World Water Day Music Jam

The advocacy group EarthDay Jam Foundation continues its aggressive action to combat critical environmental concerns through music jamming.

As a prelude to the much awaited “EarthDay  Jam”, the Foundation will join the upcoming Philippine Water Week and World Water Day celebration through a concert that aims to raise awareness on the various issues on water and push for the sustainable management of water resources . The World Water Day Concert is slated on March 18 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City at 5pm.

Performers headlining  the event are  eco artist-producer Lou Bonnevie, top bands Freestyle, True Faith  and Sandwich with the DLSU-CSB ComOne Ground Dance Crew alongside speakers from DENR and representatives from several LGU’s , academe and the civic society.

Booths exhibit around the stage located at Glorietta 2 will take place from 10 am until the mall closes. Exhibitors are headed by DENR, Manila Water Foundation ,Makati Rowers’ group, The Philippine Coast Guard, LGU’s and schools and the private sector. 

This is the first undertaking of Earthday Jam Foundation, Inc. on the world water day celebration after its successful staging of the “Clear Air Concert” last November. It will set the mood to theupcoming Philippines’ longest-running environmental music event, “Earth Day Jam”, now on its 14th year and is scheduled on April 25.

  

Spearheaded by founder and rock icon Lou Bonnevie  with music director-producer Toto Gentica, this year’s “Earth Day Jam” will again  be graced by over 100 artists and musicians  supported by experts and environmentalists. It will be the biggest music tribute and will sum up all the ecological initiatives by the group.

These events show that an advocacy movement could be fun despite its serious aim,” said Lou.

She continued, “People who will take part in the event will not only be encouraged to undertake an action for the benefit of our environment but can also enjoy the show through music jamming and the best part is it’s FREE.”

The singer wants to make use of her stardom to imbed nature consciousness to the public with music as her primary instrument.

“I realized that musical shows can be significant if it is done for a cause. As a singer, I can be a tool to influence other people to act on our nature’s problems,” said she.

She added that the creation of Earth Day Jam Foundation is a payback of sorts to the environment that has been abused by some people.

World Water Day is a special project of Earth Day Jam Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Environmental Management Bureau of DENR and Glorietta and with support from Manila Water Foundation and the Dept. of Environmental Services of Makati City. Media partners are:  Philippine Star, BusinessWorld,  Crossover 105.1 and Radio High 105.9. For more info, call DENR 928-4674 or EDJF 8976991.  Check out earthdayjamfacebook or email, earthdayjamfoundation@gmail.com

(Press Release)

Kid Movement Brings New Hope to Tacloban Schools

It all started with kids’ vision to make a difference. They expressed their desire to save Mother Earth in the hopes of creating a world that would benefit the future generation. 

And that change journeyed to the typhoon Yolanda-stricken Tacloban. A group of empowered Filipino kids went to Tacloban to give 2,000 recycled classroom chairs. This is the product of their first-ever mission dubbed, Project RecyClass. By collecting recycled packs, kids will bring to other children of the hard-hit province new hope.  With these new chairs, empowered kids can help other children to get back to school and learn to rise again. 

  

Launched in 2013, Project RecyClass was a nationwide recycling drive supported by the Department of Education (DepEd). It was born out of a survey conducted by Tang, the leading fruit powdered beverage brand in the Philippines that revealed saving the environment is the issue closest to kids’ hearts. 

The survey, done in the second quarter of 2013, explored the aspirations of the more than 95,000 young members of the Tang Galing Club. This is an online interactive community that promotes kid empowerment; helping inspire Filipino children to go and contribute positive change for the betterment of the society.      

“This project was able to prove that kids can actually uplift lives, if only empowered to do so. Now the road of empowerment leads us to Tacloban.  We are moved to witness how a kid-led movement is about to change lives by providing hope to the future of our country—our children,” said Alex Tacderas, Mondelez Philippines Category Lead for Powdered Beverages. 

By the kids and for the kids, Project RecyClass, also accomplished in partnership with the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, was able to collect a total of 11.6 million pieces of recyclable foil packs from 50 barangays across the country. These were then used to make 10,000 sturdy plastic school chairs (via a technology available in the Philippines), aiming to supplement the need for them in classrooms. 

“The chairs that will be donated will help get kids back to school, helping create a sense of normalcy in their daily lives after Super Typhoon Yolanda. The chairs will also create a difference in the way students will sit in class, replacing broken and potentially hazardous chairs,” Tacderas added.   

With 2,000 classroom chairs allocated to Tacloban, 8,000 more will be donated to different beneficiary schools across the country in partnership with the DepEd’s Adopt-a-school Program.

Last year, Tang donated 50 chairs to Sampaloc Site II Elementary School in Paranaque City, an adopted school of Mondelez Philippines. This year, the brand is scheduled to turnover more chairs to at least 100 other public school beneficiaries.

“Project RecyClass has truly been one of the largest kid movements of its kind in the Philippines. And we are starting the year with its promise—empowering kids to make a difference that can benefit the generations to come,” Tacderas ends.  

For more information about the Tang Galing Club and Project Recyclass, please visit www.TangGalingClub.com and its Facebook account, www.facebook.com/TangPhilippines.

UPAA opens nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards 2014

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) has announced the search for nominees for the UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards 2014.

 

Nominations for the awards will be accepted from any UP alumnus or alumni chapter until March 31, 2014. The five categories are the Most Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus Award, Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards, Distinguished Alumni Awards, Distinguished Service Awards, and Multi-Generation UP Alumni Family Awards.

 

The award ceremonies will be held during the U.P. General Alumni-Faculty Homecoming & Reunion on Saturday, June 21, 2014, 4:00 P.M., at Luciano E. Salazar Hall, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman Campus, Quezon City.

 

The awards are conferred on alumni who have demonstrated in their chosen field of endeavor, exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to achievements and contributions that impact the community in which the alumni are or have been active, whether this is at the local, national or international level.

 

Award nominations will be considered in such thematic categories as public service and good governance, poverty alleviation and human development, peace and social cohesion, gender equality and women empowerment, community empowerment, environmental conservation and sustainable development, entrepreneurship and employment creation, institutional or corporate social responsibility, culture and the arts, science and technology, education and health, or as defined by the achievements of a deserving nominee.

 

For inquiries, please contact the UPAA Secretariat at 920-6868, 920-6871, 920-6875 or email upalumn.awards2014@yahoo.com. Visit the UPAA website http://www.upalumni.ph for detailed information, guidelines, and nomination forms

 

Federal Tires Helped Save Lives in Tacloban

The world heeded the call of the Philippines and staged a massive international relief effort to support the needs of more than 4 million people who were left with almost nothing when typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) hit the country last November 8, 2013.

Federal Tires is exclusively distributed by PPC Asia Corporation.  PPC Asia Corporation, one of the leaders in the automotive sector in the country, along with its international partner, Federal Tires, immediately rushed to Tacloban, Leyte to help in the distribution of food, water, medicines and emergency supplies.   Relief goods were distributed by representatives of PPC Asia, through the help of Barangay Councilor Louie Datimat who coordinated the mission at Barangay 60-E, one of the waterfront neighborhoods, which was completely wiped out by typhoon Yolanda.

Federal Tires, one of the largest tire suppliers in Taiwan and business partner of PPC Asia, extended their assistance in the  rehabilitation efforts in Tacloban by sending help. Dawu Chen, Federal Tires’ Worldwide Sales and Marketing Director, hopes that “our little contribution will help in the Philippines’ reconstruction,” and could encourage other enterprises to follow suit.

 

PPC Asia, in turn, handed a Plaque of Appreciation to Federal Tires, as a token of gratitude for their valuable help to the victims of typhoon Yolanda and their strong partnership with their Philippine counterpart. Typhoon Yolanda was the most powerful tropical cyclone that hit the Philippines which severely damaged the eastern part of the country, particularly Leyte and Samar. With its 270 kph sustained winds with gusts peaking at 312 kph, and storm surges reaching up to 21 feet high, it left 6, 201 dead, 27, 665 injured and 1, 785 missing.

Kipling's New Concept Stores in SM Clark and North Point, Negros Occidental

A haven, a hang-out, a home – the new Kipling concept store, is all these and more! It’s called The House of Kipling, where shoppers can dwell in the fashion and spirit that has made Kipling bags a well-loved global brand. The new concept store applies a domestic approach that elevates the customers’ retail experience. 

 



Inside the House of Kipling, guests are greeted with warm, homey interiors made from an eclectic mix of natural and clean textures, surrounded by the signature tile wall with the iconic monkey print. The color palette plays along the shades of taupe and greys, plus an occasional pop of orange and pink. Flemish inspired wall tiles and “Kipling Monkey” table legs bring to life the playful spirit and the European heritage of the brand. 

Nestled on sleek ceramic and wooden frames, drawers and gondolas are the store’s main attraction – the hottest collection of handbags, totes, carry-alls, backpacks and luggage in various shapes, sizes and prints. Nearby are clusters of colorful mirrors helping customers envision themselves strutting away with their favorite Kipling bags. Bright, polychromatic poufs are likewise on hand offering a comfortable seating should customers get a little tired from bag fitting and shopping. 

Reflecting Kipling’s desire to encourage discovery and exploration, the concept store also features a ‘Whimsy Wall’, where ideas, inspirations, special moments, and messages can be posted and shared so the store and customers can connect and become an engaged community. 

The House of Kipling has put together all these elements and details to allow shoppers to have a personal and intimate feel of Kipling bags, which will be their companions as they work, play and travel. Come visit the monkey at its new concept stores at SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City, SM Clark in Pampanga and The District North Point in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

 

Kipling’s SoSalsa and PartyLicious Collection

Inspired by the vibrant deckchair stripes as seen on the catwalks, Kipling’s SoSalsa and PartyLicious collection presents a bold new print for the style season and the heat of the Brazilian carnival. 

Earn your stripes with these trendy bags in striped print and dramatic black accents to offset the brighter hues. Compact but not less colour packed – try the Joana, a ‘petite’ shoulder bag that’s perfect for all your little essentials in the daily cha cha cha of city living.  For something more spacious, check out the collection’s stand out shoulder tote with removable strap, the Alezia. 

You’ll be feeling the orange crush with key style Partylicious in Dazzling Beige. Zigzag chevron accents and a cute tassel front zipper complete the carnival vibes of this summer-ready shopper. 

With room for all your day-to-night gear, our signature removable shoulder strap and functional fabric, this is the bag to bring a whole lot of sunshine to your daily look. From peppery reds to a different beige, create your own colour code with bags that are all designed to inject a little crackle and pop to your daily wardrobe and bring out the city señorita in you!

iACADEMY English Language School: English for a Global World

iACADEMY is currently accepting students for the iACADEMY English Language School, iELS.

iELS offers online courses, individual and group face-to-face classes, business workshops and, starting July 2014, English Educational Camps.  Face-to-face classes and offline business workshops will be held on location at the iACADEMY building on Ayala Avenue in Makati City.  All of our programs are customizable to your level of proficiency and designed to help our students become better speakers, readers and writers of the English language.

The school and its programs were developed by an expert team with almost 25 years of combined experience in the field of English language education.  They have worked together previously to establish an online English language school specifically for South Korean students called iwillpass.net, Ltd. Inc.

Amante Dulay, iELS Program Director, has created training materials, including Manuals, Modules and Instructors’ Guides for clients in the Service and Sales industries such as Holland America Line and Windstar Cruises, a Casino Resort Hotel catering to foreign nationals and opened several BPO companies.

Michelle Tancioco, Headmaster, has been teaching English for almost ten years as a home-based teacher, and in the past was Operations Manager of the Asian Center English School.

Kent Yang, Marketing Manager, was most recently working in Overseas Development as Deputy Team Manager for the Korean company Heungwoo Industrial Co., Ltd, and before that was also part of the Iwillpass.net, Ltd Inc. team with Amante Dulay and Michelle Tancioco, as the General Manager of the Planning Department for the Philippines. He completed his MBA at Ateneo de Manila University Graduate School.

Students will be required to complete a pre-assessment exam online at the time of enrollment to help our teachers determine your current level of proficiency and place you in a class that best addresses your needs and individual goals.

iELS upholds iACADEMY's philosophy to provide our students with the highest standards in education and extending those values to English language instruction.  We are committed to providing exemplary English education to each and every student with a desire to expand their knowledge and give them the confidence to communicate their ideas and better express themselves to a global audience.

The school will open formally on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

For inquiries and enrollment, please contact iELS at (02) 843 3271 or send an email to english@iacademy.edu.ph.  For more information regarding the school and our programs, visit the iELS website at iacademyenglish.com.