New Sets of Cyberpress Officers for 2014

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DOST-ICTO – The Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology inducts new officers of ICT Journalists Association of the Philippines (Cyberpress) for 2014.

Usec. Louis Casambre (on extreme right) and the new officers are, from left to right - Paolo Montecillo, VP-Internal, Tomas Noda - Secretary, Raffy Pedrajita, MemComm, Marlon Magtira-Public Affaris, TJ Dimacali, VP-External, Verns Joven, Treasurer, and Alora Guerro, President  -  Photo by: Rafa Pedrajita of www.digitalspidey.com.

The CyberPress raised around 100,000 pesos for Yolanda victims during a benefit dinner held on the same night. All funds were turned over to Red Cross immediately after the event.

About DOST-ICTO  : 

The Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology is the Philippine Government’s lead agency on ICT related matters. Its primary thrusts are in the ICT Industry Development, eGovernment, ICT policy development, Internet for all and Cybersecurity.

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Mga Anino ng Kahapon (Shadows of the Past)

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Mga Anino ng Kahapon is the first full-length independent feature that aims to challenge common stereotypes associated with mental conditions particularly schizophrenia.
  
Written and directed by Alvin Yapan and starring Agot Isidro and TJ Trinidad, this film where they show life is not easy for patients with schizophrenia and the people around especially the family’s struggle hard to cope up with schizophrenia.

Mga Anino ng Kahapon (Shadows of the Past) is an awareness film to educated people about schizophrenia.  “This is a small film with a big message.  It’s a film that educates the viewer about one of the misunderstood mental problems,  schizophrenia,” Agot Isidro said.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that generally appears in late adolescence or early adulthood - however, it can emerge at any time in life. It is one of many brain diseases that may include delusions, loss of personality (flat affect), confusion, agitation, social withdrawal, psychosis, and bizarre behavior.

Schizophrenia does not only affect the person with the disorder. Families, friends and society are affected too. A sizable proportion of people with schizophrenia have to rely on others, because they are unable to hold a job or care for themselves.

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Very emotional as I watched the film last Dec. 19, 2013 during the movie premiere of “Mga Anino Ng Kahapon” / Shadows of the Past held at the Glorietta Cinema, Makati.

This is one of the best film directed, well made movie with commendable actor TJ Trinidad and great actress Agot Isidro. And as I watched Agot Isidro performed so well, I remember one international film titled “A Beautiful Mind.”

Mga Anino ng Kahapon (Shadows of the Past), produced by Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Productions has been selected as a finalist in the New Wave Section Full Feature Category of the MetroManila Film Festival (MMFF).


These films will be screened from Dec. 18 to 24 in Glorietta 4 and SM Megamall cinemas. For groups that are interested to watch the movie, you may contact Alem at 0917 811 0217 / 964-5456, or Gay at 0917 541 3010 0922 331 3010, and you can look for the production team at the movie booth of Glorietta 4 and SM Megamall. High school / College classes, school and medical organizations, NGOs, advocacy groups invited to watch it for free.

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ICanServeFoundation with the Lifestyle Network’s Celebrity Chefs

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Lifestyle Network's celebrity Chefs help raise funds for storm releif operations. 

It was a rare night for the local culinary scene when the best Filipino chefs, including celebrity chefs Sandy Daza, Sharwin Tee, and Gene and Gino Gonzalez, united under one roof with the vision of raising funds for Sagip Kapamilya’s relief operations through the ICanServeFoundation in the Lifestyle Network’s Around the Philippines in Small Plates.

As such, it aptly has chosen to unite the various regions of the country in a different way to mirror the oneness among its people following the calamity.

Made up of 7,107 islands, the Philippines is home to a diverse culture. Part of this culture is a variation in practices, rites, and language; but one thing common among all people, regardless of region, is a love for a flavor uniquely Filipino that is expressed in many ways.


The Lifestyle Network thus took that love for Filipino flavor and whipped up a night to bring together many of its different expressions through Around the Philippines in Small Plates, creating a most unforgettable dinner menu that distinctly embodied the diversity of the Philippines.

From fresh produce, culinary delicacies, and export products to local arts and crafts, Around the Philippines in Small Plates put the spotlight on the creativity of the Filipinos.
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This creativity shone through in the creations of some of today’s biggest names in the local culinary scene, including Lifestyle Network's FoodPrints’ Chef Sandy Daza, Curiosity Got the Chef’s Chef Sharwin Tee, Chefscapades’ Chef Gene and Gino Gonzalez, Wildflour’s Chef Allen Buhay, Grace Park’s Chef Margarita Fores, Chef Hylton le Roux of Market to Master, Milky Way Café’s Chef J Gamboa, Green Pastures' Chef Robby Goco, Restaurant 9501’s Chef Myrna Segismundo, Chef Glenda Baretto of Cafe Via Mare, Chef Jessie Sincioco of Chef Jessie’s, Chef Ginny de Guzman of Gustare, Chef Juan Carlos de Terry of Terry’s Selection, and Chef Fernando Aracama of Aracama.
Chefs Gene and Gino Gonzales of Chefscapades
Aside from all these culinary masters, sumptuous dishes were also served by some of the country’s best establishments, such as La Cocina de Tita Moning, Alavar Seafood Restaurant, Pepita’s Lechon, General’s Lechon, Discovery Suites, Bizu, Kitchen’s Best, Fog City Creamery and Baby Pat’s breads and pastries; with the official wine partner for the night, Beringer of Happy Living fine Wines, and coffee care of the EDSA Beverage Group.

"Around the Philippines in Small Plates" was also held hand in hand with "Choose Philippines: A Pinoy A-fair," where products and merchandise that further embody the diverse aesthetic of the Filipino culture were shown and made available for purchase.

For updates and more information, visit and like the Lifestyle Network on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork).

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Enrique Gil “Heating up the Holidays” @ CHALK Magazine

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Chalk’s latest cover boy Enrique Gil gets cozy with Chalk for the hottest holiday ever !

The coldest season of the year just got much hotter with Chalk’s latest cover boy Enrique Gil and his warmest thoughts in an exclusive story on how he’s been “Heating up the Holidays”.

Read up on how Enrique’s been both naughty and nice, sharing his thoughts on Julia Montes and Liza Soberano. He also recounts some of his favorite memories from those celebrations that he can’t seem to forget—leading up to how he’s been cozying up to where to he is today.

Another huge present is also in store for readers with Chalk’s 50 Hottest Guys list. From this year’s over boys Xian Lim, Daniel Padilla, and Joseph Marco; television eye candies Robi Domingo, Ejay Falcon, Jerome Ponce, Derrick Monasterio, and Kristoffer Martin—to the hottest guys in sports like Jeron and Jeric Teng, Andre and Kobe Paras, Arnold Van Opstal, and the Philippine Volcanoes’ Ned Stephenson and Dennis Gordon, Chalk covers the country’s most attractive personalities that make the season that much more enticing.

Of course, Chalk won’t skip out on offering the latest trends in fashion and beauty to sport all holiday long with the magazine’s take on party dressing in the feature ‘Cheers to the New Year” and the scoop on trendy metallic makeup in “Magically Metallic,” where it’s all about adding that extra sparkle.

This year’s December to January issue also helps its readers out with lists of great gift ideas for the Chalk reader’s special someone. What’s more is that resident celebrity columnist Jasmine Curtis-Smith helps lay out plans for a worthwhile holiday break with her “7 Days of Holiday Fun”.

Read up on all this and more by grabbing a copy of Chalk’s December 2013-January 2014 issue out on newsstands and magazine stores now.


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Ring in the holidays with energy-efficient cooling

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The Yuletide season is definitely just around the corner, and many of us are dreaming of a white, winter-cold Christmas. Snow in the Philippines is out of the question, of course, but with our year-round tropical climate (especially in hot and humid Manila), enjoying a cool, nippy Christmas with loved ones can seem impossible, too.

Concepcion-Carrier, the country’s leading provider of cooling solutions, is offering a range of state of the art, energy-efficient air conditioners that promises to cool your homes long after Santa leaves your presents under the tree.

These are the Carrier XPower 2 Hi-Wall which gives 53% more savings versus other inverters; the Carrier Optima, a highly efficient cooling solution that gives the lowest electricity consumption with inverter-like savings; and the Condura Inverter, a cooling unit that combines savings, value and durability.

53% more savings versus other inverters
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The Carrier XPower 2 Hi-Wall features an advanced inverter technology that gives as much as 53% more savings versus other inverter brands. It delivers world-class performance in terms of cooling comfort, quiet operation and energy savings.

Moreover, this cooling solution offers clean air for the holidays and beyond thanks to its Nano Technology Filtration System which controls the indoor air quality inside the home. It eliminates bacteria, mold and mildew while neutralizing odors.

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Meanwhile, the Carrier Optima is equipped with an energy-efficient compressor that delivers the lowest electricity consumption while providing inverter-like savings compared to other brands in the fixed-speed category.

What’s more, consider your initial investment paid back in just as little as two years, thanks to the Carrier Optima’s annual savings of P12,000. It also comes with air-cleaning and protective filters, blue fin coating to protect against corrosion, an auto restart and leak detection feature and a remote control for easy access to the Carrier Optima’s range of features like the turbo and sleep mode.

For value-conscious consumers

Lastly, for homeowners looking for savings, durability and value for money, Concepcion-Carrier recommends the Condura Inverter. Costing almost as low as P4.00 to run per hour, the Condura Inverter is equipped with a highly efficient DC rotary inverter technology which steadily cools rooms once the desired temperature is reached.

Another benchmark of a Condura aircon is its reliability.  For your peace of mind, the Condura Inverter comes with self-diagnostics and protection features which automatically alert users of system failures. Moreover, this cooling solution also provides clean air for the home as its anti-mildew and active charcoal filters resist pollution, bad odors and various irritants.

Christmas comes only once a year, and it’s the perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together. With its range of cooling solutions, Concepcion-Carrier promises to take care of the cooling and savings, while you sit back and enjoy this merry time of the season.

About Concepcion-Carrier
The partnership between Carrier Corporation and Concepcion Industries, Inc. brings together two pioneers in the air conditioning industry: Carrier, a world leader in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems; and Concepcion Industries, Inc., a company that exemplifies Filipino leadership, ingenuity, and enterprise.

Since its formation in 1998, Concepcion-Carrier quickly rose above its peers, as the company expanded from manufacturing window room air conditioners to become the Philippines’ frontrunner in virtually all categories of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment and services.

Concepcion-Carrier brings to our shores Carrier Corporation's rich tradition of innovation and expertise, and as the country’s trusted provider of cooling solutions, it is committed to delivering the very best to its customers, for years to come.
For more information, visit www.ccac.com.ph

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How Celebrity Mom and Media Personality Kat de Castro Protects her Daughter from Lice

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There are a few things that celebrity mom and media personality Kat de Castro can’t stand—and one of these is the threat of head lice infestation.

“It’s one of the things that I feel really overprotective about. Just the thought that my daughter Khloe might get head lice puts me on the defensive,” said Kat.

For Kat, having head lice is not just unhygienic but she also considers it a health problem. “What mother would not get worried if her child has lice? It’s not just because my daughter would be itching but the fact that there would by tiny parasites on her head and hair—and they could spread to all of us,” she added.

Kat makes sure to take preventive measures to keep lice from infesting their home, like regularly having pillowcases, beddings, and linens washed thoroughly and even soaking them in hot water. She also checks her daughter if she seems to be scratching her scalp more than normal.

“General hygiene is really important and I taught Khloe about making it a habit since she was a little girl. But sometimes, even if you know your daughter is very clean and healthy in her habits, you can’t be sure what she gets exposed to outside. She can still get lice from contact outside the house,” said Kat.
She discovered that the best way to ease her mind about head lice infestation is to have anti-lice shampoo in the house. That way, she feels secure that she can take care of any lice problem as soon as she discovers it.

Kat de Castro said : “Like many of us, while growing up I learned about various home remedies for head lice, from using suyod  (a very fine-toothed comb) to even applying gasoline on the hair and scalp. I still believe in using suyod but I think it can’t solve the problem alone. We already have modern and effective ways to get rid of lice, like anti-lice shampoo.”

The next step for Kat was choosing the right anti-lice shampoo for her family. After doing research, she decided on LiceAliz. Her primary reason for doing so is because it is very safe and effective, plus also quite convenient to use.

“I read about the active ingredient in LiceAliz, which is pyrethrin. I found out that it’s a natural ingredient made from chrysanthemum flowers. Following the instructions for using LiceAliz is also easy, since we can use it like ordinary shampoo and there’s even a variant with menthol for a soothing cool feeling. All I have to do is follow the directions on the label,” she said.

LiceAliz is a head lice treatment shampoo made of natural ingredients with pyrethrin, which is proven safe and effective for removing head lice and their eggs in adults and children as young as two years of age.

LiceAliz is applied just like regular shampoo and also has a conditioner that keeps hair soft, healthy, and manageable. For the first two weeks of use, it must be applied twice a week. After that, it is applied only once a week to keep head lice from coming back. For best results, it must be left on the hair for ten minutes before rinsing.


Besides being safe, effective, and convenient to use, LiceAliz has the added benefit of costing as much as 50 percent lower than other brands of head lice shampoo. It also has a variant with menthol for a cool, refreshing feeling on the scalp. LiceAliz is available in drugstores, groceries and supermarkets nationwide.

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DepEd Secretary's Christmas Message 2013

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The Department of Education acknowledged the continuous and effective assistance of its media partners in communicating the Department’s programs and projects. 

The annual DepEd Year-End Meeting with Media Partners held at the Mary Grace Café in Greenbelt 2, Makati City last December 17, 2013.

During the fun and enjoyable event, DepEd Asec. Jesus Mateo with the directors and staffs of DepEd Communications Unit shared DepEd Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro's Christmas message to everyone. 


Secretary’s Christmas Message 2013

A Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

This is a challenging greeting to give, especially with the understanding that our brethren from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are struggling to recover and rebuild their lives from the devastating blows brought about by floods, insurgency, earthquakes and a super typhoon. There have been great losses to life and property, and we, as a Department, have been directly affected. A number of our students, staff, teachers and administrators, together with their families, comprise some of the victims and survivors. Even our school facilities were not spared.

It is easy to succumb to hopelessness and despair during these times. Yet it is precisely for these conditions that the message of Christmas becomes more relevant to us: the message of HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE.

We hope in the goodness and generosity of our benefactors who have come quickly to our aid. Hope that in our better understanding of these events, we are able to establish better systems and processes to prevent the same mistakes from repeating themselves. We hope that as a new year approaches, new life should sprout from the rubble, bathed in the warmth of a rising sun, the light of God’s mercy and compassion for our troubled people.

With this renewed hope, I wish you peace. Peace in the faith that all will be well. Peace in our hearts, in our homes, our communities and the whole country.

I wish you joy. A joy that is deep and full, grounded in the peace you find within and around you.

And with this joy, I wish you love. Not that you only receive love, but that you give love. And that you give it sincerely and generously. Fueled by the same hope, peace and joy, may we all express this love through small little acts of kindness that seek for nothing in return.

Yes, we are confronted today by the pain and difficulties of tragedy, but we have the choice to transform the darkness into light, despair into hope, confusion into peace, sadness into joy, indifference into love. As one family, we reach out to one another, leaving no one behind. And there’s no better time to do so but this season of Christmas.

Again, may you all have a Christmas filled with hope, peace, joy and love. God bless us all!



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