Mabuhay ang mga bagong Iskolar ng Bayan

congratulations to all UPCAT passers! 

i know the exam was tough.  i was there... decades ago.  but knowing you passed the exam and will soon be walking the halls of UP with that proud smile on your face, is simply exhilarating.  well, you have every reason to be. 

check your names here..

again, congratulations.  make your country proud!

Buy 2, Get 1 FREE at Nido Science Discovery Center

brought to you by BDO Rewards Card

their leaflet says..

simply present your BDO Rewards Cards at the
ticket booth of Nido Science Discovery Center
and avail of this amazing offer!

promo period from
november 1, 2010 to january 31, 2011



since i am a rewards card holder, i will definitely avail of this promo this christmas.  it would be a nice treat for my son.  a whole new world for him to explore!
  

TheraPlay

i do not know if you have heard of TheraPlay.  i saw their booth at the guess mossimo mango sale last weekend (this is still ongoing until sunday, 5th december).  their products are so interesting.

according to their catalogue (this is given out for free), their products are great for kiddie gyms (like the little gym, gymboree, or those planning to start a similar establishment), schools, therapy centers, nurseries, daycare centers, toy stores, home play and parks.  they have tons of products from kiddie gym equipments, that help develop the motor skills, coordination and body awareness, to giant building blocks, big parachutes, water and sand box table, pocket charts, ring toss elephants, desktop manipulatives, pvc wipe boards, toys sorter, playhouses, imaginary stages, classroom furnitures, and even toddler beds.


TheraPlay
1129 EDSA, Balintawak (near Wilcon Builders)
Quezon City, Philippines
02.277.5555
sales@theraplay.com.ph
 

Adarna House Moving-Out Sale

if you love their publications, better head to their office before the sale ends.  go to their site for more info on their titles.

National Book Store Warehouse Sale

hurry!  today is their 2nd day.  lots and lots of books, christmas decors, magazines, school and office supplies, and more.. on sale.

october 12 - 16, 2010
9am - 5pm (go early, preferably before lunch)

Certified Blog Entrepreneurship Course by AdMU

Certified Blog Entrepreneurship Course by Ateneo and DigitalFilipino.com October 16 to December 18, 2010

source:  http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=8832

Entrepreneurs and marketing practitioners today are recognizing the power and influence of bloggers to generate awareness, ignite conversations, and inspire people to action.
However, very few blog marketing entrepreneurs today can help in blog and content creation for the long term.

Come up with new and inspiring ideas to push organizations, brands and individuals use the blog and tap its potential to reach business objectives and bottom line.

The Ateneo – DigitalFilipino Digital Entrepreneurship Program launched this Blog Entrepreneurship Course with the aim of creating a movement – to encourage the growth of professionals with expertise in this field – and serve the growing needs of businesses locally and internationally.

Instruction Methodology:
This program combines face-to-face lectures, online course access, hands-on activities, and consultation. However, it can also be taken fully online.

The course has three modules:

Module 1: Blog Launch, Copywriting, and Basic Promotions
This 3-week course teaches the student on how to:

• Identify goals, target audience needs, and potential.
  
• Build a blog site and content plan.
  
• Roll out the site and perform basic promotions.
  
• Reach out to fellow bloggers and build a community.
  
• Monitor and improve performance.
  

For the hands-on project, the student is tasked to produce a blog, follow an agreed-upon content plan and promote. The overall performance of the student’s blog during the allotted timeframe shall serve as basis for grading.

Schedule:

Lecture/Webinar - October 16, 2010

One-on-One Consultation Day / Webinar - October 26, 2010 (optional)

Project Presentation / Webinar - October 30, 2010

Final Project Deadline - November 6, 2010
Venue at PLDT Convergent Technology Center Building, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights Quezon City from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Module 2: Blog Marketing and Advertising
This three-week course teaches the student how to:

• Tap blogs in various ways for promotion, awareness and support for marketing and entrepreneurship.
  
• Understand the available blog advertising platforms and costing and to analyze a blog’s effectiveness.
  
• Profile blogs and bloggers based on their reach and influence.
  
• Design a blogger relationship program, blog campaign and advocacy partnership.
  
• Review and measure effectiveness of your blog marketing and advertising program
  

For the hands-on project, the student is tasked to design and run a blog marketing and advertising program. The overall performance of the said campaign during the timeframe allotted shall serve as basis for grading.

Schedule:

Lecture/Webinar - November 6, 2010

One-on-One Consultation Day / Webinar - November 12, 2010 (optional)

Project Presentation / Webinar - November 19, 2010

Final Project Deadline - November 26, 2010

Venue at PLDT Convergent Technology Center Building, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights Quezon City from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Module 3: Blog Monetization and Business
This three-week course teaches the student on how to:

• Generate income through blogging.
  
• Offer blog creation, blog marketing, blog advertising placement and content development as businesses.
  
• Build a blog content writers network.
  
• Build a blog advertising network
  

For the hands-on project, the student is tasked to come up with a blog marketing service and roll it out for a client. The effectiveness of the service during the timeframe allotted shall serve as basis for grading.

Schedule:

Lecture/Webinar - November 27, 2010

One-on-One Consultation Day / Webinar - December 4, 2010 (optional)

Project Presentation / Webinar - December 11, 2010

Final Project Deadline - December 18, 2010

Venue at PLDT Convergent Technology Center Building, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights Quezon City from 1 pm to 5 pm.


Target Audience:
Bloggers, entrepreneurs, online retailers, marketing and advertising practitioners, Web developers, PR practitioners, Internet marketers, media managers, content providers, brand managers and everyone involved in marketing or advertising that utilizes the Internet and blogs.

Methodology:
This program combines face-to-face lectures, online course access, hands-on activities, and consultation with trainer Janette Toral and guests.

The courses start and end with a face-to-face session. The rest of the courses are conducted via an online platform, with coaching from an online facilitator. However, participants who are abroad, out-of-town or unable to join the physical lectures can take this course purely online through the Webinar, online course access and forums. In addition, all face-to-face sessions are videotaped and uploaded to bring the advantage of physical lectures to purely online learners.

Below are the corresponding registration fees:

Introductory Regular Rates:

• Option 1: Blended (face-to-face and online) FULL PROGRAM - P25,000
  OR pay per module rate of P9,900
  
• Option 2: Online Learning FULL PROGRAM - P20,000
  OR pay per module rate of P7,900
  

Introductory Early Bird Rates:

• Option 1: Blended (face-to-face and online) FULL PROGRAM - P22,000
  OR pay per module rate of P8,900
  
• Option 2: Online Learning FULL PROGRAM - P17,000
  OR pay per module rate of P6,900
  

*Early Bird rate is valid if registered and paid on or before September 16, 2010.
*Inclusive of VAT, snacks, online course access and certification fees

How to Register

• Visit www.influentialblogger.net for registration and further details
• Or contact us at +632.426.6001

Learn European Languages from the Pro

spanish. french. german. italian

learn them all at the
University of the Philippines
Department of European languages
(CHED Center of Excellence for Foreign Languages)

modules offered:
weekday module -- intensive courses (60hrs, M-W-F 6-8PM and Sat 9-6PM)
regular courses -- (30hrs, Sat 9-12PM or 2-5PM)

PhP 3,640/module
registration from Sept 7-15, 2010



Department of European Languages
Faculty Center Building Rm 1049
College of Arts and Letters
UP Diliman
02.981.8500 loc 2121
http://kal.upd.edu.ph/del_index.php?p=23

NEGOSEM with Purposeful Stewardship Institute

Fujitsu Scholarship in Hawaii, USA

Fujitsu Scholarship in
Advanced Management Studies
JAIMS in Hawaii, USA

this is a scholarship opportunity for people from the Asia-Pacific region.
application deadline on SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Fujitsu Philippines Inc
Ms Lorie Tan
02.812.4001
l.tan@ph.fujitsu.com

Jollitown Season 3!

This August, the award-winning Jollitown television show returns for an all-new third season with bigger adventures and more of everyone’s favorite Jollibee and friends!
 

Singapore Math Seminar at VCIS

Victory Christian Internation School (VCIS) will hold a one day seminar on Singapore Math. Said seminar has the theme "There are no secrets to make your child good in Math -- the Singapore Math Experience".

Singapore Math is extremely visual and primarily involves word problems, thus encouraging the understanding of mathematical properties and promoting numerical fluency. This math is recognized globally as the best math curriculum.

Guest speaker for said seminar is Dr Yeap Ban Har, a professor at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore. It will be held on August 26, 2010 from 8-12nn at the Every Nation Building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

For registration inquiries, you may get in touch with Ms Lyn Abad of VCIS at 02.775.5696 or 02.671.8505. You may also email them at events@vcis.edu.ph



Victory Christian International School
339 Robinsons Circle, J. Javier Drive, Pasig City
02.671.8505 / 02.910.9607 02.215.8399