ANGKAS: "To solve traffic, gov't and private sector need to work together"

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The biggest problem these days is the traffic congestion and becoming more serious day after day. It is said that the high volume of vehicles, the inadequate infrastructure and the irrational distribution of the development are main reasons for increasing traffic jam.

The traffic problem in the Philippines has become so huge that one agency cannot hope to solve it alone. The solution can only come from the collective effort of several groups—from both the government and the private sector—who work together to come up with a workable, feasible traffic plan.

Recently, the first-ever conference that provides a platform for public and private stakeholders - the Roads and Traffic Expo, was held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, (October 1 and 2 ) and provided a platform for government agencies and private partners to discuss the solutions.

Angkas, the first app-based motorcycle ride-hailing service in the country, participated in the expo to discuss sustainable solutions that address the malignant traffic congestion problem in the Philippines. 

Inclusive mobility champion and Angkas Chief Transport Advocate George Royeca had a talk during the recent Roads and Traffic Expo and called for the collective effort from both the government and the private sector, and to work together to come up with a workable, feasible traffic plan to solve the traffic problem in the Philippines.

Royeca also joined a discussion panel in the expo with Ariel Lim, Former Presidential Assistant on Public Transport Affairs; Winnie Castelo, Councilor 2nd District of Quezon City, Former Congressman and Chairman of Congressional Committee on Metro Manila Development; Atty. Ariel Inton, Head of Quezon City Task Force for Transport and Traffic Management, Former Director of LTFRB, and moderator Amor Maclang, director of Transport Watch. 

The panel discussed best practices on public-private partnershipsin addressing the lack of mobility in the country’s cities as well as affordable, inclusive, and efficient transport options. 

During the discussion, Royeca emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sector in providing better transport options.

“We at Angkas are dedicated to providing a safe, reliable, and affordable transport option for everyone, and we will do whatever it takes to continue doing so,” Royeca declared. 

“Angkas is not the be-all, end-all solution to traffic—no single agency or company can do that. But because of our current partnership with DoTr, we’ve shown that we can at least ease the traffic by providing an inclusive transport option,” he added. 

Angkas, which is currently on a government-sanctioned pilot run, has become a case study for the successful partnership between a private enterprise and government agencies. In June 2019, Angkas was granted by the Department of Transportation a six-month trial run that legally allowed the service to operate in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. 

All 27,000 biker-partners were swiftly trained on new safety protocol to comply with the mandated requirements of the DoTrTechnical Working Group (TWG). Thus far, Angkas has maintained its 99.997% safety record despite initial speculation from government bodies on its safety. 

“This is why we will continue to work with all stakeholders involved—because we believe the problem can only be resolved if public and private stakeholders work together to come up with a comprehensive solution,” Royeca stressed.

“Financial losses incurred from delays caused by traffic affect both individuals and institutions. Before people even get to work, they are already exhausted from their commute,” Royeca shared. 

“Filipinos deserve better. Our hard work and perseverance, despite all odds, are admirable, but we need to address the problem and give Filipinos a better quality of life,” he added. 

In a study done by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the agency projects that the Philippines will lose P5.4 billion every day by 2035 if the traffic congestion problem is not properly addressed. 

The two-day Roads and Traffic Expo saw discussions on holistic solutions from public and private partners that addressed not only traffic management but the entire ecosystem that led to the mismanaged state of the transport sector today. 

Angeline Tham, the CEO and Founder of Angkas, joined the second day of the trade show to talk about the role of safe and inclusive mobility options in building more sustainable cities. 

Boyz II Men Return to Manila December 12

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Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning group Boyz II Men is heading back to Asia and performing in Manila, returning from a U.S. tour and residency in Las Vegas at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The group, consisting of founding members, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris, will bring a lively show, including fan-favorite songs like, I’ll Make Love to You, Motownphilly, End of the Road and more, along with new show elements on stage. 

“We’re so excited to be going back to Manila and bringing the Boyz II Men show to the fans who always greet us with so much warmth and we look forward to showing them some of the new skills that we’re bringing to the stage.”

 For their Manila concert, the legendary R&B trio will be performing on December 12 at Resort World Manila’s Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Boyz II Men hold the distinction of being the most commercially successful R&B group of all time with three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, selling over 64 million albums worldwide. They had engraved three of the longest-running No. 1 pop singles in history -- End of the Road, spending thirteen full weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, which historically concluded the decades-old record held by Elvis Presley, subsequently followed by I’ll Make Love To You with a 14-week reign. The third No. 1 is One Sweet Day with Mariah Carey which ruled the Billboard chart for a total of sixteen weeks, an all-time record they had held until August of this year.

 

In September 2019, Boyz II Men commemorate the 25th year anniversary of the record that cemented their status as music royalty, the 12x platinum, triple Grammy Award-winning album II. Although the Boyz have consistently toured across the United States and around the globe, performing a mix of their latest tracks and treasured classics, venues continue to sell out to the rim. The reason is abundantly clear – for the past two decades, Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalogue of hits filled with soothing harmonies and unparalleled vocal excellence.

 

More accomplishments lead the iconic a capella group to pop culture ubiquity, along with 3 Billboard Music Awards, 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, a 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and in 2012, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Boyz II Men’s other chart-topping hits are On Bended Knee, Water Runs Dry, A Song For Mama, and 4 Seasons of Loneliness, among others.

 

Boyz II Men Live in Manila 2019 is presented by Ovation Productions on its 40th Year Promoting the Biggest Names in Live Entertainment, in cooperation with TAP Edge: The Home of Live Action Sports.

Tickets available starting Friday, October 4 at 10am via www.ovation.ph, www.ticketworld.com.ph and all TicketWorld outlets. For inquiries, call (02)891-9999 or (02)532-8883. 

YOUTUBE LINKS:

One Sweet Day https://youtu.be/UXxRyNvTPr8

End of the Road https://youtu.be/zDKO6XYXioc

I’ll Make Love To You https://youtu.be/fV8vB1BB2qc

On Bended Knee https://youtu.be/jSUSFow70no

Water Runs Dry https://youtu.be/9N9opF-PK5k

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Celebrate everyday wins with Max's Double Feast Meals

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Make everyday wins even more special with the newest Double Feast Meals from Max’s Restaurant. 

Starting at PHP499, you and your buddy can dine like a boss and each enjoy two of your favorite dishes in one plate. That’s two plates with double ulam for the both of you. Valid for dine-in in all stores nationwide every Monday to Thursday, until October 31, 2019.

Whether you’re going out for a lunch meeting or treating a friend after work, make it even better with the Standard Double Feast. For only PHP499, satisfy yourselves with two orders of Max’s Sarap-To-The-Bones® Fried Chicken Leg Quarter with Rice, a comforting bowl of either Sinigang na Baboy and Sinigang na Tiyan ng Bangus, and two cold glasses of Pepsi. This flavor-packed offer includes all your Pinoy favorites in one plate that will truly make everyone feel like a winner.

Looking for something even more rewarding? Go for Deluxe Double Feast for only PHP599, and up your dining experience with two dishes of your classic, mouthwatering Fried Chicken Leg Quarter with Rice, two cold glasses of Pepsi, and Max’s newest dishes – the Seafood Kare-Kare, a savory combination of shrimp, squid, and fish slow cooked in creamy peanut sauce; and Lechon Sisig, Max’s unique take on the popular Filipino roasted pork meal.

“Whether you had big or small wins at work, every day deserves a celebration at Max’s,” said Max’s Restaurant Chief Operating Officer, Paolo Serrano. “That’s why we bundled all our diners’ favorites so they can always come to Max’s Restaurant, dine in like a boss, and savor in sulit yet completely filling meals.”

With Max’s Double Feast Meals, customers have more reasons to celebrate Every Day To The Max!

For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant.

“It’s Showtime's" 10th Anniversary Celebration with 10 big surprises

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For 10 years, 'It's Showtime" share happiness to many viewers and people around the world. 

And now, “It’s Showtime” brings its biggest anniversary celebration to date called “Sampu Sample,” a year-long festival of surprises that marks the program’s ten years of making Filipinos happy and invites all madlang people to not just have fun but also help in taking care of the environment and making a difference.

First of the ten surprises is the hosts’ annual Magpasikat competition this October, featuring the following groups: Anne Curtis, Amy Perez, and Bidaman Top 6; Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, ‘Ate Girl’ Jackie, Ion, and Stephen; Karylle, Ryan Bang, and GT; Vice Ganda and the Top 3 queens of “Miss Q & A’s” two seasons; and Vhong Navarro, Marielle Rodriguez, and Hashtags.

Each group’s Magpasikat performance is required to bring together ten dozen or 120 madlang people – ordinary Kapamilyas and not celebrities – and be given a chance to shine on national television.

The country’s number one noontime show also looks back on its ten years by relaunching its well-loved classic segments, including the dance competition that produced XB GenSan. 

“It’s Showtime” will also bring back other segments that kicked off the careers of world-class champions such as El Gamma Penumbra, Fourth Impact, Rachel Gabreza, and the TNT Boys and artists such as Onyok Pineda, Chunsa Jeung, Esang De Torres, GT, Hashtags, and the next Darna, Jane De Leon.

In the coming months, viewers and fans can also expect the program sharing more and more blessings, entertaining segments such as “Mr. Q & A” and “KapareWho” to churn out double the fun, the return of “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” and live shows with the hosts in in and out of the country.

For its tenth year, “It’s Showtime” is also pushing for environmental protection and conservation as it challenges the madlang people to support its advocacy project, whose details will be revealed soon.

Join the whole “It’s Showtime” family in celebrating its tenth anniversary beginning this October and watch it at noontime from Mondays to Saturdays on ABS-CBN on ABS-CBN HD (Sky Cable ch 167). For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit abscbnpr.com. To watch the program's episode online, just download the iWant app (iOs and Andoid) or register via iwant.ph.

Panasonic scholarship, developing new breed of leaders, serving the nation

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Panasonic granted scholarships to 20 deserving university and vocational students during the 2019 Panasonic Scholarship Asia awarding ceremony held recently at Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC), Taytay, Rizal. The said scholarship program is one of the manifestations of the company’s vision of pursuing a better life for each individual customer with its various partners, and realizing a better world through its contributions to the environment and other activities, including the Panasonic Scholarship Asia program.

The ceremony was led by Panasonic Corporation (PC) GroupwideBrand Communications Division leader for CSR and Citizenship Department Haruhisa Okuda, and PMPC president Masatoshi Sasaki. Other guests, who graced the occasion included Pamantasan ng Cabuyao (PnC) president Isabel F. Inlayo; University of Rizal System (URS)-Morongcampus director Allan E. Conde; URS College of Engineering dean Francis B. Culibrina; Bulacan State University (BSU) scholarship office head ElinitaP. Galvez; Dualtech Training Center (DTC) community relations manager Rodolfo V. Sta. Ana III; Don Bosco College (DBC)-Canlubang technical affairs assistant director Erwin Go; Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) – Makati external relations officer Armando Z. Marquez; Don BoscoTechnical College (DBTC) – Mandaluyong TVET technical director Joseph C. Abillada; PMPC executive director Masaru Toyota; PMPC executive director Yoshiyuki Takahashi; PMPC center sub-head Satoshi Chujo; PMPC BD sub-head Edwardo S. Alegrid; PMPC center sub-head JulietaD. Beltran; and PMPC center sub-head Homer P. Ponesto.

The 20 new Panasonic scholars are (Undergraduate Category): Mr. Kevin A. Balatico (PnC - Marketing Management); Miss Jazzrine A. Tagle(University of the Philippines-Diliman - Eletronics and Communications Engineering); Mr. Ian Jester B. Jose (URS Morong - Mechanical Engineering); Mr. Agustin P. Lacre Jr. (URS Morong - Mechanical Engineering); Miss Heidilyn B. Sampaga (URS Morong – Electronics Engineering); Miss Ma. Elena I. Guanlao (BSU - Accounting Technology); Mr. Ronaldo M. Velilla Jr. (BSU - Accounting Technology); and Miss GianBianca F. Vergara (BSU - Accounting Technology).

For Vocational Category: Mr. Ronald O. Atienza (DTC - Electro-Mechanical Technology); Mr. John Mark G. Cabilan (DTC - Electro-Mechanical Technology); Mr. Zandro A. Fernandez (DTC - Electro-Mechanical Technology); Mr. Roy B. Manangkil (DTC - Electro-Mechanical Technology); Mr. Reymon Tigbabao (DTC - Electro-Mechanical Technology); Mr. Rommel S. Abris (DBC Canlubang – Machining); Mr. Mark Jerald Calisura (DBC Canlubang - Shielded Metal Arc Welding); Mr. Jhon Moises M. Penasbo (DBC Canlubang – Shielded Metal Arc Welding); Mr. Lance Kobe A. Apilado (DBTC – Madaluyong - General Electrician); Mr. Milestone B. Bautista (DBTC Mandaluyong - Technical Industrial Electronics ); Mr. Robert John S. Boñon (DBTC Mandaluyong - General Electrician; and Mr. Ryan C. Tubalinal (DBTI Makati - Electro-Mechanical Technology).

The new scholars were chosen after passing series of interviews, and assessment of their over-all performance as students along with the expectation that they will make use of their scholarship not only for their personal gain, but also for their contribution to the progress and development of society by becoming good leaders in their chosen field.