Cebu Japan Festival (Cebu Nihon Matsuri) by ETHOS CORP

This event is a joint project of Ethics to Help Others Succeed (E-T-H-O-S) Corp., and the Cebu City Government, through the Mayor's Office. We are also hoping for recognition and coordination from the Japanese government, through the Japan Embassy-JICC (Japan Information Cultural Center) and the Japan Foundation.

OBJECTIVES:

To promote the Japanese culture and language in Metropolitan Cebu down to a grassroots level so that every individual might better understand the Japanese people and get to know more of their beautiful country and through this appreciation that every Cebuano person might also better appreciate his/her own culture and do more to help preserve it.

To promote closer ties between the Japan and Philippine governments and make people aware of the different friendship opportunities one can have.
 To provide a venue for the people of Cebu, particularly in the South, to witness a part of Japan first-hand considering that few Cebuanos have the chance to go to Japan to witness such events.

To better educate people, and especially graduating students from local universities, about the Japanese work ethic, and good working values in general, so that getting and keeping a job will be something important to them.

To gather people together for the purpose of relaxation and enjoyment, but also to provide them with possible employment opportunities through a Job Fair that will also take place. We plan to give people a venue to enjoy themselves, alleviate the effects of economic difficulties, and to better understand the Japanese spirit of "never give up" and "pressing on" communicated by the Japanese words ganbare, kaizen and banzai with the tradition of achieving success with quality.

The 2nd Cosplay Competition of Home Radio Cebu

ATTENTION COSPLAYERS from all genre (Anime, Manga, Games, Comics, or Movies). HOME RADIO 106.7 will hold their 2ND COSPLAY COMPETITION on March 31, 2012 from 6:00-8:00PM. The said event will be held on J Centre Mall, Mandaue City.

NO Theme for this event

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING: 

50% Creativity & Resemblance to Original Character

35% Presentation of the Skit & Articulacy on the Character Played

15% Over-all impact

General Rules:

1. Cosplay Competition is open to all event attendees.

2. Cosplay Competition will be divided into two categories (Individual AND Group) where participants could cosplay any character that they want from any genre whether it’s from anime, manga, games, comics, movies, western animation, etc. Original Characters are not qualified.

3. No scary, gory, messy, lewd or vulgar costumes.

'20 reasons why I dislike the Philippines' A Video Made by some American

Before anything else I want to share to you the video that causes most Filipinos negative reactions. (Warning the video has full of swearing. I swear!)

Tanduay First Five 2012: ROCK ROYALTY

Get ready for TANDUAY FIRST FIVE TOUR - ROCK ROYALTY. Five Kings will rule as one under the flag of Tanduay! Be there as they rock your world again for the biggest tour in the country.

The Kings of Rock Royalty. United for Tanduay Rhum.

This year’s slogan is a blazing follow-up to the success of the past years’ First Five tours. It is a series of concerts that will showcase the best of the best – bands and performers who have made their name not just in the Philippines, but overseas as well. They are the seasoned groups whom emerging talents look up to. They come from different genre kingdoms, but they are united under the flag of Tanduay – the brand that aims to cater to the youth and to uphold the local music scene.

PRISON DANCER Musical Web Series, a Cebu Dancing Inmates Inspired

Before anything else let us reminisce the phenomenon YouTube hit Cebu Dancing Inmates who have been viewed million times. 1,500 plus CPDRC inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, Cebu, Philippines at practice! This is not the final routine, and definitely not a punishment!

Pushing the boundaries of storytelling, PRISON DANCER will change the content of the online series into a “performative cinema” event at its official world premiere on March 15th, 2012 because the closing night gala presentation of the San Francisco International Asian American Film pageant (SFIAAFF). This is the first time an internet series will be presented as  the closing night gala presentation at a movie festival. The special “performative cinema” event will embrace video, live performances by cast members, and maestro-led audience participation.

Rock-A-Bye: Inter-Call Center Band Competition 2012

Are you craving  for a band performance? 

You might want to mark your calendars for the upcoming Rock-A-Bye: Inter-Call Center Band Competition 2012.

Eliminations will be on March 3, 2012, 7pm.

Finals will be on March 10, 2012, 7pm!

Venue will be at the Rendezvous Bar and Grill!

St. Francis of Assisi Chuch (Naga, Cebu)

Last December 24,  I made an appointment with a friend regarding our fun photo shoot. While waiting for her, I took some of shoots of the beautiful Church of Naga City, Cebu. 

St. Francis of Assisi Church of Naga, Cebu was manufactured from coral and limestone by Fr. Simon Aguirre in 1839 patterned when the styles done by Bishop Santos Gomez Marañon.

GAME ON! Jcentre's Xtreme Cosplay Competition

Get Ready for the NEXT BATTLE , for here comes the new challange!
GAME ON! Jcentre's Xtreme Cosplay Competition!

The event will take place at Jcentre Mall, A.S. Fortuna Street Bakilid Mandaue City, Cebu.

This coming Febuary 25,2012 2pm-7pm, at 3rd Floor Jcentre Activity Area. 

LAZARTE vs CASIMERO: Boxing Turns to Riot

John Reil Casimero The Filipino also a fellow Cebunao knocked out Argentine Luis "Mosquito" Lazarte in the 10th round and won the crown flyweight interim International Boxing Federation moments ago in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

The handling of the fight was even, until the end of the ninth, came Casimero clearly on the chin of the Argentine spilled near the ropes. Then "The Mosquito" fell back product of a combination of his rival, but also because they had recovered from the previous fall. Even the whole minute of rest was insufficient to restore the veteran of almost 41, who just came to the tenth could not stand.

Are you Thirsty Enough to Win in a Photo Contest?

9th Thirsty Football Cup

USC-TC Football Grounds, Feb 11-12 18-19, 2012

Photo Contest Mechanics and Contest Guidelines

Mechanics: 

1. The photography contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers who have registered during the arranged registration period. There must be at least ten (10) registered participants for the photo contest to be official, otherwise it shall be declared as a no contest.

2. Official Entry forms are available beginning January 22, 2012 at Mooon (Ayala and IT Park Branches) and the PhotoShop at the Baseline Complex, or onsite at the USC-TC Football Grounds on February 11-12 & 18-19, 2012.

3. The registration fee is ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) per participant.

4. A maximum of Ten (10) photos may be submitted by each registrant. Excess photos submitted shall be charged P10.00 each. All photos should be taken during the 9th Thirsty Football Festival on February 11-12 & 18-19, 2012 at the USC-TC Football Grounds.

Otakufest V: Toys Display Edition

Cosplayers are not the only highlights from the recent Otakufest V: Old School Cosplay held recently in University of the Philippines. Toys enthusiast added more fun and enjoyment displaying their favorite toys that they have been collecting. One of the collector told me that they have been doing this to encourage other enthusiast that they are not alone and they are welcome to join their club. 

Otakufest V: Old School Cosplay 2012 Photos

This was my first time to watch a Cosplay competition.  An amazing  and stressed free relieving experience watching anime fanatics gathering and enjoying the event. 

Otakufest V:Old School Cosplay started at around 9 am and was hosted by the University of Philippines. Approximately hundreds of anime fanatic dress as their favorite anime character join the event. 

Here are some photos that I took during the event. Hope you guys enjoy it.

Dinosaurs Alive in Cebu Photos

Are you a Jurrasic Park fanatic? Well guess what the dinosaurs are back! And they are in Cebu.

Sinulog Photo Contest 2012 Official Winners

Grand Winner 1st LOUIS ENARIO

SINULOG PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS:

Grand Prize Winner
Rank Photographer

1st LOUIS ENARIO

2nd DAN DOUGLAS ONG

3rd MARK PHILIP DALES

MV Logos Hope bringing Knowledge, Help and Hope in Cebu

Cebu is that the initial stop of the ship within the Philippines. MV Logos Hope replaced MV Doulos, that was a frequent visitor to Cebu before it retired due to old age.

On board the vessel are four hundred crew members who come from completely different parts of the world. Among the four hundred crew members, 3 are Filipinos and one of them came from Cebu.

Sinulog Grand Parade Winners 2012

FREE INTERPRETATION CATEGORY:


1st Place - Tribu Lingganay of Alang-Alang, Leyte
2nd Place - Tribu Himag-ulaw of Placer, Masbate
3rd Place - Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte
4th Place - Lumad Basakanon of Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
5th Place - Toledo City National Vocational School
Best in Costume - Tribu Lingganay of Alang-Alang, Leyte
Best in Musicality - Tribu Lingganay of Alang-Alang, Leyte

Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2012 (Parade Photos)

Last January 8, Sunday afternoon was the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2012 held at the Cebu town Sports. Seventeen contingent take part on the competition.

The show officially started around 2 p.m. after a parade of participants that started from the Plaza Independencia to the sports advanced. 

Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2012 Official Winners

With a clear concept along with a spotless entrance and exit and unblemished execution of their movements,  Carcar City Division  successfully secured their title and beaten 10 other contingents in the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2012 last Saturday high school category.

I described their performance as if they were “floating in heaven” and it was astonishing. They are really enjoying what they are doing.

The precision of their movements and their grace were also the reasons Carcar City won the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan the other year.

Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2012 (Parade Photos2)

This is the continuation of the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2012 (Parade Photos1). No watermarks or any marks have been added in this photos to ensure that any dancers/participants  who wants to have their photos can copy it. This are selected photos so anybody who wants to get other photos I might be able to find more from my files can drop a comment or email me ojoberrebojo123@gmail.com. VIVA PIT SENYOR !

Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2012 (Parade Photos1)

Seventeen contingents performed Last Saturday within the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, witnessed by many folks from totally different areas in Cebu province.


Governor Gwen Garcia and Cebu town Mayor Mike Rama witnessed the performances, that the lady governor described it as “world-class”.

Minglanilla Church : Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

The first structure was established by the Augustinians in 1878. The present church was established two years later, with light materials. Its stone convent was constructed from 1877 to 1886.  Fr. Nicolas Lopez started the construction of the church with harigues and mortar in 1880. The construction was continued by Fr. Miguel del Burgo in 1878 and completed by Fr. Juan Alonso in 1886. The oldest bell was installed in 1863 by Fr. Fernando Magaz and the the remaining was installed 18 years later.