The Manila Urbanite : August 2013

Rockwell’s Urban Bazaar on August 30 to September 1

It's the time of the year again to step into the hottest fashion trends and classic styles on Rockwell’s Urban Bazaar this weekend from August 30 to September 1, 2013.

As Rockwell's ultra popular Urban Bazaar is back, Rockwell Tent will be filled with fun, fabulous and great fashion and lifestyle finds from over 60 merchants, like unique accessories by My Ticker Tape Parade, A. Mary’s Carnival and Soul Flower by Propaganda; bag collections from Erb & Chet, Abby Jocson, and Canvas Manila.

For fashionable gadgets there are decals from Motif Lifestyle Shop. Phones can get a total makeover from one-of-kind cases from My Favorite Store and My Shopping Bee.

Shop for new shoes by Manila Sole, DAS Shoes, Sole Divas, Flipped Out Cockatoos and Everybody Needs a Pair; and skin products from V&M Naturals, CarmenClaire Cosmetics and CanMake Tokyo.

Entrance fee is P100 and also entitles the shoppers to win raffle prizes from the merchants,
opens from 11 AM to 10 PM.

For question and inquiries, contact 898-1702
Or follow Power Plant Mall on Twitter and Facebook page.

Ladies! Wentworth Miller, Is Just Not Into You—At All, Comes Out As Gay

It maybe shocking as it may seem, at least to others, but Prison Break star Wentworth Miller came out as “a gay man” in a letter sent Wednesday to Maria Averbakh, director of the St. Petersburg International Film Festival declining his participation.

“I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government.”, Miller said on the letter.

He added:

"The situation is in no way acceptable, and I cannot in good conscience participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like myself are being systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly. Perhaps, when and if circumstances improve, I’ll be free to make a different choice."

Here is the copy of the letter sent.

GLAAD spokesman Wilson Cruz said in a statement, “Wentworth’s bold show of support sends a powerful message to LGBT Russians, who are facing extreme violence and persecution: you are not alone. As people from across the globe continue to speak out against Russia’s horrific law, more celebrities and corporations should follow his courageous lead in openly condemning Russia’s anti-LGBT law.”

Miller, who is 41, also had his first screenplay hit theaters this year—Stoker, with Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode and Mia Wasikowska.

Wentworth Miller's "coming out" as his support against violence to LGBT community in Russia will do a huge thing to change how LGBT communities are being treated in other countries.

Well... welcome to the fold, Wentworth Miller! :)
Gay or not, we will continue to support you.

"The more you know who you are, and what you want,

the less you let things upset you."

—Stephanie Perkins

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How To Help Flood Victims and Donate Through Philippine Red Cross

For the past 48 hours, several areas within Metro Manila and across Luzon (CALABARZON, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, Laguna, Cavite) have been greatly affected by the torrential rains brought by a southwest moonsoon enhanced by the tropical storm Maring with more than 600,000 people are now affected and needs your help.

“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”

―Mother Teresa

Philippine Red Cross

To donate through SMS
Text REDAMOUNT and send to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)

G-Cash
Text DONATEAMOUNT4-digit M-PINREDCROSS and send to 2882

You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

To donate through PayPal, Ushare (Credit Card, Online Banking, Megalink) or GreenPeso (PayPal, Bancnet, GCash)... CLICK HERE

Philippine Red Cross bank accounts for Donations

Banco De Oro
Peso: 00-453-0018647
Dollar: 10-453-0039482

Metrobank
Peso: 151-3-041631228
Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2

Philippine National Bank
Peso: 3752 8350 0034
Dollar: 3752 8350 0042

Unionbank of the Philippines
Peso: 1015 4000 0201
Dollar: 1315 4000 0090

**All Check/Cash for the account of Philippine Red Cross (Swift Codes)

Banco De Oro
BNORPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands
BOPIPHMM

Metrobank
MBTCPHMM

Philippine National Bank
-PNBMPHMM

Unionbank of the Philippines
-UBPHPHMM

For questions or inquiries, contact Hotline 143 or (02) 527.0000 / (+632) 527.0000
Or send an email to fundgeneration@redcross.org.ph

If your area/barangay or if you know anyone who needs help/relief goods, please contact Philippine Red Cross Disaster Operations Center Hotline 143 or (02) 527-0000 / 0917-8068513 or tweet @philredcross with hashtag #reliefPH

Open Relief Donation Centers

Student organizations

The Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity will be accepting donations at Pagkalma Park inside the UP College of Medicine campus. Contact Miko Amante (09175129144) or Jonik Antonio (09178316495).
The Ateneo Human Rights Center is now accepting donations for bottled water, non-perishable ready-to-eat food, and toiletries. Contact AHRC at 09178234546. The relief goods will be forwarded to the student council and will be donated to Simbahang Lingkod Bayan, in partnernship with the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
For those who are planning to donate, please text 09178234546. Everything we gather will be forwarded to the SC, which, in turn, will donate to Simbahang Lingkod Bayan, in partnership with the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
The National Union of Students of the Philippines Head Office is conducting a relief drive. Contact: 0916-197-3565 / 0998-257-390; nusp_national@yahoo.com; Tweet: @nusphilippines
For cash donations: China Bank Account No. 107-248551-3
Polytechnic University of the Philippines c/o Central Student Council Contact:Charley Urquiza, 0917-387-5262
University of the Philippines - Diliman, Lorena Barros Hall, Vinzons Hill c/o Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in UP [STAND-UP] Contact: Aji Reyes, 0917-817-2750
University of the Philippines - Donations and pledges are being accepted by the UP Student Catholic Action at the tambayan inside the compound of the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Bank payments can also be sent to the UP Student Catholic Action PNB account, with account number 205-60786-4. For other concerns, you can also contact Francesca Magcaleng at 0926-7621366.
Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology c/o Institute of Student Government Contact: Phillip Bautista, 0916-108-9182
De La Salle University - Dasmarinas c/o SENTRO La Salle Contact: Alexander Losaria, 0905-438-9139
University of Santo Tomas UST Civil Law Student Council & UST ACT Now Contact: Albert Montesa, 0926-571-2397
University of the Philippines - Manila c/o University Student Council Environment and Campus Management Committee Contact: Mark Angelo Romero, 0917-304-2808
University of the East - Caloocan, 106 Samson Rd. Caloocan City c/o Tinig ng Silangan Party Alliance Contact: Riah Faith Tan, 0905-271-4259, 0906-128-6592, 0923-735-6019
UPLB Serve The People Brigade. Contact: Kikay (0935 8702805)

Metro Manila

The Rotaract Club of Manila Metro also has its own Disaster Relief Drive, intending to serve Metro Manila and other neighboring areas. For more details, please call 0917-5834490. You can also email racmanilametro@yahoo.com or contact them through Twitter at @racmanilametro

Pasig City

UA&P accepts relief donations. Drop off: at the back gate of Escriva drive, Ortigas. Contact number: 09177176212

Makati City

Assumption College San Lorenzo is now accepting donations for the victims of the recent typhoon. Contact Caroline Jaranilla (09173025587), Patrick Bugay (09328850879), and Bianca Pangan (09065783651).
The Youth of San Antonio Parish is now accepting canned goods, rice, water and eco friendly or biodegradable bags. Drop off point: Sanctuario de San Antonio Church, McKinley Rd., Contact Person Mike Yuson 09175376453 or JJ Yulo 09175301160

Quezon City

The Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC) in Quezon City is accepting donations. Drop off point: 72-A Times St., West Triangle, Q.C.
IskoOperation, student council-led intitiative of the University of the Philippines - Diliman, is accepting donations. Anyone can help by donating any of the following: water, food (canned or packed), clothes, toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, etc.), mosquito nets, cartons, blankets and/or comforters and medicine. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Contact: +63917 872 5396 and/or +63917 864 0333.
Drop-off centers: USC Office, 2nd, Floor Vinzons Hall, College Council Offices
Lingap Gabriela is also accepting donations of bottled water, ready-to-eat food, rice, mats and blankets, clothes, diapers, sanitary napkins and medicine, as well as medicine for cough, colds, fever, and diarrhea. They are located at 25 K-10th Street, West Kamias with telephone number 434-1039 and at 35 Sct Delgado Street, with telephone numbers 374-3451/52.

Taguig City

Enderun (@enderuncolleges) is accepting donations. Drop-off center is at Room 103 of Enderun's Hotel Administration Building (HA103).

Manila City

Kilusang Bayanihan of BAYAN-NCR is accepting donations for affected residents of Metro Manila. Drop-off center for donations is at Kilusang Bayanihan Headquarters (#2055 Road 5 Street, NDC Compound, Sta. Mesa Manila). Contact: 353-5077; bayanmetromanila@yahoo.com.ph
The Junior Public Relations Practitioners of the Philippines (JPRPP) and College of Mass Communication- Student Council (CMC-SC) of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila are accepting relief goods. Anyone can help by donating instant noodles, ready-to-eat goods, water and medicine. Drop-off area is on: College of Mass Communication Office, 5th Floor, Gusaling Lacson, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. We will be accepting donations until August 24, Saturday. Contact: Vberni Regalado, 09154360915; Gelli Ann Cahulogan, 09265985429
All gates of De La Salle University - Taft are now accepting donations; contact Isabel Lanada (+63.915.4101243)

Muntinlupa City

Hillsborough Hampton Court (the castle-looking structure on Buckingham Street, Hillsborough Village, Muntinlupa City) is now accepting donations. Contact Diane in Hampton Court or Mela Garcia 09178370839 or Casey Erum 09176285891.
De La Salle - Zobel Social Action accepts donations of hot meals and relief goods for affected residents of Muntinlupa residing near the Laguna Lake area. You can drop your donations at Gate 7. Contact Mr Jayjay Jacinto at 09178597602 and Ms. Evangeline De Peralta at 09175638870
Twitter user @PatriciaMalay is organizing a relief drive in Muntinlupa and is willing to pickup donations around BF Homes, Alabang Hills, and Ayala Alabang Village. Contact: 0917-512-8736. Drivers also needed.

Laguna

Southern Tagalog Tulong Kabataan organized by Kabataan Partylist - Southern Tagalog and UP Community Broadcasters' Society is accepting donations (foods, medicine, sleeping mats, clothes and eating utensils). Contact Rona Franca at 09053115719.
Oplan Walang Iwanan relief operation (Laguna) For more details, please contact Sam, 09269258423.
University of the Philippines Gawad Kalinga Los Banos and the University Student Council are accepting relief donations (rice, instant noodles, canned goods, 3-in-1 coffee, medicines, clothes, etc.) For more details, please contact Sam Pawig (09269258423) or Pau Ferrer (09263830490).
Ligtas Laguna Relief Ops is accepting donations for Laguna, especially in Binan and Sta Rosa. For more details, please contact Jay-ar Mira (0917- 9133889, 0933-9627307). You can also email Jay-ar at jose.mira@uap.asia or contact him via Twitter at @jayarmira

For Overseas Donations

Ayala Foundation also accepts online donations for both US-based and local donors, CLICK HERE.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
―Charles Dickens

From Residence Inn to Paradizoo

Truth be told, my idea of a great family time and relaxation is to spend hours at the spa, then go to the movies or a weekend on a fancy hotel with room service and a sumptuous buffet for breakfast.

Not every weekend but once in a while we do need our fix to have a good time, relax and have fun.

But weeks ago, Zoomanity Group offered the Laguna Blogging Summit (2LaBS) team a tour in two of their most well-managed properties—the Residence Inn Tagaytay and Paradizoo Theme Farm to experience first hand what a great weekend with nature and breathtaking views is all about. That said, who are we to say no to the very generous Robert Laurel Yupangco. :)

So around 7AM, we all met up at Starbucks G.A. Yupangco Building where we were fetched by a shuttle provided by the Zoomanity Group.

And here we are, all settled in the shuttle and off to Tagaytay.

Front left to back: Alex Nicolas, Grace Nicolas, Jenny Acsay and son; (back seat) Raffy Potestad and ME; Front right to back: Mac Vasquez's nieces, Dianne Salonga and son, Mark Acsay and Ivan Saldajeno

It was a fine and sunny day when we arrived at the Residence Inn Tagaytay, after an hour travel via SLEX which I didn't really noticed because I was to busy chatting with Mark and Ivan. Haha!

Henry and Angela were our team's tour guides.

On the reception area, we were graced by an Albino chameleon.

Oh why I don't know where to get the courage to but I chose not to have a photo with it no matter how behave and friendly it actually was with everyone. Don't hate me, I'm just scared! Haha!

And as we enter the hall, we were passing through huge aquariums full of exotic aquatic animals...
and korean kids taking photos! Hehe

And a hall full of all kinds of spiders and scorpions!

So yes, imagine my control of fright while I stare on each and every one of them.
I left the hall really pale!

At the animal house, there was quite a show!

The kid inside me was flown to happy land!

HUGE, I know!

And during the show, a small chameleon was announced to have been lost. But as all the crew searched our seats, it was found on the lap of this dude...

Apparently, it was just a part of the act but freaked everyone out and I almost ate my heart to death.
In the end, everyone laughed on it and obviously enjoyed the show.
It was very entertaining and fun! :)

We then proceed to the birds...

Oh why hello there! :)

And from not-so-friendly monkeys...

to towering ostrich...

to tamed tigers...

and friendly lions.

We also tried the Zing (Swing) ride while enjoying the fantastic view of Taal Lake, and the Zip Line!

We headed next to Paradizoo Theme Farm, which is said to have been featured a number of times on different television shows.

I must say that this place is very grandeur for intimate weddings!

And upon entering, I can't help but notice these small pots of Ashitaba—world renowned in herbal medicine and is referred to as The Miracle Plant—that are being sold for P100 per pot. Definitely a good deal than those being sold on Amazon.com.

We were all given these welcome drinks—iced herbal Tanlad juice, which is by the way the most delisssh tea I have ever tasted! :)

And we were graced by Paradizoo Theme Farm Operations Manager Marlina Taparo.

Front left to right: Mac Vasquez, Angela, Dianne Salonga, Grace Nicolas, Paradizoo Operations Manager Marlina Taparo, Mac's niece, De La Salle Bloggers Club adviser Rhodora Espiritu, Ivan Saldejeno; Back left to right: Mark Acsay, Raffy Potestad, ME

We started the tour with a view of the most common farm animals

and a little demo on how to milk a doe (female goat). :)

Then we proceed to view the plantation and botanical garden.

And to my delight, I finally met the famed five-legged cow! :)

We were also lucky to have witness the honey-bee harvest session with an intern from one of the farm's veterinarians.

It was a day full of nature-loving fun and activities.
But most importantly realizing that sometimes, we all need something that would offer us additional knowledge of these God-given creatures and how to very well take of them as one way of a healthy escape from the very busy lifestyle we have in the city.

For questions and inquiries on events or promos, contact (02) 899-9828 / (02) 899-9595 local 344 or send an email to info@zoomanity.com.ph / promo_inquiry@zoomanity.com.ph

For reservations, contact (02) 899-9824 / 895-7142 / 898-3695 or email reservation@zoomanity.com.ph

Follow Zoomanity Group on Twitter and on Facebook page.

www.zoomanity.com.ph

Laguna Blogging Summit 2013: Discover What Social Media And Blogging Can Do! #2LaBS

POSTED: 08/10/2013 UPDATED: 11/05/2013

They say you are what you tweet, you are what you post on Facebook and Instagram, and you are what you blog about. And other says social media is a unicorn, but maybe it’s just a horse?

Be informed, join the social revolution, and meet the social revolutionists as they share their strategies on how to win it in the blogoshere and online community on the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit happening on November 14 - 15, 2013 at the Cultural Center of Laguna, Sta. Cruz, Laguna.

Hosted by Rod Magaru and Florencio Jusay Jr., the second year of the Laguna Blogging Summit (LaBS) will not only promote the tourism of Laguna and talk about Social Media and Digital Marketing, but most importantly promote more awareness for a responsible online and social media community by experts and notable speakers who are successful in their field and advocating information.

Of last year's huge number of attendees, more participants are expected this year from students, professors, bloggers, social media influencers to media practitioners, young professionals and marketing executives to learn more about Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Branding.

"This year, we added a new set of speakers like Carlos Celdran who is the new Manila Chief of Tourism, we are expecting that he will share his knowledge, expertise and experience of the effectiveness of Social Media in Tourism and him being the man who won a lot of awards because of his advocacy.", Lead Organizer Grace Nicolas said.

This year's notable speakers also supporting the Laguna Blogging Summit are Digital Marketing expert Janette Toral, Philippine Star columnist Alvin Cloyd Dakis, COMELEC Communications Director James Jimenez, Manila Bulletin's Tech News editor Art Samaniego Jr, Money Talks host at 106.7 Energy FM and Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Randell Tiongson, "The Voice Master" Pocholo De Leon Gonzales, one of the best motivational speaker Lloyd Luna, Internet Marketing expert Ben Francia, De La Salle Zobel Green Bloggers Club adviser Rhodora Espiritu, President and Chairman of Earth Day Network Philippines Roberto Guevarra, and social-political-faith issues writer Eyriche Cortez.

The newly elected 3rd District of Laguna Representative Marisol "Sol" Aragones will also be showing her full support to the event. As one of the empowered reporter under ABS-CBN, she surely knows the importance of Social Media now in today's advocacy and the fight against corruption which actually proven by the August 26, 2013 Historical Million People March where more Filipinos not only in the Philippines but around the Globe joined forces to show the same interest in fighting corruption where the first call just came from a single Facebook Community Account.

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit Program:

Program 1st Day November 14, 2013 Thursday

8:00am- 8:15am Philippine National Anthem

8:15am- 8:20am Opening Remarks -Dr. Nestor De Vera (President- Laguna Science Polytechnic University)

8:20am-8:25am Keynote Speaker- Gov. ER Ejercito (Province of Laguna)

8:25am-9:00am Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas (Social Media Ethics)

9:00am -10:00am Chinkee Tan (Finding your Passion)

10:00am -11:00am Eyriche Cortez (Power Tips For Blogging)

11:00am- 12:00noon Alvin Cloyd Dakis (Bashers in Your Blog: A Survival Guide)

12:00noon- 1:00pm Lunch/Raffle

1:00pm- 1:30pm Rhodora Espiritu (EduBlogging)

1:30pm-2:30pm James Jimenez ( Social Media in Voters Education)

2:30pm- 3:00pm Bert Guevarra

(Environment & Social Media)

3:00pm-3:30pm Snacks /Raffle

3:30pm-4:30pm Venzie Crisostomo (Advocacy online/offline)

4:30pm- 5:00pm Janette Toral (Bloggers as Digital Influencers)

Program 2nd Day November 15, 2013 Friday

8:00am- 8:15am Philippine National Anthem

8:15am- 8:20am Opening Remarks Neil Andrew Nocon (Assistant Secretary General- Philippine National Red Cross)

8:20am-8:25am Keynote Speaker Mayora Girlie Ejercito

8:25am -9:00am Dr. Tess Termulo (Health Advocacy)

9:00am- 10:00am Atty. Chris Lao (Anti- Cyber Bullying and Cybercrime Law)

10:00am- 11:00am Ben Francia (Search Engine Optimization)

11:00am- 12:00 noon Art Samaniego (Journalism in the age of Social Media)

12:00 noon- 1:00pm Lunch/Raffle

1:00pm- 2:00pm Pocholo De Leon Gonzales (Branding)

2:00pm- 3:00pm Lloyd Luna (Blogging Inspirational Life Stories)

3:00pm- 3:30pm Raffle and Snacks

3:30pm- 4:00pm John Cueto (Niche)

4:00pm- 4:30pm Carlos Celdran (Why I do, What I do)

4:30pm- 5:00pm Zero Basura Blog Contest Launch under Earth Day Network Philippines & #2LaBS

To know more and to REGISTER, visit labsph.com

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit is greatly supported by the Province of Laguna and Laguna Governor Jeorge "ER" Ejercito, Chief of Staff Carlos F. Dolendo, Philippine Red Cross and Philippine Red Cross Assistant Secretary General Neil Andrew Nocon.

This event is sponsored by Gardenia Bakers Philippines Inc., AirAsia, Commission on Elections, Café Lupe, 100 Miles Cafe, Cafe De Bonifacio, Oriang, Greenwich, Mac Carranz International Corp, Melbas Farm, Andrew Grace Home Builders, Casa Alegria Condotel, Galiliea Events Place, and Zoomanity Group.

Official Media partners are Kliping Times, WhenInManila.com, The Tribune Post, Wazzup Pilipinas, Blog-ph.com, Ronda Balita, Manila Channel and Magic Expose.

For sponsorships and inquiries, contact Grace Nicolas at 0921-3191471 or send an email at gracenicolas@yahoo.com

Follow The Laguna Blogging Summit on Twitter, Instagram @LaBSummit
and Facebook for more updates!

www.labsph.com

Meet The Winner of The Apprentice Asia

"I joined ‘The Apprentice Asia’ because I’m so sick and tired of seeing Filipinos being bullied when I know we can stand out in the sales and marketing world. This victory is for every Filipino out there. You can never be too small to dream big because dreams are for free… the power is ours to make [our dreams] happen."

— University of the Philippines Economics graduate Jonathan Allen Yabut as he delivers his gratitude speech as the first-ever grand winner of The Apprentice Asia.

When I got invited to the finale viewing party at Hyve in Bonifacio Global City, Wednesday night (July 31) simultaneous to the finale broadcast of AXN Asia for The Apprentice Asia, I knew I had to say yes. And I got even more excited to learn that Publicity Asia's Joyce Ramirez is leading the event.

Truth be told, I had a little time problem because I also had to attend the opening ceremony of the 50 Years of Korean Contemporary Print-making exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum Manila that same day. Luckily, the media conference ended early at 2PM and we were given the first viewing access to all available Korean artworks—instead of the actual opening ceremony at 5:30PM—just enough time for the finale viewing party at 7PM.

Sighed in relief that traffic wasn't a bummer, Dianne and I drove to BGC for a little chat over coffee while waiting for Grace and Andrew. All four of us arrived at Hyve early.

This is our view when the program started.

And during the finale viewing, almost everyone is on their phones while watching the huge screen showing their support for Jonathan on every corners of social media.

The last challenge for the final two was of a no-brainer of whose going to win.
But as it ends, it gets a little blurry and intense.

In the end, Malaysian business tycoon Tony Fernandes announced he had chosen the Filipino senior product manager Jonathan Yabut to become his apprentice over the Singaporean lawyer Andrea Loh.

"You are a junior me in the making. The whole of the Philippines should be very, very proud of you. Welcome to the AirAsia family," the business tycoon added.

The crowd went crazy.

Jonathan together with his fellow contestants Dian Krisha Mukti (Indonasia), Nik Aisyah (Malaysia), Nazril Idrus (Malaysia), Celine Le Neindre (Philippines), Samuel Rufus Nallaraj (India), and Andrea Loh (Singapore) went up on stage along with Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, Jack Lim.

From left to right: VP for Sales and Marketing Jack Lim, Dian Krisha Mukti (Indonasia), Nik Aisyah (Malaysia), Nazril Idrus (Malaysia), Celine Le Neindre (Philippines), Samuel Rufus Nallaraj (India), Jonathan Yabut (Philippines) and Andrea Loh (Singapore)

The first to express her gratitude was Andrea Loh of Singapore, "I think you all have seen Jonathan and I grow through every task. And at the end, it was difficult to compete against somebody who you respect that much... Mr. Fernandes said nobody remembers who comes on the second place, but I plan to change that. I think second place should be remembered, I think I should be remembered. Not just being the last girl and the youngest, but someone who fought for it until the end."

As The Apprentice Asia's first grand winner, Jonathan is granted a one-year work contract with a salary of at least $100,000 and he will be in Malaysia as Fernandes’ chief of staff startting August 15.

Jonathan greatly recalls where and how he started, so he expressed his gratitude to his family, UP debate team and friends, former colleagues and bosses.

“I joined ‘The Apprentice’ because I’m so sick and tired of seeing Filipinos being bullied when I know we can stand out in the sales and marketing world. This victory is for every Filipino out there. You can never be too small to dream big because dreams are for free… the power is ours to make [our dreams] happen,” said Jonathan in an emotional tone.

I admire Jonathan, not only because he can really express himself well with a great attitude and intellect but for surviving 10 boardroom trials, all the gruelling task on all 11 episodes, and most importantly he serves as an inspiration proving to everyone that the Filipino can achieve so much in marketing leadership and business strategies.

That being said, let me leave you the full-length video of his speech and be inspired even more. :)
WATCH!

The Apprentice Asia is presented by Expedia, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, AirAsia, IG Markets, official smartphone Blackberry and official car Volkswagen.

Korean Print-making through the Decades at MET Museum Manila

When it comes to art, how far would you like to know?

Korea's National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Curator Yoon-Jung Hwang took us back to the 1950's on how the amazing craft on Korean print-making started, specifically on woodblock print on Korean paper with the pioneering artist Yoo Kang-youl, during the media conference held at White Cube Gallery, Metropolitan Museum of Manila.

For starters, we were graced with an opening introduction from the President of Metropolitan Museum of Manila—Tina P. Colayco, and MET Museum Director—Sandra Palomar-Quan about the Fifty Years of Korean Contemporary Print-making Exhibit that will be open to public and will run from August 1 to 23, 2013.

In an effort to heighten the presence of Korea in Southeast Asia, Korea Festival in ASEAN program on ASEAN member countries has been staged since May 2013 that features a variety of cultural events, including diverse performances and exhibitions, along with lecture presentations to share Korea’s “success stories” with local audiences.

Of note, the Fifty Years of Korean Contemporary Printmaking exhibit, a highlight of the Korea Festival in ASEAN program, is being presented by the Korea Foundation, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila.

We were given the first viewing of more than 70+ (from its collection of more than 300) items of Korean artworks and print-making collection that goes all the way from the Early Stages (1950's) with Yoo Kang-youl's famous woodblock print—A fish in the mountain, Han Yong-jin's Work 62 in 1960's The Formation Stage, Kim Sang-yu's No. EXIT (Room without an exit) in 1970 of The Spread Stages (1970-1980's), Paik Nam-june's Lee Taebaeck Captivated in Color, copperplate print in 1984 to Minjung (the people's) Woodblock Printmaking that includes Hwang Jai-hyoung's A Coal Miner, until the 1990's Diversification Stage like Kang Ai-ran's Cool Mind Flat 1-2-3, aluminum casting.

Chung Kyu, Circus (1956); Choi Young-rim (1950); Lee Hang-sung, Nirvana (1958); Chung Kyu, Abstract (1950); Yoo Kang-youl, A fish in the mountain (1950)

Kim Sang-yu, No. EXIT (room without an exit) 1970

Song Burn-soo, Take CoverⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ (1974)

Kim Joon-kwon, Blue Bird (in the honor of the General Kim Bong-jun) 1987

Kang Ai-ran, Cool Mind Flat 1-2-3 (1999)

Oh Yi-yang, Existence (1994)

This is one of my favorites! :)

Min Joung-ki, Gate for a Forest 1 and 2 (1986)

The technique used has something to do with Shadow Play photography, but with a twist of film-projector reflecting the subject.

And this one reminds me of Cecile, who is also a sucker for Coke! Hehe :)

Han Un-sung, Giant II (1981); Han Un-sung, Greedy Giant (1974)

With an overview of the artistic achievements of Korean printmaking, the exhibit covers a wide range of processes like wood print, copper print, lithography, silkscreen, and digital print, which result in unique print works. There are also examples of whimsical printmaking works of the world-renowned artist Nam-june Paik, as well as various award-winning works and representative works of printmaking that were created amidst the pro-democracy movement in the 1980s, along with abstract printmaking works of the post-war period. By displaying works of various methods and times, the exhibition reveals the features of Korea’s modern arts and its evolution over time.

From left to right: Fralynn Manalo, MET Museum PR and Marketing; Dr. Hyung-min Hwang, MMCA Director; Dr. Hyun-Seok Yu, Korean Foundation President; Tina P. Colayco, MET Museum President, Sandra Palomar-Quan, MET Museum Director; Keum-Jin Yoon, Korea Foundation Director; Yoon-Jung Hwang, MMCA Curator; MMCA-Korea Foundation Marketing and organizers

The exhibit also represents a meaningful endeavor for Korea and the Philippines to effectuate cultural exchange, is being presented so that ASEAN audiences can better understand and appreciate the creativity of Korea’s print artists. The exhibition is a rare opportunity for the people of the Philippines to experience this different aspect of Korean culture. Korea’s modern printmaking can serve as a catalyst for ASEAN countries to expand their cultural exchange activities with Korea.

On August 1 at 3pm, Dr. Chung Hyung-min, the Director of MMCA will conduct a special lecture at the MET while on August 1 at 10am, Ms. Hwang Yoon-jung, MMCA Curator is set to deliver a curator’s talk.

The Fifty Years of Korean Contemporary Printmaking Exhibit will run from August 1 - 23, 2013.

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is located at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila and opens from 10am – 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday.

For questions and inquiries, contact (02) 708-7829 or send an email at marketing@metmuseum.ph.

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