ARCHCon 2010 COSPLAY COMPETITION - SINGLE and GROUP COSPLAY

Finally, rules and guidelines are here for the much awaited Cosplay Competition before this year ends, the ARCHCon 2010 Cosplay Competition!

Check ARCHCon 2010 Schedule.

Check ARCHCon 2010 Pre-registration (Single and Group Cosplay Competition).

Check ARCHCon 2010 Drawing Contest.

Check ARCHCon 2010 Tekken 6 Versus Tournament.

ARCHCon 2010 COSPLAY COMPETITION

GENERAL RULES:

1. Anyone from any organization can join.
2. We will accept characters from any written or visual media. Original Character’s (OC’s) will not be eligible for the competition.
3. Registration will be done before and during the day of the convention. Registering early will not determine the order of performance. We will randomly select which group/individual will perform first.
4. Metal props and metal costume components are allowed for this competition. With that in mind please nothing bladed, or anything that will pose immediate harm to any of the participants of the convention or yourself. (We advise those who carry swords to please keep them sheathed as much as possible). We will still not allow any pyrotechnics or chemicals to be used on and off stage.
5. Groups must present a skit. Single division participants may not need to present a skit BUT will be interviewed on stage.
6. This year we put great emphasis on character but we know it’s tiring to be acting like your character all day. Therefore you need only be in character from 2:00 PM till after you have gone on stage. Please be in the convention proper area during that time.
7. This year our parade of characters will be held on stage to also give a chance to people who want to take photos of those cosplaying (additional details will follow).
8. Please bring your CDs with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.
9. There will be a repair booth for those who need to make emergency repairs during the convention.
10. We know that cosplaying your favorite characters is exciting but please let’s keep it wholesome. Ayala is a family place after all.
11. The breakdown for this year will be:


• 50% - Character (on & off stage)
• 30% - Skit (audience impact, originality, neatness) / Interview (audience impact and IN character answering)
• 20% - Costume (accuracy & neatness)

SINGLE DIVISION RULES:

1. Should you present a skit you will be given between 1 – 3 minutes of performing time.
2. Once again if you wish to have your own music played during your time please bring a CD.
3. If you have entered yourself in the single division you will not be allowed to participate in the group division FOR ANY ROLE.
4. Registration Fee = P50.00

GROUP DIVISION RULES:

1. Group Participants will be allowed only 2 – 9 Members. This will not include props men if you should have any. We will allow props men to handle materials on stage however if the skit will look messy due to the number of people on stage it will affect your score.
2. You will be given only 3 – 5 minutes of performing time. Anymore will be deducted from your score. Timer starts when your skit officially starts. Set up all you want.
3. We encourage the group to interact with the other participants either as a group or individuals.
4. Please bring a CD with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.
5. Registration Fee = P100.00 per member

So what are you waiting for??? Mark that calendar and we'll see each other on November 6, 2010 at ARCHCon 2010!

...and the BEST part of ARCHCon 2010 (for me) is this Tekken 6 Versus Gaming Tournament!!!

I will definitely join! See below for the Rules.

ARCHCon 2010: Tekken 6 Versus Gaming Tournament

• Single elimination matches
• Infinite time
• 3 Rounds
• Bringing your own arcade stick/controller is allowed
• Standard set up only. You may change control set up before the match
• Pausing in mid-fight is an instant DQ
• Final match up is 5 rounds.
• Registration Fee = P50.00

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ARCHCon 2010 Drawing Contest - Rules

ARCHCon 2010 is not all about cosplaying... If you are an artist or great in drawing, then ARCHCon 2010 Drawing Contest is just right for you!

ARCHCon 2010 Drawing Contest

• Papers to be used will be distributed on the spot.
• Participants can bring their own drawing materials excluding the paper. (Marked papers specifically for contest will be provided)
• Contestants will have up to 3:00 PM to submit their OCDs.
• Each character entry should have at least one descriptive paragraph made of 4 – 5 sentences.
• All entries after the designated time are disqualified.
• Registration Fee = P30.00

Possible themes: Gothic, Samurai, Futuristic or Superhero.

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ARCHCon 2010 Schedule

The 7th ARCHcon (2010) in Cebu is on November 6, 2010 at Ayala Activity Center

The ARCHCon 2010 Schedule

Please see ARCHCon 2010 Schedule below:

09:15 AM

• Opening Remarks & Start of Registrations
• PS3 Play
• New Games Demo
• AMV's Played on LCD Projector
• Game Booths w/ Prizes

12:00 NN

• Lunch & End of Registrations

01:00 PM

• Start of Tournaments (Start of being in Character for Cosplayers)

02:00 PM

• COSPLAY Competition

03:00 PM

• Presentations (End of being in Character for Cosplayers)

04:30 PM

• Finals of Tournaments

05:00 PM

• Awarding Ceremonies

06:00 PM

• Clean-Up (For Organizing Team Only) / End of ARCHcon2k10

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ARCHCon 2010 Pre-Registration - SINGLE and GROUP COSPLAY COMPETITION

The ARCHCon 2010 Pre-Registration

Pre-registration: (Singles)

1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Name of Character:
4. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character you're cosplaying is in:
5. Skit or Interview:
6. Picture of the character you are cosplaying:

Pre-registration: (Groups)

1. Name of Group:
2. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character your group is cosplaying in:
3. Number of Members in the group:
4. Picture of the characters you are cosplaying:

Email your Pre-Registrations to jesserussellyaptan@gmail.com

Note: For on the spot Registrations please bring a picture of the character(s) you're cosplaying both for Groups and Singles Cosplay.

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Join the ultimate urban adventure on wheels, the bigger and better Cebu Treasure Quest 2010!!!

The most awaited Cebu Treasure Quest 2010 is going to be on November 13, 2010! You better mark that calendars and join to win as much as P50,000 cold cash!

Cebu Treasure Quest 2010

WHO CAN JOIN?

• 18 years old and above
• with a four-tired vehicle (open to any brands)
• a team (minimum 2 & maximum 4 ) - at least one member knows how to drive a car
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• original and photocopy of valid driver’s license of the designated driver
• photocopy of valid OR/CR for entered vehicle, signed waiver
• duly accomplished registration form.
• registration Fee of P1,500. 50% discount is extended to registrants who can comply with any of the following caveats:

• If Isuzu or Honda vehicle is used
• If 21 Sun.Star mast heads (dated Oct. 20-Nov. 13) are presented
• Apex cardholders
• BPI cardholders & account holders

MECHANICS:

Participants are asked to decipher clues/riddles in order to locate the pit stops where the challenges will be completed. Challenges may be mental, physical, and gastronomical. The team who gets the highest total points wins. In case of a tie, the team who completed the race with the shortest time will be declared the winner.


PRIZES AT STAKE:

1ST Prize --------------------------------- P40,000
2nd Prize --------------------------------- P20,000
3rd Prize --------------------------------- P10,000
Isuzu Fuel Efficiency Challenge ------- P5,000
(each for Isuzu & Honda )
Clean Air Challenge --------------------- P5,000
(each for diesel and gasoline)

For more information, you may contact 422-0080 or 346-3039 and look for Margie Montecalvo or Krishna.

So what are you waiting for? You better join Cebu Treasure Quest 2010 now or else my team might get the Prizes! Hahaha!

Pacman-Margarito Fight for PLDT myDSL WatchPad Subscribers

Now, PLDT myDSL WatchPad Subscribers can now watch the most awaited fight this November. Everyone is getting ready with their bet on who's going to win on November 14.

Pacman-Margarito Fight

Official press release below...

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PACQUIAO and PLDT myDSL WatchPad: A Winning Tandem

Existing Watchpad users must reserve slots at www.pldtwatchpad.com before November 8
to watch the Pacman-Margarito fight.

On November 14 at 8 a.m., PLDT myDSL Watchpad subscribers will get to experience the blow-by-blow account of the much-awaited Pacquiao-Margarito World Super Welterweight Championship as it streams live from the U.S. with no commercial breaks.

Existing Watchpad users must make a reservation on www.pldtwatchpad.com before November 8 to watch Pacman’s legacy-defining fight. Current 1299, 2199 and high speed plan subscribers may reserve immediately using their existing username and password. An email will be sent once the reservation has been confirmed.

Plan 990 subscribers will need to upgrade to Plan 1299 within the reservation period to catch the live streaming and at the same time enjoy exciting upgrade offers like speeds of up to 768 kbps, free PLDT to PLDT NDD for one year and free 30 minutes worth of IDD calls*. A myDSL agent will be calling them to assist them in their plan upgrade and to experience live streaming free.

For myDSL subscribers who are not Watchpad users yet, simply make sure to register first and then reserve within the reservation period at www.pldtwatchpad.com absolutely free.

Streamed live on the WatchPad’s myView Channel, get a free front seat pass to this once-in-a-lifetime event right in the comforts of your own home and on your myDSL-powered PCs. WatchPad users can also catch past Pacquiao fights such as the Pacquiao vs. Clottey and Pacquiao vs. Cotto bouts on the MyView Channel.

WatchPad, PLDT myDSL’s latest innovation, is an exciting value-added service that allows PLDT myDSL subscribers to watch their favorite shows and television channels for free and in real time over the internet. Watchpad currently airs 19 channels: National Geographic, RCTV, CNBC, Splash, History Channel, BIO Channel, C&I, TBN, Living Asia, Smart Shopping, Channel V, PBO, Go, CNN, Cartoon Network, Bloomberg, Animax Mobile, Shakey’s V-League, and myView. For more information, log on to www.pldtwatchpad.com.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Who do you think will win, Pacman or Margarito?

Get your reservation now and get the chance to watch the whole thing of Pacman vs Margarito Fight!

Calling all children from 5 to 12 years old, Havaianas will be having a Flip-Flop Design Competition on November 6 and 7, 2010 at SM Northwing Cebu. This campaign called Design a Smile by Havaianas is in support for Operation Smile. This is going to be exciting seeing these kids learning how to have fun and how to be fashionable at the same time.


Below is the Official Press Release for this event.

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Havaianas Shares a Thousand Smiles


What makes your kids smile?

Chances are, the answer to this question doesn't involve the latest gadgets or vacations in far-away, exotic places. More often than not, it is the simple things in life that puts a smile on their faces: a happy Sunday morning breakfast, a hug from mom and dad or even the feel of fine sand under their feet at the beach.

Smiles are the truest expression of happiness. To commemorate Smile Month this October, Havaianas, the world’s favorite flip-flops, is launching the “Design a Smile” campaign to spread cheer and share thousands of smiles with Filipino children. Havaianas is creating a venue for children to heal the broken smiles of other children who have cleft lip and cleft palate deformities.

Havaianas - Design a Smile

A series of design contests from October 16 to November 14, “Design a Smile” will give children the chance to show the world their artistic talents and, at the same time, create better futures for the children of Operation Smile, a non-profit, volunteer medical organization that provides reconstructive surgery and health care to kids with facial deformities.

Children from 5 to 12 years of age can participate in "Design a Smile" to lend their creativity for a greater cause. All they have to do is come to any of the events, which will be held in major malls nationwide, and design the sole of a Havaianas pair based on the theme, "What makes you smile?" Prizes from Havaianas, My Masterpiece Movement, Polaroid, Faber-Castell, KidsSports, and Orange Juice await the winners.

The top winning entry will be produced by Havaianas in a future collection and will be sold nationwide for the benefit of Operation Smile.

So, this October, let your kids share their creativity and help heal the smiles of their fellow children.

Below are the schedules of Design a Smile for Manila, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Tarlac, Lipa, Naga and more...

Design a Smile Schedules:

October 16 (Saturday) - Activity Center, Alabang Town Center
October 17 (Sunday) - Level 4 Exhibit Area, TriNoMa Mall
October 23 (Saturday) - The Gallery, Greenbelt 5
October 23 (Saturday) - Activity Center, North Wing, SM City Bacolod
October 24 (Sunday) – Lobby, Glorietta 4
October 24 (Sunday) - 3rd Floor, Chimes Specialty Store, Davao
October 29 (Friday) - Lower Ground Floor, SM City Iloilo
October 30 (Saturday) - Activity Pod 3, Bonifacio High Street
October 31 (Sunday) - Rotunda, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro
November 6-7 (Saturday and Sunday) - Northwing, SM City Cebu
November 7 (Sunday) - Lower Ground Floor, SM Tarlac
November 7 (Sunday) - G/F Center Atrium, SM City Lipa
November 14 (Sunday) - G/F Event Center, SM City Naga

So don't forget these dates and especially don't forget your children and let them enjoy this amazing event brought to you by Havaianas. Let there be SMILE and share your SMILE to others! Cheers!

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G by GUESS in Dumaguete - Grand Opening at Robinsons Dumaguete

The City of Gentle People will soon be the city of GUESS! Yes, a new twist of fashion, glamor and lifestyle will invade the city of Dumaguete!

On the 30th of October, G by Guess will be having their Grand Opening at the Robinsons Place Dumaguete.

G by Guess in Dumaguete will also have some special treat for everyone, there will be a 20% discount to all the items. Once your total bill reach Php 3298.00 or more, you will be given freebies that will make you say WOW! Click here for more info about their special treat.

For more info, check their Facebook Fan Page here.

This is going to be an uber FASHIONTASTIC DAY! See you at the G by Guess Grand Opening!

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G by Guess Grand Opening

If you all know, Vudu has been closed for quite sometime due to renovation. However, this will not stop them from organizing an event! This coming Halloween, VUDU will be open for one weekend only for a sneak peek on October 30, 2010, Saturday for the 9th Annual Halloween Costume Ball - PREVOLUTION. Tradition continues, but this year it will be open season for all things thought of, all things they long of becoming, all things imaginary or real. This year, one can go to the extreme or do the ironic, go traditional or avant-garde, just as long as they leave their daily selves behind.

PREVOLUTION - Vudu's 9th Annual Halloween Costume Ball

This one weekend only sneak peek into the new VUDU will be like an adventure, since VUDU will not be fully done yet, they will be partying in the unrestrained walls, unvarnished and raw. Like the party tittle suggest, PREVOLUTION, it is not the start, but rather the beginning of what is yet to come. Where everything is near ready, where greatness is about to unfold.

This is going to a SPOOKYTASTIC event!!! I'd better think of my costume ASAP!!!

I hope to see you all there! You can check Vudu's Facebook Page for more info.

We are pleased to share with you Formo's specialty cocktails for a cure in partnership with I Can Serve and the Rotary Club of Fuente in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This was launched at the beginning of October with a portion of the proceeds going to the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center.

Below is the Official Press Release.

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This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FORMO together with Gilbey’s, partnered with I Can Serve Cebu and the Rotary Club of Cebu-Fuente to increase awareness on breast cancer and raise funds for screenings in support of the belief that "Early detection saves lives. Early detection saves money. Early detection is the cure"

FORMO, Cebu’s pioneering restaurant & lounge unveils a selection of luscious cocktails for a cause. The PINK YOUR DRINK: Cocktails For A Cure features four new specialty pink cocktail creations. The Pink Soda is a vodka-based cocktail with a dash of peach flavor and is the perfect reminder of a beautiful day under the summer sun. The Pink Martini is a gin-based concoction with hints of refreshing orange and guava perfect for a girls’ night out in the city. A must try is the latest addition to Formo’s famous mojito menu: the Raspberry Mojito, filled with same goodness found in your favorite Formo mojito but in a lovely, eye candy hue. Rounding up the four pretty pink cocktails is the alcohol-free Shirley Temple, a wonderful companion to Formo’s wide array of delectable dishes. Philanthropy in a glass, these cocktails are all served with compassion as a portion of the proceeds go to the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center. Support the advocacy, wear your pink ribbons, and savor the flavors of these cocktails for a cure at FORMO this whole month of October, all for a good cause.

FORMO Restaurant Lounge is located at the Banilad Town Centre and is open daily for dinner and after hours with no door fee from 6 p.m. onwards and offers a variety of musical genres nightly- from house and chillout music on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, request nights on Wednesdays, 60s and 70s on Thursdays, Disco de Luxe 80s and new wave on Saturdays and easy listening on Sundays. For reservations and to book Formo for private functions and corporate events, contact 032 416 1990 during bar hours and 0917 7100 400 during office hours. Visit www.facebook.com/FORMO.lounge for updates.

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Pink Your Drink : Cocktails For A Cure at FORMO

Mondays
MONDAY CLASS at FORMO
Let Formo's resident Djs Marlon Orellano and Hans Congmon teach you a thing or two about 70s, 80s and house music

Tuesdays
TUESDAY CLUB CLASSICS at FORMO
Classic dance anthems with resident DJs Marlon Orellano and Jude Flores

Wednesdays
WEDNESDAY RHYTHMS with iStore, Y101 and Baileys.
Meet and greet your favorite Y101 Djs every Wednesday Night.

Have your requests played instantly.

It's Baileys for the Ladies. Buy one bottle/shot and the next one is on us for every order of Baileys Caramel or Baileys Mint Chocolate!

Thursdays
THURSDAY SOUL with Bob Sellner.

Let the good times and good vibes roll with jazz, blues, and soul.


Fridays
FRIDAY NIGHT RAPTURE with Formo's triumvirate-- DJs Hans Congmon, Marlon Orellano and Jude Flores
Electro, vocal house and progressive tech at its finest.

Saturdays
DISCO de LUXE Saturdays with Gap Mobile's Gilbert Go.
THE only party venue that offers the best, sophisticated, stylish, glam 80s party in town.


Sundays
SUNDAYS CHILL & REFILL

Chill at the al fresco area to easy breezy music and refill on your favorite drinks with Formo's Happy Hour the whole night!

Yes, Cebu's longest Happy Hour just got longer. 6 p.m. till closing.


Ongoing Mondays-Saturdays:
The longest happy hour,ever! 6pm to 10pm choose from-
(1)P45 net on your fave mojito, local beer and other cocktails
(2)Smirnoff Twist flavored vodka tonic,7 or screwdriver at P65 net

IT'S TIME TO PARTY with The Bar Party with Jake and Angelica!!!

If you are from Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Bacolod and Davao, don't you ever try to miss this once in a lifetime event!!!

Party with your favorite celebrities on the following dates and venues:

Cagayan de Oro
October 23, 2010 at the Limketkai Center Parking Area D
Ticket redemption starts on September 28

Cebu
October 30, 2010 at the Cebu International Convention Center
Ticket redemption starts on September 30

Bacolod
November 13, 2010 at the Robinsons Mandalagan Parking Area
Ticket redemption starts on October 15

Davao
November 20, 2010 at the CAP Gran Auditorium
Ticket redemption starts on October 20

Featuring two of the hottest young stars of today: Jake Cuenca and Angelica Panganibgan.
Groove to the music of the coolest DJs in town and bring your friend and share the experience as The Bar takes you to a new level of fun!

The Bar Party with Jake and Angelica

How to join:

• Buy any two (2) bottles of The BaR (any variant)
• Redeem your ticket at select outlets in your area.
  
• Present your ticket during the party to get free entrance and two (2) free complimentary drinks.

This is open to CDO, Cebu, Bacolod and Davao only.
Promo valid until date of the party per area or until supplies last.


FOR 18 AND ABOVE ONLY. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
Per DOH-BFAD Permit No. 1317 s. 2010

See you there!

Preview Magazine in Cebu - Celebrating its 15th Anniversary

A week ago, I was invited to the 15th Anniversary of the Preview Magazine which was held at The Penthouse Cebu last October 16, 2010. It was a full packed celebration with people from the media, the elite, the higher class society and people from the show-business industry...where there to celebrate with the Preview Magazine's 15th Anniversary...and since it's their 15th year, everyone were obliged to wear something with crystal or with crystal ensembles on it.

Few hours before the party, I bought a plain black mask and put some crystals on it just to meet the dress code requirement. I was planning to wear a coat-and-tie for the said event; however, when I went home to prepare, I saw my cabinet EMPTY! The laundry shop still has not delivered my clothes...sigh. It was only me and my Barong Tagalog in my room...and I thought, since I was particularly known as Mr. Barong Tagalog, the Barong Tagalog dude or Mayor, why not stick to the statement...and so I did!

This Barong Tagalog was actually given by a local designer from Dumaguete during Adventure Envoy where I was best in Evening Presence. See awards here.

Back to the 15th Anniversary of Preview Magazine, The Philippines' Best-Selling Fashion Magazine, it was a total BLAST! The people were fashionably amazing and the interior was outstanding! Too bad I never had my photo taken with my mask on.

Below are photos with Raymond Gutierrez and Tip Yap:
There were more artists at the event, but the place was just too crowded, especially that it was an open bar! Thanks for the great weekend Preview Magazine!

Follow them on Facebook here.

More photos to be uploaded soon!

Sinulog 2011 is almost coming!!! This is going to be the best highlight in welcoming the New Year!!! People are already preparing themselves for this Grand Celebration and everyone is uber excited to experience the Sinulog 2011 to its climax! I will not keep you waiting, below is the list of activities for Sinulog 2011.

SINULOG 2011 Schedule of Activities

Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2011 - Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd.

Janaury 2, 2011 (Sunday) - Sinulog Fun Run

January 06, 2011 (Thursday) - Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus

4:00 AM - Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña

4:30 AM - Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño

5:30 AM - Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2011


January 07, 2011 (Friday) - Sinulog 2011 Kick Off

Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years at SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA

2:00PM - Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)

3:00 PM - Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Center)

7:00 PM - Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña featuring Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu and Dance Troupes from Cebu’s schools and universities

7:30 PM - Ms. Cebu 2011 Presentation, Fuente Osmeña

8:00 PM - Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM - Streen Party Bands


January 8, 2011 (Saturday) - Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan

1:00 PM - Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center

2:00 PM - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center

4:30 PM - Awarding of Winners

6:30 PM - Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) DepEd, Cebu Province

8:00 PM - Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:30 PM - Concert at the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands


January 9, 2011 (Sunday) - Sinulog sa Kabataan - Dakbayan

4:00 AM - Cebu City 2011 Marathon – check www.cebumarathon.com for more info

1:00 PM - Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center

2:00 PM - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center

4:30 PM - Awarding of Winners

6:30 PM - Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Carlos

8:00 PM - Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM - Concert at the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands


January 10, 2011 (Monday)

6:30 PM - Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) University of Cebu

8:00 PM - Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM - Concert at the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands


January 11, 2011 (Tuesday)

7:30 PM - Cultural show (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Jose-Recoletos and Cebu Institute of Technology

8:00 PM - Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM - Concert at the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands


January 12, 2011 (Wednesday)

9:00 AM - Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)

6:30 PM - Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) University of Southern Philippines-Foundation and Salazar College of Science and Institute of Technology

7:00 PM - Ms. Cebu 2011 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel

8:00 PM - Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM - Concert at the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands


January 13, 2011 (Thursday)

9:00 AM - Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)

10 AM – 3:00 PM - Photo Shoot Sinulog Festival Queen , SM City Entertainment Plaza

7:00 PM - Sinulog Festival Queen Parade of Costumes at SM Northwing Lobby

6:30 PM - Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) Cebu City Division

6:00 PM - Balik Cebu, Welcome Party at Ayala Center Cebu

8:00 PM - Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

8:00 PM - Handumanan at Ayala Terraces

9:00 PM - Concert at the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands


January 14, 2011 (Friday) - Visual Merchandising Contest (Dept. Stores and Malls)

4:00 AM - Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño

7:00 AM - Misa de Translacion (Motorcade)

9:00 AM - Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent / Floats / Higante / Puppteers) at Cebu City Sports Center Gym

6:30 PM - Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) (Cebu Normal University, Abellana National High School and Asian College of Technology)

7:30 P.M - Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum

7:30 P.M - Sinulog Festival Queen 2011, Cebu City Sports Center

8:00 PM - Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)

9:00 PM - Concert at the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands


January 15, 2011 (Saturday)

6:00 AM - Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño

8:00 AM - Vibration and Big Bike Rally by Vmax Owners Group

9:00 AM - Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño

2:00 PM - Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño

7:00 PM - Sinulog Fireworks Competition at SM City Cebu

7:00 PM - Street party at Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia

8:00 PM - Gala – Passionata a Cultural Heritage Celebration in Honor of Sto. Niño de Cebu at SM Cinema I

8:00 PM - Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras at Ayala Center Cebu

8:00 PM - Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts


January 16, 2011 (Sunday) - SINULOG GRAND PARADE

4:00 AM - Mañanita Mass at Basilica del Sto. Niño

6:00 AM - Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal

9:00 AM - Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off

7:00 PM - Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center

7:30 PM - Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña


January 17, 2011 (Monday)

1:00 PM - Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center


January 21, 2011 (Friday) - “HUBO”

4:00 AM - “HUBO Mass” Ritual at Basilica del Sto. Niño


January 29, 2011 (Saturday)

1:00 P.M - Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest / Sinulog Short Film Festival


January 31 – Feb. 10, 2011 - Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog ‘10 at SM City Cebu

See you all there!!!

Red Mango in Cebu Ayala Branch

Finally, the long awaited Red Mango is here in Cebu. They are located at the 4th floor of Ayala Center Cebu which is one of the most populated area in Ayala. They will definitely have big market there!

Red Mango in Cebu

Too bad I don't have my camera to take a photo of my Blue Berry Mango Crush. So I'll guess this will just be a heads up to everybody that there is a Red Mango in Cebu!

You can check DoiSpeak's Red Mango Experience for more information and to see some great photos.

Cafe Elysa at Parian Cebu - Reviving Parian

Parian Cebu was one of the highlights and the most popular places in Cebu. Most of the old houses where established there since it was a grate place stay. It was where most Filipino-Chinese Mestizos were found.

Today, Parian Cebu is like an unused candle that needs to be kindled. It is not as pretty nor as safe as it used to be.

However, despite this shadow-ish aura, it is still considered as a tourist spot in Cebu. Parian, as the oldest Chinese district of Cebu is being highlighted with their outstanding tourist spots like Casa Gorordo Museum, the Heritage of Cebu Monument (The Colossal Bronze Tableau, which used to be the Plaza Parian), the Jesuit House of 1730 and Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House.

In addition to these fascinating tourist spots in reviving Parian is another simple and cozy restaurant called Cafe Elysa located at the center of Parian Cebu. Once you have reached the Heritage of Cebu Monument or sometimes called as the Castrillo Monument, you are pretty much close to the place. You can either ask around or walk to the nearby Police Station (Brgy. Pulis Station) and ask...you will find Cafe Elysa in no time.

Cafe Elysa at Parian Cebu

I was invited to experience the combination of Local and Travel Inspired Cuisine at Cafe Elysa at Parian (Thanks to Doyzkie and Jude). I got the chance to meet the owner of the said place, Steve Aznar, who keeps coming back and forth from abroad. Cafe Elysa was named after his mother Elysa Aznar. The place is now full with art works of local artists (or maybe foreign) which are for sale and some portrait of the owner's family. Cafe Elysa is a bit small compared to other restaurants, but it's enough to make 4 or 5 families indulge themselves of the great food and feel the ambiance of what we call home.

For me, I think the place is fashionably elegant. I remember a restaurant in my hometown, Dumaguete, where it has similarities. I think the restaurant was called Boston Market and is owned by Kudos.

However, a place will always have rooms for improvement....and they can start with the chairs. I'm not sure if it was just me or the chair I was on was just uncomfortable...Thank God for the food and deviated my attention...it was just to captivating to ignore!

That night we had a very interesting and informative dinner.

• Caviar - it's tasty...starting of with a Fita biscuit with cheese and fish eggs on top.
  
  
• Salt and Pepper Squid in a bed of Bokchoy- one of the best I've tasted!
  
  
• Popcorn Shrimp - very delicious and is one of the must haves in the place.
  
  
• Pinoy Lumpia - I ate most of the these...it's just so yummy.
  
• Tangigue Ceviche - you can also call it Kinilaw and it's indubitably mouth watering. Unlike other restaurants, the fish used here is fresh. Two thumbs up!
  
  
• Thai Spring Roll - complemented the sauce perfectly...
  
  
• Chicken Liver Pate - one of the must haves... Perfectomi!
  
  
• Spicy Beef and Eggplant Cake with Red Curry topped with Holy Basil - sooo holy..haha!
  
  
• Pasta Bolognese with Basil and Grana Padano Cheese - This is the BEST for me!!! I suddenly remembered the movie 'Eat Pray Love'.
  
  
• Elysa Rice - one of the must haves. This is actually a guilt-free fried rice. Unlike any other fried rice, this particular fried rice do not have oil stains on it.
• Banana Apple Fritters - a very sumptuous dessert! The banana is a must try!!!
  

It was indeed a great night!
Thanks to Nayki for the photos.

Reminders for those who will be visiting the place:

Cafe Elysa is open from Tuesday - Sunday (they are close on Mondays)
(11:00 am - 3:00 pm) and (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

What is interesting about this restaurant is that they have a Standard Menu and they also have a Menu that changes every week. This is definitely something new in Cebu.

They will also be having guest chefs in the house once in a while. For that, Chef Skippy Borromeo, a proud Cebuana, will be at Cafe Elysa on October 22, 2010 and she will be preparing an American dish Cuisine with a touch of Filipino taste. Please see below for her menu on the 22nd.

Menu on October 22, 2010 - Only for Php695.00

- Appetizer -

• Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
• Tiger Prawns with Chili Sauce and Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

- Salad -

• Lettuce, Carrots, Kiwi and Mandarin Oranges with Honey, Mango-Lemon Dressing

- Main Course -

• Honey-baked Ribs with Herbed Mashed Potato and Buttered Veggies

- Dessert -

• Brownies tapped with Vanilla Ice Cream
  

The price is not bad for a very sumptuous dinner. So you better contact have a table reserved now!

Cafe Elysa
30 - A Zamora St., Pari-an, Cebu City
STEVE AZNAR

Phone: (032) 414 9265 | 416 6793
Cell: +63 921 4538377 | +63 908 8724980
Email: bellespicestaz@yahoo.com

THE LOFT CEBU at 4 - The Loft’s 4th Year Anniversary

Come and join Loft Cebu as they turn 4 years old this weekend!!!

This is going to be a great weekend indeed!

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Four years of outstanding parties and events… Celebrated in two nights of pure musical ecstasy!

This October, the Loft turns four with twice the power
...

October 15th, 2010 Friday
Nocturnal brings you Canadian DJ Sydney Blu
The only female DJ to break into the Beatport Top Ten
Dance with reckless abandon to her soul-stirring House music mixes

Cover Charge:
Php 500

Tables:
Main Floor Couch & Tables / Mezzanine Cocktail Tables
PHP 5000
1 Bottle of Smirnoff Vodka
2 Cans of Soda

Mezzanine Couch
PHP 8000
1 Bottle of Smirnoff Vodka or Johnnie Walker Black
4 Cans of Soda

Large Mezzanine Couch
PHP 12000
1 Bottle of Johnnie Walker Gold or Grey Goose
4 Cans of Soda


October 16th, 2010 Saturday
Bump your body to the thumping Hip Hop beats of DJ Ace Ramos
The Nation’s 2010 Urban DJ of the Year
With residencies at Embassy and Manor Superclub
With the country’s super mc
MC Dash

Cover Charge:
Php 300

All Tables:
PHP 5000
Consumable

The Loft Cebu at 4

Two unforgettable nights that sum up four unforgettable years. The Loft’s 4th Year Anniversary with Sydney Blu and Ace Ramos. Come up to where the good vibes prevail at The Loft Cebu at 4!

Co-Presented by:
San Miguel Brewery

Special Thanks to:
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino
Citi Gym
Studio 23
Sunstar
Bistro Ecila
Patio Ecila
Chopsticks
RCTV
Rich Media
Zest Air

Click these links & be in sync:
www.sydneyblu.com
www.theloftcebu.com


Please watch out for the updates on Halloween Parties next week!

Tron Night: An IMAX 3D Experience at SM City Cebu IMAX Theater

This is going to be one of the most awaited event to all the movie goers out there...and to all the Cebuanos.

Be part of a worldwide event! Be one of the first to step onto the Grid and experience the cutting-edge, 3D world of Walt Disney Pictures' high-tech adventure TRON: Legacy.

Get a chance to win tickets to the special screening of more than 20 minutes of never before-seen 3D footage of TRON: Legacy at the IMAX Theater, SM North EDSA and SM City Cebu on October 28, 2010 (Thursday), 7:00pm.

How to join and win a ticket, click Tron Night Promo.

This will definitely thrill everyone out! I am so thankful that Cebu is one of the selected area where the 3D preview special screening for the heart-pounding movie, Tron: Legacy, will be shown.

Select IMAX 3D theaters nationwide and 3D & IMAX 3D theaters internationally will offer a special screening of thrilling, never-before-seen 3D footage. “It’s exciting to offer fans an early, exclusive 3D preview of ‘TRON: Legacy’ in the ultimate of formats. We can’t wait for audiences around the world to experience the visually stunning and cutting-edge world that director Joe Kosinski has created,” said Sean Bailey, President of Production, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment, is equally enthusiastic. “We are ecstatic that the Disney team and the ‘TRON: Legacy’ filmmakers elected to debut this amazing footage exclusively in our network of theaters,” said Foster. “This first-look in IMAX 3D is the most immersive way to bring audiences into the world of ‘TRON: Legacy’ and kick-off the countdown to the film’s highly-anticipated launch.”

This is going to be a very EXCITING event!!! I can't wait! I hope to see you at the TRON Night at IMAX 3D at SM Cebu.

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TRON: LEGACY (In Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX 3D)
WALT DISNEY PICTURES
Website: Disney.com/TRON
Facebook: facebook.com/TRON
Twitter: twitter.com/TronLegacy

Genre: Action-Adventure
Rating: TBD
U.S. Release Date: December 17, 2010

Casts: Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, James Frain, Beau Garrett and Michael Sheen
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Producers: Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Steven Lisberger
Executive Producer: Donald Kushner
Written by: Eddy Kitsis & Adam Horowitz (credit not final)
Based on characters created by: Steven Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird

“TRON: Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar and Golden Globe winner Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world’s leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn’s Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. Presented in Disney Digital 3D and scored by Grammy Award-winning electronic music duo Daft Punk, “TRON: Legacy” hits U.S. theaters on Dec. 17, 2010, in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D.

Notes:

• Producer Steven Lisberger co-wrote and directed the original “TRON” (1982).
• Jeff Bridges, winner of both the Oscar and Golden Globe for his role in “Crazy Heart,” reprises the role of Kevin Flynn, which he originated in “TRON” (1982).
• Bruce Boxleitner reprises the roles of Alan Bradley and Tron, which he originated in “TRON” (1982).
• Grammy Award-winning Daft Punk is composing the music for “TRON: Legacy.”
• “TRON: Legacy” forges a new frontier in film making with its avant-garde, cutting-edge technology—set to blow away today’s audiences. Among the film’s firsts: it is the first 3D movie to integrate a fully digital head and body based upon an existing actor, creating the younger version of Jeff Bridges’ character; it’s the first movie to make extensive use of self-illuminated costumes; it’s the first movie to create molded costumes using digital sculpture exclusively, creating molds directly from computer files using CNC (Computer Numerical Cutting) technology; it’s the first 3D movie shot with 35mm lenses and full-35mm chip cameras; and it’s the first movie to record uncompressed HD Video to Hard Drive.
• The world of “TRON: Legacy” has an exciting, pulsing vibe that sets its lifestyle apart from any other on or off the planet. From electric light suits to state-of-the-art hair and makeup, elements of the trend-setting world of “TRON: Legacy” are showing up on fashion runways, and companies such as Hurley, adidas, Oakley and Burton are featuring “TRON”-inspired lines targeted for the young male consumer in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products.

TRON: Legacy is a 3D high-tech adventure about a father and son (Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund) who embark on a life-and-death journey of escape across a visually stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.

TRON Night Promo - Watch TRON: Legacy at SM IMAX Theater

Be one of the first people to experience and watch this fashionably outstanding movie, TRON: LEGACY! A hands-up cutting edge movie for the year 2010!!!
You must not miss the Tron Night: An IMAX 3D Experience at SM City Cebu IMAX Theater.
Get the ticket now!

How to join this promo:

1. This promo is open only to members of the Walt Disney Studios Philippines’ Facebook fanpage who are currently residing in Metro Manila and Cebu.
2. Download the TRON: Legacy image below and use it as your profile picture in your Facebook account during the duration of the promo.
3. Answer the TRON: Legacy question of the day.
4. Send your entries to waltdisneystudiosph@gmail.com with the following information:
   
   
   • Name:
   • Facebook username:
   • Place of residence:
   • Contact numbers:
   
   
5. For entries to be valid, participants must use the TRON: Legacy image found below as their profile picture.
6. Only those with complete information and correct TRON: Legacy profile picture will have a chance to win.
7. There will be a total of 10 winners daily – five 5 winners from Metro Manila and 5 winners from Cebu.
8. Winners will be chosen randomly among all the submitted entries for the day.
9. Each winner will win two (2) invites to the exclusive screening of more than 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage of TRON: Legacy at SM North IMAX® Digital Theater - SM North EDSA and SM Cebu on October 28, 2010 (Thursday), 7:00pm.
10. Winner(s) can only win once throughout the promo period.
11. Winners will be notified through the email address & contact numbers they have provided.
12. This promo will run from October 15 – 21, 2010 only.

I hope to see you there at the Tron Night at SM Imax Theater.

Watch Glee Season 2 Episode 4 – Duets

You can now watch Glee Season 2 Episode 4 at RABSING.COM! Wooot! The movie was episode 'Duets' was awesome! Watch it now!

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OKTOBERFEST 2010 Cebu at Bigfoot Mactan

This is going to be a one hell of a night because

OKTOBERFEST 2010 in Cebu

is going to Dominate the whole month of October with pure fashion, music and dance!!! Tickets are only Php 100.00 with a complimentary beer by San Miguel. There will also be bands performing and will rock your night out:

• Black Thumb
• Olbo
• Mindfool
• Burnin Culture
• God Save Me
• Happy Days
• Sefyla...and ALOT MORE

Collections of trend and fashion will also be presented during the event from Chris&Berns, Chiqz Espinoza and Abstract Outdoor.

So we'll see each other on October 22, 2010 (Friday), 8:00pm at Tiki Bar Bigfoot Mactan and we'll see how OKTOBERFEST 2010 is going to reign and rock out night out! See you there!

HOBCON 2010 - Imperia Winners at Ayala Center Cebu - Results

HOBCON 2010 - Imperia finally ended last October 10, 2010. It was a worthwhile experience for 10.10.10.

We where like sardines in a small can at Ayala Center Cebu where HOBCON 2010 - Imperia was held. Cosplayers where everywhere and photographers are on its tail to get photos of them. It was a very exciting event because of the Contests:

• Best Male Cosplayer Contest
• Best Female Cosplayer Contest
• Best Group Cosplayer Contest
• Special Kiddo Cosplayer Award
• Photographer's Favorite
• Sykes' Pick (The Partner's Choice)
  
• CANE's Pick (The Organizer's choice)
  
• Young Designers' Fashion Competition
• Best Artwork
  
• Photo Wall Likes (had the number of likes on FB at the Imperia Photo Wall)
  

Photographers where given the best place for them to take pictures and cosplayers where getting ready with their outstanding costumes, props and their characters. Also, I have noticed that PA, friends and family are very supportive to their fellow member who cosplay. It was awesome seeing them supporting till the end.

Without further a due...and the WINNERS are:

HOBCON 2010 Winners

BEST MALE COSPLAYER - RAYLAND DUARTE as QUEEN AMIDALA (STARWARS)
BEST FEMALE COSPLAYER - YUKI AKAI as the MAGICIAN VALKYRIA (YU-GI-OH!)

BEST GROUP COSPLAYER - UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS

(FATE STAY NIGHT)

MAKI AKAI as SABER
JOEBERT CIMAFRANCA as ASSASSIN
ARA CATUBIGAN as LEYSRITT
ERICA GOCUAN as RIDER
MISAO TEVES as CASTER
ALLAN VILLARIAS as ARCHER
KIERBY CALDERON as LANCER

SPECIAL KIDDO COSPLAYER AWARD : ZOE TOONG as EMPRESS TIANZI of CODE GEASE
PHOTOGRAPHER'S FAVORITE : QUEEN AMIDALA of STARWARS (RAYLAND DUARTE)
SYKES' PICK : PRINCE JUMONG of JUMONG (ZENITH CAINTIC)
CANE'S CHOICE : SABER of FATE STAY NIGHT (MAKI AKAI)

YOUNG DESIGNERS' FASHION COMPETITION : CHAMPION - CLIEZA MAYOL
BEST ARTWORK : JOSEF BENJAMIN EUGENIO
PHOTOWALL LIKES : JHON RYUSUKE L. ENGUEL AND SINCERO ESPEJON

More photos to be uploaded soon!

Congratulations to the winners and I hope to see you on the next cosplay event.

CosZoom 2010 - Cosplayers Drive for a Cause at Kartzone Cebu

After HobCon 2010, another Cosplay Event is about to sprout and reign! Let us witness another extraordinary Cosplay Event, CosZoom 2010, on October 30, 2010, 2pm- 5pm at the Kartzone, Mabolo Cebu City (F Cabahug, Ayala Access Road, Mabolo, Cebu City).

CosZoom 2010

The objective of this event is to promote cosplaying in Cebu; to have fun and enjoy Halloween through cosplay; and to give back to the community by support iLearners.

Yes, this is indeed the Cosplayers drive for a Cause! This is their way of saying thank you to everyone who welcomed and appreciate their existence in our society!

Now, a cosplay event will never be complete without a COSPLAY COMPETITION! See below for the Mechanics, Rules and Procedures:

PRE-REGISTRATION AND ON SITE REGISTRATION

1. This contest is open to cosplayer ages 15 and up. Participants could cosplay any character that they want from any Anime as long as its family friendly and not too sexy. Original / Fan Based Characters is not allowed and will be immediately disqualified.
2. There will be a online pre-registration from October 15-24. PRE-Registration deadline is on October 25, 2010 11:59 PM. There is a registration fee of Php 200.00 per participant for those who have preregistered. There is also a on site registration, the registration fee will be Php 300.00 pesos for those who registered on site. (A percentage of the fee will serve as a donation for iLearners)
3. Participants can download registration form here.
   

You may submit your entry to grandier19@ovi.com.


DURING THE CONTEST PROPER

• Call time of the contestants should be an hour before the show starts.
• Contestants will be given number tags that must be worn at the event venue at all times.
• Participants will be given a maximum of 2 minute each to act out the character on stage.
• Skit are advised to inform the organizers regarding their set-up (includes CD for the background music and backdrops) 1 hour before the show starts. Otherwise, the contestants will be provided with default background music.
• Contestants are only allowed to have a maximum of two (2) human props.

Criteria for Judging:

Performance (30%)
Costume (30%)
Character (30%)
Overall Impact (10%).

• The Judges’ decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Prizes: (To be announced)
Champion
2nd Runner Up
3rd Runner Up

Special Awards:
Kartzone’s Favorite Cosplayer Award

*Prizes may be subject to change.


Kartzone’s Favorite Cosplayers Award Mechanics

• The Audiences, Kartzone Customers and Non Contestant Cosplayers are eligible to participate in the voting process.
• Every 50 pesos and up single receipt purchase, entitles the participant for a Voting Stub.
• On the voting stub, the participant must write down his/her name, contact number and Contest Cosplayer’s Number.
• There will be a corresponding drop box where the participant will drop their vote.
• There will be no limit on your votes, the more you purchase the more votes you can give to your favorite cosplayer.
• There will be a raffle draw for the participant on the Winner of the Kartzone Favorite Cosplayer (for example contestant number 3, won the award, there will be a raffle on the participants who voted contestant number 3).
• Voting Starts 2pm and Ends 7:30pm.

ILEARNER’S DONATE A BOOK DRIVE

• As our way of giving back to the community, Kartzone will be holding a book drive from October 1-30, 2010. Everyone can donate a children’s book at Kartzone in support of its beneficiary, iLearners Foundation. You may donate your books at the designated drop box located at Kartzone.
• Non-Contestant Cosplayers (or Cos-trippers) can also join the event by bringing books and/or school supplies. This will also serve as a raffle entry and an entrance to the event
• To make it more exciting and fun, there will also be a raffle for those who joined this drive and prizes shall be announced.

TRICK OR TREAT

• Open to all kids ages 5 to 15.
• No registration fee required, just bring school supplies or a book
• Trick or treating will starts simultaneously with the Cosplay Competition.
• There will be also a winner for the best in Costume.

See how interesting this is!!! So you better mark your calendar and never dare miss CosZoom 201!

Honor and Excellence by Professor Solita Monsod

I am only one
But I am one
I cannot do everything
But I can do something
What I can do
...I ought to do
and with the Grace with God
I will do it

And if all of us ascribed to that mantra
then indeed this country is going
to take it place sooner, rather than later
among the tigers and the developed countries of the world.

But it will all depend on you!

- Professor Solita Monsod

Glee Season 2 Episode 3 - Full Live Episode

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Autoshop Bar Cebu Reopening: Grand Launching on October 8

I've been to most of the bars and club here in Cebu and for me, nothing beats the awesome aura of AUTOSHOP BAR!!! I've been going back to this place every time, especially now that I have befriended most of the people inside the place.

Autoshop Bar Cebu Reopening

Currently, you can see them under renovation, but don't you worry because they will be opening on October 8, 2010!!! This is going to be the BEST Friday night you will ever experience!

See the place... Try the place...so that you can also experience what we've all experienced and made us stick to AUTOSHOP BAR!

See you all there at Autoshop Bar Cebu Reopening on October 8!!! Advance crazy Friday to everyone!

Think Pink Activities at Ayala Center Cebu

Ayala Center Cebu has recently launched its Think Pink campaign, now on its third year. Check out THINK PINK Activities for the Month of October below!!! See you all there!!! I'll definitely go, especially on the 22nd on Nina's Concert! Wooohoooo!

Think Pink Activities

Think Pink Press Conference
October 1, 4pm, Paseo Marina
- A kick off of the month-long Think Pink campaign and Rustan’s Look Good, Feel Good Campaign (makeovers, nail and skin care, an afternoon of pampering and bonding)

Pink Run
October 3, 5am, around CBP
- A fun run for health and well-being with three distance categories: 3km, 5km, and 10km culminating at The Terraces

Pink Hair Share
October 9, 4pm, Activity Center
- For a minimum purchase amount from any Ayala Center Cebu outlet plus a P50 donation to I Can Serve Foundation, shoppers get a stylish hair cut form some of the country’s top hair stylists and from Ayala Center Cebu’s participating salons and parlors

1st Celebrity Pink Auction
October 8-18, Mall Hours, Paseo Marina
- A Cary Santiago Gown, Joanna Lhuillier Bag, Eric Pe Benito Item, signed jersey and basketball of Dondon Hontiveros and other precious items are on the line for interested bidders

Everything Pink! Exhibit
October 15-24, Mall Hours, Rotunda Area
- Accessories, dresses, furniture, cars,cakes, gadgets, and sports apparels in all shades of pink will flood the area in a showcase of the best pink products and wellness services

Pink Glamour for Kids
October 17, 10am-7pm, Activity Center
- Kids get free nail art, hair braid, and do exciting crafts by presenting a minimum purchase receipt and one hundred peso donation to get a pass. Culminating with a Kids Fashion Show, proceeds for this event will go to Kythe Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit organization that provides psychosocial care to pediatric patients.

Pink Cocktails and Concert by Nina
October 22, 7pm, The Terraces
- Sumptuous food and entertainment by the country’s one and only Diamond Soul Siren to raise funds for cancer foundations

Moon Walk
October 23, 5pm, The Terraces
- The Pink Trail will start at The Terraces and will end at The Walk in Asiatown I.T. Park.

Think Pink 2010 ends with a bang as Think Pink Rocks marks the culmination of the month-long celebration at the Open Parking across The Walk at 7:00PM with Cebu’s top bands and musical acts that will surely rock the night away.

Got a Free Swedish-Thai Full Body Massage worth £100

I had a really crazy Friday night, not to tell you the uber stressful work days before that. I befriended a man from London. He is a traveler and he studied Massage Therapy during his days. He was a good guy.

I went home the next day around 9 in the morning and was not able to sleep due to the very noisy neighbors. I guess they were having a party where I was not invited. Instead of doing nothing in my place, I went to Ayala for a quick shop and coffee...and met the London guy in Bo's Coffee at the Terraces. I again accompanied the man and talked...well, I listen most of the time.

We were talking about the culture of the Philippines and the United Kingdom....and a little with the United States...until we noticed how tired we were because of the crazy party last night. We has a quick coffee and watched a great movie!

After the movie, we talked about the Massage Therapy he studied and he offered me a free Swedish-Thai Full Body Massage! He told me that it usually cost a £100 (100 Pounds) to get a massage like this. It was exactly an hour and a half and used a Harmonising Massage Oil (I think you can buy this at the Body Shop).

It was a really great experience! Cheers!

Last October 1 was indeed a remarkable day for me:

1. First, because it was my first time to actually get inside the newly opened Radisson Blu Hotel here in Cebu. It was officially opened last September 27, 2010 and the place is really amazing inside and out. You might nor find better photos yet on the web, but try to go there yourself. It's awesome!
2. Second, it was the very first Press Conference of Dell in Cebu with Ng Khai as their partner to achieve hyper-growth in the Philippines.
3. Third, It was an honor to meet Gerry Tecson, the very first Cebu-based employee of Dell.
4. Lastly, it was a great pleasure to finally meet Chris Papa, Dell’s country manager for SMB (Small and Medium Business) Philippines. Also met Ricky Banaag, INTEL's Country Manager in the Philippines.

The partnership's goal is to expand Dell's regional coverage, especially here in Cebu since Cebu is the second biggest growth center in the Philippines next to Metro Manila. With the help of Ng Khai, Dell will easily be able to identify their market in Cebu in no time. Ng Khai is popularly known because of their track record in the advancement and promotion of IT solutions in Cebu.

Below if the Official Press Release of the Dell-Ng Khai Partnership:

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NG KHAI JOINS DELL’S PARTNERDIRECT PROGRAM
And Becomes Official Certified Dell Partner

CEBU CITY, Philippines – 01 October 2010 – In its continued commitment to achieve hyper-growth in the Philippines, global IT company Dell (NYSE: Dell) appointed Cebu-based leading IT solutions provider Ng Khai Development Corporation as its certified PartnerDirect affiliate to address the Cebu and the Southern market.

The partnership is formed in support of Dell's goal to expand its regional coverage, especially in the primary cities and business districts in the VizMin area. Cebu, being the second biggest growth center in the Philippines next to Metro Manila, boasts of large-scale manufacturing companies, IT parks and complexes ranging from business process outsourcing (BPOs), technical support, IT consultancy, up to web development. It is also a major gateway to other major commercial business districts as well as the prominent academic community in the region.

Dell in Cebu: A Dell-Ng Khai Partnership

“Ng Khai has been in the industry for 17 years now and we have been impressed with their track record in the advancement and promotion of IT solutions in Cebu. We are optimistic that this partnership, Dell will be able to address the growing demands of the local and neighboring business communities across all industries for high-end technology offering and solutions,” Dell Small and Medium Business country manager Chris Papa said.

The new partnership will enable Ng Khai to provide for the IT needs of customers in the southern Philippine market. As Dell's Premier Partner in the region, Ng Khai is tasked to work closely with Dell in selling its line of IT products and services to enterprise users.

“Technology can sometimes be complicated, and having strong local presence and more responsive support for Dell for a local company like Ng Khai will be perceived positively, and will enable customers to buy the products with more confidence. Moreover, Ng Khai has always been a leader in solutions, and support, as well as user education, and we believe that our relationship with Dell will also result in many educational seminars to our people which will allow them to become more exposed and savvy on the various technology solutions available in the market,” Ng Khai Development Corporation Founder and President Wilson Ng said.

The Cebu partner added that the alliance will allow Ng Khai to further cement its positioning as the preferred IT solutions provider for small and medium businesses, south of the Philippines.

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they need and value. For more information, visit www.dell.com.

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Dell in Cebu is going to be another outburst of progress and innovation in the Queen City of the South! With this partnership, Technological Advancement and massive employment will be just around the corner.

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