Yamaha Reigns Supreme in IRGP

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The motorsports crew of Yamaha Motor Philippines takes pride in upholding the brand’s global standard of racing performance. By creating a Championship culture from every aspect, they have mastered the craft of outclassing their opponents in any track. This was the clear indication during their unrelenting run in the IRGP. Yamaha won 7 manufacturer awards in what was an almost shutout season. This was the most categories won by a single manufacturer since the beginning of the IRGP in 2007.

This continuous racing rampage is all thanks to unwavering dedication, mastery of skillset, and of course the commitment of providing the best machinery. Yamaha racing closes out the year by blowing out the competition and sets its eyes on conquering a new year. 

The categories are:

YSS Suspension Masters Trophy 150 Open UB	Champion -Masato Fernando (Team Yamaha Spec V on Sniper 150) 2ndPlace -Nino Fabian (Sniper 150) 3rdPlace –Tracy Soyangco (Sniper 150)
UNIOIL Juniors Underbone Elite 150 Open UB	Champion – Mckinley Kyle Paz (Team Phoenix Yamaha Koso Faito on Sniper 150) 2nd Place – Gian Carlo Mauricio (Sniper 150) 3rd Place – John Emerson Inguito (4S1M Yamaha Racing Team on Sniper 150)
PHOENIX Cyclomax Racing 4T Underbone GP115	Champion – Neil Jan Centeno (Team Phoenix Yamaha Koso Faito on Crypton Z)
Shell Advance Automatic GP 180	Champion – Gian Carlo Mauricio (modified 180 cc Yamaha Mio Sporty) 2nd Place - Masato Fernando (Team Yamaha Spec V on Modified 180cc Mio Sporty) 3rd – Mckinley Kyle Paz (Team Phoenix Yamaha Koso Faito on Modified 180cc Mio Sporty)
NGK Spark Plugs Automatic Elite Trophy 160	Champion – Vrei-Ar Suba (Team Phoenix Yamaha Koso Faito on Modified 160cc Mio Sporty) 2nd Place - Mckinley Kyle Paz (Team Phoenix Yamaha Koso Faito on Modified 160cc Mio Sporty) 3rd Place – Gian Carlo Mauricio (on Modified 160cc Mio Sporty)
Eni Motor Oil Automatic Trophy 160	Champion – Robert Ryan Espiritu (Team Yamaha Spec V on Modified 160cc Mio Sporty) 2nd Place – John Paul Suba (on Modified 160cc Mio Sporty) 3rd Place – Sean Barcial (on Modified 160cc Mio Sporty)
Top 1 Action Matic Juniors Trophy 130 AT	Champion - Neil Jan Centeno (Team Phoenix Yamaha Koso Faito on Modified 130cc Mio Sporty) 2nd Place – Sean Barcial (on Modified 130cc Mio Sporty) 3rd Place – Jeson Benial (on Modified 130cc Mio Sporty)

DOTr Handa Na Upang Ipatupad Ang PUV Modernization Program Sa Susunod Na Taon

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Handa na ang Department of Transportation (DOTr) na ipatupad ang Public Utility Modernization Program (PUVMP) sa susunod na taon upang masimulan na ang pagbibigay ng mas maayos, ligtas, at environment-friendly na pampublikong transportasyon ang mga commuters.

Tiniyak ni DOTr Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Thomas Orbos na maipapatupad na agad ng DOTr ang PUVMP pagtungtong ng 2018, kung saan sisimula nang gawing makabago at moderno ang mga pamapasaherong jeepney.

Sinabi ni Usec. Orbos na sa loob ng tatlong taong transitory period ay makakaranas na ng magandang pababago ang libo-libong commuter ng jeepney. Ito ay sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) ng makabagong Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) sa pagtukoy kung ang mga pampublikong sasakyan sa bansa gaya ng jeepney ay road-worthy o hindi na nararapat ipasada.

Dismayado naman si DOTr Secretary Tugade sa pag-amin ng ilang transport leader sa sa hearing kahapon na “nagpapadulas” o nabibigay sila ng pera o lagay sa mga LTO inspector para lamang makapasa sa MVIS.

Inayunan naman ito ni transport group leader Zeny Maranan ng FEJODAP at nagsabing ito ay hindi dapat ginagawa ng driver at operator dahil lalong malalagay sa peligro ang kaligtasaan at buhay ng mga mananakay. 

“Alam ninyo kung bakit nagkakaproblema? Kasi yung iba sa atin naglalagay! Hindi dapat ginagawa ng mga operator at drivers yan dahil buhay ng mga pasahero ang nakasalalay dito,” ani Maranan.

Ayon naman kay Secretary Tugade, matagal nang nabinbin ang pagpatupad ng PUVMP at ang pobreng mga pasahero ang araw-araw na nagtitiis sa maruming usok na binubuga ng mga lumang jeepney sa tuwing ang mga ito ay pumapasada.

“Madumi na ang kapaligiran dahil sa tumataas na carbon footprint emission, eh bakit ayaw magpalit at mag modernize? Naiintindihan ko kung gusto nating mag-hanapbuhay, ngunit sana naman, ang ating hanapbuhay, huwag kumitil o bumawi ng buhay. Isipin ang nakararami, at huwag lang ang sarili,” dagdag ni Secretary Tugade.

Bukod sa mga opisyales ng DOTr, dumalo din sa pagdinig ng Committee on Public Services, na pinamumunuan ni Senator Grace Poe, si Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Martin Delgra III at iba pang mga transport groups gaya ng FEJODAP, ACTO, LTOP, PISTON at No to Jeepney Phase-out Coalition.

Netmarble’s Lineage2 Revolution to Pre-Announce Its First Castle Siege

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Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide, announced today that its mobile MMORPG Lineage2 Revolution will hold its first castle siege in the near future and run events ahead of the arrival of the most anticipated contents to the game.

The castle siege is a massive combat over a castle among four clans, including one defender clan and three attacker clans. The clan, who first carve the holy imprint, will become the lord of the castle, and be rewarded with substantial benefits, such as global buff, local buff, conquer shop, tax collection, and compensation for participation.

The castle siege is expected to reinforce players’ MMORPG experience through forming alliances and feuds among clans, while strategically installing geographical structures. Netmarble will help the players get accustomed to the castle siege by running pre-season for the first two weeks.

Lineage2 Revolution will also conduct various events having the players gear up for colossal clashes among the clans. From December 8th to 15th, its sign-in event will present popular items twice a day, such as three Grade SR Exclusive Equipment Selection Box, a Grade R Rare Exclusive Equipment Selection Box (Blue/Red), five Maphr’s Protection, and nine Unconfirmed Recipe.

Meanwhile, Netmarble will allow the players to create or upgrade their Grade UR equipment by giving 30% discount or a free draw on 10 Material Boxes for UR Crafting (+1 Bonus) in every 24 hours. The company will also reduce soul crystal removal cost by 50%.

Besides, the players will be rewarded items, such as Unconfirmed Rare Weapon Recipe or Unconfirmed Rare Armor Recipe, as many times they combine or salvage equipment between December 8th and 21st. 

A mobile MMORPG boasting outstanding technical achievement and massive popularity worldwide, Lineage2 Revolution was named Best Games of 2017 by Google Play in five Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand, last week.

For more information on Lineage2 Revolution, visit the game’s official website(http://lineage2-revolution.com/en) and Facebook page(https://www.facebook.com/OfficialL2Revolution/).