Archives for September 2012

Pinoy_Blogfest 3.0 in photos

September 27, 2012 by Anna — 2 Comments
Filed Under: Events

It was my first time to attend Gadget Magazine’s yearly event, on its third year! As usual, I was ~~fashionably~~ late. I missed out on the first talk which is Sara Black’s photography talk. 😞 That’s the part I was really looking forward to in the whole event, aside from the bands of course.

When I arrived, Atty. Ann Edillon was talking about Intellectual Property (IP) concerning the online world. I find that talk very helpful even tho I was only able to watch it from the middle part of her talk cuz it educated me on the nitty gritty of our controversial new Cyber Law. I didn’t get photos because everyone was in a serious mode and I was sucked in to pay attention as well.

My favorite part of PB3 were the bands! Color it Red, Ciudad, Taken by Cars performed and I was giddy throughout because its my first time to see them live. There were other bands who performed too but they were the only ones I knew and remembered, hehe. Before TBC, Mark Laccay and Diego Mapa (you may know him as the vocalist from Pedicab) came to talk about Artisteconnect, a crowdfounding website for artists.

Color It Red

"The Reunion" Blockscreening

September 21, 2012 by Anna — 1 Comment
Filed Under: Events

Lol another late post..

A month ago, OED set up a block screening event for Enchong Dee’s “The Reunion” movie where Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Megan Young, Julia Montes, among others, are also starring. It was my first time to be part of a team to set up an event like this from scratch. Like other events that end up being a success (yay!), this one was a big PITA to plan and execute from the beginning….BUT, I do not regret any second of it.

Our first agenda during the big day is to meet up at Italiannis in Eastwood for early dinner and early “bonding” with le artist~. Coming from the South and leaving an hour before the time set to meetup, I arrived late. Argh, what else is new. So when I got there, I didn’t get to enjoy the food and I only got to try their (untouched) leftovers (lol 😞 ).. but he wasn’t there yet, ok. Also, I brought the wrong lens.. so I didn’t get much photos from this one. FML. Note to self: Bring kit lens next time, leave your 50mm at home! Don’t bother for “good shots” if the artist is going to be this close to you.

Pinoy Blogfest 3.0

September 19, 2012 by Anna — 1 Comment
Filed Under: Event News and Announcements

I rarely attend blog events but this one I’m particularly excited for because of the bands who will be performing (hopefully I get to shoot them, whee!) and the seminars they will be having in the afternoon. It’s like hitting two birds with one stone, haha!

Most importantly, I get to see my college friends again. And, it’s mildly close to home, so yay! I get to go home at night with not much problems.

Let’s see now. . . I think the last blog-related event I went to was Wordcamp 2010, which was held at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde. I noticed that I only get to attend WordCamp events if they’re held in my school, lol.

Everything you need to know about the event is down below. Hope to see you there!!

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Give each side a chance to air their story—that’s one simple solution to settle the long-standing feud between pro and anti-Internet piracy supporters. Pinoy Blogfest 3.0, an annual event staged by Gadgets Magazine, aims to do just that. Everyone—no matter which side of the piracy issue you’re on—is invited to be part of this instructive yet fun event, happening on Saturday, 22 September 2012 at the Alphaland Tents (EDSA cor. Chino Roces, near Magallanes MRT station) in Makati City.

Pinoy Blogfest 3.0 is themed Caught in the Web: Both Sides of the Digital Movement, and promises a whole afternoon of exciting activities. Whether you’re a tech geek, a music buff, a gamer, a fashionista, or just someone who wants to learn and discover new things, we’ve cooked up something special just for you.

The afternoon program, which opens at 12:00 noon, is free and open to the public.

The series of activities starts out with a digital photography workshop courtesy of Canon Philippines. Also lined up to talk about internet piracy, its effects, and how online movements are bridging the gap between consumers and content-makers are Atty. Ann Edillon of Bengzon Negre Untalan (BNU) Intellectual Property Attorneys, Diego Mapa of OPM bands Pedicab and Tarsius, and Mark Laccay from local creative funding platform Artiste Connect.

Color It Red, Taken By Cars, Ciudad, and other local OPM bands will be there for special guest performances. You can pick up gifts and prizes from our sponsors when you participate in the activities. You can also pick out awesome finds in our fashion aisle courtesy of Supersale Bazaar, while gaming rigs will be set up for those who want some free gaming action.

At the evening program, resource persons from the visual arts, publishing, music and legal industries will give an interactive discussion on internet piracy and digital rights. Legal luminary Adel Tamano, Director for Public Affairs and Communication of Coca-Cola will be the evening’s Keynote Speaker. Concluding the program will be the announcement of the winners of the GoodBlog Awards, music from local band Runmanila, and the raffle draws.

The evening program, which starts at 6:00 pm, is a BIO (By Invitation Only) event. If you wish to attend, please visit the Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GadgetsMagazine and send a private message with your name and contact details so the organizers can put you on the guest list.

Pinoy Blogfest 3.0 is staged by Gadgets Magazine and is made possible by Coca-Cola, NEO, AOC, Edifier,Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin, and official media partner Manila Bulletin. For more information, head on over to www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/pinoy_blogfest3, or check out our daily updates at www.facebook.com/GadgetsMagazine.

Allison

September 18, 2012 by Anna — Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Personal

Another name off my imaginary bucket list of people to meet (I say imaginary because I really don’t have one. . . HAHA)!! My friends and I decided to meet up at this posh looking lounge inside a hotel and then all of a sudden I saw Michael Cinco and their friends and male models and Allison Harvard walk in and they were seated by the receptionist only a few feet away from our table, whatever our prior reasons for being there suddenly became irrelevant (to me, at least).

I nudged the closest friend sitting to me and silently went “OH MY GOD, LOOK IT’S ALLISON!!!!”, making sure only the people in our table can hear my excitement. But my friend did not understand why I was panicking. Lol.

I approached Allison as soon as she stood up, said her goodbyes to Michael and their friends, and immediately asked for a photo. We had a little chat too. Turns out she’s on her way to the airport to catch her flight back to LA. Aww. I feel lucky and privileged to be there at the right place and in the right time. Thank god. I already missed the opportunity to meet Dominique Reighard (for the 2nd time) and Sophie Sumner since they left early. Maybe next time. I know they’ll be back. 😊

Allison Harvard and I

When the time comes that I get to meet Dominique and Sophie and Alli (again), I hope that I can have them sign their my prints of photos of them from their respective shows here. That’s all I want, a signed print and a photo. A hug, too, if I remember to ask for it.