Davao Aguilas FC All Set for Its First Home Game in Tagum, Davao Del Norte

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Davao Aguilas FC is all set for its first home game for the Philippines Football League (PFL), to be held at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex on Sunday, May 14, 2017. They will be going up against JPV Marikina, which was previously part of the UFL.

The team is starting to create a following in Davao and nearby provinces; and fans were seen waiting for them when they arrived at the Davao airport last Friday.

Australian Head Coach Gary Philips says, “We are excited to be here in Davao and we are looking forward to our first home game and we hope our fans will turn up in numbers and support the team. We all are excited, we can’t wait to see you on Sunday.”

Coach Gary has previously worked in 5 different countries, including the National League in Australia. He was also previously with AFC, for Coach Education and has also handled international men’s and women’s teams.

The team’s goalkeeping coach on the other hand is Australian James Fraser, renowned World Cup goalkeeper for Australia in 1974. 

 
The team’s impressive line-up is composed of homegrown footballers, national team players and Fil-foreign players. Local players include Team Captain Jason Cordova, John Nico Macapal, Kim Versales, Junell Bautista, Philippine Azkals standout Nate Burkey, Under 22 mainstays Van Rey Diaz and Richard Talaroc of Misamis Oriental, Princeton Josue, Davao goalkeeper Roeder Ignacio, Tagum native Alexis Cabistante, Mujer Sumail, Amir Amaikurut, Kahlil Jikiri, Justin Cheng, John Philip De Los Santos, John Resty Gumban, Gerald Layumas, Jay-Ar Bucayan, Stephen Burda and Rey Franco De La Torre. 

Fil-foreign players include Brad McDonald, Fil-American right wing Omar Khan, attacker Gilmar Fernandez, midfielder Andreas Esswein, Serbian goalkeeper Marko Trkulja, striker Nikola Grubjesic, defender Milos Krstic and Dylan De Bruycker, who scored the first goal for the team in last weekend’s match against Ilocos United. 

 
Tickets are still available at the stadium. You can also get free tickets when you register at www.facebook.com/DAFCofficial.

Seabiscuit Films Creates World-Class Bitesize Delectable Food and Travel Videos

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If you’re a foodie and a cooking enthusiast, you’ve probably scrolled through Erwan Heussaff’s Tastemade videos with Mari Jasmin. Or you saw yourself in him by watching his Youtube Overnight videos featuring several renowned global tourists’ spots. So, let us bring you to the source of them all, Seabiscuit Films.

Born out of frustration, Seabiscuit took upon itself to produce lifestyle videos that are not run-of-the-mill. Some of their projects are poised as mini-docu series that tackles the simple and good life of food and travel. They take pride in making videos that push for original content that will not just make their clients proud, but will also distinguish them as a world-class Filipino product company. 

Even with a lean team, the production company enabled them to snag opportunities to work with big media companies like CNN Philippines, Fox International Channels, Discovery Network, McCann World Group, BBDO Guerrero, Ogilvy & Mather, Meralco, Globe, Unilever, Nestle, and Selecta. Their portfolio is the testament to quality output that ranges from content development, TV Shows, web shows, commercials, corporate and animated videos, as bespoke as possible. The production company also does short feature films as well.

With its zeal for visual storytelling and collaborative efforts, the production company also opens its doors to like-minded individuals and groups at their Back Room space. Back Room is a creative, dynamic space that can transform to your needs and requirements. It’s a place where great ideas can be born. It’s a place where interests can intersect. It is often used for workshops, seminars, talks, art shows, bazaars, screenings, yoga classes, healing modalities, mini-fairs to name a few.

Currently, it’s an open space with a long table and chairs, and a comfortable seating area. The space is air-conditioned and the vibe is relaxed yet dynamic. Seabiscuit Films is always hungry for a challenge. The company stands by its quality made films and shorts that are solutions to a myriad of commercial, corporate, artistic, and, even, personal needs!

To know more, visit www.seabiscuitfilms.com and follow @seabiscuitfilms on Instagram and Twitter.

Benilde Teams Up with La Salette for Free Workshops in Dagupan

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Volunteers from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde recently conducted free summer training workshops at the Escuela de Nuestra Señora de La Salette in Dagupan City. 

Benilde, through the Center for Social Action (CSA) office led by its director, Leo Cortes, and La Salette, represented by its president, Marianne Tan-Lor, partnered in the Summer of Service (SOS) 2017 program to provide free training and workshop to teachers, staff and students of the De La Salle-supervised school at Tapuac District. 

In the spirit of volunteerism, service and collaboration, Benildeans provided skills-based services to La Salette from April 17 to 27. CSA matched the skills of SOS participants to the training needs of its partner school. 

Anna Aqui, who works as a Counselor for Multimedia Arts at the DLS-CSB Center for Counseling Services, handled Personality Development for La Salette teachers and staff led by Principal Sonia Tandingan-Camacho and Student Services Director Rustan DV. Indong. 

“I signed up for SOS to share what I know about positive psychology and student well-being in schools, learn more about myself and be of service to other communities,” Aqui said.