FAQs About the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Season 4

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Philippine Kiteboarding Association, the country's newest windsport organization, in partnership with International Container Terminal Services Inc. will be bringing forth another installment of the Philippine Kiteboarding Tournament this 2016-2017 season. This will be the 4th event to be staged by the PKA, and funded by the ICTSI Foundation.

On its 4th year, the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour will be mounting the event in 4 of the country's top kitesurfing destinations. Two of the sites this year will again see action for the 4th and 2nd time, namely Boracay and Cuyo Island in Palawan, while two new spots have been included this year and will see for the first time some world-class kitesurfing action, namely Bantayan Island in Cebu and Cagbalete Islandin Quezon.

1st stop of the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Season 4 Tour:

1) Nov.24-26 Cuyo Island, Palawan

2) Jan.13-15 Bantayan Island, Cebu

3) Feb.3-5 Boracay Island, Malay

4) Mar.3-5 Cagbalete Island, Quezon

DISCIPLINES & CATEGORIES:

TT Race - Masters (40+) / Men / Women

Novice TT Race - Men / Women

Freestyle - Men / Women

Hangtime - Men / Women

REGISTRATION FEES:

P2000 for competitors (with numbered jersey)

P1500 for non-competitors

*fee includes 3-day lunch, event shirt, drawstring bag & raffle

*event is open for kiters & non-kiters

10th Manila Auto Salon Back-to-Back with the 22nd Sport Truck Show

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The 10th Manila Auto Salon is the largest automotive aftermarket show in the Philippines happening at the SMX Convention Center located at Seashell Lane., SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex, Pasay City, from November 3 to 6, 2016, back-to-back with the 22nd Sport Truck Show.
The event is an annual gathering of the best manufacturers, distributors, and dealers from the automotive aftermarket industry. It’s a place where you’ll see the best custom cars and sport trucks in the country.

Get your hands on the latest in aftermarket parts and accessories. Be inspired by the plethora of custom cars and sport trucks. From accessorizing and styling to full-on restorations, you’ll surely find something suited to your taste at the Manila Auto Salon.

Manila Auto Salon is highly influential in bridging the gap between modifiers and non-modifiers through its vast display of accessorized vehicles making it visually appealing for the latter in helping them decide to customize their vehicles. The show keeps them in tune with industry trends. This individualized preference for accessorizing, restyling and restoring vehicles from multiple market segments is what will sustain the aftermarket industry and Manila Auto Salon is the best venue to see the most provocative trendsetters in the field. At the show, trade and retail booths by leading aftermarket suppliers make available for sale a wide range of aftermarket products from comfort , utility and functional accessories to aesthetic enhancing accessories.

Tickets are available at SM Tickets for only P100 for a 1-day pass.

Check out their Facebook page for the latest updates and information about Manila Auto Salon.

Purple Ribbon for RH Movement Holds Press Conference to Launch #LiftTRO Signature Campaign

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Enactment of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RH Law) after more than a decade in the legislative mills was a hard-fought victory for RH advocates. With access to family planning (FP) services, Filipinos have regained the agency to build their families without compromising their physical as well as economic wellness. Mothers, in particular, have been empowered, as they now have the means to have planned and healthy pregnancies.

Optimism over the promise of RH law became stronger when the law was declared not unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Gearing for the law’s full implementation, government procured needed family planning supplies. However, opponents of the RH law, relentless in challenging its mandate, succeeded in having the Supreme Court release a TRO hindering the full implementation of family planning programs through restrictions in public procurement and distribution of select family planning supplies

6.1 million Filipinas are presently using contraceptives, and another 7.3 million have unmet needs for family planning. This TRO will then deprive 13.4 million Filipino women the means to avoid unplanned pregnancies, and, consequently, associated health risks. The TRO on family supplies places stringent legal impediments to the certification and ultimately, the dispensation of potentially-life saving FP supplies. Again, as the TRO remains in force, we will eventually face a situation where no FP supplies will be available in the market. All Filipinos, with no discrimination, will have no access to contraceptives – denying them of the right fundamental right to health.

To alert the general public on the urgency of this situation, and also, to gather RH advocates anew, the Purple Ribbon for RH Movement, is launching a signature campaign to urge the Supreme Court to lift the TRO on family planning supplies.

The launch of the signature campaign appealing favorable action by the Supreme Court on the existing ban on the procurement and distribution of family planning commodities will be held on 04 Nov 2016 (Friday), 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN at the Kamuning Bakery Café located at 43 Judge Jimenez St., Kamuning, Quezon City

Significant figures in the 12-year RH Law campaign and key officials from the executive agencies will be answering questions on the implications of the existing TRO on family planning supplies. Joining the panel are PLCPD Executive Director Mr. Rom Dongeto, PILAKK President Lina Bacalando, RPRH National Implementation Team (NIT) Chair Dr. Esperanza Cabral, and Commission on Population Executive Director Dr. Juan Antonio Perez III. Individuals representing groups identified as most affected should the TRO stay in force will be sharing their insights.

Fulfill the Promise of the RH Law, Lift the TRO!