PHILPOST WRITING CONTEST: Why Water Is A Precious Resource

PHILPOST WRITING CONTEST: Why  Water Is A Precious Resource
 
Calling the attention of Parents, Teachers, Guardians, Family members and pupils and students 15 years old and below. Here is your chance to show the world your talent in letter writing.

The winning entries will receive a medal plus P15,000 worth of cash. The winning entry will be sent by Philpost to the Universal Postal Union based in Berne, Switzerland.

Mechanics:

•  Strictly for Age 15 years and below 
•  Must be in accordance with the theme: Why  Water Is A Precious Resource
•  Acceptance of contest entry ends on October 9, 2012.
•  The length of the letter must have a maximum of 800 words. 
•  Must be in letter form.  
•  Must be written in English.
•  Typewritten. 
•  Must contain the following:

1.  Place
2.  Date
3.  Addressee's Opening Salutation
4.  Addressee's Closing Salutation
5.  Signature

For more details look for Jocelyn Cacho, Special Project Officer, Philpost.

Tel. 527-0108 or 527-0059.

 

 

CEBU PACIFIC SEAT SALE UP TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Cebu Pacific

Sale Period: August 30 to September 2, 2012

Details

• Quoted fares are one-way and have limited availability.
• International fares are exclusive of fuel surcharges.
• Fares are non-refundable.
• Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
• CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply.

Domestic Flights	Go Lite Fare
Davao to Cagayan De Oro (CDO), Iloilo, Kalibo, Zamboanga, Butuan or Dipolog*NEW Flight starts October 5, 2012 Zamboanga to Cebu, Tawi-Tawi or Cagayan De Oro (CDO)* NEW Flight starts October 20, 2012	P288
Manila to Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Surigao or Zamboanga	P888
Travel Period: October 1 to December 31, 2012
International Flights	Go Lite Fare
Clark to Hong Kong or Macau	P 688
Cebu to Hong Kong   Iloilo to Hong Kong or Singapore* Hong Kong Flight starts November 8, 2012 Singapore Flight starts November 9, 2012	P 888
Cebu to Singapore	P1,088
Travel Period: November 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013
Clark to Bangkok or Singapore	P1,088
Travel Period: November 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013

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Note: This is not a paid post.

ZEST AIR: Seat Sale Up To September 2, 2012

Zest Air

Sale Period: August 30 to September 2, 2012 only

 

Purchase online or call their hotline at 855-3333 (7:00am to 11:00pm) or beyond 11:00pm at 852-4313 or 851-3302.

Details

• Limited seats only.
• FREE Baggage Allowance of 10 Kilos for MA60 Flights.
• FREE Baggage Allowance of 15 Kilos for A320 and A319 Flights.
• For phone booking and more information, please call 855-3333 or visit your favorite travel agent.

Domestic Destinations	One-Way Fare
ALL Domestic Airbus Routes Exclusions: P16.80 (ASF with VAT) and Fuel Surcharge	P8
Travel Period: January 10 to March 20, 2013
Travel Period: June 1 to July 31, 2013

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CEBU PACIFIC : Seat Sale Up to September 2, 2012

 

 

 

Cebu Pacific

Sale Period: August 30 to September 2, 2012

Details

• Quoted fares are one-way and have limited availability.
• International fares are exclusive of fuel surcharges.
• Fares are non-refundable.
• Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
• CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply.

Domestic Flights	Go Lite Fare
Manila to Boracay (Caticlan), Coron (Busuanga), Dumaguete, Kalibo, Legazpi, Naga, Puerto Princesa or Tagbilaran	P488
Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan) or Siargao	P488
Travel Period: October 1 to December 31, 2012
International Flights	Go Lite Fare
Manila to Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur	P688
Manila to Brunei, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore, Hanoi NEW or Siem Reap NEW!	P1,088
Manila to Bangkok or Jakarta	P1,688
Travel Period: October 1 to December 31, 2012
Cebu to Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur	P888
Travel Period: December 8, 2012 to February 28, 2013

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AIRPHIL EXPRESS: P1 SALE

Air Phil Express
Sale Period: September 1 to 2, 2012

Details 

• Quoted fares for Domestic and International Flights are for one-way only. 
• Fares are with 15 kilos Free Baggage Allowance. 
• Fare is not guaranteed until the final purchase. 
• Priced from Origin to Destination or Vice Versa. 
• Subject to rules and conditions, please review carefully.

Domestic Destinations Base Fare
Clark to Cebu, Davao, Kalibo or Puerto Princesa P1

Travel Period: May 15 to July 15, 2013

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Manila LRT Purple Line (LRT-2) Route

Manila LRT Purple Line (LRT-2) Route

11 stations of Manila LRT Purple Line (LRT-2) Route:

• Santolan/M.A. Roxas in Marikina City - nearest link to Antipolo, Sta. Lucia and MetroEast Mall, Marcos Highway, SM Marikina. 
• Katipunan (Quezon City) - closest link to Ateneo de Manila University, Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA), Miriam College, also a major link to University of the Philippines, Loyola Heights.
• Anonas (Quezon City) - St. Joseph Parish and Catholic School, Project 3 and 4, World Citi Medical Center, Hi-Top Supermart (where jeepneys leading to P. Tuazon turns), Anson's Supermart, Technological Institute of the Philippines (the bigger campus), ACSAT and NCBA are also just a few feet away.
• Araneta Center-Cubao (Quezon City) - Araneta Coliseum, SM Cubao, Ali-Mall, various provincial bus stations, Aurora Boulevard, Gateway Mall, New Farmer's Plaza, and the closest link to Ateneo de Manila University. There are also jeepneys here that go to Pasig and passes by Eastwood. This also serves as the link of LRT 2 Purple Line to the MRT Line (also known as the Blue Line) that starts from Taft Station in Pasay to North Avenue in Quezon City.
• Betty Go-Belmonte (Quezon City) - Aurora Blvd, New Manila. Named after the wife of Mayor Sonny Belmonte.Very near RVM Beatery and LVN Studios.
• Gilmore (Quezon City) - New Manila, St Paul University - QC, Broadway Centrum (where GMA7's show such as Eat Bulaga and Diz Iz It is being taped, St. Joseph's College, St. Luke's Medical Center, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Carmelite Missionary Sisters, Trinity University of Asia (Trinity College). The area is also known for PC Shops selling the most affordable computers and parts. This also serves as the central station of the Purple Line.
• J. Ruiz (San Juan) - only station located in San Juan. Regina Shipping Lines (RSL) Bus Transport, Tabernacle of Faith Academy, near Pinaglabanan leading to Xavier School and Immaculate Concepcion Academy, The Arena.
• V. Mapa (Manila) - Santa Mesa, G. Araneta Avenue, SM Centerpoint (SM Santa Mesa), SM Mezza Residences, Arlington Memorial Chapels, Central Colleges of the Philippines, UERM Memorial Medical Center.
• Pureza (Manila) - Santa Mesa, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) - Sta. mesa, SM Sta. Mesa, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Puregold, SM Savemore, De Ocampo Memorial College, an alternative link to jeepneys going to University of Santo Tomas, Arellano University, San Beda and La Consolacion College.
• Legarda (Manila) - Sampaloc, Sampaloc Public Market, closest link to university belt, particularly University of the East and University of Santo Tomas, San Sebastian College, National Teachers College, San Beda College, Centro Escolar University, La Consolaction College, Technological Institute of the Philippines, National University, Arellano University.
• Recto (Manila) - Sta. Cruz, Fabella Memorial Hospital, Isetann Shopping Center, Quiapo, closest link to Far Eastern University (FEU), Manila Grand Opera, Central Market, Isetann Recto. Manila City Jail is also by the area. This also serves as the connection to LRT 1 Yellow Line (that starts from EDSA-Taft Station in Pasay to Balintawak in Quezon City) through the Doroteo Jose Station which can beaccess via an elevated walkway bridge.

LRT-2 : First and Last Train Schedule

LRT-2 : First and Last Train Schedule

LRT-2 operates starting 5:00 AM until 10:00 PM on weekdays and 5:00 AM until 9:30 PM on weekends and holidays. 

Please take note that LRT-2 is closed for annual maintenance every:

•  Maundy Thursday
•  Good Friday
•  Black Saturday 
•  Easter Sunday. 
•  At the discretion of its operators, it is also closed during All Saints Day (November 1).

QC: P2 Plastic Bag Fee Takes Effect StartingToday

Good News to Mother Earth! QC: P2 Plastic Bag Fee Takes Effect StartingToday!

All establishments in Quezon City will start collecting two pesos (P2.00) per plastic bag used every time customers in QC fail to bring their own bag regardless of its size starting today, September 1, 2012.  

Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance enforces a Plastic Recovery System Fee that charges and collect a fix amount of two pesos  The fee that will be collected will be part of Green fund that is intended to fund various initiatives for the benefit of the environment.

Exempted from this ordinance is the use of plastic bags with no handles, holes or strings that are commonly used for wrapping unpacked fresh foods and cooked foods.
 
Reusable Bag users will be given incentives in a point system scheme, giving points that can later on be used for purchase, and Green Lane, a special counter for customers with reusable bags.

QC government currently implements the ban in using plastic bags and Styrofoam in key city offices and hospitals particularly the QC City Hall complex, Novaliches District Center, Quezon City General Hospital and Novaliches District Hospital.

The fee is earmarked for a "green fund" that will be used by businesses to fund environmental initiatives. Violators of the ordinance would pay a fine not exceeding P1000 for the first offense, and P3,000 for the second offense. The third offense would warrant a fine not exceeding P5000, and the cancellation of business permit.

The Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance was Introduced by Councilor Dorothy Delarmente.
 

Plastic recovery has been successfully implemented in other Asian countries. I believe it can be done in the Philippines too. I remember while we are vacationing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia way back 2009 we had to pay for plastic bags. The good news is you can ask for your items to be put inside a small box. Well, that was in Malaysia, I just don't know if that is the same here in the Philippines. I'll update you guys on this next time.