DOTr-LTO, BTr, LBP Ink Deal for Nationwide Online Payment of LTO Transactions

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The Department of Transportation-Land Transportation Office (DOTr-LTO) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) that expands the use of LBP’s online payment facility for LTO transactions in all its Regional Offices nationwide.

 

During the MOA Signing, LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante said, “With this MOA Signing, LTO clients all over the country will soon be able to transact business and/or pay their monetary obligations with the LTO using any of the web-based payment options being offered by LBP.”

 

“The online payment system eliminates several steps in the payment process. This and the lack of human intervention make payments faster, easier, more convenient, and less prone to error. More importantly, the system decreases the opportunity for corruption,” the LTO Chief added.

 

Asec. Galvante explained that, “Initially, the online payment portal will cater to new registration transactions, expanding the service of LBP to cover not only the NCR but all LTO Regional Offices. Later on, the facility will cater to all LTO transactions.”

 

For his part, DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said that this initiative is in line with the Duterte Administration’s thrust to streamline business processes in government.

 

“President Duterte’s directive was very clear— corruption must be stopped, and business processes must be streamlined so that we can provide comfort and convenience to the public. I am happy that LTO, the Bureau of Treasury, and Landbank are with us in making that happen,” Sec. Tugade said.

 

“Itong si Gen. Galvante at ang LTO, tahimik magtrabaho ngunit nag-dedeliver ng magandang resulta. Naresolba na natin at problema sa lisensya, at nagsimula na tayong mag-distribute ng plaka. Ngayon naman, ang payment sa LTO transactions sa lahat n rehiyon, magiging online na. Napakagandang development ho ito,” Tugade added.

 

It may be recalled that the LTO-National Capital Region(NCR) launched last June the use of LBP’s E-Payment Portal (EPP). LTO-NCR clients are now able to pay for new registration transactions using this facility. This was made possible through a MOA between the three (3) agencies which was signed last December 1, 2017.

 

Galvante said that the LTO-NCR has been gathering positive feedbacks from clients with regard to the ePP.

 

The success of the use of the LBP E-Payment Portal at the LTO-NCR, has made LTO more determined to pursue and expand online-based payment transactions.

Lenovo Introduces New Laptops for the ‘Modern Avid Gamer’

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Lenovo, a global leader in PCs and smart devices development, is launching two new laptops designed to meet the demands of the ‘modern avid gamers’.

“Through our market research, we have discovered that there is a subset of gamers being ignored – the modern avid gamers. Most of these are millennials who carried their enthusiasm to adulthood but find it hard to continue due to their responsibilities at work, family, and social life. They are looking for a gaming PC that lets them partake in their passion but in a way that fits their lifestyle and time constraints. Our newest gaming machines are designed to meet their needs – a powerful, portable device with a stylish and minimalist exterior,” said

Michael Ngan, Country General Manager of Lenovo Philippines.

The new devices, namely, the Lenovo Legion Y530 and the IdeaPad 330 are built for more than just gaming. Both can handle programs for work or study easily, but also allows you to watch movies and TV series, it supports digital performance like video, animation, and graphics editing.

The new devices, namely, the Lenovo Legion Y530 and the IdeaPad 330 are built for more than just gaming. Both can handle programs for work or study easily, but also allows you to watch movies and TV series, it supports digital performance like video, animation, and graphics editing.

Lenovo Legion Y530 – The portable gaming and office workhorse

The new Lenovo Legion laptops are built for today’s on-the-go gamers who travel light. The Lenovo Legion Y530 Laptop has a subtle but compelling top cover texture that radiates out from the “O” in its Legion emblem. The laptop is fully equipped with up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti GPUs, up to the latest 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors and Windows® 10.

With up to 16GB DDR4 2666MHz memory and up to 256GB M.2 PCIe SSD or 2TB HDD storage, it can fulfill both powering and storage demands. Heat is no longer a bother to gamers as the new Legion Y530 features improved thermal layout with dual fan design and quad-vent cooling for increased airflow.

           

Users can enjoy clear and crisp audio with its Dolby Audio™ Premium, which can dynamically adjust audio to deliver home theatre quality in a virtual surround sound experience. The Legion Y530 comes in at only 24 mm thin and 5.1 lbs. light. Its bezels are 62% thinner compared to previous gaming laptops, making it more portable and easy to carry.

The device is available in Onyx Black with backlit keyboards.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330 – The all-around productivity and entertainment booster

Stacked with premium processing and discrete graphics options, the Lenovo IdeaPad™ 330 is as powerful as it is easy to use.  Buyers can choose up to 7^th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, coming with the lightning-fast responsiveness and reliable performance.

The device supports up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 graphics, perfect for those who want to play graphics-intensive games and handle resource-intensive business applications smoothly at the same time.

In addition, users can choose from up to 2 TB SATA HDD storage. The laptop comes in 14-, 15- and 17-inch anti-glare screens, in HD and full HD resolution options. Starting at 4.6 lbs, the device is made up of sturdy PC-ABS material chassis and it promises up to 8 hours of battery life.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330 comes in Onyx Black, Platinum Grey, Midnight Blue, and Chocolate.

Starting price for the Legion Y530 and IdeaPad 330 are P59,995 and P17,995, respectively. Both devices are now available at leading electronics stores.

The devices will be first showcased at Conquerors Manila 2018

where Lenovo is the official gaming hardware partner.

Xiamen Air Incident

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STATEMENT OF DOTr SECRETARY ART TUGADE ON THE XIAMEN AIR INCIDENT

18 August 2018

“I am saddened by the inconveniences and consequences brought about by the incident involving Xiamen Air. 

 

It is a regrettable experience, which is not of our own liking, nor of our own making. I am sorry. We did our very best to address the situation.

This incident served as an eye-opener-- a reminder for us to take a second look at the processes, procedures, and protocols of concerned agencies, as well as airlines, so that we may all improve in the future.

More importantly, through this incident, I personally witnessed the dedication and “bayanihan” spirit exhibited not only by public servants from CAAP, led by Director General Jim Sydiongco, MIAA, led by General Manager Ed Monreal, and the DOTr, but also those of third parties who offered their assistance, including the private sector, volunteers, and other airports such as Clark and Subic.

Again, on behalf of the entire DOTr Family, I am deeply sorry.”