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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

DOE Statement on the Continued Rise in Fuel Costs


Wazzup Pilipinas!

Hindi po kayo nag-iisa. The Department of Energy (DOE) and your entire energy family are united in taking steps to ease the effects of rising prices, particularly of oil and other petroleum products.

The rise in petroleum prices is due to the current global situation where international political and economic factors are at play:

• US exit from the Iran nuclear deal was accompanied by its re-imposition of economic sanctions on Iran, including those related to oil;

• Political and economic instability in Venezuela, which has the world’s largest proven oil reserves and is considered one of the largest oil exporters in the West; and
• A lack of clear commitment from oil producing countries for an actual production increase to replace expected supply constraints.

Global oil prices also tend to go up in the winter months (October-March), as demand for heating is at its highest.

Magtulungan po tayo. Even before the onset of the spike in world petroleum prices, the energy family has been relentless in working out ways to help our most vulnerable sectors such as transport groups. Public utility vehicles are able to avail of fuel discounts through the continued expanding partnership of the DOE with various oil companies.

Likewise, we have asked the Philippine National Oil Company – Exploration Corporation, one of our attached agencies, to look into importing low-cost diesel to augment supply and offer a more affordable fuel option to our public transportation sector.

We are also part of the inter-agency Pantawid Pasada program being led by the Department of Transportation, where fuel subsidy cards are being distributed to qualified franchise holders of public utility jeepneys.

Your full cooperation is needed in facing the challenges ahead.  Now more than ever, we are appealing for each and every one of us to adopt simple yet far-reaching changes in the energy choices we make, with efficiency at its core. 
Using fuel wisely is one easy way for us to immediately cope with current fuel costs. We have launched a strengthened information campaign on fuel saving tips. These helpful suggestions and strategies on maximizing fuel efficiency would save us time, money and help our environment. For example, planning one errand day for the entire family is a creative way, which allows us to spend more time with our loved ones, while decreasing the number of trips we need to make.

Pagbabagong isinasabuhay. A mindset on energy efficiency is key to living an energy efficient lifestyle. Helping bring down the overall energy demand of our country is hinged upon our energy habits. We already have the energy ability. Let us hone it by being smart about our energy choices may it be on fuel or power. Simple tasks such as turning off appliances that are not in use become second nature when done repeatedly. In addition, switching to LED lighting and inverter technology significantly reduces our power consumption, which means lower electricity bills.

We launched E-Power Mo in 2017 initially as a campaign to empower consumers with crucial information that would help them make informed energy decisions. Today, E-Power Mo has transformed into a movement of Filipinos becoming more adept at energy-related issues and adopting an energy efficient way of life.

We are encouraging everyone to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/doe.gov.phand visit our official website https://www.doe.gov.ph/ to learn more about energy efficiency and fuel savings tips.

Patuloy na paninilbihan. Together with our country’s economic management team, the DOE and your entire energy family remain unyielding in finding ways to manage the situation at hand.  We will not rest from pushing vital industry reforms, including the crafting of policies that promote the exploration and development of our indigenous energy resources, the expansion of our renewable energy capabilities, uphold the integrity of safety and resiliency standards, and bring power to unserved and underserved areas in the Philippines.

Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 Presented by Alaska Send-Off


Wazzup Pilipinas!

Sixteen Jr. NBA All-Stars of the Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska got a special send-off this year from Alaska Milk the day before they left for their NBA Experience Trip to Shanghai, China. The eight boys and eight girls who topped the Jr. NBA National Training Camp last May underwent a basketball clinic conducted by NBA Legend Cherokee Parks and WNBA player Alana Beard, with US Ambassador Sung Kim in attendance. The All-Stars will play against counterpart Jr NBA All Stars from Vietnam, India, Thailand, Singapore and Jakarta during the trip, do city tours and watch an official preseason NBA game live between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks. They will be accompanied by Coaches of the Year Tata Belangel and Hazell Yambot. Above, L -R are: 1st row): Prince Ray Alao, Christian Joi Mesias, Nathan Jan Jundana, Kim Aaron Tamayo, Ethan Rod Alian, Seven Gagate, John Lester Amagan, Manuel Luis Antonio Pablo
2nd row): E-Cow, Marielle Vigno, Madelyn Flores, Christine Nichole Venterez, NBA Global Partnerships Director Mae Dichupa, Gin Kayla Huelar, Aishe Mae Solis, Amber Esquivel, Kyla Mataga, Pauline Angelique Valle, Jr. WNBA Coach of the Year Hazel Yambot
3rd row): Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Mark Belangel, Alaska Power Camp Head Coach Jeffery Cariaso, Alaska Milk Corporation Sports Development Head Richard Bachmann, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, former NBA player Cherokee Parks, 4-time WNBA All-Star and Los Angeles Sparks Guard/Forward Alana Beard

Fans can follow JrNBA at the official website www.jrnba.asia and Facebook at www.facebook.com/JrNBAAsia to learn more about the program as well as how to join and become a JrNBA All-Star in 2018.
To learn more about Alaska Milk Corporation, visit www.alaskamilk.com and www.playph.com.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Winning Writers Celebrated at 68th Palanca Awards Ceremony


Wazzup Pilipinas!
Thirteen-time Palanca winner and 2001 Hall of Famer, Alfred “Krip” Yuson was conferred the Gawad Dangal ng Lahi award at the 68th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for his contributions to the advancement of Philippine literature. With him are (from left) Sylvia Palanca-Quirino, Carl Anthony Palanca and Criselda Cecilio-Palanca. Yuson was the speaker and guest of honor in the annual literary awards in a ceremony recently held at The Manila Peninsula.
It was a night of celebrating literary excellence as the 68th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature honored the authors of the competition’s winning entries recently at the Peninsula Manila in Makati City.
A total of 54 writers, 28 of which were first-time awardees, were chosen as this year’s batch of winners. Two authors each bagged prizes in two separate categories. A total of 20 regular categories were opened this year. The winning entries were evaluated and chosen by an elite roster of literary personalities from various fields.
This year’s awarding ceremony had as Speaker and Guest of honor multi-awarded writer Alfred “Krip” Yuson. He was conferred the Gawad Dangal ng Lahi for his contributions to the Philippine literary scene, including novels, poetry collections, short fiction, essays, and children’s stories. Yuson is a recipient of 13 Palanca Awards across various categories and was elevated to the Palanca Hall of Fame in 2001.
Named after businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos Palanca Sr., the Palanca Awards continuously seeks to cultivate Philippine Literature by providing incentives for writers and serving as a treasury of these literary gems. It is considered the gold standard in writing excellence, highly-coveted by Filipino writers, young and old alike.
Following is the list of winners of the 68thPalanca Awards:
KABATAAN DIVISION
KABATAAN SANAYSAY
1st Prize          Jack Lorenz Acebedo Rivera             Paglaya Mula sa Pagtakas    
2nd Prize         Jacob Renz R. Ambrocio                   Sino ang Lumansag sa Lunday ni Lola Basyang?
3rd Prize          Maria Jamaica S. Columbres            Gulugod sa Pagsibol ng Binhi

KABATAAN ESSAY
1st Prize          Floriane T. Taruc                                Worlds Behind Words
2nd Prize         Jaz Varon Villanueva                          Boundless
3rd Prize          Jana Gillian Ang                                A Passage to Reading

FILIPINO DIVISION
MAIKLING KUWENTO
1st Prize          Eugene C. Soyosa                              Gina
2nd Prize         Andrew A. Estacio                             Ang Kanonisasyon ng mga Santa Santino
3rd Prize          Luna Sicat Cleto                               Tatlong Proposisyon ng Puting Hangin
           
MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA
1st Prize          Jerwin Eileen G.C. Tarnate                Ang Higad at ang Paru-paro
2nd Prize         Eugene Y. Evasco                              Siyap ng Isang Sisiw
3rd Prize          Early Sol A. Gadong                          Maraming-Maraming-Marami

SANAYSAY
1st Prize          Engr. Gil A. Dulon Jr.                          Amoral Ang Siyensya Subalit May Boses Din Ang Mga Maso
2nd Prize         Adelma L. Salvador                            Kambak-kambak
3rd Prize          Iza Maria G. Reyes                             Hindi Ako Dalisay

TULA
1st Prize          Paul Alcoseba Castillo                        Luna't Lunas
2nd Prize         Mark Anthony S. Angeles                   Ang Babae sa Balangiga at iba pang Tula
3rd Prize          Noel Galon                                      Ang Bata sa Panahon ng Ligalig: Mga Tula
                                                                              sa loob at labas ng Bayan ng San Diego
TULA PARA SA MGA BATA
1st Prize          Paterno B. Baloloy Jr.                         Paumanhin ng Kuting
2nd Prize         Will P. Ortiz                                       Himbing na Kuting at iba pang Tula sa Ilalim ng Araw
3rd Prize          Noel P. Tuazon                                  Klik Madyik

DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
1st Prize          Michelle Josephine G. Rivera            Kaharian ng Pinto
2nd Prize         Maynard Gonzales Manansala           Tao Po
3rd Prize          Allan B. Lopez                                River Lethe

DULANG GANAP ANG HABA
1st Prize          WALANG NAGWAGI
2nd Prize         WALANG NAGWAGI
3rd Prize          Rolin Cadallo Obina                            San Nicolas (Ang Sarsuwela)

DULANG PAMPELIKULA
1st Prize          James Ladioray                                  11 Septembers
2nd Prize         Arden Rod B. Condez                         John Denver Trending
3rd Prize          Andrian M. Legaspi                             Pandanggo sa Hukay

REGIONAL DIVISION
SHORT STORY – CEBUANO
1st Prize          Januar E. Yap                                     Baradero
2nd Prize         Dave T. Pregoner.                              Sunog
3rd Prize          Leoncio P. Deriada                             Dili Baya ko Bugoy

SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON
1st Prize          Early Sol A. Gadong                           Sa Lum-ok Sang Imo Suso
2nd Prize         Alice Tan Gonzales                             Haya
3rd Prize          Dulce Maria V. Deriada                      Candelaria

SHORT STORY – ILOKANO
1st Prize          Ariel Sotelo Tabag                              Gasanggasat
2nd Prize         Paul Blanco Zafaralla                         Sarming
3rd Prize          Jaime M. Agpalo Jr.                           Nakakidem-a-Simumulagat

ENGLISH DIVISION
SHORT STORY
1st Prize          Joe Bert Lazarte                                 Describe the Rapture
2nd Prize         Francis Paolo M. Quina                      Pigs
3rd Prize          Matthew Jacob F. Ramos                  The Final Bullet

SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN
1st Prize          NO WINNER
2nd Prize         NO WINNER
3rd Prize          Maryrose Jairene Cruz-Eusebio         I have Two Mothers

ESSAY
1st Prize          Jefry Canoy                                        Buhay Pa Kami:  Dispatches from Marawi
2nd Prize         Ronnie E. Baticulon                            Some Days You Can't Save Them All
3rd Prize          Chuck D. Smith                                  Origin Story

POETRY
1st Prize          Rodrigo V. Dela Peña Jr.                    Self-portrait with Plastic Bag
2nd Prize         Shane Carreon                                   The Gods who Dissolved under our  Tongues and other Poems
3rd Prize          Jose Luis B. Pablo                              To Desire in Liturgy

POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN
1st Prize          Maria Amparo Nolasco Warren          Lola Elina Maria's Savory-Sweet Cookbook of Poetry
2nd Prize         Sigrid Marianne P. Gayangos            Of Monsters, Math and Magic
3rd Prize          Roselle Eloise B. Bunayog                 Brave, Undying Warriors

ONE-ACT PLAY
1st Prize          Katrina M. Bonillo                                Burying Mamang in Sugar
2nd Prize         Joe Bert Lazarte                                 Senator Pancho Aunor's Blue Balls ofDespair and Disillusionment
3rd Prize          Luciano Sonny O. Valencia                Leavings

FULL-LENGTH PLAY
1st Prize          Beryl Andrea P. Delicana                   Mango Tree
2nd Prize         Patrick James M. Valera                    Symphony
3rd Prize          Dominique La Victoria                      Toward the Fires of Revolution
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