Lenovo Continues Support for ‘Outstanding Tech Visionary’

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Anna Abola (center), Marketing Communications Manager of Lenovo Philippines,

with the UP GRAINS officers.

Lenovo, a global leader in PC and smart devices, recently renewed its support to the youth by providing additional laptop grants to the University of the Philippines Genetic Researchers and Agricultural Innovators Society (UP GRAINS), a youth organization who was awarded the Outstanding Tech Visionary citation by the company at this year’s Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards.

The Outstanding Tech Visionary citation given by Lenovo at the TAYO Awards recognizes the youth organization with the most meaningful project that addresses key social issues through the innovative use of technology. Together with the award, the winning organization was also provided with Lenovo units.

                                                                                        

Now bolstering its support to the youth organization for their community-based projects, the company is providing UP GRAINS once again devices in the form of brand new YOGA 520 and IdeaPad 320 laptops.

“As a leader in the technological industry, Lenovo injects excitement and vibrancy by driving innovation that exceeds expectations and creates meaningful impact. It suffices to say, that we are in an excellent position to help promote the benefits of technology to the public. Through our partnership with TAYO Awards Foundation, we get to know all these brilliant youth organizations, and together, we could create a huge impact in addressing the country’s concerns through technology. It is inspiring to see young people make an effort to build a better community, and it is our pleasure to contribute in this, “said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Philippines.

Formed in 2014 by Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology (BSABT) students at the University of Philippines Los Baños, UP GRAINS is a service-oriented academic organization that promotes agriculture through various activities involving agricultural biotechnology.

Their Lakbioteknolohiya project is an information and workshop series held in high schools and communities where agriculture is the main source of income. The lessons taught here are directly taken from UPLB’s curriculum which features hands-on exercises on urban farming and agricultural biotechnology experiments with the intent of improving agricultural production and maintain quality agro-environments.

“Since our inception, we have been using our personal laptops for our advocacy projects and activities and these new devices from Lenovo changed that. Now that UP GRAINS has its own set of devices, all our members can have access to laptops especially when out on the field,” said John Albert Caraan, Project Head of Lakbioteknolohiya.

The Search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards is a project of the TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc., the country’s premier award-giving body that recognizes and supports the outstanding contributions of youth organizations in the country.

Lenovo has been the exclusive technology partner of the TAYO Awards since 2012.

Benilde Films Bag 5 Awards in ComVal Fest

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Belle Kay Loyola's Dalit (Poison) and Leyvie Anne Santos' In-Tay won a total of five awards at the 6th Nabunturan Independent Film Exhibition (Nabifilmex 6) in Compostela Valley, Mindanao last September 21.

Dalit and In-Tay are capstone projects from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts. Loyola graduated from the Digital Filmmaking program last year while Santos is set to march at the Benilde commencement exercises on October 6.

Dalit, which tells the story of a man with special healing abilities who uses his power for his own benefit, got Best Production Design for Noel Amorcillo, Jr. and Best Cinematography for Vic Ryan Julius Ong.

Meanwhile, In-Tay, which is about a daughter raised by lesbian parents, won Best Actress (Fe Saligumba), Best Song (Korona by Mark Robina Ortiguero) and Best Acting Ensemble (Saligumba and her co-stars, child performer Caith Annika Angkay, Ruth Lopez-Dee, Jessica Marco and Reggie Caranyagan) in a triple tie with Rose by Jessa Valer-Sanchez and Yano at ang Itim na Watawat by Arnie Valdez.

Both films were also nominated for the Gimadyawan Award for Best Film and Best Director. Dalit also received nominations for Best Sound (Louie Dormido, Dan Alayon and Aica Guevarra) and Best Actor (John Arceo) while In-Tay got another Best Actress nod for Angkay and Best Screenplay nomination for Santos.

"It's a great honor to be part of this festival knowing the number of wins and nominations Dalit got. I would like to thank Nabifilmex for recognizing my thesis film," Loyola shared.

Santos, on the other hand, dedicated her film's victory mainly to her parents. "My film In-Tay has always been so close to my heart. However, in the process of turning the screenplay into a film, it became a film that is not just for my parents but for everyone who dreams to have a complete family. It is a film that talks about honesty, family, love and contentment."

"Honestly, I came to a point that I doubted the capacity of my own film not realizing that I, together with all the people behind it, poured their hearts to In-Tay ever since I started writing it. I am thankful to Nabifilmex for opening such a great opportunity for filmmakers to explore our capacities and express our hearts," she added.

Nabifilmex, recognized as one of the leading regional film festivals, is supported by National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Film Development Council of the Philippines.

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Size Does Not Matter When We Bring to You Gorgeous Halloween Outfits!

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Being party ready is one everybody's mind especially with approaching holiday season. Before that, welcome Halloween in style and buy this fantastic scoop neck dress that is totally in sync with the Halloween theme. The Pumpkins on the hem and the dark castle with enigmatic lights and bats and moon, simply needs to explanation about the reason. 

Why this outfit has been designed. The black upper body and the well coordinated mauve color otherwise makes the dress very attractive. Sway in this scoop neck and be a part of the Halloween Party while you allure others in this gorgeous outfit.

While you celebrate Halloween with pumpkin carvings and other dedication of costumes and make ups, get something to repel the evils and the demons. Buy this amazing maple leaf printed hooded jacket to shun away the evil spirits and make merry. The orange color of this lovely hooded is tailor made for those who like to celebrate everything in style and brightly. 

The front of this jacket has a pumpkin printed that signifies the celebration of Halloween, so carve the pumpkins while you are dressed in this brightly hued hooded outfit that you may buy this from Rosegal or other E-commerce websites that have such a collection.

Bats are nocturnal creatures representing the depth of dark and other things that represent darkness. So night is the best time to celebrate Halloween and when you are dressed aptly in an outfit that signifies the celebration, you feel confident and take part in every activity with enthusiasm. 

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This black top with bat wings is designed very beautifully for your curvaceous body that makes you look alluring. Black color of this top is totally coordinated with the Halloween theme. The cuts on the Bat sleeves make it appear exactly like a bat displaying the nightly creatures. Buy this surely for this year's Halloween! (See more details.)

Graphics are the in thing and when during the Halloween you get a skull graphic tee which is very stylish. The Off Shoulder black neck of this sky-blue top magnifies the neck bones making your body look thin. You will look very stylish in this off-beat color when you pair this up with black denims or a casual lowers and sneakers to add to the sporty look. 

The hem and the off-shoulder neck are in thick black strip giving body to this top. The mesh on the edge of the sleeves of this top makes it a girly top. So, wait no more and buy this skull printed top with heart shaped eyes that will beat back the demons.

We weave our lives just like the spider weaves its web. So common on this Halloween and weave some happiness in your lives. With this lowers with web print all over will continue to inspire you along with the brightly hued spider that shows how you can relentlessly work hard to weave a lovely life towards this coming new year. 

So be the harbinger of your own prosperity with this amazingly printed webbed pants that you can pair with heels or flats with a blingy top or a casual tee, choosing your occasion and the event. Be ready on this Halloween to shun the negatives and attract the positivity.