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I guess everyone is waiting for this - Sinulog Photo Contest 2010! A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The photography contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers who will register with the Sinulog Foundation during the prescribed registration period for SINULOG PHOTO CONTEST 2010. 2. Official entry forms / Registration for photo contest participants will open January 2, 2010 at the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. office from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Look for Dolly Del Mar. 3. Deadline for registration will be on January 16, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. 4. Registration Fee is SIX HUNDRED FIFTY(P650.00). Registration fee covers a competition ID allowing access to most SINULOG 2010 activities, SINULOG T –SHIRT (MUST BE WORN DURING SINULOG DAY) plus ten (10) entries of (5R) photographs. An additional thirty pesos (P30.00) will be charged for every additional photo. Each participant will be issued an ID number that will be used in identifying the Photographs upon submission of the entries. In case of d...

A P999 Christmas Seat Sale for Domestic and International destinations! For January-March 2010 travel Tis' the seat sale to be jolly with our P999 Christmas sale for domestic and international destinations! The seat sale starts now until December 6, 2009, for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2010. All our 32 domestic destinations are up for grabs at the ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P999. This includes direct flights from Cebu to Butuan and Surigao, as well as flights from Manila to Kalibo (Boracay), Naga, San Jose (Mindoro) and Laoag. We also fly direct from Davao to Zamboanga, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro. Avail of P999 ‘Go Lite’ seats from Manila to Taipei and Kota Kinabalu, and from Clark to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Bangkok. Flights from Manila to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Macau and Guangzhou, and flights to Hong Kong and Singapore from Manila and Cebu are also available for only P1,499. You can fly for only P1,999 to Incheon from Manila or Cebu, and to Busan from Cebu, or opt...

Experience one of the Cebu’s pride! The Union of Art and Music – an Art Exhibit, Wall Painting with UbeC Crew and Tshirt designing contest. Featuring Mugna Timawa . What: The Early Scribbles: The Union of Art and Music When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 6:00pm Where: Body English, Gorordo, Lahug In collaboration with CebuHour Production : Docudrama, Twinkle Dudu, Sadaea, Drive me to Juliet, Melophobic, Shepherds Plaid, Campbell, Rescue a Hero, False Graveyard, PointBlank. Featured Bands: Persona, Monoline with special participation of 032 Souldierz. Entrace is Php 80.00 only with FREE BEER!

What: Visual: A Digital Design Conference When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 11:00AM to 7:00PM Where: SM Cinema 1, SM City Cebu Visual is the biggest digital design conference in the South made specifically by the designers for the designers. The conference will feature 9 top local designers/artists who will cover 8 various graphic design disciplines . These 9 home grown talents will share their experiences working for their international clientele and present their world class works and design processes . Print Commercial and Branding Digital Matte Painting and Character Design Web Design and Interface Shirt and Apparel Design Pursuing Your Career and Photography Graphic Design Local Web Business and Strategy Digital Illustrations Students(currently enrolled) are required to bring their school ID upon registration. In case the student fail to present his/her school ID, and additional fine of P50.00 shall be collected. Tickets are on a first com, fi...

What: Cebu Guitar Festival 2009 Where: The Outpost When: November 24,25,26,27,28 2009. This 5 day event would includes indoor performances by Cebu’s Top Guitarist both acoustic and electric bands covering the whole spectrum of the music genre as well as 3 day outdoor concert will all the performances becoming a collaboration of our local musicians. There would also be a Photo Exhibit/Contest which is open for both amateur and professional photographers. Guitar workshop, Guitar Exhibit and the search for the Ultimate Rakista Contest with the national champion taking home Php 120,000 in cash and a chance to rule the rock world with Jim Beam -the true spirit of rock n’ roll. Continue reading here >>>

The Visayan Music Festival 2009 will feature performances by Cebu’s homegrown superstars and a lineup of Cebu’s pride: URBANDUB, THE LINE DIVIDES, DICE AND K9, POWERSPOONZ, JUNIOR KILAT, KANDAGYAN, SHEILA AND THE INSECTS and special guests from Manila, Mindanao and Bohol: UP DHARMA DOWN, RADIOACTIVE SAGO PROJECT, SLEEPWALK CIRCUS, SWITCH, GASULINA, BROWNBUDS MENDEL'S LEGACY. Pre Sell Ticket Pass at Php100.00 are available at the following outlets: Ayala Cebu Center at the concierge. Zzubu Recording Studio 17 Acacia Street, Cebu. Kalye 80’s, Rahman street, Cebu. Sunburst Mango Branch Ground Floor Unit 1 One-Mango Ave. Building Gen. Maxilom Ave. Cebu. Tel: 2549500 or 2549400 telefax 2560700 Buy ticket online at: BlackStone Productions Online Transportation Free transportation will be provided for the commuting public: Ayala Center Cebu: 01PM 02PM 03PM 04PM 05PM 06PM 07PM Friday and Saturday From the Family Park going back to the Stations D’Family Park 02AM 03AM 04AM 05AM S...

W hat: LIBERA Live in Cebu W hen: October 28, 2009 → 8:00 p.m. W here: Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City Ticket prices : P 2,500.00; P 1,500.00; P1,000.00 (special ticket price is available for student group sales). Available at the: Arts Council of Cebu Foundation , Inc., 2/F Krizia Bldg., Gonzales Compound Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City with tel. no. +63 32 2330452/0917-328-7917 and email address artscouncilcebu@yahoo.com. St. Theresa’s College with tel. no. 253-3468 SM Department Customer Service with tel. no. 231-0627. About Libera The distinctive sound of Libera has travelled the world in the last few years. The group's albums have topped both mainstream and classical charts in many countries, and their recordings hold their place in top-tens alongside major artists like Bocelli. Continue reading at the main site >>>

Slapshock’s first album launch for Cariño Brutal in the Philippines. SLAPSHOCK ALBUM LAUNCH : Carino Brutal OCTOBER 30, Friday at Mango Square back Parking Area.

MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) is a campaign about freedom -- about our rights as human beings to choose where we live, where we work, who our friends are, and who we love. Most of us take these freedoms for granted, but hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world have had these basic human rights taken away. They are victims of trafficking - modern-day slaves -- and criminals have forced, defrauded, or coerced them into various forms of labor, or prostitution. MTV EXIT aims to increase awareness and prevention of human trafficking through television programs, online content, live events, and partnerships with anti-trafficking organizations. The concert will be held at the SM Covered Parking Lot on October 24, 2009 (Saturday) 5PM. For more information about this campaign please visit MTV EXIT . Or Be af fan of MTV Exit at Facebook Because the best things in life are free!

CEB offers all-international seat sale for as low as P999 For travel starting November 15 until January 31, 2010 Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) gives Asian destinations a boost with our all-international seat sale starting now until October 19, 2009, for travel from November 15, 2009 until January 31, 2010. For ‘Go Lite’ P999, you can book and buy flights from Clark to Bangkok, Singapore, Macau and Hong Kong, and from Manila to Kota Kinabalu and Taipei. For ‘Go Lite’ P1499, you can book and buy flights from Manila to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai, as well as from Cebu to Hong Kong and Singapore. For ‘Go Lite’ P24! 99, you can book and buy flights from Manila to Incheon and Jakarta, and from Cebu to Incheon and Pusan. Those with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking. Osaka seats are also available for the ‘Go’ fare of P2599. We also have an ongoing promotion for 30 kilos free baggage allowance...

Nescafe 3n1 Soundskool Visayas Elimination a success! Parkmall Mandaue City, Cebu, Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 15 bands all over Visayas (who passed the initial screening) competed each other to enter the next level of Nescafe 3n1 Sound Skool 2009 , which is the Grand finals, to be held at the Ninoy Aquino Sports Stadium in Metro Manila this coming November 14, 2009. 3 bands bested among the 15 contestants, and the following were: Sundae Special from Iloilo Doctors College, Iloilo City, 3 hours & 10 from the University of Visayas, Cebu City Lady Suzette from AMA Computer College Tacloban Campus, Tacloban City Further, here is a complete list of the 15 bands all over Visayas who joined the Nescafe 3n1 Sound Skool 2009 (in no particular order). Green Peace – STI Tacloban Campus SpoonPlay – Eastern Visayas State University Black Mantra – Cebu Institute of Technology Squared Box – AMA Computer College BRIPNY SKWR – DataMex Institute of Computer Technology, T...

Satin Eclipse ... The Darkness is Rising! Oct.31, 2009 12noon - Cosplay Registration 1pm - Cosplay Contestants Call Time Registration Fee: 150php for Cosplay Contestants. Exclusive Event Lootbag to be given to cosplay contestants! For contestants, pls. email the ff. info to caneevents@yahoo.com 1. Real Name 2. Contact Number 3. Shyou Name/Nickname CATEGORIES: 1. MALE COSPLAY 2. FEMALE COSPLAY 3. KID COSPLAY 4. GROUP COSPLAY For more information, please visit: CANE EVENTS WEBSITE

Once again, Cebu is soon be conducting its yearly beauty pageant - Miss Cebu 2010 . Below are the qualifications: Single, between the ages of 18 and 25; pleasing personality with a minimum height of 5’3”; Good moral character; At least a graduating High School student and articulate in English; A resident of Cebu for not less than one year; Willing to travel and to reign for a full term of one year; Must be a Filipino citizen; Must not be a participant/applicant of a beauty search during the duration of the pageant. Entry Forms are available: Cebu City Tourism Office – Tel. No. 412-4355 c/o Cinbeth Orellano Tel. No. : (032) 412-43-55 Fax No. (032) 253-1109 Email Add: cebucitytourism@yahoo.com website: cebucitytourism.com VICE-MAYOR’S OFFICE - Tel. No. 253-2045 c/o Mr. Erwin Dela Cerna FILIPPO, Lower Ground, Ayala Center CAROLINAS, 2ND Level, SM City Cebu PIERRE ANGELI BOUTIQUE, F. Ramos Tel. 253-6569 c/o Mr. Philip Rodriguez STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE of Different...

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Come and visit Their Books sale at Ayala Center Cebu. This September 25, 26, 27, 2009. This is a fund raising project of Tsinelas Association and Beyond Art's Sake in cooperation with the Cebu Bloggers Society.

Tastier than Lechon: Balamban liempo was established last July in the present year by the couple Jojo and Honey Vergara . Inspired by a famous Liempo in Balamban, Cebu. It first opened at S. Cabahug corner Tres Borces St., Mabolo, Cebu City. Second branch just recently opened in Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City (in front of USP) and soon will be opening its third branch in Hi-way, Mandaue just inline with The North Atrium building. Balamban Liempo ’s owners aim to open a total of 5 branches by the end of the year and 10 by the next year. photo credits: LaagCebu.com

Christmas is almost here! Yes, it's "ber" months once again - the most favorite time of the year is here! With this kind of season, have you ever think of spending holidays somewhere far from your place? A place which you never been before? Something different? Coz I am thinking of going out somewhere to a place which can still be considered as home even if you are away from home. What pops up in my mind right now is to go somewhere in Greece - Crete Holidays ! Crete island is the largest of Greece and is located in the south of the Aegean Sea. Crete is one of the most famous Greek islands and often visited with Santorini. Based on a certain survey/statistics a lot of people spend Holidays in Crete , which basically made me feel curious about this place. As a self claimed wanderer, I always loved to explore places like this. But, how am I gonna spend a cheap Crete Holidays in Greece? There are a lot of online sites that offer trip to Crete Island, Grece. However, ...

The Department of Languages and Literature (DOLL) of The University of San Carlos in partnership with the English Majors Association (EMA) will be staging “My Fair Lady” which is a play based on George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion”. This will be an opportunity for the viewers to look into the socio-cultural and historical values portrayed in the story. Play dates are on: September 12 and 19 (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM September 20 (Sunday) 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM Tickets are sold for Php 90. For queries and further details about the production you can contact these numbers: 09167811930 and 09202112860, or look for Hannah Aranas at 09159112274.

Sinulog 2010 - the activity that you shouldn't miss. The Sinulog 2010 festival is fast approaching, at the moment, they had plotted the schedule. Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2010 Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd. Janaury 3-31, 2010 Sinulog Photo Exhibits featuring 2008 Sinulog Photo Winners 2nd level of the Northwing SM City Cebu Janaury 3-31, 2010 Sto. Niño Exhibits, SM City Cebu Art Center January 9-19, 2010 Dancing Pilgrims: Sinanduloy of Tangub City Exhibit of Tangub City dancers from past to present SM City Cebu January 07, 2010 (Thursday) 4:00 AM Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus 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 2010 January 08, 2010 (Friday) Sinulog 2010 Kick Off 2:00PM Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years @SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA 3:00 PM Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño) 7:00 PM Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Ce...

The photos below were taken after the Digital Filipino Event and Bloggers Meet Up last July 11, 2009 at Waterfront, Cebu. These photos are just sort of experiment. Long Exposure-I think. I placed the camera on the floor and shoot. Thanks to master Sinjin for letting me borrow his Nikkon D40 .

Photos were all taken last July 04 at Club Vudu Cebu during the Headshot Clinic.

What: Project Headshot Clinic One Youth When: July 04, 2009 Saturday Where : Club Vudu, Crossroads Mall, Banilad, Cebu City About: Project Headshot Clinic (HSC) is a brand new concept that merges Profile photos online and Advertising as we see campaigns, advertisements, and advocacies may easily be conveyed through our unique digitized headshots, online profile photos can be potential online billboards. Its major components are: registration, mass shooting, and mass uploading on social network web sites (as profile photo), which make HSC an effective and creative marketing tool. HSC creates curiosity and impact to those who are not yet aware or part of it. It's viral — the HSC phenomenon can attract anyone online — and we hope that you become a part of it. Be part of the new Project Headshot Series! The team behind the successful Project Headshot Clinic has a new advocacy. Headed by visionary photographer, Niccolo Cosme, the new series aims to promote unity of the Pinoy...

So long Michael Jackson ! So Long King of Pop ! May you rest in peace. Michael Jackson who is known as the King of Pop, an influential singer and dancer just passed away yesterday Thursday June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. Michael Jackson was suffering a cardiac arrest. While en route to the UCLA Medical Center, Jackson apparently stopped breathing. Jackson was originally reported in a coma but other sources mentioned that Jackson died. He died with his family surrounding him. ( wikipedia ) Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m., Capt. Steve Ruda told the Los Angeles Times. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda told the newspaper. ( msnbc ) So long Michael Jackson ! So Long King of Pop! May you rest in peace. image from michaeljackson.com

I've been scanning through our team website and I was able to find some of our photos during our last year's team Christmas party which was held at Villa, Teresita-Talisay, Cebu City . Below are some of the captured moments during our party. Camera courtesy of our supervisor: Neil a.k.a Agent47

SIMALA : Located at Sibonga, Cebu - a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. For those who really have strong faith, who believes in miracles, they must be familiar with the Holy Place. I remember the very first time I went here, that was sometime in March 2007, and when I came back the 2nd time around, I saw a lot of changes or shall I say progress with the holy place. Photos were randomly captured, during our (me and my team mates) several visit at Simala last year.

Photos were taken a year ago at La Playa - Badian, Cebu , during our Midyear team building, headed by our supervisor: Neil Parilla . A brief fact about Badian, Cebu : Badian is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 35,876 people. More photos go to: La Playa Thanks to Neil for the camera and the photos.

Cebu: DigitalFilipino Club & Bloggers Networking Event on July 11 The DigitalFilipino.com Club is organizing a fellowship/networking event where e-commerce industry players and bloggers can catch up and exchange updates. This will be on July 11, Saturday, 6 to 11 pm at the Teatro Casino, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, 1st Salinas Drive Lahug, Cebu City. This event is sponsored by our club member PAGCOR . * 6:00 - 7:00 Registration and Dinner * 7:00 - 7:30 Guest introduction / plugs Welcome Remarks * 7:30 - 8:00 Updates by Janette Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2009 Update DigitalFilipino.com Club Updates (online workshop and other efforts) DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009 * 8:00 - 8:30 - PAGCOR Updates * 8:30 - onwards - Raffle, Networking, Games Bloggers are welcome to attend this event for free. Just reply to this post with your name and blog address. If you have a blogger friend to tag along, please mention their name too. Thank you. P.S. This event has a one sponso...

The Cebu Bloggers Society members were all invited to the grand opening of Mamma Maria's Pizzeria yesterday June 12, 2009 which is the same date of the Philippine Independence Day. Let the photos speak ( still uploading IN A NUTSHELL: Mamma Maria's Pizzeria ( MMP ) is the biggest and largest pizza in the country today. A is a proud member of Filipino International Franchise Association [FIFA] and now open for Franchise, you may email them at pa@discoverpizzaplanet.com or visit their website at http://www.discoverypizzaplanet.com . Contact MMP For delivery, you may call [032] 417-11-77 or visit your nearest MMP branches in your city and the are open 24 hours. Acknowledgments: Thanks to McBilly for spreading the good news. Thanks to the owner/president of Mamma Maria's Pizzeria Thanks to everyone, specially the Cebu Bloggers Society family.

Yesterday, June 11, Senator Mar Roxas met the Cebu Bloggers people at the Coffee Bean Tea Leaf, I.T Park, Lahug, Cebu City. We (the Cebu bloggers ) met at the venue around 3:00PM and had some sort of chit chats, camwhorings, and acquaintances while waiting for Mar Roxas to arrive. Also Bon, who is part of Mar's team did some short briefing to us. Some of the Cebu Bloggers had the chance to asked Mar Roxas about random things, mostly the political sides. And since we ran out of time (Mar had some appointments, I guess), the rest of the bloggers just leave their questions in mind. Might be sending their queries via email, I bet? Not so sure though. As of me, I really have less interest when it comes to politics. Honestly, I really don't know my stand when it comes to Philippines Politics. Full article: Mar Roxas meets the Cebu Bloggers Below are some photos at the venue. Images credits to Doyzkie