NBA Launches First Official Online Store in the Philippines

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NBAStore.com.ph Expands Access to Authentic NBA Merchandise –

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and International Athletic Trading Company, Inc. (IATC) announced today the launch of NBAStore.com.ph, the first official online NBA Store in the Philippines.  The online destination will provide fans across the Philippines with access to official NBA merchandise on their computer, mobile and tablet devices.

Managed by IATC, the mobile-optimized NBAStore.com.ph will offer a wide assortment of authentic NBA merchandise from all 30 teams, including jerseys, footwear, headwear, accessories, and collectibles from brands such as adidas, Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Nike, Spalding, Stance, Under Armour, and Upper Deck.   

“The launch of NBAStore.com.ph strengthens our efforts to extend our reach further across the Philippine archipelago,” said IATC President and CEO Melvin Lloyd Lim.  “We are committed to bringing the NBA closer to the fans by outfitting them with the latest authentic NBA merchandise.”

“With the combined presence of our four brick and mortar NBA Stores in the country and NBAStore.com.ph, we now can provide authentic NBA merchandise to our fans in the Philippines wherever they are,” said NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson.  “NBAStore.com.phgives us an exciting new platform to engage our fans and provides them with another touchpoint to our players and teams.”

NBAStore.com.ph will offer payment options including credit card, cash-on-delivery, online banking, as well as over-the-counter bank deposits and non-bank partner outlets. 

NBAStore.com.ph marks the league’s 14th branded international online store, with the league generating a third of its merchandise sales from outside the United States.  The other 13 branded international sites are: nbastore.com.au (Australia), nbastore.co.nz (New Zealand), LojaNBA.com (Brazil), NBA.TMall.com, nbastore.cn, NBAJD.com and NBA Store WeChat (China), NBATienda.com(Mexico), NBAStore.eu (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), NBAStore.in (India), NBAStore.co.id (Indonesia), nbastore.tw (Taiwan), and nbastore.hk (Hong Kong).

For all the latest news and updates on the NBA and NBA Store Philippines, visit www.nba.com and follow the NBA on Facebook (www.facebook.com/philsnba), Twitter (www.twitter.com/nba_philippines) and Instagram (@nbastoreph).

DOE Turns Over Energy-Efficient Cars to Gov't Agencies

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Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi and Japan Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa today turned over 24 units of advanced hybrid vehicles to various national government agencies (NGAs).

  

During the ceremonial turnover held at the DOE’s headquarters on Friday (19 May), Cusi said: “We give distinct focus to the promotion and mainstreaming of efficient, emerging and advanced energy solutions to manage our energy utilization and consumption levels—from the households all the way to the energy-intensive sectors.”

“This program aims to promote the local use and patronage of efficient and environment-friendly alternative fuel vehicles, by deploying demo units and consequently developing familiarity with their operation, maintenance and service,” Cusi pointed out.

The Energy Secretary said the donation of alternative fuel vehicles to different government agencies nationwide "would help trigger a paradigm shift in the mindset of the public so that we would be able to witness a dramatic reduction in both our fuel consumption and carbon emissions."

Underscoring the responsibility of recipients, Cusi said, “We entrust the 24 units of highly fuel-efficient 2017 model Hybrid Toyota Prius to our partner agencies, which are fortunate to act as government’s veritable endorsers of clean technology and harbingers of the future of passenger transport.”

The Government of Japan gave the Philippines a grant amounting to JPY500 million for the procurement and delivery of next generation vehicles (i.e., hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles) under the Japan Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA) with the DOE as its implementing agency.

For this tranche, recipients of the Japan-made hybrid cars are the Office of the President, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Finance, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Budget and Management, Department of Transportation, Department of Tourism, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, National Economic Development Authority, Department of Science and Technology, and the Philippine National Police.

As agreed upon, the NGA beneficiaries will be assisting the DOE in its conduct of research, performance testing and promotion for the local adoption of alternative fuel vehicles.

On the other hand, another 8 units will be distributed to the Region 8 offices of national government agencies involved in emergency response operations and rehabilitation, such as the Philippine Information Agency, Office of Civil Defense, Department of Transportation – Land Transportation Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Interior and Local Government – Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of Science and Technology, and Department of Trade and Industry. 

The turnover ceremony of the vehicles for Region 8 is scheduled on 25 May 2017. Another 45 units of 2017 model of Toyota Prius will be used as patrol cars by PNP Region 8, particularly in the provinces of Leyte, Samar, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar.

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RECIPIENT OF HYBRID CARS: Through a ceremonial car key, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa turned over 24 units of the Toyota Prius (2017 Model) to the representatives of various national government agencies under Japan's Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA) which funded the acquisition of the next generation vehicles (i.e., hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles) that releases lower carbon emission. In photo, receiving a hybrid car in behalf of their government agencies during this morning's turn over by DOE Secretary Alfonso Cusi and the Japanese Ambassador (center) are (L-R) PNP PCSupt. Philip Gil Philips, DILG Asec. Ricojudge Echiverri, NEDA OIC-Usec. Greg L. Pineda, DBM Usec. Agnes Joy Bailen, DTI Usec. Rowel S. Barba, Deputy Executive Secretary Michael P. Ong, DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Kazuhide Ishikawa, DOST Usec. Carol M. Yorobe, DFA Usec. Linglingay F. Lacanlale, DOT Usec.  Benito Bengson, DOTR Usec. Anneli R. Lontoc, DENR Asec. Jesus Enrico Moises Salazar, PIA Deputy Director General Gregorio Angelo Villar.         

HYBRID CAR TEST DRIVE: Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi with Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa as his passenger, had a test drive of one of the 24 units of the donated Toyota Prius (2017 Model) received by various national government agencies for the promotion of fuel-efficient and hybrid vehicles in the country. The hybrid car is part of the Japan's Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA), which funded the acquisition of the next generation vehicles (i.e., hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles), which releases lower carbon emission.

Angela Lee Still Enjoys Life of Being Champion, Looks to Extend Winning Roll in ONE Championship

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As ONE Championship returns to its home-base of Singapore on 26 May, Asia’s largest sports media property has prepared one of its biggest cards yet for 2017.

ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela “Unstoppable” Lee is set to square off with Brazil’s Istela Nunes in the main event of ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES, which takes place at the 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Considered as the face of women’s mixed martial arts in Asia, Lee is one of ONE Championship’s most outstanding athletes regardless of gender or weight class.

The 20-year-old MMA sensation made history in May 2016 by capturing the inaugural ONE Women’s Atomweight World Championship belt with an awe-inspiring victory over Mei Yamaguchi.

Lee’s beautiful combination of elite striking and grappling skills has proven to be a potent formula for success as she has remained unbeaten inside the ONE Championship cage.