Wednesday, September 27, 2006

ENRIQUE ZOBEL: ENTREPRENEUR, SPORTSMAN, DREAMER

ENRIQUE  ZOBEL:  ENTREPRENEUR,
SPORTSMAN, DREAMER



MANILA
, May 25 , 2004
 (STAR)

By Wilson Lee Flores  -  One of Asia’s most remarkable billionaire
tycoons was the late Colonel Enrique Emilio Jacobo "EZ" Zobel, who died at age
77 on May 17. At the prime of his life, Zobel was the swashbuckling
polo-playing leader of the Hispanic Zobel-Ayala clan, the diversified Ayala
conglomerate and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). He played a key
role in developing the Makati financial district. Outspoken, a non-conformist
and a dreamer, Enrique Zobel’s name was even mentioned in the early ‘80s as a
possible President in the post-Marcos era.


Enrique Zobel piloted his four-engine Jestar plane 15 times around the world.
In 1984, Zobel deployed 12,000 Filipino workers and National Artist for
Architecture Leandro "Lindy" Locsin to build huge projects overseas – including
the world’s biggest palace owned by his polo playmate, the Sultan of Brunei.
After he became paralyzed from the neck down in ‘91 due to a horse-riding
accident in Spain, he told this writer: "Don’t pity me, take pity instead on
those in government who are paralyzed from the neck up."


A few years ago in his sprawling one-hectare Ayala Alabang residence
discussing his memoirs project, he was asked how he would like to be remembered.
The straight-talking Zobel replied, "When you’re dead, you don’t give a damn.
It’s the end of the book. It’s like turning off the lights – it’s dark. The
important thing is how many people you can help while you’re alive – kung hindi
malilimutan ka na."


Unknown to most people, despite having been a scion of a rich haciendero clan
whose forebears migrated from the Basque region of Spain, Enrique Zobel
personified some of the rugged individualism and tough-minded entrepreneurship
of rags-to-riches taipans John Gokongwei Jr., Henry Sy and Lucio Tan.


Unlike his first cousin Jaime Zobel de Ayala and his two sons who all studied
at Harvard University, or his Soriano kin like Andres Soriano III who studied at
Wharton, Enrique Zobel studied agriculture at the University of California in
Los Angeles (UCLA). While his kin spent their childhood in British or Spanish
private schools, Zobel as a 14-year-old boy survived Japan’s brutal military
occupation by going into the karitela business with his father’s polo ponies.
His dad Jacobo Zobel was then a soldier in Bataan when young Enrique drove horse
buggies from Malate to Escolta, charging 10 centavos per passenger. Due to much
of his youth spent in their family’s hacienda in Catalagatan, Batangas, he spoke
flawless Batangueño Tagalog.


Zobel’s unique case of having been a rugged scion was almost similar to two
other rugged billionaires who are sons of wealthy tycoons – San Miguel
Corporation (SMC) chairman Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr. and Metrobank Group
chairman George S. K. Ty. Unlike his cousin Pedro Cojuangco of Hacienda Luisita
who studied in Harvard and nephew Antonio "Tony Boy" Cojuangco who studied in
Stanford University, taking up advance business courses, Danding studied
agriculture at the University of the Philippines in Los Baños. Classmates said
his academic grades suffered, since he often traveled to Manila to court girls.
Danding later continued his studies at California State College in San Luis
Obispo. Danding is a tough-minded entrepreneur who has gained a reputation for
being decisive and street-smart. He is also a daring agriculture pioneer,
turning his Negros haciendas into vast orchards unlike so many Negrense
hacienderos who still plant only sugarcane.


Coincidentally, when Enrique Zobel clashed with his cousin San Miguel
Corporation (SMC) chairman Andres Soriano Jr., Zobel sold the Ayala Group’s huge
SMC shareholdings to fellow agriculturist Danding Cojuangco who became SMC
vice-chairman.


When Soriano died a year later, Danding assumed chairmanship of SMC. It was
also this controversial SMC divestment that caused Enrique Zobel’s displeased
aunt Mercedes Zobel-McMicking to take away his managerial control of the Ayala
conglomerate and pass it on to Jaime Zobel de Ayala in ‘83.


Although a son of the wealthy textile, real estate and flour tycoon Norberto
Ty, it is amazing how George S. K. Ty has exemplified the drive, ambitions and
rugged individualism of self-made men. An elderly industrialist said that due to
the important contributions of George Ty’s stepmother Salustiana Dee Ty to the
family’s fortune, his father Norberto bequeathed much of their businesses to his
half-brother the late Wellington Ty. In fact, most of the Ty family businesses
were named after this half-brother, such as Wellington Flour and Wellington
Shirt Factory, among others.


The Wellington Building in Binondo was Metrobank’s original headquarters, but
this once famous building is now eclipsed by the massive Tytana Building beside
it, which George S. K. Ty named in honor of his own mother. Despite being a rich
man’s son, it was the personal efforts, vision and aggressive determination of
George S. K. Ty that transformed Metrobank from its small stature in ‘62 when he
was 29 years old into one of Southeast Asia’s biggest financial conglomerates.


Ez On Lee Kuan Yew, On Idle And Working Rich


Enrique Zobel said that the political leader he admires the most is
Singaporean statesman Lee Kuan Yew. He explained, "Lee Kuan Yew is very
straightforward, super honest and he always knew what he was talking about. In a
way, Lee was a dictator. In the Philippines today, dictator is a bad word,
because we had a bad one, but Lee Kuan Yew was a great leader."


A critic as well as friend of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, whom he
openly supported in the ‘86 snap election, Zobel hoped that the ailing and
controversial strongman could still push reforms. He criticized President Cory
C. Aquino, who was supported by his cousin Jaime Zobel de Ayala, saying, "I knew
from the beginning Cory was going to be a disappointment."


On how young business executives of the Philippines should think, Zobel said:


"A lot of young executives think only of the Philippines. We have to think
about Southeast Asia, about China. Think global. Compete with the world. Here,
you invest and compete only with your neighbors. Look at China, no minimum wage
there, no unions, no labor strikes – they’re very competitive. Here, we’re
always trying to copy Western styles, particularly from the US, but we are not
Westerners. Also, young people here study in the West, but we are not the West.
Our culture is Asian. You can get some ideas from the West, but blend them with
our Asian culture. Maybe you’ll last longer in business. If young executives
learn only from the West, I think 50 percent of them will not exist in the
future and new and better ones will come out. My cousin the late Andres Soriano
Jr. personified the businessmen from the old school. Today, the younger
generation is too Westernized."


In February ‘70 in a speech before the College Editors Guild at the height of
leftist youth activism, then-Ayala conglomerate boss Enrique Zobel didn’t mince
words when he differentiated three kinds of rich – "the profligate, idle and
working rich." He said: "In the category of the profligate rich, you will find
the corrupt politicians, together with their corruptors and cronies, who have
amassed fortunes in just a few years in office. Then, we have the idle rich who
sit on their wealth without mobilizing it for gainful employment and the
creation of economic opportunities. Those who live off the fat of the land and
the sweat of the peasants. Lastly, we have the working rich – the merchants,
traders, and industrialists – popularly known these days as the ‘dirty
capitalists.’ Motivated by profits, dint of hard work and by foresight, they
stimulate production, create employment, and increase income, thus contributing
to the progress and development of this country."


Zobel further explained, "Let me speak about the working rich – the
successful businessman, the industrialist, the merchant. He owes no one an
apology for turning out a profit. For the businessman’s socio-economic service
lies in the very process of making a profit. Production is improved, employment
created, and income increased. It is to the interest of the business sector that
the poor be elevated in status to form a larger buying public."


Enrique Zobel may have lost control of a multi-billion peso business empire
he helped to build, supported a losing presidential candidate in the ‘86 snap
election and suffered paralysis from the neck down, but he remained a wealthy
tycoon. He made a name as a philanthropist. Up to his last years, Zobel never
lost his zest for life, his entrepreneurial flair, the vigor of his dreams and
idealism. Enrique Zobel y Olgado was one of the truly great entrepreneurs who
championed Philippine economic and social progress.


* * *



ENRIQUE ZOBEL: ENTREPRENEUR, SPORTSMAN, DREAMER

ENRIQUE  ZOBEL:  ENTREPRENEUR,
SPORTSMAN, DREAMER



MANILA
, May 25 , 2004
 (STAR)

By Wilson Lee Flores  -  One of Asia’s most remarkable billionaire
tycoons was the late Colonel Enrique Emilio Jacobo "EZ" Zobel, who died at age
77 on May 17. At the prime of his life, Zobel was the swashbuckling
polo-playing leader of the Hispanic Zobel-Ayala clan, the diversified Ayala
conglomerate and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). He played a key
role in developing the Makati financial district. Outspoken, a non-conformist
and a dreamer, Enrique Zobel’s name was even mentioned in the early ‘80s as a
possible President in the post-Marcos era.


Enrique Zobel piloted his four-engine Jestar plane 15 times around the world.
In 1984, Zobel deployed 12,000 Filipino workers and National Artist for
Architecture Leandro "Lindy" Locsin to build huge projects overseas – including
the world’s biggest palace owned by his polo playmate, the Sultan of Brunei.
After he became paralyzed from the neck down in ‘91 due to a horse-riding
accident in Spain, he told this writer: "Don’t pity me, take pity instead on
those in government who are paralyzed from the neck up."


A few years ago in his sprawling one-hectare Ayala Alabang residence
discussing his memoirs project, he was asked how he would like to be remembered.
The straight-talking Zobel replied, "When you’re dead, you don’t give a damn.
It’s the end of the book. It’s like turning off the lights – it’s dark. The
important thing is how many people you can help while you’re alive – kung hindi
malilimutan ka na."


Unknown to most people, despite having been a scion of a rich haciendero clan
whose forebears migrated from the Basque region of Spain, Enrique Zobel
personified some of the rugged individualism and tough-minded entrepreneurship
of rags-to-riches taipans John Gokongwei Jr., Henry Sy and Lucio Tan.


Unlike his first cousin Jaime Zobel de Ayala and his two sons who all studied
at Harvard University, or his Soriano kin like Andres Soriano III who studied at
Wharton, Enrique Zobel studied agriculture at the University of California in
Los Angeles (UCLA). While his kin spent their childhood in British or Spanish
private schools, Zobel as a 14-year-old boy survived Japan’s brutal military
occupation by going into the karitela business with his father’s polo ponies.
His dad Jacobo Zobel was then a soldier in Bataan when young Enrique drove horse
buggies from Malate to Escolta, charging 10 centavos per passenger. Due to much
of his youth spent in their family’s hacienda in Catalagatan, Batangas, he spoke
flawless Batangueño Tagalog.


Zobel’s unique case of having been a rugged scion was almost similar to two
other rugged billionaires who are sons of wealthy tycoons – San Miguel
Corporation (SMC) chairman Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr. and Metrobank Group
chairman George S. K. Ty. Unlike his cousin Pedro Cojuangco of Hacienda Luisita
who studied in Harvard and nephew Antonio "Tony Boy" Cojuangco who studied in
Stanford University, taking up advance business courses, Danding studied
agriculture at the University of the Philippines in Los Baños. Classmates said
his academic grades suffered, since he often traveled to Manila to court girls.
Danding later continued his studies at California State College in San Luis
Obispo. Danding is a tough-minded entrepreneur who has gained a reputation for
being decisive and street-smart. He is also a daring agriculture pioneer,
turning his Negros haciendas into vast orchards unlike so many Negrense
hacienderos who still plant only sugarcane.


Coincidentally, when Enrique Zobel clashed with his cousin San Miguel
Corporation (SMC) chairman Andres Soriano Jr., Zobel sold the Ayala Group’s huge
SMC shareholdings to fellow agriculturist Danding Cojuangco who became SMC
vice-chairman.


When Soriano died a year later, Danding assumed chairmanship of SMC. It was
also this controversial SMC divestment that caused Enrique Zobel’s displeased
aunt Mercedes Zobel-McMicking to take away his managerial control of the Ayala
conglomerate and pass it on to Jaime Zobel de Ayala in ‘83.


Although a son of the wealthy textile, real estate and flour tycoon Norberto
Ty, it is amazing how George S. K. Ty has exemplified the drive, ambitions and
rugged individualism of self-made men. An elderly industrialist said that due to
the important contributions of George Ty’s stepmother Salustiana Dee Ty to the
family’s fortune, his father Norberto bequeathed much of their businesses to his
half-brother the late Wellington Ty. In fact, most of the Ty family businesses
were named after this half-brother, such as Wellington Flour and Wellington
Shirt Factory, among others.


The Wellington Building in Binondo was Metrobank’s original headquarters, but
this once famous building is now eclipsed by the massive Tytana Building beside
it, which George S. K. Ty named in honor of his own mother. Despite being a rich
man’s son, it was the personal efforts, vision and aggressive determination of
George S. K. Ty that transformed Metrobank from its small stature in ‘62 when he
was 29 years old into one of Southeast Asia’s biggest financial conglomerates.


Ez On Lee Kuan Yew, On Idle And Working Rich


Enrique Zobel said that the political leader he admires the most is
Singaporean statesman Lee Kuan Yew. He explained, "Lee Kuan Yew is very
straightforward, super honest and he always knew what he was talking about. In a
way, Lee was a dictator. In the Philippines today, dictator is a bad word,
because we had a bad one, but Lee Kuan Yew was a great leader."


A critic as well as friend of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, whom he
openly supported in the ‘86 snap election, Zobel hoped that the ailing and
controversial strongman could still push reforms. He criticized President Cory
C. Aquino, who was supported by his cousin Jaime Zobel de Ayala, saying, "I knew
from the beginning Cory was going to be a disappointment."


On how young business executives of the Philippines should think, Zobel said:


"A lot of young executives think only of the Philippines. We have to think
about Southeast Asia, about China. Think global. Compete with the world. Here,
you invest and compete only with your neighbors. Look at China, no minimum wage
there, no unions, no labor strikes – they’re very competitive. Here, we’re
always trying to copy Western styles, particularly from the US, but we are not
Westerners. Also, young people here study in the West, but we are not the West.
Our culture is Asian. You can get some ideas from the West, but blend them with
our Asian culture. Maybe you’ll last longer in business. If young executives
learn only from the West, I think 50 percent of them will not exist in the
future and new and better ones will come out. My cousin the late Andres Soriano
Jr. personified the businessmen from the old school. Today, the younger
generation is too Westernized."


In February ‘70 in a speech before the College Editors Guild at the height of
leftist youth activism, then-Ayala conglomerate boss Enrique Zobel didn’t mince
words when he differentiated three kinds of rich – "the profligate, idle and
working rich." He said: "In the category of the profligate rich, you will find
the corrupt politicians, together with their corruptors and cronies, who have
amassed fortunes in just a few years in office. Then, we have the idle rich who
sit on their wealth without mobilizing it for gainful employment and the
creation of economic opportunities. Those who live off the fat of the land and
the sweat of the peasants. Lastly, we have the working rich – the merchants,
traders, and industrialists – popularly known these days as the ‘dirty
capitalists.’ Motivated by profits, dint of hard work and by foresight, they
stimulate production, create employment, and increase income, thus contributing
to the progress and development of this country."


Zobel further explained, "Let me speak about the working rich – the
successful businessman, the industrialist, the merchant. He owes no one an
apology for turning out a profit. For the businessman’s socio-economic service
lies in the very process of making a profit. Production is improved, employment
created, and income increased. It is to the interest of the business sector that
the poor be elevated in status to form a larger buying public."


Enrique Zobel may have lost control of a multi-billion peso business empire
he helped to build, supported a losing presidential candidate in the ‘86 snap
election and suffered paralysis from the neck down, but he remained a wealthy
tycoon. He made a name as a philanthropist. Up to his last years, Zobel never
lost his zest for life, his entrepreneurial flair, the vigor of his dreams and
idealism. Enrique Zobel y Olgado was one of the truly great entrepreneurs who
championed Philippine economic and social progress.


* * *



CERTIFYIT! for IT Security and Compliance

Start:     Oct 11, '06 09:00a
End:     Oct 13, '06
Location:     Grand Ballroom, Hotel Intercontinental Manila, Makati City
October 11-13, 2006
CERTIFYIT! for IT Security and Compliance
Grand Ballroom, Hotel Intercontinental Manila, Makati City
Organizer: www.itpros.ph

PCS members get 3% discount for exhibitor participation and 8% discount for conference delegates.

For more details, please call:

iDnet Consulting Inc.
Tels: +632 7218506; 7266235
Telefax: +632 7250625
e-mail: certifyit@itpros.ph
Mobile: +63 917 8981500

For more information, visit the event website: www.itpros.ph /certifyit

CERTIFYIT! for IT Security and Compliance

Start:     Oct 11, '06 09:00a
End:     Oct 13, '06
Location:     Grand Ballroom, Hotel Intercontinental Manila, Makati City
October 11-13, 2006
CERTIFYIT! for IT Security and Compliance
Grand Ballroom, Hotel Intercontinental Manila, Makati City
Organizer: www.itpros.ph

PCS members get 3% discount for exhibitor participation and 8% discount for conference delegates.

For more details, please call:

iDnet Consulting Inc.
Tels: +632 7218506; 7266235
Telefax: +632 7250625
e-mail: certifyit@itpros.ph
Mobile: +63 917 8981500

For more information, visit the event website: www.itpros.ph /certifyit

COMDDAP EXPO 2006 supports software developers, technology SMEs

Start:     Oct 5, '06 10:00a
End:     Oct 8, '06
Location:     COMDDAP Tent, which will be built for the second time on the seven-hectare concert area of the Fort Global City in Taguig City.
COMDDAP EXPO 2006 supports software developers, technology SMEs
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The Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines (COMDDAP) will provide a venue for software companies and other small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to promote their technologies at the annual COMDDAP Expo.

COMDDAP plans to put up a software pavilion at the country's biggest technology and computer event on October 5-8 at the COMDDAP Tent, which will be built for the second time on the seven-hectare concert area of the Fort Global City in Taguig City.

Open to local software developers, manufacturers, programmers and designers, graphics design agencies and other technology entrepreneurs, the software pavilion will be part of 1,500sq.m. of exhibit space within the 3,600-sq.m. COMDDAP Tent, the largest customized exhibition venue of its kind that will house about 200 booths measuring anywhere from 12sq.m. to 54sq.m.

"Having done this in our past exhibitions, we'll continue supporting startup technology companies in selling their products to the market," said COMDDAP president Juan G. Chua.

According to Chua, software exhibitors at the expo's "software alley" will get a subsidized rate of P10,000 for every six square meters of space.

Some 40,000 visitors, mostly from trade and professional sectors, come to COMDDAP Expo to upgrade their systems or buy new equipment. The expo began in 1986 and has become the country's longest-running and market-driven computer trade show.

"SMEs themselves form a growing and vibrant information and communications technology (ICT) market, which upgrades technology requirements to be more productive and competitive," Chua said.

Accounting for over 90 percent of some 900,000 existing enterprises in the country today, only 30,000 SMEs use ICT, based on available data from the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT).

Research group International Data Corporation (IDC) Philippines forecast local IT spending this year to reach US.56 billion, 66.5 percent of which will go to hardware, 23.2 to services and 10.3 to software. IT spending last year by SMEs alone in the Asia Pacific region reached US825 billion, according to another market research.

COMDDAP treasurer and event chairperson Gigi Ngui said the COMDDAP expo is more responsive to market needs by both mass and corporate consumers, including SMEs, as the expo becomes a one-stop ICT shop encouraging interaction between buyers and sellers to come up with tailor-fit solutions to ICT concerns.

"Our theme 'See IT, Use IT, Buy IT' reflects this. Consumers can actually test the technologies they would need or tinker with the products, get technical advice from exhibitors and buy them at marked down prices," Ngui said.

A non-stock, non-profit industry association, COMDDAP counts among its 45 members leading local ICT players and affiliates of global leaders Borther, Canon, Epson, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft and Toshiba.

Inquiries may be forwarded to Gina Dimayuga through COMDDAP secretariat hotline 810.3814 and 892.7947 or email ginavildim@comddap.org and exhibit@comddap.org.

COMDDAP EXPO 2006 supports software developers, technology SMEs

Start:     Oct 5, '06 10:00a
End:     Oct 8, '06
Location:     COMDDAP Tent, which will be built for the second time on the seven-hectare concert area of the Fort Global City in Taguig City.
COMDDAP EXPO 2006 supports software developers, technology SMEs
spacer




The Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines (COMDDAP) will provide a venue for software companies and other small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to promote their technologies at the annual COMDDAP Expo.

COMDDAP plans to put up a software pavilion at the country's biggest technology and computer event on October 5-8 at the COMDDAP Tent, which will be built for the second time on the seven-hectare concert area of the Fort Global City in Taguig City.

Open to local software developers, manufacturers, programmers and designers, graphics design agencies and other technology entrepreneurs, the software pavilion will be part of 1,500sq.m. of exhibit space within the 3,600-sq.m. COMDDAP Tent, the largest customized exhibition venue of its kind that will house about 200 booths measuring anywhere from 12sq.m. to 54sq.m.

"Having done this in our past exhibitions, we'll continue supporting startup technology companies in selling their products to the market," said COMDDAP president Juan G. Chua.

According to Chua, software exhibitors at the expo's "software alley" will get a subsidized rate of P10,000 for every six square meters of space.

Some 40,000 visitors, mostly from trade and professional sectors, come to COMDDAP Expo to upgrade their systems or buy new equipment. The expo began in 1986 and has become the country's longest-running and market-driven computer trade show.

"SMEs themselves form a growing and vibrant information and communications technology (ICT) market, which upgrades technology requirements to be more productive and competitive," Chua said.

Accounting for over 90 percent of some 900,000 existing enterprises in the country today, only 30,000 SMEs use ICT, based on available data from the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT).

Research group International Data Corporation (IDC) Philippines forecast local IT spending this year to reach US.56 billion, 66.5 percent of which will go to hardware, 23.2 to services and 10.3 to software. IT spending last year by SMEs alone in the Asia Pacific region reached US825 billion, according to another market research.

COMDDAP treasurer and event chairperson Gigi Ngui said the COMDDAP expo is more responsive to market needs by both mass and corporate consumers, including SMEs, as the expo becomes a one-stop ICT shop encouraging interaction between buyers and sellers to come up with tailor-fit solutions to ICT concerns.

"Our theme 'See IT, Use IT, Buy IT' reflects this. Consumers can actually test the technologies they would need or tinker with the products, get technical advice from exhibitors and buy them at marked down prices," Ngui said.

A non-stock, non-profit industry association, COMDDAP counts among its 45 members leading local ICT players and affiliates of global leaders Borther, Canon, Epson, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft and Toshiba.

Inquiries may be forwarded to Gina Dimayuga through COMDDAP secretariat hotline 810.3814 and 892.7947 or email ginavildim@comddap.org and exhibit@comddap.org.

Monday, September 25, 2006

PUP STA. MESA MASS COMM




PUP STA. MESA MASS COMM




VOTY AT MDG SUMMIT




VOICE OF THE YOUTH NETWORK was featured at the UNITED NATIONS WORLD SUMMIT 2005
Together with the United Nations Millennium Campaign and TakingITGlobal, we have created an MDG Youth Campaign Kit and MDG Youth Portal, which includes and MDG Youth Action Guide and other promotional materials. Also on the portal is the report "Youth & the MDGs: Challenges and Opportunities for Implementation," a 75 page white paper that is broadly used for its case studies, quick wins and policy recommendation; GYAN acted as secretariat for the process of writing the report, and the global consultation that was held in its research phase. Our intention is now to launch National MDG Youth Campaigns

VOTY AT MDG SUMMIT




VOICE OF THE YOUTH NETWORK was featured at the UNITED NATIONS WORLD SUMMIT 2005
Together with the United Nations Millennium Campaign and TakingITGlobal, we have created an MDG Youth Campaign Kit and MDG Youth Portal, which includes and MDG Youth Action Guide and other promotional materials. Also on the portal is the report "Youth & the MDGs: Challenges and Opportunities for Implementation," a 75 page white paper that is broadly used for its case studies, quick wins and policy recommendation; GYAN acted as secretariat for the process of writing the report, and the global consultation that was held in its research phase. Our intention is now to launch National MDG Youth Campaigns

Sunday, September 24, 2006

OWEL ANG BATANG MATAKAW




One of the program voiced by POCHOLO GONZALES of CREATIVOICES PRODUCTIONS

OWEL ANG BATANG MATAKAW




One of the program voiced by POCHOLO GONZALES of CREATIVOICES PRODUCTIONS

PUP BATAAN 1995 GRAND REUNION




Last December 23, 2005. The very first and Tenth year Anniversary of PUP HIGH SCHOOL was celebrated in Mariveles, Bataan.

PUP BATAAN 1995 GRAND REUNION




Last December 23, 2005. The very first and Tenth year Anniversary of PUP HIGH SCHOOL was celebrated in Mariveles, Bataan.

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT 2004




Youth Building a Peaceful,
Equitable and Sustainable World
The Oxfam International Youth Parliament (Oxfam IYP) is an initiative of Oxfam International, managed by Oxfam Australia. OIYP is a network of young leaders in 92 countries working for positive and lasting change in their communities.

OIYP's 301 action partners were selected from 2189 applications for the OIYP Program in 2004. They were selected for their commitment to social justice, experience as activists, community and organisational support as well as on the basis of 'action plans' they presented -- their analysis of a key problem in their community and an idea for action. All Action Partners came to Sydney in July 2004 for an intensive week of sharing, linking, learning, capacity building and action planning.

Action Partners will implement their action plans between 2004 and 2006 in their own countries and OIYP will continue to support them by providing integrated project support (grants, online training and mentoring), ongoing strategic support and capacity building as well as access to learning and development through our research, learning and impact programs.

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT 2004




Youth Building a Peaceful,
Equitable and Sustainable World
The Oxfam International Youth Parliament (Oxfam IYP) is an initiative of Oxfam International, managed by Oxfam Australia. OIYP is a network of young leaders in 92 countries working for positive and lasting change in their communities.

OIYP's 301 action partners were selected from 2189 applications for the OIYP Program in 2004. They were selected for their commitment to social justice, experience as activists, community and organisational support as well as on the basis of 'action plans' they presented -- their analysis of a key problem in their community and an idea for action. All Action Partners came to Sydney in July 2004 for an intensive week of sharing, linking, learning, capacity building and action planning.

Action Partners will implement their action plans between 2004 and 2006 in their own countries and OIYP will continue to support them by providing integrated project support (grants, online training and mentoring), ongoing strategic support and capacity building as well as access to learning and development through our research, learning and impact programs.

WYPS 2004




An Outcome of the WYPS Asia Pacific Conference: Shared Vision: We, the youth of the Asia and Pacific regions, believe that world peace can be achieved through the sustained development of: Respect Encompassing the human, for oneself and others, the recognition and appreciation of differences both religious and cultural, and the sovereignty of nation states under international law, with Equality That affords an equitable opportunity for education, social integration, informed political participation, health, persons of both genders, and economic prosperity across all economic groups, in harmony with Natural Resources And the physical and living environment cared for as a whole by nations, communities, public and private organizations and individuals, attending to Basic Needs That comprises of food, shelter, clothing, water, sanitation, health, energy, security, ensuring Education Within a culture of learning, that is holistic - academic, cultural, spiritual, vocational, traditional, indigenous, and with values that are both community-based and universal, driving Governance That never fails to be participatory, transparent and accountable, promoting Global Cooperation Between nations, communities, public and private organizations and individuals, enabled by Communication That is consistently open, free, fair and crosses all boundaries. To this we commit in spirit, thought and action

What does the organization do?
MISSION AND GOALS To build a forum for young leaders from all regions, cultures, religions, and genders whereby they can unite and pledge a commitment to work collectively toward the achievement of world peace; To create a global network of young people committed to peace-building; To focus on issues affecting youth and work towards finding solutions that will change the prospects for the future of the next generation; To develop and promote mutual understanding, respect and harmony among young people, who will become a new generation of global citizens; To identify talented youth with leadership potential from all parts of the world; To educate young people about the many critical issues their generation faces-weapons of mass destruction, international terrorism and conflict, environmental degradation and climate change, AIDS and its social consequences, poverty and development, education and employment, drug abuse and juvenile delinquency, among many other issues; To provide a moral and spiritual vision for addressing these issues. To develop an understanding that spiritual resources are an essential aspect of creating a peaceful and sustainable world; and To communicate to world leaders that young people must have a say in their own future.

Opportunities for Youth
Youth Leaders from different sectors of society i.e. business, media, politics etc. will be nominated and then selected for the conference in Bangkok. The criteria is as follows: Selection Criteria for Youth Leader 1. Age 15-35 at time of nomination 2. Recognized as a leader or potential leader in their field 3. Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to solve problems, adaptability and flexibility in dealing with challenges 4. Demonstrated or promises to demonstrate competent commitment to social welfare and community leadership 5. Cultural awareness and sensitivity to the aspirations of the youth 6. Pledges to the agenda of the World Youth Peace Summit and makes moral commitment ensuring the continuance of the ideals enunciated by it

WYPS 2004




An Outcome of the WYPS Asia Pacific Conference: Shared Vision: We, the youth of the Asia and Pacific regions, believe that world peace can be achieved through the sustained development of: Respect Encompassing the human, for oneself and others, the recognition and appreciation of differences both religious and cultural, and the sovereignty of nation states under international law, with Equality That affords an equitable opportunity for education, social integration, informed political participation, health, persons of both genders, and economic prosperity across all economic groups, in harmony with Natural Resources And the physical and living environment cared for as a whole by nations, communities, public and private organizations and individuals, attending to Basic Needs That comprises of food, shelter, clothing, water, sanitation, health, energy, security, ensuring Education Within a culture of learning, that is holistic - academic, cultural, spiritual, vocational, traditional, indigenous, and with values that are both community-based and universal, driving Governance That never fails to be participatory, transparent and accountable, promoting Global Cooperation Between nations, communities, public and private organizations and individuals, enabled by Communication That is consistently open, free, fair and crosses all boundaries. To this we commit in spirit, thought and action

What does the organization do?
MISSION AND GOALS To build a forum for young leaders from all regions, cultures, religions, and genders whereby they can unite and pledge a commitment to work collectively toward the achievement of world peace; To create a global network of young people committed to peace-building; To focus on issues affecting youth and work towards finding solutions that will change the prospects for the future of the next generation; To develop and promote mutual understanding, respect and harmony among young people, who will become a new generation of global citizens; To identify talented youth with leadership potential from all parts of the world; To educate young people about the many critical issues their generation faces-weapons of mass destruction, international terrorism and conflict, environmental degradation and climate change, AIDS and its social consequences, poverty and development, education and employment, drug abuse and juvenile delinquency, among many other issues; To provide a moral and spiritual vision for addressing these issues. To develop an understanding that spiritual resources are an essential aspect of creating a peaceful and sustainable world; and To communicate to world leaders that young people must have a say in their own future.

Opportunities for Youth
Youth Leaders from different sectors of society i.e. business, media, politics etc. will be nominated and then selected for the conference in Bangkok. The criteria is as follows: Selection Criteria for Youth Leader 1. Age 15-35 at time of nomination 2. Recognized as a leader or potential leader in their field 3. Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to solve problems, adaptability and flexibility in dealing with challenges 4. Demonstrated or promises to demonstrate competent commitment to social welfare and community leadership 5. Cultural awareness and sensitivity to the aspirations of the youth 6. Pledges to the agenda of the World Youth Peace Summit and makes moral commitment ensuring the continuance of the ideals enunciated by it

Oxfam International Youth Parliament 2004




ABC News 2004 Features IYP

Oxfam International Youth Parliament 2004




ABC News 2004 Features IYP

Saturday, September 23, 2006

Creativoices with Friends




Creativoices with Friends




NEGOSYONG PINOY

Start:     Oct 27, '06 10:00a
End:     Oct 29, '06
Location:     Megatrade Hall 1, 5th floor, The Summit, Bldg. B, SM Megamall.
The CENTER FOR SMALL ENTREPRENEURS (CSE) together with TRADE ADVERTISING EXHIBITIONS AND CONVENTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (TRADECON, INC.) in its advocacy to foster entrepreneurship through growth oriented business opportunities will be staging its 1st Micro Entrepreneur Trade Fair dubbed as NEGOSYONG PINOY 2006. This event will run from October 27 - 29, 2006, at the Megatrade Hall 1, 5th floor, The Summit, Bldg. B, SM Megamall.

NEGOSYONG PINOY 2006 aims to take center stage in promoting micro entrepreneurship in one exposition event. The main expo comprises of national government entities, micro-entrepreneurs, banks, home-grown franchise businesses, retailers and wholesalers, exporters and importers, inventrepreneurs, business solutions companies, freight forwarders and cooperatives. In addition, CSE’s Ka-Entrep (an entrepreneur-for-others) program that opens opportunity to communicate with other entrepreneurs will also be highlighted. This event will be the most awaited meeting place for people who are looking for business opportunities and to update entrepreneurs of current business trends.

The three day exposition is committed to be a unique and one of the promising tradeshow in the Philippines that will focus on products, entrepreneurial spirit and services for home-grown businesses, growth-oriented micro, cottage and small enterprises. Combined with this is the event information on the latest trends and relevant concerns thus coming up with possible marketing joint venture, partners and affiliates.

NEGOSYONG PINOY

Start:     Oct 27, '06 10:00a
End:     Oct 29, '06
Location:     Megatrade Hall 1, 5th floor, The Summit, Bldg. B, SM Megamall.
The CENTER FOR SMALL ENTREPRENEURS (CSE) together with TRADE ADVERTISING EXHIBITIONS AND CONVENTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (TRADECON, INC.) in its advocacy to foster entrepreneurship through growth oriented business opportunities will be staging its 1st Micro Entrepreneur Trade Fair dubbed as NEGOSYONG PINOY 2006. This event will run from October 27 - 29, 2006, at the Megatrade Hall 1, 5th floor, The Summit, Bldg. B, SM Megamall.

NEGOSYONG PINOY 2006 aims to take center stage in promoting micro entrepreneurship in one exposition event. The main expo comprises of national government entities, micro-entrepreneurs, banks, home-grown franchise businesses, retailers and wholesalers, exporters and importers, inventrepreneurs, business solutions companies, freight forwarders and cooperatives. In addition, CSE’s Ka-Entrep (an entrepreneur-for-others) program that opens opportunity to communicate with other entrepreneurs will also be highlighted. This event will be the most awaited meeting place for people who are looking for business opportunities and to update entrepreneurs of current business trends.

The three day exposition is committed to be a unique and one of the promising tradeshow in the Philippines that will focus on products, entrepreneurial spirit and services for home-grown businesses, growth-oriented micro, cottage and small enterprises. Combined with this is the event information on the latest trends and relevant concerns thus coming up with possible marketing joint venture, partners and affiliates.

Friday, September 22, 2006

:: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/04/16/SCAU200404167346.html
VOTY-NCJP, other youth groups to join 2004 Global Youth Service Day (GYSD)


By LLOYD LUNA / Polytechnic University of the Philippines

"Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) 2004 mobilizes youth in over 150 countries to rebuild communities, breakdown ethnic barriers and promote peace through community services.�

From Kuwait to the Philippines to Uganda, from Bolivia to India to Spain, millions of youth in over 150 countries around the world are organizing community service projects and special events to celebrate the 5th Annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), April 16-18.


It is in this event that the Voice of the Youth Network, the Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines, SAVE ME Movement and other youth groups in the country have expressed their full support and commitment.


Young people around the world are responding to terrorism, war and ethnic violence by focusing their efforts to eradicate hunger and HIV/AIDS, to address education problems in their communities, and to resolve conflicts. Young volunteers are mobilizing en masse to mark this year's GYSD.


Global Youth Service Day is an annual global event led by Youth Service America, in cooperation with Global Youth Action Network, Inc., its key partner, together with a consortium of international organizations and national committees. GYSD 2004 Philippine Celebration is led by National Youth Commission and Youth for Sustainable Development in partnership with the National Coordinating Committees that include Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines (NCJP), Tinig Kabataan (VOICE OF THE YOUTH NETWORK), Philippine Youth Employment Network, Inc., Batangas Youth Organization and Family Planning Organization of the Philippines. SAVE ME Movement, Office of the Presidential Assistant for Youth Affairs, Tuklas Katutubo, UNESCO Club, Remedios Foundation's Youth Zone Project also help for the preparation.


NCJP, the fastest growing organization of campus journalist in the Philippines, is organizing local events in different in different regions particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao under the SUMMER 2004. This program aims at inculcating moral values in journalism that involves more than 300 student publication nationwide. They coordinate on various training on modern mass media, trainings on journalism, team building activities, leadership congress and regional writing competitions. NCJP national president Patrick Asi�ero says, �We are putting into writing different events that has something to do with GYSD because for us, documenting the celebration itself is very vital in also promoting the active participation of the Filipino Youth.�


In another statement, VOTY founding president and NCJP director on International Relations Pocholo Gonzales stress, �The Filipino Youth continuously and passionately inspiring, informing and involving their fellow youth, through GYSD, where young people represent a dynamic force of creativity and change.� He adds that GYSD creates a remarkable opportunity to exemplify the power of a generation uniting its efforts to build a better Philippines and a better world.


VOTY spearheads Youth Action Forum in different chapters nationwide. The program focuses on peace and development. Under this are voter's education, crime prevention, anti-terrorism law in the Philippines and other issues.


Meanwhile, leading GYSD coordinator and Asia-Pacific Coordinator Global Youth Action Network Catherine Kamping pointed out that countries around the world are beginning to recognize young people as assets, tapping into their amazing energy, commitment, and skills to solve problems especially here in the Philippines. She further notes, �Young volunteers from different geographic, socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are organizing service projects, public awareness campaigns, and forums that tackle some of society's most intractable problems.�


Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is a public education campaign that highlights the amazing contributions made by youth year-round to their communities through volunteering.


This celebration envisions fostering youth participation and involvement and that millions of young people in countries everywhere will highlight and carry out thousands of community improvement projects. This day will be a way for local, national, and international organizations to build the capacity of an international network and organizations that promote youth participation, service and learning; to educate the public, the media, and policy-makers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders around the world; to mobilize youth and adults to meet the needs of their comities through volunteering; and to learn and share effective practices in youth service, youth voice, and civic engagement in the world today.

:: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/04/16/SCAU200404167346.html
VOTY-NCJP, other youth groups to join 2004 Global Youth Service Day (GYSD)


By LLOYD LUNA / Polytechnic University of the Philippines

"Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) 2004 mobilizes youth in over 150 countries to rebuild communities, breakdown ethnic barriers and promote peace through community services.�

From Kuwait to the Philippines to Uganda, from Bolivia to India to Spain, millions of youth in over 150 countries around the world are organizing community service projects and special events to celebrate the 5th Annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), April 16-18.


It is in this event that the Voice of the Youth Network, the Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines, SAVE ME Movement and other youth groups in the country have expressed their full support and commitment.


Young people around the world are responding to terrorism, war and ethnic violence by focusing their efforts to eradicate hunger and HIV/AIDS, to address education problems in their communities, and to resolve conflicts. Young volunteers are mobilizing en masse to mark this year's GYSD.


Global Youth Service Day is an annual global event led by Youth Service America, in cooperation with Global Youth Action Network, Inc., its key partner, together with a consortium of international organizations and national committees. GYSD 2004 Philippine Celebration is led by National Youth Commission and Youth for Sustainable Development in partnership with the National Coordinating Committees that include Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines (NCJP), Tinig Kabataan (VOICE OF THE YOUTH NETWORK), Philippine Youth Employment Network, Inc., Batangas Youth Organization and Family Planning Organization of the Philippines. SAVE ME Movement, Office of the Presidential Assistant for Youth Affairs, Tuklas Katutubo, UNESCO Club, Remedios Foundation's Youth Zone Project also help for the preparation.


NCJP, the fastest growing organization of campus journalist in the Philippines, is organizing local events in different in different regions particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao under the SUMMER 2004. This program aims at inculcating moral values in journalism that involves more than 300 student publication nationwide. They coordinate on various training on modern mass media, trainings on journalism, team building activities, leadership congress and regional writing competitions. NCJP national president Patrick Asi�ero says, �We are putting into writing different events that has something to do with GYSD because for us, documenting the celebration itself is very vital in also promoting the active participation of the Filipino Youth.�


In another statement, VOTY founding president and NCJP director on International Relations Pocholo Gonzales stress, �The Filipino Youth continuously and passionately inspiring, informing and involving their fellow youth, through GYSD, where young people represent a dynamic force of creativity and change.� He adds that GYSD creates a remarkable opportunity to exemplify the power of a generation uniting its efforts to build a better Philippines and a better world.


VOTY spearheads Youth Action Forum in different chapters nationwide. The program focuses on peace and development. Under this are voter's education, crime prevention, anti-terrorism law in the Philippines and other issues.


Meanwhile, leading GYSD coordinator and Asia-Pacific Coordinator Global Youth Action Network Catherine Kamping pointed out that countries around the world are beginning to recognize young people as assets, tapping into their amazing energy, commitment, and skills to solve problems especially here in the Philippines. She further notes, �Young volunteers from different geographic, socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are organizing service projects, public awareness campaigns, and forums that tackle some of society's most intractable problems.�


Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is a public education campaign that highlights the amazing contributions made by youth year-round to their communities through volunteering.


This celebration envisions fostering youth participation and involvement and that millions of young people in countries everywhere will highlight and carry out thousands of community improvement projects. This day will be a way for local, national, and international organizations to build the capacity of an international network and organizations that promote youth participation, service and learning; to educate the public, the media, and policy-makers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders around the world; to mobilize youth and adults to meet the needs of their comities through volunteering; and to learn and share effective practices in youth service, youth voice, and civic engagement in the world today.

Manila Bulletin Online

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/02/INFO2006060265720.html
Filipina podcast goes high gear
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Janette Toral of DigitalFilipino.com released the 4th episode of the DigitalFilipino.com Podcast, a twice a month program, featuring interviews of Rodney Jao on Davao’s outsourcing destination challenges, Stephanie Caragos on the forthcoming Mindanao ICT Congress, and Cebu-based Dann Diez on online network marketing. This extensive personal podcast can be downloaded at http://digitalfilipino.podomatic.com.

"The DigitalFilipino Podcast allows us to connect to the growing Filipino Internet community throughout the country and overseas," said Janette Toral, host and co-producer editor of The DigitalFilipino Podcast. "It gave me opportunity to continue my broadcasting hobby that I pursued before with Infotech Radio and CoolIT in the year 1999-2001.’

Toral’s podcast topics include news and updates in DigitalFilipino.com, chat with Internet personalities and her club members, personal tech advise, and events she supports. DigitalFilipino.com Podcast runs for 25 to 30 minutes and new episode is released every other Friday.

"For the month of June, we will be going weekly to celebrate the I.T. month and 6th year anniversary of Republic Act 8792 or the E-Commerce Law," Toral added.

The DigitalFilipino.com Podcast was launched last April 2006 and is co-produced by Pocholo Gonzales of Creative Voices Productions (http://www.creativoices.com). Its programming is similar to a radio show that has segments and sponsors. To date, it is the first Philippine podcast with commercial sponsors beginning its 2nd episode.

Listeners can tune in to the podcast by visiting http://digitalfilipino.podomatic.com and can also download the episode file to their computer and transfer it to an mp3 player or mobile phone.

DigitalFilipino.com is the personal website of Janette Toral promoting her e-commerce book and Philippine Internet documentary.

Manila Bulletin Online

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/02/INFO2006060265720.html
Filipina podcast goes high gear
spacer




Janette Toral of DigitalFilipino.com released the 4th episode of the DigitalFilipino.com Podcast, a twice a month program, featuring interviews of Rodney Jao on Davao’s outsourcing destination challenges, Stephanie Caragos on the forthcoming Mindanao ICT Congress, and Cebu-based Dann Diez on online network marketing. This extensive personal podcast can be downloaded at http://digitalfilipino.podomatic.com.

"The DigitalFilipino Podcast allows us to connect to the growing Filipino Internet community throughout the country and overseas," said Janette Toral, host and co-producer editor of The DigitalFilipino Podcast. "It gave me opportunity to continue my broadcasting hobby that I pursued before with Infotech Radio and CoolIT in the year 1999-2001.’

Toral’s podcast topics include news and updates in DigitalFilipino.com, chat with Internet personalities and her club members, personal tech advise, and events she supports. DigitalFilipino.com Podcast runs for 25 to 30 minutes and new episode is released every other Friday.

"For the month of June, we will be going weekly to celebrate the I.T. month and 6th year anniversary of Republic Act 8792 or the E-Commerce Law," Toral added.

The DigitalFilipino.com Podcast was launched last April 2006 and is co-produced by Pocholo Gonzales of Creative Voices Productions (http://www.creativoices.com). Its programming is similar to a radio show that has segments and sponsors. To date, it is the first Philippine podcast with commercial sponsors beginning its 2nd episode.

Listeners can tune in to the podcast by visiting http://digitalfilipino.podomatic.com and can also download the episode file to their computer and transfer it to an mp3 player or mobile phone.

DigitalFilipino.com is the personal website of Janette Toral promoting her e-commerce book and Philippine Internet documentary.

Yehey! Lifestyle

http://www.yehey.com/lifestyle/culture.aspx?artid=12144
Youth power 2005 conference and expo... a great start

By: Lionel C. Gonzaga

Youth Power 2005 Conference and Expo was amazingly and overwhelmingly successful. Last February 4 and 5, over 6,000 students and youngsters flocked to the World Trade Center to witness the biggest Youth Event of the year for free.

Photo provided by Lionel C. GonzagaFrom the ideas of Pocholo Gonzales, Al Ian Barcelona and Lloyd Luna, the event was organized by Ms. Anna Bacani-Lacsamana’s Next Step Events Planner in partnership with Sterling Paper Inc. The event was also made possible by the Philippine Youth Sphere group, headed by the Voice of the Youth (VOTY) Network, the Network of Campus Journalist of the Philippines (NCJP), Samahan ng Kabataan Network, Kristiyanong Kabataan Para Sa Bayan Movement, Kabataan ang Pag-asa ng Bayan Organization, Students Network of the Philippines, and Professional Youth. Among the sponsors are GMA7, Inc. and GMA7 Kapuso Foundation, Chikka Asia, Nestle Kitkat, John Clements Consulting Firm, Dickies, and the Philippine National Red Cross Youth. The event was also endorsed by the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education and the National Youth Commission.

Voice of the Youth (VOTY) Network got a lot of volunteers coming from different parts of the country and different youth organizations like the Red Cross Youth and UP students. We have volunteers and delegations from as far as Cagayan Valley in the north, and Tawi-tawi and Jolo, Sulu in the south. It's a convergence. Hardwork, initiative and dedication were all among the volunteers. They did that in the name of youth service and advocacy to bring positive change to the youth.

What's also amazing is that all the speakers such as Senators Manny Villar and Richard Gordon, Cong. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Businessman and Public Speaker Mr. Francis Kong, PLDT Exec VP, Butch Jimenez, GMA7's Arnold Clavio, NYC Commissioner Mark Castrodes and all the Kapuso artists who performed, like Dennis Trillo, Karylle, Jolina
Magdangal, Sherwin Ordonez and Biboy Ramirez, XY Kids and Ghost 13 and Slapshock were there as volunteers as well, for FREE. Thanks to Ms. Maybelyn Dela Cruz for making those things possible. She's a VOTY member too. They truly supported the cause, the youth.

With the theme, “Initiate. Participate. Cooperate. Face the Challenges of Tomorrow,” the conference tackled the most common scenario in response to the challenges that the Filipino youth are facing today. Atty. Marc Castrodes, Commissioner of the National Youth Commission, discussed the situation of education and the quality the students gain. PLDT Exec. Vice President Butch Jimenez discussed leadership and key points to believe in the power of our dreams that they will come into reality. Cong. Miguel Zubiri, with Maybelyn Dela Cruz alongside, encouraged the youth to participate and volunteer in the name of the Philippine National Red Cross and of service. Public Speaker and known Businessman Francis Kong inspired the youth by showing a clearer picture of the real world and what it takes to succeed and develop attitude more than skills. Senators Gordon and Villar shared their almost common stories of triumph. Sen. Gordon shared how he transformed the sin city of Subic into a model city. Sen. Villar proudly revealed his secrets of “Sipag at Tiyaga.” Mr. Arnold Clavio discussed the role of the media in shaping the youth. Ms. Anna Lacsamana, the president and head organizer from Next Step Events Planner inspired the delegates by sharing her humble beginnings that led to her success. Other speakers who discussed the role of the government in youth involvement were Dr. Cielito Habito of NEDA, and Department of National Defense Usec. Ernesto Carolina. Other subjects given attention were ICT and Business Management and Jobs in Call Centers.

Fun and entertainment were also among the agenda of the event. Several students from different regions participated in the Interpretative Dance and Dance Festival competitions respectively. Schools fought for the title of Best in Duo Flair Tending. A number of delegates showed up their talents in painting. Nestle Kitkat also sponsored a mini-game for the participants.

Moving the Youth


Inspiring and empowering are the two best words to describe the success of Youth Power 2005. The fact that the event was made possible because of dedication and passion for the youth alone is amazing. Who would have thought that organizations that have no funds and never collected any fees from its dedicated members would come up with a big event? For VOTY, It’s all heart with passion and a mission. Youth Power is only just the beginning. It is a realization that dreams really come into reality, and the convergence of youthful ideas says that we can make a change for the Filipinos – for our country.

Yehey! Lifestyle

http://www.yehey.com/lifestyle/culture.aspx?artid=12144
Youth power 2005 conference and expo... a great start

By: Lionel C. Gonzaga

Youth Power 2005 Conference and Expo was amazingly and overwhelmingly successful. Last February 4 and 5, over 6,000 students and youngsters flocked to the World Trade Center to witness the biggest Youth Event of the year for free.

Photo provided by Lionel C. GonzagaFrom the ideas of Pocholo Gonzales, Al Ian Barcelona and Lloyd Luna, the event was organized by Ms. Anna Bacani-Lacsamana’s Next Step Events Planner in partnership with Sterling Paper Inc. The event was also made possible by the Philippine Youth Sphere group, headed by the Voice of the Youth (VOTY) Network, the Network of Campus Journalist of the Philippines (NCJP), Samahan ng Kabataan Network, Kristiyanong Kabataan Para Sa Bayan Movement, Kabataan ang Pag-asa ng Bayan Organization, Students Network of the Philippines, and Professional Youth. Among the sponsors are GMA7, Inc. and GMA7 Kapuso Foundation, Chikka Asia, Nestle Kitkat, John Clements Consulting Firm, Dickies, and the Philippine National Red Cross Youth. The event was also endorsed by the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education and the National Youth Commission.

Voice of the Youth (VOTY) Network got a lot of volunteers coming from different parts of the country and different youth organizations like the Red Cross Youth and UP students. We have volunteers and delegations from as far as Cagayan Valley in the north, and Tawi-tawi and Jolo, Sulu in the south. It's a convergence. Hardwork, initiative and dedication were all among the volunteers. They did that in the name of youth service and advocacy to bring positive change to the youth.

What's also amazing is that all the speakers such as Senators Manny Villar and Richard Gordon, Cong. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Businessman and Public Speaker Mr. Francis Kong, PLDT Exec VP, Butch Jimenez, GMA7's Arnold Clavio, NYC Commissioner Mark Castrodes and all the Kapuso artists who performed, like Dennis Trillo, Karylle, Jolina
Magdangal, Sherwin Ordonez and Biboy Ramirez, XY Kids and Ghost 13 and Slapshock were there as volunteers as well, for FREE. Thanks to Ms. Maybelyn Dela Cruz for making those things possible. She's a VOTY member too. They truly supported the cause, the youth.

With the theme, “Initiate. Participate. Cooperate. Face the Challenges of Tomorrow,” the conference tackled the most common scenario in response to the challenges that the Filipino youth are facing today. Atty. Marc Castrodes, Commissioner of the National Youth Commission, discussed the situation of education and the quality the students gain. PLDT Exec. Vice President Butch Jimenez discussed leadership and key points to believe in the power of our dreams that they will come into reality. Cong. Miguel Zubiri, with Maybelyn Dela Cruz alongside, encouraged the youth to participate and volunteer in the name of the Philippine National Red Cross and of service. Public Speaker and known Businessman Francis Kong inspired the youth by showing a clearer picture of the real world and what it takes to succeed and develop attitude more than skills. Senators Gordon and Villar shared their almost common stories of triumph. Sen. Gordon shared how he transformed the sin city of Subic into a model city. Sen. Villar proudly revealed his secrets of “Sipag at Tiyaga.” Mr. Arnold Clavio discussed the role of the media in shaping the youth. Ms. Anna Lacsamana, the president and head organizer from Next Step Events Planner inspired the delegates by sharing her humble beginnings that led to her success. Other speakers who discussed the role of the government in youth involvement were Dr. Cielito Habito of NEDA, and Department of National Defense Usec. Ernesto Carolina. Other subjects given attention were ICT and Business Management and Jobs in Call Centers.

Fun and entertainment were also among the agenda of the event. Several students from different regions participated in the Interpretative Dance and Dance Festival competitions respectively. Schools fought for the title of Best in Duo Flair Tending. A number of delegates showed up their talents in painting. Nestle Kitkat also sponsored a mini-game for the participants.

Moving the Youth


Inspiring and empowering are the two best words to describe the success of Youth Power 2005. The fact that the event was made possible because of dedication and passion for the youth alone is amazing. Who would have thought that organizations that have no funds and never collected any fees from its dedicated members would come up with a big event? For VOTY, It’s all heart with passion and a mission. Youth Power is only just the beginning. It is a realization that dreams really come into reality, and the convergence of youthful ideas says that we can make a change for the Filipinos – for our country.

Meet the Winners

http://www.youthactionnet.org/yan_awards/awardwinner.cfm?awid=39

POCHOLO GONZALES

POCHOLO GONZALES Project: Tinig Kabataan (Voice of The Youth) Empowerment Program
Age: 27

Short Bio: Runs the only youth radio programs in Philippines to promote youth participation and development.

Long Bio: For more than a decade, Pocholo D. Gonzales has advocated for children’s issues. He now serves as Project Coordinator of the Tinig Kabataan (Voice of the Youth) Empowerment Program (VOTY), a program he helped launch based on his personal experience as a voice talent, writer, and director. The program is dedicated to developing the talents, capabilities, and leadership skills of young people, ages 15 to 25. From 1997-1999, VOTY had its own youth radio program, Radyo-Radyo and Awit-Tawanan, the only youth program of its kind in the Philippines. Its goal was to promote youth participation through radio broadcasting. More recently, VOTY members have been invited to present at local, national, and international conferences, and have been featured on national television and radio programs, in newspapers, and at school and community events. Currently a student at the University of the Philippines, Pocholo has participated in numerous international youth conferences.

Meet the Winners

http://www.youthactionnet.org/yan_awards/awardwinner.cfm?awid=39

POCHOLO GONZALES

POCHOLO GONZALES Project: Tinig Kabataan (Voice of The Youth) Empowerment Program
Age: 27

Short Bio: Runs the only youth radio programs in Philippines to promote youth participation and development.

Long Bio: For more than a decade, Pocholo D. Gonzales has advocated for children’s issues. He now serves as Project Coordinator of the Tinig Kabataan (Voice of the Youth) Empowerment Program (VOTY), a program he helped launch based on his personal experience as a voice talent, writer, and director. The program is dedicated to developing the talents, capabilities, and leadership skills of young people, ages 15 to 25. From 1997-1999, VOTY had its own youth radio program, Radyo-Radyo and Awit-Tawanan, the only youth program of its kind in the Philippines. Its goal was to promote youth participation through radio broadcasting. More recently, VOTY members have been invited to present at local, national, and international conferences, and have been featured on national television and radio programs, in newspapers, and at school and community events. Currently a student at the University of the Philippines, Pocholo has participated in numerous international youth conferences.

2bu : to be young

http://you.inq7.net/2bu/stories/04062004/sto2-1.htm
RP gears up for Global
Youth Service Day 2004
By Lloyd A. Luna
YOU contributor
MEMBERS of the Voice of the Youth Network celebrating last year's Global Youth Service Day

FROM KUWAIT to the Philippines to Uganda, from Bolivia to India to Spain, millions of youth in over 150 countries around the world are organizing community service projects and special events to celebrate the 5th Annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) from April 16 to 18.

Tinig Kabataan (Voice of the Youth Network, VOTY), the Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines (NCJP), SAVE ME Movement and other youth groups in the Philippines have expressed their full support and
commitment.

Young people around the world are responding to terrorism, war and ethnic violence by focusing their efforts to eradicate hunger and HIV/AIDS, address education problems in their communities, and resolve conflicts. Young volunteers are mobilizing en masse to mark this year's GYSD.

Global Youth Service Day is an annual global event led by Youth Service America, in cooperation with Global Youth Action Network Inc., its key partner, together with a consortium of international organizations and national committees. The GYSD 2004 Philippine celebration is led by the National Youth Commission and Youth for Sustainable Development in partnership with the national coordinating committees, including NCJP), Tinig Kabataan, Philippine Youth Employment Network Inc., Batangas Youth Organization and Family Planning Organization of the Philippines. SAVE ME Movement, the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Youth Affairs, Tuklas Katutubo, UNESCO Club and Remedios Foundation's Youth Zone Project are also lending their support.
VOICE of the Youth Network ladies holding GYSD posters

NCJP, the fastest growing organization of campus journalists in the Philippines, is organizing local events in different regions, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao under SUMMER 2004. This program aims at inculcating moral values in journalism, with more than 300 student publications nationwide participating. As NCJP national president Patrick Asiòero said: "We are putting into writing different events that has something to do with GYSD because for us, documenting the celebration itself is very vital in promoting also the active participation of the Filipino youth."

Meanwhile, VOTY founding [resident and NCJP director on International Relations Pocholo D. Gonzales stressed that: "The Filipino youth is continuously and passionately inspiring, informing and involving their fellow youth, through GYSD where young people represent a dynamic force of creativity and change." He added that GYSD creates and remarkable opportunity to exemplify the power of a generation uniting its efforts to build a better Philippines and world.

For more information, you may contact Catherine Kamping at mckates@yahoo.com, Pocholo Gonzales at pocholo@youthlink.org or Lloyd Luna at lloyd@voty.org. You may also visit www.gysd.net and www.voty.org for more details.

Lloyd Luna is the founding chairperson and CEO of Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines.

2bu : to be young

http://you.inq7.net/2bu/stories/04062004/sto2-1.htm
RP gears up for Global
Youth Service Day 2004
By Lloyd A. Luna
YOU contributor
MEMBERS of the Voice of the Youth Network celebrating last year's Global Youth Service Day

FROM KUWAIT to the Philippines to Uganda, from Bolivia to India to Spain, millions of youth in over 150 countries around the world are organizing community service projects and special events to celebrate the 5th Annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) from April 16 to 18.

Tinig Kabataan (Voice of the Youth Network, VOTY), the Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines (NCJP), SAVE ME Movement and other youth groups in the Philippines have expressed their full support and
commitment.

Young people around the world are responding to terrorism, war and ethnic violence by focusing their efforts to eradicate hunger and HIV/AIDS, address education problems in their communities, and resolve conflicts. Young volunteers are mobilizing en masse to mark this year's GYSD.

Global Youth Service Day is an annual global event led by Youth Service America, in cooperation with Global Youth Action Network Inc., its key partner, together with a consortium of international organizations and national committees. The GYSD 2004 Philippine celebration is led by the National Youth Commission and Youth for Sustainable Development in partnership with the national coordinating committees, including NCJP), Tinig Kabataan, Philippine Youth Employment Network Inc., Batangas Youth Organization and Family Planning Organization of the Philippines. SAVE ME Movement, the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Youth Affairs, Tuklas Katutubo, UNESCO Club and Remedios Foundation's Youth Zone Project are also lending their support.
VOICE of the Youth Network ladies holding GYSD posters

NCJP, the fastest growing organization of campus journalists in the Philippines, is organizing local events in different regions, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao under SUMMER 2004. This program aims at inculcating moral values in journalism, with more than 300 student publications nationwide participating. As NCJP national president Patrick Asiòero said: "We are putting into writing different events that has something to do with GYSD because for us, documenting the celebration itself is very vital in promoting also the active participation of the Filipino youth."

Meanwhile, VOTY founding [resident and NCJP director on International Relations Pocholo D. Gonzales stressed that: "The Filipino youth is continuously and passionately inspiring, informing and involving their fellow youth, through GYSD where young people represent a dynamic force of creativity and change." He added that GYSD creates and remarkable opportunity to exemplify the power of a generation uniting its efforts to build a better Philippines and world.

For more information, you may contact Catherine Kamping at mckates@yahoo.com, Pocholo Gonzales at pocholo@youthlink.org or Lloyd Luna at lloyd@voty.org. You may also visit www.gysd.net and www.voty.org for more details.

Lloyd Luna is the founding chairperson and CEO of Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines.

Anime News Network - Pocholo GONZALES

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=46212
From FVR, Erap, FPJ to Flavier, Marc Logan and to many other different characters, he can sound like them like no other! Voice acting has been his full-time career since 1996 when he was only 16, as a television voice director and audio producer. His voiceover work includes radio and television commercials, audio-visual presentations, message-on-hold, computer games, websites, industrial narration, audio drama, original animation, film dubbing, anime, tele/chinovelas and more. He also anchored the only youth advocacy radio program at DZME. He has worked with and learned from some of the top voiceover talents in the country. One of the radio ads where he voiced as Mr. Mike Enriquez even won in the Ad Congress. Now, he conducts voice-acting workshops and runs his co-owned full-service voiceover production company, The UNIVOICESAL Productions. For him, VOICE ACTING is an ART to be EXPLORED!
How much time do you have? OK, I'll keep it brief and just list a few of the OTHER things I do:
I've been working with the Philippine Voice Acting Industry. I am the youngest who entered the industry at age of 15 years old. I made more than 100 radio and t.v. commercials through my voice. I've done numerous number of Voice Over and Dubbing jobs. Translating and dubbing Japanese and Latin programs in Philippine language. I am also doing voice for films and even multi media and original animation or cartoons.

Anime News Network - Pocholo GONZALES

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=46212
From FVR, Erap, FPJ to Flavier, Marc Logan and to many other different characters, he can sound like them like no other! Voice acting has been his full-time career since 1996 when he was only 16, as a television voice director and audio producer. His voiceover work includes radio and television commercials, audio-visual presentations, message-on-hold, computer games, websites, industrial narration, audio drama, original animation, film dubbing, anime, tele/chinovelas and more. He also anchored the only youth advocacy radio program at DZME. He has worked with and learned from some of the top voiceover talents in the country. One of the radio ads where he voiced as Mr. Mike Enriquez even won in the Ad Congress. Now, he conducts voice-acting workshops and runs his co-owned full-service voiceover production company, The UNIVOICESAL Productions. For him, VOICE ACTING is an ART to be EXPLORED!
How much time do you have? OK, I'll keep it brief and just list a few of the OTHER things I do:
I've been working with the Philippine Voice Acting Industry. I am the youngest who entered the industry at age of 15 years old. I made more than 100 radio and t.v. commercials through my voice. I've done numerous number of Voice Over and Dubbing jobs. Translating and dubbing Japanese and Latin programs in Philippine language. I am also doing voice for films and even multi media and original animation or cartoons.

Monday, September 18, 2006

OZINE FEST 06




July 2006 Le Pavillon, Metropolitan Park. Roxas Boulevard cor EDSA ext.
Details for the Ozine Fest '06
National Cosplay Competition

OZINE FEST 06




July 2006 Le Pavillon, Metropolitan Park. Roxas Boulevard cor EDSA ext.
Details for the Ozine Fest '06
National Cosplay Competition

STATE OF NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS 2006




State of Philippine Competitiveness National Conference 2006
"The Creative Industries: Interplay of Art, Business and Innovation"
Luzon-Mindanao Ballrooms
Sofitel Philippine Plaza
July 19, 2006
Hosted by Brian Ligsay of Creativoices Productions

STATE OF NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS 2006




State of Philippine Competitiveness National Conference 2006
"The Creative Industries: Interplay of Art, Business and Innovation"
Luzon-Mindanao Ballrooms
Sofitel Philippine Plaza
July 19, 2006
Hosted by Brian Ligsay of Creativoices Productions

CREATIVOICES AT ADAMSON UNIVERSITY




Talk about animation and voice acting!

CREATIVOICES AT ADAMSON UNIVERSITY




Talk about animation and voice acting!

88DB.COM LAUNCHING




88DB.COM LAUNCHING




Dubbing of DiGata and Megaman

Start:     Sep 23, '06 09:00a
End:     Sep 24, '06 12:00a
ABS CBN AND SFX Productions

Dubbing of DiGata and Megaman

Start:     Sep 23, '06 09:00a
End:     Sep 24, '06 12:00a
ABS CBN AND SFX Productions

Saturday, September 16, 2006

VOICE ACTING WORKSHOP BY CREATIVOICES PRODUCTIONS




VOICE ACTING WORKSHOP BY CREATIVOICES PRODUCTIONS




With Everest Team




With Everest Team




The Pioneer Filipino Animation Awards Night

 Some 30 Filipino cartoon writers, directors, producers, voice actors, networks and technical staff will be honored December 4 during "The Pioneer Filipino Animation Awards Night."

The three-hour show will be held at Hotel InterContinental in Makati, east of Manila. New York-based Unitel Animation, Inc. is holding the tribute in cooperation with United Staffing Registry, Inc., United Home Care and the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund).

Leading the award recipients will be InterContinental in Makati. Heading the list of awardees are "Comedy King" Dolphy, Mars Ravelo's model for "Captain Barbell," and "Star of All Seasons" Vilma Santos, the model for "Darna."

Others to get awards include Fernando Poe, Jr., (for Ang Panday, 1986) and Ogie Alcasid (for Isko, Adventures in Animasia, 1995).

Honorees also include the talents in Ibong Adarna, which used the voices of Regine Velasquez, Jolina Magdangal, Boots Anson-Roa, Marvin Agustin and Martin Nievera, as well as the vocal talents of Ang Panday. Other than Fernando Poe, Jr., these include Helen Vela, Max Alvarado, Lito Anzures, Perry Fajardo and Bentot, Jr.

Poe, Jr. was the model for the title character of Ang Panday. Created by Carlo J. Caparas (who also will be honored in September), it was the first Filipino animated TV series.

Ang Panday was first broadcast on RPN 9 on November 21, 1986. According to the Manila Bulletin, despite consistent high ratings, the show ran for only six months due to high production costs. Only Poe, Jr. and Bentot, Jr. remain alive from the series.

The awards night will also recognize Mars Ravelo (Darna and Captain Barbell), Nonoy Marcelo (Biag ni LamAng), Orly Ilacad (Isko, Adventures in Animasia), Ramon Chuaying (Ibong Adarna), Lav Diaz (Ibong Adarna), Simon Iam (Ibong Adarna), Mario Uligan (Ang Panday, Darna and Captain Barbell), Rose Flaminiano (Ibong Adarna), and networks ABS-CBN (Ibong Adarna), GMA 7 (Darna and Captain Barbell) and RPN 9 (Ang Panday).

Willie Nepomuceno, Boots AnsonRoa, Rey Langit will be among the hosts of the awards night. The 30 animation pioneers will receive individual trophies designed by Unitel creative director Gag Servant.

Animation in the Philippines dates back to 1953, when cartoonist Larry Alcala made a "black�and�white exercise in movement" on 8mm film of a girl jumping rope and a boy playing yo-yo.

The Pioneer Filipino Animation Awards Night

 Some 30 Filipino cartoon writers, directors, producers, voice actors, networks and technical staff will be honored December 4 during "The Pioneer Filipino Animation Awards Night."

The three-hour show will be held at Hotel InterContinental in Makati, east of Manila. New York-based Unitel Animation, Inc. is holding the tribute in cooperation with United Staffing Registry, Inc., United Home Care and the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund).

Leading the award recipients will be InterContinental in Makati. Heading the list of awardees are "Comedy King" Dolphy, Mars Ravelo's model for "Captain Barbell," and "Star of All Seasons" Vilma Santos, the model for "Darna."

Others to get awards include Fernando Poe, Jr., (for Ang Panday, 1986) and Ogie Alcasid (for Isko, Adventures in Animasia, 1995).

Honorees also include the talents in Ibong Adarna, which used the voices of Regine Velasquez, Jolina Magdangal, Boots Anson-Roa, Marvin Agustin and Martin Nievera, as well as the vocal talents of Ang Panday. Other than Fernando Poe, Jr., these include Helen Vela, Max Alvarado, Lito Anzures, Perry Fajardo and Bentot, Jr.

Poe, Jr. was the model for the title character of Ang Panday. Created by Carlo J. Caparas (who also will be honored in September), it was the first Filipino animated TV series.

Ang Panday was first broadcast on RPN 9 on November 21, 1986. According to the Manila Bulletin, despite consistent high ratings, the show ran for only six months due to high production costs. Only Poe, Jr. and Bentot, Jr. remain alive from the series.

The awards night will also recognize Mars Ravelo (Darna and Captain Barbell), Nonoy Marcelo (Biag ni LamAng), Orly Ilacad (Isko, Adventures in Animasia), Ramon Chuaying (Ibong Adarna), Lav Diaz (Ibong Adarna), Simon Iam (Ibong Adarna), Mario Uligan (Ang Panday, Darna and Captain Barbell), Rose Flaminiano (Ibong Adarna), and networks ABS-CBN (Ibong Adarna), GMA 7 (Darna and Captain Barbell) and RPN 9 (Ang Panday).

Willie Nepomuceno, Boots AnsonRoa, Rey Langit will be among the hosts of the awards night. The 30 animation pioneers will receive individual trophies designed by Unitel creative director Gag Servant.

Animation in the Philippines dates back to 1953, when cartoonist Larry Alcala made a "black�and�white exercise in movement" on 8mm film of a girl jumping rope and a boy playing yo-yo.

FILMART 2006