Are you thrilled of the grandest Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2024?
National Book Development Board Philippines (NBDB) has announced of the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2024 during the PBF Medial Launch 2024 recently held on April 03, 2024 at Pardon My French, Jupiter Street, Makati City.
The publishers, authors, artists, educators, and readers from the diverse cities will support the country’s biggest travelling book festival that will held on April 25 to 28, 2024 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The PBF will promote the richness of Philippine literate, culture, and arts. Besides, this book fair will consolidates education, entertainment, tourism, and shopping for everyone who will attend the family-friendly event.
Teachers, educators, readers and other concerned citizen are encourage to to buy or invest books related to the literature, culture and art of the Philippines as references or investment of the readers, researchers, educators & historians this day & beyond in general. The vision and mission that everyone have the access or able to read the books despite the differences of the status of life in the community.
The PBF 2024 is open to the public form 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on April 25-28, 2024, with no entrance fees. For more information on the Philippine Book Festival and to register for free, visit www.philippinebookfest.com.
More and more audiophiles keep digging their hands for hours to score the vinyl record they have been searching for so long. Audiophiles crowded the first “One Stop Record Fair” for this year which kicked off at the new Greenhills Mall in San Juan City recently.
The quarterly music event “One Stop Record Fair” featured over 30 vinyl record sellers, such as Bunnygod Records, Tambai Records, Lennox Records, Kapitan Plaka, Musique Vibe Records, Mamsy Records, Plakatons, Ohmandys, and Perfect Day Records, among others. Vinyl records from as early as the 60s to 2020s were discounted up to 50 percent and sold for as low as 200 pesos, but everyone is welcome to negotiate and ask for discounts. First pressings are often sold for an expensive price so it’s good to note for next time to bring additional cash.
Got no turntable and other audio equipment yet? Fret not because cassette tapes and compact discs (CDs) were also available at the record fair. Audio-Technica had a booth selling their audio gear such as turntables and speakers. Notable titles which are sold at the event are Bob James Trio’s “Feel like Making Love” and “The World’s Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings” both from UG34 Music; Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham’s “Buckingham Nicks (Japan Pressing” and “City Pop Avenue” by Paper Moon Project from Bunnygod Records; Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians’ “Shooting Rubberbands At The Sky (US First Pressing) and Charles Mingus’ “Mingus at Monterey (Japan pressing mono)” from New Vintage Culture and other unique records sold.
Cubil’s wife Keiko Necesario, who is also a singer-songwriter, joined him on stage to sing their song “Una.” Meanwhile, director and actor Bobot Mortiz launched his 8-track vinyl album “Goin’ Standard,” a collection of standards popularized by Frank Sinatra, at the record fair.
“I am happy with the outcome of this event. One Stop Record Fair is indeed successful. I can say that ‘our events are always successful, and it was different from previous fair since it was more fun and more people came,’” said Sari Osorio, the organizer of the record fair.
Osorio noted that the people are also more excited this time because they already know what the record fair offers and they want to get a look at what has been added to the mix since the last fair.
Get ready to get digging because the next “One Stop Record Fair will be in June 2024.
Who else will participate or join the New Clark City Marathon on May 19, 2024 at New Clark City (NCC) Athletics Stadium, Capas, Tarlac?
In partnership with New Clark City (NCC) and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Race Organizer RUNRIO Inc. has announced the New Clark City Marathon Returns for Bigger Challenge in 2024 during the New Clark City Marathon Media Launch 2024 last April 02, 2024 held at NCC Athletics Stadium, Capas, Tarlac.
Rio de la Cruz, a UP Diliman alumnus, accomplished international marathoner, and esteemed running coach RUNRIO Inc.
RUNRIO Inc. is established in 2007 by Rio de la Cruz, a UP Diliman alumnus, accomplished international marathoner, and esteemed running coach. He stated that the New Clark City Marathon is not just the race, it’s the ultimate fusion of speed, stamina, and pure adrenaline! This advocacy event will also promote tourism in the New Clark City’s parks, establishments and notable places of the eco-friendly bio diverse city.
Engr. Randy S. Viacrusis, BCDA Vice President for Strategic Projects Management
Engr. Randy S. Viacrusis, BCDA Vice President for Strategic Projects Management, stated that they are thrilled to welcome runners to New Clark City’s world-class facilities and extensive road network. He also mentioned that RunRio’s involvement is a testament to New Clark City’s status as a premier sports tourism destination in the Philippines.
Photo caption: (From left) Clark International Airport Corp. Chief Strategic Communications and Corporate Events Officer Augusto Sanchez, RunRio Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Rio de la Cruz, Bases Conversion and Development Authority Vice President for Strategic Projects Management Randy S. Viacrusis, and national athlete Raymund Torio unveil the finisher shirt for the upcoming New Clark City Marathon on May 19, 2024.
The enthusiast and competitive runners who will participate the New Clark City Marathon for its second year this coming May 19, 2024 will experience the breathtaking scenery and challenging course that will test their perseverance to finish the race. In fact, the participants will experience to conquer a full marathon route, taking taking runners through the iconic Sacobia Bridge, then to longest bike lane in the country—the Airport to NCC Access Road (ANAR). Capping off the journey with an exhilarating finish line experience in front of the world-class NCC Athletics Stadium.
Encourage your loved ones, your team in a particular group or organizations and your co-employees or associates in the company or associations to join the New Clark City Marathon to experience and challenge the distances for runners of all abilities, with categories for 5K, 10K, 21K, and the prestigious 42K full marathon in the community and beyond.
With the New Clark City’s world class facilities and extensive road network, you will experience the ease of conquering and finishing the race with all your body, heart and mind. Consider the Official Sports Drink and Official Hydration Sport Drink, Gatorade and Le Minerale, respectively.
Please refer the link: https://newclarkcitymarathon.com/ to register and know more about the New Cark City Marathon Returns for Bigger Challenge in 2024 on May 19, 2024.
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the mega-hit album “Electric Youth”, the record- breaking singer-songwriter-producer is set to electrify the Philippine stage in a massive 2-hour long concert full of hits and surprises on 26th April 2024 (Fri), 8 pm at New Frontier Theater! Get ready for a fun and emotional night of nostalgia and “newstalgia”, as Debbie performs favorites from the Electric Youth and her greatest hits!
One of the Best-Selling albums in Philippines in 1989, Electric Youth defined an entire generation and had us wearing out the cassette in our Walkman, while memorizing the lyrics to classics such as “Lost In Your Eyes”, “We Could Be Together”, “No More Rhyme”, and of course, the inspiring title track “Electric Youth”. The tracks “Who Loves Ya Baby”, “Over The Wall” and Silence Speaks (a Thousand Words) were also fan favorites from the album.
Fast forward 35 Years later, the album has stood the test of time, with the songs still on regular radio playlists while racking up hundreds of millions of streams on Spotify. Debbie Gibson has grown from strength to strength as a timeless force of artistry. She has tread fearlessly and successfully into multi-genres of the entertainment world. After conquering the pop world with her first 3 albums, she starred in 17 musicals over 17 years, playing iconic characters such as Eponine in Les Miserables, Sandy in Grease, Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, Velma Kelly in Chicago and Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
In 2020, Debbie Gibson returned to the Billboard charts with a #4 Dance Chart smash “Girl’s Night Out”. In 2021, she guest starred in “Lucifer” on Netflix, and did a successful residency at The Venetian in Vegas with New Kids On The Block member, Joey McIntyre. In the same year, she released her first album in 20 years, “The Body Remembers”, which shot to #2 on Apple Pop Sales Chart, achieving over a million streams in the first month. In 2022, she released her first holiday album, Winterlicious, and completed a sold-out Winter Tour in the USA. In 2023, she was invited to perform as the “Nightowl” in the hit TV series, The Masked Singer, and announced a book deal for her upcoming memoir.
Debbie Gibson shows no signs of slowing down. She was honored with the Trailblazer Award in January 2024 from The Women’s International Music Network at the 12th Annual She Rocks Awards.
Come celebrate with the legendary Debbie Gibson, and We Could Be Together this 26th April 2024 (Fri), 8pm at New Frontier Theater.
[Capas, Tarlac – April 02, 2024] – Calling all competitive runners! The New Clark City Marathon returns for its second year on May 19, 2024, promising an exhilarating journey through breathtaking scenery and a challenging course that will test your GRIT.
For this year’s New Clark City Marathon inaugural race, RUNRIO Inc., the most sought-after race organizer company in the Philippines, has once again partnered with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), a prime mover of national development that transforms former military bases into premier centers of economic growth to bring another marathon to New Clark City, following the New Clark City Half-Marathon held in December last year.
Engr. Randy S. Viacrusis, BCDA Vice President for Strategic Projects Management, enthusiastically states, “We are thrilled to welcome runners to New Clark City’s world-class facilities and extensive road network. RunRio’s involvement is a testament to New Clark City’s status as a premier sports tourism destination in the Philippines.”
Participants stand on the brink of making history as the pioneering group to conquer a full marathon route, taking runners through the iconic Sacobia Bridge, then the acclaimed world’s most beautiful airport—Clark International Airport, the Clark Parade Grounds, and the longest bike lane in the country—the Airport to NCC Access Road (ANAR). Within this route lies the recently coined “unli-ahon” and “up-hells” – being one of the toughest courses, it features four formidable heartbreak hills that will push participants’ endurance to the absolute limit.
Photo caption: (From left) Clark International Airport Corp. Chief Strategic Communications and Corporate Events Officer Augusto Sanchez, RunRio Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Rio de la Cruz, Bases Conversion and Development Authority Vice President for Strategic Projects Management Randy S. Viacrusis, and national athlete Raymund Torio unveil the finisher shirt for the upcoming New Clark City Marathon on May 19, 2024.
The New Clark City Marathon offers distances for runners of all abilities, with categories for 5K, 10K, 21K, and the prestigious 42K full marathon. Be among the first to conquer this historic route, which takes runners across the iconic Sacobia Bridge, the Clark International Airport, the Clark Parade Grounds, and the longest bike lane in the country, the Airport to NCC Access Road (ANAR).
Sprint to https://newclarkcitymarathon.com/ and register today and join us on May 19, 2024, as we witness you conquer the “Unli-Ahon” and “Up-Hells” of the New Clark City Marathon!
Reference & Contact:
Mary Grace C. Padin Public Relations Officer IV Public Affairs Department Bases Conversion and Development Authority Contact No. (Manila): +63 2 8575 1732 Contact No. (Clark): +63 45 499 8617 CP No. +63 936 424 9102 Website: bcda.gov.ph
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Are your looking for a playground for Obstacle Course Race and Fitness Training for a healthy lifestyle in the community?
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(Abu Dhabi) – The International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a letter of intent with Microsoft Corporation on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference, to develop and roll out training for small businesses to strengthen their digital skills, on topics ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) for trade to cybersecurity and e-commerce.
This collaboration is aimed at addressing the gap between an increasingly digital trading landscape and the lack of knowledge and skills of small businesses in developing countries to sell online.
Through the partnership, ITC and Microsoft will also advocate for inclusive digital trade practices and policies, as digitalization of – and by – small businesses helps contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Exchanging best practices, upgrading skills
As part of ITC’s Inclusive Digital Entrepreneurship in the Agri-food Sector (IDEAS) project in Nigeria, Microsoft will offer tailored capacity building, including courses on Microsoft 365 products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as entrepreneurship courses aimed at fostering entrepreneurial thinking, business management, finance management and market research. Additionally, Microsoft will deliver training on using AI for trade and strengthening cybersecurity skills. Certified trainers will ensure beneficiaries apply the newly acquired skills in practice.
ITC will offer tailored e-commerce content for Microsoft’s Digital Skills Nigeria Training Portal. This new content will enable more businesses in Nigeria to acquire the latest e-commerce knowledge and skills.
The partnership with Microsoft is central to ITC’s mission to support small businesses to trade and enhance their competitiveness and is a step towards achieving digital inclusivity and fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth in developing countries.
‘The partnership with Microsoft means small businesses from developing countries will gain the digital and entrepreneurial skills they need to succeed in fast-changing global markets,’ said Pamela Coke-Hamilton. ‘Digital is the game-changer in global trade – and now small businesses will be able to benefit more from it.’
‘There is a lot of research that demonstrates the impact small businesses have on a community and a nation’s wider economy,’ says Caroline Mutepfa, Philanthropies Lead at Microsoft. ‘According to the World Economic Forum, small businesses make up 95% of all registered businesses and contribute 50% of GDP in sub-Saharan Africa. It is, therefore, crucial that these businesses receive the support they need to thrive in a digital economy. Our work with the ITC aligns with Microsoft’s mission to help individuals and organizations achieve more. Through digital skills building, we hope to leave no business behind.’
Notes to the editor
About the International Trade Centre – The International Trade Centre is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. ITC assists small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transition economies to become more competitive in global markets, thereby contributing to sustainable economic development within the frameworks of the Aid-for-Trade agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
About Microsoft –Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
About the Inclusive Digital Entrepreneurship in the Agri-food Sector (IDEAS) project-ITC’s IDEAS project, funded by the Government of Japan, aims to promote the development of inclusive e-commerce in Nigeria, particularly for small-scale food processing companies from disadvantaged communities, by enhancing their technical and managerial capacities, strengthening market linkages, and creating a conducive environment for their growth. By providing innovative, effective and fast-acting solutions tailored to the needs of diverse processed food manufacturers, the project aims to expand access to emerging business opportunities that e-commerce offers and to create a more conducive and supportive digital trade ecosystem that works for all toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
About Digital Skills Nigeria Training Portal – Digital Skills Nigeria (DSN) is a multi-year, multi-stakeholder private-public-non-profit partnership designed by Microsoft to build the capacity of key government ministries, departments and agencies to offer sustainable, scalable reskilling and employment services aligned to the local labour markets. The programme focuses on providing access to digital skills training (from digital literacy to advanced training) for young people in Nigeria between the ages of 16-35 years. DSN is implemented as a collaboration between Microsoft, the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, strategic non-profit implementing partners like Wootlab Foundation and Data Science Nigeria, and private sector stakeholders.
