DOE’s E-Power Mo ‘Touch Down’ in Central Luzon

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The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy family will proceed to Clark, Pampanga on Wednesday, November 29, to share the E-Power Mo campaign to Central and Northern Luzon at the Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks, Clark Freeport Zone. This is part of its commitment to instill smart utilization of energy among consumers nationwide.

"The E-Power Mo Clark will focus on smart technologies, so our consumers have the knowledge on better and efficient energy options for their daily living,” Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said.

“Consistent with the E-Power Mo Conferences, there will be sectoral sessions for a more centered discussion on each energy topic,” Cusi added.

The E-Power Mo Energy Smart Utilization Forum and Stakeholders Conference will highlight various energy-smart technologies available in the market, best environment practices for industries, and energy efficiency in government buildings.

There are six (6) sectoral breakout sessions:

Breakout Session 1: For the Downstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector, the focus will be on the Philippine National Standards and its Importance, LPG Regulatory Framework and Safety Practices, and the Development Plans in the Emerging Downstream Natural Gas Industry

Breakout Session 2: Upstream Sector’s sessions will include presentations on the salient features of the proposed “Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program” for coal and petroleum resources.

Breakout Session 3: Renewable Energy (RE) Sector session will have a forum on the latest developments in the RE sector and how to proceed with RE service contracts.

Breakout Session 4: On the sessions for Power Sector, there will be talks on a consumer empowerment, power system operation, sustainable and renewable energy, standards for smart grid as well as information and communication technology and cybersecurity.

Breakout Session 5: Sessions for Alternative Fuels and Energy Efficiency Sector will provide various information on alternative fueled vehicle and technology, emerging energy technology, energy efficiency and conservation roadmap 2017-2040 and energy management system.

Breakout Session 6: Consumer Sector will mainstream gender and development in the sector, provide understanding on the energy supply chain, energy safety practices and labeling program, and lastly, how to become an energy smart consumer.

The E-Power Mo campaign of the DOE is in partnership with the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA).

The campaign has four guiding principles that summarize President Rodrigo Duterte’s energy policy agenda:

1. Develop and utilize the energy resources available to Filipinos for wealth creation and global competition (E-POWER MO);

2. Undertake safety and savings measures through energy efficiency (E-SAFETY MO);

3. Secure the delivery of quality, reliable and affordable energy services (E-SECURE MO); and,

4. Empower consumers through a wide range of options in utilizing conventional, renewable and alternative energy sources. (E-DISKARTE MO).

Cooking up a Feast this Christmas?

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Beko's useful tips will help you better prepare the best meals

Now that the yuletide season is just around the corner, you are probably anxious as to what feast to prepare for your family when the rounds of parties begin.

During the holidays, a lot of time will be spent in the kitchen, cooking sumptuous meals for family and friends, who will be dropping by at an ever frenetic pace. So, your kitchen has to be ready to meet the challenges of preparing all the food you will serve.

To help you manage the kitchen workload better, BEKO, a leading brand of innovative appliances from Europe, shares some fail-safe tips for a stress-free holiday season.

Out with the old, in with the new. The onset of the holiday season is a sure reminder that it's time for a serious decluttering. Start by decluttering all the excess items in your kitchen that you no longer need, such as the old spices, condiments, and canned good in your cupboards and pantries, as well as unused kitchen items you never seem to have any use for from your countertops.

You may also try re-arranging your items in the pantry or cupboard so you will always have extra space when you buy the items you will need when you begin preparing food for the reunions.

Throw out what must be thrown out. We are all guilty of this but, we have often failed to throw out grocery items in the fridge until we need to. Look in the bins, chillers, and freezers to see if there are food items that you need to throw away. Also, look in the containers of food in the refrigerator compartment to see if there are foods that cannot be eaten anymore.

Disposing of old, stale food will not only free up space when you store freshly cooked food during the parties but more importantly, it will prevent contamination of clean food from the odors of the old ones.

Stock up on kitchen essentials. The last thing you want is for you to be preparing a meal only to realize that you are out of a key ingredient. This is not only inconvenient, it also messes up your schedule and wreaks havoc on your workflow. As you clean and declutter, check your cupboards and pantries to know if you still have essentials, such as dry goods, herbs and spices, condiments, basic ingredients and the like. These items are handy when preparing the food you will serve. Also, don't forget to check things like dishwashing fluids, hand soaps, paper towels, plastic wraps and foils, leftover containers, kitchen cleaners, among others.

Upgrade your appliances. As you prep your kitchen for the holidays, it pays to check if you have the right appliances to meet your needs, considering that you will be doing a lot of preparations at short time frames. It is wise to choose appliances that will help you prepare food faster and more efficiently, store leftovers and viands for longer periods, and keep as many items in the refrigerator.

Today's appliance manufacturers, like BEKO, are now innovating breakthrough technologies that allow easier, stress-free food preparation. Efficient appliances can also help you to focus more on enjoying the company of your guests.

For instance, BEKO Refrigerators are now made to keep your Christmas groceries fresh for longer periods with its NeoFrost+® Technology. This innovative feature sets them apart from other brands because of its powerful Active Dual Cooling systems. This breakthrough cooling system achieves stable and faster cooling both in the fridge and freezer compartments. Thus, the fresh produce, as well as your Christmas delicacies stay crisp and palatable as if they are freshly made.

The fridge and freezer compartments also have separate airflows that provide balanced circulation between its shelves, ensuring that your foods are stored in an ideal condition. Since it has the perfect airflow rate and temperature level, it can keep your food's freshness and nutritional value for up to 50 times longer than usual.  It also prevents air transfer from freezer to fridge compartment thus, food is safe from cross-contamination.

When it comes to cooking your dishes, you can never go wrong with the latest BEKO Cookers with IndyFlex+ Technology. This breakthrough feature allows you to cook multiple dishes all at the same time. It uses eight accurately arranged and separate coils that allow you to configure the size and the number of pans you will need to cook your holiday dishes like a pro.

BEKO's IndyFlex+ Technology also creates eight different cooking zones that can either be combined or managed independently for all pan sizes.

“The Christmas season is a time for you and your loved ones to share meaningful moments and we do this with a feast. As we aspire to become the Official Partner of the Everyday, we want to bring more reasons to cherish the true spirit of Christmas and enjoy the holidays through BEKO's efficient appliances,” said Dyeun Zapanta, Marketing Head of Beko Philippines.

Since 2015, Beko Philippines already doubled its distribution and tripled its sales through its improved and aggressive product line that continuously meets the need of the Filipino market.

Beko Philippines is now on an expansion phase as it opens its door to other retail business partners as it aims to reach more Filipinos and become their Official Partner of the Everyday through products that make life more convenient and stress-free.


About Beko Philippines
BEKO is one of the strongest and leading brands in the whitegoods sector in Europe and has been the fastest growing brand in the European market. Given that the brand sells every two seconds somewhere in the world, BEKO has always embraced the goal of “Being a World Brand.” BEKO has been the first choice of 280 million consumers in more than 100 countries by carrying on its Turkish market success all over the world.

Designed to make your life easier thanks to super-fast programs and energy saving technology - BEKO delivers exceptional value for money, providing smart, innovative and energy efficient home appliances. These factors, combined with an affordable and reliable proposition, make BEKO the brand of choice for today and the future.

Sony Channel Delivers All the Fun and Laughter in New Sitcom “Great News” this December

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An entertaining combination of fun and laughter will fill your Sunday nights with the premiere of the new workplace comedy Great News starting this December on Sony Channel.

Set in the world of television news, the series follows a budding news producer, Katie (Briga Heelan) who finds her hands full dealing with her loving yet slightly overbearing mom, Carol (Andrea Martin), when they suddenly become co-workers after Carol decides to take an internship at the cable news network where Katie works.

As the mother-daughter relationship is put to the test, Katie feels that Carol’s constant presence can be a bit much. But deep inside, she believes that her mother’s unending support and knack for taming the volatile anchor Chuck (John Michael Higgins) may prove to be just what she needs to move ahead in her career.

Great News premieres on December 3, every Sunday at 8pm as part of ROFling Sundays first and exclusive on Sony Channel.

Sony Channel is available on Cablelink Channel 39, Cignal Channel 120, Destiny Cable, Channel 35, G Sat Channel 48, and SKYCable Channel 35.

About Sony Channel
Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle, and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.

Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage, and lose themselves in premium content.
Viewers are modern, social, stylish, and aspirational.

Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM.

See www.SonyChannelAsia.com, and join the conversation on www.facebook.com/SonyChannelPH and https://twitter.com/SonyChannelPH for more.