Haraya: Gumising at Maging Tinig para sa Kinabukasan ng Kabataan

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The Children’s Museum and Library, Inc. (CMLI) is a non-stock, non-profit foundation that is working to promote the welfare and development of the country’s youth. CMLI has endeavored to live up to its avowed objectives in uplifting the skills of Filipino youth in language and visual arts and promoting a deeper appreciation and understanding of their rich cultural heritage. The organization is continuously contributing to the welfare and growth of the Filipino Youth through advocating its goals and ideals by means of leadership training, talent development and social empowerment. And as we celebrate our 60th year, we have lined up a series of projects structured upon these programs – and we are inviting you to be part of it.

The CMLI Junior Council – Regional Executive Board National Capital Region (JC-REB NCR), the foundation’s youth arm in spreading the organization’s ideals in the different regions, will execute the project entitled “Children’s Day 2017” with the theme, “Haraya: Gumising at Maging Tinig para sa Kinabukasan ng Kabataan.” It is a whole-day outreach program filled with fun activities and discussions that would inculcate the ideals and values of the Filipino youth. They will be holding the event on April 23, 2017, Sunday, from 7:00 AM till 3:00 PM at the Quezon Memorial Circle Amphitheater. This outreach project will be inviting children from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (IHMP) Community.

In line with these, the CMLI JC-REB NCR has recurred a need for financial or material assistance in order to fuel up, steer on and usher in its momentous ambition of change. We ask for the your supportive hand in empowering the eventful cause that is arduous but meaningfully rewarding in the end. The fund will be utilized for the program and its logistics heaving the spirit of our organization to soar closer in the achievement of our goals. With all humility and earnestly, we request for your favorable support and would be able to set alight the core of our purpose as it becomes a searing wildfire of hope for a multitude. This support of yours will become a tenacious stone that will be used for the fortification of the success of this gratifying event





For more details, visit www.facebook.com/CMLIOfficial on Facebook or @cmlijcrebncr on Twitter. For inquiries, contact +639173025959 / +639175401967/ +639777779035. Our email, cmli.jcreb2017@gmail.com, would also serve as our means of communication.

DOTr-CAB Launches its 24/7 Public Assistance Hotline

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The Department of Transportation – Civil Aeronautics Board (DOTr-CAB) launched today its first 24/7 Public Assistance Hotline as part of the implementation of the Air Passenger Bill of Rights (APBR).

Public Assistance Hotline 16-566 shall provide frontline transaction services, particularly to, (1) answer queries relating to the provisions of APBR; (2) provide simple solutions to air passengers’ concerns; (3) receive complaints arising from violation of the Air Passenger Rights; (4) and refer related queries to concerned airlines for immediate resolution.

The project, which initiated a soft launch last February 20, seeks to promote passenger protection by bridging their concerns to the appropriate agencies and generating their inputs for the continuous improvement of air transportation services.

Last year, CAB has also established 25 Passenger Rights Assistance Desks (PRAD) in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and in 24 provincial airports. They will be manned by 26 Passenger Rights Assistance Officers (PRAO), who will be tasked to assist, handle and address passenger concerns, and monitor airline operations in their respective airports. This is in order to ensure that airlines are compliant with CAB rules and regulations.

By the end of the year, five more PRAD are expected to be added in the city airports of Tuguegarao, Roxas, Dipolog, Pagadian and Camiguin, once the training and deployment of PRAO becomes complete.

PBA Player Jervy Cruz Encourages Aspiring Basketball Players to Follow Their Dreams

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PBA Player Jervy Cruz has a lot to share about his basketball journey, “Sobrang blessed ako kasi narating ko ang narating ko. Kasi sobra-sobrang hirap ang dinaanan ko. Galing akong probinsya pero pangarap ko lang talaga maging isang PBA player”, says Jervy.

He continues by saying that even when he was in high school, he was dead-set on his dreams, though, it didn’t seem possible to attain his ambition, he held on to it, “Nung high school ako, ang laro namin di naman seryoso. Nung nag-college ako, 4 a.m. pa lang gising na ako, tapos Team B ako ng 4 years. So feeling ko, bakit ganoon.”

He said that despite the obstacles that came his way, he never doubted himself. He just kept his unwavering faith and kept the dream alive. “Ang sabi ko sa sarili ko pag susuko na ako,…konti na lang…kaya ko pa, kaya ko pa ito.”

Having accomplished a dream that most young basketball players aspire for, Jervy has made it his advocacy to inspire more young players to hold on to that dream. He has become the voice for Under Armour’s latest program, FIBA 3x3 U18 Asia Cup presented by Under Armour.

3x3 basketball, or streetball is the largest urban team sport of the world. With 12-second shot clock, and 10-minute or first team to 21-point format, the games are usually fast, accessible, and entertaining for the players and audience alike. The format made its global competitive debut at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in Singapore and the World Championships have been regularly organised by FIBA since then.

The Under Armour 3x3 Southeast Asia 2017 Tournament will take place in Cebu at the Cebu City Sports Club and Ayala Center Cebu on April 22-23, 2017. In Manila, it will take place at Bonifacio Global City on April 28-30, 2017.

Organised by Under Armour in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, the tournament is open to all U-18 male and female basketballers.

Each player who signs up will receive a set of Under Armour teamwear that consists of an UA Tech™ Tank Top and UA Baseline Basketball Shorts. All players will also receive 25% discount on Under Armour basketball footwear, including the latest signature Curry 3 Basketball Shoes that deliver infinite support and total control on the court. 

 
In addition to winning up to S$1,000 or Php36,000 in prize money, respective country’s basketball federation or association may also select the winning teams to be part of the national contingent and compete against other National Teams from Asia in the FIBA 3x3 U18 Asia Cup presented by Under Armour on 26–28 May 2017 held in Cyberjaya Gem in Mall, Malaysia. Flights and accommodation will be fully paid for the selected teams.

“Kung gusto mo makamit ang pangarap mo, kailangan mo mag-try. Kailangan sabihin mo kaya mo ito. Magsikap ka, at wag mawalan ng pag-asa. To all the aspiring basketball players, this may be your chance na mabago ang buhay mo. Sumali kayo sa UA 3x3”, says Cruz.

Registration locations are available online at www.ua3x3.com and can be made at all Under Armour Brand Houses and partner stores from now until 12 April 2017. Visitwww.ua3x3.com for more information on the UA 3x3 Under 18 Tournament.