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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Nihongo Fiesta 2015: 42nd Nihongo Speech Contest

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The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) in pursuit of its objective of promoting cultural exchange through Japanese Language Education in the Philippines, announces the Nihongo Speech Contest to be held on Saturday, 28 February (TIU Theater, Mile Long Compound, Amorsolo cor. Dela Rosa Sts., Makati City). The speech contest, now in its 42nd year, is one of the major events of the 9th Nihongo Fiesta which will feature the Nihongo Quiz Bee, and a lot more activities on Japanese culture.

The Nihongo Speech Contest is an ideal platform for Filipino students and professionals to demonstrate their linguistic skills through articulating an original composition written by themselves on a theme of their choice. It continues to attract high caliber contestants from the country’s numerous language institutes, colleges/universities and other organizations offering Japanese language courses.

The Champion and the Outstanding Performance Awardee will both take part in an all-expense-paid week-long study tour in Japan; all qualified contestants will receive consolation prizes.

The deadline for submission to the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) of the duly accomplished application form with a written copy and a recording of the speech (time limit – within 5 minutes) will be on Wednesday – 14 January 2015 for Davao/Mindanao applicants; and, Wednesday – 21 January 2015 for NCR / Luzon applicants.

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Numbering the days of colorum operations with new yellow license plates and pushing a paradigm shift to sustainable public utility vehicles (PUVs): these programs mark the beginning of the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) program for 2015 to aggressively push for the modernization of the country’s public land transport services.

DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya today joins the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in issuing the brand-new, security feature-packed yellow license plates to PUVs for the first time; as well as the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in inspecting the first-ever proposed route for electric jeepney (e-jeep) services in Quezon City.

“Safety and sustainability – these are key concepts in our modernization programs. Today is a milestone in the promotion of road safety through the use of new yellow license plates, and in the shift to sustainable, environmentally-friendly public transportation through electric-powered PUVs,” said Abaya.

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Food lovers and local sports fans rejoiced to the news of the Philippine opening of Buffalo Wild Wings at its very first branch at Capitol Commons, known to serve classic American food specifically NY-style chicken wings served with 18 signature sauces and seasonings ranging from Sweet BBQ to Blazin', spiced up with its wide selection of draft and imported/local bottled beers plus the exciting sports viewing atmosphere that will surely keep you hanging out until the restaurant's closing time.

The restaurant also offer other shareable dishes like burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and other delectable and mouth-watering dishes to keep your appetite in full blast while engaged in watching your favorite game. They regularly update their boldly-flavored menu including a variety of limited-time special offerings to keep things always fresh and interesting. That's more reasons to keep you coming back for more Buffalo Wild Wings dishes.

Founded by Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery back in 1982 shortly after the two friends moved to Ohio from Buffalo. The two were driven by their craving for New York's popular food bar which was nowhere to be found in Ohio so they opened up their own wing joint near the Ohio State University campus. Three decades later, the modest wing joint has grown into an influential brand with over 1,040 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and now in the Philippines.