UP DOST Scholars Association Summit 2015: Post-Event Highlights

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Last March 28, the UP DOST Scholars’ Association (UP DOST SA) held its 7th DOST Scholars’ Summit at the College of Science Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. With the theme “Scholars’ Eye View: Widening Career Dimensions”, the event was participated by almost 200 scholars from different universities. The scholars not only received insights from the speakers but freebies and certificates from the sponsors and organizers as well.

The DOST Scholars’ Summit, the premier DOST scholars' conference in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, aims to help and prepare the DOST Scholars, especially the juniors and seniors, for their career endeavors. This year, the scholars were invited to witness outstanding professionals from various fields as they deliver talks about their respective careers—academe, science and research, finance and business and industry. Other speakers were also invited to give job application tips, to talk about their company, and to inspire their fellow scholars.

The success of the event could not have been possible without the help of its sponsors, media partners, and partner organizations. Above all, the organizers would like to express their deepest gratitude to DOST-SEI which was supportive as ever and helped a lot to the cause of the event, and to MediLink which has been an invaluable partner to the UP DOST SA in organizing the DOST Scholars' Summit for several years.

Michelin Joins GT Asia Series as Official Tire Supplier in 2015

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MICHELIN Philippines Chief Representative Michael Nunag announced that MICHELIN official and exclusive tire supplier of the GT Asia Series the for the Asian Region’s leading GT category from 2015. The full 11-race programme will begin in South Korea on May 15.

The GT Asia Series is sanctioned by the FIA as an International Series and is clearly recognised as the Region’s leading GT Championship. It is jointly managed and promoted by Motorsport Asia Ltd and the Supercar Club Hong Kong.
David Sonenscher, Joint Series Director of the GT Asia Series said, welcoming the return of Michelin as the official tire supplier. “I’m happy to announce that we will be in partnership with Michelin in 2015, re-establishing a link that Motorsport Asia Limited has had with the French manufacturer that first began back in 2006. Since that time we worked directly with Michelin up until 2011 and then indirectly though the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Series, so we have had an unbroken link with spanning 19 years." 

Wyre Underground of UPLB Presents The Underground Movement: It's About Time

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On it's 10th year anniversary, Wyre Underground of UPLB invites you to watch their upcoming dance concert, The Underground Movement: It's About Time on April 17, 2015. 3PM and 7PM at DL Umali Auditorium, UP Los Baños. Tickets are available at 200php. For ticket reservations, contact 0926-879-3396.

You can also like their page at facebook.com/wyreundergrounduplb and follow them on twitter at twitter.com/WyreUnderground for more info

Fairy Tale Houses For Sale

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Now is your chance to live in the dream house of your youth!

The seven dwarfs have to grab their shovels, picks and walking sticks, the giant needs to pack up his goose, and Cinderella is still looking for her shoes. The inhabitants of the fairy tale houses have to move out; living happily ever after seems to be in doubt.

After the enormous international success of the Brothers Grimm publishing group, Jacob and Wilhelm have decided to concentrate on the investment arm of their sister company Brothers Grimm Properties.

Brothers Grimm Properties is now selling five of its most beautiful properties through global real estate platform Lamudi. Hide in Rapunzel’s tower, take a seat in the cottage of the seven dwarfs or have a crazy ball at Cinderella’s castle. Moroever, if you are planning to sell your fairytale like house in Houston then there are many companies that claim we buy houses in houston but make sure to do a proper research before you proceed.

Over time, they have not only managed to collect fascinating folklore but also one of a kind fairy tale houses. Find below a brief description on what each dream property has to offer.

Seven Philippine Homes For Sale With Amazing Views

 

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There’s nothing better than waking up to a great view of rolling hills, the mountains, a crater lake, or a vast ocean. Luckily for Filipino homebuyers this is possible, especially if they purchase any of these amazing properties currently on the market through global real estate platform Lamudi.

Here are Lamudi’s top picks of homes across the Philippines with spectacular views.



Tagaytay Highlands, Tagaytay

Asking price: Php22 million

This 371-sqm South American-style home is situated in The Verandas section of the Tagaytay Highlands, a master-planned mountain resort community that boasts golf and country clubs and great views of the nearby Taal Lake and Volcano.

Ayala Greenfield Estates, Calamba

Asking price: Php28 million

Sitting on a slope 340 meters above sea level, this newly built, five-bedroom contemporary-style house is situated in Ayala Greenfield Estates. Located on the slopes of Mount Makiling in Calamba, the property offers a great view of Laguna de Bay, Manila’s skyline, and the nearby golf course.

4 Top Reasons to Invest in The Montane

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Welcome to the home of passionate minds. The Avida Towers - Montane, the newest Avida ­Ayala Land development in the booming Bonifacio Global City (BGC). 

The Montane at 8th Avenue is a high-rise top-of-the-line residential project located at the center of the active North side of the Bonifacio Global City. At 39 physical levels, it is Avida's tallest tower to date, whose design is inspired by the sleek and sophisticated aesthetic of urban landscapes.

The Montane is strategically located on 8th Avenue which stretches up to Kalayaan Avenue. It is a short walk away from one of BGCs main thoroughfares, 32nd street. This street extends to C-5 to the East, and Makati to the Northwest.

Living at The Montane at 8th Avenue, residents can relish the best of BGC being within walking distance of world-class establishments and all that BGC has to offer.

Laging Handa ang Ating Kababayan with KaKAMPi Microinsurance Program

 

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Be always prepared and ready for everything especially with regards to personal financial planning as it will be very difficult to manage sudden expenses especially when its totally unexpected.

We should be saving for the rainy days while we still can and not be tempted to waste our precious time by putting the need to invest at second priority.

Be always on the look-out for many ways to make ourselves a family with sustainable sources of funds especially for emergencies like sudden death of the head of the family.

We wouldn't want to leave our family troubled with finding ways on how to get funds for our funeral. They deserve better than hunting for a relative or friend to lend them money to pay for all the expenses.

Dying should no longer be an option. Everyone should be able to live up to eternity. But that's just a fantasy. There is no fountain of youth, and there is no immortality. Whether we like it or not, we will all eventually die. The question is: Do we have enough savings that our family an use if ever the inevitable would come?

MAPFRE Insular Insurance Corporation, in support of the government’s inclusive development initiatives, will launch the Kabuhayan at Kinabukasan Alay ng MAPFRE sa Pinoy (KaKAMPi) Microinsurance, a program to help policyholders protect their family from the financial burden of coping with costs associated with the unexpected death of family members.

Flowboarding Like a Champ at Flow House Manila

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It was a hot summer Saturday at Seasons Mall in  Molino, Cavite. I was at FLOW HOUSE MANILA launch for one of the fastest growing sports in the world: Flowboarding - A combination of surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. Need an instant surfing escapades?

My thoughts were on the James Bond movie Die Another Day when Bond surfed and entered North Korean sea border and escape the Iceland explosion. That's surfing and snowboarding, right Brosnan and Madonna? For a sport that has 70 million participating enthusiasts worldwide, this is an opportunity to explore and try something different this summer season.

Flowboarding looks like a surfing with the tricks of skyboarding using wakeboarding board. I had a chance to test those boards with the help of the pros. Standing, sitting and do a few water tricks.

Even a 3 year old kid can do with pro guidance. The avenue affiliated with flowriding is the flowrider. A ride that generates thin water flows like the ocean and falls current. Resulting to a wave that permit the rider to experience the thrill waves.

Beat The Summer Heat With Aquabest

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With the mercury continuing to rise in recent weeks, everyone has sought ways to cool down and beat the heat. So, whether you're spending your vacation in the beach and biking or just doing more outdoor activities it's always a good idea to stay hydrated.

1) Drink lots of water: The obvious choice for staying hydrated is drinking water and lots of it. You can never have enough water on hand, and for days at the beach, freeze water bottles the night before so they can stay cold throughout the next day. Drinking plenty of water will help keep your energy up, and make your skin glow. Aquabest is processed using Grander Technology that rejuvenates water making it more effective at keeping you hydrated.

2) Popsicles and ice candy can be an effective thirst quencher and cooler for a hot summer day, and they don't just have to be for kids. Making your own popsicles is fun to do, and you are in control of what goes in them. You can use Aquabest to blend fruits and sweeteners, pour them on ice trays and stick a toothpick and freeze to make your own healthy popsicle.

Casey Suire: “I Refuse to Live a Boring, Ordinary Life”

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When Casey Suire (5-0), of LaFayette, Louisiana moved to Jakarta, Indonesia nearly a decade ago, he was just an ordinary, hard-working American trying to get by. But when he was introduced to mixed martial arts by a friend in 2009, he became obsessed with the sport and what started out as an interesting workout became an intense, burning passion.

“I can remember watching my first MMA show and it was very exciting but thought you would have to be crazy to do that,” said Suire, as he recalled how he first discovered mixed martial arts.

Suire, a certified country boy, spent his childhood days growing up in sunny southern Louisiana but since being employed by a major Oil & Gas company, he was sent to Angola and Africa on assignment before finally settling in Indonesia. He’s been abroad for eight years now.

It was there that he discovered mixed martial arts.

“In 2009, I met an Australian kickboxer and out of curiosity started training with him in Balikpapan,” said Suire.

“He downloaded some Bas Rutten videos and we watched them to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After three months, I had my first amateur MMA match at lightweight, and fought to a draw. I moved to Jakarta soon after (the amateur fight) and started training with fellow ONE fighter, Fransino Tirta. I went 5-0 in MMA competitions over that time.”