The Executives Night Fashion Charity Gala at the Benitez Mansion

Leigacy House, founded by Allain Benitez Moronia, is a vibrant community dedicated to modeling, talent, and freelancing. He is a  PR genius producing a historical event entitled “ The Executives Night Fashion Charity Gala at the Benitez Mansion  where it  focuses on scouting, producing, and providing opportunities for individuals through personal development and project involvement. With a significant membership base across the nation, Leigacy House has become one of the largest sources of freelance models and artists in the country.

On December 15, 2024, at 6 PM, Leigacy House will host a fundraising event for homeless children at Oplan Shelter in Quezon City. This event marks the debut of THE EXECUTIVE'S NIGHT FASHION CHARITY GALA, set to take place at the historic Mira Nila, Benitez Mansion. The gala promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring beauty queens, catwalk models, international pageant participants, renowned magazine designers, community servants, and philanthropists. The event will receive exclusive coverage from various TV and cable channels, as well as news broadcasts nationwide.

If you're interested in being part of this significant event, please reach out to us. Stay tuned for updates on our official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/leigacyhouse. Let’s come together to support our local community!
                                    
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THE EXECUTIVE'S NIGHT FASHION CHARITY GALA

Leigacy House, founded by Allain Benitez Moronia, is a vibrant community dedicated to modeling, talent, and freelancing. It focuses on scouting, producing, and providing opportunities for individuals through personal development and project involvement. With a significant membership base across the nation, Leigacy House has become one of the largest sources of freelance models and artists in the country.

On December 15, 2024, at 6 PM, Leigacy House will host a fundraising event for homeless children at Oplan Shelter in Quezon City. This event marks the debut of THE EXECUTIVE'S NIGHT FASHION CHARITY GALA, set to take place at the historic Mira Nila, Benitez Mansion.

The gala promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring beauty queens, catwalk models, international pageant participants, renowned magazine designers, community servants, and philanthropists.

The event will receive exclusive coverage from various TV and cable channels, as well as news broadcasts nationwide. If you're interested in being part of this significant event, please reach out to us. Stay tuned for updates on our official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/leigacyhouse. Let’s come together to support our local community!

PEN presents "VIAJERO: The Journey of Philippine Fiction

We are are proud to be part of a two-day event presented by The Cultural Center of the Philippines and hosted by De La Salle University, the Jose family, Solidaridad Bookshop, and PEN Philippines, commemorating the late National Artist F. Sionil Jose’s 100th birth anniversary on this year 2024. 

Both events will be held at The Verdure, 4th Floor, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila. 

• The 2024 PEN Philippines Congress will be held November 27, 2024 (Wednesday), from 9 AM to 5 PM. Entitled "VIAJERO: The Journey of Philippine Fiction," it connects to F. Sionil Jose's life and work in fiction and will feature the many directions our fiction in all our languages and experiences have been taking. 

The prestigious annual Rizal Lecture will be delivered by Jose Dalisay and the Free the Word presentation will take the form of an excerpt from the play "Balete," adapted by Rody Vera from the FSJ novel "Tree," and staged by Tanghalang Pilipino and directed by Chris Millado. The Congress will also host important panel discussions on F Sionil Jose's legacy as a fictionist, as well as the problems and possibilities faced by Philippine fiction today. 

• The Man from Rosales: The F. Sionil Jose Conference will be held the next day, November 28, 2024 (Thursday), from 9 AM to 5 PM. The conference gathers papers on F Sionil Jose, selected from a call issued earlier in the year that attracted numerous submissions. 

The Conference keynote speakers will be Saul Hofileña Jr. and Rody Vera. 

The F Sionil Jose Young Writers Award, freshly revived by the Jose family, with support from the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and facilitated by PEN Philippines, will be conferred upon its winners on the 28th as well. The Award also includes cash prizes for the winners. 

• There will also be a special photographic exhibit on F Sionil Jose adjacent to the venue, for which guided tours may be scheduled. As with previous PEN Congresses, there will be bookselling activities. 

Seats are limited, so advance registration is encouraged. It is also required for all non-DLSU visitors (including members of PEN, or non-PEN members and the general public). 

This registration is for non-DLSU visitors to secure an entry pass into the campus. Visitors should refrain from registering if they do not intend to make an appearance. The designated entrance is: DLSU Gate 2 (a.k.a. North Gate), which leads directly to the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Please bring your ID in case you are asked by security to show your identification evidence. DLSU faculty and students need not register through this form; they may freely enter the venue. 

Kindly register your attendance (to one or both events) at bit.ly/FSJ100 . Registration is free. 

If you are a PEN member or interested in joining PEN, kindly also fill in the separate form at https://bit.ly/488WwDa so we can update our mailing list. 

For developing information, please visit fsioniljosecentennial.com/

Advisory on the Long March 12 Rocket Launch

Quezon City - The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirms the launch of the Long March 12 rocket from the People's Republic of China. Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones approximately 28 NM away from Rozul Reef and 108 NM away from Quezon, Palawan.

The Long March 12 rocket was launched from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan at around 10:25 PM PhST on 30 November 2024.

Details of the rocket drop zone were disclosed through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning of an “aerospace flight activity.” PhilSA has disseminated a pre-launch report to relevant government agencies and authorities prior to the launch.

Estimated drop zone of the Long March 12 Launch

Unburned debris from rockets, such as the booster and faring, are designed to be discarded as the rocket enters outer space. While not projected to fall on land features or inhabited areas, falling debris poses danger and potential risk to ships, aircraft, fishing boats, and other vessels that will pass through the drop zone. There is also a possibility for the debris to float around the area and wash toward nearby coasts. Additionally, the possibility of an uncontrolled re-entry to

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the atmosphere of the rocket’s upper stages returning from outer space cannot be ruled out at this time.

PhilSA  reiterates its advice for the public to inform local authorities if suspected debris is sighted. PhilSA also cautions against retrieving or coming in close contact with these materials that may contain remnants of toxic substances such as rocket fuel.

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DOST sets world record for the largest simultaneous bamboo planting event

CAGAYAN DE ORO — The Philippines has made it to the Guinness World Record for the most number of people planting bamboo simultaneously in multiple locations.

Guinness World Records adjudicator Ms. Sonia Ushiriguchi confirmed these on November 28, 2024, during the celebration of the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week organized by the Department of Science and Technology and held in Cagayan De Oro City.

A total of 2,305 planters participated in the record-setting event, which was conducted by DOST and its Kawayanihan Circular Economy Movement partners on October 18, 2024, at 19 different locations across Mindanao and Leyte.

The record-setting initiative, spearheaded by DOST-X, aimed to raise awareness about bamboo's potential to promote a Circular Economy, Climate Resilience, and Sustainability.

A circular economy is essential for conserving finite resources, reducing environmental impacts, and fostering economic resilience. It advocates for the reuse, repair, and recycling of materials, minimizes waste, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and helps combat climate change.

DOST collaborated with Bukidnon 1st District Representative Hon. Jose Manuel F. Alba and 85 other LGUs, NGAs, private sector organizations, and members of Congress.

The Kawayanihan Circular Economy Movement aligns with DOST's framework on Science, Technology, and Innovation for Circular Economy (STI4CE). As the lead agency providing innovative S&T solutions and opening opportunities, the framework guides DOST agencies to collaborate in promoting a circular economy, sustainable consumption and production, and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects.

"We must love our environment as much as we love our children — ensuring they are healthy and live in a peaceful, stable place," emphasized DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., underscoring the importance of the framework during the DOST Circular Economy Initiative Towards Smart and Sustainable Communities activity.

The collaboration between DOST and its Kawayanihan partners has paved the way for solutions and opportunities in the green economy. By Joshua Robin, DOST Region

DOST Supports Regional Innovation through Metals Testing Centers

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“Kahit saan tayo tumingin, meron tayong bakal.”

This was emphasized by Engr. Ma. Girlie M. Millo of the Department of Science and Technology–Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) during a forum on strengthening the capabilities of the state universities on metals and engineering.

“From the tip of our ballpen to the cars that we drive, big structures and factories, we can see metal components,” she continued, underscoring the essential role of the metals and engineering industry in the nation’s economic growth and development.

Despite its significance, the industry faces a shortage of skilled workers and innovation initiatives. To address these challenges, DOST-MIRDC has worked to establish regional metal testing centers and extension offices that provide localized technical training and consultancy services to ensure a flux of innovation to reach the underserved areas nationwide.

However, Engr. Millo shared that the plan to establish these regional metal testing centers across Northern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao has faced significant hurdles, including limited human resources in science and technology, low R&D budget, underdeveloped research and innovation culture, weak linkages among stakeholders, and the lack of market-driven systems.

These challenges, while daunting, have only strengthened the center’s resolve to prioritize regional development.

Under these initiatives, the center has delivered advanced metalworking equipment to partner universities and facilitated capacity-building programs on welding, metal fabrication, technical drawing, customer discovery, and design thinking. These efforts not only empower local talents but also strengthen the competitive edge of the metals and engineering industries.

By solidifying partnerships with regional stakeholders, DOST continues to fulfill its mission of driving technological progress, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for Filipinos. With MEICs expanding to more regions, the future of metals and engineering in the Philippines looks brighter than ever.

DOST-MIRDC serves as a crucial hub of expertise and innovation for the metals and engineering sector, benefiting both private and public stakeholders. Its research and development (R&D) efforts have yielded cutting-edge solutions, such as prototypes for pre- and post-harvest agricultural machinery, fiber processing equipment for abaca and pinya, disaster mitigation tools, and mass transport systems, including road and railway trains. By Engr. Kim Janzel D. Obdin

Importance of Nuclear Science in Food Checking at NSTW Forum

Nuclear science may still be considered by many as “mysterious”, but in reality, it works in things we love, like food.

Food and condiments like honey and vinegar, should be authentic for people to get their money’s worth and to guard their health. For those who are up for nobler things like preference for organic food and adherence to halal standards, pure and authentic food is a must.

There are typical ways of checking like real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) that can determine adulterations of foods by biological contaminants or those with DNA.

But what if the food is already processed? There is already no DNA in it, so RT-PCR will no longer work.

Raymond J. Sucgang, a nuclear analytical techniques expert at the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), has the answer. “The most effective way to check the food products, whether unprocessed or processed, is through the isotope technique.”

The technique uses tools to identify the isotope fingerprint of the product. Just like humans, food and beverages have fingerprints--a unique chemical signature that allows the product to be identified. 

Aside from being able to determine if food is pure or not, isotope techniques can also be used in tracing the geographical origin of food and verifying if it is organic or adheres to halal standards, Sucgang explained.

“Isotope technique can even trace the travel history of a person,” he revealed. “It’s done by checking the isotopes found in the hair.”

These are just a few snippets of the animated discussion on isotope techniques and other nuclear technologies held in the “What’s Your Ulam, Bestie?” forum at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro on November 28, 2024.

The lively discussion was driven by the moving message on the relevance and importance of nuclear science by the country’s first-ever Nuclear Ambassador, Mohammad Nur Casib, a student from Philippine Science High School- Central Mindanao Campus. Casib got a gold and the highest points at the first International Nuclear Science Olympiad, earning him the title.

Organized by the DOST-PNRI, the forum also featured radiation processing and how it is used to lengthen shelf life and help in achieving food safety and security, as discussed by Haydee M. Solomon. Also featured was the so-called “Future Food” presented by Kristelle Mae C. Tardecilla. The goodies, made from superworms, became an instant hit among forum and exhibit attendees.

Messages were also delivered by Deputy Director Dr. Vallerie Anne I. Samson and Chief of Nuclear Services Division Dr. Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa.

By Framelia V. Anonas, DOST-PNRI