PH kicks off first ASEAN schools games in the country

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The Philippines, through the Department of Education (DepEd) and the local government of Marikina City, officially opened the 6th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) at the Marikina Sports Complex, November 30.

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said that ASG plays an important role in solidifying ASEAN ties. He said, “This display of solidarity among nations proves that neither borders nor cultural barriers are hindrances to the development and further camaraderie among ASEAN countries.”

“This ASG is not a mere sporting event but a parade of culture among participating countries. We dare learn from each other. We learn that differences allow us to enjoy and appreciate the various treasures in each of our cultures,” he adds.

Luistro also said that ASG seeks to promote ASEAN solidarity among the youth through school sports and provide opportunities for school athletes to engage in cultural exchange.

Marikina City Mayor Del De Guzman said, “The ASG promises an opportunity among ASEAN youth through sports, and for school athletes to interact and engage in cultural exchange within ASEAN. Hosting this particular sporting event is a first for Marikina City and the Philippines.”

The education chief lauded all the student athletes present at the opening ceremonies, saying, “We continue to applaud all of our athletes. We ask you to compete in the spirit of sportsmanship.”

“The future of ASEAN is all gathered here in Marikina City. I have no doubt that the best student athletes from the ASEAN countries are here tonight,” Luistro added.

Some 1,500 student athletes from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines will compete with each other in the 11 sports included in the ASG. The sporting event is until December 7.

The venues for each sporting event are Marikina Sports Center for Athletics, Volleyball, Tennis, and Swimming; Trevvi Subdivision for Badminton; Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College for Sepak Takraw; St. Scholastica’s Academy for Wushu; Marikina Convention Center for Table Tennis; Marist School for Basketball; Rizal Stadium for Gymnastics; and Valley Golf and Country Club for Golf.

‘Boyhood’ kicks off December screenings at Commercenter Alabang Cinemas

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The newly opened Commercenter Cinemas is one of the few select theaters in the Philippines to exhibit “Boyhood,” a highly anticipated coming-of-age film written and directed by Richard Linklater (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight) which documents the growth of a young boy and his older sister to adulthood over a 12-year period.

Catch this critically-acclaimed film and enjoy a first-class movie experience at Commercenter Cinemas that guarantee intimate, comfortable viewing with its plush seats and wide leg rooms that will put viewers at ease throughout the movie screening.

Touted as the “most radically inventive movie experience of the year,” “Boyhood” was intermittently and painstakingly shot from May 2002 to October 2013 stars Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane and Lorelei Linklater. Critics lauded it as a groundbreaking film, heaping praises for its direction, acting and scope. 

Following the release of “Boyhood” are exciting Filipino movies such as Bonifacio, English Only Please, Feng Shui 2 and My Big Bossing and other entries to the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). 

Enjoy your favorite blockbuster movies at Commercenter Cinemas from any of its four (4) digital cinemas with Dolby Digital 7.1 features. Two (2) of its cinemas boasts of 3D viewing capability. Visit Commercenter Alabang at Commerce Avenue corner East Asia Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

“Boyhood” opens December 3 at Commercenter Cinemas.

1st HP Enterprise Cup Basketball Tournament

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Photo credits to Raffy Pedrajita of digitalspidey.com

The first HP Enterprise Group basketball tournament was opened last November 22, 2014  held at Gatorade Hoops Central, Liberty Center, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City.

Photo credits to Eli Villagonzallo of http://www.elifestylemanila.com

Hewlett Packard, a Global brand in Information Technology as its first sports event aimed to be an annual activity to build stronger with the HP community and to reach out to its channel partners and customers by promoting work-life balance.

HP Enterprise Cup Philippines participated by 12 teams: MEC Computer Corporation, MSI-ECS Philippines, Thakral One, Wordtext System Inc., Unison Computer Systems INc., Sandz Solutions, Questech, and Advance Solutions Inc.; and HP customer like Globe, Digitel, Banco de Oro and Smart also join in the cup.

HP Philippines Managing Director Ryan Guadalquiver said that “this is the first of many activities of HP Enterprise Group and its channel partner and customers.”

Photo credits to Eli Villagonzallo of http://www.elifestylemanila.com

Basketball superstar Alvin “The Captain” Patrimonio also graced the ocassion.

HP Enterprise Cup will give special awards as Mythical Selections, MVP, and also Best in Uniform and the Best Muse.

7th Business Management Students’ Convention : SM exec readies business students for climate risks

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SM Environment Committee head Liza Silerio, addressed the delegates of the 7th Business Management Students’ Convention held in De La Salle University in Manila, November 28, 2014.

"The future business leaders need to be ready for the risks associated with a changing climate, " according to Silerio.

In her speech, she stressed the importance of sustainable measures by future private sector leaders to safeguard local communities during calamities and cushion the impact of an increase in carbon emissions, population, and demand for basic needs. 

she bared the details of SM’s sustainability framework,  as an example of sustainable efforts, a five-level structure that aims to engage different stakeholders, from employees to multinationals.

“Each level reaches a wider array of people which holistically provides a foundation of the sustainability management system of the company,” she said. 

Further, she explained how the SM Group manages to improve its sustainability programs by using a Plan-Do-Check-Act-Report cycle, which plans out and evaluates the events and initiatives of the company within the year. 

“For 2013, our intensity power consumption decreased by 11% at 153 kilowatt hours per square meter per year. This is a 16% decrease since the benchmark year of 2010,” Silerio said, noting the positive impact of the cycle to the company’s energy consumption.

Apart from lowering the intensity consumption, SM also started using renewable solar power in China and the Philippines. 

The Business Management Students’ Convention aimed to spur awareness and commitment to corporate sustainability, environmentalism, and social responsibility by introducing attendees to business approaches, strategies and programs that incorporate sustainability principles.

The Philippines' Property Market is on the Rise

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Property Expo Philippines 2014 (PEP) - “Your Property World”, Philippines’ specialized property consumer trade show featuring residential and commercial property developments in the country from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, as well as innovative and reliable real estate product and service providers, to be held on December 05-07, 2014, at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila. 

As the Philippine economy continues to grow, its property market continues to rise. The Philippine real estate industry is benefiting from low interest rates and booming demand. Rising OFW remittances and a successful BPO industry continue to help maintain demand and with their current growth are expected to be drivers of consumer appetite. 

With more investments coming in through the ASEAN integration in the coming year, more foreigners are also relocating to the country and is also a growing source of demand for commercial and residential properties.

Rising investment, plus low interest rates have increased condominium prices by 36.4% (18.9% inflation-adjusted) between Q3 2010 to Q1 2014. Property prices have risen as much as 113.3% (34.1% in real terms) from 2004 to 2014. Philippine property experienced the fifth highest price rise in the world during the year to Q1 2014, according to the Global Property Guide’s Q1 2014 report.

Leading media marketing, business community building company and a professional exhibition and convention organizer, Mediacom Solutions, Inc., saw the need to put together all in one roof property professionals and consumers to the Property Expo Philippines 2014 (PEP) - “Your Property World”, Philippines’. 

It shall provide a venue to “explore, learn & invest”. It is a significant business platform for the property industry - from development, financing, implementation and marketing to the operation and utilization of properties all over the country which will be attended by numerous top executives, quality decision-makers and property investors.

Property Expo Philippines caters to both property business professionals and consumers. This specialized trade show will enable them to get a closer look into the property market in the Philippines and its related products and services. The show is packed with knowledge seminars, industry talks and product presentations to engage visitors and to provide them with industry market intelligence, allowing them a chance to network and do market analysis in a comfortable and professional set up. 

Together with Lamudi Philippines, the fastest growing real estate platform in the Philippines and official event partner, the event will feature over 100 exhibitors, 20,000 expected visitors, 30 credible resource speakers in the expo and the conference and 100 journalists and media representatives to cover the event.

Get ready to connect, learn and invest by registering at www.philsme.com or call +63.509.4792. 

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