Transgender Leaders Launch LakanBini Advocates Pilipinas

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In celebration of the International Day of Transgender Visibility, transgender leaders from different communities all over the Philippine are uniting to form a national network of transgender groups and individuals called LakanBini Advocates Pilipinas. 

The network is being launched today March 31, 2016 at the Madrid Function Room of the Berjaya Makati Hotel. The network, which derives its name from the words “Lakan” (nobleman) and “Binibini” (lady), aims to become a nationwide community of transgender leaders and advocates that serves as a voice for transled advocacies on equality and access to health, well-being, and human rights services. It is composed of 16 organizations from Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Zamboanga Peninsula. 

“I came from a city where a Comprehensive LGBT Code has just been passed into ordinance and what I would like to see is that equal access to services and protection against discrimination is not only enjoyed in selected cities but also all over the country,” says Salma Cortes, LakanBini Chairperson. Marie Isabelle Eguia, LakanBini Secretary, added “we would like to see transgender people from the provinces having the recognition and acceptance as those from Manila (and other cities).” 

With the main message “Kasali ang mga ‘trans’ sa pagbabago,” Lakanbini is led by the network’s eight (8) Trustees from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao who belong to different organizations and represent transgender men, transgender women and transgender youth. 

Transfast Partners with Global Access for Safe, Convenient and Affordable International Money Transfers

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Transfast, a US-based money remittance company, is set to open its Philippine branch through a partnership with Global Access. Customers will now be able to make transfers to about 10 countries from the Philippines in a safe, convenient and affordable way!

The Transfast Philippines Outward Remittance Service ​and Global Access Partnership ​Launch was held on Mach 31, 2016 at Marco Polo hotel in Ortigas. Attending the partnership launch are Transfast representatives Mr. Samir Vidhate and Mr. Jon Velasquez. Global Access was represented by Mr. Jerry M. Navarrete and Ms. Dina M. Simbulan. Mr. Manny B. Villar, owner of Global Access, is not be a signatory but joined the group for the photo ops.

Transfast has a growing network of over 200,000 points of payment. With Transfast, the process of sending and receiving money is more convenient and efficient than ever. You can send money at any time of day from your own home – always with the excellent value of our unique high exchange rates. Your loved ones can choose from our many convenient options for receiving funds, whether they opt for a transfer right into their bank account or a cash remittance.

In 1988, Transfast set out to provide a safe, convenient and affordable way for people to send money to family, friends – even themselves. Through their ever-growing network of over 200,000 points of payment, and their commitment to safety and security around the world.

They understand the importance of every transfer and are committed to getting your money where it needs to go as quickly as possible. Security is their absolute priority. In the brief time it takes to process your transfer they ensure that your personal and financial information is never compromised.
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2016 Elections: Top 5 Presidential Candidates' Platform Guide

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On May 9, 2016, we are set to determine the next President of the country. With the pace and pressure surrounding the election, are you ready? Have you chosen your candidate?

We had our share of storms, heat waves, hurricanes and earthquakes. But nothing compares to the Philippine election season. During this time of the year, every streets of the country and television stations becomes a battlefield loaded with different landmines and crossfires, with black propagandas and false advertising being a typical scenario. And with a few weeks away left, things are in full swing and candidates are coming with guns blazing. From campaign posters to melodramatic TV advertisements, how do we make certain of their intentions for the country?

We have five major contenders vying for the highest position in the government, namely Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senator Grace Poe, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, and former-DILG Secretary Mar Roxas. All have promising credentials and political background but are they up for the challenge?

Continuing the incumbent government, fighting corruption, improving the education system, constructing several infrastructures,and upgrading mass transportation to alleviate traffic congestion are among the policies of the Top 5 candidates. But of course they have their own agendas and tricks up their sleeves to set them apart from the rest.