Old Navy's Biggest Denim Event on September 16

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For one day only, Buy One, Get One on all jeans for the fam!

Double up on denim as Old Navy celebrates its biggest denim event of the year. Mark your calendars on September 16, 2018 and enjoy Buy One, Get One on all jeans for the entire family at all Old Navy stores in Metro Manila. Powered by denim, Old Navy is paying homage to the ultimate wardrobe staple – jeans. Celebrating that trusty, go-to outfit that is with you through thick and thin, Old Navy’s jeans are made for real-life challenges with fits for the entire family to enjoy.

The Power Jean (a.k.a. The Perfect Jean)
Find the power in perfection. Who needs coffee when you have The Power Jean to fuel your everyday success? This season’s “It!” jeans, designed for the straight-shooting power women of today, is straight-fitting, timelessly stylish and feels fabulous thanks to the added oomph of stretch. The cut is clean and goes straight down the leg with just enough stretch to flatter every body (and booty).

24/7 Denim
Big news for Fall, Old Navy’s 24/7 super-stretch technology is now available for everyone in the family. In addition to the women’s Rockstar and girl’s Ballerina, the men’s Slim and boy’s Karate fits are now part of the 24/7 family! It’s a super-soft knit that looks just like normal denim and fits like a glove. This season’s 24/7 collection is paired with retro looks – think vintage-inspired ringer tees, nostalgic hits of plaid and metallic in shirts and bombers and bold, colorful graphic tees.

Secret-Slim Pockets
A hot new look for the season is the Rockstar fit jeans with Secret-Slim Pockets. These innovative front pockets are sewn directly into the zipper, which means they deliver clean lines that flatter and hold the wearer in. Plus, the higher waist elongates the frame. These jeans really do smooth and flatten in all the right places and come in a range of sizes. And what’s the best way to show off these waist-defining jeans? Style them with back to dark florals, boldly striped tees or the sueded moto in fall colors – tucked in obviously!

DOTr to Pursue Multi-Airport Strategy in PH

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In a bid to enhance mobility and connectivity, and to help address congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade once again reiterated his position to develop multiple airports in the country.

In a senate hearing to discuss issues and proposed solutions in line with the NAIA mishap involving Xiamen Air held last Monday, 10 September, Sec. Tugade reiterated that the direction of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is to construct new airports, and improve/rehabilitate/expand existing gateways, such as the NAIA.

"We have our Aviation Roadmap. Phase 1 is to improve and enhance our primary gateways such as NAIA and Clark International Airport. Kasama din nito ay ang paghahanap ng bagong airports such as Sangley and Bulacan," Sec. Tugade said.

Expansion of the Clark International Airport, which is pushed as an alternative to the premier gateway NAIA, is currently underway. The new passenger terminal building (PTB) broke ground on December 20, 2017, only six months after NEDA Board approval. 

The new PTB is designed to accommodate an additional 8 million passengers every year. Construction of the new terminal, which is now 10% complete, will complement other infrastructure projects in the area such as Manila-Clark Railway, Subic-Clark Cargo Railway, and the New Clark City. 

The MIAA Board has also recommended the granting of Original Proponent Status to the NAIA Consortium for the NAIA rehabilitation project, which includes the improvement and expansion of terminals, construction of additional taxiways, and other support infrastructure. The Concession Agreement will run for 15 years. 

The DOTr is finalizing the Terms of Reference and completing all the documentary requirements that will be submitted to NEDA ICC. 

Further, the DOTr is likewise working to develop and rehabilitate regional airports, and make them available for night-rated operations. 

"Before we came, nasa 15 lang, ngayon higit 20 na ang commercially-operated airports na night-rated. Kasama nito ang improvement ng runway," he added. 

Meanwhile, the new Rapid Exit Taxiways (RETs) at runway 06-24 of the NAIA Terminal 1 had been inaugurated yesterday. These runway exits aim to decongest the long lines of departing aircraft as they allow an aircraft to leave the runway at a faster speed. 

“This has been conceived a long time ago. It's only now that [because of] political will, [we are able] to do it. Indeed, this is a milestone project and will benefit our passengers,” said Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, who witnessed the inauguration along with Tugade, DOTr Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Manuel Antonio Tamayo, MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal and CAAP Director General Jim Sydiongco. 

Moreover, Sec. Tugade explained that proposed airports in Bulacan and Sangley, Cavite, are part of the Aviation Roadmap, which will address the congestion issue in NAIA. 

The Concession Agreement for the new Bulacan airport is being finalized, while the legal framework for the implementation of the Sangley airport project must first be identified by the Cavite Provincial Government.

Come to the European Higher Education Fair on 10 October 2018 at Shangri-La Plaza

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EHEF 2018 slated on October 10, to feature more than 20 institutions from the EU region

Education will always be a main priority for Filipinos and in a world that’s getting more and more connected, it always pays to have a world–class higher education.

On 10 October 2018 at the Shangri-La Plaza, the European Union provides this opportunity as it opens its doors to Filipino students looking to expand their horizons through post-graduate studies.

Organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines together with EU Member States’ Embassies and Campus France, Instituto Cervantes, Philippine-Italian Association, Goethe Institut in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the EHEF will feature universities and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from Europe.

This year’s theme, “Sustaining Innovation and Excellence,” further promotes EU as a center of excellence and quality in higher education.

EU Ambassador Franz Jessen said that this year's exciting fair will once again be a platform for the EU to offer a fusion of “old and excellent teaching and cutting–edge, innovative higher education.”

Getting a postgraduate degree from the European Union offers many advantages.

An EU degree affords better possibilities for those who want to move up on their professional careers. It is also an excellent destination for academic and scientific research opportunities.

An educational experience in the EU provides a new dimension to learning new languages, immersing in its member states’ many rich and diverse cultures, and being part of an international network of students and peers.

Studying in Europe also proves to be a cost-effective investment.

With an array of scholarship options available, international students can pursue postgraduate degrees. One such option is the Erasmus+ programme, which encourages deserving individuals to take further studies in the EU.

The EHEF is designed to enable students to get quick yet comprehensive information on higher education and mobility programmes.

Filipino youth can learn more about the EU educational system and way of life through lectures and direct interaction with university and HEI representatives, alumni volunteers, and Erasmus+ alumni.

There will also be country presentations from each member state to showcase all the best reasons in studying in Europe.

Admission to the fair is free. Interested parties can pre–register online for the country presentations via www.ehef–philippines.com.

For more information, visit @EHEFPhilippines on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter.