DepEd Statement on the newly signed Election Service Reform Act

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The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the newly signed Election Service Reform Act, which makes election duties voluntary for public school teachers. We always welcome legislations that promote and uphold the rights and safety of our teachers. We are confident that our public school teachers will always be ready to help and serve our countrymen. 

Over 12,000 delegates troop to Albay as Palaro 2016 opens

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As the long-awaited Palarong Pambansa 2016 officially opened, over 12,000 delegates including student-athletes, coaches, and officials from all 18 regions have gathered at Bicol University (BU), Albay, for the opening ceremonies today, April 10.

The Department of Education (DepEd), along with this year’s Palarong Pambansa provincial host Albay, formally welcomed thousands of visitors to the games, marking the start of a week-long event in a colorful mix of costumes, flags, and banners.

Thousands of delegates paraded along the streets of Legazpi City just before the opening ceremonies, eventually coming together at the BU grandstand. 

Municipality of Daraga Mayor Gerry Jaucian welcomed all the guests and delegates of the Palarong Pambansa 2016, expressing his gratitude for the substantial number of delegates and supporters.

This year, supporters of the student-athletes swelled the total number of Palarong Pambansa guests of up to 17,000 people.

Jaucian said that the Palarong Pambansa 2016 is an avenue to foster partnership and camaraderie among the regions.

Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal likewise welcomed all the delegates and guests to Legazpi City, “the city of fun and adventure.”

“Sports and education are instrumental in transforming our communities,” Rosal said, expounding on the theme of the Palarong Pambansa 2016.

With the theme: "Transforming Communities, Transcending Through K to 12,” DepEd aims to promote physical education and sports as an integral part of Basic Education for a holistically-developed youth that is responsible and globally-competitive.

In his welcoming remarks, DepEd Region V Regional Director Fiel Abcede said that “the path to being an athlete is a difficult path but your participation in Palaro is already considered as an achievement.”

Abcede also asked the participants and supporters to be on the lookout for inspiring student-athletes who are equipped with brilliance and skill.

“During your stay here in Legazpi, you will feel the warmth of the people of Albay,” Abcede said.

After the welcoming remarks, Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo Del Rosario and DepEd Region XI Regional Director Alberto Escobarte turned over the Palarong Pambansa banner to Albay Governor Joey Salceda and Abcede.

For his part, Salceda thanked DepEd Secretary Armin A. Luistro FSC “for being the most revolutionary leader because he pushed for the K to 12 Program that will benefit our children.”

“Why do we hunger for these games? Because we have to qualify our children with the daunting task of nation building,” Salceda said.

Salceda expressed that the games require teamwork, parallel to the nature of nation building, which requires working with stakeholders and partners.

“We appear to be chasing medals, but we are actually chasing dreams,” Salceda said.

“We are teaching our young ones that competition is better when rules apply to everyone and when the playing field is leveled,” Salceda added.

On behalf of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, Luistro also welcomed all the delegates, congratulated the delegates this early.

“Tiwala tayo sa tagumpay ng Palarong Pambansa 2016. Malay ninyo, katabi niyo na pala ang susunod na Lydia de Vega,” Luistro said.

Luistro added that, “Ngayon palang binabati na ko na ang mga manlalaro... saludo po ako sa inyong lahat. Patuloy kayong maging inspirasyon.” 

Palarong Pambansa 2016 will run from April 10 to 16, 2016. A total of 18 regions are joining the games this year, with the addition of the recently-established Negros Island Region. 

It will be participated by elementary and secondary students from public and private schools nationwide. 

The elementary level will compete in 15 games, while the secondary level will compete in 17 games and four demonstration sports: Futsal, Wushu, Billiards and Wrestling. 

This year’s event will determine whether these four demonstration sports should be included as regular games in the succeeding Palarong Pambansa events.

One of many the highlights of the Palarong Pambansa is the special games for children with special needs. These include athletics, swimming, goal ball, and Bocce—a ball sport closely related to bowling. 

Student-athletes with special needs are given the chance to be scouted and compete in the games of the Palarong Pambansa.

FUJIFILM “Instax and Crafts” shares creative and exciting ways to preserve memories

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FUJIFILM Instax launches the most exciting way you can preserve life’s best moments through FUJIFILM biggest DIY event this summer - “Instax and Crafts” held at the Ayala Malls Market! Market! Activity Center last Saturday, April 9. 

The digital age and social media culture has vastly changed the way millennials preserve and keep their memories. Instead of photo albums, today’s tech savvy generation simply upload photos in their blogs and social media sites. Once uploaded or stored in their computer’s memory drive, however, these photos are left forgotten after some time. While convenient, this has inevitably created nostalgia for tangible keepsake of one’s most memorable moments. 

FUJIFILM Philippines, Inc.’s Instax has changed the way we use and display our photos through its trendy Instax cameras and colorfully-designed Instax films. More and more millennials have been keen in preserving and displaying their Instax photos. 

At the “Instax and Crafts” workshop, guests and Instax enthusiasts spend an afternoon of arts and crafts workshops with Mikko Sumulong of I Try DIY and Marielle Nadal-Reyes of Craft MNL, while indie folk band The Ransom Collective entertained the crowd with their musical performance. Event attendees learned different and creative ways of how they can keep and showcase their photos through DIY greeting cards and paper-die cut mobile.

Takuya Maeda, FUJIFILM division head for electronic and photo imaging  and Janeena Chan (hosting the event) during the "Instax ans Crafts" workshop held at the Market! Market! Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, April 9, 2016.

FUJIFILM division head for electronic and photo imaging Takuya Maeda shared “There is a certain kind of joy at looking at one’s photos—more so, if it’s something you can hold on to like a printed photograph. We realized that millennials not only enjoy seeing their favorite memories on Instax prints, they also enjoy displaying them and sharing them with friends and loved ones. Through ‘Instax and Crafts’, we hope that they can see that there are many ways on how they can display and preserve these memories.”

And more exciting and fun surprise at the “Instax and Crafts” at Market! Market! marked the launch of the new exciting colors --- red and white --- of the Instax Hello Kitty camera --- and the new Hello Kitty film. 

To make this summer even more fun-filled, Instax introduces their summer packages. Instax fans can now avail of their favorite Instax products with FUJIFILM Keep the Summer Fun Alive with Instax and enjoy great savings when you buy any of the trendy and reliable Instax models like Instax Mini 7s, Mini 8, Hello Kitty Mini 8, Mini 70, Instax Wide 300 and Instax Share printer.

With FUJIFILM’s 80-year history and expertise in photographic film manufacturing, making great memories, printing those Instax moments and then transforming them into works of art becomes even more pleasurable. 

The “Instax and Crafts” event is supported by Photoline, Picture City, Paper Blush, Maped, Elmer’s Glue, Artline, and Kettle Corn.

For more information on Instax and its latest promos and events, visit http://instax.ph/ or check out its Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FujifilmInstaxPhilippines/

Colorful Summer Items Now Available at The ABS-CBN Store

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Summer is in full swing at the ABS-CBN Store as an assortment of program-themed and seasonal merchandise perfect for the season are now available.

Make your trips around the country more meaningful with Choose Philippines Slippers.Proudly made in the Philippines, the slippers also serve as a useful souvenir for tourists visiting the country as it is splashed in lively colors and patterns of the Choose Philippines logo. Pairs are available at The ABS-CBN Store, selected Robinsons Department Stores, and provincial malls and department stores nationwide.

Brighten up your travel experience with a Weekender Travel Set from the Lifestyle channel. Each set consists of a weekender purse, cosmetic pouch, jewelry keeper, and brush case plus FREE 2 pieces cosmetic pouches. The travel sets are made of export-quality fabrics in bright colors and are available at The ABS-CBN Store and on oshopping.com.ph.

Dress up your children in colorful summer play wear by Little Hugs. The Little Hugsbrand was developed by ABS-CBN in partnership with Napoleon Wear for the recently-concluded teleserye, You’re My Home. The Little Hugs collection is available at TheABS-CBN Store and in SM Stores nationwide.

Making the summer extra special is the elections this coming May. To show solidarity withABS-CBN’s election coverage theme, “Ipanalo Ang Pamilyang Pilipino,” the ABS-CBN Store has campaign-themed shirts as seen worn by artists in the election-themedABS-CBN Summer Station ID.

The ABS-CBN Store is located at The Loop, ELJ Building and online at www.abs-cbnstore.com. The site ships nationwide and worldwide, and offers a variety of payment options (credit card, DragonPay). Cash on Delivery is also available through orders placed through The ABS-CBN Store on O Shopping. Just visit oshopping.com.ph to order.

Kapamilyas can also visit The ABS-CBN Store section in selected Robinsons Department Stores nationwide.

For the complete range of products, visit www.abs-cbnstore.com.

James Reid, Nadine Lustre Bring Kilig this Summer with “JaDine Flying High On Love Special” Starting this Sunday

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Don’t miss the adventures of real-life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre as they bring extreme kilig this summer season in the four-part special “JaDine Flying High on Love Special,” which starts airing this Sunday (Apr 10), 10:30 am.

Relive the magic and join the “On the Wings of Love” stars as they discover the wonders of Middle East and Europe.

Watch JaDine’s kilig moments in Doha, Qatar and Dubai, UAE in “Love is an Adventure,” this Sunday (April 10). The kiligfest continues as the couple roam the streets of Paris, France in “Love is Romance,” airing this April 17.

Catch more of their sweet moments in London, England in “Love is Precious” on April 24. And on May 1, James and Nadine will heat up the summer even more in “Love is Forever” with their visit in Milan, Verona and Rome, Italy.

Watch out for “JaDine Flying High on Love Special” starting this Sunday (April 10), 10:30am on ABS-CBN or on ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167).