Tony Altamimi performs a stand-up comedy at iChill Theater Cafe | May 25, 2013

Tony Altamimi, a Jordanian-American model, will perform a stand-up comedy at the iChill Theater Cafe on May 25, 2013 at 4pm. He will also give us a glimpse of his personal life and ideas.

iChill Theater Cafe is located at 1125 Dos Castillas St., Sampaloc, Manila (behind McDonald's Lacson).

Ticket is FREE with your drink before the show.

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Sale-riously Super Sale at Whitespace | May 17-19, 2013

Sale-riously Super Sale

If you’re looking for the best deals this side of the planet, then come join us at Whitespace (2314 Chino Roces Ave. ext. Makati City) on May 17-19, 2013! Get the cheapest deals on the following brands such as:

Kenneth Cobonpue's creations featured at Hospitality Design Expo Conference 2013 | May 15-17, 2013

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PCIJ's "Basic Investigative Reporting Seminar": Call for Applications | May-September 2013

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) is currently accepting applications to its Basic Investigative Writing Seminar. This seminar, which is open to 4 divisions, is also open to freelance writers and bloggers. Travel, board & lodging will be covered by PCIJ.

Gawad KWF sa Sanaysay 2013: Call for Submission

Since 1967, the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino [Commission on Filipino Language] holds its annual essay competition in relation to the celebration of Buwan ng Wika (previously Linggo ng Wika). The Gawad KWF sa Sanaysay (previously called Gawad Surian sa Sanaysay - Gantimpalang Collantes) aims to sharpen, rekindle and further intellectualize the Filipino language.

Entries must be sent personally or via registered mail. Entries sent via e-mail will not be accepted. Deadline of entries is on July 1, 2013 (Monday).

Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino opens its Registry Program

The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino is inviting all agencies, academic departments in Filipino, organizations and language centers who advocate for efficient implementation and development of Filipino language to enlist in its registry program.

KWF envisions establishing firm connections to organizations, agencies, associations and private groups for a wider scope of network and linkages even on the grassroots level. The registry program aims to give support and recognition to groups having common ideals with the Commission while at the same time synchronizing more dynamic and efficient researches on the vernacular and its cultural implications by developing a database, thus, avoiding unnecessary duplication. Moreover, the registry program hopes to harmonize all language-related projects to effectively address and provide solutions to issues faced by Filipino language.

18 writing fellows (13 new; 5 alumni) to the 20th Iligan National Writers Workshop | May 20-24, 2013

The MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) and the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) announce the selection of 18 writing fellows out of 65 applicants to the 20th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW). The workshop is on May 20-24, 2013 at MSU-IIT.

The Iligan Workshop is one of five national writers workshops in the country but it is the only workshop that publishes its proceedings each year, and promotes the making of the literatures of the regions. 

In celebration of its 20th year, the Iligan workshop invited five alumni for a discussion of their aesthetics or creative process along with their works-in-progress, at the same time they will help mentor beginning writers during the workshop. 

The writing fellows are: 

LUZON: 

Play: Dominique Beatrice T. La Victoria (English), Ateneo de Manila University/Quezon City;

Fiction: Laurence F. Roxas (English), UP-Diliman/Pasig City;

Poetry: Ma. Amparo N. Warren (English), UP-Diliman/Pasig City; Louise Vincent B. Amante (Filipino) UPDiliman/Quezon City. 

Heart Evangelista on Esquire Philippines May 2013 cover

Heart Evangelista graces the cover of Esquire Philippines magazine for the May 2013 issue. She opens up to Yvette Tan about her newfound independence, living in undisclosed locations, and what the future might hold for her and Senator Chiz Escudero.

This issue of Esquire Philippines also features a Guide to 2013 Elections. It includes essays from Lourd de Veyra, Gang Badoy, Oliver X.A. Reyes, Philbert Dy, Natashya Gutierrez and Patricia Evanglista.

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Win cool prizes in "Berocca in Boracay" Challenge | May 2-5, 2013

Berocca has something to sizzle to vacationists and party-goers in Boracay, the beach paradise in the Philippines. Summer fun takes on a different level with the Berocca in Boracay Challenge which is happening on May 2 to 5, 2013.

If you happen to be in Boracay on these dates, you can join the Berocca in Boracay Challenge. Check out the Berocca in Boracay stations near Villa de Oro, Boracay Peninsula, La Fiesta and in Cagban Port.

May 4, 2013 is Free Comic Book Day

The Free Comic Book Day is celebrated every first Saturday in May around the world. It is an international event that celebrates comic books and the local comic bookshops hold activities for everyone, including giving out comics for FREE!

This year, May 4 is Free Comic Book Day.