Awesome Highlights You Shouldn’t Miss at the Cebu Auto Show 2018

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Now on its 11th year, the highly-anticipated Cebu Auto Show or simply, CAS, is back to host another spectacular automotive trade event. Officially opened its doors last September 14 at the SM Seaside Skyhall, a grand opening launch was held at the lobby of the show venue.

Among those who were present during the momentous program and took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Director Eduardo Montealto, Jr. of the LTFRB Region VII, Michael Vincent Chua of DCPH Cebu, and car enthusiast Bunny Pages along with Worldbex Services International’s key executives including Founding Chairman Joseph Ang, Marketing Director Jon Richmond Ang, Managing Director Jill Aithnie Ang, Executive Director Archt. Francisco Flameño Jr., and Levi Ang.

As the regional leg of the iconic Manila International Auto Show in Manila, car lovers and industry players can expect no less than an equally electrifying experience. In particular, this year’s CAS seeks to address to the growing demand for cars and automotive services that cater to the entrepreneurial and leisure pursuits of today’s market.

Bannering the theme of “Work and Play,” CAS 2018 currently houses an extensive line-up of exhibitors that will each showcase cutting-edge automotive vehicles, products, and services that are designed to enhance and facilitate the way people pursue their professional or entrepreneurial agenda as well as elevate the way individuals live out their chosen lifestyles.

To give everyone an idea of the automotive extravaganza that awaits at CAS 2018, here’s a rundown of the must-see highlights this year’s show:

Swap meets and car competitions
Aside from housing the most comprehensive line-up of automotive exhibitors, CAS is best known for hosting some of the most exciting car competitions and jaw-dropping collector exhibits. This year, attesting to CAS’ growing prestige as the region’s top-billing auto show is the incredible number of categories that make up the 2018 CAS Custom and Classic Car Competitions.

To be exact, participants will be besting it out in 21 categories. Currently, countless individual car owners and various car clubs from across the region have already signed up to compete. Among the categories at this year’s competition include Best Race-Inspired, Best Model, Best Lighting Display, Best Korean, Best Japanese, Best Interior, Best in Tuning, Best in Stock, Best in Stance, Best in Show, Best in Rims, Best in Paint, Best in Japanese Domestic Market, Best in Flush, Best in Engine, Best in Color, Best in Classic, Best in Body Kit, Best in 4x4, Best Exterior, and Best European.

On the other hand, also another highly-sought after event at CAS is the Diecast car model swap meet. In partnership with the Cebu Diecast Car Collectors (CDCC), an affiliate of the Diecast Car Collectors of the Philippines, the Diecast car model swap meet allows diecast collectors a chance to gather and showcase their car collectibles. This year, to celebrate the 11th year of CAS, the CDCC created two custom model cars and five of each model will be raffled off to lucky show attendees.

Exhibitions from top car brands
In line with this year’s theme of “Work and Play”, headlining the exhibitions at CAS 2018 are vehicles that are ideal for business use such as Foton, JAC, and JMC. Meanwhile, in recognizing the fast-growing Transport Network Vehicle industry, this year’s show will likewise exhibit vehicles that can be used for either personal or TNV purposes. These include the latest models from brands such as Volkswagen, Ssangyong, and Toyota.

Motor bikes display
At this year’s CAS, motorcycle enthusiasts won’t be left out with this year’s Motor Bikes display. Apart from a considerable display of the latest motorcycle and motorbike models. Show attendees are also encouraged to visit the Motor bikes display area for exclusive promos and live demonstrations.

Auto car parts and accessories
Apart from vehicle displays, CAS 2018 will also be exhibiting a comprehensive range of auto parts and accessories. A one-stop shop for those who are looking to find specific car accessories, visitors can take advantage of discounted car accessories such as the Dynastics dashcam from BG1 Marketing, Remora GPS tracker from American Technologies, Air refresher and Brilliant Solutions Paint from Meguiar’s Cebu, tires and mag wheels from Luxuriant Philmarketing Inc., tint and windows from K&N Airfilter/Solargard, and automotive service equipment lubricants from F&E Enterprises Inc.

Mountain Wing
Adding another impressive component to this year’s CAS is the Mountain Wing exhibit. To be located at the ground floor of SM Seaside, the exhibit will feature different types of custom cars that have been selected by the organizer for its impressive design and correspondence to the CAS 2018 theme of “Work and Play”.

Organized by Worldbex Services International – the country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer – the 11th Cebu Auto Show will run until September 16, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the SM Seaside Sky Hall. Admission is free and open to all. For more information, follow Cebu Auto Show on Facebook and @cebuautoshow on Instagram. Alternatively, one may call (02) 656-9239 or send an email to info.worldbex@gmail.com.

Got a Broken Window Glass? Emergency gGass Repairing Services Can Make a Huge Difference

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Did you ever get into the situation where you had a glass broken at home or office, car or shop etc., and need it replaced soon, and know not about what to do? Well, this is a typical situation that may happen to you any day and occurs with many. The difference is how you react to this crunch situation. Broken glass in some cases may be a small matter, and maybe a severe issue in others.

Deciding the seriousness of the broken glass situation

If the glass door or wall in a shop front breaks it is a serious issue, and also in case of the car front glass etc. it can be severe. But if the small mirror at home or the tabletop breaks, then things are much more manageable, and you have time. Depending on the seriousness of the broken glass situation the emergency is called for. And you must have an emergency glass Adelaide repairing service provider nearby to refer to for such cases.

Why call for an emergency glass repairing service?

You may think that, when there are shops and services to install glasses by getting normal and custom orders, then why contact an emergency glass repairing service and not an ordinary glass fitting service? Emergency glass repairers can help you in such ways which regular glass repairing cannot. The most common reasons are:

An emergency service provider will come to your place instantly on getting a call, and you will not have to wait in a situation where broken glass pieces are everywhere, and you are protecting people around you from the sharp piercing remnants of a glass body.

An ordinary glass fitter would come as per their own time, and take measurements of the broken glass, take the order, finalise with you, and then again come another day with the new glass part for fitting it. It will delay the repair for hours or days. But an emergency glass repairing service would come prepared for the replacement with glass pieces of varying sizes and thickness with them. In case nothing suits the repair, they will always have something to suit it in their workshop, which they may bring quickly again on the same day to fix things.

Emergency repairing services will always be equipped with the right set of tools etc. which are needed to work with broken glass edges safely; sharp edges etc., and fit the new glass.

Due to the extensive experience of repairing glasses at various places and situations, they would have the expertise to deal with the crises with the right know-how thereby giving you perfect solutions.

They will have the right work safety tools to protect hands and feet while working with broken glass.

You can have a broken glass repairing service which attends on any such emergency calls by searching the internet. Keeping the contact number of one such agency in your area is much necessary if you work or live in an environment containing much glass made things or glass doors, walls, or screens etc.

Energy Family Working 24/7 Amidst Typhoon Ompong -Cusi

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Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi today assured the public that the energy family is on top of the situation amidst the anticipated onslaught of Typhoon Ompong to ensure safe and secure energy.

“The entire energy family is closely monitoring Typhoon Ompong. The men and women of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, the National Power Corporation (NPC) the National Electrification Administration, our electric cooperatives, and private energy companies are prepared and ready to respond,” he said.   

Based on the consolidated report of the Task Force on Energy Resiliency, NPC monitors the operations of hydroelectric dams, particularly its water levels to ensure safe and efficient operations. As of the 12 noon report, Ambuklao and Binga Dams in Benguet are already conducting water spills following water levels at 751.02meters above sea level (masl) and 573.85masl, respectively. The discharges are made to maintain normal water level in the reservoir.

San Roque Dam gates are still closed at 2:00 p.m. with water level at 274.26 masl and Angat Dam at 206.40 masl.

For the transmission system, NGCP reported that affected lines are Palanas Cara – Catarman – Allen – Lao – Ang 69kiloVolt (kV) Line affecting the Northern Samar Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NORSAMELCO). NGCP mobilized line crews and are currently conducting aerial and ground patrols to assess the impact of the southwest monsoon to expedite restoration of affected facilities.

The Paranas – Quinapondan 69 kV affecting Eastern Samar Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ESAMELCO) was restored 8:54 a.m. today just two hours after it went off.

On the distribution side, NEA reported that power in affected electric cooperatives in Samar provinces have been restored before noon time Friday. These are NORSAMELCO, ESAMELCO and Samar I & II Electric Cooperatives, Inc.

In case a State of Calamity is declared, the DOE reminds all oil companies that price freeze on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene products will take effect for 15 days after the announcement.

The DOE family assures the public that the energy sector is synergized in responding to these trying times.