All you need to know about UK scholarships and studying in the UK
I’ve worked in the United Kingdom but I never experienced studying there. What an awesome experience it must be. This country, besides being the hub of monarchy, offers much in terms of cultural and historical exploration. Thankfully, one can learn much about studying in the UK through the British Council in the Philippines, including ways on how to get scholarships there.
From January to March, the British Council launches Education UK, a campaign meant to inform Filipinos on the educational opportunities in the United Kingdom.
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A grand tour of the National Museum, anyone?
It’s been ages since I visited the National Museum. I used to work in that hallowed building back in the 90s, because the Philippine Senate was housed there. It’s really such a shame to be ogling at museums in other countries and not loving your own. Must.go there.soon.
The National Museum today has undergone a complete transformation. In fact it can already compare with its counterparts in Asia and beyond. It boasts of an extensive art and artifact collection housed in 21 galleries and spanning two colonial-era buildings. What can be seen in its historic walls? The works of great men like National Artist Fernando Amorsolo whose ongoing retrospective at the museum features his best works and drawings.
Somebody says one of the best gifts you can give to yourself this Christmas is the gift of cultural understanding and appreciating art. It is the gift of having a Grand Tour of the National Museum. Who can disagree with something noble like that? Details after the jump:
Last three days of the Manila International Book fair
The written word is alive and well, thanks to the annual staging of the Manila International Book Fair. This event, which started last Friday, September 12 will end on Tuesday, Sept 16 so there’s only three days left for bibliophiles to hobnob with their favorite authors, get your favorite books at a discount and attend mind-enriching seminars.
We saw in the schedule some interesting bits such as how to get published, productivity tips from top writers, a forum on book piracy, a cosplay workshop, how to earn from freelancing, and even a talk on “the business of blogging.” Here’s a handy list of what you’ll have to catch for the remainder of the book fair:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Meeting Room 4) Travel and Training Grants for Librarians Forum by Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, Inc. (PATLS)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Meeting Rooms 5 & 6) ICT FORUM by Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Meeting Room 4) Choosing the Correct Catholic Bible by Sinag-Tala Publishers, Inc.
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Stage Area) Pistang Panitik: Blog! The business of blogging.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Meeting Room 4) Memorial Lecture on Library Pioneers of the Philippines: Dr. James Alexander Robertson by Philippine Foundation for Library Scholarship, Inc.
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Meeting Room 3)Multiple Book Launching by Sibal Group
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Meeting Rooms 4 & 5) Book Launch by St Pauls
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Meeting Room 6) Bible Appreciation Seminar by Phil. Bible Society
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Stage Area) Salaysayan Finals
by Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY)
David & Goliath, Havaianas, Zen Zest & a few of my fave things at the moment…
There’s been a backlog of blog posts ever since the house move, so I’d just like to give the heads-up to the following products I tried recently:
Havaianas…. I Heart! Summer is for flip-flops and I adore the pairs of Havaianas I got recently, especially the one with “Blogger Ajay” spelled out on the straps. The latter is a result of the “Make Your Own Havaianas” event I attended recently in the Rockwell Tent. In the past, I would have shunned a signature brand for my tsinelas (slippers) since it’s just tsinelas anyway. But I like how Havaianas lets you express your individuality with a large selection of styles to choose from. At the “Make Your Own Havaianas,” you can embellish your slip-ons with Swarovski studs, letters in the alphabet or symbols like headphones and further customize them with lacinhos (“little laces”). The Rockwell Tent was filled to the brim with Havaianas fans and am sure next year’s event will be another hit.
Jollibee TV is coming to town
My whole family loves Jollibee. It is the ultimate Filipino icon.
I love the fact that you can eat a decent meal there for less than $1.
And it’s so true. “The Jollibee mascot is more popular than Mickey Mouse in this part of the world.”
Jollibee is Filipino. Filipino is Jollibee.
Now, for some piece of news.Jollibee has branched out to a cartoon show on television. In a family-oriented format called Jollitown.
‘Attending To My Stone’ exhibit of Roberto Robles at Galleria Duemila on Aug. 3
Robles painting, courtesy of Galleria Duemila
In behalf of my good friend Mimosa who works at the Galleria Duemila, here’s the following press release. I’ll be attending the exhibit opening at 6 p.m. if only to taste the muy delicioso brewed coffee of Madam Silvana Diaz that Mimosa is raving about. Do drop by if you’re artistically inclined and let’s savor the pastries and the coffee 
Galleria Duemila is located at 210 Loring St. Pasay City. For location and exhibition inquiries, please call 831-9990 and 833-9815, or email duemila@mydestiny.net
“On August 3, 2007, Roberto Robles opens another solo show in Galleria Duemila, where he has showcased his works since 1995. “It is a summary of more than ten years with Silvana Diaz and Galleria Duemila,†the artist says with a smile.
It was his correspondence with a poet he met abroad that inspired the title of this exhibit. He would write her at the end of a letter, “I must get back and attend to my stones.â€
“It began that I was attending to my stones and I had lain down to rest, but my sleep was interrupted by the sound of ripe mangoes falling on my roof.â€
Robles is known for his works in stone as well as his paintings. He studied sculpting stone in Japan and Korea, working with marble and granite, respectively. As of late, though he feels that he has been interrupted in his work with stone. Perhaps titling his exhibition “Attending to My Stone†will return him to that.
In the mood for a little splurging? Try the Diamond Hotel Indulgence Card
Not too long ago, some sweet-talking hotel salesperson convinced me to get a couple of hotel membership cards. Thankfully it was something I don’t regret putting my money on. Am a hedonist and believe there’s nothing wrong in treating my family to some luxury every now and then. Recently, one of my favorite five-star digs in Manila Bay launched their VIP card and am putting out this press release because I’ve tried the place and it’s highly-recommended:
For a fee of P4,999 ( a little more than $100 annually), one can get the Diamond Hotel’s privilege card called the “Indulgence.”
What’s included in the membership kit:
- one Indulgence Certificate for an overnight accommodation in a Superior Room at an exclusive rate of P4,500 inclusive of buffet breakfast for two at the Palm Court Cafe
- two Indulgence Certificates for an overnight at a Superior Room at an exclusive rate of P3,300 during Holy Week and December 16 to 30, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two at Palm Court Cafe.
- one Indulgence Certificates for a Diamond Hotel complimentary and personalized birthday cake for every member that dines at any of the hotel’s participating restaurants on his/her birthday
- two Indulgence Certificates (3 passes each, 6 passes total) for poolside privilege from 7am to 6pm
- one Indulgence Certificate for a free trial at the Health Club
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