PAPT Cracks Down on Visayas Establishments for Suspected Software Piracy

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The Pilipinas Anti-Piracy Team (PAPT) led by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Optical Media Board (OMB) strengthened its campaign against software piracy further south and found unlicensed software being used in three businesses (Prince Warehouse Club, Virginia Foods and Innoland Development Corporation); three retail malls in Cebu, namely 138 Mall, Elizabeth Mall and Collonade Mall, were also visited by the PAPT to stamp out sale of pirated software discs.

In May 2013, PAPT members IPOPHIL and OMB conducted inspections in different businesses in South Metro Area (Laguna and Batangas) and now extended their visits to the Visayas region.

Upon inspection, three of the commercial businesses, namely Prince Warehouse Club, Virginia Foods and Innoland Development Corporation were found to be in possession of unlicensed software. One company named Ricor Mills, refused the inspection was issued an order from OMB for further investigations.

DOTC, LRTA Assure Safety of LRT-1 Passengers

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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) are assuring the public of the continuing safety of the LRT-1 System, as the DOTC seeks to solve an impasse in the implementation of the P 269-Million LRT-1 Rehabilitation (Rail Replacement) Project which was awarded in November of last year.

The DOTC will meet tomorrow (13 August 2013) with the winning contractor for the Project, OMMC-KORAIL-Erin Marty-Jorgman Joint Venture, to ensure that the latter fulfills its contractual obligations to government.

According to the transport agency, the Joint Venture was supposed to begin actual replacement works by May 2013. Instead, the DOTC received a letter from the Joint Venture, claiming that it would not be able to meet the project schedule since it could not obtain sufficient financing from lenders.

After an exchange of correspondences, the DOTC wrote the Joint Venture on 9 July 2013 to clarify that there was no impediment on the part of government preventing the Joint Venture from complying with the contract. The letter also stressed that the Joint Venture’s failure to satisfy its obligations are grounds for liquidated damages and blacklisting, in accordance with the Uniform Guidelines for Blacklisting.

67th Mid-Year Orchid and Garden Show

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Orchids never fail to amaze me. I would always catch another glance whenever I see orchids used as ornaments or decorations at various occasions. They simply are marvelous to look at.

It has been said that "orchids have long been a symbol of love and beauty. They are grown by enthusiasts for their sheer elegance and fascination. They are also favored as either a corsage worn on the dress, or as a wristband at many proms and special events.

On many occasions, from weddings to conferences, sprays of orchids grace the tables as decoration. With over 750 genera of orchids, over 30,000 hybrids and more introduced every year, there is a huge variety of orchids to choose from for the orchid enthusiast. "

There will be an event highlighting the beauty of orchids called the 67th Mid-Year orchid and Garden show to be held at the Quezon Memorial Circle -Hardin ng mga Bulaklak . Special Opening will be held on August 29, 2013 Thursday for members, invited guest , media and vips . The event will be officially opened to the public starting August 30 to September 9, 2013 .