Travel Photo Expo 2013 at SM North EDSA

 The Block , SM- North EDSA, Quezon City-Philippines

Mr. Chito Vecina, president of Travel Foto Explorer; together with Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte;  ABS-CBN vice president for news & internal affairs Charie Villa; publisher of i-Mag Photography magazine, Neil Garcia; Canon Philippines president Allan Chng, and SM Communications VP Millie Dizon will be at the opening of the event.

The exhibit willl have product displays, photo shoots and workshops conducted by different masters of photography. Workshops will be conducted by Nix Taytay (Basic Photography), Kyle Stanley, (Lightroom Techniques), Nelwin Uy (Wedding Destination), Ibarra Deri, (Portrait Photography), Mark Floro (Advertising Photography) and Raymond Cruz (Landscape Photography).

At the Expo the photo contest winners of “Beyond Travel Photography” People’s and Judges’ Choice will be awarded on Oct. 5.  First place winner Robert Marrel Dela Vega under the People’s Choice category will be featured in i-Mag Photography magazine and Manila Bulletin’s “Picture Perfect” section. Robert Marrel Dela Vega will also be given a photo exhibit slot in the event and a 2TB Seagate External HD. Meanwhile second to fifth place winners Alberto Andone Jr., Melanio Mejarito, Ramon Jacktong and Raymund Silla, respectively, are also entitled to receive a photo exhibit slot that will be displayed all throughout the event. Under the Judges’ Choice award, first place winner was won by Orly Punzalan. Second to fifth place was won by Irvinne Redor, Sandra Ledesma, Lhor Santillan, Jun Garcia, Antonio Rojas, Lindy Barbosa and Winston Wayne, accordingly

The Travel Photo Expo 2013 is set for Oct. 1 to 5 at SM The Block North Edsa..

 

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TravelFotoExpo.

 

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Wazzup Pilipinas: Ang Pambansang BLOG ng Pilipinas- Wins as Top 10 Emerging Influencial Blogs of 2013 !!!

I would like to extend the congratulations to all the members of Wazzup Pilipinas  and Mr. Ross Del Rosario

The community blog formed together by a group of bloggers for the Filipino ” lakwatseros'” , gimikeros” , ” lagaristas” , “bulakbols”  . It is a term for the socially active individuals.

The community blog was awarded at the recent 2nd Digital Influencers Marketing Summit at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City last September 21, 2013.

Some of the notable accomplishments include partnership with government agencies like the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) of the Department of Tourism (DOT),  Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), and even Malacanang agreed that we can repost their press releases released by the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office and the Office of the President. According to The Official Gazette webteam, Usec. Manuel L. Quezon said that they could include us in their Daylight dissemination list, while Usec. Abigail Valte agreed to include us also in their dissemination list for statements from the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson.

Wazzup Pilipinas also partnered with several events and organizations as their official online media partner namely WU Fest 2013, UP JMA ADHOC : Seek Avidity, 34th Manila International Book Fair, EduCare : A Young Child Conference, National Conference on language and Literature, Raket Market, Baby Expo 2013, Dutdutan Trece, The Best of Anime 2013, 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit, Mabuhay Restop,   The Manila Collectibles  and many other events and organizations too many to mention.

Mr. Ross Del Rosario at the Mabuhay Restop

Wazzup Pilipinas has also currently maintained a staggering number of page views reaching a peak of more than 18,000+ on a single day and an average of 4,000+ daily views. (The statistics improves everyday so this may no longer be the actual data after a few days).

Many requests for event invites have been accumulating on its email and Facebook accounts thus there is really the need to now delegate the event participation tasks to correspondents all willing to contribute for the Wazzup Pilipinas blog.

Mr. Ross Del Rosario holding the certificate of recognition

The number of correspondents contributing to the Wazzup Pilipinas blog has even reached the maximum number as can be allowed by the blogging platform. Correspondents consist of both professional and leisure bloggers with a wide range of demographics. MORE Power to all the writers, contributors , event managers , PR’s . Hope the group will get more projects !

Website: http://www.wazzuppilipinas.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wazzuppilipinas/

Miss World 2013 is Megan Young from the Philippines !

Manila -Philippines

L-R Miss France ( first princess )  , Miss Philippines ( Miss World 2013) and Miss Ghana ( second princess) photo from AFF

Miss Megan  Lynne Young was crowned a few hours ago as the new Miss World 2013 .

Miss Young  been appearing on screen since the age of 15, starring in films, TV shows, and as a presenter. Megan has ambitions of moving behind the camera in the future, taking the role of director after gaining experience and finishing her qualifications,” it notes.

She also apparently enjoys video games and Harry Potter.Read more here: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/09/27/2714291/miss-world-2013-winner-revealed.html#storylink=cpy

She bested 126 candidates from all over the globe earning for the Philippines, at the awarding ceremony in Bali, Indonesia Saturday night, a first in Miss World pageant history: a candidate from the Philippines has bagged the title.

Young accepted the Miss World crown from 2012 after being declared the winner of this year’s contest.

Screen grabs from RCTI -Miss World Top 6 Finalist

“Amazing scenes here in Bali, Megan is overcome with emotions as a tear rolls down her cheek, promising to ‘Be the best Miss World Ever’!” the Miss World official Twitter account said.

She also waved to the crowd at the start of “Miss World Philippines’ Year,”

Miss France Marine Lorphelin was second while Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter was third.

  The Question : “Why should you be Miss World?” with: “I treasure a core value of humanity and that guides people why they act the way they do.”

“I will use this to show other people how they can understand each other… as one, we can help society,”  she lamented .

Ms. Megan Young led the list of 10- semifinalists, who included contestants from Brazil, Australia, France, Nepal, England, Indonesia, Spain, Jamaica, and Ghana. The top 20 was first announced before it was narrowed to top 10.

Young, Lorphelin, and Shooter were joined in the final round by Brazil’s Sancler Frantz Konzen; Spain’s Elena Ibarbia Jimenez; and Gibraltar’s Maroua Kharbouch.

Miss Gibraltar joined the five finalists after she was declared the People’s Choice.

Hours before the contest, Young had indicated she was excited about the coronation night.   The show was hosted by Mr. World 2010 Mr. Kamal Ibrahim and British singer and media celebrity Ms. Myleen Klass.

Philippines on top of the leader board screen capture :  RCTI

Urban Legends

Miss Evangeline Pascual – Miss Republic of the Philippines 1973 photo: from magazine

Some pageant historians will also trace some issues back to 1973 when Ms. Evangeline Pascual refusal to take the title after the winner was dethrone.  On the 8th of March, 1974, Ms. Wallace was dethroned because of her penchant to date famous men, which included tennis star Mr. Jimmy Connors and singer Tom Jones.cause some stir with then Mr. Eric Morley the organizer of Miss World.

The beauty queen goes down in history as the first-ever Filipina to win Miss World—breaking a popular urban legend that no Filipina will ever win the title. Another popular urban legend , Allegedly made in 1977 when Ms. Anna Melissa Ofilada “Peachy “ Veneracion made the curse after she was forced to withdraw from the pageant at the time.

Ms.  Anna Melissa Ofilada Veneracion ( Photo from Missosology)

Link: http://www.missosology.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3951

In 1976 Ms.  Josephine Salazar Conde and 1977 Ms.  Anna Melissa Ofilada Veneracion ( a heavy favorite to win the title)  representatives of the Philippines attended the initial stages of the pageant but forced to withdrew towards the finals due to the apartheid issues .

Philippines franchise holders of Miss World

The local  pageant franchise had changed hands several times from 1966 College Editors Guild of the Philippines., In 1967 the local franchise was chosen by PIFO ( Philippine International Friendship Organization ),  In 1968 by Beauty World Ltd. , then Mr.  Ferdie Villar of Spotlight Promotions took the franchise- renaming the local title Miss Republic of the Philippines  from 1969 to 1976 ,  Mutya ng Pilipinas from 1977 to 1991, Binibining Pilipinas  (Madam  Stella Marquez de Araneta ) 1992 to 2010 and Ms. Cory Quirino’s CQ Global Quest Inc.  in 2011 up to present.

Philippines Record at Miss World

Miss Philippines – Cecilia Amabuyok ( 4th runner-up ) Miss Israel -Miri Zamir (2nd) Miss Australia -Penelope Plummer  ( Miss World 1968) United Kingdom- Ms.Kathleen Winstanley ( 1st runner -up ) Colombia – Beatriz Sierra Gonzalez ( 3rd runner-up

Photo from Veestarz

The Philippines started  sending representing candidates in 1966.  In 1968 , Ms. Arene Cecilia Anas Amabuyok won 4th runner-up, 1970 Ms. Minerva Manalo Cagatao ended as top 15 semi-finalist ,  1972 Ms. Evangeline Rosales Reyes ended as top 15 semi-finalist , 1973 Ms. Evageline Pascual -1st runner-up.

1982 Ms.Sarah Jane Coronel Areza ended as top 15 semi- finalist and Queen of Asia, Ms. Sherry Rose Austria Byrne ended as top 15 semi-finalist and Queen of Asia.  1993 Ms.  Sharmaine ” Ruffa ” Gutierrez won 2nd princess and Queen of Asia and Oceania, 1994 Ms. Carolina Subijano- top 10 semi-finalist .

Ms. Katherine  Anne Manalo  ( screen capture from Star World)

2002  Ms. Katherine Anne Manalo- Top 10 finalist , 2003 Ms. Maria Rafaela Yunon – top 5 finalist. In 2004 Ms. Maria Karla Rabanal Bautista is top 5 finalist and

Queen of Asia and Oceania , 2005 Ms. Carlene  Ang- Aguilar was a  semifinalist .

Miss Maria Rafaela -Yunon

Ms. World 2004 top 5 finalists

   Binibining Pilipinas -World representatives from 2002 to 2005 got the most sms fan  world-wide votes ! Ms. Katherine Anne Manalo got more than 30% of all the total votes cast.

2011 Gwendoline Galle Ramos- Ruais  – won first runner-up , Miss  Queen of Asia and Oceania , 2012   Ms. Queenierich Ajero Rehman was  top 15- semi-finalist .

Miss Daisy Reyes – Miss World 1996 ” Miss Personality”- screen capture

Special Award was given to Ms. Onelia Ison  Jose -1970″ Best National Costume”  Ms. Louvette Monzon Hammond 1977 ” Miss Talent ” , Ms. Daisy Reyes  1996 Miss World -” Miss Personality ” .

Sources:

Asiafinest: http://www.asiafinest.com/

Megastar  Philippines : http://megastarphilippines.weebly.com/

Missosology.org: http://missosology.org/

Miss World :http://www.missworld.com/

Binibining Pilipinas : http://www.bbpilipinas.com/

 Veestarz.com : http://www.veestarz.com/index.html

Demolisyon seminar

Katipunan ng Kabataang Maaasahan (KKM) in partnership with United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary-PLM Chapter (UAPSA-PLM) is inviting you to a one-day leadership conference on youth awareness in protecting and maintaining historical zones and structures within the City of Manila.

Save our heritage sites. Know their rights.

Distinguished speakers include:
Hon. Alfredo Lim
Atty. Romulo Macalintal
Ms. Inday Espina Varona of Change.org Philippines
Arch. Dominic Galicia of Occupy Escolta Project
Arch. Richard Bautista of Heritage Conservation Society
Mr. Paolo Bustamante of The Filipinas Blog
Mr. Lawrence Chan of Royal Postal Heritage Tour

Seminar Fees:
PHP 200.00 – for regular attendees
PHP 100.00 – for students from State University and Colleges located in Manila

Just present ONE (1) VALID ID to verify your reservation. You will be assisted by our volunteers to your reserved seat inside the venue.
Limited slots available! Contact Person : Mr. Lem Santiago
Please text 0915-921-4334 for inquiries – until October 15, 2013 for reservation

DEMOLISYON
OCTOBER 18, 2013
FRIDAY, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Bulwagang Leandro V. Locsin
NCCA Building, Intramuros, Manila

Hospitality Trends- Philippines 2013

SMX Convention Center, Pasay City -Philippines

Guests of honor includes Ms. Jovie Romero ( VP for Finance , Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines ) Mr. Chiqui Veneracion ( CEO of 2911 and CFIP member) , Mr. Dindo Medina ( VP for Productivity CFIP), Ms. Malou Mediran (Executive Officer -Department of Trade and Industry ) Mr. Dergio Ortiz- Luis Jr. -( President , Philippine Exporters Confederation ( PhilExport) , Ms. Liza Hernandez, Mr. Philip Repato,  Mr. Patrick Lawrence Tan ( CEO, Global- Link Exhibitions Specialist ) , Architect Anton Mendoza, Arch. Rodolfo Bongato, Architect Rogelio Caringal, Mr. Eduardo Zuluaga , AZCOR

This is the one-stop shop for hotel and restaurant executives, managers, builders and designers seeking a dynamic showcase of the highest quality hospitality products, technologies and services. At Hospitality Trends Philippines- There are over 7,000 trade show buyers and close to $ 1.5 million worth of exported closed deals for sale.

Ralph’s Wine and Spirits

Ralph’s Wine and Spirits is one of the country’s largest distributor and wholesaler of imported wines . They also had a wine museum and offers courses on wine tasting .

Gourmet Farms

MR. ERNEST DE LEON ESCALER the proprietor traveled the world and samples  a variety of unique recipes from many food establishments, bringing home these experiences and reinventing the recipes became a challenge .  Now,  the company boast of the finest coffee produce, organic vegetables, herbs , sanctuary and venue place.

different kinds of products

The company was featured in several local television programs , newspapers, magazines and blog sites.

Silang, Cavite Office
Address : Km. 52, Aguinaldo Highway, Buho, Silang, Cavite

Contact No.: The Dining Room – (046) 8651064 / 0917-5854674
The Country Store – (046) 4140209 / 0920-9497728

Email : info@gourmet.com.ph

Taguig, Metro Manila Office
Address : 2/F PCPD Bldg. Pasong Tamo Ext. Taguig City
Telephone : (02) 757.3001 local 404/405 Telefax: (02) 843.8335 / (02) 757.5025
Email : info@gourmet.com.ph

Website: http://gourmet.com.ph/

Hotel and Spa Essentials

Website: http://www.hotelandspaessentials.com/

Engineer Lunas – Mascot of Solignum

2/F Jardine Building, JM Compound,

Faraday cor Osmena Highway,
1234 Makati City, PhilippinesTel. No: (02) 843-6011 to 19
Fax No: (02) 844-5650, (02) 844-9147
E-mail: agchem@jardinedistribution.com

Website: http://www.jardinedistribution.com/index.php

Simbulan Industries

Website: http://simbulan.com.ph/

Mr. Victor G. Callangan

Wooden Art Tickles specializes in wall decor and furniture maker. Its factory is in Isabela province and its store outlet is within Tiendesitas -Pasig City .

last supper

It’s beautiful wood works are made  meticulously by their craftsman from local woods. The company is active in local and international trade expositions.

Mr. Victor G. Callangan -proprietor

Cellphone # 0917-4558072, 0922-4474082

Email: ve_callangan@yahoo.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countrybarn.woodcrafts

Sabren International Trading

Sabren International Trading provides hotel amenities supplies. This includes toiletries and other room-service consumables. They also supply airline companies with complimentary in-flight products.

Contact person: Ms. Karen Anne Kimpo ( Account Executive)

Office No. +63 2 526 8883 Loc. 122 / Fax No. +63 2 526 8827 /

mobile : +63 927-9686-868

support@sit.com.ph

Website: http://sit.com.ph/

Dale Manthis Studio , Incorporated

DMSI (Dale Mathis Studio Inc.) in the Philippines. The idyllic environment, people, culture and love of art have embraced him as much as he has embraced them.
Dale’s artwork is in private collections in London, Italy, France, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Qatar, Dubai, Japan, China India and Mexico. As of 2011, Dale is represented by 13 galleries throughout the world.

Mr. Callen Dela Cruz

He is a resident artist and designer of the company, he is the one who did the clockwork

Contact Person: Mr. Russel V. David ( Sales and Marketing )

+63 (45) 323-45-09 , Mobile (+63)0917-401-17771

Factory: #220 Manibaug, Porac , Pampanga

Website: http://dalemathis.com/

Kibu

KIBU means “foundation” in Japanese. Our company seeks to provide our customers with right building blocks by supplying quality finishing and construction materials from leading Japanese companies.
KIBU strives to build solid relationships by providing not only materials but also design and installation services, answering the specific needs of each of our customers.

KIBU Design Concepts
G/F, 347 Ortigas Ave., Greenhills East,
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.
Philippines, 1554
T. (632) 579-6372
E. info@kibu.ph | W. http://www.kibu.ph

Website: http://kibu.ph/

Giardini Del Sole

Giardini Del Sole Manufacturing and Trading Corporation manufactures exquisite wooden furniture with a fusion of Italian quality and Filipino craftsmanship. Its trademark designs encompass variations of styles characterized by the crafted work of Filipino hands, a European classic-inspired design.

MANILA SHOWROOM
635 West Service Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa City Philippines
tel num: (08) 842-5545 fax num: 842-6813
Email ad: giardinifurniture@gmail.com

CEBU SHOWROOM
GIARDINI DEL SOLE Showroom 4B Frisco Bldg. Ouano Ave. North Reclamation Area Mandaue City Cebu Philippines
(063)(032) 422-8885, 516-3049 ;Fax: (063)(032) 422-8885 (032) 239-0406

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Giardini-Del-Sole-Wooden-Furniture/203780766328598

Prizmic & Brill

Ms. Willi Cohen is the sales manager of the company . The company was established in 1986. The designs and the quality of their furniture is at par with the world’s best.  local and international lifestyle magazines like Elle Decoration, Home Accents Today, Lifestyle Asia, Condo Living , Rogue , Metro Home , Vogue which featured their furniture.

Beautiful furniture and fixtures are the trademark of the company

P & B’s signature style of combining hardwood, hand forged brass and selected leather hides achieve a standard of detail and meticulous craftsmanship that has all but disappeared in a world of increasing manufacture of ubiquitous pieces. The company recently opened a store in Glorietta 5 – Makati City

The Peninsula ( Hong Kong ) , Blake’s Hotel are some of the important clientele of the company . Their factory is located at Purok 4, Barangay Del Rosario , San Fernando City , Pampanga -Philippines

Telefax (63) 45- 963-3120

Website: http://www.prizmicbrill.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prizmic-Brill/133347996704781?ref=hl

different kinds of chairs

Mr. Rossano Osi- President and CEO

The company specializes in carefully handcrafted Mount Pinatubo ash , pictures, frames , mirror frames, jewelry boxes , religious icons, decors.

holy family religious icon

The company is the First and ONLY Filipino manufacturing and exporting  enterprise as winner of 3 MOST Prestigious International Awards for quality and CC 100 -TQM certified

Holy Family Icon

This was almost identical to the gift presented by Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin to Pope John Paul 2 .

Imelda Marcos

EXCEL Frames and Home Decors

Showroom : 17 Marcelino Street , Isidora Hills Subdivision , Holy Spirit , Quezon City-Philippines

Contact : Tel(+63) 390-05-28 Mobile ( +63)929-725-8826 , 0917-9031205, 0942-3858800, 0935-401-0404

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/wwwexcelframesndecorscom/139427031102

Some of the important VIP’s clientele includes former first lady Imelda R. Marcos,  Manila archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin ,  Ms. Isabel Granada, Gloria Macapagal -Arroyo, Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez

The 3-day show is until September 28, 2013 at the ground floor , SMX Convention Center , Pasay City

Note: All photographs was taken by the author with the permission from the organizer, owners and marketing executives from the company feature.  

Due to some copyright and intellectual property concerns , not all trade visitors can take photos without permission from the owners and organizers.

I would like to ” Thank” Ms. Mely Gregorio-Khan ( Executive Assistant to COO and Marketing Officer ) Global- Link Event Management for the accommodation extended to us during the exposition

Website link:

http://globallinkmp.com/hospitality-trends-philippines-2013/