Month: September 2017
Events
PSID GOLD Graduation Exhibit opens its doors for press launch
The Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) celebrates 50 years of interior design excellence with this year’s graduation exhibit entitled “GOLD: Glamorous, Opulent, and Luxurious Designs.” Opening to the public on October 1-31, PSID GOLD held a press launch at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City last Sept. 26, giving the media a firsthand glimpse into […]
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Travel
Top things to do in Costa Rica
Introducing one of the most unique places in the world, that is blessed with incredible natural wealth. A place where biodiversity blooms and the landscapes are so diverse that you won’t believe your eyes. A destination for nature and wildlife lovers, a destination that is a living, breathing documentary. You can enjoy barefoot luxury at […]
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4th Tourism HR Congress Opens
TESDA Deputy Director General Atty. Diosdado O. Padilla will deliver the keynote address at the 4th Tourism Human Resource Congress, opening on Monday, Sept. 25 at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel, in Iloilo City. The three-day affair will see experts and speakers discussing issues that pertain to updating and improving knowledge and skills in global practices and enhance […]
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MassKara fantasy costume contest now accepts entries
MassKara Festival organizers are now accepting entries for the “Nights of Mardi Gras” fantasy costume competition slated October 10, 11, and 12 at the Bacolod Public Plaza. As part of the nightly entertainment at the plaza during the MassKara Festival, the participants will parade at the San Juan, Gonzaga, and Gatuslao sides at 7 p.m.
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Training Students for Real Through OJTs
On-the-job training (OJT) or internship gives students their first taste of the real world. This is where they apply what they have learnt in the classroom to actual work situations. Unfortunately, many students earn their degrees without fully mastering the skills required for a job. “OJT aims is to ensure that students are ready to […]
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Travel
PHL ready for ASEAN mutual pact on tourism
Philippine tourist arrival is growing at a steady rate. The Department of Tourism reports that in May 2017, for the first time this year, visitor arrivals surpassed the 500,000 mark at 532,757, a 19.6% increase compared to May 2016. Visitor arrivals have been recorded from Asia (63.11%), Americas (19.01%), Europe (8.78%) and Australasia (4.75%). With […]
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Get lost in a bigger world of pages at the MIBF’s second floor
The country’s most exciting events for readers is back, this time bigger and better. Now with two floors of exhibit space, the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) bibliophiles are definitely in for a sweet treat on Sept. 13 to 17 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Devoted to amazing finds […]
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Lifestyle
All-Out Shopaholic Sale at Festival Mall
September only means one thing for residents in the South of Manila – All-Out Shopaholic Sale. Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City holds its annual sale on Sept. 22-24, and Sept. 29-Oct. 1 where shoppers may get up to 70% off on amazing selections mallwide. The cooler months mean a hot new outfit with discounts […]
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Festival Mall’s Awiting Kay GLEEng goes ‘70s OPM
The ‘70s is probably the golden era of Original Pilipino Music, when the movement called the Manila Sound gave rise to some of the most iconic groups in Philippine music history such as Hotdog, Boyfriends and VST & Co. This glorious era will thus be the main theme at this year’s “Awiting Kay GLEEng’’, Festival Mall’s […]
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Lifestyle
Luistro, Abunda open Manila Int’l Book Fair 2017 at SMX
On its 38th year, the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), promises to be bigger and better this year, now with two floors of exhibit space to celebrate the written word and the love for reading. Slated to open on Wednesday, Sept. 13, and to run until Sept. 17 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of […]
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