30@75 Education Scholarship Exam dates

Diwa Learning Systems Inc and the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) announced the dates and hub schools for the 30@75 Education Scholarship Examinations. The exams are scheduled on February 16 and 23, 2013 and on March 12, 2013. The conduct of the scholarship examinations will be held nationwide through the CEAP school hubs in different region.

St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur will be the hub school for Region 1,  First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) for Region IV , Ateneo de Naga High School for Region V , La Consolacion College, Bacolod for Region VI and St. Scholastica’s College, Tacloban for Region VIII.  Region IX  will take Claret School of Zamboanga, and Xavier University High School for Region X. University of the Immaculate Conception for Region XII and Notre Dame of Dadiangas for Region XIII. The school hubs for other regions will be announced in the coming weeks.

Diwa Vice President for Corporate and Marketing Communications Armel Espiritu said all examinees will be given 1 hour to finish the online exams. “We are still accepting applications for the scholarship and we will be entertaining walk in applicants as long as they have the complete requirements,” he added. Applicants are required to submit the completed scholarship application form, copy of the most recent report card with a certification from the school principal/directress of scholastic standing and meager financial means and a letter of recommendation from the CEAP Regional Trustee.

The 30@75 Education Scholarship Program aims to contribute to the development of the teaching profession in the country. It is a joint undertaking commemorating Diwa’s 30^th year anniversary this 2013 and is part of the celebration leading up to the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines’ (CEAP) 75^th year anniversary in 2016.

The top 30 students who will pass the online examinations will be awarded the 4-year BS Education Scholarship at the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) in Tanauan, Batangas for school year 2013-2014. Another round of scholarship examinations will be held same time next year for another 30 scholars for school year 2014-2015.

Information on assigned dates and time for the said region can be accessed by sending an inquiry at 30at75.CEAP.DIWA@diwamail.com. Application forms can be downloaded at 30@75 website at www.diwalearningtown.com

My Bloggin' Valentine : Pre-Valentines Day Party

Register now for the Biggest Bloggers event for 2013 !!!! 

February 13, 2013 9 PM to 12 Midnight 

Free to all BLOGAPALOOZA and WAZZUP PILIPINAS Bloggers and their special guest (preferably a special someone), but you can bring any plus one. 

All bloggers attending and blogging about the event will receive an extra 1k GC as token. 

All must fill up the registration form and submit your blog URL at the comments section of the form so we could add you all to the guest list. 

Non-BLOGAPALOOZA members may also join by liking the Wazzup Pilipinas and When in Manila Facebook pages, and joining the Blogapalooza Bloggers and Wazzup Pilipinas Facebook group to qualify and get an automatic invite to the event. 

Wazzup Pilipinas Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/wazzuppilipinas 

Wazzup Pilipinas Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/240688409400258/

Please register here

Bakery Fair 2013

BAKERY FAIR 2013, the 7th International Exhibition on Bakery, Confectionery and Foodservice Equipment & Supplies is the largest show in the Philippines completely dedicated to baking and foodservice industry.

To be held on February 21-23, 2013 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the event has been designed to provide a forum where suppliers, small and large bakers and buyers of baked goods can meet on common ground and conduct business. It has seen an unprecedented growth with more than 400 booths showcasing and taking 10,000 square meters of space of World Trade Center, Philippines.

Aside from the daily demonstrations and seminars on centerstage, highlighting the event is the Bakers Cup Philippines 2013 Baking Competition in two categories. The Original Bread Competition showcasing a variety of Baguettes, Rolls, Sandwich Loaves and a Freestyle California Raisin Bread. The second category is the newly launched Steamed Buns Category backed by Angel Yeast. This will challenge the competitors on making the best mantou, siopao and push their creativity on artistic presentations of Steamed Buns.

The event is participated by its members and allied industry players and is being supported by the International Federation of Chinese Bakery and Confectionery Association. Bakery Fair is a non-profit event organized by the Filipino Chinese Bakery Association, Inc.

For more details, please call (63 2) 254-2518, (63 2) 254-2526, (63 2) 781-0873 or email: info@fcbai.org

Repertory Philippines: No Way To Treat A Lady

Repertory Philippines proudly announces its second offering for the year 2013 with “ No Way To Treat A Lady ” - a musical comedy thriller with book, music and lyrics written by award-winning author/composer Douglas J. Cohen.

Directed by Audie Gemora, “ No Way to Treat a Lady ” is a dark, energetic and funny musical about good boys, bad boys, and the women who shape their lives focusing on themes like betrayal, death, friendship, Jewish/Yiddish issues, love, parenting / family.

The musical was based on the 1964 novel of the same name by William Goldman which was made into a motion picture in 1968.

The dynamic cast of five ( portraying seventeen characters ! ) features Audie Gemora as Christopher ‘Kit’ Gill; Joel Trinidad as Morris Brummel; Carla Guevara-Laforteza as Sarah Stone; Sheila Francisco as Flora Brummel; Pinky Marquez as Alexandra Gill; and Jamie Wilson as Christopher Gill (Stand In).

Set in summer 1970’s New York City, “ No Way to Treat a Lady ” tells the story of Christopher "Kit" Gill (Audie Gemora), an unsuccessful actor turned serial killer - a maniac with mommy issues who is on a rampage, and the NYPD detective on his trail, Morris "Moe" Brummell (Joel Trinidad). Brummell is a Jewish bachelor, who still lives with his overbearing mother, in the shadow of his successful brother, the doctor.

The detective leads a rather unexceptional existence, and yearns for a way to make a name for himself. His goal is shared by an unlikely person, a serial killer seeking notoriety and attention from the police, the press and the city at large. The killer phones Moe one day and the two begin a taunting game of cat and mouse that results in a strange dependence on one another.

Moe's plan to track and eventually trap the killer is temporarily waylaid when he meets a beautiful, rich society girl who lives in the apartment building of the first victim. Woven into the main story of cop vs. killer are two subplots ---- what made Kit a killer and Moe's relationship with his mother and his new girlfriend.

NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY received a Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting, a Richard Rodgers grant, and a nomination for Best Revival by the New York Outer Critics Circle.

Co-presented by the City of Makati, the artistic team of “No Way To Treat a Lady” is composed of Baby Barredo (Artistic Director); Audie Gemora (Director); Liesl Batucan (Assistant Director); Dingdong Fiel (Musical Director); Mio Infante (Set Designer); Raven Ong (Costume Designer) and John Batalla (Lighting Designer).

The production team of “No Way To Treat a Lady” is composed of Juno Henares (Officer in charge); Gidget Tolentino (Production Manager), Gold Soon (Stage Manager); Denis Lagdameo (Technical Director), Pol Roxas (Sound Technician), Pablito Salvador (Lighting Technician) and Adul Lasin (Set Execution and Scenic Artist).

The marketing, sales and publicity of “No Way To Treat a Lady” is led by Toots Tolentino (Publicist), Charlie Barredo with Oliver Usison, Letty Barredo, Marie Talay and Rose Silva (Marketing and Sales).
“No Way To Treat a Lady” a kooky, clever musical --- very entertaining and a fun way to treat an audience.

“No Way To Treat a Lady” is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. Inc.

Contact Details:

For details of show, please call (63 2) 571-6926, (63 2) 571-4941 or email: info@repertory.ph or Ticketworld at (63 2) 891-9999.

Venue: Onstage Theater
2nd Level, Greenbelt 1, Greenbelt
Paseo de Roxas cor. Legaspi St., Ayala Center
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Show Dates:

Friday March 1, 2013 8:00 PM

Saturday March 2, 2013
- 3:30 PM
- 8:00 PM

Sunday March 3, 2013 3:30 PM
Friday March 8, 2013 8:00 PM
Saturday March 9, 2013
- 3:30 PM
- 8:00 PM

Sunday March 10, 2013 3:30 PM
Friday March 15, 2013 8:00 PM
Saturday March 16, 2013
- 3:30 PM
- 8:00 PM

Sunday March 17, 2013 3:30 PM
Friday March 22, 2013 8:00 PM
Saturday March 23, 2013
- 3:30 PM
- 8:00 PM

Sunday March 24, 2013 3:30 PM

SM North EDSA: Get your Gourmet Card

Get your FREE Gourmet Card today for resto discounts/freebies in SM City North EDSA! 
#greatnothernsale #smcitynorthedsa


Mechanics:

1. From Jan 25 to Feb 3, customers are entitled to get a free Gourmet Card upon registration at the redemption booth located at The Block 2F and City Center 2F.

Customers may also get the Gourmet Card on participating establishments.

2. Promo period is from February 1 - 15, 2013. End of promo period may vary depending on the restaurant's promotions.

3. Present your Gourmet Card upon ordering.

4. Get special discounts and freebies from participating restaurants. Refer to booklet for more promo details. Promo and freebie offers will be subject to the stipulations of participating restaurants.

5. Offer is valid for dine-in only at participating restaurants.

6. Offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion including Senior Citizen discount.

7. Value meals of SM Foodcourt tenants are not included in the promo

8th Nihongo Fiesta 2013

Gear up this February as the 2013 Nihongo Fiesta goes rock with the Japanese band Uchusentai: NOIZ.   Nihongo Fiesta is the yearly event of the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) that showcases  Japanese language, arts and culture through events like the speech contest, quiz bee and musical concerts. 

This year, the fiesta presents three (3) events that will surely excite the otakus and the general public alike:  the 40th Nihongo Speech Contest, 5th Quiz Bee - Nihongo for High School Students and the much awaited rock concert of Uchusentai: NOIZ.

  

Uchusentai: NOIZ is a visual kei rock band from Japan. Formed in 1999, the group is composed of Angel Taka, Masato, Kyo, Kotaro and Yamato.  They are known for their energetic music, wild cosplay-like outfits and live shows full of energy and on stage antics.  The free concert will be held on February 23 (Saturday), 7:00 pm at the SM City North EDSA Skydome.

The 40th Nihongo Speech Contest gathers Filipino students and professionals from all over the country to prove their excellence in the Japanese language through speech.  An all-expense paid week-long study tour in Japan awaits the Champion and the Outstanding Performance Awardee.  It will be on February 23 (Saturday) at 10:00 am.  The 5th Quiz Bee – Nihongo for High School Students brings together high schools from Metro Manila as well as other regions to best each other in a game of knowledge of Japanese language and culture.  The quiz bee will be held on the same day from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  Both events will be held at The Block Cinema 1 at the SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. 

The 2013 Nihongo Fiesta is part of the celebration of the 40th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.  All events are open to the public. For more details and inquiries, please contact the Japan Foundation, Manila at (02) 811-6155 to 58; email@jfmo.org.ph  or visit www.jfmo.org.ph . The 2013 Nihongo Fiesta is made possible with the support of the SM City North EDSA, the Embassy of Japan, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, Inc. (JCCIPI), The Japanese Association Manila (JAMI), Japan Overseas Enterprises Association (JOEA), Association of Filipino Nihongo Teachers (AFINITE), Animax, Japan Airlines, UNIQLO, Canon Marketing

TOHOKU Photo Exhibition at the National Museum

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) in cooperation with the National Museum of the Philippines, the Embassy of Japan and The Photographic Society of Japan brings to Manila the traveling exhibit TOHOKU－Through the Eyes of the Japanese Photographers, an exhibition composed of 123 photos representing the different aspects of life in Tohoku from its past, present and the future. 

The Tohoku Region is the northeastern section of Honshu, the largest island in Japan.  It is divided into six (6) prefectures:  Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Yamagata, Miyagi and Fukushima.  The region is blessed with a beautiful and abundant natural environment of seas, mountains, rivers and forest.  On March 11, 2011, an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 hit Japan and the worst damaged was concentrated in the region.  The media coverage of the destruction made many people familiar with the names of Tohoku cities and prefectures, but few are likely to have a broad knowledge of other aspects of the region.

The exhibition is composed of works by nine (9) photographers and one (1) photographers’ group:  Teisuke Chiba, Ichiro Kojima, Hideo Haga, Masatoshi Naito, Masaru Tatsuki, Hiroshi Oshima, Naoya Hatakeyama, Meiki Rin, Nao Tsuda and the group led by Toru Ito.  Curated by Kotaro Iizawa, a recognized photography critic in Japan, the exhibit showcases the natural and cultural backdrop of Tohoku as well as its people and their way of life.  Photographs taken in the early 50s and 60s are presented together with photos of the present Tohoku to illustrate the varied points of view and generation of each individual photographer.

“TOHOKU－Through the Eyes of the Japanese Photographers”will be on public view at the Gallery XVIII, Old Legislative Building at the National Museum from January 30 to March 17, 2013.  An Art Talk from Mr. Kotaro Iizawa and Mr. Nao Tsuda will be held on March 9 (Saturday).  Film screenings will also be held during the exhibition run. The National Museum is located at Padre Burgos Avenue, Manila. The museum is open every Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The exhibition is part of the celebration of the Japan-ASEAN 40^th Friendship Year.  For inquiries, please contact the Japan Foundation, Manila at telephone numbers (02) 811~6155 to 58 or email@jfmo.org.ph or visit www.jfmo.org.ph