by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 1, 2019 | Events
This post was originally made by Mike Swift (Mr. Pinoy Hoops) on Facebook.
Time to celebrate! Come celebrate with us on November 9th at Tenement Home Taguig’s Famous court. Hoops, Painting, and a Free Concert starring some of Pinoy Hip-hop’s biggest acts (Shanti Dope, Pricetagg, Mike Kosa, Pino G, Loki, Acid Minds, Alex Bruce, and many more.)
I’ve been looking for paint sponsorships for over 4 years. Finally, someone noticed and are giving us the chance to live out our vision. The opportunity to give back by doing Basketball Art is a dream come true for me. This deal had been in the works for a few months, and finally, I am so happy and proud to say that I am now part of the Nippon family as an ambassador through #EveryCourtCanDream
For starters, we get to paint 1,000 courts. Would you like one of them to be yours? We have no system yet in who we should really pick first so stay tuned for all the info on my YouTube channel. #bornday #Every1CanDream what’s your dream? #Whosnext #nipponpaintph @pinoyhoops #nippongang
Paint Party is a whole day event (from 9 am to 12mn) and everyone (not just the artists) is welcome to join the fun and paint. This event is sponsored by Nippon Paint with the cooperation of What?, Chooks to Go, Nike, MNL Kingpin, Kingscourt, STR8, and Wilson. #paintparty
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 24, 2019 | Events
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, which is the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is aiming to boost tourism in the country. To achieve this, it will host the
Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) and the
MICE Buyers Invitational (MICECONnect) from October 20 to 27. These events are designed to promote the Philippines as a premier tourist destination for both leisure travel and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibits/Events).
Now in its 18th year, PHITEX is recognized as the largest travel trade event in the country, featuring nearly 200 sellers and 200 buyers. The main highlight of the event is a one-and-a-half-day business-to-business (B2B) session that facilitates discussions between foreign buyers and local sellers. This session aims to promote tourism-related conversations among participants and create new business opportunities.
Participants also attended the PHITEX educational seminar, where industry leaders discussed new trends in tourism marketing and strategies for both mature and emerging markets. The discussions were centered around the theme “Philippine Tourism: Trailblazing Responsible Travel and Inclusive Growth.”
Insights were shared by Thomas Graham, Co-Founder of Make A Difference (MAD) Travel; Carlos Mori Rodriguez, Chief Innovation Officer of EON The Stakeholder Relations Group; and Nelly Nuezca Dillera, CESO III, Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Trade Training Center – Global MSME Academy. They concluded the seminar on how the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is developing capabilities for halal development and certification.
PHITEX is an annual event designed to support stakeholders in the travel trade industry. Rather than operating as individual sellers, we provide a platform for them to connect with hundreds of buyers from around the world in one venue, saving them valuable time and money.
The event also ensures that buyers are well-informed and prepared by offering a comprehensive overview of various destinations and packages that they can sell to consumers, whether as individual tours or bundled options.
COO, TPB
MICECONnect 2019 aims to promote the Philippine MICE industry by gathering suppliers to showcase the country as a premier destination for international events and conferences.
Happening alongside PHITEX, MICECONnect 2019 continues a two-year program designed as a comprehensive educational seminar for local MICE stakeholders. The aim is to help them learn about new and effective global trends, approaches, and methods. This year’s focus is on creating business networking opportunities to further develop the country’s MICE industry.
MICECONnect 2019 will also feature B2B sessions for both Philippine and international MICE buyers, as well as inspections of hotels and MICE venues. Additionally, delegates attending MICECONnect will have the opportunity to participate in post-event tours, showcasing some of the country’s premier MICE destinations, including Iloilo City, Bacolod, Davao, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Tagaytay, Manila, and Batangas.
Both PHITEX and MICECONnect 2019 play a crucial role in enabling the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) to support and raise awareness of sustainable community-based tourism. In addition to showcasing the Philippines’ unique offerings, TPB is dedicated to protecting natural resources and ensuring that tourism benefits both directly and indirectly impacted communities. This commitment aligns with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, reinforcing TPB’s dedication to sustainable tourism and its contribution to the Department of Tourism’s objectives.
To know more about PHITEX and MICECONnect 2019, visit the following websites:
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 25, 2019 | Events
If you are currently enrolled in Architecture or Interior Design and in your 3rd year or higher you are probably looking for a good internship right about now. Expand your options and join The Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer Award Philippines 2019 (AYDAPH2019).
Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019 is a national design competition where Architecture and Interior Design students are challenged to design living spaces, buildings, recreation areas, etc. based on the theme for the current year. This year’s theme is FORWARD: A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
AYDAPH2019 Theme
With the theme Forward: A Sustainable Future, participants are expected to come up with a design that embraces the concept of sustainability in an ever-changing world that would have a positive impact on an individual and in society. To guide all participants on what they are supposed to do the entry kit and color chips are provided on the official website, http://www.youngdesigneraward.ph. You may also click on the images below to download them.
Last year’s theme also centered on sustainability and innovation and the winners all received amazing prizes. This year promises more of the same with trophies, cash prizes, and internship opportunities up for grabs with some of their industry partners.
The Media Launch
The media launch of Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019 was held on July 24, 2019 at the Hotel Jen by Shangri-La on Roxas Boulevard with Cara Eriguel as host.
Cara Eriguel – actress, TV and events host, radio DJ
Cara warmly welcomed all attendees to this event, Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019, which officially kickstarted the competition. Attendees were composed of college/university deans and program chairs, representatives of partner organizations and companies, and members of the press (bloggers and traditional media).
Some of the judges for this national competition were present at the event and were invited onstage and introduced. They also took some time to answer questions from the audience.
From left to right: Ar. Rene Richie Corcuera (Executive Director, UAP), IDr. Wilfrid Nicholo Magcase (Principal Designer, WM Magcase Design), Ar. Ana Mangalino-Ling (JSLA Architects Partner and Associate), and Michael Francisco (Nippon Paint General Manager)
From left to right: IDr. Ivy Almario (Founder, Atelier Almario), Cynthia Almario (Founder, Atelier Almario), IDr. Wilfrid Nicholo Magcase (Principal Designer, WM Magcase Design), and IDr. Cara Marcelo (Founder, CMM Interior Design and Consultancy)
My personal thoughts
I am neither a student nor a graduate of Architecture or Interior Design but I find myself quite excited about this event. Since this competition is primarily sponsored by Nippon Paint I am definitely expecting designs that are colorful, yet tasteful.
With the problems of climate change and overpopulation and the depletion of natural resources I couldn’t help but turn to our bright, young minds to see if maybe they can come up with a feasible, innovative solution that is sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and an acceptable change that people will not have any issues adapting the design into their own living spaces, places of work, etc.
Project Noah, winning design of Ma. Rebecca Plaza, AYDAPH2017 gold award winner
As I dug through archives on the internet I came upon this article on The Philippine Star about Ma. Rebecca Plaza, AYDAPH2017 gold award winner in the Architecture category and I was in awe. Change for the better is possible, change is here. Her idea to use engineered bamboo for the exterior of the building is just innovative! According to her, bamboo has the tensile strength of steel and the compressive strength of concrete. With that in mind I can’t help but wonder why aren’t all modern local structures not made of this material?
And that is just ONE example of the ideas these kids come up with. Every year, 10 finalists per category are chosen out of the thousands who join. This means that every year, the judges are able to identify 20 incredibly talented students with the potential to change the world one establishment at a time. Amazing!
What can the winners and finalists expect?
Getting a good education nowadays is anything but cheap. From tuition to books and materials, to uniforms, etc. the list just goes on. As the enrollment for the new term approaches, students and parents alike often stress about whether they would have enough money.
Michael Francisco, Nippon Paint General Manager
Winning this competition or even just making it into the finals is one possible way of providing a solution to that ongoing worry. According to Mr. Michael Francisco, General Manager of Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines, winners and finalists can expect to receive the following:
- Gold award (1st place) winners will receive P50,000 cash plus an internship opportunity and will compete in the International Competition of the Asia Young Designer Award in 2020.
- Silver award (2nd place) winners will receive P30,000 cash plus an internship opportunity
- 3rd to 10th place winners will each receive P10,000 cash
Special awards are also given to the finalists in addition to the above:
- P5,000 cash for Best Green Innovation
- P5,000 cash for Best Color Choice
- P10,000 cash for People’s Choice Award
The mentor and the college/university of the winner will also receive an award. In my opinion, this serves as an incentive for them to be more involved in the progress of their students that decided to enter the competition.
- P10,000 cash will go to the mentor of the gold award recipient
- P10,000 cash plus P10,000 in paint vouchers will go to the Best College/University
- P10,000 cash plus P10,000 in paint vouchers will go to the Best Supporting College/University
Design pointers for the competition
According to the official Facebook page of Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019, the designs submitted are expected to do the following:
- Bring positive impact on environmental issues
- Infuse new values into the social and cultural context
- Enhance better community living and lifestyle
- Encourage progressive growth and development in a city
How they will do that is something that, I guess we will discover in the coming months and I, for one, am excited to see what they can come up with.
Will it be something for the home? Maybe a community center of some sort? Or will it be something for our pets and rescue animals? As someone who has grown up with dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, and turtles I can tell you right now that I would be very interested in something designed for pets, such as a community play area, for example. 🙂
Here is an overview of Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019 in an AVP that was shown at the media launch.
And with that the Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer Award Philippines 2019 commences! For more information about this AYDAPH2019 please visit the official website at http://www.youngdesigneraward.ph and follow these social media accounts:
Social media followers that join the bi-monthly trivia contest will get a chance to receive a special gift prize from Nippon Paint so do follow those accounts and join the trivia contest, too!
Don’t forget, when posting or reposting anything about this competition/event please use the official hashtags #nipponpaintph and #aydaph2019
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jun 14, 2019 | Events
To help position the Philippines not only as a top tourist destination but also as a premier venue for meetings, incentives, conventions, events, and exhibits (MICE), the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to tap into the Chinese MICE market through the annual Incentive Travel and Conventions, Meetings (IT&CM). To be held in Shanghai on 19 to 21 March 2019, IT&CM is the only MICE trade fair in Shanghai and Eastern China, making it China’s largest gathering of MICE professionals.
Delegates from the Philippines will include TPB representatives and ten Philippine co-exhibitors from different MICE industries: hotel and restaurant, travel agencies, tour operators, convention venues, and incentive houses. IT&CM is a great opportunity to expand the delegates’ business and networking capabilities through a series of MICE-related functions and tours.
The trade fair also serves as a platform to further promote Philippine MICE capabilities in China. In fact, as the positive bilateral relationship between the Philippines and China continues to grow, Chinese organizers’ interest in the Philippines as a preferred MICE destination is also piqued.
In last year’s IT&CM, the Philippine delegation met a significant number of Chinese investors through MICE Sales Presentation organized by the DOT-Shanghai office and the pre-scheduled business-to-business appointments at the IT&CM China Show. Out of the 320 appointments made by TPB representatives and private sector partners who participated in the event, good business leads were secured, which heaped millions of revenues for the country.
The materialization of these business leads also contributed to the increase of Chinese tourists. In 2018, China came second in the list of top tourism markets, with 1.2M Chinese tourist arrivals in the country. The number of tourist arrivals is expected to grow as the country continues to boost its MICE venues.
From international and regional meetings, conferences, conventions, and congresses, the Philippines has hosted a series of MICE events for years since the establishment of Southeast Asia’s first full-fledged convention center, the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Hotels, convention centers, and special events venues are continuously being constructed across the archipelago, spurred by the strong demand for new rooms and facilities.
TPB’s participation in the IT&CM aims to create more awareness to these state-of-the-art facilities available in the country and foster individual partnership between Chinese MICE agents and tour operators, and Philippine private sector participants. By joining IT&CM, Philippine MICE industry can attract more Chinese tourists to experience why it’s more fun in the Philippines.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 31, 2019 | Events
To promote the good health and well-being of mothers and their unborn child through safe pregnancy and delivery, the SM Cares Program on Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, hosted an event titled “Mama’s Lullaby, A Musical Event for Expecting Mothers”. This is in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on good health and well-being.
Held at the Event Center in SM Megamall, the event featured discussions with medical experts wherein attendees picked up useful tips on a safe and healthy pregnancy.
“Looking after yourself during pregnancy is very important, which is why we at SM Cares remain committed to providing awareness to all women and future mothers about proper ways on how to care for both you and your baby,” said Bernadette Velasco, SM Cares Program Director for Women and Breastfeeding Mothers.
Guest speaker Dr. Bianca Katrina Villanueva of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, the premier organization of Obstetrician-Gynecologists, discussed the stages of pregnancy and shared tips for better intellectual and emotional development of the baby. Meanwhile, Medical Nutrition Physician Dr. Mariana Sioson, talked about breastfeeding and food that will boost nutrition for both mother and baby.
The highlight of the event was a symphony performance of String Fusion, which serenaded the mommies and their babies, as it is believed that music can have a potential positive impact on the baby’s mental and emotional development.
SM Cares is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Its advocacies include Environment Sustainability, Programs on Persons with Disabilities, Children and Youth, Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, Senior Citizens, and Overseas Filipino Workers (SM Global Pinoy).
As a responsible integrated property developer, SM ensures that its CSR programs serve as a catalyst for positive change in the communities that it supports. To know more about SM Cares, you may visit www.smcares.com.ph, www.facebook.com/OfficialSMCares or email sm*****@**********ls.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 28, 2019 | Events
Last May 16 and 17, 2019, in celebration of Labor Day Month, FastJobs – Philippines’ fastest growing online jobs portal – gave away free tickets to Star City to 200 families, gathering over 800 at Rizal Park where the event was held.
“FastJobs came up with this event because we believe that family is the reason why our Jobseekers are motivated to find work and improve their family’s lives. This gathering gives them the opportunity to actually enjoy the fruits of their hard work and spend it with people they love most,” shares Sebastian San, the Assistant Director, Regional Partnerships of FastJobs. “At FastJobs, we understand and fully support the family-oriented culture of the Filipino.”
As a pioneering HR tech company, FastJobs has for years been the champion of the blue-collar worker, also regarded as the “forgotten, unsung heroes.” “They are the backbone of the economy, and it is only fitting that we make it easier for them to find the jobs that match their skills and which meet the needs of employers.”
The FastJobs App
FastJobs is a re-imagination of the ultimate hiring platform, built for speed and efficiency with mobile-first innovations such as FastChat, Resume Builder, and Group Broadcast Capabilities. This helps employers save time and resources to hire fast.
The platform works by having the jobseekers download the FastJobs App on their mobiles. After registering, they can immediately start submitting their job applications.
With FastJobs’ easy-to-use features, it is a quick and simple process for jobseekers to apply for job opportunities.
On the other hand, employers are also empowered. They are given access to a web-based dashboard to manage candidates and job applications, as well as provided analytics to hire more effectively. With FastChat, they save time and avoid missed connections with jobseekers through the instant messaging feature.
“What sets FastJobs apart is really our focus on the blue-collar workforce, mobile-first approach, and our innovative features,” adds San. “In addition, we believe that our after-sales support is extremely important. This is so that our employers receive the help they need and find the right talent. Fast!”
FastJobs is more than just a job searching portal, it helps build community and brings back dignity to manual labor. Here, Filipinos will find not only like-minded partners and jobseekers, but discover a world of greater work opportunity.
The FastJobs mobile app is now available for download in Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines at the Android Play store and Apple App store.
About FastJobs
FastJobs is Philippines’ fastest growing online jobs portal that focuses on recruitment of the Blue-Collar Workforce.
Founded by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) as a startup, the platform was officially launched in April 2015 and has been transforming the way people are connected to jobs, with over 1 million mobile application downloads across the region.
The company’s vision is, “To provide everyone equal access to job opportunities”. As FastJobs expands across Southeast Asia, the company utilizes key data insights to support better job matching; promoting greater personal economic growth and improving peoples’ lives.
If you are currently enrolled in Architecture or Interior Design and in your 3rd year or higher you are probably looking for a good internship right about now. Expand your options and join The 
The platform works by having the jobseekers download the FastJobs App on their mobiles. After registering, they can immediately start submitting their job applications.
FastJobs is Philippines’ fastest growing online jobs portal that focuses on recruitment of the Blue-Collar Workforce.
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