It's A Power Packed July Over at Ekotek

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It’s a power packed July as Ekotek brings you the best deals on all your favorite Ekopacks all month long. Plug and charge wherever you go with these stylishly sleek and portable Ekopacks. You’ll never have to worry about running out of juice ever again. Oh, and to make things more exciting, we even threw in a quad core phone bundle to the mix!

Power up at any of our kiosks. We’ve got branches in SM Mega, SM Fairview, SM North, SM Las Piñas, SM Muntinlupa, Victory Mall Antipolo, Victory Mall Pasay and now SM City Pampanga.

No time to go malling? No problem, you can still power up by clicking here:http://j.mp/ekoteklazada.

Hurry, promo period is only until August 10, 2015. That’s right folks. We’re keeping you powered up all the way til August so you can keep on keeping on.

*Price List:
Ekopack Slim 4000 with Rogue 2 and 8GB MicroSD: P2999
Ekopack 3000mAh with Ekoplay: P1448

Ekopack 3000mAh: P552
Ekopack 6000mAh: P764
Ekopack Slim 4000mAh: P799
Ekopack 9600mAh: P1249
Ekopack 11000mAh: P1402
Ekopack 13000mAh: P1654


*Online Prices are subject to change

Michelin Right2Race 2015 Winners Off to Malaysia for Michelin Pilot Sport Experience

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Winners from the Philippines of the MICHELIN Right2Race 2015 online game are all set for their MICHELIN PILOT SPORT EXPERIENCE2015 at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Filipino top scorers Llewelyn Manio, Karl James Wilhelm, and Sherwin Rada (second, fourth and sixth from right) join the rest of the Right2Race winners from participating countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, Indonesiafor a unique, once in a lifetime whole dayexperience, as their prize.

The winners get to know real racing cars like the Formula 4, Citroen DS3 R1, Renault Clio IV, the Lamborghini 2014 GT3 and the legendary Formula Le Mans, and find out why Michelin tires are the key winning ingredients of the top racers in world-class motorsports.

Sending off the winners are MICHELIN Philippines’ Erlaine Castellano, Marketing Intelligence / Pricing Manager; Caroline del Rosario,Marketing/Communications Manager;and Beth Potenciano, Administration Officer.

Also in photo are the famous MICHELIN Man, and Ivan Isada (R), R2R 2014 Champion who also went on to become overall champion in the MPSE and was rewarded with a trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France last June.

1st Property Expo Cebu Successfully Opened

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MEDIACOM Solutions Inc. in partnership with LAMUDI Philippines opened its gates to thousands of Cebuanos in their first ever venture in a 2-day regional expo “PROPERTY EXPO CEBU (PEC) 2015” at the Cebu Trade Hall, SM City Cebu.

The “Queen City of the South” has attracted big and small-scale investors in the property industry and so has widely opened doors of opportunities leading to the upturn of demand in the real estate sector in the city. Developers have expanded and built more residential and commercial properties in the recent years and the industry is flourishing in Cebu. An increase of foreign retirees and a bullish BPO sectors has contributed to the double-digit growth of the property sector in the recent 3 years. According to the latest study of Colliers International, it show that Cebu is the 2nd preferred tourist destination in the Philippines with over 1.2M foreign tourists and 1.5M domestic travels as of 2013. 

The expo opening was attended by VIPs from the real estate sector from Cebu and Manila. “The close proximity of beach, city living and mountain scenery, makes Cebu a preferred destination for real estate investors” says David Abrenilla, Founder and General Manager of Property Expo Cebu.

PEC 2015 was kicked off also by the first ever “Property Summit Cebu” the day before, July 17 at the Radisson Blu Cebu headlined by local and international speakers and was attended by brokers, developers and other industry professionals. 

PUP College of Communication Presents Break Out: Unchain Your Limits

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Take a break from the early wave of paper works, assignments, projects and reports because the hunt is on! Get ready this coming July 31st for the PUP Manila College of Communication’s Break Out. These jail-themed tricky, challenging & fun activities unleash the tactic and elusive side of communication students while bonding with colleagues.

With its customized escape rooms, exciting challenges, and breath-taking obstacles, breaking out has never been this full-packed with twists, mysteries and surprises. Be the newest detective of the century. Break out with us at the COC grounds and unchain your limits for an all-out experience.

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FlipTrip.PH Holds Sun & Soul Kick-Off Party at Z Hostel

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It looks like summer is extending way past August for we are soon visiting sunny Zambales on August 8 and 9 for the Sun & Soul music festival of FlipTrip.PH, an online booking platform that makes it easier for people to travel and discover the Philippines. The site connects travelers to local experts in different destinations within the country.

Sun & Soul music festival is a celebration of the return of the South Swell, the end of summer, in preparation for the coming of surfers, old and young, who flock to Zambales at this time of the year. The event is a celebration of surf, arts and music. It is a gathering of creative souls out to celebrate life. It is not just another music festival, but a soulful weekend for kindred spirits united by the love of travel.

A retreat and festival in one, Sun & Soul will take place in the quiet sanctuary that is Liwliwa, Zambales. Explorers can take part in workshops for surfing, poetry, arts, music and other creative pursuits amidst the beautiful mountains and beaches of Zambales. Participants can meet fellow travelers and immerse themselves in the wonderful community of Liwa as they go on a road trip to a paradise where there are no strangers.

"Where there are no strangers" ...hhhmmm...sounds familiar? Yup! The venue in Zambales would be at The Circle Hostel,  a chain of budget friendly eco-hostels in the Philippines. It is a sanctuary for the artsy and the adventurous where they can express themselves freely among each other and on the walls, pathways, stairs and almost everywhere.

26th National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp

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Lemma, Scintillas! 

Brace yourselves for an experience of a lifetime as you find your HUE and shine your light this July. 

The Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC), the largest umbrella organization of science clubs in the Philippines, proudly presents the 26th National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp (NYSTESC 2015) with the theme, “Transprism: Finding Hue in Spectrum of Candella”. 

In celebration of the International Year of Light 2015 (IYL 2015) which is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations, NYSTESC 2015 is geared towards providing its participants an understanding of and appreciation for Optics, with in-depth focus on the pivotal role that light plays in society in the modern world. 

This July 26-29, 2015 at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center in Iloilo City, high school students and teachers from all over the archipelago are coming together to discover and explore the wonders of light. With fruitful lectures from distinguished speakers, interactive workshops, and fun activities in store, the campers will surely be shining the brightest with the learning and the memories. 

Cebu to Take Spotlight at Property Summit

 

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The Philippines’ second most important metropolis takes center stage at the first ever Property Summit Cebu, co-organized by global property platform Lamudi Philippines and MediaCom Solutions.

Boasting a thriving tourism and leisure industry, a vibrant BPO, business, and shipping sector, and some of the Philippines’ best beaches and diving sites, Metro Cebu’s property sector is more buoyant than ever. Both national and local developers are looking into expanding their portfolios in the “Queen City of the South,” including real estate giants SMDC, Ayala Land, Megaworld, and Federal Land, among others.

To give industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs an outlook of Metro Cebu’s rising real estate market, including the opportunities and challenges it presents, Lamudi and MediaCom have lined up an exceptional roster of speakers to share knowledge and expertise on the city’s property market.

They include Colliers International’s Julius Guevarra, who will discuss Cebu’s real estate outlook; and Rudolf Kotik, founder of Filipino International Franchise Association, who will share his expertise on how to spot the perfect location for one’s retail, franchise, and food and beverage business.

 

Ensuring Life for All: IFSS 2015 in the Philippines

 

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Climb tropical mountains and bask in the warm sun of Southeast Asia in this year’s International Forestry Students’ Symposium (IFSS). Now on its 43rd year, the Symposium will be held from July 28 to August 10, 2015 with the theme “Ensuring Life for All.” It will be hosted by the local committee (LC) Association of Filipino Forestry Students—University of the Philippines, Los Baños (AFFS-UPLB) at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, a university that is cradled by the renowned Mt. Makiling, and neighbored by the great Laguna Lake.

Known for its rich biodiversity and numerous islands, the Philippines serves as an ideal host for the IFSS. Half of the country is covered with forests, and it houses 15,000 species of flowering plants, and more than a thousand species of wildlife species. Because of this diverse set of flora and fauna, it is no question why the Philippines is only the third country in Asia to host the IFSS, with Indonesia hosting last 2003 and 2008, and South Korea last 2010. 

As issues of deforestation and climate change plague the world, it becomes even more important that more individuals are informed of the important function that forests serve. This year, as a country that depends heavily on its forests, the Philippines and IFSS 2015 aim to highlight how the existence of humanity is dependent on its forests. From its role as habitat to various other living creatures, to its provision of resources and livelihood to many, it is clear that the life of forests lead to the life of the world, and thus does its death mean our own.

Florante at Laura Set to Open on July 31

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Gantimpala Theater Foundation Inc. proudly presents its 38th season opening production Francisco Balagtas’ “FLORANTE AT LAURA” -- one of the most enduring Filipino literary masterpieces described by many as a poetic art that examines the nature of justice, truth and commitment to fairness, written into a play by award-winning and respected playwright Boni Ilagan, with multi-awarded actor, Roeder Camañag as its director.

The famous Filipino love story uses the theater form of the ‘komedya’ complete with its majestic marches and grand batalia. See how the love of florante, laura, Aladin and Flerida conqyered the warring Moors and Christians.

“Boni Ilagan wrote such a superb script!” exclaims director Camañag. “His interpretation of the classic focuses on the many facets of love — from its purest form to its most corrupted version. His understanding of Balagtas’ words allows audiences the opportunities to witness Florante’s encounters with love — his love for knowledge, his love for his parents, his brotherly love for his best friend Minandro, his romantic love for Laura, his love for his enemies, and ultimately, the love for his country and the Higher Cause.”
“We are highlighting the beauty of the language and the elements of komedya,” he continues. “What we give the public now is a tribute to Florante and Laura, as literary characters, a tribute to Francisco Balagtas and his mastery of the Tagalog language, and a tribute to the komedya, which is a true Filipino theater form.

Bureau of Customs Ups Productivity with Google Apps Thru IPC

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently launched its implementation of Google Apps for Work via local cloud computing and data center services firm IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.), with the goal of improving the bureau’s internal collaboration and information dissemination.

Specifically, Google Sites will be used to create an internal website for updates and new information accessible only to authorized personnel. Customs can also take advantage of features such as Google Drive to store documents that need to be accessed by employees easily anytime and on any device, such as memos and announcements. The licenses were provided through IPC and are distributed to the roughly 4,000 staff of the Bureau of Customs.

According to Che Lazaro, IPC Director of Sales - Google for Work, “Google Apps for Work allows real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to work on a single document at the same time. This will eliminate multiple versions of one document, improve tracking and accountability, as well as cutting down time in finalizing reports.”