Yahoo! OMG Awards 2013 officially launched

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Yahoo! Philippines today launched the third edition of the Yahoo! OMG! Awards by announcing this year’s nominees list. 

Yahoo! OMG! Awards honors the Philippines’ favorite celebs, emerging stars and dedicated fans in the fields of music, film, radio and television, who have been most-searched on Yahoo! Philippines.

The 22 categories and nominees for the Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 are as follows:

Actor of the year:

• John Lloyd Cruz
• Dennis Trillo
• Coco Martin
• Derek Ramsey
• Dingdong Dantes

Actress of the year:

• Bea Alonzo
• Anne Curtis
• Marian Rivera
• Jodi Sta. Maria
• Angel Locsin

Celebrity of the year:

• Anne Curtis
• Sir Chief and Maya
• Marian Rivera
• Sarah Geronimo
• Angel Locsin

Male Performer of the year:

• Jovit Baldivino
• Abra
• Gloc 9
• Christian Bautista
• Elmo Magalona

Female Performer of the year:

• Angeline Quinto
• Sarah Geronimo
• Charice
• Rachel Ann Go
• Julie Anne San Jose

Breakthrough Actor of the year:

• Alden Richards
• Richard Yap
• Enrique Gil
• Daniel Padilla
• Edgar Allan Guzman

Breakthrough Actress of the year:

• Andrea Torres
• Kathryn Bernardo
• Jessy Mendiola
• Jasmine Curtis-Smith
• Bianca King

Comedian of the year:

• Jose and Wally
• Vice Ganda
• Ogie Alcasid
• Michael V
• Jason Gainza

Comedienne of the year:

• Pokwang
• Maureen Larazabal
• Melai Cantiveros
• Ai Ai Delas Alas
• Eugene Domingo

Favorite Male TV Host:

• Ryan Agoncillo
• Vic Sotto
• Vhong Navarro
• Luis Manzano
• Willie Revillame

Favorite Female TV Host:

• Bianca Gonzalez
• Pauleen Luna
• Kris Aquino
• Toni Gonzaga
• Amy Perez

Male Radio DJ:

• King DJ Logan, Wave 89.1
• Sam YG, Magic 89.9
• Papa Jack, Love Radio
• 90.7
• Chico, RX 93.1
• Mo Twister, Magic 89.9

Female Radio DJ:

• Jessica Mendoza, Magic
• 89.9
• Nicole Hyala, Love Radio
• 90.7
• Tracy Abad, Mellow 94.7
• Delamar, RX 93.1
• Jinri Park, RX 93.1

Best Radio Show:

• Boys Night Out, Magic 89.9
• The Morning Rush, RX 93.1
• The Wake Up Show, Mellow 94.7
• Good Times with Mo, Magic 89.9
• Tambalan, Love Radio 90.7

Best FM Radio Station:

• Tambayan 101.9
• Magic 89.9
• RX 93.1
• Mellow 94.7
• Barangay LS 97.1

Fan Club of the Year:

• Popsters, Fans of Sarah G.
• Kathniel, Fans of Kathryn and Daniel
• JulieElmo, Fans of Julie and Elmo
• Cocoholics, Fans of Coco Martin
• Angels, Fans of Angel Locsin

Movie of the Year:

• Thy Womb
• The Mistress
• One More Try
• Sisterakas
• It Takes a Man and a Woman

Love Team of the Year:

• Kim Chiu & Xian Lim
• Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla
• Sir Chief & Maya
• Louise delos Reyes & Alden Richards
• Marian Rivera & Dingdong Dantes

Child Star of the Year:

• Ryzza Mae Dizon
• Xyriel Manabat
• Mona Louise Rey
• Xaijian Jaranilla
• Mutya Orquia

Best Noontime Show:

• It’s Showtime, ABS-CBN
• Eat Bulaga!, GMA
• Wowowillie, TV5

Best Teleserye:

• Be Careful with My Heart, ABS-CBN
• Walang Hanggan, ABS-CBN
• One True Love, GMA
• Ina, Kapatid, Anak, ABS-CBN
• Indio, GMA

Best News and Public Affairs Show:

• Aksyon, TV5
• TV Patrol, ABS-CBN
• 24 Oras, GMA

Voting is available online through http://ph.omg.yahoo.com and via text messaging OMG HELP to 2910 to all networks from now until July 12, 2013. 

The purple carpet awards night, set for July 19, will take place at the Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available for free at any SM Cinema outlet.

For the first time, the Yahoo! OMG! Awards is co-presented by McCafé. The Yahoo! OMG! Awards is also supported by Magnum, Cream Silk and Colgate Optic White.

Users can follow the Yahoo! OMG! Awards on Twitter at @yahooph #omgawardsph and “Like” its Facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/yahoophilippines. 

Regular updates will be featured on the official site at http://ph.omg.yahoo.com.

DOTC set to postqualify bids for 2 key projects for the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)

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Maintenance provider and magnetic ticket supply contracts at stake

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is about to conduct bid evaluation and post-qualification exercises for two key projects for the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 System, namely: the P712-Million MRT-3 System Temporary Maintenance Provider Project and the P 25-million Supply & Delivery of MRT-3 Magnetic Ticket Project.

According to their report, after opening the eligibility documents of three groups which vied for the one-year Maintenance project on June 3, 2013, the DOTC’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) found only one proponent, Autre Porte Technique (or “APT”) Global, Inc., to have qualified for the next stages of the bidding process.

DOTC spokesperson Migs Sagcal said that APT Global submitted a bid in the amount of around P 685 Million. Financial proposals of the two other interested groups were no longer opened after they were found to be ineligible.

The disqualified groups were Asiaphil Manufacturing Industries, Inc. in Joint Venture with Korea Railroad, which did not comply with sealing and marking requirements of Republic Act No. 9184 (the Procurement Law); and Commbuilders & Technology Philippines Corporation, which failed to submit a certificate of satisfactory performance.

“Unfortunately, it once more came down to two groups’ failure to comply with the bid requirements. Time and again, we have said that the DOTC-BAC can do nothing but to follow the Procurement Law, which prohibits it from exercising discretion” Sagcal added.

As for the magnetic ticket supply project, only the current MRT-3 contractor submitted a proposal during the bid opening conducted on May 30, 2013. The Transport agency disclosed that Banner Plasticard, Inc. offered to supply and deliver 4,252,000 magnetic tickets to the DOTC-MRT3 in the amount of P 25 million.

The financial proposals of the eligible bidders for both projects will now undergo detailed evaluation, after which their bids will be subjected to postqualification exercises.

The relatively short duration of these projects—one year for the Maintenance contract and thirty (30) days for the Ticket Supply contract—is partly due to the eventual buyout of the owner of the MRT-3 facilities pursuant to Executive Order No. 126 issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III last March, as well as the transition to an Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS), now being bid out by the DOTC as a Public-Private Partnership Project, by the first quarter of 2015.

Source : dotc.gov.ph

"My Everything" World Tour 2013: Lee Min Ho Live in Manila

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Enjoy the wonderful world world of Lee Min Ho ! 

Korean superstar Lee Min Ho is coming back and will be bringing his first-ever concert tour to Manila, “My Everything – World Tour 2013” on Saturday, July 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

This concert tour is his way of thanking his supportive fans around the world, and with the release of Lee Min Ho’s first album entitled “My Everything.”

The concert tour will be a 10-city tour that will also include stops in Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Osaka, Hong Kong and the United States.

Lee Min Ho is arguably one of the most sought after and recognized Korean actors today. Still in his 20s, Min Ho has already claimed a comfortable seat in the international stardom.

Lee Min Ho gained the popularity in the country for being the lead role in the KBS2 drama “Boys Over Flowers” as Ku Jun-pyo. He also starred in popular drama series “City Hunter.

From being a top model/actor, Lee Min Ho is now a certified recording artist. He will be embarking on a live world tour concert series called "My Everything World Tour" to promote his special album. 

Lee Min Ho is also one of BENCH clothing's international endorsers.

Concert Ticket Price:

VVIP- Php 10, 500

VIP (Reserved Seating) - Php7,500

PATRON (Reserved Seating) - Php5,400

LOWER BOX A (201-202/221-222/ ROWS A-E OF 203-207/216-220) (Reserved Seating) - Php5,400

LOWER BOX B (6TH ROW Onwards OF 203-207/216-220) (Reserved Seating) - Php3,675

UPPER BOX (Reserved Seating) - Php1,575

GENERAL ADMISSION (Reserved Seating) - Php 525

Tickets to Lee Min Ho concert in Manila is available at all SM Tickets outlets or you may call 470-2222 for other inquiries. For VIP 1 and VIP 2 first 10 rows, please call 3749999.

Lee Min Ho Live in Manila 2013 is presented by Wilbros Live and Bench.

DOTC Seals Agreement for State-of-the-Art Aviation Safety Systems by 2015

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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) made an agreement paving the way for a world-class aviation system in the Philippines, ensuring the availability of CNS/ATM (Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management) Systems within two-and-a-half years.

Under a Contract Amendment signed last week between the DOTC and the Sumitomo-Thales Joint Venture, the latter will immediately restart the construction of an air traffic management building and the supply of various components such as automation equipment and terminal radars, to enable the use of the satellite technology-based system.

The original contract between the parties was signed in December 2010, but was disallowed by the Commission on Audit (COA) in May 2011. After a review of its concerns, however, the COA lifted the disallowance in March 2013.

The DOTC and the Joint Venture then worked on the Contract Amendment in order to update the project timeline, scope of works, and prices, to allow the project to proceed.

The state-of-the-art CNS/ATM Systems will modernize aviation safety and security capabilities, increase airport capacity, and minimize flight delays and aircraft collisions by providing safety alerts and warnings, managing the use of the airspace and air traffic flow, and enhancing the communications and monitoring capabilities of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

“This project will bring the country closer to the highest of international aviation safety standards. Ultimately, it will also result in more revenues for the government, bolster the country’s tourism goals, and lower pollution emission levels through efficient air traffic management,”said DOTC spokesperson Migs Sagcal.

Sagcal added that Secretary of Transportation and Communications Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya secured the joint venture’s reassurance that the CNS/ATM Systems will be fully in place within President Benigno S. Aquino III’s term, or by November 2015.

The CNS/ATM Systems Development Project was first conceptualized in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Air Navigation Plan, and will replace aging vital communications, surveillance, and air traffic control equipment at selected airports nationwide.

Sources: dotc.gov.ph

Healthy Shoes from DR. KONG PHILIPPINES Specialised Footwear

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Enjoying the wonderful world of DR. KONG PHILIPPINES Specialised Footwear. It is my great pleasure to be invited to the intimate product introduction of Dr. Kong Philippines held last May 27 at Chef Laudico Guevarra's Restaurant, San Juan, Manila. 

DR. Kong is a line of “healthy” shoes from Hong Kong. They are the first to provide the innovative “Check & Fit” foot examination and insole fitting service. It is a free professional examination of foot provided to people of all ages.

DR. Kong recommend the most suitable and economical foot care products according to the customer’s feet. We offer shoes for children and adults, school bags, and foot care accessories.  Free and Professional Assessment of the foot is with the use of a pedometer. After the foot assessment, the most suitable foot care product will be recommended according to the condition of the customer’s feet.

 Mr. Raymond Ng Kwan Ying, Vice Pesident of Dr. Kong Holdings  Ltd.

“We Don’t Just Sell Shoes. We recommend the most suitable footwear for your foot condition.”

DR. KONG’s corporate culture was built upon a sense of mission - “Educate the public and remind them the importance of foot and spine care.” Dr. Kong spreads the information on foot care through various channels to achieve their great mission of “Bringing foot care to each and every household.”

Reports shows that the shoes we wear have a substantial impact on the load on the knee joints which can impair the quality of one’s life. A small abnormality in foot function can be the cause of and have a large impact on knee and other joints higher up in the body, causing pain and discomfort.

Most of us are blessed with healthy feet from the day we are born, but problems often arise with the development and abuse which we subject these feet to later in life by wearing inappropriate footwear. Statistic has shown that between 75% to 80% of the adult population has some form of foot problem and unfortunately, most people do not seek advice on it.

It is thus clear that footcare in the early formative years is vital to ensure that children grow with healthy feet, which may otherwise result in foot problems like flatfoot and rearfoot valgus (a condition in which the rear of foot tends to curve outwards at the ankle joint) as they move towards adulthood.

As we age, mobility is a major contributor to a satisfying life but foot ailments can be a contributor in making it difficult; if not impossible to work or participate in daily activities that can keep us active and healthy. Foot problem can lead to knee, hip and lower back pain that can also limit mobility. Most foot ailments stem from the cumulative effects of years of wear, tear and ‘abuse’ which we subject our feet to. Women have four times as many foot problems as men because they have a long history of wearing high heels and/or pointy toe shoes. In some cases foot ailments can be an early signal of more serious medical problems like arthritis or diabetes.

Remember if you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your ankles, knees or hip joints. . . . . the direct cause may be the result of ill-fitting shoes.

Mr Raymond Ng founded Dr. Kong Footcare in 1999, with a mission to educate the public on the importance of foot health. Since its inception, it has grown rapidly; having expanded to 62 retail outlets in Hong Kong, 70 retail outlets in China and now arrive on Philippines shores .

Apart from the range of ready-to-wear shoes for the entire family, which are ultra comfortable, Dr. Kong Footcare also provides the unique “Check & Fit” foot examination service at no extra cost, to help educate customers about their feet condition, recommending and fitting their feet with the selection of suitable Dr. Kong’s standard insoles (applicable for most of the shoe designs) to fit into their choice of footwear.

The outlet is also stocked with a range of ready-to-wear shoes that are ultra comfortable for the entire family and professions related to the hospitality industry, airline crews & nursing:

· The Baby Basic Steps 1,2,3 to aid the young ones to develop healthy feet as they progress through the three different stages which have different shoe requirements;

· Children’s Casual and Sports Shoes for children between the ages of 4 to 14 yrs.

· Back to School Shoes

· Men and Women Casual Shoes

· Adult Sport Shoes

· Nursing Shoes

· Sandals

· Accessories ranging from orthotic insoles for support and comfort

· Foot & shoe care products.

All Dr. Kong’s insole products have fulfilled the international safety standards having undergone tests from SGS, LFGB, TUB and SATRA. The products do not contain heavy metal and harmful chemicals; is safe to the skin and does not cause allergic reactions.

Dr Kong offers various products focused on foot and spine care for all ages.

Shoes (Infants, Children, Men, Women, Elderly)

School Bags (Spine Care)

Various Foot Care Accessories (Basic and Specialized Insoles, Heel Protectors, Toe Protectors, Others)

Dr Kong Healthy Shoes Shop was first established in the year 1999. Currently there are now over 200 branches across Asia: 60 in Hong Kong, 133 in China, several branches in Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

As of May 2013, Dr Kong Healthy Shoes Shop has 5 Branches and a total target of 8-10 shops by the end of 2013.

- Robinsons Galleria 3rd Level, Jumpstreet, Robinson’s Galleria, Pasig

- Robinsons Place Manila 3rd Level, Robinson’s Place Manila, Ermita, Manila

- Robinsons Magnolia 2nd Level Robinson’s Magnolia, Aurora Blvd, Quezon City

- Sekai Center, Unit 104 368 Ortigas Avenue corner Madison Street, Greenhills, San Juan

- SM Aura Premiere 3rd Level, SM Aura Premiere, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

For more information and updates:

Call @Telefax: (02)576-8699 

Email: wrinnovation@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrKongPH

Follow us on twitter: @drkongshoes

Office Address : G/F Unit 104 Sekai Center Building No. 368 

Ortigas Avenue Corner Madison Street, Greenhills, San Juan

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