DOTr, MARINA Launch Cavite – Manila Ferry Service; Rides Free for One Month

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Residents of Cavite may now reach Metro Manila faster by water travel, as the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and with the help of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) formally launched the Cavite – Manila Ferry Service on December 8, 2019.

At the inaugural ceremony, DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade announced that starting tomorrow, 9 December 2019, passengers may start using the ferry service from the Cavite City Port Terminal going to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex in Pasay City, and to the Liwasang Bonifacio Terminal (Plaza Lawton) in Manila, and vice versa.

“Andito kami ngayon pagka’t hangarin namin na ilunsad at i-revive ang ferry operation ng Cavite. Itong operation ng Cavite ay matagal ding nawala, matagal ding nakalimutan, kaya sabi namin, umpisahan, buhayin, at itaguyod ulit ‘yung ferry operation ng Cavite,” Secretary Tugade said.

The transportation chief also announced more good news: the riding public will get to avail of the ferry service for free until 9 January 2019, in coordination with Shogun Ships Co. Inc. and Seaborne Shipping Company Inc.

“Kausap ko ‘yung Shogun, Seaborne, ang sabi ko, ‘itong proyektong ito, gusto ko pamaskong handog sa mga Cavite, dapat ito libre. Hanggang matapos ang Kapaskuhan sa January 9, libre ang pamasahe sa ferry. Ito ‘yung pamaskong handog ng administrasyong Duterte sa inyo,” Secretary Tugade said.

Immediately following the launch, the ferry service kicked off its operations with an inaugural voyage from the Cavite City Port Terminal to the Liwasang Bonifacio Terminal (Lawton) in Manila. Upon arrival, it was announced that passengers who will ride the “MV Island Sabtang” will get free rides until 31 January 2019.

Two vessels will start operating tomorrow, with two to three more to be added next month to serve the routes.

Through the ferry service, travel time from Cavite City Port Terminal to Liwasang Bonifacio Terminal is estimated at 40 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, travel time between the Cavite City Port Terminal and CCP, and vice versa, is around 15 minutes.

MV Island Sabtang from Shogun Ships Co. Inc. can accommodate 57 passengers, while MB Seaborne Mercury can accommodate 27 passengers. Fares for both rides are still under negotiation, as Secretary Tugade continues to push for lower prices.

For his part, Cavite City Mayor Bernardo Paredes thanked the DOTr and its attached agencies under the maritime sector for initiating the ferry service in a bid to help ease road traffic to and from Metro Manila.

“Sa ngalan ng ating pamahalaan at mamamayan ng ating siyudad, ang inyo pong lingkod ay lubos na nagagalak at nagpapasalamat sa inyong presensya upang matunghayan ang opisyal na pagbubukas ng Cavite-Manila Ferry Service. Ang nasabing proyekto ay makapagbibigay ng alternatibong pamamaraan ng transportasyon na tutugon sa ating kasalukuyang suliranin sa trapiko, na bago tayo makarating sa Metro Manila ay mag-uubos tayo ng mga 2-3 oras, ngayon, mga 40 minutes na lang,” Mayor Paredes said.

The Cavite – Manila Ferry Service is an offshoot of the "water jeepney” concept that was developed in Cebu, and was announced during the operational dry run of the Sangley Airport in Cavite. Secretary Tugade hopes that the riding public will utilize the service, as it offers a quick, convenient, and comfortable mode of transportation.

“Binubuhay natin ang konsepto ng ‘water jeepney’ sa Cavite, at sana ‘ho tangkilikin ninyo, para masabi natin, ‘okay ka, ferry ko’,” Secretary Tugade added.

Aside from the ferry service, the DOTr and MARINA also launched high priority maritime-related projects, such as the registration of recreational boats to boost tourism, and the opening of the MARINA Central Office Processing Center at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange for the benefit of Filipino seafarers.

3 Ways that Sun Damage Changes Our Skin

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Though possessing a tanned “sun-kissed” look has become a coveted look for some, it’s also an obvious sign of sun damage. Over time, this can affect not just how you look. It might also have tangible negative effects on your health. But even if you’ve never sunbathed or just kept sun exposure to a minimum, you may still see the same brown marks and darker patches on your skin from normal outdoor activities.

Remember, even small amounts of sunlight can still cause cumulative long-term damage. In particular, most reliable medical resources agree that even a couple of minutes of sun exposure on a daily basis is enough to have some adverse effects on your skin. Unfortunately, it can affect you in more ways than just your skin’s appearance.

Damage Due to Sunburns

If you have fair skin and have spent long hours under the sun, you’re more likely to experience sunburns. Aside from causing you to develop a darkened or reddened complexion, they are as the most obvious results of excessive sun exposure. You can think of sunburns as your body’s way of telling you that it’s had too much UV rays.

However, it’s best to remember that different complexions are also affected by UV radiation in different ways. This is thanks to each individual person having varying levels of melanin, which is the natural pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color. As a result of the differing amounts of melanin, some people are more resistant to sunburns. Specifically, people with darker skin tan more easily and will take a longer time to experience sunburns. Meanwhile, the opposite is also true. This means that people with fairer skin will find it more difficult to get a tan and are less protected from sunburns. But in the end, all of us may end up similarly affected by overexposure to the sun’s rays. This brings us to our next point.

Increased Risks of Skin Cancer

Aside from giving us sunburns, chronic sun exposure can also greatly increase the chance of developing skin cancer. This is a result of the excess radiation affecting your skin cells’ DNA, making your skin cells more likely to develop cancer cells.

Usually, skin cancer develops on parts of your body that get the most sunlight. Early signs include pre-cancerous “sandpaper spots” These usually show up as rough and scaly patches of skin. Though they may be benign at first, they should still be immediately checked out by a dermatologist. If they are not quickly treated, they are likely to lead to complications such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or even melanoma—which can be deadly.

Signs of Premature Aging

Even if some of your spots don’t end up being malignant in nature, you’ll still want to minimize sun exposure if you want to keep looking young and fresh. This is because increased doses of UV radiation can also lead to photo-aging. Putting it simply, this is a process where extended and repeated exposure to harmful radiations and even sunburns can accelerate the skin’s aging process. As a result, you might prematurely look older than your true age.

If you don’t take care of your skin, you could experience some undeniable signs of photo-aging. These usually include freckles, dry skin, deep wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. Among these signs, uneven skin tone can be most troublesome, since it can be traced to problems in melanin production due to chronic skin damage. Sometimes, they can become worse and become age spots or “liver spots.” And in worst cases, this can also increase you chances of developing skin cancer.

Always Keep Your Skin Protected

If you can’t limit the amount of time you spend outdoors during daytime, then it will be best to wear sunscreen whenever you can. This is sure to have a slowing effect on how your skin gets affected by sun-related damage. You should pick out sunscreen with SPF values of 15 or higher that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Covering up with certain types of clothing and using an umbrella during sunny days can also have a protective effect.

The most important thing to remember is to always keep yourself protected from direct sunlight. Though existing skin damage can’t be fully reversed, reducing the amount of harmful UV rays that reach your skin can prevent further damage from occurring. If done right, it might even reverse some of the damage done to a certain extent and keep your skin healthy and looking young for longer.


Sources

http://www.deardoctor.com/articles/how-sun-damage-ages-your-skin/

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/reverse-sun-damage-1

Guide to Trading Forex in the Philippines

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I remember the old saying "Don't lay or put your egg in 1 basket" I piece of advice to every business people to not put its investment, time, effort and resources in one business ventures. Which I totally agree and applied in my life. There was a Typhoon yesterday named "Tisoy" in the Philippines which directly affects me and destroyed my friends property. 

So having that result made me think, what if - If I invested all of my resources to 1 building or business and it was destroyed? Or in 1 business location of personal property to a specific city or place. I would rather have 100 different business with minimum of 1% and above ROI income rather than having 1 business with 100 times return. Because we all known that shit things and accident or even disaster happen unexpectedly. 

Whether its in the travel, food, mining, media, construction, retail or what ever category line of business. I would always stick to that rule of not laying my eggs in 1 basket. So lets see the money or forex market. Another way of commanding your money on how it would control the market like stocks. If your are new to Forex or it seems unfamiliar with. I recommend you to watch The Wolf of Wall St in 2013 by Leonardo de Caprio (True Story of Jordan Belfort) and Wall St. of Michael Douglas in 1987.

But those movies are showing the bad so here's the good side. The true story of Chris Gardner who is sleeping in the Street with his son, to worth more than $60m now. Which is portrayed by real father and son Hollywood actors Will Smith and Jaden Smith. In the movie The Pursuit of Happyness in 2006.  Alpari, is one of the best trading and investment company in the market nowadays. They have strength in numbers with a strong 2m traders across 8 continents. With 20+ years of experience across more than 250 trading financial instruments.

Just like Jordan Belfort and Chris Gardner who became both millionaire in the financial trading market. Both in legal and illegal way. Enough to say that Greed is Good and Bad. As I remember the best most remarkable speech in the 1987 classic business movie Wall St. Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko gave a great insightful speech, "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed, in all of its forms; greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge has marked the upward surge of mankind.

And it will save dying corporations and broken relationships. Which is somewhat ironic and true in real life application.  So whether you want to build a career or/and a fortune. With Alpari Company as they create a sustainable forex trading environment that helps any1 to have access to the financial trading market place. So watch closely you egg every second in the basket and see which ones is rotting or turning into gold or diamond.