UP CIEM Proudly Presents IEshikawa 14

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IEshikawa is an annual event organized by the University of the Philippines Circle of Industrial Engineering Majors (UP CIEM) that aims to impart a range of relevant topics to strengthen the skills of future industrial engineers, to provide alternative avenues for growth and learning, and to instill a sense of nationalism for the betterment of the country.

In its 14th installment, IEshikawa comes back to delve deeper into data science and explore its endless possibilities and opportunities. In a world where information is power, it is an advantage to be able to convert data into a meaningful basis for decision-making. This year, through ENIGMA: Beyond 0’s and 1’s, IEshikawa aims to encourage the community to go beyond the numbers and integrate data science to IE concepts and practices.

Data Science is a combination of different tools, algorithms, and technology with the goal to recognize patterns from raw data and use them as basis for predictions and actions on succeeding events. It is a forward-looking approach of analyzing the past to be able to come up with informed decisions for the future.

With this, IEshikawa 14 calls on trailblazers and change-makers to venture into data science and transform their views from it being enigmatic or incomprehensible to being a valuable tool to move forward towards progress. #IEshikawa14 #BeyondTheNumbers

FDCP Launches Filming in the Philippines Location Incentives at Busan Film Market

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During its annual Philippine Cinema Night at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) held last October 6 at the Haeundae Rooftop Bar, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) revealed its biggest news yet as it launched two (2) new film incentives to encourage international film productions to shoot and work in the Philippines. The incentive program was also announced during the welcome reception at the Asian Film Market last October 5.

Aimed to offer a holistic shooting experience in the country, the location incentive schemes under the banner of FilmPhilippines give financial support to both international productions and co-productions with Filipino producers who will spend at least 8 Million Pesos ($154,000 USD) in the Philippines for their film's production and post-production. These programs, paired with FDCP’s "Let’s Create Together" campaign where the Philippines is showcased as a country and an industry open to produce meaningful, entertaining, and incredible content, are the agency's next step to going global with the audiovisual industry.

Full feature films in any genre and format—live action, documentary, animation, short films, television series, to web content series or content for alternative distribution platforms—in partnership with a duly-registered Philippine line producer may apply for the Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP).

As for the International Co-Production Fund (ICOF), Filipino feature film projects of any format with international co-production onboard may apply.

Projects at any stage—pre-production, production, or post-production—with a minimum production expenditure of 8 Million Pesos ($155,000 USD) in the Philippines may apply for the incentives.

Upon approval, a cash rebate of between 10% to 40% of qualifying production costs with a cap of up to 10 Million Pesos ($193,000 USD) may be availed through FLIP or ICOF.

Eligible spend for the incentive schemes cover artist and technician fees, equipment rental, crew, film permits, accommodation, transport, and food expenses spent in the Philippines.

Applications for both incentive schemes will be open by January 2020.

“There is no better way to underscore the celebration of the One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema than to finally give our Filipino filmmakers and the Philippines the leverage that it needs to be globally competitive,” said FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño. Meanwhile, on a Facebook post, she also expressed her anticipation for the incentive schemes. She stated, “I'm excited to share this with the world because we have been lobbying for this since I started my term as head of this agency. I believe Busan is the perfect platform to launch this exciting program.” FDCP expects a heightened artistic and technical exchange between Filipino film workers and the rest of the world’s film professionals through this program, as well as a surge in tourism revenues and business investments months after this incentive program is launched.

The FDCP led a huge Filipino delegation this year at the Busan IFF and AFM as it continues to celebrate its 100 Years of Philippine Cinema. Around 95 delegates participating in various events in and around BIFF are 16 film companies at AFM, six Filipino films at BIFF, three projects at the Asian Project Market, three projects at the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) Cine-Link of ASIA, one project in FLY Film Lab, and four delegates in Platform BUSAN. There are also Filipino delegates in Asian Film Academy and government delegates from various agencies championing the audiovisual industry.

Details about the FilmPhilippines Incentives can be found at www.filmphilippines.com.

Kendall Jenner, New Celebrity Spokesperson for Proactiv

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Kendall Jenner, American model and media personality best known for her role in the reality show Keeping up with The Kardashians, is the new celebrity spokesperson for Proactiv.

With an outstanding modelling career and one of the highest paid models in the world, supermodel Kendall has walked for many high-fashion designers and modelled for fashion magazines and brands.

A lot of people might envy this beautiful, tall, and very successful fashion model but like most of us, Kendall’s also once-unwavering confidence was tested.

“I remember last year, I was in a work show. I was very excited about it, like I’ve never been before. I got on the carpet; I felt really good about myself. I love my dress and my hair and my make-up was so beautiful. Went through the night. Felt great…Then I remember going online and seeing all the horrible things that people were saying about me and my skin. I felt so good that I completely forgot that I have bad skin.”

But Kendall persevered and realized that she has friends and fans supporting her, and she is not alone in her struggle against acne.

“Then I remember getting a couple of tweets. That became a lot of tweets -- of how proud people were of me. Some people coming through being nice to me, almost sympathetic. I was like -- wait, that’s actually kinda cool and it completely flipped my energy. But at the same time, I do want it [the acne] gone.”

So what’s Kendall’s secret in fighting acne? That’s right, it’s Proactiv.

“If you have acne there’s a feeling that you’ll never get out. But definitely there’s a solution for you. For me, I can honestly say that the magic was Proactiv.”

Proactiv+ 3 Step Clear Skin System has Smart Target technology that delivers acne
fighting formulation directly into the pores. The 3-step system starts with a Smoothing Exfoliator facial cleanser which removes excess dirt and other impurities. The second step is called the Pore Targeting Treatment. It stops the acne at the source because it delivers blemish-fighting ingredient directly into the pore. The final step of the Proactiv+ 3 Step Clear Skin System hydrates the skin with the Complexion Perfect Hydrator.

“Every country has their own version of Proactiv. The American formula worked for me. Check your Proactiv formula and your country.” Kendall adds.

The Proactiv+ 3 Step Skin System with salicylic acid is available in the Philippines at Watsons and SM Department stores nationwide. You may also shop online at watsons.com.ph.

Get it at 20% off from October 10 to December 31, 2019 for a limited-time offer!!