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Google Event Cebu will be this coming March 12, 2010 at the Conference Hall, Library Building, UP Visayas Cebu College from 8AM - 4:30PM. This Google Event in Cebu is a good opportunity for students and interested individuals as well.

Christine M. Songco, Technical Program Manager, Developer Relations, Google Inc. and Dan de Lima, Software Engineer, Google Japan will be lead speakers in an Innovation forum entitled, “ Inspiring Innovation: the Google Way” on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Conference Hall, Library Building, UP Visayas Cebu College.

The whole day event will begin with talks in the morning which will feature developments in open source, Google maps and their applications. An award for the best Google application will be given in the afternoon following a DevCon Hackathon.

This Innovation forum id organized by Google, UPV Cebu DOST Technology Business Incubator , GTUG – Cebu, Developers Connect (DevCon), Philippine Emerging Start-Ups Open (PESO), Brain Gain Network (BGN) and the Ayala Technology Business Incubator (AyalaTBI). The Innovation Forum is one of the regular tech forums that AyalaTBI holds in Makati and regional centers in the country with partners. It has been running since 2007.

The event is free. Click Here to Register.

Although It's a work day, I'll try to go there after work. It's not everyday that google comes to cebu whahaah!

Don't forget to celebrate World Water Day on March 22, this maybe not as fancy as the upcoming Earth Hour 2010 but it is most certainly equally an important advocacy. The theme of World Water Day 2010 on march 22 is: "Clean water for a healthy world." This them reaffirms that clean water is life, and our lives depend on how we protect the quality of our water.

Every year, 1,500 cubic kilometres of wastewater are produced globally. While waste and wastewater can be reused productively for energy and irrigation, it usually is not. In developing countries 80 percent of all waste is being discharged untreated, because of lack of regulations and resources. And population and industrial growth add new sources of pollution and increased demand for clean water to the equation. Human and environmental health, drinking and agricultural water supplies for the present and future are at stake, still water pollution rarely warrants mention as a pressing issue.

A wise scholar once said: “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” And it is only in the last decade or so that we have begun to measure the cost of letting the well run dry. Climate change. Food security. Energy supplies. Ill health and epidemics. Endangered lives and livelihoods. These costs are and more are felt more often, and by more people, in recent years.

Managing the world’s water resources has become a crucial undertaking in the new millennium. The situation becomes more challenging when the resources being managed cross national or local borders, where one’s actions could spark conflict in a heartbeat and development is dependent upon resources not within one’s full control.

To do something about that UN-Water has chosen Clean Water for a Healthy World as theme for World Water Day 2010. The overall goal of the World Water Day on 22 March 2010 campaign is to raise the profile of water quality at the political level so that water quality considerations are made alongside those of water quantity.

Please Celebrate and share this awareness World Water Day on March 22, 2010

The PLDT myDSL WatchPad Crew Search: Cebu Auditions will start on March 2 here in cebu. WANTED: WATCHPAD ICON FROM CEBU!! Be famous for the right reasons and join the ranks of Rhian Ramos, champion drifter Alex Perez, Isabel Oli, Gino de la Peña, Viktor Aliwalas and Steph Henares!!!


Be Cebu's pride for The Search for PLDT myDSL Watchpad Crew!

Grab the opportunity to represent Cebu again in another nationwide search. From reality shows to beauty pageants and talent competitions, it may be time for another Cebuano to shine and become famous, this time as the broadband generation’s next icon. Let your journey from anonymous to famous begin by joining The Search for the PLDT myDSL Watchpad Crew. If you are a 16-20 year old student that is currently enrolled for the school year 2010, passionate about making a difference, articulate in English and Filipino, net savvy and shares a passion for music, fashion, fitness, film and technology, then you have what it takes to be a part of the WatchPad Crew.

This exhilarating journey begins with the question “Why should we pick you to be a part of the Watchpad crew?”
Answer this in a 2-3 minute video, and you might just be one of the ten finalists that will be chosen from all over the Philippines.

Application forms and live auditions booths will be set up at the following venues:

March 2 & 3, 2010
Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

March 4, 12 & 20, 2010
VUDU at the Crossroads on from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

March 6, 2010
The University of Cebu (Banilad), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

March 11, 2010
Bigfoot Mactan, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Qualifications:
► 16-20 years old
► currently enrolled for the school year 2010
► passionate about making a difference
► articulate in English and Filipino
► net savvy and shares a passion for music, fashion, fitness, film and technology

Prizes: The 5 winners will each get
► a laptop with free one-year myDSL subscription
► a chance to be part of WatchPad events, campaigns and ads
► P100,000 in cash.

The ten WatchPad Crew finalists will be unveiled and subject to online voting on April 26. The top five with the most votes will be the newest members joining the ranks of Rhian Ramos, champion drifter Alex Perez, Isabel Oli, Gino de la Peña, Viktor Aliwalas and Steph Henares. The five new WatchPad Crew members will each win a laptop with free one-year myDSL subscription, a chance to be part of WatchPad events, campaigns and ads and P100, 000 in cash.

Be famous for all the right reasons and be a part of the coolest crew in town with PLDT myDSL WatchPad. Spread the word to all Cebuanos and grab the chance to possibly represent Cebu. For more details, go to http://www.pldtwatchpad.com/.

PLDT myDSL Watchpad, the country’s pioneering internet TV, just keeps on getting bigger and better. PLDT myDSL subscribers can now experience internet TV viewing at its best and the hottest shows from 18 free channels to choose from on their DSL-powered PCs, some of which are not available on local Cebu cable: Channel [V], CNN, National Geographic, E!, PBO, CNBC, Cartoon Network, Animax, History, The Biography Channel, Crime and Investigation, Living Asia, RCTV, Go, Splash, Smart Shopping, TBN-Word and myView

The 5th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit aims to bring together the
top 90 Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao-based college students in the following
fields: Business Management, Accounting, Communications, Political Science,
Computer Science / IT, Marketing / Finance, Engineering, Psychology and
Economics.

Program Theme & Objectives

The theme for this year, Finding Your Passion, Shaping Your Future, is
anchored on the company’s brand position Passion for Better Ways which is a
fresh expression of a cherished century-old mindset of never being content
with the status quo and always finding ways to improve the way we do things
. The 5th AFLBS aspires to challenge these promising young students to
step out of their collegiate mindset, look into the future, and aspire to
be one of the country’s future leaders in whatever field they plan to
pursue, business or otherwise.

The summit aims to achieve this by providing students with a close preview
of the corporate scenario and the range of possible career options
available and simulating real work and business situations through various
activities & plenary sessions.


Student Qualifications

1 Filipino citizen, 25 years old or younger by September 2010
2 Bonafide student of the school
3 Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree for the 1st time
(incoming 3rd or 4th year students by September 2010)
4 Ranked in the top 20 of their college or department
5 Model of integrity, discipline and excellence
6 Recognized, active and effective student leader on campus
7 Active leader or officer of any student organization – student
government, academic, cause-oriented, socio-civic or religious in nature
8 Possesses excellent communication skills
9 No disciplinary case in or outside campus
10 Former AFLBS delegates will no longer qualify but may
volunteer to be part of our working committee




Application Process

1 Qualified students must complete the application form.
2 The form must be submitted to their designated school official
together with an official transcript of records (TOR), a recommendation
letter (academe or non-academe), and the necessary supporting documents.
All requirements must be placed inside a brown envelope.
3 From the student applications, the designated school official
will choose the Top 20 3rd and 4th year students to be submitted by
Friday, April 16, 2010 to:

5th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit
Corporate HR
ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES
Aboitiz Corporate Center
Gov. Manuel A. Cuenco Avenue, Banilad
6000 Cebu City

1 All submitted applications will undergo paper screening.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a panel interview.
2 Cebu candidates will be invited to the Aboitiz Corporate
Center in Banilad, Cebu City for an interview with Corporate HR.
3 Non-Cebu candidates will be interviewed in their respective
schools. Interview schedules will be announced.
4 The top 90 students will be selected and invited to join the 5
th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit on September 10 -11, 2010 in
Cebu City. They will be officially informed through their designated
school officials.

Support Earth Hour 2010 and mark your calendar for Earth Hour will take place on March 27, 2010 (8:30PM to 9:30PM). Be part of this advocacy and participate in spreading awareness about caring for our environment. Join together with the whole world for this Earth Hour this year 2010!

In 2007, 2.2 million residents of Sydney, Australia participated in Earth Hour event by turning off all unnecessary lights and appliances in their household for 60 minutes. That was the very beginning of this campaign which was pioneered by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature). It aims to increase awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. And by 2008, following Sydney’s lead, many cities around the world adopted the event.

Everyone can show their support. Check the following guidelines. (From Earth Hour’s Webpage)
1. Turning off your lights at 8.30PM on March 27
2. Showing your support and adding yourself to our world map
3. Adding Earth Hour widgets, logos and banners to your blog or website to help us spread the word
4. Talking about Earth Hour in your social network by updating your Facebook status, grabbing a Twibbon, tweeting about your support, and more
5. Get together with your friends and family, by hosting an Earth Hour party or holding your own candlelit affair
6. Rally your local council or community group to run an Earth Hour event for your community
7. Encourage your employer and workmates to take part in Earth Hour and make energy savings every day
8. Make an Earth Hour Lantern as a symbol of hope for the future
9. Be creative! Find a new way to mark Earth Hour and let us know all about it!


"Earth Hour is a global call to action to every individual, business, school and community to take a stand against climate change."

This year, iblog6 will be targeted to bloggers and businesses interested in blog marketing. The iblog summit will be for two days. The first day, April 16, is targeted for businesses and entrepreneurs wanting to understand how to tap blogs as a medium to promote their products and services. On the other hand, the second day, April 17, is meant to everyone interested about blogging.

Here is the Program for the 2 day event:

Day 1 (April 16, 2010)

9:00 – 9:20 Opening Ceremonies (National Anthem, Welcome)
9:20 – 9:40 Blogging for Business (Janette Toral)
9:50 – 10:10 Tapping Bloggers to Generate Buzz (Jayvee Fernandez)

10:20 to 10:35 BREAK

10:35 – 11:05 Advertising in Blogs (Abe Olandres and Carlos Palma)
11:20 – 11:40 SPONSOR talk

12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH / NETWORKING

1:15 – 1:35 SEO & Blogging to Promote Your Business (Francis Gary Viray)
1:50 – 2:10 Measuring Blog Buzz (Carlo Ople)
2:25 – 2:45 Legal Concerns in Blogging for Business (JJ Disini)

3:00 – 3:20 BREAK

3:20 – 3:40 Blogger and Advertiser: What is the Win-Win Relationship? (Diana Paterno)
3:50 – 4:10 Online Attraction Marketing (Manuel Viloria)

4:20 RAFFLE and GROUP PICTURE

Day 2 (April 17, 2010)

8:45 Opening Ceremonies (National Anthem & Welcome)
9:00 – 9:20 Blogging 101 (Hannah Villasis)
9:30 – 10:00 Video Blogging 101 (Vince Golangco)
10:15 – 10:35 Photo Blogging 101 (Juned Sonido)

10:50 – 11:05 BREAK

11:05 – 11:40 Political, Online Commentary, Social Media, & Election Blogging 2010 (Marck Ronald Rimorin and Noemi Dado)

12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH & NETWORKING

1:15 – 1:35 (SPONSOR TALK)
1:50 – 2:10 Launching Successful Blog Contests (Jinoe Gavan)
2:25 – 2:45 Blog Policies (UP-ISP)

3:00 – 3:15 BREAK

3:15 – 3:35 Impact of Blogging to the Community (Joseph Gonzales)
3:50 – 4:10 SEO: A Must for Making Money Online (Marhgil Macuha)

4:30 RAFFLE, iBlog Video Contest Winner Announcement, & GROUP PHOTO

Here is my dissection of my little Asus Eee PC 1005HA netbook. First and foremost, ASUS was the 1st company to introduce the “NETBOOK” line which is totally awesome. The 1005HA is one of the most popular member of the expanding ASUS Eee PC lineup, and while its specs is comparable to the 1008HA, the removable battery makes a lot of difference.

"Seemingly crafted by nature itself, the Eee PC Seashell draws its inspiration from seashells and its opalescent and glossy exterior is crafted by the innovative in-Mold Roller technology. It's so light and compact, you can take it anywhere with you! And with sleek curves and smooth lines hugging its lustrous shell, the Eee PC Seashell will easily charm passers-by wherever it goes." – Asus

For Specifications and deeper analysis click My Asus Eee PC 1005HA Dissection

Adsense + Paypal + Sodexho + Cash = Asus Eee PC 1005HA, that's right I got me a netbook! Through Google Adsense w/ some paypal cash accumulated through sponsored bloposts+other make money online payouts, I was able to buy my new ASUS Eee PC 1005HA netbook! It's always good to buy something not coming from your primary income but through my passive income streams. What do I mean by this? Instead of using my basic salary to buy my desired gadget, or savings from the bank, a portion of each income stream was used, hence it isn't too painful for your pocket/budget.

But next time, I will most likely invest it in something that will make it grow instead of responding to my spending impulses! Next post, my Asus Eee PC 1005HA!

This is by far the Craziest February 14th ever. Well last year was crazy too but during that time, the contents of my mind was only two words: THESIS & GRADUATE nothing more nothing less. But today is simply plain insane, I mean check out this to do list:

-I gotta do some required blog posts for Vernongo.com (so this counts as the 1st tas of the day)
-Blog posts for my niche blogs
-Sponsored blog posts (Which simply cannot be squeezed in)
-Take a bath and pack some stuff into a big bag (Its gonna be a long day and I will go straight to work after the other activities below)
-Go to church (Uber phail...I'm sorry)
-Attend my cousin's Birthday Party (Yes February 14 is his birthday)
-Remember dance moves and lyrics for CBS presentation
-Attend Cebu Bloggers' Society 2nd year Anniversary (Out of all the days)
-Kung Hei Fat Choi! (1st day of the Chinese New Year!~weeee!!!)
-It's Valentine's day (gotta make sure that the valentine's flower and chocolates were sent and received ^_^)
-Singles Awareness/Appreciation Day (Greet, spam those peeps in facebook and SMS)
-Eat a lot! (yeah I got bloated)
-Go to work (Sleep and have a good dream >_<)

Overall it was an awesome day and glad that I spent it!! Can't wait for another http://www.vernongo.com/2010/02/craziest-february-14th-ever.html next year already!

Click how to type a Heart "♥" If you want to know to send some love to your lovey doveys!

shopToshiba Concept Store opens @ SM City Cebu. PHILIPPINES, 10 February 2010 - Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd’s Computer Systems Division, in partnership with their mobile computing partner, Tricom Dynamics Inc, announced the grand opening of its first Concept Store at SM City in North Reclamation Area, Cebu City. This shopToshiba Concept Store will strengthen their presence in the Visayas region and increase market in the retail of Toshiba premium laptops.

Ms. Krislyn Chia, Toshiba Singapore’s Assistant Manager, Toshiba Computer Systems Division, said that with its strategic location at the 3rd level of SM City Cebu’s Cyberzone, the shopToshiba Concept Store will showcase Toshiba’s innovative, high quality and stylishly-designed notebook computers with several enhancements to its line of Qosmio, Satellite, Satellite Pro, Tecra, PORTEGE notebook computers and not forgetting netbooks. This is in line with Toshiba being the first notebook computer maker to celebrate 25 years of notebook innovations and quality. During this celebration, Toshiba would like to engage with consumers more through rich experiences enabled by new and emergent technology.

Convenience for Costumers

“The new shopToshiba Concept Store brings together the complete notebook PC line into one shop in downtown Cebu,” said Ms. Juno Limjap-Sison, Tricom Marketing and Communications Officer. “The convenient location makes it easy for our costumers to come and view our products.”

“We now have a shop floor to showcase what Toshiba’s world-class leading products are capable of.” TRICOM Dynamics President, Mr. Edgardo B. Isleta.

iServ – Toshiba’s Authorized Service Center in SM City Cebu

Finally, a service center that is easily accessible. Customers may now have their notebooks checked while they stroll around the mall, or relax while they wait in the cool lounge area of iServ located within the shopToshiba Concept Store. This Service Center is a service location fully endorsed by Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd., where service personnel are fully certified by Toshiba and service parts used are originals supplied by Toshiba.

Toshiba broadens its Satellite and Portege lineup featuring NEW 2010 Intel Core Processors and Multi Touch Screen Technology.

Satellite M500 (Premier Series): Empower your fingers with Multi Touch Screen Technology
Toshiba strives to make the notebook PC a natural tool for improving everyday life and let you discover easy and exciting new ways to have fun and get things done with your PC. With the latest Intel’s Core i5-520M Processor coupled with Windows 7 operating system, the touch-screen technology on the Satellite M500 Premier Series offers users a natural way to navigate through their digital world, enhancing the mobile computing experience.

Browse through newspapers and Web pages with ease, of flick through photo albums fast. Users can also easily sift through long lists and files with a natural swirling motion. With multitouch technology, zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen and moving them apart. To rotate images, press on the image with one finger and use another one to turn it in the direction you want.

The Satellite M500’s touch-screen technology also works wonderfully with Toshiba Bulletin Board™ and Toshiba ReelTime™.

Toshiba Bulletin Board™—Gives users fast access to day-to-day activities, tasks and projects in a simple and visual way. Bulletin Board makes organizing disparately stored files easier with the ability to drag and drop links, documents, photos, videos and applications into one place. Customize and organize the board by moving, rotating and resizing using gestures to fit personalized style. Bulletin Board also includes several built-in gadgets such as labels, calendars, a clock and a to-do list.

Toshiba ReelTime™—Helps users easily and quickly find files based on when they were opened with a simple visual history. With the flick of a finger, quickly scroll through automatically generated previews of documents, spreadsheets, presentations and more, filter by file type or use the calendar to go back weeks or months.

Sustainable and environment friendly

As a responsible global corporate citizen, Toshiba ensures that all laptops are RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Additionally, the Toshiba Power Saving Eco Utility, accessible via a dedicated button, helps to reduce power consumption. It displays current power consumption and the power savings achieved by activating Eco Mode in Watts or translated into CO2 emissions.

Toshiba remains committed to providing users around the world with innovative notebook PCs that bring new capabilities and heightened convenience, Toshiba also seeks to contribute to lower CO2 from the home by developing notebook PCs that use less energy than desktop PCs. Use of Toshiba notebook PCs will contribute to lower CO2 emission from the home by approximately 80g per day1, or almost 30kg per year2. This is half the level of CO2 emissions from desktop PCs.

About Toshiba

Established in 1875, Toshiba Corporation is a global high technology product leader with 315 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Toshiba Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Its Singapore-based Computer Systems Division (CSD) is the regional headquarters for South and Southeast Asia. In addition to notebooks under the Qosmio, Satellite, Satellite Pro, TECRA, PORTEGE and libretto product brand names, the company also offers portable and wireless accessories for customers under the Toshiba brand name. Fore more information, visit the company’s website at www.pc.toshiba-asia.com.

Photo Credit: Sinjin

In two years, blogging in Cebu has ripened from just being a mere online diary to something that takes an active role in civic and social awareness.

One of the factors that contributed to this positive development in the blogging scene in Cebu is the creation of a local blogging community.

The Cebu Bloggers Society was founded on February 14, 2008, with the main goal of uniting Cebu-based bloggers into a well-bonded community. And indeed, after its creation, individuals with diverse backgrounds but with a common interest, which is to promote Cebu and advocate blogging as a key tool for progress, converged together to establish Cebu’s first and largest blogging community.

The Cebu Bloggers Society has really grown and evolved quite significantly. From its humble beginnings, the group presently has at least 80 members and still counting. And now, the group is already anticipating its 2nd founding anniversary! Dubbed as "CBS @ 2: The Cebu Bloggers Society 2nd Anniversary Celebration", the event is envisioned to further strengthen the bond of friendship and camaraderie within the blogging community.


The anniversary celebration will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2010, 5-9PM, at SM City Cebu Foodcourt – SM Storyland Celebration Hall.

This big and important event won’t be possible without the help and assistance of the following:

There will be a 4th Cebu Education Expo this February 19-21, 2010 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall 2, Cebu City. This Education Expo has free entrance. Hopefully I can visit the expo once again since I was able to attend the previous Cebu Education Expo (2nd & 3rd) when I was still a student. See 3rd Education Expo Post.

Education is a process that produces responsible citizens with the essential knowledge and skills set to effectively contribute to the betterment of themselves and their society. Education provides people with the tools and wisdom they need to understand and participate in today's world. These are the reasons why we put great weight in having good education.

The Coalition of Better Education, Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education and TESDA, will hold the 4th Cebu Education Expo on February 19-21, 2010 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall 2, Cebu City.

The three-day event serves as a venue where educational institutions can offer their services to the public scouting for finest schools for their children. It provides valuable information, products and equipments to put in place an educational system that is appropriate to the Filipinos. This event is a brilliant step of highlighting educational opportunities especially for the youth.



The said expo is open to the public and is highly recommended for students and parents who are searching for credible schools and institutions that offer high-quality education for them and their children.

The 4th Cebu Education Expo is an event focusing on all aspects of education, learning and professional development. With exhibits from Universities, Colleges, Training Institutions and other educational institutions, this expo is ideal for those who are in search of quality education and professional development.

As our country faces globalization, not only students but also professionals are looking for continuous studies. That is why, this expo is recommended not only for junior and high school students who are considering higher level of education, but also for graduates and professionals wanting to explore newer and more fulfilling employment options.

Also, the expo will showcase book companies and BPO’s seeking to recruit new employees of all ages.

4th Cebu Education Expo PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

Opening Program 10: 00 am (Trade Hall)
Expo Exhibit & Innovative Teachers Contest 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Trade Hall)
Multipoint Demo 11:00 am (Halls AB)
Education Nation 10 point Agenda Launch
Global Filipino Teachers Media Presentation (Globe Telecom) to be announced

Gallery Walk-Innovative Teachers Contest Multipoint Demo 1:00 pm (Halls AB)

Busog-Lusog-Talino Jollibee Parents' Seminar 2:00 pm (Hall C)

FEBRUARY 20
Expo Gallery Walk-Innovative Teachers Contest 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Trade Hall)
Multipoint Demo 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Halls AB)
21st Century Leadership (for Educational Leaders) 5:00 pm (Hall C)

FEBRUARY 21
Expo Gallery Walk-Innovative Teachers Contest 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Trade Hall)
Multipoint Demo 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Hall AB)

Awarding of Innovative Teachers Contest/
Education Expo Closing Program 3:00 pm (Halls AB)

This event is sponsored by:

Microsoft Philippines, Globe Telecom, STI College, Jollibee Foundation, Cebu Daily News, Sunstar Cebu, The Freeman and Business Mirror, with the following exhibitors: Aboitiz Foundation, Academy for International Culinary Arts, BEP NZ Aust Corp_Immigration Placement Services, Cebu Institute of Technology, Center for Healthcare Professions, Eastwestways Consultants, Education Center of Australia, Ellipse Institute New Zealand, Euro Asia Worldwide Consultants, Fusion Excel International, Global Summit Consultancy Assistance Services, Grace Christian College, High Access Line, Ibon Foundation, IDP Education Australia, I-Search International, Lead Career Movers, Magsaysay Institute of Hospitality, National Historic Institute, NSN Worldwide, O'Hair Salon, Paulines Publishing House, Philippine School of Culinary Arts, Philippine State College of Aeronautics, Phoenix Education Specialist, Reyes International School of Cosmetology, RK Franchise Consultancy, Rodech Training Services Link International, Royal Christian College, Southwestern University, St. Theresa's College, University of San Jose Recollettos and University of Visayas.

The Coalition for Better Education will be conducting several seminars at SM City Cebu Conference Halls such as: Gallery Walk – Innovative Teachers Contest, Global Filipino Teacher Graduation, Education Nation 10 point Agenda Launch, Busog-Lusog-Talino Parents' Seminar, and Education Leaders Forum on Good Governance.

For inquiries regarding the seminars please contact Ms. Marilou Flores – Executive Director, Coalition for Better Education (CBE) at (032) 416-4624 to 26 / (032) 3160330.

This exposition is managed by CEO Events and Expos Organizers, Inc. For more event details, please call Manila Office: (02) 995-0734 / 439-1579 or Cebu Office: (032) 273-3827/ 238-3933, or email info@ceoexpos.com / info@cebueducation.com, or visit www.cebueducation.com.

Be there at the 4th Cebu Education Expo 2010!

Faccias de AMORE is presented to us by the University of San Carlos (USC-CEBU) of Nursing Student Body Organization in partnership with Teatro Sugbo, Incoporated. "Faccias de Amore (Faces of Love)" will be a great play event for those who wanted to enjoy a play with their loved one this coming valentines day.

About Faccias de Amore:

Faccias De Amore (Faces of Love) is a 5 Story play that is inspired by how each and everyone of us is affected by love. It draws its inspiration from the different mythologies and familiar characters associated with the celebration of valentines day.

A compilation of different stories of love that perfects different faces such as friendship, love of family, self importance, career and an ironic twist to an ultimate passionate love that we relate to one way or another.

A fictitious story between Airmid (angel of healing) and Cupid (angel of love) challenge by Aphrodite (goddess of love) creates a change in how everyone celebrates valentines day which leads us to three different life stories but is drawn closer by a certain commonality, that is NURSING…

A story of three good friends who are very different but has unconsciously gained strength from each other. Strey, a typical bad boy turned good, changed. For he cannot give love without loving himself first, will perfect the face of the self while Fem, a gay nurse fashionista who sacrificed his dream for the love of his mom, will perfect the face of the family and Carey, a poor prom-di with a exceptionally genius mind, who despite her financial incapability and life misery will rise above on top of her league.

The story believes that everything will be in its proper place in the right time and all things we can come across have its purpose. Each may relate to a particular character or familiar situation we are in as we face life’s struggles and challenges in perfecting the real meaning of the word LOVE.

But above it all, we came across the realization that there are things and emotions that even gods, angels and mortals alike can’t define but somehow understands.

For love is the only language we will equally understand.

Teatro Sugbo, Incoporated is a non-profit, non-stock theater organization run by volunteers. Their mission is to provide quality and trans-formative training in theater for the youth and underprivileged for the purpose of educating and empowering them. They also prepare fund-raising projects for the benefit of our chosen charitable institution. Moreover, they also aim to develop the quality of theatrical arts in the Philippines through training its volunteers, support research opportunities regarding the development of theater for social change, and develop local talent and preserve local culture.

Ai... Love...a Cosplay Fashion Show will be on February 21, 2010, Sunday at Parkmall starting 12nn and is organized by CANE Events

CANE Events brought to us the previous cosplay events such as HobCon 2009 and Satin Eclipse 2009, and now they present ai... Love... a cosplay event and fashion show.

Be there at the Ai... Love...a Cosplay Fashion Show!

How Rabbits fare this Year of the Metal Tiger. I was born on a fiery rabbit year so this is how we rabbits would fair this year of the tiger. This is kin of a follow up to my previous post. Now here’s some information regarding the rabbit. The Rabbit is quick, clever and ambitious, but seldom finishes what he starts. He epitomizes gentleness, refinement and elegance. He prefers situations that are perfectly favorable according to his specific desires and will bypass all obstacles and persons he does not find suitable. As a result, he is rarely angry, hostile or aggressive.

The Rabbit is the happiest sign of the Zodiac -- gifted, nice to be with, discreet, refined, reserved, ambitious but not too much so, and virtuous in the bargain. Nobody ignores Rabbits, for they are good company and know how to make the best of themselves.

Rabbits seem to be born with an innate sagacity, a natural shrewdness which makes them streetwise when it comes to the affairs of the world. Intuitive and with a canny understanding, they seem to possess an ability to see things before they happen, a talent which secures them the best deals both in business and in life, while also ensuring them financial stability and security. With perfect understanding of their partners, they frequently have the advantage, and in the practice of human relations, they are unrivaled in what requires subtle negotiations.

They will undertake nothing before they have weighed the pros and cons and examined the deal from every angle. Because of this, people admire the Rabbit and take him into their confidence. He shines in trade, especially in some offbeat aspect of it like antiques, which permits him to capitalize on his good taste. Politics, diplomacy and the law all offer the Rabbit equally good opportunities -- provided always that he can live the tranquil life he craves within their orbit.

Under the influence of the Fire element, he is demonstrative, fun loving and affectionate and has more strength of character than others of his sign. Easy and natural, people respond well to him and his ideas because he expresses himself well. Despite his outgoing nature, he abhors direct confrontation, preferring to use subtle means to achieve his goals.

The pace should pick up this year, and it may be a faster one than you would like it to be. At times, especially during the month of the Rooster, it may be almost unbearably hectic. Still, the Tiger is your complementary sign, and a friend who will liberally bestow Luck upon you. You can expect most months to be favorable to you, with opportunities to make big gains in almost every area of your life. So, do not let difficulties get you down for long. If you can resist this Rabbit tendency to discouragement, you will find in retrospect that 2010 has been a very rewarding year for you.

Like with all predictions of any sort, this should only serve as a guide and not a solid rule to live our lives by. So this is how Rabbits fare this Year of the Metal Tiger. Let's not go overboard and be full of yourself and just live and enjoy life to the full!

We had a Voting Process for May 2010 Elections presentation by Political Arena dot com, last January 27, 2010 at Neo-Neo Grill House, Cebu together with the COMELEC and SMARTMATIC-TIM. Voting process was demonstrated together with the Cebu Bloggers Society together with other bloggers, press and media were present in the event. This was the second Voting Process for May 2010 Elections presentation or demonstration in which I had attended before. Click Here for 1st Demo Attended.

The campaign for the voting process for the coming May 2010 Elections is has got its momentum. Almost Everyone is being educated through TV, news, radio, newspapers, political websites, bloggers, social networks, seminars and many more.

The first part of the program was the Presentation of PoliticalArena.com v2.0 by Racquel Cagurangan, General Manager of PoliticalArena.com. Miguel Avila of Smartmatic – TIM, was still the speaker for this one who demonstrated the steps on how to vote on the 2010 Presidential Election with the use of PCOS ((Precinct Count Optical Scan System)) Machine. Although this was a much shorter presentation from the previous one, I'd say they had properly furnished the presentation to be not too overwhelming unlike the previous demonstrations they attempted.

Now here’s the step by step tutorial of how this new voting system works:

Step 1

Go to your voting precinct on May 10, 2010 and check for your name. Bring voter's ID or any ID w/ your registration stub.

Step 2

Present yourself to the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) to get a ballot. Then Listen to the BEI's instructions on how to properly fill up the ballot.

Step 3

Receive the ballot and make sure it is empty or unmarked on both sides. Be sure as well that what you have is the correct ballot for your precinct.

Step 4

Fill up your ballot by shading in the ovals (not check, X or half or line) next to the names of the candidates you want to vote for.

Some position will require you to choose more than one candidate, so read the instructions carefully!

NOTE: DO NOT OVER-VOTE! If you vote for more than the maximum number allowed, your votes for that position will NOT BE COUNTED but provided other positions are correct, those will still be counted.

Step 5

Insert your ballot into the counting machine. It doesn’t matter if you insert the ballot bottom first or upside down and make sure you do not make it dirty or even fold it. Wait as well for the confirmation message on the machine screen.

Step 6

At the end of the process, the voting machine will count all the votes cast and produce shall copies of the election returns. Then return to BEI to return the pen and get indelible ink on your finger for proof of voting.

It’s that simple. Now, are you ready to cast your vote? Don't forget to “VOTE WISELY” for this is the future of our country that we do this elections.



About Political Arena:

Politicalarena.com is the country’s first socio-political networking site, developed to promote awareness and interactivity in the local political scene. It provides users with a common platform to access information about candidates and, at the same time, offers candidates with a venue to disseminate information to the public, real time.

Just like any other networking site, politicalarena.com encourages visitors to register and voice out their concerns, express their views, interact with candidates and learn more about Philippine politics. They could also post photos, upload videos and share their views through blogging, asking questions and posting testimonials.

It's nice to attend again the Voting Process for May 2010 Elections presentation by Political Arena dot com w/ Smartmatic-TIM and Comelec.

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