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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Google Street View Philippines - Launch





The future of Google Street View in the Philippines.



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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Celebration of the National Astronomy Week

The National Astronomy Week (NAW) is an annual event being observed every 3rd week of February. This year the occasion will be celebrated on 17-21 February 2014 with the theme "Building Bonds: Connecting People through Astronomy".

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the agency mandated under Presidential Proclamation No. 130, to spearhead the annual celebration, has prepared the following activities for the whole celebration:

1. Free Planetarium Shows
2. Stargazing and Telescoping Sessions at PAGASA Observatory
3. Star Party Contest for High School Level (First-Come, First-Served Basis)
4. Free Posters in Astronomy to Visiting Schools at the Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory.

The free planetarium shows and lecture and telescoping sessions will be held at the PAGASA Science Garden and Astronomical Observatory, respectively. These activities will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Planetarium shows will be conducted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. daily, while telescoping sessions will start at 7:00 o clock nightly.

Interested parties who would like to visit our astronomical facilities during the celebration may call at telephone number 434-2715 for reservation purposes.

2014 Star Party Contest

In connection with the Celebration of the National Astronomy Week on 17-21 February 2014, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), will conduct the Star Party Contest for the twelve (12) public & private high schools (first-come, first-served basis) on 21 February 2014 at 3:00 pm until dawn at the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory, U.P. Compound, Diliman, Quezon City.

The contest will be open to high school students, both public and private from Metro Manila. The maximum number of contestants is six (6) students who should be members of their school Science Club and one (1) Science adviser.

Star Party Contest rules and regulation will be given/discussed upon registration of the twelve (12) participating schools on 21 February 2014.

The following are the prizes:

1st prize      Php 20,000.00
2nd prize      Php 15,000.00
3rd prize      Php 10,000.00
9 consolation prize      Php 2,000.00
Certificates of participation will be issued to all contestants.

For further inquiries, please contact Engr. Dario Dela Cruz, Chief, Space Science and Astronomy Section at telephone number 434-2715 or visit our website at http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/.

source: http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/pressrelease.shtml#StarPartyContest2014

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Master Hanz Cua Sees Hotter Year, More Disasters

2014 will be a hot year as disasters will continue to devastate parts of the country, a popular Feng Shui expert, revealed in a press conference today.

"We will experience hotter weather this year. Rain will be less which will create havoc to the agriculture sector,'' said Feng Shui expert Master Hanz, during a press conference in Mandaluyong City.

Still reeling from the effects of super typhoon Yolanda that devastated several provinces in the Visayas region last November and killed more than 6,000 persons already, Master Hanz forecast the possibility of another weather disturbance near the strength of super typhoon Yolanda to slam the country.

"It's the Year of the Horse. The Wood and Fire elements will be dominant in 2014. And because it will be hot this year, water is expected to evaporate fast. It's effect could trigger strong weather disturbances. Another super typhoon is not far-fetched. Later, we should expect heavy rains and more floods,'' said Master Hanz.

Fire is one of the prevailing elements this year. With this, expect heated arguments, anger and ever war on the forefront. There will be tensions in the Middle East and Korea as well.
Master Hanz also foresee another disease of pandemic proportion that might hit the country sometime between April and September.

Sex scandals and love triangles will still heat up due to the appearance of the Peach Blossom Star. "Relationships will also be 'hot.' Many people will do everything for love,'' Master Hanz said. Yet the year 2014 will be a good year to get married.

One of the good news in 2014 is that the Philippines will maintain good economic growth. It will rise in April, which he said, is a good month to invest in stocks.

Master Hanz said that the lucky businesses for 2014 include telecommunications which belong to the Metal Element and restaurants under the Fire Element.

Sectors deemed lucky are Southwest, South, West and Center. Northeast, East and Southeast are unlucky. Lucky colors this year are red, orange, yellow, and green.

This year, the Yellow Misfortune Star sits on the Northwest. "Every year, those who practice Feng Shui always take note of the Yellow Misfortune Star because that's the area where misfortune will likely to hit,''Master Hanz said.

Last year, the Yellow Misfortune Star affected the center sector. "There were earthquakes and weather disturbances that hit the central part of the country.'' In 2011, the Misfortune Star hit the East sector where a tsunami devastated Japan, an Asian country located on the east.

But Master Hanz, who is also into face reading, Chinese astrology, and tarot and palm reading, said that these problems can be cured with correct practices and enhancers. "With correct charms and practices, the problem can be cured 90 percent. We still make our own destiny.''

2014 is the Year of the Horse based on the 12-year animal cycle which appears on the Chinese zodiac sign. While the tradition originated from China, Filipinos have embraced the culture of Feng Shui for many years now. The Chinese New Year will be on January 31, 2014.

Master Hanz shares his reading and forecast at Level 1, EDSA Shangri-la Plaza Mandaluyong City or e-mail at hanz_cua2002@yahoo.com. Visit website at www.masterhanzcua.com or contact 0922-8290382. Follow him on Tweeter @ masterhanz168, Facebook and Instagram Master Hanz Cua.

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Habitat for Humanity begins rebuilding following Typhoon Haiyan

Habitat to build more than 800 homes at first resettlement site in Tacloban

Bangkok, 16 January 2014: Global non-profit shelter organization Habitat for Humanity today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine government’s National Housing Authority and the City of Tacloban for a rebuilding project following Typhoon Haiyan. At this project site Habitat will build 852 houses for families that lost their homes to the natural disaster that struck the Visayas region of the Philippines two months ago.

The latest Philippine government figures show that more than 1.1 million homes were either damaged or destroyed by the typhoon.

(from left to right) Alfred Romualdez, City Mayor of Tacloban; Froilan Campitan, Assistant General Manager of National Housing Authority; Charlie Ayco, Habitat for Humanity Philippines CEO; and Bong Recio, Chair of Habitat for Humanity Philippines Board of Trustees, who attended as a witness to the MOA signing.
“Signing this agreement in Tacloban is a major step in Habitat for Humanity’s long-term rebuilding efforts following Haiyan. Safe, decent shelter provides the platform on which much of post-disaster assistance is built – health, water, sanitation, livelihoods, safety, education – and is one of the most pressing issues currently facing Haiyan-affected families,” said Rick Hathaway, Habitat for Humanity Asia-Pacific Vice President.

Over the coming weeks and months, Habitat will continue its disaster response efforts and aims to distribute up to 30,000 shelter repair kits and build 30,000 homes, depending on availability of funding.
The 852 homes will be built at a 10-hectare resettlement site in the barangay (municipal ward) of Kawayan, provided by the City of Tacloban.

“We are grateful for the generous donations already received. There is still a lot more to be done in order to build back a stronger Visayas. Habitat is committed to supporting affected families long-term and, together with your help, we will rebuild lives.”

“We continue to work closely with the Philippine government and other partners to assist those affected in a coordinated approach,” continued Hathaway.

Habitat started distributing emergency shelter kits just days after Haiyan struck, shifting to shelter repair kits as needs changed. To date, Habitat has supported more than 10,000 families with emergency shelter and shelter repair kits, and will continue shelter repair kit distributions as rebuilding projects get underway.
Since 1988, Habitat for Humanity Philippines has played an active role in working with families to build decent homes. Through a network of project offices in rural and urban areas, Habitat for Humanity Philippines has built and repaired tens of thousands of houses.

Donations can be made at  Habitat for Humanity Philippines

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Monday, January 13, 2014

Weekly Weather Outlook

WEEKLY OUTLOOK

Issued at: 6:00 p.m. 13 January 2014
Valid until: 6:00 p.m. 20 January 2014

Visayas and the regions of Northern Mindanao and Caraga will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Bicol Region, MIMAROPA and the rest of Mindanao will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will be cloudy with isolated light rains. This weather scenario is expected to persist until tomorrow (January 14). Meanwhile, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 45 km east of Dipolog City.

By Wednesday (January 15), residents in the provinces of Iloilo and Romblon , and over Busuanga and Cuyo in Palawan are alerted against possible flashfloods and/or landslide due to moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms. Bicol region, the rest of Visayas and of MIMAROPA and Zamboanga Peninsula will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms while the rest of Mindanao will have good weather apart from isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Metro Manila, Northern and Central Luzon will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated light rains throughout outlook period.

By Thursday (January 16), Bicol Region, Palawan, Romblon and Eastern Visayas will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. The rest of Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and Caraga will be cloudy with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Isolated rainshowers and/or thunderstorm is expected over the rest of of Mindanao.

By Friday (January 17), Palawan will continue to experience moderate to heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms while light to moderate rains is expected over Bicol Region, Marinduque and Romblon. Visayas and Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

By Saturday (January 18), moderate to heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms will continue over Palawan therefore residents are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Bicol region will continue to have light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Visayas and Mindanao will have parlty cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

By Sunday (January 19), Eastern and Central Visayas and Palawan will have light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Mindanao and the rest of Southern Luzon will be partly cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

By Monday (January 19), Eastern and Central Visayas will have moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms while the rest of Visayas and Palawan will have light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Mindanao and the rest of Southern Luzon will be partly cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

This outlook will be updated as soon as significant changes in the weather pattern occurs.



Prepared By:


MFP / ADA / GMQ / JSG
Duty Forecasters

source: http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/wb/wklyOutlook.html

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Mӧvenpick Resort Cebu Tops Hot New Destinations List in 2013, According to Google, CNN

New Filipino-owned Swiss Hotel is Second Most Googled Destination in the Philippines

CEBU, Philippines (December 26, 2013) - Filipino-owned Mӧvenpick  Resort Cebu is the second most Googled destination in the Philippines, according to Google's 2013 year-in-review search list. As first reported on CNN, the Zeitgeist is Google's year-ender report and lists the hottest travel destinations by country.

The annual Google report captures the trends and interests of people all over the world, including new favorites among Filipinos.

Sky Ranch in Tagaytay and Tubbataha Reef in Puerto Princesa were ranked the first and the third respectively. Pico de Loro, Tugawe Cove Resort, Potipot Island, Amana Waterpark, Misibis Bay, Nuvali and Laiya resorts rounded up the ten spots that Filipinos were most interested in learning more about.

Manny H. Osmena, owner of the two-year old Mӧvenpick  was thrilled to hear about the results. "When my General Manager told me about the great news, I was so happy. It Is a gift from God to be recognized for the complete transformation of the property, as well as the transformation of the food and beverage service. We welcome visitors who are curious about the resort and aim to give them a great experience with the unique ambience of Mӧvenpick  Hotel Mactan Island Cebu."


Interesting amenities and offers at the resort include the Ibiza Beach Club reminiscence of the club atmosphere in the Spanish island. Guests could watch gorgeous views of the sunset as they enjoy the Balearic-stye churrasco capped by the world-famous Mӧvenpick  Swiss Ice cream. Guests could also order the same premium coffee served in Mӧvenpick  Hotels in Paris, Zurich and Berlin. The outdoor performance venue shoes exciting Latin dance numbers, fire exhibition dancers and Las Vegas style performances four to five nights a week produced by our in-house artists under the direction of the entertainment director hailing from Majorca, Spain Paco Beltran. Meanwhile special occasions culminate in a special fireworks display over the beach from the rooms, views of the aqua colored waters and the seamlessly constructed boardwalk made from ironwood look pristine and serene. Guests pamper themselves with the finest bath sets imported from the luxury brand Chopard. To begin and end the journey is a luxury hotel car service: a Porsche Cayenne, which provides visitors a full-circle experience of excellence and elegance they won't forget.

The above qualities of Mӧvenpick  Resort Cebu make it a place for a great and luxurious stay. The traits of this place have fueled the Filipino traveler's interest in making Mӧvenpick  Resort Cebu his destination of choice in 2013 and beyond.

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