DepEd receives Samsung tablets for recovery of school documents damaged by Yolanda

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The policy of the Department of Education (DepEd) with regard to disasters is the immediate resumption of classes as soon as it is safe and there are learning spaces available. But tents and teachers are not the only things needed to resume normal schooling.

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) donated 40 Samsung tablets to DepEd., during the turnover ceremony last 29th of November, 2013 (Friday). The delegation was headed by Her Excellency Ambassador Hatice Pinar Isik, the foremost official of the Turkish Mission to the Philippines. This effort was made to help the Department, as well as regional and division offices in recovering what was left of the documents in the schools ravaged by super typhoon Yolanda. 

“Restoring and preserving records is just as important as providing education. The most affected group here are graduating students,” explained Assistant Secretary Reynaldo D. Laguda, emphasizing on the urgency needed to restore as much school records as possible. 

With these 40 tablets on hand, the department would be able to ensure the proper documentation of school records which were soaked, soiled, or totally destroyed. This project also ensures the longevity of school documents from being further damaged by such calamities. 

The said effort has four major phases to ensure an organized filing of the salvaged documents. It starts with the deployment of division-assigned personnel for the capturing of documents, with the use of the tablets, in the affected schools. The data would then be off-loaded to the home divisions for proper reviewing and renaming of the files. Once the files have been recorded and accounted for, they will be distributed back to the individual schools for their own record keeping. Once the system is in place, it will then be replicated for the schools and other division offices as disaster risk mitigating initiative. 

“By next week, we will be bringing these (tablets) to Leyte and Samar,” Laguda adds. “This assistance from TIKA would surely help speed up the process in bringing back normalcy to the students’ school calendar and would eventually sustain our schools in the prevention of the same problem in file storage for similar disasters in the future.”

LookHome Philippines Magazine: Expert help on achieving your dream home

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LookHome Philippines was launched last November 19, 2013 during the “James Hardie LIVEvolution: Breaking New Grounds” event held at the New World Hotel Ballroom.

LookHome Philippines magazine, published by James Hardie.

Whether you’re planning a home makeover or about to build your dream home, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of questions. For example, do you opt for a condo or a house? How do you maximize small spaces? What colors should you use, and how do you tastefully mix and match? 

On top of all this, you still have to make other decisions: what building materials should you go for? Apart from price, what other factors should you consider? How do you make your home more energy-efficient? What can you do to make sure that your family’s quality of life is improved?

James Hardie is the company behind HardieFlex advanced building composites, one of the leading building materials in the country. Driven by a strong sense of innovation, James Hardie launched LookHome Philippines so that readers are given access to an all-in-one resource that aims to give expert design advice and easy, practical tips on how to transform houses into homes. 

The information in the magazine, sourced from top urban developers, architects and designers here and abroad, is meant to help readers better their homes and, ultimately, their lives. LookHome Philippines is a testament to James Hardie’s commitment to the design and construction industry so Filipinos are able to have the homes they aspire for, and to live without compromise.

“Regardless of what design style you favor, whether it’s minimalist or eclectic, your home – how it is built and what’s in it – should allow you to go through your daily routines with ease. It should suit your lifestyle, and be able to adapt to your changing needs. That’s the sort of living space that LookHome Philippines can help homeowners achieve,” said Liza Alde, Marketing Manager, James Hardie Philippines. 

During the same event, James Hardie also launched HardieFlex® Flooring which is a versatile, durable and environment-friendly flooring substrate that is specially made for internal residential flooring applications. 

James Hardie is renowned and respected the world over for its advanced, innovative, and environmentally friendly building materials. It has been in the Philippines for nearly two decades and operates a world-class manufacturing facility in Cabuyao, Laguna. 

For more information on LookHome Philippines, HardieFlex® Flooring, 

and other James Hardie products, please log-on to www.jameshardie.com.ph 

or Like their Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/JamesHardiePH; 

you may also call hotline no. 1-800-888-5427 (outside Metro Manila) 

or 895-5427 (within Metro Manila).

"Beauty for a Cause" campaign by Status Hair Salon

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Status Hair Salon  launched their "Beauty for a Cause" campaign. From Nov. 26 to December 15, 2013, 20% income from the sales during the period will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. 

Last November 26, I was invited to join their epecial event titled STATUS SALON TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY held at their branch - LG, North East Building Connecticut St. Greenhills, San Juan City.

My friend, Kitty Lanto of Abs-Cbn's CinemaOne TV, asked me to choose the services I want to avail: haircolor, highlights, hair treatments, nail services. 

I'm super excited. Foremost, I want to transform my hair and last month ago, I tried and had  a hard time doing my own coloring hair. So here, gladly and excitingly, I really sad yes to an invitation to transform my hair. 

I got my hair done by Jerry and friendly staff. Status Salon Creative Director Nikki Bacay supervised the whole hair coloring and style. First, they had to bleach my hair, as I said, I had colored it black in the past week.

Status Salon young owner Roseann Ko, Nikki Bacay and Jerry. 

During the 'Beauty for a Cause' launch, guest celebrities were Ms. Yayo Aguila and Mara Lopez.

Nikki Bacay, Mara Lopez and Roseann Ko

Status Hair Salon was created in 2011 with sisters Robina and Roseann Ko set up their first hair salon in Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas.  With their own, unique brand and build the salon with a vision of providing services in line with the highest international standards. The salon uses Schwarzkopf products.

Here are some photos of Status Hair Salon in Greenhills.

Thanks to Status Hair Salon. Even it took  4 hours in processing, bleaching, coloring, treatment, I enjoyed that experience I had. The staff are so friendly, helpful and gave me some tips in proper care of my hair. I love my newly colored hair now and will try other colors in coming days.

Try your hair to be transform and also make Beauty for Cause! From Nov. 26 to December 15, 2013, 20% income from the sales during the period will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. 

"Don't limit yourself to one shade. The season's best new hair colors are multi-tonal—think sun-kissed blonde with deeper honey undertones, hazelnut brown spun with fine streaks of gold and copper enhanced with dark woody layers. The look is highly individualized, in keeping with fall's runway themes, and makes for hair that's rich and uniquely chic." - By Kari Molvar

For more information visit Status Hair Salon Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/statushairsalonmanila

Twitter: @Statushairsalon_

Instagram: Statushairsalon_

"READY...GIZMO...GO!" FUN RUN on December 14

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Batang Superbook Agent Isabel Oli Invites You to Join the First-Ever Superbook Fun Run.

Do not miss this chance to be a part of the first Superbook Fun Run and make a difference in the lives of thousands this Christmas!

Registration is now open until December 9 or until supplies last.

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"READY...GIZMO...GO!" FUN RUN Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 Bonifacio Global City Assembly: 4:00 a.m. |  Gunstart for 10K: 6:00 a.m.   Categories: 1K PHP300.00 inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller 3K PHP400.00 inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, Finisher's medal 5K PHP500.00 inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, Finisher's medal 10K PHP600.00 inclusive of singlet, race bib, exclusive Ready...Gizmo...Go! baller, and finisher's shirt, Finisher's medal Registration venues:   CBN Asia Head Office - Sagittarius Bldg., HV Dela Costa St., Makati City House of Praise (HOP)  Robinsons Galleria and St. Francis Square, Ortigas ADSTRATWORLD Holdings Inc. Head Office - 99 Magsaysay St., EDSA Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City Brooks SM North EDSA Toby's Sports Branches in Glorietta 2, Shangri-La Plaza and Trinoma RUNNR Branches in Alabang Town Center and Bonifacio Global City  For more event details, visit READY...GIZMO...GO! EVENT PAGE.  For updates and announcements, visit and like our Batang Superbook Fan Page at  www.facebook.com/batangsuperbook.

Meralco's Energy Efficiency and Safety Tips for Your Home

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Do you prepare your home for all the upcoming holiday activities? More Christmas lights to set up?  Having new appliances? Cooking a feast this Christmas need not be time-consuming or expensive but we have to maximize the efficiency of your appliances and be sure you are all safe.

Meralco shared to us this special "Bright Idea" to help our homes become more energy efficient.

Last Friday, November 29, 2013, I was invited to the Meralco forum to discuss current energy issues such as rate adjustments and customer services. This was held in Aracama Filipino Cuisine, Unit C, The Fort Entertainment Center, Global City, Taguig City. 

 Here are some Energy Efficiency saving tips and sustainability for our home. 

For the latest update on electricity rate adjustment and some energy efficiency tips, here is the November edition of the Meralco Advisory.

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Here are useful tips on maximizing the efficiency of your appliances.

For your refrigerators, defrost regularly. Defrost before frost builds up to 1/4 inch to keep your unit running efficiently. Also, remember to clean condenser coils. The coils at the back remove heat. Clean them twice a year using a vacuum cleaner or broom.

Regular maintenance is very important for all your appliances.

And here's more important tips for decorating our home this Christmas season:  

You can save money and also help you save more with these simple ideas around the home. 

For more Bright Ideas, visit their website @ www.meralco.com.ph

 and like Meralco on Facebook 

and follow them on Twitter.