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Whether it’s a carefully-curated set of gems for the selective music geek or a spontaneous mix of familiar bops anyone can jam to, a good playlist can spell the difference between a boring commute and a fun one, an awkward gathering and a memorable party. While constructing your own one-of-a-kind musical collage can be fun, the sheer range of choices on everyone’s favorite streaming platform can make it difficult to know where to start.

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On the road. Trips to the beach or Tagaytay often take us through charming scenic routes and long, open highways. Roll down your windows, let the breeze in, and remember that getting there is always half the fun!

Song Suggestions: Tears for Fears’ classic hit Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Carly Rae Jepsen’s saxophone-laden pop confection Run Away With Me, and Chance the Rapper’s jubilant rap hit No Problem.

The Dad Jams. Admit it—we all steal from our dads’ playlists sometimes. With a sizeable collection of old records and greatest hits albums to dive into, you (and dad) will have no shortage of groovy tunes to sing along to.

Song Suggestions: Earth, Wind & Fire’s That’s the Way of the World has a seriously addictive rhythm, while The O’Jays’ Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) is one of those songs everyone has heard at one point and loves instantly.

Guilty pleasures. You may be a tad embarrassed (just a tad!) to reveal these songs as part of your playlist, but they’re there, and you know every single word to each.

Song Suggestions: Bop to Britney Spears’ instantly recognizable Toxic, and channel your inner karaoke queen/king with classics like The Bangles’ Eternal Flame and Mariah Carey’s We Belong Together.

Hangout and chill. Order a pizza, pair with your favorite beverage, and unwind with your friends with a playlist that sets the night’s relaxed, easy tone.

Song Suggestions: SZA‘s beautifully-layered R&B record The Weekend, Daniel Caesar’s sweet, slow Get You, and pop rock sensation UNIQUE’s fresh and catchy OZONE (Itulak ang Pinto).

Work it out. Pair your workout sessions with a playlist that goes hard. Catchy, energizing tracks help set your pace and push you to finish strong.

Song Suggestions: That beat on Kendrick Lamar’s HUMBLE just makes you want to lift three times your body weight. Migos’ Stir Fry and Kanye West’s aptly titled The New Workout Plan will have you spinning or running the treadmill.

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PHLPost Opens 10th Postal Counter in SM South Mall Las Pinas

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) opened its newest Postal Counter at SM Government Services Express (GSE) South Mall Las Pinas last Friday, September 21, 2018.

SM South Mall and government agencies’ representatives led the opening of the GSE. This is a scheme to extend the government services to the citizens and taxpayers.

Government agencies including PHLPost will now be more accessible from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. daily in the said mall.

 PHLPost will allow the public and mallgoers to enjoy the convenience of sending letters and parcels and availing other postal products and services seven days a week, during
mall hours.

PHLPost is grateful to SM Management for supporting the continuing expansion of
PHLPost and ensuring that its varied services will be made accessible to consumers of the said mall.

The 10th Postal Counter as of date is located at Lower Ground Level, near Casa Medica, SM SouthMall, Las Pinas.

9 Nabbed in NBI Operations Against Makers of Fake LTO Licenses, Gov't IDs

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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested nine people caught producing and selling fake government-issued IDs such as Land Transportation Office (LTO) driver’s licenses and other documents during a series of entrapment operations this month.

Acting on a report by the LTO, NBI agents of the Anti-Graft Division (AGD) conducted its first entrapment operation along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila last September 12. The operation revealed that government IDs and other public documents were being falsified in plain sight.

An undercover NBI-ADG agent was approached by a certain Paul Cabrera, who offered falsifying an LTO drivers’ license for PhP1,000 and a Philippine passport for Php3,500.

An entrapment operation immediately ensued and search warrants were served. Eight were arrested, namely Dexter De Guzman, Roger Benitez, Arlene Dela Cruz, Mary Grace Trajano, Joshua Pascua, R-Jay Mercado, Samuel Dolendo and Susan De Guzman, who were caught in the act of manufacturing fake IDs and documents. The NBI also seized paraphernalia such as computer sets, printers, scanners, laminating machines, and dry seal, among others. 

They were brought to the NBI Headquarters in Manila and were charged for violation of the “New Passport Act of 1996” and the “Land Transportation and Tariff Code”.

The raiding team conducted another operation in a compound along Recto Avenue on September 19 in the presence of barangay officials. The team confiscated 342 fake LTO license cards, 23 LTO license official receipts, 65 blank LTO license official receipts, 370 blank PVC cards, and 1 ID card cutter.

The compound, which is owned by a Minda Delos Santos, is being rented by a certain “Jong” and “Jennifer”. They will be charged for multiple counts of violation the “Land Transportation and Tariff Code.” Barangay officials will also be investigated by the NBI for possible administrative or criminal liability for their failure to prevent the proliferation of these illegal activities in their jurisdiction.

LTO Chief Edgar Galvante expressed his gratitude and support to the NBI and the Department of Interior and Local Government for bringing the perpetrators to justice. Certificates of Appreciation were given out to all NBI personnel involved in the operation.

“Along this line, the LTO will support and rally behind the DILG on any legal action that he may initiate against barangay officials who deliberately tolerate the existence of business establishments engaged in the production of fake documents,” wrote Galvante in a letter addressed to DILG Undersecretary Martin Dino.