DOST-SEI, C&E Publishing Hold Training for Student Innovators

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15 senior high school teams from public and private schools in the country were selected to participate in the five-day training/workshop on Arduino programming on September 9-13, 2019 at the Century Park Hotel in Manila.

The event is part of imake.wemake, an innovative technology project contest organized by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) in partnership with C&E Publishing, Inc.

The qualifying school teams are Adelle Grace Montessori School, Bayambang National High School, Far Eastern University High School-Manila, Liceo-De La Salle Senior High School, Malinta National High School, Manila Science High School, New Era University-General Santos, New Era University-Lipa City, New Era University-Main Campus, Pavia National High School, Philippine Science High School-Central Luzon Campus, Ramon Magsaysay Cubao High School, Rizal High School, Science Technology Education Center Cebu, and St. Scholastica’s Academy Marikina.

Each team, composed of three senior high school students and one teacher-coach, attended the training facilitated by Thinklab Philippines. They were chosen as finalists after besting 70 other school teams who submitted project proposals for the competition.

The panel of judges, composed of UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute professor Engr. Percival Magpantay, Ateneo de Manila University professor Engr. Carlos Matti Oppus, and C&E Publishing Business and Market Research Head Mr. Rodel Cruz selected the finalists’ proposals based on project viability and potential to address important societal and community issues such as food safety, security, traffic/road congestion, health, education, disaster mitigation, entrepreneurship, agriculture, and environment.

The competition, now in its third run, was launched in July 17, 2019 during the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) celebration with the signing of the memorandum of agreement between DOST-SEI and C&E Publishing.

DOST-SEI Director Josette Biyo graced the opening ceremony of the training along with C&E Publishing Vice President Gerric Gomez. Dr. Biyo thanked C&E for their support in the project and congratulated the students for their selection in the competition.

“We wish to create a space where you can share resources and knowledge as you work on your projects. Hopefully, at the end of the process, you will have your technology solution for your respective communities,” Dr. Biyo said.

Imake.wemake seeks to unleash the creativity of young Filipinos in innovation using accessible technologies. This year, participants will use the Arduino CTC 101 kits, provided by C&E Publishing, to build their projects. During the event, they were also given free kit-of-parts to start their project prototype.

“C&E is committed to actively raising the quality of creative and innovative minds of every Filipino student, especially with the advent of integrated STEAM education or STEM education in the global arena,” Gomez said.

The teams are given three months to build and test their projects. They will convene again in December 2019 for the Final Presentation and Awarding Ceremony where the top three teams will win P100,000 cash prize and the Youth Innovation Prize each.

PHLPost Celebrates World Post Day, Urges Student to Write Letters

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The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) celebrated World Post Day today, October 9 by encouraging the students to write letters to their beloved teachers. Schools nationwide are invited to participate in the “Salamat Po” (Thank You Teacher) raffle promo and competition, with the goal to effectively promote the value of gratitude to teachers who have done most, apart from their parents, in shaping their future to become better persons in society.

The World Post Day was declared by the 1969 Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo as a means to mark the 50th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) creation in 1874.

The purpose of World Post Day is to bring awareness to the postal service’s role in everyday lives of people and businesses, as well as its contribution to global social and economic development.

PHLPost is an active member of the UPU, a specialized agency of the United Nations who has a membership of about 192 postal administrations in countries worldwide.

The postal service is inviting students aged 10-15 years old to mail letters of gratitude to their teachers to give thanks and appreciate their sacrifices and dedication.

The “Thank You letters” can be mailed via the Post Office, through the Ordinary Mail Service, with theme “4As of Gratitude: Appreciation, Admiration, Approval and Attention.” Awards and cash prizes awaited raffle and competition winners.

Aside from the raffle draw, students had the chance to participate in the regional and national letter writing competition. The winner in the national competition will also represent the Philippines in the UPU Letter Writing Contest in Berne, Switzerland, to compete from among the 192 countries who are also members of the UPU.

Unfazed by the advent of technology, PHLPost has come up with an innovative idea to bring letter writing to schools. For particulars, visit the official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SalamatPoLetterWriting/.

Transit-friendly DMCI Homes Pasig Condo Offers Easy Access to Key Places in the Metro

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No matter how alluring the features or how exciting the attractions, having a great location is still the ultimate lifestyle amenity that could be provided by a modern home.

After all, there is no greater fulfillment that one could get than having more time enjoying the comforts of one’s home.

This is what DMCI Homes aims to offer in Satori Residences, a five-building development along the bustling Santolan district in Pasig City.

Exuding a unique charm with its Neo-Asian minimalist theme, the resort-inspired sanctuary along F. Pasco Avenue gives its residents a holistic lifestyle with its excellent proximity to mass transit and public transportation terminals.

Satori Residences’ close proximity to the Santolan station of the LRT-2 line, makes travel to any point in the Metro faster and a lot easier.

The condominium provides professionals and students alike a convenient and accessible take-off point going in and out of Eastwood and Ortigas business districts, top learning institutions like UP and Ateneo, and recreational centers in the metro.

Likewise, an added perk of living in the transit-friendly community is having more time for quality moments with families and loved ones.

One may choose to hang out in nearby shopping malls, department stores, and restaurants or just enjoy the warmth and comfort of Satori Residences’ community.

Designed for start-up families and young professionals, the condominium’s verdant surroundings, which occupies 70 percent of the land area, provides a much-needed breathing space in the urban jungle.

A picnic area, pool complex, well-manicured atriums, and lounge area and wide hallways allow for a sense of community and habitation.

Children, on the other hand, can enjoy their playground, where they can mingle and have fun with neighboring kids, just like in gated villages.

Meanwhile, for fitness enthusiasts, Satori Residences has its own jogging path, a basketball court, and a gym. There is also an entertainment room or a game room for those who are looking for a place to hang out at during weekends or at the end of a tiring day.

Also for added convenience and peace of mind of residents, a 24/7 security service and CCTV provisions in main areas will be provided by DMCI Property Management Corporation. The development too will have its own water refilling station, laundromat, and convenience store.

DMCI Homes’ trademark Lumiventt® Design Technology is also present in all of Satori Residences’ five buildings Amani, Hacana, Lana, Rahu, and Yasu where construction is now ongoing. The Lumiventt® design innovation allows fresh, natural air and light to flow around the open areas thereby saving energy by minimizing the consumption of electricity throughout the day.

With all these features and exciting amenities, residents are in for an everyday vacation in the vibrant Pasig district. One-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging from 27.50 to 78 square meters (sq.m.) are now pre-selling at a starting price of P3.35 million. The units will be ready for occupancy starting with Hacana building in February 2023.

Satori Residences is one of the developments of DMCI Homes, the country’s first Quadruple A real estate developer known for building quality resort-inspired communities in Mega Manila, Baguio City, Boracay and Davao City. Each of its properties is built with world-standard craftsmanship borne from D.M. Consunji Inc.'s over 60 years of expertise in the construction and development industry.

To learn more about Satori Residences and other DMCI Homes projects, call (632) 5324-8888. News and other updates are also posted on the company's official website https://www.dmcihomes.com/ and its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.