Fujitsu Releases 3 New Enterprise Notebook in its Lifebook Series

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Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Client Computing Limited announced the recent release of five new enterprise models in its two product series earlier this month.

In its FUJITSU Notebook LIFEBOOK family of laptops, Fujitsu now offers the new LIFEBOOK U7 Ultra-mobile series, which include the U727, U747, and U757. These models are embedded with Fujitsu patented palm vein sensor and processors from the latest 7th generation Intel Core processor family with Intel vPro manageability.

They also come in 12.5-inch, 14-inch, and 15.6-inch screens. With its 12.5-inch screen and lightweight design at only 1.2kg, it provides excellent mobility. The smart design also combines legacy interfaces like the full-size VGA and easy upgradeability with a thin and durable housing.

Meanwhile, alongside the new models of notebooks, Fujitsu also rolls out the ESPRIMO Q956/MRE to strengthen its support to the operations of customers across a variety of industries.

The Smart Meeting Room solution has the Intel Unite Solution which maximizes the efficiency of meetings through features such as wireless screen sharing and file sharing during meetings. By using this solution, the organization can support smarter business meetings and promote evolution of its workplace environment.

Fujitsu Group has always been supporting the business agility of its customers by innovating products, which have superior functionality and applicability that can be leveraged to meet the demands in the market.

CHED Releases Memo on Moratorium on Field Trips and Others

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"In view of recent events concerning field trips and similar activities of higher education institutions (HEIs) that have resulted to death and serious injuries to students and other members of the academic community, and in the exercise of the authority vested under Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, the Commission en Banc at its 487th regular meeting today, with concurrence of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s Management Committee, has approved and hereby imposes a moratorium on the conduct of all field trips and similar physical activities in all public and private HEIs, effective immediately. The Commission also reiterates the strict directives in CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 17, series of 2012 “Policies and Guidelines on Educational Tours and Field Trips of College and Graduate Students” (see attached).

In lieu of field trips or external campus activities, all HEIs should institute replacement activities that will serve the purpose intended by such off-campus activities, preserve the objectives sought to be achieved, and see to it that no student shall be negatively affected by this moratorium.

This moratorium shall continue and remain in effect until all measures have been undertaken to effectively address the issues concerning field trips and the stringent procedures supposed to be adopted by HEIs to ensure the safety and welfare of the concerned HEI stakeholders, as embodied in the enhanced CMO regarding the conduct of field trips and other related activities.

Failure to comply with this directive as reported by the CHED Regional Offices concerned shall cause the Commission to institute the necessary actions against the HEI concerned. Strict compliance is hereby enjoined from all HEIs and its governing boards and responsible officials."


Issued this 21st of February 2017 at the Higher Education Development Center,

C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.

For the Commission:

Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph.D.
Chairperson

Villarica Signs Agreement with Direct Agent 5

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Direct Agent 5, Inc (DA5), one of the leading Western Union agents in the Philippines, announced today that it has signed up Villarica Pawnshop, (Villarica), one of the country’s leading pawnshop chains, as their sub-agent.

In a ceremony recently held at Villarica Pawnshop’s main office in Cubao, Raymond Babst, DA5 President, Atty Henry R. Villarica, President and General Manager, Atty. Hailey Lynne R.Villarica-Ong, Vice President for Legal Affairs and Edward Estacion, DA5 VP for Business Development signed the agreement that will further expand DA5’s network and allow Western Union Money TransferS services to be offered in all of Villarica’s branches nationwide. Also, present during the signing were Christopher Sarabia, DA5 VP for Business Solutions and Jeffrey Navarro, Western Union Country Director.

“DA5 is excited and proud to work with Villarica in expanding the location footprint offering Western Union services across the nation and helping more overseas Filipinos realize their dreams for their loved ones in the Philippines.” said Raymond Babst, DA5 President.

“Villarica looks forward to offering the Western Union services in all our branches nationwide,” said Atty. Hailey Lynne R. Villarica-Ong, Vice President for Legal Affairs.

Western Union Country Director, Jeffrey Navarro, said, “This collaboration between DA5 and Villarica is aligned with our plans of network expansion and will enable us to get even closer to customers in the northern part of the Philippines where Villarica has good presence. Our goal is to provide fast, reliable and convenient money transfer service to meet the needs of people across the country.”

Established in 2006, Direct Agent 5, Inc. (DA5) is one of the largest agents of Western Union in the Philippines today. Working with Villarica, DA5 will make Western Union services even more accessible to families of overseas Filipinos.

Throughout the years, DA5 has launched new products and services for existing and potential partners. The DA5 family continues to strive in delivering worthwhile services in the hopes of an empowered Filipino community.