DOTC Signs Agreement For South Integrated Terminal System

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An integrated transport hub will soon rise at the southern edge of the metropolis, as the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has signed the Concession Agreement for the South Integrated Transport System (ITS) with the winning concessionaire today.

“With the South ITS connecting different modes of transportation and services, we can guarantee the public more efficient and seamless transfers. It will also improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in Metro Manila, as it will serve as a transfer point for provincial buses entering the metropolis,” said DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya.

The 35-year concession agreement with Arca South Integrated Terminal, Inc., which is fully owned by Ayala Land, Inc., was signed following the firm’s submission of the lowest annual grantor payment at P277.9 million and the fulfillment of all post-award requirements.

Construction is set to commence in September 2016. As a Private-Public Partnership (PPP) project, private sector efficiency can be expected once the hub is fully operational.

The South ITS is one of the intermodal facilities that will be the end-point for over 2,000 provincial buses currently entering Metro Manila daily, effectively decongesting main thoroughfares. Moreover, it will allow convenient in-city public transport transfers, as railway lines, city buses, taxis, and other public utility vehicles servicing inner Metro Manila will be made available.

The terminal will be situated in a 5.7-hectare plot of land in the FTI Compound along SLEX, and will be connected to the North-South Railway Project.

Top 10 Facts You Should Know About Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

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Thousands of people all over the Metro waited and cheered at our Miss Universe of the Philippines. On Monday, January 25, 2016, was the grand homecoming parade of Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. Her parade float was inspired by her $300,000 Miss Universe crown. Blue was the color of the day, but she was wearing a green Filipiniana gown.

True enough, Pia shines as she waves to the people all around her float. The queen tirelessly waves from the Miss Universe float for several hours during the motorcade. The last time the Philippines saw a crowd like this was during the visit of the Pope. Now it is the homecoming of another P - Pia. It's almost the same majestic welcome for our Pambansang Kamao Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. "Like our boxing champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (who is by the way another P), Pia unites our nation at a time when various issues divide us. Except that she comes in a prettier package."

"We're so happy to have an up close look with Queen Pia! What an amazing crowd in Ayala. The only parade which was supported and participated by thousands of employees of the Central Business District of the Philippines."

Pia is the third Filipina to win the title, ending a title drought of 42 years for the Philippines.
The Philippines last took home the crown in 1973, courtesy of Margie Moran. It was a short wait after the victory of Gloria Diaz in 1969.

Pia inadvertently won the most awkward Miss Universe moment in history after its host Steve Harvey wrongfully crowned Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as Miss Universe 2015. Gutierrez had to be decrowned on the live telecast to give way to the rightful queen.

UP Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants Proudly Presents UP Fair Elements 2016

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The University of the Philippines’ annual UP Fair in its Diliman campus is always a much-anticipated event for the campus’ students and for non-students alike as this week-long festivity pools together the most sought-after local bands of the generation.

For the second and stronger time around, in keeping with UP Fair’s tradition of bringing only the best in the local music industry, the UP Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants proudly bring you Elements! Having set a high standard last year, this year’s event will aim to maintain the same high quality experience to the concert-goers with 20 of the finest talents to bring the house down with some sweet rock ‘n roll.

On the third day of the UP Fair, catch gloc-9, Callalily, Spongecola, Pupil, Sandwich, Moonstar88, Chicosci, 6cyclemind, Imago, Pedicab, Gracenote, Banda ni Kleggy, Lunar Lights, The Marty's, Stellar, Sunday Radio, BennyBunnyBand, Android-18, Runway Hits, and Eulysis perform live as they shake the ground and rock the night.

February 11, 2016 will be a celebration for the Filipino community, highlighting the beauty and diversity of the OPM industry with the different genres to be showcased, and underscoring the significance of transparency in the upcoming National Elections.

All the elements are complete for an awesome evening; you’re the only one missing.