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Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph

MINIMALIST. Nordic brand ARKK Copenhagen offers ultra-luxe sneakers with clean silhouttes and subtle color treatments.

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Eaglezero S-E15 in Lavender Tan

WALK THE STREETS IN

NORDIC KICKS

By Bernadette Lunas

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NORDIC sneakers brand is making a case for minimalist streetwear footwear.

Designers and entrepreneurs Kasper Høj Rasmussen and Thomas Refdahl founded ARKK Copenhagen in October 2014 to pay homage to the minimalistic Nordic design philosophy of simplicity, quality, and focus on functional details. Hence, each pair features clean silhouettes and subtle color treatments in neutral hues, such as white, black, gray, olive green, and navy blue. No exaggerated stitching, imposing labels, and unnecessary accoutrements.

The unique appeal of ARKK shoes captured the attention of Gruppo > Innovare, the local group that brings the Nordic brand to the Philippine shores.

In an interview with MS Young Life, deputy sales director Miguel Abellada said they contacted the principal in Denmark when a friend introduced the brand to them.

“We felt it has potential given that there are people who are not too fond of mainstream brands or don’t want to wear the same pair of sneakers like everyone else,” explained Abellada. “ARKK would bring in some sort of feeling of exclusivity.”

The principal then visited the country last year in November to size up the market which he said was “not too far behind when it comes to sneakers” and would be ready to be the 37th destination of ARKK Copenhagen.

WINE CELLAR ON YOUR PHONE HOW many times have you spent a couple of hundred or thousand pesos on a bottle of wine, which you got based solely on the “expert recommendation” of a salesperson, only to find out in one sip that it tasted like sandpaper?

Sadly, this is usually the case in the Philippines especially when you are tight on budget and have little to no knowledge on wines.

An Australian, who grew up in a vineyard in New South Wales and now living here in the country for about three years, noticed this gap for good wines that don’t cost an arm and leg.

Here at home, Chris Urbano said, a consumer has to shell out P4,000 to be guaranteed that a bottle is of good quality. But as a wine importer himself, Urbano said that price is too much.

“It’s not like it’s hard to buy alcoholic drinks in this country; it’s really quite easy,” he noted. “But what I found missing in the Philippine market is this big block in the middle—the good quality, value for money wine.”

His solution: a curated online marketplace where each bottle has been carefully selected by Urbano himself.

The Tagalog-speaking Australian founded Winery Philippines in 2016 to address the need for a channel that will bring quality, boutique wines to customers.

The Winery Philippines is launched exclusively online via winery.ph in order to sell great wines at the best prices possible.

The Winery Philippines initially offers 70 Australian and US wines “sourced from the best wineries,” but Urbano said they will eventually bring in Spanish, French, Chilean, and New Zealand wines in the next couple of months. “We vet everything before they make it on the website,” he guaranteed.

Purchasing takes only six clicks from homepage to checkout; and can be done

Chris Urbano raises a glass of wine to officially launch Winery Philippines (Photo by Rex Sardinia)

on a desktop computer or on your mobile phone. Choose your bottle (choices include Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, and Pinot Noir), add to cart, key in your shipping address, choose your payment method, and click “Complete order.”

Prices of the wines range from P690 to P2,590 only. Add P150 for delivery within Metro Manila, while shipping outside Metro Manila will go through a third party provider. Shipping for two bottles or more, meanwhile, is free of charge.

“And if you’re not happy with your wine, return it half full and we will refund your payment,” said Urbano. –Bernadette Lunas

All ARKK Copenhagen sneakers are designed in Denmark and are made of high quality uppers, laces, detailing, and custom-made outsoles (S-E15, H-X1)—resulting in ultra-luxe minimalist sneakers that are fashionable for the streets and beyond.

Gruppo Innovare brings ARKK’s Eaglezero S-E15, Lion FG H-X1, Panther H-X1, Pythron S-E15, Scorpitex S-E15, Spyqon FG H-X1, and the Raven line (Nubuck S-E15, FutureGrid 2.0 S-E15, Mesh S-E15).

Despite tough competition, Abellada is confident ARKK will fare well against more popular sneakers labels. He said, “The products are very good and the design is very minimal so it’s flexible.”

He also cited the lenient dress code policy in many industries today which helps expand the already big local sneakers market. “More companies are now more permissive when it comes to their clothing rules, and there are more young and old wearing sneakers.”

ARKK Copenhagen sneakers range from P4,995 to P8,495. They will be sold at The Nines, Sneak Peek, and online at Zeus.ph.

Pythron S-E15 in Combat Ash

Spyqon H-X1 in Black

Eaglezero S-E15 in Off-white Tan

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PINOY BOY BAND JBK IMPRESSES ‘X FACTOR UK’ JUDGES

By Nickie Wang

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NOTHER set of Filipino acts is aiming to replicate the success of the girl group 4th Impact who made it to the top 5 in the hit reality show The X Factor UK Season 12.

Since the premiere telecast of its 14th Season on Sept. 2, three Filipino acts have already advanced to the next round of competition.

Leading the Pinoy talents that impressed judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger, and Louis Walsh is the boy band JBK composed of Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario, and Kim Lawrenz Ordonio.

The trio, who went directly to the audition hall after their 24-hour flight from Manila, performed a cover of Sam Smith’s debut single “Lay Me Down.”

British entertainment manager Louis Walsh commended the group for their dedication coming to the UK just to showcase their talent and chase their dreams while part Filipino Nicole Scherzinger praised the boys and boosted their confidence for their outstanding audition.

“You are making the Filipinos so proud right now,” former Pussycat Dolls lead member told the band.

The vocal trio’s performance is currently one of the most watched videos on The X Factor UK’s official YouTube channel with half-amillion views as of this writing.

In the Philippines, the band’s audition is one of the top trending videos peaking at no. 6 overall on Thursday, three days after the show aired on RTL CBS Entertainment.

JBK started out as an OPM boy band in 2014 and became a social media sensation for its a cappella cover videos of Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, and Malaysian songs. The vocal group

BOND GIRLS. Gaga Lord (center) reenacts James Bond movies' opening scene with "The X Factor" judges Nicole Scherzinger (left) and Alesha Dixon (right)

released an independent album a year after it won a reality singing search in the same year.

Meanwhile, two more Pinoy talents are moving to the next level of the show. Joining JBK are X Factor UK hopefuls Elysa V. and Gaga Lord who made instant impact on the four judges.

Elysa V., who came all the way from Australia where her family is based, performed a rendition of Fleur East’s 2015 pop hit “Sax” in full energy.

“For you, your mom, dad, everyone back home in Australia, it’s a Yes,” said Scherzinger after Elysa sang.

On the first week of the show, Gaga Lord, made it to the first round of the auditions, when she performed a cover of Shirley

Bassey’s “Diamonds are Forever.”

Gaga Lord (her real name) started her performance showcasing her full and brassy voice that immediately brought smiles to the judges’ faces. Cowell raised his hand and stopped the audition.

“Right now, I feel like James Bond,” Cowell said in jest then asked Scherzinger and guest judge Alesha Dixon to dance and pose with Gaga as if they were Bond girls.

The lady judges obliged and Gaga proceeded with her audition showing off her powerful voice while moving along with the two lady judges.

“That was it! We are in our own James Bond movie. That was amazing. You are fantastic. I love you. I absolutely love you,” Cowell furthered.

Fil-Aussie Elysa V. is moving to the next round of the show

BRITISH singer-songwriter Sam Smith dropped his highly anticipated single “Too Good at Goodbyes” on Sept. 8 accompanied by a video the artist created exclusively for his fans.

Written with longstanding collaborator Jimmy Napes and Stargate, “Too Good At Goodbyes” is the Smith’s first release since 2015’s “Writing’s On The Wall” from the movie Spectre, which became the first James Bond theme to hit No. 1 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart.

Meanwhile, the single’s music video premiere became available on Spotify in approximately 40 playlists including “Today’s Top Hits” and “This Is: Sam Smith” in vertical format. Smith joins artists such as Selena Gomez and Avicii who have premiered vertical videos on the popular music streaming

PLAYLIST

SAM SMITH RETURNS WITH NEW MUSIC

Sam Smith's new single is available on Spotify

Britain's favorite rock quartet, The Vamps, is returning to Manila

platform.

The Vamps to launch third album in Manila Britain’s favorite rock quartet, The Vamps, just released its third studio album entitled Night and Day and it’s coming to Manila on Oct. 6 to promote the record that contains 12 new songs.

Billed Middle in the Night, the tour that will kick off at Ayala Mall Vertis North, Luna Drive, in Quezon City will also be bringing the British pop trio New Hope Club as a special guest.

The Vamps is known for its hit singles “Last Night,” “Can We Dance,” “All Night,” and “Cecilia.”

This will be the band’s third time performing in the country, after its successful shows back in 2015 and 2016.

DEPICTS LIFE STORY OF BONI ILAGAN

Alden Richards plays a challenging role in a docu that remembers the Martial Law years

KAPUSO actor Alden Richards stars in the life story of Martial Law activist and award-winning screenwriter Bonifacio Ilagan in GMA Public Affairs’ Alaala: A Martial Law Special.

Around 70,000 people were imprisoned; 34,000 were tortured; 3,240 were killed; and 884 disappeared involuntarily, from which 612 are still missing— more than four decades after former President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law, human rights victims still cry for justice. And those who survived these dark years urge Filipinos to “Never forget.”

On the 45th anniversary of President Marcos’ declaration of Martial Law, GMA offers a special documentary that follows the journey of Boni Ilagan. Named after national hero Andres Bonifacio, Boni in the special takes viewers to his experience from his days as an idealistic youth, upon the declaration of Martial Law and his eventual capture and torture in the hands of the Philippine Constabulary.

His recollections are in a short film written by Boni himself. A film within a documentary, GMA Public Affairs’ docu team shadows the short film’s production, showing behindthe-scenes clips. Interviews from personalities that experienced the Martial Law atrocities first hand, as well as historians, provide the big picture of how it was during the Martial Law era. King Rodrigo, son of late Senator Soc Rodrigo tells us how they took the parliament to the streets and how the opposition fought against the dictator. JC Mijares-Gurango, grandson of Primitivo Mijares reveals the secrets his lolo discovered as propagandist of the Marcos family. He shares the inner workings of the conjugal dictatorship.

Kapuso actor Alden Richards plays the role of the young Boni.

Alden shared the challenges of portraying the role. “Physically, psychologically, emotionally, mentally—mahirap ‘yung role.

I’ve never been tortured in any of my roles when I was doing projects with soaps and movies,” Alden said.

Joining Alden in recreating one of the most tumultuous periods in Philippine history are Gina Alajar, Bianca Umali, and Rocco Nacino.

Rocco portrays editor and journalist Pete Lacaba, who, together with Ilagan, also suffered under the hands of the Philippine Constabulary.

The Kapuso actor discovered that he was related to the awardwinning writer. “[Sir Pete] came to me, saying, ‘Hey you know what I’m your mom’s second cousin.’

So that night halos hindi ako makatulog. Nag-research ako, I called up my mom and then naconfirm na kamag-anak ko pala si Sir Pete. It makes everything more meaningful at mas malalim para sa akin,” Rocco said.

GMA Public Affairs’ Alaala: A Martial Law Special on SNBO tonight.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Desiree Carlos, Editor daycarlos328@yahoo.com

MY FURRY BESTIE THIS corner will feature pets of animal lovers every week. We hope new owners and those thinking of getting a pet will be encouraged to be responsible “furparents” through these features. We also hope more people will be moved to be kind to animals when they read about the great relationship that can be created between humans and animals.

For contributions, please email to daycarlos28@ yahoo.com and put My Furry Bestie as subject.

Our dogs Lucas, Batchi, Summer and Shakti

BEWARE: LEPTOSPIROSIS D

IS ONLY A RODENT AWAY

Lepto-prone areas

O YOU see mice or rats or cockroaches in your house or in your garage?

If you have dogs, PET TALES please take precautionary measures

BY DESIREE CARLOS as soon as possible.

Rats, mice or other animal pests can carry and spread the bacteria that causes leptospirosis which can be fatal, and highly contagious to both dogs and humans Leptospirosis is widespread during the rainy season because of floods or canals with stagnant water. Thus, please be extra careful in flood-prone areas. The water may be contaminated with urine of mice or rats that carry the bacteria.

I discussed illnesses in dogs (lepto and kennel cough) during the rainy season briefly in a previous column. But I have heard of many cases of leptospirosis yet again so let us review.

What is leptospirosis?

PET MD says Leptospirosis is an “infection of bacterial spirochetes, which dogs acquire when subspecies…penetrate the skin” and spread in the body through the bloodstream.

It adds the bacteria reproduces in the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, eyes, and reproductive system.

“Soon after initial infection, fever and bacterial infection of the blood develop, but these symptoms soon resolve with the reactive increase of antibodies, which clear the spirochetes from most of the system. The extent to which this bacteria affects the organs will depend on your dog’s immune system and its ability to eradicate the infection fully,” Pet MD says.

But, PET MD adds the bacteria can stay in the kidneys and multiply, subsequently infecting the urine.

If the infection progresses, the liver and kidneys can be severely damaged and can thus be fatal to your pet.

At high risk for severe complications are young pets with less developed immune system This can be transmitted to both humans and animals. Children are the ones who are at high risk of being infected.

Symptoms in dogs

When you observe one or two of the symptoms,

1. Subtropical, tropical, and wet environments.

2. Marshy/muddy areas with stagnant surface water and frequented by wildlife.

3. Heavily irrigated pastures like rice fields.

Means of contact: 1. drinking water contaminated by urine of cats, mice and other rodents.

2. passing through or swimming in contaminated water.

3. open wounds At high risk are dogs in kennels or shelters.

A dog who has been diagnosed with leptospirosis (through chemical blood profile, a complete blood count, urinalysis , an electrolyte panel, and a fluorescent antibody urine test) should be ISOLATED AND NOT ALLOWED TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH OTHER DOGS. A responsible pet owner or shelter/kennel manager will do everything to keep the other dogs away from the sick dog to stop the spread of this fatal disease.

Wear latex gloves when handling your pet and items he used.

“Urine, semen, post-abortion discharge, vomit, and any fluid that leaves the body will need to be handled with extreme caution, Pet MD says

Brownie survived leptospirosis because his owner Melita Benavidez not only gave him tender, loving care, she also brought him to the vet for proper medical treatment. If you can not afford medical care for a pet, please do not get one.

bring your dog to the vet immediately: • Yellow skin and/or yellow color in whites of eyes – anemic symptoms • Rapid dehydration • Always thirsty and urinates. This may indicate f chronic renal (kidney) failure, progressing to inability to urinate • Vomiting. There may blood.

• Diarrhea. Stool may have blood.

• Dark red speckled gums (petechiae) • Bloody discharge from the vagina • Sudden fever and illness • Sore muscles, reluctant to move • Swelling of the mucous membrane • Mild swelling of the lymph nodes • Stiffness in muscles, legs, stiff gait • Dog Shivers • Dog is Weak • Dog is Depressed • No appetite • Spontaneous cough • Difficulty in breathing, fast breathing, irregular pulse • Runny nose

Treatment

1. confinement for severe cases 2. fluid therapy to reverse the effects of dehydration 3. anti-vomiting drug may be given if the dog is vomiting to keep the food down.

4. blood transfusion may be done if your dog has been severely hemorrhaging.

5. antibiotics will be given but this depends on the stage of infection so do not decide on the kind of antibiotics yourself.

Next week, I will share tips on how to keep those mice, rats and cockroaches away.

Have a great Sunday everyone. Namaste!

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National Commission for Culture and the Arts

PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

Invitation to Bid for Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of PDEA ANNEX Building (Re-Bid) Bid Reference No. 2017-25 1. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), thru its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), through the General Appropriations Act (GAA) Capital Outlay 2017 intends to apply the sum of FIFTEEN MILLION PESOS (Php15,000,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for the Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of PDEA Annex Building. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) now invites bids for Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of PDEA Annex Building. Completion of the Works is required 180 working days upon receipt of Notice to Proceed.

Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in SECTION II Instructions to Bidders.

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using nondiscretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.” Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least seventy-five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 AM to 4:00PM only.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested bidders on August 14, 2017 from the address below and upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount of Twenty-five Thousand pesos only (Php25,000.00).

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on September 19, 2017 at 2:00PM at PDEA DDGA’s Conference Room, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Quezon City 1100, which shall be open to prospective bidders.

7. Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat at the address below on or before October 2, 2017 at 1:00PM. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bid opening shall be on October 2, 2017 at 1:00PM at PDEA Main Conference Room, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Quezon City 1100.

Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the BAC Secretariat c/o Mr. Arvin E Sadullo or Ms. Jella P. Palacios at the PDEA Compound, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Quezon City from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM only, Mondays to Fridays starting September 12, 2017 at Tel No. (632)920-8082. However, any queries relative to the contents of the bid documents and the project requirements can only be made by bidders who purchased the bid documents not later than Ten (10) days prior to the Submission and Opening of Bids.

9.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

10. For further information, please refer to: Ms. Jella P. Palacios or Mr. Arvin E Sadullo PDEA-Logistics Management Service PDEA Compound, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Quezon City Tel No. (632)920-8082

(MS-SEPT. 17, 2017)

SPARKY, 2, is Ira Joven's "youngest son."

Ira shares: "He brings so much joy in our home. He's very loving and protective. We love him so much!"

Prevention

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President

INVITATION TO BID SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 750 KVA GENERATOR SET Bid Ref. No. 2017-36 1. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), thru its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), intends to apply the sum of EIGHTEEN MILLION PESOS (P 18,000,000.00) through General Appropriations Act (GAA) for CY 2017 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for the SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 750 KVA GENERATOR SET. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected during bid opening.

2. The PDEA - BAC now invites bids for SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 750 KVA GENERATOR SET. Delivery of the goods is 100 calendar days upon receipt of Notice to Proceed. Bidders should have completed within three (3) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II Instructions to Bidders.

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Act.” Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA 5183.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during office hours (8:00 am to 5:00pm).

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on September 12, 2017 from the address given below and upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount of twenty five thousand pesos (PhP25, 000.00).

The Invitation to Bid may be downloaded from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and PDEA Website at www.pdea.gov.ph, provided that Bidders shall pay the applicable non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The PDEA-BAC will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on September 19, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at ODDGA Conference Room, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Quezon City 1100 which shall be open to prospective bidders.

7. Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat at the address below on or before October 2, 2017, 1:30 p.m.. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bid opening shall be on October 2, 2017, 1:30 p.m. at ODDGA Conference Room, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Pinyahan, Quezon City 1100.

Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the BAC Secretariat c/o Mr. Arvin E Sadullo at the PDEA Compound, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Quezon City from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM only, Mondays to Fridays starting September 12, 2017 at Tel No. (632)920-8082.However, any queries relative to the contents of the bid documents and the project requirements can only be made by bidders who purchased the bid documents not later than Ten (10) days prior to the Submission and Opening of Bids.

9. PDEA reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

10. For further information, please refer to: Mr. Arvin E Sadullo PDEA-Logistics Management Service PDEA Compound, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Quezon City Tel No. (632)920-8082 (Sgd) JESUS A FAJARDO, MMOAS Deputy Director General for Administration Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee (MS-SEPT. 17, 2017)

LOUIE, a toy poodle, grew twice the size of his parents and siblings, thus adopter Lalay Tan-De Guzman calls him "giant toy poodle". Says Lalay, "I love him so much because he cheers me up and calms me down as needed. I want to be as devoted to him as he is to me."

1. Have your dog vaccinated against leptospirosis.

2. Keep your place clean.

3. KEEP THOSE RODENTS AWAY.

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President

PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

GORI (short for gorilla) is the peacemaker in the family of Joy Gallarpe. Given to Joy by her mother's friend, sweet Gori doesn't like fights among the dogs in the household. "Referee sya ng mga ibang dogs ko," Joy says. Gori also became a mom to Joy's rescued kitten. She breastfed the kitty for a year. "She's like a human to me," Joy adds, "Magaling umintindi. Pag may kasalanan, nakayuko at iha-hug ka."

(sgd) JESUS A FAJARDO, MMOAS Deputy Director General for Administration Chairman, Bids and Awards Committe

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE PHILIPPINES P.O. Box 2926 T. M. Kalaw Street, Ermita 1000 Manila, Philippines

Phone:(632) 336-7200 loc. 106 Email: bac@nlp.gov.ph

INVITATION TO BID ONLINE RESOURCES/DATABASES FOR iPeL 2017 Reference No. : 4775732 Sol. No. : tnl17-54 The Procuring Entity through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites bidders/supplies to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder procurement: Name of Project

: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ONLINE RESOURCES/DATABASES FOR iPeL2017 Location : Conference Room, Ground Floor, NLP Bldg.

Approved Budget Contract : Thirty Seven Million Pesos(Php37,000,000.00) Source of Fund : General Fund Delivery Period : 15 days Schedule of Activities: Procurement Stage Issuance and Availability of Bidding Documents Pre Bid Conference Submission of Bids Opening and Evaluation of Bids

Start Date September6, 2017 –September25, 2017 September13, 2017 ; 1:30PM September25, 2017 ; 1:30PM September25, 2017 ; 1:31PM

Interested Bidders may obtain further information from NLP Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on September6, 2017from the address below from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount ofTen Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00).

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the NLP, provided that Bidders shall pay the non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of bids.

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Emerald Management eJournals Gale Science in Context General OneFile GREENR (Global Ref on the Environment) InfoTract Engineering Philippine eJournals Proquest Central (PQC) and ProQuest Dissertation and Theses (PQDT) SpringerLinkeJournal TOTAL

1 1 1 1 1 1

Approved Budget Contract 6,000,000.00 1,450,000.00 4,876,410.57 923,589.43 1,750,000.00 3,000,000.00 6,500,000.00 6,000,000.00 6,500,000.00 37,000,000.00

The NLP reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or Bidders.

For further information, please refer to: RICA JANE SANTOS AND RHODORA JULIAN BAC Secretariat National Library of the Philippines Tel. No.: 336-7200 loc.106/215/408 Email: bac@nlp.gov.ph SGD. EDGARDO B. QUIROS BAC, Chairperson (MS-SEPT. 17, 2017)

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Gadgets & Games

EXPERIENCE PRECISION, SPEED WITH XPERIA XZ1

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ACKED with features that are set to unleash a one’s creativity and change the way the user views mobile entertainment, the Xperia XZ1 was presented by Sony Philippines to the media after its unveiling at the IFA in Berlin, Germany.

Breakthrough in Mobile Creativity

The Xperia XZ1 is the latest addition to Sony’s flagship family and it showcases the brand’s dedication to innovation through XZ1’s 3D Creator.

For the first time ever in a smartphone, you can easily scan 3D objects using the brand’s unique in-house algorithm.

There are four high quality 3D Scan modes: Head, Face, Food, and Free Form Scan. Each has its own custom guides on how best to do them. Share the scan with friends on various messenger apps or create an avatar for use for games and gifs. Hook it up with a 3D printer and you can make your own collectible.

Ultimate Pocket Camera

ranges, the XZ1 can capture moments in a way no other smartphone can. Coupled with its memory stacked Exmor™ RS image sensor, you will be able to take stunning pictures and record videos at 960 frames per second—resulting in one-of-a-kind Super Slow Motion videos.

The XZ1 also boasts of a new autofocus burst which perceptively follows your chosen subject and adjusts accordingly to ensure the action shots you take are sharp. On the flip side, its 13-megapixel front camera with 1/3’’ sensor and a display flash makes outstanding selfies always possible even when it’s dark.

Premium Display, Sound, and Hardware

Using the same technoloThanks to Sony’s Motion Eye™ camera built using tech- gies on its Bravia TVs, the XZ1 nical expertise from Sony’s incorporates High Dynamic ‘α’ and Cyber-shot™ camera Range (HDR) in its 5.2-inch Full

Soft skill development workshops like Design Thinking, Interview Techniques, Communication & Presentation Skills round off the comprehensive training course.

SAP LAUNCHES YOUTH ENABLEMENT PROGRAM

The Xperia XZ1 is the latest addition to Sony’s flagship family and it showcases the brand’s dedication to innovation.

HD display. Other technologies like TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile, X-Reality™ for mobile and Dynamic Contrast enhancer work together to ensure that colors are rich, and images are life like.Powering the XZ1 is the cutting edge Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform with X16 LTE, providing blazing fast performance, support stun-

ning graphics, while enhancing battery efficiency. Battery life is also not a problem as the XZ1 is equipped with Smart Stamina which works ahead of time by estimating how long your battery will currently last based on how you normally use your phone. Get a free Sony wireless Bluetooth® Speaker (SRS-XB10) worth P2,999 when you preorder in participating Sony

Centres and Xperia Shops from Sept. 15 to Oct. 1.

Find out the latest updates and promos from Sony by visiting their official website, www.sony.com.ph and following them on social media through facebook.com/SonyPhilippines and facebook. com/SonyMobilePH, twitter. com/SonyPHinc and instagram.com/sonyPHInc.

RBANK WANTS CLIENTS TO SWITCH TO EMV ROBINSONS Bank (Rbank) has recently announced that it will be finishing up its migration from regular ATM cards to EMV chip-enabled cards by the end of this year.

All Rbank ATM cards will be deactivated by Nov. 6, 2017 and thus they encourage their clients to visit their branch of accounts to upgrade their cards to the new Robinsons Bank Visa Debit Card as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience after the deactivation date. The bank also announced that upgrading to the new EMV chip-enabled card will be free during this period.

The Robinsons Bank Visa Debit Card is one of the bank’s newest products aimed at making life and banking more convenient and safe for its customers. This allows Robinsons Bank clients to shop online or through Point-of-Sale termi-

nals securely anywhere in the world where Visa is accepted.

They will also be able to access their funds 24/7 worldwide and enjoy the very best in the world of entertainment, travel, leisure and more.

Robinsons Bank is part of the JG Summit Holdings, Inc., one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines owning and operating brands such as Cebu Pacific, Robinsons Land, Universal Robina Corporation, Robinsons Malls and more.

The bank increased its assets by double digits in the past year growing by 35.9%, becoming one of the fastest growing commercial banks in the country.

Robinsons Bank currently has a branch network of 130 with plans to open in more locations across the country as part of its drive to make life better for more Filipinos.

STARMOBILE ROLLS OUT STAR-TAGAL PROMO

CHRISTMAS comes extra early (and extra long) this year as Filipino mobile company Starmobile rolls out “STAR-TAGAL”, its biggest raffle promo ever.

With over P4 million worth in prizes—tax free– customers can take home hundreds of new Starmobile devices, home appliances, 8 Honda motorcycles, 2 brand-new Toyota cars, or P1,000,000 in cash!

“The STAR-TAGAL promo is the company’s way of thanking Filipinos as we cap off our 5th year of operations.” said Michael Chen, Starmobile Chief Operating Officer. “This nationwide

e-raffle is also a means of reinforcing our commitment of manufacturing high quality and high spec’d mobile devices which we have done so since 2011.”

From Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, customers who purchase any Starmobile product can participate in the STAR-TAGAL promo. Each phone, tablet, or laptop purchased during this period comes with a scratch card carrying a unique code that customers can register via SMS to join the raffle (see the mechanics below).

At stake every month are brand-new Honda Wave motorbikes, LCD TVs, home appliances, Starcube TV Digital

BIOSTAR: THE FUTURE OF GAMING BIOSTAR, the renowned leader in gaming hardware, celebrates its 31st anniversary and kicks off another successful year with a bang, by introducing exciting innovation and more powerful motherboards.

With the rise of DIY PCs and the boom of the gaming market in the country over the years, there has never been a more opportune time than now for BIOSTAR to expand. BIOSTAR elevates your gaming/ digital experience by offering you more powerful boards and innovative products that boasts a sporty, trendy aesthetic. Be bold and be exceptional with BIOSTAR. ‘“Beyond Better, Racing to the Future’ has served as our motto, embodying our commitment to our customers for continuous development and improvement’,” said Kevin Cheng, Global Marketing Manager of BIOSTAR. “BIOSTAR integrates all the must-have benefits into a

high-performing gaming motherboard, and proudly offers more exclusive and optimal features to the eSports and gaming industry. In the next five years, we aim to be the No. 1 brand in gaming, as well as in crypto mining industry.”

Established in 1986, BIOSTAR changed the game by catering to the urgent gaming demands of customers, and with each new product, it exceeded customer expectations.

Over the next three decades, BIOSTAR has shipped over 100 million motherboards all around the globe, and aims to ship another 100 million more in the next decades. Today, BIOSTAR has expanded its operations to four business units that produce motherboards, graphics cards, industrial PCs and other technology for healthcare.

In the Philippines, BIOSTAR, through EA Global, has been catering to the growing market that demands higher, better

specs for its AMD motherboards.

Responding to the evolving needs of the market, this year, BIOSTAR proudly launched its 2nd Gen RACING series motherboard. This motherboard excited gamers and the eSports market with its ATX, uATX and Mini-iTX series.

BIOSTAR also cares about gaming enthusiasts on every game level, so it also introduced its RACING B250GT5 for mid-level gamers and RACING Z270GT7 for high-level players, offering the same performance, but more choices.

For AMD lovers, BIOSTAR proudly becomes the first to launch the RACING X370GT5 for mid-level gamers and RACING X370GT7 for high-level players. By offering AMD AM4 Mini iTX motherboards, RACIN G X370GTN and RACING B350GTN, BIOSTAR fulfills its promise of providing gamers the best quality products at competitive prices.

Kevin Cheng, Biostar Global Marketing Manager

TV boxes, and best-selling Starmobile devices such as the PLAY Five, PLAY Boost, UP Sense, ENGAGE Aura, and the KNIGHT Spectra.

To end the promo with a bang, a grand raffle draw will be held in January 2018 wherein a lucky few can drive home in a brand-new Toyota Wigo or Toyota Innova, or take home P1 million in cash tax free.

For more information, visit the nearest Starmobile Store in your area or visit the official Starmobile website at starmobile.com.ph or the official Starmobile Facebook Page at facebook.com/starmobilephones.

SAP SE recently announced the launch of its flagship program for young talents, SAP’s Young Professional Program, in Southeast Asia.

Developed by the SAP Training and Development Institute, this program was introduced with the objective to support sustainable employment opportunities for top graduates from the respective local universities. Through this program, selected candidates will go through a series of intensive trainings on exponential SAP technologies to help them navigate the new digital landscape.

With pilots running in Indonesia and the Philippines in 2017, the Young Professional Program will last for 3 months, covering a development plan, which will allow students to gain certification on a set of SAP’s solutions with key focus on SAP’s latest innovations.

Soft skill development workshops like Design Thinking, Interview Techniques, Communication & Presentation Skills round off the comprehensive training course. The overall program is designed to boost the business system knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset of local university graduates with an overarching, long term goal of supporting and training young minds to thrive in the digital economy.

It aims to benefit 50 early talents from the two countries in the first wave of the program in the region. With a limited number of places available, candidates selected for the program will be provided all training free of charge.

“Throughout 2017, SAP has been making great strides to invest in skills development and digital literacy of “SAP has been making great strides to invest in skills development of ASEAN youths. Through the SAP NextGen and programmes such as the ASEAN Data Science Explorers, SAP is already supporting the digital literacy of 13,000 youths in Southeast Asia. This is part of our overarching philosophy that young people will be our future leaders and we need to start investing in them today as we pave the way for a brighter digital future together,“ said Claus Andresen, President and Managing Director, SAP Southeast Asia.

D-LINK: FORMIDABLE ROUTER

FAST-PACED, on-the-go, and with a crucial priority for high-speed connectivity, the world today has increasingly higher and higher demands for the best Internet performance—and your Small Office/Home Office environment is no exception.

Powered by a dual-core processor, the DIR-882 AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router is a formidable wireless networking solution that can help you make the most of your broadband connection because it is designed for high-bandwidth applications such as HD, 4K, and 3D video, all of which you can easily enjoy in your home, hassle-free.

Depending on the ISP on the WAN side, the DIR-882 has a Gigabit WAN port to support faster Internet connection speeds of up to

1000Mbps/1Gigabit. The Wi-Fi speeds on 2.4GHz (up to 800Mbps) and 5GHz (1,732Mbps) add up to a total of 2600Mbps. If these are combined via the four Gigabit LAN ports, the DIR-882 can upgrade net-

work speeds locally while streaming and transferring files for the fastest Internet access ever.

Multimedia applications these days are in constant need of seamless HD streaming. Whether you’re making online calls, playing multiplayer games, or surfing content-rich websites, two concurrent wireless networks are essential

to everyday productivity.

On top of the dual-band Wi-Fi, the DIR-882 features improved range, backward compatibility, and a stateof-the-art QoS engine to help prioritize traffic to ensure uninterrupted bandwidth. With the 4x4 Multiple Users-Multiple Input, Multiple Output antenna configuration, you can get concurrent communication with multiple compatible devices, which means faster speeds and smoother streaming of 4K video and online gaming.

Ready for a wireless connection like no other? Rest assured that your connection will reach the farthest corners of your home and office environment. The DIR-882’s antennas have been meticulously designed to keep away from as many dead zones as possible. Boost your connectivity with D-Link today.