AFP, PNP and PCG Active Personnel to Get 20% Fare Discount in PUBs

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In recognition of the contribution and sacrifice of the men and women who risk their lives to safeguard our country, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), is set to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) today, 11 February 2019, granting fare discounts to uniformed personnel.

Personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) who are in active duty shall be given a fare discount of twenty percent (20%) in all city and provincial Public Utility Buses (PUBs).

To avail of the fare discount, uniformed personnel from the aforementioned agencies are only required to present a valid ID as proof of active service.

Set to sign the MOA are AFP Chief of Staff General Benjamin Madrigal Jr., PNP Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde, PCG Commandant Admiral Elson Hermogino, LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III, and participating bus operators.


The special privilege of PUB fare discounts to uniformed personnel is a directive of President Rodrigo Duterte to honor the men and women in uniform for their exemplary service in preserving the sovereignty, national security, and peace and order of our country.


“In line with the President’s directive, this is our way of giving back to our soldiers, policemen and Coast Guard servicemen who secure our nation and protect the Filipino people. We owe the peace and order and national security of our country to their inspiring service,” DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said.


“We salute the relentless efforts of our uniformed personnel, and the LTFRB is honored to be part of this expression of gratitude,” said LTFRB Chairman Delgra.


The special fare discount for all uniformed personnel of the AFP, PNP, and PCG shall continue and remain effective indefinitely, which will then be reviewed one year thereafter.

Smart Announces Shortlisted Entries in Nationwide Search for Digital Innovations

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All roads lead to the grand finals as Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced today the most #FutureReady digital innovations who will vie for the top honors at the 15th SWEEP Innovation and Excellence Awards.

Representatives from the wireless services provider and its parent company PLDT, as well as partners from IdeaSpace and Huawei Philippines judged over a hundred entries submitted by colleges and universities nationwide. These were Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G solutions under Social Innovations, Consumer, Business-to-Business, and Machine-to-Machine categories.

With the theme “#FutureReady: Creative Innovations Beyond Imagination”, the Top 20 entries included bids from Luzon schools such as Asia Pacific College, Batangas State University, Bicol University Polangui Campus, Camarines Sur Polythechnic Colleges, Malayan Colleges Laguna, Mapua University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Sto. Tomas Branch, Technological University of the Philippines, National Teachers College, and University of the Cordilleras.

Shortlisted entries from VisMin were from University of Cebu – Banilad, University of San Carlos, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Holy Cross of Davao College, University of Southern Philippines, and University of the Immaculate Conception.

The revolutionary ideas of the Top 20 finalists will be developed into full blown applications at a SWEEP Boot Camp to be held in Metro Manila this March. Final judging and awarding of total cash prizes amounting to over one million pesos will be held in May.

Launched in 2004, the SWEEP Awards is an annual competition that encourages innovation and excellence in wireless applications development among students of tertiary schools.

Short for Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program, SWEEP is an industry-academe linkage program with a network of more than 40 colleges and universities all over the country that offer ECE and IT courses. For 15 years, Smart has partnered with these schools to help them produce industry-ready graduates or technopreneurs by leveraging on its network, infrastructure and technologies.

For more information on SWEEP, visit www.facebook.com/sweepschoolsorwww.facebook.com/smartcommunities.

Enchanted Kingdom’s Valentine’s Treat: Enchanting Dinner in the Sky

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Did you know there’s another reason to celebrate on February 14 aside from Valentine’s Day? Well now you do! February 14 is also known as Ferris Wheel Day!

To celebrate the special day along with the month of love, Enchanted Kingdom gives you Enchanting Dinner in the Sky at the Wheel of Fate! Enjoy your dinner under the night sky with your loved ones.

Avail of the Couple Package (inclusive of 2 Regular Day Passes, meal for 2, a souvenir photo, and 2 premier seats for Enchante) at P2,100 or the Group Package(inclusive of 4 Regular Day Passes, meal good for 4, and a souvenir photo, and 4 premier seats for Enchante) at P4,000! This promo will run on all weekends of February, February 14 and 15, and March 2 and 3, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Pre-book now!

Take this as a sign that it’s time to visit Enchanted Kingdom and enjoy our Wheel of Fate! Our very own Ferris Wheel will take you 130 feet up the sky to bask in the breathtaking view of the Park. If you don’t believe us, experience the magic yourself!

Visit www.enchantedkingdom.ph to know more about our promos and other Valentine’s offerings.

See you at Enchanted Kingdom, where the magic lives forever!