Manila Job Hunting Tips

An "ideal job" is not something that would miraculously present itself to you. Finding it is a quest that requires an appropriate mix of effort, patience, and skills. How would you stand out from a handful of applicants who are more experienced, educated, and better-looking than you? What would it take to hear the sweet words, "Congratulations, we like to offer you the job"? Below are some job hunting tips, if you need any.

1. A Kick-ass yet Professional Resume

- Putting your favorite Friendster photo in your resume, though tempting, is not recommend.
- Your gorgeousbabe13@web.com email address? Change that to something appropriate. Remember, you want to get the attention of the boss, not some random sex offender.
- Highlight your qualifications in a detailed yet brief way. Nobody likes to read a 5-page single spaced resume.
- Check your spelling and grammer grammar.

2. "Are you free tomorrow for an interview?"

- Be honest. Tell the employer if you can make the schedule or not.
- Prepare! Search online for commonly asked questions during interview, write down your answers, and practice saying it out loud. THIS REALLY REALLY REALLY WORKS.
- Dress appropriately i.e. no jeje cap.
- Arrive 10 minutes prior your scheduled appointment.
- Bring copies of your resumes with you.
- FLAUNT YOUR PERSONALITY. Your kick-ass yet professional resume already got you halfway the quest. Employers need to see WHO YOU ARE. Be confident, think of your answers carefully, speak slowly, and please, don't piss on your chair.

3. "Do you have any questions?"


- These 5 words are very important. For chrissakes, don't tell the interviewer "I don't have any."
- There are a lot of online resources that could help you draft appropriate questions to your interviewer.

4. Say "Thank You"


- After the interview, it's a nice gesture to send a Thank You email. Sincerely show your gratitude and tell them that you are looking forward for their positive feedback.

5. Wait


- Be patient
- Pray
- If you get the job, YEY!
- If you don't get the job, to pls don't go emo. :( Reflect on what possibly went wrong and see how you could improve on your next quest.

If you are currently on a quest for an ideal job, you might want to drop by the Jobgantic Career Fair 2011. Hosted by Jobstreet.com, the number one job portal in the Philippines, this event will feature 250 top companies from here and abroad. Pre-register at www.jobstreet.com, ready your resumes, and head down to SMX Convention Centre with your game face on. This two-day event is scheduled on August 12-13, 2011, 10 am to 7 pm.

Jobgantic Fair 2011 by Jobstreet.com

For more details, visit www.jobstreet.com.

Ad Tech Singapore 2011 Registration Fees

Ad:Tech Singapore just opened its online registration today, February 28. This year's event, scheduled on June 16-17, will happen at Suntec Convention.

Three (3) passes are available: Individual Pass, Conference Pass, and Exhibit Hall Pass. Discounts will be provided for corporate and/or group purchases. Also, the Exhibit Pass is definitely FREE when you register online until June. Of course, I registered early today for the exhibit pass...I wish I had money for an individual pass but I'm sure I'll still learn a lot at the keynotes and speaker forums.

Confirmed!

Digiratis you may check the corresponding fees and/or register for Adtech Singapore here. I strongly suggest signing up for the newsletter for updates about the conference.

See you at Suntec!

Growers Nutribar Hip 2B Fit Fun Run

Professional and amateur runners, eager to help promote a healthy lifestyle among students and teachers, trooped to the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus in Quezon City to take part in the first ever Growers NutriBar Hip 2B Fit Fun Run.

The participants composed of students, teachers, athletes, young professionals, health buffs, and families gathered as early as 5:30 a.m. to run in the 3K, 5K, and 10K races. A special 3K parent-child race was also held.

Presented by Growers NutriBar in cooperation with the UP Mountaineers, the race will benefit the UP Padyak project which promotes biking within the UP Diliman campus as a means of transportation to promote health and fitness and lessen the dependence on fossil fuel-driven vehicles.

Award-wining British Beer Recently Launched in Manila

Fuller’s Beer, maker of United Kingdoms’s top selling & award winning premium ales, gives the local bar culture a spin as it introduces two of its signature brews--London Pride and ESB.

The multi-awarded British ales are known for its caramel and butterscotch notes that end in a zesty, citrus tingle on the tongue

"We have positioned these beers at affordable prices so that we can all enjoy 200-year old multi-awarded beers everyday,” says Topshelf Brew Corporation head Neil Bernardo, who acquired the exclusive distributorship for Fuller’s Beer in the country.

With its home base at The Reserve Liquor Lounge & Sushi Bar in Ortigas, Pasig, expats and beer-loving Filipinos will now be able to enjoy these famous ales straight from the British pubs.

Fuller's Beer Product Launch at The Reserve Liquor Lounge last May 21, 2010

(via Azrael Coladilla)

Get Free Tickets to Urbandub's "Alive Out There" Online Concert from Globe Tattoo

It's heeeeerrrreeee! The much-awaited Urbandub's anniversary online concert "Alive Out There" (AOT) is already online for every dubistas to watch. So please please please visit Pelicola.tv now and start streaming Udub's awesome vids.

Now you ask, how do I watch "Alive Out There" concert? It's simple, really. Just choose between concert passkey or season passkey, each priced at Php60 and Php150, consecutively. Below are the complete details:

Concert Passkey: 60 pesos, single concert pass
You must use the pass within 2 weeks of purchase. Single concert pass allows 48 hours unlimited access to a concert.
Season Passkey: 150 pesos, season concert pass (3 concerts)
You must use the pass within 6 months of purchase. Season pass allows 72 hours unlimited access to each concert.
How to get the Urbandub Online Concert Pass?

• Via Mobile To Buy a Concert Passkey text ALIVE60 URBANDUB to 2363 (Globe subscribers)
• To Buy a Season Passkey, text ALIVE150 to 2363 (Globe subscribers)
• Buy a Season Passkey Via Credit Card (great for international viewers) and G-Cash Pay through myAyala.com

BUT WAIT! Thanks to Globe Tattoo, I'm giving away AOT passkeys to four (4) lucky Dubistas! Just join our simple contest, no purchase required!


How you could get FREE tickets to Urbandub's Alive Out There concert:

1. Post any of the Official Teaser videos or posters on your blog / social network. (e.g. Facebook, Multiply, Myspace, Friendster, blog, etc.)
2. Include a link to http://Pelicola.tv/AliveOutThere on your post.
3. Leave a comment on this blog post with the link to to your post to validate your entry.
4. By May 3, 2010, I'll be raffling off AOT online concert passes to 4 lucky fans! Astig, di ba?

Here's the official [hair-raising] teaser video of AOT:

Meanwhile, here's a teaser video I took during the live concert shoot--thanks again to Globe Tattoo and Koi Busalla of Sonic Boom Production for the invite! <3

Urbandub - First of Summer

Oh, and did I mention that you could watch the whole thing in different camera angles?! Like, how cool is that? So check out the site and purchase your pass now! Grab a beer, invite your co-dubista friends over to your place, and enjoy this anniversary concert. I swear, it will blow your mind away!

Boho Av, Adobo Magazine to use local indie films for Cervical Cancer advocacy

Coming this weekend is a unique festival-slash-night market that is bound to be the hippest and trendiest place in the metro. Boho@8th Avenue or Boho Av., located in Bonifacio Global City Taguig, is a collaboration of like-minded people who appreciate art, coffee, and concepts. It's a venue that will showcase Filipinos' innate creativity through entertaining street shows, bazaars, and galleries.

Joining Boho Av's opening is local advertising resource publication Adobo Magazine, with its first ever Adobo@night Film Festival to be held at the On Cue Roving Studio. Set on April 23-24, 2010, the event features award-winning independent films and a decade-full of advertising reels, all carefully handpicked by some of the country's industry heads.

Screening schedules are as follows:

April 23, 2010 FRIDAY
0630PM Top TV Ads of the Decade (by invitation only)
0700PM Pepe Diokno’s Engkwentro (by invitation only)
0900PM Eric Matti’s The Arrival 11PM Richard Somes’ Yanggaw

April 24, 2010 SATURDAY
0600PM Best of Cinemalaya Short Films 2009
0700PM Raymond Red’s Himpapawid
0900PM Brillante Mendoza’s Kinatay
1100PM Jerrold Tarog’s Confessional

Tickets are sold at Php200 each. Event proceeds will be donated by to Sahara Network, a foundation that seeks to educate women of their health and to empower them to stand up against cervical cancer

Boho Av The Fort map

The Adobo@night Film Festival is spearheaded by Adobo Magazine in cooperation with GlaxoSmithKline together with BBDO/Guerrero Proximity with event partners EON The Stakeholder Relations Firm, Tangerine, Boho@8th Avenue, Outpost Visual Frontier, Cinemalaya and Creative Guild of the Philippines.

For more information about this event, go to http://www.adobomagazine.com/adoboatnight/

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Make Your Own Havaianas 2010 coming at the Rockwell Tent this April

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Havaianas, the first flip-flops brand to offer pair customization, celebrates the original things we can create with our hands in the Make Your Own Havaianas (MYOH) 2010 happening on April 22 to 26 at the Rockwell Tent, Makati.

This yearly event has always inspired flip flop fans to unleash their creativity and let their imaginations go wild. The fifth installment will offer a new line of stylish and options. Silver letter pins, Swarovskis, Glow-in-the dark straps, and a Philippine-designed Commemorative Sole/Pin are just some of the items you could use to flaunt your unique Havaianas personality.

For event map and other details, visit http://havaianasphilippines.com/myoh/. You may also follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, Multiply, and Friendster for up-to-date MYOH announcements.

Entertainment shopping site Winila to Launch in IP e-Games Domination IV

Bringing you the best of online shopping, e-Game’s partner WiniLa invites everyone to its grand launch at Domination IV–the biggest online gaming event in the Philippines.

Winila is a new and exciting online auction offering daily discounts on the hottest gadgets and accessories in the market. Developed and maintaned locally, the site allows bidders to receive up to 80% savings on technology and lifestyle brands such as Playstation 3, Wii, XboX, Blackberry, iPhone, iPod, Mac Mini, Apple TV, Sony digital cameras, and Nokia mobile phones.

Just register for FREE at www.Winila.com to avail these features:

* Choose from different bid-credit packages that suits your budget
* Engage auctions that start at a price of zero
* Buy an item outright without bidding
* Use an automated Winbroker to do the bidding for you
* Ease of use with multiple bid windows
* Earn free bid credits for every friend referral

You may also experience WiniLa at the Domination IV happening on April 10, 2010 (Saturday) at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. To celebrate its grand launch, a special live auction will be held at the Winila booth for its registered users. Up for bid are i-Pods, Skullcandy headphones, Samsung 19” LCD, Sony Playstation 3 Slim, PSP Go, and other cool items.

Winila–Spend small, Win Big!

See you there!

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Registration for Domination IV is still open. Visit domination4.e-games.com.ph for more information.

Eastwood City to host a grand Easter fair on April4

This April 4, 2010 have a fun journey to new worlds as Eastwood City brings you Easter Wonderland 2010.

An Easter parade will kick-off the whole day event at 2:45 pm. This colorful parade will be participated bycostume contest participants, mascots, My Talent dancers, cosplayers, bikers from Flipbykes, and advocates of the Homeless World Cup Philippine Team. To follow are other exciting Easter activities such as egg hunting, acrobatic performances, donut making workshop, and special egg painting session with Master Fernando Sena. In addition, Seven Worlds of Play and Imagination will be spread out in the entire Eastwood City commercial development, each one with a unique and interesting theme which kids can choose from.

click image to view Easter Wonderland 2010 Map and Schedule

Wonderland Passports will be sold at Php500 per, inclusive of loot bags, one-time access to near 50 booths, activities and rides, plus a chance to win prizes at the Easter Wonderland Raffle. Part of this Easter festivity proceeds will be donated to Urban Opportunities for Change Foundation (UOCF), a non profit organization that champions the Homeless World Cup Philippine Team, who will be competing in the Homeless World Cup to be held in Brazil on September.


For inquiries, contact Eastwood City at 709-0888 or 709-9888 or visit www.eastwoodcity.com.

Celebrate the flavors through IFEX 2010 treats!

International Food Exhibition Philippines (IFEX), the country's ever growing trade fair for gourmet options, is set to showcase the most delectable and exciting food finds on May 6-8, 2010 at World Trade Center, Pasay City.

Now on its 7th year, IFEX will include an International Hall that welcomes variety of food culture and exciting trends from different countries turning IFEX into a truly global marketplace of luscious dishes and exciting food ideas from every corners of the world. The gastronomic event will feature beverages, meat and poultry, organic products, snacks, marine products, processed fruits, among others.

Interested exhibitors may visit www.ifexphilippines.com or contact Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) at (632) 831-1282 and look for Mr. Jose Mulato.

Jabbawockeez at Musicfest 2010

Channel V and Fearless Promotions present Musicfest 2010 featuring dance crew champion Jabbawockeez, American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen, and youtube sensation Boyce Avenue! Catch the concert on February 6, 2010 (Saturday) at McKinley Hill Open Grounds, The Fort. Show starts at 8pm.

Get your tickets at any Ticketworld outlets. Prices are as follows:

VIP: Php 8428.80
Gold: Php 5268.00
Silver: Php 3160.80
Bronze: Php 1580.40
GA: 526.80

Contact Ticketworld at 8919999 for reservations and inquiries. You may also buy online at www.ticketworld.com.ph using your Mastercard, Visa, or JCB credit cards.

Vote for Meiday!!! Pupunta ako dito for RJ!

 Ronald James Panis

"Life is short. Wear pants."

June 27, 1980 - January 10, 2010

Oi RJ, if you were still here, I know you would bug me to go here. Taken by Cars and Pedicab? Hit combo, daig pa ang double rice na special chelo kabab! Malungkot kami na nawala ka :( Di 'man lang kami nakapagpaalam. Di bale, everytime manonood ako ng TBC at Pedicab, dedicate ko sayo yung sayaw ko. Sayaw ka na lang diyan kasama ni Bro! Kita-kits sa dulo.

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Meiday celebrates its 2nd anniversary on February 6, 2010 (Saturday) at Cubao Expo. It coincides with the relauch of comic shop Sputnik! Free admission starting 6pm. Exclusive Guest List party from midnight onwards.

Party with: Taken By Cars, Pedicab, Ang Bandang Shirley, Techy Romantics, Ciudad, Itchyworms, Us-2 Evil-0, Arigato Hato, Outerhope, Zach and the Action Pact, The Purplechickens, Halik ni Gringo, The Discoball, Top Junk, Sunflowerdaycamp, Misyonaryo, Love Never Dies, and The Lowtechs

Photo credits and info from Meiday's Facebook Event Page

Premium VIP tickets for The Killers' Manila concert now available

Get your PREMIUM VIP tickets for The Killers Live in Manila. PVIP means you're in the front row and you have access to the main bar.

Yep, alcohol will be sold during the concert, so yey for all of us! Note though, IT WON'T BE AN OPEN BAR. If you want beer, vodka, rhum, etc., do bring extra cash, yes? Slots are limited so get your premium tickets now by calling 568-6908 / 384-0289 / 727-7765 / 4803208 and look for Ms.Marvie Jareño. She's a nice person. :)

Other ticket prices are as follows:

VIP: Php 5,500.00

GOLD: Php 3,950.00

SILVER: Php 1,550.00

BRONZE: Php 550.00

Call Ticketnet at 911-5555.

See you at January 31, 2010. Venue will be at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, Pasay City. Show starts at 8pm.

Winners of Canon PhotoMarathon Philippines 2009 announced

Around 600 photo hobbyists, both amateur and professional, flocked to Tagaytay Convention Center on November 14 for Canon Photomarathon Philippines 2009. Several bloggers were also present--not to cover--but to participate in the 4th leg of this much-awaited photography event.

Ready, Set, Go!

Participants of PhotoMarathon Philippines 2009 pose for the traditional group shot

The PhotoMarathon is an Asia-wide photo competition testing a photographer's creativity and skills. Participants are given a day to perform photography related tasks. Here in the country, no sign-up fee is collected. All successful registrants will be provided with free transportation, food, drinks, and loot bag.

Canon Marketing Philippines President Mr.Ramon Arteficio

Canon PhotoMarathon Philippines 2009 winners are the following:

OVERALL WINNER: Mr. Ramon Castillo (EOS 400D)

OVERALL 1st RUNNER-UP WINNER: Michael Declaro (Powershot SD550)

DSLR CATEGORY WINNER: Mr. Cesario Silvestre Gacoscosim (EOS 40D)

POINT&SHOOT CATEGORY WINNER: Mr. Adrian Christian Reyes (POWERSHOT S3 IS)

The grand prize winner will go to Osaka, Japan with a companion, an EOS 5D Mark II body, Crumpler camera strap, and a Canon EOS 5D Mark II miniature thumb drive. The first runner-up will get an EOS 500D with standard lens, a local trip, Crumpler camera strap, and a Canon EOS 5D Mark II miniature thumb drive. Other winners will receive the following:

EOS DSLR category
EOS 7D body
Free trip to a local destination
Crumpler camera strap
Canon EOS 5D Mark II miniature thumb drive

Point and Shoot Category
EOS 1000D with 18-55mm kit lens
Free trip to a local destination
Crumpler camera strap
Canon EOS 5D Mark II miniature thumb drive

Video Category
HF10 flash video camcorder
Free trip to any local destination

Congratulation to all the winners!

Here are some of the photos I took during the event. View complete album here.

this kid will pwn you, yes.

JP risking his life for Canon

Jonel Uy and Kin Pasana

ang aking samalamig sa Tagaytay

LOL LOL LOL

Bloggers' group shot

I would like to thank Iris, Jonel, Jennie, Jeff, Nicely, Kin, JP, Edel, and Arvin for joining the marathon. I hope you guys enjoyed! See you again next year! :)

Ticket Prices for Paramore's Manila Concert

Paramore Live in Manila Concert Photos!

Here are some of my shots:

See more photos here!

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UPDATE: Thank you Little Asia for the free Paramore VIP tickets!

Will get my complimentary tickets tomorrow at Little Asia :) Hmm..think I'll claim it at the Tomas Morato branch since it's near my place!

For those who want to watch this year's biggest rock concert at the VIP section (check out floor plan at the end of this post), you may still buy your tickets at the following Little Asia branches:

McKinley Hill (NEW!): The Venetian, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

Tomas Morato: 195-B Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Greenhills: 2/F. Promenade, Greenhills San Juan

Want to watch Paramore for FREE? Then avail of Little Asia's Promo!

Get free tickets to Paramore Live in Manila for every Php5,000.00 accumulated receipts from Little Asia. Just present your receipt/s* to the cashier and automatically get two (2) bronze tickets to this year's most awaited music event! This offer is valid until March 9, 2010. Call 373-0609 or 727-5265 for more information.

*Only receipts January 16 to March 9, 2010 will be honored.

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Watch Paramore live in Manila on March 9, 2010, 8pm at SM Mall of Asia open grounds.

You may buy tickets to 'Paramore Live in Manila' at all Little Asia branches: The Venice McKinley Hill, Promenade Greenhills, and Tomas Morato. Call them at 373-0609 (Morato) or 727-5265 (Greenhills) for more information.

Riot!!!

Ticket prices* are as follows

VIP: contact Producer for details
GOLD: Php 3,950.00
SILVER: Php 1,550.00
BRONZE: php550.00
*All sections are free standing

Here's the official Paramore Manila Concert Ground Floor Plan:

click image to enlarge

The VIP section is nearest the stage, middle center. For VIP ticket inquiries/orders, please contact Mr.Charlemagne Lim at 0917-8334223 or 0922-8334223. Slots are limited so get your tickets now!