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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Two Week MRT-3 Express Train Trial Starts on May 7


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In the meantime that the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) long-term solutions – mainly the addition of 48 train coaches and the automation of ticketing systems – are still on the way, Metro Rail Transit III (MRT-3) management is exploring immediate measures to improve the rail system’s services.

After the successful testing of extended operating hours last February to March, an experimental run called the MRT-3 Express Train service will be conducted for two (2) weeks, from May 7 to 20.

“We hope that this trial run will yield positive results for passengers. Ideally, it will increase mobility – meaning it will get commuters from their origins to their destinations more quickly – as well as lessen waiting time at our most congested stations during peak hours,” said DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya.

Based on historical passenger volume data, most peak-hour weekday morning riders begin their trips at the North Avenue station. A substantial number also start from the Quezon Avenue, GMA-Kamuning, and Cubao stations. Most of these passengers alight at the Buendia, Ayala, Magallanes, and Taft Avenue stations.

LRT-MRT Ticketing Project Completely Aboveboard Says Abaya


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Reacting to initial reports that an Ombudsman case has been filed against him and other officials of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) in relation to the Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS) Project, Secretary Joseph “Jun” Abaya vouches that laws and rules were properly followed in the project’s bidding process.

“We were sure to follow all bidding rules and processes very carefully. The process was completely aboveboard. This is why we are ready to face this complaint – as long as what you do is right, you have nothing to fear,” said Abaya.

“We have not received any official copy of the complaint yet. At this stage, we are only reacting to several news reports. We will review the complaint once we receive a copy, but we are not worried since we know that there was nothing irregular in the bidding out of the project,” he added.

According to initial reports, the complaint filed before the Ombudsman was made by a group called the National Coalition of Filipino Consumers or NCFC.

Brite Spokes Launches Experiential Travel with Exclusive Thematic Vacation Packages


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brite spokes by Kuoni (www.britespokes.com) is a new travel brand from an established tour wholesaler Kuoni that is now offering vacationers a variety of thematic trips, exclusive experiences and personally enriching adventures that were previously only available to independent travelers.

“We are excited and energized to launch brite spokes – a brand that will truly stand out in today’s evolving travel industry,” said Mark C. Morello, CEO, of brite spokes. “After a soft launch of the branded product in 2013, we’ve spent the past year developing itineraries that even the most seasoned travelers will find unique and packed with ‘remember forever’ experiences,” he continued.

brite spokes is seeking to capture the growing number of vacationers that over the past decade have repeatedly told researchers and pollsters that they are looking for experiential travel for their vacations.

"brite spokes experiential vacation packages have been created with current and developing travel trends in-mind as well as on-going feedback from our frontline researchers who test-run all of our itineraries to ensure seamless and exciting vacations," Morello added. “With a millennial mindset comes a travel brand focused around the kind of trips clients dream about and would plan if they had the time, as well as vacations other people actually want to hear about when travelers return home,” said Morello. “brite spokes representatives have great taste, incredible connections and stellar credentials ensuring their capability to effectively plan unique and spectacular travel experiences,” he added.

The Color Dash 2 Recipe: More Fun Run in the Philippines



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Color Dash upped its game last March 2, Sunday on its second year. This time, it was presented with the Call Center Association of the Philippines. Sixteen (16) colors dashed more than 5000 agents with family and friends.

The event started early in the morning with a warm up led by two fit ladies, Michaella Recto and Andrea del Rosario. The crowd had a great time doing their stretches buckled up with inspiration to get fit. As the gun start was fired, everyone was blown with colors at the start line. They were dashed with several colors throughout the course. When they reached the finished line, the sponsor booths were ready to accept them.

Several fun photo booths can be seen together with fun games like a sports drink bong by Easy Taxi while Manila Water had a roulette to give each spinner a prize amongst the other exciting booths.


Epson Invites Photographers Worldwide to Compete in the International Pano Awards


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Get a chance to win approximately $40,000 in cash and prizes at the Epson International Pano Awards. Epson, a leading digital imaging company, invites professional and amateur photographers around the world to enter their panoramic photography competition that is now on its fifth year. The competition is open to all professional and amateur photographers and early-bird entries are now open until 13 July 2014.

The Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. It showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and editing software has resulted in a surge in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well.

"Without a doubt, this world-class photographic competition represents an ever increasing standard of quality in both image capture and print. Each year we are seeing more and more captivating entries and the outstanding quality continues to impress me," said Craig Heckenberg, Business Unit Manager for Epson Australia.

Boracay Island TV Commercial from It's More Fun in the Philippines


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The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently released an international TV commercial showing that fun never fades in Boracay, Philippines - Asia's 24/7 island. The video advertisement intimately promotes Boracay as the place to be this summer. It encourages everyone to have their next vacation on the white sand beaches of this tropical paradise.

Boracay has been the ultimate beach destination. You are always "in" if you're hanging out there especially during summer. They've even coined a word "LaBoracay" capitalizing on the usually long break during Labor Day.
 
LaBoracay is an unofficial holiday festival that kicks off on May 1, the same time the Labor Day in the Philippines is commemorated.

Thousands of people from all over the country flock the island of Boracay, to have fun, bask in the sun and relax. Every part of the White Beach is filled to the brim with people enjoying the music, dancing, drinking and all kinds of merriment.

Every year the parties get wilder with a promise of one unforgettable summer experience.


Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines Pageant 2014: Spotlight on Beauties in Bikinis


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Last time we presented to you mostly only candidate number 16 of the Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines Pageant 2014 because she emerged as the judges favorite for winning two special awards. Let us now take a look this time at the other candidates all vying for the crown. We can't wait for May 13, 2014 when the winners will finally be announced at Resorts World Manila.

There were a total of 30 candidates (but how come I don't see candidate numbers 4 and 14 - missing in action?) all seemingly fit and fab as they strut their stuff and flaunted their assets at the catwalk setup during the press launch held at the Diamond Hotel just a few days ago. We saw them at their best wearing swimsuits where everyone was treated to really slim and sexy bodies. They also walked gracefully wearing very attractive and elegant long gowns that accentuated their beauties and pleasantly fit bodies.

I am sure everyone in the crowd were captivated with the adorable bodies that hang out at Slimmers World gyms. They've seen what several days of workout at Slimmers World can do to those people who want to look good and feel great as well. I believe it follows that when you are fit, with firm muscles and well maintained physique, your outlook in life will also become more vibrant and energetic. Slimmers World gives everyone a chance to make their bodies fitting to be called "works of art" that were sculptured to perfection.

Get ready to pick out your favorites from these gorgeous bodies all deserving to be called the Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines 2014.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Ideal Vision Lets You See the Ideal You


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Ideal Vision offers a wide variety of eyewear options to help you find the best one for your needs.

It’s all about options. This catchphrase holds true to a lot of aspects, from the most mundane of things like where to go for dinner on a Friday night to the big ones like a career change. Of course this also very much applies on one’s style.

Ideal Vision is all about options,” says Dr. Joy Go, Ideal Vision Center AVP for Marketing. “Your eyewear is pretty much like a haircut. There are styles that look good on you and there are those that don’t. So we want to offer a wide range of options until you find the best one that’s right for you.”

Ideal Vision has always been dedicated to providing unparalleled superior service to its consumers. Included in this thrust is to offer expertise that can guide people in choosing the best eyewear for them whether it be for fashion or functional purposes.

Of course this can only be delivered through the wide variety of options that Ideal Vision has. From high end names to practical brands, the brand has it all to make sure that anyone can find the eyewear that is perfect for their needs.

Viewsonic Launches “Get More with Viewsonic” Raffle Contest in the Philippines


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ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, is announcing its latest promotion dubbed as “Get More with ViewSonic”, a raffle and instant win promotion that is open to all Filipino residents, 18 years old and above. For every purchase of any Viewsonic monitors, customers are entitled to a raffle coupon to win attractive prizes as well as a chance to win small prizes instantly.

Raffle Prizes includes: Grand Prize: Asus Transformer Infinity Notebook (worth Php 29,995.00) and Minor Prize: 5 Winners of WD 1 TB My Passport

Instant Win Prizes includes: 300 pcs of Sodexo Gift Certificate worth 100 pesos, 100 pcs of Starbucks E-GC worth 300 pesos, 30 pcs of Ayala E-GC worth 500 pesos and finally, 15 pcs of 32 Gb Flash Drive

MRT-3 Coaches Bidding Saved Government P 3.5-B – Abaya


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For calling for an open and transparent bidding in the supply of train coaches to the Metro Rail Transit II (MRT-3), the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) was able to save no less than P3.348 Billion for the government.

DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya makes this observation following suggestions that his agency should have awarded the Inekon Group contract to supply MRT-3 with 48 coaches through a negotiated bid.

“The decision to bid the project out resulted in almost P 3.5 billion in savings, without sacrificing the quality of the train coaches. Those savings can now be used in other programs which will also improve public services. This is in accordance with our push for reforms and good governance at the DOTC,” said Abaya.

He brushed off claims that Inekon, a Czech corporation, had been blacklisted. He said the firm was in fact invited to participate in the bidding process, but it declined to do so despite the fact that it had purchased bid documents.

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