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Thursday, July 11, 2013

7 Qualify For P 68.5-Million Semi-Permanent Airport Terminals Project

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Temporary structures are being used to help decongest Clark, Puerto Princesa, and Tacloban airports.

Pending the construction of major infrastructure improvements to three (3) of the country’s busiest airports in the next few years, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has received a total of eighteen (18) bids for the supply and installation of semi-permanent passenger terminal buildings at the Clark International Airport, the Puerto Princesa Airport, and the Tacloban Airport, respectively.

Of the 18 bids submitted last Monday (8 July 2013), only seven (7) were found to be eligible by the agency’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC).

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Super news flash! This is what every ‎Batang Superbook has been waiting for!

The Superbook Bida ng Pagbabago Roadshow will be kicking-off this July 14, Sunday, from 2:00 pm-5:00 p.m. at the Robinsons Magnolia Atrium, Aurora Blvd., Quezon City (near St. Paul University).

Join Superbook Agents and Kapuso stars Benjamin Alves, Bettina Carlos, and Sheena Halili, with ventriloquist Ruther Urquia and his puppet Titoy, for some fun games, prizes and surprises!

And the best part? The kids will get a chance to meet and greet, and pose for a photo with Gizmo!

There will also be a special screening of Superbook’s "A Giant Adventure" episode. How cool is that?

Registration will start at 12:00 noon and entrance to the audience area will be a first come, first serve basis. Seats will also be limited to one (1) child per one (1) adult companion only so better come early.

LIKE www.facebook.com/BatangSuperbook for more updates.

DOTC Statement on the Lifting of the European Union Band

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Transport Secretary Abaya Hails New Development, Congratulates CAAP.

Following the European Union’s announcement today (10 July 2013) that it is lifting the ban which prevents Philippine air carriers from operating new flights to Europe, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya made the following statement:

“The European Commission (EC) has cleared the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), which means that the EC may now rely on CAAP’s judgment regarding the safety standards being implemented by airlines used by EU citizens within the country.

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Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently inaugurated a new satellite office in Cebu envisioned to help ensure that Cebu and the whole Visayas region will be provided with world-class digital imaging technologies that could spur growth and progress.

The new Epson Cebu satellite office is at the RGY Bldg. along J. De Veyra St. in Cebu City (near SM City Cebu).

EPC President/Country Manager Toshimitsu Tanaka affirmed that, “Cebu’s fast development and its importance to Epson’s business growth have given us the reason and opportunity to expand our presence with this new Cebu Epson satellite office. From this new location, Epson will continue to offer responsive digital imaging solutions to address the growing requirements of the Visayas region.”

Demeter : Olympian Goddess

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There are many different topics in Greek Mythology. I chose to start with my personal favourite “The Olympian Gods”. They are the 12 Gods who ruled after the Titans were overthrown, they are named after the place where they reside Mount Olympus. This is where the gods live and where the council met except for Hades, who preferred his home in the underworld.
Demeter is one of the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses along with her siblings Zeus, Poseidon, Hera and Hestia. She is the Greek goddess of agriculture, grain and the harvest. She is the powerful figure in Greek Mythology. She was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea.

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What a treat! It was my first time to attend a musical event and it was the intimate bloggers meet up with William Elvin, theater actor - director, musical director and composer, Elvin who is about to release his solo debut album.

The album is entitled DisConTechNoThisContent : The Musicalienation of William Elvin is no ordinary album title. But I can sense the creativity of the artist by having a unique and extraordinary album title. Usually if its a debut album, the artists just uses their name as the album title, but the people behind the album has chosen to be more sensational with the album name.

The event was held at Taumbayan near Kamuning, Quezon City and I was proud to represent Wazzup Pilipinas.

credits to the rightful owners

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I don’t have to explain what an anime is, right? Since most of us know what an anime is, Im going to tell you a short description of what an anime is (hahaha). Anime is short for animation (Japanese animation). Anime is often based on Japanese comics called manga. Sometimes live action series, movies, and television series are also based on an anime.

I remember the first time I watched the anime, HUNTERXHUNTER and I was seven at that time. At that time my interest in anime had begun to wane. I also remembered collecting action figures and toys from ZOIDS and Dragonball. I really liked watching all those because those were the only anime I had that HANGING-ON-THE-EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT kind of plot. But just what is it about anime? Why is it so damn addicting, fun and interesting to watch?

These are my reasons anyway….

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What do you think are the ways to keep Japan near to the Philippines? Have you ever thought about through Japanese businesses?

Yes! One of the ways to keep Japan near to us is by Japanese restaurants. Japanese restaurants here in the Philippines started in the late 1970s, when Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka visited Southeast Asian countries, including our very own, to present his economic front to build Japanese restaurants. Kimpura restaurant, the oldest Japanese restaurant in the Philippines started and officially opened on October 10, 1970, at Makati City that serve authentic and oishi nipponshoku (Japanese food).

Tokyo Tokyo is well-known for their eat-all-you-can rice that started in 1985. The first branch of Tokyo Tokyo also opened where the Kimpura branch also first opened. Tokyo Tokyo offered lots of menu including sushi, all-time favourite tempura, best seller pork tonkatsu and beef teriyaki that has side dishes.

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Are you looking for a way to enjoy the summer sun without the harsh chemicals and smelly ingredients in sunscreen? We all know that the sun's damaging effects are even worse throughout the intense heat of the summer. But sticky, smelling, and sometimes harmful sunscreens can make us hesitant to reapply. According to EQG.org, the chemical, oxybenzone, found in about 80% of store bought sunscreens is dangerous because it can penetrate skin, causing allergic reactions or even hormone changes.

What few people know is that many natural oils can offer protection from the potent sun. According to organicauthority.com, many common oils such as coconut oil, sesame oil, and olive oil are natural low SPF sunblocks with a pleasant aroma. Some lesser used oils, such as raspberry seed oil, carrot seed oil, and wheat germ oil offer up to SPF 50.

With this safe and easy DIY recipe created by the experts at Skana spa of the New York resort Turning Stone, you can make your own sunblock that beats the heat while still protecting your skin and your wallet.

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Chef’s Noodle held a special event last July 9 at Annabel’s restaurant in Tomas Morato to announce Grace Lee’s contract renewal as Chef’s Noodle’s celebrity endorser.

It was no surprise why Grace Lee was picked as Chef's Noodle's celebrity endorser. Aside from being Korean, she is very "Grace"full and charming and you can sense how educated she was by the way she speaks and answers our questions during the Q&A.

I intentionally asked her a showbiz cum love life question and she was able to answer them with the style and sophistication that highlights her personality. She is truly very appropriate to be a celebrity endorser who is very much equipped with class and intelligence to become Chef's Noodle's "Ambassadress.

Chef's Noodle made the right choice to pick her for the role. She's smart, pretty and awesome with her words.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura : A Must Visit Place!

credits to: andrusm.deviantart.com

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Whatever your religion may be, one must learn how to respect each. Be it Christianity, Islam or Buddhism, one must practice courtesy of shrines and temples, churches and mosques. Buddhism being one of Japan’s main religions, it is no wonder that the Great Buddha of Kamakura is considered as a sacred destination by all tourists alike, local and foreign, Buddhist or not.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a giant cast-in-bronze statue, known by most with its popular name Daibutsu. It is considered a National Treasure and is founded circa 1243. Its official name is Taiisan Kotokuin Shojo Senji and is seated on the holy grounds of Kotukuin. The statue centuries old, it was historical figure Yoritomo Minamoto who dreamt of building it after seeing the Great Buddha Statue of Todaiji in Nara. Unfortunately, he died without seeing his wish materialize.

Credits to www.guardian.co.uk

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Kon-nichiwa!

It's Japanese vs Filipino Culture. I know that most are already familiar with the differences about Japan's and Philippine's culture when it comes to foods, ways of greeting, and education. Well for me, I can somehow say that I am interested in fashions from different countries. Obviously, I chose Japanese clothing vs Filipino clothing.

The traditional wear for women of Japan is kimono. Kimono is generally made of silk, have large sleeves and reach from the shoulders all the way down to the heels. It is tied with a wide belt called an obi. Nowadays, kimonos are used for special occasions such as weddings, festivals, graduations, and other rare gatherings. The kimono tends to limit one's movement, and it takes more time to put on properly.

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Globe Football Para sa Bayan kicked off last July 6-7 at the ASCOM football field, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City with football hero Chieffy Caligdong at the helm.

Globe Football Para sa Bayan served as a meeting place for all passionate football players coming from different club teams in Metro Manila. “We expect every participant to play the game with spirit, joy, and skills that make football beautiful,” said Caligdong who is also the sports ambassador for the telecommunications company.

Students ages 9-18 from 75 football clubs in Manila participated in the 7 a-side football festival which involves smaller pitch and goal posts. Professional units also joined the activity including the Green Archers United Globe where Caligdong plays as left winger.

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We are greatly influenced by Japan. From their technology, some cultural activities down to clothes and of course their delicacies. Food is one of our basic needs right? And we Filipinos enjoy such thing called “Food Trip” in which we try different kinds of food, foods that we rarely eat and I believe that Japanese food is one of these.

Last Sunday, July 7, 2013, my aunt and I had a bonding by shopping somewhere in Taguig. After shopping, we’re very hungry so we’ve decided to eat in Teriyaki Boy, a Japanese Restaurant. Here's a picture of me in front of the restaurant.

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