DJ Nico Devroe of Belgium

I was rushing things online when I saw a newly posted blog entry by my friend in a social networking site. That blog entry caught my attention because of its title "DJ Training". With full love for music, I didn't mind the time and hit the link to which lead me to the page of his blog entry. I read along.

It said everything about the poster seen above. I startled. Know why? I didn't know DJ Nico Devroe is such a famous Disc Jockey. I have met DJ Nico D. once  at Tiki Bar, Big Foot where my friends and I frequently slack and eat dinner. There was this time wherein my friend bought a brand new DLSR. Since we were out, we went to different places to try out the new camera. We took our dinner at the Tiki Bar where incidentally DJ Nico D. was there. 


I myself am a camwhore and an aspiring photographer. Tiki Bar, that time, observed no event but as always, displayed good lights and good music. I borrowed my friend's DSLR where I took a couple of pictures of the sceneries- the beach, the sky, the lights etc.. 


It was my first time to see a real foreign DJ that made my mind go up and down. I was so into taking pictures of the DJ's gadgets and him doing his thing, and so I did. Of course, I didn't made the night pass through without the DJ and Me having a picure. LOL. And oh, did I mentioned that he gave me his calling card; making me add him up in FB to tag him in the pictures I took in the Bar? Wahhahha! :P

*My friend didn't uploaded all of the pictures I took in his FB album. He choose only 3 of the pictures out of 15 that I took that night.*

That's the reason why I startled. I didn't know DJ Nico D. is a famous Disc Jockey outside Asia! Wahahah! I was really shocked when I read my friend's blog entry about the event that DJ Nico D. will be sharing his thoughts, experiences and most especially the basics of his work for free. I didn't miss edthe chance! Really! :D


Back to the main topic, I was able to attend the DJ Training. The staff in iCenter at Crossroads were there talking to him when I arrived. We all talked and hurrah! DJ Nico D. remembered the incident when I took pictures of him and whatsoever that happened (the story above)


It was truly nice meeting him again. The event went very fun and informative.


Happenings like this are really exciting.

Do you want to be FAIR?

Cebu- get ready for a load of fairness in trading! The Fair Trade Shop Cebu and the Global Xchange Team 107 are choosing to be FAIR. This August, their unified statement is- “I want to be FAIR, do you?”

As part of its anniversary, the Fair Trade Shop Cebu is launching the “I want to be FAIR” campaign. It aims to inform and to mobilize the public about the Fair Trade advocacy and how it helps in eradicating social inequalities especially in business and trade.

The campaign, with the guidance of their supervisor Geraldine Labradores, was conceptualized and created by 2 Global Xchange Volunteers, Toni Zuniga from Manila and David Thompson from England.

“Fair Trade is big in the UK. As more people become aware of the inequalities that take place in the trade system, more and more people are willing to pay a higher price as long as they know that what they are purchasing is traded fairly.” Thompson said.

“We hope that through this campaign, more people, especially the youth will realize by doing small changes such as buying Fair Trade products can affect the balance of trade in a big way.” Zuniga said.

The full campaign ads as well as the campaign launch will all happen this August 8 at The Fair Trade Shop Cebu office Room 102 Jose Martinez Building, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City. A big product sale will also take place in the said event.

Join the FAIRness revolution this August! Be part of the BIG CHANGE!

Aboitiz Cebu Country Club Invitational

Yesterday, I attended by invitation, the press conference of the first ever Aboitiz Invitational. It was held in Acacia - Narra Conference Room of Cebu Country Club (CCC). Whether you're into golf or not, read along- you might want to grab the opportunity of witnessing a professional tournament that will be taking place within the month.

The Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) is a professional golfing organization established by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. (PGTI) to advance the state of professional golf in the Philippines and to promote the country as a major golfing destination for international tournaments. It is currently joined by over 100 Professional Golfers.

The Aboitiz Invitational will fire off next week. It will be held at the Cebu Country Club. It is the 10th leg of PGT where the biggest names of Philippine golf will gather.

 “Aboitiz is coming in as title sponsor and has committed to infuse P2.5 million into PGT as title sponsor. Without them, the Cebu leg would have not been  possible. We look forward to a long term partnership with the Aboitiz Group,” says Colo Ventosa, General Manager of Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.
 
“We are very excited with this event. Hopefully this is the start for Cebu becoming a regular stop of the tour,” Ventosa said.


Sebastian Lacson, Chief Reputation Officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures talked about the reason why some countries keep on winning on all sorts of sports. "It is not about the limitations of our physical aspects but the genuine support of its people." he said. "The Filipinos have to be supportive on athletic prowess and athletic conquest in order for us to reach the top in the field of sports." he added.

Sebastian expressed his gratitude on the much awaited event for this is the first time in nine years that a major golf event is set to take place at the Cebu Country Club. The last golf event held in CCC was the annual Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub golf tournament in 2001. "We are so proud and thankful for having Aboitiz Equity Ventures associate with the Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc." he said. He assured that everyone will love the show and that there will be full attendance of the pros.

August 9 - Golf Clinic

August10 - Professional Tournament

August 12-13 - Tournament

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The press conference was graced by the presence of 21-year-old Tonlits Asistio, the youngest pro in the country today, as well as three-time tour winner Marvin Dumandan of Davao City.

Asistio, who is currently ranked number 22 in the order of merit, turned professional only last March after competing in the Pal Interclub.

Dumandan shared some of his thoughts and experiences on playing golf. "Marami na akong nalaroan na places at golf courses. Mahirap siya talaga." Dumandan said. "Akala ng iba ang swerte at relax lang ako pero 'yong biyahe pag may tournaments-talagang nakakatakot. Kailangan talaga mag gastos at importante na physically ang mentally ready ka." he added.

He stressed out that everything should be given notice when you play Golf and that money is not a barrier to indulge yourself in such sport. He thanked the media for promoting Golf events and tournaments. "Sa media, kung wala kayo, walang makakaalam na may tournaments dito at doon kaya maraming salamat sa tulong niyong ipaalam sa ibang tao na may mga events at tournaments na ganito." he said.


Again, I am inviting everyone to miss not this oppurtunity to witness firegolfers display their skills honed for years to make it in tournaments such as the First Aboitiz Cebu Country Club Invitational.

The event is open to public and free! Be there when it happens! It's for free Invite your friends and family too! Enjoy yourself in the Cebu Country Club's well-maintained terrains and interior fixtures on the given dates.

See you there!