University of San Carlos, Cebu City hosts Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011. The National Seminar or Pambansang Seminar of Filipino Teachers will be held at Holiday Plaza Hotel, F. Ramos Streeet, Cebu City, Feb. 17-19 of this year under DepEd Advisory No.401,s. 2010.
The theme of this seminar is “Pagtuturo ng Wika at Panitikan: Teorya, Metodolohiya at Praxis.” The three-day seminar is sponsored by the Filipino Section of the Department of Languages and Literature of the University of San Carlos. For out of town pariticipants, you may book nearby affordable Hotels, Pension House or Inns. Click for list of Cheap Hotels, Inns & Pension House in Cebu.

Speakers for the different Lecture Topics include:
Dr. Jovy M. Peregrino , Pamantasan ng Pilipinas-Diliman, “ Malikhaing Pagtatanong Para sa Malikhaing Pag-iisip : Pagbuo ng Eksamin sa Wika at Panitikan;”
Dr. Isagani R. Cruz, Professor Emeritus, Pamantasang De La Salle-Maynila, “ Pagbabago ng Kurikulum (K-11 at K-12);”
Prof. Orlando B. Magno, University of Cebu, “Pagsasanib ng Kultura at Sining sa Kurikulum;”
Dr. Judiana M. Corriente, Pangalawang Tagapamahala, Department of Education, Cebu Province, “Paggamit ng Awtentikong Resorses Bilang Alternatibo sa Multimedia Assisted Instruction;”
Prof. Joel B. Labos, University of the Philippines-Visayas, “Ang Paggamit ng Unang Wika sa Pagtuturo.”
Dr. Rogelio L. Gawahan, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, “Pagtuturong Batay sa Aktwal na Karanasang Pangklasrum;”
Dr. German V. Gervacio, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, “Iba’t Ibang Lapit sa Pagtuturo ng Panitikan ;”
Prof. Patrocinio V. Villafuerte, Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas, “Mga Estratehiya sa Pagtuturo ng Filipino;”
Dr. Novie O. Mangubat, Department of Education, Cebu Province, “Inobatibong Pagtuturo ng Filipino: Tuon sa Multimedia;”
Prof. Avita A. Perez, University of San Carlos, “Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik.”
Participants may join the guided city tour after the closing program.
Cost of the Seminar and Seminar Particulars.
Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011 costs Php2,800.00 for Registration that includes Hand-outs Materials, 6-Snacks, 3 Meals (Lunch), Seminar Kit and Speakers and Presentors fee. Note that accomodation is not included.
For more info and Slots Reservations:
Call Prof. Roderick C. Villaflor, National Seminar Director at (032) 344-3801 local 437 or at these mobile numbers 0917-7308-598/0922-8761-317.
Click for list of Cheap Hotels, Inns Pension & House in Cebu.
University of San Carlos hosts Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011 posted at Cebu Events Blog.

The Nokia C5-03 smartphone, featuring Ovi services, brings the convenience of both WiFi and high-speed cellular connectivity at a very affordable price. Everyday, more than 200,000 new people sign up for Ovi, enabling people to discover great services including Maps, Messaging, and Store.
A stylish full-touch smartphone available in graphite black and lime green colors, the Nokia C5-03 comes with with free Ovi Maps and voice-guided navigation for almost 80 countries.
NOKIA C5-03 Quick FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS:
Never get lost again with the Nokia C5-03 — with free walk and drive navigation, live traffic flow information and local public transport maps for subways,trains and trams in almost 80 countries. Ovi Maps includes travel hotspots and recommendations for restaurants, boutiques and hotels — all on a superb 3.2” touchscreen.
NOKIA C5-03 has 5MP digital camera 4x digital zoom
The Nokia C5-03 comes with a 5MP digital camera with 4x digital zoom and up to 16GB of additional memory.You can also share photos and video with friends and family via popular social networks. With the Nokia C5-03, you can store thousands of tracks on the device. You can also identify your favourite music using the Shazam app, free in the Ovi Store.

The Nokia C5-03 lets you keep in touch with the people and things that matter most with instant access to Facebook and Twitter via Wi-Fi and 3G. Check your email from Hotmail, Gmail™ and Yahoo® Mail. Stay organized and entertained with apps from the Ovi Store, have a synched calendar and get up to 4.7- hour battery life (3G talk time).
“The new Nokia C5-03 smartphone is all about offering the benefits of Nokia’s Ovi services in navigation, email, and more at an affordable price – a combination that all age groups and demographics will love,” said Benoit Nalin, General Manager of Nokia Philippines. “It’s a great looking touch device that delivers excellent value to teenagers who are keen on social networking, as well as to individuals who perennially lose their way around the city.”
This Symbian ^1 smartphone includes a customizable home screen with quick access to contacts, email and the wealth of apps available in the Ovi Store. Nokia C5-03 owners can also easily set up Ovi Mail, the free email account provided by Nokia, as well as a number of other popular email accounts including Yahoo!® Mail, and Windows Live™ Hotmail.
The Nokia C5-03 will hit stores nationwide with a suggested retail price of PhP10,120.
NOKIA C5-03 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS postd at Cebu Events Blog.

HAPPY VALENTINES!
VALENTINES EVENTS AT SM CITY CEBU BOWLING CENTER
My Sweet Bowlin'tine is presented to you by SM City Cebu Bowling Center and nationwide outlets Mall of Asia, North Edsa and Fairview. Celebrate Valentines Day on February 12, 13 and 14 (Saturday to Monday) with SM City Cebu Bowling Center! Get Valentine Treats like Free Movie Passes, Pictures at the Photo Booth and or be rewarded with beverages.
See Below Poster for more details!

For every minimum of 3 bowling games played (single receipt) you will be awarded with the following Valentines Treats from SM Bowling Center.
February 12 (Saturday) - Free 2 Movie Tickets
February 13 (Sunday) - Photobooth
February 14 (Monday) - Free 2 bottles of Beer
VALENTINES EVENTS AT SM CITY CEBU BOWLING CENTER posted at Cebu Events Blog

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) introduced the refreshed RAFI to its communication partners in a launching last Jan. 25 at Casino Español de Cebu.
The event was the first of the series of external brand launches that RAFI will hold this year after the Foundation launched its brand internally last Sept. 7, 2010. It was attended by RAFI’s communication partners, including media, suppliers, service providers, and academe, among others.
The refreshed identity of RAFI manifests the Foundation’s decision to upscale its core initiatives and ensure that its more than 160 employees have a uniform and comprehensive understanding in order to bring more impact in the communities where it works.
RAFI’s Vision is “Touching People, Shaping the Future.”
“Because so much time has past, it was a good time to revisit our core principles, philosophy and programs. A time to insure we have a uniform and comprehensive understanding of who we are and what our vision is. The ‘Branding Project’ we have been working on for one and half years is designed to secure this alignment. I think we now have a refreshed and powerful definition of our soul and purpose as an organization, and a clear understanding of what we want to achieve. Now we are in a position to bring this to the world,” RAFI President Roberto Aboitiz said during the launching.

RAFI’s vision and tagline is “Touching People, Shaping the Future.” RAFI’s brand idea defines the 44-year-old foundation as an “Architect of Change.” RAFI’s brand promise is “elevating lives through a comprehensive approach that champions best practices in community development.”
The Foundation’s brand attributes include collaborative as it continues to work with partners; holistic as it carries out multiple initiatives to address complex issues; and role model as it leads by example.
RAFI now have five key focus areas—Integrated Development, Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship, Culture & Heritage, Leadership & Citizenship, and Education.
RAFI has been Serving the people in the VisMin for 44 years.
To carry out the programs under these focus areas, RAFI will capitalize on its capabilities, which include Grants & Awards that provide opportunities for concepts to become effective interventions in uplifting human dignity and that recognize role models in the community, respectively; Institutional Development & Planning that help out partners and communities organize for sustained change; Knowledge Sharing & Advocacy that enables RAFI to share its best practices and equip individuals with knowledge to drive change; and Service & Facilities that allows the foundation to provide support for its communities and partners.
The new logo introduced the Foundation also as RAFI. The shield has been sustained as a reference back to the Aboitiz family. Visually, RAFI’s new identity had been given a modern three-dimension appearance and a professional sans-serif typographic treatment.
RAFI’s new colors—Steel Blue, Ice Blue, and Saffron Yellow—reflect the professional but still warm attitude that RAFI brings in its undertakings.
“In the past, we made use of different logos, colors of uniforms, so it is not surprising that RAFI may be known in different ways. Today, we will begin to change this. Today, we will discipline ourselves to use our logo, our colors and our visual material in a consistent way,” Aboitiz explained.
RAFI has been serving the people in the Visayas and Mindanao through Various Programs and Projects in Development work for the past 44 years.“Over time, we aim stand out even further as architects of change, as having touched people and shaped a better future. This is an exciting point in our history and a good time to position ourselves in the public eye and tell our story. Help us to bring our story—the RAFI Story—out to our recipients and partners. Be part of the RAFI Story!” Aboitiz addressed RAFI’s partners in communications.
RAMON ABOITIZ FOUNDATION INC. (RAFI) posted at Cebu Events Blog

CHINESE NEW YEAR EVENTS & ACTIVITES at SM CITY CEBU.
Shop and Dine at SM City Cebu's Finest Boutiques and Restaurants this CHINESE NEW YEAR!
It's CHINESE NEW YEAR on February 3! Celebrate with Family and Friends at SM CIty Cebu!
February 3, 2011
* Drum roll for the Lion Dragon Dance at the Mall, 10AM onwards
* CHINESE Interlude will showcase CHINESE CULTURE, 6:30PM North Atrium.
* CHINESE LANTERN LIGHTING. Limited slots. 8PM Al Fresco Parking lot. Read the Posted below on how to get your free CHINES Lantern (200 slots)
See Pictures for last year's Lantern Activity.

February 4, 2011
SM City Cebu's Chinese Mascot TSAI SHEN YEH, 4-6:30PM
Plus more treats from SM CITY Cebu for CHINES NEW YEAR!
CHINESE NEW YEAR EVENTS & ACTIVITES at SM CITY CEBU posted at Cebu Events Blog