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If this new premium hybrid car — the Karma Revero — looks familiar, that’s because technically speaking, this isn’t the first time the car has been launched. The Karma Revero© Karma Automotive Originally designed by Henrik Fisker, the man responsible for the aesthetics of some of the most stunning cars of this millennium like the Aston Martin DB9 and the BMW Z8, the Fisker Karma, as it was called back in 2008, was meant be the first in a line of ecologically-focused dream cars. However, luck wasn’t on Fisker’s side and the company he’d founded only managed to sell roughly 3000 cars before it went under in 2013. Three years later the company has been resurrected with a new management team and a new name — Karma. “Karma is based on the principle of cause and effect, where your actions create your future. This awareness of what we are doing and why we are doing it-which we characterize as acting with intention-is what we stand for, it’s authentic,” said James Taylor, Karma’s Chief Marketing Officer. However, what hasn’t really changed is the car. In 2008 the Fisker Karma was attractive and technologically innovative in equal measure. In 2016, while the car’s exterior is still as good-looking as that of any current road-going vehicle, the hybrid technology powering it isn’t. Karma says that the car’s inner workings have been upgraded (but hasn’t yet provided any figures) and also claims that it’s the first car ever to go on sale in the Read More …

The Philippine Embassy’s Chargé d’Affairés, Minister Patrick Chuasoto, delivers the opening remarks during theCalidad Humana photo exhibit and IYLA reception held at the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 10 August 2016. WASHINGTON, DC – Delegates and participants of the 2016 International Young Leaders Assembly (IYLA) gathered at the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Embassy for a special reception and photo exhibit of the book, Calidad Humana: Sharing the Filipino Spirit in the evening of 10 August 2016. Calidad Humana or human compassion, defined as a positive and wholesome attitude towards others despite individual differences, is a remarkable quality that Filipinos are widely known for. Various photos from the Calidad Humana movement in the Philippines displayed at the Romulo Hall showed the heartfelt concern, resilient spirit, and genuine smiles emanating from the Filipino spirit and that are an essential part of the Filipino culture. The Philippine Embassy welcomed the IYLA participants and delegates with a special reception and photo exhibit of the book, Calidad Humana: Sharing the Filipino Spirit at the Romulo Hall on 10 August 2016. The Embassy’s Chargé d’Affairés, Minister Patrick Chuasoto, emphasized in his opening remarks how the photos speak about the Filipino’s humaness and how the youth can make use of their talents, skills, and knowledge to be of service to humanity.  “Calidad Humana is to give priority to concern to others,” former Chilean Ambassador to the Philippines Roberto Mayorga who edited the book and spearheaded the Calidad Humana Movement in the Philippines said in his remarks. Ambassador Mayorga lived in the Philippines for six Read More …

Residents walk under the rain along Luzon Avenue after a sudden thunderstorm at Barangay Tramo in Quezon City on Tuesday. The weather bureau PAGASA warned the public about localized thunderstorms every afternoon due to the onset of the rainy season.(MNS photo) MANILA, Aug 15 (Mabuhay)  – A month’s worth of rain was dumped in the past ten days in some parts of Luzon, state weather bureau PAGASA said Monday. PAGASA weather division chief Esperanza Cayanan said Sangley point in Cavite experienced a month’s worth of rain in the past 10 days, while rains dumped over Iba, Zambales were equivalent to the 80 percent of a month’s worth of rain. The rain measurement was based on the historical average rainfall for the month of August. The state weather bureau said the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to affect Luzon. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains will be experienced over Ilocos Region and the provinces of Benguet, Zambales and Bataan. Light to moderate rains with isolated thunderstorms are expected over Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Cagayan Valley, the rest of Central Luzon, rest of Cordillera Administrative Region and the provinces of Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon. PAGASA said a severe tropical storm outside the Philippine area of responsibility is currently enhancing the southwest monsoon. At 4 a.m. Monday, severe tropical storm “Chantu” was spotted 2,400 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 120 kph. Days of Read More …

For the last eight years, the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County (FACCOC) had always gone green with its signature summer event it calls Annual Green, Conserve and Health Expo which this year had for its venue the world-famous Disneyland Paradise Hotel in Anaheim. The event had become a tradition where participation by environmentally-conscious sectors continue to grow in significance and variety every year. Honoring Linda Sarno, Esq – The husband of the late Linda Sarno, Engr. Phil Sarno and his son, Mike Sarno, listen as Faccoc Director Gloria Rull memorializes the person responsible for the Fil Am Chambers joining the advocacy on “going green”. With her near the podium is Director Edith Andres. True to its vision of reaching out to the business and professional sectors of one of the most populous counties in California, the annual event pioneered by the late Atty. Linda Sarno brings dozens of exhibitors from the different cities’ entities whose products and services had to do with environmental conservation including the professional and business sectors enhanced efforts in the areas of going “green” under one roof. Orange County has more than 3 million people in its 34 cities and the third most populous county in the whole of California. FACCOC had designed the event to be an information sharing venue for a healthy exchange of information among various players in the “go green” advocacy and provides a means for marketing various health and eco-friendly products. Ready, “go Green” – Fil-Am Chamber of Read More …

No MRT, LRT fare hike welcomed By Jelly F. Musico View of Carriedo St. in Manila: Photo shows how Carriedo St. in Manila looks like as viewed from the Carriedo station of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 on Thursday (Aug. 11, 2016). The street, which teems with vendors, leads to the revered Quiapo Church. (PNA photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr.) MANILA  (PNA) – Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto on Wednesday welcomed the assurance of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade that no fare increase will be imposed both in the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) without “enhanced quality service.” Tugade made the assurance in the first Senate public hearing on the bills and resolutions granting President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to solve the traffic problems in Metro Manila and other highly-urbanized cities for the period of two years. Asked by Recto if his department is inclined to approve the reported petition by LRT 1’s private operators if they could raise fares by 10 percent, Tugade said “any increases must be predicated on enhanced quality service.” “Sinabihan ko na ho ang aking management that any increases on the rates sa LRT is totally not acceptable to me. Magmumukha tayong katawa-tawa sa matinding problema tapos magtataas tayo ng pamasahe,” he added. Pressed by Recto if there are also plans to adjust fares in the MRT, Tugade replied, “Wala ho kaming planong ganyan.” “Lalabas ho kaming katawa-tawa na magre-rate increase at yung serbisyo mo ay Read More …