40 Richest Pinoys of 2010 according to Forbes

 Henry Sy tops the list of the 40 Richest in the Philippines for 2010 according to Forbes Magazine. Henry SY, has a total of US $5 billion net worth. He ranks at no. 201 in the list of 1,011 billionaires around the world. See the other Pinoy/Filipino Billionaires and millionaires below.

Forbes Magazine’s 40 Richest in the Philippines for 2010:

1. Henry Sy US$5 billion
2. Lucio Tan $2.1 billion
3. John Gokongwei Jr. $1.5 billion
4. Jaime Zobel de Ayala $1.4 billion
5. Andrew Tan $1.2 billion
6. Tony Tan Caktiong $980 million
7. Enrique Razon Jr. $975 million
8. Beatrice Campos $840 million
9. George Ty $805 million
10. Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. $760 million
11. Inigo and Mercedes Zobel $ 730 million
12. David Consunji $715 million
13. Emilio T. Yap $665 million
14. Andrew Gotianun $500 million
15. Vivian Que Azcona $445 million
16. Oscar Lopez $420 million
17. Manuel Villar $380 million
18. Jon Ramon Aboitiz $360 million
19. Mariano Tan $330 million
20. Robert Coyuito, Jr. $310 million
21. Roberto ONgpin $300 million
22. Alfonso Yuchengco $260 million
23. Betty Ang $165 million
24. Enrique Aboitiz $150 million
25. Gilberto Duavit $145 million
26. Mynardo Jimenez $143 million
27. Felipe Gozon $120 million
28. Alfredo Ramos $117 million
29. Manuel Zamora $116 million
30. Wilfred Uytengsu, Jr. $115 million
31. Benjamin Romualdez $110 million
32. Wilfred King $100 million
33. Tomas Alcantara $99 million
34. Bienvenido Tantoco, Sr. $95 million
35. Frederick Dy $70 million
36. Eugenio Lopez III $68 million
37. Lourdes Montinola $65 million
38. Luis Virata $57 million
39. Jesus Tambunting $55 million
40. Philip Ang $50 million

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Tax Free Weekend 2010 Details

 Enjoy the Tax Free Weekend 2010 for specific areas in the US. The tax free weekend, started Friday and continues until 11:59 on Sunday. You can shop till you drop as you avail of Tax Free Weekend. This however, applies only to certain items/products.


States That Offer A Tax Free Week or Tax Free Weekend are:
Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.

Here are some details of the products covered by Tax Free Weekend 2010 by place:


For N.C
* Clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100
* Sports and recreation equipment under $50
* Computers under $3,500
* Computer equipment under $250


Alabama’s Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 6-8, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing under $100
* School supplies under $50
* Books under $30
* Computers/computer equipment under $750
Connecticut’s Tax Free Week: Aug. 15-21, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing under $300
* Shoes under $300
Florida’s Tax Free Weekend: August 13-15, 2010
Applies to:
* Books, clothing, and footwear ($50 or less)
* School supplies ($10 or less)

Iowa’s Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 6-7, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing under $100
* Shoes under $100

Louisiana’s Sales Tax Holiday: August 6-7, 2010
Applies to:
* Purchases under $2,500
* Excludes the purchase of taxable services, automobiles, and meals
Maryland’s Tax Free Week 2010:
The State of Maryland has a whole tax free shopping week in 2010, beginning on Aug. 8, 2010, and ending on Aug. 14, 2010.
Mississippi’s Tax Free Weekend: Jul 30-31, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing under $100
* Shoes under $100

Missouri’s Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 6-8, 2010 (not all cities)
Applies to:
* Clothing under $100
* School supplies under $50
* Computer software under $350
* Computers/computer equipment under $3,500

New Mexico’s Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 6-8, 2010
Applies to:
* All clothing and shoes under $100
* School supplies under $15
* Computers under $1,000
* Computer equipment under $500

New York Tax Free
Applies to:
* 365 day tax exemption on clothing and footwear under $110

Oklahoma’s Tax Free Weekend: August 6-8, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing and shoes
* Priced under $100

South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 6-8, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing
* Accessories
* Footwear
* School supplies
* Computers
* Computer equipment

Tennessee’s Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 6-8, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing under $100
* School supplies under $100
* Computers under $1500

Texas’ Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 20-22, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing and footwear under $100
* Includes backpacks under $100 for elementary and secondary students
* Includes layaway items

Vermont’s Tax-Free Shopping Day: March 6, 2010
Applies to:
* The sale of personal property items costing less than $2,000
* Does not apply to food, beverages, or hotel rooms

Virginia’s Tax-Free Shopping Weekeend: Aug. 6-8, 2010
Applies to:
* Clothing and footwear under $100
* School supplies under $20

West Virginia’s 2010 Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday: September 1-November 30, 2010
Apples to:
* Energy Star products
* Limited to items that cost $5,000 or less
* Must be purchased for noncommercial, home use only

Source: Damego.com

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6 Ways to Protect Your ATM Cards

Nowadays, ATM Cards can be hacked. So it is imperative that you know how to protect your ATM Cards from hackers . ATM Card hacking may be perpetrated by simply obtaining your ATM Card's pin number/code. Thus, the following safeguards must be observed:

6 Ways to Protect Your ATM Cards

1. Always be vigilant against hidden cameras from other people which are used to spy on your pin.
2. Be observant against possible tacked on ATM slots. When you suspect something is wrong, report the matter ASAP to your bank.
3. Many ATM Machines have cameras, so always use your hand as a cover every time you enter your pin code or password.
4. Don't go to dark or dimly lit ATM outlets as the risk is higher in these areas.
5. Try not to go to an ATM outlet alone. Have someone to accompany you.
6. Know your ATM balance to monitor any unauthorized withdrawals or transactions.

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