Description: The Visayas Blogging Summit & Blog Awards will be the very first event of its kind to be hosted here in Iloilo. These two events will gather bloggers from all over Visayas, invited guests from Luzon and expert speakers from different fields. The goal of the Visayas Blogging Summit (VBS) is to gather ideas and explore the potential impact of blogging on society, business and politics. The Visayas Blog Awards, on the other hand, aims to recognize notable Visayan-owned and Visayan-related blogs in their respective niches.

The Visayas Blogging Summit & Blog Awards will be hosted by the Iloilo Bloggers Organization, with the support and endorsement of Philippine Blog Awards Inc. The Iloilo Bloggers Organization is a diverse group of people who have gathered with the mission to promote blogging in Iloilo, because blogging is becoming more and more a socially relevant phenomenon.

RSVP here.

The job is responsible for the proper implementation of the policies and procedures in safeguarding the company’s assets and internal control, perform audit functions of all branch/ company transactions and prepare financial statements and external reports by government agencies and other concerned parties.

Requirements:
Candidate must possess a Professional License in Accountancy (CPA)
At least 5 years experience in the same capacity
Applicants must be willing to work in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Preferably Assistant Manager/ Manager specializing in Finance – General/ Cost Accounting or equivalent
Knowledge of SAP is an advantage

Send your resume and 2×2 picture to:
grace.ocampo@smsupermalls.com

or

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Shopping Center Management Corporation
North Wing Bldg., SM City Bacolod
Reclamation Area, Bacolod City

During the last few months, prominent personalities brought us on a visual tour of their hometown in the My City, My SM campaign, sharing with us why they love their city and why they love SM.

Multi-awarded film director Brillante Mendoza and Mutya ng Kapampangan Nicolette Henson let us know why despite all their success, they Left their Heart in San Fernando; while the entrepreneurial Aldeguer brothers – Jay, Michael, and Chris, and socialite Teresin Mendezona talked about their booming and beautiful city in Cebu, Cebu.
Mang Inasal’s Edgar Sia II and Dr. Josette Biyo, who has a planet named after her, gave us a tour of Sweet Home Iloilo; while National artist Bencab and Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2001 and lawyer Zorayda Ruth Andam shared with us why it is Baguio on My Mind for each of them.

Artist, writer, and foodie Claude Tayag and educator and CHED Chairman Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles were upbeat about their hometown in Up, Up, and Away at Clark; while Philippine Tatler Magazine’s Managing Editor and Rotary District Governor Chit Lijauco and the Tiongco Brothers – Emil, Jun, and Art – showed us the other side of progressive Santa Rosa in If You Are Going to Santa Rosa.

Now it is your turn to be our tour guide and share with us the attractions, festivals, history, culture, and lifestyle of your hometown in the My City, My SM Contest. Simply let us know why you love your city and why you love the SM mall in it –in a photo essay- and get a chance to win exciting prizes from SM and Sony Ericsson.

The contest will run until July 2010, and you can join by simply sending an email of your photo essay to lorena.martinez@smsupermalls.com or pstar_smmycity@yahoo.com.
SM will choose one lucky winner per week, who will be entitled to P5,000.00 worth of SM Gift Cards, and whose write up will be published in the Lifestyle sections of leading national papers.

There will also be a Special Category for photo essays using a camera phone, wherein winners will be awarded one of six There will also be a Special Category for photo essays using a camera phone, wherein winners will be awarded one of six Sony Ericsson phones. Five (5) winners will each be entitled to a C510 Cyber-Shot phone with the famous smile shutter and intuitive zero-click access to Facebook. One also has a chance to winning this category’s Grand Prize – the Sony Ericsson Vivaz, the second installment in a new family of communication entertainment phones that introduces HD video capabilities in the portfolio.

The films to be shown will be State of the Planet, The 11th Hour and Planet Earth. This will be attended by the students of the Bacolod City College.

State of the Planet, a BBC/Discovery Channel Co-Production, 2000 has been awarded Special Jury Award Jackson Hole in 2003. David Attenborough presents a programme that delves into the current state of the planet as he journeys across the globe to demystify what is happening to the planet as a result of human destruction. His quest takes him on a truly global trail, from Kenya to Ecuador, from the Philippines and the Maldives to Easter Island, and from South Africa to California.

The 11th HOUR was produced in 2007. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio presents this thought-provoking documentary about the fragile state of our planet’s ecosystems and the dangers we face. We’ve all seen the devastating effects of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and now scientists and experts from around the world believe that unless we act immediately to cut carbon emissions and switch to renewable energy sources, humankind is in very real danger of becoming extinct.

Planet Earth (BBC, 2006) is a winner of 4 Primetime Emmy Awards 2007. Four years in the making, it was the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and also the first to be filmed in high definition. The series was co-produced by the Discovery Channel and NHK in association with CBC, and was described by its makers as “the definitive look at the diversity of our planet”. A hundred years ago, there were one and a half billion people on Earth. Now, over six billion crowd our fragile planet. But even so, there are still places barely touched by humanity. This series will take you to the last wildernesses and show you the planet and its wildlife as you have never seen them before.

SM Supermalls furthers its corporate social responsibility by encouraging the youth to be environmentally aware through the Green Film Festival.

Yup, that is right! You can get all the branded products you love from the US or Korea at R’JIE General Merchandising. They are located at Door No. 12 Lopue’s San Sebastian, Bacolod City. You can contact them at 434-7484.

By the way, they offer attractive lay away plans for your desired products at their store. Visit them today!!

If you are planning to have a children’s party and you have no time to set it all up. Why not get some help from AG & M Party Packages? They have plenty of party packages that you can chose from to suit your budget.

Below are there party package offers:

3,000
20 PERSONALIZED INVITATIONS
20 PERSONALIZED PARTY HATS
20 PERSONALIZED MUGS FOR GIVE AWAYS
20 LOLLIPOP BALLOONS
1 THEMATIC PIÑATA
1 PABITIN
1 POP BALLOON
2X3 TARPAULIN

3,500
25 PERSONALIZED INVITATIONS
25 PERSONALIZED PARTY HATS
25 PERSONALIZED MUGS FOR GIVE AWAYS
25 LOLLIPOP BALLOONS
1 THEMATIC PIÑATA
1 PABITIN
1 POP BALLOON
2X3 TARPAULIN

4,000
30 PERSONALIZED INVITATIONS
30 PERSONALIZED MUGS FOR GIVE AWAYS
30 LOLLIPOP BALLOONS
1 THEMATIC PIÑATA
1 PABITIN
1 POP BALLOON
2X3 TARPAULIN

JUST ADD 2,500 TO UPGRADE:
8 CENTERPIECE BALLOONS
8 KIDDIE TABLES W/ CLOTHES
32 KIDDIE CHAIRS W/ LINENS
30 PERSONALIZED NAME TAGS
BUBBLE MACHINE
BANDERITAS
CLOWN/ PARTY HOST
PARTY ASSISTANT/ FREE SET UP

Aside from party packages they can also help you in your needs with company ID’s, business card, continuous ink, t-shirt printing, stickers, tarpaulin, lay outing, and all kinds of invitations.

By the way, you can find them at:
AG &M GRAPHIC SOLUTION
G/F ERA MALL BLDG.
ARANETA STREET, BACOLOD CITY
TEL # 709-0772/0907-6652675

This two day event will cover the following topics:

Day 1 (April 16, 2010)

9:00 – 9:20 Opening Ceremonies (National Anthem, Welcome)
9:20 – 9:40 Blogging for Business (Janette Toral)
9:50 – 10:20 Tapping Bloggers to Generate Buzz (Carlo Ople and Jayvee Fernandez)
10:35 to 10:50 BREAK
10:50 – 11:20 Advertising in Blogs (Abe Olandres and Carlos Palma)
11:35 – 11:50 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 (Regnard Raquedan)
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)
3:50 – 4:10 Online Attraction Marketing (Manuel Viloria)
4:20 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
4:30 RAFFLE, iBlog Video Contest Winner Announcement, & GROUP PHOTO

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 while the second day (April 17) is meant for everyone interested about blogging.

REGISTER NOW!!

For more details on this event, I encourage you to visit and bookmark www.iblogph.org for updates. For interested sponsors, please click HERE.

Calling all Negros Bloggers! If you have time and resources, I suggest you attend this event. This will help us more in our quest for better blogging!

As expected, the show is so magical! It was my first time to watch ballet dancers perform live in front of my eyes! It was truly amazing. Since I don’t have any nice digital camera around, I settled in taking pictures using my new cell phone. So pardon me for these lousy pictures since it was dark and fuzz.

Thank you SM City Bacolod for the opportunity of a lifetime to see the live performance of Ballet Philippines and the VIP seats too!

Originally Posted at Pinay Mommy Online.

March 17 Lin-ay Press Presentation (SM Events Center)

March 20 – Saturday (Day 1)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Thanksgiving Mass (2F Stadium)
9:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for:
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
3:00 p.m. Motorcade & LGU Floats Competition (Provincial Capitol to Panaad Park)
4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony & Festival Dance Competition (Stadium)
Fireworks Display

March 21 – Sunday (Day 2)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (Balay Kalamay)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
4:00 p.m. Panaad National Dog Agility Competition (Stadium Grounds)
6:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros Festival Costume Parade & Talent Night (Robinson’s Bacolod)
7:00 p.m. NOPSSCEA Cultural Show (Park Stage)
8:00 p.m. Pop Dance Showdown (Stadium)

March 22 – Monday (Day 3)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
1:00 p.m. Drum & Bugle Competition, Secondary Level (Football Field)
2:00 p.m. Championship, Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
8:00 p.m. Negros Pop Idol (Stadium)

March 23 – Tuesday (Day 4)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Taekwondo (2 nd Level Stadium)
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (BK)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
1:00 p.m. Drum & Bugle Competition, Elementary Level (Football Field)
Boxing (Cabanas)
5:00 p.m. Sponsored Show (Park Stage)
6:00 p.m. Composo /Pop Song Writing Competition (Stadium)

March 24 – Wednesday (Day 5)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
TESDA Livelihood Skills Olympics (Covered Court)
9:00 a.m. Latin Dance Sport – Elimination Round (NOMPAC Gym)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions (daily)
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (Cabanas)
3:00 p.m. Latin Dance Sport – Adult, Senior & Juvenile Categories (NOMPAC Gym)

March 25 – Thursday (Day 6)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Mambukal – Panaad Team Relay
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Environmental Information Advocacy (Panaad Nursery)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (Cabanas)
5:00 p.m. Negrense/Ilonggo Folk Dance Competition (Stadium)
9:00 p.m. Technical Rehearsal, Lin-ay sang Negros (Stadium)

March 26 – Friday (Day 7)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (Cabanas)
8:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros 2009 Pageant (Stadium)

March 27 – Saturday (Day 8 )
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
Murcia – Panaad Run
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
3:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony w/ Awarding & Presentation of Winners (Stadium)
7:00 p.m. Fireworks Display

*courtesy of Experience Negros

SM urges schools to attend the free screening as a way of educating the youth on pressing issues such as climate change. Schools may coordinate with the public relations department of the mall admin office and attend all screenings or select a slot from the schedule: 8AM – State of the Planet, 10AM – The 11^th Hour, 12NN – Warnings of the Wild, and 4PM – Planet Earth.

The SM Environment Committee specifically aims to promote environmental sustainability through mall, tenant and community endeavors while simultaneously combining going green with good business.