Fête celebrates its 20th anniversary in Metro Manila

 General
Jun 152014
 
Fête celebrates its 20th anniversary in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines – Alliance Française de Manille (AFM), the Department of Tourism (DOT), Intramuros Administration and the Embassy of France to the Philippines — in partnership with B-Side Productions and Viva Manila — present the 20th anniversary of Fête de la Musique in Metro Manila on June 21.   On June 20, there will be a Fête Kick-Off Party at Baluarte de San Diego in Intramuros at 8 p.m. featuring French, Filipino, and Indian artists: DJ M.MAT, SinIndia, Caliph 8 and Kate Torralba. For the first time in 20 years, Fête de la Musique will be celebrated simultaneously on the three main stages across two cities and 19 pocket stages, all free of cover charge as always. The main stages will be at A-Venue Parking Lot on Makati Avenue, Greenbelt 3 Park and Maestranza Plaza in Intramuros. The extension in Intramuros, one of Metro Manila’s richest historical sites, is made possible through the new partnership with the Department of Tourism, Intramuros Administration and Viva Manila. Over 200 local acts and two French artists (M.MAT and DJ Jon Attend) will rock the main and pocket stages all over Makati, Intramuros and Malate. Fête de la Musique 2014 will feature Tropical Depression with Lolita Carbon of Asin, Kalayo with Joey Ayala, Radioactive Sago Project with Kat Agarrado of SinoSikat, Basti Artadi with Radha, Motherbass with June Marieezy, Imago, Pedicab, Barbie Almalbis, Cocojam, Kjwan, Taken by Cars, Flippin’ Soul Stompers, Brigada, Miss Badkiss, Caliph8, Red-I, Philippine All-Stars, just to name a few. For information Read More …

Coke is it when it comes to giving students life skills

 General
Jun 152014
 
Coke is it when it comes to giving students life skills

Experience learning: In the Coordinates for Life program, third-grade children are encouraged to learn through interactive activities. Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. —John Dewey MANILA, Philippines – Some 23 million Filipino students have started a new school year, but more than the usual exams and pop quizzes, young pupils face challenges like peer pressure, bullying, and unforeseen life choices that could greatly impact their future. Global beverage giant Coca-Cola is taking the necessary steps to enhance their schooling in the hopes of a lighter and brighter tomorrow.  “As a company, we believe in developing all the communities where we are present,” said Coca-Cola FEMSA communications manager Cat Avelino. “As our corporate philosophy, we believe in the simultaneous generation of economic, social, and environmental values for everyone who comes across our business. Anything that we are able to do to improve the lives of the Filipino people, in the end, is going to be beneficial for our consumers.” While it has always been underlined in every CSR rulebook that investing in the consumer and its general sustainability constitute the greatest rewards, be it in business or societal impact, Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines’ recent P13-million endowment for its newest social responsibility program in the country turns to an often overlooked but urgent need: that of the education system. Taking a cue from its mother company, FEMSA (Fomento Economico Mexicano), the largest franchise bottler of the legendary brand all over the world, operating in nine Latin American countries, Coca-Cola Read More …

Filipinos in Iraq asked to return home

 News
Jun 142014
 
Filipinos in Iraq asked to return home

By Nestor CorralesINQUIRER.net 1:50 pm | Saturday, June 14th, 2014 Iraqi police deploy in the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, 180 miles (290 kilometers) north of Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, June 13, 2014. Iraqi officials say al-Qaida-inspired militants who this week seized much of the country’s Sunni heartland have pushed into an ethnically mixed province northeast of Baghdad, capturing two towns there. The writing on the metal shutters at left advertises a shop for sale. (AP Photo/ Emad Matti) MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Foreign Affairs  on Saturday urged Filipinos in Iraq to return home, citing the “deteriorating security situation” amid a fast-moving Islamic insurgency. “Filipinos in Iraq are enjoined to volunteer to return to the Philippines at government expense,” the DFA said as it raised the alert level in  most parts of the country to 3. However, it said that the Iraqi Kurdistan region which is still level 1 remains to be “calm and stable.” The DFA said it is sending a rapid response team to assist in the voluntary repatriation of Filipino workers there. It added that it is closely monitoring the political and security development in Iraq. Jihadists belonging to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria have recently took over parts of Iraq to push for the establishment of an Islamic state. RELATED STORIES DFA issues alert level 2 for Thailand over martial law declaration OFWs warned as DFA raises alert level Follow Us Other Stories: PAL hosts Beverly Hills reception for new fleet, 777 Manila-LA flight, PH aviation Read More …

PAL hosts Beverly Hills reception for new fleet, 777 Manila-LA flight, PH aviation safety upgrade

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Jun 132014
 
PAL hosts Beverly Hills reception for new fleet, 777 Manila-LA flight, PH aviation safety upgrade

PAL President Ramon Ang receives crystal engine trophy from Charles Jackson of GE Aviation. INQUIRER PHOTOS LOS ANGELES, California — Philippine Airlines on June 12 celebrated auspicious events at the Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel with two hundred attendees from the travel industry, Boeing and GE Aviation officials, government and the Filipino American community eagerly awaiting the announcement of “something big.” Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr., giving a toast on the 116th commemoration of the Philippine Independence, also announced the reinstatement of Philippine Aviation rating to Category 1, welcomed PAL’s spanking new fleet of 777E300 long-range wide body twin engine Boeing jetliners and the formal launch of the airline’s “Triple Seven” fleet service to the US starting with the Manila-Los Angeles route. Ramon S. Ang, PAL president and chief operating officer, announced the retirement of their 747s, which have flown the skies for more than two decades, proudly enumerating the benefits of the “Triple Sevens” — 25 percent less fuel, 40 percent lower maintenance costs and 25 percent more efficient. INQUIRER.net VP for US Sales Esther Misa Chavez, PAL President Ramon Ang, PositivelyFilipino.com Publisher Mona Lisa Yuchengco and San Francisco-Manila Sister Cities President Carmen Colet at PAL’s Beverly Hills reception. Passengers can also avail of Internet service on board, text, call or surf during the long flight. During peak seasons, like the holidays, there will be no more refueling in Guam, only direct flights to Manila. PAL applauded the reinstatement of the Philippine Aviation service to Category 1, after having being Read More …

More lawmakers in 3rd batch of pork cases

 Entertainment
Jun 132014
 
More lawmakers in 3rd batch of pork cases

President Benigno Aquino III says Sen. Jinggoy Estrada (shown above while speaking on the podium) may know more about the alleged harassment and extortion attempts on Janet Lim Napoles in 2013, a few months before the pork barrel fund scam controversy hit the headlines. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said the third batch of cases in connection with the pork barrel scam of Janet Lim Napoles will be filed very soon. De Lima declined to name the respondents, only saying that “several lawmakers” will be included. “It will be several lawmakers ang kasama sa third batch. Malapit na malapit na,” De Lima told reporters after her confirmation hearing. The filing may happen next week. “Baka early next week na lang, Monday or Tuesday,” she said. The Department of Justice through the National Bureau of Investigation has filed two sets of cases before the Ombudsman against lawmakers, officials and individuals linked to the pork barrel scam of Janet Lim Napoles. The Ombudsman, meanwhile, has filed before the Sandiganbayan plunder and graft charges against Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada and Bong Revilla in connection with the scam. (MNS)

Annabelle Rama on reality show: Masaya, mahirap

 Entertainment
Jun 132014
 
Annabelle Rama on reality show: Masaya, mahirap

Annabelle Rama (MNS Photo) Feisty talent manager Annabelle Rama said she enjoys being part of her family’s reality show titled “It Takes Guts to be a Gutierrez,” which is currently airing on E! Channel. She admitted, however, that she has yet to get used to having cameras inside their home. “Hirap nga ako kasi hindi ako sanay na may camera sa bahay, na laging may nakasunod na camera at lapel sa aking [damit]. Minsan, napipipi ako, hindi ako makapagsalita kasi natatakot ako na malaman ng taumbayan ang sasabihin ko. Pero hindi ko rin matiis, nalalaman tuloy,” Rama said. “Masaya naman. Nag-e-enjoy na ako ngayon. Noong una, nahirapan talaga ako kasi walang binabasang script, para bang bahala ka sa buhay mo, nasa bahay lang kami. Kung ano-anong topic namin, ‘yun, nakukunan lahat,” she added. “It Takes Guts to be A Gutierrez” features the personal and professional lives of the Gutierrez family. Mike Carandang, Emmy-award-winning producer of America’s Next Top Model, is directing the show. The Gutierrez family (MNS photo) Also part of the reality show are Rama’s husband Eddie and their children Ruffa, Raymond, Richard, Rocky, Elvis and Ritchie Paul, as well as their grandchildren Lorin and Venice. Rama said she is honored that her family got the chance to be featured in an Asian reality show. “Super, super talaga akong natutuwa. Buong family ko tuwang-tuwa sa E! kasi talagang nagtitiwala sila sa amin, first Asian reality show tapos ang aming promo ay kinompare nila sa Kardashians,” she said. “Suportahan niyo Read More …

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