Wally Watthead and His Lost Glow: A Bubbles and Confetti Filled Magic Show

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Seeing bubbles and confetti flying through the air is fascinating especially if you're a kid. As an adult, it brings back memories when we used to play with our bubble machines, and throwing itsy-bitsy pieces of shredded paper in most celebrations. May it be a children's party or a special occasion among adults recognizing an achievement, it's quite joyous to see an attraction.

Even grown-ups were amazed of the sudden bursts of confetti and bubbles at the Wally Watthead and His Lost Glow magical show held last Friday November 14, 2014 at the PETA Theater Center. The children were not the only ones cheering. Even the grown ups were thrilled.

The clown-like magician Wally Watthead (played by Janne Raudaskoski from Finland) doesn't talk much in the show but his facial expressions were so wacky that his further interactions with a giant mobile phone named Simon the Simcard (voiced by Jonathan Hutchings) and a screen-projected Polly Picture (played by Tuija Nuojua Raudaskoski) was as funny as watching my old-time favorites children's show during my younger years.

Confidence: The Secret to Taking The Plunge

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Living the life you’ve always dreamed of begins with confidence. If you feel that it’s the one thing you’re missing, here are a few steps that will help you gain self-assurance.

Know your strengths and weaknesses. Confidence comes from knowing who you are, which means being able to determine both your strengths and weaknesses. By being in touch with both, you can make better life choices. This is also a good gauge on things you need to improve on and work hard at, helping you create a better version of yourself which you can be proud of.

Expect your success. Pessimism is not just draining: it also undermines your performance. Expecting the worst possible outcome can dampen your spirits and make you more worrisome rather than hopeful. Choosing to think that the outcome will be positive and successful helps in building your confidence.

Take risks. Ironically, taking risks helps develop us into becoming better people. There’s no confidence found in doing the same things over and over again. We develop who we are by doing things that we don’t naturally do. By overcoming things that used to scare us, we develop a stronger sense of self, something needed in becoming more confident.

Pasay Business Conference 2014: Preparation, Business Linkages and Financing for ASEAN Integration

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As Pasay City business chamber prepares for the coming of the ASEAN Integration next year, it is high time to further discuss and share information on this. The Philippines should play an active role in pursuing the integration of Southeast Asian economies because many would like to find out if the country will benefit or suffer from the integration.

Though the country has comparative advantages that should make integration beneficial to Filipino businesses, there are critics who fear that the Philippines is not yet prepared for integration because the Philippines could lose out in a regime of tighter market competition in the region.

To help in the ASEAN Integration preparation, the first Pasay Business Conference was organized to benefit businesses who would like to get a better view of the issues. The conference will be held on November 25, 2014 at Heritage Hotel, Pasay City with the theme “Preparation. Business Linkages and Financing for Asean Integration,"  and aims to inform and educate the majority of Pasay City business owners on the concepts , best practices , do’s and don’t’s and further prepare for the Asean economic Integration.

Roeder Camanag Reprises Role of Don Simoun in “El Filibusterismo” from Nov. 14 to 28

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Fresh from his critically-acclaimed performance as the sublime paralytic in “Ang Huling Lagda ni Apolinario Mabini,” ROEDER CAMANAG shall once again reprise his role in Gantimapala Theater’s EL FILIBUSTERISMO.

“ EL FILIBUSTERISMO ” --- the novel of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal written by noted playwright Jomar Fleras narrates the return of the protagonist of Noli Me Tangere, Crisostomo Ibarra, under the guise of the wealthy jeweler named Don Simoun.

The role is being essayed by multi-talented actor Roeder Camañag who is stepping into this role for the 7th time for Gantimpala Theater Foundation. His foray as Don Simoun started in 1998 and then again in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Indeed, Roeder’s celebration of his 27th year as an artist in the entertainment and theater industry is being etched with very significant roles in the legitimate stage. He also won the 2013 Aliw Awards for Best Actor (Musical) for “Stageshow” under Tanghalang Pilipino.

“El Filibusterismo, whose alternate title is The Reign of Greed, is a very dark novel, it was set in a dark time, written during the dark days of the Spanish tyranny, the themes progression is wheeled by an unseen dark force, a force that is so powerful that it controls even the characters trivial actions and choices that often lead to nothing but tragic endings. This unseen and destructive force is greed,” said director Jose Jeffrey Camañag.

DLSU Business Management Society Presents 7th Business Management Student Convention

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The Business Management Society (BMS) of De La Sale University (DLSU) will be holding an activity entitled “7th Business Management Student Convention” on November 28, 2014 at DLSU from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The expected number of attendees is at least 1000 participants including students from other institutions.

The convention mainly tackles on corporate sustainability in business wherein it addresses the key issues in the economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The event’s specific objectives are as follows:

First, is to raise the level of awareness on corporate sustainability that will help them in dealing with economic, social, and environmental issues.

Second, is to provide knowledge to the participants on having a sustainable business through the correct balance of the three dimensions.

Third, is in order to give participants an opportunity to interact with business professionals for them to develop their core business competencies.

Last, is to promote the branding of Business Management Society as a premier organization to both external and internal stakeholders.

UP Engineering Student Council Presents Hero Rush, A Superhero-Themed Fun Run for a Cause

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The UP Engineering Student Council proudly presents Hero Rush, their annual fun run for a cause on November 23, 2014 from 3 to 7 pm. The fun run will be held at the UP Diliman Academic Oval (starting point at the Engineering Lawn).

The event’s theme, Superheroes, envisions to entice every runner in Metro Manila, from children to professional runners, to take part in this fun and meaningful event. Runners will have the option to run in 3K and 5K marks and will experience the twist in this year’s run.

This is the only run that is not exclusive to the UP Diliman Engineering students and is open to the public. The run will comprise of different stations holding surprises for the runners and a duel-card game that is unique to this event.

In addition to this, the organizers will be conducting a toy and book drive a week before the event to add to the proceeds which will be given to the beneficiary.

Proceeds of this event will be donated to the Philippine Toy Library where new toys and books will be distributed to children in their 17 libraries across the Philippines.

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Knotlink: Put Your Internet World in One Box

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With so many social media networks available, it is not surprising to see us sometimes confused and disorganized on how we could effectively manage our online presence. We do appreciate that there are some that allows us to integrate other networks, but I'm betting we are still looking for a better alternative with very little limitations.



We would like to invite you to preview a new kind of service called Knotlink. Knotlink is the first Philippines- and Illinois-based Social Media Management Platform (SMM) website in which users can be able to integrate their Social Network and internet accounts in one simple and high-caliber collaboration dashboard.

What is Knotlink? A free social media management service that lets you create powerful connections with one simple statement: To offer you a personal, more efficient solution to handle sharing on social media. Knotlink makes your life easier with a smarter way to manage and integrate your contents.

Brandon Vera Leads 7 Pinoys at One FC: Warrior's Way

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On December 5, 2014, 7 Filipinos will show their warrior skills inside the cage in front of the Filipino audience at the SM Arena.

The pack of 7 will be led by none less, Brandon Vera, international MMA superstar who is set to have his debut fight for ONE FC that night.

ONE FC: WARRIOR’S WAY is set to be the organization’s fifth stop in the country, and the star-studded card will feature seven Filipino superstars taking on foreign opponents.

Jujeath Nagaowa, Ana Julaton, Rene Catalan, Honorio Banario, Kevin Belingon, Eduard Folayang and MMA superstar Brandon Vera are the seven Filipino stars set to feature on the card and the group form an impressive representation of the martial arts prowess of the Philippines. Both Jujeath Nagaowa and Ana Julaton have boxing pedigrees, with Julaton a former WBO and IBA Super Bantamweight Champion. Catalan, Banario, Belingon and Folayang all have a long list of accolades in Wushu and Brandon Vera is a kickboxing champion and one of the most highly touted fighters in recent history. A win for any of the Filipino stars could put them up for title contention in a future event.

UP Diliman Ultimate Organization Presents Apollo 10: Rampage Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

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Ultimate Frisbee is a fun and energetic game and one of the fastest growing sports in the country today. As per WikiHow, "Ultimate Frisbee combines all the best elements of football, soccer, basketball, and everyone's favorite beach (and now even at any court or open field) sport tossing a Frisbee disc. But there's nothing leisurely about Ultimate. Intense, fast-paced, and strategic, a good game of Ultimate Frisbee is like nothing else." 



This upcoming December 6 and 13, 2014, the University of the Philippines Diliman Ultimate Organization (UP DUO) will be holding the 5th Apollo 10 entitled “APOLLO 10: RAMPAGE”, a no substitution Ultimate Frisbee tournament designed to test a team’s endurance and skill level. This tournament will be held at Greenfield City, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Annually, the organizers expect to see at least 300 individuals from 30 or more competing teams.

UP DUO is the first Ultimate Frisbee (“Ultimate”) organization in UP Diliman. It is a duly recognized student organization of the University of the Philippines Diliman, which aims to create opportunities for people from all walks of life to meet and showcase their skills in Ultimate. UP DUO was founded by a handful of UP students passionate about Ultimate and its widespread development in the university. Throughout the years, the organization continues to grow and expand for it is open to anyone interested in learning Ultimate inside and outside the university.

Epson Teams Up With PCWorx For Allen Iverson GK Charity Event

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He is famous not only for his incredible skills on the court, but also for his stubborn unwillingness to compromise his identity. Now, 11-time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson endeared himself to the nation as he showed passion and willingness to help when it comes to kids and the needy.

Iverson recently visited the country to headline “All In” – a local charity basketball event that included basketball clinics and a charity basketball game for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga, a non-profit group that focuses on holistic rehabilitation and empowerment of impoverished communities. Digital imaging leader Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) partnered with PC Worx, a provider of computers, office equipment, and computer products and peripherals, for this event.

The first day (Nov. 4) of the event featured a basketball clinic with more than 80 kids (10 to 15 years old) participating. PBA’s most accomplished coach, Tim Cone, acted as head coach for the kids.

National Geographic Explorer-Philippines Presents E3 Pedagogy in Learning

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For years, National Geographic Explorer-Philippines aims not just to conserve the environment but also to educate and cultivate children with the 21st century learning materials in connecting the world to the classroom for a more engaging learning atmosphere between the students and the teachers.

As a global brand that teaches environmental education, The National Geographic Explorer-Philippines would like to inspire people to care about our planet, and they want the Pre-Service and In-Service teachers to be part of the movement.

Thus they proudly present a seminar titled E3 Pedagogy in Learning: Interactive Approaches Improving Classroom Instructions and Methodologies for Millennial Learners. The seminar will be on November 22, 2014 from 1 to 5 pm and will share tips and techniques for K-12 Teachers to find ways to become an innovative leader to the students in order to make these children life-long learners.The event will be held at the 3rd Floor Auditorium, Kaban ng Hiyas Building City of Mandaluyong.

Three More Explosive Bouts for One FC: Warrior's Way on December 5

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As an update to all fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC), has announced in a press release that they have added three more bouts to the latest blockbuster event, ONE FC: WARRIOR’S WAY.

Eduard Folayang returns to action to take on the streaking Timofey Nastyukhin, who is riding a nine-fight winning streak. Former WBO and IBA boxing champion Ana Julaton will also see action on the card as she faces Egypt’s Walaa Abas. The event will also see a clash of striking styles as Wushu world champion Rene Catalan goes up against Muay Thai world champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke. ONE FC: WARRIOR’S WAY is set to take place at the state-of-the-art MOA Arena in Manila on 5 December.

CEO of ONE Fighting Championship, Victor Cui, stated, “ONE Fighting Championship has taken over Asia this year with blockbuster shows all over the continent! ONE FC will return to Manila with one of our most stacked cards to date and the night will feature three martial arts champions from the Philippines. The MOA Arena will be packed to the rafters as fans from all over the world will tune in to catch world-class mixed martial arts action. This will be a night of non-stop adrenaline-pumping action that you do not want to miss!”

Eduard Folayang is one of the most popular sports figures in the Philippines. A Wushu practitioner, the former school teacher transitioned to mixed martial arts and has an impressive record of 14 wins and four losses so far in his career. He has proven his caliber in two recent wins, defeating highly touted star Vincent Latoel and the former ONE FC Lightweight World Champion, Kotetsu Boku.

Highlights of the Governors’ Leadership Training Summit 2014

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Gathering over hundreds of participants across the country, building intact and sustainable rapport among our attendees all the while instilling values and qualities of an ideal leader, this year’s Governors’ Leadership Training Summit has marked another preeminent event in our journey as we pursue to cross more and more borders. Held last October 24 – 26 at the very scenic and sheltered Camp Benjamin, Alfonso, Cavite.

GOLTS 2014, with this year’s theme “TURBULENCE: Building a Leader’s Success Amid Challenges” assembled over hundreds of participants who took part in a 3-day Hunger Games-inspired training summit. This enabled our participants in sourcing their inner Katniss and Peeta as they went through different challenges and on-hand leadership drills.

Introducing the new Spotify for iPad

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We know that tablets are increasingly becoming the platform for home listening, so today we’re happy to bring our new look to iPad. It brings our dark theme, refreshed typography and rounded iconography that we’ve all fallen in love with on mobile and desktop. Playing your favourite music never looked so good.

We’re not only improving our looks though. Our data shows us that tablets are one the most popular platforms when it comes to discovering, curating and saving music. And we know that you’ve been looking for more ways of managing your music. So today we’re bringing Your Music to iPad: helping you save, organize and browse your favourite music the way you want to. Even while lying on the couch.

All in one place, and across all platforms. Building your personal music collection just got a lot easier.

Ballet Philippines Presents Alice Reyes' Cinderella: All Set to Open on November 28

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Some would say fairy tales like Cinderella were based from real stories. Just like in real life, there would always be a hero, a villain and a damsel in distress. But unlike in real life, fairy tales would normally end in happy endings. From a pauper becoming a prince, to an ordinary town's girl becoming a princess, many are stories ending with a life of grandeur, being rich beyond our wildest dreams, or marrying our true beloved or prince charming.

Fairy tales leaves us hoping for a better tomorrow. That someday our prince will come and will sweep us away into his luxurious castle. That someday we'll find our prince that will wake us from a deep slumber, or will bring us back to life after a poisonous encounter, or will rescue us from our wicked stepmother and stepsisters.

But wait! Fairy tales are not only for the women. Men also dream of meeting the right person who will love them beyond their physical appearance, may they be looking like a beast or a hunchback. Men also look for the right woman who would really love them even though they don't have a genie that can make all their wishes come true. Every man would love to find that woman whose foot would perfectly fit in the glass slipper. The glass slipper being our expectations of the perfect woman.

Indeed, we all love to experience a fairy tale life that ends in a happy ending. The good news is that Ballet Philippines is once again presenting another performance that will literally sweep us off our feet as we follow every move of their dancers who will be performing in Alice Reyes' Cinderella starting with a gala night presentation on November 28, 2014 at 8 pm at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It will be the closest that we will ever get to a fairy tale.