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Bohol Wakefest 2012, a first of its kind month-long wakeboarding event have been confirmed for May 25-June 25, 2012. The Board Shop, a Singapore based company, which is the premium one-stop wake gear shop in Southeast Asia is proud to present Bohol Wakefest 2012 – an event that brings wakeboarding to the beautiful Pandanon Island, wherein Visayans and tourists alike can expect to experience the thrill and fun brought by wakeboarding.

Through the event, Visayans no longer have to travel to Davao and Luzon to experience the bliss that wakeboarding brings. The best-selling German-engineered two-tower cable park system in the world – Sesitec System 2.0, will be installed in Pandanon island, giving wakeboarders and spectators a blast as beach lifestyle and watersports are combined in a magnificent white sand island. This event would pave the way in making Visayas as one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, and would make its name as awakeboarding spot in Asia.

Wakeboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and isalso a medium for tourism, with foreign and local tourists being enticed into enjoying the sunny weather the Philippines offer, giving them a chance to wakeboard the whole-year round. A Wake Jam will be held on June 9, 2012, wherein wakeboarders and wakeskaters from all over Asia and the Philippines will be showing off their skills with a demo. Spectators can expect to be entertained by the fun and exciting demo as wakeboarders and wakeskaters will be doing astonishing tricks to amaze the crowd.

Plot your green plan and chart your course to Germany!! If you are a Filipino college student between 18 to 24 years old, with a passion to make a difference through an environmental project, you can be one of the 2012 Bayer Young Environmental Envoys.

The Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) is the longest running environmental program in the Philippines, organized in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). For twelve years now, BYEE has been engaging young Filipinos to take part in environmental protection.

If you are selected as one of the 12 Bayer Young Environmental Envoys, you will have the unique experience of enriching your knowledge about the environment through a live-in BYEE Eco-Camp to be conducted by environmental experts to be held at an eco-friendly venue in the Philippines in August 2012.

The top four BYEEs will represent the country and join youth delegates from 17 other countries on a weeklong all-expense paid study tour of Germany on November 4-9, 2012. The tour will provide first-hand experience on how environmental protection is practiced by people, government and industry in a country that leads in technology and environmental awareness.

Who are eligible?

• Filipino citizens, 18 to 24 years old by August 1, 2012 
• College students, enrolled as of March 1, 2012, or planning to enroll by June 2012, in any CHED-recognized institution 
• Students graduating by March 2012 are not eligible to join 
• Applications from incoming first year college students will be accepted, subject to proof of college enrollment by June 2012 
• For students presently enrolled in college, must have no failing mark in his/her college studies; for incoming first year college students, must have no failing mark in his/her high school studies 
• Actively involved in environmental activities/projects 
• Of good moral character, willing to travel overseas, and should be able to work well within a group 

Children and relatives up to second degree of consanguinity, or persons, whether they are related or not, living with any of the following are not eligible to join the contest:

1. Employees of Bayer Philippines, Inc. and Bayer Crop Science, Their agencies or interdependent contractors engaged in the project. 
2. Individual companies engaged in the development, production or distribution of materials for the project. 

How to join?

• In no more than 1,000 words, write your individual proposal for a simple and do-able environmental project in your community or school that addresses a specific environmental problem. 
• Identify and describe a current situation with environment-related problems in your community or school and the relevance of addressing this concern. 
• Name a few practical solutions to the problem that either government/industry/NGOs or your school/community has so far carried out. 
• Draw up a personal project you intend to do to help address this problem. State the objectives of your project and your deliverables. (What specific output/s do you intend to achieve?) 
• Indicate your resource requirements like budget, manpower, facilities, as well as institutions/groups/organizations involved, making sure that all necessary resources are within your reach. 

Implementation of all the projects that will make it to the final round must begin not earlier than April 30, 2012 and end not later than July 31, 2012.


Procedure / Rules 

• Fill up the entry form and attach a 2X2” color photo of yourself. 
• All entries must be accompanied by a project proposal. Incomplete application forms and entry requirements will not be processed. 
• Secure the endorsement of a faculty member or anyone of the following: the school academic department head; college dean; academic vice president or president. 
• All applications should reach Bayer by March 9, 2012. 
• Project proposals must be typewritten in English and double-spaced. 
• Before end of April 2012, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following: 

1. Soft copy of the proposal 
2. Proof of awards received 
3. College transcript of records 
4. NSO-certified copy of their birth certificate 

• Project proposals which are adaptations/upgrades of already existing projects are acceptable, but the entry will be judged solely on the basis of new elements introduced and their added value. Pre-existing work or accomplishments prior to the official start-up date will not be given any credit. 
• Successful finalists shall be asked to begin implementing their respective projects by April 30, 2012. A premature start-up of the proposed projects will be grounds for disqualification. 
• While the project proposal should be the applicant’s own concept, the project itself may be carried out by any number of people, with the applicant taking a significant role in its implementation. 
• The project must be completed by July 31, 2012. 
• The judge’s decision is final for all aspects of the competition. 
• Due to difficulty of the passport application process, finalists will be required to apply for their own passport as early as May 2012. 

Judging and selection 

• Applicants will be short-listed based on project content, leadership and environmental know-how and involvements. 
• A panel of judges will interview each of the short-listed candidates to determine their intelligence and understanding of environmental issues, their communication and people skills, and the feasibility of their project proposals. 
• Short-listed candidates from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be interviewed in Metro Manila, Iloilo, and Davao, respectively. Bayer Philippines, Inc. will bear all costs for the travel, meals, and accommodations of short-listed candidates going on the interview. 
• Successful finalists will be required to attend an environmental live-in workshop called the BYEE Eco-Camp in August 2012. All charges for the travel, accommodations, and upkeep of participants will be shouldered by Bayer Philippines, Inc. 
• At the end of the Eco-Camp, the 12 finalists will be asked to make a presentation before another panel of judges. They will be given the formal title of Bayer Young Environmental Envoy during an awarding ceremony in August 2012. 
• The Top 4 BYEEs and will be given the opportunity to participate in a weeklong all-expense paid study trip to Germany on November 4-9, 2012. 

All applications must reach Bayer by March 9, 2012

Please download the application form available at http://www.bayeryoungenvoy.com/en/Philippines.aspx.
Please send applications and requirements to:

• Via email at PH.Comms@bayer.com 
• Or via postmail to: Corporate Communications Dept. Bayer Philippines, Inc. Cecilia Araneta Yulo Avenue Canlubang Industrial Estate, Calamba City, Laguna 4028

We are going around the country to give free seminars on how young people can foster change through the use of digital technology. Through digital technologies, young people are participating in a range of activities including social networking, blogging, gaming, instant messaging, downloading music and other content, uploading and sharing their own creations, and collaborating with others in various ways.

The new digital media* are a frontier rich with opportunities particularly for young people. They provide great potential for facilitating civic engagement and democratic participation. Leveraged properly, the Internet is a powerful tool for promoting social responsibility.

“The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn’t think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is allabout potential.” - Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive, Microsoft. 

 Yet 21st century movements are more likely to create unlikely leaders. With young people having to move quickly with current social media trends and technology advances it is important to share good practice and discuss the issues and find solutions on how new leaders can build their capacity to make a greater impact on the world.

 * the term “new digital media” refer to actual technologies that people use to connect with one another - these include mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, computers connected to the Internet, etc. For more information, visit http://www.britishcouncil.org/philippines-common-know-our-projects-current-projects-digital-technology-for-social-change.htm

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) signed the Memorandum of Understanding and Support to the Visayas Blogging Summit 2011 hosted by the Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. (CBSi). In the photo, RAFI is represented by its Communications Officer Haidee Emmie Palapar (sitting, second from left) and Communications Assistant Nancy Cudis (far left). CBSi is represented by its president, Kevin Ray Chua (sitting, second from right); Wilhelmina Sarawi, treasurer (far right); (standing, L-R) Mark Razonable, member; Ruben Licera Jr., vice-president; and Clark Philip Alingasa, member.

RAFI’s vision, in its 44 years of existence in development work in the Visayas and Mindanao, has consistently been “Touching People, Shaping the Future.” It has worked towards “elevating lives through a comprehensive approach that champions best practices in community development”. For more information about RAFI, please visit www.rafi.org.ph.

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Date: November 20, 2011 (Sunday)
Time: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Venue: Megatrade Hall, SM Cebu

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The Barangay Nutrition Scholars will converge in the CCP of the South (Luce Auditorium, Silliman University) on 07-08 November 2011 for their 7th Regional BNS Congress.

The Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) coming from the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor will converge at the magnificent Claire Isabel Luce Auditorium of Silliman University. Considered as the Cultural Center of the South, the Luce Auditorium will be the venue of the 7th Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Congress on 07 – 08 November 2011. The Congress which is now in its 7th year is organized by the National Nutrition Council Region VII thru the Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars’ Association of Region VII (FeBaNuSA 7).  This year’s event will have an inspiring theme “Developing Capacities of BNS to Overcome Challenges".  Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of the 1st District of Negros Oriental was invited to grace the event as the Keynote speaker.

This annual gathering of front-line nutrition workers is done to update BNSs with new information vital to their professional growth in carrying out health and nutrition services in the grassroots level and promote camaraderie among BNSs. Topics lined up include: How Safe is Your Food? to be tackled by Silliman University’s Michelle A. Naranjo, Community Health Team and the Role of BNS by Dr. Ma. Socorro M. Entera of DOH-CHD 7 and Strengthening the Capacities of BNSs, the Cebu Province Experience by Ms. Dhaianne S. Laborte. The participants will also discuss matters affecting their association including the proposed Magna Carta for BNS.

Aside from the congress proper, the Mutya ng BNS 2011 would also highlight the 2 days event. The different cities and provinces of Region 7 would have their representatives who would be vying for the Mutya ng BNS 2011 Crown. Ms. Rowena Bautista Dilao of Cebu City, the 2010 reigning Mutya ng BNS will turn over the crown to the next Mutya who will continue the role as Ambassador of Goodwill for BNSs region-wide. The Mutya ng BNS is done to showcase the talents and develop the versatility of BNSs.

The Congress is co-sponsored by Silliman University thru the Nutrition and Dietetics Department and City of Dumaguete.

Source: Nutrition Advocates - MIND 7

NO TO FAKES, KNOW THE ORIGINAL!~HP and BSP join hands in the fight against counterfeits. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and HP, the world's largest technology company, join hands for a phenomenal advocacy against counterfeits in the Philippines. Dubbed as NO TO FAKES! KNOW THE ORIGINAL!, the partnership aims to awaken public awareness on the production and proliferation of counterfeit products such as the Philippine Peso Bills and HP Ink cartridges.

In 2010, the government has confiscated around Php12.57 million worth of counterfeit peso bills. Likewise, law enforcement agencies such as the National Bureau of Investigation have already confiscated around 22,000 fake HP ink cartridges and toners this year amounting to Php21 million.

The joint project (NO TO FAKES, KNOW THE ORIGINAL!) hopes to rally the support of the business community and the consumers to be committed in patronizing originals instead of fakes and counterfeits. This will also help the Philippine Government in its effort to seek the removal of the country from the US Blacklist of nations tolerating counterfeits and intellectual piracy.

The campaign spreads the inspiration by enlisting the help of celebrities and personalities who embody the advocacy's noble ideals. These include celebrity mom Pia Magalona, and son Elmo Magalona, trendsetter Tessa Prieto-Valdes, renowned lifestyle blogger Cecile Van Straten and Social Visionary Bam Aquino.

Together with the campaign ambassadors, every Filipino is set to proclaim in resounding pride...

NO TO FAKES! KNOW THE ORIGINAL!

There will be an upcoming Sangguniang Kabataan Central Visayas Regional Congress in Dumaguete City, Philippines this coming October! The SK Central Visayas Regional Congress will have the theme “For the Youth. By the Youth. Innovations in SK Local Governance and Best Practices,” the Congress aims to increase understanding, trust and cooperation among the Federations of Central Visayas towards the sharing of ideas and best practices.

The 2001 Sangguniang Kabataan Constitution and By-laws specifically states that there shall be an SK Congress at all levels – the National, Regional, Provincial and City/Municipality for the purpose of a Comprehensive Consultation on issues and concerns affecting the SK.

In line with this mandate, the Sangguniang Kabataan Central Visayas Regional Congress is scheduled on October 27 to 30, 2011 at the Negros Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental to be participated by SK Officials from the islands of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor.

There will be an upcoming National Youth Summit of the Movement of Anti-Trafficking Advocates  here in the Philippines. The Visayan Forum (VF), together with MTV EXIT, invites youth leaders to the first National Youth Summit of the Movement of Anti-Trafficking Advocates (MATA) on October 24th to 28th, 2011 at the Ateneo De Manila University. The Youth Summit will bring together dynamic young Filipinos who will collaborate and deliver their action-oriented commitments and campaign strategies in the fight against trafficking and other forms of exploitation.

The Movement of Anti-Trafficking Advocates (MATA) is an anti-human trafficking advocacy network aimed at motivating and engaging the youth to become the voices for the voiceless victims of human trafficking in the Philippines. MATA (“eye” in Filipino) serves as the “watchful eye”—vigilant youth committed to providing appropriate mechanisms that address human trafficking in the country.

We ask you to please recommend and encourage dynamic young Filipinos aged 16 to 26 to join the Youth Summit. Attached are the VF and MTV EXIT anti-trafficking campaign concept paper, Youth Summit program and Youth Summit application form for your reference. The deadline for applications is on September 30th, 2011 (details are included in the application form). For more information, please visit www.visayanforum.org or www.facebook.com/mata.page.

Let us be inspired and join the Go Negosyo Young Entrepreneurs Summit 2011! The success of last year’s Youth Summit, which inspired more than 18,000 aspiring and existing small entrepreneurs, Go Negosyo is having its third Young Entrepreneurs Summit this September 23, 2011 at the World Trade Center.

Themed Be Smart, Be Enterprising, the Summit will gather together the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, youth from different high schools and colleges, to reinforce an enterprising spirit and to empower them with the relevant entrepreneurship tools to help them move up in life.

The day will be filled with opportunities of listening and meeting the country’s best speakers such as Gibo Teodoro, Bo Sanchez, Mike Enriquez, Josiah Go, Henry Tenedero, Michael Angelo Lobrin and Roselle Ambubuyog whose insights will surely inspire the young to discover the best in themselves and work at succeeding in life.

Young celebrities such as Cristalle Henares, Bam Aquino, RJ David, Kenneth Cobonpue and Iliac Diaz will also be present to share personal motivations in becoming the icons that they are today.

A hundred exciting business ideas await the participants in the expo and student bazaar. Admission is free for students and teachers.

For more details, call 6379229 or 6379347 or check out www.gonegosyo.net and www.facebook.com/gonegosyoofficial

PhilEvents Management & Advertising Co. is proud to announce its 1st Philippine Home Based Business and Career Summit 2011 (PHBBACS) on August 12-14, 2011 at SM Megatrade Hall 3, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

The PHBBACS will enhance and improve the businesses and income of the retailers, entrepreneurs, industries, and companies by participating in an event that benefits also the unemployed, entrepreneurial candidates, newly graduates, housewives or people who perceive to have businesses right at their own homes, and individuals who wanted to have extra income or career.
Together, we invite your participation in our event as Sponsor, Exhibitor or Conference Delegate.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with delegates from companies and organizations nationwide. They can attend engaging social networking activities providing many opportunities to interact with delegates throughout the entire time of the conference.

Sponsorship also provides your business with the opportunity to demonstrate your products and services that will support the program and likewise, will develop and inform delegates about the latest trends and opportunities in the home based business industry.

Participant’s Business Classifications:

*Spa *MLM *Direct Selling *Online Buy and Sell *Online Product Innovators *Accounting and Business Consulting *Home-Based Professional Alterations and Seamstress Service *Professional Pet Grooming Service *Bridal and Wedding Consulting Service *Cake Decorator and Custom Cake Design Service *Cleaning Service *Dance Instructor *Child Day Care Service * Photographer *Custom Gift Baskets *Medical Transcription *Marketing Consultant *Internet Research Service *Online Tutoring Service *Proofreading Service *Recruiter *Arts and Crafts *Virtual Assistant Secretarial Service *Web Design Service *Interior Designers *Catering or Personal Chefs *Blogging *Computer repair and services *Pet Grooming *Real Estate *Souvenirs *and many more

It's a HOT HOT SUMMER and the Search is on for the next Premiere Max's HOT BODY 2011. Premiere Max's HOT BODY 2011 is a bikini open competition and a foam party which will be held at the BlueJaz Beach Resort and Waterpark, Island Garden City of Samal; May 28, 2011, 5PM - 5AM.

Premiere Max's HOT BODY 2011 will cost Php500.00 with Dinner, Boat Ride, overnight stay, a bottle of beer, a pack of Premiere Max Condoms and a chance to win the raffle! Join the Premiere Max's HOT BODY 2011 when you are in the area!

Incubus Live in Manila 2011 will be this coming July 28, 2011, 8PM at the Araneta Coliseum, Philippines! Incubus Band Live in Manila Ticket prizes to be followed. Stay updated for the Incubus Live Concert in Manila, Philippines!

American rock band, from Calabasas, California – Incubus will be here soon in Manila for the Incubus Live in Manila Concert this coming July, 2011. Be sure to keep posted on ticket information and for updates regarding Incubus' coming here!

For those of you who need their memories refreshed, Incubus is the band responsible for the hits “Wish You Were Here,” “Are You In” and one of my super favorite songs, “Love Hurts.” (see video below! Love that song!)

Incubus Live In Manila ticket prices are as follows:
P6340 (Patron Standing)
P6870 (Patron Seating)
P6870 (Lower Box-center)
P4760 (Lower Box-Sides)
P3170 (Upper Box A)
P1590 (Upper Box B)
P795 (General Admission)
Tickets are available at all TicketNet outlets.


About Incubus:

The group was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Pasillas while enrolled in high school and later expanded to include bassist Alex “Dirk Lance” Katunich, and Gavin “DJ Lyfe” Koppell, both of whom were eventually replaced by bassist Ben Kenney, and DJ Kilmore, respectivel

The 22nd Philippine Ad Congress will be held at Camarines Sur (CamSur) on November 16 to 19. The theme of the 22nd Ad Congress is “The Game-Changing Generation.” The Gaming-Changing Generation, will make the Ad Congress this year a bit interesting and will probably have a lot of content that will talk about technology and the internet. This is natural since traditional media outfits like TV stations and Print are branching out into the world of digital marketing and the Internet.

The event will formally be launched on April and they will allow online registrations that also include booking in hotels (this is a huge problem every Ad Congress so this is a very welcome move by the organizers). The event, organized by the Advertising Board of the Philippines, brings together the country’s top business, advertising and media firms. It was last held at the Subic Bay Freeport in November 2009.

For more information, check out this article on the Philippine Star website. The 22nd Ad Congress will be officially launched to the public in the first week of April 2011.

To all Filipino runners, join BREAK THE BOUNDARIES in THE NORTH FACE 100 AT CAMSUR, PHILIPPINES! Dubbed the ultimate 100KM trail running challenge in the country and to yourself, Runners will be challenged by asphalt, dirt road, singletrack, river crossings, steep climbs and descents, and nearly 1800m of vertical gain!

The North Face 100 © invites you to run further than you have ever in 2011! Promoting the genuine spirit of exploration since its kick start in 2008, The North Face 100 has become the most well-received and anticipated distance trail running series of six Asia Pacific countries in forth year: Taiwan, Philippines, China, Australia, Singapore and Japan. Whether you are an aspiring trail running beginner or a seasoned racer looking for new challenges, unparallel experience is offered in each competition of this region’s largest trail running series. Break all boundaries, and Never Stop Exploring!

Dare to challenge yourself, dare to break boundaries, dare to join BREAK THE BOUNDARIES in THE NORTH FACE 100 AT CAMSUR, PHILIPPINES!

March 8 is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is, “Equal Access to education, training and science & technology: Pathway to decent work for women”; over 100 countries all over the world celebrated on this day the various contributions and achievements of women.

The mission and vision of World Fair Trade Organization Asia (WFTO Asia) is to uplift the conditions of thousands of grassroots producers and workers in the poorest of Asian countries in which majority are composed of women. The WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN IN FAIR TRADE event is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of women in Fair Trade and in their respective communities. It showcased women in Fair Trade as leaders and change makers, highlighting the experiences of these women in helping other women that created a cycle of empowerment.

Ramona Ramos, Executive Director of WFTO Asia says, “At present, we have more than 90 member organizations and communities in 14 Asian countries, majority are women and women led, who supports women in creating sustainable livelihood solutions for her and her family.”

Simultaneously, WFTO Asia pre-launched its new regional consumer brand & logo with the tagline, “Shopping with a Conscience.” In connection, WFTO Asia will introduce its 2011 consumer campaign called “100% Guilt Free Shopper.”

The campaign aims to inform everyone, especially the consumers, what Fair Trade is and the 10 principles it represents. It aims to empower the consumers that by switching to Fair Trade by either buying (certified WFTO Asia Fair Trade products and/or the organization’s advocacy merchandise) or supporting the organization (Sponsoring/ Donating/ Fundraising, becoming a volunteer intern, and or participating in the organization’s events), they have the power to eradicate poverty, stop child and forced labor, advocate for gender equality, support sustainability and capacity building, safeguard the environment, promote equality in trade, and open opportunities for health and education.

“This campaign targets 1,000,000 switchers by the end of the year. 1,000,000 people in Asia who realized that thoughtless buying isn’t enough. 1,000,000 people who believes that they can use the power of their purchase to change the lives of millions of disadvantaged communities all over the world,” says Toni Zuniga, Business Development and Brand Officer of WFTO Asia

The ‘100% Guilt Free Shopper’ campaign will officially begin on April with the launch of WFTO Asia’s Regional 100% Guilt Free Shopping Ambassadors. These people will follow the footsteps of WFTO’s Global Ambassador Emma Watson in promoting WFTO and Fair Trade.

Photos taken from World Fair Trade Organization Asia (WFTO Asia) Fb Page.

There will be an SMB Sinulog Sa Mango Square 2011 this upcoming Sinulog 2011. Please see the schedules for the SMB Sinulog Sa Mango Square 2011:

January 15, 2011 (Saturday) 6pm
- KALYE KANTO Street low and Cebu Vintage Bike Club Exhibit
- RnB Jam withDJ’ DexterFly, Lester and ChrisRod
- kicking it off with Sirene and Dance With Me Kris

January 16, 2011 (Sunday) 5pm onward
- Hennatoohay Sa Mango Square
- Jah Man “Reggae Night”
- with BAMBU SPLIF SUGBUWANON, SKANKIN BREWS, SANTING SCALAWAGS
- front acts GOWVY, INDEPHUMS, ISLAND SOUVENIR, ROOTS REVIVAL, S.T.I.F., PIPELOAD MILITANTS, DOMESTIC GRASS

Be sure to be there at the Mango Square Sinulog 2011!