DOE Takes Active Role in ASEAN Energy Summit

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The Philippines is taking an active role in meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the subject of energy.

Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi was elected as Vice Chairman when he attended the 34th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM34) and Associated Meetings from 21 to 23 September 2016 in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.

During the series of Ministerial Meetings of the 13th AMEM+3 (China, Japan and Korea), the 10th East-Asia Summit Energy Ministers Meeting (EAS-EMM) and the 6th AMEM-International Energy Agency (IEA) Dialogue, Secretary Cusi shared about the broad energy sector direction under the Administration of President Rodrigo Duterte including the possible entry of emerging technologies such as Liquified Natural Gas; revisiting the merits of nuclear energy as an option for power generation and sustaining capital flows from potential investors through policy reforms in the approval process of energy projects.

With the theme “Towards Greener Community with Cleaner Energy” the meetings set into motion greater cooperation on the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025, Phase 1:2016-2020 within ASEAN and Dialogue Partners together with relevant international agencies.

As part of the Philippine Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2017, Secretary Cusi formally accepted the hosting of AMEM35 and its Associated Meetings in Manila from 18 to 22 September 2017. The Philippines hosted the same meetings twice in 1997, with the most recent in 2004.

The ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting provides political guidance and directions in the development and implementation of key energy sector priority initiatives and work programs consistent with the directives of the Heads of States/Governments of ASEAN.
Held annually, the hosting of such is on a rotation basis following the alphabetical sequence of ASEAN member-countries. The ASEAN was established to promote economic growth and shared prosperity in the region. The member-countries are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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DOE SOLIDARITY FOR ASEAN ENERGY: Ministers of Energy of the ASEAN Member-States (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines) hold hands symbolic of solidarity during the 34th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM), where Philippine Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi (5th from right) was Vice-Chair. In the same event, Sec. Cusi accepted in behalf of the Philippine government the hosting of the AMEM next year.

Sear Steak Scullery: Reward Yourself with Sumptuous Steaks You Can Even Cook Yourself

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If you want to impress someone really special, or reward yourself for a job well done, there's only one thing that comes in mind - steak!

Since it's always a great excuse to dine on great food when lunch or dinner time comes, where else should we spend our hard-earned money but at restaurants that will truly satisfy our taste and ease our hunger. Thus, we go to the very best resto every payday to munch on the best dishes that our money can buy.

Western-themed Sear Steak Scullery serves a wide range of premium and imported steak selections, coupled with modern Asian fusion dishes that will not disappoint you. The resto is also a great choice to bring your children for they will also love their other dishes, especially their milkshakes.

I'm positive that even the teens would enjoy visiting this steak dining haven for it also offers interactive dining experience where you and your friends get to rough it up like camping outdoors and cook your own steak right at your own table via a stone grill. Medium rare or well-done, it's up to you how you want your steak cooked. The power is in your hands, while you wear their cowboy hats for photo ops. Upload those pics on social media and become the envy of all your friends. 

Anvil Summit 2016: Giants Leveled Up and Extended Their Boundaries

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The Anvil Business Club commemorated its 25th Anniversary on September 9, 2016 (Friday), from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Marriott Hotel Manila, at one of its flagship events, the ANVIL SUMMIT 2016: Giants Level Up! Extending Your Boundaries, where they featured business leaders and maverick entrepreneurs who have dared to change the game and make the world a better place.

These stellar lineup of key business leaders are namely Tallwood Venture Capital’s Managing Partner, Mr. Diosdado P. Banatao. Dado is a trailblazing entrepreneur who made it big from the sleepy town of Iguig, Cagayan to the bustling tech companies of Silicon Valley. Other confirmed speakers include : Aboitiz Equity Ventures ex-President JON RAMON ABOITIZ,who reinvented their declining transport business into a powerhouse in power generation and other industries; Concepcion-Carrier Air Conditioning’s CEO RAUL JOSEPH “Jojo” CONCEPCION, who upgraded to world class manufacture and entered several strategic international partnerships; Megawide Corporation President/COO Engr. EDGAR B. SAAVEDRA, whose innovation in construction created spectacular growth and has now entered green energy and won the Mactan Airport bid; and ANDERS BÄRLUND, a Partner at Mckinsey & Company, who leads us into the future through the behavior of the Digital Consumer. 

These are luminaries from diverse industry experiences and backgrounds so imagine the knowledge that we could have squeezed out of these speakers if only there was more time to ask questions.

The business leaders shared their stories in a public forum for their members and esteemed guests. But before their valuable wisdom and inspiring experience, the team from Anvil which include Anvil President Marcelo Co, and Anvil Chairman Emeritus George Siy, gave opening messages.