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Plants vs. Zombies fans, rejoice! The game developer, PopCap, a subsidiary of EA Games will bringing you your favorite Plants vs. Zombies Live in Cebu at the Ayala Activity Center on August 17 to 19,2012.

Be among the first to watch this musical show inspired by the hilarious gameplay of the award-winning action strategy game. It will star Peashooter, Sunflower, Zombies and a host of other "brave" plants as they defend their lawn against the zombies.

Limited seats can be claimed at the Privileges Desk of Ayala Center Cebu through purchase tie-up with any mall outlet.

The musical is produced by Ayala Malls in partnership with Empire International Merchandising Corporation and PopCap Games. Catch this free musical and more only at Cebus premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination, Ayala Center Cebu. For more information, contact Ayala Center Cebu Concierge at  (032) 516-2035 or  (032) 231-5342. You can also visit the website: www.ayalamalls.com.ph or like the official Ayala Center Cebu on facebook (www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu) for more details on upcoming shows and events.

Kon nichi wa

Ayala Center would like to invite you to come witness and celebrate the Japanese Festival this August in a series of events, shows and a buffet of Japanese treats this weekend. Nothing says Taberu! better than this!

From August 11 and 12, a whole new unique epicurean experience awaits the sophisticated diner who has a taste for Japanese culinary delights.

Come experience and explore the cuisine and culture that is uniquely Japanese as various restaurants in Cebu showcase their Japanese specialties at the Ayala Terraces. From 12pm to 9pm, visit the two day-long Japanese gourmet festival that will feature some of the best Japanese cuisine in the city.

Complementing the Japan Food Festival at the Terraces will be a selection of 8 Japanese restaurants that will be offering special set lunches and dinners exclusively for the weekend. Grab a taste of Joed’s Lutong Hapon, Hotel Asia’s Han-Nya Restaurant, Red Kimono, Rai Rai Ken, Tokyo Joe, Sumo Sam, Mochiko and more as they set up pop up stalls all over The Terraces while activities such as the Ramen Eating Contest will delight and entertain the diners.

The agreement or harmony of different elements--mood, taste, and appearance--is the key to truly enjoying Japanese food. With so many Japanese cuisines to choose from, Japanese food lovers in Cebu can certainly explore new food products and sample Japanese cuisine like never before.

Other highlights of the Japan Festival will be 6-day film fiesta that will delight moviegoers to ten specially-selected contemporary films from respected Japanese film makers to be screened in this year's most awaited EigaSai, or Movie festival from August 7-12. The Consular Office of Japan in Cebu, Japan Foundation and Embassy of Japan also conjured a two-day affair that will feature the best of Japanese music, film and the arts. From August 11-12, don’t miss the Wakodaiko (Japanese Traditional Drum), Awaodori (Japanese Traditional Folk Dance), Karate, Nihonbuyou (Japanese Traditional Dance) and Cosplay Competition at the Ayala Activity Center. Kanpai!

This exciting treat is only at Cebu’s premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination, Ayala Center Cebu. For more information, contact Ayala Center Cebu Concierge at  (032) 516-2035 or  (032) 231-5342. You can also visit the website: www.ayalamalls.com.ph or “like” the official Ayala Center Cebu on facebook (www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu) for more details on upcoming shows and events.


Mata Sugu Aimashou!

The whole nation will celebrate the 2012 Nutrition Month this July. With the theme “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain!”, the objectives of the 38thmonth-long observance are to: a. increase vegetable consumption as part of a healthy diet to address micronutrient deficiencies and non‐communicable diseases; b. promote vegetable gardening as a source of additional food and income; and c. increase demand for vegetables to help local vegetable farmers.

The National Nutrition Council 7 thru the Regional Nutrition Committee, the Cebu City Nutrition Council and the Media Information Network for Nutrition and Development 7 spearheads the regional celebration. Several activities have been lined up for the celebration this month. Please see attached. One of the kick-off activities is the “Vegetable Hour”- a simultaneous planting of vegetables region-wide in homes, communities, schools, day care centers, hospitals and prisons on 02 July 2012 at 8:00-9:00 a.m. This would be done in four (4) key areas including Mabolo Elementary School for the school setting, V. Sotto Memorial Medical Center for the hospital setting, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City for the community and Operation Second Chance for prison.

The  overused  word uber is apt here—more than 2500 local and international visitors,  more  than  30  Cebu trivias, more than 20 magnificent images of Cebu’s heritage sites, more than 15 delicacies -- AboitizLand Inc. presents
one of the biggest heritage celebrations through its participation in Gabii Sa Kabilin 2012 dubbed as Handurawan Sa Karaang Sugbo.

With  the  Heritage  of  Cebu  Monument  as  its backdrop, AboitizLand will transform Mabini Street on May 25 to showcase the awe-inspiring Kabag-uhan: Now  and Then Photo Exhibit Year 2. Old pictures of heritage sites from the
collection  of the AboitizLand’s CEO Andoni Aboitiz and Lucy Urgello-Miller will  be  place alongside its then pictures, the winning images of 2011 and 2012 Kabag-uhan: Now and Then Photo Contest.

The  amusing  Cebu  Trivia  Night  opens  at 7 pm challenging triviaholics’ knowledge  of their beloved Queen City of the South. The grueling battle of wits is open to all Cebuanos and Cebuanos at heart.

The  AboitizLand  Heritage  Show  will  turn  the  evening  into an amazing experience  in  entertainment  and  storytelling  as it did last year, even more.  Ka  Bino  Guerrero,  popular  tour  interpreter, will be telling the stories  highlighting  one  of Cebu’s greatest assets – the rich history of Cebu’s streetscapes and landscapes.

Ka  Bino  is Cebu’s equivalent of Manila’s maverick Carlos Celdran. He will conduct  a “sitting tour” as he reveals old Sugbo’s streetscapes and famous heritage points.

To  cap  off  a  fine  evening relishing the past, savoring the present and looking  forward to the future, guests will say ‘lami’ at the Food Festival where various communities are offering a splendid gastronomic treat.

AboitizLand’s participation in Gabii Sa Kabilin 2012 supports the company’s effort  to  nurture  the  Cebuano  culture  and heritage. Being in Gabii sa Kabilin  is the company’s contribution to the enrichment of culture and the arts,  consistent  with  its  brand  promise  of  developing  nurturing and assuring communities.

An  annual  event  of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.’s Cultural Heritage Program, Gabii sa Kabilin is a recipient of the Public Relations Society of the  Philippines’s  Anvil  Award  of  Merit  for  Public  Relations Program—Sustained Basis: Arts and Culture/Heritage/Tourism.

Like  Made  For  Life  on  Facebook  for  more  details  of  AboitizLand’s participation to Gabii Sa Kabilin 2012.

The NCCA-National Committee on Dance under the leadership of Ms. Shirley Halili-Cruz in partnership with the Province of Cebu under the leadership of Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia is holding Dance Xchange 2012: The International Dance Workshop and Festival with the theme "Cultural Connectivity through Dance”. This event is the Philippine celebration of the International Dance Day and in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 154, declaring the last week of April as the "National Dance Week". Dance Xchange is also one of the banner projects of the Philippines, the Province of Cebu in particular as the ASEAN Cultural Capital for 2012. This will be held on April 27 – 30, 2012 at the Cebu International Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines.

The Dance Xchange aims to: 1) strengthen network among dance groups in the ASEAN and beyond, 2) enhance knowledge and skills of the dancers, dance teachers and choreographers on dances of the different countries, 3) showcase the unique dances of each country to enhance cultural understanding, 4) provide venue for interaction and facilitate learning among dancers, directors, dance teachers, choreographers, and 5) harness the potential of the Philippines to be a cultural destination in Asia.

The Dance Xchange will have activities such as artists forum, dance workshops to be conducted by dance directors/ dancers from participating countries, masters classes, festival of dance performances, major concerts and cultural tours.

We would like to invite you to be a part of this dance gathering, as we work as partners in the promotion of the art of dance (meet other dance teachers and dancers from the different parts of the country and of the world.) Dance Xchange will be learning and fun.

General Schedule of Activities: 
April 26 - Arrival and registration of participants in Cebu City
April 27 - Dance Forum, Dance Workshops, Master Classes

Opening Dinner and Dance Concert 
April 28 - Dance Workshops, Outreach Performances, Gala Night
April 29 - Dance Workshops, Outreach Performances, Closing Concert
April 30 - Cultural Tour
May 1 - Departure of foreign and local performing

Registration Fee: P 1,500 (tickets for performances, kit, IDs,T-shirt, certificates, CDs and other materials.) Visit the NCCA site for more information.

Search for The Outstanding Cebu City Youth Leaders" (TOCCYL 2012) Cebu is initiated by the City Government of Cebu, through the Cebu City Youth Development Commission, & Office of the Mayor. The (TOCCYL 2012), is one of the highlights of the Cebu City Charter Day Celebration this year.

 This project aims to give due recognition to the young Cebu City Leaders who have unselfishly dedicated their efforts in serving the Cebu City community in active involvement and participation in community-oriented services especially health, peace and order and youth development.

CAREER 101: Career Tips They Didn't Teach You in College. We would like to invite those who are still finding a place for themselves in the workplace, whether you are fresh graduates or between jobs.

CAREER 101 will have speakers who will teach you to not only get the job, but what to expect once you've landed the job. Then, they will be telling you about planning for the future and how to smarten up once you start making money for yourself.

ENTRANCE IS FREE & MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED.
Friday, February 17, 4-8pm, McDonald's Ayala

TOPICS:
- How to Get the Job
. What HR managers want to see in an application letter and resume
. The art of the Job Interview

- Preparing Yourself for Your Job
. Organizing yourself at work
. Learning how to be part of a team
. Stress Management

- Smart Spending for Young People
. What are credit cards and debit cards? How do they work?
. What are the pros and cons of having one?

- Smart Saving for Young People
. Why should I save?
. What should I be saving for?
. Where should I be saving?

So, what are you waiting for?

To register, do either of the steps below on or before FEB 10, 2012 to ensure you a seat.
1. Text to 0922-8232782 your NAME, SCHOOL/COMPANY, EMAIL AD, CONTACT NUMBER
OR
2. Send an email to admin@honeycombfc.com and write on the subject line - CAREER 101 Registration and place your NAME, SCHOOL/COMPANY, EMAIL AD, CONTACT NUMBER in the body.
OR
3. You may register thru this link.

The Your Money: Preservation and Profits, A Stock Trading Seminar will be on March 3, 2012 (Saturday)  |  9:00 AM – 6:00 PM  at the Golden Prince Hotel & Suites  |  Acacia St., Corner Archbishop Reyes Avenue  |  Cebu City.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Trading the stock market can be a most satisfying and rewarding experience. Or it can be frustrating and financially painful.

The information and techniques you will gain from this seminar are designed to replace the PAIN with PROFITS. However, there is more to investing than simply trading for financial gain. Investing also requires a strategy to PRESERVE your capital.

Your investment model then should be, “My Money: Preservation and Profits”.

You will learn how the stock market truly works and how a professional trader makes profits from investing on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

The Philippine stock market was one of the top performing exchanges in the world in 2011. Now as we move farther into 2012, the Philippine stock market is currently the BEST total performing market on the planet. Global investment giant Morgan Stanley says that you should “Buy the PSE”.

You will be shown practical strategies to take advantage and profit from your stock market trading.

The seminar will provide you with simple and practical technical analysis tools to guide you as to When to Buy and When to Sell. And you can ask all the questions you want.

Come to learn the skills necessary to create a financially sound Trading Plan that can Maximize Profits and Manage Risk.

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Individuals and corporations looking for higher returns on their investments and are considering a stock market investment.
• New investors that want to increase their understanding of how to trade the stock market successfully.
• Experienced investors who want to maximize their probability for future profit success.
• Anyone who recognizes or who wants to understand the potential for wealth creation that the Philippines can offer through its stock market.

TOPICS
 What Makes Prices Move
 When to Buy
 When to Sell
 Avoiding Money Losing Trading Traps
 Stock Investor or Stock Trader?
 Charts Patterns that Guarantee Profits
 Creating a Trading Plan
 What Winners Look For and Losers Ignore
 How to Pick Winners
 Practical Technical Analysis
 Why is the PSE Different
 External Factors You Need to Watch
 The Psychology of Stock Price Movement You Should Know
 Price Warning Signals
 What Facts About the Company Matter?
 How to Take Profits
 How to Cut Losses
 Dealing with “Hot Tips”
 Stock Trading: Gambling or a Business

VENUE
Golden Prince Hotel & Suites
Acacia St., Corner Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000

LEARNING INVESTMENT
Includes AM / PM Snacks, Lunch Buffet, Seminar Resource Material , and a Certificate of Attendance

Early Bird Rate - P4,500 inclusive of VAT (Deadline February 17, 2012)
Regular Rate - P5,000 inclusive of VAT (February 29, 2012)
Group Rate - 5 + 1 FREE

NOTE:
• Participants will receive the latest copy of John Mangun’s PSE Strategy Guide.
• One Month FREE subscription for “MangunOnMarkets.com” Premium Access Membership for all “Early Bird” registrants.
• Prizes to be raffled away for the first 50 confirmed participants.
• FREE WiFi Internet access is also available at the function room for those who wish to check their emails during break periods.


RESOURCE SPEAKER
John Mangun’s interest in the stock market first hit when he was in his early teens, following the stock price action of major companies in the daily newspaper long before the computer.

In 1976, Mr. Mangun earned his license as a stock broker on the New York Stock Exchange as well as being licensed and registered for the Options and Commodity markets.

After working for two major Wall Street firms, Mr. Mangun went to England as head of foreign exchange trading for a British asset management company.

Upon his return to the United States, he formed his own investment advisory company administering to the investment needs of corporations and high-net worth individuals.

Mr. Mangun has actively analyzed and traded the Philippine Stock Exchange since 1989, making his first stock purchase (and losing trade) buying shares of San Miguel Corporation on Friday, November 24th, one week before the 1989 coup attempt.

He has been a regular Philippine newspaper columnist, writing about the Philippine economy, business, and stock market since 1996. He started writing for the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) and currently writes for BusinessMirror, the country’s leading business newspaper. Mr. Mangun provides stock trading advice and recommendations through his website MangunOnMarkets.com

“The one lesson I have learned in more than 30 years of stock trading is that you must have a trading strategy and then you must trade your plan. But where do you get The Plan?

Your stockbroker’s hot tips?
Your brother-in-law’s highly placed connections?
Your gut feelings?

Technical analysis is intended to provide us with the price trends of the broad market and also individual issues. More importantly, it helps define price entry and exit points for profits and exit prices when the price trend changes direction.

It gives us our much needed PLAN

The purpose of our seminar is to show you specific trading strategies on individual issues that will help you build your Personal Wealth.”

Cebu is now preparing for one of the biggest festivals in the country, the Sinulog festival. The mardi gras is an invitation to everyone from various parts of the archipelago, and even across the globe to come and visit Cebu, the gateway to the fiesta islands.

After a decade of partnership, Ayala Center Cebu and Cebu Holdings Inc. once again join Cebu City Tourism Commission for the 11th year of Balik Cebu Program. The Balik Cebu Program aims to offer tourists an unparalleled Cebu experience.

With many tourists arriving in the city everyday to join in the Sinulog celebrations, Ayala Center Cebu has set up the Balik Cebu Booth at the Level 1 of Paseo Marina. Open during mall hours starting January 6 to January 14, the booth will serve as an information center for the coming Sinulog events. Tickets for some Sinulog events such as grandstand passes for the Sinulog Grand Parade and Balik Cebu Dinner Party will be available at the booth as well.

In line with the Balik Cebu Program are various events such as a the Grand Fiesta MallWide Sale on January 6-16 , exhibits, parties and celebrity tours to be held at Ayala Center Cebu in the following week up to the much-awaited Sinulog weekend.

For the 6th year in a row, Crinnovent Corp., a Cebu-based events and marketing company, organizes the highly successful Christmas Nights Bazaar event. This year’s event is being held at Block 11 of Asiatown I.T. Park, at the parking lot across The Walk and Skyrise 3 Building, and is ongoing until December 27, 2011.

Christmas Nights Bazaar is a night market concept first introduced by Crinnovent Corp. in 2006 at Banilad Town Centre.

“When we organized the first Christmas Nights Bazaar event 6 years ago, it was the first night market concept in uptown Cebu.  We were simply hoping that the Cebuanos were ready for an upscale night market shopping experience,” said Jodie Lynn Soontit, Crinnovent’s project manager.

“Happily, it turned out that Cebu was more than ready and we are very glad to be able to provide Cebuanos with this alternative shopping destination.”

Due to its continued growth in terms of exhibitors and customers, the bazaar has been moved to Asiatown I.T. Park since 2009 to accommodate more participants.

“Asiatown I.T. Park has a much bigger area to offer, and also sits at the heart of Cebu’s current night life, drawing many visitors every night.  The numerous BPO employees in the immediate area are also an attractive market for those participating in the bazaar,” Soontit continued.

Bigger companies have started joining the Christmas Nights Bazaar, accepting that this is where their target markets can be found during the Christmas season.  Some of this year’s corporate participants are Dranix Distributors, SEA Olympus Marketing’s Techni-Ice, Chevrolet, Yamaha, Citi Souvenirs, and Leylam Shawarma.

Aegis PeopleSupport is a gold sponsor of the event.  “Aegis wants to build a stronger brand and to attract more qualified applicants to its company.  They believe our bazaar can help them do that and we are working with them to achieve those objectives,” Soontit explained.

Bronze sponsors are Hero Sausages and Virginia Foods, Inc., who both also seek to build stronger brand names through their presence at the bazaar.

 However, most of the exhibitors remain micro-entrepreneurs.  “Micro-entrepreneurs need lower-cost platforms to be able to showcase their products and engage in a retail business.  Our bazaar provides them with that,” Soontit said.

And since the owners are directly hands-on with overhead kept at a minimum, they are able to offer their products at much lower prices than other stores.  This allows our shoppers to haggle for their goods and helps them stretch their budgets for the Christmas season.”

This year, the bazaar has over 100 exhibitors and is offering more variety.  Garments and accessories being sold come from the Philippines, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Korea, and USA.  There are also numerous gift items, customized giveaways, toys, export overruns, exotic foods, and even LED shirts.

Christmas Nights Bazaar 6 is open daily from 4:00pm until 12:00 midnight.  For inquiries, one may call 032-3472987.

Another Amazing Show presented to you by the Amazing Cebu Channel! Recently, Amazing Cebu launched "Food-Hunt with Kate" a show which is obviously about FOOOOD!!  At the same time, during the launching was the Amazing Cebu-President's Birthday! Wohoo! Amazing Cebu is becoming a big player in Television Media as it also just launched the sports and lifestyle show named Amazing Sports.

This show promises a different perspective of food through the eyes and nose of the the host 'kate.' The show will give you a "deconstruction of recipes from the familiar old and also welcoming new traditions." At the same time, showcasing exotic places where local delicacies are created, a sure FOOD HUNT indeed!


About the host- Kate:
Ms. Kate Dychangco-Anzani is a mother, a restaurateur and a powerful businesswoman; a mutli-faceted TV personality who best portrays the modern empowered Cebuana. She promises to add her own touch during the deconstruction of Cebuano Recipes while adding her own twist to it!

You may want to Watch the FoodHunt with Kate Video Teaser

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  November 26, 2011 (Saturday)
Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Acacia St., Corner Archbishop Reyes Ave.,
Cebu City, Philippines
email: info@cebudirectories.com

This seminar-workshop will improve the managerial skills of professionals, finance managers, technical managers, and middle managers to prepare them for higher corporate responsibilities. They will learn how to develop goals and objectives that are aligned to the mission of the company and to effectively communicate action plans to their subordinates. They will become aware of the leadership qualities that will make them successful managers.

Who Should Attend?

• Any manager wishing to improve his or her approach to leadership
• Any executive of a team of people
• Senior managers in large or small organizations (Commercial,  Public Sector or Charity)
• Middle managers, supervisors and any aspiring leaders
• All business owners and self-employed people that are building their business

Topics

The quest to earn the title of “World’s Largest Chess Tournament” is underway as Cebu City Sports Commission spearheads the most ambitious chess program in Philippine chess history – the Cebu City Open Chess Tournament.

The Cebu City Government, Cebu City Sports Commission, Philippine Sports Commission and the Department of Education Region VII are coordinating their resources to hold the largest chess (board game) tournament from October to December 2011 with participants from city schools and from other groups and individuals converging in the Grand Finals in one venue - at the Cebu City Sports Center, Philippines. 

Generous sponsors such as Julie’s Bakeshop, Bioderm, International Pharmaceuticals Inc., Rose Pharmacy, Virginia Foods Inc. and the University of Cebu have thrown their support to make this noble program successful.

This massive program involves a targeted 30,000 chess players, the main bulk of which are elementary and secondary students, with winners pitted against winners in a series of tournaments until a grand champion emerges. 

The program will culminate in a Guinness World Record Attempt to break current record holder for largest chess (board game) tournament Krasnoyarsk, Russia with 1,214 participants.

Partnership with Department of Education
In a classic partnership with Department of Education Region VII Cebu City Division, this chess program involves mass instructions on chess by volunteer trainers and classroom teachers for elementary and high school students in public and private schools in Cebu City.

Instructions on how to play chess and how to conduct chess tournaments began early August this year with selected school teachers and school coordinators who in turn trained the students in the classrooms, section by section.

Interesting to note that since the class chess instructions were done simultaneously in the different schools, there was an enormous chess sets shortage. So much so that, improvised chess sets were developed and used, utilizing tarpaulin boards and “chess chips” – rubbers stoppers with stickers to signify chess pieces.

During the actual classroom chess tournaments, however, standard chess pieces and boards were used by all players.  Some schools held tournaments in their multi-purpose hall or covered courts instead of at their classrooms for easy monitoring.

School-wide tournaments started in Don Sergio, Guadalupe and Labangon Bliss Elementary Schools with 2,000 pupils last October 17.  The Ramon Duterte High School held its classroom tourney last October 21.

Cebu City Sports Commission Chairman Edward Hayco said, “The classroom and school-wide tournaments will continue until the grand finals.  We target at least 20, 000 pupils to learn the game of chess and to participate in the events.”

Among the schools that have tournaments ongoing are Pardo Elementary School, Mambaling Elementary School, Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial Night High School, Guadalupe Elementary School, Labangon Bliss Elementary School and the Don Vicente Rama Elementary School. Zapatera Elementary School and City Central School.

School wide tournaments are expected to be done at anytime convenient to the schools during the month of November.  Teachers are given the Official Registration List and Tournament Record Forms.  

Schools that have had their classroom tourneys are to submit a copy of the registration list and tournament record form (TRF) to the office of the Cebu City Sports Commission not later than November 10, 2011.

The top 4 players in the class section tournament will represent the class section in the          school-wide competition.  The top 8 players in the school-wide competition will represent the school in the Grand Finals.
                                                                                                                                                                    
Other groups and individuals can join!
The Cebu City Open Chess Tournament and Guinness World Record attempt for “World’s Largest Chess (Board Game) Tournament” is open to Filipinos and non-Filipino citizens, titled and non-titled players, students or professionals and out of school youths.

Registration is free to all players with forms available at the Cebu City Sports Center or may be requested by email.  A participant may represent a club, university or college, city or municipality and other public or private entities.  Registration period is from October 3 to November 30, 2011.

At the Grand Finals, all players who have registered individually or in groups including those coming from school eliminations shall play in one single group to vie for the title of Grand Champion.

Tentative Dates and Venue of the Grand Finals will be on December 10 - 11, 2011 at the Cebu City Sports Center Gym.

Certificates of Participation will be given to all participants while medals and other prizes will be
awarded to all top performers.  For inquiries, contact Cebu City Sports Commission, Cebu City Sports Center, RR Landon Extension, Cebu City at telephone number 255-6985/ 0923-116-4422 or Roger Abella @ 0910-2686-890 & Felix Poloyapoy @ 0923-576-5077.

Chairman Hayco added, “The Guinness World Record Attempt is just ‘icing on the cake’ as it will honour the many volunteers and participants who worked hard to make this event successful.  The record will also promote sports in Cebu City, particularly board games like chess, to divert the youth from drug abuse and petty crimes and promote Cebu City as a sports hub.”

Geoh Media has partnered with Cebu Directories Co. for one of their training programs, please see below for more details!

BLOGGING 101: Introduction & Opportunities

Across UP College Campus, 3rd Floor, Cebu Init TBI
Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines
November 19, 2011 (Saturday)
1:00PM -5:00PM
email: info@cebudirectories.com
Download the workshop program
This workshop will explain why businesses or professionals should blog.  Why blogging matters and how companies are using blogs to spark conversation, maximize online exposure, interests and increase sales revenue.  Why individuals became successful through blogging?  That’s what we need to find out when attending the workshop.


This workshop is also designed to prove everything you need to know to build a successful blog from selecting your blog platform to planning your blog strategy.

This module is the first of 4 parts.
Module 1: Blogging 101: Introduction and Opportunities (November 19, 2011)
Module 2: Advanced Blogging (Date to be announced soon)
Module 3: Allied Skills – Reputation Management, SEO & Marketing (Date to be announced soon)
Module 4: Niche Blogging Techniques (Date to be announced soon)
Blogging has been considered as the new form of media and this workshop will bring more bloggers in the main stream media and into the World Wide Web.

Who should attend?

• Website designers
• Marketing Professionals
• Business Owners / Entrepreneurs
• Interested Groups
• Stay-at-Home Moms
• Freelancers
• Virtual Assistants
• Students
• Individuals who want to set up a blog and drive traffic using search engine optimization and social media  marketing techniques

Learning Investment

Registration is inclusive of Snacks and Certificate of Attendance.
Super Discount        – P600 inclusive of VAT (Deadline October 31, 2011)
Early Bird Rate         – P800 inclusive of VAT (November 1 – 14, 2011)
Regular Rate            - P2,000 inclusive of VAT (November 15 – 17, 2011)
Download the workshop program