PhilJets Develops a Unique Customer Experience In Collaboration with Citibank

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This September 2016, the fast-growing aerospace start-up, PhilJets partnered with international bank Citibank as part of the launch of their new highest credit card: Prestige Citibank. This collaboration is aiming at creating a unique & qualitative customer experience, by offering to the Prestige card’s owners some exceptional flying offers as well as high quality customer service.

This collaboration that soft started in July will run for a year until June 2017, and will enable Citibank Prestige accounts clients to benefit from special deals on PhilJets Helicopters Aerial tours in the Philippines, especially on Luzon Island. The CitiPrestige card holder members can now benefit from a special on-demand per minute rate of Php 1,600 per flying time with inclusive VAT charges, as well as 20% off on Manila drop off tour, or Mount Pinatubo, Tagaytay & Taal aerial tours. These special flying rates & offers are exclusively available to all CitiPrestige card owners.

Over the years, PhilJets positioned itself as an innovative company always seeking for solutions to ​offer the best flying experience to its clients, by increasing the access of its services to the local ​market or upgrading its quality service standards. This collaboration with Citibank will provide ​CitiPrestige card holders the flexibility & adaptability they are looking for, especially by avoiding ​Manila congested traffic. Thanks to the on-demand per minute flying rate, the CitiPrestige holders ​will be able to escape the traffic by flying over the city. PhilJets helipads cover most of Metro Manila, ​enabling the users to fly anywhere in the city to their desired destination thanks to PhilJets pick-up ​and ​drops off points located at strategic places such as, Manila Peninsula, St Luke’s Hospital, Acaci​a​ Hotel as well as Medical City​ ​and​​ ​the airport.

i-ACT to Suspend Window Hours for Private Vehicles Starting October 17, Moratorium on All Utility Works to Start in November

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In a bid to decongest traffic in Metro Manila this Christmas Season, the Inter-Agency Council on Traffic (i-ACT) has appealed to the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to come up with a Resolution to remove the "window hours" for private vehicles traversing EDSA, C5, Roxas Blvd., cities of Makati, Las Piñas, Mandaluyong, and Alabang Zapote road under the Number Coding Scheme.

The appeal was made due to the expected rise in the volume of vehicles in Metro Manila in the next few months. Public Utility Vehicles, on the other hand, shall still strictly observe the Number Coding Scheme with NO window hours. The Resolution is set to be implemented on October 17, 2016 and will last until January 31, 2017.

After January 31, i-ACT shall assess the impact of the "no window hours" measure and determine if it has created a positive impact in alleviating traffic congestion in the metropolis. The assessment shall be submitted to the Metro Manila Council, through the Metro Manila Mayors, who will decide if it will be implemented further or permanently.

Window hours refer to the five-hour period (10:00am-3:00pm) when motorists covered by the scheme on a specific day can still pass without being apprehended. A dry-run of the "no window hours" will be implemented on October 12 to 14.

Meanwhile, in anticipation of heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the Holiday Season, i-ACT also reached out to operators of Utility companies in order to set the moratorium on road repairs and diggings starting November 1 to January 9.

The moratorium shall cover all road works by utility companies and government, but with the exclusion of flagship projects such as the Skyway 3.

Pangalan.com Affiliate Program: It’s More Than Just Earning!

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Last October 7, bloggers and social media influencers gathered for the official launch of the Affiliate Program of Pangalan.com in Zuellig Building, Makati City.

The event brought together aspiring and established bloggers from different fields including tech, lifestyle, fashion, and among others. The talk primarily revolved around the ways to earn money through the Affiliate Program offered by Pangalan.com.

Julie Bulaklak, Business Development Specialist of Pangalan.com, speaks about the benefits of being an Affiliate.

According to Julie Bulaklak, the Business Development Specialist of Pangalan.com, the Affiliate Program doesn’t just aim to provide 10% commission to bloggers but it also has a mission to make a difference in the lives of Filipinos being a local registrar in the country. 

The said program also gives a chance for Affiliates to win an all-expense paid trip to Hong Kong for two. The promo will run until January 31, 2017 and the lucky winner will be announced by February 7, 2017.

Obligatory photo of raffle winners.

Onto the program, there was a raffle of free 4 domains names from Pangalan.com and giveaways from sponsors including gift certificates from Gowns for Rent by Damsel and bags of beauty essentials for women from Her Belle Guide.


The Affiliate Night is set to have its next session by November.

For more information about the Affiliate Program, visit www.pangalan.com/affiliate or visit:
www.pangalan.com
www.facebook.com/pangalancom
www.twitter.com/pangalancom

i-ACT to Mall Operators: Cooperate with the Government to Decongest Roads

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The Inter-Agency Council on Traffic (i-ACT) earlier reached out to various mall operators in Metro Manila to discuss measures on how they can cooperate with the government in an attempt to alleviate traffic congestion in the metropolis during the Christmas Season.

In the past years, authorities have observed that the conduct of mall sales cause traffic gridlock within the mall perimeters due to the influx of customers and vehicles going in and out of the malls. With this, i-ACT stressed out the necessity for mall owners to submit a detailed traffic management plan to the Council two weeks before their conduct of mall sales. The production of a traffic management plan is imperative for both the mall operators and the government, so as not to effect inconvenience to motorists during the conduct of such events.

Further, i-ACT required mall operators to not schedule any mall sales during weekdays, but rather schedule it on weekends so as not to contribute to traffic congestion. Both parties settled to implement the agreement starting October 21, 2016.

I-ACT likewise urged mall owners to start adjusting their mall operating hours from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm starting November 1, 2016.

In the coming weeks, i-ACT will set a dialogue with mall traffic managers to discuss requirements of the traffic management plan, as well as the terms of cooperation between mall owners and the government to address traffic issues.

“Companion” Animated Digital Video Gives Hope in 40 Seconds

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In just 40 seconds, 21-year old digital artist Vince Serrano aims to provide encouragement to emotionally-burdened people through the help of his animated digital video “Companion”, a story of a lonely boy who almost succumbed to the lure of death but received a second chance at life from a beacon of hope.

The young animator‘s short video bested 20 other entries in the “Hope in 40 Seconds” video competition launched in June by the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing depression to light. The awarding ceremonies were held on October 6 in observance of the National Mental Health Awareness Month.

“Although I heard a lot of suicide cases when I was still in college, I didn’t put much thought on them until I decided to take on the challenge of doing an animation for NGF. I had to research about mental health and that was when I realized that it is actually a hidden epidemic, a real issue which needs our attention. This further inspired me to do my best so that in my own little way, I would be able to help other people,” Serrano said.

The competition encouraged those suffering from depression as well as their loved ones to seek guidance from HOPELINE, NGF’s free 24/7 suicide hotline which can be reached via the following numbers: 804-HOPE(4673), 0917-558HOPE(4673), and 2919 (toll free for TM and Globe).

DOE to Celebrate Consumer Welfare Month 2016

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The Department of Energy (DOE) is to celebrate 2016 Consumer Welfare Month with the theme, “Consumer Protection: A Shared Responsibility.”

According to Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, the month-long celebration aims “to fully realize the protection of the rights and welfare of every consumer, with particular focus on supporting our underprivileged and underserved kababayans.”

The DOE-CWPO invited the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), Consumer Rights for Safe Food (CRSF) and Sun Life Financial Philippines to talk about consumer-related topics in their respective fields.

WHEN: October 18, 19 and 20, respectively at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: PNOC Mini Theater and DOE Training Room.

Specifically, MERALCO will discuss about “Kuryente Load” and “Net Metering” which are the new trends in the electricity sector. The Kuryente Load is a prepaid electricity system that aims to provide consumers an alternative way to save on their electricity consumption. Net metering on the other hand, is the company’s response in supporting the country’s thrust for renewable energy development in the household level.

The CRSF will orient consumers on genetically modified organisms and effect to humans and animals, while Sun Life will conduct a free financial planning seminar to attending participants.

Meanwhile, the 2016 Consumer Fair will be featuring products from S&R Membership Shopping and Dunkin Donuts, livelihood products and religious articles, home-made deli, eco-friendly baby diapers, locally-made clothing and toys, and gift items, among others.

WHEN: October 11 to 13, 2016 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

WHERE: DOE Data Bank Lobby

For more information and confirmation of attendance on the said activities, interested consumers may contact CWPO at (02) 840-2267 or at 0917-556-0759.

Power Up with Ekotek and DC Comics!

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Ekotek celebrates everyone’s inner geek with the official Ekonic DC Comics Gadgets! 

Right out of the comic books and into your hands, you can carry a piece of your childhood with you wherever you go. Grab your gear and get ready to suit up, these new gadgets will get you to style and strut like a superhero! 

Power up and save the day with Ekonic DC Comics Powerbank. Team up with your family and friends as you fight bad guys (and low battery) on the streets! Complete your daily arsenal with power-packed gear set to keep you fully charged for a jam-packed adventure.

SPECS:

Dimensions (mm): 155 x 74 x 12 (thickness)
Total capacity: 8000mAh
Battery type: Li-Pol
Input voltage: DC5V/2A
Output 1 voltage: DC5V/1A
Output 2 voltage: DC5V/2.1A

SRP: 1990

Catch our official DC Comics Gadgets for pre-order at Big Boys Toy Store and Geek PH!

Serial Killer President: That is How French Newspaper Liberation Depicts Duterte

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"Libération, a French daily newspaper, published an article about President Duterte and headlined its 4-page story “Serial Killer President."

As per Senator Dick Gordon's statement... Wow PI Philippines!...

People of France are welcome, visit one of our Most Famous Attraction, our Serial Killer President..

President Rodrigo Duterte landed on the front page of one of France’s leading newspapers, “The Liberation” daily, which featured the Philippine government’s relentless antidrug drive in its four-page story. Duterte's first 100 days in office has been marked with the death of over 3,000 drug suspects.

The French daily Liberation’s front-page report is the latest criticism from the foreign media of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, which has drawn international flak for human rights violations and alleged summary killings. The article alleged that death squads in Davao helped the former mayor rid the city of rebels. The latest death toll in the war on drugs is nearly 3,700. Police operations accounted for less than half of the deaths, while the rest were reportedly committed by vigilante groups allegedly empowered by the state.

Isn't this enough to convince the government that what they are doing is wrong?

Whether they want to admit it or not, the perception of neighboring countries are significant and should be taken with utmost importance. We cannot deny that Duterte is nobody's sweetheart especially in his diplomacy.

That foul mouth that spews hate for almost everyone except China and Russia , that willingness to mass slaughter suspected drug dependents, and encouraging his people to kill even without any due process of law, and the promise to protect his men if they are ever caught killing, should never be tolerated.

We do not need a hard-headed president who is willing to starve his people just so he can proudly stand on his own without the aid or assistance from our allies.

What Keeps Us Getting Even Despite All Odds

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Our founder has this habit of talking too much. Well. it's more like writing too much.

The reason why friends suggested he writes a blog was for him to have an appropriate place where he could easily post his lengthy tirades.

Thus the https://bekindtoustrolls.wordpress.com/ was born. It was originally named "Be Kind To Us Trolls" because he was like trolling and sharing his incessant opinions at several discussion threads or open forums.

When he met a well known e-Commerce advocate, she cautioned him with the negative implications of the blog title, so he eventually changed it to "Be Proud of Us Pinoys." He met her for the first time when he participated in her program recognizing top emerging blogs. He actually won in the same program the following year.

The first time he attended her event, he was still writing on his original blog, but then got an idea to apply as a writer for a community blog site When In Manila (WIM). He got in as a writer, and after 3 months of active contributions attending and writing about events for them, they already promoted him as Senior writer.

But after his six month stint with WIM, he decided to create another blog that would fit promotions of events and brands. It was originally intended to be a travel blog as Wazzup Pilipinas under the blogspot domain http://wazzuppilipinas.blogspot.com

This was because he lost interest of writing for WIM when "politically motivated" agendas began sprouting in orchestrated by members who couldn't accept that he was raking in more events and inviting correspondents to take part. That was when issues against him were exaggerated that led to him leaving them. But they insist they kicked him out first. Lol!

Since he has more event invites than travel opportunities, and he wanted to make it a community blog, he decided to open it as a lifestyle blog that accepts contributions from everyone (fellow bloggers, students professionals, etc.,), and to make it more decent, he bought a domain WazzupPilipinas.com

2nd DLSU-D JFINEX Students’ Summit Presents Money Matters: Changing the Way You Think About Money

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As one of DLSU-D’s most active Recognized Student Organizations, Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (JFINEX), together with Department of Finance and The Master’s Lighthouse Foundation as content partners, will spearhead the 2nd DLSU-D JFINEX STUDENTS’ SUMMIT with the theme “MONEY MATTERS: CHANGING THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT MONEY” to promote financial literacy and to build a new perspective towards money.

The conference will be held on October 22, 2016, Saturday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Ugnayang La Salle, DLSU-D. In this event, distinguished speakers from finance sectors are invited to talk to 2000 students and professors, as well as young professionals, from different universities and colleges within and around Cavite. This activity aims to enhance the knowledge of the students about the thought of money and its relation to various ideologies of a person's life.

This event’s line of top-caliber speakers and guests feature some of the country’s known motivational speakers and business professionals.