Gordon College CCS won in the National Finals in the 2018 ICDL Digital Challenge last June 8, 2018, held at Treston International College, Taguig City. Mr. Dieco Von Velasco, BSCS 3rd year, bested other competitors among the Top 40 finalist from different colleges and universities around the country.

Mr. Dieco Von Velasco, (BSCS 3rd Year), CHAMPION 2018 ICDL Digital Challenge-National Round

The national round was composed of two (2) rounds; the Elimination and Final Round. The Elimination Round covers exams on Online Essentials and Online Collaboration for 45 minutes each to select the Top 10 competitors to proceed to the Final Round.

The Final Round covers Intermediate Spreadsheet and Intermediate Presentation exams for 45 minutes each and the top 2 students with the highest average score will represent the Philippines in the Grand Finals of the 2018 ICDL Digital Challenge to be held on September 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Together with Mr. Velasco, Mr. Jerald Megino from Southern Luzon State University will represent the Philippines in the Grand Finals.

Mr. Dieco Von Velasco (Gordon College) and Mr. Jerald Megino (SLSU) will represent the Philippines in the 2018 ICDL Digital Challenge in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Top 2 students received a trophy, a Huawei Y6 smartphone, a round-trip ticket to Bangkok and a 2-nights hotel accommodation courtesy of ICDL Asia.

Mr. Velasco was joined by his co-finalists from Gordon College CCS namely; Cedric Labrador (BSIT), Jeremy Arrabe (BSIT), Ian Sison (BSIT), Daniel Joshua Umandap (BSIT), Lance Asiatico (BSIT) and Vanessa Manlapat (BSIT) with their coach Mr. Arnie Armada.

The seven (7) finalists from Gordon College CCS pose in front of Treston Internation College in BGC, Taguig City. (6/8/2018)

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Over 500 triathletes brace for an unconventional long-distance multisport competition in the Bike King TRI 2 set on July 1 at Subic Bay.

After the 2km swim at ACEA Subic Bay, participants vie in the bike leg on the rolling 60km route of SCTEX until Dinalupihan before returning to Subic.

The final test of endurance is the 15-km run which includes the hills of Cubi Point.

The team competition will see large contingents from Century Tri Hard, FIT Phl, Herbalife, Pampanga’s Best Tri Clark, Sante Barley and Trimac vying for top honors.

Specially designed trophies will be awarded to the individual and team winners of the event supported by TAG Heuer, Biogenic Alcohol, NLEX-SCTEX, Standard Insurance, Vittoria, Smart, Gatorade, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, Saucony, Gardenia, Prohealth Sports and Spinal, ACEA Subic Bay, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Court Meridian Hotel & Suites, and Subic Holiday Villas.

Other events lined up by Bike King are the Bike King Duathlon presented by Clark Global City (Sept. 9), the Sun Life Aquathlon Series Championship (Oct. 14), and the MediCard Sprint Triathlon (Nov. 25).

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SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Southeast Asia’s leading internet-based ride-hailing and booking company is receiving positive feedback for its plan to expand operations into this premier free port.

Grab Philippines head for expansion Carlo Cu Unjieng recently outlined the firm’s proposal for a Subic franchise to key Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) officials and asked for feedback on what riding platform would be appropriate here and benefit residents the most.

Cu Unjieng said the firm could position either a GrabTaxi or a GrabCar, or even a GrabBike operation in Subic, depending on the needs of the local riding public.

SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma Eisma said the proposal is welcome, as it would result in better transport services within Subic Freeport, especially now that a lot of foreign tourists are arriving via cruise ships.

“I am all for this, because it is an alternative platform for the riding public who would want ease and convenience, as well as competitive rates,” Eisma said.

“Of course this may pose a challenge to existing transport operators in and around the Freeport, but I happen to see it as an opportunity for everybody to step up and improve their services,” she added.

Eisma also advised the Grab official to talk to local government units around the Freeport, pointing out that the neighboring communities would constitute a huge sector of the potential customers.

She added that residents of Zambales and Bataan who work or do business in the Subic Bay Freeport would principally benefit should Grab gain a foothold into Subic and neighboring areas.

Based on responses to an informal survey conducted last week by a local-based social media. Other respondents also expressed hope that Grab operations would be extended into Olongapo City and Subic, Zambales.

Grab, formerly MyTeksi, originated in Singapore, and is now present in seven countries—Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

In the country, Grab is operational in major urban centers line Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles City, and Balanga, Bataan.

Eisma said Grab is primarily needed in the Subic Freeport to modernize the local transportation system and revolutionize how Subic business locators, workers, and visitors are being ferried in and around this growing business and industrial center. –> By Ric Sapnu

source: sunstar.com.ph

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By Mar Supnad

CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan — Out of the 237 barangays in Bataan, 98 were identified as flood-prone areas where 84,136 families reside, PNP-Bataan reported during the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment Meeting recently.

(PIXABAY / MANILA BULLETIN)

A total of 34 barangays were landslide-prone areas occupied by 5,905 families, Police Senior Insp. Victor Corpuz, deputy chief of Provincial Operations Plans Branch, said.

Meanwhile, two landslide-prone barangays in the towns of Dinalupihan and Bagac were being actively monitored by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of DENR.

Alex Tanciongco, MGB science research specialist, said Brgy. Pinulot, in Dinalupihan and Brgy. Pantingan, in Pilar are closely checked due to recent incidents of landslide.

He warned that most of the areas around the foot of Mt. Natib and Mt. Mariveles are prone to landslide.

All police personnel must undergo water search and rescue (WASAR) training as the rainy season persists, PNP-Bataan chief Police Senior Supt. Marcelo Dayag said.

During the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment Meeting, Dayag said a total of 179 personnel will undertake the training slated in August.

This will bring a 100 percent trained police force as a total of 491 personnel already finished the WASAR.

Jose Mari Garcia, Manager of the Phil Information Agency here, also said that the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) is in the process of preparing relief goods enough for 7,000 households or 35,000 individuals.

PSWDO reported that each pack of relief goods contains eight canned goods, noodles, soup ingredients, 3-in-1 coffee and may also contain rice in case of adequate supply.

source: news.mb.com.ph

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By Mar Supnad

The Provincial Youth Council (BYPC) announced Tuesday that the upcoming Youth Month celebration this August will focus on health and social issues.

(PIXABAY / MANILA BULLETIN)

“During our recent meeting, mental health problems which include depression and suicide are among the issues raised by the member-agencies,” Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office Head Marilyn Tigas disclosed.

As such, BYPC will be holding in August a Healthy Lifestyle and Mental Health Awareness seminar for the members of the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines-Bataan Chapter.

Meanwhile, after drawing flak in previous years brought about by being a non-performing asset (NPA), the new leadership of the youth has vowed to become productive members of the community and work for the interest of the public.

Precious Manuel, the newly-elected Federated president of Sangguniang Kabataan ( SK) who is an ex-officio member of the provincial board, said that she joined the youth organization not for profit but for service to the public.

In an impromptu interview with this writer, SK president, an accounting graduate, said that she also wanted to prove that the SKs can play a major role in pushing for the interest and welfare of the youth, contrary to the claim of others that the SKs are doing nothing except receiving their salaries.

“ I want to prove that we can work hand in hand with the local leadership of Gov. Abet Garcia to attain the objectives and programs intended for the youth,” pointed out Manuel..

Manuel and the other leaders of SKs in various towns and city took their oath before Gov Garcia inside Louis restaurant over the weekend.

Noting their major role in the community, Governor Garcia challenged the new leaders of the Sangguniang Kabataan ( SK) in the province to unite and work for the betterment of the youth.

Gov.Garcia’s told the youth leaders that the election was just one day and “ it is now time to embrace your once political opponents for the sake of unity and the province.”

To give her moral support, Ms. Manuel was accompanied by her mother Maricel and the president of Association of barangay captains Basilio S Layug of Dinalupihan town, who is also an ex-officio member of the town council.“Ms. Manuel is bright, talented and industrious,” said Layug.

source: news.mb.com.ph

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