Toys R US declared a 3 day super mega ultra toy sale on Oct 9-11

Great news for all kiddies!!!!




Ok..time to recharge those wallets.. I think those Transformers Animated and other line up priced at a sale of P700, will be priced at P400 ( I saw a price of it in a local toy store inside a mall)

whoaaaa, toy distros are now wonky of the price drops.. here's the great advantage guys! buy some for your collections or buy some and sell it double the price in a local convention hahahahahaa ( just kidding). Not sure if I will have my new toy here, I'm still eyeing for Collecticon 2009, but must check this first.

btw, I'll be going to Megamall tonight, I just received a Bioman-alert text-like thing and it says "Gentlemen, we will have a meeting to discuss plans for the December Toy Fair"

5th Philippine Bird Festival-Balanga

5th Philippine Bird Festival-Balanga
October 9-10, 2009
People’s Center, Capitol grounds
Balanga City, Bataan

The 5th Philippine Bird Festival, the country’s largest celebration of avifaunal diversity and bird lore awareness, is set to take off on October 9 in Balanga City in Bataan. Balanga holds the Philippine record for hosting the largest concentration of wintering shorebirds from the Asian mainland and Japan.

The Philippine Bird Festival will mark the arrival from the Asian mainland and Japan of wintering shorebirds with the official dedication of the Balanga Nature and Wetland Park, the first protected wetland park in the whole Manila Bay area.

Themed Ibong Dayo, Kaibigan Tayo! (The Migrant Birds: Our Friends), this year’s bird festival aims to drum public support for the conservation and awareness of the Balanga wetlands, where more than 15,000 individual birds were on record during the Asian Waterbird Census in January.

The wetlands of Puerto Rivas in Balanga City attract one of the largest concentration of migrant shorebirds and waterfowl anywhere in the Philippines, according to the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP), the country’s leading bird watching society and organizer of the Philippine Bird Festival.  ( Read more)

Birdfest launch photos:
Flickr site
Multiply site

Participating Organizations
Festival Schedule
Press Release

for event details visit http://www.birdwatch.ph/

Children's Month @ SM City Taytay

For inquiries contact SM City Taytay marketing through the following:
Tel: 661.2033-37
Email: smttmarketing@gmail.com

Multiply:
http://smcity.multiply.com/

Portal:
http://sm-malls.blogspot.com/

Twibbon:
http://twibbon.com/join/SM-Green-Bag-SM-Cares

SM City Taytay Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SM-City-Taytay/234620120104

Toy Photography Contest @ SM City Taytay

For inquiries contact SM City Taytay marketing through the following:
Tel: 661.2033-37
Email: smttmarketing@gmail.com

Multiply:
http://smcity.multiply.com/

Portal:
http://sm-malls.blogspot.com/

Twibbon:
http://twibbon.com/join/SM-Green-Bag-SM-Cares

SM City Taytay Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SM-City-Taytay/234620120104

InuYasha – The Final Act unleashed same week as Japan across Asia on Animax!

here's a big surprise for all Inu Yasha fans!

InuYasha – The Final Act premieres 10 October 2009
Airing Saturdays 8pm (SEA, PH, SA) / 7pm (WIB) / 7.30pm (HK) / 11.30pm (TW)
in the same week as Japan, first & exclusively on Animax

Five years on, after 167 anime episodes told the tale of timeless love between half-dog demon warrior InuYasha and time-travelling schoolgirl Kagome Higurashi on an epic adventure to a cliff-hanger, the curtains are finally drawn for the long-awaited conclusion of InuYasha…

InuYasha – The Final Act is set for an Asia-wide premiere within the same week as the series’ debut in Japan, first and exclusively on Animax! The brand new 26-part fantasy, action and romance anime series premieres 10 October 2009, airing Saturdays 8pm (SEA, PH, SA) / 7pm (WIB) / 7.30pm (HK) / 11.30pm (TW) on Animax, within just five days of each episode’s premiere broadcast on Japan’s Yomiuri TV.

Definitely the BIGGEST anime title of 2009, InuYasha – The Final Act will deliver the grand finale to the popular InuYasha franchise that has captivated fans the world over since starting as a manga series in 1998. The brand new series comes to Animax hot on the heels of the anime and youth entertainment network’s same-week-as-Japan broadcast of 2009’s most-anticipated title Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, and world’s first same-time-as-Japan simulcast anime Tears to Tiara in April 2009.

IBM launches Ondoy Outreach Project online

I just got a meeting with IBM's PR person Owen Cammayo and he shared to me about this project that can help their IBM colleagues and other people who got affected in the recent typhoon  flood. They started now to have a shout out via Facebook Group for a call to other IBMers around the world to help and donate some for our fellow Pinoys who need it to recover their normal lives.

you can visit and check their page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=173600565139
and here are some notes from that page.

IBM extends its sympathies to the people of the Philippines following Tropical Storm Ondoy (Ketsana), which caused widespread flooding, loss of life and extensive damage to the nation. Since Saturday, IBM has initiated several actions in response to the flood crisis and we are committed to help through our networks with the recovery and relief efforts.

Dear IBMers and friends,

It is now possible to donate cash via bank deposit and international wire transfer (for IBMers from other countries who are willing to give cash donations). The bank details are listed below for voluntary donations.

It is recommended that group donations be made as every transaction will cost US$5.00.

You may donate to:
Account Number: 2888-00555-4
Account Name: Wilfredo Pinga
Bank Name: Banco De Oro, Unibank
Branch: Eastwood City - IBM PLAZA, Quezon City, Philippines

For International Wire Transfer, kindly use
SWIFTCODE: BNORPHMM

Your donations will go a long way in helping our colleagues and the affected people rebuild their lives and getting back on track.

Thank you.

Vote now! for your Krispy Kreme Fave Fan of the Philippines

The official 12 finalist for the Philippine Krispy Kreme Fave Fan is already available for viewing at the event contest site at http://krispykremefavefan.com/gallery/philippines/

I just can't believe that I'm included in the shortlist of ultimate fans of Krispy Kreme. All you have to do is visit the event site, choose the Philippines country and then you can vote 3 times a day to any of the finalist photo entry. You can vote for me or vote for other KK fans. Winner will get a free trip to the USA and a tour with your FRIEND/Companion to the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America to attend the Krispy Kreme Fave Fan Festival  on March 2010 and also an opportunity for the Grand Prize Winner to design and name his or her own Krispy Kreme Doughnut.

for other consolation prizes
2nd prize - 6 winners for a  two dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts per month for six months, redeemable from January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010

3rd prize - 5 winners for a two dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts per month for three months, redeemable from January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010

Exciting di ba? heehehe.
if ever I win. I'll name that doughnut...  Azrael's Merrydoughnut extravaganza!
not sure yet about the ingredients, but for a fun laugh - add matamis na bao on top of it hahaha.(joke lang!)


okay..what are you waiting for ?? VOTE VOTE VOTE !!!

Happy 1st Anniversary to Cavite Camera Club

I just attended an anniversary gathering of photographers in Cavite City. It is the 1st year anniversary of the young and active group - Cavite Camera Club also known as CCC, as of now this is the known camera and photographers group in Cavite. The activity started in some introduction about the group, then election of officers for this year, basic photography workshop, and photo shoot with models. The day was full of productivity and creativity and each members shared their views in photography, professionals mentoring and lecturing to others. The day ended with a photo contest, were members asked to submit some photos of their photo walk or model shoot.

CCC is now one year old, and the new roster of officers and non stop incoming of Cavitenos who love photography and camera are heating up the whole city as the hobby or profession for photography will help promote and have awareness about the mighty, beautiful and awesome city of Cavite.

(photo above is by Ace)

viist http://photocavite.multiply.com for more details about the group.

Película, the biggest annual Spanish Film Festival in Asia

It’s a triple treat for film buffs as Instituto Cervantes de Manila brings back Película, the biggest annual Spanish Film Festival in Asia, at chosen venues in Metro Manila from October 1 to 31.

Due to the past successes of its first seven seasons, organizers have doubled the number of films (this year more than 40!), gone from one to three venues and lengthened the film festival. Cultural events have also been calendared, in line with the theme of this year’s festival: Locos por el cine or Adik sa Pelikula.

With new partnerships forged by Instituto Cervantes, the cultural arm of the Spanish Embassy to the Philippines, and the strengthening support from Spanish filmmakers, last year’s attendance by cinema enthusiasts is expected to increase this year. Last year, some 20,000 spectators attended the Festival.

A day visit at Lopez Museum in Ortigas Center, Pasig City

I've been hanging out in Megamall and Ortigas area, even work in ABS CBN years ago and exchange my pay check in BPI at the Benpress Bldg, then didn't know my girlfriend and her sisters stay there in the same building and didn't know that her mom issues the pay check to all employees. The big revelation came out after years I quit my job and then found out that Lopez Museum sits there for ages and I didn't even noticed it. I love going to museums and it sparked my interest during elementary days in UST where me and my classmates play as paleontologists and philatelist at an early age. Visiting museum in different kind is like going to churches, my passion for art, culture and science never stops even that I grow old. For this blog series I'm posting, its a feature all about Lopez Musuem.

I'm inviting everyone to check out their latest exhibit called "Double Take", the exhibit is still open and will end on October 10, 2009.

Double Take is an exhibition and feature of Lopez Musuem's collection of Hidalgo and Luna paintings, LVN films and stills, old world and Philippine maps, artifacts, Jose Rizal's letters and accessories,  and many more. Lopez Museum not only exhibit the classic and rich artworks of our national artists, but they also feature new and contemporary artist that contributes their artwork and style with the Double Take exhibit.

There are three sections of the exhibit
1.Double Take ( Hidalgo and Luna artworks and LVN films)
2.Coordinates (old maps )
3.Tutelage (text books from the American colonial and commonwealth period)


It was a great experience being there for the first time, and we Filipinos should be visiting our national museums and other alternative spaces and venues that hosts and take cares of our own National Treasures. Lopez Museum is the nearest and most accessible museum located in the middle of the busy Ortigas Center. And I like to invite all students, researchers and art lovers to check it out. The exhibit will end this October 10 and will resume for a new exhibit on November. Check back also to my upcoming blog posts for features of the local comics, artworks and installation arts that is featured in their Double Take exhibit.

I like to post everything and all photos of the exhibits, but I will not spoil you for now, but invite you to check out the museum. It is easy to visit it, its across a street from Textite bldg.

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The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground floor of Benpres Building, Exchange Road cor. Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600

Tel. Nos. 635 9545
email : pezseum@skyinet.net or admin@lopez-museum.org

Entrance fee is P100 for non students
and P80 for students with school ID
and P60 for elementary students with school ID

The museum is open from Monday to Saturday (except public holidays)
from 8am to 5pm

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If you are planning to have a tour with your friends, group, family or school, you can also contact me here so that I can help you organizing a tour. I can direct you to the admins of Lopez Museum  and help you guide going there.

Mooncake thanks!

This is sweet! Thanks Katrina for the yummy Mooncake and Happy Mooncake Festival to everyone!

 

I'm going to feature different kinds of moon cake here when I get back home. I already tasted 3 kinds of moon cake and wow! they are so yummy. It is my first time to receive a mooncake and its cool to have one, we already ate 3 pieces of it and one is sitting in my ref preparing to be eaten later for my breakfast haaha.

I'm leaving town now to meet the Cavite Photographer Club at Cavite City.

Ornusa Cadness for UNO Magazine October 2009

UNO October '09: Ornusa Cadness Behind the Scenes from jayvee Fernandez on Vimeo.


Here's a behind the scene video of Ornusa's photo shoot for UNO Magazine October 2009 issue. I just got this from Jayvee's meme . Few days ago in some kind of lunch out, I just saw a preview image of the magazine's cover. I was so want to blog it, but not allowed to do it, after a few hours, I felt like an amnesia struck me, few days ago I began to think and recall who was that girl in the cover.. and then when I saw this video.. ahhhhh it was her!!!

SM Cyberzone Techfair

You’re invited to the most awaited I.T. event of the year!

The Cyberzone Techfair! An exhibit of the latest, top-of-the-line gadgets.
Happening on September 27 to October 11, 2009 at Cyberzone, 4th Floor Event Center, The Annex, SM CITY NORTH EDSA!

What’s more, you can purchase your dream computers, cellphones and other gadgets with BDO CREDIT CARDS’ BUY NOW, PAY NEXT YEAR at 0% INTEREST program!

Be there at the Cyberzone Techfair 2009, Sm Supermalls!

Cyberzone… IT’s all here!

Cyberzone Techfair is brought to you by BDO, PLDT my DSL and CYBERZONE.

ASUS Introduces Xtreme Design Hybrid Motherboards that Deliver Fast Performance and Uncompromising Stability

I've seen this motherboard in a product demo at the launching event, and I'm very impressed that the ASUS P7P55D can perform much faster and it is open for over clocking it for a better performance for your PC, over clocking can be done by experts and also by Pc modders, but the most interesting feature is the Express Gate, which you can access your computer without booting into your main operating system, in just 5 seconds you can access and manage your files and media files, and you can also connect to the internet. it also balances power phase loads and temperature in real time, the optimal power phase functions, components run cooler and extend system lifespan.

Specs:
- Intel LGA1156 Platform
- Intel® P55 Express Chipset
- True SATA 6Gb/s Support
- ASUS Hybrid Technology
- TurboV EVO
- TurboV Remote
- T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling
- ASUS Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design
- Quad-GPU SLI & Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!
- MemOK!

The ASUS P7P55D Series Features the Latest Intel Chipset, 48 Hybrid Phase Power, and SATA 6Gbps Connectivity for the Ultimate in Performance

ASUS, the leading innovator of advanced motherboard solutions, today launched the ASUS P7P55D Series motherboards in the Philippines. Featuring the Intel® P55 Express chipset, the P7P55D Series supports the latest LGA 1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5 Processors for maximum performance. The P7P55 Series is based on groundbreaking "Xtreme Design", a winning design formula drawn from many years of engineering innovation, to optimize overall system performance and hardware reliability. It also includes the latest Hybrid Technology—Hybrid Processor, Hybrid Phase, and Hybrid OS—to give users intelligent performance enhancement, active cooling, and rapid online access.

Artist collaborate to make art and sell it, then donate money for flood victims in the Philippines

Just heard this good news from @alodia via plurk as she informed us that she and other pinoy artist did a collaboration of anime-manga art and now sold at mangabullet.com. Three artwork is now up for grab for a $12 each. All proceeds coming from the buyer will be donated to charities that can help our friends who are victims of Typhoon Ondoy and the flood.

visit http://www.mangabullet.com/store/art and http://www.mangabullet.com/Eddz/journal/e32061
for more artworks for sale.

Typhoon Pepeng (Parma) is here

Brace for impact!!!

Super Typhoon Pepeng is here, and strong winds and rain will be expected later. Hope it get weakens and shifts back to the sea. Ingat na lang tayo and lets be prepared.

How to take care and clean your flood damaged collectibles

ragnell's photo of water damaged comic books

This is a tip or some kind of advice on how to handle your collectibles, toys, comic books if they are damaged with flood waters. I know this is such a horror for all collectors and fan boys and looking at our precious items being damaged by Typhoon Ondoy and the unexpected flow of flood waters to our homes. The photo above is only a reference, but it's an example of a water damaged comic books that I found in Flickr. I just got lucky that my collectibles is stored in the 2nd floor of our house in Pasig, but  after cleaning the house few days ago, I saw a collapsible box containing lots of magazines and comic books. They are slightly damaged by moist and flood water, but I didn't dare to check it and kept it away, let's consider it that they are in the ICU of comics and toys clinic.

I have become a flood victim years ago, and it was a traumatic experience in the year of 2001 when I encounter a knee high flood water inside the house and in my bed room. Some of my comic book collections were submerged under flood waters and my toys too. Even my dvd player and VHS tapes weren't spared. And after cleaning my room, I did some things that are hmm effective in restoring some of my collections back to near mint condition.

SM Supermalls launches Operation Tulong Express

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SM Supermalls launches Operation Tulong Express

In response to the urgent need to attend to the plight of victims of Typhoon Ondoy, SM Supermalls in cooperation with SM Foundation are calling for volunteers who can donate their time and effort to the cause and for donations in cash or in kind. It has set up an Operation Tulong Express booth in all SM Supermalls nationwide, also in partnership with the Typhoon Ondoy relief efforts of Caritas Manila.

Donate Goods
The SM Supermalls Tulong Express booths have been set up since September 27 in SM Supermalls to enable people to have easy access to drop off their donations that will be forwarded to Typhoon victims by the SM Foundation and its partner, Caritas Manila.

OCTOBER 18, 2009 - OTAKINGDOM event new schedule

phoyo by johannes_bernardo

It is now final and confirmed.
thanks to Enchanted Kingdom for allowing us to move the date on October 18, 2009.

Pre-registration for cosplay is still open.
Contest and activities are open for everyone.

Although that the Eldar's tent is booked in the entire month til November, we won't be having a collectible booth bazaars and exhibits. But its okay, fun will never stop when you are at Otaku Kingdom 2009 at Enchanted Kingdom.

See you there and always stay safe.

visit the event website at www.otakingdom.blogspot.com

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up - a close look of the housemates and its kick off on October 4

Words on the street and also on TV are now spreading about the kick off and launching of ABS CBN's Pinoy Big Brother Double Up this October 4, 2009, Sunday at 7:30PM. New housemates will be revealed and also there's a magic trick coming from "Kuya" about the meaning of Double Up. According to PBB Business Unit head Lauren Dyogi. "The twist is a first in the history of the "The Big Brother". The new season of Pinoy Big Brother will welcome the new housemates as guest of the big brother house and the daily program will be hosted by Mariel Rodriguez, Toni Gonzago and Bianza Gonzales. Lots of gimiks and online interactions will be hosted at  http://www.pinoybigbrother.multiply.com.


Yes! the new season has invaded the social media sites and I know this will be the big page turner for the entire Big brother series.More pics below and also a close up look of the new housemates sa bahay ni Kuya.

Planet X comics 1st year anniversary 2009

I just got info that this event was moved to October 17th

Its comics time again kids!
and looks like that the comics convention-type and style will be brought to the malls again. Planet X comics will be celebrating its 1st year anniversary on October 3, 2009, thats a Saturday for comic lovers, at Level III of Glorietta 4.

Artist signing will start at 1pm-5pm only.
First 100 customers present at the event will receive free comic packs and loot bag, special limited prints and many more. Planet X comics is also having a big sale, that's 50% off on selected items. And for a minimum purchase of P300, you are entitled for a raffle and have a chance to win an original art sketch from your favorite artist.

Participating artists are:
Jay Anacleto
Lan Medina
Leinil Yu
Gerry Alanguilan
Edgar Tadeo
Stephen Segovia
Lui Antonio
Harvey Tolibao
Mico Suayan
Gilbert Monsanto

with special appeaance of Maharlika comics creators
Danny Acuna
Rico Rival
Ernie Patricio
Jun Lofamia
and many special guests.

trust me guys, if you are into comics and love to meet all our local comic creators, then you should start attending this event, because it happens only every comic convention and store events meeting them in person.