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Thursday, February 16, 2017

The Sharp Date Night for the Single


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February is the love month. Celebrated worldwide through different traditions, practices, and events, February gives lovers and romantics the opportunity to splurge and bond with their partners. For the unattached, it is the season they can either remain indifferent or, ironically, be involved as much as possible.

Especially evident in contemporary Filipino culture, the unattached, or the “single”, willingly participate and hype-up Valentine’s Day with social media antics and comic reliefs. But these single men and women, despite their self-mockery, are also proof that even in solitude, there is still a way to spend February 14 enjoyably—if only one is equipped with confidence, independence, and a solid home entertainment system.

No single person should have a reason to feel alone or sad this Valentine’s Day as Sharp Philippines, with a range of models from its audio and visual category, offers more than just the flowers or the chocolates.

Sharp includes in its roster the 4K Powered by Android TV filled with varying entertainment and viewing options that cater to whichever mood you are in. With apps like Netflix, YouTube, Google Cast, and Google Play, you can browse, play, and download non-stop and from the comforts of your home. Be in the company of your favorite TV series or films and a freshly popped bowl of popcorn as you simply enjoy the night away.

Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility is a Death Sentence to Children


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*Statement of Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros delivered on the #ChildrenNotCriminals National Press Conference, February 16, 2017, Sulo Riviera Hotel, Quezon City

"Lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 9 is a death sentence to our children. By treating children in conflict with the law as hardened criminals, they could either end up dead in the hands of extrajudicial killers or the state.

They will become targets of vigilante death squads, which have already killed thousands of Filipinos or land on death row if a lowered age of criminal liability is combined with the death penalty law. Either way, they could end up dead. The government will condemn our children to a dark and sinister future with no second chance at rehabilitation.

"Of course some lawmakers, mainly those from the House of Representatives, will argue that they have no intention to create “death row kids” and that their proposal to reimpose the death penalty excludes minors. However, in the Senate, a simple review of the proposed death penalty laws reveals that none of the proposed measures have a provision exempting below 18 year olds from capital punishment. Even if they argue that children in conflict with the law are protected from death penalty under the Juvenile Justice Law, the passage of both the death penalty law and a much lowered age of criminal liability could supersede the Juvenile Justice Law. Assuming without conceding that it is a remote possibility, why would we even risk such a scenario and place our children in such a dire situation in the first place?

"If the government is really sincere in addressing the problem of children in conflict with the law, then the better alternative is to strengthen and fully implement the existing Juvenile Justice Law. It is more sustainable, humane and cost-effective.

"It’s time for the Duterte government to stop its fixation with regressive law enforcement measures and obsession with death.

"We must offer hope not death. Our children must not be delivered into the hands of extrajudicial killers or its judicial counterpart, the deadly combination of a lowered age of criminal liability and death penalty. If we are to pursue real justice, we have to understand its truest sense offers not just punishment but accountability, and a chance for reparations and rehabilitation.

Emotions Run High in the Compelling Medical Drama Chicago Med this February on Sony Channel


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Chicago Med, the compelling medical drama from executive producer Dick Wolf who also gave us Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D., airs this February on Sony Channel.

Set in the emergency department of the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, the city’s new state-of-the-art trauma center, this latest installment of the famed Chicago franchise revolves around the courageous team of doctors, nurses, and staff members who work together as they handle the most severe trauma cases every day to save patients’ lives.

Under the leadership of tough-talking hospital administrator Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson), psychiatry department chief Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) and his newfound team of Chicago heroes - first-year attending physician Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss), pediatrician Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto), trauma surgery fellow Dr. Connor Rhodes (Colin Donnell), chief resident Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee), psychiatry resident Dr. Sarah Reese (Rachel DiPillo), and nurse April Sexton (Yaya DaCosta) – put aside their petty differences and focus on their strengths to build relationships as they overcome the busy and chaotic environment that marks their day-to-day routines at the emergency department.

For viewers who can’t get enough of formulaic hospital dramas, Chicago Med is the answer as the series offers a fresh perspective on the heroic acts of modern-day saviors who are willing to sacrifice anything to save others.

Chicago Med airs weeknights at 9:45pm.

Sony Channel is available on Sky Cable Channel 35, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cignal Channel 120, and Cablelink Channel 39.

Fortinet Introduces the World’s First Terabit Firewall Appliance and Market Leading 100 Gbps NGFW Chassis


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The FortiGate 3980E and FortiGate 7060E Both Deliver Performance Validated in Ixia’s Rigorous New CloudStorm 100GE Application and Security Testing

“Cloud computing, IoT, and a hyper-connected digital economy have been straining enterprise IT resources and rapidly increasing the performance demands required from today’s security solutions. Enterprises cannot afford to sacrifice their network performance or their security features in this highly competitive and constantly evolving landscape. Fortinet is continually innovating to deliver the highest performing and most secure solutions on the market, enabling our customers to fully leverage their technology infrastructures with the confidence that their users and data are secure.” - Ken Xie, founder, chairman of the board and chief executive officer at Fortinet

News Summary
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced new solutions that expand Fortinet’s top-tier enterprise firewalls for enterprise, data center, and service provider customers. The FortiGate 3980E is the world’s first security appliance to achieve Terabit per second (Tbps) firewall performance and the FortiGate 7060E delivers market-leading 100 Gigabit per second (Gbps) of next-generation firewall throughput in a chassis form-factor.

Both enterprise firewalls leverage Fortinet’s advanced Security Processing Units (SPU) to deliver unprecedented performance, effortless scale, and superior Security Fabric defenses so large enterprises don’t have to compromise between security features or network speed disruption.



FortiGate 3980E Enterprise Firewall

Fortinet’s 3000 series of enterprises firewalls are engineered to deliver the highest firewall performance in a compact appliance form-factor. Fortinet is expanding this enterprise offering with the launch of the FortiGate 3980E enterprise firewall.

·         The FortiGate 3980E enterprise firewall is the world’s first terabit per second network security appliance – delivering 1.12 Tbps firewall performance in addition to 470 Gbps secured VPN throughput

·         The FortiGate 3980E performance is validated by Ixia’s BreakingPoint and latest CloudStorm 100GE Application and Security Test Load Module.

·         This performance enables the FortiGate 3980E to function as a data center firewall, to secure interconnectivity between data centers, or as an internal data center segmentation firewall.

·         Ideally suited for enterprises that need very high network throughput and deep inspection delivered in a compact form factor that reduces the footprint and operating costs.

·         Features 32 discrete SPUs to accelerate security and networking processes while reducing heat and energy consumption.

·         The FortiGate 3980E also hosts two GE RJ45, sixteen 1/10 GE SFP/SFP+, and ten 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports for maximum density and flexibility.


FortiGate 7060E Enterprise Firewall

Fortinet’s new 7060E represents the most advanced enterprise firewall solution on the planet and is ideal for large enterprise, data center, and service provider deployments that cannot afford to compromise on throughput, scale, and advanced security capabilities.

·         The FortiGate 7060E enterprise firewall is a streamlined, modular, chassis-based firewall with unprecedented threat protection throughput and flexibility to suit specific deployment and usage requirements with up to four Security Processing blades for blistering NGFW and SSL performance and up to two I/O modules for maximum interface density and network bandwidth.

·         The FortiGate 7060E was also subjected to Ixia’s BreakingPoint and new CloudStorm 100GE Application and Security testing – claiming the title of the World’s Fastest NGFW with 100 Gbps of demonstrated NGFW performance, and individually delivering 160 Gbps application control, and 120 Gbps intrusion prevention throughput.

·         The FortiGate 7060E offers superior networking flexibility with up to eight 100 GE (Gigabit Ethernet) ports, sixteen 40 GE ports, or sixty-four 10 GE ports.

·         The modularity and flexibility of the 7060E, combined with high NGFW throughput enables flexible deployment options that span from the network edge to the data center core, including advanced internal segmentation firewall configurations. 

·         The FortiGate 7060E enterprise firewall is available in simplified packages with centralized pricing and licensing tied to the chassis instead of individual blades to reduce complexity and deliver enhanced price to performance.


Dennis Cox, Chief Product Officer at Ixia

“Today’s complex and increasingly hostile threat landscape has created unique challenges for enterprises looking to design and implement the very best security solutions for their organizations. Our goal at Ixia is to simplify the selection process for customers through rigorous, real-world testing of security solutions that demonstrates and validates actual effectiveness before purchase. This testing enables enterprises and carriers to quickly and easily make informed decisions and ensure that they implement solutions that best match the needs of their unique organizations.”

Availability
FortiGate 7060E and 3980E will be available by the end of the first quarter of 2017. Please contact your authorized Fortinet reseller for additional details.

Additional Resources
·         Please visit https://www.fortinet.com/products/firewalls/firewall/fortigate-high-end.html for more details about the Fortinet’s High-End FortiGate Enterprise and Data Center Security Solutions.
·         Follow Fortinet on Twitter and LinkedIn, and Facebook.  

·         Join the conversation on the Fortinet blog.

USA Cycling Sanctioned Race Gives Filipino Racers a Chance to Compete at The Alamo


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Last October 15th, USA Cycling sanctioned Red Bull Last Stand, a fixed-gear criterium event held at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The event marked the federation’s first foray into fixed-gear road racing, which has gained attention globally in recent years.

After the success of last year’s inaugural event, the organizers have opened up a unique opportunity for The Philippines by sending RBLS race director Ravi Rajcoomar & world-renowned cyclist Addison Zawada to host the international qualifier alongside Metro Race Collective (Organizers of the Manila Fixed Gear + Ultraman Uphill Races) & Circulo Verde.

On March 19th, Circulo Verde’s Chasedown will host the int. guest and crown The Philippine’s representative. The “Eliminator” criterium they will use will knockout the last rider who crosses the finish line last on each lap until there’s one rider left. The event will consist of four races:

·         Fixed Men (Open) ***Winner qualifiers for Red Bull Last Stand***
o   Must be 18+ | Provide PHL passport at registration | Be eligible for USA travel
·         Fixed Women (Open)
·         Geared Men (Open)
·         Geared Women (Open)

Building a Country Through Drones


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Here are the highlights of the Closing Ceremony of Impact Hub Fellowship on Innovation in Mobility in Partnership with LBC Express:

After over a year, the very first Fellowship incubation program of Impact Hub Manila in partnership with LBC Express (LBC) has come to an end with an closing ceremony in LBCx's new office located in Allegro Center, Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati. The Impact Hub Fellowship program with LBC focused on addressing issues related to mobility or logistics in the Philippines through innovative and business solutions.

Over 45 applicants sent their innovative proposals but only three finalists namely SkyEye, Food Planner, and RideWave were selected to go through the Cohort stage and receive training and mentorship. SkyEye proved to be victorious and received the grand prize worth P750,000, which includes seed funding of P320,000. SkyEye, led by Matthew Cua, developed the SkyProspecting service: an end to end service that utilizes drones, survey equipment and their own IT technology to determine the value of land and be able to easily plan, decide and audit that piece of land. Their main vision is to contribute to the economic development of the Philippines by understanding and studying the land.

According to Ces Rondario, co-founder of Impact Hub Manila, "The Fellowship was launched with a goal to match corporations with start-ups and entrepreneurs who can can shine a light on innovation and create solutions for pressing problems in the country.” Following Rondario’s opening remarks, Dino Araneta, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of LBC, expressed his gratitude to Impact Hub Manila, SkyEye, and the finalists. "I hope the program helped everyone with their projects. It has been a productive year filled with innovative solutions for the better development of the country." 

Evia Lifestyle Center is Home to UP’s New Innovation Hub


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Evia Lifestyle Center, the south’s premiere lifestyle shopping and dining mecca, just added a new dimension to its approach to modern mall-going by opening an exciting new hub for inventive breakthroughs and learning – The University of the Philippines @Lab Innovation Hub.

The family of Vista Land Chairman Manny Villar and Senator Cynthia Villar, along with officers from the University of the Philippines (UP) recently launched this new Innovation Zone as the first phase of development for the upcoming UP Alabang Campus in Vista Alabang.

Evia Lifestyle Center currently houses this groundbreaking Innovation Zone and Incubator Hub that will, in the words of former Senate President Villar, assert UP’s role as “the most dynamic University and the leader in education in the country”. The hub, nicknamed UP @Lab (a play on words that simultaneously mean “ablaze <alab>, a futuristic hub <@Lab> and its location <ALABang>) is designed to be the first spark that will initiate the academe and industry partnerships that UP aims to create by putting up a campus in Alabang.

"UP @Lab is a dream brought to life by the Villars for UP’s student-locators because it brings us closer to accessing industry funding that makes our inventions and ideas a reality", said Dr. Luis Sison, Project Leader of Diliman-based DOST-UP Enterprise and Innovation Hub.

Cable Car Cocktails Launched on Valentine's Day


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Bloggers, online influencers and Cable Car guests enjoy the new Cable Car Cocktails as they were introduced last February 14, Valentine’s Day at Cable Car Tomas Morato.

Here are the new Cable Car Original Cocktails

· Midori Smush
· Gin Cucumber
· Whiskey got Gingered
· Spicy Mojito

and the Cable Car Classic signature Cocktails

· Punyeta
· Furolocco

These cocktails are already available on all Metro Manila branches: Makati, BGC, Tomas Morato, and Ortigas.

Mayhem Supreme!: Mike Unson's Anniversary Kick-Off Show



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Premier Filipino Stand-Up Comedian Mike Unson kick-starts his 14th Anniversary celebration of doing what he loves best with this hilarious stand-up comedy show alongside some of the Comedy Cartel's funniest comedians like Sergio Belarus, Michelle Defensor (Laugh & Stack 2015 runner up). Sherwin Cunanan (Laugh & Stack 2014 runner up) and ABS CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent Season One Finalist Ruther M. Urquia.

Hosted by Jun Christopher Bacula.

Come and celebrate Comedy Mayhem with them on February 17, 10 PM at the U-View Room at Fully Booked at the Boni High Street, BGC at the Fort!

See you there!

U 2.0: Be the Best Version of Yourself


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Less Judgement, More Potential.

Join us on February 18, 2017, at the Manila Ocean Park, the gates open at 7:30 a.m. and get ready to meet our fantastic and awesome team of resource speakers (top executive professionals; achievers here and abroad) that will help you to feel totally empowered and ready to unleash your true potential.

U 2.0: Be the Best Version of Yourself brought to you by LINKED Training and Events, Inc. in partnership with the Manila Ocean Park, and co-presented by UBER Philippines.

Topics:

1. Achieving Greater Things through Effective Work-Life Balance
2. My Year of Yes
3. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
4. Strong Personal Branding and Image Building

Inclusions:

1. Morning snacks
2. Food and Beverage (Eat-All-You-Can Lunch Buffet)
3. Manila Ocean Park Attractions
4. Seminar Kit
5. Certificate with printed name
6. Freebies and prizes from the sponsors and partners
7. Entertainment and Games

Promo Price until February 15, 2017, is Php 999 from its regular price of Php 1,200.

You may register here to avail the promo https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQb5n5sqwpaH1E1kkxq_IBnKzdbZmYgGsAa3HMeGC7d61pfw/viewform?c=0&w=1 and pay it until February 16, 2017, thru BDO Savings Account Number (000 301 044 171); Account Name: MHEL P. GARCIA. Send the Deposit Slip via e-mail at info@linked.com.ph to receive a confirmation.

See you there!

Korean Pop Group AxisB is Now Touring the Philippines


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AxB Entertainment, in partnership with UP Otakufest, HanRy Events & Productions, Hallyu Wave Music Productions, and Dakbayan sa KPop, is proud to present AxisB's First Philippine Promotional Tour from February 14 to March 5, 2017 in five (5) Philippine cities – Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo and Davao.

Filipino K-Pop fans will surely be in for an unforgettable Valentine’s date with K-Pop stars as AxisB takes center stage through various mall shows and fan meetings throughout the Philippines!

AxisB is a five-member Korean pop boy group under AxB Entertainment. The group debuted in South Korea on September 28, 2016 with their first digital single Curious and has consecutively staged two promotional tours in Japan after debut. Prior to their debut, they have already garnered the attention of international fans as they shared the stage with senior KPop groups VIXX and INFINITE at the Baidu Nuomi Music Festival in Nanjing, China in July 2016.

As AxisB desires to reach a wider audience, connect with more Filipino KPop fans and make memorable moments with them, AxB Entertainment has decided to stage their first promotional tour in various key cities in the Philippines. Fans should not miss this chance to experience AxisB's refreshing and unique music style, and get up close and personal with members Junghoon, Daeyoung, Doah, Juno and Honey. Attendees will have the privilege to watch them perform their hit songs from their second single album Be My Love for the first time in the Philippines.

AxisB's schedules in the five cities are as follows: February 14-17 (Manila), February 18-19 (Cebu), February 24-25 (Bacolod), February 26 (Iloilo) and March 3-4 (Davao). For more information on AxisB's mall shows and fan meetings, visit the AxisB Official Facebook page at facebook.com/AxisB.official or e-mail axisbofficial.ph@gmail.com.

The AxisB First Philippine Promotional Tour is made possible through the generous support of event partners Oomph! Radio 105.1 Cebu, Oomph Radio 97.1 Davao, K-Pub BBQ, Robinsons Land Corporation, migme, HelloKpop, Demure Sweetie, Astig, Wazzup Pilipinas, The Kitchen Mom by Dhess, Prelel Dares to Dream, This Girl Does It All, Karen Ezine, and Chasing Curious Alice.

Brainstorm 2017: An Inter-Medical School Quiz Show


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Medical schools from all over the country are excited to buzz in to prove they are number one in this year’s Brainstorm: An Inter-Medical School Quiz Show. This jeopardy-style quiz bee in basic and clinical medicine will be having its 26th run this February 24, 2017 from 5:00 to 9:00pm at the Midtown Atrium, Robinsons Place, Manila.

For 25 years, Brainstorm has provided a venue for the great minds from some of the country's most esteemed medical schools to showcase their aptitude in medicine in the spirit of a healthy competition.

The Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sorority celebrates Scholarship Month 2017 this February to highlight the organization’s advocacy in promoting exemplary scholastic performance, passion in sharing knowledge and resources, as well as exemplifying academic skills and talents of future doctors all over Luzon and the Philippines.

Here is a brief rundown of exciting talks, quiz shows and events for the Scholarship Month:


EBM and BEYOND: Principles to Practice | February 1, 2017

A whole-day event which features lectures, small-group discussions and return-demonstrations on Evidence-Based Medicine, a course solely taught on the UP College of Medicine. This summit is one of the first of its kind being offered to undergraduates of medicine and the allied health professionals. It aims to disseminate to other universities the importance of this medical tool especially to our future clinicians.


Mu Scholarship Month Opening Exhibit | February 6, 2017

To officially start the Mu Scholarship Month, consultants, resident doctors and medical students of the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sorority gathered in a lively opening ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Mu Scholarship Month exhibit.


Alam Mu Ba Trivia Night | February 10, 2017

Now on its second year, Alam Mu Ba? is a trivia night for the brothers and sisters of the Mu Sigma Phi featuring general knowledge type of questions designed to test each other’s wits and acumen. Teams composed of medical students and doctors battle it out to emerge as the champion, all in the spirit of fun and kinship.


Excellence, Knowledge, Genius (EKG) | February 17, 2017

An inter-university quiz show catered to students taking up pre-medical courses. Undergraduates from different courses form groups of 3 and, together with their peers as support, join this scholastic endeavor. This aims to promote camaraderie among different medical professions.


Aklatang Mu Sigma Phi | February 18, 2017

A project which aims to bring literacy to the youth by building a public, free access library with the help of our local government and other organizations. This year, the team will continue this vision by providing text books and shelves to the Payangan Elementary School in Dinalupihan, Bataan


Medico Media | February 25, and March 4, 2017

At this time and age of modernization, the convenience of health information access via media comes with the increased danger of receiving misinformation, consequences which prove detrimental when dealing with the issue of health. Medico Media aims to develop the skill of critical thinking among media consumers, to be able to recognize correct information from misinformation, and to be responsible media users for a healthier community. 

Jose Cuervo Celebrates the Panagbenga Festival!


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With the annual Panagbenga Festival set to bloom upon Baguio city this February, Jose Cuervo is looking to celebrate the flowers of the Cordilleras with three consecutive weekends of events that is sure to keep the party going all month long.

Held every February, the Panagbenga festival was founded in the wake of the catastrophic earthquake that tore through the city in 1990. The local government would go on to start the festival in order to boost morale and pay tribute to the variety of flowers that are exclusive to the region. Panagbenga is a month-long festival with a number of events and activities that’s sure to keep the city alive all through February.

Jose Cuervo seeks to honor the beauty of the Cordilleras by inspiring the people of Baguio to create their own #CuervoMoments in several events all through the month of February.

On February 18, we check into The Ampersand for Cuervo Panagbenga X Callum David, with a follow up the weekend after as we hit up the Crown Legacy Hotel with Cuervo Panagbenga X Spade Superclub on February 24. We wrap up on the 4th of March at the 2600 Gastropub and Elevate Music Festival

PJMA Proudly Presents MADWORLD: Upsetting the Status Quo



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Change is about to break into your world.

The Philippine Junior Marketing Association, in partnership with one of the leading integrated marketing communication agencies in the country, Havas Media Ortega, proudly brings you,

MADWORLD: UPSETTING THE STATUS QUO this 26th of February 2017, from 12 NN - 6 PM at the SM Mall of Asia Arena!

Learn from the most prominent business personalities as they unfold the truths behind the success of disruptive marketing and innovation in their respective industries.

Join us as we step out of the ordinary and experience an event you've never imagined; for what you've known might just not be the same!

Registration starts at 11 AM.

Get ready to be disrupted, Junior Marketers!

Should you have inquiries, please contact Jay Jimenez at (0927) 670 8924 or email him.at pjma.jtjimenez@gmail.com.

#MADWORLD2K17

Philippines Health Forum: Access to Innovative Medicine, Focus on Cancer


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The entire process that a cancer patient goes through is so stressful for both the patient and their loved ones. The thought of keeping the will to survive amidst the hardship from physical, financial and emotional burdens is a terrible situation to be in. I would find myself always hoping for a miracle if science could not speed up its search for a cure to the most dreaded cancer.

I would like to believe that there have been many efforts done and currently ongoing with the goal to ease the treatment process for cancer patients. I’ve encountered so many campaigns, corporate social responsibility programs and initiatives, both big and small, that all aim to raise awareness, and somehow alleviate the pain experienced by a victim.

There have also been so many initiatives done to make the treatment process more convenient, if not affordable, for so many who have been struggling from the disease from the time of discovery up to the point of hoping for a cure, or at least to prolong their life.

But have most of these noble efforts been repetitious or redundant? Since there is no central point to acknowledge each effort, we see many organizations or groups, whether government, private or non-government organizations or groups, doing the same tasks.

Thus, I believe it is about time we gather these stakeholders to come up with a more focused group where all concerned groups and individuals could contribute to the overall success of an effort that is organized and with focus.
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