Do the Dowell Move: Active Healthy You Edition

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Are you fit, active and healthy?
Calling all licensed zumba instructors for the search of “Do the Dowell Move: Active Healthy You Edition”

Get a chance to win P50K when you join this dance contest.

Form at least 3 members with 1 licensed zumba instructor. Create you zumba dance steps. Take a video of you dancing to the full song of Dowell Jingle. You can download the song thru dothedowellmove.weebly.com or you may visit the Dowell Facebook page. Send your entries at marketing2@dowellphilippines.com with the following details:

group name, name of licensed zumba instructor, member’s names, contact number and email address.

What are you waiting for?

Talk to your friends now and let’s Do the Dowell Move.

Please visit our Dowell Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dowellappliances/ for more info.


#Dowell #BringGoodnesstoLife

Denim Unbound with Nico Bulzico as Brand Ambassador for SM Men Denim at SM Supermalls

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At a venue filled with younger Millennials, my companion and I were feeling fashion bloggers covering the newest #SMMenDenim ambassador, Nico Bolzico, along with the SM Youth ambassadors at the #DenimUnbound event of SM Supermalls.

Together with SM Youth ambassadors like Tommy Esguerra, Kaila Estrada, Richard Juan, Janna Tee, Kyle Perry, Macauly Lofgren and Erika Kristensen, and also with #SMYouthGoSee Season 2 ex-contestants namely Chelsea Manalo, Ethan Salvador, Mariah Jowett, Justin Llarena and Klaudio Gutierrez, we have Nico Bolzico now on the runway as he is launched as the newest SM Men ambassador for #SMMenDenim at the #DenimUnbound event held at SM Makati.

For those who do not know Nico Bolzico, he is the husband of Solenn Heussaff, celebrity, entrepreneur and model as well.

Find out what Nico whispered into my ear when I attempted to interview him after the launch.....hehehe ..It was a shocking revelation...too much to handle for little ol' me.

Seriously, I asked the guy on how often he washes his jeans, and he said "I don't think I even wash my jeans." or something to that effect. I'm sure he was just joking but many could really relate to the fact that most of us use our jeans or denim for several days, even weeks, before we send them to the laundry.

Be sure to check out the video interview we did amidst the very noisy venue brought about by DJs playing loud music to set the mood.

Launching the New YZF-R15 at Yamaha R-Day

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Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. continues to share global racing excellence in the local circuits of the Philippines. The latest offering to the country is the arrival of the all new YZF-R15; a re-mastered version of its predecessor made more efficient in speed and style.

In true racing fashion the launch was done at the Carmona Racing Circuit for an exciting event called the R-Day. Only the 2nd edition of its kind, the occasion offered exclusive opportunities for those in attendance. A special racing clinic was held by Yamaha Riding Academy Executive Instructor, Yoshiaki Kato for a group of 45 riders who used the all new YZF-R15. That batch also included Media Guests that had their turn on the track as well. After the test ride, there was a fun race for the Clinic participants and the Media.

The official launch happened right on the start/finish line where Yamaha Ambassador Gab Valenciano rode the all new YZF-R15 alongside racing stalwarts Masato Fernando and Kyle Paz. After taking the machine for a spin in its debut, Gab talked about the reliability and quality of the new motorcycle.

Then it was time for a true test of the all new YZF-R15 in exhibition match that was composed of all star riders. Aside from Fernando and Paz they were joined by James Mendez,Romer Corbe,Vrei Ar Suba,Herbert Lopez,J.E Inguito,Aljon Valencia,Rizaldy Canare,Tracy Soyangco,McDon Sande,Niel Jan Centeno ,R.R Espiritu, Jacq Buncio, and Bethany Tolentino. A thrilling match was witnessed between the best riders in the country as they excelled beyond their usual limits with the upgrades that made the all new YZF-R15 more aerodynamic, quicker, and technologically advanced. It was a tight race between “The Chairman” Masato Fernando and 15 year old sensation Kyle Paz but the latter had to retire from the race after an unfortunate spill he took on the back end of the race that yielded the victory to the younger Paz.

This arrival re-ignites the dominance of the R-Series and is a statement to why Blu is Fast; a testament that is worn by Yamaha’s MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales. The all new YZF-R15 has an SRP of 164,000 and comes in Race Blu, Raven Black, and Matter Red. Available in all Yamaha 3S Shops and Multi-brand stores Nationwide.

RACE RESULTS: 

Clinic Fun Race Winners 
1st - Angelo Portal - (total time) 7:36.387
2nd - Emmanuel Balmes - (total time) 7:40.261
3rd - Laude Cabahug - (total time) 7:53.180


Media Fun Race Winners 
1st - Michael Segui (Motorcycle Magazine) - 4:56.366
2nd - Emman Balmes (Motorsiklo News) - 4:58.045
3rd - Philip Bonza (Inside Racing) - 5:11.689


All Star Race (Set A) 
1st - Kyle Paz - 10:21.674
2nd - Tracy Soyangco - 10:28.053
3rd - J.E. Inguito - 10:28.559


All Star Race (Set B ) 
1st - RR Espiritu - 10:42.090
2nd - Neil Jan Centeno - 10:46.887
3rd - Justinne Bethany Tolentino - 10:55.806

Portkey Events Proudly Presents the First Ever Quidditch World Cup in the Philippines

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Here to bring you yet another first for the Wizarding Community in the Philippines, Portkey Events, Inc proudly gives you The Quidditch World Cup 2017!

In partnership with The Perfect White Shirt, you will have the opportunity to compete under two of the best Quidditch Teams in the world: Ireland and Bulgaria. You may register individually or as a team, and you may choose your position: whether it be Keeper, Chaser, Beater, or Seeker. But a warning for those daring enough to enter: this is not for the faint of heart.

Wondering how Quidditch will work without flying? Check out the first tutorial in this week's series of videos. If you didn't know before, Muggle Quidditch is a real sport, and it's just as fun and just as magical!

However, you can also cheer for your preferred team! Spend a few Galleons on Wizarding merchandise, and get to know your community amidst all the excitement this magical sport has to offer!

30 July 2017, Sunday
10 AM - 4 PM
ASCOM Football Field, Taguig City
Make Krum proud everyone! See you at the Quidditch Pitch!

#QWC2017 #QuidditchWorldCup2017 #PortkeyEvents

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Ticket prices are as follows:

Php 900 per player (regular price)
Php 150 audience

For Team/Player Registration, please click here: https://goo.gl/forms/rX7836ck73yVTO8g2

For Audience Registration, please click here: https://goo.gl/forms/wNW0UjWEfv9gj1DP2

UP ACES Proudly Presents Indakan 2016: Tales of the Wild

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Where souls glide to the music, and where life sways to the rhythm, the art of dance bounds to be a spectacle of shows. And in the animal kingdom, those who live by this mantra, and those who have mastered this art ultimately reign supreme.

The University of the Philippines Association of Civil Engineering Students (UP ACES)

Together with
Review Innovations | ZALORA | Oica UP Diliman

Proudly present

INDAKAN 2016: TALES OF THE WILD

March 1 | 7 PM | UP Film Institute

Hosted by
China Gabriel | Ian Obusan | Bea Daez | Paris Acedo

With Special Performances by
UPeepz | UP Streetdance Club | Airdance | Protein Shake

In Participation With
Innovitelle Inc – Swish | Growers NutriBar | Crumble Nuts | NutriBar

In Cooperation With
Bratpack | Monster Energy Drink

Also brought to you by
EMZ Print Solutions | TritonTek | Birkenstocks | Unitec Pipe Manufacturing Corporation | WABS Lights and Sounds

Our media partners
ClickTheCity.com | Wazzup Pilipinas | Amplify.ph | Monster Radio RX93.1 | Magic 89.9 | Maroon FM

Male Hunks and Beauties Battle for a Crown with a Purpose

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Advocacy group, LoveYourself, Inc., in partnership with HIVOS and City Government of Mandaluyong, brings an exceptional beauty pageant with a purpose to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS to targeted populations, including males who have sex with males (MSMs) and the youth.

The “Mr. and Ms. Fratpad 2015” banks on promoting self-worth, while fostering unity and camaraderie among LGBT sub-communities to achieve a common goal of preventing and ending misconceptions on HIV/AIDS in the country.

Interestingly, the 21-candidates of the pageant are all biologically males, in which eleven (11) contestants are confidently donning as hunks, while the ten (10) others are courageously draping as beauties.

LoveYourself Executive Director Ronivin Pagtakhan said “Regaining self-worth plays a pivotal role in preventing the spread of HIV by eradicating misinformation, stigma and discrimination often associated with it.” He added that “innovative initiatives such as this pageant strategically engage everyone, most especially the vulnerable populations like MSMs and the youth.”

BGC Kicks Off Holiday Festivities for 2015

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Bonifacio Global City (BGC) of Taguig has formally launched the start of their holiday season festivities.

At an event held at the BGC High Street area fronting Italianni's restaurant, a couple of choir groups presented some Christmas songs to the audience. Followed by some introductory statements coming from the host, followed by a BGC management who gave the Welcome Remarks.

The curtains, all red and glorious, were temporarily closed down, and when finally opened, revealed Santa Claus with his elves who went towards the audience to give away Santa Claus hats filled with a colorful Christmas-themed cookie.

Later we learned that the Santa hats were our ticket to the event activities happening soon. The red and white hats have 3 golden stars which indicates the three main attractions, namely Meet and Greet with Santa, Santa's Mail Station, and Christmas Carriage Rides, where we could experience the holiday spirit from the mentioned activities.

For those not at the launch, they can avail of the Santa Claus hats just by presenting purchase receipts from BGC establishments worth Php 2,500, or a donation of Php 500 to the BGC or Fort Bonifacio Development Foundation, or you just need to be a BGCitizen which requires you to submit any proof of BGC residence or employment.

Alodia Gosiengfiao, AKB48, Akishibu Project, Kawaii 5 and Friends at Cool Japan Festival 2015

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We just experienced the biggest Japanese event dubbed as Cool Japan Festival 2015 last November 7 and 8, 2015 courtesy of Hallo Hallo Alliance.

The event highlighted the biggest idols from Japan and the Philippines namely AKB48 Team 8, our very own cosplay queen Alodia Gosiengfiao, Akishibu Project, Kawaii 5 (featuring Amachan), the Japanese drum group Tokoro Taiko, Hello Kitty and Doraemon and his friends Nobita and Shizuka.

Alodia Gosiengfiao did a fabulous song number with the Akishibu Project to the delight of the crowd who were all fans of both celebrities.

The two day festival also featured Japanese-inspired attractions like the teamLab Drawing Aquarium where drawings on paper come to life on massive screen, http://www.team-lab.net/en/all/products/aquarium.html, the teamLab Camera where a photobooth with 3 kinds of fun backgrounds and unique themes is available: https://youtu.be/Pfb1taVJ5Ac, a real Sushi Nigiri Experience where they had a chef straight from Japan who taught attendees how to make sushi!

There were also a Make-up Workshop where we learned the kawaii style makeups from BCL cosmetics, a Hello Kitty / Sanrio booth giving you nothing but cute and kitty goodies!

UP DOST SA Presents the 31st Annual SciQuiz: HELIX

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This November 21, 2015, the University of the Philippines Department of Science and Technology Scholars’ Association (UP DOST SA) will be holding the 31st Annual SciQuiz, or simply SciQuiz: HELIX, at the College of Science (CS) Auditorium, UP Diliman. On this day, Grades 7 to 10 students from all over the region will gather to engage in a healthy competition that will test their knowledge of the different sciences.

With the theme, “HELIX: Spiraling Towards Scientific Excellence,” the event aims to enhance students’ scientific abilities and critical thinking skills, promote science consciousness among the youth, and build camaraderie among the participating schools. It shall also introduce the DOST-SEI scholarship for the future applicants. SciQuiz: HELIX consists of the following rounds: (1) a written exam, (2) a quiz bee round, (3) an oral defense, and (4) a buzzer beater round.

This year’s SciQuiz is co-presented by Iflix, in cooperation with Ponds, also brought to you by the Mind Museum with our media partners Wazzup Pilipinas, ClickTheCity and DZUP 1602. Your school can still join! For more information, like UP DOST SA’s official SciQuiz page: www.facebook.com/SciQuizUPDOSTSA.

The Jets Live in Manila: 30th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour

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This November, 80’s pop sensation, The Jets, is coming over to the Philippines for a two-night performance as part of their part of The Jets Live! 30th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour.

Meet the musical Wolfgramm family from Minneapolis, Minnesota – Moana, Haini, Leroy, Rudy, Eddie, Natalia and Donnie on November 6, Friday, 7PM at the newly renovated The Kia Theatre, and on November 8, Sunday, 7PM at the Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino.

Originally, from the island of Tonga in the South Pacific, The Jets have made their way around the world with three world tours, and all the way to the top of US Billboard Charts, claiming eight (8) top ten hits that include Philippine #hugotfavorites “You Got It All,” “Make It Real,” the upbeat “Crush On You,” and their 1989 Grammy-nominated song for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, “Rocket 2 U.”

This is The Jets’ third time in the Philippines, after many years since their last show more than twenty years ago.

“We’re very excited,” says Moana, on their invitational video out now on RandomMinds Production Facebook Page.

They close the video like an ace performer, with a sampling of their signature harmony, singing “Give us one more chance to make it real,” in a cappella.

Tickets to The Jets Live! 30th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour are now available at all SM Tickets and Ticketnet outlets. 

Experts Share Key Trends In PH Real Estate

 

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The rise of millennial travelers, Filipinos’ increasing spending power, and aggressive expansion of commercial property developers in cities outside Metro Manila—these are just some of the key trends discussed during the Asia Pacific Real Estate Investment Summit Thursday. Lamudi Philippines (www.lamudi.com.ph) managing director Jacqueline van den Ende moderated the discussion on these key trends.


Retail

According to Lourdes Alano, vice-president for leasing at Robinsons Land Corp., key trends in retail include expansion outside Metro Manila due to rising land values within the capital, the rise of community malls, expansion of convenience store chains driven in part by the 24-hour BPO economy, and the increasing competition due to new retail channels such as podium retail-space in mixed-used condo developments and online channels.


Hospitality

Al Legaspi, chief operating officer of Ayala Land Hotels and Resorts, said that the 10 million foreign visitors target is a bit of a stretch, given that the country has so far only managed to attract half of that number. However, despite this domestic and foreign tourism is growing. Cebu, for example, experiences plenty of demand in hotel rooms, according to Legapsi, where occupancy rates in Ayala’s hotels in the city reaching 80 percent.

Crux Carnage: No Mercy, No Worries Halloween Costume Party

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PHIL EVENTS SPECIALISTS In Cooperation with Vxi3 and HOUSE ARREST presents Crux CARNAGE No Mercy No Worries Halloween Costume Party at PRIME UPSCALE CLUB Tomas Morato St. Quezon City October 29, 2015, 7pm onwards

 
Like a stealthy vampire or a sneaky zombie, Halloween has snuck up on us again. 

 
So join us : #CruxCarnage2k15 

Follow us on twitter @CruxMnl for updates! 

as the city celebrates Halloween! 

 
MUSIC BY: 

-V3IX- 

• DJ Martin Valdez 

• DJ Strobetastic 

• DJ Russel Dass 

-HOUSE ARREST- 

• DJ Olly Ellis 

• DJ Jaaron Banzon 

 
*** Catch DJ MARC MARASIGAN and DJ ARYAN MAGAT!!!

Color Dash Goes to Davao City this November

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Color dash first two years were successfully held in Metro Manila. It gathered thousands of fun, exciting, active individuals of any age to participate in this one day event. Kids, adults, pets were in great spirit as the fun run happens. This themed run is 5 kilometres long and for every kilometre a dash of color is splashed to your Color Dash shirt. At the end of the run, everything turns colourful.

Great news for the Davaoenos! On it’s third year, Color Dash decides to hold its fun run in Davao City this November 22, 2015 and is inviting everyone to join this fun filled event. Registration site is in Abreeza Ayala mall and will run from Nov 3-19.

 If you do not feel like going to the mall, you can also register online through www.sportshub.com.ph and claim your running kit during the event or for delivery to your house, office, or school. Sportshub, an online store for sporting goods and Mulatto, a proud-Davao-born outdoor apparel collaborated to make this event happen.

The clock is ticking and Color Dash can’t wait to surprise everyone with their fun tactics. Invite your family and friends to join this wonderful event. 

Queerspotting: The Circus is Coming to Town

 

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Women of all ages, sizes, and gender identities… Come out, come all!

Spectrum MNL is back with another serving of what promises to be an awesome themed party that provides a safe space for women – lesbians, bisexuals, queers, pansexuals, asexuals, transgenders, and more – to celebrate their lives and their loves at Queerspotting: Pride Carnivale on October 24 at the Circulo Verde Guest House in Calle Industria.

Following its previous themed events which provided a venue for women to express themselves freely and encouraged them to break free from stereotypes without the threat of prejudice, Queerspotting: Pride Carnivale offers a unique experience that aims to celebrate diversity and empower women of all ages and gender identities through a festive themed party that promises to bring you the whole carnival experience complete with tricks and treats.

Get your costumes ready and come in your fanciest or scariest attire. Best dressed cirqueers (Queer of the Night and Best in Costume) are getting special trophies, free tattoos from Kulture of Ink, P5,000 worth of services from SandreaLee Salon(for Queer of the Night), gift certificates from SOGO Hotel, and a lot more products from our partners and sponsors. 

Jewelmer 2015 Annual Gala: A Journey to the Extraordinary

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We were invited to attend the annual gala night of Jewelmer, a Filipino jeweler brand whose pieces are sold in mainstream stores worldwide, and supplies golden pearls to many international designer brands.

The Jewelmer brand name, put together by Filipino scion Manuel Cojuangco and French pilot and pearl entrepreneur Jacques Branellec, was coined from the English word "jewel" and French word "mer" which means "sea" in English. It is a partnership made several years ago that could be called a divine providence of which eventually resulted to another widely-recognized brand every Filipino should be proud of.

The annual gala was held at the Manila Peninsula Hotel on October 20, 2015 dubbed as "A Journey to the Extraordinary" where the company flaunted new priced pieces of their jewelry collection and new video presentations featuring how Jewelmer came to be.

The celebration was hosted by the adorably stunning Issa Litton, who introduced the two main men behind the brand. Both Cojuangco and Branellec gave their respective messages to the delight of the elite crowd.

PH hosts the ASEAN Plus Three Tourism Youth Summit

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The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) was the proud host of the recently-concluded ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, and Korea) Tourism Youth Summit 2015 with the theme: “Building the Future through Culture, Identity, and Community” held on 28 September to 03 October 2015 at the South Palms Resort in Panglao, Bohol and at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City.

The program is one of the components of the ASEAN Plus Three Tourism Cooperation Work Plan 2013 – 2017 adopted during the 12th Meeting of ASEAN, China, Japan, and ROK Tourism Ministers last January 2013 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Philippines and Thailand were selected as the lead country coordinators to organize the summit which Thailand convened for two consecutive years.

With the goal of informing the youth about the ASEAN initiatives and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as agreed by the tourism ministers in January 2015, the summit provided a venue for cultural exchange, immersion, and appreciation. It also raised the level of awareness among the ASEAN youth on issues pertaining to cultural preservation, environmental protection, and socio-economic growth. The activity likewise established a strong foundation for the ASEAN youth in the tourism industry and highlighted the equality of men and women in the tourism industry.

Presentations were made on the travel and tourism industry situation in their respective countries. Group workshops ensued on three main topics: 1) Promote ASEAN as a single destination, 2) Enhance human resource development and quality tourism, 3) Ensure sustainable and inclusive tourism.

Coffee, Chocolate and Ice Cream Expo Back-to-Back with Holiday Travel and Dining Deals

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Coffee, chocolate and ice cream lovers and connoisseurs have a huge reason to celebrate

The most prestigious coffee, chocolate and ice cream trade show in the country will happen before the year ends.

The Coffee, Chocolate and Ice Cream Expo will be held on November 18 to 20, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, 3rd Level SM Aura Premier, Taguig City.

At long last, a trade show exclusively for the coffee, chocolate and ice cream industry has been mounted by NEO CCM ENT EVENTS CORP.

Most of the recent trade show events in the metropolis have featured a good mix of food and beverages.

This specialized expo comes at a time when increased focus on these industries has become a necessity due to the larger demand for coffee, chocolate and ice cream products.

The Coffee , Chocolate and Ice Cream Exposition is a trade show that accords primary focus on these three main products and brings to fore the most effective platform to showcase the finest local and international coffee, chocolate and ice cream products, bar and café equipment and technologies all under one roof.

Assemblage: The Court Of The Owls (Halloween Dance Costume Event)

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Ready your costumes as we take flight to the Biggest Halloween Event ever yet!

STRIX INC presents ASSEMBLAGE: The Court Of The Owls (Halloween Dance Costume Event)
to be held on October 30, 2015 at the World Trade Center at 7PM onwards!

Headliners:
Thomas Newson
Ftampa
Tom Swoon
International Support acts:
Zoo Theory
No Class

Local DJs:
FUNK AVY
Everyday People
Sai Dy
together with MC AOH!

-OPEN BAR FROM 7PM - 9PM
-We WILL BE GIVING CASH PRIZE FOR THE BEST IN COSTUME!

Social Enterprise and Policy: Enabling Inclusive Economies

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It is widely acknowledged that social enterprises play an important role in addressing social, economic and environmental challenges, in fostering inclusive growth and in increasing social inclusion because they aim to pursue the general interest benefit communities. Social enterprises contribute to local community development by creating opportunities in urban and rural depressed areas where there is little prospect for wealth creation as well as provide support for vulnerable individuals who may have otherwise had no chance for employment.

Supporting social enterprise creation and development may allow public policies to meet employment and other social and economic challenges in a more efficient and effective way than if they rely on the public or private sectors alone, therefore improving the spending of public money.

This conference aims to look at how public policy can support social enterprises through – the promotion of social entrepreneurship, building of legal, regulatory and fiscal frameworks, provision of sustainable finance and the offer of business development services and support structures.

The Social Enterprise and Policy: Enabling Inclusive Economies will be held at the Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University on October 19 - 20 2015

IEshikawa X - Nexus: X Marks the Spot

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IEshikawa is an annual event composed of seminars, workshops and competitions which furthers the calibre of Industrial Engineering in the Philippines. It is an avenue for students to constitute innovations for the betterment of our society and to grasp the essence of the profession in the advancement of our country’s numerous industries.

It is organized by the UP Circle of Industrial Engineering Majors (UP CIEM) which is a duly recognized academic organization under the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research of the College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman.

During the 8th instalment of IEshikawa, Boy Abunda saw the marvel of our cause and became one of our prime speakers. IEshikawa 9 assembled students from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. It can only get better so join us as we make it grander.

Day	Day 1: Explicate	Day 3: Exemplify
Date and Time	3:30 to 8:35 pm on November 20, 2015	7 am to 5:30 pm on November 21, 2015
Contact	http://tinyurl.com/IEshikawaXRegistrationDay2	http://tinyurl.com/IEshikawaXRegistrationDay3
Venue:	Melchor Hall, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman	1.       Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo De Manila University 2.       University of the Philippines Diliman