BE ONE OF THIS YEAR'S SMART SWEEP SCHOLARS!

Here is another public service to you my dear readers.

Application is now open to all full-time graduating technology students of Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science and Information Communication Technology in which their school is a member of SWEEP.

See the following information below, which was taken from the SWEEP's Scholarship Mechanics for S.Y. 2011-2013, to know how to avail the scholarship.


STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

To avail of the scholarship, the student must:

• Be a Filipino citizen. 
• Be a full time, graduating student taking up any of the following degree courses: Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information & Communications Technology. 
• Be in good physical and mental health. 
• Not be a recipient of other scholarships. 
• Have an excellent academic record and pass all the academic subjects in his/her enrolled curriculum with a minimum grade of “2.5” per subject or better, and with no grade of "5.00" or unremoved "4.00" or "inc." in the semester immediately preceding the application.  
• Not only excel academically but also has leadership potential and community involvement thru active participation in program and club activities from the college, university and the community.  
• Possess good moral character and must not have any record of disciplinary action for the duration of the program. 
• Be financially needy (parents’ annual gross income must not exceed P300,000 or may vary depending on the financial bracketing s e t by the school). 
• Carry a regular academic load prescribed for every year of the academic term of the course. 
• Not shift to another course/major other than the original course/major at the time of application to and acceptance into the Program. 
• Understand that as recipient of the scholarship, SMART reserves the right of first refusal for possible employment of the Scholar upon graduation.

STUDENT APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Interested students must accomplish the SWEEP Scholarship Application Form (download from
www.smartsweep.ph) and must apply at their respective Scholarship Offices.

SELECTION OF SCHOLARS

The school will pre-qualify three (3) students and endorse the same to SMART.

Email: sweep@smart.com.ph
Mail Original Documents to: 

Michelle Bayhonan
Public Affairs Group
Smart Communications, Inc.
8/F Smart Tower One
6799 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

Upon receipt of the application forms, SMART’s selection committee will screen and choose two (2) scholar per school. Th e decision of the selection committee will be deemed final.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP

The School must:

• Accomplish and submit to SMART the letter of intent. 
• Sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Scholarship Program with SMART  
• Run the Scholarship Program in the school 

a. Cascade information regarding the Scholarship Program

b. Select three qualified students and endorse to Smart
c. Submit to SMART CV/Resume of the three (3) selected students

TERMINATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The University shall report to SMART, at the end of every semester, the academic and school standings of the scholar. This shall be the basis of checking if any of the following grounds for termination of eligibility as scholars exists:

• A grade below 2.50 in each subject, even if the GWA of 2.50 is still attained. 
• Gross violation of the University’s policies and regulations.  
• Committing an offense against moral values.  
• Committing a crime against a person and state.  
• Transfer to a different course other than original course/major at the time of application to and acceptance into the Scholarship Program. If any of the aforementioned grounds exists, the scholar will automatically lose his/her scholarship entitlements unless deemed otherwise by SMART.

AT THE CINEMAS THIS WEEK

Anonymous
Opened Yesterday, April 18, 2012

An earl writes a series of political plays in order to prevent the succession of Queen Elizabeth by James of Scotland. He does this in anonymity, allowing a young playwright named WIlliam Shakespeare to take credit for the work.

Sector 7
Opened Yesterday, April 18, 2012

On a remote oil drilling platform off the coast of Jeju island, a crew of drillers are terrorized by a mysterious monster. Isolated from the rest of the world, the crew must fight for their lives against a seemingly invincible foe.

The Lucky One
Opens Today April 19, 2012

Based on Nicholas Sparks's best seller - U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Zac Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq, with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive-a photograph he found of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name is Beth (Taylor Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel.

CHARICE PEMPENGCO'S CONTROVERSIAL STATUS: I AM GWAPITO!

Everybody is abuzz with speculations about the true sexual orientation of international singing superstar Charice Pempengco. This is after her huge transformation last month when she sported a short blond hair and a tattoo on her arm which shocked her fans all over the globe! Charice surprised everyone with her revealing status on twitter and instagram which suggests that she may be leaning on being a lesbian. Read on..

"I am weird. I love everybody. Again, I am….Gwapito :D," Charice has posted this status in her Instagram account.

And here is Charice Pempengco's official twitter account.

 

I'm in love with my work. Love music. I love my family, i love everyone. & I'm gwapito (handsome). hahaha!!!

Express yourself. No matter what, may mga taong magagalit (No matter what, some people will get angry). You can't live your life for other people. Be happy.:)

There are persistent rumors that Charice is rebelling against her mother and that she has a secret relationship with her American personal assistant.

What do you guys think?  Is Charice confirming anything here?

 Gwapito Charice? (Handsome Charice?)

Other articles/ videos about Charice Pempengco:

Video - Charice Pempengco sings Lighthouse

Video - Charice Pempengco sings Kisapmata

Video - Charice Pempengco impersonates the Chipmunks

Charice Pempengco's latest look

Charice Pempengco - lesbian new look

Charice Pempengco vs DJ Mo in twitter

DJ Mo Twister trended hashtag Charice

Charice Pempengco on Preview Magazine's cover

Charice's blonde short hair and tattoo

Charice is nominated as favorite Asian Act in Kids Choice Awards 2012

ARA MINA FILED LIBEL AND COERCION CHARGES AGAINST CHRISTINE REYES

Following an alleged dispute over the remaining balance for a house they bought for their mother, actress Ara Mina filed charges of libel and grave coercion against younger sister Cristine Reyes not to claim money but to “teach her a lesson” for her attitude.

Mina was emotional in a press interview on Wednesday where she bared her complaint against Reyes for libel and grave coercion, which was filed at the Quezon City fiscal's office. According to Mina’s lawyer, Reyes allegedly asked her older sister to turn over Mina’s SUV as payment for the remaining balance for a property. If not, Reyes allegedly threatened that she will continue her personal attacks against her sister.

Mina said she tried to reach out to Reyes to iron things out but to no avail. “Hanggang makakapag-pasensya, magpa-pasensya ako. Punung-puno na ako eh, hindi ko na kaya, kasi kung anu-ano na ang sinasabi niya. Kailangan ko lang gawin ‘to kasi ayaw niya makipag-usap. Para maturuan siya ng leksyon, kasi hindi na tama ‘yung ginagawa niya,” Mina said. Reyes has been attacking her through text messages since she tried to resolve matters, Mina claimed.

"Kung ayaw niyo manggulo ako sa buhay niyo, bayaran utang niyo sa akin. Kung wala kayo pangbayad, ibigay niyo hinihingi ko,” Reyes allegedly said in one text message to Mina.

"I'm sure ibebenta mo ‘yang laspag mong katawan na pinagsawaan na ng lahat. Daig pa aso sa sobrang kati,” Reyes allegedly said in another.

“Nag-start lang nung sinabi ko na mag-usap tayo kasi marami akong naririnig na sinasabi mo," Mina said. "Tapos nag-freak out na siya. ‘Wag na raw ako mag-text kung wala akong magandang sasabihin. “Tapos tuluy-tuloy na, hindi ko siya sinasagot. Buong Holy Week, hindi niya ako tinantanan. Hanggang ngayon nagte-text siya sa sister-in-law ko. Pati ibang tao dinadamay na niya,” Mina added.

Reyes’s alleged anger stemmed from a disagreement on the payment for a house they bought for their mother, Mina said. But she added that this is not the “main factor” that pushed her to bring their dispute to court.

“Sinasabi niya bayaran ko siya. Hindi ko siya kailangan bayaran kasi ako nag-hulog ng [bahay] ng mommy ko. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang sinasabi niya, kasi nasa pangalan niya ‘yung deed of sale. Siya ‘yung nag-down ng P1 million, ako ‘yung naghulog ng P2.3 million," Mina explained. “Kumbaga siya ‘yung may lumalabas sa akin ng balance, pero wala na ‘yun eh. Ang sinasabi niya sinisiraan ko siya dahil may balance siya sa 'kin na P500,000, [pero] pera lang ‘yan,” she added.

Mina asserted that she is only suing her sister because of her attitude. “Pinag-pasensyahan ko na ‘yung ibang ginawa niya before, pero this time marami na po siyang dinamay na tao. Naghihintay ako na, ‘Ate, sorry kung may mga nasabi ako,’ pero wala. Parang wala na siyang sinasanto,” Mina said.

Mina added that she was pushed to sue Reyes when she felt her dignity as a sister and as a person was stepped upon from the alleged threats. “Wala akong sinisingil. ‘Yung pagkatao ko lang. Lahat naman tayo nagkakamali, pero hindi darating sa point na gagamitin ‘yung pamilya ko para sa ganito,” Mina said.

“Mahirap sa ’kin ‘tong gagawin ko dahil sikat siya ngayon, ayoko siyang masira. Pero masyado niya nang hinahamak 'yung pagkatao ko, niyuyurakan na niya. Gusto kong ipaalam sa kanya na walang ibang tutulong sa kanya kundi kapatid niya ta’s ginaganito niya,” she said. According to Reyes’s manager Veronique del Rosario, their camp will wait for a copy of the complaint before issuing a statement.

Source: ABS-CBN News

FREE BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

This is a public service post. I just love <3 to share information especially to my fellow photography hobbyist.

Learn the basics on how to take better shots (exposure, composition, lighting, hands-on shooting using Olympus PEN products) from noted travel photographer, graphic artist, and art director Michael De Vera for FREE at the Olympus Creative Photography Workshop: Going Lite.

Admission is FREE. First come, first served. No reservations required.

WHEN: APRIL 21, 2012

WHERE: POWERBOOKS GREENBELT

TIME: 3:00 TO 6:00 P.M.

WHEN: APRIL 28, 2012

WHERE: BESTSELLERS ROBINSONS GALLERIA NATIONAL BOOK STORE

TIME: 3:00 TO 6:00 P.M.

RARE MUSICAL EVENTS AT THE GARDENS

“Makati City serenades denizens for one summer night as it hosts a rare musical event at The Gardens”

 

This Wednesday, April 18, experience the soul of the Makati Central Business District (MCBD) as acclaimed singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon serenades Makati folks at the Ayala Triangle Gardens—the urban oasis of the city—in a night of music and entertainment dubbed as Summer Serenades at the Garden. Be mesmerized with the captivating charm of the city that makes it happen, as Makati reinforces its claim of being not just a place for business and leisure, but a home for the most vibrant lifestyles and dynamic culture.

 

EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: April 18, Wednesday
TIME: 6PM
VENUE: Ayala Triangle Gardens

Meet & Greet the Designers

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED! YES! You my dear readers are all invited by KEDS X STYLE ICONS.

When: April 20, 2012 (Friday)
Time: 3:00-6:00 PM
Where: Level 2, Complex Lifestyle Store, Eastwood Mall

Meet & greet designers Tricia Gosingtian, Patricia Prieto, and Danah & Stacy Gutierrez of Plump Pinay and get to know the inspiration behind their swimsuit styles.
KEDS will also be revealing its Spring/Summer 2012 collection!

ENTRANCE is FREE! 



COME ONE COME ALL!

Come in your KEDS sneakers for a chance to score exclusive prizes. Do invite your friends and relatives as well as the sponsors will be giving away special treats on that day. :)

ANNE CURTIS RIDES THE MRT

Yesterday, Tuesday, April 17, 2012, TV host and actress Anne Curtis was in a hurry to catch the live telecast of “It’s Showtime” that she decided to take the MRT again. This was her third time to take the said public transportation.

Some photos of Anne while inside the MRT. Anne Curtis happily pose with fellow passengers. She also seated with fellow passengers.

The first time Anne rode the MRT was on July 5, 2011. The actress was then rushing to watch the concert of Kylie Minogue at the Araneta Coliseum. Coming from the airport and stuck in traffic, she felt she would not be able to catch up with the concert if she stayed in the car.

Immediately, Anne tweeted her first MRT experience, asking her followers on Twitter: “Hulaan nyo kung nasaan ako para makahabol kay #Kylie? :p,"

The message came with her photo that was taken inside MRT. 

Then she posted a series of tweets. 

“I'm in the girls area! They're all nice! Swerte daw ako at hindi masyado siksikan! :)”

“Don't worry guys! I'm with my angel Maryann! And mababait lahat ng girls! D magulo! Picture picture taking lang at chikahan!”

“I like the fact that there's a ladies and men's section! Thumbs up!”

In the end, Anne felt she made the right move.

“I can see the traffic on Edsa from here! I made the right decision! :),” she said.

On August 2, 2011, Anne again rode an MRT, this time to avoid tremendous traffic jam as typhoon Kabayan was wreaking havoc in Manila. She was then with her younger sister Jasmine Curtis Smith. She was trying to beat time as she would be late for her hosting stint on “Showtime.”

Excitedly, Anne tweeted about her second MRT experience.

“MRT take 2 with @jascurtissmith! We're near na!!!! Showtime wait for us!!!”

This was followed by another tweet, “I think I should be the ambassador for public transportation na! Haha. I love how fast the MRT is! Can you get a card for it na pwede mag-load? Like an oyster or myki card?”

The actress lauded her younger sister’s attitude in riding a public transit.

“Thanks to my beautiful baby @jascurtissmith for being game to jump out of the car, duck under the railings along Santolan, run up the flooded stairs with the rain pouring down as hard as and catch the MRT with me! Her sneakers and socks are drenched but I haven't heard a simple complaint!”