Nabas Wind Farm powers Boracay, Western Visayas

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Aug 172017
 
Nabas Wind Farm powers Boracay, Western Visayas

The Nabas Wind Farm in Aklan is now regularly supplying clean and renewable power to the Western Visayas (WV) grid, thanks to 18 giant wind turbines which have also become tourist attractions in the once sleepy town. Nabas Wind Farm [via Facebook] Situated in Barangay Pawa, about 25 kilometers from world-renowned Boracay beaches, the Nabas Wind Farm is the biggest single venture of the province costing over Php4 billion. A tourism plan for the wind farm is being set up to benefit the 35,000 population of the town’s 20 barangays. The 18 turbines are part of the first phase of the project which now supplies 36-megawatt (MW) of clean power to the WV grid. Underway is the additional seven turbines which could generate an added 14 MW to the power grid, according to the PNA report. Nabas Mayor James Solanoy, in the PNA interview, said, “The project has brought economic gains and increased the tourism potential of the town.” Solanoy said, “The town is earning millions in terms of taxes. Job opportunities were likewise opened for the people of Nabas as the wind turbines continue to attract tourists, especially from Boracay.” The mayor added that most of the power generated from the wind farm that goes to the grid is supplied to Aklan especially Boracay, an island that hosted 1.7 million tourists in 2016. But more than its economic benefits, Solanoy said renewable sources of power must be pushed for the protection of the environment. “We now experience the evidence Read More …

Pia Wurtzbach featured in Amazing Thailand videos

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Aug 172017
 
Pia Wurtzbach featured in Amazing Thailand videos

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is featured in the newest Amazing Thailand promotional videos. Pia Wurtzbach [via The iTravel Channel] The Filipina’s iconic beauty and international celebrity status brought the world’s attention to the Philippines’ Southeast Asian neighbor during her four day stay as she posted about her trip on her social media. The resulting 3 tourism videos of Amazing Thailand showed Queen Pia enjoying the beauty and unique tourism destinations she found in Thailand accompanied by Filipino celebrity host Tim Yap. In the article accompanying the video releases Wurtzbach revealed how her Miss Universe journey included a stop in Thailand to recuperate and firm up her resolve to try again after failing to get the Miss Universe Philippines title for the second time. “I like that it feels like home,” the former Miss Universe said, sharing how she felt “heartbroken” after her second failed attempt for the Philippine beauty title. In Thailand she went to a temple and was blessed. The following year she finally won the Miss Universe Philippines title, which brought her to the Miss Universe competition, and the Miss Universe crown – the country’s third win. Released by iTravel Channel and produced by Kirby Studios Thailand, the first promotional video featured the Filipina beauty queen at the Women’s Journey Thailand Party at a 102-year old heritage house where she met other beauty title holders from different countries, and other influential and beautiful women. The second video titled “Pia Wurtzbach Discovers Unique Thai Local Experiences” showed Read More …

12 Similarities Between an Entrepreneur and a Parent

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Aug 172017
 
12 Similarities Between an Entrepreneur and a Parent

How does one get into the entrepreneurial mindset? Typically, an entrepreneur would create a plan to guide him. An entrepreneur will also continuously assess himself to determine his personal strengths, while making use of the resources available, and responding to unforeseen events. When things don’t go according to plan, an entrepreneur does not give up easily. He weighs all the possibilities — both positive and negative, but still remains calm, persistent, and hopeful that everything he planned will eventually materialize. In a way, becoming an entrepreneur is a lot like becoming a parent. SIMILARITIES BETWEEN A PARENT AND AN ENTREPRENEUR Running a household is like running a company. Why? You never know what’s coming until it strikes you. There are a lot of books that claim to help you get through any situation. But you realize the magnitude of a challenge only when you are already caught up in it. You learn that life is constantly changing. You realize that you need to adapt quickly to the ever-changing world, or you'll get left out and won’t have the faintest idea how to get on with your life. You doubt your own capabilities. You learn through experience to hone your skills and do your job responsibly. You had the no idea who you would become. When you were younger, you may never have imagined putting diapers on your baby as a parent, or being thankful for technology as an entrepreneur. Your thoughts may have been leaning towards a different direction then. Read More …

SEA-US consortium announces commercial operations of $250-M state-of-the-art undersea cable system

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Aug 162017
 

The seven-member Southeast Asia – United States (SEA-US) cable consortium announced that the full commercial operations of the USD250-million submarine fiber cable system that directly links Asia to the US for faster data transmission, more efficient connectivity and greater network resiliency, has officially been achieved on August 8, 2017. With the recent completion of the Philippine and Indonesia portion, the cable system can now provide additional capacity for the exponential growth of bandwidth between the two continents as well as bypass congested, earthquake-prone areas to ensure business continuity even during disasters. “We are happy that the final leg of the SEA-US cable strategically terminating in Davao, is already done. We are proud to be part of this landmark undertaking because of the immense benefits that it brings to the country and the rest of the Southeast Asian region. The facility will not only ease our dependence on the two international cable systems routed through Northern Philippines but will also provide support for the expanding business requirement for data in Southern Philippines and the country as a whole,” said Ernest L. Cu, President and CEO of Globe Telecom, one of the consortium members.  Globe commercially launch the SEA-US cable facility on August 11 – three days after the cable consortium declared SEA-US ready for commercial operations. The SEA-US undersea cable system delivers a 20 Terabit per second capacity with state-of-the-art 100 Gigabit per second technology. It provides the fastest direct access between the U.S., Philippines and Indonesia, extending nearly 9,000 miles Read More …

Is it good to have many choices? Are you sure? Really!

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Aug 132017
 

Do shoppers buy more if you offer them dozens off choices or would a few options suffice? When presented with a choice off six jams versus a choice off 24 jams, which would result in more sales? For many people, logic dictates that having multiple products is an advantage. I am not trying to argue for or against choices but to discover the psychological reasons behind the numbers. Would consumers buy more product, more often, when they are presented with fewer choices?

Tennis phenom Alex Eala wins 4 doubles titles in Europe

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Aug 112017
 
Tennis phenom Alex Eala wins 4 doubles titles in Europe

Young Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala has so far won 4 doubles titles in 4 Young Stars Tournaments in Europe, placing the Philippine flag among champions in the tour. The 12-year old tennis phenomenon won her doubles titles together with her Indonesian partner in the Under-14 touring team of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) – Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) competing in 5 tournaments in 4 countries in Europe. Alex Eala (center) in the 2017 Open des Jeunes Stade Francais [via Facebook] Fresh from her winning the championship at the 14 and Under Girls in the Sutama International Junior ATF Tournament in Japan, Eala went to Europe in mid-July and quickly picked up her first doubles title with Priska Madelyn Nugroho after defeating the Italian team 6-2, 6-4, in the finals of the Open des Jeune organized by the Stade Francais Club in Paris, France – the kick off tournament. Winning the Windmill Cup [via Facebook] The top-seeded girl tennis player at the ATF won her next doubles title at the Windmill Cup in Velp, Netherlands after beating the Egyptian- Moroccan team, 7-5, 6-1. Eala also won the Championship Match of the Finals Consolation Rounds in the tennis singles. The La Balle Mimosa Loire-Atlantique doubles champions [via Facebook] The ATF team claimed its 3rd straight doubles title when it went back to France’s La Balle Mimosa Loire-Atlantique in Nantes, dominating the Peruvian team, 6-3, 6-1 in the finals. Eala and her partner clinched their 4th doubles title at the Internationale Deutsche Read More …

UPLB Choral Ensemble bags Grand Prix in Singapore

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Aug 112017
 
UPLB Choral Ensemble bags Grand Prix in Singapore

The University of the Philippines Los Baños Choral Ensemble (UPLBCE) dominated the 10th Orientale Concentus International Choral Festival held at the School of the Arts in Singapore, beating finalists from five other countries to bring home the Grand Prix title. University of the Philippines Los Baños Choral Ensemble [via Facebook] The Philippine state university’s official choral group won the following titles from the 10th Orientale Concentus: Grand Prix Champion Category Winner (Gold II) – Mixed Choir Category A2 Category Winner (Gold II) – Sacred Music Category Special Prize for the Most Promising Young Conductor – Roijin Suarez The 26-member choir received a trophy and $20,000 after their winning performance in the Grand Prix finals against choral groups from Hongkong, Taiwan, South Africa, Indonesia, and Czech Republic. The UPLB Choral Ensemble was founded in 1991 by former members of the UP Rural High School Glee Club. It is now composed of UPLB students and alumni. On campus, it is recognized as a student cultural organization and performs regularly at university functions.   The post UPLB Choral Ensemble bags Grand Prix in Singapore appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: UP Madz win Choral Grand Prize in Italy UP Concert Chorus wins Grand Prix in Poland Kammerchor Manila bags grand prizes at Italy and Spain Filipino choir groups triumph in Vietnam choral competition

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