CMLI's SummerCon 2016: Ignite the Flame and Keep It Ablaze!

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The Children's Museum and Library Incorporated is a youth leadership organization that is geared towards the empowerment of the Filipino Youth through various conventions, competitions, seminars, tournaments and workshops. Celebrating its 59th year, CMLI aims to ignite the flame of leadership and excellence within the youth and inspire them to be active citizens of the nation.

With the theme, "CMLI IGNITE: Inspiring Greatness in the Nation's Integrity through Transformational Leadership and Excellence,” the 38th Annual National Summer Conference and Work Camp of Junior Members and Teacher-Advisers will be held at the Special Education Center for the Gifted, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City from May 12, 2016 - May 16, 2016. Over 200 highschool and grade school delegates and teachers, both from public and private schools nationwide, will gather and participate in activities carefully prepared to promote camaraderie, social awareness, talent development, leadership and excellence.

This year's theme will further be discussed through Commission Discussions, which is also known as the heart of the convention. To be facilitated by the CMLI Junior Council – National Executive Board 2016, the "CDs" will serve as an avenue for the facilitators and delegates to tackle the theme in an interactive manner and incorporating camaraderie and social awareness.

The 5-day convention also features competitions for excellence and entertainment to develop and enhance the capabilities and talents of the youth. The Competitions for Excellence are composed of: Essay Writing, Extemporaneous Speaking, News Writing, Poetry Writing, Poster Making for both grade school and high school, and Project Feasibility Study Defense (for High School only) while the Competitions for Entertainment are: Talent Variety Show, Hip-Hop Dancing, Solo Singing and the much-awaited Mr. and Ms. SummerCon 2016.

AF Payments Signs Partnerships with Bus Operators for beep Card

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AF Payments Inc. announced that it has signed partnerships with three bus operators to accept payment through the contactless beep card. Agreements have been reached with Froehlich Tours, HM Transport, and Citylink Coach Services, marking the Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp.-led consortium’s first venture into buses serving commuters within Metro Manila.

The partnerships cover the following routes: Trinoma to Makati and SM North EDSA to SM Megamall for Froehlich Tours; Airport Loop for HM Transport; and Eastwood City, Uptown Bonifacio, San Lorenzo Place, McKinley Hill, and Newport City for Citylink Coach Services.

AF Payments Inc. President and CEO Peter Maher said, “We are delighted to have forged partnerships with leading bus operators to offer the beep card to their riders. This is an important milestone for AF Payments and a welcome development for commuters who have long wished for a truly convenient travel card for journeys within the Metro area.”

At the moment, the group is testing the new system across all partner bus operators. They hope to bring the system online in the very near future.

“As soon as we go live, the 1.75 million beep cards in circulation will be accepted on those buses displaying the beep acceptance mark,” Maher said.

AF Payments is calling on other bus operators in the city to join the service and enjoy the many benefits of cashless ticketing, including considerable savings on operational expenses associated with ticket issuance and fare collection.

The beep card is a tap and go payment system accepted in all three elevated railways (LRT 1, 2 and MRT 3). It can be reloaded as much as Php 10,000 and is valid for four years. For more information about beep™, visit http://www.beeptopay.com/ or Like/Follow beep card on Facebook and Twitter.

Manila Pavilion Hotel Pampers All Moms

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Your mother is walking miracles to you. This Mother’s day show your appreciation and love for her by treating her to a lavish Sunday brunch, the Manila Pavilion Hotel crowns the queen of our hearts with awe-inspiring offerings that is sure to make her feel truly special. Reward your mom with genuine affection by allowing her to celebrate the joy of being a mother.

Indulge her appetite with a sumptuous Mother’s Day Special Buffet lunch on May 08 at Manila Pavilion Hotel's very own interactive lifestyle restaurant – Seasons. With a group of three or more and get special treats from Manila Pavilion Hotel's sponsors (Dermcare, Tony and Jackey, and Metro Dental.)

Start the gastronomic experience with (best seller dish that will be served on lunch). Make sure to order The Manhattan Whiskey Shower – a mixture of Bourbon whiskey, sweet Vermouth and Angostura Bitter.

To cap off the experience, give in to the heavenly goodness of Patisserie’s Mango Cheesecake.

Pamper moms with a relaxing and luxurious getaway by availing room packages for as low as Php 3,600 nett.

For inquiries and reservations visit the Manila Pavilion Hotel at United Nations Avenue corner Maria Orosa Street in Manila. Log on to www.waterfronthotels.com.ph or call 5261212, for inquiries and reservations; Like or Follow @WaterfrontMNL for regular updates.