F r e e M i n d s

13 January 2012

ROUTE OF SOLEMN PROCESSION BEFORE SINULOG 2012 FESTIVAL

To all people who will be attending the Solemn Procession in preparation of the Sinulog festival, Solemn Procession will be on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM. Solemn Procession will start at Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño going through Pres. Osmeña Blvd, to Fuente Osmeña, right turn going to Gen. Maxilom Ave. then to Carreta Cemetery, right turn to M.J. Cuenco staight to Cebu Technological University, right turn to P. Gomez St. and end at Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.

Below is the route.

Courtesy of Philippine Insider

COCA-COLA FOUND FUNGICIDE IN ORANGE JUICES

Coca-cola in New York had found a fungicide in one of the orange juices produces in United States. They Have conducted their own test with their own orange juice products and from their competitor's orange juices and found out a low level of fungicide.

For those who don't know yet. According from the wikipedia, Fungicides are chemical compounds or biological organisms used to kill or inhibit fungi or fungal spores.Fungi can cause serious damage in agriculture, resulting in critical losses of yield, quality and profit. Fungicides are used both in agriculture and to fight fungal infections in animals. Chemicals used to control oomycetes, which are not fungi, are also referred to as fungicides as oomycetes use the same mechanisms as fungi to infect plants.

12 January 2012

DPWH-NCR Road Repair Advisory for January 13 to 16, 2012

ATTENTION:

There will be a road repair in Araneta Avenue and EDSA, Quezon City starting tomorrow, January 13 until 16, 2012. On the mentioned dates, expect heavy traffic for all the routes stated below. Kindly read the announcement below for your better understanding.

A January 12, 2012 press release from the Department of Public Works and Highways

Motorists and the general public are advised to expect traffic slowdown and buildup in some sections of major thoroughfares in Metro Manila as the Department of Public Works and Highway-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) and the Quezon City First Engineering District Office (QCFED) will continue road repair, maintenance, and improvement works in the following areas:

Araneta Avenue (from Aurora Boulevard to Landargun St. 4^th lane from center island) under supervision of National Capital Region. Road repairs will be undertaken on January 13 to 16, 2012 (alternate Route: Hemady Doña Juana Rodriguez St. and Betty Go-Belmonte St.)
EDSA, Quezon City, southbound going to Quezon Avenue, 2nd lane between MRT North Avenue Station to Quezon Avenue); and Commonwealth Avenue-Zuzuaregui to Commonwealth Market, 3rd lane between Feria Road and Ilang-Ilang northbound and 4th lane southbound near km. 16 under supervision of Quezon City First Engineering District Office. Road repairs will be undertaken on January 13 to 14, 2012 (No alternate routes)

Repair and maintenance of these national roads in Metro Manila has been coordinated by the DPWH with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. For any concern, complaint, suggestion, recommendation, observation, please call 165-02; or text DPWH (space) message then send to 2920.

via gov.ph

BOOK NOW FOR AS LOW AS 288 PESOS - Latest Promo Fare

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January 12 to 15, 2012
Travel Period:
April 1 to May 30, 2012

11 January 2012

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09 January 2012

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FOR AS-LOW-AS 8 PESOS - Latest Promo Fare

FUN for everyJUAN! Systemwide Seat Sale from where FUN all began, starting NOW!

Latest promo fares from Cebu Pacific was just announced today. for domestic flights, you can book for as low as 400 pesos only and 8 pesos for some international flight destinations.

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WHALE SHARK BEGGING FOR FOOD IN CENTRAL PHILIPPINES

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A debate has sparked between the Philippine Marine Biolosits and the government of Oslob, Cebu, Philippines regarding the feeding of the world's largest fish, Whale Shark. Oslob Mayor Ronald Guaren said that the practice of feeding the whale shark is good for their tourism and does no harm. But the environmentalists have recommended to halt the said feeding of the giant fish.

06 January 2012

IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES by DOT Philippines

As declared by the Department of Tourism, "It's More Fun In The Philippines" is there new slogan. This is their strategy to promote Philippine tourism. To encourage more tourists to come over in the Philippines and discover the wonders of nature and tourist spots that can only be found in the Philippines.

This new slogan of DOT Philippines is now trending worldwide as confirmed. DOT Philippines want to extend their thanks to all who make their new slogan trending in twitter most especially to all Filipinos.

05 January 2012

12 PESOS SEAT SALE TO MANY DESTINATIONS - Latest Promo Fare

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Sale Period: Up to January 8, 2012 or until seats last

DOMESTIC DESTINATIONS
Travel Dates: February 1 to March 31, 2012

Manila to Cagayan de Oro - P12
Manila to Catarman  - P12
Manila to Cauayan (Isabela)  - P12
Manila to Cotabato  - P12
Manila to Laoag  - P12
Manila to Legazpi  - P12
Manila to Naga  - P12
Manila to Roxas  - P12

LEXMARK JOB FAIR on Jan. 6, 2012

Join Lexmark's JOB FAIR on January 6, 2012, 1PM-10PM @ Waterfront Hotel, Lahug (Arctic Hall 1).

Lexmark is urgently looking for Technical Support & Customer Service Specialists to be part of our growing product support teams including Perceptive Software.

Candidates for other open positions are welcome to apply and submit CVs during the job fair.

Lexmark is a socially responsible company in our global community. They strive to maintain best practices for sustainability - balancing economic, environmental and social concerns. Lexmark is committed to being a company with a strong respect for human rights, safe work conditions, and environmentally sound business practices, for their own organization and those with whom they partner.

If you want to know more details about the positions they're looking, you can visit there webpage http://careers.lexmark.com.ph and you can find everything you want to know about Lexmark.

04 January 2012

HOTELS AND SUITES IN CEBU PHILIPPINES

For eveyone who will be coming in Cebu City, Philippines to witness the upcoming Sinulog Festival, plan your visit well. Most especially if you're not sure where to stay for your convenience.

Below are some hotels where you may stay in Cebu.

DIPLOMAT HOTEL
Location: 90 F. Ramos Street, Cebu City, Philippines
Phone #: (032) 253 0099

Fax #: (032) 254 6346

GRAN PRIX ECONOTEL - CEBU
Location: Corner F. Ramos St. and General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines
Phone #: (032) 254 9169
Fax #: (032) 253 3072
e-Mail Add.: cebu.granprix@yahoo.com

MISS CEBU 2012 FINALISTS

This is it. Sinulog is coming. One of the most awaited event during sinulog is the Miss Cebu Pageant. For this year, Miss Cebu 2012 Pre-Pageant night will be on January 06, 2012, Friday, 7:30pm at Fuente Osmeña Circle. This is open to the public. And the official pageant night will be held at Pacific Grand Ballroom in Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino on January 11, 2012, Wednesday at 6:30pm.

You, yourself have the chance to vote for your favorite finalist. Miss Photogenic is open to all for votings online until January 8, 2012. Just go to www.cebucitytourism.com/misscebu2012 and register your favorite candidate with your valid registered email address. Two booths also open for votings. One is located at 3rd floor of Ayala Center Cebu - Paseo Solana. And the other one is in SM City Cebu at 2nd floor.

The following are the finalist of Miss Cebu 2012:

Pierre Anther G. Infante

02 January 2012

12 PESOS FOR ALL LOCAL FARES - Latest Promo Fares

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