Kitchen Collabs for the planet! WWF-PH teams up with KC Concepcion to promote sustainable consumption and production

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KC Concepcion is the newest addition to the roster of personalities promoting sustainable food consumption and production as she joins World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines’ Kawali-Kasan: A Sustainable Home Cooking Series.

KC Concepcion is the newest addition to the roster of personalities promoting sustainable food consumption and production as she joins World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines’ Kawali-Kasan: A Sustainable Home Cooking Series.

The celebrity and jewelry designer is running special Kawali-Kasan episodes for the second season of her online cooking show, Kitchen Collabs, to inspire her audience to practice sustainability in their own kitchens by sharing healthy and eco-friendly recipes to try, as home cooking continues to become a popular hobby during the quarantine period. As a long-time food security advocate, Concepcion shared her excitement in using her platform not just to promote mindful consumption practices and support our local food producers, but to also fundraise for WWF-PH’s conservation projects.

“During these challenging times na may pandemic, we just want to make sure that we support those who work tirelessly for us. Frontliner din natin ang mga farmers na Pinoy dahil sila ang nagpro-provide sa atin ng ating mga vegetables, ang ating mga pagkain. Also, when you donate, we will be helping 100 Filipino kids learn more about the environment and how to protect the planet,” (During these challenging pandemic times, we just want to make sure that we support those who work tirelessly for us. Our Filipino farmers are also frontliners, because they provide us with vegetables and food), said Concepcion.

Concepcion and fellow TV personality Karla Estrada virtually teach viewers together how to cook pinakbet

The show, which streams live on her Instagram page, launched its first leg of special episodes last September 5. In the episode, Concepcion and fellow TV personality Karla Estrada taught viewers how to cook pinakbet. A special edit was also made available on her Youtube channel featuring Lorayne Roque, WWF-PH’s Sustainable Consumer Specialist for The Sustainable Diner Project. Roque further discussed the advocacy behind the Kawali-Kasan project.

WWF-PH Sustainable Consumer Specialist Lorayne Roque explains the advocacy behind

Kawali-Kasan: A Sustainable Home Cooking Series

“We wanted to show the connection of our food choices to the environment and its impact. Maganda yung we are able to connect with chefs who are also believers of this cause, kasi makikita natin na even in our own kitchen, we can bring our advocacy and make a difference, one plate at a time,” (We wanted to show the connection of our food choices to the environment and its impact. It’s great that we are able to connect with chefs who are also believers of this cause, because through them we are able to see that even in our own kitchen, we can bring our advocacy and make a difference, one plate at a time), shared Roque.

Concepcion is set to hold more special Kawali-Kasan episodes until October 2020. Visit WWF-Philippines’ official social media pages for further announcements about the succeeding line-ups and to know more about how you can help #ChangeTheEnding for our environmental frontliners and our planet.

FDCP's Film Industry Conference Goes Online for 2020 Edition

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In keeping with an eventful September in honor of Philippine Cinema and the industry, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will be hosting the online edition of the Film Industry Conference (FIC) from September 11 to 15. Launched in 2017 and scheduled for its fourth edition this year, the FDCP-organized Film Industry Conference brings together several international film industry experts and stakeholders to discuss trends in the film industry through a series of public lectures and masterclasses.

FIC Online 2020 is a major part of FDCP’s efforts in supporting the continued growth of the FIlipino filmmaking community. Through several local and international partnerships, the conference will bring in film industry experts to discuss some of the most pressing topics in filmmaking today. Such partnerships include international organizations, film festivals, and film labs such as Netflix, Full Circle Lab, Locarno Film Festival, Rotterdam Lab and more. The various FIC mentors and speakers will be presenting opportunities and platforms pertinent to Filipino producers and filmmakers, particularly those who wish to develop, produce, and distribute their projects internationally. 

FIC Online 2020 features speakers from various international programs and festivals including Locarno Open Doors and Rotterdam Lab

Dubbed FIC Online 2020, this year’s iteration of the Film Industry Conference will be conducted online and will feature eight (8) public sessions free and accessible to all, and six (6) ‘masterclasses’ which are recommended for film industry professionals and enthusiasts. As part of the program, a number of the lectures and masterclasses will tackle filmmaking topics with an eye toward the impact and consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Through the online video communications platform Zoom, the public sessions will be free and accessible through online registration. 

 

Filipina Filmmaker Bianca Balbuena will be moderating Public Session 8 in FIC Online 2020.

The eight public sessions to be held at the conference consist of a variety of topics valuable to those wishing to work and learn more about the film industry. Aspiring or up-and-coming filmmakers, writers, directors, and film students may find these classes worthwhile. The sessions include topics such as ‘Getting into Online Film Labs,’ ‘Netflix: Showcasing The Best of Filipino Content,’ ‘Southeast Asia Co-Production Grant & Philippines’ ASEAN Co-Production Fund,’ ‘European Film Labs: Roundtable Discussion With Rotterdam Lab and Locarno Open Doors,’ and more. 

FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño will be moderating a panel discussing Filipino content on Netflix.

Meanwhile, the ‘masterclasses’ provide more specific and practical knowledge about working in the industry from those who have succeeded in it. These masterclasses cover broad topics across the different sides of the film industry’s spectrum, from writing, editing, production, and more. They are particularly recommended for film industry professionals and enthusiasts wishing to advance in their field and film industry knowledge. 

The six masterclasses offered in Film Industry Conference 2020 are ‘Editing During Quarantine,’ ‘Filmmakers Guide to Film Distribution,’ ‘Financing Your Film and Getting a Co-production on Lockdown,’ ‘Writing During Quarantine,’ ‘Pitching Your Project Virtually,’ and ‘The Success of Marketing Distribution of Genre Films.’ They will be available for between PHP 800 to 1,000 PHP per class or for a bundle of PHP 5,000 for premium access to all masterclasses. 

FIC Online 2020 features a panel discussing filmmaking in Southeast Asia.

FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño spoke about the Film Industry Conference continuing with an online edition for 2020 and said, “Since its launch in 2017, the Film Industry Conference has been an integral part of FDCP’s support of Filipino filmmaking. Through the conference, we are able to bring knowledgeable and successful figures in the film industry who in turn share their expertise to the public, and help build the filmmaking community in the Philippines. Such knowledge only helps Philippine cinema as it continues to evolve and improve in different areas.”

“We are particularly excited about FIC Online 2020 because, despite the challenges we face in light of a global pandemic, we will nonetheless be able to push through and provide a platform for the conference speakers to share their knowledge Filipino filmmakers and film enthusiasts. The conference, moreover, will hold discussions on topics relevant today, as the Philippine film industry continues to respond, recover, and grow in response to the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The masterclasses in FIC Online 2020 feature relevant topics today, such as 'Composing With Constraints: Editing During Quarantine.'

Film Industry Conference 2020 is held in partnership with Full Circle Lab, whose mentors will also be leading different sessions during the conference. The conference precedes the three week online film lab which is scheduled to take place from September 15 to 30.

To register, go to www.fdcp.ph/fic

See the official schedule here: http://www.fdcp.ph/media/fdcp%E2%80%99s-film-industry-conference-goes-online-2020-edition

The 9.9 Lazada and Shopee Sale happened, check out our hoard

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In the Philippines, the Christmas season starts on the 1st day of September. I think 9.9 sale is one way to shop gifts for your loved ones.

It's the Lazada and Shopee 9.9 Sale Stop "tempting me" challenge. Crazy eyes thinking of what else I can add to cart that moment.

The 9.9 Lazada and Shoppe Sale happened! Up to 90% off and they boasted of FREE SHIPPING ..well, if you were able to get the vouchers!

"Just because earlier today is 9.9 sale, doesn't mean you need to buy something" - that is me talking trying to convince or discourage myself while checking out my purchases in my cart.

The vouchers even add to the temptation. Lalo lang akong naging marupok at walang aasahang tibay ng paninindigan.

Whatever we bought at the 9.9 sale, we don't really need them. We all don't really need them, because we shouldn't be spending on non-essentials, not even to reward ourselves for all the shizz that has been going on with the seemingly unending pandemic and incompetence of the government that media had successfully hyped. Kaya regrets will come afterwards. Deserve natin iyan dahil we couldn't control ourselves.

Just a reminder to everyone that buying things that we don't need but are cheaper than usual will always still be a loss and a waste of money. Instead of getting involved with the hype of these sales, please learn to prioritize. ONLY BUY WHAT YOU REALLY NEED.

Sales are alright if we do really need what we bought, but just as how critics have called out the Manila Bay synthetic sand or crushed dolomite project as insensitive, spending on unnecessary items are also along that line of thought.

We are still in a pandemic guys, and sad for  those who didn't have to worry about spending on the 9.9 sale because they have nothing to spend. They have little moolah to splurge on luxuries and pampering.

Buy all you want if you have the money, but show a little consideration by not flaunting them all over social media.