by magnolia_eic | Sep 7, 2010 | Features, Headlines
Manila, Philippines — People around the world will experience around the third week of this month, what they call the autumn equinox. This marks the beginning of shorter days and longer nights in the northern hemisphere, including the Philippines.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geosphysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the autumn equinox will occur at 11 am on September 23. This is the time where day and night will have equal length on Earth — 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night.
In the northern hemishpere, this marks a shift in season from autumn to winter. The equinox occurs twice a year, the vernal or spring equinox happened last March.
by magnolia_eic | Sep 6, 2010 | Headlines, National News
MALACAÑang said President Benigno S. Aquino III “as Chief Executive has power of, control and supervision over all departments and agencies in the Executive Branch, including the
Philippine National Police.”
Presidential Communications Operations Office Chief Secretary Sonny Coloma gave this explanation in an interview over Radyo ng Bayan when asked if the President had control over PNP at the time of the hostage-taking incident last month.
“He did not bypass or override the powers of the National Police Commission when he said he is taking control of the PNP, it is within the context of the exercise of his Chief Executive power,” Coloma explained, adding that the President is not removing any power or any authority from his subordinates.
Asked why the President is taking full responsibility of the hostage incident and in effect taking the blame away from the Department of Interior and Local Government-PNP, Coloma said “this is not an absolution of any official but the President is just emphasizing that he is accountable to the people who elected him.” (PCOO/PIA)
by magnolia_eic | Sep 6, 2010 | Headlines, National News
PHILIPPINE security forces in western Mindanao will be on full alert this week as the holy Islam month of Ramadan draws to a close, especially with the prospect of retaliatory attacks from the Abu Sayyaf.
The police will concentrate on security around mosques while the military will help look out for other threats.
The PNP asked the Muslim community for understanding for the full alert status, saying it is meant to make sure the bandits cannot sow violence at this time.
Chief Superintendent Angelo Sumlao, head of the directorate for integrated police operations in Western Mindanao, said their priority is to protect civilians in the volatile region.
On Sunday, PNP chief Director General Jesus Verzosa placed police forces in Western Mindanao on full alert after police killed three Abu Sayyaf militants in a clash in Sulu.
Gafur Jumdail, younger brother of Abu Sayyaf leader Gumbahali Jumdail a.k.a. Dr. Abu, and two of his men were killed late Saturday near Maimbung town in Jolo. (PIA-Bohol)
by magnolia_eic | Sep 5, 2010 | Local News / Bohol Balita
Disco Record Center, the leading provider of professional sound, lighting and staging equipment
here in Bohol has recently launched its website with the domain name www.drc-pro.com.
Established in 1981, Disco Record Center (DRC) has 29 years of experience in servicing events ranging from disco’s, concerts, corporate launchings, pageants, debuts, weddings, stageplays, variety shows and more.
DRC provides equipment such as sound systems, lights, LCD projectors, screen, tents, tables, chairs,sky dancers, portalets, generators and other staging needs.
DRC serves you not just as a supplier, but as a partner in making your special event, a success.
Visit www.drc-pro.com and learn more about this company. DRC’s website is maintained and hosted by Auza.net.
by magnolia_eic | Sep 5, 2010 | Tech Talk
Its called the Galaxy Tablet, and its making itself known to the market as the latest competitor to
Apple Inc.’s iPad technology. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Tablets represent a new
source of revenue for Samsung, which is making up for its lost ground in the intense and competitive world of smart-phone manufacturing.
Samsung is relying on its carrier partners to sell the Galaxy, which runs on Google Inc.’s
Android Software. The Tab is expected to have its US launch over the next few months, which means, the waiting is still quite long for locals here in the Philippines who wish to buy.
The Galaxy Tab is essentially a larger version of Samsung’s Galaxy S Smartphone. It customizes core applications such as email and contacts, offers Wi-Fi capabilities, and provides a hub for reading magazines, books or newspapers. It lacks a removable battery though, and requires a proprietary dock to connect to a PC.
While the iPad screen measures at 9.7 inches, the 7-inch screen of the Tab allows for a slimmer profile. Its advantage from the iPad? The Samsung Galaxy Tablet supports the latest version of Adobe Flash, something the iPad can’t do. It also features a camera on both sides of the device as well as a slot for expandable memory. Samsung plans to support the device with two major software updates a year.
With trending of technology going high speed towards integration and mobility, its not surprising that some staple gadgets are pretty much going endangered.
