrellas, balloons, towels, and even caps!

3. CATERING AND LOGISTICS SERVICES

Food services will always be profitable in the Philippines. Why? Because Filipinos love to eat, wherever they go - rich or poor. Establish a catering service and see your business boom this year. Remember that a lot of congregations and meetings will be held this pre-election year. Campaign rallies will be held; demonstrations and victory parties will then follow.

Speaking of rallies, siyempre political parties will also need to rent some chairs, tables, lights and sound systems, and even tents! So, serve this market; become a logistics provider.

4. FREELANCER PHOTOGRAPHER, COMPOSER, VIDEOGRAPHER

A good-shot photographer? Love to make videos? Poetic enough to compose? Use your skills and earn big time this year!

Now that the ASEAN integration is brought one-step closer to reality, it's better that you join with the what lies ahead this year for everyone to take part! There's just so much enthusiasm when we come to think that there's a bigger market, and competition with our ASEAN neighbors will be tighter!

1. TRAVEL AGENCIES, SOUVENIR SHOPS

Siyempre, bilang maraming tourist spots sa bansa, and that we all know that Filipinos are well-known for the term "hospitality", having your own travel agency may help you earn more. More tourists will be flocking the country soon. Make high-quality souvenirs! Come up with your own ticketing service and promos!

2. ENGLISH SCHOOLS, TUTORIAL AND REVIEW CENTERS

With more tourists reaching the country than ever before, more schools catering to teaching Koreans and the others how to speak fluently in English. Aside from that, with rising family incomes across all socioeconomic strata, more kids will be enrolled in tutorial and review centers.

But beware, market leaders will try to crush you! :))

3. ONLINE RETAIL

With an expected increase in the number of middle to high earning employees (including foreigners), many consumers would love to escape traffic jams when buying items (cellphones, gadgets, laptops, shoes, clothing, apparel) in malls, and instead purchase online.

Having your own retail shop (with its website) or probably selling your items on buy and sell online platforms would help you boost your profits! There's no assurance, but giving a try would surely help.

Or create your own fashion style, upload your photos (with the items/accessories you want to sell), increase your credibility, and poof, become a reputable, earning writer!

Or make your own OLX, Lazada, AyosDito, or Zalora website and earn through paids Google Ads or through advertisement slots. Study site building!

4. APPS AND GAMES

Studied programming or app development in your school days? Do you know how to code? Then build your own portfolio of applications and games like Plants Vs Zombies, Flappy Bird, and Angry Birds, and be rich within a span of time!

There are a lot of business ideas that one may think of. How it will evolve into something that's real, concrete, and profitable is the challenge. If money is the problem, there are lots of financial institutions that can lend you money; just study and plan well, and your 2015 will be one awesome, financial year!