Sole mates

 Sports
Dec 232014
 
Sole mates

Sole sister: FitFlop Amsterdam come in a mix of smooth leather and patterned, weave-embossed materials with subtle stud detailing. Available at Res | Toe | Run outlets. MANILA, Philippines – Find your perfect sole-mate this season of merrymaking as FitFlop lets you indulge in the magic and fun of the holidays while giving your feet the festive update they deserve with the release of its two new styles, Ibiza and Amsterdam, exclusively at Res|Toe|Run.   Delight and dazzle with a bit of “rockstar” vibe in a pair of Ibizas — a luxurious mix of leather, braids and studs that keep you boho-cool and classy-sassy. For instant shine, slip into glamorous Amsterdam slides which come in a mix of smooth leather and patterned, weave-embossed metallic materials with subtle stud detailing. Fully leather-lined, this pair is also a darling to behold. Bearing the APMA Seal of Acceptance, both Ibiza and Amsterdam promote the brand’s promise of good foot health, built on the ultra-cush, go-all-day comfy Microwobbleboard midsoles — height-enhancing, shock-absorbing multi-density midsoles that give wearers a “super-cushioned” experience, offering better width fitting and pressure diffusion. Exclusively distributed in the country by Primer Group of Companies, Fitlop Amsterdam and Ibiza are now available in Res|Toe|Run outlets.

Peugeot’s 2015 Dakar comeback!

 Economy
Dec 232014
 
Peugeot’s 2015 Dakar comeback!

MANILA, Philippines – After their extraordinary adventure in 2013, which saw them smash the record for the celebrated Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Peugeot Sport, Red Bull and Total have again joined forces for another exacting yet equally exciting challenge: the Dakar. To take on the 10,000km of the world’s longest and toughest cross-country rally 25 years after the French car manufacturer last contested the event, the team has recruited Carlos Sainz and Cyril Despres. Last June’s memorable new record of 8m13.878s for the ascent of Pikes Peak confirmed that Peugeot Sport had lost none of its taste for motorsport. After emphatically showcasing its expertise on the celebrated climb’s steep, demanding course, the team could easily have contented itself with last year’s one-off foray. However, its passion for competition needed feeding with further stimulating new challenges and the next one will be the infamous Dakar. Following last year’s intense adventure in the lofty mountains of Colorado, USA, Peugeot Sport, Red Bull and Total have decided to set their sights on the wide open spaces of South America which provide the backdrop for the toughest cross-country rally of them all. Inevitably, the decision recalls a particularly successful period in the history of the French team which made an indelible mark on the Dakar by winning the legendary competition four years running from 1987 until 1990, first with the 205 T16 Grand Raid, then with the equally iconic 405 T16 Grand Raid. In between times, the Dakar has traded the dunes of northwest Read More …

Christmas with Libera

 General
Dec 232014
 
Christmas with Libera

A Filipino, former Finance Secretary Roberto de Leon, had a hand in making Angels Sing Christmas in Ireland (Libera’s first live recording after several years) possible The Christmas celebration makes us think of heaven. In heaven, there are angels. And angels, as mankind has believed through the ages, sing. Maybe when they do, they sound like the heavenly voices of Libera. This is why the boy group from the UK now plays a major part in the holidays in many parts of the world. When people want to think of the beauty of heaven and the glorious sound of angels on Christmas, they listen to the music of Libera. It is no wonder that they named Libera’s latest album Angels Sing Christmas in Ireland. This is the group’s first live recording after several years and it happened at the beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh in Ireland. The acoustics are superb and I think no venue could have been more fitting for this production. As the beautiful voices rise in song, each selection becomes a heartfelt prayer soaring up to heaven. What makes the album more remarkable is the fact that a Filipino had a hand in making it possible. Former Finance Secretary Roberto “Bobby” de Ocampo, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Veterans Bank, is the associate producer of Christmas In Ireland. He had also been involved in previous Libera albums. He was, in fact, responsible for the group’s landmark recording of the Filipino carol, Himig Pasko, in Libera’s Read More …

UNA not longer looking at surveys for VP Binay’s vindication—Tiangco

 News
Dec 232014
 
UNA not longer looking at surveys for VP Binay’s vindication—Tiangco

The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) has ceased looking at surveys as a source of vindication for its presumptive standard bearer, Vice President Jejomar Binsay, amid the corruption controversies that have been hounding him in recent months. In a phone interview Tuesday, UNA interim president and Navotas City Rep. Tobias “Toby” Tiangco said Binay will remain focused on his job of providing affordable housing for Filipino familieis and attending to the concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) regardless of his standing in voter preference surveys. The latest Social Weather Station (SWS) survey published Monday in Business World showed Binay remained the top contender for the president, with 37 percent of the respondents saying he should succeed President Benigno Aquino III in 2016. The poll, which was taken from November 27 to December 1, asked respondents, “Who do you think are the good leaders who should succeed Pres. [Benigno III] Aquino as president? You may give up to three names.” Next to Binay, 21 percent believe Senator Grace Poe should be the next president while 19 percent named Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, the Liberal Party’s (LP) presumptive standard-bearer. When asked if the survey results is a vindication for Binay, Tiangco said: “We’ve stopped looking at it that way. Basta si VP Binay, focused sa kanyang trabaho no matter what his ratings are.” Binay has been hounded by allegations he was involved in the alleged overpricing of certain government projects when he was Makati City mayor, and of keeping secret bank accounts and Read More …

Bilibid inmates’ transfer to NBI is legal, says DOJ Sec. de Lima

 News
Dec 232014
 
Bilibid inmates’ transfer to NBI is legal, says DOJ Sec. de Lima

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Tuesday said on Tuesday there is nothing illegal in the transfer of 19 inmates from the New Bilibid Prisons to the National Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Manila. De Lima issued the statement following the filing of separate petitions by three of the 19 transfered inmates, who claimed their constitutional right to security were violated when they were taken out of the national penitentiary. De Lima acknowledged that the transfered inmates have rights but they are limited rights. “Inmates are called persons deprived of liberty…. by virtue of their conviction,” she said. De Lima said the transfer of the inmates has “enough (legal) basis,” adding that the situation was considered “exceptional” because it involved “identified high-risk and high-value inmates.” “May pagka-emergency situation pa nga because all those information and reports include intelligence reports that we have been receiving the past months. So we really need to take a decisive action to remedy the situation,” said De Lima. De Lima stressed that personnel from the DOJ, the BuCor and the NBI are all aware of their mandate, especially under the BuCor Modernization Law. “How can that (transfer to NBI) be illegal when the administration of the correctional systen is under the Department of Justice,” said De Lima. As part of its safekeeping and reformative programs for the inmates, the BuCor ensures that inmates are “completely incapacitated” from committing further criminal activities and to totally “cut them off from their criminal network.” De Lima also said Read More …

DOLE reminds employers of pay rules for Christmas, New Year

 General
Dec 232014
 
DOLE reminds employers of pay rules for Christmas, New Year

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday reminded employers to abide by the pay rules for Christmas and New Year. DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said she reminded the private sector employees to observe proper pay rules and occupational safety standards. “Our employers should share the blessing and joy of the season and, in the interest of our workers’ welfare and protection, pay them correctly during the holidays,” she said. Baldoz issued Labor Advisory No. 16, covering special non-working days on Dec. 24, 26, and 31, and Jan. 2; and regular holidays on Dec. 25 and  30, and Jan. 1. Pay rules for regular holidays (Dec. 25 and 30; Jan. 1): If the employee did not work, he or she shall be paid 100 percent of his or her salary for that day. If the employee worked, he or she shall be paid 200 percent of his or her regular salary for that day for the first eight hours. If the employee worked more than eight hours (overtime work), he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on that day. If the employee worked during a regular holiday that also falls on his or her rest day, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her daily rate of 200 percent. If the employee worked more than eight hours (overtime work) during a regular holiday that also falls on his or her rest day, he or Read More …

Olongapo judge suspends court proceedings on Laude murder case for 60 days

 News
Dec 232014
 
Olongapo judge suspends court proceedings on Laude murder case for 60 days

popular Pangasinan execs axed over black sand Viber goes public North Korean websites back online after shutdown Liberal Party eyes Roxas-Poe tandem Slain Lucena cop hailed as hero 2 kidnap-slay suspects found guilty Gay cure scam: Beijing court orders apology Azkals to get $300,000 Fifa aid next year videos Simbang Gabi at the Gesu (Day 8 – Dec. 22, 2014 ) Bb. Pilipinas queens: Beauty need not be skin-deep Simbang Gabi at the Gesu (Day 7 – Dec. 21, 2014) Simbang Gabi at the Gesu (Day 6 – Dec. 20, 2014) Simbang Gabi at the Gesu (Day 5 – Dec. 19, 2014) Photo from Olongapo City Police OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines – An Olongapo judge has suspended court proceedings on the murder of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude at the behest of the American soldier who has been accused of killing Laude. Regional Trial Court Judge Roline Ginez-Jabalde of Branch 74 granted US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton a 60-day suspension to give way to a review of the murder charge filed against him by the Olongapo City Prosecutor’s Office on Dec. 15. Jabalde issued the resolution on Tuesday afternoon after office hours. The Hall of Justice was open only until noon to allow employees to travel for the Christmas holiday. Jabalde also denied the petitions filed by Laude family to allow media coverage of the murder trial and to transfer Pemberton to the city jail. Lawyer Harry Roque, one of the family’s counsels, confirmed the Court’s decisions, Read More …

Toral: Philippine e-commerce roadmap

 General
Dec 232014
 
Toral: Philippine e-commerce roadmap

WHEN the e-commerce Law was first pushed in the late 1990s, the battle cry then was that e-commerce can level the playing field for small businesses. Almost 20 years later, the bigger an organization is, the more likely it is to embrace e-commerce. However, majority in the business community still has not embrace it – from doing corporate purchases, receiving sales and making online payments to suppliers. Some people in business do not recognize that they are doing e-commerce at all. This is especially true for those who define e-commerce in a limited manner – only when there is online payment via credit card. The creation of a country’s e-commerce roadmap as being worked on by the Department of Trade and Industry (pursuing its mandate under the E-Commerce Law or Republic Act 8792) should look at e-commerce not only from its various functions in the business supply chain, but also in encouraging the adoption in various industries from government, manufacturing, retail, services, telecommunication, and many more. When looked at and embraced as a whole, we can make strides in measuring its impact in our economy – in our country’s gross domestic product, among others. Last week, I made an appeal for the creation of a national privacy commission and the release of guidelines for data privacy in government and private sector. It is also important to monitor E-Government Fund-supported projects. The Bureau of Internal Revenue is currently in talks with three service providers that will release an electronic official receipt Read More …

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