Day: December 19, 2014

NPYDA 2014 awards 4 Winners

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Nippon Paint Young Designer Award (NPYDA) is a recognition that aims to inspire students across 10 countries in Asia to apply creativity and sustainability in improving their communities. This year, for the first time in the Philippines, green entries dominate the said competition.

The theme of the NPYDA 2014 id “Re:Think. Re:Create. Our Community, Our Home.” Out of nearly 200 hopefuls, top 10 entries were selected vying for the top prize in interior design and architecture categories.

The entries for the interior design were from University of Santo Tomas’ Jestefanie Tanchuling, April Jan Molino, Syril Jendryl Clemente, and Liana Bianca Limjoco, University of San Carlos’ Kristine Caballes, Stacy Mae Chan, and Hannah Marie Betonio, Philippine Women’s University’s Mark John Acoba, University of the Philippines-Diliman’s kristel Anne Poyaoan, and La Consolacion College-Bacolod’s Raiza Gangoso.

Under the architecture category, submissions were from Technological University of the Philippines-Manila’s Jason Labacanacruz and Daisy Antonio, Adamson University’s Arian Sustento, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology-Manila’s Lloyd Hopanda, Daisy Antonio and Jose Laserna, jr., National university’s Roldan Lopena and Neil Gardonia, and University of the Philippines-Diliman’s Rod Kevin Gonzales, and Tarlac State University’s Rewin John Corpuz.

“We are amazed with the diverse and creative entries submitted by Filipino interior design and architecture students. It just goes to show the rising awareness as well as strong passion that today’s young generation have for creating green communities and sustainable living,” said Gladys Goh, Group General Manager of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group.

The winners from the interior design category are Kristine Caballes (Champion) and Jestafanie Tanchuling (1st runner up). The champion in under the architecture category is Jason B. Labacabacruz while the 1st runner up is Llyod Hopanda.

Startup of Starfish Field Offshore Trinidad and Tobago

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Chevron Trinidad and Tobago Resources SRL and its joint venture partner BG Trinidad and Tobago (BG T&T) have announced the start of gas production from the first well in the Starfish Field located offshore Trinidad and Tobago.

The Starfish project consists of three subsea wells and a 6.2-mile (10-km) subsea tieback to the existing Dolphin A Platform. There, gas is processed, combined with Dolphin Field production, and delivered through existing pipelines onshore to supply contractual commitments with the National Gas Company of Trinidad & Tobago Limited and Atlantic LNG.

The Starfish Field, discovered in 1998, forms part of the East Coast Marine Area (ECMA). ECMA is operated by BG T&T on behalf of the joint venture with Chevron Trinidad and Tobago Resources SRL and BG T&T, each holding a 50-percent working interest in the area. The Starfish startup represents another significant production milestone for the joint venture.

“The successful development of Starfish is the result of a robust partnership between Chevron and BG affiliates that integrates unique skills and expertise of both companies to deliver new energy production,” said Ali Moshiri, president of Chevron Africa and Latin America Exploration and Production Company.

Jaguar Announces Major Partnership with Bloodhound

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Jaguar has announced a major technical partnership with The Bloodhound Project, aiming to raise the world land speed record above 1,000mph and assist in inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

On the relatively soft surface of the Hakskeen Pan desert in the Northern Cape of South Africa, the stability of the new F-TYPE R AWD Coupé today enabled the successful completion of a vital communications test for the Bloodhound SSC team. Click here to watch the film.

Ian Hoban, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar said: “Our target with engineering the All Wheel Drive F-TYPE was to maintain the engaging rear-drive character that’s so important to Jaguar sports cars, yet offer even greater dynamic capability. The result is a controllable, exploitable and blisteringly fast performance car in all weather and road conditions.”

The F-TYPE R AWD Coupé was driven flat-out by Bloodhound Project Director and former World Land Speed Record holder, Richard Noble, who said: “We are absolutely delighted to announce Jaguar as a Main Partner to the Bloodhound Project. This is a very fine match – Jaguar is very strong on innovation and with its huge drive in advanced technology, education and motorsport track record, we have the perfect partner. Together we have developed outstanding inter-team synergy and this is a very special relationship. We are proud to carry the Jaguar branding on Bloodhound SSC.”

Fitted with the same radio equipment as the jet and rocket powered Bloodhound SSC, the F-TYPE R AWD was driven head-to-head at top speed with a similarly equipped jet flown at 500 knots and just 50 feet above the ground. The combined closing speed of almost 700mph enabled the successful test of the system that will allow communications between the ground crew and driver Andy Green in Bloodhound SSC, which will run for the first time on the Hakskeen desert just twelve months from now.

The addition of All Wheel Drive is one of a number of performance enhancements to the award-winning Jaguar F-TYPE range, which will grow from six to 14 derivatives in 2015. The full range will debut at the LA Auto Show on 19 November.

Jaguar Announces Major Partnership with Bloodhound

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Jaguar has announced a major technical partnership with The Bloodhound Project, aiming to raise the world land speed record above 1,000mph and assist in inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

On the relatively soft surface of the Hakskeen Pan desert in the Northern Cape of South Africa, the stability of the new F-TYPE R AWD Coupé today enabled the successful completion of a vital communications test for the Bloodhound SSC team. Click here to watch the film.

Ian Hoban, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar said: “Our target with engineering the All Wheel Drive F-TYPE was to maintain the engaging rear-drive character that’s so important to Jaguar sports cars, yet offer even greater dynamic capability. The result is a controllable, exploitable and blisteringly fast performance car in all weather and road conditions.”

The F-TYPE R AWD Coupé was driven flat-out by Bloodhound Project Director and former World Land Speed Record holder, Richard Noble, who said: “We are absolutely delighted to announce Jaguar as a Main Partner to the Bloodhound Project. This is a very fine match – Jaguar is very strong on innovation and with its huge drive in advanced technology, education and motorsport track record, we have the perfect partner. Together we have developed outstanding inter-team synergy and this is a very special relationship. We are proud to carry the Jaguar branding on Bloodhound SSC.”

Fitted with the same radio equipment as the jet and rocket powered Bloodhound SSC, the F-TYPE R AWD was driven head-to-head at top speed with a similarly equipped jet flown at 500 knots and just 50 feet above the ground. The combined closing speed of almost 700mph enabled the successful test of the system that will allow communications between the ground crew and driver Andy Green in Bloodhound SSC, which will run for the first time on the Hakskeen desert just twelve months from now.

The addition of All Wheel Drive is one of a number of performance enhancements to the award-winning Jaguar F-TYPE range, which will grow from six to 14 derivatives in 2015. The full range will debut at the LA Auto Show on 19 November.

Allied Savings Bank is now PNB Savings Bank

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Allied Savings Bank formally changed its name to PNB Savings Bank. PNB Savings Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary and the consumer arm of Philippine National Bank (PNB). The change of name is seen as a validation of PNB’s expansion and strength in the consumer finance industry. It was initiated also to align the image of the savings bank with its mother bank and to capitalize on the brand equity of PNB in the banking industry.

The new corporate identity embodies PNB Savings Bank’s unwavering commitment in the development of its products and services in order to provide the utmost customer satisfaction to its clients. As part of this commitment, PNB Savings Bank is fervently promoting its auto loan program through the Kotse, Kotse, Kooo campaign. Owing to its success, this program has been extended to January 31, 2015.

Dr. Lucio C. Tan is PNB Savings Bank’s Chairman of the Board. Also in the Board are Reynaldo A. Maclang, Michael G. Tan, Harry C. Tan, Lucio K. Tan, Jr., Florido P. Casuela, Felix Enrico R. Alfiler, Cecilio K. Pedro, Gregorio T. Hong, and Fe Chen Urdaneta.

In the first quarter of this year, PNB successfully generated Php 11.6 billion in fresh capital from a stock rights offering. To further strengthen and expand its consumer lending business, PNB infused Php 10 billion from the rights offer as additional equity investment in PNB Savings Bank.

Acting President Mary Ann A. Santos shares, “To date, PNB Savings Bank’s total assets reached Php 15.5 billion that puts it among the top ten thrift banks in the country in terms of assets. With a growing distribution network of 29 branches, PNB Savings Bank is now in a better and stronger position to serve our clients better.”