Benilde Introduces Dean of School of Diplomacy and Governance

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De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Gary Ador Dionisio as the Dean of the School of Diplomacy and Governance (SDG) effective this Academic Year 2019 to 2020.

A Benildean educator since 2003, Dionisio has served as the Chairperson for Consular and Diplomatic Affairs (CDA) Program for six years.

An industry expert and academician on public administration and governance and international organizations and economy for the past 16 years, he has significantly contributed to the establishment of the SDG with former Dean George Binay. He has likewise spearheaded the formation of the College’s two newest programs, Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and International Affairs (BDIA) and Bachelor of Arts in Governance in Public Affairs (BAGPA), which were submitted to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in 2015.

He has collaborated with various agencies and has taken part in introducing the partnership between SDG and premier institutions such as University of Gadja Mada in Indonesia, Osgood Center for International Studies and Creative Learning, both in America.

Dionisio garnered his Master of Arts in Political Science from the De La Salle University (DLSU) and obtained his Doctorate degree in Public Administration from the University of the Philippines-National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG).

Oakwood Introduces Asia’s First Mobile Club Lounge at Oakwood Premier Properties

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Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore will be the first serviced apartment in the region to deliver hotel club lounge experience in the comfort of guests’ apartments

Oakwood, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), today announced the launch of its elevated club lounge experience to be made available at Oakwood Premier properties across Asia Pacific. The first property to pioneer this experiential concept, Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore will redefine the traditional club lounge experience by delivering personalised nightcaps and delectable canapés to guests right at their doorstep.

With an award-winning portfolio of properties, Oakwood Premier offers tailored luxury living to C-Suite executives and society’s elite in the key gateway cities of Bangalore, Guangzhou, Incheon, Jakarta, Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo. “Service innovation is a hallmark of the Oakwood Premier product and we continuously strive to push boundaries, providing guests with a highly differentiated luxury serviced living experience unique to Oakwood,’’ said Dean Schreiber, interim chief executive officer of Oakwood and managing director of Oakwood Asia Pacific. “We are excited to launch our innovative club lounge experience which we anticipate will further elevate the Oakwood Premier offering.”

Guests staying at Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore’s serviced apartments with club privileges will be able to enjoy the club lounge experience within the comforts and privacy of their abode. Making its round every evening between 7pm and 10pm, an extensive drinks menu including unlimited house pours and signature cocktails by the resident bartender as well as a rotating selection of canapés will be available. Guests can enjoy five types of canapés including standouts such as SE7ENTH restaurant’s signature Crispy Chicken Wings with Maple Truffle, Cherry Peppers with Pecorino Cream Cheese and Assorted Macarons to complement their nightcap. 

“We are proud to pioneer this enhanced club lounge experience, being the first serviced apartment to roll out this concept in the region,” shares Roy Liang, general manager of Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore. “We have introduced a number of experience-centric offerings which have been well-received by our guests. With this, we will be able to extend a highly personal and engaging experience to guests.’’

Prangkisa ng 20 PUV Operators at Drivers na lLumahok sa Welga Noong 2017, Kinansela ng LTFRB

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Kinansela ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ang dalawampung (20) Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC) ng mga Public Utility Vehicle operator at tsuper na napatunayang lumahok sa transport strike na pinangunahan ng grupong Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) noong 2017.

Ayon kay LTFRB Chairman Martin B. Delgra III, ang pagsali sa tigil-pasada ay tahasang paglabag sa LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2011-004, na nagsasaad na ang paglahok sa anumang klaseng protesta na magdudulot ng abala sa mga pasahero ay isang paghamak sa prangkisang iginawad ng pamahalaan sa mga operator.

“Lumabag sila noon, harapin nila ang kinahinatnan ngayon. Hindi kami mangingiming ipatupad ang kautusang ito dahil hindi isinaalang-alang ng mga nagtigil-pasada ang kapakanan ng mga pasahero. Ang laki ng aberyang dinulot nito sa publiko,” ani Chairman Delgra.

Samantala, inatasan naman ni Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade ang LTFRB na siguruhing mananagot ang mga operator na lalahok sa napipintong transport strike na inorganisa ng mga miyembro ng PISTON at ng Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization (ACTO) sa Lunes, ika-30 ng Setyember 2019, bilang pagsalungat sa PUV Modernization Program ng pamahalaan.

“Ang prangkisa, pribilehiyo ‘yan at hindi karapatan. Nakasaad sa pribilehiyong ‘yan ang responsibilidad ng operator na bigyan ng komportableng biyahe ang kanyang pasahero. Kung magtitigil pasada sila, sinong kawawa? Pasahero. Sana maisip nila ‘yon,” giit ng Kalihim.

Pinasalamatan naman ng DOTr at ng LTFRB ang mga transport group at cooperative na nagpahayag ng suporta sa programang modernisasyon ng gobyerno, maging ang mga grupong nangakong hindi sila makikilahok sa tigil pasada sa Lunes.

Sa kabila ng napipintong transport strike sa Lunes, tiniyak ng DOTr at ng LTFRB, sa pakikipagtulungan sa iba pang sangay ng gobyerno kabilang ang MMDA at mga lokal na pamahalaan, na mayroon itong nakaantabay na contingency measures para maibsan ang epekto ng ikinakasang welga sa mga mananakay.