Sonnie’s Porch

I was invited to a sumptuous dinner last night at ABE Restaurant at Serendra, The Fort, Global City, with other bloggers and traditional media representatives.

The event is all bout the tripartite project of Blas Ople Foundation, OWWA and Microsoft Philippines. They hosted a dinner for the graduates of their training center for OFW’s and their dependents. The training is modular and participants are trained on micro business, financing and IT. Microsoft provides software and/or cash grants to NGO’s who run the centers, and OWWA ensures the target beneficiaries are reached by the program.

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Maybe this was being done before, am not sure, but the whole idea is amazing. It’s not only creative, it’s entrepreneurial with a touch of social accountability. Last week, I received an invitation to witness the launch of a different artwork at the Global City, and I have to admit, I find the whole idea amazing. Maybe I’m the boring type of person that’s why am elated at the slightest appearance of creativity, LOL.

What am I talking about?

It’s the association of Billboard owners + Filipino artists = Art show along EDSA and other major thoroughfares. The arworks (photos; paints) will be displayed at the Billboards. I wish I could show a thumbnail of the artworks but the file is too big and have  copyright restrictions. Anyway, you can view the slideshow HERE

I mentioned social accountability right?

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As expected, different shops had their marketing gig to cash on the wives and children who wish to honor their dad on this special day.

But you know what? The Manila Police District, yeah, Manila’s Finest, performed a mini concert at SM City Manila’s entertainment area. Am not sure if the the Southern Police District have theirs at SM Mall Of Asia, or the other districts have their own gig groups.

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This is a top view of the Jobs Fair held at one of SM Supermalls in the Philippines. A similar jobs fair is held simultaneously in all ShoeMart Malls nationwide, including the world’s 3rd largest  Mall, SM Mall Of Asia.

This is SM’s way of celebrating Labor Day (May 1, 2008).

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