Komikon 2013: Keeping My Childhood Alive (Part 1)

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Growing up reading Funny Komiks, Marvel comics, manga and having a Jack Chick comic phase (ugh!), I'm a big fan of comics.Through the years, I still love the art form that still amazes and spellbinds the kid in me. Thanks to Komikon, the event doesn't just keep Pinoy comics alive, but also my childhood as well.

Now on its 9th year, Komikon 2013 gathers the local and international comic book artist and writers to celebrate this art form. It is a place the fans meet comic creators - which is so awesome. Up and coming comics and their creators showcase what they got to soon-to-be fans. The event has talks or seminars to further salivate comic enthusiasts. And of course, comic books from indie, local, imported, and vintage plus original artworks are for sale as well as other comic related merchandize. Games and prizes abound during the event. Komikon is an annual event and holds its activities at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City.

This year, is my second time (I have gone to this years Summer Komikon), and this time it a special one. The artist and writers are raising funds for the victims of Super-Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan. So the sales will go to that cause - Awesome! And with that comes my special "mission" to that event.

Cultural Exchange Program

(c) Aimee Blaquera :)

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Last November 12-15, 2013, we had an exchange program with the Malaysian students from Malaysia. We were able to communicate using Japanese and English languages. They've learned some of the filipino words from us, and we've also learned some of the malaysian words from them. 

(c) Aimee Blaquera

This picture was taken when we were having the visitor session with the malaysians. It was so nice talking to them because they are so friendly and cool. Even though the time was very limited, we enjoyed each other's company and had fun.

Fog City Creamery and Emperador Distillers Partners to Bring You Ice Cream That Will Surely Make You Scream!

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Many will say that the best way to endorse a food product is by showing off how people really enjoy eating it. Yeah, many of the big companies will use celebrities to promote a brand because they can afford it but they also incorporate other means to attract attention.

The most sincere and effective means to catch the interest of the common people, without intimidating them too much, is to use non-celebrity everyday people that you would normally just pass by along the streets on your way to work or school. Models could be dressed up to look like the kids next door, but somehow people can distinguish the real ting from the make believe.

If you use unfamiliar characters that do not do commercials professionally, you would be more convinced to identify with the character. You will somehow feel that it is not totally forced and scripted. Besides, great food reflects naturally on the faces of people after their dining experience.