Epson Press Release

Epson Supports Relief Efforts

Typhoon Pablo (International name: Bopha) struck Mindanao and southern parts of the Philippines from December 4 to 5, causing widespread devastation.

DBM Press Release on Farm Registry

Press Release
20 December 2012

PNOY OK's RELEASE OF P1.3-B FOR FARMER REGISTRY SYSTEM

President Benigno S. Aquino III approved the release of P1.28 billion

Nile tilapia super strains bared

PRESS RELEASE

A project to identify Nile tilapia ‘super strains’ in the Philippines will help to increase the living standards of poor fish farmers and consumers, create new employment opportunities and provide food security across the nation.

Water firms hit for price hike

PRESS STATEMENT
21 December 2012

Group hits water rate hike: Metro Manila rates already among highest in Asia

Multisectoral alliance Water for the People Network (WPN) hit the announced water rate hike starting next year by the private concessionaires of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS).

Press Release on Women

Women’s groups join hands to push Justice and Healing approach on Violence Against Women

Coinciding with the Philippines’ 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW), Women’s Feature Service (WFS) Philippines hosted an end-of-project forum entitled ‘Blazing Paths for Justice and Healing for Survivors of Gender-based Violence’ held at the Tropics Room, Bayview Park Hotel Manila last November 28, 2012.

Press Release from BPA/P

STRATEGIC PARTNERS. NASSCOM’s Ameet Nivsarkar and

BPAP’s Jose Mari Mercado signed an extension of the NASSCOM-

BPAP Memorandum of Understanding. Vice President Jejomar

Binay (center) witnessed the MOU signing in New Delhi, India.

Photo courtesy of BPA/P.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BPAP renews MOU with India’s NASSCOM

(New Delhi, India, Dec. 21, 2012) — The Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) and NASSCOM signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that reaffirms both organization’s commitment to work together on common concerns in the IT-BPO industry. NASSCOM’s Ameet Nivsarkar and BPAP’s Jose Mari Mercado signed the MOU in the presence of Vice President Jejomar Binay at The Oberoi, Zakir Hussain Marg in New Delhi, India.

News Release from Oxfam

Typhoon Pablo’s agri damage reaches P11.57-B mark;
HRC and Oxfam call on government to allot funds for food security and livelihoods recovery

New Bataan, Compostella Valley, Philippines (December 12, 2012) – “Government must allot funds for livelihoods recovery and food security of Typhoon Pablo’s affected communities.”

Oxfam Media Advisory

December 21, 2012

HRC and Oxfam’s Typhoon Pablo Emergency Response activities during the Christmas break

The Humanitarian Response Consortium (HRC) and Oxfam have launched an emergency response in New Bataan in Compostela Valley and in Boston and Cateel in Davao Oriental.

Press Release from Epson Phl Corp.

Epson and Partners Gear Up for 2nd Half of Fiscal Year

Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently held a series of business reviews with its top trade partners to share the learnings garnered over the first half of the fiscal year (starting April this year) and to ramp up efforts toward the 2nd half (beginning October). The ‘kick-offs’ were held at Discovery Suites in Pasig and at the Marco Polo plaza last November.

Press Release: Food Bazaar

THE FIRST FOOD TRUCK MARKET IN THE PHILIPPINES OPENS IN GLORIETTA PARK, AYALA CENTER, MAKATI!
We invite you and your friends for a Christmas-eating spree at the opening of CUCINA ANDARE - The first Food Truck Market and Food Bazaar in the Philippines at the Glorietta Park, Ayala Center, Makati City!

Press Release: Student leaders file case vs. UP frats



A policeman guards a rally,
symbolizing security or the
lack of it. Photo courtesy of
Karapatan-Southern Tagalog.

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
19 December 2012
UP Diliman CSSP files case vs Alpha Phi Beta, Alpha Sigma fraternities

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The UP Diliman College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) Student Council filed earlier this morning with the Student Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) a formal complaint against Alpha Phi Beta (APB) and Alpha Sigma. The complaint cited fraternity rumble as defined in the University’s Revised Rules and Regulations Governing Fraternities, Sororities, and Student Organizations. The violation is punishable by expulsion.

Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines Press Release



Image from Arangkada website



Arangkada Philippines Second Anniversary Forum:

Realize the Potential!

The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) will be holding the Second Anniversary Forum of Arangkada Philippines with the theme Realize the Potential! on February 26, 2013 at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-la Hotel.

Press Release from DOST

Children dance at the Cebu Convention
Center to welcome ICT Ministers of
Asean countries in November forum.
Photo by Dennis Estopace.

DOST’S “Smarter Philippines”
project to strengthen industries thru ICT

The Information and Communications Technology Office of Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ICTO) recently introduced its upcoming flagship program that is expected to speed up the country’s economy towards substantial growth via ICT.

Press Release from ECHOStore

ECHOstore Branch Now in Quezon City

Sharing sustainable practices in everyday life means adopting a healthier, green lifestyle. This has been what ECHOstore Sustainable Lifestyle has focused on since it opened in 2008, with the clear direction of empowering people to be conscious consumers to live healthy, to help the earth buy buying green products, supporting local producers, farmers and community groups.

Press Release: Campaign for Land Use Policy

Senate Committee on Agrarian Reform chairman Senator Gringo Honasan

Photo by Angelica Carballo.

House members and CSO Coalition call on Senate to pass the Land Use Act 

"This is the mother of all plans that cuts across landscapes and generations. We need to pass this Bill NOW as our legacy to our children and children's children."

Press Release: Lumbas 2012

Image courtesy of Australian Embassy

Australian Embassy Media Release

For immediate release

PHIL-AUSSIE MARITIME EXERCISE KICKS-OFF

The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) formally opened the 12th annual Maritime Training Activity (MTA), dubbed as “LUMBAS 2012”, on October 22, 2012 aboard Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Sydney in South Harbor, Manila.

Gabriela Women's Party on UN & Prostitution

Image from ACFE presentation

Press Release

Ref Person:
Nonie Entena, 4th Nominee Gabriela Women's Party

October 25, 2012

'Women are not for sale!'

UN's recommendation to legalize prostitution in Ph, direct attack to women

Photo Release: PBSP

In photo: Vivian Lee-Tiu, Metrobank Executive Vice President and
Human Resources Management Group Head, signs a Memorandum
of Agreement for an educational partnership initiative with the
Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), represented by
Rafael Lopa, Executive Director, PBSP

 

 

PBSP and Metrobank signs MOA for Build-A-Classroom Project

 

Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and Metrobank recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the latter’s turnover of P24.3 Million Pesos to be

Shamcey in S&T-assisted Dreamweave

Shamcey in S&T-assisted Dreamweave.

GenSan-raised beauty queen Shamcey Supsupw earing a locally-designed T’nalak cloth strutted on the catwalk in a science and culture fashion show highlighting traditional costumes and fashion accessories assisted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Press Release on Peace Deal

Image courtesy of Karapatan-Southern Tagalog

October 17, 2012

Media Release

 

COMPLAINTS ON THE VIOLATION OF CARHRIHL SUBMITTED TO THE JOINT MONITORING COMMITTEE OF THE GPH AND THE NDFP

Sting Concert Cancelled

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

 

Sting Concert at the Mall of Asia Arena

 

We regret to announce the cancellation of Sting's Back to Bass Tour at the Mall of Asia Arena slated to happen on December 9, 2012.

The Mall of Asia Arena management, with its commitment in providing its patrons with choice entertainment, has exhausted all measures for the show to push through. However, we recognize and respect the fact that the show's cancellation is the artist's own decision.

For ticket refunds, ticket-holders are asked to kindly contact Ovation Productions at (02) 532-8883 and (02) 747-2143.

We hope for your kind understanding and thank you for your usual support.

Contact person:

Arnel C. Gonzales
Business Unit Head

Mall of Asia Arena

0917-8090325

Press Release: Epson Phils. Corp.

THE NEW EPSON L-SERIES PRINTERS AT AN SM NEAR YOU:
Watch out for the Epson INKredible League as Epson Philippines
Corporation (EPC) holds a roadshow to highlight the new Epson
L-Series genuine ink tank system printers at various SM
Cyberzones from October to December this year.

New Epson L-Series to Be Showcased at Sm Cyberzones

Digital imaging technology leader Epson will highlight their new L-Series genuine ink tank system printers at various SM Cyberzones all over the country from October to December this year.

Recently launched last September, the new Epson L-Series printers offer customers with high volume printing requirements the lowest running cost compared to any branded printer in the market today.

Photo Release: DOST

DOST has new Assistant Secretary for FALA. Attorney Oswaldo C. Santos (middle) was sworn into office last October 10, 2012 by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario G. Montejo (left) at National Computer Center (NCC) in Diliman, Quezon City.

Press Statement on AKBAYAN

Image from Karapatan-Southern Tagalog

Press Statement
Oktubre 17, 2012

 

MARAPAT NA IDISKWALIPIKA ANG AKBAYAN

 

Naninindigan ang militanteng kilusang magbubukid sa rehiyon ng Timog Katagalugan na tama at lehitimo ang mainit na panawagang huwag pahintulutan ang grupong Akbayan na tumakbo sa Partylist election.

Press Statement from AER

Image from New York Smoke Free website

Statement from Filomeno Sta. Ana III (Action for Economic Reforms)

"We welcome senator drilon's chairmanship of the ways and means committee. he has a solid grasp of the issues, and he is an experienced and politically astute legislator. He is respected by his peers. he is known to champion public health. Thus we have all confidence in his leadership to steer the passage of the real sin tax bill"

Gabriela pins attack on Zobel family, govt soldiers

AFP at Pamilya Zobel ng Asturias MIning Corporation, panagutin sa tangkang pagpaslang kay Daisy Ayo, lider GABRIELA

Cabuyao, Laguna- Mariing ipinapahayag ng GABRIELA-ST ang pagkundena sa bigong pagpaslang kay kasamang DAISY AYO mula sa Calatagan, Batangas. Si Daisy Ayo ay isang lider kababaihan na kasapi ng GABRIELA-Batangas at miyembro ng Samahan at Ugnayan ng Mamamayan ng Batangas (SAMBAT).

Photo Release: PBSP

In Photo: apl.de.ap reconnects with Balulang Elementary
School students as he fulfills his promise to rebuild their
classrooms which had been swept away by Typhoon Sendong.

apl.de.ap returns to Sendong’s
ground zero to fulfil promise in CDO

 

Last December, in the wake of Typhoon Sendong, Filipino-American rapper, apl.de.ap visited Cagayan de Oro to see the magnitude of the calamity first-hand. Coming upon a ravaged Balulang Elementary School, he vowed to rebuild its damaged classrooms.

Nine months later, he revisited Balulang to fulfil his promise.

Australian Embassy Media Release

Volunteers from Australian organizations and the
Australian Embassy, led by Ambassador Bill Tweddell
(center, in blue cap and blue t-shirt), partnered with MMDA,
 led by General Manager Corazon Jimenez (in yellow vest),
and the local government and residents of Pasig, led by
City Mayor Robert Eusebio and Barangay Pinagbuhatan Chairman
Monica Asilo, for Clean Up the World 2012 in Bgy. Pinagbuhatan,
Pasig, on 25 September 2012, the 3rd anniversary of Ondoy. 
They were supplemented by volunteers from the Armed Forces
of the Philippinesand the Manila Water Company.
(Photo by VJ Villafranca)

Clean up drive on the anniversary of Ondoy: “Community effort is key to disaster risk reduction” - Australian Ambassador Bill Tweddell

On the third anniversary of Typhoon Ondoy, some 200 volunteers converged last September 25 in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, to participate in Clean Up the World (CUW) 2012.



Volunteers from Australian organizations and the Australian Embassy, led by Ambassador Bill Tweddell, partnered with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), led by General Manager Corazon Jimenez, and the local government and residents of Pasig, led by City Mayor Robert Eusebio and Barangay Pinagbuhatan Chairman Monica Asilo.

Photo Release: Epson Phils. Corp.





EPSON PHILIPPINES INKS DEAL WITH ENSOGO: (L-R) Alee Tuason-Filipinas

(Epson Business Development Manager), Jino Carlo N. Alvarez (Epson

Head of Sales & Marketing Support), Jojo A. Anonuevo (Ensogo Managing

Director), Maricor P. Chiu (Ensogo Inside Sales and B2B Director), and Janina

Marie S. Mendoza (Ensogo Inside Sales Marketing Consultant) finalize

the deal to bring Epson products available online.

The Rice Eaters: A look at Filipino table manners

A look at why Filipinos eat more and more rice has found interesting morsels to chew on.

Conventional wisdom has it that as income rises, staple food would veer away from rice and corn in favor of bread, pasta, noodles, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables.

This is not happening in the Philippines despite improvement in per capita incomes, albeit at a slow rate.

Press Release: COMDDAP

COMDDAP EXPO 2012 SET TO MEET CORPORATE, SME NEEDS

The Computer Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers Association of the Philippines (COMDDAP) has announced that this year’s edition of its annual technology exhibition will present a range of products and services that can meet the specific needs of the business sector, particularly expanding companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking at improving productivity.

Press Release: Australian Embassy



Image downloaded from The Next Web.



Australian Embassy Media Release

For immediate release

04 October 2012

Australia steps up support to improve teacher education in the Philippines

Women's groups on Asean HR declaration

Image from Save Bondoc
Peninsula Movement

Press Release

Women’s NGOs in SEA oppose “public morality” in draft ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

Women’s groups under the Southeast Asia Women’s Caucus on the ASEAN (Women’s Caucus) raised the alarm on moves to put “public morality” in the draft of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) as this will further endanger the lives of women in Southeast Asia with the “morality” standards already being exercised by the dominant patriarchal and traditional beliefs in each ASEAN member state.

Press Release from PHL Metrology Laboratory

Image downloaded from
National Metrology Laboratory of the Philippines website.

NML gets accredited anew

 

If being ISO-certified is already a good thing, being declared competent by a foreign accreditation authority makes things even more prestigious for DOST’s Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI).

Photo Release from PBSP

United Way and PBSP spearheads

Health and Hygiene Project in Zambales

Press Release from Epson Philippines

Epson Launches World’s Smallest Printers with Low Running Costs

Epson Philippines Corp. has launched the next generation of its most affordable entry-level inkjet printers, which are also the world’s smallest models that are designed to save users running costs with their affordable supplies.

Press Release from DOST

Need patent info? Go to these DOST offices

Researchers and inventors who need patent information can now go to any of the three Department of Science and Technology agencies that have patent libraries.

 

Full Story at this link. [Note: Clicking on the link will bring you to the Science.Ph website.]

Press Release from ICT Office



N. Ecija Governor Aurelio Umali and Vice Governor GP Padiernos
address the crowd of more than 3,000 students at the ICT Roadshow
in the Next Wave Cities, an event promoting Next Wave Cities
or locations or new destinations for BPO companies looking to
expand their operations outside established IT-BPO hubs
like Metro Manila, Metro Cebu and Clark.

Nueva Ecija All Set for IT-BPO

Palayan City – The province of Nueva Ecija is gearing up for the IT-BPO Industry, playing host to the 2nd leg of a road show promoting Next Wave Cities or locations or new destinations for BPO companies looking to expand their operations outside established IT-BPO hubs like Metro Manila, Metro Cebu and Clark.

Philippine Government Economic Team, BSP Briefing

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary
Arsenio Balisacan

The Economic Team and the Bangko Sentral Conducts Mid-Year Philippine Economic Briefing

 

The Economic Team and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco, Jr. are conducting the Mid-Year Philippine Economic Briefing on Monday, 17 September 2012, 9:00 am at Summit Halls C & D of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), the Investor Relations Office (IRO) said.

PBSP Photo Release

ICTSI donates for feeding programs and scholarships

Press Release from DOST

Ilonggo entrepreneur cited as best tech adaptor

 

An Ilonggo entrepreneur from Jaro, Iloilo City received recognition as the 2012 Best SETUP Adaptor for Region VI through the showcase of technology intervention of the Department of Science and Technology’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program – Innovation System Support Fund (SETUP-ISSF) program. [By Harold Castro, S&T Media Service, DOST VI]

Full Story at Another Site

PBSP Photo Release

(L-R) Econingenuity Inc. President and Social Entrepreneur
Noreen Bautista; PBSP Executive Director Rafael Lopa; and,
WPNMPC Chair Leona Fe Edelloran. Photo via Pbsp.

PBSP signs agreement with EcoIngenuity Inc. and WPNMPC

Benefit Art Exhibit for Victims of Habagat

 

ALAY KULAY:

Sining Handog sa Kapwa at Kalikasan

The onslaught of Typhoon Gener has devastated many parts of the Southern Tagalog region. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reports that 37,000 families or 180,000 people in the region were affected by Typhoon Gener.

PIDS Press Release

Photo source unknown

PRESS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE: 4 September 2012
For further inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Gizelle G. Manuel/Mr. Gift Baroy

Three innovative health programs receive the Galing Likha-Kalusugan Award

DOST Photo Release

Photo Release
Department of Science and Technology

 

DOST’s “star” exec gets Gawad sa Natatanging Kababaihan

 

Dr. Josette T. Biyo, executive director of the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Science High School system, received the Gawad sa Natatanging Kababaihan by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (Commission on Filipino Language) on its 5th anniversary last August 24, 2012, at the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila. Along with 12 other exemplary women, Biyo was awarded for her exemplary support to the National Language of the Filipinos in the field of science and technology.
On her award, Biyo said: “I feel honored to be a part of this league of women. I know a lot of other women deserve this award."  In 1998, the asteroid 13241Biyo (1998 KM41) was named after her when she won the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Louisville, Kentucky. Biyo is the first Asian teacher to win the Intel Excellence in Teaching Award.

(Text by Framelia V. Anonas, S&T Media Service. Photo by DOST-PSHS)

 

Fifth Regional Confab on Autism

 

PRESS RELEASE
August 31, 2012

5th Regional Conference on Autism

to be held in Calabarzon

Australia Aid says built school buildings



Iligan City East 1 Central School
after Typhoon Sendong.
Photo by PBSP.

AUSTRALIAN AID CONSTRUCTS NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN CAGAYAN AND ILIGAN

The monsoon season has begun and floods and landslides are once again making headlines. For many schools in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, the after-effects of the devastation caused by Tropical storm Sendong are still evident.

Meet Frenchie, the New Dog in Town

Photos and article by Rommel Juan.

By Rommel Juan

DID YOU KNOW that the French Bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog, related to the English Bulldogand American Bulldog? The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe.

Press Release from Epson



Epson LabelWorks LW-400.
Photo from Epson Phils. Corp.

Epson Portable Label Printers Out in the Market

With the industry’s widest range of supplies

Epson, a world leader in digital imaging solutions and also an established OEM stationery label printer maker, has made available in the Philippine market its first series of portable stationery label printers under its own “Epson” brand.