The Philippine Weather Department is warning the public to expect 40′C days this coming summer season (March to May).

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) head, Nathaniel Cruz, said to expect 37′C days in the Nation’s Capital of Metro Manila, while up north the days can go up to 40′C.
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After almost 4 years, Compressed Natural Gas buses will finally be able to service the populace of Manila. Starting Monday, 11 buses will ply the main thoroughfare known as EDSA giving free rides to commuters. Passengers won’t be charged a cent in this pioneer run till the 3rd of April.

It is expected that the savings in operation will be about P 4000/day ($100 at P40=$1) compared to a diesel powered bus.
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Yep, just a few days ago it was announced that the official X-Prize Title sponsor is Progressive Corporation. The Automotive X-Prize has since been renamed to the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE.
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Multi Awarded, Von Hernandez, has been appointed to head Greenpeace in South East Asia.

Mr. Hernandez is a recipient of a Goldman Environmental Prize in 2003. He has also been honored by Time Magazine, as one of the Heroes of the Environment for 2007. Aside from these accolades, Mr. Hernandez also brings with him over 15 years of environmental activism experience.

Greenpeace is an independent, global campaigning organization that acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment, and to promote peace.[source]

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