Don Moen Soon in Manila and Other PH Cities Starting July 4

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Don Moen, the singer-songwriter who achieved international prominence and success for his praise and worship music, is scheduled to return to the Philippines for a five-city concert tour that is set to start on July 4, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Presented by Ovation Productions, the five-date concert series also includes CPU in Iloilo on July 6, University of Baguio on July 8, Laus Event Centre in San Fernando, Pampanga on July 10, and Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum in Sta. Rosa, Laguna on July 11.

Don Moen’s set list will include the many praise and worship songs which are dearly loved by Filipinos such as “God Will Make A Way,” “Lord I Offer My Life To You,” “God Is Good All The Time,” “Give Thanks,” “Crown Him,” “I Want To Be Where You Are,” “Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord,” “Celebrate, Jesus, Celebrate,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “All We Like Sheep,” “Your Steadfast Love,” “I Will Sing” and many more.

Don has established a solid base of Pinoy fans and his music stands out for its straightforward simplicity that bares men’s souls before God, animated by his smooth tenor over catchy contemporary tunes.

While many worship leaders can reach only certain demographics, Don Moen, a frequent visitor to the Philippines during the past several years and whom people consider as the “Barry Manilow of Christian music”, can extend to and touch a cross-section of worshippers and believers from diverse social classes and religious beliefs, with many seniors and youngsters enjoying his songs.

(The Don Moen 2018 Philippine Tour is presented by Ovation Productions. For ticket prices and other inquiries, contact the following: Ticketnet 911-5555 for Manila concert; and SM Tickets 470-2222 for provincial concerts.)

Horizon Land Condo Communities Conducive for Families

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Family dwellings continue to evolve along with the massive urban development sweeping cities and reshaping the way people design, organize, and live out the life they aspire. While probably the most typical dream family abode is a charming house and lot in some suburban village, more Filipino parents now appreciate the value of raising their family in condominiums.

Horizon Land, a subsidiary of real estate developer, Federal Land, Inc. (FLI) recognizes this and continues to be committed to developing secure and family-friendly communities in the Philippines. FLI President Pascual Garcia points out, “For a lot of our home buyers, condo living is a choice. It’s what they want to call home.”  Garcia noted that home buyers’ decision to raise their families in a condo is usually influenced by three important factors that enable them to envision a happy and healthy life for their loved ones. 
Social environments. Finding a strategically located condo can make for positive social environments for the whole family. Proximity to good schools, workplaces, medical facilities, as well as lifestyle and entertainment centers affords not just conveniences but resources to help family members broaden their horizon, engage in fun educational activities, and discover urban adventures. Most of all, having almost everything within reach also means less commuting, less stress, and more time to be with the people who matter most.

Social relationships. A thoughtfully-designed condo offers living spaces that encourage family togetherness and shared amenities that provide opportunities to meet friends and cultivate a strong sense of community.  It’s easy to set up playdates, get-togethers with neighbors or organize interest groups. At best, you can get to know your neighbors well and instantly detecting when there are strangers in the building premises.  Also, you can easily call up the security, maintenance or administration personnel for assistance or during emergency, giving you that sense of support.

Safety and security.  Securing the family’s welfare is of course top priority and in a condo, these can be better managed. For instance, with outdoor facilities, kids play and bike in a contained area, not out on the streets. You don’t have to worry about strangers or unexpected people showing up at your door as guests can be screened at the lobby. Significantly, residential buildings usually come with security features such as high tech alarms and cameras, fire suppression systems, power generators and more.

It’s easy to understand why these factors are valuable to families – positive and safe social environments are conducive for fostering social relationships that are good for personal development, health, and well-being.  This is why Horizon Land creates accessible and nurturing homes and communities geared towards adding value to the lifestyles of individuals and families.

Horizon Land is the developer of Peninsula Garden Midtown Homes, an 8-tower residential garden community in Paco, Manila with more than 50% open area that allows for great outdoor adventures and enough space for relaxing and bonding with loved ones; Siena Towers, its latest development in Marikina – a 2-tower condominium along Marquinton Drive that offers dwellers a beautiful and secure home in a vibrant community with a mall a few steps away; and Palm Beach West, a 4-tower resort-inspired residential condominium development located within a master-planned community – Metro Park, in Bay Area, Pasay City.

To learn more about Horizon Land and the properties under its brand, log on to https://federalland.com.ph

DOE Commends Partners for Helping Rebuild Marawi’s Power Facilities

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The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday (18 May) held recognition rites at Mindanao State University-Marawi for partners and donors who have helped rebuild war-torn Marawi.

During the painstaking relief and rehabilitation activities in Marawi City, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi vowed, “Dapat dito walang iwanan.”

“We did not abandon Marawi, we will never abandon Marawi, and we will continue doing the rehabilitation of Marawi,” the Energy chief emphasized.

“We had given all our ground personnel during the Marawi siege support, including security assistance from the military and even food,” he added.

Cusi commended  the heroic efforts of Task Force Bangon Marawi, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Association of Mindanao Electric Cooperatives, Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc., National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, National Power Corporations, National Electrification Administration, and Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative in securing the energy facilities, rehabilitating generation plants as well as transmission and distribution lines, and in ensuring the safety of all those helping in protecting and rebuilding the Marawi City.

The Energy chief also acknowledged the donations and support given by One Meralco Foundation, Aboitiz Power Corporation, Liter of Light, Pepsi Philippines, PHINMA Energy Corp., and the United States Agency for International Development- B LEADERS to the energy sector in Marawi City.

“Nakapagpatuloy po kami sa paglilingkod dahil sa inyong mga tumulong sa amin dito sa Marawi. Maraming salamat po at mabuhay kayo!” Cusi said. (We persevere in serving the people of Marawi because of the help you have extended to us. We thank all of you for your support," Cusi said.)