Lunes, Setyembre 21, 2015

DPWH TO IMPOSE STRICTER RULES AND WILL SUSPEND ERRING CONTRACTORS WHO VIOLATES SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

     DPWH  IMPLEMENTS STRICTER RULES ON SAFETY                               REQUIREMENTS

      By: Teddy P. Cho and Ver M. Garcia

Unfinished public works construction in United Nation, Manila infront of Manila Medical Center causes obstruction, flooding and endangers the safety of the public.



 The kid is about to cross the street but is in danger of  being trapped due to the diggings created by irresponsible contractors.


Another obstruction in the road.. causing traffic and pedestrian can not pass through. Affecting business establishments in the area.

 Sad to say,.. Hospitals should be given all the amenities but was trapped in the situation.  Patientswill have a hard time finding their way to the entrance of the hospital in case of emergency and treatment.

 Flooding everywhere.. Diggings and potholes are everywhere and it's a nightmare.


No proper sign ages.


Unfinished construction delays causes flooding and prone to accident.

The Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH) Sec. Rogelio L. Singson implemented  the Department Order 125, directingl DPWH field office to strictly  implement the requirements on road works safety, traffic management, construction safety and health in an on-going project construction and maintenance works. The government will impose suspension of work to contractors who willfully violates and fails to observe safety requirements with no entitlement of time extension and payment on corresponding items  and other related works.

         DPWH implementing offices are tasked to monitor compliance to the various road works safety requirements such as the provision of :  1.)  warning signs  2.) barricades 3.) stockpiling of materials in proper places 4.) removal from the project site of waste and excess materials which includes torn down, broken pavements and excavated debris.

         To avoid accidents in road projects, construction safety signages which are also visible  at night time and barricades shall be provided as a precaution and to advise the workers and the general public of the hazards prevailing at their respective worksites.

         The guidelines provided by DOLE(D.O. 13) requires all construction workers while at work to wear basic personal protective equipment and devices namely: reflectorized vest, safety footwear and hard hat.

         Sec. Singson also added that in the interest of ensuring the protection and safeguarding the welfare of the workers employed in the construction industry, as well as the general public within and around the immediate vicinity of any construction worksite.

          Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) guidelines a.k.a. (DOLE  D.O. 13: Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry), shall also be strictly observed by construction firms and monitored by DPWH field units.

          To minimized disruption and inconvenience to the general public brought about by the on-going activities of public works  projects,contractors found not observing good housekeeping  in their respective construction sites must be held accountable and their concerned project engineers supervising  these projects are equally accountable.

           In-line with the road projects that improves,affects communities with the increased in mobility  and connectivity-contributing factors in job generation, employment opportunities to local residents.

            In connection with the Community Managed Road Maintenance Project (CMRMP) in providing jobs for about 477 beneficiaries in Paranas, Western Samar- a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Family program of the government. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Road Board launched the CMRMP.

           DPWH  Asst. Secretary Emil K. Sadain was directed by Secretary Singson to join DSWD Secretary Dinky J. Soliman at the project launch in Western Samar, commented that integrating citizens involvement encourages involvement and ownership thus, the road is maintained at the optimum level for their own benefit.

              Definitely, it's more than employment opportunities, but the purpose  is to develop a sense of responsibility and a duty to communities to maintain  the roads which happens to be the mandate of the government . Road networks traversing different communities wherein LGU's and the citizenry are requested to participate with the DSWD in-charged of identifying the beneficiaries qualified for the project.

             The road board has been entrusted with the funding of the program, to ensure and oversee the optimum utilization of resources  for the maintenance and improvement of a safe,efficient and environmentally balanced road network, Singson added.

             Organized "Pakyaw" groups are contracted to maintain the initial 16 Kilometer roads rehabilitated under the Secondary National Roads Development Project funded by the U.S.A. Millenium Challenge Corporation.The Improved 16 Kilometers road traverses six (6) barangays in Paranas namely : Buray , Pequit, Patag, Tabuxan, Lokilokon, and Tenani. 
(VerGarciaBlogs)

Huwebes, Setyembre 17, 2015

NEVER GIVE UP.. WE ARE THE CHILD OF THE UNIVERSE AND GOD LOVES YOU..

Never Disgust the World


by: Michael Vallejos Zacarias Never disgust the world For it bestows smiles when you’re friendless; It unhooks the sunbeams whenever obscurity approaches. Never assumes that it imprisons; Marvelously, it grins upon your mourning’s.

Never disgust the world When you weep it carves up with unfasten arms; It clutches enchantment upon your somnolent spirit. Abide not grieves but unreserved love and tender care; Indubitably, you’ll feel out of the blue.

Never disgust the world For you have come up to and obviously born in love; It bequeaths kindness not covetousness. The world concurs that you are exceptional at all; Certainly, you are the promising child of the universe. Never disgust the world It seizes when you’re tumbled down. When you believe you’re confronted Never give up, the world never hates at all; Thus it grins when it peeks you’re temperate and heroic.


Never disgust the world 
For you have come to relish it;
When abhorrence subsists within your spirit Reinstate it with love and care; For the world never disgusts you at all. Never disgust the world For it bestows smiles when you’re friendless; It unhooks the sunbeams whenever obscurity approaches. Never assumes that it imprisons; Marvelously, it grins upon your mourning’s.



Never disgust the world When you weep it carves up with unfasten arms; It clutches enchantment upon your somnolent spirit. Abide not grieves but unreserved love and tender care; Indubitably, you’ll feel out of the blue.
Never disgust the world For you have come up to and obviously born in love; It bequeaths kindness not covetousness. The world concurs that you are exceptional at all; Certainly, you are the promising child of the universe.

Never disgust the world It seizes when you’re tumbled down. When you believe you’re confronted Never give up, the world never hates at all; Thus it grins when it peeks you’re temperate and heroic.
Never disgust the world For you have come to relish it; When abhorrence subsists within your spirit Reinstate it with love and care; For the world never disgusts you at all.
(VerGarciaBlogs)

Miyerkules, Setyembre 16, 2015

ASIA E-COMMERCE EXPO SET ON NOV. 25, 2015 AT SMX AURA, PHILIPPINES

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!


Have you registered already? Ten Start Up Innovators will have a chance to "Pitch In" at Asia E- Commerce Expo 2015.

You are cordially invited to attend this year Asia E- Commerce Expo 2015 that will be held on November 25, 2015 at SMX Convention Center, Taguig from 8AM to 6PM with more than 20 speakers and is expecting 300 attendees plus 30 exhibitors to showcase their products and services.

The main objective of the event is to empower the start ups and traditional organizations to adopt E-Commerce & to learn from the following sessions and discussions about; EPrivacy, Elogistics, EPayments, Market Analysis, Digital Marketing, CRM, Strategy, E- Commerce and Going Global.

The organizers will present also 10 Start Up Innovators who submitted their profiles to share to the attendees their products and services and possibly to meet their prospective partners. We are giving each Start Up Companies 5 minutes to present their innovation, company profiles, products and services for everyone to see.

#AECoE is not just about learning, empowerment and inspiration but a potential future collaboration that’s why we allot time for networking. Speakers confirmed are as follows plus 5 more awaiting for their confirmation:


Resource Persons:

• Constantin Robertz- Managing Director, Zalora
• Lars Jeppesen- CEO, Tech One Global
• Jacqueline Van Den Ende- Managing Director, Lamudi
• Kristian Melquiades- General Manager, Viber
• Janette Toral- Founder, Digital Club Filipino
• Subir Lohani- Managing Director, Carmudi
• Chinkee Tan- Book Author and Radio Host
• Robert Yupangco- CEO, Yupangco Group of Companies
• Frederic Levy- Founder & CEO, CashCashPinoy

• Camille Montejo- CEO, Tree Top Adventure Inc.

• Bjorn Pardo- CEO, Xend Business Solutions

• Quentin Boucher- Managing Director, Ensogo

• Amor Maclang- Director for Communications, Geiser Maclang Marketing Communications Inc.

• Mannix Pabalan- CEO, Hashtag Digital


Moderators:


• Chris Kiklas- President, EmLogis

• Pocholo Gonzales- CEO, Creativoices Production

• Spanky Enriquez- Corporate Communications Consultant



Speakers are leaders from different industries and engaged in momentous pursuits of significance to the ASEAN region. Attendees are senior business people, high-ranking government officials and media journalists.

Asia E Commerce Expo 2015 (#AECoE) is expecting 300 visitors & up to 30 companies to share their products and services in the expo. For more info please check www.asiaecommerce.ph & for partnership/sponsorship, please contact the organizer at 09166299381 or at maria@asiaecommerce.ph

Registration Fee per delegate: Php 3,000.00 (Inclusive of: Snacks, Lunch, Conference and Expo.)


How to register:


1. Deposit the registration fee to
TAG Media and Public Relations
BPI Checking Account # 1680 0010 29

2. Scan the deposit slip
3. Send the scanned copy to maria@asiaecommerce.ph

For those who are interested in the "Pitch In" Session. You can still submit your profile for the chance to "pitch in" on or before September 30, 2015. The chosen companies will be included in the program/agenda. (VerGarciaBlogs)

Sabado, Setyembre 12, 2015

MAYOR ABALOS & TRETHOWEN LEAD OPENING CEREMONY OF PIONEER MARKET PHILIPPINES


Come To Where The Flavor Is.. Come To Pioneer St. Market..
                  
  (Where You Can Find The Best Gourmet Foods In Town) 
                    
   By: Teddy P. Cho and Ver M. Garcia




The Day before the opening of HMR (www.hmrgroup.com), in charge is Ms. Natalie Trethowen, Operations Manager of HMR Phils., together with their Marketing Staff to clarify the details of the coverage.

Come to where your Heart is,. come to PIONEER .. Come to where the Flavor is come to.. PIONEER MARKET.

When it comes to grocery and food shopping, customers are accustomed to both world-- Convenience and Habit. Pioneer market, a one-stop center to make even the most loyal and discriminating market-goers experience a unique dining pleasure. Shop and socialize in an alternative fresh and organic way. It focuses on local fresh produce, gourmet dishes and artisan delicacies in an environment that is in a custom designed modern-industrial space. Located in the Heart of Mandaluyong's Premier district which features an array of local community-based and specialty crafts, an expensive collections of wine, craft beers, international fare, health & wellness products. Pioneer, a fully air-conditioned indoor market features savvy, innovative, up-and-coming traders matched with thriving boutique ventures all under one roof - Bring your family and friends to dine, shop and socialize, explore and celebrate the day. As for the Elite, Famous and Discrete check the Harringtons, lifestyle Auction, HMR Auctions, a comprehensive auction, valuation, and logistics services. It's the Philippines largest Full-service auction and valuation company.



ZUMBA dance group started to arrive at 4:45am. Celebrity dance instructor headed by Jason Zamora, Maddel Paltu-ob and Joshua kept the high intensity ZUMBA to the Peak.The

Mandaluyong Fitness Club which is composed of the Sexy Boom group, Sex Bomb group, Solid Blk 36, Wow Barangka group, Blk 19 group and the Blk.37 group holds the Guiness Book of World Record of the highest number of Dance class in Mandaluyong City and the World.






Mass and Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Benhur Abalos Jr.and His wife Menchie Abalos, Joel
Mendez Medical group and Ms. Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell declared the event and the celebration OPEN, followed by Blessing of FR. CARANDANG.


The Monster Burger Challenge wherein the contestants were to finished eating a King sized Burger in 4 minutes the Winner Registered a 3:52 minute time, Won by Phil Briggs, a Gift Check worth P3,000 was jubilantly received by Phil Briggs with  Manager Ms.Natalie Trethowen around to congratulate.

Live cooking  Show, on how to Prepare and cook a Malunggay pasta made from the fresh and organically grown ingredients to promote a Healthy lifestyle, prepared by Chef Demar Regrasado who trained under the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Chef Damar becamed a Chef at 16 from Nature Earth.







The EVENT was made possible thru the kind patronage and guidance of the Major and Minor sponsors: Mendez and Medical group, HMR, SAN MIGUEL BREWERY INC., KCB Water Tech Phils., ONE MEGA Group, ZOOMANITY, FROTH & TAY, ARON-EN, LORO Sports, THETA Healing and The Great ADOBO cook-off.






BREAKING THE GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORD 


Perhaps these portends a Zumba Dance International Challenge to all the Zumba Dancers out there! Are you ready for it? Do these Zumba Dancers stand a chance against the Latinos and the European Zumba icons? A chance to break the Guiness Book of World Record with most number of participants of Zumba dance exercise..


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(BUILDINGS WITH VERTICAL EXPANSION)



The area chosen by SMDC, ABC 5 & the AYALA Developers to expand is where you'll PIONEER Market, observe the vertical expansion taking place find the RIGHT NOW and Take Actions before it's too late. You'll know  the market potentialities when you're at the CENTER of the expansion program of these TITANS. 



CHRISTMAS TREES & DECORS

It may be true that Christmas is just around the corner but there is a need to discover it in your Mind & Heart. Pioneer Market just happens to be having a Christmas Trees and Decor sales.

If your one of the four Wise men, Pioneer market DEFINITELY is the place to shop early just to avoid the Christmas RUSH! No problem with the parking space and accessible within the vicinity of Pasig, Antipolo, Quezon City, Makati City, Pasay City and Suburbs.


LADY VOLCANOES

Lady Volcanoes were introduce by LORO SPORTS (sponsor). Lady Rugby Team are the June 2015 BRONZE medalist SEA GAMES competition held in Singapore. Good Nutrition 
and a good physical fitness program is Theme of the DAY.


Photo Galleries of Pioneer St. Market
















Guinea Pigs For Sale Courtesy of ZOOMANITY Group
                                     Rabbits on display courtesy of ZOOMANITY Group
























































































All photos credited to Teddy Cho - Photo Journalist (VerGarciaBlogs)