Sandwich is Featured Artist in Power Mac Center’s Sync Sessions Grand Finale

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​​Power Mac Center is all set to present the fifth and culminating leg of its one-of-a-kind musical affair dubbed Sync Sessions. Revolutionizing live band performances through Apple technology, Sync Sessions rounds up some of the most talented artists in the local music scene to perform using only Mac and iOS devices.

After a month-long tour showcasing industry chart-toppers for free at select Power Mac Center locations, the Sync Sessions concert series will have its grand finale open to the public for free at 6pm on Saturday, July 5, at Power Mac Center SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Headlining the weekend event is the alternative rock band Sandwich. Borne out of the founders’ mutual desire to collaborate together in one band, Sandwich was formed in 1998 and has since createditsdistinctive brand of music and received accolades for it. The group is comprised of Raimund Marasigan, lead vocals; Myrene Academia, bass guitar; Mong Alcaraz, lead guitar; Diego Castillo, rhythm guitar; and Mike Dizon, drums. Sandwich’s longevity and success in the industry has producedbig hitslike Butterfly Carnival, Sugod, Hairpin, Maybe, and Super Noypi.

“Power Mac Center is very excited to wrap up Sync Sessions with Sandwich, whose creative synergy as a band has helped the group remain fresh-sounding through the yearsand continue to be one of the most favorite bands of this generation.Please join us in this celebratory gig for all music lovers and fans to enjoy,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Bus Rapid Transit System: A Game Changer for Commuters

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Among the many transportation modernization projects of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which aims to deliver a fast, convenient, and cost-effective commuting option to residents of Cebu and Manila.

“BRT systems around the world have been successful in mobilizing masses of people in dense urban settings, getting them to their destinations reliably through fixed schedules, efficiently through segregated lanes and priority passage, comfortably and safely through modern, well-equipped buses, and affordably through relatively lower capital costs and maintenance expenditures,” said DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya.

“BRTs are game-changers. They are as effective as rail systems in terms of moving people around quickly and efficiently, but are much cheaper to build and are faster to develop. Since they will be granted as concessions, their riders will not be at the mercy of ‘colorum’ vehicles or transport strikes. They will be spared from unnecessary disruptions and unsafe traveling conditions,” Abaya noted.

The BRT concept began in Curitiba, Brazil in 1974, but the “BRT” name and the system’s popularity did not come until it was introduced in Bogota, Colombia in 2000. Currently, there are over two hundred (200) BRT systems either operating or being built worldwide.

Save the Camp John Hay Project, President Aquino

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If President Aquino wants to do something to save the Camp John Hay project the he must act quickly before it is too late. I am pretty sure the president himself spent some time vacationing in Camp John Hay so he must know how it feels like to spend a few days relaxing there.

However, the BCDA is not kind when it comes to dealing with the Camp John Hay Development Corporation as they managed to file a bunch of cases against them. Despite all that, the Camp John Hay Development Corporation has no plans of halting the Camp John Hay project because they paid a lot of money in rental to the BCDA and provided 2000 jobs to residents in Baguio City.

Baguio City residents are not happy with the way the BCDA are handling things as mayor Mauricio Domogan asked BCDA to submit for arbitration so this could be settled. That does not mean BCDA would do just that though. They are looking at a lot of loopholes and they could use those things against the CJHDevco.