MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III will sign Friday the executive order forming the Truth Commission that will investigate the alleged crimes committed by the past administration.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda announced the signing of Executive Order No. 1 over ABS-CBN's morning show, "Umagang Kay Ganda" on Friday morning.

"Ang alam ko ang unang sinabi sa amin ni President Aquino na ang unang EO na pipirmahan ay ang Truth Commission, and in fact, gagawin itong araw," Lacierda said.

In his inaugural address, President Aquino announced that former Chief Justice Hilario Davide will form the fact-finding body.

He said Davide will be aided by Justice Secretary Leila de Lima.

On Wednesday, Senator Joker Arroyo said the Truth Commission cannot be formed through an executive order. He said that the commission will be rendered "useless" if it is not enacted by Congress.

De Lima, meanwhile, defended President Aquino's move, saying that it would take too long to officially create the Truth Commission if it goes through the legislative mill.

She said creating it through an executive order is more practical.

De Lima said that the Truth Commission could investigate and recommend the charges to be filed before the proper bodies. She said the commission can compel witnesses and other stakeholders to appear before it.

As of Thursday, it was not yet clear if the commission can hold in contempt those who refuse to subject themselves to the probe.

De Lima, meanwhile, said that the only visible stumbling block for the Truth Commission is the Office of the Ombudsman, which is held by Merceditas Gutierrez, who has a close relationship with the family of former President Arroyo.

She said she is not dismissing the low conviction rate of the Office of the Ombudsman, where the cases from the Truth Commission would most likely be filed.

"There's always that apprehension because it will take political will to proceed with the process…but at least we can have a process of closure for our people. The Truth Commission will strengthen the cases," she said.

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Manila, Philippines -- HP leads the industry with the most comprehensive environmental programs that reduce the environmental impact of its printing supplies throughout the lifecycle from design to manufacturing, use and end-of-life treatment. These programs can help customers to reduce their environmental footprint. The key HP environmental highlights and programs already in place in this region include:

• Comprehensive take-back program in APJ: over 200,000 customer touch points in 11 countries and territories which includes 10,000 Enterprise & Public Sector users, 200,000 SMB users and 20,000 consumer collection points.
• Innovative Closed-loop recycling process: an engineering breakthrough that uses between 70% to 100% recycled plastics – from everyday plastic bottles to highly technical HP inkjet cartridges – to create new HP inkjet print cartridges.
• Approximately 1.68 million kilograms pounds reduction in packaging materials in APJ: redesigned LaserJet print cartridge packaging uses 40% to 45% less packaging material by weight.
• Energy Savings – HP’s New enhanced “low melt” monochrome toner and Spherical Monochrome Toner: enable high quality, while enabling consumers to achieve a 10% to 15% improvement in their print system energy consumption per page.

Designing For The Environment

HP delivers more of what consumers and businesses want—environmentally sound printing supplies with uncompromised print quality, reliable performance, and value. HP Original Supplies are designed with the environment in mind. To this end, HP has invested heavily in research, product development and materials innovation to drive advances in resource reuse and conservation.

• Industry’s First “Closed Loop” Recycling Process
o HP has developed an unprecedented, closed loop plastic recycling system that incorporates post-consumer recycled plastics into the manufacture of new Original HP inkjet print cartridges. The closed loop plastic recycling system incorporates post-consumer recycled plastics – like water bottles and ink cartridges – into the manufacturing of new Original HP inkjet print cartridges. To date, over 760 million cartridges have been manufactured using this process.

• Redesigned Packaging for LaserJet Cartridges
o HP’s new LaserJet toner cartridge packaging uses 40% to 45% less packaging material by weight. The smaller boxes can be shipped 30% more efficiently – a standard shipping pallet now holds 203 cartridges instead of the previous 144 cartridges. In addition, retailers will also realize more than 30% savings in shelf space from the new packaging.
o In Asia Pacific, HP’s redesigned toner cartridge packaging would have reduced greenhouse gasses (carbon dioxide) emissions by an estimated 1.6 million kilograms in 2007.

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Mr. Ed Bonoan, Epson Philippines Senior General Manager & Division Head for Sales & Marketing, discussed Epson's achievements in the local market for the projector segment.

Manila, Philippines -- Epson has introduced three of its latest projectors at the Epson MIP (Most Innovative Projectors) “Ultra” Projector Launch:

– The revolutionary EB-450wi ultra short throw interactive projector;
– The highly practical EB-85H/825H/826WH (EB-8 series) multimedia projectors; and
– The ultra-bright and powerful EB-Z8050W

During the Men in Black-inspired product launch held at the SMX Convention Center, Epson showed yet again why it has become the #1 projector maker for ten straight years now. The company underscored the sheer power and performance of these new machines, which makes use of the dynamic 3LCD technology, through three separate vignettes that highlighted each projector’s edge over other brands in the industry. Guests were likewise given the opportunity to try out the projectors out and see for themselves the new breakthroughs that Epson invites everyone to explore and enjoy.

Epson EB-Z8050W - The Ultra-bright And Powerful Projector

The EB-Z8050W is touted as Epson’s “brightest” projector. With its brightness rating of 7,000 lumens, this projector is ideal for large venue screenings. The EB-Z8050W is also the first business and education-oriented projector to be equipped with a cinema filter and Epson’s leading home theater projection technologies that significantly improve color reproduction and image quality.

Key Features

• World’s first air-plus-liquid Peltier-effect hybrid cooling system for better projection quality and durability
• Dual lamp system for high brightness and dependable performance
• Widescreen (WXGA) resolution
• Cinema filter and Epson home theatre projection technologies for unparalleled picture quality

Epson EB-450Wi - The Ultra-innovative, Ultra-interactive, Ultra-short Throw Projector

The EB-450wi is an intelligent, ultra short throw interactive projector that allows teachers and business presenters to conveniently turn any standard whiteboard or any smooth, flat surface into an interactive learning and presentation area. It offers interactivity through a digital infrared pen that allows users to write with “virtual” ink on the projected area, manipulate interactive onscreen objects and features, or use it as a computer mouse.

Key Features

• Revolutionary ultra short throw optical system that requires less power to project bright images and minimizes glare and shadows cast
• Integrated interactive feature that eliminates the need for an expensive interactive whiteboard
• Compatible with Windows and MAC operating systems

Epson EH-TW4500 - The Ultra High-contrast, Ultra High-image Quality Projector

The EH-TW4500 home theater projector has the world’s highest contrast ratio of 200,000:1, made possible by Epson’s proprietary Dual-layer Auto Iris Technology, DEEPBlack Technology, and C2FINE LCD panels. It provides users unrivaled projection quality, thanks to state-of-the-art imaging technologies such as Refined Frame Interpolation, Super Resolution, and Real Color Reproduction technologies.

Key Features

• Dual layer Auto Iris Technology that dramatically improves contrast ratio to reproduce even the tiniest of details
• Refined Frame Interpolation and Super Resolution Technology for sharp and refined full HD projection
• Emmy Award winning HQV Reon VX video processor chip that reduces image noise

Epson EB-8 Series (EB-85H/825H/826WH) - The Ultra-practical Business Projector Line

The EB-8 series is designed for practicality, with its wide array of business-friendly features such as cable-free projections (from wirelessly networked computers using optional wireless adapters), network control, and projection of JPG image files stored in flash drives or PCs using their USB ports. It also has lower power consumption costs, thanks to Epson’s proprietary E-TORL lamp, which is 20% more energy efficient and has an industry leading standby power consumption of only 0.4 watts.

Key Features

• 1.6x Zoom Lens which allows for easy installation and flexible positioning
• Provision for multiple connectivity options
• Integrated speaker and microphone

Epson: Top Projector Maker Of The Decade

For the 10 years from 2000 to 2009, Epson achieved the top market share of 16.1% in the global projector market, over twice the volume sold by its closest ranked competitor. This accomplishment was confirmed with recent data released from specialist electronics research company FutureSource Consulting. The data also revealed that Epson had achieved its ninth straight year of attaining the no. 1 share ranking in the worldwide digital projector market of 20.8% for 2009. Epson has held this leading position since 2001.

In the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan) for 2009, Epson’s 3LCD projectors have experienced a healthy unit sales growth of 18.4% from 2008 to 2009, despite the global recession during the period, and achieved the top market share of 13%.

“Here in the Philippines, we are proud to have achieved 19.5% share of the projector market, which makes Epson projectors also No. 1 in the country,” said Epson Philippines Senior General Manager and Head of Sales and Marketing Division Eduardo Bonoan. (Reference: FutureSource Consulting CY2009)

3LCD: Top Projector Technology Of The Decade

All Epson projectors use 3LCD technology and have set industry standards for vibrant, true-to-life, and consistent images for the most demanding business and consumer audiences. 3LCD technology has so revolutionized the digital imaging industry that it has been adopted by other projector brands, making it the dominant projector technology of this decade, with 56.9% of projectors sold from 2000 to 2009 based on the technology.

“The projectors and technologies showcased at the Epson MIP Ultra launch event are our very best; and their performance, value, and innovation lead the projector market,” declared EPC Country Manager Hideto Nakamura. “More importantly, they also demonstrate our commitment to give customers the best performing projectors through constant innovation.”

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WASHINGTON—Google is holding talks with online game developers as part of its bid to build a social-networking service that could compete with Facebook, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The newspaper, citing "people familiar with the matter," said the Internet giant is in discussions with Playdom, which was acquired by The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday, Electronic Arts's Playfish and Zynga, in which Google has a stake.

The Journal said Google wants to offer their games as part of a broader social-networking initiative that is under development by the Mountain View, California-based search and advertising giant.

Google chief executive Eric Schmidt, in an interview with the newspaper, said "you can expect a partnership with Zynga."

Zynga is currently the leader in the fast-growing social gaming space with over 230 million monthly active users of its games, which include "FarmVille," "Mafia Wars" and "Treasure Isle."

Citing estimates from research firm ThinkEquity, the newspaper said social gaming was a $700-million market last year and the figure is supposed to triple by 2012.

Asked about the development of a social-networking service like Facebook's, Schmidt said, however, that "the world doesn't need a copy of the same thing."

Google added social-networking features to its popular email service, Gmail, in February.

The initiative called "Google Buzz" ran into criticism over privacy concerns after it automatically set up public social networks built from Gmail contacts people messaged often.

Citing a "person familiar with the matter," the Wall Street Journal said the social-networking service being considered by Google would incorporate and go beyond Buzz.

The Journal said Google's push into social games is an effort to capture users and advertising dollars that are increasingly flowing to social networks like Facebook.

Google makes nearly all of its revenue from online text ads and Schmidt was asked by the Journal if the company is a "one-trick pony."

"I think that's probably true," he said. "But if you've got a one-trick pony, you want the one we have. We're in the ad business, and it's growing rapidly. We picked the right trick."

He also said Google is seeking a greater share of the online display advertising market. "This can be a powerful business, a 10-plus billion-dollar business" per year for Google, Schmidt said.

Google's Android mobile phone operating system could also bring in another $10 billion or more per year for the company, Schmidt said.

Google gives Android software to handset makers for free but benefits from the use of Google search, maps and other ad-supported services on the devices.

"If we have a billion people using Android, you think we can't make money from that?" Schmidt asked, adding that all it would take is $10 per user per year.

Report Source: http://technology.inquirer.net/infotech/infotech/view/20100729-283757/Google-building-social-network-rival-to-FacebookWSJ-report

Manila, Philippines -- The most energy-efficient wireless laser printer on the planet , HP’s smallest and most affordable wireless laser printer lets owners quickly connect when on the go while benefiting from a highly energy-efficient product. Designed for home or small office users who want an affordable HP LaserJet printer that is easy to use and helps save energy and resources with Instant-on Technology and industry-first HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology.

Key Features And Benefits

• Conserve energy with industry-first HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology
o Reduces energy use by up to three times compared to sleep mode.
o Turns your printer on when you need it and off when you don’t. Owners can configure their device to automatically turn off either when it senses there is no activity after a set interval, or at a predetermined time each day.
o Works in concert with Instant-on Technology, which enables customers to produce the first page faster when a printer is coming out of Auto-Off mode.

• Get up and running quickly and easily with Industry-first HP Smart Install Technology
o Allows for simple and quick product set-up right out of the box.
o Begin printing in as little as two minutes by simply connecting a netbook, notebook or desktop PC (not applicable for Mac & Linux) to the printer with a USB cable and installation will begin automatically – no CD required.
o Perfect for customers who use netbooks or other PCs that do not have CD drives.

• Print from virtually anywhere in your home or office with wireless networking
o Print at up to 19 ppm letter/18 ppm A4 with a first page out in as fast as 8.5 seconds.
o Print on a wide variety of media, using the 150-sheet paper tray and 10-sheet priority input slot.
o Get consistent results with Original HP cartridges and easily reorder with HP SureSupply.

• Meet your environmental goals, while boosting your bottom line
o Get up to 50 percent energy savings over competitive laser products, using instant-on Technology.
o Reduce wasted paper by printing only the content you want, using HP Smart Web Printing.
o Save space with an ultra-compact printer with a sleek, industrial design.
o HP helps reduce your impact—less packaging, plus free cartridge recycling with HP Planet Partners.
o Save energy with an ENERGY STAR qualified Laser printer.

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Manila, Philippines -- HP Glossy Photo Paper is HP's most affordable photo paper. Ideal for users who want an affordable alternative for their home-printing needs, the HP Glossy Photo Paper lets you print more snapshots and photo projects at home.

Its quick-drying properties allow users to share photos right off the printer and the paper features a gloss finish, for crisp, bright images on any inkjet printer. Whether it is everyday casual photos of family and friends, printing photos downloaded from the Internet, or for making photo proofs and final prints, the HP Glossy Photo Paper is available in two sizes, A4 size and 10cm x 15cm, for different printing needs. HP printers, inks and papers are designed and tested together for optimal results.

Key Features And Benefits

• Ultra low cost prints that are glossy and have much more vibrant color than plain paper
• Features a gloss finish, for crisp, bright images
• Photos dry quickly and are smudge and smear resistant
• Two sizes available for different printing needs
• Optimized for HP printers and inks
• Compatible with any inkjet printer

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Samsung N150 Plus - PhP 21,900

Manila, Philippines -- Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) announced the arrival of the N150 Plus Netbook. With its high quality design and great value the Samsung N150 Plus offers users all they need in a portable netbook.

With a slim design and extensive quality assurance testing the N150 Plus is stylish and reliable. Add in a mark and scratch resistant Samsung durable casing to reduce the risk of any damage, and it all adds up to a great long term value. The N150 Plus’ seamless and user friendly design take style to new height. It features an integrated hinge with smooth movement and high quality connection, so everything blends effortlessly together even when the netbook is open.

The N150 Plus’ 10.1” anti-reflective LED display gives users fine-tuned images with the sharpest images and boldest colors, and there is no mirror effect under bright lights or in sunny weather. The energy efficient display works with the N150 Plus’ optimized processing performance and Samsung’s proprietary Enhanced Battery Life solution to deliver exceptional battery powered performance of up to 11 hours. Using the integrated Easy Resolution Manager Tool, screen resolution can easily be changed if a program or game needs to be viewed in 1024x768. For added visual enhancement, the N150 Plus offers an integrated Digital Live Cam for video conferencing or live messaging.

The N150 Plus also comes with a range of tools for greater ease of use and securing your PC. The AnyPC remote PC access application enables a secure one-click connection to a home or office PC, making it safe and easy to transfer and view files on the go. Phoenix FailSafe software provides useful tool for tracking your pc if it’s stolen. This powerful theft deterrence service lets you track the location of a lost or stolen netbook and encrypt, manage, retrieve or erase your vital data.

Using the integrated webcam with internal microphone and headphone-out connection also provides an easy and cost effective way to stay in touch with friends and family using video-conferencing, live messaging or VoIP telephony.

The Samsung N150 Plus incorporates Intel’s latest processor, the Intel Atom N450, which is specifically designed to deliver amazing Internet experience using netbooks. Based on an entirely new micro-architecture, the Intel Atom processor increases energy efficiency to extend battery life, while delivering enhanced mobile performance and increased system responsiveness.

“The Samsung N150 Plus meets all essential mobile computing needs with style, and is a smart choice,” said Jefferson Cheng, SEPCO Product Manager for Netbooks and Notebooks.
Like other Samsung netbooks, the N150 Plus has been awarded the leading environmental and usability standard, TCO Certified and is ECO RoHS compliant. As well as being ergonomically designed for optimum ease and use of performance, Samsung netbooks are completely mercury free and consume significantly less power thanks to their LED backlit displays. Their ultra lightweight, robust and compact design also offers other ‘green’ advantages, as less energy is used in the manufacture and usage phase of their product life.

Samsung N220 Plus - PhP 24,900

Samsung N220 Plus

Offering up to 14 hours of battery life, the Samsung N220 Plus consumes less power, thanks to its energy-efficient LED display, optimized performance and Samsung’s proprietary Enhanced Battery Life Solution.

The N220 Plus is also equipped with several display features that enhance its user’s visual experience. The new netbook’s 10.1” LED anti-reflective display fine tunes movies and images with the sharpest images and boldest colors, and there is no mirror effect under bright lights or in sunny weather. Using the integrated Easy Resolution Manager Tool, screen resolution can easily be changed if a program or game needs to be viewed in 1024 x 768. For added visual enhancements, the new N220 Plus offers an integrated Digital LiveCam for video-conferencing or live messaging.

The N220 Plus also comes with a range of tools for greater ease of use and securing your PC. Firstly, the Phoenix Hyperspace “Instant ON” capacity allows the devices to turn on and immediately go online without having to wait for Windows to boot. The “Smart Power Management” allows the netbook to conserve more battery power without user intervention. The AnyPC remote PC access application enables a secure one-click connection to a home or office PC, making it safe and easy to transfer and view files on the go. Phoenix FailSafe software provides useful tool for tracking your pc if it’s stolen. This powerful theft deterrence service lets you track the location of a lost or stolen netbook and encrypt, manage, retrieve or erase your vital data.

The Samsung N220 Plus incorporates Intel’s latest processor, the Intel Atom N470, which is specifically designed to deliver amazing Internet experience using netbooks. Based on an entirely new micro-architecture, the Intel Atom processor increases energy efficiency to extend battery life, while delivering enhanced mobile performance and increased system responsiveness.

“Featuring Samsung’s new crystal design pattern, the Samsung N220 Plus lead the range with a pragmatic approach that takes ultra mobile computing into a whole new dimension. Longer battery life is an important issue for customers, and we are proud to deliver a feature rich netbook that allows you to get wirelessly connected easily, and for such a long time,” says Jefferson Cheng, SEPCO Product Manager for Netbooks and Notebooks.

Like other Samsung netbooks, the N220 Plus has been awarded the leading environmental and usability standard, TCO Certified and is ECO RoHS compliant. As well as being ergonomically designed for optimum ease and use of performance, Samsung netbooks are completely mercury free and consume significantly less power thanks to their LED backlit displays. Their ultra lightweight, robust and compact design also offers other ‘green’ advantages, as less energy is used in the manufacture and usage phase of their product life.

The Samsung N150 Plus (PhP 21,900) and the Samsung N220 Plus (PhP 24,900) are now available in leading computer stores nationwide.

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Manila, Philippines -- HP announced the new 2010 QualityLogic Study-commissioned by HP that shows that Original HP Toner cartridges tested clearly outperformed refilled toner cartridges tested in terms of cartridge reliability, page quality distribution, optical density and toner adhesion.

QualityLogic, one of the world’s most respected independent quality assurance organizations, performed tests in Shanghai, China and New Delhi, India, comparing Original HP LaserJet black print cartridges with refilled alternatives. The study entitled, “Reliability Comparison Study: HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges vs. Asia Pacific Refilled Cartridges” and commissioned by HP showed that Original HP cartridges tested consistently perform better than refilled toner cartridges tested.

The study revealed that on average more than 60% of toner cartridges from refilled cartridges tested were found to be Dead on Arrival (DOA) or of Low Quality (LQ) and exhibited over 7 times more toner adhesion issues than Original HP cartridges on average. The results also showed refilled cartridges tested had more than 60% of the pages inspected of limited use and were lighter when tested for three test patches compared to the Original HP LaserJet cartridges.

“Customers who think they can achieve cost savings by choosing refilled cartridges are making a mistake by not factoring in the hidden costs from reprints, replacement cartridges and poor quality print-outs with toner adhesion issues and which are lighter compared to Original HP cartridges,” said, Dave Jollota, CEO of QualityLogic Inc.

Key Findings

• Cartridge reliability
o More than 60% of the refilled toner cartridges tested exhibited some kind of problem.
- 11% of all refilled cartridges tested had problems soon after installation.
- With more than 50% of the refilled cartridges tested, at least half of the pages inspected were of limited use (LQ).
- None of the Original HP LaserJet print cartridges tested failed; all worked consistently every time.

• Page Quality Distribution
- 95% of the pages inspected from the Original HP Toner Cartridges tested were categorized as acceptable for all uses.
- 37% of the pages inspected from the refilled toner cartridges tested were categorized as acceptable for all uses.

• Optical Density
o On average, the output of refilled toner cartridges tested compared to the average performance of Original HP LaserJet cartridges tested for three test patches (light grey, dark grey and black) were lighter.
- Over 28% lighter for refilled cartridges tested for the light grey patch.
- Over 25% lighter for the refill cartridges tested for the dark grey patch.
- Almost 10% lighter for refilled cartridges tested for the black patch.
- Optical density is calculated as the average percentage difference for each refilled page compared to the average HP performance for each of the three test patches (light grey, dark grey and black) for all sampled presentation slide pages.

• Toner Adhesion
- On average, sample pages from refilled toner cartridges tested exhibited over 7 times more issues with toner adhesion than HP.
- Toner Adhesion is a measurement which highlights how much lighter the black patch becomes after performing the toner adhesion test. The tape test consisted of applying and removing 3M 600 adhesive tape to the black patch in a controlled manner. Toner adhesion is calculated as an average ratio between the average HP performance and each refilled page result.

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Manila, Philippines -- Transcend announced an artistic addition to its JetFlash family, the 16GB JetFlash V90C classic keychain USB flash drive. Featuring abundant storage space and a sleek modern geometric pattern, the impossibly small JetFlash V90C is a stylish must-have for fashion-conscious mobile storage users.

Drawing inspiration from the intuitive and playful aspects of postmodern culture, the front of the 16GB JetFlash V90C is laser-etched with distinctive geometric shapes that create a striking colorful 3D illusion when light catches it at different angles. The drive features a capless design with a hidden USB connector, and also comes with a fashionable metal keychain, making it a perfect addition to any set of keys, wallet or purse.

Tiny yet spacious, the 4.8 mm-thick 16GB JetFlash V90C USB flash drive’s storage capacity is large enough to hold up to 6552 pictures (based on 5 megapixel JPEG compression format) or 240 minutes of 1080p video, enabling business travelers and ordinary users to effortlessly carry enormous amounts of data while on the move. Although delicate in appearance, this miniature flash drive’s shiny metal casing offers solid protection for any valuable digital data stored on it.

For added value, owners of any JetFlash drive can download and install Transcend’s useful JetFlash Elite data management tools to enhance mobile productivity. The JetFlash Elite software can turn the JetFlash drive into a key to automatically log on to website accounts, or even temporarily lock a computer to prevent unauthorized access. As with its predecessors, the 16GB JetFlash V90C USB flash drive is backed by Transcend’s industry-leading lifetime warranty.

The JetFlash V90C offers up to 15MB/s transfer speeds and is now available in four capacities: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB.

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Manila, Philippines -- Smart, multifunctional, compact and easy to install the LASERJET PRO M1132 is HP’s most affordable 3-in-1 laser multifunction printer (MFP). Featuring industry-first HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology and industry-first HP Smart Install Technology, the LASERJET PRO M1132 is designed to perfectly meet the diverse daily office needs of SOHO and SMB users. Print, copy and scan with one compact machine—and reduce your environmental impact with energy-saving features.

Key Features And Benefits

• Conserve energy with industry-first HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology
o Reduces energy use by up to three times compared to sleep mode.
o Turns your MFP on when you need it and off when you don’t. Owners can configure their device to automatically turn off either when it senses there is no activity after a set interval, or at a predetermined time each day.
o Works in concert with Instant-on Technology, which enables customers to produce the first page faster when a printer is coming out of Auto-Off mode.

• Get up and running quickly and easily with Industry-first HP Smart Install Technology
o Smart Install allows for simple and quick product set-up right out of the box.
o Begin printing in as little as two minutes by simply connecting a netbook, notebook or desktop PC (not applicable for Mac & Linux) to the printer with a USB cable and installation will begin automatically – no CD required.
o Perfect for customers who use netbooks or other PCs that do not have CD drives.

• Get more done—affordably—with a full-featured MFP
o Print professional-quality documents with crisp text and sharp images.
o Print at up to 19 ppm letter/18 ppm (A4) and start fast (first-page-out in 8.5 seconds) with Instant-On Technology.
o Set up and start printing fast with an easy-to-use control panel.

• Reduce your impact and protect your bottom line
o Get up to 50 percent energy savings with Instant-on Technology and save up to four times the energy with Instant-on Copy.
o Get the services, solutions, software and support of HP Total Care.
o Reduce your impact—pre-installed cartridges decrease packaging. Recycle easily with HP Planet Partners.
o Save energy with an ENERGY STAR qualified MFP.

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Like Metro Manila, other parts of the country may experience severe water problems due to the aggravating impacts of weather disturbances. This was the warning issued by Secretary Heherson Alvarez, Climate Change Commission (CCC) vice chairman, as he said the prevailing water shortage must serve as a wake-up call for the public to commit to efforts of intensified water conservation as well as water resources or river basin systems protection. While Alvarez is raising the warning, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson said the worst is apparently over for the shortfall of water supply in some areas in Metro Manila, citing that the water level of Angat Dam has continued to rise. Despite this claim, Singson said 117 barangays in Metro Manila are still having zero to six hours supply of water. Singson, at the sametime, cautioned people in water stations against being unruly, warning that they will be arrested or at least sanctioned for any uncalled for actions. There are at least three million residents in Metro Manila are currently experiencing shortened water service, while some have been experiencing no water supply for more than a week due to the dwindling level of Angat Dam. As of Thursday, Angat Dam's elevation slightly increased by 44 centimeters bringing the dam's level to 158.60 meters, but remains short of by 21.95 meters from its standard operating level of 180 meters. Alvarez said the public must be more conscious of their water use, avoiding water wastage and instead practice efficient water utilization, in order to cushion the adverse effect of a water crisis. "Failure to address global warming and climate change could lead to more horrible water problems like flashfloods, drought, and water supply shortage for domestic use. We should conserve water in any way that we can," Alvarez said. Alvarez, a former senator and secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), pointed out that management for river basin system, including watersheds, forests, mangroves, and rivers should be strengthened to mitigate impacts of climate change. Alvarez explained that according to the latest science, forest is not only a fallback to floods or even drought, but is also considered carbon sinks that can be a defense against the clear danger of the changing climate. CCC said river basins are interlocking and integrated ecosystems, encompassing the entire land surface dissected and drained by streams and creeks that flow downhill into one another, and eventually into one river. The final destination is an estuary or an ocean, whereas a river basin sends all the water falling on the surrounding land into a central river and out to the sea. Alvarez said River Basin Management Strategy (RBMS) is among the several approaches that will be pushed by the Commission under the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change. He cited that Angat Dam, Metro Manila's main source of domestic water requirements, sources its water supply from the Ipo watershed, which is presently 70 percent denuded. The damage is attributed to illegal logging, slash-and-burn farming or kaingin, charcoal-making, and the expansion of informal settlers in the area. The remaining 30 percent of the Ipo watershed, meanwhile, is threatened by intensified logging and kaingin. As this developed, Senators Pia Cayetano and Loren Legarda called on President Benigno Aquino III to face head-on the current water crisis, urging the administration to consider proposals to centralize and coordinate efforts of various government agencies to map out long term solutions to the recurring problem in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Cayetano said President Aquino should consider the proposal to make himself "water czar" to allow him to take a more direct role in coordinating the plans of actions of different agencies involved in water concerns to solve the current water woes in Metro Manila and provinces worst his by the extended drought. "The current water crisis is emerging as the first major gut issue that the three-week-old Aquino administration must not downplay, but instead confront head on," Cayetano said. "As water czar, the President can also directly oversee the country's medium- and long-term plans to ensure sufficient water supply to meet the needs of our growing population, as well as the sustainable management of our critical watersheds in the midst of climate change." Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson had earlier blamed the National Power Corporation (Napocor) for the water shortage in the metropolis for releasing excessive amount of water from Angat Dam last year. But Napocor disputed the claim, saying that the release of water was done in compliance with new dam protocols. "It's discouraging to see different government agencies pointing accusing fingers and pushing for seemingly disjoint solutions at a time when there should be convergence of efforts to address the current water crisis which is actually a recurring problem," Cayetano said In her stint as Chairperson of the Senate Environment Committee in the 13th and 14th Congress, Cayetano pushed for the passage of the Central Cebu Protected Landscape Act (now RA 9486) which sought to safeguard Cebu province's last remaining watershed. Cayetano also proposed the declaration of the La Mesa Watershed as a watershed reservation. On the other hand, Legarda expressed alarm that water has become a national security concern and proposed several measures to address the problem. Among her proposals are: Reforest not only mountains and watersheds, but also plant in urban areas; Implement the Rainwater Collection Act; recycle water; introduce "hydroinformatics" in schools; and Clean Rivers and Bays through the initiatives of the local government units and the Metro-Manila Development Authority. Legarda also deplored the non-implementation of Republic Act No. 6716, otherwise known as the Rainwater and Spring Development Act of 1989 which was passed 21 years ago. The law mandated the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to "undertake the construction of water wells, rainwater collectors, development of springs and rehabilitation of existing water wells in all barangays in the Philippines in such number as may be needed and feasible". But the DPWH has not constructed wells and rainwater collectors, and failed to develop springs and rehabilitate existing water wells in the more than 40,000 barangays during the last 21 years, Legarda lamented. (With a report from Rolly Carandang)

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