Netmarble’s Lineage2 Revolution Starts Fortress Siege Regular Season

Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia, announced today that its mobile MMORPG Lineage2 Revolution is opening a new regular season of the fortress siege, geared up with more rewards for the winners.

Considered the minor league of the castle siege, the fortress sieges take place for 30 minutes from 9:30PM every Friday. The lords of 128 fortresses emerge from the one-on-one clan battles.

The fortress has various factors including defending the enemy team and increasing the abilities of clan members, so using this to the advantage is important. The clan that carves the opponent’s holy artifact first within the first 30 minutes wins the fortress and is rewarded with bonus items and buffs, which will vary depending on the fortress seized. Clans that wish to take part must participate in the bid held from 12AM to 9PM every Thursday.

With the arrival of regular season, the Dion territory was added to the fortress siege and the winning rewards were strengthened. Spot fortresses, where fierce battles are expected, will be designated and will give away extra rewards to the clans who become victorious.

Region buff given by fortress have been upgraded to grade buff. Talking Island will be upgraded to a grade A, with a 2.5 percent increase in attack and movement speeds. Gludio will be upgraded to a grade S, and Dion will be upgraded to a grade SR and have 3 and 4 percent increase in attack and movement speeds, respectively.



Netmarble also introduced a new field boss called Marsha. Players are encouraged to take down Marsha quickly as she attacked with a blowing skill Bladewind and summons guardian monsters that protects her.

As part of a player giveaway, Netmarble is introducing a player Exp boost event between Aug. 23 and Sep. 5. When taking part in the event, players receive medals which can later be exchanged to Exp boxes and summoning stone fragments. The Exp medals include a buff which boosts physical and magical defense capabilities for an hour.

During the same period, Netmarble will give back certain amounts of diamonds for those who pay diamonds for gears.

Lineage2 Revolution dominated various markets in Asia, dominating the top grossing game charts upon launch in Google Play and the App Store in countries including Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao, and Singapore.

For more information on Lineage2 Revolution, visit the game’s official website(http://lineage2-revolution.com/en#pcMain) and Facebook page(https://www.facebook.com/OfficialL2Revolution/).

7 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods Property-Hunters Should Keep in Mind

Lamudi lists down seven under-the-radar locations in Metro Manila that should be on every property-hunter’s mind

The Philippines’ real estate sector is as robust as ever. For this reason, virtually every nook and cranny of Metro Manila is now being developed to cater the surge of property buyers aiming to get a small slice of the metropolis to call their own.

In this article, global real estate website Lamudi has put together a list of soon-to-be-popular areas and neighborhoods in Metro Manila. So if you are looking for value-for-money real estate but still covet a city address, these are your best alternatives to pricy business districts.


1. Brgy. San Antonio, Makati

Situated just a couple of minutes away from the Makati central business district (CBD) is one of the next big locations in real estate. Brgy. San Antonio is now touted as an extension of the Makati CBD, although condos here are still much affordable compared to those you can find in either Salcedo or Legaspi Village.

This prime location is also brimming with nightlife and a vibrant foodie scene, from local carinderias and interesting hole-in-the-wall joints to concept restaurants are all represented in Brgy. San Antonio. Some of which include Charaptor, a popular place for grilled fares; Pat Pat’s Kansi; and the local branch of the famous Zubuchon. Nights will not be dull as San Antonio is also an entertainment hub. One of its popular sites is saGuijo along Guijo Street.

Some of the most notable upcoming projects in Brgy. San Antonio include Megaworld Corp.’s San Antonio Residence, Avida Land’s One Antonio, and Shang Properties’ The Rise Makati. Completed condos in the area include Belton Place, The Linear, and Avida Towers Makati West.


2. Brgy. Ususan, Taguig

Brgy. Ususan’s main selling point is its strategic location. Thanks to being just beside C5 Road, this Taguig neighborhood is just a stone’s throw away from both McKinley Hill and Bonifacio Global City. In addition, the ongoing development of C5 Extension, including a bridge that will cross the South Luzon Expressway, will mean travel to the airport, Parañaque, Las Piñas, and the Manila–Cavite Expressway will soon become quick and easy.

Acacia Estates of DMCI Homes is one of the most well-known developments in Brgy. Ususan. This 150-hectare property offers both preselling and ready-for-occupancy condominium units, as well as residential lots in the development’s Mahogany Place projects. In addition, this barangay is also home to SMDC’s Grace Residences—a four-tower condo development—while close by is the new Vista Mall Taguig. Other condo developments located near or within Brgy. Ususan are Cypress Towers and C5 Mansions.


3. Brgy. Western Bicutan, Taguig

Located at the southern section of Taguig is Western Bicutan—a barangay that is well-known for being home of the FTI Complex where Arca South, one of Ayala Land’s latest large-scale mixed-use projects, will soon rise. This new mixed-use project boasts accessibility, as it sits close to both C5 Road and the South Luzon Expressway, in addition to the soon-to-be-completed C6 Road. Soon to rise in Arca South are projects by Ayala Land subsidiaries: Arbor Lanes by Ayala Land Premier, The Veranda by Alveo Land, and One Union Place by Avida Land.

However, if you plan to get a property in Western Bicutan outside the Arca South development, then there’s plenty to choose from, like newly built townhouses in AFPOVAI Village, some of which can be had for Php9 million.


4. Brgy. Palanan, Makati

This under-the-radar Makati neighborhood is also gaining interest as of late. Situated where the cities of Makati, Manila, and Pasay meet, Brgy. Palanan is an area that is near to virtually all the conveniences that these three cities offer. However, its proximity to the Makati CBD is what makes Palanan an exciting alternative for property investment. This part of Makati will also benefit once that the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 is completed and fully operational.

According to Lamudi’s listings data, one of the most searched properties in Palanan is Melbourne Residences. This nine-story condo development offers affordable condo apartments. Aside from this, the barangay also offers plenty of newly built townhouse properties.


5. Santa Ana, Manila

The heritage district of Santa Ana is strategically located where the cities of Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, and San Juan meet. As such, it is often regarded as a convenient location to easily reach these key destinations. Because of its proximity to the Makati CBD, Santa Ana is a popular choice among professionals who work in Ayala Avenue, while Ortigas Center is also within a short driving distance via Kalentong Street and Shaw Boulevard.

Santa Ana is also close to President Quirino Avenue, which is one of the exits of the soon-to-be-completed MMSS-3. Once fully operational, the MMSS-3 will make commute from Santa Ana to as far north as Balintawak fast and easy.

Two of the most popular condo developments in Santa Ana are the Manila Rivercity Residences and Rivergreen Residences of CDC Holdings. These two projects, located by the banks of Pasig River, reportedly enjoyed fast take-ups as many property-hunters are looking for a cheaper alternative to Makati condos. Likewise, a branch of White Knight Hotel will soon open in Santa Ana this year. The building will offer both hotel units and dormitory type rooms for female renters.


6. Tandang Sora, Quezon City

Metro Manila’s largest city still has a lot of places to be developed, but for now, growth is definitely coming for Tandang Sora as a number of exciting properties around the area are expected to rise in the years to come.

For instance, Vertis North, Quezon City’s up-and-coming business and lifestyle district is set to reinvent Quezon City soon. Tandang Sora will be the first to feel the progress as it is located close to this upcoming mini city. Another real estate project close to Tandang Sora is the UP–Ayala Land TechnoHub, which is a 20-hectare business district that is home to BPO and IT companies.

New improvements are also underway to better serve this part of Quezon City, one of which is the ongoing construction of MRT-7. This commuter railway, which will run from EDSA–North Avenue to San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, will immensely benefit Tandang Sora and other parts of Quezon City.

One of the most high-profile residential developments in Tandang Sora is DMCI Homes’ Zinnia Towers—a two-tower resort-inspired condo project that offers units for as low as Php2.35 million. In addition, the area is also teeming with plenty of newly built townhouse properties, some of which can be had for as low as Php3.9 million.


7. Chino Roces Avenue, Makati

Formerly known and still commonly referred to as Pasong Tamo, Chino Roces Avenue is a busy road that runs from J.P. Rizal Street in Makati’s Brgy. Carmona to Fort Bonifacio’s Gate 3 in Taguig. Situated very close to the Makati CBD, this thoroughfare—particularly the stretch between EDSA and Gil Puyat Avenue, has been getting a lot of attention in the market recently, but despite being just a few minutes away from the Makati CBD, real estate prices here are still affordable.

Food scenes and nightlife are also booming in this part of Makati. The neighborhood that is once dominated by car showrooms and warehouses now have enticing foodie spots, one of which is Little Tokyo near the intersection with Arnaiz Avenue.

San Lorenzo Place, an Empire East project at the corner of EDSA and Chino Roces, is one of the most prominent developments in the area. Ready-for-occupancy units are now available for those who wish to have a Makati address but don’t want to shell out a hefty amount. Other condo developments include Federal Land’s Oriental Garden and Paseo de Roces and DMCI Homes’ Fortis Garden Residences.

Declutter your Space, Declutter Your Mind:

We, Filipinos have the tendency to hoard things like luxury bags, antiques, and kitchen equipment. We are also prone to keeping stuff for years and years.

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Unfortunately, overspending and overstocking on things eats up space in the closet and clutters our home. All those racks and piles of stuff really just add a layer of unneeded stress to our lives.


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Clutter has been found to overload our minds with too much stimuli, because there’s simply too many things everywhere. This forces our brain to process information that aren’t necessarily important.

Clutter also takes away opportunities for alternative uses of the space, especially if you’re living in a small home or apartment.

Homemaker blogger, Chrissy Halton, explains it simply,

“The main advantage of decluttering is that it makes your environment less busy so you can find and use those things that matter to you, without having to work around the rest.”

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Decluttering has been gaining attention in the Philippines. Professional home organiser, Marie Kondo’s best-selling book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, has created a movement in the country with it’s simple explanation on how to only keep only the things that spark joy.

So, how do you decide what to keep and what to throw? Which of your belongings will make the cut?

Be Ruthless
Organize and know when to let go. It’s time to take charge of your own life. You’re the boss and you get to decide what stays and what goes, which of your belongings empower you and which ones are holding you back.


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Be objective, and most importantly be firm about your decision. Remember you don’t work for your items, your items work for you. Ask yourself key questions such as:

“Have I actually used it?”

“Do I still have use for this?”

“Does it still fit my lifestyle?.”

“Does it still fit me?”

“Does this item bring me happiness?”

If any of these questions are answered with a “No”, seriously consider why you might want to hang on to this item. Perhaps this item has served its purpose and it’s time for you to move on to newer, better things.


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With these questions, you’ll get a clearer picture of which things still deserve a spot inside your room.

26-year old Janina Manipol shares how she keeps her life in order. “Generally, I’m an organized person so the only reason why I would want to hold to my things is when it’s something really valuable to me that I can’t let go off or throw away like old letters and photos.”

Throw? Donate? Sell?
You’ve gone through all your possessions and now what do you do with all the junk?


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The quickest and easiest method is to simply throw them away.

Some things are a no-brainer, they don’t work anymore or are broken, but as you look through the pile, it pains your heart to see a certain items end up in a landfill. It could be a brand-new lamp that was a corporate gift, or a copy of a book that you already owned.


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To make the letting go process easier you might opt to donate your previous possessions to charity, to another family member, or to a friend. Doing this act will make you feel good, but also make the recipient happy as well.

But when you stop think about it, you have so much stuff and only so many friends. Would they really appreciate all this stuff you’ve trying to get rid of?


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You can consider selling some of these items, especially if they are still in working order. You once loved it, and now, another person can love it and form their own memories with your pre-loved item.


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Imagine, you might just grant the wish of a girl who’s been hoping to buy a Gucci handbag for her birthday, or a young couple looking for a lamp to light up their new home. You would not only be making someone else happier but you get to turn your pre-loved items into cash.

Stay-at-home mum and mother of four, Rhonellen Angodung shares how apps like Carousell helps her keep the house in order.


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“I figured that most items on Carousell are preloved clothes so I thought about selling some of my preloved clothes as well as my kids' outgrown clothes. To my surprise, my first buyer bought all my 4 year old son's preloved clothes. So that's where my Carousell journey started.”


Starting afresh
Here’s another great thing about letting go: you make room for a new adventure. If you’ve sold your things, perhaps you can use the money to buy something that your home or life really needs, such as that getaway you’ve been meaning to take to recharge yourself.



Or you could even browse on sites like Carousell, there’s a whole boatload of great things you can find on the marketplace. Who knows maybe somebody else is looking to offload an item you’ve had your heart on for the longest time on Carousell as well.

Are you finally ready to let go? Let’s do it!

NPC Survey: Filipinos Value Data Privacy

A study commissioned by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) reveals that for a great majority of Filipino adults, data privacy rights are important and they want organizations that collect personal information to provide details on how and where the data will be used.

The National Privacy Commission revealed the information at a general assembly of Data Protection Officers (DPO) from the Media and Social Media sector. The nationwide survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) in June of this year showed that 94% of Filipino adults wanted to know more about how the personal data they provided during transactions will be used. While 85% of Filipinos agreed that the rights of data subjects are important.

The rights of data subjects when it comes to personal data processing include the right to be informed, the right to object, the right to access, the right to correct, the right to erasure or blocking and the right to damages.

Survey data showed that Filipino adult internet usage is now at 37 percent, a 2 percent increase from last year. From this data it can be concluded that there are 37 million Filipino adult internet users, about 18 million of whom are online for at least one hour every day for various purposes. The top two activities of Filipinos online are getting news (62 percent) and sharing information online (56 percent). Other online activities include getting information on health, and fitness; getting information a sensitive health topic; looking for a job; playing online games; buying things online, studying online courses, visiting online dating sites; and creating or working on own blog.

The SWS survey measured public awareness on issues related to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 as well as the level of trust in public and private organizations that collect and process personal data, which is called in the privacy law as Personal Information Controllers (PICs).

According to Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro, “Data privacy has become the proxy for trust in today’s information-driven world. It would interest you to know that among private PICs in the Philippines, Filipinos trust schools the most, with a +85 net trust rating, saying they trust schools with their private data, more than they trust hospitals, banks or telcos. The biggest lesson we should learn from schools is that trust is the result of hard work – because it usually takes them several decades to gain earn this kind of reputation,” Liboro told journalists, editors and social media professionals during the opening program of the Data Protection Officers 6 (DPO6) Assembly. The event is the sixth in a series of DPO sectoral assemblies organized by the Commission this year and has gathered participants from the media and social media community. DPO6 was co-organized with Internet rights advocacy group, the Internet Society.

According to Winthrop Yu, Chairman of the Philippine Chapter of the Internet Society: “Privacy has become a real concern in today's ICT-enabled world as companies collect and utilize a person's data, sometimes without the explicit, informed consent of the person concerned. Often this data is used in ways that the person providing the data did not forsee. It's not just about spam. The widespread collection, use, and sharing between companies of personal data can negatively affect one's financial well-being and career prospects."

Media and Social Media are critical to protecting personal data, inappropriately posted personal information on both platforms can cause irreversible harm to data subjects. “The damage to a person’s reputation from inappropriate posts can severely affect the personal lives of of data subjects. We’ve seen how incorrect and unverified posts in media outlets can go viral on social media affecting the subject’s lives as well as their children” Commissioner Liboro added.


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Speakers, organizers and participants of a Data Protection Officers' General Assembly for Media and Social Media professionals pose for a group photo. The event called DPO6 is the 6th of a series of industry specific seminars and workshops organized by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) aimed at improving compliance with the Philippines' data protection and data privacy regulations.

12 Secrets to Becoming a Professional Travel Blogger

Blogging nowadays witnesses a huge development, and everything connected with traveling attracts attention. Traveling and blogging are a perfect combo if you want to start your own thing but have doubts concerning what it has to be. We have prepared 12 secrets how to become a travel blogger if you have a wish to become such.


Make Sure Your Content Is Interesting

Pose yourself a question: “Is this information going to be interesting not only to my parents and friends but also to the strangers who have no idea about me?” Google what the most frequently asked questions are, take into account your personal interests, and create an interesting and useful content.


Do Phenomenal Stuff

Apart from giving your subscribers useful information, make sure you do…something phenomenal. If you are in the most ordinary place, find out what unique things can be done here. For example, in one of the civil places on earth, Vienna, there is such an entertainment as bungee jumping at the Danube tower. Falling from 152 meters height is fascinating and your subscribers will be more than satisfied.


Try Guest Posting

When you only start your blogging, no one knows you. That is why you should consider writing for the platforms that will bring you new audience. Also, sharing a link of the popular site might be useful to you. The only thing you have to remember is you should be picky about the website – choose only the one that will bring you the best return.



Be Active on Social Media

There is a saying that if you have not posted something on social media, it means that it never took place. You have to be active on different social media channels: tag the locations, answer to comments, share other people’s content. But be aware that you should not spend the life on social media: choose 2 periods during the day when you are going to dedicate yourself to the social channels.


Market Yourself!

The best way to market yourself is by contacting other famous bloggers: follow them on LinkedIn or Twitter, share their articles with a mention, send them a compliment or ask a question. When noticed, pitch them your fascinating ideas! There is a high chance that they will land your feature on a major media website.


Master SEO

Yes, you might be far from understanding the core of information technologies but as the world and technologies develop, you have to keep your finger on the pulse. There are numerous platforms that can help you master SEO or, as an alternative, hire a professional who will make your name appear first-hand when googling a definite combination of words (like, travel blogger).


Build an Email List

This might seem unimportant, but you should pay a separate attention to your email subscribers – these are your true fans and dedicated readers. That is why do not be afraid to engage your followers to subscribe to your email list. As soon as you are going to have updates on your website, the email will come to a definite number of people and they will immediately go and visit your website thus increasing the traffic.


Advertising

You need to keep in mind that by adding the word “professional” to “blogger”, you sign for making a business out of it. And business implies using advertising whether you like it or not. When you start, you might not have money to pay for it, however, you should keep it in mind for the future.


Professional Networking

To expand your horizons, you should visit the thematic conferences where you will meet new people: business partners, colleagues, and clients. The professional traveler will look for the soul mates and so will you. You will thus make yourself a name in travel blogging communicating with people in person. Consider collaborations with other travel bloggers – it will bring both of you new audience.


Get Yourself Some Help

As your website or channel on YouTube starts to bring you income, do not be greedy on hiring some people to help you. There is a low chance that you are amazing at all fields: photography, writing, editing, accounting, public relations, web development, etc. You can look at this best writing service and see how a perfect content looks like. Just focus on the thing you enjoy most and let other people help you in areas they are better than you are.



Create Your Personal Brand

Ask yourself what you do best and focus on this in your blog. Do not try to be everything – it is useless because you will not be able to form your audience. Make people associate you with something: maybe you try wine in each country? Or, you evaluate the country’s markets? Find your own niche and fill it in with the qualitative content.


Be Ready for Not Only for Ups But Downs as Well

Take everything easy and with humor: if you do not have 100,000 of subscribers in the first month, it is not a big deal. Take your time and understand that it takes years for the majority of travel bloggers to be noticed by the public. What is the most important is patience quick-wittedness – only those achieve the success.

If you only start your career of a blogger and have a deadlock on writing some articles, do not be afraid and ask for help.

6 People From Michigan To Be Proud Of

The American state – Michigan is located on two peninsulas that are separated by a narrow Strait of Mackinac. Michigan can be easily called the state of contrasts. This is due to a unique combination of beautiful, untouched nature and huge, majestic industrial areas. Also, this state was the birthplace of the industry that has strengthened, glorified and enriched America – Detroit, a city in a south-eastern area of this state, deservedly bears the title of "automotive capital of the world."

Michigan attracts many people with its beautiful nature. Here are located the Great Lakes and, in addition to them, the state can count more than twelve thousand different lakes and reservoirs, and it is also known for its stunning parks and forests that surround its cities.

However, the beautiful nature is not the only thing that makes this place so special. This state is home to many famous people to be proud of! Artists, sportsmen, politicians, scientists, musicians and many other “big” personalities were born and raised in this area. In this article, we will tell you more about top 6 most famous people born in Michigan who set a good example!

Alfred Worden
Alfred Worden holds deserved a place in this list. He is one of the most famous Michigan people of all times. Alfred was born in Jackson County, MI, in 1932; by education, he is a pilot and aviation engineer, and for years of service he was awarded the rank of Air Force Colonel, but it is not what had made him famous. Worden is one of 24 people who flew to the moon. He was the module commander of spacecraft “Apollo-15”; although he never landed on the moon, in 1971, he received the Exceptional Service Medal from NASA.

Worden also was noted by the Guinness Book of records. He holds a record as “the loneliest man in space”: during the expedition, he was managing the basic module of spacecraft "Apollo-15", which was rotating in orbit around the moon, while his colleagues were on the moon. The distance between them was about 3596 km.

Madonna
Writing about popular people from Michigan, I could not avoid the worldwide-famous Queen of Pop music – Madonna! The future dive was born in 1958 in Michigan. She is a talented singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director, and screenwriter, who is known worldwide for her innovative music videos, amazing stage performances, and provocative political, sexual and religious imagery in her works. Her first album was released in July 1983. It soon reached the 8th place on the Billboard 200 chart! Since then, Madonna has sold 300 million copies of her CDs and became the most commercially successful artist in the world history in accordance with the statement of the Guinness Book of records.

Steven Seagal
We all know and love this actor for his epic movies works, and he is also one of those people we can be proud of because apart from his career in acting, he also reached certain success in film directing and production, script writing and music. In addition, he is a sheriff and a master of martial arts! Steven was born in Lansing, Michigan, in 1952.

Glenn Theodore Seaborg
Being an academic writer at official UK site, I also couldn’t avoid including this famous scientist in this list of most famous people from Michigan. Glenn is one of the greatest minds of America! He was born in Ishpeming, in 1912. Thanks to this famous American chemist, a nuclear physicist, and his works, a new science has been formed that we all know as nuclear chemistry!

Floyd Mayweather Jr.
This famous sportsman was born in Grand Rapids, in 1977, and he became one of the most significant figures in the world of professional boxing! Floyd is undefeated professional American boxer, who performed in the welterweight division, and he gained his popularity due to the fact that he won 49 out of 49 fights that he had in his professional career that lasted from 1996 until 2015! Impressive, isn’t it?

Iggy Pop
James Newell Osterberg, Jr. is widely known as Iggy Pop, was born in Muskegon, in 1947, and he is another bright person in the history of the Michigan. Iggy Pop is one of the pioneers and gurus of alternative rock, who is often called a “godfather” of punk rock and grunge for his contribution to the development of alternative rock styles. In 2009, James was awarded the title “Living Legend”. He received this title from the British Classic Rock magazine. Also, it is worth noting that Iggy Pop was the one who invented so-called stage-diving, which is now very popular among rock artists!

Final Words
Hopefully, the examples from this list inspired and motivated you! The majority of personalities from this list started out as young people who had a passion for their hobby and desire to reach success, which once more proves that you can be anyone if you want it! No matter if you are dreaming of becoming a singer, corporate CEO, actor, politician or anyone else – you should follow your dream and never give up, and it is possible that you will be the next person who will make a significant addition to this list!

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Towards a Safer Future at the First-Ever WOSAS

WSI, the country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer, to host the country’s biggest safety and security trade show

The world is evolving in an unprecedented rate and along with these changes are growing threats to both public and private security. In line with its efforts to elevate the quality of life in the Philippines by empowering its various economic sectors and bringing within reach the most sophisticated products and technologies to Filipinos, Worldbex Services International – the country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer – proudly presents the first-ever World of Safety and Security Expo or simply WOSAS 2017: “Towards a Safer Future”.

Happening on September 21 to 24, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the World Trade Center Manila, WOSAS envisions to become the country’s biggest safety and security trade show. By gathering the widest array of safety and security innovations under one roof, WOSAS believes that it can lead the way “Towards a Safer Future” by making the spaces they work, play, and live in a lot safer and more secure through state-of-the-art safety technologies and advanced security systems.

Off to a strong start, the first-ever WOSAS will be occupying a total of 15,000 sqm of exhibition space as it is expected to house over 100 exhibitors from 11 countries including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US in fields of commercial security, emergency and rescue, fire and protection, homeland security, information security, safety and health, smart home/office/city, training and consultation, as well as in transport safety and security.

Pioneering in nature, WOSAS is easily one of the most anticipated trade show of the season. In fact, WOSAS is eyeing nearly 6,000 attendees from all over the globe. To ensure that all these visitors experience a seamless and systematic trade show visit, WOSAS will be divided into four themed areas – Security and Surveillance; Fire Protection; Smart Home and Building; Energy Saving & Electric Automation.

Within these areas, visitors can find a diverse product profile which include intelligent security solutions that may be seamlessly integrated into existing systems; a comprehensive selection of fire prevention, fire protection, rescue, as well as advanced recovery solutions; the latest in energy saving systems; and a heady selection of smart home technologies among many others.

Beyond your usual trade show, WOSAS likewise seeks to become a platform for the exchange of relevant industry information. In effect, also headlining the WOSAS are a series of event highlights that aim to supplement visitor experience with programs and seminars that aim to impart timely and insightful information to industry professionals. Among these include live demonstrations and seminars on industrial, electrical, and civil electrical factory management, fire and safety; product launches; and even self-defense classes. The Global Digital Surveillance Forum Philippines is also scheduled to be held at this year’s WOSAS.

The first of its kind, WOSAS is seen to usher in a new era for the safety and security industry in the country as it leads at the forefront of enhancing the country’s state of safety and security. Moreover, it proves to be a game changer in the field of events and expo management as it fosters another ideal environment for exhibitors and investors alike who are looking to expand their business horizons in the emerging industry of safety and security.

The first-ever World of Safety and Security Expo will be co-located with the first-ever World of Consumer Electronics Expo. For more information, visit www.wosas.ph or follow wosas.ph on Instagram and Facebook.

Sweet Escape: Hataw Na 2017 Promotes Less Sugar, More Physical Activities to Prevent Diabetes

FAME Inc. Publisher Dr. Rafael Castillo with Dr. Joy Arabelle C. Fontanilla, DiabetEASE Magazine Editor-in-Chief; Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua, Father of Philippine Endocrinology; and Dr. Pepito dela Pena, President of Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Sweet Escape: Hataw Na 2017 held last August 18 at Starmall, Alabang

Friendly Alliances and Media Expressions (FAME) Inc., publisher of DiabetEASE Magazine, conducted the Sweet Escape: Hataw Na 2017, an annual advocacy event promoting awareness on the risks, prevention, and management of diabetes mellitus last August 18, Friday at Starmall Activity Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.



DiabetEASE Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief and head of Center for Weight Intervention and Nutrition Services (WINS) at St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City Dr. Joy Arabelle C. Fontanilla said that diabetes is a deadly disease which should be properly addressed to alleviate the ballooning of number of people with diabetes.



Dr. Joy Arabelle C. Fontanilla, Head of Center for Weight Intervention and Nutrition Services (WINS) at St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City and DiabetEASE Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief

“In every six seconds, there is one person with diabetes who dies from diabetes somewhere in the world,” said Dr. Fontanilla.

With such an alarming figure, she cited tips and advice on how diabetes and its complications can be prevented.

“Lahat po tayo ay kumain nang tama, mag-ehersisyo, have a healthy lifestyle so that we can prevent the complications and onset of diabetes,” she added.

In recent years, diabetes—a non-communicable disease (NCD) that occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively utilize the insulin it produces; thus causing elevation of glucose level in the blood—has shown a rapid growth of prevalence rate globally. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), there are approximately 415 million adults suffering from diabetes worldwide, and more than 542,000 children live with type 1 diabetes.


Dr. Augusto Litonjua, Father of Philippine Endocrinology and President of the Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation (PCDEF) Inc., shed light on the causes and risk factors for diabetes. He said that the culprit in diabetes is not the fact we eat but rather, the sugar which is found in fruits and in processed foods.

Dr. Augusto Litonjua, Father of Philippine Endocrinology and President of Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation (PCDEF) Inc.

“Hindi po ‘yong cholesterol ang nagiging sanhi ng pagtaas ng triglyceride, blood pressure, at diabetes. Iyan po nagsisimula sa asukal na ang tawag ay fructose,” added Dr. Litonjua.

Fructose, a type of naturally occurring sugar found in numerous foods such as soft drinks, commercial cereals, dried fruits, among others, is a known cause of insulin resistance which is a precursor to diabetes.
Dr. Litonjua noted that the fat buildup inside a person’s stomach causes complications in the liver which then leads to NCDs such as hypertension and diabetes.



President of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) Dr. Pepito dela Peña capped off the event with a lecture on the importance of exercise and maintaining physical fitness for a diabetic person.

President of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) Dr. Pepito dela Peña
“Being sedentary, o ‘pag laging nakaupo, stiffens the joints, weakens the muscles, affects the circulatory system by fat accumulation, and the heart loses strength,” said Dr. dela Peña.

According to him, “sitting disease” is one of the most common conditions today that is difficult to tackle as it has become a normal practice for many, that is why he encouraged the public to exercise regularly.
Meanwhile, event partners The Diabetes Store (TDS) and PhilHealth also talked about their respective campaigns in relation to the metabolic disease.



PhilHealth Regional South Anabelle Llanto and diabetes educator and The Diabetes Store representative Patricia Mae Recto
TDS is the country’s first one-stop-shop for diabetes, catering to all needs concerning diabetes. It offers a wide array of products and services that help people with diabetes check and manage their respective conditions.

Patricia Mae Recto, diabetes educator and representative of TDS, discussed about grocery shopping assistance to help guide diabetes patients with proper nutrition diet.

“Pag kakain tayo, dapat balanced. Dapat may rice, protein, vegetables, fruits, fat, and milk,” said Recto.

She also advised to always plan ahead of time and bring a shopping list when going to the grocery store so that a person knows which foods to buy and to avoid.

Thereafter, Head of Marketing of PhilHealth Regional South Anabelle Llanto explained the PhilHealth’s benefit packages that a diabetes patient can apply for and its availing requirements.

“Naka-case rate po ang diabetes depende sa type nito. Usually kapag diabetes, nag-re-range ng PhP 15,000 pataas,” Llanto said.

PhilHealth is the no. 1 health insurance company in the Philippines, implementing universal health coverage for over two decades by helping pay for the medical bills of the sick.



Hataw Na: Hataw Galaw Para sa Kalusugan
As a part of the Sweet Escape’s push for the betterment of living with diabetes, it also brought the second Hataw Na: Hataw Galaw Sayaw Para sa Kalusugan Intercollegiate Urban Dance Competition.
The competition aims to encourage people with diabetes and their families to embrace a healthier and active lifestyle through physical activities such as dancing.

Being physically active makes a person less prone to diabetes and its complications. By encouraging the youth to support the advocacy in such manner, Sweet Escape believes that the fight against diabetes will become stronger over the years to come.
All participating groups were required to incorporate Sweet Escape’s theme of promoting health in their dance routine as a part of the judging criteria. The panel of judges was composed of Ms. Presy Tamayo, Axcess4Life Zumba Instructor; Mr. Arnel Enriquez, Dance Director of Cultural and Tourism Office of Muntinlupa City; and Mr. Hudson Pelayo, Operations manager of FAME Inc.






Among the nine groups that showcased their talents and competed for the Hataw Na grand title, Sibol Dance Crew from ICCT Cainta was named as this year’s Hataw Na grand champion, followed by CEU Street Squad from Centro Escolar University as the 1st runner-up, and AMA Makati Dance Crew from AMA Computer College Makati as the 2nd runner-up.

The event also featured raffle draws for the event participants; a Zumba party led by Axcess4Life Wellness Solutions Inc. members; a ballroom intermission dance presented by The Muntinlupa Yaman ng Kalinangan Dance Company; and a karate demo session headed by the members of the Team Shitokai PKL Philippines who are known as the League of Champions.

The Sweet Escape 2017 is in cooperation with the Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation (PCDEF) Inc., and Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM).

The event would also like to thank Starmall Alabang, City Government of Muntinlupa, PhilHealth, Diabetes Store, HealthFirst Clinic, Corbridge, Herbalife Nutrition, Omizu (Beautifying Natural Spring Water), Lightwater and Musli Biscuits under Suncoast Brands, Monea Salon Professional Series, Philippine Karate-do League Inc., Creative Baker, Enchanted Kingdom, Café France, C-Lium Fibre, Cocoline Naturals, and Coco Natura.

Cusi Lauds PH Solar Energy Development

Photo Caption: Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi together with President Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Loren Legarda, Philippine Economic Zone Authority Director General Charito Plaza, Solar Philippines President Lean Leviste with Team Solar Philippines staffers during yesterday's First Filipino Owned Solar Factory inauguration.

The inauguration of the first Filipino-owned solar panel facility in Batangas Wednesday is a testament to the government's progress in revitalizing the local renewable energy (RE) industry for the benefit of consumers and the economy, according to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi.

“Investments in RE facilities and technologies can create more jobs," Cusi said at the event graced by President Rodrigo Duterte. "We can also take pride in trading Filipino-made energy technologies, while also developing Filipino expertise in RE technologies.” The RE investment also empowers consumers through more affordable and sustainable energy use, according to the Secretary.

“The solar panel facility and similar investments on solar energy will support the implementation of vital renewable energy policies. This includes the net-metering program, which encourages consumers to become 'prosumers'. This is done by the installation of solar rooftop systems in their properties and enable consumers to produce their own energy. In the end, it results to energy efficiency and savings on power cost,” Cusi said.

“Moreover, with more energy options available, consumers are expected to gear towards finding the right balance and ‘diskarte’ in satisfying their energy needs,” he added.

“Having more energy choices would also support the implementation of Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) under the Electric Power Industry,” Cusi pointed out.

Cusi also said, “These investments would support the total electrification goal by 2022, accelerate delivery of energy services, and drive the development of RE particularly solar for baseload through a 24/7 battery storage.”

Cusi, all the same, emphasized that the DOE remains aggressive in providing a level playing field for the investors in the various energy technologies for the benefit of the Filipino consumers.

38th Annual National Grader’s Convention of Junior Members and Teacher Advisers

The Children’s Museum and Library, Inc., Junior Council – National Executive Board 2017 added an event: 38th Annual National Grader’s Convention of Junior Members and Teacher Advisers.

The rise of new technology has made it all the easier to expand the reach of youth; updating that reach with excellence is the promise waiting to be fulfilled at this year’s CMLI Annual Grader’s Convention.

Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City is sure to be #LIT with the theme “Dream for the Nation: Engaging the Filipino Youth as Responsible Digital Citizens in Cultivating a Unified Online Community” for this five day convention happening from August 31 to September 4, 2017.

The power to influence and be influenced has never been more readily available than at present, with the rise of social media and new technology. But as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility”, and that is exactly what the Annual Grader’s Convention aims to instill onto its participants. In keeping a welcoming and constructive approach to this aim, CMLI continues to empower visionary leaders moving to unify and cultivate their communities and their country.

Through various symposia, workshops, competitions, activities, and commission discussions the Annual Grader’s Convention will immerse delegates in the process of building their dreams for the nation.

Will you join us again, as we #DreamForTheNation?

For more information, you may contact Peavey Alemania, Secretary (0917 584 4958) or Aina Isla, Public Relations Officer (0915 871 8994). You may also contact the CMLI Secretariat through (02) 435-0008 or cmlijcneb2017@gmail.com.