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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Flooding in the Philippines : Nakakatawa Pero Hindi Nakakatuwa


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May kasabihan "Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa" - Your Prayers are good but we need Action!

We can help our fellowmen through prayers but your helping hand is badly needed! Lumabas po kayo diyan sa mga lungga ninyo at tumulong kayo!

Sa mga malalayong lugar na hindi affected ng malakas na ulan at pagbaha, you can monitor flood news updates and share all possible infos to whereabouts of people stranded or requiring assistance to the authorities.

Huwag muna unahin ang pagkolekta ng relief goods at donations - that should come after rescue. Saving lives should be the priority!


The F Stops Now : The Life and Work of Modern Photography Masters


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"Photography is used by amateurs to preserve memories, to capture special moments, to tell stories, to send messages, and as a source of entertainment. An amateur photographer is one who practices photography as a hobby and not for profit. The quality of some amateur work is comparable to that of many professionals and may be highly specialized or eclectic in its choice of subjects."

But eventually these amateurs may soon become professional photographers based on how intense their passion for the art will develop. Some amateurs already have a keen eye to produce works equal or even superior than what professionals may produce.

I guess it's all in the eye, and how you perceive the beauty of everything around you. Many have the most interesting angles or point of views, the proper amount of lighting, the right blending of colors, the precise timing to capture a moment when its best to immortalize an image.

There will come a time when these amateurs will turn into masters...and their works displayed, appreciated and praised by the whole world.

Kanto Artist Run Space at the Collective brings you a 5-Day Screening on the Life and Work of Modern Photography Masters

Monday, August 19, 2013

Zoobic Safari : Subic's Finest Theme Park for Mali the Elephant


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It has been confirmed that Mali will be moved to Zoobic Safari really soon!

Why Zoobic Safari? Is it better than the Thailand sanctuary that PETA and other activist groups have been longing for Mali? Will it give Mali the much needed space for her to move freely and comfortably as compared to her previous home at the Manila Zoo? Will Zoobic Safari also give Mali the opportunity to live with her own kind - the company of fellow elephants?

The issue why the management of the Manila Zoo is against the transfer of Mali to Thailand was because they believe Mali will be going through a rough time traveling form the Philippines to Thailand. Will it be better for Mali to just travel within the Philippines - from Manila to Subic?

These are just a few questions that needs to be answered.


Globe Telecom Seeks to Install ODAS Solution in Forbes Park

 

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Globe Telecom is seeking an approval to install outdoor distributed antenna system (ODAS) in Forbes Park in Makati City in a bid to improve connectivity in the upscale subdivision.

The first telecommunications company to make use of the ODAS technology in the country, Globe Telecom is offering the use of ODAS as part of efforts to deliver stronger mobile phone signal for its subscribers, in step with its network modernization initiatives.

“The ODAS solution is best suited for urban and suburban areas that require signal enhancement. It will address perennial wireless signal concerns as well as future mobile service needs of the residents while meeting the height restrictions, social acceptability and aesthetic issues of the community,” said Emmanuel Estrada, Globe Head of Network Technologies Strategy.

Cebu : Libreng Tawag Centers to Aid Sunken Ferry Victims



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Survivors and families of the ferry collision victims make use of Globe Libreng Tawag center to keep in touch with their loved ones.

In quick response to Friday evening’s Cebu ferry disaster where a number of people died and over a hundred still unaccounted for, Globe Telecom immediately sets up two Libreng Tawag centers which victims and families of those affected can use to establish communications with their friends and kins.

The first Libreng Tawag site is at the Pier 4 Terminal in Port Area where about 300 survivors are staying while the second Libreng Tawag center is in Sugbutel, one of the two hostels which house the other survivors.


Marikina : Two Libreng Tawag Stations to Serve the People During Typhoon Maring



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Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom set up today two Libreng Tawag stations in Marikina City to assist residents who are staying in evacuation centers due to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Maring since Sunday afternoon.

The Libreng Tawag centers are located at Bulelak Gym in Brgy. Malanday and H. Bautista Elementary School in Brgy. Concepcion Uno, two of the biggest evacuation sites in Marikina City.

Through the free call and text service of Globe, evacuees could remain in contact with their families and friends to assure them of their safety or to request for aid if necessary.

“We are in constant evaluation of the situation. Once, the residents return to their homes, we will transfer our Libreng Tawag stations to other places which may also need our assistance,” said Fernando Esguerra, OIC for Corporate Social Responsibility.


Bringing Light to Residents of Taal Volcano Island



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Forty-eight year old boatman Redentor Bahadia has been living without electricity all his life. Not because he cannot afford to pay for it. It so happened that the entire Taal Volcano island where about 5,000 people reside remains unconnected to the national electric transmission grid.

To make matters worse, Reden has to shell out over P100 a day or more than P3,000 a month for the two liters of gasoline needed to keep his generator going for 12 hours. The amount is much higher than the electric consumption of an average household in Metro Manila.

At night, when he takes the 30-minute journey from the island to the mainland, Reden has to rely on his battery-operated flashlight to provide illumination along the lake, thus, spending a couple of pesos more for disposable batteries.

Reden is not alone in this predicament. Other residents of the volcano island who use kerosene for their lamps like 28-year old Lenie de Villa also have to spend P30 a day per bottle or P900 a month, making a huge dent in the meager income that they get. On top of it, they also pay P5 just to charge their cellular phones.

Zoocobia : Fun Time Adventure at Clark, Pampanga


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"When you need some energy and inspiration, step outside. Touch the Earth with your feet, lift your face to the sun, breathe the air, listen to the birds and the wind through the trees. Glory in the creation that surrounds you."
Zoocobia, located at a place called Sacobia that's somewhere in Clark, Pampanga, offers attractions that will surely become every family members favorite!

From the up close and personal interaction with feathery, hairy, shelled, and whatever skin or body covering of interesting yet many of them domesticated and friendly animals - to the thrilling rides on their Zipline, Zooc Rides, lengthy slides, and 4X4 jeeps - everyone is assured of an adventure that you would hardly find in the Metro.

It's your opportunity to be one with nature and to mingle with animals that have become very rare to see in the busy streets of Manila.

IRRI Pays Tribute to Women in Rice Farming




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The International Rice Research Institute honored the women who made breakthroughs in the rice farming industry as it welcomed lady farmers around the country and overseas in a special day at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna recently.

IRRI Board Chairwoman Emerlinda Roman welcomed the delegates. Agriculture Undersecretary Bernadette Puyat and PCW Administrative Chief Ana Liza Ragos also graced the event and gave opening remarks.

IRRI Deputy Director General Bruce Tolentino gave a simple talk about IRRI’s research agenda to cap the first part of the event.

Informal Settlers or Squatters : High Time to Bulldoze Them Out of the Esteros?


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"Not to sound like an elitist conyo, but every time it starts flooding like this, I'm tempted to think we should just bulldoze all those shanties blocking our esteros, and not give a flying f*ck over the ILLEGAL settlers."
Why is it always easiest to hit the most evil flavor of the season without really looking at how complex the problem is?

I doubt that the shanties along the esteros are the bulk of the problem. The squatters are a major cause of clogging but we're not exempt from blame either. It's not just the shanties anymore but also the neglected water ways and esteros, and those land grabbers titling themselves to floodways and building structures. 

We also have poor urban planning in general. Besides esteros being blocked by shanties, flooding in Manila is also sever due to bad urban planning. If you look meticulously at the Manila skyline, it looks like a badly-built lego set. Looking at the skyline makes you feel like you stepped on a lego though a hundred times over, and it does not get better when viewed from above. (I'd take a badly built lego set over Manila's sky line. At least colors of lego bricks are appealing to the eyes.) Seriously, condos are just popping up out of nowhere; especially in Taft. A mall in Quezon City for one has overwhelmed the sewerage infrastructure for a good chunk of Quezon City.


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