Uber Now Working with Philippine Government

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With the goal of modernizing land transport systems, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB) had a highly productive meeting with officers of Uber Philippines and Singapore yesterday, in a quest to find ways for rules and regulations to support – rather than stifle – innovations which improve services to the public.

“We will always push for anything that modernizes the country’s transport systems under my watch. Government welcomes tech solutions to transport problems, and fortunately, Uber also wants to work with us to make it happen,” remarked DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya.

“Both sides came to the table to find concrete ways to make government regulations more in tune with today’s technologies. We all agreed on two things: first, Uber’s services are for the people’s benefit; and second, regulation is a must for public safety and order,” he added.

LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez and Executive Director Roberto Cabrera, who both participated in the meeting, proposed several means by which applicable rules may be updated in order to accommodate similar IT-based solutions within the legal framework.

Musikapella 2014: Tinig ng KahAPOn, Awitin Natin Ngayon

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Join the University of the Philippines Economics Society as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of Musikapella, an annual choral competition participated by various high schools in Metro Manila, to be held at the PICC Plenary Hall from 5pm-9pm, on the 29th of November, 2014.

This year’s competition, entitled Musikapella 2014: Tinig ng KahAPOn, Awiting Natin Ngayon, will feature 12 high school choirs singing your favorite APO Hiking Society tunes such as Ewan, Blue Jeans and Doo Bi Doo.

And, to decide who will take home grand prize, the Economics Society has invited numerous highly esteemed judges from the choral industry along with APO’s very own Jim Paredes and Buboy Garovillo.

Along with its goal of promoting Philippine music and culture, Musikapella also gives opportunities to the beneficiaries of the Economics Society Scholarship Fund, to which all proceeds of this event will go.

DPOP Presents #RainbowConnection: Demystifying the LGBT Market

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We are inviting thought leaders, market strategist, bloggers, media personalities, community managers, entrepreneurs, and other parties to learn and exchange insights on the very controversial and sensitive LGBT market segment.

In a country considered to be a significant origin of many influential Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) market, we have obviously made a valuable impact in the fields of entertainment, business, socio-political, among other industry segments. Our fellowmen have transcended the typical roles of LGBTs and have earned worldwide recognition to be lined up among the best in the world.

Recognizing this influence, it is high time we form an event or forum that seeks to understand this market segment and its role or effect in our culture and economic development. We should be able to take advantage of this prominent contribution and tap into the probable potentials so we can further enhance it for the greater good.

Hence,  Liberating Jepoy, #DPOP,  proudly presents “#RainbowConnection Demystifying the LGBT Market” event this November 28, 2014 at Best Western Plus Antel Hotel, Makati Avenue, Makati City 2 PM to 7 PM.

This event is made possible by sponsors Best Western Plus Antel Hotel, Shinagawa, Island Rose, and 2Go.

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