Color Manila Brightens Up Tanay's Skies with CM Blacklight Run

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LIKE FIREFLIES. Two thousand runners gather at Tanay Park, located at Tanay, Rizal Saturday night, for COLOR MANILA’s CM Blacklight Run.

Two thousand runners participated in COLOR MANILA’s CM Blacklight Run, which took place at Tanay Park, in Tanay, Rizal last Saturday night.

This was COLOR MANILA’s second event held this year at Tanay, Rizal, with the first one taking place early this year.

Runners had the option of choosing between 3K, 5K and 10K and had a blast enjoying the color festival, which took place at the end of the evening.

COLOR MANILA VP Justine Cordero says, “We are glad that we have a growing partnership with the municipality of Tanay. Tanay also has a growing race community, and we at COLOR MANILA, intend to be back very soon.”

COLOR MANILA’s next CM Blacklight Run will be held at Clark, Pampanga on December 2, 2017. Last year’s end of the year affair at Clark, Pampanga, gathered an estimated 6,000 runners.

Registration is still ongoing. For more information, www.colormanilarun.com for more details.

Training for Future Leaders: Dualtech and Suzuki Partnership

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Human resource is considered as the most valuable asset of a company and Suzuki Philippines Inc. recognizes this. Known as the manufacturer of superior quality Suzuki Motorcycles and the exclusive distributor of Suzuki Automobile, Suzuki Outboard Motor and Suzuki Genuine Parts (SGP) in the Philippines, the company takes pride in its highly competent workforce that provides exceptional service and care to every Suzuki product available in the market today.

Suzuki Philippines continues to provide local employment opportunities as part of its social responsibility through the Suzuki Foundation Inc. and its Suzuki Helps, Aids and Rebuilds (SHARE) program to help uplift the country’s economy and along with this is its ongoing partnership with Dualtech Center. Dualtech Center is a project of Dualtech Training Foundation Inc. and is a private vocational school project that pioneered in adapting the German Dual Training System in the Philippines. It aims to help alleviate the widespread poverty in the country by offering a 24-month course focusing on holistic development of students centered on technical skills, work attitude and personal discipline through wherein pupils were taught at the school and the industry. 

Suzuki is one of Dualtech’s partner companies which provide the students with in-plant training. The partnership started in 2012 when the Japanese giant moved its motorcycle manufacturing plant in Canlubang, Laguna where Dualtech Center is located. The deployment of dual trainees in Suzuki after their 6-month training at school provided venue for them to learn-by-doing with working opportunity in an actual plant environment with compensation. This set-up is also beneficial for Suzuki as it helps the company to solve the skills mismatch thru the development of homegrown talent/skilled trainees who has the potential to be absorbed as full time employees and eventually supervisors and managers in the future. To date, Suzuki has already accommodated around 150 in-plant trainees; more than 10% of them were taken in as regular employees.    

Other than providing a venue for in-plant training, Suzuki is also extending aid for the Center’s various needs. The most recent is the establishment of its cafeteria so that students can dine in a more conducive environment rather than the existing kubos that they currently have now. 

The ceremonial turnover of donation was held during Dualtech Center’s celebration of its 35th Founding Anniversary at the Partners’ Recognition Day on October 26. Present at the turnover were Dualtech Center’s President Mr. Arnolfo Morfe and Corporate Secretary Mr. Marvin Adolfo and Suzuki Foundation Inc.’s President and Suzuki Philippines’ Managing Director Mr. Norminio Mojica as well as Human Resources Department Head Atty. Joselito Calivoso Jr.

“We are always and forever grateful with our partners for without them Dualtech will not be where it is today. For the past 35 years, we have been striv ing and are contin uously working hard to develop quality - trained, skilled, productive, enlightened and morally upright persons who are potential leaders to fulfill the needs of industry and the community. Suzuki Philippines have been a great venue for our students to be trained and we are more than happy that some of our graduates are already part of the Suzuki Family,” said Mr. Morfe during the turnover.

“Suzuki shares Dualtech’s goals in lessening poverty through dual - training. It has been working really well for both of us because we have produced very reliable and highly skilled employees and we can attest to that. And it is certain that Suzuki will continue to be a partner of Dualtech in the years to come ,” Mr. Mojica said during the interview.

Fifth Harmony's PSA Tour Coming to Manila on March 6

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Global Pop and RnB girl group, Fifth Harmony are thrilled to announce that they are bringing their PSA Tour to Manila on March 6th, 2018 at the KIA Theatre. Manila will be one of the lucky stops in Asia before the girls go on tour in Australia.

After months of build-up and anticipation, multi-platinum selling group Fifth Harmony’s third album Fifth Harmony (via Syco/Epic Records) blasted to the top of the charts around the world upon its August 25 release. The group’s self-titled album was the #1 pop and second-best overall selling album in the U.S., debuted at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 chart and peaked at #1 on iTunes in more than 50 countries including Greece, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Columbia. In addition to instant fan acclaim – and frenzy, as Fifth Harmony’s loyal Harmonizers immediately launched the album to the top spots on both Facebook and Twitter’s worldwide trending topics – critics have also praised the record, with USA Today hailing it as “the strongest work yet of the group’s career” and Rolling Stone calling it the group’s “most cohesive album yet.”

The album’s gold-certified lead single “Down” ft. Gucci Mane is the group’s fastest rising single ever on iTunes, hitting number two within moments of its June release. The track marked Fifth Harmony’s best sales debut and was the #1 most added song at both Top 40 and Rhythmic Radio. Fifth Harmony’s already successful 2017 kicked off with a performance at the People’s Choice Awards and has already brought the group wins across major award shows, including “Favorite Group” for the second year in a row at the People’s Choice Awards, three wins at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, two wins (Favorite Music Group & Fiercest Fans) at the Radio Disney Music Awards, the two top honors – “Favorite Music Group” and “Favorite Song” – at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, four wins at the Teen Choice Awards including Harmonizers for Choice Fandom, and, the cherry on top, a MTV Video Music Award Moon Person for Best Pop Video. This follows the record-breaking success of Fifth Harmony’s sophomore album 7/27. “Work from Home,” the album’s 5x platinum certified first single, earned Fifth Harmony their first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, notching the top spot on both the Billboard Rhythmic and Pop Songs charts. In 2015, Fifth Harmony released their debut album, Reflection, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified Gold. Reflection includes two platinum records, “BO$$” and “Sledgehammer” in addition to the quadruple-platinum success of the single, “Worth It.”

Tickets will be on-sale on Sunday, November 12 via TicketNet.com.ph.

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ePLDT, PLDT Enterprise cap off first Tech Caravan 2017

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ePLDT, Inc., the industry-leading enabler of digital business solutions in the Philippines, recently collaborated with PLDT’s Corporate business arm PLDT Enterprise to hold its first annual Tech Caravan 2017: Enabling Success in the Hyperconnected World in different locations in the Philippines.

Today’s technology offers infinite possibilities for businesses and the failure to integrate digital strategies into their core business plans will impede their growth in the long run. This is why ePLDT and PLDT Enterprise initiated a series of customer-focused tech fora that showcases how enterprises can boost their efficiency and collaboration, business continuity, customer engagement and IT management through business tools and services such as cloud, data center, analytics, cyber security, managed IT and digital engagement solutions.

Representatives from ePLDT and PLDT Enterprise engaged with customers in Manila, North and South Luzon, and Visayas to introduce cutting-edge business technologies that are built to reshape their digital transformation journey. During its tech invasion in Manila, ePLDT and PLDT Enterprise made industry-focused tech sessions that benefited its customers in the retail and manufacturing, banking, financial and insurance (BFSI), IT-BPO and government sectors.

According to Nerisse Ramos, ePLDT Group Chief Operating Officer, local enterprises are positioned to win in the Experience Age if their growth strategies are supported with digital tools and industry best practices.

Land Registration Authority Discusses Services at Lamudi Housing Fair

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The Land Registration Authority shares with the public the results of the computerization of its services at the Philippines’ largest housing fair

At the recently concluded Lamudi Housing Fair, the Land Registration Authority (LRA) took the opportunity to share information with the event’s attendees regarding the agency’s services that has resulted from its efforts to digitize its records and computerize its processes.

Last October 13 to 15, Lamudi Philippines held its second annual Lamudi Housing Fair at Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. A gathering of the biggest names in the real estate industry, the event was inaugurated by key officials from the government’s key shelter agencies. Among them were Atty. Robert Nomar V. Leyretana, Deputy Administrator of the LRA, who updated the public about the agency’s services.

According to Atty. Leyretana, the LRA has successfully computerized 159 out of the Philippines’ 167 Registry of Deeds (RD) offices through its Land Titling Computerization Project (LTCP). The implementation of the LTCP has since led to consequential services that the agency now uses to better serves its clientele.


LRA Title Upgrade Program and e-Titling

In an effort to digitally back up records and make them accessible between the RD offices around the country, the LRA embarked on the Title Upgrade Program (TUP), where physical titles are scanned and digitized for its specific RD’s safekeeping.

Seeing that not all physical titles have been subject to TUP, the LRA continues to offer holders of manually-issued to visit the agency to have them updated and receive their own copies of upgraded e-Titles.


Anywhere to Anywhere (A2A)

Another service that Atty. Leyretana touched on was the LRA’s Anywhere to Anywhere (A2A), letting the Lamudi Housing Fair attendees know that as a result of the agency’s digitization of RDs, they can now request for certified true copies of their land titles without having to travel to the specific RD office it is kept, and instead request for it to be sent to the RD office nearest to them.

According to Atty. Leyretana, this is beneficial not only to individual property buyers or sellers, but also property developers and lending institutions involved in the real estate transaction process. To get more information on A2A and other LRA’s services, all are encouraged to visit the nearest RD office or log on to the LRA’s official website.


Bigger and Brighter Lamudi Housing Fair

On its second installment, the 2017 Lamudi Housing Fair was held in an effort to bring together thousands of homebuyers, property investors, brokers and other real estate professionals. Reception from exhibitors during Lamudi’s past events were very positive, with many of them reporting that they were able to gather hundreds of hot leads, recruit professional and licensed brokers, and closed deals on the spot.

Sharing a commitment to make the real estate process more convenient, the LRA was invited to participate in the Lamudi Housing Fair for the agency to reach a wide audience and increase awareness regarding its initiatives, and how Lamudi users can benefit from using some of the agency’s services in their property search and acquisition.

For more information and highlights of the recently concluded Lamudi Housing Fair, as well as a schedule for future Lamudi events, visit www.lamudi.com.ph.

Filipino Beatboxer Returns to Asia’s Got Talent for a Second Chance

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It’s the last episode of the Judges’ Auditions and David Foster’s Golden Buzzer remains unused. Who will be deserving of the #Dreamcrusher’s Golden Buzzer this season?

You might remember Filipino beatboxer Neil Rey Llanes Garcia from season one of Asia’s Got Talent. His performance from season one received four yeses from the judges but didn’t make the cut to perform in the finale. But Neil is back, better than before, with his redemption act. Can he impress the judges enough for a second chance? Tune in to Asia’s Got Talent this Thursday at 8:30pm on AXN to find out!

To relive the Golden Buzzer moments and for more exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, subscribe to Asia’s Got Talent Official YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com/AsiasGotTalent. For a full recap of past episodes, visit www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent/Episodes. 

A new episode of Asia’s Got Talent airs every Thursday at 8:30pm on AXN. To follow the journey of this season’s acts, check out #AXNAsia and #AsiasGotTalent.

Asia’s Got Talent is the 67th adaptation of the Guinness-World-Record-breaking hit “Got Talent” format, which was created by Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and is co-produced by FremantleMedia. The “Got Talent” format is officially the most successful reality TV format in history and currently airs in 186 countries.

Asia’s Got Talent is supported by presenting sponsor Traveloka, the leading travel booking app for all flight and hotel needs; sponsoring partner Great Eastern Life, the market leader in the conventional life insurance business and the largest life insurer in Malaysia by asset size; and GoDaddy, the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures.

In the Philippines, Asia’s Got Talent is brought to you by Cherifer, Tangkad Sagad, KFC Delivery and Vivo Smart Phone.

Marina Bay Sands, Asia’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destination, is the official venue partner of Asia’s Got Talent.


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AXN is available on Cablelink Channel 38, Cignal Channel 121, Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Satellite TV Channel 20, G Sat Channel 51, and SKYCable Channel 49. AXN HD is available on SKYCable Channel 247.

Enjoy More Tropa Sharing with TNT Panalo Data

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Get 500MB data plus Facebook access per day, valid for 2 days, for Php30

As the mobile brand that connects tropas online through affordable data offers, TNT now lets you share more with the new TNT Panalo Data, which comes with 500MB data plus Facebook up to 200MB per day, valid for two days for only Php30.

TNT Panalo Data gives all you need to stay active on all your group chats and access your favorite apps to bond with your tropa, catch the latest viral videos, and listen to chart-topping songs online. To register, simply text PDATA30 to 4545.

Stronger tropa bond with more tropa sharing

With TNT Panalo Data, you get 500MB data, which is more than enough to connect with your tropa via top chat apps such as Messenger, Telegram, Viber and WhatsApp, and keep up with the latest conversations in your group.

You may also use your 500MB data to sign in to your favorite social media apps, such as Instagram and Twitter, and get looped in with everyone’s latest posts, stories, and musings.

Moreover, TNT Panalo Data gives you access to Facebook, the world’s largest social network, so you can check the latest viral posts and trending topics your tropa is crazy about, and keep track of their must-not-miss updates.

With its new offer, TNT bolsters its image as the mobile brand that gives tropas budget-friendly data offers and services so you can share more experiences online and strengthen your tropa bond wherever you are.


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To make the most of this ultrafast LTE connectivity, make sure you avail of the new TNT LTE SIM and slot it in your LTE-ready smartphone, or head to the nearest Smart Store to swap your old TNT 3G SIM with the new TNT LTE SIM for FREE, without changing your number.

To know more about TNT’s perfect offers for your tropa connections, visit www.TNTph.com, and follow TNT’s official accounts on Facebook (facebook.com/TNTph) and Twitter (@TalkNText). For the TNT’s latest promos, dial *121#.

Transportation Secretary Tugade to I-ACT: "Step Up Anti-Illegal Parking Ops!"

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With the renewed initiatives of the Inter-Agency Council on Traffic (I-ACT), Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered intensified anti-illegal parking operations to further ease traffic conditions.

The transportation chief instructed Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Thomas Orbos to double their efforts in clearing sidewalks and major thoroughfares of obstructions, including illegally parked vehicles and structures.

Undersecretary Orbos, who is also concurrent Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager, heads the reinvigorated I-ACT.

During the All Saints’ Day/ All Souls’ Days break, the members of I-ACT’s Task Force Alamid cleared several roads and sidewalks in Pasay City and Baclaran area of illegally-parked vehicles for unobstructed movement of pedestrians and motorists.

BEAR BRAND Fortified Powdered Milk Drink’s Bigatin sa Milyon, Bigatin sa Tibay Raffle Promo is EXTENDED!

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Good news! BEAR BRAND Fortified Powdered Milk Drink (PMD) is giving you more chances to win big as it extends the submission of entries for the Bigatin sa Milyon, Bigatin sa Tibay Raffle promo until November 17, 2017 at 5 pm, only.

Hurry and submit your entries now for a chance to be one of the lucky winners of over Php20-million in prizes. Win as much as Php100,000 cash prize by simply buying and collecting small empty packs and labels of any of the participating BEAR BRAND Fortified PMD products with an expiration date of March 2018 onwards. But if you want to win bigger prizes, purchase and collect bigger packs (600g and up) to get a chance to win the Php1 Million grand prize!

You may also win Php1000 in the weekly draws, which will be done through the 50 participating radio stations nationwide. The last weekly draw is scheduled on November 18, 2017.

Meanwhile, the grand draw will be done at the Star City Complex, Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City on December 4, 2017.

15th World Xiangqi Championship in Manila on Nov.14 with 26 Countries

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Philippine Xiangqi Federation, supported by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Filipino Chinese Amateur Sports Federation, on November 8 announced the Philippines’ hosting of the 15th World Xiangqi Championship at the Pandesal Forum with media at 78-year-old Kamuninbg Bakery Café in Quezon City. They announced this biennial international event will be held on November 14 at the Manila Hotel and with 26 countries competing. The last World Xiangqi Championship was hosted by Munich, Germany in 2015. Xiangqi (pronounced as “xiang-chi”) is a 2,500-year-old ancient Chinese chess game, the event’s hashtag is #ChineseChessManila2017.

Philippine Xiangqi Federation is led by President Wilson Tan, EVP Charles Chua and honorary president Jackson Hong; while Filipino Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation was founded by philanthropist Jimmy Chan Cuan and headed by president William Gosiaco. Among 26 countries competing at the 15th World Xiangqi Championship include host Philippines; Asean’s Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam; east Asia’s China, South Korea, Japan; North America’s U.S. and Canada; Europe’s like Germany, Netherlands and others; etc. The Philippines’ three competitors are led by grandmaster Engr. Asi Ching.

PXF and FCASF officers said Manila’s hosting the 15th World Xiangqi Championship is a great honor for the Philippines, it will also promote the country’s booming tourism and positive global image. They said xiangqi and other sports should be promoted nationwide, because sport is beneficial for improving mental and physical health. PXF and FCASF thank the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and other supporters behind this event.