Epson PH Showcased Innovative Tech in Print and Label 2018

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Epson recently showcased its array of innovative solutions as it joined the Print and Label 2018, the largest printing exhibit of the year, held at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug City, Cebu.

Organized by Global-Link MP, the Print and Label 2018 event is under the banner of PackPrintPlas Cebu. It is the only event series in the country that gathers interrelated industries of printing, packaging, and plastics, serving as a venue for industry leaders to showcase and introduce their most advanced technologies and services to the current market.

During the event, Epson showed its advanced solutions, from its range of POS receipt, label, and inkjet printers to its latest projectors. Aside from the exhibit, industry professionals and visitors also enjoyed live demos on how Epson products can be utilized to support better customer engagement, more efficient cost management, as well as increased sales.

“Today’s customers demand more meaningful engagements as they interact with brands, products, and services. The Epson products and solutions we presented for this year are dedicated to help businesses in tapping the current market, as well as to work as their tools to stay ahead of the competition,” said Eduardo Bonoan, Director of Marketing Division, Epson Philippines.

Bonoan also noted that “all of Epson’s technologies are also developed and driven with a focus on details and precision, which allowed us to innovate  technologies needed by the today’s businesses in various industry segments.”

“We believe that this event enables our key partners to conduct meetings, negotiate sales opportunities, and move projects to another level.  This kind of opportunity stands truly unmatched,” said Global-Link CEO Patrick Lawrence Tan.

Metro Manila Subway Project Receives Initial Funds from JICA

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The Philippines has received the initial P51 Billion from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) to start building the subway project from Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City to NAIA.

JICA is a governmental agency that coordinates official development assistance (ODA) for the government of Japan.

The Metro Manila Subway, originally named Mega Manila Subway, is an underground rapid transit line to be built initially in Metro Manila in the Philippines. Construction is projected to finish by the second quarter of 2027.

This is cool! But do not let it easily get dilapidated and problematic due to poor or no maintenance.....just like what is happening to the MRT.

Since it's underground, I think an additional challenge would be the sewerage system. How would they keep it clean since when it rains, all the flood waters would go directly to the low-lying areas. This will definitely be harder to maintained compared to the MRT/LRT.

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Indie-Siyensya Kicks Off 3rd Run with Science Communication, Cinematography Workshops

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More than one hundred students, teachers, filmmakers, and science professionals flocked to the Cinematheque Centre Manila last July 6, 2018 for the program launch and workshop of the 3rd Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition.

Indie-Siyensya, the country’s first and only science filmmaking competition, is now open for submission of film concepts for short documentaries that capture science as it works to answer the needs of communities and the country.

“We are encouraging students to create more science films,” says Dr. Josette Biyo, Director of the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), the competition’s main organizer. “DOST-SEI aims to promote a culture of science in the country and film is no doubt a powerful medium to achieve this,” Biyo adds.

This year, Indie-Siyensya strengthens the competition and its workshop offering by partnering with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). The free workshop is part of the competition’s series of activities and meant to arm interested participants with the skills needed to create credible and visually appealing science films.

UP Los Baños Development Communication Professor Garry Montemayor, a member of Indie-Siyensya’s board of judges, delivered a workshop on science communication, while 2017 Breakthrough Junior Challenge grand prize winner, Hillary Diane Andales, facilitated the segment on scientific content. Cinematographer Joshua Reyles engaged the participants with training on camera and lighting. Montemayor also joined fellow judges, UP Film Institute Director Patrick F. Campos and FEU and DLS-CSB Professor Seymour Sanchez, in a Q&A session on the contest mechanics.

Indie-Siyensya is inviting all interested students, out-of-school youth, teachers, filmmakers, and science professionals to submit their film concepts until August 3, 2018. For approved concepts, deadline of submission of film entries is on October 15, 2018.

For details and inquiries, visit www.facebook.com/indiesiyensya/.