Power Mac Center ‘Cinemansanas’ Awards Outstanding Films Shot on iPhone

Local film fans have new names to watch out for as premier Apple partner Power Mac Center awarded the bold, brave, and brilliant filmmakers who showcased their digital storytelling prowess at the recently concluded Pixelworx: Cinemansanas campaign.

The Cinemansanas main challenge was to create short films using an iPhone. This year’s competition has two categories: (1) “Do you have a minute?”, open to everyone who can create a 60-second film; and (2) Masterclass with Brillante Mendoza, exclusive to attendees of international award-winning director Brillante Mendoza’s training sessions.

“Cinemansanas is Power Mac Center’s way of showcasing the brilliance of Filipino filmmakers. We want to show that through technology, they can create a new way of presenting ideas and making their voices heard. We hope it will open doors for them to pursue their passion and push the industry further,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Twelve films made it to the finals of the “Do you have a minute?” competition, and all 21 finalists of the Masterclass with Brillante Mendoza category were screened during the Movie Premiere held at the SM Mall of Asia Cinema.

Entries were judged based on creativity of presentation and technical quality. Along with Mendoza, veteran director Yam Laranas, multi-awarded author and scriptwriter Ricky Lee, and Rebelde Film Camp founder J.E. Tiglao helped determine which films deserve the Cinemansanas Gold, Platinum, and Diamond awards.

Brillante Mendoza Citation Award winner Khalil Joseph Bañares - “Rito (The Rites)” with the Cinemansanas 2017 panel of judges: multi-awarded author and scriptwriter Ricky Lee, Cannes Best Director Brillante Mendoza, veteran director Yam Laranas, and Rebelde Film Camp founder J.E. Tiglao, with Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez (rightmost)

Power Mac Center brand ambassador Director Brillante Mendoza talks about his Cinemansanas Masterclass mentoring experience and congratulates all finalists of this year’s short film competition during the special movie premiere at the SM Mall of Asia Cinema.

Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez (rightmost) and Marketing Manager AG Constantino (leftmost) flock Cinemansanas Do you have a minute? category winners Don Diaz (Diamond Award for “Balat Sibuyas”), Winston Salvejos (Platinum Award for “Mayo Uno”), and Krista Ortega (Gold Award for “An Artist’s Ode”).

Following is the full list of winners for Cinemansanas 2017:

“Do you have a minute?”

·         Gold Award

“An Artist’s Ode” by Krista Ortega

Prize: Php 10,000 worth of Power Mac Center gift cards + THE COOP IDEA 9000mAh Power Bank and Nifteen backpack

·         Platinum Award

“Mayo Uno” by Winston Salvejos

Prize: Php 20,000 worth of Power Mac Center gift cards + THE COOP IDEA 9000mAh Power Bank and Nifteen backpack

·         Diamond Award

“Balat Sibuyas” by Don Diaz

Prize: iPad Pro 12.9” + THE COOP IDEA 9000mAh Power Bank and Nifteen backpack

Masterclass with Brillante Mendoza

·         Brillante Mendoza Citation Award

“Rito (The Rites)” by Khalil Joseph Bañares

·         Power Mac Center Citation Award

“981 Million Thousand Dangkal” by Lino Balmes

·         Gold Award

“Rito (The Rites)” by Khalil Joseph Bañares

Prize: Php 30,000 worth of Power Mac Center gift cards + Wacom Intuos Draw Medium

·         Platinum Award

“Live Cam” by Arjanmar Rebeta

Prize: Php 40,000 worth of Power Mac Center gift cards + BOSE Soundlink Color II

·         Diamond Award

“Kuya” by Carlo Fajarda

Prize: MacBook Pro 13” Retina + 4TB SEAGATE Back Up Plus

Apart from the awarding ceremony, the Cinemansanas Movie Premiere also screened the winning film of Rebelde Film Camp Year 4, “Paparating Na Ang Bagyo” by Ephraim Kawit. Part of Kawit’s prizes is a scholarship to Mendoza’s Masterclass.

Completing the event was the much-awaited premiere of the Power Mac Center short film directed by Brillante Mendoza titled “Bitbit,” in celebration of the premier Apple reseller’s 23 glorious years in business.

Cinemansanas is part of the Pixelworx campaign, Power Mac Center’s advocacy of recognizing artists who break the standards of the art scene. It is celebrated with a series of workshops by industry experts, trainings on creative apps, and an ultimate art challenge.

Cinemansanas 2017 was co-presented by Lacie, The Coop Idea, Philips, Bose, Panzer Glass, Zerotech, and Wacom. To view all the films, visit Power Mac Center on Facebook and Youtube.

Myths Of Love Dance-Theater

“Myths of Love” is a dance-theater event that tackles our notion of romance. Based on the book, “Seven Myths About Love…Actually” by British author Mike George, it talks about why it seems to challenging to get a hold of genuine love. For so long, we equated love as approval and assumed that love and happiness were found in relationships, acquisitions and even places. However, the satisfaction was fleeting and the disillusionment was bound to happen. We recognize they are blind alleys. George says you don’t have to seek love anywhere as it is already found in our own heart.

Myths Of Love

Oct 5, Thursday, 7:30 Pm

Powermac Center Spotlight, Circuit Makati

Directed By Melvin Lee

Choreographed By Jed Amihan

Performers: Marge Enriquez, Rose Camacho, Katherine Trofeo, Jed Amihan

Photography By Denise Weldon

Art Direction By Mark Constantine Inducil



For Details, Contact 0917-9803541

Ballet Philippines’ Internationally Acclaimed Classics Are Back In “The Exemplars: Amada And Other Dances” Taking The Stage On October 20 – 22

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The country’s preeminent ballet and contemporary dance company, Ballet Philippines, reintroduces internationally acclaimed classics of the company’s vast repertoire to a newer audience.

This production provides a rare opportunity to shed light on the long-unseen works that established the company’s signature style and identity as an internationally and locally renowned dance company, paving the way to 48 years of artistic excellence and cultural contribution. This was made possible by patrons of the arts San Miguel Corporation, Phoenix Petroleum and Sanicare.

"The Exemplars" will showcase the company’s classic works such as Alice Reyes’ “Amada.” As one of the first pieces ever performed by the company, Amada is based on “Summer Solstice” by National Artist for Literature, Nick Joaquin. Set in Catholic, Hispanic, 19th century Manila, traditional male-dominance is shaken by the Tadtarin, a native festival in which women suddenly reign supreme shattering the established Hispanic molds and patterns. Amada premiered in Manila in 1970, with National Artist for Dance, Alice Reyes herself in the titular role, and music composed by National Artist for Music Lucrecia Kasilag. It has since won critical acclaim in the Philippines and abroad, and represents the company’s work in Philippine material at its best.

Another featured work is “Valse Fantasy.” A male dancer and three ballerinas dance in a ballet dotted with leaps, turns, beats, entrances and exits. Set to Glinka’s music, Valse Fantasy is pure dancing tailored by the music’s breezy patterns and delightful rhythms. A neo-classical piece inspired by George Balanchine, it was especially staged for Ballet Philippines by Muñeca Aponte in 1974. This year, premier danseur Nonoy Froilan is restaging the ballet, as he himself danced the male role in the 1970's.

Gener Caringal’s “Ang Sultan” is a heart-breaking story about star-crossed lovers, separated by the eternal clash between classes. Set in the pre-colonial Filipino caste system, it tells the story of the consequences when a man from a lower caste falls in love with a princess—where revolt and an uprising ensue due to inequity and social injustice. Using Maguindanao/Muslim instrumentation, the music was composed by Lucrecia Kasilag. Since it’s premiere in 1973, it has become one of the most performed pieces in the company’s repertoire.

Norman Walker’s “Songs of a Wayfarer” is the story of unrequited love. We follow our hero, who is in deep sadness as his love is being wed to another, and trying to escape with everything reminding him of his love. This is a story of ultimately finding one’s self in the loneliness of life, even though surrounded by friends, there is a feeling of trying to find a purpose that fulfills the empty void. Critical and popular acclaim has made this work a piece de resistance in the company’s repertoire.

Pauline Koner’s “Concertino” is considered a major landmark in modern dance. This classic tells the story about a lady of the court and her attendants who conduct themselves in various manners from the proper to the frolicsome. In the rigidity of the high life she feels caged and seeks liberation from the tedious life. This piece was choreographed in the earlier style of American Modern Dance that has become a challenge to all who attempt this stylistically difficult piece.

Catch us! Ballet Philippines' "The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances" will be performed in on October 20-22, 2017 at the CCP Main Theater, and October 25, 2017 at the Globe Auditorium, Maybank Theater, BGC Arts Center.

For tickets, call Ballet Philippines at (+632) 551-1003, the CCP Box Office at (+632) 832-3704, or Ticketworld at (+632) 891-9999 or Ticketworld.com.ph.

Connect to Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/balletphilippines

Instagram: @balletphilippines

YouTube: balletph

DOTr Chief Supports Chavez's Legal Tussle Versus Buri

Wazzup Pilipinas!


Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade today said he supports the withholding of payment to MRT3 maintenance provider, Korean firm Busan Universal Rails Inc. (BURI).

Asked for his response to graft charges filed by BURI against Undersecretary Cesar Chavez for the withholding of payment, Secretary Tugade said he trusts how Chavez handles the rail sector of the department, and that all decisions of the latter were properly consulted with him.

“The decision to withhold payment to BURI is not a decision of Undersecretary Chavez alone. It is the decision of the Department as a whole. I support the actions of Undersecretary Chavez in handling the issues confronting the rail sector of DOTr. His actions were in accordance with my instructions," Tugade said.

Tugade likewise mentioned that if he had it his way, he should be included in the case since the decision to withhold BURI's payment was made with his approval and consent.

"Undersecretary Chavez always consults his plans and actions with me. His decisions were made with my consent, approval and confirmation. So, I should also be included in the graft case filed against him,” Tugade said. "Besides, all his actions are in accordance with the contract, equity, decency and law. All these are aboveboard and have gone through rigorous review and due process,” he added. 

The transportation chief noted that the withholding of payment to BURI is only taking into account “the good of the country and the welfare of the riding public.” 

BURI officials recently filed a graft case against Chavez before the Ombudsman after the DOTr undersecretary withheld the payment for the Logical Vehicle Unit (LVU) for the MRT Line 3 worth PHP4 million. 

The LVU is part of the automatic train protection or the onboard signaling system.

Chavez said he decided to temporarily hold payment of the LVU as he waits for BURI to furnish him with the Certificate of Origin and Factory Inspection Report attached to the LVU billing. 

BURI has acquired the LVU from Diamond Pearl, owned by the family of Marlo dela Cruz, while the manufacturer of MRT3’s original signaling system came from Bombadier, Chavez added.   

He said this is a requirement of Commission of Audit (COA) to make sure that the spare parts for the coaches are not taken from other train coaches.

“Pag kumpleto ang mga dokumento na requirement ng COA, binabayaran natin. Pag hindi, hindi rin natin binabayaran. Bakit kailangang masinop sa pagsusuri ng billing? Para matiyak na original ang spare parts at hindi rin galing sa “cannibalized” o kinuha lang na piesa sa ibang bagon. Ito ay para sa kaligtasan ng mga mananakay,” Chavez said. 

Regarding his actions to withhold the payment to BURI, Chavez maintained he is merely ensuring that government funds are spent judiciously on projects and acquisitions. 

“My decision to withhold payment is precisely to protect public funds. How can I be charged with graft when I am only protecting public funds and the people's welfare?,” he said.

NEC and Hortonworks Expand Partnership to Deliver Distributed Processing Platform for Big Data

NEC Corporation and Hortonworks, Inc. (Hortonworks®) today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership in the field of distributed Big Data processing platforms. The companies are combining NEC’s “Data Platform for Hadoop” with Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP^TM), powered by Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark, that allows enterprise customers to process structured and un-structured data on a single platform. NEC will introduce and market the Big Data platform solution throughout global markets with support from Hortonworks.

This strategic relationship between NEC - a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, and Hortonworks - an industry-leading innovator that creates, distributes and supports enterprise-ready open data platforms, allows each company to leverage its core competencies and maximize the benefits delivered to their enterprise customers and partners. Through this extended relationship, Hortonworks will certify NEC’s Data Platform for Hadoop with HDP^TM as a Big Data Appliance which is build and optimized for Big Data workloads. NEC will leverage the knowhow of Hortonworks in the integration of Big Data as well as its best-in class Hadoop expertise and support services.

This partnership aims to achieve the following:

• NEC and Hortonworks will align engineering teams to verify HDP and incorporate use cases such as Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) offload or Data Lake in order to accelerate the deployment of NEC’s Data Platform for Hadoop.
• Big Data technologies are changing rapidly. NEC and Hortonworks will strive towards enabling their customers to always use the latest Big Data technologies such as Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark and maximize the benefits derived from them.
• NEC will provide its clients with a high-quality Hortonworks certified platform to accelerate HDP deployment and enable customers to utilize the latest Big Data solution for their business expansion. 
• NEC and Hortonworks will offer an easy upgrade path to customers by providing pre-validated and certified upgrades of the Hadoop version in use.
• Both NEC and Hortonworks are committed to integrate their engineering collaboration and go-to-market plans and to expand this business into new and developing markets. The focus of this collaboration is to enable customers and partners with the latest use cases and market trends that can assist them in realizing their Data Driven Digital Transformation Journey.
• NEC provides enterprises with Hortonworks DataFlow (HDF^TM) and Hortonworks Professional Services in order to implement HDP and HDF, which enables customers to quickly create business value and successfully realize their Big Data vision.

“It’s important for organizations to make fast and informed decisions by extracting business insights from huge volumes of data. In order to accomplish this, NEC is committed to providing organizations with the best Hadoop platform for data management and processing. In pursuit of this commitment, we have established a Centre of Excellence for Analytics Platform and Solutions in India, which focuses on research and development of futuristic Big Data solutions and provides end-to-end sales and support functions to its clients. By becoming a Platinum reseller for Hortownworks, we are uniquely positioned to provide a certified Big Data solution to the market,” said Tomoyasu Nishimura, Sr. VP, NEC Corporation. “We look forward to extending this partnership to the next level to deliver more innovative solutions.”

"I am very pleased to welcome NEC as one of Hortonworks’ Platinum partners. I am sure that the certified Big Data solution stack of NEC’s Data Platform for Hadoop and Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) will provide our customers and partners with leading-edge data-driven solutions and advantages to grow their businesses,” said Christopher Sullivan, SVP, Global Channels & Alliances, Hortonworks.

The partnership between NEC and Hortonworks was initiated in September 2015. Since then, the companies have collaborated on a variety of projects, enabling them to acquire key clients in the Telecom and Banking sector.

2nd German Film Week Kicks off Sept. 27

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The second German Film Week opened last September 27 with the Philippine premiere of "My Brother Simple" (Simpel, 2017) at the SM Mall of Asia Cinema 4. German filmmaker Markus Goller, whom the Goethe-Institut flew in especially for the occasion, gamely answered questions from the audience after the screening. 

Aside from the opening film, an interesting slate of films that presents the wide range of contemporary German cinema makes up this year's festivities. After its successful launch last year, the festival once again offers a diverse selection of films in its goal of promoting German language and culture. 

The German Film Week draws film buffs and students from all over the Philippines, as well as filmmakers, members of the media and industry leaders. This year’s lineup of films were carefully selected among the latest releases in Germany, some of which have already received numerous awards in international film festivals. 

"We are truly excited to unveil this year’s films and new voices to Philippine audiences," said Dr. Ulrich Nowak, director of Goethe-Institut Philippinen. "Whether mainstream, romantic comedies, or micro-budget indies, we made sure our festival attendees will be entertained and pleased." 

In addition to German films, this year's edition will also feature a film by acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza. "Captive," which has been screened at a previous Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), will be shown during the week-long festival. In one of these screenings, a film appreciation session will follow wherein audiences will get to meet and speak with the multi-awarded director. 

"The Brillante Mendoza screening is an addition to this year’s program," Dr. Nowak explained. "Our goal at the institute has always been to promote cultural exchange between Germany and the countries we support. And this is one way to achieve that goal -- to share German features and highlight Filipino creativity." 

The succeeding film screenings will run from Sept. 28 to October 5 at SM Mall of Asia and SM North EDSA. Subsequent screenings will take place in SM Clark, Cebu and Davao in October. 

Tickets are priced at 100 pesos for all German films and 200 pesos for Captive. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema counters of participating SM malls. 

The German Film Week is made possible through the partnership with SM Lifestyle Malls and SM Cinemas and the support of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. For more information, visit Goethe.de/Manila. 

GERMAN FILM WEEK TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phmq-EclIBs

PELÍCULA Spanish Film Festival runs at Greenbelt 3 from Oct. 5 to 15

Wazzup Pilipinas!

PELÍCULA-PELIKULA, the biggest Spanish film festival in Asia, will be featuring the best of contemporary Spanish cinema at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas in Makati from October 5 to 15 . Presented by Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain-AECID, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Ayala Cinemas, the 16th edition of the festival will screen more than 20 films.

Since the festival's inception in 2002 by Instituto Cervantes, it has traditionally been graced by the presence of Spanish and Latin American filmmakers. In this edition, film director Salvador Calvo will fly to Manila to open the Festival with his movie 1898, Los últimos de Filipinas. Produced in 2016, the film retells the story of the Baler siege, where in 1898 a group of Spanish soldiers resisted for 337 days without knowing that the war was over. The filmmaker will have a Q&A with the audience on October 6, 9:30 p.m.

On October 6, 4:30 p.m., Spanish director Sally Gutiérrez will present her documentary Ta acorda ba Tu el Filipinas? Produced in 2017, and selected by several festivals around the world like the Seminci (Valladolid International Film Festival in Spain) and the Los Angeles Philippine Film Festival, the Manila screening will be the world premiere of her work.

Película's lineup of films shows a list of genres ranging from romance and comedy (La noche en que mi madre mató a mi madre, El ciudadano ilustre) to documentaries (Frágil equilibrio), thrillers (Al final del túnel, El hombre de las mil caras), animation movies (Psiconautas), and dramas (Que Dios nos perdone, Tarde para la ira). The film festival also gives tribute to Latin- American cinema with movies from Argentina, México and Venezuela.

On October 10, in collaboration with the Embassy of Argentina, Película will focus on the Argentinean film industry with the showing of the documentary El auge del humano, the multi-awarded comedy El ciudadano ilustre, and the drama Kóblic, which will be shown at 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m., respectively.
In December, a selection of the films from the festival will be screened in Baguio, Iloilo, and Davao in December in collaboration with FDCP.      

Audience Choice Award
Also, one should not miss the “Audience Choice” Award that happens in every edition of PELÍCULA. During the Festival, the audience will be given stubs with which they can rate the movies they have seen. For every five movies, members of the audience qualify to join the raffle where they get a chance to win a round-trip ticket to Spain.

Presented by Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain–AECID, FDCP and Ayala Cinemas, PELÍCULA is made possible by Rustan’s, Fundador, Turkish Airlines, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, and TurEspaña, in collaboration with Ayala Museum, Diamond Hotel, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Cut Print Productions, the Embassy of Argentina, the Embassy of Mexico, the Embassy of Venezuela, and UP Film Institute.
For the schedule, lineup of films and further information on the festival, please visit the Instituto Cervantes website (www.manila.cervantes.es)or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila).

ASEAN Energy Officials Map Out Cooperation Activities

ASEAN AT WORK: Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Jesus Cristino P. Posadas sits as the Chair of the Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME)+3 (China, Japan and Korea). Usec. Posadas led the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) discussions on the various agenda under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025.

(Manila, Philippines). Senior Officials on Energy of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continued on Tuesday (26 September) to thresh out cooperation activities on various agenda under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025.

“All the activities and discussions for the 35th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM35) are geared towards solidifying the cooperation activities programmed under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC),” Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said.

“Ensuring the attainment of these agenda items will also advance the country’s objective in continuously hosting energy events in the region,” Cusi pointed out.

"The Philippines takes pride in hosting the ASEAN meeting as our thrust is to introduce innovations, emerging technologies, and resiliency strategies in the energy industry for the ASEAN," he said.

Sitting as Chair of the Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME)+3 (China, Japan and Korea) is Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Jesus Cristino P. Posadas. The meeting was Co-Chaired by Senior Official on Energy Leaders: Deputy Adviser Yang Yang (China), Director Masaomi Koyama (Japan) and Research Fellow Jin Ho Park (Republic of Korea).

According to Posadas, the SOME+3 is in preparation for the Senior Officials report to the ASEAN+3 Ministers, which will review and deliberate on the progress made in implementing the Work Programmes under the APAEC 2016-2025 (Phase 1: 2016-2020).

The Programme Areas of the APAEC 2016-2025 are as follows:

1. Clean Coal Technology: The strategy is to enhance the image of coal through promotion of Clean Coal Technologies. Activities laid out include public awareness, recognition of best practices, trade and investment, collaboration with global networks, policy research and build capacity through workshops, and yearly submission of ASEAN Coal Database and Information System (ACDIS).

2. Civilian Nuclear Energy: The strategy is to build capabilities in policy, technology and regulatory aspects of nuclear energy. There will also be capacity building through workshops and international nuclear experts groups collaboration (e.g., Japan Atomic Energy Agency and International Atomic Energy Agency), public understanding through public fora; and regional cooperation (e.g., ASEAN Nuclear Safety Network and ASEAN Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy).

3. Regional Energy Policy and Planning: The strategy is to better profile the ASEAN energy sector internationally. To attain this, ASEAN Member States (AMS) should endeavor better profile, data and analysis through publication of energy cooperation report, outlook and statistics, collaboration with development partners and international organizations through various energy dialogues; and resilience and emergency preparedness.

4. Renewable Energy (RE): AMS aims to increase the component of RE to 23% by 2025 in the ASEAN Energy Mix. In accomplishing the 23% target, this entails public awareness campaigns, recognition activities, dialogues, research and development network on technology, RE financing scheme and advancement of biofuels utilization. Based on 2015 data, the accomplishment of ASEAN stood at 13.6%.

5. Energy Efficiency and Conservation: In this agenda, the strategy is to reduce energy intensity by 20% in 2020, based on 2005 levels. This includes development of energy efficiency standards particularly on lighting products and cooling systems, private sector participation including energy service companies, green building, and energy efficiency financing schemes.

6. Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline (TAGP): The strategy under this agenda is to enhance connectivity for energy security and accessibility via pipelines and regasification terminals. Actions towards the attainment of this strategy are monitoring of progress, setting up of database system and consolidated information, conduct preliminary study on the commercial aspects of ASEAN liquefied natural gas, and options on the amendments to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA).

7. ASEAN Power Grid (APG): Under this strategy, the current initiative is the Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Interconnection Project (LTMS-PIP). On 27 September, the countries will sign the Electricity Purchase Wheeling Agreement (EWPA) at the Condrad Manila, Pasay City.

The SOME+3 Preparatory Meeting for the 14th AMEM+3 was attended by Senior Officials on Energy of the AMS and China, Japan and Korea, the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), the Secretaries-in-Charge of Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities/Authorities (HAPUA) and ASEAN Council on Petroleum (ASCOPE), lead coordinators for the Sub-Sector Networks, ASEAN’s development partners and international organizations.

In the afternoon, Senior Officials on Energy Leaders also convened for the East Asia Summit Energy Cooperation Task Force Preparatory (EAS-ECTF) Meeting for the 11th EAS Energy Ministers Meeting, which will be held on Thursday (28 September) at Conrad Manila, Philippines.

The EAS preparatory meeting outlined the mid-term roadmap, energy efficiency goals and action plans, Southeast Asia small-scale hydro opportunities assessment, assessment of necessary innovations for sustainable use of conventional and new-type geothermal resources and the continuation of the operation of the biofuels database.

PORTAL: Exploring Marketing Dimensions

Get ready to dive deep into the vast world of marketing and unending discovery of innovation as the Philippine Junior Marketing Association brings you its annual General Assembly entitled, PORTAL: Exploring Marketing Dimensions happening on the 1st day of October from 12nn-5pm at the Marian Auditorium, Miriam College - Quezon City.

Secure your slots now, before the portal closes!

For inquiries and concerns, you may contact Nikolai Ford Alvarez at (0917) 758 4457 or email him at pjma.nfcalvarez@gmail.com
#Portal#GeneralAssembly1718

PH Turns ASEAN Knowledge Hub for Energy

ONE ASEAN IN MANILA: Senior Officials on Energy of the ASEAN discussed today (25 September) the progress of implementing the Work Programmes under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) ‎2016-2025 during the Senior Officials Meeting on Energy Preparatory Meeting signaling the kick-off of the 35th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM35). Standing together for the solidarity pose are the ASEAN Senior Officials and ASEAN sub-network group representatives: (L-R) Permanent Secretary Dr. Daovong Phonekeo (Lao PDR); Deputy Secretary General Malek, Badriyah, Ab (Malaysia); Managing Director Oo, Myo, Myint (Myanmar); DOE Director Patrick T. Aquino (Philippines); Deputy Permanent Secretary of Energy Srichuai, Thammayot (Thailand); Deputy Director Nguyen Phuong Mai (Viet Nam); DOE Undersecretary Jesus Cristino Posadas (Chair); Director Goh, Jonathan, Kok Chye (Singapore/Vice-Chair); Special Duties Officer Abdul Hakeem Haji Basir (Brunei Darussalam); Director General Victor Jona (Cambodia); Director Alihuddin Sitompul (Indonesia); Megasari Widyaty (ASEAN Secretariat); Executive Director Sanjayan Velautham (ACE); Secretary-in-Charge Ibrahim, Syaiful, Bakhri (HAPUA); and Chuchinda, Nopporn (ASCOPE).

The Philippines turns into the ASEAN knowledge hub for energy this week as the Department of Energy (DOE) plays host to several energy meetings and an exhibition on power and electricity.

The 35th ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM35) & Associated Meetings will be held at the Conrad Hotel Manila from Sept. 25 to 29 under the theme, “One ASEAN Community Through Resilient and Sustainable Energy”. The event is in line with ASEAN's goal of boosting the region’s gross domestic product from an average of 4 percent to more than 6 percent.

AMEM35 consists of three meetings, namely the ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meetings, the Senior Officials Meeting on Energy, and the ASEAN Center for Energy for technical support consultations and dialogue. The topics of the meetings are the ASEAN Power Grid, Trans ASEAN Gas Pipeline, Coal and Clean Coal Technology, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Renewable Energy, Regional Energy and Planning, and Civilian Nuclear Energy.

Coinciding with the AMEM35 meetings are the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) and the Powertrends International Exhibition on Sept. 27-29 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila.

The AEBF, which is co-organized by the ASEAN Centre for Energy and Leverage International (Consultants) Inc., is a government-private sector forum for gathering inputs that are useful for policy-making.

Day 1 of the AEBF will focus on Global Developments that impact on Energy and Electricity; Regional Connectivity; and Renewable Energy: Technological Advances, Sharing of Experiences and Initiatives for RE Advancement.

For Day 2, the forum will be on Coal’s Contribution to Regional Security, Civilian Nuclear Energy in ASEAN, Energy Resiliency in the Era of Digital Technology, and NatGas/LNG.

Day 3 will be on business opportunities in ASEAN.

Meanwhile, the 12th Powertrends International Exhibition incorporates Energy Expo 2017 and Electech/Lightech 2017. The exhibition covers the whole range of products for energy, power and electricity.

Free technical sessions for trade visitors are scheduled every 30 minutes during the three-day exhibition. These will include Economics on Water Pumping Application, SUVPR Hybrid Solar Power System by BIT Computer (Brunei Darussalam), Drones for Energy by AERO 360, Mobil Lubrication Solutions for Energy Sector by MOBIL, Opportunities and Challenges in ASEAN Energy by S&P Global Platts, d.light PAYGO: An Innovative Solution to Rural Power Access by Power 4 All, New Energy Storage by Lim Solar, Solevolt: Viable Alternative to Conventional Generator Sets by Power 4 All, and New Hydrogen Generation by Lim Solar.

The Netherlands booth will feature renewable energy technologies. A Bavarian pavilion will feature solar and other clean energy solutions. Other exhibitors will come from Europe, United States, China and the Philippines.

DOE Secretary Alfonso Cusi will preside over the official joint opening of the AMEM35, the AEBF and the Powertrends Exhibition. The conference proper will be opened by Dr. Sanjayan Velautham, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy.