Navotas HS Students Compete in 3rd NFF

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Nine short films made by junior high school students from Navotas City will battle it out in the 3rd Navoteño Film Festival to be held on June 23, Saturday, at the NC Sports Complex.

Kaunlaran High School‘s “Love @ First Vlog,” La Naval Academy‘s “Mea Patria” (My Homeland), Navotas National High School‘s “1485,” Navotas National Science High School‘s “Sukbit,” San Jose Academy‘s “Iris,” San Roque National High School‘s “Aninag,” San Rafael Technological and Vocational High School‘s “Draw Lots,” Tangos National High School‘s “Pantagrace” and Tanza National High School‘s “Padyak” will vie for the top three films, audience choice award and other special prizes.

The entries will be judged according to the following criteria: 50% for originality and execution and 50% for adherence to this year’s theme, which is Navotas tourism.

The Best Picture winner will receive 20,000 pesos and plaque of recognition. The 2nd Best Picture will get 15,000 pesos and a plaque while the 3rd Best Picture will bring home 10,000 pesos and a plaque. Consolation prizes of 5,000 pesos and a plaque will be awarded to the other finalists.

Special awards, which come with a cash prize of 1,500 pesos and a plaque, will also be given to the Best Poster Design, Best Original Song, Best Performance by an Actress, Best Performance by an Actor, Best Sound Design, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay and Best Direction.

The official film entries will be shown on the same day as the awarding ceremonies, with two screening schedules, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at the same venue. Viewers will be given one ticket each to vote for their chosen entry. The film which gets the most number of votes from the audience will win the Box Office Hit (People’s Choice) award with a cash prize of 10,000 pesos and a plaque of recognition.

The participating schools submitted their scripts for critique last May 21. A review and mentoring session with workshop facilitator Seymour Sanchez was held last June 9 at the Pangisdaan Hall, 4th Floor, Navotas City Hall before the final submission of entries.

Sanchez, who conducted a seminar-workshop on digital filmmaking last May 10 and 11, teaches film at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts, and cinema and journalism at the Far Eastern University Department of Communication.

The film festival, an annual activity of the Navotas City government, serves as a platform for the city’s future filmmakers to develop and harness their craft and showcase their works, as well as a means to discover young and talented Navoteños. 

Great Life Begins at 40

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Recently, I saw the great actions of those men that is over the age of 40 plus but still going strong. In the name of the greatest sport of Superbowl football and main fighting event called Boxing. I would say that Tom Brady Jr and Floyd Mayweather Jr is kicking and beating younger world class athletes ass on its prime aged between 20's and 30's. 

I believed before that when you reached the aged of 30's or 40's you should retire, to protect your title of being a former world champion or hall of famer. And I was wrong then I stand to be corrected by the series of current event reality. 

One: Pinnacle of Power Official Face-Off in Macau

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The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER Official Face-Off on Wednesday at the Ruínas da Antiga Catedral de São Paulo in Macau, China. In attendance was reigning ONE Flyweight World Champion Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes of Brazil, as well as opponent ONE Interim Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of the Philippines. Also in attendance was reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion “The Panda” Xiong Jing Nan of China, as well as challenger Laura “La Gladiadora” Balin of Argentina.

Ticket information for ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER is available at www.onefc.com.

Adriano Moraes, ONE Flyweight World Champion, stated: “The most important thing in this sport is what we can give back to it. It is a learning journey, and I want to pass my knowledge forward for the future. If I can do this by inspiring fans with my performances, then I am happy. It is all about balance. This Saturday night, I am facing a great warrior in Geje Eustaquio, a man whom I respect as a person and as a competitor in this sport. He is coming with his best, and it is only proper to give him my best performance as well. This is going to be a showdown between two top-level martial artists. May the best man win.”

Geje Eustaquio, ONE Interim Flyweight World Champion, stated: “I am proud to be recognized as one of the best flyweights in the world, but there can only be one ONE Flyweight World Champion, and by the end of the night, I am confident my hand will be raised in victory. This belt is important to me because it symbolizes all the hard work I have put in over the years to get to this point -- all the sacrifices we have made as a team, all the progression. This belt is not mine, but ours. I have so much respect for Adriano Moraes as a martial artist, but it is my time now. I will leave the arena the undisputed ONE Flyweight World Champion.”

Xiong Jing Nan, ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion, stated: “Becoming the ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion is a dream, and one of the proudest moments of my career. I am happy to represent my country and fight for my fans all over the world. I understand that every challenge from here on will only get harder and tougher, but I am prepared to give it everything I have to remain champion. Laura Balin is a worthy challenger, but I believe my skills will be far too much for her to handle. I am excited to get in there and let my hands go.”

Laura Balin, ONE World Title Challenger, stated: “It is an absolute honor to be here in Macau, competing in the co-main event of this spectacular card. This is my first appearance in ONE Championship and I am going to make the most of it. To everyone watching this Saturday night, get ready because I am going to shock the world. Xiong Jing Nan is a great champion, but I’m here now and I’m coming to take the belt. This is going to be a very exciting fight and I can’t wait.”

All remaining ONE Championship athletes also participated in the face-off photo op. For photos of the ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER Official Face-Off, click here: <

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Catch all the action this Saturday night, 23 June, when ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER goes live around the world from the Studio City Event Center in Macau, China.

Saturday, 23 June

Studio City Event Center, Macau, China

Main Event

ONE Flyweight World Championship Unification Bout

Adriano Moraes vs Geje Eustaquio

Mixed Martial Arts: 61.2kg

Co-Main Event

ONE Women’s Strawweight World Championship

Xiong Jing Nan vs Laura Balin

Mixed Martial Arts: 56.7kg

Petchmorrakot Wor. Sangprapai vs Fabrice Fairtex Delannon

ONE Super Series Muay Thai: 67.0kg

Ev Ting vs Koji Ando

Mixed Martial Arts: 77.1kg

Narantungalag Jadambaa vs Edward Kelly

Mixed Martial Arts: 70.3kg

Lerdsila Phuket Top Team vs Sok Thy

ONE Super Series Muay Thai: 61.2kg

Alain Ngalani vs Tarik Khbabez

ONE Super Series Kickboxing: 120.2kg

Rui Botelho vs Yukinori Ogasawara

ONE Super Series Muay Thai: 61.2kg

Li Kai Wen vs Rodian Menchavez

Mixed Martial Arts: 70.3kg

Ma Hao Bin vs Danny Kingad

Mixed Martial Arts: 61.2kg

Mario Satya Wirawan vs Rin Saroth

Mixed Martial Arts: 65.8kg

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

CONQuest Festival Returns for 2018, now Government Backed

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South East Asia’s first collegiate esports convention returns for another year

Six months after its debut, South East Asia’s first collegiate esports convention and Western Visayas, Philippines’ largest enthusiast event is back for another year. 

ISC Events is pleased to announce the second iteration of CONQuest Esports and Hobby Festival, its flagship event, on July 28 - 29 at the Casa Real de Iloilo. CONQuest was founded to promote collegiate esports in the country, as well as to develop the region’s enthusiast communities. Over 700 attendees flocked to the Casa Real de Iloilo’s Grand Social Hall last December 16 for an unforgettable day of gaming, anime and pop culture fandom. 

But now, CONQuest is evolving. With the support of the Iloilo City government and the office of city councilor Candice Tupas, CONQuest 2018 hopes to truly become a national spectacle and city tradition. That is why it will be doubling the days and doubling the space -- utilizing the entirety of the Casa Real building, formerly the Iloilo Provincial Capitol building. 

Among the activities in store for CONQuest 2018 include the finals of the Garena League of Legends Collegiate League Visayan Conference, the second Western Visayas Cosplay Clash, the ‘Questalks’ series of panel discussions from esteemed industry professionals and an ‘Artisan’s Alley’ featuring 15 of the region’s finest digital artists. 

Early bird pricing for CONQuest 2018 is PHP 99 for 1 day, and PHP 149 for 2 days. This pricing lasts until June 16. Regular pricing is PHP 119 for 1 day and PHP 179 for 2 days. All 2 day tickets come with a wristband. “Iloilo has shown time and time again that it has the numbers needed for a national-level event. 

It’s time to give the Ilonggos and the Visayas what they deserve with a world-class event.” - Justin Banusing, ISC Events Director 

“CONQuest was built to grow the collegiate scene as well as local enthusiast communities. That’s why we’re making CONQuest 2018 bigger and better. The scene won’t grow if we are complacent. With the help of the Iloilo City government, we believe we can do great things this year.” - Krizzian Hernando, ISC Events Assistant Director

Energy Resiliency in Focus at DOE E-Power Mo Drive

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The Department of Energy (DOE) will be hosting the 6th E-Power Mo Conference on Tuesday, 26 June 2018 at the agency's headquarters in Bonifacio Global City.

The event, which will focus on “Developing Energy Resilient Philippines,” seeks to broaden public awareness on the crucial role it plays. That is not only in protecting the physical safety of their families, but in ensuring that homes, communities and businesses are able to adapt to unforeseen situations and have access to the uninterrupted supply of energy services. 

"We continue to rally for consumer empowerment in the energy industry by providing fresh insights on various issues," DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said, "Of course, the government is working hard to establish the appropriate energy resiliency measures.”

There will be six breakout sessions during the conference that will cover topics on downstream oil and natural gas; upstream oil and gas; renewable energy; power; alternative fuels and energy efficiency; and the consumer sector.

The E-Power Mo campaign of the DOE is in partnership with the Presidential Communications Operations Office, the Philippine Information Agency and the B-LEADERS Project of USAID.

Its four tenets summarize the energy policy agenda of President Rodrigo R. Duterte:

1. (E-POWER MO) Develop and utilize energy resources available to Filipinos for wealth creation and global competition;

2. (E-SAFETY MO) Undertake safety and savings measures through energy efficiency;

3. (E-SECURE MO) Secure the delivery of quality, reliable and affordable energy services; and

4. (E-DISKARTE MO) Empower consumers through a wide range of options in utilizing conventional, renewable and alternative energy sources.

“Lahat tayo, ama, ina, kapatid, anak - mga ordinaryong mamamayan - lahat tayo mayroong mahalagang maiaambag para sa patuloy na pagpapatatag ng ating lipunan (All of us, fathers, mothers, siblings and children - ordinary citizens - we all have meaningful contributions to the strengthening of our society). Our peace of mind will be rooted in the knowledge that we would have continuous access to critical resources, even in the aftermath of a calamity. This is what we will be highlighting for this E-Power Mo Conference,” Cusi concluded.

Mastercard and PNB Fulfill Your Travel and Shopping Goals Right Now

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What gives you the most fulfillment beyond your career? For some Filipinos, it’s the freedom to do what they love outside of work, such as traveling to must-visit destinations, bonding with family overseas, or shopping for unique finds. And because there’s no better time than now to pursue your passions, Mastercard, your card of choice for all your lifestyle needs, and PNB, are giving you ways to achieve your shopping and traveling goals with the PNB-PAL Mabuhay Miles NOW Mastercard credit card.

Head start the earning of Mabuhay Miles. A welcome gift of 1,000 FREE Mabuhay Miles awaits first-time PNB-PAL Mabuhay Miles NOW Mastercard cardholders who successfully activate their card.

Get access to exclusive airfare offers with Philippine Airlines. PNB-PAL Mabuhay Miles NOW Mastercard gives you 5% off on select international flight bookings via philippineairlines.com. To avail of the offer, simply type the first six digits of your card on the Promo Code menu every time you book your flight online.

Fly and shop without worries. PNB-PAL Mabuhay Miles NOW Mastercard gives you free travel insurance coverage of up to P1M, as well as up to P250,000 worth of free Purchase Protection Insurance. Shop and travel to the fullest while having greater peace of mind knowing that every part of your journey is safe and secure with Mastercard.

Be in control of your spending habits.  Track how much you spend on your credit card through PNB Mastercard In Control. Simply enroll your card by logging on to https://incontrol.pnbcards.com.ph and get a record of where and how you have been spending your card.

Enjoy more opportunities to travel and shop. With every P55 spent on your PNB Mabuhay Miles NOW Mastercard, you’ll earn 1 reward point. Reward points can be used to redeem Mabuhay Miles, where 1 point is equal to 1 mile. Don’t forget the many exclusive perks that come with having your Mastercard every time you shop abroad too, such as exciting deals in Singapore’s ION Orchard mall, or premium outlets in South Korea.

“PNB is dedicated in extending its reach to the emerging younger market, thus, the launch of the new PNB-PAL Mabuhay Miles NOW Mastercard”, says Executive Vice President and Head, Retail Banking Sector, Bernardo H. Tocmo. 

According to Christian Quiros, First Vice President and Head, Cards Banking Solutions Group, “The NOW Mastercard is packed with exclusive perks perfect for a millennial lifestyle.”

 “PNB, PAL, and Mabuhay Miles, Inc. partnered to offer a card with features fit for the travel savvy young professionals”, says Kevin Hartigan-Go, General Manager, Mabuhay Miles, Inc.

Shop to your heart’s content and fly to your dream destinations as Mastercard and PNB fulfill your passions right now with the PNB-PAL Mabuhay Miles NOW Mastercard.


Photo Caption: (L-R) PNB AVP, Cards Product Sheila Caeg-Bilog, Mastercard Philippines President Poch Villa-Real, Mabuhay Miles, Inc. General Manager Kevin Hartigan-Go, PNB EVP, Retail Banking Sector Head Bernie H. Tocmo, Philippine Airlines VP Marketing Head Ria Domingo, PNB FVP, Cards Banking Solutions Group Head Christian Quiros, and Mastercard Philippines Country Head Rowell Del Fierro

Marvel Run Philippines 2018 at MOA on July 7

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Calling all MARVEL fans, it is time to suit up for the first-ever MARVEL-themed run in South Asia - the MARVEL Run Philippines 2018.  The event is set to take place on July 7, 2018, at the SM Mall of Asia Event Grounds.  

The 2018 Philippines MARVEL Run is organized by ColorManila, the country’s number one fun-run organizer.

ColorManila VP Justine Cordero says, “We look forward to having the first Philippines MARVEL Run on July 7, and we would like to invite all MARVEL fans and ColorManila followers out there, to take part in this highly anticipated event.  The runners will surely like the kits that we have designed and prepared for them, along with the other MARVEL items that come with the race packages.”

There are four (4) race kit colors available, black, grey, green and blue. 

The black drifit shirt, which carries the logos of Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, and Spiderman, is part of the Deluxe Race Kit package.  Priced at P1,500, the drifit shirt comes with a finisher’s medal, a race bib, and a color packet.

While runners who sign up for the Premium Race Kit package and the VIP Race Kit package can choose between the grey, green and blue kits.  Avenger fans would love to be seen in these kits with the green one carrying Hulk’s logo, the grey one with Thor’s logo, and the blue one with Captain America’s signature logo - his shield.

The Premium Kit package, which is priced at P2,050, comes with a drifit shirt (with 3 colors to choose from), a race bib, sunglasses that match the shirt chosen, finisher’s medal, color packet, and a MARVEL drawstring bag.

While those who join the VIP category, valued at P3,050, will get a drifit shirt (also with 3 colors to choose from), a race bib, sunglasses that match the shirt chosen, finisher’s medal, color packet, a MARVEL drawstring bag, towel, and lastly, access to the VIP Lounge.

Runners also have the option of choosing between three race categories - 3K, 5K and 10K. 


Registration is still ongoing. For more information, visit www.colormanila.com for more details.

FDCP's Cine Lokal features LGBT films this Pride Month

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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) celebrates Pride Month by screening four award-winning films that empower and recognize the plight of the LGBT community, in all Cine Lokal cinemas as part of PelikuLAYA: An LGBT Film Festival from June 22 to 28.

The lineup includes the Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival 2013 drama Lihis written by Ricky Lee and directed by Joel C. Lamangan. Set in the 70's during the turbulent period in Philippine history, the film stars Jake Cuenca and Joem Bascon as communist rebels bound by a similar cause to topple a dictatorship. Their characters' relationship turns passionate amid their struggles to fight for freedom. Lihis also features Lovi Poe, Isabelle Daza, Gloria Diaz, Raquel Villavicencio, Tony Mabesa, Jaime Pebanco, Lloyd Samartino, Alex Castro, Ruby Ruiz, Jess Evardone and Chanel Latorre, among others.

Another film featured in PelikuLAYA is the Cinema One Originals 2017 comedy film Si Chedeng at Si Apple directed by Rae Red and Fatrick Tabada. Chedeng (Gloria Diaz), 66, decides to come out during her husband's wake while her best friend Apple (Elizabeth Oropesa), 63, kills her live-in partner, beheads him and stuffed his head inside her favorite Louis Vuitton bag. Together, they are on the run from the law and their children as they set off an adventure to find Chedeng’s ex-girlfriend.

Also part of the program is Joselito Altarejos' Kasal, which won Best Film at the 2014 Cinemalaya Film Festival. It tells the story of a gay couple, played by Arnold Reyes and Oliver Aquino, whose relationship is challenged when they attend a wedding. Providing support are Rita Avila, Maureen Mauricio, Ruby Ruiz, Rener Concepcion, Sue Prado, Ronwaldo Martin, Luis Ruiz and Ray An Dulay.

Completing the list is Out Run, a documentary about an LGBT political party mobilizing transgender hairdressers and beauty queens. Directed by S. Leo Chiang and Johnny Symons, the film provides a unique look into the challenges LGBT people encounter as they transition into the mainstream and fight for dignity, legitimacy, and acceptance across the globe.

PelikuLAYA, which is organized by FDCP in partnership with different LGBTQIA+ organizations, screens this month at Cine Lokal theaters in SM Manila, SM Sta. Mesa, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Fairview, SM Southmall and SM Bacoor.

No Strings Attached Dating

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When we say no string attached dating, it means a relationship between 2 individuals can carry on a purely physical connection. Its more of sexual intimate thing and both parties are not committed to each other. So having said that - Here are the pros and cons of this act. I've been with this kind of relationship as part of growing up and exploring different things.

Your not totally committed while you explore physical connection with another person. What ever you do your free and not obliged of being a girlfriend or boyfriend material role. Emotions are carried rather just pure physical contact. If your not ready into serious physical relationship then this kind of casual connection can meet your physical satisfaction as a human being.

You can also pursue many different options. Before I had a chance to hang out with these Chinese, European, Latinos and Portuguese ladies. Then I just realized in a short period of time that we have no chemistry at all. So I stop dating and chasing them. No string attached connection allows me to be in suave Brit James Bond imagination field of playing the mysterious macho life. Enjoying the intimate pursue of multiple people or girls in a period of time.

So you can select what you truly want to be with for the rest of your life. Then marriage would be a perfect solution for a no string attached game over life. Well, for now Im not a hypocrite, I kept my options open. Its like tasting food from different countries eventually you will settle down and choose the kinda food that you will eat everyday for the rest of your life.

Its like choosing a perfect dish that will make you truly happy. And its an option to be happy while keeping your options open. It can be a fun as well as a disaster if you fall in love. You may enjoy the thrill and adventure but by the end of the day or as you grew old. You need somebody that you can rely or a lifetime partner that you can spend for the rest of your life.

Although life is not perfect so enjoy dating and explore different personalities. That may lead into a serious relationship. Because not all marriage and relationship are perfect - therefore it should be fun rather than miserable that will lead into depression.

However no sting attached dating is not for everyone mostly in Asian conservative cultural heritage. But its already accepted as we move into the free world. The downside its your feelings may became real while the other is just playing or shopping around.

Then that is a risk- when you're feeling cannot be reciprocated in return. Some may protect and care you like a real family but the other party is just casual that will lead to jealousy and heartbreak. Quite painful that may hinder you from pursuing something more serious into the next serious relationship.

People involved in this kind of relationship may risk physical and emotional health. Its common that when you love someone and didn't return the favor back can cause extreme heartache. So this can put your personal wellness at risk as well. Like eating or crying so much. Some may involve in marital affair as a revenge to a cheating or boring partner. Which is realistically happening everywhere in the real world.

So is this your cup of coffee? After weighing the downside and upside of this kinda unique experience. I can say that its always the best thing to do is to consult your own feeling. Which makes you extremely happy? Because by the end of the day its not your friend or family dictates your own unique feeling. You got a life that you need to enjoy. Online dating is a fast and easy option to connect to the world. Wether its a serious or no string attach relationship its still an option for the pursuit of happiness.

Here Are Some of the Most Important Benefits of an Aptitude Test

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Almost every business owner understands that it is not a piece of cake to hire reliable employees. Recruiting employees that have a desire to work for the prosperity of the company is really difficult. The problem surely is not in the availability of candidates. In fact, there is simply no shortage of eligible candidates these days, with the quality of education improving with each passing day. The problem actually lies in the recruitment method adopted by companies.

Most businesses opt for traditional ways of hiring employees that hardly work. But if you consider yourself prudent and want your employees to be the best one can hire, then it is important to incorporate an aptitude test into the recruitment mix. Here, you find some of the most important reasons as to why you should go for an aptitude test. Check out-

With an aptitude test, you can assess the aptness of a person for a particular job opening. This is extremely important for your company if you want every work done without mistakes. Hiring a candidate on the basis of their qualification or the amount of confidence or smartness they ooze out is simply not the right way to go about it.

Since they are being recruited for a particular job position, they should be able to do their job skilfully. For that, their aptitude for the job is something you should aim at understanding. Make sure you hire a candidate who has the skills and capacity to handle his responsibilities well. Just because a candidate holds a PhD does not mean he will be able to do justice to the managerial position that he is being hired for. To be able to be a good manager, he must be good at managing things. It is his managerial skills that will be of use to the company and not his PHD.

Another important aspect that you will have to bear in mind is the objectivity of an aptitude test. Yes, aptitude tests are extremely objective in nature. With an objective test, you are able to assess the abilities of your employees in a better way.

When a candidate attempts an objective type test, he fails to dispense his opinions. Objective questionnaires give no value to opinions. Since it is possible to influence employers with opinions, questions that welcome opinions are not good for recruitment of employees. Another benefit of having an objective type test is that no tampering is possible in this case. So, the scores the candidates get are often the rights scores, not based on biasness or favouritism.

An aptitude test is a must, also because it offers no scope for biasness or favouritism. These are two of the most dangerous enemies of a business. But sadly, in a lot of companies, these elements are very common. This results in people without aptitude getting hired into positions they know nothing about. Such people are of no value to a company and are an impediment for its growth.

So, the benefits of opting for an aptitude test are many. Go for one and better your company's recruitment process!