Japan-affiliated Telco, InfiniVAN, Inc., takes part in Commencement of Cable Laying Phase of Philippines’ Longest Submarine Fiber Optic Cable Network

InfiniVAN, Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed IPS, Inc. (TSE: . 4390) and bulk bandwidth supplier to the largest Philippine internet service providers (ISPs), along with Eastern Communications and Globe, took center stage in the commencement ceremony of the cable laying phase of Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) held on July 14, 2022, in Subic, Zambales.

With 20+ Tbps of lit capacity in multiple international submarine cable systems, InfiniVAN would now be in a position to distribute internet connectivity to its wholesale, enterprise and residential customers throughout the Philippine archipelago by spearheading the laying of 2,500+ kilometers of fiber optic cables connecting Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The joint-build partners have decided to utilize cables manufactured by global fiber optic cable manufacturer - Nexans. It will be the Philippines' longest submarine cable network so far.

 

This project goes hand-in-hand with Infinivan's backbone Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure push beyond the National Capital Region, where it started its network buildout after obtaining its congressional telco franchise in July 2016.

 

Having been granted authority by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to provide broadband services nationwide, Infinivan is now mainly focused on delivering bulk bandwidth for retail distribution by the largest cable TV operators in the country, whose main business has now shifted from being content distributors to that of being internet service providers (ISPs). InfiniVAN’s parent, IPS, Inc., holds a Type I telecommunications carrier license in Japan.

This $150-million joint-build project of the three telcos targets to enhance the coverage and reliability of broadband connections, both fixed and mobile, throughout the country.

 

InfiniVAN’s Chief Technology Officer Alberto “Abet” Espedido conveyed his gratitude and appreciation to the partners during the said ceremony. “I’d like to thank everyone for their perseverance, professionalism, experience, and patience throughout the whole process of getting us to this milestone, notwithstanding all the challenges that we had to face. It is indeed gratifying to see “coopetition” making these endeavors possible”. A portion of the project called the “Express Route” is set to be ready for service by the end of this year. The rest of the segments are set to be completed and usable by April 2023.

 

To know more about InfiniVAN, Inc.’s projects and services, feel free to visit www.infinivan.com.

NAGBIKE MULA CALOOCAN HANGGANG BATAAN

Mula sa Caloocan sinubukan kong mag bike hanggang Bataan at marating ang matagal ko ng gustong mapuntahan na Mt. Samat, bukod dito may mga magagandang lugar din na pwedeng mapasyalan sa Bataan gaya ng Japan Philippine friendship Bell and Tower, Kilometer Zero ng Death March at isa pang dinayo ko na Salaman Beach.

Naging mapanghamon ang pagpadyak ko na ito dahil una ay naranasan kong ma flat ng gulong sa bandang Pampanga na naging sanhi para magkaroon ako ng delay sa aking destinasyon, gusto kong makarating ng Mt. Samat at habulin ang oras papunta dun saka ako pupunta sa iba ko pang destinasyon, Samahan nyo ko sa aking bike travel adventure. Oo nga pala, bago ako nakarating dun nakapag side trip ako sa Lubao Bamboo Eco Park na maganda rin pasyalan. Panoorin nyo sa aking channel ang naging byahe ko papunta dun.

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Alaska IronKids Triathlon in Subic Ruled by Borlain Sisters

Tara and Samantha Borlain again finished one-two in the same category (Girls 11-12) during the 2015 Alaska IronKids Triathlon held in Subic over the weekend. Open to children 6 to 14 years old, Alaska IronKids is the local junior version of the international triathlon series, Ironman.

Tara trailed Sister Samantha in the swim and bike part of the race but relied on her strong finishing run to prevail. Other 1st place winners in the girl category are Nicole Danielle Eijansantos (13-14), Alison Ann Noble (9-10) and Justicia Mariearl Tan (6-8).



Brent Valelo also relied on a strong run to rule the Boy 13-14. Other 1st place winners in the boy category are Juan Francisco Baniqued (11-12), Mark Grist (9-10) and Dayshaun Karl Ramos (6-8).

Christine Levi Gaspar and Una Janus Sibayan placed second and third in the Girls 13-14. Everly Janarie Macalalad finished third in the Girls 11-12. Patricia Tolentino and Ana Maria Mempin placed second and third in the Girls 9-10. Franchezka Borlain, youngest of the Borlain sisters, and Caitlin Gaw finished second and third in the Girls 6-8.

Sabino Czar Manglicmot IV and John Caleb Barlin placed second and third in the Boys 13-14. Jose Manuel Arao and Karl Rafael Pamakid placed second and third in the Boys 11-12. Matthew Thomas Alumbres and Juan Miguel Tayag placed second and third in the Boys 9-10. Jabrielle Marcos Delizo and Reggeal Victoria placed second and third in the Boys 6-8.

Four races are lined up for 2015— two aquathlons and two triathlons. The next races will be the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon Apr. 19 at The Village Sports Club; the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon in Subic Bay; and the Alaska IronKids Triathlon Aug. 1 in Cebu.

The races will have three categories: Race Category (with Podium Medals) with four age groups; Play Category (with finisher’s medal but no age categories) with short and long distances to promote outdoor play and increase participation for non-competitive participants; and the Relay Category (with Podium Medals) with two mixed age groups.

Alaska Milk Corporation President/CEO Wilfred Steven Uytengsu said he is ecstatic with the huge turnout.

“It’s really nice to see the parents supporting their kids promoting a healthy lifestyle, a lot of kids today spend a lot of time on their iPads or playstations. It’s important to develop your technical skills but you also have to be physically fit,” said Uytengsu.

Alaska IronKids Philippines is an annual sporting event that aims to promote the healthy and active lifestyle among children through the winning combination of proper nutrition and physical activity. The Alaska IronKids Race Series is just one of many sports development programs that Alaska conducts yearly to engage children to come out and play.

Pioneering athletic programs like the Alaska IronKids Philippines Triathlon has managed to take children away from their video game consoles, cellphones and cable TV remotes and out into the sun to swim, bike and run in triathlon races. Alaska’s sports programs hope to encourage children to get into organized sports while learning positive values like hard work, discipline, determination and teamwork. The program for 2015 will continue to bring excitement as it helps future athletes realize their dreams.

Become an inspiring athlete too and join Alaska’s sports programs now! NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION. For general information about the Alaska IronKids please visit http://www.ironkidsphil.com; Alaska Milk Corporation visit http://www.alaskamilk.com; and for live Twitter updates follow @ALASKAsportshub & #AlaskaIronkids.

Barkada Bonding this Valentine’s Day

Single but not alone? Tag along your friends this Valentines Month and try a different adventure not just for lovers but for the entire gang. Jungle Environment Survival (JEST) Camp Subic gives you the chance to participate in an ALL NEW OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE!

Jest Hunger Games  a non-combat course that is both safe and held, and yet also an exciting adventure where participants learn to survive in the wild like the characters in the Hunger Games books and films. A unique and powerful experience of nature, far from the world of traffic, computer screens and mobile phones, participants will be taught jungle survival skills to make and cook over fires, build shelters, sneak/stalk and finally to try and win the Games and become “the Victors” . New skills, adventure, immersion in the jungle, intensive teamwork and a whole lot of mischief means this promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.

The #JestHungerGames will be a two part session. Each participants has to go through an intensive training at the  Training Camp.

Just like in the real Hunger Games, you arrive at our 'Capitol' and train for half a day in our 'Training Camp'. Skills include learning how to make fire, using bow and arrow, sneaking/stalking your opponents, camouflaging yourself and even winning sponsors to get extra lives in the 'Arena'!

In the afternoon, get blindfolded as they lead you to the arena (yes, you won't have any idea what it will look like just like in the Hunger Games!) and only remove them as they start the 10-second countdown and get first hand experience of getting your survival tools from the Cornucopia (filled with water guns, water bombs, food, water and other surprise supplies)! Fight to the 'death' by grabbing the 'lives' of your opponents. The last man standing will be crowned VICTOR!

You can experience Jest Hunger Games for only P999 each, with a minimum participants of 10. This is open to ages 13 years old and above. Will you be willing to take the challenge? Who knows you might be crowned to be the Victor!

Jest Camp also offers School & Corporate Team Building Activities. For details & bookings, call Jest Camp’s Manila Office at 218 9023 / 0922 3844227 / 0917 9048777 or email : manila@jestcamp.com

JEST CAMP is located at Upper Mau, Cubi-Triboa, Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

Tree Top Adventure Baguio - Experience The Extreme

Experience extreme adventure and extreme relaxation at Tree Top Adventure Baguio, the only motorized zipline in the Philippines and the only Team Building facility in Baguio. With seven outdoor activities and team building facilities, located within Camp John Hay, surrounded by pine trees and overlooking breathtaking views, Tree Top Adventure Baguio offers an adventure of a lifetime.

For the thrill seekers who want to experience extreme adventure, you might want to experience their Tree Drop in which you’ll be suspended 60 feet above the ground, mission impossible style and you’ll be falling as fast as 2 to 3 seconds. This Tree Top’s most extreme activity costs Php 150.00 only and this is one way to really quench your thirst for adrenaline rush. You might also want to try rides done in pairs: the Superman Ride and Silver Surfer. As the name implies, you’ll be ziplining, Superman Style, 200 meters long, 150 feet above the ground, but instead of doing it just forwards, you would also be ziplining backwards. Silver Surfer is a 60 degree diagonal motorized zipline in which you’ll be standing on a specialized platform and you’ll be gliding up and down for three cycles. Expect that there would be stops and swings for every cycle. For Php 300.00 and Php 200.00 respectively, you could experience what superheroes feel as they fly and glide through the air.

For those who want to experience extreme relaxation, you could try the Canopy and Funicular ride which costs Php350.00. The Canopy is similar to the concept of cable cars, but instead, you’ll be seated on cable chairs in which you’ll be transferring from one station to another until you complete all eight stations. When you reach the station four of the Canopy, you would walk for around 2 to 3 minutes to be able to reach the connecting ride of Canopy which is the Funicular ride. This ride is similar to the concept of elevator, but, instead of standing up, you’ll be seated. This is at least a way for you to conquer your fear of heights. But, if you really have extreme fear of heights, you could just avail the Trekking and Skywalk in which you would walk around Tree Top’s area and go up the skywalk area, or the viewing deck in which you could see the mountains of Itogon, Benguet, the so called, old Baguio before. You could stay at the Skywalk areas long as you want to take pictures and feel the cold breeze.

If your company plans to have a convention or seminar at Baguio, you might want to experience Tree Top's Team Building Activities which includes two high element activities (Tree Drop and Silver Surfer), five low element activities, boodle lunch and facilitators for just Php 800.00 per head only. The activities would really challenge each member and how they work with their workmates. Work and play, as the cliché says!

You might also want to try another branch of Tree Top Adventure Subic located at the JEST Area, Upper Mau Cubi Point Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

For more information, you could contact (074) 442-0800 or 0932 404 1112. You could also visit www.treetopadventureph.com. To be more updated, you may like www.facebook.com/treetopadventurecamp and follow Tree Top on Instagram-www.instagram.com/tree_top_adventure.

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Grande Island Resort - Vacation Escape From The Metro

I got myself a taste of an early summer escape away from the busy Metro and I must say, 'What a Fun Time It has been!"

Grande Island Resort is a recreational resort facility located in northwest of Manila and south of Zambales Province. A convenient Resort for a weekend getaway and the location is near the business district of Subic Bay Freeport Zone which makes it even better especially if you want to shop in Duty Free.




The stay that we had there was not just for swimming and enjoying the beach alone but we also experience most of the activities that you can experience in the resort .

Lets start with the facilities, which I can say that is pretty good especially if you're in the villa's in front of the shore because the veranda will be facing the beach, and you'll get a very good view of  the beach's scenery  while you're drinking coffee. Off-white sand, Teambuilding facilities, Fitness area by the beach for meditation and yoga, clinic area, jogging trail, organic garden, and marine vessels.

To give you an idea of the land Activities

Land Activities:

Zip Line accross the Lagoon
Spa Services
Beach Volleball
Free Hand Badminton(no courts)
Biking
Videoke
Camping (can set Bon Fire)
Nature trekking around the island with tour guide
Visiting orgtanic farm of the island
Bird watching (seasonal)
Native horse back riding
Billiards and other board games rental

Water Activities:

Swimming Pool
Snorkling
Helmet Diving
Scuba Diving
Towable rides (banana boats, body glove, etc)
Jet skis
Fishing
Kayaking
Bay Cruise

One of the interesting things about Grande Island is its place in our history, because it played a significant role in the defense of the Philippines since the 16th century. Situated at the mouth of Subic Bay, it divides the entrance in half its fine harbor enticed the Spanish government to develop Olongapo in 1885 and fortify Grande Island as a key defense for Manila.

Over all, I can say that my stay was a fantastic experience. Not very crowded, near Manila, fine climate nice sand and with historical value. Fine way to relax over the weekend and place to spend team buildings and vacation.

Zoomanity Parks For Nocturnals!

Zoomanity Parks now have something for Nocturnal Zootizens this season, reliving the famous Night Safari which they started early October of this year and will last til January of next year.

Although most of us are having our own Halloween craze right now I think this will be another scare of a different level, not dealing with zombies or vampires but with wild animals and in my experience I can say that its pretty exciting.

Night Safari features their Animal Parade, Poi Dance, Aetas' tribal fire show and the unique Recycle Recital Show. They also have other attractions to add in the thrill like the Zoobic Cave, Serpentarium, Croco Loco and the Tiger Safari Ride.

In Residence Inn Tagaytay they have Black Magic Show which showcases magic spell, charms, voodoo and witchcraft perform their mystifying tricks which runs since October 25 and every 5:00  pm of each saturday til November 29. Of course they have day tour zoo adventure, zip line, wall climbing and animal shows on weekends.

For a side trip from Residence Inn you can go to Paradizoo where relaxing ambiance of nature awaits you. This 10 hectare farm land have beautiful sets of flowers, fresh vegetables and farm animals which is also an ideal place for family bonding. for this holloween season they also have something which they call 'Spookable Month, also ran since October 25 til November 29th, featuring 10,001 Pumpkins Vs. Zombies and Animal Parade. Thousands of pumpkins are expected to be harvested as well for the pumpkin carving activity for kids.

Going down south in Loboc, Bohol they have their newly opened park, Zoocolate Thrills and they have their own guns loaded for this holloween that they call "Halooween Ex-Fear-ience. You can get close to the biggest Burmese Python in Captivity Zooco and see the Chocolate Hills replicas that serves as animal enclosure.

You can also check:

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www.zoomanity.com.ph

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