Myths Of Love Dance-Theater

“Myths of Love” is a dance-theater event that tackles our notion of romance. Based on the book, “Seven Myths About Love…Actually” by British author Mike George, it talks about why it seems to challenging to get a hold of genuine love. For so long, we equated love as approval and assumed that love and happiness were found in relationships, acquisitions and even places. However, the satisfaction was fleeting and the disillusionment was bound to happen. We recognize they are blind alleys. George says you don’t have to seek love anywhere as it is already found in our own heart.

Myths Of Love

Oct 5, Thursday, 7:30 Pm

Powermac Center Spotlight, Circuit Makati

Directed By Melvin Lee

Choreographed By Jed Amihan

Performers: Marge Enriquez, Rose Camacho, Katherine Trofeo, Jed Amihan

Photography By Denise Weldon

Art Direction By Mark Constantine Inducil



For Details, Contact 0917-9803541

Ballet Philippines’ Internationally Acclaimed Classics Are Back In “The Exemplars: Amada And Other Dances” Taking The Stage On October 20 – 22

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The country’s preeminent ballet and contemporary dance company, Ballet Philippines, reintroduces internationally acclaimed classics of the company’s vast repertoire to a newer audience.

This production provides a rare opportunity to shed light on the long-unseen works that established the company’s signature style and identity as an internationally and locally renowned dance company, paving the way to 48 years of artistic excellence and cultural contribution. This was made possible by patrons of the arts San Miguel Corporation, Phoenix Petroleum and Sanicare.

"The Exemplars" will showcase the company’s classic works such as Alice Reyes’ “Amada.” As one of the first pieces ever performed by the company, Amada is based on “Summer Solstice” by National Artist for Literature, Nick Joaquin. Set in Catholic, Hispanic, 19th century Manila, traditional male-dominance is shaken by the Tadtarin, a native festival in which women suddenly reign supreme shattering the established Hispanic molds and patterns. Amada premiered in Manila in 1970, with National Artist for Dance, Alice Reyes herself in the titular role, and music composed by National Artist for Music Lucrecia Kasilag. It has since won critical acclaim in the Philippines and abroad, and represents the company’s work in Philippine material at its best.

Another featured work is “Valse Fantasy.” A male dancer and three ballerinas dance in a ballet dotted with leaps, turns, beats, entrances and exits. Set to Glinka’s music, Valse Fantasy is pure dancing tailored by the music’s breezy patterns and delightful rhythms. A neo-classical piece inspired by George Balanchine, it was especially staged for Ballet Philippines by Muñeca Aponte in 1974. This year, premier danseur Nonoy Froilan is restaging the ballet, as he himself danced the male role in the 1970's.

Gener Caringal’s “Ang Sultan” is a heart-breaking story about star-crossed lovers, separated by the eternal clash between classes. Set in the pre-colonial Filipino caste system, it tells the story of the consequences when a man from a lower caste falls in love with a princess—where revolt and an uprising ensue due to inequity and social injustice. Using Maguindanao/Muslim instrumentation, the music was composed by Lucrecia Kasilag. Since it’s premiere in 1973, it has become one of the most performed pieces in the company’s repertoire.

Norman Walker’s “Songs of a Wayfarer” is the story of unrequited love. We follow our hero, who is in deep sadness as his love is being wed to another, and trying to escape with everything reminding him of his love. This is a story of ultimately finding one’s self in the loneliness of life, even though surrounded by friends, there is a feeling of trying to find a purpose that fulfills the empty void. Critical and popular acclaim has made this work a piece de resistance in the company’s repertoire.

Pauline Koner’s “Concertino” is considered a major landmark in modern dance. This classic tells the story about a lady of the court and her attendants who conduct themselves in various manners from the proper to the frolicsome. In the rigidity of the high life she feels caged and seeks liberation from the tedious life. This piece was choreographed in the earlier style of American Modern Dance that has become a challenge to all who attempt this stylistically difficult piece.

Catch us! Ballet Philippines' "The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances" will be performed in on October 20-22, 2017 at the CCP Main Theater, and October 25, 2017 at the Globe Auditorium, Maybank Theater, BGC Arts Center.

For tickets, call Ballet Philippines at (+632) 551-1003, the CCP Box Office at (+632) 832-3704, or Ticketworld at (+632) 891-9999 or Ticketworld.com.ph.

Connect to Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/balletphilippines

Instagram: @balletphilippines

YouTube: balletph

DOTr Chief Supports Chavez's Legal Tussle Versus Buri

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Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade today said he supports the withholding of payment to MRT3 maintenance provider, Korean firm Busan Universal Rails Inc. (BURI).

Asked for his response to graft charges filed by BURI against Undersecretary Cesar Chavez for the withholding of payment, Secretary Tugade said he trusts how Chavez handles the rail sector of the department, and that all decisions of the latter were properly consulted with him.

“The decision to withhold payment to BURI is not a decision of Undersecretary Chavez alone. It is the decision of the Department as a whole. I support the actions of Undersecretary Chavez in handling the issues confronting the rail sector of DOTr. His actions were in accordance with my instructions," Tugade said.

Tugade likewise mentioned that if he had it his way, he should be included in the case since the decision to withhold BURI's payment was made with his approval and consent.

"Undersecretary Chavez always consults his plans and actions with me. His decisions were made with my consent, approval and confirmation. So, I should also be included in the graft case filed against him,” Tugade said. "Besides, all his actions are in accordance with the contract, equity, decency and law. All these are aboveboard and have gone through rigorous review and due process,” he added. 

The transportation chief noted that the withholding of payment to BURI is only taking into account “the good of the country and the welfare of the riding public.” 

BURI officials recently filed a graft case against Chavez before the Ombudsman after the DOTr undersecretary withheld the payment for the Logical Vehicle Unit (LVU) for the MRT Line 3 worth PHP4 million. 

The LVU is part of the automatic train protection or the onboard signaling system.

Chavez said he decided to temporarily hold payment of the LVU as he waits for BURI to furnish him with the Certificate of Origin and Factory Inspection Report attached to the LVU billing. 

BURI has acquired the LVU from Diamond Pearl, owned by the family of Marlo dela Cruz, while the manufacturer of MRT3’s original signaling system came from Bombadier, Chavez added.   

He said this is a requirement of Commission of Audit (COA) to make sure that the spare parts for the coaches are not taken from other train coaches.

“Pag kumpleto ang mga dokumento na requirement ng COA, binabayaran natin. Pag hindi, hindi rin natin binabayaran. Bakit kailangang masinop sa pagsusuri ng billing? Para matiyak na original ang spare parts at hindi rin galing sa “cannibalized” o kinuha lang na piesa sa ibang bagon. Ito ay para sa kaligtasan ng mga mananakay,” Chavez said. 

Regarding his actions to withhold the payment to BURI, Chavez maintained he is merely ensuring that government funds are spent judiciously on projects and acquisitions. 

“My decision to withhold payment is precisely to protect public funds. How can I be charged with graft when I am only protecting public funds and the people's welfare?,” he said.

2nd German Film Week Kicks off Sept. 27

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The second German Film Week opened last September 27 with the Philippine premiere of "My Brother Simple" (Simpel, 2017) at the SM Mall of Asia Cinema 4. German filmmaker Markus Goller, whom the Goethe-Institut flew in especially for the occasion, gamely answered questions from the audience after the screening. 

Aside from the opening film, an interesting slate of films that presents the wide range of contemporary German cinema makes up this year's festivities. After its successful launch last year, the festival once again offers a diverse selection of films in its goal of promoting German language and culture. 

The German Film Week draws film buffs and students from all over the Philippines, as well as filmmakers, members of the media and industry leaders. This year’s lineup of films were carefully selected among the latest releases in Germany, some of which have already received numerous awards in international film festivals. 

"We are truly excited to unveil this year’s films and new voices to Philippine audiences," said Dr. Ulrich Nowak, director of Goethe-Institut Philippinen. "Whether mainstream, romantic comedies, or micro-budget indies, we made sure our festival attendees will be entertained and pleased." 

In addition to German films, this year's edition will also feature a film by acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza. "Captive," which has been screened at a previous Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), will be shown during the week-long festival. In one of these screenings, a film appreciation session will follow wherein audiences will get to meet and speak with the multi-awarded director. 

"The Brillante Mendoza screening is an addition to this year’s program," Dr. Nowak explained. "Our goal at the institute has always been to promote cultural exchange between Germany and the countries we support. And this is one way to achieve that goal -- to share German features and highlight Filipino creativity." 

The succeeding film screenings will run from Sept. 28 to October 5 at SM Mall of Asia and SM North EDSA. Subsequent screenings will take place in SM Clark, Cebu and Davao in October. 

Tickets are priced at 100 pesos for all German films and 200 pesos for Captive. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema counters of participating SM malls. 

The German Film Week is made possible through the partnership with SM Lifestyle Malls and SM Cinemas and the support of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. For more information, visit Goethe.de/Manila. 

GERMAN FILM WEEK TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phmq-EclIBs

Miss Philippines 2017 Grand Coronation Night

Congratulations to all the winners of the Miss Philippines 2017 during the grand coronation night held on September 23, 2017 at the Tent of Manila Hotel.


Queen and Beauty Universe Philippine 2017: Kellie Dione Camoro of Zamboanga
Miss Tourism Universe Philippine 2017: Jayalea Tumaliuan of Tumauini
Miss Princess of the World Philippines 2017: Samantha Mei Arcilla of Cainta, Rizal
Miss Diamond of the World Philippines 2017: Georgette Nicole Coronacion of Carmona, Cavite
1st Runner-up: Shanon Stampon
2nd Runner-up: Christine Tetai Sisno

AOC, Twentieth Century Fox Film, and Kingsman: A Special Dinner and Movie Treat for Media

What's the secret to being a cool and classy gamer?

Have the latest and hi-tech gadgets as part of your gaming gear or arsenal.

You'll get that feeling of superiority when you know you are equipped with reliable technology to match your active yet geeky personality. You'll feel at the top of your league when you get access to all the necessary requirements to put your gaming experience at its highest level. It is not enough to get the best processor, video cards, memory, etc., if you do not match it with the best viewing experience as well.

A gamer's taste is impeccable because he is immersed within the game itself especially when the role requires you to get rid of all that lagging or buffering caused by inferior gaming equipment. ...and now that many brands are also competing with each other in coming out with the same gadgets offering the latest technologies, every gamer needs to be critical in choosing the right gaming gear for them including their choice of monitors.

AOC offers monitors ideal for gaming and they do have solutions that would fit your needs depending on the video card you use - specific monitors to take advantage of your preferred gaming gear.

This is why the people behind AOC also decided to treat their media friends with a special block screening of the movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle which also offers cool techie gadgets as part of their spectacular story. By partnering with Twentieth Century Fox, AOC has engaged viewers in new cinematic adventures from their initial offerings of other movie screenings.

"AGON, a line of premium gaming monitors and gaming lifestyle brand. Derived from ancient Greek, AGON stands for competition; a meaning that connects with the ever-growing PC gaming and eSports industry. The gaming world is all about the competition through skill and ingenuity, but also through powerful technology. A slight edge in equipment specifications can mean the difference between victory and defeat."

We also got a special dinner treat at Tuan Tuan restaurant before proceeding to the movie held at the Director's Club of SM Megamall. Now, that's a double treat for us aside from the extra freebies and raffle prizes we got from the mini-program held at the said restaurant where we also git to get up close with their latest monitor models including the curved one.

AOC also introduced their influencers all geeking around the gaming industry with their own special expertise. From the cutest to the modders, being hard-core in what they do must have been a requirement to have been chosen to represent the AOC brand. They do all look cool in their Kingsman-themed outfits highlighted by the spectacles.

Just like the spectacles or glasses that were given to us, there's no blurred vision when using AOC monitors. Everything is as clear as 20/20. As gamers, we have several choices when it comes to our preferred equipment specifically of monitors, and one of them would definitely be AOC.

For more information, check out their official press release below:

AOC, a global-leader in display technology, has once again partnered with a powerhouse in the global entertainment industry – Twentieth Century Fox Film. AOC has become the official monitor partner of “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”, the long-awaited sequel to the critically-acclaimed action-adventure film “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (released in 2014). The official Philippine release date, among the first globally, is September 20, though actual release dates between countries may slightly vary.



AOC, Twentieth Century Fox Film, and Kingsman

AOC has always been dedicated to the pursuit of the next level of visual experiences enhanced by innovative technologies. By partnering with Twentieth Century Fox Film, AOC has engaged viewers in new cinematic adventures through supporting and promoting films like “X-Men First Class” and “The Martian.”

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” introduced the world to Kingsman – an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman. In a new adventure that tests the limits of their agents’ strength and wits, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy to save the world – something that’s becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy.

AOC is devoted to becoming the go-to, high-tech display solution for users from all walks of life. In the film, the characters use innovative technology as part of their mission to solve world-changing problems, and do it all while fighting in style – making the Kingsman franchise a perfect fit for collaboration with AOC.



AGON Gaming Displays

Last year, AOC has also launched AGON, a line of premium gaming monitors and gaming lifestyle brand. Derived from ancient Greek, AGON stands for competition; a meaning that connects with the ever-growing PC gaming and eSports industry. The gaming world is all about competition through skill and ingenuity, but also through powerful technology. A slight edge in equipment specifications can mean the difference between victory and defeat. This ties into the story of “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”, where new combat technologies play an integral role in the conflict between good and evil.

As the film’s exclusive monitor partner, AOC will be first to know and share many of the film’s latest updates and developments. AOC will also be launching a series of promotional activities throughout the Asia Pacific region. Make sure not to miss out by following:


AOC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AOCMonitor/
AOC Gaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AOCGamingPH/
AOC Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/aocmonitorap
AGON Website: http://agon.aocmonitorap.com/au/index.php


Thank you very much AOC for the special dinner and movie treat. Your treats are definitely getting better every movie screening. We hope to be always a part of all your future events. See you again soon.

Honda Is Ready to Excite the Roads Ahead With Their Newest Underbone, Sports & AT Models

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) recently unleashed the unique experience and excitement in urban riding as it reveals its newest underbone, sports & AT models- the All-New XRM125 series, All-New RS125, and New Zoomer-X.

Speaking before the members of the media on September 11, 2017 at the Honda Safety Driving Center, HPI President Mr. Daiki Mihara said the new models are assured to intensify Honda’s commitment to bold and exciting changes in its extensive & complete line-up of products in terms of unique Filipino design, high performance, latest technology, and joyful riding experience. “We want Honda riders to feel the power of their dreams by experiencing the models’ performances that are specially made for their own riding needs. These may include daily commutes to work or hang-outs, racing for the sports models, or trail riding adventures for the off-road models.” 

Eventhough it was raining that day, some media also got to try the latest motorbikes at the media challenge and test driving activities held at the Honda Safety Driving Center in Paranaque. I would have also tried them out but I just couldn't stand the rain because I get sick easily if I get wet or drenched, Being under the weather is not good especially for us who frequently go out to cover events.

Regardless of the missed opportunity, we still admired the impressive new looks and improvements done on the latest versions of their three series. The looks alone could very well translate into a sale already. We all know that riders do appreciate looking cool and the durability offered by the brand throughout its many years of existence speaks highly of their motorbikes.

The Philippines’ number one underbone motorcycle, the XRM125 – Conquer Your Own Road, has been redesigned to give its riders a compelling urban riding experience. It comes in three new variants: Dual Sport (DS), Dual Sport Extreme (DSX), and Motard. Each variant takes design inspiration from the sturdy, aggressive and motocross-inspired bodyworks and graphics of the Honda CRF250. From the body color to engine performance, the All-New XRM125 is among Honda’s engineering masterpieces for all urban riders. 

For riders looking for a sporty and thrilling experience on the road, the All-New RS125 – Start the Excitement – is the perfect match for them. Its new sporty decals, refreshed body design, and a new fuel-efficient engine makes it your top choice compared to competitors of the same class.

But the biggest news is at the core of these two Honda motorcycles. The All-New XRM125 and All-New RS125 are now powered by a fuel-efficient and Euro 3-compliant PGM-Fi engine, so you can achieve more riding control while still reducing exhaust emissions.

PGM-Fi engines were pioneered by Honda as early as the 1980’s, and are now furnished in its latest models with enhanced features that gives riders an edge in terms of efficiency and maintenance, as the engine is equipped with sensors that measure throttle positioning, engine oil temperature, crank shaft position and intake of air temperature and pressure. This makes the engine efficient as it can calculate the exact amount of fuel needed based on the sensors’ readings, which avoids excessive usage and saves 6.7% more fuel than the carburetor type. These sensors can also optimize maintenance by detecting possible abnormalities in the system, which is notified to the rider through the Malfunction Indicator Lamp.

Finally, Honda’s most stylish scooter gets a splash of new colors. The New Zoomer-X makes your life more colourful with the addition of Mat Axis Gray Metallic and Heaven Blue Metallic. The New Zoomer-X retains its trademark Honda Smart Technology’s PGM-Fi engine, Idling Stop System, and Combi brake.

The All-New XRM125, All-New RS125, and New Zoomer-X are now available in all Honda flagship stores and 3s shops nationwide. 

Check out our video coverage on our YouTube channel at http://www.YouTube.com/user/WazzupPilipinas and more photos at http://www.Facebook.com/wazzupPilipinas

For more information, like them on Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/HondaPH or go to http://www.hondaph.com. Contact your nearest Honda dealership to schedule a test ride today.

Ride with these new models and excite the roads ahead!

Christian Bautista Kapit Album Launch

Christian Bautista has always been one of my favorite Filipino balladeers ever since he joined a singing competition on television. His voice is uniquely distinctive and he definitely has the good looks to match that would make him a perfect entertainer. Of course, we prefer a charming face to go with that soothing voice.

I'm sure girls are swooning over this guy for both his pleasing personality and voice. It is great news to know that after a few years he has again come out with a new album. We know he has the following to push for more album sales since who would get tired of hearing his songs? May it be a cover or original composition, Christian Bautista's music will always linger longer.

Congratulations to Christian for the Kapit album launch held on September 20 at Universal Records office at Universal Towers located in Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. The event was attended by several members of the media from traditional radio, TV and print to the new media composed of bloggers, vloggers and a lot more.

The album contains 12 songs with Kapit as the highlighted song. He jams with Morisette Amon, Eunice Jorge, Jessica Sanchez, Gabbi Garcia, and Jennylyn Mercado. It would have been fun if one or two of these ladies were there at the album launch too but it was mentioned that he would also have another album launch cum concert happening at the Music Museum on September 29 where fans would get a free album out of the Php500 ticket. That's actually a great deal already since the album already cost Php300 each making the concert a big bonus for only at Php200.

Jake Zyrus, Alonzo Muhlach, Upgrade and More Awarded at the Best Choice Annual Awards 2017

Thankful and honored of Wazzup Pilipinas to be awarded alongside the likes of Jake Zyrus, Alonzo Muhlach, Upgrade, and more at the recently concluded Best Choice Annual Awards for 2017.

We all know Jake Zyrus as the former Charice Pempengco who has courageously shown her true self regardless of what others may say. That alone deserves its own separate award aside from her prowess in the singing profession.

Alonzo Muhlach is a spitting image of his father and is not so far away from being a child star himself just like Nino Muhlach during his younger years. I grew up seeing Nino as the most recognizable child star during his time, and it is but reminiscing to see his son following his 'cute" footsteps.

All boys group Upgrade could very well join the ranks of popular singing groups with their charm as a big bonus for their fans, especially the young girls out there who are swooning over them.

I was fortunate enough to get exclusive video interviews from both Jake Zyrus and Alonzo Muhlach, aside from their performances on stage. I also have all video coverage of the performances of Upgrade so watch out for them either on our YouTube channel or Facebook page.

The awarding ceremony was held on September 22, 2017, at the Richmonde Hotel Eastwood in Libis, Quezon City.

Get a GuavaPass Gift Card or Coffee When You Shop or Dine In BGC

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Beat the rainy day blues as Bonifacio Global City invites everyone to shop and dine to earn any of these rainy day treats -- gift certificates from Krispy Kreme, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, or Luna Specialty Coffee, or access to fitness classes from GuavaPass partner studios.

Shoppers only need to present single or accumulated receipts worth P1,000 from shops or restaurants at Bonifacio Stopover, Park Triangle, and Crossroads to register and pick a prize at any of the Shop, Dine & Win promo booths located in the following establishments:

MALL	SHOP, DINE & WIN PROMO BOOTH
Bonifacio Stopover	G/F, Rizal Drive cor. 31st Street, BGC
Park Triangle	G/F, fronting Lego and KidZania, Rizal Drive cor. 34th Street, BGC
Crossroads	G/F, 32nd Street, BGC

Promo period is from August 20 to September 20, 2017.

For the full mechanics and details, you may visit Bonifacio Global City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph/.

Mine-Mouth Power Plant to Rise In Antique

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To ensure the acceleration of total electrification of the country, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) made a pact to facilitate the development of a mine-mouth power plant in the province of Antique.

DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi together with SMPC’s President and Chief Operating Officer Victor A. Consunji and Chairman and CEO Isidro A. Consunji signed on Monday, August 14, the Memorandum of Understanding for the said project.

The signing was witnessed by National Power Corporation President Pio J. Benavidez, National Transmission Corporation President Atty. Melvin Matibag, Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative General Manager Patrocinio M. Panagsagan, Jr. and Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative General Manager Alfred A. Dantis.

“Offering a rightful ‘diskarte’ to our energy needs, we assisted the development of a mine-mouth coal-fired power plant or a power plant using indigenous coal as fuel to address the growth in the baseload demand and required reserves of Semirara Island along with the other neighboring islands and provinces,” Cusi said during the MOU signing event.

According to Cusi, SMPC will construct an initial aggregate 50 megawatt mine-mouth plant and TRANSCO will enable the construction of the transmission lines.

“It will provide reliable, secured and much more affordable power to Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon, and even Palawan, which already signified interest,” Cusi cited.

The DOE will endorse the power project as an Energy Project of National Significance under Executive Order No. 30 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte last June.

Moreover, the project will form part of the annually updated Philippine Energy Plan and Power Development Plan.

“What we are doing is creating solutions for our perennial energy problems in the island provinces," Cusi expressed.

“How can our children in the islands study if they don’t have reliable electricity or even little benefits such as being able to watch educational TV show or have a computer for academic purposes?"

Cusi added, “Consistent with our E-Power Mo! campaign, we want to empower our kababayan in the islands by giving them secured electricity."

In 1977, the DOE issued the Coal Operating Contract No. 5 to SMPC for a coal mining project in Semirara Island in the Municipality of Caluya, Antique.

Energy Smart Kids Reach 455

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The Department of Energy (DOE) taught 50 more grade school students on how to use energy efficiently on Tuesdaybringing to 455 the number of its Energy Smart Kids.

The DOE Consumer Welfare and Promotion Office (CWPO) staff conducted the energy briefing for Grades V and VI students of Cembo Elementary School in Makati City at the DOE Headquarters in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The students were accompanied by their science coordinator, Jeanne L. Angcaya, and Grade V teacher, Michael Madueño.

“As part of the E-Power Mo! Campaign, we are more than committed to educate our youngsters to empower them so they’ll be able to discern the relevance of energy in their daily lives,” DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said at the workshop.

“We have to inculcate the significance of energy to these children as early as possible to enable us to develop their energy consciousness and become part of our own army who can rally for efficient use of energy, among other energy aspirations that we have,” Cusi said.

DOE-CWPO Head Helen B. Arias introduced the Energy Smart Kids Program and how DOE endeavors to make students “energy smart” by exposing them to new situations, new faces and true-to-life energy applications.

The students were oriented on basic electricity concepts and household energy conservation tips as discussed by Electric Power Industry Management Bureau Supervising Science Research Specialist Engr. Eduardo B. Fernandez and CWPO Senior Science Research Specialist Norita C. Froilan, respectively.

Moreover, engineers from the Renewable Energy Management Bureau highlighted the potentials of renewable energy. Chief Science Research Specialist Fortunato S. Sibayan explained the principles of solar and wind energy; Science Research Specialist II (SRS II) Maria Adeline L. Pagauitan discussed the sources of biomass and how they are transformed to produce electricity; SRS II Jeffrey Andal described the geologic settings of geothermal systems; and SRS II Raymond L. Samson expounded on how water is used to generate electricity.

As take-home exercises, students were also asked to work on "Who Left the Lights on" by using logic to determine who is the culprit among the names mentioned in the short story; and on the "Energy Waste Coloring Page", which directs the students to encircle all examples of energy being wasted in the given house configuration.

As a tradition since its inception in 2016, the half-day educational program ended with the Pledge of Commitment branding the students as “Energy Cost Busters” to apply their newly acquired learning on energy in their day to day living.

Martin Nguyen is New One World Featherweight Champion

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The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), once again electrified the iconic Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with another evening of authentic world-class martial arts action. ONE: QUEST FOR GREATNESS delivered a series of compelling bouts, performed by the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent. In the main event, Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen shocked the world by stopping Marat “Cobra” Gafurov in their rematch to become the new ONE Featherweight World Champion.

In the main event of ONE: QUEST FOR GREATNESS, Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Australia completed his journey through ONE Championship’s featherweight ranks by upsetting previously-unbeaten Russian champion Marat “Cobra” Gafurov via knockout within two rounds to clinch the highly-coveted ONE Featherweight World Championship. Gafurov dominated the first round with his magnificent grappling arsenal, but Nguyen found his groove in the second frame as he tore apart his Russian foe with his striking. Recognizing an opening, Nguyen countered Gafurov’s jab with an overhand right that knocked out the now former champion at the center of the ONE Championship cage. Nguyen’s remarkable conquest of Gafurov earned him the “GoDaddy Knockout of the Night” award.

Martin Nguyen, newly crowned ONE Featherweight World Champion, stated: “I just want to dedicate this fight, not only to Malaysia for being so welcoming and having such a beautiful country. This is for my dad. He was my inspiration for the whole camp when I mentally broke. (He and) the boys kept me together. I’ve got a deadly overhand right, but it’s not my only weapon. Thank you to Marat [Gafurov] for giving me the opportunity.”

In the co-main event of the evening, former world title challenger Ev “E.T.” Ting of Malaysia placed his name back in the winner’s column by overwhelming Japanese veteran and former ONE Welterweight World Champion Nobutatsu Suzuki to win by devastating technical knockout. From the opening bell, Ting paced himself well, keeping Suzuki at range with his accurate striking before executing the end sequence. After staggering Suzuki with a combination, Ting swarmed his opponent to score the referee stoppage.

22-year-old Agilan “The Alligator” Thani of Malaysia authored one of the most dominant performances of the night, placing himself back on the winning track with a unanimous decision victory over Sherif “The Shark” Mohamed of Egypt. Showing off new skills and techniques that he learned from training with the world-famous Team Quest, Thani swamped Mohamed with his wrestling while stifling his opponent with submission attempts. The former world title challenger finished the three-round welterweight contest on a strong note, delivering crisp ground strikes to the delight of his roaring countrymen.

Filipino knockout artist Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon completed yet another scintillating finish, his second in a row, by defeating Australian submission specialist Reece “Lightning” McLaren by knockout. Belingon finished the job in just 62 seconds, dropping his Australian opponent with a hard right straight before punctuating with follow-up strikes on the ground to compel referee Olivier Coste to step in and halt the contest. The revered Team Lakay veteran recorded his seventh knockout win as a professional with the impressive triumph over McLaren.

In a clash of high-caliber flyweights, Malaysia’s Gianni Subba captured a hard-earned victory in front of a jubilant hometown crowd by routing Japan’s Riku “The Outsider” Shibuya. Subba showcased his pinpoint accurate striking early on, peppering Shibuya with stinging right hands and spinning back-kicks in the first round. Although Shibuya easily converted his takedown attempts in the succeeding rounds to avoid striking exchanges, Subba kept himself active on the canvas, fishing for submissions while landing the more telling blows. In the end, Subba’s efforts were rewarded with a unanimous decision.

“Mighty” May Ooi of Singapore scored a major victory in her ONE Championship debut by submitting Malaysian female martial arts superstar Ann “Athena” Osman in the first round. After surviving a huge right hand from Osman, Ooi took matters to the canvas, where she maneuvered her cage counterpart with ease courtesy of her impeccable ground game. The 41-year-old Singaporean executed a flawless transition into a rear-naked choke that left Osman no choice but to tap out.

Former ONE Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke of Thailand brushed off a lackluster start to topple Robin “The Ilonggo” Catalan of the Philippines via second-round technical knockout. Showcasing tremendous power with every strike and drawing cheers from the crowd after each landed blow, Dejdamrong’s thunderous knees proved too much for Catalan as the Filipino lost his footing, forcing the referee to wave it off and award the victory to the celebrated Thai kickboxer.

Christian “The Warrior” Lee of Singapore exhibited stellar form, proving himself a top featherweight contender in ONE Championship by scoring an impressive submission over Malaysia’s Keanu Subba. Both highly-touted prospects started out aggressively, but it was Lee who showed a more capable set of grappling skills. Lee spun a web of crafty grappling to overwhelm Subba as the 19-year-old Singaporean standout was able to get the submission finish in the third round, making Subba tap from a wrenching armbar.

Emilio “The Honey Badger” Urrutia of the United States made a triumphant promotional debut in ONE Championship by edging out Team Lakay stalwart Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly of the Philippines in their three-round featherweight encounter. Urrutia relied on his solid ground game to pacify his Filipino opponent’s firepower in the stand-up trade, wearing down Kelly and steering him to a decisive victory by way of unanimous decision.

Kicking off ONE: QUEST FOR GREATNESS was a strawweight encounter between wushu practitioner Rene Catalan of the Philippines and Chinese grappling prodigy Bu Huo You Ga. After dropping his opponent with a clean left straight in first round, Catalan secured top control and went to work. With a dominant top game, Catalan notched his third straight victory, defeating Bu Huo as all three judges saw the bout in favor of Catalan to win by unanimous decision.

Official results for ONE: QUEST FOR GREATNESS

ONE Featherweight World Championship bout: Martin Nguyen defeats Marat Gafurov by Knockout at 1:27 minutes of round 2

Lightweight bout: Ev Ting defeats Nobutatsu Suzuki by TKO (Strikes) at 3:29 minutes of round 1

Welterweight bout: Agilan Thani defeats Sherif Mohamed by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds

Bantamweight bout: Kevin Belingon defeats Reece McLaren by Knockout at 1:02 minutes of round 1

Flyweight bout: Gianni Subba defeats Riku Shibuya by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds

Women’s strawweight bout: May Ooi defeats Ann Osman by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:27 minutes of round 1

Strawweight bout: Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke defeats Robin Catalan by TKO (Strikes) at 0:46 minutes of round 2

Featherweight bout: Christian Lee defeats Keanu Subba by Submission (Armbar) at 1:11 minutes of round 3

Featherweight bout: Emilio Urrutia defeats Edward Kelly by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds

Strawweight bout: Rene Catalan defeats Bu Huo You Ga by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds

In case you missed the action log on to www.onefc.com/livestream for the full replay of the fights at only US $9.99.

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Yoga Your Way to a Holiday for Two to France as Lenovo Celebrates Best-selling Yoga Series in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas!

To mark the success of the world’s favorite 2-in-1 convertible laptop, Lenovo launches Yoga Your Way campaign with exciting prizes up for grabs

Lenovo, the world’s leading PC manufacturer, today launched an exciting giveaway campaign called “Yoga Your Way” to celebrate the best-selling Yoga Family in the Philippines.

After Lenovo pioneered the 2-in-1 convertible laptop, its Yoga Family quickly emerged as critically acclaimed devices for Filipino consumers looking for a stylish, powerful companion that helps them multitask effectively and also stand out from the crowd.

Products in the Yoga series designed to empower “portable productivity” and turn heads include:

•       Yoga Book. The ultimate on-the-go tablet for creative minds. The Halo Keyboard and Real Pen input device lets you type, take notes, browse the web, and even draw.

•       Yoga Tab 3. The ultimate video tablet. Its rotating camera gives you a new way to snap pictures, with a vibrant display that delivers great video experience, and speakers that offer an immersive audio experience.

•       Yoga 310. The perfect, lightweight companion for users on the go.

•       Yoga 500 series. Tablet and PC in one device. Whether for work, play, or anything in between, you can use it four ways: Laptop, Stand, Tent, and Tablet.

•       Yoga 720. A powerhouse convertible laptop for mobile multitasking in 13-inch and 15-inch models, packed with up to the latest 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, Thunderbolt 3 ports and up to 10 hours of battery life[i].

•       Yoga 900 series. For those who value productivity without compromising style. The slim and sleek laptop has an intricately-tooled watchband hinge, a beautiful all-metal unibody design and a near edgeless 4K display.

The Yoga Your Way prize campaign features two contests which will run this August.

BUY-AND-WIN FACEBOOK CONTEST

This contest is open to anyone who purchases a Yoga Family product at any participating resellers in the Philippines. From now till August 31, 2017, eligible participants need to submit and fill-up details by following the steps below:

·         Take a photo/scan your purchase receipt (sales invoice or official receipt)

·         Go to http://www.quickforms.io/lenovobuyandwin/ to upload the copy of the receipt and to register and provide the following details:

o   First Name, Last Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, Address, City/Province, Name of the product bought

·         Write a creative answer to this question (in under 30 words): How do Lenovo Yoga products enrich your life?

Lenovo Philippines will select six (6) top participants from all the entries submitted. The Top 6 entries will be sent to the regional level to compete with the other participating countries for a chance to win the Holiday Travel Package to France worth Php 400,000.

In the grand finals, only two (2) winners will be selected from entries from the participating nine (9) countries: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

The Top 6 participants will also get a consolation prize of Php4,000 worth of The Spa gift vouchers.

Submission of entries is only until August 31, 2017, 11:59 PM. Winners will be contacted by a Lenovo representative to arrange prize delivery.

Full mechanics available here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lenovo-philippines/buy-and-win-terms-and-conditions/1863927813623055/.

SPOT & WIN ON FACEBOOK!

What’s more, Lenovo is kicking off a two-week Facebook contest giving all fans in the Philippines a chance to win cool prizes.

To participate, fans simply need to answer simple questions by looking for clues in three Lenovo product videos on Facebook. The top five local entries for each of the three “Spot & Win” contests, as determined by the most number of “Likes,” will win a Sodexo voucher worth Php 1,000.

The Facebook contest will run from August 19 to August 27 and is open to anyone with a Facebook account. Representatives of Lenovo will contact the winners with information on claiming the prize. Full mechanics will be announced on Lenovo Philippines’ Facebook page.

“Yoga Family products are cutting-edge, critically acclaimed and award-winning, and are another result of our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers through constant innovation,” said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager, Lenovo. “It is no wonder the Yoga Family is a best-seller in the Philippines. From the Yoga Book to the Yoga 910, each product was designed with the young multi-tasker in mind, who demands the ability to shift effortlessly from being creative and productive, to unwinding and relaxing no matter where they are.”

Pricing and Availability[ii]

·         Prices for the Yoga Book [ZA0V0082PH / ZA150116PH / ZA150064PH] start from just Php 26,999.

·         Prices for the Yoga Tab 3 [ZA0B0053PH] start from just Php 8,999.

·         Prices for the Yoga 310 [80U2003GPH] start from just Php 21,990.

·         Prices for the Yoga 500 [80R6000FPH / 80R60017PH] start from just Php 24,995.

·         Prices for the Yoga 510 [80VB0031PH / 80VC003APH / 80S80019PH] start from just Php 43,995.

·         Prices for the Yoga 520 [80X800APPH / 80X8008JPH / 80X8008KPH / 80X8008LPH] start from just Php 29,995.

·         Prices for the Yoga 720 [80X6008WPH / 80X70056PH] start from just Php 69,995.

·         Prices for the Yoga 900 [80MK00QMPH / 80MK00QRPH] start from just Php 78,995.

·         Prices for the Yoga 910 [80VF00ASPH / 80VF00G2PH] start from just Php 90,995.

·         All devices are available for purchase at Lenovo Authorized Resellers.