“America in 3D” Travels to Iloilo City

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Posted on 3rd March 2012 by MaryJaneC in Events |Iloilo

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America in 3D Iloilo - Green Screen Photo with Jay De Jesus

America in 3D, a road show by the U.S. Embassy in Manila highlighting “Diplomacy, Development and Defense,” is currently taking place at SM City Iloilo until tomorrow March 4. All of the activities and presentations during this three day event are open to the public and free of charge.

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Leslie Bassett opened the three-day extravaganza at SM City Iloilo’s Atrium last Friday morning. She was joined by Iloilo Governor Arthur D. Defensor, Sr., and Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog.

America in 3D is a celebration of Filipino-American friendship, showcasing American culture, U.S. businesses and U.S. Embassy services in the Philippines. The public will enjoy dance and musical performances presenting the best of America – from ballroom to blues to Broadway and even hip-hop. The U.S. Navy’s high energy rock-and-roll band, the Orient Express, will perform your favorite hits during America in 3D. Don’t miss the free samples of American food, or the exibit of American cars and motorbikes. Visitors to the event can find out about all of the ways that the U.S. and the Philippines are connected – and learn how to do business with the U.S., apply for a U.S. Visa, and even study in the United States.

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Realizations from the Visayan Conference on Mining and the Ecology

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Posted on 27th February 2012 by MaryJaneC in Advocacy |Iloilo |Preserving the Environment

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Visayan Conference on Mining and the Ecology

Last Saturday, February 25th, we attended the Visayan Conference on Mining and the Ecology. We learned so many things about the current issues our country is facing when it comes to taking care of our environment and  more importantly the major issue of mining and its negative effects. We had the pleasure of listening to the informative and eye-opening talks of various speakers which includes Ms. Regina Lopez – Managing Director of Bantay Kalikasan;Mayor Edward Hagedorn of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; and Clive Wicks, Conservation Development Consultant.

I am sharing with you guys now an article shared with us during the conference. It’s kinda long but please try to read all of it so that you also will know the reasons why mining is really not good or profitable.

The speakers during the press conference.

Blame game continues in the mining sector

The country’s biggest mining firms have been relentless in pointing fingers to the small-scale miners for the environmental damage that has been done in various parts of the country.

Question: Do the large-scale mining players have a valid argument for this?

As proven for decades, mining operations has had direct impacts to some of the country’s worst environmental tragedies resulting to the loss and destruction of forests and wildlife. Who will forget the mining disasters caused by the erratic acts of a large-scale mining company in Marinduque in 1996? How about the Atlas Mining disaster in Sapangkaku River in Toledo City, Cebu in 1999, and the Rapu-Rapu mine tailings spills in 2005?

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AMERICA in 3D Contest: ILOve ILOILO Photo Challenge

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Posted on 19th February 2012 by MaryJaneC in Contests |Events |Iloilo

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AMERICA in 3D is coming to ILOILO on March 2-4, 2012! If you check my previous blog post, you will read more details about this event.

Aside from the various activities they have prepared for us Ilonggos, they have also prepared contests where everyone can join. One of them is America in 3D Kabataan Challenge and the one I am blogging about is the ILOve ILOILO Photo Challenge.

I am encouraging everyone to join this contest as well because I myself have submitted my entry already! For more information please see contest details below:

AMERICA in 3D Contest: ILOve ILOILO Photo Challenge

ILOve ILOILO Photo Challenge

  • Submit an original (raw or edited) photo taken in Iloilo. The photo should somehow represent Iloilo culture, landmarks, people, etc.
  • This challenge is open to Philippine residents ages 13 and older.
  • Deadline for submission is on February 24, 2012 11:59pm
  • We support the following formats: .jpg, .gif, and .png. To upload your photo entry, click on “Enter Contest”, fill out the form and on the next page, upload your photo and include a title/caption. Copyrighted photos or photos downloaded from the internet will not be considered valid entries. Edited photos may be submitted as long as they are original photos.
  • Photos including nudity or vulgar content are not allowed.
  • Entries will be screened to certify that they abide by guidelines.  All accepted entries will be posted on the U.S. Embassy Facebook “Contests/Challenges” page tab
  • Voting is open from February 25 through February 27, 2012.
  • The best entries will be determined based on a review panel and the number of votes for the entry.
  • Only followers of the U.S. Embassy Facebook page can vote.

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America in 3D Visits Iloilo

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Posted on 19th February 2012 by MaryJaneC in Events |Iloilo |Iloilo Bloggers

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Iloilo Bloggers with Jay De Jesus, Social Media DJ of the US Embassy Manila PH

Last Friday, February 17th, 2012, the Iloilo Bloggers had the chance to meet Mr. Jay De Jesus who is the Emerging Media Specialist aka “Social Media DJ” of the U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines. Kuya Jay briefed us all personally of the upcoming events slated for America in 3D.

America in 3D is a Road Show in Diplomacy, Development, and Defense. Last year, the U.S. Embassy (Manila Philippines) has staged three America in 3D events at Manila (March 2011), Baguio (July 2011) and Cebu (September 2011).

Check out below the schedule of events and see all the exciting events they have in store for all of us Ilonggos!

But before that check out this links to join their awesome contests:

America in 3D - Iloilo Schedule of Events

Learn a lot of new things about the United States of America. There will be:

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Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012 Entry Form & Contest Mechanics

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Posted on 23rd January 2012 by MaryJaneC in Contest |Culture |Events |Iloilo |Photography

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Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012 Entry Form & Contest Mechanics

I am sure you guys enjoyed Dinagyang Festival 2012 as much as we did! And were you able to take photos? Are they exceptional and unique? If you think they are then you should join this year’s Iloilo Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012! Below are the contest mechanics and the entry form. Good luck!

  • PHOTO ELIGIBILITY -This contest is open to all professional & amateur photographers and hobbyists.
  • CATEGORIES – There are two categories for the Dinagyang Photo Contest 2012:
  1. I. ATI / KASADYAHAN CONTEST CATEGORY

The subject can either be an Ati or Kasadyahan participant (individual or group) taken strictly during their official performances on Jan 21 & 22, 2012. Deliberately staged or posed shots are not allowed.

  1. II. STREET CATEGORY

These are photos taken in the streets of Iloilo depicting the Dinagyang festivities from Jan 16 to 22, 2012. Subject may be an Ati or Kasadyahan participant (solo or group shot), or of any Dinagyang activity such as the Fluvial Procession or the arrival of the Sto. Nino image from Cebu, among others.

  • CRITERIA FOR JUDGING (both categories)

Visual Impact: 30%; Technical (exposure & focus): 30%; Artistic (creativity & composition): 40%.  Total: 100%.

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