Surigao Province Earthquake Power Situation Update

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Following is the latest update on the power supply as a result of the reported 6.7 magnitude earthquake last night affecting Surigao province, among others:

1. All NGCP feeders at Bislig Substation are energized. There is no major damage or sustained fault.

2. The 138 kV Butuan-Placer line is under scheduled maintenance from 6 am to 6 pm today to transfer lines onto the permanent transmission structures.

3. Because of the scheduled maintenance works of NGCP, Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SURNECO) isolated Surigao City and the Municipalities of San Francisco and Malimono. Municipalities of Sison and Taganaan were also affected. SURNECO is doing the clearing and repairs while NGCP is doing maintenance works.

4. Based on the report of SURNECO, damage in distribution lines is minimal and it will be able to energize the isolated areas once NGCP completes its maintenance activities on or before 6 pm today. It is expected that 90% will be energized as soon as NGCP restores power. Note: Malimono & San Francisco municipalities are not passable at this time due to two (2) damaged bridges. Coordination is still being made if Malimono and San Francisco will have electricity within the day due to their inaccessibility.

5. SURNECO also declared total damage in its headquarters facilities.

6. The DOE will continue to monitor developments on this matter and will continue to provide updates.

Ev Ting Edges Kamal Shalorus in Main Eevent of One: Throne of Tigers

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The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), has once again electrified the capacity crowd at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur with another exciting evening of world-class mixed martial arts. The absolute best in local and international mixed martial arts stars took the ONE Championship cage by storm, delighting fans in Malaysia with non-stop action. In the main event, Ev “E.T” Ting emerged victorious over Kamal “Prince of Persia” Shalorus to win by split decision in a high-octane catchweight encounter.

Visit the official ONE: THRONE OF TIGERS photo gallery by clicking: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ivh34n9pza3q94o/AADwuMwRg-gnDecd5AIBoQyTa?dl=0

In the main event of the evening, lightweight contenders Ev Ting of Malaysia and Kamal Shalorus of Iran put on an absolute show to delight fans in attendance. For three rounds, Ting flaunted his tremendous striking, hammering Shalorus with lashing strikes on numerous occasions. Shalorus tried his best to take Ting to the ground, where he had the upper hand. However, he was unable to do so. In the end, Ting continued his winning streak, doing just enough to earn a split decision victory over Shalorus, who was unable to overcome Ting's sharpness.

After the bout, Ting took the chance to thank the fans at the jam-packed Stadium Negara and called for a title shot against reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang.

“Eduard Folayang, I am coming to your home to take your belt. See you on April 21st,” he said in his post-fight interview.

In the co-main event of the evening, Malaysia’s very own Agilan “Alligator” Thani authored one of the most spectacular finishes of ONE: THRONE OF TIGERS, submitting Jeff Huang of Chinese Taipei with an astonishing rear-naked choke. Thani put on a masterful performance, pacifying Huang’s striking advantage in the early proceedings as the hometown favorite utilized his impeccable ground game. The young Malaysian prospect executed a flawless transition into a rear-naked choke that left Huang no choice but to submit in the second round.

Malaysian female MMA superstar Ann “Athena” Osman captured a satisfying victory in front of a jubilant hometown crowd by routing Cambodia’s Vy Srey Khouch. After a long feeling-out process between the two fighters from a toe-to-toe stance, Osman shifted gears and took Srey Khouch to the ground, where her opponent was at a stylistic disadvantage. Securing a full mount, Osman rained down heavy shots. Srey Khouch tried her best to survive the onslaught, laying back mostly on the defensive. However, Osman was simply too much for her Cambodian foe, claiming the stoppage with two seconds left in the first round.

Russia’s Movlid “Killer” Khaibulaev accomplished a major victory in his maiden assignment as a ONE Championship athlete by marking the first defeat in the professional record of Brazilian featherweight standout Herbert “The Blaze” Burns. Khaibulaev showcased his pinpoint accurate striking early on, peppering Burns with stinging right hands and spinning back-kicks in the first two rounds of the featherweight showdown. Khaibulaev took matters on the mat in the third round, where he tagged Burns with telling blows and maneuvered his cage counterpart easily on the ground to get the unanimous nod from the three judges at cageside.

Previously-unbeaten Pakistani featherweight prospect Ahmed “The Wolverine” Mujtaba experienced the first loss of his career as he went to battle against Malaysian mixed martial artist Keanu Subba. Both fighters started out aggressively, but it was Subba who showed a more capable set of grappling skills, locking in a deep guillotine choke in the first round to the roar of his hometown crowd.

In a clash of high-caliber strawweights, Alex “Little Rock” Silva of Brazil extended his impressive winning streak to four bouts by mustering a scintillating submission conquest of Philippine boxing champion Roy Doliguez. Knowing the risk in the stand-up exchanges with Doliguez, Silva relied on his world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pedigree as he spun a web of crafty grappling to dominate his Filipino foe. In the third round, Silva was finally able to fasten an armbar to force the tap.

Saiful “The Vampire” Merican of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia exhibited stellar form, proving himself a top bantamweight competitor with a stoppage victory over Filipino fighter Burn “Hitman” Soriano. Showcasing tremendous power with every strike and drawing cheers from the crowd after each landed blow, Merican’s thunderous kicks and punches proved too much for Soriano as the Filipino was unable to continue after the first round bell. Merican was awarded a technical knockout for his efforts.

Singaporean prospect Tiffany “Soul Crusher” Teo notched her second-straight victory inside the ONE Championship cage by defeating Wushu Sanda gold-medalist Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol of Indonesia via unanimous decision.

Muhammad Aiman of Malaysia kicked off a spectacular evening of world-class mixed martial arts action at ONE: THRONE OF TIGERS with a technical knockout victory over debuting Brazilian combatant Eduardo Novaes. Aiman finished the job with finesse in the first round, launching a perfectly-executed kick to the body before punctuating it with follow-up blows on the ground.

Official results for ONE: THRONE OF TIGERS

Catchweight bout (79.8KG): Ev Ting defeats Kamal Shalorus by Split Decision (SD) after 3 rounds

Welterweight bout: Agilan Thani defeats Jeff Huang by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 2:10 minutes of round 2

Catchweight bout (58.7kg): Ann Osman defeats Vy Srey Khouch by TKO (Strikes) at 4:58 minutes of round 1

Featherweight bout: Movlid Khaibulaev defeats Herbert Burns by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds

Featherweight bout: Keanu Subba defeats Ahmed Mujtaba by Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 2:56 minutes of round 1

Strawweight bout: Alex Silva  defeats Roy Doliguez by Submission (Armbar)  at 2:36 minutes of round 3

Bantamweight bout: Saiful Merican defeats Burn Soriano by TKO (Strikes) at 5:00 minutes of round 1

Strawweight bout: Tiffany Teo defeats Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds

Bantamweight bout: Muhammad Aiman defeats Eduardo Novaes by TKO (Strikes) at 2:50 minutes of round 2

In case you missed the action log on to www.onefc.com/livestream for the full replay of the fights at only US $9.99.

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Problems Facing Education Development in Ghana

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The West African nation of Ghana, while rich in history and culture has been wrought with political strife and instability in recent years.

Some facts

Even though Ghana has one of the highest enrollment rates in Africa (95%) it still sees a great disparity between the number of females attending school, versus the males.

· Only 48% of age appropriate children are enrolled in secondary school
· 33% of the population is illiterate
· 28%of primary school children drop-out before completion of all levels and forms.

These are disturbing facts, especially for an education-rich country such as Ghana.

Ghana has eight national universities with very high international student enrollment numbers. In fact, former UN Secretary Dr. Kofi Annan has been a Chancellor of the University of Ghana since 2008. 

This all very encouraging, yet the statistics speak for themselves.

Children and their ability to receive a full and robust education is heavily influenced by poverty, political instability and by the reining governments’ initiatives regarding education. This is especially true for women and girls, who often bear the greatest burden from all these influences.

Adult literacy has been an active program for many years – the though being, that by educating adults, they in turn will see the value of an education for their children, and keep them in school longer.

VICTORIAL: Capturing the Best Angle in Marketing Digital Photography

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This event was conducted by 1Sync Productions, a team composed of students from Marketing Department section 41S. It will tackle different avenues where students can enter optical industry and sharing success stories and best practices in fast growing world of photography, blogging and advocate marketing. We want to educate and empower our audience through high calibre and award winning photographers and motivational speakers. We’re committed to give the best issues, life values and classified strategies clothed to give our participants a one of a kind workshop event.

The said event will happen at the biggest function hall in PUP-Manila: The Bulwagang Balagtas. It can cater up to 1,200 people. The interior perspective is a marriage of past and future; the details are classic, fully air-conditioned and equipped to successfully deliver the message of each speakers. We are expecting our delegates from different universities around Metro Manila and 1 confirming State University from Bulacan.

Victorial will be on February 23, 2017 (Thursday) Registration starts at 11 AM. Program will start at 1 PM.

Get High on Love with BGC’s Heartful Treats!

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Catch yourself swooning at the end of the day.

Bonifacio Global City is spreading the love this February with loads of activities for everyone!

To celebrate all things passionate, BGC is kicking off the month of hearts with a free interactive movie screening on February 11. Catch up with your BFFs, SOs, and family for a free outdoor screening of romantic flicks such as Crazy, Stupid Love; Eat, Pray, Love; and 22 Jumpstreet at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater. That, and some live music and fun treats.

Then, on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, get P143 off when you book a GrabCar to Bonifacio High Street from 2-5pm, using promo code #AyaloveBHS. Plus, a minimum spend of P1,000 from any Bonifacio High Street shop or resto will entitle you to a one-on-one tarot love reading session from experts.

And as you cruise along major arteries of the city, let BGC remind you that true love waits when traffic lights turn red with a heart-shaped signal.

“These are just some of the activities we set up in BGC this month of hearts. We’re out to remind everyone that this is a good time to celebrate and be happy regardless of relationship status,” said Sean Luarca, Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation (FBDC) Marketing Manager.


#HeartMarshalsinBGC

From February 13 to 15, instead of issuing violation receipts to erring motorists, certain BGC Marshals will be on the watch for good motorists who will be rewarded with a sweet treat. #BGCityRules include giving priority to crossing pedestrians, refraining from parking or waiting on the street.

The campaign called #HeartMarshalsinBGC will happen city-wide. Around 300-500 responsible motorists are set to be rewarded in a day.

Luarca explains, “We strongly advocate responsible citizenship in BGC. This campaign is our way of thanking the people who share our vision for a safe and peaceful community.”

For more details on what this dynamic city is bringing this love month, contact FBDC’s Marketing Manager, Sean Luarca through 0917 5977052 or email info@bgc.com.ph

INNOVATE: A YouthSpark Project that Invests Computational Thinking, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Skills in the Youth

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Technology has become an essential part of daily lives around the world, empowering people to achieve more for themselves, their families, and their communities. Youth from low-income backgrounds, however, may have very little knowledge, access, and exposure to technology which prevents them from gaining employment, tapping into new opportunities, and actively participating in an increasingly digital world.

INNOVATE, a partnership between Gawad Kalinga (GK) and Microsoft Philanthropies under the Microsoft YouthSpark program, hopes to contribute to helping the youth, especially the disadvantaged, to pave a way out of poverty by providing them with the skills necessary to thrive in a digital world.INNOVATE is a cohesive two-pronged project that advocates the training and development of computational thinking (CT) and entrepreneurial skills that are integral to problem solving and leadership, regardless of the field or career the participants choose to pursue. Through INNOVATE, GK and Microsoft hope to create a tech stronghold that will prove to be a collective and lasting approach to addressing poverty.

The capacity-building and opportunity-seeking project will develop and enhance CT and entrepreneurial skills through a series of activities culminating in a Youth Summit, including:

HOUR OF CODE.  INNOVATE was launched with the Hour of Code in December 2016, an initiative designed to demystify coding and to encourage students to participate in a fun, interactive, introductory lesson to computer science. The campaign reached 4,000 youth and 250 teachers from Iloilo, Davao, and Compostela Valley.

TRAIN THE TRAINERS. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the project, solid foundations will be established by providing formal educators and youth community leaders with leadership training anchored on computational thinking and creative problem solving. This strategy will empower them to be trailblazers and role models in their respective communities.

SOCIAL BUSINESS CAMPS 

The camps will lay the groundwork for the use of technology in social businesses and will feature inspirational talks from social entrepreneurs who will introduce GK’s business model, as well as workshops that encourage CT, tech-related creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking. Social entrepreneurship is one of GK’s main investments in its mission to address poverty through social movements. Through social entrepreneurship, the skills and resources of community residents can be tapped and a bridge can be built to bring their products and potential to the rest of Philippine society. Technology can accelerate and amplify this impact.

Train the Trainers and the Social Business Camps are currently ongoing from January to March 2017.

INNOVATE YOUTH SUMMIT

INNOVATE will culminate in a Youth Summit that will bring together social entrepreneurs, schools, and universities and be a platform for conversation and action on technology, employment, and entrepreneurship. 

INNOVATE seeks to reach out to 4,500 youth and 250 teachers in its training and development courses.

Jose Luis Oquinena, GK Executive Director says, “Technology is a powerful tool that can help transform lives and enable Filipino youth from all sectors of society to achieve their goals and strengthen their communities by becoming part of the digital world. We look forward to exploring opportunities with INNOVATE to see how technology can be made to reduce the digital divide and promote greater inclusion, especially, among the disenfranchised sectors.”

DOE Holds ‘Resiliency’ Workshop in Bicol

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The Department of Energy (DOE) conducted today (10 February) a workshop for electric cooperatives in the Bicol Region, which tackled the government’s comprehensive disaster and management protocol and system.

Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi envisioned the workshop as a policy research for the Department in updating its Disaster-Risk Response and Management Protocol, said Usec. Felix William B. Fuentebella.

Fuentebella oversees the Department of Energy’s power sector portfolio.

“We need an effective and standardized disaster-risk response and management protocol following our observations and experience from Typhoon Nina,” said Fuentebella, relaying Cusi’s message to the workshop participants.

The DOE official said the policy recommendation will be among the presentations of the Philippines in the Asian Cooperation Dialogue in August 2017 which the Philippines is hosting.

Cusi emphasized the need to strengthen mechanisms, especially the communication and coordination being done before, during and after disasters.

The Philippines is most vulnerable to typhoons since the country is visited by 20 tropical cyclones each year.

Fuentebella added that Cusi stressed that “safety precautions” must be undertaken during the rehabilitation of affected power facilities.

Resource speakers from the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the National Power Corporation (NPC) and the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) shared their own disaster-risk response and management protocols

Among those who participated in the workshop were representatives from the Albay Power Energy Corp. (APEC), Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO), Camarines Sur I, II, III and IV Electric Cooperatives (CASURECO I, II, III & IV), First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative (FICELCO), Sorsogon I and II Electric Cooperative (SORECO I & II), and the Ticao Island Electric Cooperative (TISELCO).

“The Secretary wanted the conduct of such workshops in response to the impacts of disasters, particularly typhoons, and to address the risks affecting the power system in the future, thus making the sector more resilient,” Fuentebella concluded.

Photo Caption: ENERGY DISASTER-READY: In line with the government's campaign to ensure LGUs are prepared for disasters, Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella under the direction of Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi continues the series of forums on energy resiliency during emergency situations. The disaster protocol workshop was held Feb. 10 in Naga City.

First Regional Selection Camp of Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 Presented by Alaska Returns to CDO Feb. 11-12

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Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 presented by Alaska opens the second phase of its program, the Regional Selection Camp, in Cagayan de Oro this weekend. Young cagers in Mindanao aged 10-14 years old are invited to attend the two-day camp on February 11 and 12 at Xavier University, Corrales Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration and participation are absolutely free. On the first day, participants undergo vitals tests and skills challenges where their scores in vitals tests and individual skills challenges will determine if they will return the following day to undergo more basketball drills and team exercises. On the second day, the remaining participants undergo team drills and get to show off their team and individual skills in the final scrimmages. The top performers in the camp will be selected to represent the region in the National Training Camp that will be held in Manila on May 12-14, 2017.

The Camp will be run by Jr. NBA /Jr. WNBA Coach Craig Brown together with other Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA coaches from presenting partner Alaska.

Boys and girls aged 10 to 14 are encouraged to take advantage of the NBA’s international youth development program where they can learn not only the proper basketball skills but also the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA S.T.A.R values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect.

The camp will give participants the chance to join a learn-and-achieve camp that will test their physical and basketball smarts through vitals tests, NBA style skills tests and basketball drills.

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA National Training Camp is the third phase of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program where eight Jr. NBA and eight Jr. WNBA All-Stars will be chosen from among the top participants in the regional selection camps. They will embark on a unique, overseas NBA experience together with fellow Jr. NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia later this year.

After Cagayan de Oro, the Jr. NBA Regional Selection Camps will next go to Lucena on February 25-26, Cebu (March 11-12) and Manila (April 1-2).

Young ballers can register for the Regional Selection Camps through the Jr. NBA event website www.jrnba.asia/philippines, where full program terms and conditions can be found.

For more information, please visit Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA presented by Alaska facebook page www.facebook.com/jrnbaphilippines.

Marvelous Family Combo for Valentines at Burgoo

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This Valentine's Day share the love to the whole family as Burgoo make available “Marvelous Family Combo" for only P999.000. 

It includes four sumptuous flavors of Wild Wild Wings, a bucket of French Fries, a bowl of rice pilaf, Tomato-Basil Spaghetti, two karaffe of iced tea and one full slab of Oklahoma-style Grilled Baby Back Ribs. 

Anyways, Valentines is for all the people we love and family is where our heart is! So make them feel special, bring the whole family at located at T. Morato in Quezon City; Powerplant Mall in Rockwell Makati; The Podium in Ortigas; Gateway Mall in Araneta Center Cubao; Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas; SM City The Block in North EDSA; Mall of Asia in Pasay; SM City Marikina; SM Southmall in Alabang, The District in Cavite; 3rd level Terraces Mall in Fairview; Starmall in Taguig; and newly-opened Burgoo in Solenad, Nuvali. 

For reservations and inquiries, please call 9277424, 8381815, 6875254, 7263578, 9136112, 5560091 or 6336256.

This Marvelous Family Combo is available the whole month of February. All ladies will receive fresh red roses on Valentines’ day itself!

Cable Car Cocktail Night and Valentine’s Special

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Enjoy new, unique and refreshing Cocktails at Cable Car while you meet new people end enjoy exciting activities! Happening this February 14, 2017 at Cable Car Tomas Morato!

Cable Car invites everyone to be a part of its Valentine’s Celebration this February 14, 2017 7PM onwards at Cable Car Tomas Morato. Cable Car with its Marketing Slogan “It’s Home” has been providing its venue as an ultimate go-to place for different kinds of people from all walks of life. So whether you are Single, In a Relationship, It’s Complicated or happily married with kids, everyone is welcome at Cable Car!

Cable Car aims to maintain the romantic vibe of Valentine’s with twists that guests will enjoy. Before entering Cable Car Tomas Morato on Valentine’s Day, guests can register their status for free and get to enjoy these perks: Free glow stick color coordinated depending on your status so you can mingle with fellow guests with the same status as you, 50% off on all Cable Car Cocktails, and free Beer Pong games where we’ll pair guests with the same status together.

Not sure what to try from Cable Car’s New and Original Line up of cocktails? No problem! A free Cocktail sampler will be provided once guest order any Food!

Cocktails will also be mixed by Cable Car’s Bartenders in front of the guests and displayed on the bar to fully introduce them to the crowd. Guests can check out what Cocktail represents their status best this Valentine’s Day.

Guests will also be sure to enjoy the night with beats from DJ Kael of Manila Hypin.

Don’t forget to take a photo with any Cable Car Cocktail, upload it on Instagram with the hashtag #CableCarCocktailPH to win GCs from Cable Car!

Can’t go to Cable Car Tomas Morato? Free Cocktail Sampler Promo and IG Photo Contest available on other branches! See the new Cocktails displayed as well in our branches at Makati, BGC and Ortigas while you get serenaded by Jana Garcia, Terazza and Mark Cordovales or Fifth Dynamics!

See you on the 14th as Cable Car brings you a unique way to spend Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is not only for couples.

Home is where the Heart. Come Home to Cable Car this Valentine’s Day!