>The Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) today told members of the House of Representatives that rules were not bent to favor CODE-NGO in the sale of the Poverty Eradication and Alleviation Certificate (PEACe) Bonds.CODE-NGO executive Sixto Donato Macasaet said in the House of Representatives Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability inquiry on the PEACe Bonds that the controversial transaction “followed all legally mandated and required government procedures.”Macasaet added that the Arroyo government did not favor CODE-NGO, and even rejected their proposal for a negotiated sale of the bonds – even as negotiated bond sales are legal and have…
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>Manila, 24 November – The country’s first electric vehicle summit successfully concluded today with pledges from leading figures from the private sector, the government, NGOs and the academe to scale up and accelerate electric vehicle development.”The summit ended on a full charge, with robust plans, new alliances and investor interest. This gathering was about solutions and all representatives from the public and private sector contributed positively, from titans of local industry to jeepney driver associations,” says Red Constantino, executive director of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities.Gia Ibay, climate change head of the World Wide Fund for Nature, which…
> It’s Pottermania all over again in the Philippines as Warner Bros.’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” shattered records and created box-office magic!The seventh Potter film made history by debuting with a death-defying P102-M nationwide for the Nov 18-21 frame, this according to Francis Soliven, general manager of Warner Bros. (F.E.), Inc. which distributed the film.It’s four-day Metro Manila gross of P75.6-million represents the year’s most successful opening weekend for a Warner Bros. title, beating April’s mythological blockbuster “Clash of the Titans.”Rolling out in more than 100 screens across the country, “Deathly Hallows” posted magical openings in…
>Even as thousands of cities nationwide celebrate clean air month, Metro Manila remains one of the most polluted in Asia. Driven by the aim of convincing the transportation industry that clean, electric-powered vehicles are viable and commercially-competitive alternatives to internal combustion engine vehicles, top electric vehicle proponents will stage the 1st Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit to assess the country’s EV sector, the consumers’ readiness to adopt EV technology and to explore the best ways to develop the domestic EV industry.The summit is slated from 23 to 24 November at the Meralco Multipurpose Hall in Pasig City.“A switch to electric vehicles…
>On November 30, University of Asia & Pacific’s ViARE in partners with Up With People, Alay Buhay: Community Development Foundation, Inc, Kusina Teatro and English Network Opportunity Zone (ENOZ) presents 12 Angry Men. The 12 Angry Men will be presented at the Telengtan Hall, 5F Apec Communications Building, University of Asia & the Pacific, Pearl Drive Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Ticket price cost P250.The 12 Angry Men is a 2004 Reginald Rose’s Broadway drama that was adapted from his 1954 teleplay of the same title for the CBS Studio One anthology television series. The play follows the 12 jury who…
>In celebration of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival this December, Star Cinema entered three (3) entries for the 2010 MMFF. The three entries include Dalaw, RPG Metanioa and Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na To!). All movies will be shown in all cinemas beginning December 25. Kris Aquino’s Dalaw(Dalaw Official Poster)(Dalaw Full Trailer) Kris Aquino returns to the big screen with another horror movie entitled Dalaw. The movie follows the success of Feng Shui and Sukob that crowns her as the Queen of Philippine Horror Movie. The movie is directed by Dondon Santos and co-produced by Cine Media and…
> From November 18 to December 4, Spotlight Artists Centre brings Nestor Torre and Gines Tan’s Magsimula Ka at the Music Museum, bringing back the golden years of OPM music. The musical play features new and veteran performers like Ciara Sotto, Myke Salomon, Poppert Bernadas, Fred Lo and Kyla Rivera, ably supported by theater luminaries Ana Feleo, Tricia Amper-Jimenez, Sherwin Sozon, Sheng Belmonte, Gerald Napoles, Sophiea Reyes, Cheeno Macaraig, Rafael Sudayan, Ava Santos, Kakki Teodoro, Heidi Arima, Carlos Canlas, Pamela Imperial and Migs Ramirez.Magsimula Ka was originally staged at the CCP Little Theater in the 80’s. The musical play follows the…
> Last November 19, Hennessy hosted it first Hennessy Artistry in Manila at the NBC Tent in Fort Bonifacio, Global City. It is a night of music, fun and friendship mixed with Hennessy Cognac. The event was hosted by Channel V VJs Alvey and Solenn.Hennessy Artistry in Manila featured band performers like Pupil, Kwjan and True Faith. For those who enjoys chilling out and dancing the night away Swedish DJ Rasmus Faber and UK’s DJ Lauren Pope savors the night with the funky music. Here is a video of the performance of Philippine All Star as they open the event with…
>ABS-CBN bolsters its late night newscast “Bandila” by bringing together multi-awarded broadcast journalists Ces Oreña Drilon, Julius Babao, and Karen Davila to deliver the nation’s biggest news and stories beginning Monday (Nov 22).Babao and Davila’s addition to the program also marks the dawn of a new and more interactive “Bandila,” wherein viewers are given a chance to air their reactions to every news item.Through the official pages of “Bandila” on Facebook and Twitter, and the three anchors’ personal accounts, people may send in their comments while the newscast is going on. After each report, Drilon, Babao, and Davila will read…
> In line with long celebration of Christmas in the Philippines, Coca Cola launches their global campaign entitle Shake-up Christmas where it shows Santa Claus holding a Christmas globe while drinking Coke. Inside the Christmas globe were different person enjoying Christmas with their family, friends and special someone and of course Coca Cola who is present in all occasions especially the Yuletide Season. In the Philippine version of the campaign is Coca Cola brand ambassador Kim Chiu and Enchong Dee who is sitting a bench and after Santa Claus titled the globe, Kim slides near to Enchong and they end up…