Monday, February 20, 2006
Marikina Leads The Way
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Marikina City is carving out a 66-kilometer lane from its thoroughfare for the exclusive use of bicycles as an alternative transport to mitigate the effects of surging world oil prices.
Ms. Carlota Contreras, officer-in-charge of the Marikina City Bikeways Office, said the bikeways project began when the Department of Public Works and Highways proposed a pilot component of the Metro Manila Urban Transport Integration project for a non-motorized pedestrian and bicycle path in Marikina to connect communities with employment centers and Light Railway Transit (LRT) stations.
Besides saving on fare transport, bike riding is also good for one’s health, particularly the heart, Marikina officials led by Mayor Marides Fernando said.
“This non-motorized transport component includes a network of about 66 kilometers of bikeways, 50 kms of which will be developed along existing roads and 16 kms of bikeways along the Marikina river banks,” Contreras said.
Local officials in the metropolis have expressed their support for the creation of bike lanes proposed by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Among local government units in Metro Manila, Marikina City, located in the eastern part of the metropolis, is the only local government unit that has embarked on an integrated bikeways system.
Marikina has already planned an efficient and economical way of easing perennial traffic by allocating a bicycle lane for the commuting public long before the oil crisis.
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando who was then the mayor of Marikina requested the World Bank for assistance for funding.
“Because of proper traffic management, Fernando thought it is possible for the creation of the bicycle lanes as part of the city’s transport network,” Contreras said.
Of the 66-kilometer proposed bicycle lanes, Marikina has completed 30 kilometers. “We are targeting to finish by February next year 16 kilometers of the bike lanes,” she said.
In 1999, the World Bank released $1.3 million as grant for the bikeway project. Despite the grant, the city government shouldered 85 percent of the project cost.
“Financial assistance from foreign institutions is not enough. The city has to allocate its own so we can continue with the project. Here in Marikina, we are determined in finishing and promoting to our people the bicycle program,” she said.
“The bikeways project shares a big pie in the financing of the city government. We are not entirely dependent on grants,” she added.
Contreras said Marikina is the pilot city in the implementation of a bikeways system and is certain other LGUs will follow suit.
The bike lane is considered by President Arroyo as one way of decongesting Metro Manila and an alternative to save on fuel.
Rudy Lamco, an officer of the Ondabag Cycling Club, expressed elation over the MMDA proposal to create bicycle lanes in the metropolis.
“We in the club are happy because the government has considered coming up with bike considered coming up with bike lanes it is a necessity especially nowadays,” Lamco said, as he stressed the various benefits of cycling.
Among the benefits include physical exercise, savings on fuel and transport fares.
“Riding a bike is discipline. It’s a personal thing. You can go on adventure outdoors and meet friends by biking. We could grow by simple riding a bicycle,” he said.
Roberto Tapales, a Marikina resident, said he would rather use his bike in going around the city, especially when he would visit his relatives in a nearby subdivision.
“Instead of taking a tricycle ride or jeepney ride, I would rather use my bike since these bike lanes proved to be very useful and safe,” he said.
The bikeway office conducts bicycle safety education campaign to schoolchildren 10 years old and above.
Lamco said their club, one of the volunteer cycling clubs in the city, helps in teaching the basic fundamentals and skills of biking to schools.
“Many people think that biking is dangerous. That’s why we need to instill the safety precautions of riding bikes to the people, especially the young ones,” Lamco said.
The city has bike patrol volunteers that roam around the city, and report any untoward incidents to the police.
Bicycle riders have easier access to various areas in the city since the bike lanes interconnect the different barangays.
As part of promoting urban cycling in the city, the bikeways office has initiated several programs for the riding public.
Among these include an interest-free bicycle loan program for low-income city employees, Bike Night at the Marikina Sports Park which encourages women and children to bike and holding an annual summer cycling events and competitions.
August 28, 2005, Manila Bulletin
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Ms. Carlota Contreras, officer-in-charge of the Marikina City Bikeways Office, said the bikeways project began when the Department of Public Works and Highways proposed a pilot component of the Metro Manila Urban Transport Integration project for a non-motorized pedestrian and bicycle path in Marikina to connect communities with employment centers and Light Railway Transit (LRT) stations.
Besides saving on fare transport, bike riding is also good for one’s health, particularly the heart, Marikina officials led by Mayor Marides Fernando said.
“This non-motorized transport component includes a network of about 66 kilometers of bikeways, 50 kms of which will be developed along existing roads and 16 kms of bikeways along the Marikina river banks,” Contreras said.
Local officials in the metropolis have expressed their support for the creation of bike lanes proposed by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Among local government units in Metro Manila, Marikina City, located in the eastern part of the metropolis, is the only local government unit that has embarked on an integrated bikeways system.
Marikina has already planned an efficient and economical way of easing perennial traffic by allocating a bicycle lane for the commuting public long before the oil crisis.
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando who was then the mayor of Marikina requested the World Bank for assistance for funding.
“Because of proper traffic management, Fernando thought it is possible for the creation of the bicycle lanes as part of the city’s transport network,” Contreras said.
Of the 66-kilometer proposed bicycle lanes, Marikina has completed 30 kilometers. “We are targeting to finish by February next year 16 kilometers of the bike lanes,” she said.
In 1999, the World Bank released $1.3 million as grant for the bikeway project. Despite the grant, the city government shouldered 85 percent of the project cost.
“Financial assistance from foreign institutions is not enough. The city has to allocate its own so we can continue with the project. Here in Marikina, we are determined in finishing and promoting to our people the bicycle program,” she said.
“The bikeways project shares a big pie in the financing of the city government. We are not entirely dependent on grants,” she added.
Contreras said Marikina is the pilot city in the implementation of a bikeways system and is certain other LGUs will follow suit.
The bike lane is considered by President Arroyo as one way of decongesting Metro Manila and an alternative to save on fuel.
Rudy Lamco, an officer of the Ondabag Cycling Club, expressed elation over the MMDA proposal to create bicycle lanes in the metropolis.
“We in the club are happy because the government has considered coming up with bike considered coming up with bike lanes it is a necessity especially nowadays,” Lamco said, as he stressed the various benefits of cycling.
Among the benefits include physical exercise, savings on fuel and transport fares.
“Riding a bike is discipline. It’s a personal thing. You can go on adventure outdoors and meet friends by biking. We could grow by simple riding a bicycle,” he said.
Roberto Tapales, a Marikina resident, said he would rather use his bike in going around the city, especially when he would visit his relatives in a nearby subdivision.
“Instead of taking a tricycle ride or jeepney ride, I would rather use my bike since these bike lanes proved to be very useful and safe,” he said.
The bikeway office conducts bicycle safety education campaign to schoolchildren 10 years old and above.
Lamco said their club, one of the volunteer cycling clubs in the city, helps in teaching the basic fundamentals and skills of biking to schools.
“Many people think that biking is dangerous. That’s why we need to instill the safety precautions of riding bikes to the people, especially the young ones,” Lamco said.
The city has bike patrol volunteers that roam around the city, and report any untoward incidents to the police.
Bicycle riders have easier access to various areas in the city since the bike lanes interconnect the different barangays.
As part of promoting urban cycling in the city, the bikeways office has initiated several programs for the riding public.
Among these include an interest-free bicycle loan program for low-income city employees, Bike Night at the Marikina Sports Park which encourages women and children to bike and holding an annual summer cycling events and competitions.
August 28, 2005, Manila Bulletin
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Saturday, February 18, 2006
Indons Flock to Davao to Enrol in TVI Courses
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DAVAO CITY - Indonesians are flocking to this Southern Philippines trade and education center to undergo technical vocational trainings (TVTs), specifically on automotive mechanics and electronics, because studying here are higher than in their own country.
The assessment was made by Egmedio Valdez, officer-in-charge of the Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (KPVTC), in the wake of increasing interest among many Indonesians to study at KPVTC in this city.
On September 12, 2005, the first batch of 20 Indonesians will arrive in Davao City to undergo a two-month training on vocational courses.
The Indonesian trainees will undergo an on-the-job training (OJT) for two weeks in the city’s industrial plants after completing the course.
Valdez said only 20 of the 60 Indonesians who underwent the prescreening at the KPVTC passed the assessment examinations.
He said most of the examinees failed both in theory and practice.
“This indicates that the Philippines is ahead of Indonesia in terms of technical vocational skills, specifically on industrial automation and mechatronics,” Valdez explained.
KPVTC was created in accordance with the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Philippine and Korean governments signed in 1983.
The Korean government provided a grant aid of $5 million for the project, which included the construction of the center at the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) regional training center complex in Davao.
August 28, 2005, Manila Bulletin
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The assessment was made by Egmedio Valdez, officer-in-charge of the Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (KPVTC), in the wake of increasing interest among many Indonesians to study at KPVTC in this city.
On September 12, 2005, the first batch of 20 Indonesians will arrive in Davao City to undergo a two-month training on vocational courses.
The Indonesian trainees will undergo an on-the-job training (OJT) for two weeks in the city’s industrial plants after completing the course.
Valdez said only 20 of the 60 Indonesians who underwent the prescreening at the KPVTC passed the assessment examinations.
He said most of the examinees failed both in theory and practice.
“This indicates that the Philippines is ahead of Indonesia in terms of technical vocational skills, specifically on industrial automation and mechatronics,” Valdez explained.
KPVTC was created in accordance with the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Philippine and Korean governments signed in 1983.
The Korean government provided a grant aid of $5 million for the project, which included the construction of the center at the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) regional training center complex in Davao.
August 28, 2005, Manila Bulletin
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Monday, February 13, 2006
Parokya ni Edgar, Rivermaya Win Major MTV Trophies
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Parokya Ni Edgar (PNE), the country’s most awarded pop rock band, added another glitter to their award vault when its “First Day Funk” video won the MTV Ayos Award for dance choreography during the 2005 MTV Pilipinas Awards night held last Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum, Cubao.
Meanwhile, Rivermaya remains to be the band-to beat when it won Favorite Group (against strong contenders Bamboo and Sugarfree) and Favorite Song for “Balisong.”
The Plum PNE won was one of the night’s special awards that served enough proof that the group rose above mere comedy in their videos. Indeed, PNE showcased cool stuff turned phenomenon among the public.
The said video’s campus-oriented, “back-to-school” theme has endeared lots of students, what with effective interweaving of school life and product promotion.
Vocalist Chito Miranda, who exclaimed “Maraming Salamat!,” led his bandmates in accepting the “boxing glove” trophy which perfectly symbolized the night’s “Knockout theme.”
They did knock out the crowd (with the help of the highly celebrated Olympian Onyok Velasco) through their onstage humor the moment they presented the nominees for the Favorite Song award, eventually won by Rivermaya.
The delighted crowd cheered when Rivermaya frontman Rico Blanco jokingly kissed Chito with the latter returning the favor to a “sexy” stage usherette; well, just a dosage of click “Parokya” trick done without pushing things too much. To prove that, the rest of the band read their individual stage scripts in very amateurish, funny way and simply put on the crowd.
The MTV Award’s night had its share of highlight performances with Cueshe and Hale, winner of Favorite New Artists category, singing their hits “Stay” and “The Day You Said Goodnight,” respectively.
Hale, one of today’s more popular local acts, was well greeted by the crowd upon appearing on stage to receive its trophy. However, they were knocked out by the newer six-man Cueshe who more aggressively delivered their debut smash hit segued with After Image’s “Next In Line.”
Kitchie Nadal, another special awardee, charmed the crowd with her signature “Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin” while two “speak-more-singles” reggae sounding bands Radio Active Sago Project and Junior Kilat did a come-on opening act that both bewildered and, to some point, bored the audience.
Balladeers Nina, Eric Santos, Rachel Ann Go (Favorite Female Artist awardee), and Christian Bautista (Favorite Male Artist winner) performed in style by shuffling their hits among themselves and sang each others’ numbers.
Parokya Ni Edgar (which is northern Philippines-bound next month for a much demanded performance at the University of Baguio) and Rivermaya were veteran band crowd pleasers that the mere presence of the bands’ members energized the Coliseum.
The awards rites also gave some rockers the chance to pay rites to Twisted Halo’s Wilfrid Hernandez, called within the music circle as “the Amazing Wolfmann,” who died earlier this week due to aneurysm.
Members of Late Isabel, last year’s winner for Best Indie video (won this year by Drip for its Song no. 9 MTV), started the salute for the late rocker.
Jojo Alejar of “That’s Entertainment” fame appeared in a cameo role as a ring barker (The stage design is given a boxing right look) as KC Montero, Karylle, and Epi Quizon hosted the show.
Comic boy Tado successfully put flavor into the night s theme through the onscreen “Jun-Jun Jones Story” which narrates the funnily inspiring tale of a street guy-turned-boxing champ.
The country’s boxing representatives to the upcoming SEA games also appeared as award presenters.
August 28, 2005, Yugel Losorata, Manila Bulletin
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Meanwhile, Rivermaya remains to be the band-to beat when it won Favorite Group (against strong contenders Bamboo and Sugarfree) and Favorite Song for “Balisong.”
The Plum PNE won was one of the night’s special awards that served enough proof that the group rose above mere comedy in their videos. Indeed, PNE showcased cool stuff turned phenomenon among the public.
The said video’s campus-oriented, “back-to-school” theme has endeared lots of students, what with effective interweaving of school life and product promotion.
Vocalist Chito Miranda, who exclaimed “Maraming Salamat!,” led his bandmates in accepting the “boxing glove” trophy which perfectly symbolized the night’s “Knockout theme.”
They did knock out the crowd (with the help of the highly celebrated Olympian Onyok Velasco) through their onstage humor the moment they presented the nominees for the Favorite Song award, eventually won by Rivermaya.
The delighted crowd cheered when Rivermaya frontman Rico Blanco jokingly kissed Chito with the latter returning the favor to a “sexy” stage usherette; well, just a dosage of click “Parokya” trick done without pushing things too much. To prove that, the rest of the band read their individual stage scripts in very amateurish, funny way and simply put on the crowd.
The MTV Award’s night had its share of highlight performances with Cueshe and Hale, winner of Favorite New Artists category, singing their hits “Stay” and “The Day You Said Goodnight,” respectively.
Hale, one of today’s more popular local acts, was well greeted by the crowd upon appearing on stage to receive its trophy. However, they were knocked out by the newer six-man Cueshe who more aggressively delivered their debut smash hit segued with After Image’s “Next In Line.”
Kitchie Nadal, another special awardee, charmed the crowd with her signature “Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin” while two “speak-more-singles” reggae sounding bands Radio Active Sago Project and Junior Kilat did a come-on opening act that both bewildered and, to some point, bored the audience.
Balladeers Nina, Eric Santos, Rachel Ann Go (Favorite Female Artist awardee), and Christian Bautista (Favorite Male Artist winner) performed in style by shuffling their hits among themselves and sang each others’ numbers.
Parokya Ni Edgar (which is northern Philippines-bound next month for a much demanded performance at the University of Baguio) and Rivermaya were veteran band crowd pleasers that the mere presence of the bands’ members energized the Coliseum.
The awards rites also gave some rockers the chance to pay rites to Twisted Halo’s Wilfrid Hernandez, called within the music circle as “the Amazing Wolfmann,” who died earlier this week due to aneurysm.
Members of Late Isabel, last year’s winner for Best Indie video (won this year by Drip for its Song no. 9 MTV), started the salute for the late rocker.
Jojo Alejar of “That’s Entertainment” fame appeared in a cameo role as a ring barker (The stage design is given a boxing right look) as KC Montero, Karylle, and Epi Quizon hosted the show.
Comic boy Tado successfully put flavor into the night s theme through the onscreen “Jun-Jun Jones Story” which narrates the funnily inspiring tale of a street guy-turned-boxing champ.
The country’s boxing representatives to the upcoming SEA games also appeared as award presenters.
August 28, 2005, Yugel Losorata, Manila Bulletin
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Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Top Filipino Art Works Draw Crowds to Museo ng Sining
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The Government Service Insurance System’s (GSIS) Museo ng Sining located at GSIS main office, CCP Complex, Financial Center, Pasay City, continues to attract busloads of visitors who have been flocking to the museum almost daily since the beginning of the month to check out its vast collection of art works.
From August 1 to August 26 this year, the Museo ng Sining has received a total of 12,334 visitors, mostly young students eager to view the works of Filipino art maestros.
Eric Zerrudo, GSIS vice president for physical resources, said August is typically the start of the peak season for the GSIS museum. He said the influx of visitors, mostly students, is likely to continue up to February next year.
Hundreds of GSIS members also take the time to drop by the museum, especially after they finish their usual transactions with the state pension fund.
The GSIS Museo ng Sining maintains 162 artworks, mostly creations of Filipino national artists.
The collection on display includes 11 Fernando Amorsolo paintings, 14 abstract paintings of Hernando Ocampo, 13 tapestries of Federico Alcuaz, and works of Vicente Manansala and Carlos “Botong” Francisco.
But the most popular art piece in the museum is “Parisian Life” by the national hero Juan Luna.
“Parisian Life” is a 44-inch by 39-inch painting that shows an unidentified French woman sitting in a restaurant. To one side, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Dr. Ariston Bautista Lin, and Luna are seen in animated conversation.
Visits to the GSIS museum come free of charge. It is open from Tuesday through Saturdays.
Arrangements for group visits, such as field trips, may be made by calling Mayette Aguilar and Leslie Anne Fangonil at telephone number 551-1301.
August 28, 2005, Manila Bulletin
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From August 1 to August 26 this year, the Museo ng Sining has received a total of 12,334 visitors, mostly young students eager to view the works of Filipino art maestros.
Eric Zerrudo, GSIS vice president for physical resources, said August is typically the start of the peak season for the GSIS museum. He said the influx of visitors, mostly students, is likely to continue up to February next year.
Hundreds of GSIS members also take the time to drop by the museum, especially after they finish their usual transactions with the state pension fund.
The GSIS Museo ng Sining maintains 162 artworks, mostly creations of Filipino national artists.
The collection on display includes 11 Fernando Amorsolo paintings, 14 abstract paintings of Hernando Ocampo, 13 tapestries of Federico Alcuaz, and works of Vicente Manansala and Carlos “Botong” Francisco.
But the most popular art piece in the museum is “Parisian Life” by the national hero Juan Luna.
“Parisian Life” is a 44-inch by 39-inch painting that shows an unidentified French woman sitting in a restaurant. To one side, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Dr. Ariston Bautista Lin, and Luna are seen in animated conversation.
Visits to the GSIS museum come free of charge. It is open from Tuesday through Saturdays.
Arrangements for group visits, such as field trips, may be made by calling Mayette Aguilar and Leslie Anne Fangonil at telephone number 551-1301.
August 28, 2005, Manila Bulletin
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Thursday, February 02, 2006
Hanapbuhay at Kita Sa Internet
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Start: February 08, 2006
Duration: 9 weeks
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Enrollment Deadline: February 05, 2006
Online Course Fee: P500 only
More information and you can register online at
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ALWAYS START WITH A STRATEGY IN MIND.
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- If you want to profit from the Internet or still planning to launch your presence, click reply and enroll now.
- For Internet players already, it’s best to reexamine your strategy by discovering successful models that can be a pattern for your old strategy’s innovation.
More information and you can register online at
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I would like to invite you to enroll to my Online Home Study Course on “eBusiness Strategy and Tactics”
Start: February 08, 2006
Duration: 9 weeks
Delivery: Emails, Bulletin Board Discussion, Coach’s
Weblog, RSS
Enrollment Deadline: February 05, 2006
Online Course Fee: P500 only
More information and you can register online at
http://bizinfo.manila.ph/training/e-business-strategy.htm
But how are you going to earn from the Internet/Web?
ALWAYS START WITH A STRATEGY IN MIND.
Do you honestly believe that you can reap profits from the Internet/Web – without a strategy?
- If you want to profit from the Internet or still planning to launch your presence, click reply and enroll now.
- For Internet players already, it’s best to reexamine your strategy by discovering successful models that can be a pattern for your old strategy’s innovation.
More information and you can register online at
http://bizinfo.manila.ph/training/e-business-strategy.htm
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