Summer Komikon 2009 at UP

 

I’ve always wanted to go to a comic convention- comic con as it is popularly known- when I was a kid collecting X-men comic books. I used to read about comic cons a lot in Wizard Magazine and in the pages of comic books, and have often wished to be able to attend one locally. Unfortunately, during that time, the comic con was just that–a wish. While comic books and comic book shops abound, no one organized a comic convention.  It wasn’t until recently that a comic convention has been organized in the Manila. So imagine my excitement as I went to my very first comic con- the Summer Komikon @ UP 2009!

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Dine With Paws

 

What: Dine with PAWS
When: May 30 (Saturday), 6.30pm
Where: SM Mall of Asia Music Hall

Ticket prices are Php 1,500.00/person. If you have a pet companion, it’s Php 2,000.00. A buffet-style dinner for both human and pet companions, plus performances from celebrity supporters of PAWS.

Proceeds of the event will benefit the PAWS Animal Shelter.

Tickets won’t be sold at the door. They have to be reserved in advance. For ticket reservations, text 0917-8352405 or send an email to philpaws@yahoo.com with your contact details. A PAWS representative will get in touch with you. Tickets may be picked up at the PAWS Rehabilitation Center in Katipunan or at a designated pick-up point.

I hope you can participate. Please spread the word. If you can’t go to the event but would still like to help, you can make a donation to PAWS. Please check www.paws.org.ph/ for details. It’s for a good cause. All your help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Muziklaban 2009!

 

After ten years of setting the stage for the biggest amateur rock competition in the Philippines, Red Horse Beer is extending its kick outside the rock and roll zone through its annual Muziklaban.

Aspiring local rock bands need not worry, though. The name “Muziklaban” will not be coined by the country’s leading extra strong beer for nothing. Muzik (for music) and Laban (for fight) will continue to be the breeding ground for promising rock groups, with more than 100 activation sites nationwide to be tapped by the Red Horse Beer marketing team in search of this year’s title holder. Continue Reading

Free Comic Book Day Manila 2009 Report

 

Comic Odyssey’s celebration of Free Comic Book Day May 2nd was a success! Droves of comic book fans and collectors turned up and joined the celebration of this world wide event.

 

The store started giving out the free comics at exactly 12 noon, at which time a line outside has already formed. The line was long enough that it even reached the newly opened Saizen store down the hall! Continue Reading