Cebu Festival 2010

A jam-packed celebration is nearing its way this coming month of May in the Queen City of the South. For the first time ever, on this year 2010, Cebu Festival will be observed. Get ready for a big wave of Cebu round-the-clock entertainment. Beginning May 1 to end on May 8, expect amusing activities and over a dozen sports to be held at the SRP (South Road Properties).

With Cebu Festival's aim in drawing domestic and foreign tourism, it hosts sports events known internationally. Gear up for Motocross, Kart race, Cock Derby, Drag Race, Flag Football, Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Touch Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee and a sundown marathon. Cebu Festival will surely draw a crowd of spectators and contenders.

Moreover, Cebu Festival will host a series of social activities such as concerts, night bazaars, nightly variety shows, auto shows, agricultural fair and so much more- perfect for the whole family.

To top it all, witness Brian Lim as he attempts to break the world record in coloring the night sky with the most number of firework rockets displayed in one time at the SRP.

Cebu Festival will be an eight-day massive show to everyone. It will showcase Cebu's creativity, skillfulness and oneness to the world. It will expose numerous talents that Cebuanos are hopeful for that will open to a line of investors and opportunities to make it more progressive.

iBlog: The 6th Philippine Blogging Summit

Calling all bloggers residing in the Philippines! The annual iBlog, Philippine Blogging Summit will have its sixth wave on the month of April!

The sixth installment of  iBlog is slated on April 16 and 17, 2010 at the Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, UP Diliman, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.


iBlog6 will be held in two days time this year. The first day (April 16) is targeted for businesses and entrepreneurs wanting to understand how to tap blogs as a medium to promote their products and services. The second day (April 17) is meant to everyone interested about blogging.


Orient yourself in the world of blogging and internet marketing with speakers who are one of the best bloggers of the country.


Day 1 (April 16, 2010)
9:00 – 9:20 Opening Ceremonies (National Anthem, Welcome)
9:20 – 9:40 Blogging for Business (Janette Toral)
9:45 – 10:05 Tapping Bloggers to Generate Buzz (Jayvee Fernandez)
10:20 to 10:35 BREAK
10:35 – 10:55 Advertising in Blogs (Abe Olandres)
11:10 – 11:40 SPONSOR talk
12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH / NETWORKING


1:15 – 1:35 SEO & Blogging to Promote Your Business (Francis Gary Viray)
1:50 – 2:10 Measuring Blog Buzz (Carlo Ople)
2:25 – 2:45 Legal Concerns in Blogging for Business (JJ Disini)
3:00 – 3:20 BREAK
3:20 – 3:40 Blogger and Advertiser: What is the Win-Win Relationship? (Diana Paterno)
3:55 – 4:15 Online Attraction Marketing (Manuel Viloria)
4:30 RAFFLE and GROUP PICTURE



Day 2 (April 17, 2010)


8:45 Opening Ceremonies (National Anthem & Welcome)
9:00 – 9:20 Blogging 101 (Hannah Villasis)
9:30 – 10:00 Video Blogging 101 (Vince Golangco)
10:15 – 10:35 Photo Blogging 101 (Juned Sonido)
10:50 – 11:05 BREAK
11:05 – 11:40 Political, Online Commentary, Social Media, & Election Blogging 2010 (Marck Ronald Rimorin and Noemi Dado)
12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:15 – 1:35 (SPONSOR TALK)
1:50 – 2:10 Launching Successful Blog Contests (Jinoe Gavan)
2:25 – 2:45 Blog Policies (UP-ISP)
3:00 – 3:15 BREAK
3:15 – 3:35 Impact of Blogging to the Community (Joseph Gonzales)
3:50 – 4:10 SEO: A Must for Making Money Online (Marhgil Macuha)
4:30 RAFFLE, iBlog Video Contest Winner Announcement, & GROUP PHOTO


Take note that you have to register to be able to join the event. Check out the official site of iblog for more information about the event.

PARADISO: The Ultimate Summer Kick-off and Outdoor Dance Party

Don't dare miss the second wave of Paradiso. Free your schedule on April 17, 2010 and be at Tambuli Resorts - East Wing in Mactan Cebu at 3:00 pm.

Invite your friends in this ultimate summer kick-off and outdoor dance party! Expect Sunset Chill-out Sessions, Barbeque Party, Visual Shows, Activity Booths, VIP Areas and a whole lot more!

Dance to the mixes of the country's top Disk Jockeys Bombi “The Bomb” Balquiedra, Manolet Dario, Funk Avy, Maxie Perez & Marlon Orellano plus live performances by The Hutaru Flare Troupe, Dj Leandro Zayco & The Patiqueros and Chico Cristobal on Live guitar!

The country’s finest acts will lend their unstoppable energy, taste and display of mixing skills/talents showcasing various sounds, vibes and styles in today’s electronic music scene --- from chill-out to minimal, techno to vocal/punk/hard/electro progressive house that promises to raise the party to a state of extreme excitement.

Activity Booths

* PLDT myDSL
* Henna/Glitter Tattoo and Body Painting
* Havaianas Air Station
* Nescafe and Nestea Fit
* Kumpara63.com with FREE INTERNET SURFING
* Y101 FM Always First

Activities

HAVAIANAS

Attention all Havaianaticos! Watch out for the Havaianas Flip Float Team at Tambuli. Get spotted in your favorite Havaianas flip flops and own for yourself the much coveted HAVAIANAS Flip Float. Those spotted can claim their new fully inflated Flip Float from the Havaianas Air Station nearby by presenting the claim stub provided by the Flip Float Team.

So get those Havainas flip flops ready and wear them to PARADISO. Offer is good until supplies last.

TAMBULI RESORTS

Enjoy exciting aqua sports activities such as jetski, parasailing, banana boat rides and more for some afternoon fun and adventure.

WATERBALL ADVENTURES

Talk about fun and adventure. Also experience a water adventure without getting wet with WATERBALL ADVENTURES.

For more info and details, add them up on FB -- WATERBALL ADVENTURES.

THE 3RD OLANGO CHALLENGE

It was successful in its first two years, and for this year, the Olango Challenge will make its mark once again. The first open-water marathon swimming in the country, dubbed as the OLANGO CHALLENGE, will kick off its third run this April 24, 2010 to continue its efforts in highlighting the importance of having a clean marine environment as well as promoting open water swimming as a sport in the country.

The 3rd OLANGO CHALLENGE will be held at the Tambuli Beach Club, Lapu-Lapu City from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The event, which also serves as a fundraising activity, aims to raise P1.2M this year to shoulder livelihood and environment projects for the Olango Island.

PBSP (Philippine Business for Social Progress) will be at PARADISO, April 17 to promote and accept cash donations. We encourage everyone to support this cause.

Tickets and Reservations

Regular Cover Charge : Php 350

VIP Tables (fronting the stage) : Php 7,000
* Inclusive of VIP Cover Charge for six (6) pax
* VIP AREA Access
* (1) bottle/ choice of a premier Vodka, Tequila or Scotch Whisky
* Exclusive VIP AREA Bar/Waiter Service

Note: * LIMITED VIP Slots available
* Additional VIP Tickets sold at Php 500 each

Overnight Room Rate : Php 6,000
* Inclusive of Room Charge and Cover Charge for only four (4) Pax

✆ For Tickets, VIP Table and Room Reservations, please contact:
0932.779.8689 or 0915.4387351

✉ Email address l paradisoevents@gmail.com

*with the following details -- FULL NAME, RESERVATION OF EITHER
TICKET, VIP TABLE OR ROOM, NUMBER/QUANTITY and EMAIL
ADDRESS

Be there and ascend to the island’s ultimate beach and dance event.