Amaia Scapes San Pablo: An affordable and picturesque home in Laguna

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Amaia Land recently launched another affordable yet of quality development in San Pablo City, Laguna  last August 16 — Amaia Scapes San Pablo.

The launching of this third Amaia project in Laguna was attended by Donna Ramirez, Sales Regional Director; Milfa Pagsisihan, Broker Head; Nikko Reyes, Project Development Manager for South Luzon; and Willy Del Rio from General Services Office of San Pablo City.

A picturesque and affordable dream home seems far from your grasp. But with Amaia, the economic housing arm of Ayala Land, you can turn that dream into a reality.

The ribbon-cutting of Amaia Scapes in San Pablo, Laguna during its launch. (From L-R): Nikko Reyes, project development manager for South projects; Chay Viray; Donna Ramirez, sales regional director; and Milfa Pagsisihan, broker head.

Amaia is keeping its promise to provide better living for more Filipinos.

Amaia Scapes San Pablo is a horizontal development situated in Brgy. San Lucas 2, San Pablo City, Laguna — a site that gives homeowners a scenic environment. It occupies 4.3 hectares of land with 313 residential units for its first sector. Buyers will have the freedom to choose from three house models namely Twin Pod, Bungalow Pod, and Multi Pod.

What makes this project suitable for new and growing families is its close proximity to commercial and business establishments such as Puregold and San Pablo Market, saving your time and money from fare or gas expenses.

It is also ideal to raise your children because different educational institutions are just around the area like Laguna College, San Pablo College, Laguna State Polytechnic University, among others.

You will have the freedom to choose according to their desired specifications from three house models namely Twin Pod, Bungalow Pod, and Multi Pod.

Getting your dream home at Amaia is also pocket-friendly since it offers different paying options such as cash payment, deferred, PAG-IBIG, Bank and In-house financing.

Staying true to its mission of giving an affordable and balanced lifestyle, Amaia Scapes San Pablo prioritizes every family’s needs and happiness by providing a patio green for a fresher and greener environment.

Also, homeowners don’t have to go far for recreational activities because there is a village patio equipped with a pavilion, swimming pool, basketball court, and jogging path.

On top of everything, Amaia Scapes San Pablo puts everyone’s safety first before anything else. It is designed with guarded entrance and exits, a perimeter fence and tree-lined spine road. 

Amaia Scapes San Pablo is a quality residential project bearing the stamp of Makati Development Corporation BuildPlus’ (MDC) track record and experience, and is maintained by Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC).

Getting your dream home at Amaia is also pocket-friendly since it offers different paying options such as cash payment, deferred, PAG-IBIG, Bank and In-house financing.

For inquiries, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook/AmaiaLand or call (049) 800-1744.

STI’s 31st Anniversary Celebration

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From Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, over 20,000 students from various STI campuses, academic personnel, officers, employees, and special guests gathered last September 26, 2014 at Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to celebrate the institution’s 31st year.

STIers had a blast as they continue to rock at the Enchanted Kingdom at he whole-day celebration of talents, skills, and achievements of STI Heroes.

“Be the hero. Be STI!” is this year’s call to action as STI challenges the whole community to be the hero they can be by encouraging them to thrive to reach their dreams, honor their work, and to become responsible members of society. STI also honors its alumni as model heroes who paved the way to achieve their personal triumphs in life, and continue to empower others to be heroes in their own rights—heroes who are ready to take action and enact positive change.

STI’s 31st anniversary will kick off a grand year-long celebration with the annually anticipated showcase of talents and wit and exciting fun-filled activities. Promoting the prowess of STIers, the event staged the finest talents in different fields emerging from all over the country. Gifted singers sang in the Singing Idol competition, while young master musicians grouped together to contend in Battle of the Bands. Agile dancers stomped to the beat in Hataw Sayaw, and the brightest, most charming STI personalities competed for the titles of Mr. & Ms. STI 2014. Following this occasion, there will be more events in the following months that are focused in academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities such as the STI National Youth Convention (STI NYC) to provide vitals lessons outside their classrooms, and the Tagisan ng Talino and Tagisan ng Sining competitions to showcase the aptitude of STI’s most skilled students.

“In this event, STI does not only honor the heroic feats STIers have done in the past, but we also aim to motivate the students to be heroes in their own rights. Successful alumni from different batches help us inspire our current students to be the best that they can be. Likewise, this event is more than just a traditional celebration of our anniversary; we aim to advocate the well-rounded development of young individuals. More importantly, we’ve ensured that these activities instil the necessary positive values as part of our learning systems,” says STI’s President Monico V. Jacob in a statement.

STI celebrates its foundation day every year in a joyous event where members of the STI community participate in the showcase of talents and skills in different fields. In this festive gathering, STI proudly upholds the achievements of its students who were trained and nurtured with the holistic education the institution provides as it continues to realize its thrust towards excellence and real life education. 

For more information, visit http://anniversary.sti.edu.

#3LaBS : Laguna Blogging Summit 2014

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Laguna Blogging Summit has been presenting Social Revolutionists for showing their advocacies without fear, conveying their voices effectively with action,  empowered  from the mainstream media and online as influencing their communities and by being the representatives of social forces.

The 3LaBS  will be held on October 3, 2014,  8am to 5pm at Malayan College, Cabuyao, Laguna   to be hosted by Rod Magaru and Florencio Jusay Jr.

 

On it's 3rd year now (#3LaBS),  the theme for this year's  Summit is "Social Influencer."

Presented by Elabram Systems Group, the Telecommunications Manpower Service provider for the biggest players in the industry for 15 years globally and 5 years in the Philippines believes that the way for brand awareness and advocacy dissemination is through Digital Marketing and being Social Offline.

Seven Speakers will share their expertise:

Art Samaniego Jr (Manila Bulletin Tech Guru)

Boris Joaquin (Saddleback Church)

Pocholo De Leon Gonzalez (The Voice Master of the Philippines)

Janette Toral (Digital Filipino)

Lloyd Luna (The Filipino Motivational Speaker)

Grace Bondad Nicolas (Laguna Blogging Summit Founder)

Rod Magaru (Rod Magaru Show). 

Different Social Media, Digital Marketing and Influencers Marketing Summits are happening in the metro for years and true to what the organizers advocacy till now is still to bring the best speakers who can explain very well the Impact of Digital Marketing & Social Media in our lives to Laguna. The organizers believes that sharing information is the key for awareness thus gave birth to the first Laguna Blogging Summit 3 years ago. 

Happy and overwhelmed from the two previous ( 1LaBS and 2LaBS ), Laguna Blogging Summit with 1000 attendees, the organizers for this 2014 offers a different venue and additional new speakers who will talk about Impact of Social Media to Journalism to using Social Media in building a Church in the Philippines. Grace Bondad Nicolas will talk simply about Blogging 101 for newbies while the rest about their expertise in Branding & Digital Marketing. 

This is brought to us by Elabram Systems Group (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand). 

Sponsors:

Gardenia Bread Philippines, Greenwich Pizza, Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle inside Manila Zoo & inside Picnic Grove Tagaytay and Zoomanity Group (Zoobic Safari in Subic Zambales, Paradizoo in Mendez Cavite, Zoocolate Thrills Bohol, Zoocobia Pampanga, Residence Inn Tagaytay, Z Planet inside Star City). 

Registration Fee: Php 200.00

Laguna Blogging Summit 2014

#3LaBS 

Ask us in how to become a sponsor. 

For more information:

Grace Bondad Nicolas

M: 09213191471

E: gracenicolas@yahoo.com

DepEd ensures safe and learner-centered Palarong Pambansa

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For Education Secretary Br Armin Luistro FSC, the Palarong Pambansa is more than just an annual sports meet. “It is the culmination of all sports and physical development programs of DepEd from Kinder to Grade 12. Nakapaloob ito sa K to 12 curriculum,” he explains prior to meeting Department of Education (DepEd) regional directors. 

Reminding everyone to exercise the “same level of care we give our students in our schools” Luistro says that the Department’s strength is in developing the curriculum, which is why they have crafted a senior high school (SHS) track focused on sports. “This is not just a program for developing star athletes,” he says. “Our goal is to create a curriculum that will allow athletically-inclined learners to develop skills and knowledge that will allow them to be productive in the field even beyond their peak years.”

“We want them to be able to make a living out of what they know and love.”

While competitors in the games focus on ‘the moment,’ Luistro and his team are looking to the future. DepEd’s Management Committee (MANCOM) chooses from among different bidders (cities or provinces) the next Palaro hosts.

“One of our criteria is what they will do after the games are done. The host invests in facilities and equipment and we want to know if they will be able to maximize these when their Palaro is over.”

“We envision each province to specialize in particular sports,” Luistro says, adding that like the academic and tech-voc tracks, senior high schools cannot offer specializations in all sports. 

DepEd’s vision puts the learner first when crafting policy, and this is what anchors the reforms DepEd instituted in recent games. Luistro and Palaro Secretary General and DepEd Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali ensured insurance coverage participants and worked towards better screening for athletes. 

“We have special awards for the most organized delegations and a ‘clean and green’ policy that ensures that we leave the host the way we found it. Or even better.”

As billeting areas for athletes and delegation officials, public schools undergo a “makeover” months before the games – toilets are upgraded, shower areas installed, and classrooms spruced up to serve as sleeping quarters. “Serving as quarters for delegations means an early ‘Brigada Eskwela’ for these schools,” Luistro adds, referring to DepEd’s yearly school maintenance activity.

DepEd and the local government unit have ensured a safe and learner-centered Palarong Pambansa. With the installation of mobile clinics and medical first-aids in every game venue, DepEd and the LGU are able to provide medical assistance to those who need it. 

“The Department is working towards improving the safety of our athletes,” Umali said. He added that this starts with the teachers and school administrators who make sure that the schools are safe for the students.

DepEd finalizing details of 2014 Palarong Pambansa

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Top Department of Education (DepEd) officials met Wednesday to finalize details of the 2014 Palarong Pambansa (National Games) to be held May 4 – 10 at Sta Rosa, Laguna. Items discussed are logistical requirements for regional delegates such as food and billeting quarters.

“I am reminding everyone to be sensitive to cultural and religious needs as this is a national event,” Education Secretary Br Armin Luistro FSC said. “Halal food, for example, must be made available to those who require it. “

The Palaro will be participated by almost 10,000 athletes from 17 regions, who will stay in Laguna for one week. The student athletes will be billeted in public schools near the venue, which were inspected Wednesday by the directors and sports coordinators of each region. The schools will be upgraded with the help of the host local government unit (LGU).

“The usual improvements that our schools undergo for Palaro are the installation of screens in classroom windows as well as a renovation of the bathroom facilities,” Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali, Palarong Pambansa Secretary General, explained. “For schools in the host province, this is a quick ‘Brigada Eskwela’ that results in an upgrade of their physical facilities.”

Luistro, meanwhile, reistated the coaches and chaperones about the DepEd’s Child Protection Policy: “From the time they leave your province, through Palaro, and until they return they are under our care. Make sure that an adult is always present to supervise them,” adding that any decision regional officials make must take into consideration the welfare of the students, especially the younger ones.

The DepEd Secretary also asked everyone to continue the “Clean as you go” and garbage segregation policy for delegates. “Leave the host school cleaner than when you arrived.”

Palarong Pambansa is an annual event showcasing and promoting sportsmanship of Filipino learners. In May 2013, President Benigno Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10588 or Palarong Pambansa Law institutionalizing the said event. This year’s Palaro is the first Palarong Pambansa under RA 10588.

DepEd, Laguna, ink agreement on 2014 Palarong Pambansa

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Laguna will host the Palarong Pambansa 2014. Yesterday, January 13, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Provincial Government of Laguna solidified their partnership to conduct the 2014 Palarong Pambansa through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Laguna Governor Emilio Ramon “ER” Ejercito Jr. and Education Secretary Br Armin. A. Luistro FSC.

The MOU stipulated the duties and responsibilities of both parties to ensure a well- managed and professionally run Palaro.

According by DepEd Assistant Secretary for legal and legislative affairs Tonisito Umali, “the Province of Laguna will be the first host to the first Palarong Pambansa, which started in 1948, under the recently passed Palarong Pambansa Institutionalization Law or Republic Act 10588.”   

Governor Ejercito expressed his excitement in hosting the Palarong Pambansa. “Today with the signing with the Department of Education, Laguna is set to host the country’s largest and premier sporting event.”

Ejercito explained that upon winning the bid, the Province had initiated ground work in preparing its nine-hectare Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, rehabilitating 60 surrounding schools as billeting quarters, and approaching every major stakeholder to get on board.

“The Palarong Pambansa in Laguna will be the benchmark for future Palarong Pambansa,” Ejercito added.

Luistro thanked Ejercito for his support. “Masaya ako dahil sa pagpapakita ng suporta ng buong bayan ng Laguna.” He also expressed his desire for a “clean and green” Palaro, reiterating the Clean and Green Policy that had been in place since 2011.

The Secretary who had very fond memories in visiting Laguna, expressed his desire for a clean and green Palaro, reiterating the Clean and Green Policy that had been in place since the 2011 Palarong Pambansa. “May pangarap ako para sa Palarong Pambansa na naipasok namin sa mga nakaraang Palaro -- ang  pangangalaga sa kalikasan, an eco- friendly Palaro. Alam po namin na maraming basura pagkatapos ng bawat Palaro at ang kalikasan at kalinisan ng bawat bayan ay kailangang panatilihin."

The 2014 Palaro will also feature new spectacles such as the demonstration sports Wushu for Secondary boys and girls and Billiards for Secondary boys. This year will also see Olympic Wrestling make its debut.

DepEd is the lead agency in the conduct of the annual Palarong Pambansa in coordination with the Philippines Sports Commission and its National Sports Associations. 

The program aims to promote physical education and sports as an integral part of learning, and hopes to develop and to mold a holistic youth who are socially responsible and globally-competitive.    

Laguna Blogging Summit 2 with Social Revolutionists who conquered Laguna

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The Socialist Revolutionaries were the most influential group around the world. And recently, Social Revolutionists conquered the hearts of Laguenos through the second social media summit known as 2LaBS last November 14 & 15, 2013.

The 2nd Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (#2LaBS) was held at the Cultural Center of Laguna with powerful speakers who were armed with their strong & revolutionary topics to share, empower & teach the participants about Online Marketing, Social Media Ethics, Passion, Responsibilities and on how to become a catalyst for change.

Congratulations to 2LaBS!

As the media activities, successful and powerful summit, will see the most explosive growth in the future. For this year, the event became bigger and louder. The participating students are from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), STI, AMA, University of the Philippines and De La Salle Zobel Ayala Alabang.

Here are some highlghts from the summit:

On the first day (November 14) the very punctual and energetic President of Laguna State Polytechnic University, Dr. Nestor De Vera as keynote speaker wowed the audience with his vision that Social Media and Online Marketing as the present and the future. 

Dr. Nestor De Vera

Thanks to very supportive Dr. De Vera who was also with the 1st Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (#1laBS) last year.

The lead organizer of #2LaBS Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas welcomed the participants and grateful with the different schools overwhelming support. She discussed the Ethics in Social Media that in order to win in a Blogosphere, one must know how to engage with her audience, practice respect, learn that Blogging is not private but for public consumption and not to engage with bashers.

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

Pastor Eyriche Cortez shared his power tips in Blogging.

Pastor Eyriche Cortez

TV5 show host and motivational speaker Chinkee Tan of Chink Positive wowed the audience with his wit and techniques for success and that in order to succeed, one must have a positive attitude and mindset, the participating students can’t help but to get his books after his talk to learn more the idea of positive thinking. 

Chinkee Tan

Engr. John Cueto who is writing about technology explained the idea about "Niche.” 

Rhodora Espiritu (DLSZ )  shared the importance of educational blogging. 

Dra. Tess Termulo discussed her advocacy that started on Facebook. She is a member of a community that spreads humanism in the Philippines and leverage the use of Social Media to promote peace and equality.

Dra. Tess Termulo 

Venzie Crisostomo, the chairman of Anakbayan and an active leader of Kabataan Partylist connected with the participants by sharing his advocacy online that leads him to do it offline too. He told everyone to be aware and concern about what’s happening in the Philippines and that each of us can do better if only we are united as one wherever we are online or in real world.

The 2nd day of the summit is also exciting with the speakers as follows with their topics;

Atty. Chris Lao- Anti Cyber Bullying and Cyber crime law

Ben Francia- Search Engine Optimization

Ben Francia

Director James Jimenez- Social Media in voters education

Pocholo De Leon Gonzales- Branding

Bert Guevarra- Environment awareness

Janette Toral- Branding and Bloggers as digital influencer
                    http://www.youtube.com/user/digitalfilipino?feature=watch

One of the co organizers of #2LaBS Ross Del Rosario also shared how to win in a blogosphere in a short period of time.

Cheers and congratulations to 2LaBS team and partners. With the different schools attended the event, the organizers are most certain that there will be another summit next year.

The organizers would like to thank the following sponsors:

Gardenia Bakers Philippines, Greenwich Pizza, Zoomanity Group, Elabram Systems Inc., 2GO Shipping, Globe Telecoms, Pro Friends, Air Asia, Havaianas. Oriang, 100 Miles Café, Province of Laguna, Tiago Progressive Cuisine, Hotel La Corona De Lipa, Mernels Cake, Microsoft, COMELEC, Sofitel, Asus.

Media Partners:

Kliping Times, The Tribune Post, Ronda Balita, Magic Expose, Royal Cable, wheninmanila.com, wazzuppilipinas.com, blog-ph.com, Webby Thoughts, Manila Channel.

Organizers:

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

Engr. John Cueto

Rod Magaru

Dianne Salonga

Pepi De Leon

Myrns Roman

JayL Aquino

Ivan Saldajeno

Florencio Jusay Jr. 

Rhodora Espiritu

Mac Vasquez

Katrina Capili

Odessa Escaler

Jojo Busayong

Ross del Rosario
Mark Acsay

Some photos by : Mac Movers

2LaBS: Laguna Blogging Summit, The gathering of quad media Social Revolutionists

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The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit will present different empowered and powerful influencers from the mainstream media and online who they tagged as Social Revolutionists for showing their advocacies without fear, conveying their voices effectively with action, influencing their communities and by being the representatives of social forces.

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit (#2LaBS) will be on November 14 and 15, 2013 from 8am to 5pm with the registration that will start at 7am at the Cultural Center of Laguna inside the Provincial Capitol at the Municipality of Santa Cruz.

The organizers are very happy to announce that Governor Jeorge "ER" Ejercito is always in full support for this historical event. Last year, the event received more than 700 attendees from different schools such as Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), AMA, STI and UPLB. For this year, De La Salle Zobel from Ayala, Alabang are coming to #2LaBS to learn more about the importance of Online Marketing, effectiveness of Social Media in todays business, Cybercrime Law, Anti Cyber Bullying, Blogging 101 and why 33% Filipinos are online recently. 

According to the former 2nd District of Laguna Board Member and now the new Assistant Secretary General of Philippine Red Cross Neil Andrew Nocon, "The 1st Laguna Blogging Summit last year contributed to the Laguna influx flow of tourist." This statement from the one in charge last time of the Province of Laguna Tourism only proved how effective is Social Media in giving awareness and hitting the right target market. 

For this year, different companies shows support to the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit. Greenwich Pizza made possible for the organizers to meet at their different restaurants/outlets in Metro Manila most especially at Philfirst Building at Makati where Greenwich have a conference room. The event first Social Media launch and website launch happened also at Greenwich Pizza Philfirst Building outlet and attended by Philippine Red Cross and Zoomanity Group. 

The newly elected 3rd District of Laguna Representative Marisol Aragones shows also her full support to the event. Shes well known as Sol Aragones, the empowered reporter under ABS CBN surely knows the importance of Social Media now in today's advocacy and the fight against corruption which actually proven by the August 26, 2013 Historical Million People March where more Filipinos not only in the Philippines but around the Globe joined forces to show the same interest in fighting corruption where the first call just came from a single Facebook Community Account. 

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit Final Program and Set of Speakers with their topic;

Program 1st Day November 14, 2013 Thursday

8:00am- 8:15am Philippine National Anthem

8:15am- 8:20am Opening Remarks -Dr. Nestor De Vera (President- Laguna Science Polytechnic University) 

8:20am-8:25am Keynote Speaker- Gov. ER Ejercito (Province of Laguna)

8:25am-9:00am Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas (Social Media Ethics)

9:00am -10:00am Chinkee Tan (Finding your Passion)

10:00am -11:00am Eyriche Cortez (Power Tips For Blogging)

11:00am- 12:00noon Alvin Cloyd Dakis (Bashers in Your Blog: A Survival Guide)

12:00noon- 1:00pm Lunch/Raffle

1:00pm- 1:30pm Rhodora Espiritu (EduBlogging)

1:30pm-2:30pm James Jimenez ( Social Media in Voters Education)

2:30pm- 3:00pm Bert Guevarra 

(Environment & Social Media)

3:00pm-3:30pm Snacks /Raffle 

3:30pm-4:30pm Venzie Crisostomo (Advocacy online/offline)

4:30pm- 5:00pm Janette Toral (Bloggers as Digital Influencers)

Program 2nd Day November 15, 2013 Friday

8:00am- 8:15am Philippine National Anthem

8:15am- 8:20am Opening Remarks Neil Andrew Nocon (Assistant Secretary General- Philippine National Red Cross) 

8:20am-8:25am Keynote Speaker Mayora Girlie Ejercito

8:25am -9:00am Dr. Tess Termulo (Health Advocacy)

9:00am- 10:00am Atty. Chris Lao (Anti- Cyber Bullying and Cybercrime Law)

10:00am- 11:00am Ben Francia (Search Engine Optimization)

11:00am- 12:00 noon Art Samaniego (Journalism in the age of Social Media)

12:00 noon- 1:00pm Lunch/Raffle

1:00pm- 2:00pm Pocholo De Leon Gonzales (Branding)

2:00pm- 3:00pm Lloyd Luna (Blogging Inspirational Life Stories)

3:00pm- 3:30pm Raffle and Snacks 

3:30pm- 4:00pm John Cueto (Niche)

4:00pm- 4:30pm Carlos Celdran (Why I do, What I do)

4:30pm- 5:00pm Zero Basura Blog Contest Launch under Earth Day Network Philippines & #2LaBS

Oriang at Market Market and 100 Miles Cafe at Taguig and Tiago Progressive Cuisine at Quezon City helped the organizers too by providing the venue and food to some of their meetings while Zoomanity Group, Air Asia, 2GO Travel provides Gift Certificates to be raffled- of for the attendees. 

The organizers would like to thank Pro Friends, Gardenia Bakers Philippines, Elabram Systems, Commission on Election (COMELEC), PATAS and Philippine Health Bloggers Society (PHBS) for their invaluable support to make the event possible not to mention our media partners such as Kliping Times, wheninmanila.com, The Tribune Post, Ronda Balita, Royal Cable, Magic Expose, wazzuppilipinas.com, Blog-PH.com, webby thoughts and Manila Channel. 

The event hosts are Rod Magaru and Florencio Jusay Jr. 

Organizers: Grace Bondad Nicolas, Dianne Salonga, Mac Vasquez, Pepi De Leon, Ross Del Rosario, Rod Magaru, Florencio Jusay Jr, Katrina Capili, Odessa Escaler, Cindy Nicolas, Mark Acsay, JayL Aquino, John Cueto, Jojo Busayong, Myrns Roman and Ivan Saldajeno. 

For more information: Visit 

Official Website : http://www. labsph.com

Twitter: @labsummit #2LaBS

Facebook: Laguna Blogging Summit

2LaBS Laguna Blogging Summit :The new digital revolution will happen on November 14-15, 2013 at the Cultural Center of Laguna

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2LaBS Updates :

Meet the Social Revolutionists as they share their strategies on how to win it in the blogoshere. The weapons are not the bolos, spear and sword! Learn how to use their new weapons  - Blogs, Facebook, Twitter.

Discover new tools they use to penetrate their market and promote their brands to gain following and build tribes in effecting positive change! 

The new digital revolution will happen on November 14-15, 2013 at the Cultural Center of Laguna.

Here are the SPEAKERS.

Carlos Celdran

- 2013 Manila Bureau of Tourism Chief

- Manila tour guide

- Cultural activist

- Performing artist

Growing up in Dasmariñas Village, Makati, Philippines, he began his art career at age 14 as a cartoonist for a local Manila newspaper, enrolling at the Rhode Island School of Design in 1991, where he began working in performance art. After university, he moved to New York City, where he lived an openly bisexual lifestyle. He continued his career in the performing arts, interning as a production assistant with the Blue Man Group and later working for other performing arts groups as a set designer and/or director.

James Jimenez

Spokesman of Commission on Election

Columnist under Business Mirror

Grace Bondad Nicolas

- Grace is the author of Empowered Grace

- Founder of Laguna Blogging Summit

Pocholo De Leon Gonzales

 

Pocholo THE VOICEMASTER Gonzales is a veteran in the art of Filipino voice acting.

Voice behind a thousand characters in anime, hundreds of local commercials in radio and television, and various children’s programs, films, foreign telenovelas, drama, and other TV shows. As a voice director of HERO TV

Janette Toral

 

Book author, publisher and social media expert and the woman behind the the success of all nine IBlog Philippine Blogging Summit that's yearly held at University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Ben Francia

 

- Internet Marketing Consultant, I help companies design and execute effective Digital Marketing Campaigns for their Brand that helps them increase their bottom-line. Being an Entrepreneur myself, I have a soft spot for SME’s and Start-Ups so I make it a point to regularly conduct affordable public trainings and seminars on Digital Marketing to help equip my fellow entrepreneurs with the skills and tools of Internet Marketing and Social Media. Through my site,www.benfrancia.com, I share and teach my passion for Internet Marketing, Social Media, SEO, Blogging, Web Design and Development, Outsourcing and lots more.

Alvin Cloyd Dakis

- Registered Nurse

- Writer under Philippine Star

- Presidential Awardee

- Social Media Activist

- 2013 Globe Tatt Awards Nominee

Lloyd Luna

 

ilipino motivational speaker and inspirational author in Asia has been inspiring tens of thousands of people who have heard and seen him speak on personal motivation, work inspiration, and business success—from the islands of the Philippines to the wonderful cities of Bangkok in Thailand, Seoul in South Korea, Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Go ahead and check us out!

Eyriche Cortez

Eyriche Cortez loves to write and speak. It is not just his profession. It is his passion.He worked for seven years as a writer-segment producer for Magandang Gabi… Bayan, an investigative TV program aired over ABS-CBN. More than fourteen years ago, he resigned to pursue his calling in life. For almost a decade, he has been blogging about social, political and faith issues (Straight From Pastor). He is also a regular contributor for the tech blog, Digital Spidey, and Pinoy Travel Blog. He facilitates leadership workshops for companies, churches and other organizations. He also volunteers as a pastor.

Rhodora Espiritu

- Rhodora Espiritu - Valdez is a Professional and Licensed Librarian

- She works at Learning Resource Center at De La Salle Zobel

- She is the adviser of DLSZ Green Bloggers Club

- An advocate for Reading, Literacy and Pinoy Parenting

- She is also a storyteller, puppeteer and backpacker

- The blog author behind Deliberately Mom Blog

Art Samaniego Jr -

Manila Bulletin Tech News Editor

Roberto B. Guevara

Interest in the environment began during his student days in the University of the Philippines, Diliman, where he finishedBachelor of Landscape Architecture in 1979.

- His direct involvement in solid waste management began when he was elected Punong Barangay (Barangay Captain) of Barangay Sun Valley, Paranaque City, in 1994, which lasted until 2007. During those 13 years, his barangay became a model in recycling and composting on the community level.

- As an active environmental NGO member, he became president of the Zero Waste Recycling Movement of the Philippines in 1999. At present, he is the President-elect.

- In 2011 until the present, he is the President and Chairman and Country Coordinator of Earth Day Network Philippines.

- When R.A. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act) became a law in 2001, he became a member of the Technical Committee which drafted the I.R.R. and later became a member of the National Solid Waste Management Commissionfrom 2002 until 2007

Chinkee Tan

Chinkee Tan

Motivational speaker, wealth coach and book author. - "Finding your passion."

Anton Diaz

Award winning entrepreneur and successful food blogger- "Earning while Blogging."

Atty. Christopher Lao

Summa Cum Laude from UP Diliman & an advocate of Cyberbullying.

- "Cyberbullying & Cybercrime Law"

Venzer Crisostomo - 

Anakbayan Chairperson- "Social Revolution"

John Remir Cueto

Industrial Engineer, Formerly worked at COSMOCON International Ltd in China as QC-QA Supervisor / Business Owner of SysTech / Photographer / Blogger / Traveler and Sports Minded.

2nd Laguna Blogging Summit -2LaBS Revolution is on!

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Join the new digital revolution now!  The FIERCER, BIGGER and BOLDER 2LaBs is on! The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit is an open event for the Filipino Social Media/Blogging community.

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit ( 2LaBs) will be held on October 15-16, 2013.

The FIRST Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (1LaBS) is a huge successful summit held last September 27 and 28, 2012 at the Cultural Center of Laguna. This was attended by expected 300 participants from all around the Philippines compose of writers, bloggers and students, became 600 on September 27 and on September 28 was 900, with students from LSPU, STI, AMA and bloggers from Manila and Pampanga who allotted two days of their time to attend this historical event. 1LaBs has been with the support of the Provincial government of Laguna under Governor Jeorge "ER" Estregan Ejercito.

For this 2LaBs, we will meet the Social Revolutionists as they share their strategies on how to win it in the blogoshere. The weapons are not the bolos, spear and sword! Learn how to use their new weapons -Blogs, Facebook, Twitter.

Discover new tools they use to penetrate their market and promote their brands to gain following and build tribes in effecting positive change!

The new digital revolution will happen on October 15-16, 2013 at the Cultural Center of Laguna. The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit organizers would like to thank the following sponsors and partners:

Province of Laguna under Governor "ER" Ejercito, Governors Office, Chief of Staff Carlos F.Dolendo, Philippine Red Cross Assistant Secretar General Neil Andrew Nocon, Gardenia Bakers Philippines Inc., Air Asia, Commission on Elections, Café Lupe, 100 Miles Cafe, Cafe De Bonifacio, Oriang, Greenwich, Mac Carranz International Corp, Melbas Farm, Andrew Grace Home Builders, Casa Alegria Condotel, Galiliea Events Place, Zoomanity Group, Kliping Times, socialscene.ph, wheninmanila.com, The Tribune Post, Wazzup Pilipinas, Blog-ph.com, Ronda Balita, Manila Channel and Magic Expose.

Join and Enjoy the Wonderful World of the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit as the FIERCER, BIGGER and BOLDER social event!

For more updates and to register, visit the website http://labsph.com/

https://twitter.com/LaBSummit

https://www.facebook.com/thelagunabloggingsummit

PTAAkbuhan: Its More Fun in the Philippines!

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Enjoy the wonderful world as you join PTAAkbuhan: Its More Fun in the Philippines! This will be on June 16, 2013 at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) will be hosting a fun trail run with the theme PTAAkbuhan: Its More Fun in the Philippines.

Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna has one of the finest trail routes located outside Metro Manila and it has been a favorite venue for trail runs and races.

PTAAKBUHAN More Fun In The Philippines Fun Trail Run 2013

June 16, 2013 @ 5:30 AM
Nuvali, City of Santa Rosa Laguna

3K/5K/10K and 1K with pet
Organizer: Pep Squad Events & Marketing Services Inc.

Registration Fees:
All Categories – Php 600

Beneficiaries: Hero Foundation/ I Love Sta. Rosa Foundation

Registration Venues:
PTAA Secretariat Office:
12-1G EGI-Rufino Plaza, Taft cor. Sen Gil Puyat Avenue. Pasay City

Pep Squad Office:
2F Raha Sulayman Building Benavidez St. Legaspi Village, Makati City

Hemispheres Travel Corporation:
G/F Unit 11 Paseo 3, Paseo de Santarosa, City
of Santa Rosa, Laguna

Shuttle service pick-up points for PTAAkbuhan:

a. Manila – Harison Plaza Century Park parking lot Babes Carzano – 09228878136-

b. Makati – MRT Magallanes Station JR TAN – 09228878135

c. QC – Araneta Center Paulo Abelardo – 09228878137

*Departure time is 4:00 am (June 16).

With minimum 2-way rate charge.

Register Online at http://www.ptaakbuhan.runningmate.ph/

The FIRST Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (1LaBS) - A huge success

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The FIRST Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (1LaBS) is a huge successful summit held last September 27 and 28 at the Cultural Center of Laguna. This was attended by expected 300 participants from all around the Philippines compose of writers, bloggers and students, became 600 on September 27, 2012 and on September 28 was 900, with students from LSPU, STI, AMA and bloggers from Manila and Pampanga who allotted two days of their time to attend this historical event. 1LaBs has been with the support of the Provincial government of Laguna under Governor Jeorge "ER" Estregan Ejercito.

Pagsanjan Mayor Girlie Javier Ejercito welcomed everyone and even sang the Pagsanjan "Bangkero" song that made the opening of the summit more memorable.

The Opening Remarks came from the Lead organizer of the event Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas who not only a social media one of the most influential blogger, columnist and advocate but also a speaker herself at different summit in the Philippines and who is also a Lagueno from Calauan.

Here are the list of speakers and their topics who came to Laguna not just to share their expertise in blogging and Internet but also to experience and promote the tourism of Laguna.

Philippine Information Agency Regional Director Norito Cabotaje welcomed the participants on the 2nd day of the summit while Laguna State Polytechnic University President gave his key note speech.

Tony Ahn-  Agency Confidential: Behind Blogger Relations

Keynote Speech: Tony displayed a blogger event budget and discussed  how and why agencies charge what they do in order for their clients to engage with bloggers.

Blogging for Advocacy - Sonnie Santos

Advocacy and Social Media - Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines National Chairperson Elizabeth Angsioco

Impact of Social Media on Voters Education - Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez

Social Media in Good Governance and Advocacy -  Congress Chief of staff Wenchie Flores Sabban

What To Do With The Money You Earn From Blogging - Award winning financial speaker Fitz Gerard Villafuerte

 iBlog for Health - Presidential awardee for Health Nurse Alvin Dakis

The Art of Personal Branding - Famous voice talent and GNN producer Pocholo Gonzales

Blogging for motivation and empowerment - Best selling author Lloyd Luna 

Knowledge Community - Executive Director Benjamin Vergel De Dios

September 28 : 

Welcome Address from the Regional Director of the Philippine Information Agency  Norito Cabotaje

Practical Guide on How to Make Blog Knockout Design - Jinkee Umali

Keynote Address from Dr. Nestor De Vera, President of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU)

Ethics and Etiquette in Blogging - Juned Sonido

The State of Education in the Philippines–present conditions, needs and prospects for reform - Historian and Rocket Scientist Dean Jorge Bocobo

Travel + Photography and Social Media  - Jaypee David

Marine Life Advocacy - Jayvee Fernandez

Actionable Start-Up SEO Blogging Strategies  - Mark Acsay III

Strategies to Maximize Facebook Business Pages – Jonel Uy

Politics in Blogging - Author Janette Toral

The First Laguna Blogging Summit is an open event for the Pinoy Social Media/Blogging community. The objective of this event is to bring to the south the best speakers in the Philippines to make Laguna aware about the advantages and benefits of Social Media. This is also one way to promote tourism and that it’s more fun in the Philippines and Laguna is one place to spend the fun be due to its relaxing weather, hot spring resorts and sweetest tropical fruits.”

The historical Laguna social media and blogging summit is a success. The event hashtag which is 1LaBS or an acronym of the summit TRENDS on Twitter at number 6 that day. Trend is a twitter term which means its the MOST talk topic in the WHOLE Philippines.

The objective of the summit is to bring to Laguna the best speakers and writers from social media to share to Lagueno the benefits of technology today. The speakers are well known at blogosphere plus with writers and media as participants who are there not only to learn but to cover the whole summit, the event will give mileage to the province in terms of tourism.

The organizers would like to thank Governor Jeorge "ER" Ejercito of the Province of Laguna, Laguna 2nd District Board Member Neil Andrew Nocon, Andrew Grace Home Builders, Tiny Buds, Tony Ahn & Co., Melba's farm, Teen Azkals, OneA events place, Cafe Lupe, Asia Blooms hotel, KCs Catering, Jonessa Enterprises, D Star salon, Walk this way, Solid hosting, Geiser Maclang, Gardenia, Chowking, SM, When in Manila, Creative Voices, Microsoft, STI, AMA, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Manila Blogger, Phil IT, Philippine Information Agency 4A, Mary Pauline Salon, PRC, Kliping Times, McCarranz Graphics International, ALAM, Comelec, Mayor Ed Pamintuan of Pampanga, TaG Media and public relations.

Tony Ahn - Agency Confidential: Behind Blogger Relations

Award winning financial speaker Fitz Gerard
Villafuerte

Special mention goes to Gardenia with manufacturing plant located at Binan, Laguna. Everyone received different products from them and even took home more, it's like an overflowing of breads at the event.

More than 1,500 delegates for 2day summit! 

Til next Laguna Blogging Summit! #1LaBS

See more photos by : Mac Vasquez 1LaBs Day 1 Photos and 1LaBs Day 2 Photos