MNL48 and the Marketing Mix MNL48, AKB48’s Pinoy sister, will be announcing its top 200 participants in a few hours — and here I am, thinking of what has gone through this gruesome yet exciting journey. Never mind me not being able to oshi (push) more applicants, or even verify my own account so I can do so — being in sales and marketing company for almos two years made me understand this journey a bit different. ...

Digongland 2, featuring new works by H.U. Sison and guest artists After its successful launch last year, H.U. Sison’s “Adventures in Digongland” exhibition gets its second run at the SM Megamall Art Center, which opened last Thursday. I went there a day after it opened and talked to the visual artist… after finding myself amused with all these artworks. The “Digongland” artwork where Duterte is mashed with Mickey Mouse spawned more versions, and he said that it was the most sought-after work from last year’s exhibit. ...

Completing this year’s #CosplayWeek is a visit to SMX for one last time this year I finally got to see the last day of Cosplay Matsuri 2017 at the SMX Manila, the last event of the year. As with the Ozine AFS, this has most of the offerings it shared last year, but the difference is that (1) the upcoming Jumanji movie supports the event, (2) the dates for the Cosplay Mania event series have been announced — including the date for CosMania’s 10th year, which will be held at the ground floor halls of the SMX Manila for the first time, and (3) Naru is one of the hosts. ...

December 26–27, 2017 — Megatrade Hall 2 and the Megatrade Conference Rooms A & B, SM Megamall It is that time once again for the annual Cosplay Week, where I see cosplayers suit up and deck the event halls for five straight days — the first half of it starts with the Ozine Fest Anime Figure Special 2017 at the Megatrade Hall 2, held last Tuesday and Wednesday, December 26 and 27. ...

Two teams who competed at the 12th Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair will proceed to Davao for the Nationals this April 2018 Two teams are added to the set of finalists vying for the right to represent the Philippines in the World Cosplay Summit in August 2018, both coming from the NCR Qualifiers held at the last day of the 12th Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair (December 17, 2017, Sunday) at the SM Megatrade Hall 2 in Mandaluyong City. ...

The Alexis Louise Quiza Foundation and the Chiang Kai Shek College Class of 1984 will hold the 3rd Children’s Christmas Charity Football Cup this Sunday, December 10 at the Elsie Gaches Village Football Field from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Their objectives are as follows: 1. To give hope for abandoned children and to improve their quality of life through football. 2. To raise awareness in the community that abandoned children and children with special needs can excel in sports through community support. ...

Oh hi there — it’s been so long since I gave my last update. I’ve had my days when I’m salty sad, but since this is my space, we will share great, happy memories here. I’m sharing to you some photos I took with my cellphone camera from way back two to three months ago. At Hotel Jen, just near the CCP Complex. I’ve been tinkering with my phone’s camera (a Lumia 320 Dual sim), which gives options to adjust aperture and exposure, and so far, I’m good with it. I also love taking photos with light trails, and so this happened. Give it 2 seconds or 5, place it in a steady place, and watch it take cool shots. ...

(or, “How’s my experience in the first Extreme Moments meet-and-greet?”) https://www.facebook.com/XtremeMoments/videos/2041630356068503/ Extreme Moments (XM) is the invitational cosplay photoshoot series wherein cosplayers and photographers are toured to various places around the country. This year, XM is commencing its 6th edition with the popular mobile game “Fate/Grand Order” as its theme. The series is done in two parts: The just-concluded Cebu leg where they highlighted the popular tourist destination Temple of Leah that gives you an overlooking view of Cebu, among a few locations; and the Tagaytay leg which is yet to be commenced. ...

Pinoy Rig Enthusiasts releases Limited Edition Gaming Chairs — Pre-orders Now Available Alvin Pacheco of Pinoy Rig Enthusiasts told me via email that they will be selling limited edition gaming chairs in collaboration with Glaiiide from Aneno Knights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGo0kUFAgbc Alvin describes the chair as one “With an Ergonomic Racing style Gaming Chair that has a neck pillow and lumbar support, […] The chair includes a reclineable backrest and a vertically adjustable arm support.” ...

Three teams to proceed to National Qualifiers—including a Wildcard finalist The search for the next Philippine representative for the 2018 World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan continues at the Mindanao Cosplay Summit organized by Ambox Events at the Main Mall Atrium of SM City Davao. In the said qualifier, three teams are selected to represent Southern Mindanao — Team Cookie Moonstar, Team Tribe, and the wildcard entry Team Riders of the Grand Order. ...