MRT-3 Upgrading and Buy-Out Happening in Parallel

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With a pipeline of much-needed improvement projects for the Metro Rail Transit III (MRT-3) system on the plate of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the transport department is fast-tracking their implementation as it pursues the buy-out of the railway separately, so as not to delay any further the relief that riders deserve.

“The modernization and upgrading of MRT-3 is critical in order to improve our services to passengers in terms of both safety and convenience. Most of these projects will be completed in 2015 to 2016 under current timelines, which is why we are already pursuing them separately from the buy-out,” said DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya.

“We need to work together in the interest of MRT-3 riders. Government is still finalizing the details of its buy-out plan, but we will bring this to the private owner as soon as it is completed. The buy-out will pave the way for our long-term plans, which is intended to deliver not only a decent MRT-3 system to the public, but one that we can look forward to taking,” he added.

Misters of the Philippines 2014 Winners: Neil Perez Wins Mister International

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The Grand Theater of University of Makati was so jampack during the grand coronation night of the 2014 Misters of the Philippines competition. Out of the 26 candidates, 4 winners were chosen to represent our country to 3 different international pageants: Mister International, Mister Global and Mister Tourism. A runner-up was also chosen to take over in case any of the top three winners is not able to fulfill the duty being the title holder of any of these.

The last year's representatives did pretty good job in the entire history of the Misters of the Philippines pageant: Mister Tourism 2013 placed 9th, Mister Global placed 4th and Mister International placed 4th and bagged the People's Choice Award. I hope this serves as a challenge to the most recent winners to prove that they can do better in the coming competitions.

The event started with the hunk contestants parading in a warrior's attire, then on a swimwear and a formal wear. The rest of the minor awards were already presented in the previous weeks so they just announced who won that night. The Misters of the Philippines 2014 pageant aims to find the 4 winners that are on top when it comes to physical fitness, final look, personality and international appeal. Last but not the least is the Q&A portion to determine who are the men of handsomeness and attitude that they are looking for.

Medicard-Metafit launches Metafit Fitness Boot Camp Season IV

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Medicard Philippines, Inc., a leading HMO provider, caps the year with Season 4 of the Medicard-Metafit Fitness Boot Camp at the Centris Walk, Eton Centris in Quezon City, beginning September 30, 2014. This is part of Medicard’s mission of encouraging the public to live healthier lifestyles.

"It is our privilege and pleasure to the partnership with Medicard in this Fitness Boot Camp. It is a great opportunity for fitness enthusiasts to have this type of activity. Rest assured that Eton Centris will always be in support of all Medicard's future endeavors." Maria Victoria L. Santiago, AVP for Centris Operations.

Dr. Nicky Montoya, President of Medicard Philippines Inc. , welcomed Eton Centris as the new partner for the boot camp’s fourth season.

“With the success of our first three seasons, we feel that it has become our duty to continue the goal of promoting a healthy lifestyle,” he said.