by anyajulia | Sep 10, 2008 | Features, Tech Talk
The Gigabyte has introduced a new hybrid tablet, the M912V, which is halfway from a UMPC and a netbook. It sports a swivel touch screen display with an 180° rotation angle.
Its Specifications are:
Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz ) processor
Intel 945GSE Chipset
1GB DDR2 RAM
8.9-inch 1280×768 LCD panel with LED backlight
160GB HDD (5400RPM)
Ethernet LAN
Bluetooth,
802.11b/g WLAN
Built-in Realtek ALC268 audio
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 (10/100)
D-Sub Video output
Express Card
3-in-1 media card reader
Headphone and microphone jacks
Integrated 1.3MP webcam
4-cell battery (3.5 hrs )
1.3kg
can be in Windows XP, Vista Home Basic or Linux
The price is yet to be confirmed, but it is assumed to be around Php 33,000 and up.
While the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 has the following specifications:
10.2 inch display
an Intel Atom 1.6GHz
1.5GB of RAM
a choice of 160GB HDD or a 4GB SSD.
2 USB ports,
a 4-in-1 card reader,
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
ExpressCard slot
a webcam.
Weighs just above 09.kg
one-inch thick
3-cell battery or upgrade to 6-cell
The netbook comes in colors of deep blue, pastel pink, ruby red, and white & black. It also boasts of its OneKey Recovery (only available for Windows), which allows data recovery at the touch of a button in occurrence of errors and viruses.
Its suggested retail price starts at Php22,990 and up.
The M192V and Ideapad S10 were both seen at the Intel Atom Launch.
by anyajulia | Sep 9, 2008 | Headlines, National News
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepEd)) hosted the first jobs fair for Muslim workers at the Philippine Trade and Training Center.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who was special guest, talked to young Muslim workers who are beneficiaries of the PGMA training for work scholarships.
The whole day fair is part of the TESDA, DepEd joint project, Technical Vocational Education and Training with Arabic Language and Islamic Value Education (TVET with ALIVE) which aims to provide skills training and livelihood opportunities to Muslim out-of-school youth.
According to Secretary Augusto Boboy Syjuco of TESDA, more than 1,000 Muslim youths have availed themselves of the free skills training in in-demand occupations and are now work-ready for postings in local and overseas jobs. Many of them, have passed the competency assessment and are now certified skilled workers, Syjico added. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Sep 9, 2008 | Headlines, National News
Civilian Volunteer Organizations (CVOs) will not be allowed to bear arms, but will only be mobilized for community building programs, particularly the rehabilitation of communities,” PNP spokesman Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome said.
Bartolome, along with top PNP officers in Mindanao, recently attended a workshop to bring all stakeholders to work together for a program of lasting peace in Mindanao.
According to Bartolome, the organization of Police Auxiliary Units and CVOs will now be given less priority. Instead, the PNP will tap the services of some 1,000 police recruits who are now undergoing the Field Training Program in the different Police Regional Offices in Mindanao.
The workshop also aims to determine areas that need to be hardened or where defensive postures need to be strengthened to prevent incidents similar to what happened in North Cotabato and Lanao provinces,” he added.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is identifying measures that would be adopted to prevent attacks by renegade Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels similar to the recent atrocities in North Cotabato and Lanao del Norte. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Sep 9, 2008 | Headlines, National News
House Speaker Prospero Nograles and Rep. Rodolfo Plaza (Lone District, Agusan del Sur) are pushing for a legislated package of tax exemptions and incentives to importers of hybrid and similar types of fuel-saving and environment-friendly vehicles and equipment to promote their commercial viability in the country.
The use of fuel-saving equipment and hybrid vehicles that combine the clean energy of the electric motor with the gas-powered engine for lower emissions and better mileage has long-term benefits that will sustain the implementation of Republic Act 8749 or the Philippine Clear Air Act of 1999, they said.
Nograles and Plaza’s House Resolution 716 also urged the House Committees on Ways and Means, Science and Technology, and Trade and Industry to conduct joint public hearings in aid of legislation to identify measures to promote the development of hybrid and similar fuel-saving and environment-friendly vehicles and equipment in the country. This includes the granting of appropriate tax exemptions and incentives.
President Gloria Macapagal in her SONA, underlined the need for better and more focused mobilization, conservation, management of available energy sources. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Sep 9, 2008 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo paid tribute to government workers as the vital link between the government and the people.
The President issued the commendation as the country celebrates this month the 108th anniversary of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) with the theme, “Republic Service – Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Panahon ng Paghamon.”
The President pointed out that “, government professionals serve as the important link that connects our government and our people.”
It is high time that the country celebrates the accomplishments of Filipino civil servants who have played an essential role in the nation’s wellbeing, she said.
The Chief Executive also cited the role played by the government personnel in the country’s strong and growing economy, saying “we have labored together to create, to ensure peace, order and stability in our country.”
Earlier, the president made her commitment to increase the take home pay of government workers. (PIA/Bohol)
