" Nice to Meet You " PDMN Officially Launch First Ever BIG Phil-Chi Star Concert in Manila

Manila, Philippines - Philippine Dragon Media Network is proud to present the PDMN " Nice to Meet You " Phil - Chi Sta - Concert to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 17, 2018, 8 PM.

With half year planning and preparations, this upcoming concert aims to serve as the road to promote Filipino and Chinese music industry to the Filipino - Chinese community in this country along " The Belt and the Road" of China; it also aims to promote a deeper appreciation for both cultures. This event will be the first ever large scale concert in the history of Philippines that invites several famous Chinese artists to perform together with local Filipino artists on one same stage of public concert.

" Nice to Meet You " Phil - Chi Star Concert Invited famous Chinese singers G.E.M., Della Wu, Chief ( Chao Chuan ), Da Zhuang; through Star Music and Cornerstone Entertainment, Filipino famous singer Yeng Constantino and all - around actress singer Kim Chiu will also join the event. Last but not the least, the award winning and internationally acclaimed Loboc Children's Choir of the Philippines will also be there to perform with these highly acclaimed stars.

The pre - selling of the concert ticket will be on November 21, 2017 from 10am until  10pm. Tickets will be available in all authorized SM Tickets outlet and also via its official website https://smtickets.com/. People buying within the pre-selling period will get 10% discount on the ticket price. On the other hand, the official ticket selling will run starting November 25, 2017.

" Nice to Meet You " Phil-Chi Star Concert poured on massive investment to team up with professional planning and performance team, to come up with the perfect stage design, and the best lights and sounds equipment. With " Nice to Meet You " as its theme throughout the concert, the event aims to present to the audiences an unrivaled performance with the most advanced and stunning audio visual effect.

Concert Venue: Mall of Asia Arena

Concert Date and Time: January 17, 2018- 8:00 PM

Ticket Pre-selling Date: November 21, 2017
10AM-10PM ( with 10% Discount )

Official Ticket Launch Date: November 25,2017 - 10AM

Ticket Outlets:

All SM Malls Ticket Selling Outlet ( Including Cinema )

Binondo Area: Lucky Chinatown Mall Ground Floor Concierge

Online ticket purchase: https://smtickets.com/

Ticket Prices ( Ticket Charge and Printing Fee Inclusive ) :

VIP: P17800

Patron: P15000

Lower Box: P8500

Uppet Box: P4200

General Admission: P2800

( Note: People purchasing through the use of debit and credit card, will have an additional 4.5% bank charge )

Ishin - Denshin International Music Festival

ISHIN-DENSHIN International Music Festival a Filipno -Japanese event brought to you by Monde Luce Productions - a company spearheaded by Japanese businessman, Mr. Kazuyoshi Irizuki. In partnership with Value Communications, JTB, Bio Luce, and Rimujin Advertising Services – this is one of a kind music festival which aims to bring together the Filipino and Japanese music lovers to celebrate the sound of unity.

ISHIN-DENSHIN literally translates to “What the Mind Thinks, the Heart Transmits,” which aims to strengthen relations with a conversation that transcends words; with music we share, culture, language and time. Through this we are able to amplify and foster a deeper and stronger relationship.

The event will create a platform for Japanese artists (IDOLS) to showcase their music in collaboration with our great Filipino talents. It will be a 1-day music event which part of the proceeds will go to the Manny Pacquiao Foundation to aid the Filipinos especially the kids in Marawi not only financially but to uplift their spirits and rebuild their lives.

ISHIN-DENSHIN International Music Festival
Feb 10, 2018
Aseana City Open Grounds

Apart from the amazing artists to look forward to, attractions to take part are food park with Filipino and Japanese street foods, activity park also where guests can immerse themselves with the Neon-look of the event – face and body paint. To top-up the ISHIN-DENSHIN experience, platform for our Cosplayers will be set and for everyone else who loves taking pictures - Spinshot 360° photo and built-up letters of ISHIN-DENSHIN and will serve as photocell for the guests.

Watch out as we reveal one by one the artists and more details on our social media pages and official event website. Stay tuned!

“Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination” - Plato

Sip & Gogh " Unleasing the Artist in You "

Stepping inside Sip & Gogh one sees the different paintings hanged on the walls. Pictures of one of the famous painter that of Van Gough means to inspire non painters and aspiring artists.

This first of it's kind paint and sip studio in the country is located at the 4th floor of Century Mall, Century City kalayaan Avenue corner Salamanca St. Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City.

It is a cozy place to spend your day, bringing out the hidden talent one has. Their inhouse artist will teach how to create a masterpiece that one can take home and showoff.

All materials are provided in producing one's painting. From the apron, easel, palette, brushes, paints and canvass while sipping your favorite beverage.

Sip & Gogh is the venue for special events, team building, bonding with friends, bridal, baby showers, parties with a different twist
or simply having an outlet for the creative part in us.

The CEO Ms. Grace Marasigan put up this kind of venture because of her child who is hyper active. With the activity of painting, her child learned to settle down and create
beautiful paintings.

An afternoon of experiencing painting with the studio's instructor at hand, builds up the confidence in me that I can also paint and even using my left hand in doing so, even the fact that I am right handed. The session progresses and the subject in the canvass unfolds calming my body and soul with the background of soft music with the realization that we all have a gift to unfold.

Paint...Sip...Laugh @SIP&GOGH

 Visit them: www.sipandgogh.com/CenturyMall

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Century City Mall " Holidays is in the Air "

You Are In For A Sweet Surprise This Christmas!

With this year's Sweet Christmas theme, Century City Mall formally launched 2017 Christmas Season by lighting up the giant Christmas tree and delighting its loyal patron and customers with a nice and playful thematic decors around the mall. For this season, customers are in for a lot of sweet treats that the whole family will surely enjoy.

* Listen to the angelic voice of the sweet calorers starting this November.

* Marvel the Sweet Christmas decors and the Instagram worthy photos at the 4th level Alfresco area and Ground Floor Activity Center.

* Head on to the mall on December 16 - 17, 2017 for the Shopholic 2017.

* Bring your cute little ones in their sweetest Santa outfit and take a photo with Santa every weekend starting November 18 to December 25, 2017.

* If you are looking for great sweet deals visit our bazaars on December 16 - 17, 2017 at the 4th level.

* Catch the blockscreening of Justice League, Starwars, MMFF at Century City Mall Cinema 3rd level.

* Visit www.centurycitymall.com.ph for more details.

Top IT-BPM executives, analysts, experts discuss AI opportunities at the 9th International IT-BPM Summit

Manila, Philippines, November 7, 2017 — Industry leaders, top analyst firms, and AI and automation  experts gathered at the International IT-BPM Summit (IIS) held at the Makati Shangri-La, Manila to discuss the opportunities and headwinds brought on by the rapid development of disruptive technologies on the industry.

Themed Ph DNA: Human Tech, the 9th IIS went straight into the heart of the topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on the IT-BPM space and its workforce, bringing in experts and stakeholders from both the private and public sector to weigh in on the matter.

The Summit kicked off with industry heads, Rey Untal, President of the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and his counterpart, Jojo Uligan, President of the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP), opening the day’s activities and showcasing the strong partnership between the two associations that jointly hosted the event to address key industry issues, as well as opportunities on the horizon.

This year’s event featured a permanent reactors panel comprised of representatives not just from the IT-BPM industry and its subsectors, but also from allied industries in the telecommunications and real estate space, whose thought-provoking questions prompted a more thorough discussion for each of the Summit’s sessions.

The Future of the Philippine IT-BPM Space

Keynote speaker, Richard Jones of Automation Anywhere curated the session on the Future of Enterprises, delving into how businesses can leverage AI and robotic process automation (RPA) and the steps firms can take to accelerate its adoption. Jones also noted how new technologies will help drive a global workforce transformation, essentially making jobs more meaningful for humans by emphasizing complex, creative and analytical skills and having robots take on the more repetitive tasks.

Meanwhile, Everest Group’s Managing Partner, Eric Simonson, led the discussion on the Future of Jobs, tackling the long-held notion that AI and automation will eventually replace the human workforce. The session highlighted the new service delivery models coming into the fore such as analytics, data and cognitive technologies. It also looked into the impact of AI on existing workflows, the complexity of the skills required for future careers, and how the Filipino workforce can adapt to capture the market and fill this growing demand.

A panel of tech and IT-BPM experts led by George Yang, the founder and CEO of Silicon Valley startup firm AI Pros, hosted the session on the Future of Artificial Intelligence. As the session theme suggests, the panel delved into what we can expect from these new technologies and the competitive advantages it

brings to the table, ultimately highlighting that AI is a solution rather than a headwind for the Philippine IT-BPM industry.

Bringing together all the insights from their respective sessions, Richard Jones, Eric Simonson, and George Yang, were joined by Kamal Narang of Cognizant Philippines for the Summit’s first-ever power panel entitled the Future Heart-Brain Collab. Moderated by CCAP Chairman, Benedict Hernandez, the plenary explored in great detail the impact of these new technological trends on the space and the role that the industry and workforce will play in harnessing these innovations.

The New Country Brand

Capping off the event was the launch of the new Country Brand and Narrative which was unveiled by IBPAP’s Vice Chair, Catherine Salceda-Ileto. The new brand - The Philippines: Innovative Human+Tech - is an initiative by the Accelerate PH Roadmap 2022’s technical working group on Country Competitiveness, which Salceda-Ileto also chairs. This refreshed narrative places emphasis on the country’s competitive edge in providing unparalleled customer experience and the inherent strength of the Philippines’ world-class talents in an age of digital transformation.

IBPAP’s Chairman, Lito Tayag, concluded the Summit with an impassioned rallying call to the industry’s players, urging them to work towards achieving the goals outlined in  Roadmap 2022 and  continuously solidify the country’s position as one of the top players in the global IT-BPM marketplace.

About the Summit:
For the past eight years, the International IT-BPM Summit (IIS), formerly known as the International Outsourcing Summit, has been serving as an avenue for industry stakeholders to learn new insights and network with international industry leaders and experts. This year, the event aims to drive leaders and decision makers to take advantage of the technological revolution that will shape the future of the IT-BPM industry and further its role as one of the top economic boosters in the country.
On it’s 9th year, the IIS takes the conversation to the next level by bringing together global thought leaders and analyst groups to discuss possible opportunities and headwinds especially in the realm of technology and future of the industry. IBPAP partners with the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) to elevate the conversation and launch the new Philippine country brand and narrative at the Summit.
About the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)
The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is the enabling association for the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry in the Philippines. IBPAP serves as the one-stop information and advocacy gateway for the industry. With over 300 industry and support-industry members, and six associations—the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc., Global In-House Center Council, Contact Center Association of the Philippines, Game Developers Association of the Philippines, Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines, and Philippine Software Industry Association—IBPAP plays a pivotal role in sustaining rapid growth of the IT-BPM industry by working to ensure an enduring supply of high-quality labor, supporting service innovation, and providing country visibility.
IBPAP assists investors in setting up operations easily and quickly in the Philippines. Relevant research, introductions to key government and industry officials, and a series of briefings at each step of the investment process ensure a seamless development process. Ongoing support is provided through a wide variety of initiatives, including programs for HR development, business development, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.

About the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP)
The Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) is the premiere organization representing the Philippine contact center industry. CCAP takes a leading role in harnessing, harmonizing and galvanizing cross-sector efforts that enable the Philippine contact center industry to sustain the country’s global leadership in market share, innovation and best practices.
As a non-profit organization, CCAP promotes awareness of the contact center industry; active exchange of ideas, new technologies, best practices and innovations; and the sustained growth of the industry and the country. Established in 2001, it has grown to represent more than 80% of the industry economic activity and employment.

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte formally opens ABIS 2017, launches AMEN mentorship program

His Excellency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his role as Chair of the ASEAN50, led the ceremonial launch of the ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network   AMEN on Nov 12, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. As he formally opened the ASEAN Business & Investment Summit 2017
ABIS 2017 at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City.

AMEN is a flagship program of the ASEAN
Business Advisory Council ( ASEAN BAC ) under the Philippine Chairmanship. It is designed to facilitate the scaling up of the micro and small enterprises in the ASEAN region through mentorship. AMEN shall be the ASEAN's first pool of mentors comprising of entrepreneurs, business practitioners, and academicians.

" Our Go Negosyo Kapatid Mentor Me Program led to the creation of AMEN. It was there that we discovered the value of the 3 M's - Mentorship, Money and Market, in helping MSME's prosper," said Joey Concepcion, ABAC Chair and Go Negosyo Founder.

ABIS, one the other hand, is the culminating event of the year, organized by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council ( ABAC ), that highlights the multichannel connectivity, infrastructure development, entrepreneurial empowerment, disruptive innovation, policy directions in trade, issues that affect businesses which the council and its partners have been collectively resolving, and other trendsetting topics that have been the decisive and priority concerns of the leaders today. With the theme World Leader's Roadmap Towards Prosperity for All, the event promotes dialogue among the private sector and with the region's leaders including Heads of State, Ministers of ASEAN Member States and ASEAN partners.

" We feel honored and encouraged by the support and participation of all the ASEAN State Leaders in this endeavor," said Joey Concepcion, ABAC Chair. " We look forward to collaboration and insightful discussions during the next two days keeping in mind the goal of creating prosperity for all in ASEAN."

For more information, you may visit http://www.abis2017.com/. To watch the livestream online telecast of the summit, kindly log - on to Go Negosyo's official Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/gonegosyoofficial/.

Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc presents 16th Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo 2017 in Megamall

  Opening on Nov. 9, 2017, until Nov. 12 from 10 AM onwards in Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo - a project of Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc. gathers the best products from various congressional districts and provinces in the Philippines.
Aiming to benefit the families and wives of the soldiers sent and killed in Marawi as well as donate to the current families of Marawi who are trying their best to restore their homes and livelihood in the war-affected place, CSFI holds its annual expo and showcases the products of various provinces and congressional districts. It will also help the exhibitors sell, market and receive orders for their products for the coming Christmas season where buyers can buy gift items in the four (4) day expo.

Exhibitors coming from all over the Philippines such as Surigao, Tawi Tawi, Zamboanga, Palawan, Cagayan Valley, Laguna, Surigao del Sur, Davao Del Norte, NCR, Luzon, Bulacan, Bataan Quirino, Ilocos
Province, Antipolo, Northern Samar, Bataan, Daraguin, Maranao, Biliran, Nueva Vizcaya, Sulu, Malabon, Muntinlupa, Pasig, Rizal, Mandaluyong, as well as private companies, corporate foundations and NGOs will showcase various native and homegrown products and recipes.

Buyers looking for unique and locally grown products and food recipes will surely find their gift items for the Christmas Season. "Shop for the best products from around the Philippines" - as the event tagline goes, picky shoppers will enjoy the uniqueness of the products and taste in the expo.
"Not only that the buyers will help the chosen beneficiaries but also will boost the sales of the exhibitors who participated in this year's Kabuhayan Expo project ... a big help to augment the income of our people from the countryside," said Miss Aleta Suarez, Livelihood Committee Chair/Kabuhayan
Expo, CSFI.

Free seminars will be held on Nov. 10-11 at the stage area to boost businesses coming from various experts and resource people are also lined up with topics Financial Literacy, DTI Programs to help
Businesses, FDA programs that Protect Business, DOST Program for growing business, Online Promotion, Business and Income Tax, 5P's in Starting a Successful Business, Marketing the Art of War,
Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Business with Integrity.

Awarding for the categories such as Lingap Award (Best Social Product), Pinapangarap Award (Best New Product), Bighani Award (Best in Fashion Accessories), Katakam-Takam Award (Best Food Product). Winners will receive cash prizes and trophies to be awarded on Nov. 12, Sunday.
As supported by PLDT, San Miguel Corporation, PAGCOR, Metrobank Foundation, GMA Network, The Manila Times, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Asenso Pinoy, Light Network, Star Music and other private companies, Kabuhayan Expo 2017 aims to attract 10,000 buyers/visitors to boost the sales of its exhibitors and carry on its projects to its beneficiaries. For details text 09209242532.

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