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Friday, December 18, 2015

Establishing a Gender Sensitive Energy Sector

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Recognizing the significance of promoting gender equality, the Department of Energy (DOE) presented in a Soft Launch the “Gender Toolkit for the Energy Sector” last December 10 in H20 Hotel in Manila.

Working together with the energy Gender and Development-Focal Point System (GAD-FPS) led by outgoing Energy Undersecretary Loreta G. Ayson, CESO I, the Philippine Commission on Women, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the DOE aims to provide a set of guides and reference materials to its internal units, attached agencies, and other offices and organizations in the sector on how to make their operations and programs more aware of, and responsive to the gender concerns of their clients.

Energy Secretary Zenaida Y. Monsada said in a message delivered by OIC-Asst. Secretary Patrick T. Aquino that “Balancing the gender fulcrum requires complementing initiatives from both genders,” emphasizing that the toolkit will bring both genders together and bridge the gap caused by gender disparity and difference in the energy sector.

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Recognizing the impact of technology in the education system, Globe Telecom through its information and communications technology (ICT) arm Globe Business, realizes that the integration of technology and innovative education solutions could answer issues confronting the Philippine education system. Working with the education sector, Globe Business targets the ubiquity of mobile access and its growing connected base, improving the service and answering the difficulties with innovative solutions.

Globe partnered with top companies such as Brightspace of D2L, Educube of Globals and Flipside to find innovative solutions to offer Philippine schools and students access to a global learning experience. Brightspace provides more than a simple course of management capabilities on a Learning Management System (LMS). It is the only accessible, intuitive and Integrated Learning Platform that provides an engaging learning experience and predictive data-driven analytics while empowering teachers to teach the way they prefer to and inspiring students to learn the way they want them to learn.

Educube, a school management system recognized worldwide, is a cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for schools that help streamline and automate the school’s business processes.

Davao Entrepreneurs Learn the Ropes of Digitizing Their Business Through Biggest Digital Solutions Caravan

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In keeping with its mission to provide SMEs with effective business solutions to improve and enhance their business, Globe myBusiness rolled out its one-stop SME exhibit, Globe myBusiness Day. To cap off the year, the caravan made its final stop for 2015 at one of the fastest growing cities and the largest economy Southern Philippines, Davao.

The Globe myBusiness Day caravan was held at SMX Convention Center at Lanang and was open to all who are interested to learn about new opportunities to grow and improve their business through new technologies.

The exhibit highlighted three main zones names the Cost Cutting Zone, Revenue Generating Zone and the Operations Improvement Zone. Cost Cutting Zone allowed customers to learn how to maximize expenses and save on unnecessary cost by introducing digital solutions. The Revenue Generating Zone on the other hand features products and solutions that can help a business owner earn more; while the Operations Improvement Zone lets guests explore new solutions that can boost operational performance. Apart from the various zones, convenient services for businesses were present for easy, onsite fulfillment like the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for assistance is business names and permits.

"I’m happy that Globe is supporting MSMEs in Davao. The myBusiness Day in Davao is very timely as it allows MSMEs to be equipped with ICT tools that will enable them to compete more aggressively in the marketplace, both locally and globally. Today, Region XI has the 7th highest concentration of MSMEs, comprising about 5% of total MSMEs in the country. Adopting to a digitally-enabled business opens up new opportunities for expansion, higher employment, and better economic value for the province, to this city and the people of Davao," shares Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

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Golden Ticket Events has just awoken the force within every Star Wars fan with the exclusive screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, held one day ahead of its December 17 release in the Philippines. The screening was held at SM Megamall Cinema 3 to a sold-out crowd.

Despite the popularity of the movie, the reception was still unexpected. “The screening was held in the middle of pre-holiday festivities,” said Kendrick Go, Marketing Director of Golden Ticket Events. “In spite of their busy schedules, inclement weather, and holiday traffic, our patrons were still able to make time for the screening. It gives me great pleasure that Golden Ticket Events is able to continuously provide a memorable movie theatre experience in the Philippines.”

In celebration of the movie’s exclusive Philippine premiere, Golden Ticket Events amped the ante and treated patrons to free popcorn, bottled water, and 1,000 PHP worth of goodies and gift certificates. Even the movie ticket itself, The Golden Ticket, can be used to claim free skin care services from Forever Beautiful, a facial and slimming spa located in SM Megamall.

Released more than ten years after the film series’ last instalment (Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith), Star Wars: The Force Awakens is slated to be the much awaited movie of the decade. With J. J. Abrams--the man who helped reinvigorate the Star Trek franchise--at the helm alongside fan favorites Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, the movie is expected to break box office records and earn $1 billion in profits.

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Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2015, the region’s most prestigious awards for entrepreneurs, has chosen Globe Telecom executive Glenn Estrella as winner in the Most Promising Category for his efforts and perseverance.

Estrella’s selection was based primarily on his performance as Vice President for Globe Digital Media and his accomplishments as member of the board of directors of Yondu, Inc., a Philippine provider of IT and mobile services. Yondu started as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe before its majority stake was sold to Xurpas last September.

"The award is a recognition of the culture we have in Yondu and Globe. We have a culture that promotes an environment of true camaraderie (mutual trust and friendship). We know the value of having fun in what we do, we correct each other when needed, we depend on each when faced with challenges, and when the day is done or the task is done we say thank you and congratulate one another. I know how to do my job, but I love it because of the people I work with," Estrella said.

The research and analysis carried out by the team of APEA 2015 analysts noted that Estrella’s excellent business foresight and managerial style, particularly in turning around Yondu Inc., was one of the key factors for him being considered a winner.

Ready To Look And Feel Our Best This Holiday Season

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The yuletide season is just around the corner and for us Filipinos that only means one thing – endless parties and gatherings with families and friends you haven’t seen all year.

It’s that one time of the year when people take their minds off deadlines and just spend quality time catching up with loved ones over great food. With Christmas time and all the reunions that come with it fast approaching, it is mandatory for everyone to put their best face forward. I'm betting there would be numerous selfies with everyone all throughout the days and nights to immortalize the photos into unforgettable memories.

Selfies would be great if we have flawless, acne-free skin so we do not need to use a filter to enhance our photos. In real life, no one is spared from acne, or the pimples that result with it. Breakouts can put a blow on your confidence and hold you back from being your social and fun self.

Good thing Proactiv Solution got you covered so you can look good and feel good this holiday season.

Proactiv is your ultimate skincare tool for prepping for the holiday season. I haven't experienced a better product yet that can promise to give the same benefits.

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More dirt, grime and hugely challenging cleans are coming your way! Follow a group of admittedly obsessive cleaners as they hop from house to house, all of which are in dire need of a major cleanup. Together, these people with such contrasting compulsions will explore how their different behaviours affect their lives. Catch the new season of Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners this December 18, Fridays at 8:10 pm.

Meanwhile, Theresa Caputo gathers the whole family for a charity event at her dad’s firehouse, where she and Larry dress up as Mr. & Mrs. Clause. With all of her capability, Theresa gives people the ultimate of gifts - reuniting people with their deceased loved ones. She reconnects a grieving couple with their son and reunites a single mom with the husband she lost to cancer. Be sure not to miss out on heartfelt reunions and merry celebrations in the holiday special of Long Island Medium, premiering this December 24, Thursday at 9:00 pm.

This December, young designers and fashion victims takeover TLC as Project Runway: Threads features kiddie designers wannabes.

The fashion industry is in need of fresh ideas. Now it’s time for the kids to step up and show what they’ve got. Hosted by Vanessa Simmons and featuring judges Christian Siriano, Gina Kelly, Jasmine Snow, and Ingrid Nilsen, watch as 7-14 year old designers battle it out in style with Project Runway: Threads, a spin-off airing Thursdays at 10pm.

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Singapore Airlines, together with the Singapore Tourism Board, offers its passengers a free Golden Jubilee Limited Edition MasterCard® Prepaid Card worth SGD50 when they book round trip tickets to Singapore from now until 29 December 2015 for outbound travel up to 31 December 2015.

For a minimum purchase of two round trip tickets with travel originating from Manila, Cebu or Davao with the same outbound travel dates, each passenger is entitled to a free Golden Jubilee Limited Edition MasterCard® Prepaid Card loaded with SGD50. To avail of this offer, customers must book tickets through Singapore Airlines Manila reservations and ticket office, SilkAir Cebu, Davao and Kalibo reservations and ticket offices, or through accredited travel agents.

Singapore Airlines flies to Singapore from Manila four times daily while passengers traveling from Cebu and Davao can fly to Singapore via SilkAir, which flies 12 times weekly from Cebu and nine times weekly from Davao.

For bookings, customers can call SIA reservations office at 756-8888 or visit the ticket office at 33F LKG Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Mondays to Fridays, from 8.30am to 5.00pm.

foodpanda Philippines Launches foodpanda Cares, Partners with Stop Hunger Now

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foodpanda Philippines has launched foodpanda Cares, with the aim of delivering health and happiness to children in need through a partnership with Stop Hunger Now, an international hunger relief agency which provides and distributes meal packs to children and families around the country.

With its global meal packaging program, Stop Hunger Now has provided millions of nutritious meals and other life-saving aid to children and families all over the world.

In line with its partnership, foodpanda will donate P1.00 to Stop Hunger Now Philippines for every order placed on the foodpanda website or mobile app.

Already active in other foodpanda countries such as Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and India, foodpanda Cares is the leading global food ordering marketplace’s primary arm for raising awareness for social problems and contributing to causes that matter to the local community.

Stop Hunger Now was founded in 1998 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is active in 65 countries.

For more information on Stop Hunger Now Philippines, visit http://intl.stophungernow.org/ph/. To find out how you can support foodpanda Cares, visit https://www.foodpanda.ph/contents/foodpandacares.

DOT Invites Tourists to Visit the Philippines Again

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Taking off from the success of the Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015 campaign, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launchesVisit the Philippines Again (VPA) 2016 as part of its intensive marketing efforts to establish the Philippines both as a tourist and business destination.

“Visit the Philippines Again 2016 is going to be the most massive retail-focused effort the Philippines has ever made. We are negotiating with tour operators and travel agents to give incentives to returning visitors to the Philippines,” DOT Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. said.

Aside from the special packages for visitors, the DOT, together with its Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), has partnered with the private sector and local government units in promising a bigger, greater, and more exciting line up of events and tourism product offerings that showcase the country’s competitive advantage as a destination. Among these major events include the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2016, Routes Asia 2016, Madrid Fusion Manila 2016, 2016 Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship, MTV Music Evolution 2016, and the Travel Blog EXchange (TBEX).

“2016 will be a year of again. Our VPA campaign will again highlight the Philippines as a multi-level experience destination with our warm Filipino people, exciting activities, and endless new discoveries in our award-winning destinations that are worth a repeat visit. We are also putting together packages and rewards, so that when a tourist returns to the Philippines for a second or fifth time, he will get discounts in several establishments,” the tourism chief added.