12 Fun Things to Do at the Toy Convention 2019

Toy Convention 2019 is one of the most attended event in this part of Asia. It never fails to capture anyone’s interest, hobbies and those young at heart.

SMX Convention Center

Anatoy Body Structure

There were more than 300 stalls inside the convention with hundreds of exhibitor, food stalls, movie premiere, meet and greet, toy exhibit, performances, cosplayers, sellers among others.

staff, secretariat and organizer

DLSU-College of Saint Benilde

There is a long list of schedule in which the visiting public, pop culture fanatics can do fun things and participate at the toy convention.

12 Fun Things to Do at the Toy Convention 2019

Mr. Pol Medina

12.) Meet and Greet Famous, Budding Comic Artists– One of the most visited comic book artist at the Toy Convention 2019 is the booth of Mr. Pol Medina creator of the famous Pugad Baboy series among others. There were also international comic illustrators, artists and self published comics.

Mr. Raymund Bermudez

Mr. Raymund Lee

11.) Krem Top booth – ideal partner for coffee and coffee shake. The company provided small cup with free sip of their instant coffee with kreme top for those visiting their booth.

promodizers and sales staff of Alaska Corporation

Krem Top had in-house promo at the convention where 1 pack of krem top includes 1 free mug, plastic coaster holder and key chain for just Php 152.00

10.) Collectors Hive – an online community for collectors. Those who visited their booth had a chance to win some free toys, stickers and key chains.

9.) Manila Bulletin – The booth gave away some copies of their Going Places magazine, CrossTrain.Ph and planner.

davies paint

captain barbel

8.) Photo Booth– One cannot miss the fun for selfies and groupies. There were also on the spot raffles, contest and special freebies to lucky visitor.

7.) World Cosplay Summit’s Philippine leg finals was held. This contest brings together some of the best cosplayers in the country to compete for a chance to represent the Philippines in the World Cosplay Summit 2019 in Japan. One can have a fun time having their photos taken together with their favorite cosplayers.

combatron

cosplayers

batman imperial- 22 feet tall

6.) Life-size statues and Batman statue– having large life-size statues and large batman will surely pop-up one’s adrenaline.

Congressman Alan Peter Cayetano and wife spotted at the convention

5.) Celebrity Spotting– There were many local, international celebrities spotted at the convention. One can also have their photo opportunities and autograph taken for special ticket holders.

40% discount on Marvel Legends toys

4.) Bargain Sales – Several toy sellers, dealers, toy company at the convention. Some are giving away discounts ranging from 10% to as much as 50% discount on their toys or items for sale.

Art initiative

vintage die cast toy cars

Ravelo Komiks booth

There were t-shirts, customized items and toy convention memorabilias for sale.

Jollibee Funko toy booth

A special online campaign promo for Jollibee which issued a limited number of Funko toy.

games of thrones funko character figurine toys for just Php 1,400 each or Php 3,600 ( 3 toys)

Twirlie, Mr. Yum and Hetty

Ms. Fanny Kao from Taiwan

Ms. Fanny Kao is from Taiwan ( Republic of China) and make beautifully crafted toy figurines. She also created a limited edition Lonely Linus. This is her first time to participate at the toy convention in the Philippines. She also had a collaboration with Mr. Daniel Yu.

Mr. Daniel Yu from Singapore

Mr. Daniel Yu is an artist, sculptor, toy creator. He has been creating his toys inspired from Chinese mythical creatures, ghost, lunar cleric and lunar creeps for the past 6 years. This is his first time attending the toy convention in the country.

Rusho Toys

Pinoy Lug exhibit at the ground floor

3.) Toy Exhibits – There are more than 80 toy groups and thousands of toys on display at the 2nd floor of SMX Convention Center.

 Voltes V collector

The Clay Gough by G.A.GO

A visit to toy convention is incomplete without visiting these exhibits.

Mr. Mark Deutsch and Ms. Johanna Deutsch

2.) Happy Garaje – The booth had an interesting postcards, book marks and toy maker from Cebu . The husband and wife tandem is known for their wonderful works of art and nice toy figurine. The postcards were sold for just Php 50.00

Philippine Garrison team

1.) Philippine Garrison – The group had partnered with Make a Wish foundation and they have a photo booth where one can donate money for the causes of the foundation.

record crowd

Note : Special “Thanks” to Mr. Azrael Coladilla and Toy Convention 2019 organizers

A Gift to the World: Bromeliad, Cactus and Succulent Show

The Philippines is known for its Flora Biodiversity, in the world or Horticulture the Philippines is very well known for its Horticulture contributions, biggest example would be Vanda sanderiana and Phalaenopsis aphrodite. The show will be from June 20 to 23, 2019 at Artium Area, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

These endemic Philippine Orchids have been the primary parents for most of the best and well known Foreign Hybrids across the globe. Seeing this worldwide fame of our endemic species as A Gift to the World. It is about time that Philippine Growers and Hybridizers show to the world. For those coming to the show, there is no entrance fees and there will be daily lectures, games and plant auction.

Daily Lectures/ Demonstrations:

June 20, Thursday
1pm Cactus Care During Rainy Season
4pm All About Caudiciform

June 21, Friday
1pm Tillandsias & Bromeliads as Home Decor
4pm Cactus and Succulents as Ornamentals

June 22, Saturday
1pm Growing Tillandsias Indoors and Artificial Lighting
4pm Compact Gardening for Small Spaces

June 23, Sunday
1pm Growing Bromeliads in the Metro
There will also be an auction at 4pm on June 23.

The Cactus, Succulent, and Bromeliad Festival will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium in Pasay City from June 20 to 23. Lectures will be held at 1:00PM to 4:00PM

 

Program

A Gift to the World highlights Philippine Horticulture in its finest with out any Biases towards Plants, Organizational and Political affiliations this is one of the Dreams of the Owner of Manila Bulletin. Let us make support this Dream.

There is no entrance fees in this show.

10 Interactive Booths at Franchise Asia Philippines 2019

Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 was held from March 27 to 31, 2019 at SMX Convention Center within SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Franchise Asia Philippines 2019

Here are the 10 Interactive Booths

10.) Pidoks – The booth had friendly marketing people. They have a tagline ” The Food You Love! ” Pidoks started out as a small turo-turo which specializes on Kapampangan dishes during the late 1980’s.  One of the signature dishes back then was bulalo. They used to serve 35 dishes a day from huge cauldrons where customers can open the lid, smell, and look at the available viands.

Pidoks

For Franchise Inquiry : (082) 284-66-84

Contact Person: Ms. Lily Legaspi-Manga ( Sales Executive Officer) 09778271028

9.) Binalot – Started in 1996, the tagline “The Ultimate Filipino Food Experience”is championing for “adobo” recognition.  They are helping farmers and local food manufacturer by directly sourcing products from them.

Binalot Fiesta Foods, Inc.

Address: 3686 BUJ Building Sun Valley Drive, Sun Valley Subdivision, Paranaque City, Philippines 1700
Tel: (632) 824-7014 / Fax: (632) 823-1832

8.) Happy Haus Donuts– The company was established in 2005 and had several hundreds of stalls found in different areas across the country. Their donuts taste similar to leading donuts in the market but at an affordable price.

Happy Haus Food Corporation 

Address; 1104, 11th floor West Trade Center, 132 West Avenue, Quezon City

Telefax (632) 410-9084

7.) Merry Mango – The company specializes on mango desserts.

Merry mango

Contact: 09092613344

6.) Kambal Pandesal – The two outstanding food institutions, the San Miguel Pure Foods and Pure Foods Corporation.  They focuses  on unique Filipino breads like pandesal, pan de coco, pan de cheeze, ensaymada, pan de gulat, pan de hotdog, spanish bread among others.

Kambal Pandesal

Address: San Miguel Purefoods Company Inc., 40 San Miguel Avenue, Mandaluyong, Philippines 1550

Telephone (02) 304 8526

Minute Burger

5.) Minute Burger – The company opened a store in 1982 where it started serving Filipinos its affordable and great tasting burgers. They are found in many parts of the country, serving affordable hamburgers and meals.

Muz Art International

4.) Muz Art International – One of the few franchises which focus on kid art and school. Their Heuristic creative art curriculum has helped over 5,000 students develop their interest in art and holistic approach. Since 2009 , they are expanding across Asia thru franchising.

Snow Joe

3.) Snow Joe – The company was established in 2015. The general public love flavored scrambled ice and eat them at any time of the day. Unlike other street foods or shave ice products in the market. Snow Joe’s shave ice are clean and the flavors are infused into the ice.

Price wise, It is very competitive with (Php 49 small) and ( Php 59 big) with buko pandan, bubble gum, cappuchino,caramel flan,chocolate, mango,melon, strawberry,sweet corn, vanilla, cookies and cream ( Php 59 small), (Php 69 large). There are also exciting toppings to choose from.

They also offer some well-love  summer time ice desserts like mais con yelo, halo-halo and ube flavored ones.

Contact Persons: Mr. Jerome Tan -0917-5332939 / Ms. Genevieve Tan -09178300179

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/snowjoephilippines/

Contact: (02) 959 4953

2.) Aparon by Malonzo Food Products of Malolos , Bulacan- Bulacan is known for their rich culinary and heirloom foods.

Ms. Angel

They have hostia, aparon, angel cookies and aparito – The company had a special citation for culinary heritage during the Bulacan Food Champion special citation for Culinary Heritage 2017. The business is now being managed by a third generation descendant.

Address: Malonzo Food Products-Guinhawa, Malolos City Bulacan province

Open for resellers: 0933-170-8856 or (044) 791-0833

1.) Boy Kanin – Boy Kanin had an imposing booth at the Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 exposition site. The booth is a mini version of their free standing food stall in Bicol region with a second floor and well lighted signage.

Boy Kanin

The booth is very interactive with hundreds of visitors spotted at the booth. At the end of the event, They also raffled a franchise package to one lucky visitor of the booth.

Ms. Sheryl Ramirez

Ms. Sheryl Ramirez from Pasay City won Php 249, 000 worth of franchise package from Boy Kanin.

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is the voluntary self-regulating body for franchise businesses. It is the country’s pioneer and largest franchise association with members ranging from micro to large, both homegrown and international involved in the food, retail, services and other types of businesses.

There was a pre-registration process at the website of Franchise Asia Philippines.

Big Promos Awaits Boy Kanin’s 6th Anniversary

Unlimited rice ( kanin), exciting new dishes, more restaurants awaits customers and KA-Tropas at the 6th anniversary celebrations of Boy Kanin.

Franchise Asia 2019

Franchise Asia Philippines Exposition 2019 held from March 29, 30 and 31, 2019 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Boy Kanin’s team

Food Cart Concept

Boy Kanin was created as a food cart concept which was made to cater to the needs of the hardworking Filipinos employees. Started in 2012, Boy Kanin is the brainchild of Mr.  Antonio Z. Atienza and Mr. Ronald Callao. They hope not just to feed hungry stomachs but also to remind us why we always return to our homegrown cuisine. Rice base meals were popular across different segment of the society

Boy Kanin’s employees and staff at their booth

6th Anniversary Treats

 visitors at Boy Kanin’s the booth

Boy Kanin’s exhibition booth is located within second level of SMX Convention Center. It is small replica of their free-standing restaurant stall.

The company currently had 83 branches in different locations all over the country. They are targeting at least 160 branches by the year end.

The exhibit booth is one of the imposing structure at the exposition with hundreds of visitors and guests who enjoyed playing games and won exciting raffle prizes such as limited edition mugs, caps, tumblers and free meals!

Well-Love Dishes

top-bottom: Boy kanin’s Pork Barbecue, Boy sisig, Sizzling Liempo, Chicken Pinoy Barbecue

Starting late April 2019, Boy Kanin will be launching their unlimited rice ( kanin) promo in all of their branches nationwide. This will enable rice loving Filipinos to eat at their heart’s content.

UNLIMITED Kanin Promo

Unlike other regular food stalls, each bowl of rice is stir fried and then infused with a cooked sauce of your choice. Their well-loved classic savory sauce of adobo, longganisa, tocino, chicken pinoy barbecue, crispy pata, lugaw, pinoy burrito, you will get a chance to taste authentic home-cooked meals.

Mr. Ronald Allan Callao ( President)

“Over this six-year journey, we’ve been up, and we’ve been down. We’ve won, and lost. We’ve laughed, cried, worried, celebrated, pondered, and partied. But through it all, we’ve continued to focus on building something that we can stand behind and that we’re proud to be a part of. ”

Corporate Partnership

Unknown to many, Boy Kanin’s had several social community projects tucked under their social corporate responsibility. one of which is the annual LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2019 bicycle race in which the company is one of the proud partner. Mr. Callo is bicycle enthusiast.

Social Responsibility

Another feat is that for every purchase of their ginger/ turmeric tea. A customer is already helping the indigenous aeta communities in Rizal province in which the company  directly purchase their produce.

The company also partnered with some farmer communities for sourcing their produce from banana leaves, seafood, vinegar, bagoong and rice.

suman with thick sauce and latik

Desserts

Another well-love desserts are suman with gracious toppings of latik (caramelized coconut cream) and thick sauce. This is best paired with kapeng barako of Batangas.

Franchise Packages

There are four types of franchise packages : Floor Kiosk Package, Counter Type Dine-In Package , Small Line Package and Big In-Line Package.

Like and Share Facebook : Tropang Boy Kanin

Those who are interested with franchising, Boy Kanin also had a partnership with BPI Family Ka-Negosyo program.

Contact for Franchise:

Address: #73-A 10th Avenue Barangay Soccorro , Murphy, Cubao , Quezon City

Landline :(02) 352 8130 / (02) 745-0771

+63917 344 3427 Globe
+63923 683 1409 Suncellular
(02) 352-8130 Landline

Email: franchising.boykanin@gmail.com
Website: www.boykanin.com

Higher Education Expo from October 21 to 23, 2016 at SMX Convention Center

The First  Annual Exhibition for Universities, Colleges, Senior High Schools, Graduate & Vocational Schools, Creative Arts Institutes and other organizations for Tertiary Level Education Entrance to EXHED2016 is Free of Charge.

The event is organized by World Expos and Concepts Inc. (Worldexco), this exhibition will showcase dozens of universities, colleges and academic institutions, alongside sponsors and partners. ExHEd will also include a series of presentations, career talks and other activities to aid students as they make a choice for their future.

“We want to make it easier for students and their parents to collect information about different institutions for higher learning without them having to visit each and every campus which can be time-consuming and expensive” says Raquel Romero, President and General Manager of World Expos and Concepts. “This expo will serve as a gateway for them to gain more knowledge on the various opportunities that are available to students as the Philippines goes through the K to12 program,” she added.

ExHEd will also provide a venue for students to explore options for studying abroad. Representatives from academic institutions from countries such as Australia, Spain and Hungary will be present to share with the students and their parents the ins and outs of applying to universities overseas.

The Expo for Higher Education’s vision is to become a one-stop-shop of different academic institutions both local and overseas, as well as auxiliary services, event sponsors and partners.

The event will be held from October 21 to 23, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City .

For more information on sponsorship opportunities on how to exhibit at ExHEd2016 call (632) 855 8341-44 or Please try to visit www.expoforhighereducation.com

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