Pinoys, especially the youth, are also noted to be among the world’s most Internet-savvy because of their penchant for social networking, online gaming, and surfing the Internet for every need.

Discover how you can transform surfing and texting from hobbies into income opportunities at the 6th Fil-Negosyo Expo being held at the SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 2 and 3, from June 20-29.

Lectures include online foreign exchange trading by Business Maker Academy chief executive officer mark So, online marketing by Yehey E-commerce manager Jonas delos Reyes, maximizing for business by Google country representative Aileen Apollo

There will also be lectures on mobile marketing by Titan Brigandline managing director Jed Marcaida and minimizing expenses using telecoms products by Globe Business.

Get to know how you can enjoy making new friends online while in the new web site called of Hong Kong-based Internet whiz Jeffrey Ng which will be launched in the Expo, along with its new site core "A World of Friends." The site, which has new exciting features, is expected to be the next big thing in social networking.

"Fil-Negosyo Expo was born out of the belief that entrepreneurship and business are vital in economic growth. It will gather small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in franchising, dealership, direct selling, transportation, logistics, food and beverage, health and beauty, technology, service business, and training," says Beth Garbo, Exhibit Manager of the SM Megatrade Hall which is organizing the event.

With the theme "Convergence for Global Competitiveness: Sulong Negosyanteng Global Pinoy," the semi-annual expo offers free seminars on leadership, sales and marketing by business experts to help generate employment and combat poverty.