DepEd completes the initial batch of school buildings under public-private partnerships

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The Department of Education (DepEd) accepted around 500 classrooms constructed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for School Infrastructure Project Phase 1 (PSIP 1) for Regions 3 and 4A. PSIP 1 aims to supplement the DepEd’s efforts to address classroom needs.

The turnover ceremony was held at the San Jose del Monte National Trade School, Bulacan last October 25, 2013.

Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said the partial turnover of completed classrooms is part of the continuing effort to steadily close the gap of the 66,800 classroom backlog.

“With the help of the private sector we are confident that we can deliver our commitment to public school students,” Luistro said.

Luistro added that this is the first successful public-private partnership project in the country. PSIP enables the government to fast-track the construction and delivery of classrooms within the fiscal ceiling and improve and introduce innovations in the design, methods, and materials for classroom construction.

The over 120 units of one- and two-storey school buildings were completed by one of the winning contractors – Megawide Construction Corporation and turned over in a ceremony at the San Jose del Monte National Trade School attended by delegations from the recipient schools on Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, and Bulacan.

DepEd awarded the first three contracts under the PSIP on October 2012 through the Build-Operate-Transfer Law.

PSIP involves the design, construction, maintenance, and financing of 9,303 classrooms equipped with school furniture, fixtures, and toilets for 2,204 public elementary and secondary schools in Regions 1, 3, and 4A over a 10-year case contract. The PSIP has a total approved budget of PhP 16.427 billion.

As a result of competitive bidding, the total contract price was PhP 16.28 billion. Two of the three contracts were awarded to Megawide Construction Corporation for Regions 3 and 4A. The other winning bidder is BF Construction Corporation for Region 1.

Under the Build-Transfer agreement, the two proponents have 16 months (from date of contract signing) to complete the construction and delivery of school facilities. The 10-year lease will commence from the completion of construction work. Periodic maintenance activities will be undertaken every 4.5 years from the start of the lease period.

14,000 jobs up for grabs in Canada

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Thousands of jobs are waiting for Filipino workers in Canada. Among the jobs up for grabs are for engineers, architects, teachers, and healthcare professionals.

Filipinos can now land a job in Canada as Saskatchewan has opened 14,000 job opportunities in the province.

Applicants can go to saskjobs.ca to view the entire lists of occupations open for hiring.

DOLE said the job opportunities are not only for Filipinos because it is also open to all other workers of different nationalities.

According to Nicon Fameronag of the Department of Labor and Employment., Filipino workers are mostly preferred by Canadian employers.

The DOLE said accredited agencies will be tasked to screen applicants for the jobs.

The DOLE reiterated its warning to applicants to not fall prey to illegal recruiters. Instead, they should directly get in touch with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) at telephone numbers 722-1144 and 722-1155.

Earlier this month, DOLE signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Saskatchewan for the protection of Filipino workers and to implement streamlined, efficient and ethical recruitment practices in human resource between the Philippines and the Canadian province.

Be Pampered, Relax, Get Safe and have Natural-looking Beauty Enhancements at Shimmian

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A healthy life style is the best beauty enhancement, and this includes both sensible eating habits and regular physical activity. However, it is possible to further augment your look with trusted medical people.

SHIMMIAN MANILA SURGICENTER is known as the first and leading medical institute in the Philippines to share and specialize on advance reconstructive rhinoplasty.

SHIMMIAN MANILA SURGICENTER is an affiliate of the prestigious SHIMMIAN PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER in Seoul, Korea where research and technology on nasal reconstruction have been on the advanced state.

Their type of surgery has been proven in several short and long-term studies to be safe, rejection-free and much more a natural-looking. 

Dr. Levi Lansangan, Shimmian’s Medical Doctor is a Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon specializing in Advanced Reconstructive Rhinoplasty and Facial Aesthetic Procedures Employing Facial Harmony. Dr. Lansangan is the only Filipino member of the advance rhinoplasty research team in Asia and the co-author of the “Sub-Nasale Flap” published recently in Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal has dedicated his life in the pursuit of safe alternatives for nasal enhancement. (ICCS).

His dedication, surgical foresight and extensive years of experience in nasal craftsmanship have brought him local and international recognition among patients and aesthetic surgical societies.

Some celebrities chose Shimmian Manila Surgi-Center because the treatments and results complement at its maximum. The doctors are professionals and the services offered are legitimate and very safe. Shimmian gives its clients a Comprehensive Whitening Therapy for the face and body using proven products suitable to all skin types.

Dr. Lansangan fully appreciates the importance of balance, harmony, and natural beauty in facial aesthetics, and will work closely with you to ensure a rewarding, honest, and informative relationship. Trusted doctors are available by appointment to consult with new patients and create a customized plan for their goals. The entire staff looks forward to meeting you!

They offer surgical services like reconstructive rhinoplasty using Gore-Tex Implant, scarless double eye-lid and eye-widening operations, eyebag removal, noble surgery (paranasal and chin augmentation), facelift, minilift, full facelift, manbular contouring, cheek augmentation, breast augmentation and reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, butt enhancement, APTOS Thread and also dermatological services like facial cleaning, facial acne treatment, Silklike Laser acne treatment, intralessional acne treatment.

Thanks to Dr. Anna Marie Lansangan, Ms. Chosa Kay Deniega and Shimmian Manila staff during my visit to Quezon City branch. I have been pampered, my great experience treating with eyebag removal and double chin removal, as a relaxing massage at the Shimmian Manila, located at LG2 CTTM Bldg., Tomas Morato corner Timog Quezon City. 

Call Shimmian Branches for more information:

Tomas Morato - 332-7639 / 227-4105

Medical Plaza - 910-0239 / 6372924

GH Connecticut - 725-3605 / 724-5294

SM City Pampanga - (045)455-3613 / 0927-9690040

“Interior Motives: Season 2” with Beauty queen Shamcey Supsup

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“Interior Motives: Season 2” now brings design inspirations, all the right information, the latest trends, and Filipino talent to the table. 

With Beauty queen, architect, and design buff Shamcey Supsup takes on a fun new way of expressing who she is and what she does as the new host of Lifestyle Network’s newly renovated design digest show “Interior Motives” as it launches its second season.

Set to take the Philippine audience into the vibrant and constantly evolving world of interior design in the country, Shamcey Supsup will be putting on a different crown, letting people see a different side of her—the side that exposes her passion and love for her craft of appreciating and creating extraordinary spaces.

“Interior Motives: Season 2” aspires to become the country’s television go-to source for design inspirations, tackling principles and elements of what makes a beautiful space as uncovered layer by layer with Shamcey. Together with some of today's best designers in the country, she will be presenting the opening to dive into the vibrant world of design, as she searches for interiors that keep inspiration alive.

This new season of “Interior Motives” is made up of segment after segment of exemplary design, creating a wide look into what Philippine architecture and interior design has come to be.

The show will be taking on spaces that perfectly express what Shamcey deems truly beautiful, the people behind the best local designs, and even the tools that these great creators use in their craft.

Aside from all that, the quirky Almario sisters, Cynthia and Ivy, will be working their magic in a new surprising segment “Project: Makeover,” where this design duo will be using their passion, talent and partnership to turn otherwise empty spaces into ideal places.

Bringing design inspirations, all the right information, the latest trends, and Filipino talent to the table, “Interior Motives: Season 2” will be premiering on November 7 at 9:30pm only on the Lifestyle Network. 

For more details, visit and like the Lifestyle Network on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork.

GQWEST LAUNCHES RENT TO OWN FRANCHISE CONCEPT Inline image 1

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GQWEST the company that developed the Aquabest brand has introduced Aquaspree, the first and only rent to own water refilling franchise.

Aquaspree is designed to cater to aspiring entrepreneurs looking for an affordable yet profitable business. With Aquaspree, entrepreneurs can now capitalize on the continuous growth of the purified water market. 

“Most aspiring entrepreneurs want to have their own business, but at the same time they want to minimize their risk. That is why we developed Aquaspree to address these concerns and help these people start their own businesses” says Carson Tan GQWEST’s CEO.

Apart from enjoying its flexible financing options, people who choose to franchise Aquaspree will also enjoy the usual benefits of franchising. These include the use of the brand name as well as the company's' technical and marketing support.