Top Ten Reasons Why They Love (or Hate) Ross Del Rosario

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How to be you po, Ross Del Rosario?

Has anybody sang you this song "You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off of you"?

We could easily understand why people love (or hate) you. This is because you inspire many to challenge the system by claiming yourself to be among the "chosen ones." To be a hero even when no one is looking, or when almost everyone is "bashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh! Over the fields they go, laughing all the way!"

We shouldn't have to teach people how to be decent human beings. It's common sense! But it's obviously not common for some people who just don't know how to detach themselves from their "animalistic" behavior. Our basic instinct is to gang up against a perceived opponent even without considering all the facts. We are just so trusting, and forgetful, that it has continued to hurt us for generations.

The most annoying bitches are the ones that hate you too, because their friends hate you. Joining the band-wagon? It's like jumping into a pool with a boost from the diving board even though we haven't seen if it has water. Not to mention that it's not really advisable to be jumping all at the same time. The diving board could not really support us all in one jump to our doom.

But that is how most trial by publicity has ruined reputations. These days, there is no more due process of law, or any investigatory reporting of facts, only social media travesty composed of "fake news" and posts.

Nowadays, you also get to the top not because you're good, but because you know "people." Many are no longer concerned with the story, they just read the headlines, and that's about it.

Now, just why do people love (or hate) you, Ross Del Rosario? 

Power Mac Center Summer Workshop 2017: To Help Kids Become Creative Innovators of the Future

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Looking for a cool and exciting learning experience for kids this summer? The Premier Apple Reseller, Power Mac Center promises its most creative, fun, and colorful set of workshops yet. 

Now on its 10th year of shaping future-ready kids, Power Mac Center Apple Authorized Training Provider rolled out its latest series of summer workshops set to run from April 17 to May 26. These courses aims to help kids become creative innovators of the future by giving them the competitive edge on this years course offerings. 

The workshops are especially designed for 9- to 13-year olds, with each class consisting of only 10-15 participants to ensure focused instruction. Courses are conducted for two hours per session, with a total of five sessions each course. Classes are a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, guided hands-on trainings, and project creation. 

“Power Mac Center is truly committed to kids’ learning and development. This year, we want kids to be able to make full use of the technology available to them in pursuing their individual passions so we are offering non-digital courses with a digital twist, alongside our usual digital courses,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez. 

The workshops will be held at the Greenbelt and Trinoma branches. Kids can choose from the following subjects: 

Digital Courses: 

• Game Design & Development 
• 3D Architecture Design 
• Graphic Design & Photo Editing 
• Cartooning & Animation 
• Stop Motion Animation & Digital Storytelling 

Non Digital Courses:

• Kiddie Cooking Class
• Drawing & Painting

The fee is at PHP 4,500 per course, inclusive of the use of Mac portables or iPads during the training sessions. Kids will then get to take home the course kit, a certificate of completion, and a USB drive with their individual projects.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. It may be done at Power Mac Center Trinoma and Greenbelt 3 or at the Apple Authorized Training Provider office at 2L Cedar Executive Bldg. 1, 1006 Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City.

Inquiries may be submitted to pbsi@powermaccenter.com or at the following numbers: (632) 553 4211 / (632) 553 6399 / +63 908 885 6277. More information about products and services may be obtained from thewebsite or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@powermaccenter).

UP Gawad Plaridel 2017 Issues Last Call for Nominations

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The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) is still accepting nominations for the annual UP Gawad Plaridel which recognizes Filipino media practitioners who have excelled in any of the media (print, radio, film, television and new media) and have performed with the highest level of professional integrity in the interest of public service.

For 2017, the thirteenth UP Gawad Plaridel will be given to an outstanding television practitioner.

The award is named after Marcelo H. del Pilar (nom de plume, Plaridel), the selfless propagandist whose stewardship of the reformist newspaper La Solidaridad helped crystallize nationalist sentiments and ignite libertarian ideas in the 1890s. Like Plaridel, the awardee must believe in the vision of a Philippine society that is egalitarian, participative and progressive; and in media that are socially responsible, critical and vigilant, liberative and transformative, and free and independent.

Eligible for the awards are all living Filipino individuals who have excelled in the field of television as producer, director, scriptwriter, announcer, actor, sound designer, sound technician, reporter, news anchor, etc. Aside from their probity and integrity, these media practitioners must have produced a body of work that is marked by excellence and social relevance and must have achievements recognized nationally and/or internationally.

Individuals and institutions may nominate potential awardees. Institutions include media corporations, professional media associations, media advocacy groups, educational institutions, cultural foundations, and NGOs. Previous nominees may still be considered for this year’s award. All current full-time faculty and staff of the UP CMC are disqualified from the nomination.

The deadline for submission of nominations is on March 22, 2017, 5:00 pm. The recipient of the UP Gawad Plaridel 2017 will be announced in April 2017.

The UP Gawad Plaridel will be given in August in commemoration of del Pilar’s birth anniversary. The awardee will receive the UP Gawad Plaridel trophy (designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva) and will deliver the Plaridel Lecture addressing issues relevant to the state and practice of Philippine media. The recipient will have a place of honor at all ceremonies and functions of the College. The recipient’s portrait will be hung at the UP Gawad Plaridel Gallery located at the College lobby (Plaridel Hall, UP Diliman).

The Award Guidelines and Nomination Form are available at the UP CMC Website (http://masscomm.upd.edu.ph/upgawadplaridel2017) and at the UP CMC Office of Extension and External Relations (UP CMC-OEER), Room M-204 Plaridel Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Interested parties may call (02) 981-8500 loc. 2668 or email upgawadplaridel@gmail.com for further inquiries.

When is the Best Time to Buy a Home? You Will Be Surprised by Our Answer

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Lamudi Philippines lists down some tips and advices you should start doing now so you can get that first home investment

Home-buying is definitely one of the biggest purchases one can make in their lifetime, and it really pays to be ready and fully equipped before sealing that dream home deal. But the big question remains: when is the best time to buy a home?

As observed, people often look at the current market standing, the trends in real estate, or the prevailing interest rates set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) before deciding to buy. But in this case, Lamudi Philippines, the country’s leader in online real estate, says otherwise. It is indeed wise to study the market and research for the best real estate deals, but it is definitely way smarter to evaluate yourself and your financial standing first before signing the much-awaited deed of sale.

To prepare homebuyers toward an exciting journey of acquiring a home, here are some useful personal finance guide and checklist you can follow.

Master the Basics: The ABCD of Marketing

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Brace yourselves as the Chamber of Young Business Leaders in partnership with AME converges to create an idealistic time machine which conveys you back in the history of the marketing world.

Master the Basics: The ABCD of Marketing this March 25, 2017, 8am to 5pm at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium!

Registration fee is P350
(INCLUSIVE OF LUNCH, PM SNACKS, SEMINAR KIT, FREEBIES AND CERTIFICATE)

and Refresh your marketing cognizance as prominent business professionals escort us behind the facade of successful industries.

For more inquiries you may reach Mr. Byron DC. Samaniego at 09364288625 or email us at cybl.bulsujma@gmail.com

#TatakCYBL #CYBLxAME #GA2017 #MasterTheBasics

This is How You Netflix

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Netflix brings streaming entertainment to a whole new level making available 1,000 hours of original content to 190 countries worldwide.

It doesn't stop there. This year, Netflix is bringing more content--over 400 new original titles for this year alone-- and better streaming, alongside innovative new technologies, for the best entertainment experience ever.

And it doesn't even take a genius to get into the Netflix habit. It won’t even cost you an arm and leg to get one. All you need is to remember these four key essentials about Netflix, and you’re off to See What's Next:

Netflix Trial and Subscription

Your first month is on Netflix. Yup, that’s 30 days of free streaming of Netflix titles! Just log on to www.netflix.com, enter your e-mail and create a password and you’re all set. If you find yourself binging already, then move on to select the right subscription plan for you (starts at just Php 370 per month). You can cancel your subscription anytime, and can go back to it anytime.

 

Choose the Right Streaming Plan

Customization is key—so your Netflix subscription will determine how many people can stream at the same time; and on what device you can stream on. You can change the plan anytime, and install the app in as many devices as you like. That’s personalized for you!

Enjoy Netflix Downloads

Now you can really watch and enjoy Netflix anytime, anywhere, and even when offline with the Downloads feature.  Open Netflix on your mobile phone,  choose a title, then hit download. Pretty simple yet truly entertaining.

Watch Netflix on Any Device

Whether on a smart TV, game console, laptop, tablet of mobile phone, you can enjoy Netflix shows and movies at any device. Just find the Netflix app on any of these devices and start binge watching!

DOE Hails Success of Malampaya Maintenance‎

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After completing the maintenance works in the Malampaya natural gas field facilities, the Department of Energy (DOE) assures the public that it is still on the watch for its residual effects and maintains Sec. Cusi's policy of "maximizing consumer protection."

“Our mission is to ensure that scheduled Malampaya maintenance shutdown will have a minimal effect to consumers,” announced Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi.

Cusi hailed the Malampaya plant scheduled maintenance shutdown last 28 January to 16 February as a success, saying that it is a spring board for continued close coordination among the energy industry players that guarantees the energy supply reliability, stability and efficiency.

“The preventive measures we’ve put in place relative to the Malampaya shutdown, such as, ensuring availability of the alternative liquid fuel to run the natural gas power plants (NGPP), have averted the possibility of power supply deficiency. We have experienced normal power situation all throughout the course of the maintenance activity,” Sec. Cusi said.

“The maintenance shutdown was also completed by the Malampaya consortium (Shell Philippines Exploration B.V., Chevron Malampaya LLC and PNOC Exploration Corporation) about 15 to 17 hours ahead of schedule,” he added.

He also reported that the DOE is closely coordinating with the concerned power generators and the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) to cushion the impact on electricity prices of the higher liquid fuel cost used in running the NGPP.

According to MERALCO, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has computed an incremental liquid fuel cost at approximately PhP0.66/kilowatt-hour lower than the initial estimation of PhP0.92/kwh. The power company also reported that the ERC has approved its request to stagger the incremental liquid fuel cost over a period of three (3) months starting this March in order to minimize the burden on customers.

“We are still keen on looking for ways on not to pass on to the consumers the incremental cost brought by the shutdown. We are planning to hold a conference among those involved to address a no pass-on policy,” Sec. Cusi underscored.

The Secretary informed that the Malampaya Gas-to-Power Project supplies natural gas to five natural gas power plants located in Batangas, namely, Sta. Rita (1,000 MW), San Lorenzo (500 MW), Ilijan (1,200 MW), Avion (97 MW), and San Gabriel (414 MW).

Meanwhile, echoing the key message of the Fire Prevention Month, the Secretary reminded the public to ensure safety of their electrical wirings and soundness of their electric appliances to reduce the risks of fire during the hot summer months caused by faulty wirings and short circuits.

“Paalala po sa ating mga maybahay at tatay, maaari po nating i-check ang ating mga electrical wiring system at mga appliances para makaiwas sa anumang sakuna dulot ng kuryente,” advised Cusi.

“We also enjoin the public to always adopt energy efficiency and conservation practices, as these can greatly contribute to cushion any adverse effect of any power supply situation,” Sec. Cusi concluded.

It Will Not Be Business As Usual For Our Telcos

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Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called for greater accountability and transparency from telecommunications firm Smart Communication Inc. regarding the renewal of its franchise and the nature of its ownership.

Smart Telecommunications, a subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), was awarded its legislative franchise on March 27 1992. This franchise allowed Smart to operate for 25 years and is set to expire on March 27 2017. Republic Act 7925 stipulates that no telecommunications firm can operate without a franchise from Congress and a Certificate of Public Convenience from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). As part of the conditions of the franchise, Smart is also obligated to offer at least 30%of its stock to the public. As of this writing Smart has not complied. For its part, Smart contends that since its parent company is a publicly listed entity it no longer needs to fulfill this condition.

Smart and PLDT have separate registrations under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

There are currently two bills that seek to renew Smart’s franchise for another 25 years, one in the House and one in the Senate. Each of these Bills not only seeks to renew Smart’s franchise but also grants them seemingly favorable terms, specifically on foreign ownership and the ability of a parent company to list itself on behalf of a subsidiary.

The Philippines currently has the slowest internet speed in the Asia-Pacific. Among the reasons cited for the country’s poor internet performance is the lack of other providers and the fact that only one company controls much of the country’s infrastructure.

“It cannot be business as usual for our telcos. We call on Smart to fully comply with the terms of its franchise and to be more transparent about its corporate structure and ownership,” Hontiveros said. “We will not allow Smart’s subscribers to held hostage to inferior service while paying fees that are comparatively higher than many of our Asian neighbors,” Hontiveros said.

#MochaUsonIsOverParty: The Suspension of Mocha Uson's Twitter Account

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Coffee Ad: How do you like your mocha?

Me: SUSPENDED! 

STOP THE LIES!

Twitter dragged the hell out of Mocha and her ill-informed legion earlier. Well-deserved!
Hey Twitter! Why would you suspend Mocha Uson's account? Where would I get my dose of fake news and Duterte fan-fiction?

But we may be too late for the party as she might just get it activated again soon...and by the time this article comes out, Twitter must have activated it again.

Mocha Uson can be viewed as a symptom of our country's dearth of critical thinking. She is poisonous. Queen of fake news. Leader of red minions.
See, as expected... water will always seek its own level... dito sa twitter, may brain meter. di siya umabot sa quota. She may have mastered and hijacked Facebook but Twitter is a different battleground that one misinformation cannot win easily.

Twitter has been cracking down on terrorists and hate speech lately. Good job, Twitter! Facebook should follow soon. On Facebook, Mocha says she’ll be using the @mochamanager account in the meantime. We can always report her again for targeted harassment, then click on the tweets where she harasses VP Leni. You can do that too.

Twitter is where educated and open-minded people converse. No place for Mocha there. It's disturbing how her followers take her side without even looking at the whole picture.

Matthew Koma, The Man With EDM’S Golden Touch Is 2017’s International Resident DJ at Chaos Nightclub, City Of Dreams Manila

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Matthew Koma, Grammy-award winning songwriter and Billboard chart’s EDM hit maker, will captivate Manila’s party scene on March 11, 2017, Saturday night, with his first salvo as the international resident DJ of the luxurious Chaos Night Club at City of Dreams Manila.

As the international resident DJ of Chaos Manila, Koma is anticipated to return to Manila and perform in August and December 2017. Details of his next EDM event will be announced soon.

American singer-songwriter Koma is popularly known as the “man with EDM's golden touch." He recently released his new hit single "Kisses Back," and an autobiographical single “Hard to Love,” which he co-produced with Louis The Child, the co-writer of The Chainsmokers' Grammy-nominated hit single "Closer."

"Hard to Love" showcases Koma's unique songwriting style with metaphorical and deep verses in contrast to his comedic undertones with these lyrics: "I'm OCD with panic attacks. I've got a thing for Japanese dry snacks. My voice was on like every... house track. Tell me when you've heard enough..." On the other hand, "Kisses Back" spices up club music with real emotion and pop melodies.

His new releases reveal his music evolution to a more refined sound. Over the past year, Koma fully transformed himself as a solo artist. He travelled around the globe to perform in much-raved about music festivals including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza South America, and Life in Color.

Koma is one of the most accomplished songwriters behind numerous worldwide hits including Zedd's "Spectrum," and Grammy-award winning hit "Clarity." He is also one of the producers behind chart topping hits such as DJ Hardwell’s "Dare You," Zedd's "Find You," and Tiesto's "Wasted.

As a songwriter, producer, and remixer, Koma has also collaborated with music icons Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson and his greatest influence, Bruce Springsteen.

Ticket price is at PhP 1,000 each inclusive of one drink. For ticket inquiries and reservations, please call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com. For Chaos VIP table reservations, guests can call 0917-8863678 or go to www.chaosmanila.com.