There is now a growing number of bloggers and more and more people are becoming aware of their influence both in the online and offline communities. The Cebu Blog Camp 2011: Learn New Skills, Experience New Thrills, aims to educate these bloggers in order to build a more credible community of bloggers in Cebu.
The Cebu Blog Camp is annually organized by the Cebu Chapter of the Blog and Soul Movement which is the educating leg of the already four years ongoing Philippine Blog Awards Inc.. The Cebu Blog Camp is also the largest gathering of bloggers in Cebu. The Bloggers joining the blog camp are not limited to Cebu Bloggers alone but also includes bloggers from Manila, neighbouring provinces of Visayas and bloggers from Mindanao.
Every year the Cebu Blog Camp holds a new theme and a new set of lessons but with the same objective which is to educate bloggers and help them improve in their blogging activities.
This is a non-profit event and is a free event for all bloggers to attend. Bloggers need to register online in the main site: www.CebuBlogCamp.com in order to receive an official pass. The Cebu Blog Camp 2011 will be held in the St. Joseph Hall in Sacred Heart Center this May 28, 2011. It is a whole day event and will cover topics such as Photography 101, Travel 101, and Social Media Marketing 101. These topics are prepared for the bloggers so that they may develop better skills which are important for their blogging activities.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Lean and Green Summit 2010
Deming Management Systems, in cooperation with its exclusive print media partner, the Business World http://www.bworldonline.com/ is presenting the Lean and Green Summit Philippines 2010 at the Shangri-La Hotel Makati http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/manila/makatishangrila on November 10 from 8:00 am up to 6:00 pm.
This learning event will show how profit with honor could be attained. Moreover, it uniquely brings together the passions of two committed groups—advocates of operational excellence who see the advantages of lean principles in sustainability; and environmental advocates wanting to move their industries toward leaner operations.
The keynote address will be delivered by the President and CEO of First Philec Solar Corporation http://www.firstphilec.com/ Dr. Dan C. Lachica. He will discuss the topic Lean and Green Strategies—The Wave of the Future. Among other speakers and speeches to be featured includes: “Lean and Green Manufacturing: Lessons from Henry Ford” by Engr. Joel F. Resultay, Assistant Vice President of Ford Motor http://www.ford.com/; “New Horizons for Lean and Green Thinking” by Mr. Glenn Villasenor, Director for Quality of Lufthansa Technik http://www.ltp.com.ph/; “The Human Side of Lean and Green Management” by Professor Rene T. Domingo of the Asian Institute of Management http://www.aim.edu/; “Lean and Green Supply Chain Manufacturing” by Engr. Gautam Pal, Managing Director of Kraft Foods; “Leading Lean and Green Changes in a Service Firm” by Mr. Alberto L. Villegas Jr., Director for Quality of IBM http://www.ibm.com/ph/en/; and “Creating and Sustaining Lean and Green Jobs” by Ms. Noly T. Cayabyab, an acclaimed expert from the Asian Productivity Organization http://www.apo-tokyo.org/.
For more details on the registration and other summit-related information, you may contact 774-4456, 822-6660, 902-0900, 0919-8087023, or email kairoshq@info.com.ph.
This learning event will show how profit with honor could be attained. Moreover, it uniquely brings together the passions of two committed groups—advocates of operational excellence who see the advantages of lean principles in sustainability; and environmental advocates wanting to move their industries toward leaner operations.
The keynote address will be delivered by the President and CEO of First Philec Solar Corporation http://www.firstphilec.com/ Dr. Dan C. Lachica. He will discuss the topic Lean and Green Strategies—The Wave of the Future. Among other speakers and speeches to be featured includes: “Lean and Green Manufacturing: Lessons from Henry Ford” by Engr. Joel F. Resultay, Assistant Vice President of Ford Motor http://www.ford.com/; “New Horizons for Lean and Green Thinking” by Mr. Glenn Villasenor, Director for Quality of Lufthansa Technik http://www.ltp.com.ph/; “The Human Side of Lean and Green Management” by Professor Rene T. Domingo of the Asian Institute of Management http://www.aim.edu/; “Lean and Green Supply Chain Manufacturing” by Engr. Gautam Pal, Managing Director of Kraft Foods; “Leading Lean and Green Changes in a Service Firm” by Mr. Alberto L. Villegas Jr., Director for Quality of IBM http://www.ibm.com/ph/en/; and “Creating and Sustaining Lean and Green Jobs” by Ms. Noly T. Cayabyab, an acclaimed expert from the Asian Productivity Organization http://www.apo-tokyo.org/.
For more details on the registration and other summit-related information, you may contact 774-4456, 822-6660, 902-0900, 0919-8087023, or email kairoshq@info.com.ph.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
PHILCONSTRUCT 2010
PHILCONSTRUCT 2010 is known as one of the most remarkable events dedicated to the building and constructing industry in the Philippines. This November 11 to 14, 2010, three events namely Philippine International Construction Equipment, Building Materials Exhibition, and Technology Forum will be held at the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia Complex.
The exhibit/conference, organized by the Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA), will also be a back-to-back event with HVAC/R Philippines 2010 or the 13th International Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigerating, Pumps, Valves and Pipes, Filtration and Purification Technology Exhibition, and will also incorporate Mining Asia 2010 or the 5th International Exhibition of Equipment, Machinery, Tools, Technology and Support services for the Mining Industry, and Interior World 2010 or the 7th International Interiors, Furnishing and Furniture, Lighting, Home Entertainment and Total Lifestyle Exhibition.
Expected visitors include architects, building owners, construction cos., contractors, distributors & agents, engineers, environmentalist, importers and wholesalers, interior designers, interior decorators, industrial plant operators, landscape artists, manufacturing plant owners, and OEMs/appliance manufacturers.
Philconstruct 2010 will serve as an ideal location to explore the most recent trends, products and services in the construction industry and to achieve precious knowledge of the relevant sector.
For further information, contact Global Link MP Events International Inc. at (632) 730-8588 e-mail at info@globallinkmp.com or visit the website at www.globallinkmp.com.
The exhibit/conference, organized by the Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA), will also be a back-to-back event with HVAC/R Philippines 2010 or the 13th International Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigerating, Pumps, Valves and Pipes, Filtration and Purification Technology Exhibition, and will also incorporate Mining Asia 2010 or the 5th International Exhibition of Equipment, Machinery, Tools, Technology and Support services for the Mining Industry, and Interior World 2010 or the 7th International Interiors, Furnishing and Furniture, Lighting, Home Entertainment and Total Lifestyle Exhibition.
Expected visitors include architects, building owners, construction cos., contractors, distributors & agents, engineers, environmentalist, importers and wholesalers, interior designers, interior decorators, industrial plant operators, landscape artists, manufacturing plant owners, and OEMs/appliance manufacturers.
Philconstruct 2010 will serve as an ideal location to explore the most recent trends, products and services in the construction industry and to achieve precious knowledge of the relevant sector.
For further information, contact Global Link MP Events International Inc. at (632) 730-8588 e-mail at info@globallinkmp.com or visit the website at www.globallinkmp.com.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Smart Sponsors 1st Rain Watchers Award
Smart Communications, Inc. http://smart.com.ph/, in collaboration with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Association (PAG-ASA) http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/ and the Typhoon Committee Foundation Inc., (TCFI) proudly presented the first Rain Watchers Awards launched at the Concepcion Elementary School in Marikina City.
Sixty-eight public schools in flood-prone areas nationwide have a chance to win Php 25,000 in cash prizes and cellular phones or take home Smart Bro prepaid plug-in units.
Smart, as the head sponsor of the event, set criteria in judging the schools for the said competition: ability to collect, read and report rainfall data (55points); raise awareness about the importance of rainfall monitoring in their respective schools (30 points); and form partnerships to sustain interest in and support for the initiative within their community (15 points).
TCFI Chairman and Agham Party List http://www.agham-partylist.org.ph/ Representative Angelo B. Palmones noted that they highly support this effort to recognize the schools that have consistently and conscientiously monitoring rainfall. Moreover, he also hoped that this will strengthens PAGASA’s capacity to determine fine-scale rainfall patterns necessary to describe local climate and to come up with more accurate weather reporting and forecasting in local communities.
Sixty-eight public schools in flood-prone areas nationwide have a chance to win Php 25,000 in cash prizes and cellular phones or take home Smart Bro prepaid plug-in units.
Smart, as the head sponsor of the event, set criteria in judging the schools for the said competition: ability to collect, read and report rainfall data (55points); raise awareness about the importance of rainfall monitoring in their respective schools (30 points); and form partnerships to sustain interest in and support for the initiative within their community (15 points).
TCFI Chairman and Agham Party List http://www.agham-partylist.org.ph/ Representative Angelo B. Palmones noted that they highly support this effort to recognize the schools that have consistently and conscientiously monitoring rainfall. Moreover, he also hoped that this will strengthens PAGASA’s capacity to determine fine-scale rainfall patterns necessary to describe local climate and to come up with more accurate weather reporting and forecasting in local communities.
Monday, November 1, 2010
World Robotics Olympiad 2010 in RP
The World Robotics Olympiad (WRO) will be held for the first time in the Philippines.
The country is all prepared for the annual meet of the youngest and the most brilliant minds in the realm of science and technology. Carrying the theme "Robots Promotes Tourism", the event will set foot on November 6 at the SMX Convention Center.
Organized by Mylene Abiva, President and CEO of Felta Multimedia, Inc., the 2010 Robotics is the avenue to bring out the world-class talent and skills in robotics from different countries all over the globe.
More than 1,000 young students is aiming to bring science and technology into a new whole level with their presentation and demonstration of robots solidified by their engineering powers, creatively translated in robots design, applications and structural disposition.
The robotics event has two categories, the Regular Category, which focuses on the technical skills of the students, and the Open Category which is the creative category where students can better present their creativity using Lego products.
The 2010WRO is sponsored Felta Multimedia, Inc by the Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, and the Department of Education
For more details, contact Coni Peralta at 912-1379 or e-mail felta@pldtdsl.net or visit www.felta.ph.
The country is all prepared for the annual meet of the youngest and the most brilliant minds in the realm of science and technology. Carrying the theme "Robots Promotes Tourism", the event will set foot on November 6 at the SMX Convention Center.
Organized by Mylene Abiva, President and CEO of Felta Multimedia, Inc., the 2010 Robotics is the avenue to bring out the world-class talent and skills in robotics from different countries all over the globe.
More than 1,000 young students is aiming to bring science and technology into a new whole level with their presentation and demonstration of robots solidified by their engineering powers, creatively translated in robots design, applications and structural disposition.
The robotics event has two categories, the Regular Category, which focuses on the technical skills of the students, and the Open Category which is the creative category where students can better present their creativity using Lego products.
The 2010WRO is sponsored Felta Multimedia, Inc by the Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, and the Department of Education
For more details, contact Coni Peralta at 912-1379 or e-mail felta@pldtdsl.net or visit www.felta.ph.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
AdMU hosted 5th Asian Development Summit
The 5th Asia Organization Development Summit was held last October 27-29 hosted by the Ateneo de Manila University http://www.admu.edu.ph/ and was conducted in their campus in Quezon City.
The annual summit is a venue for OD practitioners to exchange unique and best practices, to be updated on cutting edge research in organization development in Asia, and to network with around 300 managers, professionals, consultants, educators, and scholars, in OD and other fields from the business, non-profit, academic and government sectors who will be attending the summit.
Carrying the theme “Transforming Asian Organizations towards Global Competitiveness and Sustainability”, the summit provided a greater understanding of OD models and processes in various sectors, countries, and cultures. Moreover, keynote speaker Christopher Worley, research scientist of the University of Southern California’s Center for Effective Organizations and former director of the Pepperdine MS Organization Development Program, showcased three days of skills building, workshops, and thematic sessions which featured research and practice of OD in Asia.
The Asia OD Network http://www.aodn.org/ (AODN) was formed in 2006 by a group of OD scholars and practitioners originating from or based in Asia which aims to provide a venue for all OD professionals to network with each other and to share knowledge and best practices on the unique needs of the dynamic Asian region. With this objective, the annual OD summit was launched as a vehicle to help promote AODN and its objectives.
The annual summit is a venue for OD practitioners to exchange unique and best practices, to be updated on cutting edge research in organization development in Asia, and to network with around 300 managers, professionals, consultants, educators, and scholars, in OD and other fields from the business, non-profit, academic and government sectors who will be attending the summit.
Carrying the theme “Transforming Asian Organizations towards Global Competitiveness and Sustainability”, the summit provided a greater understanding of OD models and processes in various sectors, countries, and cultures. Moreover, keynote speaker Christopher Worley, research scientist of the University of Southern California’s Center for Effective Organizations and former director of the Pepperdine MS Organization Development Program, showcased three days of skills building, workshops, and thematic sessions which featured research and practice of OD in Asia.
The Asia OD Network http://www.aodn.org/ (AODN) was formed in 2006 by a group of OD scholars and practitioners originating from or based in Asia which aims to provide a venue for all OD professionals to network with each other and to share knowledge and best practices on the unique needs of the dynamic Asian region. With this objective, the annual OD summit was launched as a vehicle to help promote AODN and its objectives.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Philippine International Cartoons, Comics and Animation (PICCA) Festival 2010
The Philippine International Cartoons, Comics and Animation (PICCA) Festival is all set in inviting members and the public to join the PICCA main event on October 22 to 25, 2010 at the SM City North EDSA.
PICCA will have rundown of activities and showcases like cartoon and comics exhibits, comics drawing contests, animation creation contests, talks by local and foreign guests, book launches, workshops for children, caricature sessions, game demos and animation showing.
PICCA will also hold a trade exhibit and showcase at SM City North Annex. Participants will be comics publishers, content creators, animation studios, mainstream and indie comics artists, gaming producers and multi-media schools. Booths and displays will also be set up in the CyberZone floor.
The four-day event is open to the public except the talks and the showings where PICCA members will have the reserved seats. In addition, PICCA members will be have draw of raffle tickets, awards night party and discounts on special skills training.
The annual event is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of creative content generation in the Philippines, particularly in the fields of comics, animation and also gaming.
Resource persons will come from the US, Canada, China, Japan, Israel, Singapore, Australia and Pakistan. PICCA members are expected to benefit from the talks.
PICCA is presented by Mango Comics and SM malls. Partners include Japan Foundation, CITEM, Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas, Cosmopolitan International Institute of Technology, Seventoons, UP College of Fine Arts, Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, Holy Cow Animation and Design Plus Printers, Panda Travel Service and Derwent Art Supplies.
For details, contact PICCA Secretariat at (632) 403-8681 or log on to www.piccafest.com.
PICCA will have rundown of activities and showcases like cartoon and comics exhibits, comics drawing contests, animation creation contests, talks by local and foreign guests, book launches, workshops for children, caricature sessions, game demos and animation showing.
PICCA will also hold a trade exhibit and showcase at SM City North Annex. Participants will be comics publishers, content creators, animation studios, mainstream and indie comics artists, gaming producers and multi-media schools. Booths and displays will also be set up in the CyberZone floor.
The four-day event is open to the public except the talks and the showings where PICCA members will have the reserved seats. In addition, PICCA members will be have draw of raffle tickets, awards night party and discounts on special skills training.
The annual event is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of creative content generation in the Philippines, particularly in the fields of comics, animation and also gaming.
Resource persons will come from the US, Canada, China, Japan, Israel, Singapore, Australia and Pakistan. PICCA members are expected to benefit from the talks.
PICCA is presented by Mango Comics and SM malls. Partners include Japan Foundation, CITEM, Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas, Cosmopolitan International Institute of Technology, Seventoons, UP College of Fine Arts, Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, Holy Cow Animation and Design Plus Printers, Panda Travel Service and Derwent Art Supplies.
For details, contact PICCA Secretariat at (632) 403-8681 or log on to www.piccafest.com.
Friday, October 22, 2010
4th Mindanao Bloggers Summit
The Zamboanga Bloggers Community is already preparing for the 4th edition of the Mindanao Bloggers Summit on October 29-31, 2010 in the Asia’s Latin City, Ciudad de Zamboanga.
The event will carry the theme – THE MINDANAO PROJECT: Weaving Voices Online. This year’s summit aims to create a venue for Mindanaoan bloggers to discuss issues affecting them and formulate strategies to help reach their common goal of creating a brighter Mindanao.
The summit will be kicked-off by a Blogging Seminar on October 29, 2010. It aims to give newbie bloggers and blogging enthusiasts some tips on how to create successful blogs.
The summit proper will be held on October 30, 2010 at Zamboanga’s finest hotel – the Garden Orchid Hotel. Top blogging personalities and guests have already confirmed their participation as speakers during the summit. Registration fee for the summit proper is P500.
Blogs and bloggers from Mindanao will be awarded on the same day during the Philippine Blog Awards – Mindanao.
Zamboanga City has many sights and things to offer to its visitors. The organizers invite participants to visit historical and beautiful spots of the city on October 31, 2010. Partnering for the city tour are the local tourism department and the Committees on Tourism and Science and Technology of the City Council.
For more information, contact Ryann Elumba at (63927) 477-1210 or Yolynne Medina at (63916) 152-4811. Email bloggerssummit2010@gmail.com or visit http://www.mindanaobloggers.com.
The event will carry the theme – THE MINDANAO PROJECT: Weaving Voices Online. This year’s summit aims to create a venue for Mindanaoan bloggers to discuss issues affecting them and formulate strategies to help reach their common goal of creating a brighter Mindanao.
The summit will be kicked-off by a Blogging Seminar on October 29, 2010. It aims to give newbie bloggers and blogging enthusiasts some tips on how to create successful blogs.
The summit proper will be held on October 30, 2010 at Zamboanga’s finest hotel – the Garden Orchid Hotel. Top blogging personalities and guests have already confirmed their participation as speakers during the summit. Registration fee for the summit proper is P500.
Blogs and bloggers from Mindanao will be awarded on the same day during the Philippine Blog Awards – Mindanao.
Zamboanga City has many sights and things to offer to its visitors. The organizers invite participants to visit historical and beautiful spots of the city on October 31, 2010. Partnering for the city tour are the local tourism department and the Committees on Tourism and Science and Technology of the City Council.
For more information, contact Ryann Elumba at (63927) 477-1210 or Yolynne Medina at (63916) 152-4811. Email bloggerssummit2010@gmail.com or visit http://www.mindanaobloggers.com.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
International Mathematics Educators Convention
Last October 21 to 24, 2010 the International Mathematics Educators Convention was held ath the Royale Tagaytay Club , E, Aguinaldo Highway, Buck Estate, in Alfonso Cavite.
In coordination with the Department of Education and the Mathematics Training Guild (MTG) Philippines, the said conference aims to gather the country’s math teachers from public and private elementary and secondary schools, math coordinators, and department heads, and school academic supervisors, to learn from internationally renowned math educators who will acquaint them with the latest trends in math teaching especially on the methodology using “understanding by design.”
International acclaimed math educators chosen to share their learning in the convention were Prof. Peter Taylor, executive director of the Australian Mathematics Thrust; Dr. Ridwan Hasan Saptura, president/director of KPM Math Clinic of Indonesia ; Prof. Wen-Hsien Sun, president of Chiu Chang Mathematics Education Foundation in Taipei, Taiwan; Dr. Lee Shen Hong, chairman of the China Mathematical Olympiad, Prof. Pinky Leung, principal of the Hong Kong Mathematical Olympiad School; and Dr. Pramote Kajornpai, director of the Innovation in Primary and Secondary Education of Thailand’s Ministry of Education. Dr. Simon Juan, a local math expert from Zamboanga Chong Hwa High School and president of the MTG Philippines, joins the league.
Through training educators, the MTG Philippines look forward to more success in training young Filipino students for international competitions and bringing honor for the country.
In coordination with the Department of Education and the Mathematics Training Guild (MTG) Philippines, the said conference aims to gather the country’s math teachers from public and private elementary and secondary schools, math coordinators, and department heads, and school academic supervisors, to learn from internationally renowned math educators who will acquaint them with the latest trends in math teaching especially on the methodology using “understanding by design.”
International acclaimed math educators chosen to share their learning in the convention were Prof. Peter Taylor, executive director of the Australian Mathematics Thrust; Dr. Ridwan Hasan Saptura, president/director of KPM Math Clinic of Indonesia ; Prof. Wen-Hsien Sun, president of Chiu Chang Mathematics Education Foundation in Taipei, Taiwan; Dr. Lee Shen Hong, chairman of the China Mathematical Olympiad, Prof. Pinky Leung, principal of the Hong Kong Mathematical Olympiad School; and Dr. Pramote Kajornpai, director of the Innovation in Primary and Secondary Education of Thailand’s Ministry of Education. Dr. Simon Juan, a local math expert from Zamboanga Chong Hwa High School and president of the MTG Philippines, joins the league.
Through training educators, the MTG Philippines look forward to more success in training young Filipino students for international competitions and bringing honor for the country.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Sudoku Super Challenge on its fifth
Mathematics Trainer’s Guild of the Philippines, a proud member of World Puzzle Federation, in cooperation with SM Supermalls http://www.smsupermalls.com/smsupermalls/index.php?p=633, People’s Journal http://www.journal.com.ph/, and People’s Tonight proudly presents the 5th Philippine Sudoku Super Challenge.
Sudoku is a crossword inspired game wherein instead of letter you need to fill out the spaces with numbers in whatever order for as long as you will not repeat the same number in the horizontal and vertical lines as well the boxes where it belongs.
The categories set for the competition were: Sudoku Whizkid, which was joined by participants in the Elementary level; Sudoku Wizard, for those in the High School level; and Sudoku Grandmaster for the College and Professional participants.
The regional elimination round was held last October 16 while the National Finals was slated on January 29, 2011.
Sponsors and supporters of the said event are: Tetra Pak http://www.tetrapak.com/Pages/default.aspx; Number Works in Words http://www.numberworksnwords.com/; Novartis http://www.novartis.com/, ECPay http://www.ecpay.com.ph/; Dental B; Wilma Cruz Tapalla Institute of Speech, Etiquette, and Image; San Miguel Breweries http://www.sanmiguel.com.ph/; Sodastream; Holcim Cement http://www.holcim.com/; Pilot, Binalot Restaurant. Media Partners are: the Manila Bulletin http://www.mb.com.ph/; Commuter Express http://www.commuterexpress.ph/; Graphic; the Business Mirror http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/; 105.1 Crossover http://www.eradioportal.com/index.php?p=2&aid=1&sid=50; the Daily Tribune http://www.tribune.net.ph/; and Malaya Business Insight http://www.malaya.com.ph/11082010/index.html.
Sudoku is a crossword inspired game wherein instead of letter you need to fill out the spaces with numbers in whatever order for as long as you will not repeat the same number in the horizontal and vertical lines as well the boxes where it belongs.
The categories set for the competition were: Sudoku Whizkid, which was joined by participants in the Elementary level; Sudoku Wizard, for those in the High School level; and Sudoku Grandmaster for the College and Professional participants.
The regional elimination round was held last October 16 while the National Finals was slated on January 29, 2011.
Sponsors and supporters of the said event are: Tetra Pak http://www.tetrapak.com/Pages/default.aspx; Number Works in Words http://www.numberworksnwords.com/; Novartis http://www.novartis.com/, ECPay http://www.ecpay.com.ph/; Dental B; Wilma Cruz Tapalla Institute of Speech, Etiquette, and Image; San Miguel Breweries http://www.sanmiguel.com.ph/; Sodastream; Holcim Cement http://www.holcim.com/; Pilot, Binalot Restaurant. Media Partners are: the Manila Bulletin http://www.mb.com.ph/; Commuter Express http://www.commuterexpress.ph/; Graphic; the Business Mirror http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/; 105.1 Crossover http://www.eradioportal.com/index.php?p=2&aid=1&sid=50; the Daily Tribune http://www.tribune.net.ph/; and Malaya Business Insight http://www.malaya.com.ph/11082010/index.html.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Business Opportunities in Biodiversity International Conference and Exhibition
In the world of business, where does biodiversity fit in? This question was answered at the "Business Opportunities in Biodiversity" international conference and exhibition held at the Bayview Park Hotel in Manila. The conference took place last October 8, 2010 while the exhibition was from October 6 to 8. The event aimed to raise the business sector's awareness on the values of biodiversity and encouraged business to raise its stake on biodiversity conservation.
Organized by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) in cooperation with the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the European Union, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Conference featured discussions and presentations on the impact of biodiversity on business sustainability. Media partners were BusinessMirror and the Global News Network.
The conference also focused on the current situation of biodiversity in the ASEAN region. Studies made by international organizations on business and biodiversity and actual business cases by selected corporations from Japan and Southeast Asian nations were presented.
Key speakers included Mr. Rodrigo U. Fuentes, executive director, ACB; Dr. Mario Tabucanon, visiting professor, United Nations University – Institute of Advanced Studies, and advisor, Executive Board, the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park Foundation; Dr. Naoki Adachi, executive director, Japan Business Initiative on Biodiversity ; Atty. Darwin Mariano, public affairs director – Philippines and Asia, CEMEX Asia Pte. Ltd.; Mr. Satoshi Nimura, chairman, Nimura Genetic Solutions, Japan; Mr. Jose Reaño, managing director, Broadchem Corporation; Mr. Atsuhisa Takahashi, president, Corporate Environmental Strategy Unit, Fujitsu Limited, Japan; Mrs. Srisurang Massirikul, social and environment division manager, PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand.
The conference highlighted the clear link between business and biodiversity. "At first glance, people do not recognize the crucial connection between business and biodiversity. Business is perceived to be detached from biodiversity. Biodiversity, however, knows no boundaries, cutting across all sectors – the business sector included," Director Fuentes of the European Union-funded ACB said.
For further inquiry on the event, do contact the Center for Philippine Futuristics Studies and Management, Inc. at (+632) 753-5350 or (+632) 753-1061 or visit http://www.aseanbiodiversity.org/.
Organized by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) in cooperation with the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the European Union, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Conference featured discussions and presentations on the impact of biodiversity on business sustainability. Media partners were BusinessMirror and the Global News Network.
The conference also focused on the current situation of biodiversity in the ASEAN region. Studies made by international organizations on business and biodiversity and actual business cases by selected corporations from Japan and Southeast Asian nations were presented.
Key speakers included Mr. Rodrigo U. Fuentes, executive director, ACB; Dr. Mario Tabucanon, visiting professor, United Nations University – Institute of Advanced Studies, and advisor, Executive Board, the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park Foundation; Dr. Naoki Adachi, executive director, Japan Business Initiative on Biodiversity ; Atty. Darwin Mariano, public affairs director – Philippines and Asia, CEMEX Asia Pte. Ltd.; Mr. Satoshi Nimura, chairman, Nimura Genetic Solutions, Japan; Mr. Jose Reaño, managing director, Broadchem Corporation; Mr. Atsuhisa Takahashi, president, Corporate Environmental Strategy Unit, Fujitsu Limited, Japan; Mrs. Srisurang Massirikul, social and environment division manager, PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand.
The conference highlighted the clear link between business and biodiversity. "At first glance, people do not recognize the crucial connection between business and biodiversity. Business is perceived to be detached from biodiversity. Biodiversity, however, knows no boundaries, cutting across all sectors – the business sector included," Director Fuentes of the European Union-funded ACB said.
For further inquiry on the event, do contact the Center for Philippine Futuristics Studies and Management, Inc. at (+632) 753-5350 or (+632) 753-1061 or visit http://www.aseanbiodiversity.org/.
Friday, October 8, 2010
11th Health, Wellness, and Beauty Show 2010
With over 12,000 trade visitors every year, the 11th Health, Wellness, and Beauty Show 2010 will gather top companies, experts, practitioners, and industry professionals from the fitness, health, and beauty industries come October 15 to 17 to provide an exceptional venue for marketing, advertising, and promotion of health and beauty products and services.
To be held at the Megatrade Hall 3 in SM Megamall, the event's objective is to showcase the newest and innovative health and wellness programs in the market.
This three-day event will provide lectures, workshops, demonstrations, several activities, and perks like free medical consultations by beauty and medical experts and presentation of new herbal beauty products. Educational sessions about health, organic, beauty, cosmetics, natural food and drinks are also offered that could help generate new business ideas for health and wellness industry sector.
Some of the exhibitors in the event are as follows:
- Pharmaceutical Products
- BFAD/DOH Approved Medicine
- Alternative & Organic Products
- Natural/Herbal Food, Drinks and Supplements, Catering/Food Companies
- Health Services, Specialized Clinics
- Optical/Lenses, Medical Equipments
- Cosmetics, Perfumeries, Essential Oils, Soaps
- Beauty Products & Services, Beauty Institutes
- Wellness Centers, Salons, Skin Care/ Body Care, Hair Care
- Health Spa / Resort / Sport Club
- Herbal & Aromatherapy Products, Herbal Medicines and Remedies
- Herbal Food & Beverages, Fitness/ Slim Centers
- Fitness Equipments, Medical Insurance Companies
- Health Magazines/Journals/Publications
- Fashion Jewelries, Accessories, and Beauty Products
- Spiritual, Zen and Meditation Music.
For registration and inquiries, please contact the Fiera de Manila at (632) 896-0639, 896-0637, 899-6216 or e-mail at fiera@info.com.ph.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Search and Social on SEMCON 2010
The 4th Search Engine Marketing Conference 2010 was held last October 7 to 8 at the Hotel Intercontinental http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/home, Makati City with the theme “Search and Social: Winning Customers in a World Transformed by Search and Social Technologies.”
The conference was participated by international SEO, PPC, and Social Strategists and Though Leaders which include: Aaron Matthew Wall, Founder of SEOBook.com http://www.seobook.com/; Jim Boykin, Internet Marketer of WeBuildPages.com http://www.webuildpages.com/; Charlie J. Ellis, SEO Strategist of Gallant Fish http://gallantfish.com/, Giovanna Villanueva, SEO Consultant of Wordtracker; RJ David, Managing Director of Sulit.com.ph; Mala Nuguid, Founder of Web Analytics Philippines; and TJ Manotoc, News Anchor and Reporter of ABS-CBN.
Among the topics covered and discussed in the conference were Building Pages and Links, Building Top Converting Website, Making Your Brand Social, Social CRM and Metrics, Tracking Social Success, Social Media in the Newsroom, Engaging Consumers on Mobile, and a whole lot more.
This very successful event was supported by iMV Solutions http://imvsolutions.com/semcon2010/, Yugatech http://www.yugatech.com/, Sulit.com.ph http://www.sulit.com.ph/, epmarfori, the Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/, the Business World http://www.bworldonline.com/, it Matters http://www.itmatters.com.ph/, the Business Mirror http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/, infotxt, Jam88.3, Magic 89.9, and Wave 89.1.
The conference was participated by international SEO, PPC, and Social Strategists and Though Leaders which include: Aaron Matthew Wall, Founder of SEOBook.com http://www.seobook.com/; Jim Boykin, Internet Marketer of WeBuildPages.com http://www.webuildpages.com/; Charlie J. Ellis, SEO Strategist of Gallant Fish http://gallantfish.com/, Giovanna Villanueva, SEO Consultant of Wordtracker; RJ David, Managing Director of Sulit.com.ph; Mala Nuguid, Founder of Web Analytics Philippines; and TJ Manotoc, News Anchor and Reporter of ABS-CBN.
Among the topics covered and discussed in the conference were Building Pages and Links, Building Top Converting Website, Making Your Brand Social, Social CRM and Metrics, Tracking Social Success, Social Media in the Newsroom, Engaging Consumers on Mobile, and a whole lot more.
This very successful event was supported by iMV Solutions http://imvsolutions.com/semcon2010/, Yugatech http://www.yugatech.com/, Sulit.com.ph http://www.sulit.com.ph/, epmarfori, the Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/, the Business World http://www.bworldonline.com/, it Matters http://www.itmatters.com.ph/, the Business Mirror http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/, infotxt, Jam88.3, Magic 89.9, and Wave 89.1.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Print & Label Philippines 2010
As part of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) http://www.finex.org.ph/ FINEX Week 2010 celebration set last September 25 to October 1 with the theme “Priming for Change”, the organization held their National Conference on the last day of the said celebration at the Marriot Hotel Manila http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mnlap-manila-marriott-hotel/.
President Benigno Simeon Aquino III delivered the keynote address. Among the topics tackled in the conference were: “Balancing Act” by Department of Budget and Management http://www.dbm.gov.ph/ Secretary Florencio B. Abad; “Asia and Climate Change” by WWF Philippines http://www.wwf.org.ph/main.php chief executive officer and vice chairman Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan; “Priming the IT and IT-enabled industries in the Next Decade” by Tholons SE Asia managing director Jonathan de Luzuriaga; “Doing Business in the Philippines and Other Asian Countries” by Toyota Philippines http://www.toyota.com.ph/ president Michinobu Sugata; and “Near Term Prospects for Asian Countries” by Asian Development Bank http://www.adb.org/ managing director General Rajat Nag.
Moreover, a round table discussion on “A CFO Response to the Changes” was held and participated by the 2009 and 2008 ING-FINEX CFO of the Year Jose Sio, EVP-CFO of SM Investments Corporation http://www.sminvestments.com/smic/index.php?p=248, and Sherisa Nuesa, CFO of Integrated MicroElectronics Inc. http://www.imiphil.com/news.html, respectively, and the Singapore CFO of Del Monte Pacific Ltd. http://www.delmontepacific.com/Website/index.html
President Benigno Simeon Aquino III delivered the keynote address. Among the topics tackled in the conference were: “Balancing Act” by Department of Budget and Management http://www.dbm.gov.ph/ Secretary Florencio B. Abad; “Asia and Climate Change” by WWF Philippines http://www.wwf.org.ph/main.php chief executive officer and vice chairman Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan; “Priming the IT and IT-enabled industries in the Next Decade” by Tholons SE Asia managing director Jonathan de Luzuriaga; “Doing Business in the Philippines and Other Asian Countries” by Toyota Philippines http://www.toyota.com.ph/ president Michinobu Sugata; and “Near Term Prospects for Asian Countries” by Asian Development Bank http://www.adb.org/ managing director General Rajat Nag.
Moreover, a round table discussion on “A CFO Response to the Changes” was held and participated by the 2009 and 2008 ING-FINEX CFO of the Year Jose Sio, EVP-CFO of SM Investments Corporation http://www.sminvestments.com/smic/index.php?p=248, and Sherisa Nuesa, CFO of Integrated MicroElectronics Inc. http://www.imiphil.com/news.html, respectively, and the Singapore CFO of Del Monte Pacific Ltd. http://www.delmontepacific.com/Website/index.html
10th Asia Pacific Region Investment Conference
This year, the 10th Annual Pacific Region conference will once again hold an investment conference in New World Hotel, Makati, Philippines on October 14 & 15, 2010.
Organized by the Asia Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies (APAFS), the annual conference usually gathers over 400 delegates, comprised of financial executives, key decision makers of companies, and other professionals. This year, the PRIC will bring together investment and finance professionals and organizations, with key global players in the finance industry lending their support for the upcoming event.
Local finance institutions have also pledged their support for the conference, which aims to promote the regional understanding of current economic issues.
For more information, email executivedirector@apafs.org or log on to www.apafs.org.
58th Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Annual Convention
“Industries Towards Excellence.” This is the driving concept of this year’s Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Conference to be held on Oct. 13–16 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).
The four-day conference will focus on the group’s drive to rally all industries to appreciate and take advantage of the various developments in their profession. Included in the discussions will be issues such as quality assurance and management, continuing professional education, and of RA 8495 (Philippine Mechanical Engineering Law) and how its provisions could be implemented.
Mechanical engineers from the private practices, government, and the academe are expected to attend the conference and present some of their technical papers to keep their fellow engineers updated regarding the trends and technological advances in the field of mechanical engineering.
For more details regarding the conference, please call 736-2043, 493-4268, or 0917-8681700. You may also visit www.psmenow.org.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Agrilink, Foodlink, and Aqualink 2010 at the World Trade Center
The Foundation for Resource Linkage and Development, Inc. will be presenting the 17th International Agribusiness Exhibition and Seminars, the 11th International Food Processing, Packaging and Products Exhibition, and the 6th National Fisheries Exhibition and Seminars on October 7-9, 2010 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
With this year's theme, Good Agricultural Practices: Key to Competitiveness, the exhibit will focus on the continuous rapid changing of our agricultural landscape, nature of globalization of world trade, environmental degradation and a host of other factors have led the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) to formulate the global standard called Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to apply to a wide range of farming systems at different scales.
Moreover, this event is also supported by Agri-Aqua Network International, Bureau of Animal Industry, Cooperative Development Authority, Food Entrepreneurs and Exporters of the Philippines, Inc., Federation of Cattle Raisers Association of the Philippines, Federation of Goat and Sheep Producers and Associations of the Philippines, Inc., Livestock Development Council, National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc., National Onion Growers Cooperative Marketing Association, Organic Producers Trade Association, Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Philippine Association of Free-Range Poultry Advocates, Inc., Philippine Association of Hog Raisers, Inc., Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc., Philippine Coconut Authority, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation, Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center, Technology Resource Center, Vegetable Industry Council (Region IV-A)
For interested exhibitors, you may reach the Foundation for Resource Linkage and Development, Inc. at (632) 838-4852, 838-4549, 838-4491, 8384605, frld@pldtdsl.net or frld.agrilink@gmail.com.
With this year's theme, Good Agricultural Practices: Key to Competitiveness, the exhibit will focus on the continuous rapid changing of our agricultural landscape, nature of globalization of world trade, environmental degradation and a host of other factors have led the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) to formulate the global standard called Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to apply to a wide range of farming systems at different scales.
Moreover, this event is also supported by Agri-Aqua Network International, Bureau of Animal Industry, Cooperative Development Authority, Food Entrepreneurs and Exporters of the Philippines, Inc., Federation of Cattle Raisers Association of the Philippines, Federation of Goat and Sheep Producers and Associations of the Philippines, Inc., Livestock Development Council, National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc., National Onion Growers Cooperative Marketing Association, Organic Producers Trade Association, Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Philippine Association of Free-Range Poultry Advocates, Inc., Philippine Association of Hog Raisers, Inc., Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc., Philippine Coconut Authority, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation, Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center, Technology Resource Center, Vegetable Industry Council (Region IV-A)
For interested exhibitors, you may reach the Foundation for Resource Linkage and Development, Inc. at (632) 838-4852, 838-4549, 838-4491, 8384605, frld@pldtdsl.net or frld.agrilink@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Asian Bird Fair & Philippine Bird Fest
Davao City intensified its bid to become the country’s top eco-tourism destination as it played host to the 1st Asian Bird Fair and 6th Philippine Bird Festival that started September 24 to 26, 2010 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel.
Davao City is the first Mindanao city that hosted the two-day Philippine Bird Festival, the country’s premier avian conservation and eco-tourism event. Various cities and provinces in Luzon and Visayas, such as Puerto Princesa, Bataan, Cebu and Quezon City, already have hosted the said annual environmental event.
More than 30 foreign and local bird-watching organizations and thousands of students from all over the region participated in the event. Delegates were welcomed with a fiesta-themed dinner hosted by City Mayor Sara Duterte at Matina Town Square.
Activities, such as lectures, exhibits, film showing, workshop, story-telling, and interactive learning included in the event’s activity.
Various talks and presentations on bird-watching were also presented by the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand, Bird Conservation Nepal, Chinese Wild Bird Federation, Borneo Bird Club, World Wildlife Fund, Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network, Hornbill Research Foundation, Philippine Eagle Foundation, among others. The controversial, Oscar -winning documentary, The Cove, was also shown for the first time in the city.
The festival sought to enrich eco-tourism through bird-watching and promoted the natural and cultural heritage of its host cities. It was also a significant occasion to draw attention to critical environmental preservation issues and find a common ground in protecting the birds in the region.
For further information, contact the Davao Tourism office at (6382)222-1956, telfax (6382)222-1957, email info@davaotourism.com, dabaw_madayaw@yahoo.com or visit the website http://www.davaotourism.com.
Davao City is the first Mindanao city that hosted the two-day Philippine Bird Festival, the country’s premier avian conservation and eco-tourism event. Various cities and provinces in Luzon and Visayas, such as Puerto Princesa, Bataan, Cebu and Quezon City, already have hosted the said annual environmental event.
More than 30 foreign and local bird-watching organizations and thousands of students from all over the region participated in the event. Delegates were welcomed with a fiesta-themed dinner hosted by City Mayor Sara Duterte at Matina Town Square.
Activities, such as lectures, exhibits, film showing, workshop, story-telling, and interactive learning included in the event’s activity.
Various talks and presentations on bird-watching were also presented by the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand, Bird Conservation Nepal, Chinese Wild Bird Federation, Borneo Bird Club, World Wildlife Fund, Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network, Hornbill Research Foundation, Philippine Eagle Foundation, among others. The controversial, Oscar -winning documentary, The Cove, was also shown for the first time in the city.
The festival sought to enrich eco-tourism through bird-watching and promoted the natural and cultural heritage of its host cities. It was also a significant occasion to draw attention to critical environmental preservation issues and find a common ground in protecting the birds in the region.
For further information, contact the Davao Tourism office at (6382)222-1956, telfax (6382)222-1957, email info@davaotourism.com, dabaw_madayaw@yahoo.com or visit the website http://www.davaotourism.com.
CEAP 2010 National Convention
The 2010 Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) National Convention was held last September 22 to 24 at the Waterfont Hotel in Cebu City, wherein the 2010 Educator’s Exhibit was also celebrated.
CEAP is a voluntary organization which operates through regional educational associations located in the 16 regions of the country. It represents the interest of Catholic educational institutions in national and international fora, fosters unity of action with other organizations in educational matters, and assists members, particularly those in mission areas, to achieve common and specific aims.
Carrying the theme “A Heart for Eden A Hand at Ecology”, the event highlighted various inspirational talks from different priests all over the country. His Excellency Most Rev. Arturo M. Bastes, SVD, D.D., Bishop of Sorsogon, delivered the thematic address. Moreover, Atty. Antonio A. Oposa Jr, 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Environmental Law, discussed the Situation of the Environment: Global and National Challenges.
In the said event, Hon. Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, Ph.D, Secretary of the Department of Education, and Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph D., Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, shared special addresses on the first day.
This successful convention was organized in cooperation with Copylandia, DIWA, Phoenix Publishing House, U-Bix Corporation, Vibal Publishing House, Com Asia, and Victorious Publications.
For more information, contact the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines at (632) 926-5137, 926-0521, 426-2670, 926-5153, fax (632) 9265150, email info@ceap.org.ph or visit http://www.ceap.org.ph
CEAP is a voluntary organization which operates through regional educational associations located in the 16 regions of the country. It represents the interest of Catholic educational institutions in national and international fora, fosters unity of action with other organizations in educational matters, and assists members, particularly those in mission areas, to achieve common and specific aims.
Carrying the theme “A Heart for Eden A Hand at Ecology”, the event highlighted various inspirational talks from different priests all over the country. His Excellency Most Rev. Arturo M. Bastes, SVD, D.D., Bishop of Sorsogon, delivered the thematic address. Moreover, Atty. Antonio A. Oposa Jr, 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Environmental Law, discussed the Situation of the Environment: Global and National Challenges.
In the said event, Hon. Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, Ph.D, Secretary of the Department of Education, and Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph D., Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, shared special addresses on the first day.
This successful convention was organized in cooperation with Copylandia, DIWA, Phoenix Publishing House, U-Bix Corporation, Vibal Publishing House, Com Asia, and Victorious Publications.
For more information, contact the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines at (632) 926-5137, 926-0521, 426-2670, 926-5153, fax (632) 9265150, email info@ceap.org.ph or visit http://www.ceap.org.ph
Saturday, September 25, 2010
First International Dia Del Galeon Festival
The Spanish Galleon Trade, especially active in the years between 1565 and 1815 during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines, is considered as probably the biggest precursor for globalization and world trade.
Just last year, in commemoration of the Galleon trade, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated Oct. 8 of every year as Dia Del Galeon (Day of the Galleon), the day in 1565 when the San Pedro Galleon, directed by Fray Urdaneta, reached Acapulco and the same day that Manila-Acapulco trade route was established. This trade route, called the “Tornaviaje” connected Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa and became a conduit for commerce and cultural exchange.
In this spirit, the Baler 400 Steering Committee, led by Sen. Edgardo Angara, the UNESCO International Theater Institute, and the National Commission for Culture and Arts organized the first ever International Dia Del Galeon Festival, which kicked off last Sept. 25 and will last until Oct. 8.
The three-week event was dubbed “History, Heritage, Habitat, and Language: Precursor to Globalization,” was launched in Bohol, succeeded by workshops on the arts and culture, theatrical productions, demonstrations, exhibits and performance, participated in by delegates from the Philippines and other countries with the Galleon Trade experience. A three-day international conference of scholars, historians, and artists was also held, which discussed the historical, political, economic, and cultural impact of the Galleon trade History on contemporary civilizations.
The Viaje del Galeon, a one-week educational trips in various Philippine ports of call during the Galleon Trade, covering Samar, Leyte. Cebu, Bohol, Negros, and Northern Mindanao, was the highlight of the festival, with more 250 local and foreign students tracing the galleon route in the Philippines.
Said Ms. Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, director general of Dia Del Galeon Festival, “Among the objectives of the festival are to trace its effects as a major influence in world political economy and its repercussions on present day globalization and establish its role in the development of marine sciences and other related areas aside from culture.”
Interest parties my log on to www.facebook.com/diadelgaleon.com or call Ms. Charisse Aquino-Tugade at 527-2192 local 616. For more information, contact the NCCA-Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO) at (632) 527-5529, 527-2192 loc. 508, 612 to 615, email at ncca.paio@gmail.com, public_affairs@ncca.gov.ph or visit the NCCA website at www.ncca.gov.ph
Just last year, in commemoration of the Galleon trade, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated Oct. 8 of every year as Dia Del Galeon (Day of the Galleon), the day in 1565 when the San Pedro Galleon, directed by Fray Urdaneta, reached Acapulco and the same day that Manila-Acapulco trade route was established. This trade route, called the “Tornaviaje” connected Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa and became a conduit for commerce and cultural exchange.
In this spirit, the Baler 400 Steering Committee, led by Sen. Edgardo Angara, the UNESCO International Theater Institute, and the National Commission for Culture and Arts organized the first ever International Dia Del Galeon Festival, which kicked off last Sept. 25 and will last until Oct. 8.
The three-week event was dubbed “History, Heritage, Habitat, and Language: Precursor to Globalization,” was launched in Bohol, succeeded by workshops on the arts and culture, theatrical productions, demonstrations, exhibits and performance, participated in by delegates from the Philippines and other countries with the Galleon Trade experience. A three-day international conference of scholars, historians, and artists was also held, which discussed the historical, political, economic, and cultural impact of the Galleon trade History on contemporary civilizations.
The Viaje del Galeon, a one-week educational trips in various Philippine ports of call during the Galleon Trade, covering Samar, Leyte. Cebu, Bohol, Negros, and Northern Mindanao, was the highlight of the festival, with more 250 local and foreign students tracing the galleon route in the Philippines.
Said Ms. Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, director general of Dia Del Galeon Festival, “Among the objectives of the festival are to trace its effects as a major influence in world political economy and its repercussions on present day globalization and establish its role in the development of marine sciences and other related areas aside from culture.”
Interest parties my log on to www.facebook.com/diadelgaleon.com or call Ms. Charisse Aquino-Tugade at 527-2192 local 616. For more information, contact the NCCA-Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO) at (632) 527-5529, 527-2192 loc. 508, 612 to 615, email at ncca.paio@gmail.com, public_affairs@ncca.gov.ph or visit the NCCA website at www.ncca.gov.ph
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