UP ACES Proudly Presents Blackout 2016: Tidal Revelry

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The University of the Philippines Association of Civil Engineering Students (UP ACES) is a non-stock, non-profit, duly recognized organization at the UP College of Engineering.

Established as the premier organization of the UP Institute of Civil Engineering in 1954, UP ACES continuously promotes academic excellence, professional growth and social awareness to its members and the community through its meaningful activities. The organization is one of the top organizations in the UP College of Engineering, producing distinguished alumni and garnering numerous achievements in the University. This October 21, UP ACES proudly presents one of the biggest college parties in the university – BLACKOUT. Now on its 7th year, BLACKOUT 2016 is themed Tidal Revelry and will be held in Le Reve Events Venue.

Mid-semester chill

Happening on a mid-semester, BLACKOUT aims to provide an opportunity for college students to take a well-deserved break from all the hustle and bustle of the university life. BLACKOUT will surely give students from all over the metro a night of unwinding and overloading fun they surely would not want to miss.

High-profile DJs and MC

Prepare yourself for the #Arrgasm-ic beats delivered by the one and only, DJ Arra Pascual.

Known as “Asia’s most dominant female DJ”, DJ Arra Pascual garnered the title by not only showcasing her exceptional talent in the Philippines, but also in other countries in Asia such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and India.

Free-flowing booze and drinking gimmicks

Raves are not complete without free-flowing booze served to the participants. What makes BLACKOUT a must-attend rave party is the free-flowing Bacardi booze everyone’s going to enjoy! BLACKOUT is one of the first college parties in the university to have free-flowing Bacardi. Not just that, BLACKOUT will also feature an Alcohall of Fame, an exciting drinking gimmick where people will drink their way to the Alcohall of Fame, and a Breezer pong game, as well. In this year’s Blackout, Bacardi will show the crowd that #ItsNotAPartyWithoutBacardi.

Benefit party

Nothing feels better than having fun for a cause. BLACKOUT aims to raise funds for a chosen charity and all of the event’s proceeds will go to this institution.

Ensnare your senses. Indulge in tidal revelry. Prepare to be blacked out.

Schedule/Venue

Le Reve Events Venue

 28 Sgt. Esguerra Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila

October 21, 2016

The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 Debut Sizzles as the Best Performing English OP Premiere of 2016

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AXN has delivered yet another stunning original production (OP) with the adrenaline-fueled The Amazing Race Asia Season 5. The highly anticipated series raced to the top during its premiere amongst all English general entertainment channels on Thursday, October 13 at 9pm, becoming the best performing English OP to premiere in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines this year.*

“AXN responded to a huge demand for the return of The Amazing Race Asia and we have delivered a series that has captivated audiences across the region. The journey our intrepid racers embark on is a rollercoaster of emotion: it’s stressful, dramatic, endearing and funny,” said Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Production and Marketing, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia. “We have a wonderful line-up of racers whose quirky personalities, diverse relationships and comedic antics make for a fantastic viewer experience. We are very encouraged by the initial performance and know that it will gather even more momentum as the series builds.”

“Asia’s Got Talent was a record-breaking OP for the broadcast industry last year so we are thrilled that AXN has out-performed itself yet again with the premiere of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5. AXN is truly Asia’s home of powerful, premium original productions,” said Virginia.

Filipino viewers embraced their national teams: married couple Eric & Rona and beauty queens Maggie & Parul, ensuring AXN clinched the number one spot in the series’ timeslot amongst 22 English general entertainment channels. 

No More Window Hours on EDSA? Have You Seen Any Violations?

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"In the Philippines, when a window closes, another door opens." - James Deakin

What does sitting in an airport waiting for a flight for almost two days does? Well, for James Deakin, it means more time to post humorous stuff like memes on his Facebook wall so he could at least share some laughter to his friends and followers. Talk about somehow making wasted time a bit more productive.

I find it funny to be seeing posts that poke fun of the "No More Window Hours" traffic scheme of i-ACT led by the MMDA. It surely is somewhat funny to be so literal in the meaning of "window" and how it should not be allowed on the roads.

Filipinos are truly humorous by posting their own collection of photos where riders use their motorbikes to carry and transport almost everything possible. Like what most people are saying "If there's a wheel, you'll find a way" or something close to that effect. Lol!

Who wouldn't be impressed with these riders or back-riders for being able to balance on a motorbike almost everything they could think of. It is also quite baffling that they are getting away with it...or I wouldn't really know since I haven't seen any news about traffic enforcers stopping and giving tickets to such cases.

"I wish them luck on their business endeavors so that they'll be able to buy a decent delivery truck, they look like a hard working people..." - RJ Nicolas

"Couldnt even put these on any 4 wheel drive without roof racks... the ingenuinity of the pinoy when trying to avoid the 300 pesos delivery charge hahaha good ol trusty yamaha kawasaki..."- Amy Abay