Why Should You Rent a Boat to Host a Thrilling Boat Party?

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When you throw a party, you have to try and make it worthy of being remembered for a long time by your guests; it has to be special. You should try to something different from what has been done traditionally. Opting to throw a boat party will do exactly that, by giving everyone an enriching experience which can make a difference in either your or your guest's lives. Sailing has become a major form of partying today because of this. You can choose to either bring your boat or choose a boat rental service for your party. In this article, you will learn about the advantages of renting a boat out for your parties.

Affordability
Boat rentals can be suitable for many people because of its affordability these days. Boat parties are no longer exclusive to only the rich people or celebrities. With some planning and a bit of help you, too, can throw a glamorous boat party on the high waters. People, in general, tend to fear new things before actually trying them out. This is also true for boat parties and boat rentals. Boat parties and boat rentals are not expensive; they come with a variety of price packages which make it easy for everyone to afford them

Timing
You can rent out the boats for as long as you feel it is necessary. Of course, you will have to make prior arrangements with the boat rental agency for this so that the essential facilities can be provided. Also, you can throw your party at whatever time of the day you want, like midnight, evening, or afternoon. Anytime you decide, the boat rental agency will provide you with a boat. However, you should make your bookings from before so that you can avoid last-minute rushes and get better deals.

Sizes
Depending upon the size of your guest list, you can choose the size of the boat you want. Boat rentals provide boats with various sizes, so whether you have a large number of guests or a small gathering, you can always find a boat that fits your requirements.

Maintenance and functioning
You must consider the maintenance and the operation of your boat. The boat rental agency will provide you with the equipment and the staff to help you sail the boat and organise the party. Boat rental companies maintain their boats in a good manner, and so you will be assured of safety precautions. Boat rental companies provide a fully functional kitchen and bar to make your party successful.

You can throw a Thames boat party to enthral your guests with majestic views of the great city of London.

Conclusion
Sailing is a wonderful travel experience. It is inexpensive and full of adventure. You can throw your party on a boat which you should ideally rent out. Boat rental companies ensure safety and convenience for your party because they provide professionals who take care of all of the client's requirements and necessities.

DOE and GSP Signs MOA

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ENERGIZED GIRL SCOUTS: Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi delivers his inspirational message during the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on an educational partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) led by GSP National President Susan Locsin last Tuesday (30 January).  The Energy Chief welcomed the Girl Scouts to the DOE Testing Laboratories to learn about cost effective appliances and initiated the sending of Energy Field Lecturers to GSP Camps nationwide.  With the DOE’s program called ENEReady, career talks for the Girl Scouts will hopefully encourage them to take up science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), to mitigate the gap between men and women in the technical field. The Secretary assured DOE’s commitment to GSP’s mission of “helping girls realize the ideals of womanhood and prepare them for their responsibilities in the home, the nation and the world community."

E-POWERING GSP: A ceremonial signing of the MOU on an educational partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) led by Secretary Alfonso Cusi and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) led by GSP National President Susan Locsin was held last Tuesday (30 January). The DOE and GSP sealed this partnership to conduct lectures on basic energy concepts to Girl Scouts nationwide. This forms part of the DOE's E-Power Mo program which seeks to empower energy consumers  to practice E-Safety Mo energy-saving measures at home as “Energy Cost-Busters.” The MOU also provides the DOE and GSP a venue for cooperation and to encourage young girls to take up courses in science, technology and energy, and implement other activities that would promote energy conservation.

BINOD Launches the World’s First Blockchain Node Sales

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BINOD Pte. Ltd. (in Singapore) is launching the world's first blockchain Node for blockchain hosting services on 1st of February 2018.

Blockchain Node is a key component of blockchain infrastructure that stores the distributed ledger data. The blockchain Node will provide a hosting service based only on BINOD's blockchain. This new blockchain service moves away from the token-centric ICO, to sales of the actual blockchain nodes to the public for revenue distribution.

Starting with the global Node sale, BINOD will provide blockchain application services for industries, businesses, and the public.

Pre-sale of 10,000 Nodes BINOD has successfully sold 10,000 blockchain Nodes worth US $50 million in pre-sales period prior to the upcoming global Node sales. Such achievement is rare for an ICO and blockchain projects, highlighting the business viability and stability of BINOD. Businesses that purchased nodes during the pre-sales period explained that their purchase decision was influenced by valuing BINOD’s global node sales and business vision potentials in the context of building blockchain infrastructures for the success of blockchain industry. The Node is available for purchase by anyone, and Node owners will receive profits from BINOD’s services 40% of revenue generated by the BINOD's blockchain hosting service is distributed to Node owners based on Node ownership rate. BINOD plans to launch Node trade starting in the third quarter of 2019, and owners can trade their own nodes after the third quarter of 2019. BINOD declares that it will be an enabler of blockchain servitization. BINOD emphasizes that blockchain technology is not only an evolutionary technology of financial system, but also an innovative infrastructure technology that will change the future of society. BINOD's blockchain infrastructure will become a real asset as a trust-based infrastructure. Much like how the Web and the Internet have become more accessible, blockchain should also be easily accessible for businesses and the public. To do so, BINOD plans to grow into an enabler that realizes blockchain servitization. Kim Seung-Jin, Managing Director of BINOD said BINOD was founded in Singapore, hoping to support Singapore's corporate environment and blockchain technology. In addition, the pre-sale performance is an evidence that BINOD's technology and business vision are being properly evaluated. More information on BINOD's global node sales will be available on February 1, 2018 at https://nodesale.binod.co

Etihad Airways Introduces New Baggage Policy

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Etihad Airways has introduced a new baggage policy tailored to varying customer requirements in the international markets it serves.

The changes allow for a simpler baggage structure as the allowance for all markets, excluding the US and Canada, is now based on total weight rather than the number of bags checked in.

Etihad Airways Executive Vice President Commercial, Mohammad Al Bulooki, said: “In line with global best practice and market trends, Etihad Airways has developed a baggage policy that best caters to the differing needs of our guests around the world. The switch to a policy based on weight rather than the number of bags simplifies our allowance system and provides greater convenience and customer benefit while enhancing the travel experience.”

With the switch to a weight-based baggage policy, the majority of markets will be entitled to 23kg of checked baggage on Economy Deal fares, 30kg on Economy Saver and Classic fares, and 35kg on Economy Flex fares. Customers in all Business Class fare categories are entitled to 40kg, and First Class customers enjoy a 50kg allowance. Guests in The Residence onboard Etihad Airways’ flagship Airbus A380 fleet are provided with an allowance of four bags at 32kg each. Exceptions apply to select markets. For full details visit https://www.etihad.com/en/before-you-fly/baggage-information/allowances/

Etihad Guest Silver, Gold and Platinum members will continue to receive a complimentary excess baggage allowance of 32kg on US and Canada routes, and 20kg for Platinum members, 15kg for Gold members and 10kg for Silver members on all other routes.

Full details of the revised baggage policy, please visit: https://www.etihad.com/en/before-you-fly/baggage-information/allowances/

Cine Lokal Celebrates All Kinds of Love in February

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Love in all its forms is worth celebrating, from loving one’s self to young and hopeful, and familial.

This February, Cine Lokal features a set of incredible films exploring this concepts which are all set to screen in eight (8) SM Cinemas.

Included in the lineup is a 2016 Sinag Maynila suspense thriller film “Lila” directed by Gino M. Santos starring Janine Gutierrez, Sherry Lara and Enchong Dee. The film is about a woman who tries to escape a past that haunts her and moves into the house of a warmhearted landlady, seeking atonement and a fresh start -- the house, however, has other ideas.

This is followed by the romantic drama film “4 Days” directed by Adolf Alix Jr. starring Sebastian Castro and Mikoy Morales.

4 Days tells the story of two college friends who slowly realize they mean more to each other than either had initially realized. 4 Days joins Derek and Mark in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day over the course of a few years- charting the blossoming of a friendship in to something much more enduring as time goes on - and challenging both to question who they thought they were and who they truly want to me. Painting a moving picture of how an abiding friendship can sometimes lead to love - and how we sometimes have to wrestle with our own demons to find their true self, 4 Days is achingly romantic and delicate.

Completing the list of February films is the 2nd ToFarm Film Festival’s 2nd Best Picture drama film “What Home Feels Like” directed by Joseph Abello which won the Best Actor and Actress awards for Bembol Roco and Irma Adlawan, together with Rex Lantano and Bianca Libinting. It tells the home life of father and seaman, Antonio, who is forced to spend most of time at home upon learning that he can never aboard a ship again. Facing struggles as he doesn’t know what to do next, he follows the footsteps of his parents and buys a farm using their family savings.

Catch these films at these dates and time at SM Manila, SM Sta. Mesa, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Fairview, SM Southmall and SM Bacoor:

Discover Manila in a New Perspective with Power Mac Center’s #ThisIsManila #ShotoniPhone Campaign

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You’ve seen how photos inspired ideas, sparked debates, or moved people to action especially in this social media age. You may even have shared some of them yourself. This time, premium Apple partner Power Mac Center is inviting you to let your visual voice be heard and show the world that #ThisIsManila through the lens of your iPhone, the perfect tool for mobile photography.

The #ShotoniPhone worldwide campaign is Apple’s way of showcasing the creativity and diversity of its users with only the powerful cameras on the iPhone as their instrument. Power Mac Center hopes to put the spotlight on Manila by inspiring users to show the beauty of the city via fresh perspectives.

To participate, just take your iPhone around Metro Manila and shoot what inspires you or piques your interest. You may focus on what the place is like, what the people are like, or what life looks like in this corner of the world. Upload it to your Instagram account, tag @powermaccenter and include the hashtags #ThisIsManila and #ShotoniPhone.

For inspiration, you may look at the works of Power Mac Center’s featured photographers Aaron Quinto (@aieos), Aly Mananquil (@alleyttle), JC Gellidon (@jcgellidon), Je Villaroman (@jevillaroman), JL Javier (@jljavier), Koji Arboleda (@kojiarboleda), Regine David (@reginedavid), Renzo Navarro (@_renzonavarro), Ryle Uy (@rylejustinuy), and Tristan Tamayo (@tamayotristan).

“We want to show that there’s beauty and art in the simplicity or chaos of Manila. We want users to capture these images using their iPhone and share them with the world in the hope of preserving moments that could have easily faded away. Who knows what extraordinary things we can discover in the process,” said Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

The campaign is powered by Polaroid, OtterBox, DJI, Leef, Pictar, ANKER, and UAG. As the first of a series of iPhone photography activities for the year, Power Mac Center will be featuring #ShotoniPhone photos on their social media accounts and in a photo exhibit to be held at the SM Mall of Asia Level 1 Main Mall from February 16-22, 2018.

Help put Manila in the global campaign of Apple #ShotoniPhone! For more information, follow @powermaccenter on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

DOTr Orders TRB to Scrap New Skyway Scheme

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Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has directed the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to scrap the new collection scheme at the Skyway and revert to the old one immediately.

Secretary Tugade said that a new toll collection system may not be put in place until it can be assured that it can be implemented smoothly.

“In governance, public convenience always comes first. It’s always public good over regulation,” said Tugade.

Last Saturday, January 27, the Skyway O&M Corporation began implementing a modified toll collection system, which coincides with the opening of a new toll plaza on the northbound section of the elevated Skyway.

The new scheme resulted in heavy traffic, and the Skyway management has temporarily reverted to the old “pay as you enter scheme” effective Tuesday night.

“These changes have to be communicated well to the public. We cannot afford confusion on the road because that will surely result in congestion. Dapat mas mabilis ang biyahe sa mga expressway kaya nga “express.” Ang mga karagdagang toll plaza, dapat nagpapabilis din ng biyahe, and not the other way around,” Tugade added.

Unifying Toll Systems

The DOTr-TRB, together with expressway operators in the country, has already facilitated the implementation of partial interoperability of toll operations since 20 December 2017.

Under partial interoperability, Autosweep RFID users may already use the same RFID tags in expressways operated by the Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) namely NLEX, CAVITEX, MPCALA and SCTEX, using Easytrip RFID tags. Users would just need to visit a loading kiosk for account registration.

As for expressways owned by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) namely SLEX, STAR, TPLEX and NAIAX, their Autosweep readers are already undergoing modification in order for them to to read Easytrip tags as well. These are expected to be interoperable-ready by first quarter of 2018.

The DOTr-TRB is currently discussing with SMC and the company’s software provider for the earlier re-programming of their system and implementation on their end.

The second phase of the interoperability project will be implemented in March 2018. Under this phase, SMC-operated expressways will be able to read Easytrip RFID tags. However, users would still have to maintain two accounts.

Meanwhile, the third phase will be implemented by September 2018. In this phase, all expressway users can go from North to South with just one account.

Color Manila's CM Blacklight Run to Be Held at McKinley West on February 24

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The country’s number one fun-run organizer - ColorManila, which kickstarted 2018 with its successful CM Paradise Run campaign last month, is gearing up for another massive ‘concept fun-run’ on February 24, 2018, at McKinley West in Taguig City, with CM Blacklight Run, co-presented by Brother International Philippines.

CM Blacklight Run will be ColorManila’s first night run for 2018, and will be first of a series for this year, which will be held in various cities nationwide.

ColorManila VP Justine Cordero says, “We are happy to be working once again with Brother for the CM Blacklight Run.  Night runs are perfect for people who are working and need cap their week with a bit of a workout, which they can do with their family and friends.  It will also be held at McKinley West, so those who just stay at BGC, Makati, Pasay, or other parts of the Metro, can just easily join the event.”

Cordero continues, “Participants can choose from 3 race finishes - 3K, 5K, and 6.5K; while they have 3 race categories or kits to choose from - Deluxe, Rockstar and VIP.  Deluxe is priced at Php950 and includes a drifit shirt, headlamp, race bib, color packet and a finisher’s medal.  While the Rockstar Kit, which is priced at Php1500, comes with a drifit shirt, headlamp, race bib, color packet, finisher’s medal, drawstring bag and a foldable water bottle.  Finally, the VIP Kit is priced at Php2,500, comes with a drifit shirt, headlamp, race bib, color packet, finisher’s medal, drawstring bag, foldable water bottle, finisher’s pillow, P1000 worth of CM Merchandise GCs and a VIP Pass.  Kids below 7 by the way, get to run for free.”  

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

REGISTRATION STILL ONGOING AT COLORMANILA.COM

Photo Caption: Get set for the country’s biggest night run to take place at McKinley West on February 24.

Cheers to a New Year—and a New You—with Proactiv System’s 3-step Solution

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Most people believe that a new year should be enough motivation to show off to the whole world a new and much better you.
For some, a new year can be a challenge as well when it comes to improving their overall health and well-being, especially that the onset of a new year is usually beset with “unhealthy” practices, particularly eating.

But for many, a new and healthy year begins with a new look, a cleaner and fresher face, with less of the acne breakouts and other blemishes, and of course lots of positive vibes.

Achievable? Yes, with the award-winning Proactiv System 3-step solution, no less.
Proactiv is the world’s leading acne treatment brand in the US and the world over. Its tried-and-tested 3-step skin treatment system is unparalleled. It’s smart, works fast and is the most
effective anti-acne remedy in the market today. No other brand can live up to Proactiv’s undeniable reputation and superiority in treating acne, and that’s a proven fact.

And because the Proactiv 3-way system is simple and easy to follow makes it more appealing to today’s generation of individuals who live a fast-paced lifestyle, where skin care often takes a
back seat.

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to memorize these 3 easy steps to achieve glowing and blemish-free skin for the new year and a new you. Start with the Proactiv Renewing Cleanser, then Revitalize with the Proactiv Revitalizing Toner and finally, Repair with the Proactiv Repairing Treatment.

Yes, there may be challenges if you desire to have an acne-free face for the next year and to improve your life, health and look and feel great. You have to learn to manage everything from your diet (less calories, fatty and junk food) to even managing stress levels to prevent unsightly acne breakouts. But don’t fret because the Proactiv 3-Step solution is here.

The Proactiv Solution is available at Php 2,495 for the 30-day kit and Php 3,995 for the 60-day kit. Just visit any Watsons and SM Department stores nationwide.

Over 10, 200 Suzuki Riders Gathered at the Raider R150 Summit 2018 fir the One Suzuki for Marawi

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Suzuki Philippines once again priven their supremacy in bringing together thousands of riders in one roof for another epic event.

Over 10,200 Suzuki riders filled the World Trade Center Manila on January 28, 2018 at the annual gathering of the legendary Raider R150.

We would like to believe that these riders went there not only because if the manybraffle and competition prizes, including 5 motorcycles, but also because of a good cause to help the people of Marawi.

A new story of supremacy unfolds as the whole Team Suzuki Family come together to help in the fast rehabilitation of Marawi for the One Suzuki for Marawi donation drive in partnership with ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya, Inc. (ALKFI).

Year on year Suzuki, through the Raider R150 Summit, is committing itself to do an
advocacy campaign as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.

In 2017, Suzuki focused in underscoring the importance of road safety awareness to its riders through a road safety lesson which has inked the country in the Guinness World Records as the host for the Largest road safety lesson with over 4200 participants.

This year, the brand and Suzuki Foundation Inc. (SFI) focused in rebuilding Marawi.

Everybody is well aware of what happened in Marawi and Suzuki Philippines understands that they need the biggest aid.

The damage to property and the people, needless to say the trauma is huge that the rehabilitation will certainly take long.

Suzuki Philippines, together with its riders, dealers, trade partners and employees joined together as one family to fast track rebuilding Marawi.

Suzuki and ALKFI placed a donation station during the Raider R150 Summit wherein
members of Team Suzuki family were encouraged to place their cash donations.

The brand alongside its thousands of riders, dealers, trade partners and employees were able to pull together a total of over 2.6M pesos during the event.

Proceeds of these donations will be used in ALKFI's Sagip Kapamilya operations which will be dedicated this time in the long-term rehabilitation in Marawi.

The donation was turned over by SPH executives led by its President Hiroshi Suzuki, SFI President and SPH Managing Director Norminio Mojica and SPH Motorcycle Sales and Marketing General Manager Mr. Jun Bulot.

Accepting the pledge were ALKFI's Managing Director Susan Afan and Marketing's Rino Ramos and Sheryl Gabuya.

Kapamilya stars and Team Suzuki's Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil were also present in the gathering.

Cosplayer and celebrity endorser Myrtle Sarossa also performed to entertain the thousand of riders present at the event.

Just like the previous year, celebrity Roxanne "Roxy" Barcelo, co-hosted the event together with an official from Suzuki Philippines.

Wazzup Pilipinas is among the media partners who attended the day-long event.