Cusi Lauds PH Solar Energy Development

Photo Caption: Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi together with President Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Loren Legarda, Philippine Economic Zone Authority Director General Charito Plaza, Solar Philippines President Lean Leviste with Team Solar Philippines staffers during yesterday's First Filipino Owned Solar Factory inauguration.

The inauguration of the first Filipino-owned solar panel facility in Batangas Wednesday is a testament to the government's progress in revitalizing the local renewable energy (RE) industry for the benefit of consumers and the economy, according to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi.

“Investments in RE facilities and technologies can create more jobs," Cusi said at the event graced by President Rodrigo Duterte. "We can also take pride in trading Filipino-made energy technologies, while also developing Filipino expertise in RE technologies.” The RE investment also empowers consumers through more affordable and sustainable energy use, according to the Secretary.

“The solar panel facility and similar investments on solar energy will support the implementation of vital renewable energy policies. This includes the net-metering program, which encourages consumers to become 'prosumers'. This is done by the installation of solar rooftop systems in their properties and enable consumers to produce their own energy. In the end, it results to energy efficiency and savings on power cost,” Cusi said.

“Moreover, with more energy options available, consumers are expected to gear towards finding the right balance and ‘diskarte’ in satisfying their energy needs,” he added.

“Having more energy choices would also support the implementation of Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) under the Electric Power Industry,” Cusi pointed out.

Cusi also said, “These investments would support the total electrification goal by 2022, accelerate delivery of energy services, and drive the development of RE particularly solar for baseload through a 24/7 battery storage.”

Cusi, all the same, emphasized that the DOE remains aggressive in providing a level playing field for the investors in the various energy technologies for the benefit of the Filipino consumers.

38th Annual National Grader’s Convention of Junior Members and Teacher Advisers

The Children’s Museum and Library, Inc., Junior Council – National Executive Board 2017 added an event: 38th Annual National Grader’s Convention of Junior Members and Teacher Advisers.

The rise of new technology has made it all the easier to expand the reach of youth; updating that reach with excellence is the promise waiting to be fulfilled at this year’s CMLI Annual Grader’s Convention.

Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City is sure to be #LIT with the theme “Dream for the Nation: Engaging the Filipino Youth as Responsible Digital Citizens in Cultivating a Unified Online Community” for this five day convention happening from August 31 to September 4, 2017.

The power to influence and be influenced has never been more readily available than at present, with the rise of social media and new technology. But as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility”, and that is exactly what the Annual Grader’s Convention aims to instill onto its participants. In keeping a welcoming and constructive approach to this aim, CMLI continues to empower visionary leaders moving to unify and cultivate their communities and their country.

Through various symposia, workshops, competitions, activities, and commission discussions the Annual Grader’s Convention will immerse delegates in the process of building their dreams for the nation.

Will you join us again, as we #DreamForTheNation?

For more information, you may contact Peavey Alemania, Secretary (0917 584 4958) or Aina Isla, Public Relations Officer (0915 871 8994). You may also contact the CMLI Secretariat through (02) 435-0008 or cmlijcneb2017@gmail.com.

An Eddie Mesa Tribute by the Eigenmanns with Sing Us Your Song Again

The Elvis Presley of the Philippines is Back! One of the country's all-time most-loved singer-actors will stage his very first full concert after more than 28 years!

At a media launch held at the Valencia Events Place in Quezon City, majority of the Eigenmann clan from down to the 4th generation has come together to announce the upcoming tribute concert to Eddie Mesa.

No less than Cherie Gil, sibling of Michael de Mesa and the late Mark Gil, led the press conference, together with most of the other actors within their clan includibg Andi Eigenmann, Sid Lucero, and others.



EDDIE MESA headlines the "SING US YOUR SONG AGAIN: THE MUSIC AND LEGACY OF EDDIE MESA" that will keep us rockin' and rollin' all night long as he takes us through the journey of his career spanning 4 decades. Joining him are PILITA CORRALES, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON EDGAR MORTIZ TIRSO CRUZ III, RAMON RJ JACINTO CIARA SOTTO THE HOTLEGS AND OF COURSE THE ACTORS OF THE EIGENMANN CLAN NAMELEY, MICHAEL DE MESA, RYAN, GEOFF, MAX, GABBY, ANDI EIGENMANN, SID LUCERO AND CHERIE GIL.

The concert, which is directed by Bert de Leon with musical direction of Mel Villena, will take you back in time as the star-studded line-up perform classic songs from the 50s all the way to the current hit songs.

Produced by MYOWNMANN PRODUCTIONS, INC

SING US YOUR SONG AGAIN will be held on September 23, 2017 at the Meralco Theatre.  Tickets are now available at TICKETWORLD

Buy your tickets now. This will surely be one concert you will not want to miss!