DOTr Starts Livestream of Bidding and Procurement Processes

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For the first time, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) gave the public access into its bidding and procurement processes via online streaming of the Opening of Bids for several maritime projects.

In the spirit of transparency and good governance, Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade ordered the livestreaming of the procurement processes of all projects of the Department.

The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) opened bids for the following projects: (1) Coastal Port (Hamtic and Bugasong Port) - Construction of Riverlanding; (2) Alobo Port Development Project – Extension and Widening of Causeway and Construction of Concrete Pier Head; (3) Kaputian Port Development Project – Construction of Concrete Platform; and San Jose Port Development Project – Rehabilitation of Port.

A lone bidder, LNR Construction, submitted its bid for the Coastal Port Project and was declared eligible by the BAC after passing the technical and financial eligibility requirements. LNR Construction also submitted its bid for the Alobo Port Development Project but was disqualified for failing to submit some of the technical eligibility requirements.

FAAA Construction and Trading was the lone bidder for the construction of a concrete platform in Kaputian Port, a gateway to Davao’s Samal Island. Said bidder was declared eligible after satisfying the requirements.

For the San Jose Development Project, four bidders were declared eligible.

The bids of the eligible bidders will now undergo detailed evaluation by the TWG.

The first livestream coverage via Facebook reached more than 45,000 followers, viewed more than 8,000 times, and received positive feedback from followers as of 2:00 PM today.

Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/DOTrPH/videos/902916029847534/

Power Mac Center Marries World-Class Filipino Fashion and Cutting-Edge Products at 21st Philippine Fashion Week

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Power Mac Center returned to the Philippine Fashion Week runways to flaunt the hottest tech accessories and show the world how marrying top-notch Filipino fashion and cutting-edge tech products is done. This partnership cements Power Mac Center’s position as a lifestyle brand dedicated to setting trends in fashion tech that coincide with the global vision of Philippine Fashion Week.

As its Official Technology Retail partner, the premium Apple reseller brought its newest collection of meticulously crafted accessories to the country’s grandest fashion congregation on May 27-28, 2017 at the Discovery Primea in Makati City.

This year’s line-up was composed of premium brands with an international audience. Power Mac Center partners Sonix, Moshi, Wraps, Jabra, Sennheiser and Hoco wowed the fashion glitterati with their latest innovations, integrated into the Holiday 2017 collections of some of the country’s renowned fashion designers.

“Power Mac Center has always supported creative self-expression. Over the years, we’ve seen brands reinvent tech accessories in terms of design and functionality and we’d like to see how that plays out with this year’s roster of designers and their collections,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

 

A trendsetter in consumer electronics in its own right, Power Mac Center carefully curated the pieces that best represent its vision for the future of tech accessories. Among the trends it will present this year are printed power banks, wristband headphones, full-sized yet lightweight backpacks, wireless earphones with integrated training apps, classic watch bands, and luxury headphones.

To show how these trends and digital tools are woven into the fabric of modern life, Mixy Dy, Kaye Morales,Jerome Salaya-Ang, Jeffrey Rogador, EsAc, and Pat Santos worked closely with the brands to create an exceptional collection of fashion-forward pieces that mix well with designer tech accessories. Gone are the days when “techie” meant “geeky” in the looks department and in its place is a new aesthetic that’s perfect for the fashion savvy and tech-obsessed millennial generation.

Established in 1994, Power Mac Center has grown to be the premier Apple reseller and authorized service provider in the Philippines. It carries world-renowned brands of digital lifestyle essentials and provides Filipinos the complete Apple experience through its extensive network of retail stores, service centers, and training facilities nationwide. More information about products and services may be obtained from Power Mac Center’s 29 branches or at www.powermaccenter.com or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@powermaccenter).

DOE Opens ASEAN+3 Energy Forum, Bares PH LNG Plan

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The Philippines played host to the 3-day 6th ASEAN+3 (China, Japan, Korea) Oil Market and Natural Gas Forum and Business Dialogue on Tuesday at the Sofitel Hotel  as the country deals with increasing domestic demand for fuel amid the declining supply of indigenous natural gas.

Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Jesus Cristino P. Posadas, who represented DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, opened the forum conducted under the platform of Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) +3 and ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM)+3. The forum aims to continue sharing knowledge and expertise, policy updates, best practices on oil and natural gas situation and developments among ASEAN+3 member countries.

Explaining the outlook of the Philippines in the oil and natural gas industries, Posadas told forum participants that the Philippines' natural gas supply from the Malampaya natural gas field is projected to last until 2024, making the country an emerging liquefied natural gas (LNG) market in Asia.

“We are working closely with legislators to facilitate the enactment of a law declaring energy projects as projects of national significance and for the Philippine Department of Energy to develop a program for LNG infrastructure,” Posadas said.