2018 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) Awarding Ceremony and Exhibit Opening Set

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The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) will recognize this year’s awardees of theMetrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) on September 20, 2018 (Thursday), 5:00 PM, at the Le Pavillon, Metrobank Ave., Metropolitan Park, Roxas Blvd. Cor. EDSA Extension, Pasay City. US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Yong Kim and Cultural Center of the Philippines chairperson Margie Moran-Floreindo will serve as Guests of Honor.

Under the Painting Recognition Program, “Kanya-kanyang Tinik, Kanya-kanyang Landas, Iisa ang Ginagalawan” by Noel Elicana and “Destroyed” by Alex Ordoyo will receive the Grand Award, while “The Sacrifice” of Francis Eugene Andrade and “The Diminishing Memories of Home” of Roland Llarena will be given the Special Citation. On the other hand, as a partnership with Federal Land, Inc. (FLI), the Sculpture Recognition Program awards Maria Ronna Lara-Bes’ “Interconnected” the Grand Award. 

The Grand Awardees will each receive a financial assistance worth PhP500, 000 and the “Mula” glass trophy designed by 2009 Metrobank Prize for Achievement in Sculpture Awardee Noell El Farrol. The Special Citation awardees, on the other hand, will each receive a special cash incentive and a “Mula” trophy.   

The evening ceremonies will also unveil the “DISCOVER” Exhibit which will showcase the works of this year’s MADE semi-finalists as well as the “Voyage of the Senses” Exhibit which will display the artworks of past MADE awardees such as Rolando Ventura, Eugene Jarque, and Clarence Eduarte.

A two-day art lecture entitled Panoramic Endeavors will also be held in the same venue—“Art and Design as Personal Advocacies” on September 21 and “Hubs for Creative Ingenuity” on September 22 from 9:30AM to 5:00PM.

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.