Workshop on Blogging 101: Introduction and Opportunities

Across UP College Campus, 3rd Floor, Cebu Init TBI
Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines
November 19, 2011 (Saturday)
1:00PM -5:00PM

email: info@cebudirectories.com

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This workshop will explain why businesses or professionals should blog.  Why blogging matters and how companies are using blogs to spark conversation, maximize online exposure, interests and increase sales revenue.  Why individuals became successful through blogging?  That’s what we need to find out when attending the workshop.

This workshop is also designed to prove everything you need to know to build a successful blog from selecting your blog platform to planning your blog strategy.

This module is the first of 4 parts.

Module 1:   Blogging 101: Introduction and Opportunities (November 19, 2011)
Module 2:   Advanced Blogging (Date to be announced soon)
Module 3:  Allied Skills – Reputation Management, SEO & Marketing (Date to be announced soon)
Module 4:  Niche Blogging Techniques (Date to be announced soon)

Blogging has been considered as the new form of media and this workshop will bring more bloggers in the main stream media and into the World Wide Web.

Who should attend?

  • Website designers
  • Marketing Professionals
  • Business Owners / Entrepreneurs
  • Interested Groups
  • Stay-at-Home Moms
  • Freelancers
  • Virtual Assistants
  • Students
  • Individuals who want to set up a blog and drive traffic using search engine optimization and social media  marketing techniques

Learning Investment

Registration is inclusive of Snacks and Certificate of Attendance.

Super Discount        -           P600 inclusive of VAT (Deadline October 31, 2011)
Early Bird Rate         -           P800 inclusive of VAT (November 1 – 14, 2011)
Regular Rate            -           P2,000 inclusive of VAT (November 15 – 17, 2011)

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The Study Shop: Kid-O-Ween Costume Contest

Mom, do you fight with your child when doing homework?

Don’t ruin the little time that you have with your child by fighting over schoolwork. It stresses you (wrinkles!), it traumatizes your child’s fragile emotions and it makes them resent school. Needless to say it affects your relationship with your child too.

Leave it to us, at The Study Shop Tutorial Center and Day Care. We make homework fun and easy. We will help your child with their homework, reviews, projects and other academic exercises.

Quality time with your child is priceless, enjoy it! We’ll help you!

And because it’s Halloween, we are having a Kid-O-Ween Costume Contest!

Here’s how to join:

  1. Like The Study Shop and Cebu Directories on Facebook
  2. Post a photo of your child wearing his/her halloween costume on The Study Shop Facebook Fan Page
  3. Share it to your family and friends to ‘Like’ it!

Top three(3) photos with the most “Like” wins.

Winners will be announced on The Study Shop FB page and Cebu Directories Blog on November 12, 2011.

Top 3 winners will get to win 2 hours FREE DAY CARE SERVICE for 3 Days at The Study Shop.

Contest will start this November 1, 2011 and ends on November 11, 2011 at 11:59pm

11.11.11 – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Offer at Cebu City’s Finest!

From November 1 to 11, 2011, stay or dine at Cebu City’s five-star hotel and get amazing discounts as Marco Polo Plaza launches its 11.11.11 Sale!

Save as high as Php1, 111 on room rates while you enjoy the hotel’s spacious and comfortable guest rooms, outstanding recreational facilities and a panoramic view of the mountains or the sea, unique only to this world-class hilltop urban resort.

Indulge in a gastronomic feast as Café Marco offers sumptuous dinner buffet for only Php1, 111.11 net or dine al fresco for the same price at El Viento Restaurant & Pool Bar and enjoy an exclusive set menu featuring the chef’s Italian specialties such as Saltimbocca alla Romana and Gelato Di Ricotta.

For inquiries and reservations, call the Marco Polo Plaza at (032) 253-1111. Visit our website at www.marcopoloplazacebu.com.

 

Ayala Center Cebu brings Classical Brit Award – Winning boy band BLAKE Live!


Get the chance to catch these four good-looking and talented men perform live at The Terraces on October 23, 2011 at 6:30PM

To get one (1) entry pass for the “Blake Live!” is easy!

Just present a minimum P500 single purchase receipt from any Ayala center Cebu outlets or a minimum P2,000 worth single purchase receipt from the supermarket dated October 14-23, 2011.

There will be a total of 600 seats reserved for the shoppers but only the first 300 shoppers to register will be given an entry pass which entitles the bearer to bring one companion.

The first fifty (50) A-Card members and first twenty-five (25) VIPInoy Card Holders to present Membership cards/ID at the Privileges Desk get a free entry pass for free.

The first thirty (30) shoppers/A-Card/VIPinoy Members to register will get an extra pass to permit him/her to join the Meet & Greet session after the show.

To register, just head on to the Privileges Desk located at the First Level every Mondays to Sundays, 11AM to 7PM from October 14-23, 2011.

So start counting the days and prepare to invade the Terraces to witness this one-shot opportunity to catch Blake Live!

For more queries and details visit or call the Privileges Desk at 232-5380.

Winners of WIN a DOZEN from Phoebe’s CupCakery Contest

Alright this is it! Without further adieu the winners of “WIN a DOZEN from Phoebe’s CupCakery Contest” (drumrolls)…

The Dozen goes to Edna! And for the 2 lucky winners for Half-Dozen goes to Janine and Mommy Jen.

Phoebe the owner of Phoebe’s CupCakery surprised us on our chat conversation last night  and you’ll be surprised too! Because another two lucky winners will receive a Half-Dozen of CupCakes and they are (drumrolls again) MyMaria and Ianne.

Again congratulations to Edna, Janine, Mommy Jen, MyMaria and Ianne! Thank you for joining and you really deserve to win a CupCake from Phoebe. Don’t forget to say ‘Thank you Phoebe.

To those who participated on this contest; Thank you for joining and you’re entries are good too which made it difficult to choose really. We wish to see you again on our upcoming contest! So stay tuned and well keep updated!

Winners

  • Edna – DOZEN of CupCakes
  • Janine
  • Mommy Jen
  • MyMaria
  • Ianne

TRAVEL 101 and The 1st Cebu Outdoor Gear Swap

The Outpost presents: Travel 101: Travel.Live.Connect and The 1st EVER CEBU OUTDOOR GEAR SWAP this October 23, Sunday at THE OUTPOST! Calling all Mountaineers, Skaters, Surfers, Travellers, Bikers, Boardriders, Backpackers, hobbyists & outdoor junkies! YOU are invited to drop by and check out first hand good ol’ gear and goods for sale/trade. As they say, “One man’s stuff can be another man’s goldmine!” Gates open as early as 3pm. Program (Bands, Sharers, Games) starts 6pm onwards.

Ramon Vidal with his crew will be presenting their Stok Kangri Summit also so this is gonna be really fun! See you guys there!

P.S. If you want to sell/trade something, register with us for a very minimal fee of P100.00! Tables are limited so come and get it! Decide NOW! Call/text this number for all of your concerns: 09052096625

Also, we will be having a really cool game in our group, Travel 101 (Nomad Supertramps). So members — hang tight! It’s gonna be awesome!

WIN a DOZEN from Phoebe’s CupCakery Contest

WIN a DOZEN from Phoebe's CupCakery

For all CupCake lovers out there! And for those who are curious how yummy, tasteful and lovely cupcakes could be! We’ve got something for you! Cebu Directories brings to you Phoebe’s CupCakery a home-based cupcakery in Cebu.

It was during one of the trade shows we joined and our friend Carlo from ZeroThreeTwo told us about the new “CupCakery” in the city.  We got curious and lucky for us Phoebe’s CupCakery was just the same with our row, so we hurriedly went to Phoebe’s booth and bought the best seller! It was so damn good! that you would want to sit on a couch on a corner with your eyes close. That’s how good Phoebe’s cupcakes are! We can’t tell you more! You have to try it and guess what you have it for FREE! read further to learn how!

Here’s the mechanics

  1. “Like” these FB Pages
    facebook.com/cupcakesbyphoebe
    facebook.com/cebudirectories
  2. Follow us on Twitter
    twitter.com/phoebscupcakery
    twitter.com/cebudirectories
  3. Tell us Why you deserve to win a cupcake from Phoebe’s CupCakery? on the comment section below.
    If you have a twitter account include it also we will follow you back!
  4. Winner will be announced on this Blog this October 20, 2011 and that would be Thursday

The BEST comment will get a DOZEN from Phoebe! And two lucky winners will get HALF DOZEN too!

All in all there would be three winners!! So what are you waiting for?? Scroll down a little and tell us why you deserve to win!

Update:
Winner must be in CEBU.

Update:
The contest has ended and we have announced the  winners already! 

Leadership in Motion: Developing Professionals & Middle Managers


8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  November 26, 2011 (Saturday)

Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Acacia St., Corner Archbishop Reyes Ave.,
Cebu City, Philippines
email: info@cebudirectories.com

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This seminar-workshop will improve the managerial skills of professionals, finance managers, technical managers, and middle managers to prepare them for higher corporate responsibilities. They will learn how to develop goals and objectives that are aligned to the mission of the company and to effectively communicate action plans to their subordinates. They will become aware of the leadership qualities that will make them successful managers.

Who Should Attend?

  • Any manager wishing to improve his or her approach to leadership
  • Any executive of a team of people
  • Senior managers in large or small organizations (Commercial,  Public Sector or Charity)
  • Middle managers, supervisors and any aspiring leaders
  • All business owners and self-employed people that are building their business

Topics

  • Management Philosophy
  • Planning & Goal-setting
  • Leading
  • Organizing
  • Controlling
  • Management By Objectives
  • Company Goals
  • Department Goals
  • Unit Goals
  • Qualities of a good leader
  • Ways to Effective Leadership
  • Priority & Time Management
  • Importance of Communication
  • Types of Communication
  • Barriers to good communication
  • Principles of Motivation
  • Process of Motivation
  • Measuring Performance

Learning Investment

Includes AM / PM snacks, lunch, learning kit and certificate of attendance.

Super Discount        -           P4,300 inclusive of VAT (Deadline October 31, 2011)
Early Bird Rate         -           P5,000 inclusive of VAT (November 1 – 15, 2011)
Regular Rate            -           P8,000 inclusive of VAT (November 16 – 22, 2011)
Group Rate               -           5 + 1 FREE

NOTE: FREE WiFi Internet access is also available at the function room for those who wish to check their emails during break hours.

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Pink Life For Kids

PINK LIFE FOR KIDS 
October 8, Ayala Activity Center

A minimum donation of P100 entitles your child to a Pink Wristband with these freebies:
- SMURFS Movie at 10:30 AM
- Photobooth
- Mascot Appearance
- Inflatables
- Lots of games and prizes

For more details, please call the Privileges Desk at 232-0380.
Registration starts October 1 to October 8, 2011.

MECHANICS:

  1. Activity is open to all kids ages 3-12 years old.
  2. Simply donate a minimum of P100 at the Privileges Desk starting October 1 to October 8, 2011 to get a Pink Wristband.
  3. The Pink Wristband entitles the child to enjoy the following activities for FREE from 1:00PM-6:00PM:
    1. SMURFS Movie starts at 10:30AM-12:00NN
    2. Mascot Show
    3. Inflatables
    4. Balloon Twisters
    5. Photobooth
  4. The Pink Wristband should be worn at all times to avail of the activities.
  5. Proceeds of the activity is for the benefit of KYTHE Foundation and Children’s Hour.

GAIA: A Fashion Show For A Cause

GAIA features the young designers in the metro and some of the City’s Best Models. It is set to be held on October 15 ,2011 7:00pm at CASINO FILIPINO TEATRO-WATERFRONT, LAHUG, CEBU CITY.

Beneficiary:
SOS Children’s Villages is active in 133 countries and territories. The variety of this international work is brought together by the umbrella organisation SOS Children’s Villages International, which unites all of the autonomous national associations.

The SOS Children’s Village Cebu consists of twelve family houses, the Village Director’s house, a community centre and a workshop, where some of the youths are trained in crafts. The smaller children are looked after at the SOS Kindergarten, which is also open to children from the neighbourhood. An SOS Youth Facility is affiliated to the project. The older boys from the SOS Children’s Village usually move there in order to prepare for their independent lives. Some of them are still at school, college or university. Others are doing vocational training. The SOS Youth House was opened in 1990. It was renovated in 2000 and a new building was added then. The SOS Children’s Village Cebu runs an agricultural project, where the young people can learn farming techniques.

Tickets and Contact Information:

Tickets are available at:
P200.00 (gold/front row seats)
P150.00 (silver)
P100.00 (bronze)

for reservations send full name, age and ticket category of your choice to JAMES CANETE at mobile no. 092327-06-583

The event is organized by the following kindhearted Cebuanos:
MS. ROSE SANCHEZ, Head Organizer
JAMES CANETE, Creative Director
JOY SUAN, Marketing/Production Head
DUX SAMOLDE / LIMELIGHT Model Management – Assistant Marketing Head

source http://www.facecebu.net/2011/09/gaia-fashion-show-for-cause.html