Celebrates a Decade of World's Best! #WeAreAllChampions AirAsia

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LONDON, 18 July 2018 – AirAsia has been named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the tenth year in a row.

AirAsia won the accolade at the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held yesterday at The Langham, London.

Ms. Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach with (R-L) , Director of Flight Operations Gomer Monreal First Officer Khristine Boniel, Capt. Kintanar, flanked by Cabin Crew

Dubbed the ‘Oscars of the Aviation Industry’, the Skytrax Awards are the global benchmark of airline excellence with over surveyed worldwide by more than 105 nationalities, measuring standards across 49 key performance indicators of an airline’s frontline products and services.

AirAsia co-founder, Executive Chairman of AirAsia Group Berhad and Group CEO of AirAsia X Datuk Kamarudin Meranun accepted the award in London together with AirAsia’s long-serving Allstars from across the region.

The four selected Allstars were Acting Head of Ground Operations Ahmad Bin Ismail from Malaysia (17 years of service), Assistant Cabin Crew Manager Robert Anthony Gutierrez from the Philippines (7 years of service), Head of ICT Pipat Khunprakan from Thailand, AirAsia’s first staff in Thailand (15 years of service) and Assistant Flight Dispatch Manager Koji Kaneko who dispatched AirAsia Japan’s very first flight (4 years of service).

(Third from right standing) AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes, (Sixth from right standing) Founder of AirAsia Dato Pahamin Ab Rajab, AirAsia CEOs and Cabin Crew.

Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said, “I’m honored to celebrate our record-breaking tenth win today with our Allstars who have been with us on this journey since the early days. This moment feels surreal. I remember the ecstatic feeling of being named the world’s best low-cost airline for the very first time ten years ago. I would have never imagined we would remain the world’s best for a decade. Thank you for your tremendous love and support. We will continue to champion low fares and hopefully transform many more lives in the process.”

AirAsia X was also presented World’s Best Low-Cost Airline Premium Cabin for the sixth consecutive year. Chairwoman of AirAsia X Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz accepted the award for AirAsia X.

Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz said, “Any success and achievement by the AirAsia Group and AirAsia X Group is a direct contribution and value add of every Allstar. As such, it is important that levels of competency, efficiency, and performance be continuously enhanced and upgraded so that the companies will be able to maintain their world-class status in the highly competitive regional and global aviation industry. Everyone must strive to be an asset to the AirAsia Group and AirAsia X Group. Congratulations everyone!”

AirAsia also took home Asia’s Best Low-Cost Airline, received by Deputy Group CEO (Airline Business) Bo Lingam who joined AirAsia in 2001 as a Ground Operations Manager.

Bo Lingam said, “In my seventeen years at AirAsia, I have witnessed how AirAsia has realised the dreams of more than half a billion people, especially in Asean. We have connected people and places, we have created jobs across the region, we have enabled small businesses to grow, and we have contributed to tourism in Asean and beyond. Knowing we have made a difference makes all the battles worth fighting.”

In true One AirAsia spirit, the win was celebrated across the group in AirAsia offices in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Bangalore and Nagoya, with a special live interactive show broadcasted on AirAsia’s Facebook page.

AirAsia also brings the celebration to major hub airports, namely KL International Airport 2 (KLIA2), Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, and Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok from 17 - 22 July, with boarding pass-enabled photobooths and a chance of winning tickets to their dream AirAsia destination.

As part of the celebration, AirAsia will be offering unbelievably low fares on 23 - 29 July on www.airasia.com and AirAsia mobile app. Guests also stand a chance to win one year of free flights* by participating in our #WeAreAllChampions social media contest. For more information, visit our Instagram (instagram.com/airasia) and Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia). *Terms & conditions apply

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach joined the #WeAreAllChampions celebration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Filipina beauty queen and global model celebrity flew in to Malaysia at 7:10 AM today via AirAsia flight from Manila with pilot in command AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador. (see photo)

"Pia exudes confidence and is never afraid to express her opinion. I am honored to be her pilot when she flew in from Manila to Kuala Lumpur via AirAsia flight this morning, and very proud that a Filipina, our queen, who possess both beauty and brain, is joining our celebration," Comendador said.

5 Types of Destination Races Around the World ! And Boracay is one !

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Lifestyles of people around the world have indeed evolved as people have come to combine leisure with health and fitness in recent years. In fact, destination runs are now regularly organized worldwide.

If you’re looking to tick some places around the world off your bucket list, you can start with any of these.

1. WINE COUNTRY-RACE IN THE U.S.

The Wine Country Half Marathon would definitely suit racers who love to raise and drink a glass of wine. The marathon that is held in wine regions in the States including Santa Barbara, Virginia, and Oregon, among others, also offers a scenic view of vineyards for racers with a wine tasting session and music festival at the end of the marathon.

For more information, click here: http://destinationraces.com/

2. GREAT OCEAN ROAD RUNNING FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA

In the land down under, racers who want a view of the gorgeous beaches in Victoria, Australia are in for a treat with the Great Ocean Road Running Festival that happens in a picture perfect coastal highway. The marathon also offers a variety of race categories including a Kids Gallop (1.5km) that is perfect for the family.

For more information, click here: http://www.greatoceanroadmarathon.com.au/

3. DISNEY-INSPIRED RUN IN PARIS

A Euro dream vacation gets an upgrade thanks to Disneyland Paris’ – Val d d’ Europe Half Marathon Weekend. Families and friends can participate in the race while channeling their favorite Disney characters. Plus, they can also experience a world-class Disney entertainment and take home special Disney finisher medals for a magical day of running in the happiest place on earth.

For more information, click here: http://run.disneylandparis.com/news/bookings-now-open

4. HAWAIIAN MARATHON IN HAWAII

Eyeing on a trip to the picturesque island of Hawaii? The annual Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon allows racers to see the magnificent view of the island’s natural wonders from its beaches to its volcanic peaks. Adding fun to the race are hula dancers and Hawaiian musicians for a certified Luau entertainment.

For more information, click here: http://www.thekauaimarathon.com/

5. BEACH RUN IN BORACAY, PHILIPPINES

For family and friends who have plans to hit Boracay this summer, a thrilling run on the powdery white sands of the island is what the annual SKYATHON beach run offers.

Organized by SKY Cable and RunRio, SKYATHON lets runners become heroes for Boracay by allowing them to take part in the coral reef planting a few days ahead before the run since coral reef rehabilitation is an advocacy that SKYATHON staunchly supports. In fact, part of the proceeds of SKYATHON will go to the Coral REEFurbishment Project of the Boracay Foundation to help restore Boracay’s damaged coral reefs and maintain the island’s pristine beauty.

SKYATHON will happen on April 22 at the Epic Beach Front (station 2). Aspiring runners can choose from a 3K (P500), 5K (P600), and 10K (P800) beach run. 

Online registration is open until April 10. 

For more information, visitwww.skyathon.com and www.runrio.com/skaython-2017.

Blessed Mother Teresa has been declared Saint Teresa of Calcutta

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Mother Teresa has been declared Saint Teresa of Calcutta on September 4, 2016, the eve of her death anniversary by Pope Francis at Vatican City. 

Mother Teresa has been declared a saint by Pope Francis on Sunday at a canonization ceremony held in Vatican City. The canonization on September 4 comes on the eve of her 19th death anniversary. 

For much of her life, Mother Teresa was known as the "living saint," she will now be known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

After winning the Nobel peace prize in 1979 for her work with the poor in Calcutta, India, Mother Teresa built 600 orphanages and shelters around the world. Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997. On October 19, 2003, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

A symbol of service and compassion, Mother Teresa showed the world the extraordinary power of love. Her life is “an epitome of grace, compassion and love”. 

Mother Teresa dedicated her entire life to serving the poorest of the poor as well as the destitute and forsaken. She saw herself as ‘small pencil in the hands of the Lord’ and went about her work quietly, offering smiles and warm human gestures

Mother Teresa inspire many to give their ‘hearts to love and their hands to serve.’ Her saintly life will forever inspire humanity to commit to the cause of those who have no voice, no community, no home and no love.

"Let us imitate Mother Teresa who made works of mercy the guide of her life and the path towards holiness" 

- Pope Francis

At the Vatican, a portrait of Mother Teresa is displayed on the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica. Mother Teresa is shown in her signature blue-trimmed white sari. The portrait was commissioned by the Knights of Columbus and painted by American artist Chas Fagan, 

Netherlands, Philippines strengthen ties through collaboration

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Sustainability through innovations – key to international development

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands introduces “Inspire Innovation: Leading Sustainable Innovations toward a Progressive World,” a series of events geared toward the promotion of innovative solutions for international sustainable development.

This year, the Netherlands marks its 65 years of diplomatic ties and 150 years of consular relations with the Philippines through a celebration entitled “Inspire Innovation: Leading Sustainable Innovations toward a Progressive World”. The celebration will focus on promoting innovative solutions to sustain international development, capitalizing on the common interests of Dutch and Filipinos. It will feature a series of lectures, a film festival, and a fashion design exchange programme.

“The Philippines has always been the Netherlands’ partner in pushing for sustainable international development. Our relationship has evolved into a more collaborative form where we both work together to achieve mutually beneficial economic goals. This year’s celebration is a testament to that”, said Netherlands Ambassador to the Philippines Marion Derckx.

The celebration had its official kick off in February and will continue with a lecture by visionary artist Lucas de Man in March. De Man is the founder and artistic leader of Amsterdam-based Company New Heroes, director at Het Zuidelijk Toneel, and presenter of the art television show Kunstuur. His lecture entitled “In Search of Europe” highlights his travels to 17 cities in eight countries within 30 days where he interviewed young artists and creative professionals who are trying to effect positive change. 

De Man’s lecture will happen on March 15 in UP Diliman; March 17 in UP Iloilo; and March 18 in UP Cebu.

Succeeding lectures will focus on topics including green design, food security, disaster risk reduction, peace and community building, and sustainable cities and will be held in various locations in the Philippines.

A film festival featuring Dutch and Filipino films will also be held in partnership with DAKILA, an organization of artists and advocates building a movement of heroism towards social transformation. The films will highlight the two nations’ commitment in promoting human rights as well as sustainable innovations that will help resolve global challenges.

Recognizing that creativity can inspire innovation, an exchange programme for Dutch and Filipino fashion students will also take place in partnership with Slim's Fashion and Art School. The students will undergo a collaborative training to come up with a collection of combined Dutch and Filipino artistry by weaving unique fabrics and techniques from Netherlands and the Philippines. The students’ creation will then be featured in a grand culminating fashion show in October.

The celebration will set the stage for deeper and more meaningful collaboration between the Philippines and the Netherlands through creative and innovative means. “We are very excited to travel the Philippines and share this meaningful celebration with every Filipino. We believe that by inspiring innovations, we are able to do our part in promoting a progressive world,” shared Derckx.

For more information on the celebration, visit philippines.nlembassy.org and www.facebook.com/DutchEmbassyPhilippines or follow @NLinPhilippines on Twitter.

Nelson Mandela International Day

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Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner

(Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

Today we celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day, a global movement to honour the great man’s public service and diplomacy, a day of service celebrated on July 18, Mandela's birthday.

During his long life, Mandela inspired countless individuals. In 2009, the United Nations declared July 18th, his birthday, Nelson Mandela International Day. The day was unanimously approved in 2009 by the U.N. General Assembly. It was created to honor Mandela and inspire others to carry on his efforts to "take responsibility for making the world a better place, one small step at a time," according to a statement from the Nelson Mandela Foundation Initiative.

An Interactive Google Doodle pays tribute to Mandela who has been called both '"The World's Most Famous Political Prisoner" and "South Africa's Great Black Hope"

No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion.

People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.

Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and 

enhances the freedom of others.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall.

During his time in prison, Mandela was restricted to a 2m x 2.5m cell, with nothing but a bedroll on the floor and a bucket for sanitation in it. He was consigned to hard labour and was, at first, only allowed one visitor and one letter every six months.

Nelson Mandela received honorary degrees from more than 50 international universities.

Mandela, the former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Price recipient, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 5, 2013. This is the first time the day has been celebrated since his death.

Let us honour his memory by doing our part in making a positive change and to work towards making this world a better place.

Happy #MandelaDay 

Dubai is building 'Mall of the World'

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Dubai, the glitzy emirate known for its love of grandiose projects said it is now planning to build the biggest mall on the planet, the Mall of the World!

The world's first temperature-controlled city, Mall of the World, located along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, occupying 48 million square feet, complete with theme park, theatres, five miles of covered streets and 100 hotels. It will also contain health resorts, a Celebration Steet modelled on the Ramblas boulevard in Barcelona and 'retail streets network' that will stretch over four-and-a-half miles. In fact, the ambitious emirate has dubbed the project a 'temperature-controlled pedestrian city'.

The shopping mall itself will occupy eight million square feet, housed below a glass dome, with other attractions extending beyond the central shopping area.The grand project is part of Dubai's bid to become a year-round tourism destination, despite soaring temperatures in summer that can reach nearly 50C. 

The new mall, which will be a city-within-a-city, will be the emirate's chance to attract visitors even in the height of the summer, by providing a completely climate-controlled experience. The plan is to create a cultural area, with theatres hosting shows at West End and Broadway levels, as well as a network of streets that will be entirely climate controlled. The eight million square foot shopping centre will be housed under a dome, while the streets will also be covered so that tourists can shop without getting too hot in the relentless heat of the summer months.

In the cooler winter months, the dome will open, allowing people to shop in the fresh air, closing as the summer heats up.

It will also be a short drive to the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at 2,717ft.

Sheikh Mohammad stated: 'Our ambitions are higher than having seasonal tourism - tourism is key driver of our economy and we aim to make the UAE an attractive destination all-year long."

'This is why we will start working on providing pleasant temperature-controlled environments during the summer months.'

Dubai Holding, the developer owned by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum said that the project "will comprise the largest indoor theme park in the world" under a glass dome that would be opened during winter.

The seven-kilometre (4.35 mile)-long promenades connecting the facilities would also be covered and air-conditioned during summer, it added.

Dubai hopes the "Mall of the World" can attract more than 180 million visitors each year.

United Arab Emirates is known for its numerous malls and many hotels, including the Dubai Mall, touted as the world's largest shopping, leisure and entertainment destination. It is also home to the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa.

Dubai has established itself as a global hub for air transport and transit trade, as well as a regional financial centre.

And it beat off opposition from Brazil, Russia and Turkey in November to win the right to host the World Expo trade fair in 2020.

The emirate's economy was hit in 2009 by the global financial crisis, but it has since made a strong comeback, thanks to growth in the trade, transport and tourism sectors.

The Philippines' SM Mall of Asia has 407,000 square meters of total floor area, while SM MegaMall has over 500,000 square meters of total floor area.

SM Prime, the country's largest mall operator, expects to have a network of 50 malls in the Philippines with a gross floor area of 6.6 million square meters by the end of 2014.

 - With Agence France-Presse

"Boarding Pass", the newest TV magazine program with Atty. Mike Templo

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"Boarding Pass" is a new weekly TV magazine hosted by immigration experts, Atty. Mike Templo with co - hosts US-based lawyers, Atty. Rio Guerrero and Atty. Tsui Yee,  which airs every Saturday afternoon, from 5:10 pm to 5:45 pm in GMA News TV.

This informative program "Boarding Pass" aims to provide answers to problems faced by Filipinos living abroad and those who are planning to work outside the country. This TV program is to answer all concerns about immigration and working abroad.

With the help of agencies, companies and authorities in immigration, Boarding Pass will provide informative and trusted legal advice and will cover topics including visa requirements, studying abroad, family petitions, employer petitions, approvals, denials, deportation, removal and a lot more.

Atty. Mike has worked as Host in "Crossing Boarders" on ANC 21 that ran for five seasons. It was self-help show for Filipinos around the world. It tackle issues such as immigration, employment issues, human trafficking, personal finance management and legal issues. He was also worked as Host of TV 5 news achor.

Now, Atty. Mike is the newest Kapuso to join the roster of respected and trusted hosts of GMA News TV where programming consists of rolling news coverage and other news programming, along with documentaries, public affairs shows, entertainment news programs, and selected lifestyle programs.

Some of the topics and segments of Boarding Pass :

Balikbayan Box  - feature on the inspiring stories and life of filipinos overseas or those who have worked abroad.

Sikap Pinoy - will showcase business ideas and investments for OFW and for their families.

Happy Trip - will present fun activities fit for friends and families and travel destination and tips for hassle free travel. 

A media launch hosted by Miss Mae Bautista, held at Sir Boy's Republique, Panay Avenue, Quezon City last January 20, 2014, with guests Yexel Sebastian, the Happy Trip host; singer Vincent Daffalong, and 80's singer/actress Mildren Ortega-Templo, Atty. Mike's mother.

"Boarding Pass" is under Esquire TV Productions.

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For more info and updates, visit facebook.com/boardingpassph 

and Twitter - @BoardingPassPH

Philippines in UK’s Rough Guides top 10 countries to see in 2014

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It's more fun in the Philippines!

Philippines is among the Top 10 Countries worldwide to visit this 2014, according to British travel guidebook Rough Guides.

The Philippines made it to the 10th place along with other beautiful and culturally-rich countries. 

Boracay Photo: Myrns Roman 

Rough Guides 2014 edition, cited Philippines’ natural places that are “not to miss” which include the islands of Boracay, the limestone islands El Nido in Palawan, the coasts of Coron that hidesbeautiful beaches and pristine mountain lakes, and Puerto Gallera.

The Rough Guides, known for its travel references, has also recommended a must-visit in Chocolate Hills in Bohol, despite being partly damaged by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake the struck the province last year. It also recommended to visitors to see the tiny primate Tarsiers in the region.

“Soak up the bizarre landscape of Bohol’s iconic Chocolate Hills, conical brown-green mounds said to be the calcified tears of a broken-hearted giant,” Rough Guides said.

Rough Guides also suggest to tourists to also try to explore the country’s beautiful mountains and the majestic top views they offier, including the perfectly-coned Mt. Mayon and mountain lakes in Mt. Pinatubo. Rough Guide describes the crystal-clear waters of Apo Reef Marine Natural Park in Mindoro as a “scuba diver’s dream.”

Aside from places, tourist should also explore the traditions and colorful festivals in the country like the Ati-Atihan Festival on Panay to see the “indigenous dress and learn tribal dances,” the travel advisor said, adding that if one gets exhausted from the heat of the sun, a tall glass of Halo-halo, a local sweet icy dessert, will quench tourist’ thirst.

Rough Guides also encouraged European travelers to visit the Philippines, citing direct flights from London to Manila.

“New direct flights from London to Manila mean that it’s now easier to get there from the UK,” it said.

Other countries in Rough Guides’ Top 10 countries to visit in 2014 are Georgia in Central Asia, Turkey, Macedonia, Japan, Rwarna, Ethiopia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Madagascar.

National Geographic Channel will be broadcasting Comet Of The Century

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL TURNS SPOTLIGHT ON “COMET OF THE CENTURY”

In anticipation of what could be one of the biggest astronomical events in our lifetime, National Geographic Channel will be broadcasting Comet Of The Century, a show that will introduce the world to Comet ISON as it passes near Earth by the end of the month of November this year. 

The special will combine CGI and breathtaking images captured by cutting-edge technology to show why the coming of Comet ISON is considered by many astronomers to be a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event.

Comet ISON is bigger than Australia, its head measuring an impressive 4,900km across and dust trail extending more than 91,000km – more than twice the circumference of planet Earth! It is set to shoot by one of the harshest environments in our solar system, the sun, on November 28th, creating a solar slingshot by passing by Mars and Earth before going around the sun and whizzing back.

What makes this comet’s visit particularly interesting is the fact that our sun may rip it apart, a phenomenon that will provide viewers from Earth with a fantastic display of light. Alternatively, if Comet ISON survives its proximity to the sun, we will be seeing it blazing through our skies for some time after the event.

Comet ISON is over 4 billion years old and is hurtling through space at the speed of 684,000 kilometers per hour, allowing it to cover the distance between New York and Los Angeles in the US in under 20 seconds. It is brighter than other comets seen at the same distance. Besides giving the astronomers and stargazers alike an amazing illusion, Comet ISON is being watched by the most prestigious telescopes in the world in the hopes of providing scientists with crucial scientific data that could help them understand more about comets, the sun and the origin of our solar system.

Comet Of The Century will be featuring experts such as Adam McKay, one of the first astronomers to use spectroscopy with an earth-based telescope to observe the head of ISON, Karl Battams, a scientist from the British Naval Research Laboratory, and Gareth Williams, a scientist working with the Minor Planet Centre, which is responsible for keeping track of asteroids, comets and natural satellites. Scientists will be giving a historical perspective of Comet ISON along with greater insight into the nature of comets and how our understanding of intergalactic phenomena has developed throughout history. 

Comet ISON potentially carries a significant amount of information that may answer many questions, such as whether comets brought water to the newly born Earth, or if Comet ISON contains any organic molecules, which are the building blocks of our existence. Comet Of The Century explains these queries to viewers and draws them into the fascinating world of astronomy and how it links to musings on our very existence.

Catch the premiere on November 27, Wednesday at 10pm only on the National Geographic Channel!

Global Peace Festival 2013 Philippines: One World, One Celebration, One Family on November 21 at Araneta Coliseum

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In celebration of Global Peace Festival "One World, One Family, One Celebration" the Philippines will be hosting the Global Peace Festival on November 21 at 4:00 PM in Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.

Global Peace Festival 2013 Philippines: One World, One Celebration, One Family is expected to draw 15,000 peace-minded people from various sectors of society, including international delegates from neighboring South East Asian countries, Mongolia, Nepal, Korea, Japan, North America and Latin America. Admission to the festival is FREE.

Launched in 2007, the Global Peace Festival (GP Festival) is a project of the Global Peace Foundation. The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) is a global movement of committed peace builders working in partnership based on common aspirations, principles, and values. GPF promotes and celebrates persons and programs that contribute to reconciliation, mutual respect, harmony and cooperation, and sees all people as one global family.

In line with this, the Global Peace Foundation will also be convening the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2013 Philippines on November 20-22 at The Manila Hotel on the theme “Moral and Innovative Leadership: A Platform for Sustainable Peace and Development”.

The program includes several break-out sessions on November 21 for different sectors such as the Global Young Leaders and Students Assembly (GYLSA) 2013 for high school, college, and community youth leaders. This year’s theme, Vision, Service, Innovation acknowledges the importance of good character, service to others, and innovative efforts among young people to help advance sustainable community and national progress, as well as United Nation’s Millenium Development Goals.

Dr. Hyun Jin Moon (GPF International), Secretary Dinky Soliman (DSWD), Secretary Armin Luistro (DepEd), Tony Meloto (Gawad Kalinga), and Anthony Zuniga (Juan2Help.org) are just some of the confirmed speakers for these events. Global Peace Festival and its conferences are endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd).

Aside from the main event and conferences, Global Peace Foundation is also inviting youth leaders and organizations to join the GPF Youth Contests (grand finals on November 9) and the GPF Coastal Clean-up on November 17 in Manila Bay. An innovative approach to peace building, the GP Festival combines multi-cultural celebrations with service initiatives that engage volunteers from every background, drawing upon the shared ideals of the world’s faiths and united by a vision of One Family under God.

For inquiries, registration, and ticket reservation, you may contact 

+63-02-3517652 (Telefax); +63-02-7381465 (Phone); 

or email info@globalpeacephilippines.org 

  gplc2013@globalpeacephilippines.org (GPLC)

 and,youth@globalpeacephilippines.org (youth activities).

Conference delegates may also register online at

  http://www.tinyurl.com/RegisterGPLC and 

http://www.tinyurl.com/RegisterGYLSA.

For more information and updates, visit http://www.globalpeace.org and http://www.globalpeacephilippines.org

Nominations Announced for the YouTube Music Awards

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Nominations Announced for the YouTube Music Awards, Voting Opens for Fans Around the World

Avicii, M.I.A, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler the Creator, and Walk Off the Earth added to previously announced performances from Eminem, Lady Gaga and Arcade Fire

YouTube announced nominations for the first-ever YouTube Music Awards, a global event culminating in a live show from New York City on Sunday, November 3. Six categories, including Video, Artist, and YouTube Phenomenon of the Year, are now open for voting to fans around the world.

The lineup of top performers at the YouTube Music Awards continues to grow. Avicii, M.I.A., Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler the Creator, and Walk Off the Earth join previously announced acts Eminem, Lady Gaga, and Arcade Fire for the live show, with YouTube sensations Lindsey Stirling and CDZA also on tap to perform. Actor and musician Jason Schwartzman is joined by comedian and musician Reggie Watts to host this live event presented in partnership with Kia Motors Corporation. Music video visionary Spike Jonze is creative director, with executive producers VICE Media and Sunset Lane Entertainment.

Nominations for the YouTube Music Awards are based on YouTube data over the last 12 months from September 2012, with nominees representing the artists and videos with the highest levels of YouTube fan engagement, including views, likes, shares, comments, and subscriptions. Fans can now vote to determine the winners of each nomination category by visiting youtube.com/musicawards or searching “YTMA” on YouTube, and sharing the official YouTube Music Awards nomination videos across Google+, Twitter and Facebook. 

The six nomination categories and nominees for this year’s YouTube Music Awards are:

• Video of the Year: Honoring the world’s most loved music videos, these nominees represent the videos with the most fan engagement on YouTube over the last year.

‣ Epic Rap Battles Of History - Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney


‣ Demi Lovato - Heart Attack


‣ Girls' Generation - I Got A Boy

‣ Justin Bieber (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Beauty And A Beat


‣ Lady Gaga - Applause


‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Mary Lambert) - Same Love

‣ Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop

‣ One Direction - Best Song Ever


‣ PSY - Gentleman

‣ Selena Gomez - Come & Get It

• Artist of the Year: Honoring YouTube’s most-loved acts, nominees represent the most watched, shared, liked, and subscribed-to artists over the last year.

‣ Eminem

‣ Epic Rap Battles of History

‣ Justin Bieber

‣ Katy Perry

‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

‣ Nicki Minaj

‣ One Direction

‣ PSY

‣ Rihanna

‣ Taylor Swift

• Response of the Year: Honoring the best fan remix, parody or response video, these nominees represent the top “unofficial” fan videos on YouTube based on the videos fans watched, shared or liked.

‣ Boyce Avenue (feat. Fifth Harmony) - Mirrors

‣ Jayesslee - Gangnam Style

‣ Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix - Radioactive

‣ ThePianoGuys - Titanium / Pavane

‣ Walk Off the Earth (feat. KRNFX) - I Knew You Were Trouble

• YouTube Phenomenon: Recognizing the YouTube trends that the world could not get enough of, nominees are based on the songs that generated the most fan videos.

‣ Diamonds

‣ Gangnam Style


‣ Harlem Shake


‣ I Knew You Were Trouble


‣ Thrift Shop

• YouTube Breakthrough: Honoring music’s breakout new acts, nominees represent the artists who experienced the biggest growth in views and subscribers over the last year.

‣ Kendrick Lamar

‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

‣ Naughty Boy

‣ Passenger

‣ Rudimental

• Innovation of the Year:  Starting with videos selected by an international panel of musicians, YouTubers and creative luminaries, we then selected the creative video innovations that resonated most with fans on YouTube, based on views, likes, shares and comments.

‣ Anamanaguchi - ENDLESS FANTASY

‣ Atoms For Peace - Ingenue

‣ Bat For Lashes - Lilies

‣ DeStorm - See Me Standing

‣ Toro Y Moi "Say That"

In the run up to the YouTube Music Awards, five music events will be streamed from around the world on YouTube, culminating in the live awards celebration at Pier 36 in New York City. The shows from Seoul, Tokyo, Moscow, London and Rio will kick off at 5am ET on November 3rd, and fans can tune in at youtube.com/musicawards.