“The Digital Marketing Seminar-Workshop aims to bring thought leadership and advocacy in digital marketing. It is designed to teach the how-to-skills in the planning and execution of digital marketing programs and campaigns.”

It is worthy to note that many members of the Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. are into digital marketing. Having this kind of seminar and workshop is regarded an opportunity for the digital marketing professionals in Cebu.

Ruben Licera, owner of RLComm International, who is the recent  vice-president of the organization, is a certified internet marketing professional. Other certified internet marketing professionals include Fleire Castro of ThirdTeam Media and Bjornson Bernales, blogger of www.bjorncebuano.com.  Bert Padilla of CebuTechBlogger.com is recently setting-up a joint venture startup, TekWorx Mobile and Web Services. Orville Tadle is a SEO practitioner, who is also the country representative of Elance.com.

Agnes Jimenez, empressofdrac.com is an active SEO practitioner. Other SEO practitioners include Mark Gallardo, Aika Galleca Baylon and Ron Silva.

Why the mention of names?

The number of digital marketing professionals is increasing in Cebu. However, gaining traction in this field can be a challenge, especially for those marketers who want to establish a brand for themselves and their online ventures. Attending digital marketing seminars and workshops such as the Cebu Digital Marketing Workshop that will be happening on April 26-27, 2012, can be among the first big steps to  gain learning and momentum in Internet marketing.

Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. is among the organizations deemed as having a nature in digital marketing. Bloggers use blogging as a platform for business and promotion. Blog is one of the portals in Inbound Marketing aside from social media and press release sites.

Cebu Digital Marketing seminar-workshop can be a good avenue for bloggers to increase their knowledge about digital marketing. This seminar-workshop is also for those who are into digital business, Media Managers, Content Providers, Web Developers/Designers, Digital PR, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Exporters, Distributors, Wholesalers and Retailers.

To register for Cebu Digital Marketing Seminar-workshop:

Email, with subject Cebu Digital Marketing Seminar-Workshop, your full name, designation, company name, address and mobile number to lalyn@cebuwebservices.com cc: danny.eguia@immap.com.ph.

Get  to  thinking big in commitment to Mother Earth, The Persimmon Plus, at
The  Persimmon,  along  M.  J.  Cuenco  Avenue in Mabolo, Cebu City hosts a
variety  of  activities  in  Switch  Off,  offering  the community a way to
contribute  to  environmental solutions in the largest global demonstration
of concern for the Earth.

Switch  Off  features  Cebu  Trivia  Night,  brain-wracking,  rib-tickling,
unnerving  fun.  Cebu Trivia Night is open to anyone and everyone raring to
pit  wits with other teams sure to claim knowing everything about the earth
and anything under the sun.

It  will  also  be a wonderful display of artistry as Bernardo Flores takes
the  spotlight  with  his  high fashion collection interspersed with music,
fire  dancers and commitment-signing.  Flores has earned a name for himself
in  the local fashion centerstage with distinct bridal couture, dressing up
a sizeable number of celebrities and personalities.

Percs  Republic  and  Coro  Serenata  will  also  be offering upbeat music,
bringing everyone to celebrate beyond the hour.

The  Persimmon  Plus  is  gathering entrepreneurs for the Earth Hour Bazaar
offering unique items ranging from food to fashion accessories.

Fretzie  Alquiza,  AboitizLand’s Commercial Business Unit Marketing Officer
said  that  Earth  Hour  is  aligned  to AboitizLand’s promise of nurturing
communities.  “We  are collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to take
sustainable  action not just on the hour but beyond, thus uniting people to
protect the planet.”

The  emerging  event place of the city, The Persimmon Plus houses Carlito’s
Way  Diner,  Dong Juan, Mr. Coffee, Pan de Manila, Happy Rooster Home Décor
Café  ensuring  the  best casual dining experience. It is also a convenient
place  to  do  regular  grocery  shopping (Three Sixty Pharmacy), pampering
(Bright  Smiles),  and other serviced activities (Softwash Laundromat, Cebu
Trip Tours, Bernardo C. Flores and Aboitiz Jebsen).

The  Persimmon  Plus  is  the  commercial  hub  of The Persimmon, the first
vertical  community  developed  by  AboitizLand,  Inc.  It joins the Mactan
Economic Zone 2, another AboitizLand industrial development and the rest of
the  global  community,  in  dimming  and shutting off non-essential lights
during Earth Hour 2012, from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Like  The  Persimmon  Plus (Official) on Facebook to know more about Switch
Off: The Persimmon Plus Earth Hour Celebration.(PR)

Cebuano triathlete champion Noy Jopson endorses Globe  annual charity run

A big name in the athletic scene, Cebuano Noy Jopson Is most known for grabbing the first Cobra Ironman title, which he skillfully set at 4:21.27. This coming March 25, 2012 in Cebu City, he will be joining the upcoming Globe Run4Home and has openly expressed his endorsement for the values that the event espouses.

“I’m really excited! Globe Run4Home is dedicated to not just 1 but 4 organizations that are at the forefront of their advocacies.  It’s not often that you get to combine what you love with giving back,” shares Noy when asked about his sentiments regarding the event.

A lover of the outdoors and sports, Noy has successfully kept himself busy and immersed in the world of fitness. His fire for running started at the early age of 9. Even during his younger years, his titles number to many and include prestigious awards. Among those that he championed are Asian Cup Junior in 1995 and the Philippine Enduraman Champion. He is also a 3-time National Champ and a record holder for Olympic Distance.

His decision to be an athlete is a deliberate one. Noy closely grew up with civic awareness and responsibility, as his father is the well-known political activist Edgar Jopson. The late Jopson was a key mover during the period of civil unrest or the First Quarter Storm in the 1970s. He was the president of National Union Students of the Philippines and also bears the recognition Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines.

“Throughout my life, it was my intention and decision to shy away from activism. I used to believe that it was not worth the separation or the loss of a loved one. Now, I realize that it’s not wrong to push for what my parents fought and died for: social justice and human rights,” declares the triathlete.

Noy recounts his younger days when he was hounded left and right with opportunities to stand up for various causes. He instead kept himself busy with training to excuse him from said activities.

“If there’s a chance to keep running, join triathlons, promote fitness, and celebrate health while helping our country, why not?,” Noy happily concludes.

The funds raised from this year’s Globe Run4Home will be funneled to support the projects of Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity Philippines with a particular focus on addressing the needs of Filipinos victimized by Typhoon Sendong. As the environment is as well a home, Cebu Biodiversity Conservation Foundation and Philippine Tarsier Foundation also join this year’s roster of beneficiaries.

Those who cannot participate in the run but wanted to donate to their chosen beneficiary can do so via Globe GCASH.  All they have to do is text the following:  For Philippine Tarsier Foundation –   DONATE <space> AMOUNT <space> MPIN <space> <TARSIER> and send to 2882;  Cebu Biodiversity Conservation Foundation –  DONATE <space> AMOUNT <space> MPIN <space> <CEBUBIO> and send to 2882; Habitat for Humanity –  DONATE <space> AMOUNT <space> MPIN <space> <HABITAT> and send to 2882; Gawad Kalinga –  DONATE <space> AMOUNT <space> MPIN <space> <GK> and send to 2882.

Registration rates for Globe Run4Home are at its most affordable this year.

Registration fees per category are P300 for 3K, P400 for 5k, P500 for 10K, P600 for 15K, and P700 for 21K. The registration fee of the 21k category includes race shirts in various sizes, race bib number, timing chip, and finisher’s medal.

Registration is until March 22, 2012 at Paseo de Ciudad, 1^st level, Ayala Center, Cebu City and via www.globe.com.ph/run. Globe Run4Home 2012 is supported by Alaska, Cebuana Lhuilier Insurance Solutions, Fox, Gatorade, StarWorld, and Summit Natural Drinking Water as major sponsors.  Minor sponsors include Active Zone-Ayala Center Cebu, Airphil Express, Cenovis, Century Tuna, Department of Tourism, Dole, Marriot Hotel Cebu, McDonald’s, Rexona,
Skechers, The Body Shop, Timex, Trends & Technologies, and Woman by Lactacyd.

Media partners are Cebu Daily News, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Freeman, The Philippine Star, Radio GMA, SkyCable Cebu, Word Broadcasting Corporation, Infochat, and Newsbytes.

Turning corporate accountability up several notches higher, Globe Run4Home 2012 welcomes and seeks to comply with the set of race coordination guidelines that has recently been created for the local government of Cebu City. A group of race organizers, Cebu City Sports Commission, and Cebu City Traffic Operations Management got together to ideate on the various parameters that will now be required of race organizers in an effort to protect runners from fly-by-night schemes.

“We understand – and fully agree – that the journey to the finish line is still part of the entire socially responsible experience. As such, we are delighted to have the expert assistance of Event King, Inc. in putting Globe Run4Home 2012 together.  We excitedly look forward to the learning, relationships, and fun that we know Cebu will add to the history of Run4Home,” said Yoly C. Crisanto, Globe Head for Corporate Communications.

Powered by ethical partnerships

Established in 2004, EventKing Corporation boasts of an extensive portfolio that that are national and international in scope. Their end-to-end services include conceptualization, development, sponsorship sales, implementation, documentation, feedback, and evaluation.

“We admire the passion and unwavering commitment of Globe to serve communities in need through Run 4 Home. Globe Run4Home has gained a steady following through the years not only because of the purpose their individual runs serve but also because of the actual service each runner has been given. As Globe’s official race partner, we look forward to upholding, if not improving, the fun run experience this coming race,” said Michael James Galura, president of EventKing Corporation.

Proceeds from Globe Run4Home 2012 will be channeled to four non-government organizations — Gawad Kalinga (GK), Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP), Cebu Biodiversity Conservation Foundation (CBCF) and Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc. (PTF).  GK and HFHP both aim to provide housing development projects for their respective communities nationwide. Urgent assistance will also be given to the victims of recent catastrophe Typhoon Sendong.

On the other hand, CBCF strives to empower the communities of key biodiversity areas with transformative solutions for taking being accountable for their wealthy ecosystems. On a similar environmental note, Philippine Tarsier Foundation Nature preserves the habitat of the endemic yet world-renowned tarsier. Nature, after all, is everyone’s common home.

Race details

Registration rates for Globe Run4Home are at its most affordable this year.

Registration fees per category are P300 for 3K, P400 for 5k, P500 for 10K, P600 for 15K, and P700 for 21K. The registration fee of the 21k category includes race shirts in various sizes, race bib number, timing chip, and finisher’s medal.

Registration is ongoing at Paseo de Ciudad, 1^st level, Ayala Center, Cebu City and via www.globe.com.ph/run. Globe Run4Home 2012 is supported by Alaska, Gatorade, Summit Natural Drinking Water, Airphil Express, Marriot Hotel Cebu, McDonald’s, Timex, and Trends & Technologies.

SKECHERS is not only a shoe brand of fashion. It has integrated new technologies to its new line of footwear to help athletes, particularly runners in getting more leverage in distance as they run.

RUNNING ESSENTIALS is part of Skechers Fitness’ advocacy to promote Mid-Foot Strike, proper running techniques, and a healthy lifestyle with the help of ultra marathoner, Michelle Estuar and other fitness coaches and runners, covering topics such as Stretching, Leg & Foot Technique, Hydration & Nutrition, and more.
Two running clinics were successfully done last Feb. 18 and Mar. 3 at Market! Market! and had a very good turn out of around 70-100 attendees!

This March 24, 2012, we’re bringing RUNNING ESSENTIALS to Cebu.
It will be at the G/f Activity Area, Ayala Center Cebu, 4:00-7:00PM.

The running clinic will be like a head-start to Globe’s Run4Home in which SKECHERS is also one of the partners.

Many runners are excited for Globe Run4Home. As early as 15th of March, 2012, all 21K slots have been sold out.

Before runners can showcase their agility, the running clinic would be a good avenue to learn more on the techniques in running.

So add 24th of March, 2012 in your runninng planner.

The urgent call of building this nation will be answered once again this April 9-14. This year’s Bayani Challenge will gather volunteers not only in one but in FIVE provinces around the country. “PILIPINAS, NGAYON NA!” will challenge more volunteers to change lives, bring hope to others, and build sustainable communities in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Masbate, Mindoro Occidental and two areas in Negros Oriental (Dumaguete and Amlan). We invite you take this unique opportunity as an individual or as a group of 15 (or more). Register online and choose among the following activities:

1. Building of Homes
Build an actual home for a family and experience everything from laying the foundation, attaching the roof, painting the walls, and landscaping.

2. Paraisong Pambata
Create an environment of fun and learning for children aged 6 to 10 years old through feeding programs, story-telling sessions, games, and a Sports Clinic.

3. School Build
Make public schools conducive to learning by refurbishing rooms, painting walls, landscaping gardens, and repairing tables and chairs.

4. Environment
Be a hero for the environment by planting trees and organizing clean-up drives.

5. Community Health
Share the importance of health by conducting a nutrition program, medical check-ups and health consultations among the different barangays.

We will cap off each spirited and fulfilling day with the following activities:

• Blogging Rights Day: Sharing of experiences and inspiring stories of heroism.
• Empowerment Talks: After-dinner talks and sessions to process the experience and harness the heroism in everyone.
• Kalinga Night: Brings together the volunteers for a night of celebration and commitment.

Aside from this exciting line-up, we will also be hosting a series of SPECIAL EVENTS this year:

• Bayanihan Race: Teams will compete in a unique race around the island.
• Master Kusinero: The team that cooks the best dish using an endemic ingredient from the island will be rewarded.
• Concert: At the end of the Bayani Challenge, we will celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience through a culminating activity that will feature bands and other exciting surprises.

Hurry and register here as slots are on a first come, first served basis.

See you at the Bayani Challenge!

For inquiries and more information, please visit this site and navigate through the sidebar: GK Bayani Challenge 2012.

For this event, Globe taps previous Run4Home beneficiary Gawad Kalinga to help raise funds for its housing development project for the Sendong victims in Iligan.

The marathon is on March 25, 2012 (Sunday) at the Cebu International Convention Center with routes passing through Cebu South Coastal Road, Plaza Independencia, Sergio Osmeña Boulevard, and Quirino Avenue, with the following registration fees per category (the most affordable registration rates ever in Globe Run4Home history, making the running event more accessible to the growing running community, especially in Cebu):

• 21K – Php700
• 15K – Php600
• 10K – Php500
• 5K – Php400
• 3K – Php300

A portion of the runners’ registration fees will be donated to their beneficiary of choice to support their respective advocacies and programs. Since I’ve been a volunteer of Gawad Kalinga for almost a year now, I pledge to run for Gawad Kalinga, and I hope you will run for GK, too!

To register, you may visit www.run4home.race-registration-now.com and register there, or you may go to 1st Level, Paseo de Ciudad, Ayala Center, Cebu from February 1 to March 16 and fill up the registration form, then pay in cash for individual or group (group registrants [buy 4 and get 1 free] should run in the same category). Once the registration process has been completed, a runner’s kit will be given. This includes the following items:

• Singlet (sizes will be subject to availability)
• D-tag (RFID Timing Chip)
• Race Bib Number
• Finishers medal for 21K

For more information about the marathon (call time, prizes, map, guidelines, etc.), kindly view/download this PDF file: Globe Run4Home 2012. You may also send your concerns to the contact persons indicated in the poster above.

Please do join the Globe Run4Home 2012 and run for Gawad Kalinga to help provide sustainable shelter to those in need, especially victims of Tropical Storm Sendong.

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A ONCE IN A LIFETIME experience, a perfect gift this valentines.

With Special Guest: Ms. Rachel Ann Go

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 Experience the new prime business hotel in the metro as it offers delighting treats of international cuisines laid out in  Lunch and Dinner Buffets on January 14 (Saturday) and January 15 (Sunday), the Sinulog days.

LUNCH BUFFET (January 14-15, 2012 Only)

Are you into grilled and smoked foods?

Try the “Sugba-Sugba” in the  Lunch Buffet at H’Cafe. It surely is a must-try. With a diverse and bountiful selection of Cebuano’s best, the cafe’s “Sugba-sugba” will certainly be the  highlight among the choices of grilled foods in which Cebu is known for. This unlimited food offer is at Php 588 net.

DINNER BUFFET

Starting January 11 (Wednesday) until January 15 (Sunday), guests and visitors will be treated to colourful and palatable culinary favorites.

As you dig in a wide selection of food, be in rhythmic presence with the  sexy and eye-tempting “BRAZILIAN SAMBA DANCERS” live at H’ Cafe.

LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS:

HAROLDS HOTEL, is the newest premier business hotel in Cebu,located at Gorordo Avenue corner Rosal Street, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines