Another Top Podium Win by Team Suzuki Pilipinas at the SAC Round 2

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Team Suzuki Pilipinas had it again at the 2017 Suzuki Asian Challenge (SAC) Round 2 after taking home another top podium win at Chang International Circuit. After getting a back to back win during the Round 1 in Malaysia, the team was on it once more by giving the country its 3rd top finish. April King Mascardo took home the top spot just a few weeks after his powerful performance at the previous round which landed him in pole position and a 1st place finish at Race 1. Cebu’s pride Mario Borbon Jr. on the hand dominated the Race 1 of Round 1.

Starting on 5th grid, April strategically managed to stay at the right position over the other riders on the first laps then focused on following the leader of the race. When he got the perfect timing to lead the pack, he made sure he to secure the lead until the final lap. His exceptional performance outstood the other riders including the Thai and SAC Class of 2015 2nd placer Patis Chooprathet.

Race 2 was a tight battle for all of the riders especially for Team Suzuki Pilipinas’ Eane Jay Sobretodo and April King Mascardo who were leading the pack. Sobretodo unfortunately crashed while leading the 4th lap after an accidental hit by another rider causing him to not finish the race. During the last lap at the final corner of the race, one rider fell affecting the six riders on his trail including Borbon, Jr. and Mascardo. Even after the series of crashes, Mascardo finished 5th and Borbon made it at 12th place. 

STI, DepEd Strengthen Alliance to Boost ICT Literacy Through Mobile Schools

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The Department of Education (DepEd) and STI Education Services Group, Inc. (STI ESG) signed an agreement that will equip students with ICT literacy through hands-on trainings and specialized curriculum to be taught in public elementary and secondary schools nationwide.

In the agreement, the STI Mobile School is an innovative approach and auxiliary training facility for DepEd schools, providing students with a foundation on computer literacy and pertinent ICT tools that will be relevant when they pursue higher education.

In her message, Secretary Leonor Magtolis-Briones expressed her excitement for the deployment of mobile schools in remote areas. "This partnership allows us to advance at an exponential rate, with a focus on technology that will capacitate both our learners and teachers," she said.

STI faculty members will train students with applicable learning modules developed by STI in identified DepEd schools. These modules include computer concepts, application software, basic coding and programming, mobile app development, multimedia and animation tools, audio editing, and movie presentation, among others.

Hack of the Day: Tell Netflix Exactly What You Want

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“Custom-made” is the hottest lifestyle trend right now, with everything from our newsfeeds to sneakers tailored to our exact, individual tastes. The snowflakes that we all are, with Netflix even our entertainment destinations are personalized, with recommendations based on what and how we’ve watched before. If you think it’s a gimmick, just try sharing your Netflix password and allowing someone else to use your Netflix profile!

With powerful algorithms, you can help Netflix help you discover new and exciting content tailored for you.

Help Netflix personalize your experience even better by taking control: a simple thumbs-up and thumbs-down lets you shape your recommendations and provide active feedback on what you really love.

A thumbs-up tells Netflix that you like something and want to see similar suggestions and a thumbs-down says you aren’t interested in watching that title. In either case, using thumbs will help you get recommendations for the shows and movies that you want to watch. Additionally, each title will have a personalized match % catered to your unique taste. You can now teach Netflix what you like and be amazed with titles you'd love.

With this personalized rating you can get the best recommendations on Netflix for you and not have to look at shows and movies your friend, spouse or ex (God forbid) viewed. Thumbs up your guilty pleasure and the documentary you loved to get the best match in both categories. No matter what your taste is, there will always be something for you to watch.