The Philippine Quill Awards and Student Quill Awards 2013!

A few days ago, we were invited to a small gathering of bloggers in Metro Manila. This event was for The Philippine Quill Awards 2013. This is the yearly search for the best business communicators in the industry duly supervised by International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines and has been going on for years now. I have projects of my own and when they discussed this that evening, I see some of it fit for some of the criteria they have set that can also apply for other corporations, individuals and organizations throughout the country. There is also a Philippine Student Quill Awards search that may qualify some of the best schools in the country. Last year, we saw companies such as Smart, ABSCBN, Stratworks, DLSU who won top Quill Awards divisions and they have made headway winning anew in the main International Golden Quill Awards in the US. They are now regarded as best in the industry, a feat that corporations worldwide would envy even those that are based in North America. 

Just like you I had a few questions in mind and might have to take a look at past projects so I would know how to present something standardized as Quill. They will be holding seminars to get you acquainted in how to write and put together nominations. You will also get valuable tips and guidance on how to submit entries, learn how judges pick, what their mindset are and how decide choosing winners. They will also employ international standards so if you plan to join internationally, it'll be a great way to test out your projects as you step up to the plate and share Filipino excellence with the world!

For the "How to write a winning student Quill" Seminar, it will be held on July 19, 2013 at the Unilab Bayanihan Annex Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City. This is going to be from 8AM to 12 noon. For corporations, organizations and what not, they will also hold a "How to write a winning Quill" Seminar from 1-5PM on the same day, same venue. To register, please contact the IABC Philippines Secretariat at (+632)756-0441, (+632)756-0424. You can also email them at philippinequill@iabc.com.ph or visit their main website http://www.iabcphilippines.com. 

The Philippine Quill Awards has got 42 categories covering four divisions namely Communications Management, Communication Research, Communication Skills, Communication Education and Training. Two new divisions will be also introduced namely the Communication Research and Education and Communication Training which covers internal and external training. Every division will garner a Top Award if you receive the highest scores from their board of judges. You can win this too but you need to prepare as early as now. Get acquainted with the standards, enter your projects and have it bill as the best in the industry in this year's Philippine Quill and Student Quill Awards 2013!

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Bench x Ronnie Salvacion - 25 Things I Learned From My Bench Shoots - An Art Installation

Ronnie Salvacion has been working for Bench for years. One day, he gave Mr. Ben Chan a simple gift... it was a collage of photos from the past Bench photo shoots that he did which included some of the local and international stars that have been with Bench for the past 25 years. 

It was so touching that Mr. Ben Chan made it into a book, and got it printed as is. Aside from that, a whole exhibit cum art installation was also done at the Basement of the new posh Bench Tower. I've been so blessed to have been invited during the Lee Min Ho presscon, and this event came after that. Simply, it was nostalgic looking at these photos.. let alone the celebrities that were there too to witness the occasion.

You might know some of them =)

Mr. Ben Chan saw in Ronnie Salvacion something that nobody did, it was the artist in him. Congratulations on this great show! Now, here's a glimpse of the whole exhibit in a few minutes. Enjoy!

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BENCH presents: LEE MIN HO "My Everything" Press Conference

This is actually my second time seeing him this near and mind I tell you he's got almost creamy flawless skin. I've never seen anyone this smooth, this approachable and appreciative at the same time. Oppa was a delight to hear while being interviewed. He was a little tired but he didn't show it. It started a little bit rough on the venue because everyone wanted to see him, take shots of him and videos too. So imagine the throng of people fighting their way in the front so they could do this. Yes, I'm part of that crowd too. It was hard, but I know I've got to at least give you what you wanted to see. Did you catch my live tweets? :) You should check @kumagcow on Twitter because I covered pretty much everything. But here's an even better treat for you guys.

I had problems where I had to take shots. See this crowd? This isn't even half of it.

Then when everyone was settled... he came in... of course I've heard screams!

He immediately said hi to everyone and proceeded to his seat in the middle for the interview. He waved a lot to his fans and to the media. He was a little tired I think from the trip but he kept smiling all throughout the interview. He inaugurated the building, this was held on the 21st floor of the new BENCH TOWER. =)

Don't you guys just want to melt every time he smiles like this?? =)

Sam Oh of ETC hosted the program. She was fun and bubbly. She made it easy for Lee Min Ho to get settled and the conversation was fun. 

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Cinema One Originals presents “Palitan” on SKYcable PAY-PER-VIEW!

I haven't watched this show yet but they said it's really good. Since it's also not shown in theaters anymore, what better way to do it but by just flicking the remote and watch it on Pay Per View. I've only been doing it for boxing and basketball matches but never thought that I could do it for a movie. Now for only a measly amount of Php 399 for 7 days.

Imagine you can experience watching these Filipino indie film masterpieces in standard definition right at the comforts of your own home. This is a service courtesy of the good people at SKYcable. With SKYcable PAY-PER-VIEW. This obra by Ato Bautista made a name for award winners Alex Medina and Mara Lopez, who only was able to do it on this film.

What's more is that they have other films in the pipeline and one of my favorites. It's the one directed by Antoinette Jadaone called, “Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay” starring no less than Lilia Cuntapay herself. It's slated to be on from June 16 to July 15.

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