Requirements for Bloggers Seeking Accreditation by PCOO

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The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has opened its doors to bloggers who want access to the President's activities. It should now become easier for bloggers to personally witness the events or press conferences of the government, more importantly the ones held at the Malacanang Palace.

We all know that mainstream media has an unfair advantage over bloggers because they have been specially prioritized. However, it has gone to their heads making them too arrogant to the point that they believe they are above everyone else including the government.

As bloggers, our community is glad that the PCOO thinks highly of bloggers as crediblr source of information. They have drafted its social media policy for accrediting bloggers so those interested would finally be at par with mainstream media.
While the PCOO will require social media publishers and users to disseminate its press releases, it will also ask them to “validate the truthfulness of the news content that they generate, publish and share.”

Many bloggers out there have more followers because most of these online influencers do not worry about sponsors or advertisers backing out of their contracts or special arrangements.

If bloggers seek accreditation by the PCOO, here are the requirements that you will need to attach on the application form that you can download at the link below:

https://pcoo.gov.ph/downloads/Application-for-Social-Media-Accreditation.pdf

1. Hard copy (print out) of HomePage of Blogsite for consideration in this application include URL & date retrieved

2. Hard copy of four original postings/content for each month of the preceding six(6) months from application. Copy should indicate URL and date retrieved.

3. Hard copy of Proof of Following URL and date retrieved.

4. Hard Copy of proof of Engagement for each month of 6 months prior to application.(one sample per month include URL)

5. Photocopy of government issued identification, such as but not limited to

6. Passport, Driver's License, Postal Identification, IBP Card, SSS Card and TIN Card (Original to be presented on request)

7. Proof of registration of Alias or Stage name in accordance with REPUBLIC ACT 6085 (Original or Certified True Copy) if using Alias on the Blogsite or Website.

8.Barangay Certification of Residence.

Note: Applications which are approved by the Social Media Office shall still be subject to security cleareance by the Presidential Security Group

Find Parking Like a Pro with the New BGC App

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End the hunt for parking in and around Bonifacio Global City with the latest BGC App.The innovative, web-based solution aims to help BGCitizens and guests find their way around the cityby providing real-time traffic updates and live feed in the city center, among other new features.

Currently, BGC has 5,000 carpark slots.Through the BGC app, motorists can get directions to these and access up-to-the-minute information on available slots in the township.

With a clean, minimalist design and user-friendly interface, the BGC app is easy to navigate even for technologically challenged smartphone users. Simply download it on the App Store or Google Play Store, scroll to “Find Your Way,” and tap either “Find Parking” or “Check Traffic” if you are a motorist or “Bus Routes” if you are commuting via BGC Bus around the city. 

“BGC is continuously growing and changing so we want to make it more convenient for our citizens and visitors to find their way around. The app is very handy, almost everything you need to know about navigating BGC is there. With the parking feature, we want to help motorists find parking to curb street parking and alleviate traffic congestion,” said Joanne Magno, Associate Manager for Marketing and Community Relations.

Compatible to both Android and iOS devices, the BGC App was developed by Yondu, a leading IT firm that holds office in BGC.Additional features include a directory of restaurants, shopping centers, banks, and other establishments, BGC Bus routes and schedules, cinema ticket online purchasing, and an emergency contacts list.

Navigate BGC like a pro! Download the BGC App now!

Geronimo Cristobal's 4th Solo Show at Gateway Gallery

Wazzup Pilipinas! Gateway Gallery presents the second exhibit for the year 2018: Vestigium, Scriptorium, the fourth solo exhibit of Geronimo Cristobal. In his latest exhibit, Cristobal presents new works of 8 paintings and 12 drawings that truly reflect the era of modernity.Gateway Gallery presents the second exhibit for the year 2018: Vestigium, Scriptorium, the fourth solo exhibit of Geronimo Cristobal. In his latest exhibit, Cristobal presents new works of 8 paintings and 12 drawings that truly reflect the era of modernity. His “unprogrammed free abstraction” summarizes a compositional aesthetic that speaks of a weightless gesture and liberating brushstroke on a large format canvas. Geronimo Cristobal, who majored in Creative Writing and took art history courses in the University of the Philippines, chose the sensuality of the paint medium and melds it with the cold rationality of conceptual art. His training in Berlin’s Universitat der Kunste has helped him navigate the issues and challenges of abstraction. His more subdued works of contemplation and action are more than layers of paint – they are akin to psychological cleansing. Cristobal’s Vestigium (Latin for “footprint” or “marks”) showcases his method of sanding and scraping; the joy and challenge of uncovering hidden signs and messages in his works – in his mostly noir color palette – will intrigue the viewer. His Scriptorium, the room for writing by medieval monks in monasteries, refers to his belief that writing and painting have the same origins. It also evokes Cristobal’s social role as a writer, documentarian and messenger; and his visual works as medium of information and knowledge. The writing role parallels that of his work as a visual artist, as someone who transfers his knowledge, values and convictions through the visual form. Vestigium, Scriptorium will have its Artist’s Reception open on January 26, 6 pm at Gateway Gallery. The exhibit will be open to the public from January 27 to February 2, 2018. Gateway Gallery is the art museum of Araneta Center. It is open from Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm. It is located at the 5F of Gateway Tower, Araneta Center, Quezon City. For more information or press inquiry or media coverage, please contact Gateway Gallery at gatewaygallery@aranetagroup.com, Facebook or 588-4000 local 8300. The artist can be contacted at www.geronimocristobal.com and at geronimocristobaljr@gmail.com.

UPPhA SC Proudly Presents the 6th Philippine Pharmacy Summit

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The Philippine Pharmacy Summit, brought to you by the University of the Philippines Pharmaceutical Association Student Council (UPPhA SC), is once again back on its sixth year.

The Philippine Pharmacy Summit, a pioneer project of the UPPhA Student Council since 2013, is an annual event which aims to educate and raise issues surrounding the pharmacy profession.

The past five summits have been successful, with participants from different pharmacy schools all over the Philippines, and local and international speakers distinguished in the pharmacy profession.

This 2018, UPPhA will be hosting the 6th Philippine Pharmacy Summit (PPS 6) with the theme “Revealing the Multidisciplinary Background of Pharmacy”.

The event aims to widen the perspective of the participants, and define the different roles and specializations that can be taken by future pharmacists.

Moreover, it aims to break the stigma that pharmacists are only meant inside the four walls of drugstores and hospitals.

The summit is in partnership with 14 out of the 20 participating schools across the country.

Though initially set up for pharmacy students, PPS 6 is now open to interested pharmacists who yearn to explore the profession further from well-versed experts in their respective fields.

The 6th Philippine Pharmacy Summit will be held on February 11, 2018 (Sunday) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the SM Aura Premier, 26th street McKinley Parkway, Taguig City.

For more inquiries and updates on the event, you may visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PhilippinePharmacySummit/ or follow them on twitter at @UPPhA_PPS.

Written by Trishia Torero

Pasig City Holds Annual Bambino Festival

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Pasig City joined the Christian world in celebrating the feast day of Sto. Nino Jesus by extolling His hollines through a parade participated in by people in the dioceses from the different barangays. This was held on a Sunday, January 21,

Many Pasig residents showed their solidarity in prayers by joining activities in honor of our BAMBINO!

The Bambino Festival is a celebration in honor of the Sto. Niño. It highlights the relevance of the Blessed Child in the lives of the Pasigueños. It also serves as a reminder of the simplicity, purity in spirit, love, mercy, and strength that is drawn from his innocence as a child.

We see gloriously decorated floats filled with flowers, fruits and of course, the images of the young Jesus wearing different attires. The number of statues seen varies from float to float, and many who joined the parade were also carrying their own images. 

This annual event in Pasig is one of the highly anticipated events next to the Paskotitap which is done during the holiday or Christmas season, specifically within the month of December.

We are impressed of the creativity of the Pasiguenos, and eventhough the festival is not as grand as the likes of Sinulog  in Cebu or Ati-Atihan in Aklan, the faith and devotion of the people of Pasig towards the Sto. Nino is equally admirable.

People have different ways of expressing their love towards a greater force that supposedly guides us in our every task, and one of them is to join the parades of celebration. 

We may get lucky when  our  prayers are answered but do remember that we don't really need anybody to force their beliefs on us.

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Shipping moving guide for Filipino & Foreign travellers, working professionals & immigrants in the US

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Have you ever asked yourself how many time you ship big items or moved location in you entire life? For 3 decades of Living, I can say more than a dozen times. The question is not how far will you go or moved those heavy items? But I'd rather say how much money and time you save when you shipped those items that far. 

So I made a review about www.shiply.com a transportation web guide for Filipino travelers and working immigrants in the USA and foreigners anywhere in the world. According to wikipedia statistics as of 2016 there were 3.92 million Filipino-Americans in the US. 

That’s around 1.1% of the last year U.S. population stats. Mostly in LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Hawaii, Illinois and Texas area. Around 5.7% are Asians and then 17.8% were Hispanic and Latinos. That a lot of items to move on a daily basis.

That’s more than a quarter population of Americans originally came from foreign land or race. Not to mention the facts that those Naturalized immigrants and US citizens. Have family and friends that visit them regularly from Philippines or in any part of the globe. My Filipino-American sister, uncles, aunts, cousins, grandma and family members also lived there. Although the US mainland have great transportation system.

Still Shipping company and movers is considered as a necessity, even though you are just travelling for weeks or months of work or business trip. You still need to get a  group of professionals to move those bulky items of yours. Mobility works as www.Shiply.com provides relevant information when it comes to cost, items and distance. Across all the cities and towns of those 50 states.  

You want something heavy, bulky and unusual delivered. But you don't want spend hours looking in telephone phone-books and calling shipping company's. Only to get expensive quotes, but not on Shiply because they help you get those quotes from thousands of customer related deliver company. 

Prices is low up to 75% off of standard rates. So you think its like bidding and similar to how accessible and cost effective like Uber and Grab app works. Web and smartphone technology system ideal to solve our daily needs. See Ryan and Gary5191 feedback above "Great thanks easy and quick service I have booked over 250 jobs on shiply as a transport provider in Canada. I am very happy with this company!" Ryan a verified user from JRIMS INC. Redfoot Haulers (CANADA)

Because delivery company's competes with each other to find best routes and pricing. And put put everything in the right place in ideal route and transportation system. All you need to do is as simply as put info on the sites and quote will be emailed to you. No need to email or call each shipping company to get the best price. Then you can view the quote that you receive. 

So check prices and customer feedback of other previous users. And then choose the best quote and right company of your choice. Your delivery, multiple quotes and then cost effective price. So whether its for personal or business use.  So get your free sign up account now!

Get a free quote now to transport your car, yacht, motorcycle, fragile, man in vans, Euro items, pets, pianos, vehicles, courier service, large items and business products anywhere in the world. So I'm calling again to ship your items on bid going once, twice lets go ship those items of yours the fastest, cheapest, safest and easiest way!

Psychological effects of hair loss and how to deal with them

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Almost every culture and society considers a full head of hair a sign of youth and beauty, and hair loss is associated with the end of youth and advent of old age. In effect, it is understood as signifying the end of vitality and most people find it extremely difficult to deal with. In a world where youth and beauty is given such great importance, baldness can have a devastating effect on people mentally and emotionally.

Hair loss can affect a person’s social, personal and professional interactions. It can even lead to people isolating themselves from others.Hair loss is known tocause Body Dysmorphic Disorder, or BDD in some people. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) defines BDD as a body-image disorder characterized by persistent and intrusive preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect in one's appearance. It can infact lead to depression.

Loss of confidence and self-esteem

Physical attributes and physical attractiveness is an essential part of self-esteem and confidence. Research shows that men find themselvesless appealing to the opposite sex if they are balding, leading to decreased self-confidence. They often consider it the end of being desirable and feel they will be less attractive to their partners. When people start losing hair, they find it hard to be comfortable with their own bodies.

Even professionally, it is believed that older people are less energetic. Infact some employers don’t want to hire older people. Hair loss sufferers worry that their employers and colleagues will see them as aging, and imagine them as being less energetic or productive. People suffering hair loss feel that they are losing control of their personal and professional lives, and tend to believe that they are in a situation that is irreversible. All these feeling can cause anxiety and even depression.

Hair loss can be particularly harsh for women, since there is so much value placed on women’s youth and beauty.

Coping with hair loss

It is very important to not let hair loss change your life for the worse. It is essential to cope with it in the best possible way. Here are some ways of coping with it:

1. It is essential to understand that it is not a grave disease, and is not life threatening. It may cause an alteration in your physical appearance but it does not endanger your life. It is important to remind yourself that people love us, like us or employ us for reasons that are not limited to our physical attributes. 

2. Seek help: There is absolutely no shame in seeking psychological help or seeing a professional if you are feeling depressed and are unable to deal with hair loss. A professional can guide you through the changes you are experiencing. It also helps to talk to other people dealing with similar issues or even join online or offline groups or forums and talk to people in a similar situation. It is important to not take your emotional and mental health lightly.

3. If you are not comfortable with having thin hair or being bald, there are various treatments available.

a. Minoxidil – It is a topical solution used to stimulate hair growth and slow balding. It is useful in early stages of hair loss. While it won’t regrowth, it will help you hold on to the hair you have.

b. PRP Therapy

PRP or platelet rich plasma therapy involves injecting the patient’s own blood into the scalp to induce hair growth. This is how it works - A small blood is drawn from the patient and placed in a centrifuge machine where PRP’s containing essential growth proteins are extracted from it. PRP is injected into the effected areas of the scalp. It is a purely natural form of treatment as it uses the patient’s own blood.

c. Hair Transplant

Hair transplant today is extremely advanced, minimally invasive, easily available, and almost painless. Currently, there are two widely used methods of hair restoration used by surgeons – Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).

FUE involves harvesting hair follicles one by one by using micro punches from the patient's donor site, the back and sides of the head, and transplanting them onto the thinning or bald areas. FUE is ideal for patients with male pattern baldness and involves no incision and heals quickly.FUT involves extracting a strip of scalp from the back or sides of the head and dissecting it into individual grafts, which are then transplanted on the bald spots.

Hair loss can happen to anyone, it is a fact of life. We need to ensure that we don’t let it ruin our life.

The above article is contributed by Dr. Sangay Bhutia a hair transplant and restoration surgeon in Delhi, NCR, and India. She has years of experience in the area of hair transplantation. She has been running her clinic for hair transplant in Delhi at Tagore Garden. Anyone can get in touch with Hair & Senses to get the right and effective treatment for hair loss and baldness.

Challenges That Sales Managers Face When Implementing Salesforce

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Sales managers try hard to ensure that their sales teams implement salesforce effectively. These sales managers are looking for better solutions to organize their sales and provide better service to their customers. Sales managers want better processes that are not tedious and that have better results. Although salesforce is just a tool, it can help a business in numerous ways. Bringing in salesforce to a company means that managers have to change the old cultures and learn how to implement new technologies.

Here are some challenges that sales managers face:

• Activity tracking
Sales people do not want to be held accountable for tracking activities. As a manager, you have to change this culture by ensuring that tracking activities are in place. There are several ways to ensure that:

a) Type of activity– To ensure that the sales people are doing all the right activities, managers need to set goals depending on daily activities. This way, sales managers can be certain of the type of activity everyone is doing. They can also be able to handle other activities.

b) List of activities –This means setting daily or weekly activities such as sending emails, making calls or attending meetings.

c) Point system – Different activities have different weights. There are some activities that can only be done by sales managers. When you create a point system, you need to tell your team to reach that number every week or month. You also need to carry your responsibilities and show more points than the rest of the team so you can lead by example.

d) Dealing with different salesforce tools –It can be difficult for managers who are not used to different salesforce tools such as salesforce dx and salesforce thunderto work with them.

e) Sales people–Some sales people do not want to login to their CRM. They do not want to be held accountable for anything and managers havea hard time dealing with this. They also have to convince them of the importance of updating their CRM. If the sales people provide the wrong information, the data collected will also be wrong.

f) Weak pipelines –Managers have set goals for their sales teams. When a team is getting good reports, it is easy to create salesforce. Setting pipeline quotas for sales people should be the most important thing.

g) Dirty data– If you are managing a sales pipeline, you will definitely get dirty data. There are many cleaning tools to ensure accounting and data are clean andsales managers must always ensure that the pipeline data is clean. If sales people forget some important details, the pipeline data will be affected negatively.

h) Getting rid of spreadsheets– When you implement salesforce, you need to ensure there is no spreadsheet. Relying on spreadsheets to get your sales metrics and to run sales meetings is going to compromise credibility. When culture is changed, this too will change.

Author bio
Sujain Thomas is a sales manager who has been working with flosum.com for the last 3 years . He has written many articles about saleforce which he has posted in his blog. You can visit his blog by clicking this link.

Tugade Orders Filing of Charges Vs. Transportation Official Over Bribes

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Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered the filing of administrative charges against a transportation official for allegedly accepting bribes from a transport cooperative.

Secretary Tugade instructed Undersecretary for Legal Affairs and Procurement Reinier Paul Yebra to file the appropriate charges for administrative offenses including grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service against Roberto Delfin, supervising transportation and development officer.

Delfin is assigned to the Road Transport Planning Division.

Based on formal charge dated 3 November 2017, Delfin received, through his aide Narciso Lim, PhP 150,000 in exchange for the DOTr’s supposed favorable action on New Sunrise Transport Cooperative’s (NTSC) application for a route measure capacity.

“The said amount is in addition to other gifts and favors you asked for and received from NTSC, including escort services and all-expense paid accommodation in a private resort,” the formal charge added.

Last 10 January 2018, Usec. Yebra issued a 90-day preventive suspension order against Delfin, saying that “your position affords you the opportunity to exert undue influence or pressure on potential witnesses and tamper with evidence pending formal investigation.”

Secretary Tugade has reiterated several times that corruption will be eliminated under the administration of President Duterte.

“Nagbabala na ako sainyo noon pang simula. Wala dapat bahid ng korapsyon sa ating sistema, dahil oras na may mahuli ako, hindi ako mangingiming tanggalin ka. Ayaw natin ng ganyan. Ayaw ng Presidente ng ganyan," Sec. Tugade said.