Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts

The Great LEAN Run (TGLR) 2015

The University of the Philippines Sandigan para sa Mag-aaral at Sambayanan Alumni (UP SAMASA) together with the UP Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs (UP OVCSA) is to conduct the Great LEAN Run (TGLR) on September 19, 2015 5PM  (Saturday) at the UP Sunken Garden and Academic Oval. The event is a tribute to Leandro L. Alejandro, the most popular youth leader during the height of Martial Law.

LEAN Run, run event, 3.7 km, 2015 run, Up diliman, university philippines, martial law, acad oval

The 3.7 kilometer-run is both for runners and non-runners alike so let's join to enjoy the event. This is a special distance run with obstacle course/run and chase production where you get to experience mud crawl, military wall, hurdles, anti-riot squad obstacles, water cannon dispersal obstacle, and tear gas obstacle. It's like reliving the Martial Law experience during his time.

Registration Fee (inclusive of singlet, bib and a race kit)
Regular - PhP800.00
Student - PhP300.00

You can register until September 18, 2015:
Online
Register Here and pay thru Paypal or credit cards
Register Here and pay thru Bank Account

Personally at any Chris Sports branches in:
SM North EDSA
SM Megamall
Glorietta 3
Metro Market! Market! Bonifacio Global City

*No registration will be accepted at the day of the run.

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National Museum FREE Admission Extended

If you haven't seen the gigantic Spoliarium by our very own Juan Luna, this is your chance to see it firsthand. National Museum of the Philippines is giving the public FREE admission to come and visit the National Museum until the end of June. The free admission was offered last May 2015 and has been extended until this month. The regular rate is Php150 for adults and Php50 for students.

Free admission, National Museum, June 2015
NMP will be open in June 12 (independence Day)

NMP just announced that even though June 12 (Independence Day) is a national holiday in the Philippines, they will be open for the day. So if you got nothing scheduled on that date, head off to the National Museum and revisit the remnants of our country's history.

Museum is open from 10AM-5PM on Tuesday to Sunday. It is located at P. Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila. 

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LEGO See the Wonders of Asia in SM The Block

I happen to be in The Block last night (May 28) and I noticed that a lot of people were gathered at the atrium. When I sneak in, there were huge displays of Rizal Monument, Taj Mahal of India, Great Wall of China, Petronas Tower of Malaysia, Merlion of Singapore and Taipei 101, all built from Lego parts. Fortunately, Lego, SM The Block and Suncellular were sponsoring this exhibit for FREE. It's quite amazing to see such stuff and you can't resist to be curious on the number of days their master builders spent to create those replicas of the different Wonders of Asia. 

Lego, Wonders of Asia, SM North, The Block, FREE exhibit, rizal Monument

The exhibit will be on display until June 7, 2015. You can also let your kids and feeling-kids friends enjoy the Lego Play Area beside the exhibit. I think the Play Area is also FREE. I took some pics to share.

LEGO Merlion (Singapore)

Lego, The Block, SM North, Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal (India)


Buddha Statue Sukhothai (Thailand)

You can see the rest when you visit The Block at SM North.

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Dash 2015: UP ROTC Fun Run

Be fit before the Lenten Season! Join the Dash 2015: UP ROTC Fun Run on March 29, 2015 at Magsaysay Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City. This event is sponsored by the University of the Philippines Reserve Officers' Training Corps (UP ROTC). The Fun Run will consist of 2Mi, 5K and 10K run with registration of PhP400, PhP500 and PhP600, respectively. The fee includes a singlet (design shown on the pic below) and there will be a finisher shirt for the first 50 finishers per category. 


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Run Schedule:
5:30AM - 10K-Run
5:40AM - 5K-Run
5:50AM - 2Mi-Run

Also, the registration fee will entitle you to participate in the FREE After-Run Activities like rappelling, basic arnis, emergency fire, and practical shooting. You did not only contributed to their fund raising activity for the UP student leaders in Urban Survival Orientation Course, you also have to enjoy more activities besides the run.

If you are interested to join, you can register online here or visit the Vanguard Building, DMST Complex, Ylanan Rd., Cor. Magsaysay Ave., UP Diliman. It is open for everyone so enjoy your Sunday!
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Take a Break, It's Heart's Day!

Love and red are everywhere! What do you have for Valentine's Day? Are you single, married with kids, in a relationship, whatever your status is, better enjoy this day cause it's a Saturday! Give yourself a break, right?

What to do then?
If you happen to be single and all you can have for the day is the company of your barkada or a friend, then I suggest that you attend the Backtrack: UP Fair 2015 in UP Diliman Sunken Garden. Jam for a night with Gloc 9, South Border, Soapdish, Rocksteddy, Slapshock, Barbie Almalbis, Ransom Collective, Wolfgang, Tanya Markova. You can buy tickets at the USC Office, Vinzons Hall, UP Diliman from 8AM to 4PM or if you can't make it at those hours, you can buy them at the ticket booth located on the venue. You can also reserve online through this site. You can also invite your friends to watch Fifty Shades of Gray, I heard it's already shown in theaters. But don't forget, it's an erotic movie.

UP Fair, 2015, Saturday, Valentines Day, Concert, Barbie Almalbis, Gloc 9, Soapdish, South Border
Photo taken from UP Fair Facebook page
If you prefer to go solo, the UP Diliman Academic Oval and the Quezon City Memorial Circle are your options. You can take a stroll, jog, eat some streetfoods, or just enjoy the cool atmosphere of these places. If you want to be a couch-potato, go watch the latest movies, be updated with the new episodes of your favorite TV series or anime, read online manga, or browse the Zalora site for new clothes or accessories, they have a great collection of comfortable and stylish tees by the way. You can also try some food in a restaurant that you haven't been before or cook some hearty meal in your kitchen. Have your cheat day once in a while.

If you are in a relationship, then I say, do the usual. Things like a reservation in a romantic restaurant or recreational venues, the gift of flowers and chocolates, the surprise visit, doing sports together, etc. It's a special day to celebrate with your special someone so make it their super special day.

If you have your kids and/or your husband, spend the day outside and enjoy the sun and the earth with them! You can have a picnic in UP Diliman grounds (I know, I'm biased but I just love the place!). Equip yourself with the barbecue grill, packed lunch, and the picnic mat, then off you go for a good Saturday! You can also bring your bikes, badminton rackets, frisbee disc or your soccer ball and have fun playing. The important thing is, you give them your time as well as your love.

So, what's up for me?
We might bump each other in UP Diliman, I'll be there for the concert! See yah!
Spread love not only on Valentine's Day.
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February in UP Diliman is Full of Music and Arts

February marks the University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD) month. Various musical and performing activities will be held in the campus every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Love Month, though the much-awaited UP Fair 2014 is held during weekdays. If you want to drop by the campus, make it in a day when there is a concert, play or show.  You can refer to the schedule below and start marking your planner!
Activities for February

OICA-Sponsored Activities - FREE Admission
February 1 (Sat) - 7:00 pm
The Legend of M, si Marya Makiling at ang mga Nuno sa Punso by College of Music (Abelardo Hall Auditorium) 

February 2 (Sun) - 5:00 pm
Camerata Jazz (Carillon Plaza)

February 7 (Fri) - 7:00 pm
UPLIFT: Handog Sining sa Bayan by UP Diliman Performing Groups (University Theater)*

February 9 (Sun) - 5:00 pm

UP Tugtugang Musika Asyatika (TUGMA) - Carillon Plaza

February 16 (Sun) - 5:00 pm

Maroon Bench Jam with UP-FM featured bands (Carillon Plaza)

February 17 (Mon) - 10:00 am
Sketching session with invited artists (Bulwagan ng Dangal, Gonzales Hall)

February 21 (Fri) - 7:00 pm
Serenades, Overtures and Lullabies by UP Arco and UP Orchestra with student guest artists Josher Peralta and Emil Silayan (University Theater)*

February 22 (Sat) - 7:00 pm
Street Fuzion 14: Journey by UP Streetdance Club (University Theater)

February 23 (Sun) - 5:00 pm
Ka-Fu (Katutubo Fusion) with Kontra-Gapi (Carillon Plaza)

February 28 (Fri) - 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Hagikhikan 2014: Ang Pagbabalik - the UP Diliman Faculty Follies (University Theater)**

February 28 (Fri) - 6:00 pm
Jeepney Orchestra Concert by UP CoNeMus (CS Amphitheater)


*Free tickets will be issued and in a First-Come First-Serve basis
**Ticket is worth PhP100 each and available in the UPD - Office of Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA). 

For more info visit UPD-OICA.

UP Fair 2014

You can also top-up your campus visit by watching the country's local artists perform live in the #UPFair2014 on February 11-15,2014 at the UP Sunken Garden. These are night gigs so you can drop off after work. Ticket price is PhP120 each. If you want to celebrate Valentine's Day (February 14) at UP Fair, you can contact 09477245365 for tickets. Here is the artist/band line up for the week (I'll be updating it since I cannot find info on some dates):

February 11 (UP Fair: Ascend) - Ticket price PhP100.00
Wilabaliw
Curbside
Arcadia
Imbue No Kudos
Diachroma
Days of January
Faintlight
Lost Threads
Jejaview
Brick City
Sirens
Earthmover
Talata
April Morning Skies
Happy Hearts Club
Saiya
BlueBoyBitesBack
Embercore
Subculture
Til Kingdom Come
Now You Make Me Angry
Blunt Concept
Penguin
The Fridays

February 12 (Todo Combo sa UP Fair) - Sponsored by Redlines Entertainment Production
Sandwich
Chicosci
Moonstar88
Banda ni Kleggy
Pedicab
6cyclemind
Imago
Ney
Gracenote
ABRA
BBS
Dello
Autotelic
The Marty’s
UP Pep Squad
Callalily

Hosted by Ramon Bautista

February 13 (Roots 2014: Music Festival) - Sponsored by UP Economics Society and the UP Underground Music Community
Up Dharma Down
Urbandub
Spongecola
Itchyworms
Silent Sanctuary
Giniling Festival
Ciudad
Ang Bandang Shirley
Join the Club
Anton and the Salvadors
Ivan Theory
Ourselves The Elves
Extrapolation
With Fingers Crossed
Speterull
The Yeah Gos
Fiona
Contra Classic
Adriel
Hosted by Joyce Pring and Bogart the Explorer

Born for Love, February 14

February 14 (Kontra Kultura 3: Born for Love) - Sponsored by UP Students of Destiny
Yeng Constantino
Quest
Never the Strangers
Freestyle
Sabado Boys (Paolo Santos, Jimmy Bondoc, Luke Mejares, and DJ Myke)
Crossworld Band
Transition Band
Audiocity
D-Tribe
Destiny Dance Rage


Time to have some fun at UP Diliman this month!
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FREE Admission at the 8th Spring Film Festival

Ateneo de Manila University Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies will hold the 8th Spring Film Festival on January 24-February 2, 2014 at Shangri-La Plaza Mall. This is in time for the Chinese New Year! It will show eight Chinese films for FREE, all with English subtitles.


Films
LET'S FALL IN LOVE
Tan Momo, a gifted musician, has entered the Conservatory of Music to learn to play the Guqin. After his graduation, he and his friends finally come into contact with real life. They are faced with conflicts between love and morality, ideals and their family. How will these young people deal with life's challenges?

AFTERSHOCK
The epic story of a family separated as a result of the Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976.

CITY MONKEY
Naturally built and gifted for the sport, Zhipeng has fallen in love with parkour. He constantly practices the sport despite his mother strong disapproval. As a clash between the two generations arises, Zhipeng is forced to choose between parkour and his mother's wishes.

THEI-GO KING AND HIS SON
Jobless, divorced with a child to support, Liu Yishou is forced to teach Go to children to earn a living. Unexpectedly, he discovers his son, Xiaochuan, has a natural talent for the game. Liu Yishou then decides his son's skills.

LI MI CONJECTURE
After four years of searching, Li Mi was forced to break up with her missing boyfriend, Fang Wen. As she witnesses an eerie murder, she is lead to a man who is nearly identical to her lover. Could he be Fang Wen?

1911 REVOLUTION
Having just arrived from his studies in Japan, Huang Xing finds his beloved country in a middle of a crisis. Starvation and violence have erupted and political reforms are of no help. Left with a few choices, Huang Xing picks up his sword to lead a long rebellion against the Qing Dynasty and the New Army.

WHERE IS MY HOME
Being a simple village mother, Mrs. Geng found it hard to enjoy the city life despite improved living conditions. She cannot help but feel isolated and lonely. One begins to wonder if life is really just about material wealth or something more.

SNOWFALL IN TAIPEI
As a female singer, May has lost her voice and has reached rock bottom. Despite receiving kindness from Xiao Mo and her new neighbors, May remains melancholic. Baffled by her dejectedness, Xiao Mo finally realizes that May has left her heart somewhere at a different place and has gone oon this journey to be found.

8th Spring Film Festival Schedule
January 24, 2014 (Friday)
12 p.m. Thei-Go King and His Son
2:30 p.m. 1911 Revolution
7 p.m. Aftershock (Gala Night - by invite only)

January 25, 2014 (Saturday)

12:15 p.m. Where is My Home
2:30 p.m. 1911 Revolution
5 p.m. Li Mi Conjecture
7:30 p.m. Aftershock

January 26, 2014 (Sunday)

12 p.m. Aftershock
2:45 p.m. Thei-Go King and His Son
5:15 p.m. 1911 Revolution
7:45 p.m. Let's Fall in Love

January 27, 2014 (Monday)
12:30 p.m. Snowfall in Taipei
2:45 p.m. City Monkey
4:45 p.m. Where is My Home
7:30 p.m. Aftershock

January 28, 2014 (Tuesday)

1 p.m. Li Mi Conjecture
3:30 p.m. Let's Fall in Love
5:30 p.m. Where is My Home
7:30 p.m. 1911 Revolution

January 29, 2014 (Wednesday)
12:45 p.m. Li Mi Conjecture
3:30 p.m. Snowfall in Taipei
5:45 p.m. Aftershock
8 p.m. Let's Fall in Love

January 30, 2014 (Thursday)
1 p.m. City Monkey
3 p.m. Thei-Go King and His Son
5:30 p.m. 1911 Revolution
7:45 p.m. Snowfall in Taipei

January 31, 2014 (Friday)

12:30 p.m. Aftershock
3:15 p.m. City Monkey
5:15 p.m. 1911 Revolution
7:45 p.m. Where is My Home

February 1, 2014 (Saturday)
12:30 p.m. Li Mi Conjecture
2:30 p.m. 1911 Revolution
5 p.m. Snowfall in Taipei
7:30 p.m. Aftershock

February 2, 2014 (Sunday)

12:45 p.m. City Monkey
2:45 p.m. Aftershock
5:30 p.m. Let's Fall in Love
7:30 p.m. 1911 Revolution

Besides the filmfest, there will be a Chinese painting exhibit (January 24-February 6) and a workshop on Chinese painting and crafts (February 1 at 2-4 PM).
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