April 12, 2008
Artspace, 3F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City
History has shown that clay objects have always been part of our lives, whether for function or decoration. On April 12 at 3:00-5:00 p.m., we invite aspiring potters and clay enthusiasts to learn how each pottery process is an art in itself with renowned clay artist, Jon Pettyjohn.
Apart from the brief lecture on Philippine pottery, a demonstration-workshop on hand building, coil building, wheel throwing and other useful techniques or tips in pottery making will also be included.
Registration starts at 2:00 p.m. No fees will be collected for this workshop but due to the limited number of clay kits, interested participants are requested to pre-register through phone 892-1801, fax 892-1810, SMS 0917-5594417, or email .
Ringo Bunoan will be opening her exhibit Pillow Talk on March 17, 2008, 6PM at silverlens gallery. Pillow Talk is the culmination of Ringo Bunoan’s body of work using pillows. It gathers seminal and significant pieces, including installations, sound work, photographs, and light boxes. Pillow Talk was awarded the silverlens foundation Completion Grant in 2007 and will run until April 19, 2008.
Ringo Bunoan is an artist, writer and curator. Since her graduation from the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts in 1997, she has participated in numerous contemporary art exhibitions in Manila and across Asia. From 1999-2004, she led the independent art space Big Sky Mind, which she co-founded with Katya Guerrero and other artists.
In 2003, Ringo Bunoan was named as one of the Thirteen Artists by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. After nearly three years in Kathmandu, she is back in Manila to work on new projects, including a research on Philippine contemporary art for the Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong.
Ringo Bunoan, Pillow Talk, March 17 – April 19, 2008, silverlens gallery. 2320 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City, 816-0044. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 10 am – 7 pm, Saturday 1 – 6 pm. Accompanying Pillow Talk are Saturday Gallery Activities, all from 3-5pm: March 29 – Artist Talk by Ringo Bunoan, April 5 – Film Screening of “This is Modern Art: Nothing Matters”. Pillow Talk will be having a Closing Party on April 19, 8pm, with performances by Nocturnal We, Deep Sleep and Skies of Ember.
Visit www.silverlensphoto.com for more info or email
Over 200 exhibitors will feature unique products from the Philippines’ 17 regions at the National Trade Fair 2008 on March 12-16 at the SM Megatrade Halls of the SM Megamall.
National Trade Fair is the Philippines authoritative trade show for the best products throughout the archipelago, reflecting the unique resources and the people’s craftsmanship district in each region.
Over 800 new products designs will be showcased in NTF – a result of the full cycle assistance package provided by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Mission (CITEM), DTI Regional Operations Group, Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), Product Design and Development Center of the Philippines (PDDCP), Bureau of Domestic Trade (BDT), and the Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED).
The fair serves as a government platform to boost the capabilities of the Philippine enterprise. “The country’s economic activities are greatly influenced by our homegrown enterprises; their value-added contribution sustains the need for sources of livelihood, especially in the countryside”, said Trade Asst. sec. Felicitas Agoncillo-Reyes, executive director of CITEM.
A showcase of products made form indigenous materials and local skills and talents from select towns of the Philippines will also be featured under the “One Town, One Product” (OTOP) Philippines which aims to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs in the countryside.
Another highlight this year is the Raw Materials Setting featuring semi-processed forms and new applications of ten raw materials with enormous potential: such as banana, (bank, leaves, bud), coconut (coir, peat, bark, wood fiber), corn (cob, husk and silk), fish scales, Manila palm (branch, twigs, fruits and fiber), recycled materials such as tin cans and plastic, sabutan leaves, water hyacinth (leaves and stems), tahong shells, and woven fibers made of abaca, buntal and raffia.
Last year the NTF assisted 194 enterprises, attracted 894 trade buyers and generated 163.9 million pesos worth of sales.
NTF is expected to be an efficient vehicle to strengthen the capabilities of the homegrown enterprise sector. According to Malacañang data, the MSME sector gives 99% value to the Philippine economy and is one of the most efficient job creators. By 2010, it is seen that MSME will give jobs to six to ten million individuals.
For information on the NTF, contact CITEM’s Special Projects Division at (02) 8312201 locals 261 and 263 or email at .
FILIPINO BUSINESS EXPO
March 29-31, 2008
10am-9pm
The Activity Center
Trinoma Mall, Edsa, Quezon City
A business fair featuring various players in franchising industry and marketing.
A one-stop-shop for livelihood, investment and business opportunities.
EXHIBITOR PROFILE:
Business Franchises, Airline, bus and shipping lines,
Most people rank public speaking high on the list of things they don’t like to do. One day, however, you just may have to give a speech or a presentation in front of people you don’t even know.
How about a wedding speech? Or perhaps you may have to speak at a family reunion. Do you have to give the team presentation to your bosses next week?
Do you dread the thought of getting up on the podium, having the spot light on you and knowing that all eyes will be staring at you?
RMP Consultancy brings you The POWER of Publick Speaking, a very entertaining 1 day workshop is crammed with lots of tips and techniques that will help deliver any presentation or impromptu speech like a pro.
You will learn easy but powerful skills and solid strategies for designing and delivering presentations even under time pressure
You will be able to respond smoothly when asked to make a few impromptu remarks
You will amaze your audience by responding smoothly to tough questions.
This hard-hitting training is exactly what you need! Our presenter uses her trademark “laugh and learn” technique to make your learning easy and memorable. Our expert presenter will walk you though proven strategies and mental formulas that you can use to sound like a seasoned pro at any speaking occasion.
How you will benefit:
Overcome nervousness
Organize your thoughts
Deliver an outstanding performance every time
Handle unexpected questions with ease
Inspire, convince and persuade any audience
Defuse critics before they start to talk
Building a rapport with any size audience
What will be covered:
How to plan and organize your presentation with ease
4 easy speech organization tips for any occasion
How to sound conversational
How to remove the “Ums” and “Ahs”
How to build a captivating presentation
The Magic of Story telling
The myths of public speaking and how to over them
Choosing words that paint a picture
4 pre-presentation habits that work every time
Turning your nervousness into positive energy
The Rules to Impromptu Speaking
The dos and don’ts of using humor
Using your voice to establish sincerity, credibility and confidence
Successful posture and gesture techniques that work
How to change your undesirable speaking practices into more winning habits
How to develop rapport with your audience
How to handle the Q & A
Who should attend:
This workshop is designed for professionals who want to develop the communication skills that they need to succeed.
Seminar Fee:
Php7,840.00 inclusive of 12% VAT
Schedule:
March 14, 2008 - 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Venue:
RMP Training Room, 204 Languages Internationale Bldg, 926 Arnaiz Ave, Makati City
For reservations, please contact Chili, Francis or Raffy Pefianco at 372-4563 or 0918-937-3455. You may also call the seminar venue (Wed,Thu and Fri) 813-7824. You may also send an email to ’) //–>
Strong leadership skills are needed in order to facilitate change in your organization.
RMP Consultancy brings you Leadership Style Flexibility & Managerial Effectiveness, a 1 day program on March 7, 2008, which will give you the skills and know-how to implement and nurture change with confidence.
Todays leaders are being asked to focus more on coaching tasks, cultivating a shared vision, championing continuous improvement efforts, and building collaboration across all levels in the organization. This seminar will assist managers recognize the different management styles required to successfully run their organizations and how they can flex and adjust to meet the needs of the organization.
Dynamic organizations demand fundamental changes in the roles leaders play. As a leader of your organization, you may need to veer away from the usual management roles of overseeing the work group, paraphrasing organizational vision, directing change and continuous improvement, and building a strong and interdependent organization.
Instead, leaders like you are being asked to focus more on coaching tasks, cultivating a shared vision, championing continuous improvement efforts, and building collaboration across all levels in the organization.
During this seminar, participants will do the following:
Explore the impact of organizational change on their role as leaders
Learn predictable phases of change and how to manage them
Learn pointers to read environmental demands and how you may practice flexing your style
Interpret and measure the effectiveness of a situation
* 4 Roles to help facilitate change
* 4 Phases of change
* 5 Key principles in crafting success out of change
Module 2:Management and Leadership Styles
* Management vs Leadership
* Behavior – Communication
* Management Styles
* Leadership Styles
* Managerial Effectiveness
Who Should Attend:
Leaders, Supervisors, Executives & Managers
Training Methodology:
Live-Facilitation with visual presentation, Activity-Based Learning Workshops, Games.
Training Fee:
Php5,600.00 inclusive of 12% VAT
Venue:
MP Training Room, 204 Languages Internationale Bldg, 926 Arnaiz Ave, Makati City
For reservations, please contact Chili, Francis or Raffy Pefianco at 372-4563 or 0918-937-3455. You may also call the seminar venue (Wed,Thu and Fri) 813-7824. You may also send an email to .
Letter writing is still believed to be an indispensable tool in developing love, friendship and strong bondage of family ties.
To make the young people aware the important role that postal service plays in our societies, to foster affection for writing letters even though other modern means of communication exists, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) have launched the 37th International Writing Competition for young people to promote better understanding around the world through the post office.
This year’s competition aims at helping create a world in which all people shall live in harmony, a noble goal each of us can aspire with the theme “Write a letter to someone to tell why the world needs tolerance”.
The contest is open to students or out-of-school youth who are citizens of the Philippines and not more than fifteen (15) years old. The compositions must be recent, handwritten or typewritten, English and must be between 500 to 1,000 words long. On a separate sheet of paper, the participant must indicate the number of words used in the entry, complete name and address, gender, age, date of birth, 2 x 2 color ID picture, name of school, address, grade level and contact numbers.
Prizes are:
P15,000 for 1st prize
P10,000 for 2nd prize
P5,000 for 3rd prize
Firs prize winner on the national level will automatically get the chance to participate for the UPU International Letter Writing competition to be held in Switzerland.
Entries must be sent thru Postal Mail Only on or before April 10, 2008 to:
Mr. Alvin Fidelson or Mr. Rene Ranoa,
Media Affairs Office
Office of the Postmaster General
3/F Philippine Postal Corporation
Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila
HackaCon 2008: International IT Security Convention
August 8, 9 & 10, 2008
SM Megatrade Hall, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
The topics to be covered are:
Certified Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (CEH)
Linux Security
Disaster Recovery (DR)
Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT)
Security+
Microsoft Security
Hardening Against TCP/IP Attacks
Wireless Hacking and Security
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
The fee is only P500 per topic inclusive of materials and certificate. This is a first-come first-served basis. The organizers can only accommodate 200 pax per topic.
Clark Development Corporation (CDC) proudly announces the launch of RACE TO THE FUTURE - The 2008 Clark Freeport International Marathon. This major sporting event has been in the planning stage for several months and CDC is proud to say that all the hard work is now coming to fruition. To attract participants from all over the world, CDC is providing a track route that meets international standards and is offering world-class prizes totaling to 1.8 million pesos. International marathon runners from Singapore. Malaysia, China, and Korea will also be joining the event.
International Marathons have gained great popularity all over the world, involving runners from all walks of life. It is high time the Philippines gets involved in the international marathon circuit, a Clark Development official reveals. Also, this is now the chance for every Filipino to win great prizes and international recognition.
Determined to comply with international standards and regulations, CDC has been conferred the sanction of the Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and the endorsement of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Recently, CDC held a contract signing with ActivAsia, Inc., a frontrunner in corporate events and product activation. The contract signing officially launches the event and is headed by Mr. Liberato P. Laus, the President and CEO of CDC. With the involvement of Locators at the Clark International Freeport, the event is expected to be a resounding success.
The marathon is set on January 13, 2008, Sunday. It is expected to draw in spectators from all over the country. For more information, everyone is invited to log on and register online at http://www.clarkmarathon.com.
Beyong Planning: ePRODUCTIVITY with Eric Mack Information, Communication and Action Tools to get things done Nov 24, 26, 27 and 29 Cathedral of Praise, Taft cor UN, Manila.
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Learn more about the latest laws signed by the lower house and the senate that might affect the way you do business with regards to paying your taxes.
Target audience for this event are business owners, entrepreneurs and finance people.
This seminar aims to update you on the latest laws, methods and techniques that will give you great relief and savings.
Topics include:
What to do before you handle your 2005 Tax Deficiency;
Availment of the amnesty; With or without assessment; With or without Letter of Authority; With or without Subpoena Duces Tecum;
Do’s and Don’ts of availing tax amnesty.
PLUS FREE TAX CLINIC — Consult your case for FREE!
For more details on the program, reservation and registration, please call Francis or Raffy Pefianco at 372-4563 or 813-7824 (on Wed, Thu and Fri only). You can also email or visit our website at www.rmpconsultancy.com to download a registration form.
SEMINAR INVESTMENT: REGULAR RATE – Php1,995.00 + VAT per pax. EARLY BIRD RATE: – Php1,695.00 + VAT per pax if you register on or before June 15.
The Philippine SQL Server Users Group (PHISSUG) will be holding their first chat for this year:
Forget SQL, Meet ORM
Date: June 7 2007, 08:00GMT
Target Audience: SQL Developers
Abstract: If you have been writing SQL via stored procedures all your life, this new approach could cost you your decades old investment. Are you ready to throw away your SPs and embrace ORM?
The chat will be based on threaded discussion format on the PHISSUG forum.
Date: Jun 10, 2007 - Sunday
Time: 8:30am to 1:00pm
Speaker: Mr. Gilbert Villanueva
Description:
Surveillance using CCTV (Closed-circuit television) is the use of videocameras to transmit a signal to a specific, limited set of monitors. CCTV is often used for surveillance in areas which need security, such as banks, lan shops, casinos, hotels and resorts, airports or military installations.
Topics:
1. CCTV and equipments to be used
2. Setup and Installation of cameras
3. Webcast or live viewing thru internet
4. DIY equipments and innovations.
Venue: Capinpin Place
Fee: 280 Save cost on IT Learning!
As the world of Information Technology continues to move towards advancement, the demand for a highly efficient and knowledgable IT person for home or for business remains increasing. That’s why getting an IT knowledge is one way to achieve success in today’s environment
Most businesses nowadays are looking for I.T. people, but the truth is I.T. education is expensive. The institutions, colleges and universities are not for everyone because of factors such as financial, age, time, etc. Hence we, at TPC Events, would like to offer you the perfect solution to learn I.T.
TPC Events is all about saving cost on your IT learning. TPC Events specializes in different information technology tools that is designed to your needs and interest.
TPC Events is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology in the Philippines
The Trend Micro 2007 Virtual Security Summit is an online event where you can learn about the latest in web and network security
Email and Security threats are a constantly moving and evolving target.
Find out how you can secure your business against financial risks and costly downtime at the online 2007 Virtual Security Summit. Trend Micro will give you the tools to conquer zero-day threats, everyday attacks and more.
Join security experts from Trend Micro and CIO Magazine for:
Live presentations on the latest trends in threats and security strategies from the Trend Micro Executive panel
Interactive booths covering solution areas from Messaging to Web Threats to Network Security and more
Real-time chat with the pros about your pressing questions
Don’t let the bad guys put your business at risk. Take advantage of the latest in security thought leadership, and start mapping your strategy for a secure future.
