Manila Water Foundation upholds importance of proper handwashing

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Manila Water Foundation, the additional corporate social responsibility arm of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company for areas outside Metro Manila, visited different parts of the archipelago spreading the value of handwashing as part of proper hygiene and healthcare. The Foundation joined over 100 countries, involving more than 200 million people across five continents in celebrating the 2013 Global Handwashing Day.

Carla Beriña-Kim, Executive Director of Manila Water Foundation, imparts that handwashing serves as an easy and cost-effective measure in preventing different infections and diseases. “This simple task can lower the number of people affected by fast-spreading illnesses that take a toll not only on one’s health, but also on the family’s budget. When done properly, regularly and collectively, handwashing can create healthier communities”, says Beriña-Kim.

On its first year to lead a series of events for the Global Handwashing Day in the Philippines, Manila Water Foundation staged a week-long celebration that saw more than 7,000 people participating in its activities. Students, teachers, and school personnel from different schools in Metro Manila, Pampanga, Laguna, and Boracay Island were visited by the Foundation, informing them on the proper way of washing one’s hands and how responsibly transforming this into a habit may reduce vulnerability to different health risks and infections. 

Partakers were encouraged to stamp their handprints on the pledge wall to signify their commitment to practice proper handwashing and to encourage their family and friends to do the same. In a move to further its advocacy, Manila Water Foundation extended its efforts by setting up booths that deliver information on the benefits of handwashing in Trinoma Mall in Quezon City, Pavillion Mall in Biñan, Laguna, Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna and Marquee Mall in Angeles, Pampanga. Participants showed their support to the cause by contributing in the pledge sticker wall. As its culminating event, the Foundation conducted an information and education drive at the Boracay Beach Front Station One and enjoined tourists and locals alike to practice proper handwashing.

The successful celebration was co-presented by Manila Water, Laguna Water, Clark Water, Boracay Water, and supported by the Department of Education, Globe Telecom, Ayala Malls, Unilever (Vaseline as official soap sponsor), Universal Robina Corporation (Granny Goose Tortillos, Mang Juan, Hunt’s and Refresh), Unilab (RiteMed and Ceelin Plus) and Enchanted Kingdom, as well as media partners, The Philippine Star, Business World, Health Today and Working Mom.

MY PASSPORT® SLIM™ FIRST 2 TB Thin drive with metal case and hardware encryption

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Exclusive WD SmartWare™ Pro Data Protection with Local and Cloud Storage

Backup via Dropbox Provides ‘Ultimate Mobile Storage Solution’

WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, today announced the availability of its My Passport® Slim™ line of portable hard drives, the first thin drives to offer up to 2 TB capacity, a metal enclosure, and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. The included WD SmartWare Pro data protection software allows users to back up their data to their My Passport Slim and keep an extra copy in their Dropbox account for peace-of-mind. The software also lets users back up their Dropbox account to the My Passport Slim. These features make the My Passport Slim an ideal choice for protecting, storing, and enjoying digital content on the go.

Available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, the My Passport Slim measures a scant 4.33 x 3.14 x 0.48-inches*, giving mobile consumers an easy and convenient way to transport their favorite music, movies, photos and documents.

*Measurement for 1TB. 2TB measures 4.33 x 3.14 x 0.7-inches

The My Passport Slim also incorporates super-fast USB 3.0 connectivity for quick transfer speeds of high resolution digital files.

“WD's My Passport Slim drives are setting a new industry standard for portability, capacity, and file protection,” explained Scott Steffens, general manager of WD's consumer storage solutions group. “Its beautiful metal exterior, combined with up to 2 TB of storage, hardware encryption, and WD SmartWare Pro backup protection make it the only storage device today's mobile consumers will ever need to bring with them.”

Pricing and Availability

My Passport Slim portable hard drives are protected by a 3-year limited warranty and will be available at selected retailers and distributed by EA Global Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. and Iontech. My Passport Slim 1 TB has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of PHP 5,190, and the My Passport Slim 2 TB is PHP 8,490.

About WD

WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD’s leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.wd.com.

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the expected availability of the My Passport Slim in the 2 TB capacity. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, competition, demand, global economic or political conditions and or other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

VAULT MAGAZINE Marks 3rd year with luxury car showcase

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Vault Magazine’s mission of always giving its readers an insider’s look into the exclusive and luxurious lifestyle has translated into treating its readers and partners to an evening of glitz and glamour with “Gilt”, a celebration held in honor of its 3rd anniversary.

Over the past three years, the magazine has strived to present highly-curated issues of the best in dining, travel, fashion, automobiles and lifestyle. With Editor-in-Chief David Celdran at the helm, it is a showcase of sophistication and style for the modern Filipino man.

“Gilt”, an event inspired by the roaring ‘20s, was held at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila last September 26. There, the magazine invited one of the best car brands, Rolls Royce, to showcase and unveil the very first unit of the Rolls Royce Phantom in the Philippines, as Editor-in-Chief David Celdran and ABS-CBN Publishing Head Ernie Lopez took the stage along with Mr. Willy Tee Ten, President of British Bespoke Automobiles.

Adding musical flair to the evening was a performance by Soundline, featuring renowned jazz singer Skarlet Brown.

Vault Magazine’s “Gilt” was held in partnership with British Bespoke Automobiles for Rolls Royce, and was brought to you by Ayala Land Premiere, Sharp Philippines, The Medical City, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and the Tile Gallery. Special thanks also goes out to G-Star, Luminox, Meister, Porsche Designs, Tabaqueria de Filipinas, Ralph’s Wines and Spirits, Eon, Johnny Walker Black Label, and Stolichnaya.

Vault Magazine is a publication of ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc., a subsidiary of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.

AirAsia Zest launches Manila-Miri flight

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AirAsia Zest has launched a direct flight from Manila to Miri, Malaysia.

“AirAsia Zest is pleased to announce that we are the first and only airline servicing Manila to Miri route,  giving our passengers and OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) access to this majestic city,” AirAsia Zest executive vice president and chief operating officer Joy Caneba said.

Guests who will avail themselves of this promo will be able to travel from Dec. 7, 2013 to April 14, 2014. Air Asia Zest A320s will fly to and from Miri four times a week with flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The airline said its promotional all-in fare to Miri starts at P460, one way. The promo ends on November 3, 2013.

“Staying true to our commitment to give more choices, better value and enhanced services, AirAsia Zest is pleased to announce that we are the first and only airline servicing Manila to Miri route, giving our passengers and OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) access to this majestic city,” Caneba said.

“AirAsia Zest’s brand of air travel is characterized by efficiency and good service and we are all geared up to welcome our guest to this new route on December 7, when we commence operations,” Caneba added.

Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, meanwhile, will increase its frequency from four times a week to seven times a week effective December 1.

For more information and updates, visit :

AirAsia.com

https://www.facebook.com/AirAsiaPhilippines

https://twitter.com/AirAsiaPH

Gabay Guro invites teachers to the biggest grand gathering yet!

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Sign up to be part of the biggest tribute event for teachers, happening on October 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena!

As a way of giving back to the teachers, PLDT-Smart Foundation’s Gabay Guro program is holding the biggest event that pays tribute to teachers. 

The Grand Gathering brings the teachers together for an event featuring some of the biggest celebrities like Edu Manzano, Derek Ramsay, Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Judy Ann Santos, Anne Curtis, Marian Rivera, Ryzza Mae, Rocco Nacino, plus a special tribute by Regine Velasquez.

PLDT Executive volunteers (Left to Right) Jojo Alonzo, Rissa Golloso, Gil Garcia, Stateland Inc. First vice President Mr. Grant Orbeta, Gabay Guro Chairman Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Foton Vice President for Passenger vehicle Sales Mr. Jesus S. Tadena, Gabay Guro Marketing Head Gary Dujali and PLDT Executive volunteers Francis Bautista and Bong Padiz.

Two lucky teachers will also win a house and lot, a brand new van, cash, and livelihood packages. This is made possible with the help of these Grand Gathering partners: PLDT Home, myDSL, Cyberya, Cignal, Sun Cellular, Smart, Megaclinic, Asian Hospital, Ayala Land, Inc., myPhone, Coca-Cola, Merck Sharp and Dohme, Johnson & Johnson, and American Home.

For the last six years, Gabay Guro has been “changing the lives of those who changed ours” by helping improve the lives of Filipino teachers.

The Foundation sees this as its way of giving back to the teachers for the tireless work and sacrifice they put into bringing education to the youth for the sake of the country’s future. 

It is anchored on Scholarships for exceptional Education students, Teacher Training for the continuous improvement in teaching methods, and easier access to Housing and Educational Facilities, Livelihood Programs, and Broadbanding and Computerization. The Teacher’s Tribute, a pillar of which the Grand Gathering is part, also gives teachers the chance to celebrate the fruits of their labor.

Admission to the Gabay Guro Grand Gathering is free but pre-registration is required. 

Teachers can do this on Gabay Guro’s Facebook page. 

More details can be found on @GabayGuro on Twitter and on the website. 

Manny V. Pangilinan, PLDT-Smart Foundation Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Gabay Guro Chairman Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla and Marketing Head Gary Dujali

Stateland Inc. First Vice President Mr. Grant Orbeta, Gabay Guro Chairman Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla and Marketing Head Gary Dujali, Foton Vice President for Passenger Vehicle Sales Mr. Jesus S. Tadena