UP Math Club to Hold the 45th Annual Nationwide Search fir Math Wizard

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The University of the Philippines Mathematics Club (UPMC) will be hosting the 45th Annual Nationwide Search for the Math Wizard, one of the country’s most prestigious math competitions in the collegiate level. The event will be held on February 17, 2018 at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

The competition is open to all undergraduate college students. Eliminations will be held at the Institute of Mathematics while the final round will be held at the NISMED Auditorium.
Coverage of the competition will be: Algebra (Linear, Vector, and Analytic), Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics and Probability, Logic, Number Theory, Elementary Calculus (Differential and Integral), and applications of the topics listed.

The registration fee for the event is Php 230 for early registrants and Php 250 for walk-in registrants. Cash prizes will be given to the winners: 4th-6th place – Php 500, 3rd place – Php 1500, 2nd place – Php 5,000, and 1st place – Php 10,000.

You may register online through this link: tinyurl.com/MW2018-JOIN. The mechanics of the competition can be viewed at tinyurl.com/MW2018-RULES.

For inquiries, feel free to send a message to our Facebook page:
facebook.com/upmathclub.mw. You may contact us at 0975 184 4581 (Celine) or upmathclub.org@gmail.com. You may also visit our booth at the UP Diliman Institute of Mathematics until February 15, 2018.

To request for an invitation, kindly send a message to our Facebook page, or send an email to upmathclub.org@gmail.com.

This event is presented by the UP Mathematics Club. Also brought to you by UP Diliman Institute of Mathematics, Study International, Tokyo Finds, Zest-O, National Youth Commission, Adarna House, and Orange Segment Print and Design Studio. With our media partners Maroon FM, CHALK.PH, DZUP, and Wazzup Pilipinas.

About the University of the Philippines Mathematics Club (UPMC)
Established in 1921, the University of the Philippines Mathematics Club is a non-stock, non-profit university-wide organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining students’ interest in mathematics through competitive and friendly activities.
To learn more, visit facebook.com/UPMathematicsClub.

DOTr-LTFRB Orders All PUV Operators, Drivers to Grant 20% Fare Discount to PWDs

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Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered the full compliance of all Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) operators and drivers in granting a 20% fare discount to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Memorandum Circular (MC) ‎‎2018-004 or the order on PWD fare discount was issued pursuant to Republic Act No. 10754 or “An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability.”

Under the MC, PWDs can avail of the discounted fares provided they present documents such as an identification card issued by the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons or duly authorized LGU officials.

Having a natural soft spot for the elderly and PWDs, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the discount is a benefit guaranteed by the law.

“Napakaliit na bagay nito para sa mga kababayan nating may kapansanan. Kaya sana naman, lahat ng ating PUV operators at drivers, mula jeep hanggang taxi ay sundin ito,” said Tugade.

PWDs can also avail of the full 20% fare discount from Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS), such as Grab and Uber, and taxi service, regardless of the number of his/her companions.

Violators shall be slapped with a PhP5,000 fine for the first offense, PhP10,000 for the second offense plus a six-month suspension of their Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC).

For the third and final offense, operators would have their franchises cancelled or revoked.

Under the RA 10754, the DOTR and those agencies attached under its administrative supervision and control shall issue the similar guidelines, circulars or directives related to domestic air, sea, and land transportation travel, including Light Transit, Metro Rail Transit and the Philippine National Railways.

Cine Lokal Highlights Pride and Love in ‘4 Days’

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Will you stay inside a relationship that keeps you from being proud?

Cine Lokal continues its offering on all kinds of love this month with the 4 Days, an LGBT romantic drama directed by award-winning film director Adolf Alix Jr. and featuring Mikoy Morales and Sebastian Castro.

4 Days tells the story of two college friends who slowly realize they mean more to each other than either had initially realized. The film joins Derek and Mark in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day over the course of a few 

years- charting the blossoming of a friendship in to something much more enduring as time goes on - and challenging both to question who they thought they were and who they truly want to me. Painting a moving picture of how an abiding friendship can sometimes lead to love - and how we sometimes have to wrestle with our own demons to find their true self, 4 Days is achingly romantic and delicate.

Watch 4 Days as it opens in the following cinemas this February 9 at SM Mall of Asia, Megamall, North Edsa, Fairview, Southmall, Bacoor, Sta. Mesa and Bacoor at 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm and 8:30pm.