BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080802T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Wacx's 7th Birthday DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/899294/ ] IMPORTANT: RSVP What: Joaquin's 7th Birthday When: August 2\, 2008\, Saturday (1:00 PM Registration. Program starts at strictly 2:00 PM) Where: 49th Floor One San Miguel Building\, Shaw Blvd corner San Miguel Avenue\, Ortigas Center Theme: ARMY (Please try your best to come clothed according to the theme colors). Better if KIDS are really in army uniform. PARKING: Parking is on a FIRST-COME\, FIRST-SERVED BASIS because there are limited slots available in the building. The Parking entrance is along Shaw Blvd. There's a parking fee per hour\, FYI. If there are no more parking spaces inside\, there are open parking areas near OSMA (One San Miguel) Options: along Emerald (at the back of OSMA) but\, expect some walking exercises URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/899294/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/899294/ DTSTAMP:20080715T002635 LAST-UPDATED:20080715T002635 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/271219/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/175973/":One San Miguel Avenue @ Shaw Blvd. corner San Miguel Ave.\, Origas Center\, Pasig\, Metro Manila END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:One San Miguel Avenue ADDRESS:Shaw Blvd. corner San Miguel Ave.\, Origas Center CITY:Pasig REGION;X-ABBREV=:Metro Manila COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/175973/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080816T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:On August 16\, 2008\, 100+ Pinoys will have FUN learning about making wealth. Be there. DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/755427/ ] Would you like to: . Meet Potential Mentors for Real Estate Investing? . Obtain the correct mindset about investing in Real Estate in the Philippines? . Finally reconcile your Money vs God conflicts . Play cashflow 101 with like-minded people and learn tips from those who've "mastered it". . Meet ordinary people who've actually purchased Million Peso Foreclosed Properties this year! . See how the principles of Rich Dad Poor Dad are adapted to the Pinoy Market . Find out the correct steps in doing it yourself! . Learn to deal with your fear by getting financial knowledge about Real Estate Investing Experience all these on August 16\, 2008\, Saturday at the Think Rich Pinoy Seminar at Philamlife\, Manila from 8am-5pm. What is unique about this Seminar? . Larry Gamboa (best selling author of "Think Rich\, Pinoy"). The man who Started it all with a book and a true story! • The Game Cashflow 101 by Robert Kiyosaki. There's no game like it! • The Franchisees of the Think Rich\, Pinoy Millionaire Network. The very first batch of Millionaires in Training. . Cashflow 101 "Game Master" Ronald Cagape\, who's already hosted many many games for first timers. Want to GET a sponsor? Read on and we'll show you how. Families of OFWs\, this is for you. ------------------------------------------------- If you know any Overseas Filipino Loved Ones who are coming home by November 17-invite them to go with you to this seminar. Larry's team will teach you both how to convert all those remittances into passive income -so Filipino family members can finally come home to their families. If they cannot come\, ASK THEM TO SPONSOR YOU. It will be money well spent. After you attend\, tell them all about it. Contact Now --------------------------------------------------- Contact 0915-499-1999 or email richteamevents+va@gmail.com to ensure you have a seat. Fee is (P2000 / person). Visit: http://www.thinkrichpinoy.com for pictures of the previous sessions. If you already took this seminar before and want to do it again\, contact the numbers above ASAP to avail of a special 50% discount - there's a limited number of seats for this. *Pay before July 4\, to avail of the old rate: P 1450. Regular rate is now P 2000 after July 4. P.S. Synergizing with like minded people is a must for budding investors. Here's your chance to act now\, see you on August 16\, 2008. P.S. Larry will be announcing something new this August 16\, 2008\, a way to bring support to anybody interested but may not be in the Philippines! Be the first to access this resource. P.S. See their smiles in the video at http://www.thinkrichpinoy.com and join them. P.S. Maybe you can find your mentor here! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/755427/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/755427/ DTSTAMP:20080601T213219 LAST-UPDATED:20080601T213219 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/249691/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/80682/":Philamlife U.N. Avenue Branch @ U.N. Ave. Ermita\, Manila\, NCR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Philamlife U.N. Avenue Branch ADDRESS:U.N. Ave. Ermita CITY:Manila REGION;X-ABBREV=:NCR COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/80682/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080820 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Jobathon: The race to your dream job! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/917760/ ] All roads lead to Jobathon: The race to your dream job! It's all about speed\, convenience\, and fun. Picture over 50 of the country's top IT\, call center\, top 1\,000 corporations\, even overseas recruitment agencies\, and various other companies in one grand recruitment event on tour of Manila's premier venues! How would it feel to get your job offer on the same day? A live hiring monitor will be the talk of the day as it keeps an eye on the first ten (10) applicants ever to get hired on-the-spot. Interesting stories will be told with the freshest videos shown live onsite as they unfold until the first ten is chosen. From the time they fill up application forms\, 'til the time they finally get their first interview\, up to the time they make it to the shortlist\, applicants will be videotaped every single time at random until the final cut is made. The top ten will receive P5\,000 in cash each\, plus choice items\, gift certificates\, and various other prizes. Top performers including some of today's hottest bands are the surprise of the event as they provide relief after a day of back-breaking hunt for jobs and to satisfy the crowd's craving for music and entertainment. This event promises to be all the excitement you can handle in one day. Every top item on an applicant's wish list will be raffled off hourly with eye-popping souvenir items and gift certificates to be given away to early birds. Who would not want a new laptop\, a PDA\, or a complete wardrobe on his first day in office? These and other exciting prizes will be up for grabs as the first ever reality-type hiring event hits Manila and continues this August! To the techy youngsters\, we encourage you to give your resume a quick look and that much needed update. To experienced call center agents who may be looking out for even better pay and a much more interesting work environment\, we dare you to make that move and explore some more. And to top graduates out to see what's in store for them in IT and Customer Service\, jump out of bed and rush to the nearest job fair site... who knows your dream job could just be around waiting for you. Take the challenge… dash to any participating mall and venue\, apply for any featured job vacancies\, and walk away with your dream job (on the same day)! Admission is absolutely FREE! Interested jobseekers are requested pre-register via www.jobsfactory.com.ph. For further details\, please call (632) 994-2542 and look for Ms. Weng\, or email via info@eventworxph.com. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/917760/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/917760/ DTSTAMP:20080719T045400 LAST-UPDATED:20080719T045400 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/159044/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/177588/":A-Venue Events Hall (Makati) @ Antel Lifestyle City\, 7829 Makati Avenue\, Makati\, Metro Manila 1200 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:A-Venue Events Hall (Makati) ADDRESS:Antel Lifestyle City\, 7829 Makati Avenue CITY:Makati REGION;X-ABBREV=:Metro Manila COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE:1200 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/177588/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080823T100000 DTEND:20080823210000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20080826T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Business Innovation And Inventions Expo 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/813178/ ] Business Innovations & Inventions Expo 2008 will be the event that provides a compelling platform for inventors\, researchers\, research institutions\, laboratories\, consultancies\, government agencies and local organizations as well as manufacturers and commercial enterprises to showcase their cutting-edge creations. To recognize and showcase the latest R&D and technology\, new inventions\, innovation\, products & service. Hopes to create awareness on great potentials that can be derived from utilizing the products and services of the high-tech world to advance in the business and in our everyday life. Connect with thousands of potential customers. Market new products & get client feedback. Generate leads for future business. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/813178/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/813178/ DTSTAMP:20080618T172123 LAST-UPDATED:20080618T172123 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/154255/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/154096/":Trinoma Mall\, Quezon City @ EDSA CORNER NORTH AVENUE\, QUEZON CITY\, NCR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Trinoma Mall\, Quezon City ADDRESS:EDSA CORNER NORTH AVENUE CITY:QUEZON CITY REGION;X-ABBREV=:NCR COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/154096/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080908 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The 2nd Pinoy Galing Mo Ayos Ka! Expo 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/532748/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/532748/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/532748/ DTSTAMP:20080430T021524 LAST-UPDATED:20080430T021524 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/224181/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/40848/":Megatrade Hall 3 @ Megatrade Hall 3\, 5/F SM Megamall\, Mandaluyong City\, NCR 1554 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Megatrade Hall 3 ADDRESS:Megatrade Hall 3\, 5/F SM Megamall CITY:Mandaluyong City REGION;X-ABBREV=:NCR COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE:1554 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/40848/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080907 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:WordCamp Philippines 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/725169/ ] It's the first WordCamp in the Philippines! Need we say more? Please register at http://philippines.wordcamp.org to make sure you get your camper's badge! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/725169/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/725169/ DTSTAMP:20080526T045930 LAST-UPDATED:20080526T045930 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/251118/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146500/":College of St. Benilde @ Taft Avenue\, Manila\, NCR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:College of St. Benilde ADDRESS:Taft Avenue CITY:Manila REGION;X-ABBREV=:NCR COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146500/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081114 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SoftDev Conference Philippines 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/448035/ ] DigitalFilipino.com Philippines Software and Systems Process Improvement Network (http://www.cmmiphilippines.com) has been advocating for CMMI and improvement of software processes since 2001. After 7 years\, we are organizing this major conference to serve as a venue for lessons learned sharing in software development and explore ways on how to grow further in this field. The SoftDev Conference 2008 Philippines is an event geared towards: 1. Companies who wants to benchmark their current software development and application process with practices by other entities in the industry. 2. Current\, start-up\, and upcoming players in the software development industry who would like to gain insight and share perspective as to how this sector is evolving. 3. Software developers who are interested to find out how this field will become even more competitive in the years to come. We are calling for presenters and sponsors for this exciting event. Parties interested can email Jherlie Cheng of Posh Marketing Services at jherlie@gmail.com and Janette Toral at janette@cmmiphilippines.com Key Conference Tracks I. Business Track 1. Starting a Software Development Business 2. Software Copyright\, Trademark\, and Patents 3. Contracting and Working with Freelancers II. Software Process and Methods 1. Software Development Process Models: Which fits right for you? 2. Team Leadership for Software Development Projects 3. Best Practices in Requirements Gathering 4. Best Practices in Software Testing III. Technology 1. Best Practices in Software / Application Design 2. Security Standards in Software Development IV. Application Development Tools for software development Registration fees: Eight thousand pesos (P8000) for 2 days. This covers meals and conference kit. Early bird registration discount is 10% (payment before September 15\, 2008) A group of five (5) discount. Send four (4) paying delegates and send another one (1) for free. Active DigitalFilipino.com Club members (http://www.e-commercephilippines.com) are entitled to 15% discount. Limited corporate sponsorship package available. Parties interested can email Posh Marketing Services at jherlie@gmail.com or Janette Toral at janette@cmmiphilippines.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/448035/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/448035/ DTSTAMP:20080304T165334 LAST-UPDATED:20080304T165334 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/221556/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/120722/":Legend Villas @ 60 Pioneer Street\, Mandaluyong\, Metro Manila END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Legend Villas ADDRESS:60 Pioneer Street CITY:Mandaluyong REGION;X-ABBREV=:Metro Manila COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/120722/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081124 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Dream Weddings and Destinations - Before I Do Bridal Fair 4th Edition DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/493020/ ] Dream Weddings and Destinations Bridal Fair Before I Do Bridal Fair 4th Edition November 22-23\, 2008 Megatrade Hall 3\, SM Megamall Ortigas Center\, Mandaluyong City URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/493020/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/493020/ DTSTAMP:20080419T205303 LAST-UPDATED:20080419T205303 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/93949/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/40848/":Megatrade Hall 3 @ Megatrade Hall 3\, 5/F SM Megamall\, Mandaluyong City\, NCR 1554 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Megatrade Hall 3 ADDRESS:Megatrade Hall 3\, 5/F SM Megamall CITY:Mandaluyong City REGION;X-ABBREV=:NCR COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE:1554 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/40848/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081130 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:ALAMAT: 1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MYTHS AND SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/440923/ ] Conference Begins On: 11/26/2008 Sponsoring Institution: University of the Philippines\, Manila Conference Will Be Held at: Manila\, XX ALAMAT : 1st International Conference on Myths and Symbols Theme: "Flood Stories\, Lost Lands and Drowned Continents" (Rediscovering the Contemporary Significance of Ancient Myths and Symbols for Healing the Earth) http://cas.upm.edu.ph/alamat CALL FOR PAPERS In celebration of the University of the Philippines' Centennial this 2008\, the Department of Arts and Communication of the College of Arts and Sciences\, (University of the Philippines Manila) is pleased to announce its holding of ALAMAT : The 1st International Conference on Myths and Symbols\, with the theme "Flood Stories\, Lost Lands and Drowned Continents" to be held on November 26-29\, 2008 at the Bulwagang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater)\, Cultural Center of the Philippines\, Pasay City\, Metro Manila\, Philippines. The University of the Philippines Manila\, through the Alamat Conference and its theme\, "Flood Stories\, Lost Lands\, and Drowned Continents" enters the international discussion on environmental and earth-healing to avert an impending repetition of a long past semi-mythical\, semi-prehistorical event � great floods\, lost lands\, drowned continents\, causing massive dispersals and migrations of people around the world. This mythical event might likely become a reality\, once again\, given the human-caused global warming phenomenon\, resulting climate. To answer this problem\, a new myth has to be discovered\, or an old one re-discovered and re-invented to heal the divided consciousness of the people of the earth that is causing this great peril to the world. A healed consciousness might lead to a healed earth. To this end\, the University of the Philippines Manila\, as a Health Sciences Campus\, sees the need to extend the concept of healing to "Healing the Self" and "Healing the Earth". To this end � the contemporary significance of ancient myths and symbols in healing might be re-discovered. The Main Speaker for the Opening Program will be Dr. Stephen Oppenheimer\, M.D. of Green College and School of Anthropology \, Oxford University \, England. His book\, Eden in the East : The Drowned Continent of Southeast Asia \, has inspired the organizers to explore his thesis in line with the need to heal the earth through myths and symbols as a part of addressing the international concern on the perils of global warming and climate change. The Closing Speaker will be Mr. Paul Kekai Manansala\, an independent researcher and journalist from Sacramento \, California \, USA . Mr. Manansala has written books on the history and pre-history of Southeast Asia and related regions\, namely\, The Naga Race (1994)\, Quests of the Dragon and Bird Clan (2006) and Sailing the Black Current (2007). Selected panel discussants from other parts of the world\, the ASEAN and Pacific regions\, as well as the Philippines\, will lead the framing the Conference resolutions by the participants\, and gear them towards healing the earth in response to the perils posed by global warming and climate change. In this connection\, the Organizing Committee calls for papers from all interested parties in the local\, national and international levels � from the academic and educational sector\; business and industry sector\; media and communications sector\; arts\, culture and creative industries sector\; religious sector\; civil society groups\, NGOs\, POs \; military and police sector\; environmentalists\; and governmental organizations and units - to participate in this international conference \, as paper presenters\, poster exhibitors\, art exhibitors\, or participants. Any person or group that has an unpublished research work or study on myths and symbols covering the Conference Theme (Flood Stories\, Lost Lands and Drowned Continents)\, from the academe\, independent researchers\, and other sectors all over the world � is invited to participate. Moreover\, those who can relate their own disciplinal studies with the Conference Theme and objectives\, especially social engineers\, visionaries\, philosophers\, whose works lead toward healing the earth or eco-therapy � are also welcome. Present-day narratives of mythical dimensions\, from persons victimized by contemporary natural catastrophes\, as well as from those concerned with environmental protection and safety by reporting on endangered sites and species - are most welcome to pass their abstracts. They just have to find their own appropriate panel session topics to write on\, based on their on training\, experience and orientation. Abstracts of not more than 800 words must be submitted by August 30\, 2008 \, based on a chosen topic given below. The topics covered by the conference are as follow: � The Theme of Flood Stories\, Lost Lands\, and Drowned Continents in the Myths and Symbols of the World : State of the Art\, Case Studies\, Area Studies\, Comparative Studies � Survivals\, Remnants and Vestiges of Probable Ante-Diluvian Myths\, Symbols\, and Artifacts in the Arts and Cultures of the World (Assumes that there are surviving myths\, symbols and artifacts that may be traced from probable ante-diluvian "lost lands" revealed in the arts\, myths\, religion\, etc. of the world) � Science and Social Science-Related Investigations\, Issues and Controversies Pertaining to the Myths and Symbols (evaluating scientific\, historical\, geological\, linguistic\, astronomical\, archeological\, genetics\, anthropological evidence that serve as bases for the existence and survival of the myths and symbols - local\, national\,regional\, international) � Philippine-Based Myths and Symbols on 'Mu' \, 'Lemuria' or Related 'Lost Lands' : Views\, Visions\, Prophecies\, and Revelations from Traditional\, Folk\, or Urban-Based Groups (personal accounts and group narratives by folk religious leaders and members of esoteric\, mystical\, millenarian\, "kapatiran" (brotherhood / sisterhood) popular movements in line with their interpretations of 'Mu' \, Lemuria\, etc.) � Rediscovering the Ancient Myths and Symbols of the Flood\, Lost Lands and Drowned Continents in the World for the New Millennium : Visions\, Programs\, Strategies\, Projects\, and Innovative Applications for Healing the Earth (Visions\, programs\, and applications of these mythical themes and motifs for individual \, national\, regional\, and global renewal\, transformation\, empowerment\, liberation for the new millennium) � Contemporary Flood Stories\, Lost Lands\, and Endangered Sites / Species of the World : Reports and Personal Narratives (Narratives of experiences by victims of contemporary natural catastrophes such of great floods\, earthquakes\, etc\, as well as reports of endangered sites and species in the world caused by global warming and climate change) The abstract must contain the following parts: Introduction (which indicates the thesis of the paper and the methodology of the study)\, Presentation of Data\, Analysis and Interpretation \, and Preliminary Conclusion of the Study / Paper. A 20-member Review Committee representing several fields and disciplines of study\, including some representatives from selected sectors will evaluate the submitted drafts. Please submit all abstracts as an e-mail attachment to the Coordinator of the Organizing Committee by Aug. 30\, 2008 : Prof. Grace Odal-Devora e-mail address : mutisalah@yahoo. com For more information on this Conference\, please log on at http://cas.upm.edu.ph/alamat. There will be two screenings on the papers submitted. The first is the screening of the abstracts submitted based on the Call for Papers. The second is the screening of the completed paper sent based on the approved abstracts. Abstracts will be screened based on their adherence to the theme of the conference\, clarity of idea or thesis presented by the paper\, and orderly presentation of the data. The completed papers will be evaluated based on their adherence to the abstract approved by the Panel of Reviewers. Upon notification of the Panel's acceptance of the abstract\, the "Technical Guidelines in Paper-Writing" will be sent to the participant\, who then writes the paper in full\, following the technical guidelines set by the Panel of Reviewers. Deadline for the submission of the completed paper based on the approved abstract is August 30\, 2008 . Since all completed papers will be pre-printed in one volume in time for the Conference\, approved papers by the Panel will be referred to the Editorial Committee for copy editing. Please e-mail the abstract accompanied by a one-paged resume of the writer / scholar / researcher/ participant. The accepted abstract (not over 800 words) must be completed as a full paper with a maximum of 5\,000 words. For the completed paper\, illustrations will be limited to a maximum of eight photos / pictures. The photos must be numbered and be provided with a caption and photo credits Each presenter will be given the maximum time of 30 minutes per presentation using powerpoint as a tool for communication. Hence\, the presenter needs to bring a CD for his / her powerpoint presentation. The Conference Program and further details on the conference will be released only after all the approved abstracts have been fully written\, and the completed versions duly sent via e-mail to the Over-All Coordinator\, for submission to the Editorial Committee - leading to their printing in one compiled volume which will be available during the conference. Since only 24 speakers will be accommodated for oral presentation during the four-day conference\, (inclusive of the Opening Program\, the Poster Exhibit and the Closing program)\, all abstracts received will be ranked from 1-24. Those whose abstracts have been approved but did not make it to the group of 24 paper presenters\, will be accommodated as Poster Exhibitors\, instead. However\, they will also be asked to submit their completed papers for inclusion in the pre-printed volume of papers approved and compiled for the conference. Once the approved abstracts are released\, guidelines to the technical requirements to be followed in writing and submitting the completed paper will be e-mailed as " Technical Guidelines for Paper-Writing / Printing"\, or put in the website\, together with a letter of consent to be signed by the writer to authorize the Organizers to have a pre-printed copy of the conference papers. Approval of the abstract for paper-reading does not necessarily make it a part of the pre-printed copy of papers. It merely becomes a candidate for publication. The quality of the completed papers will determine the final choice of papers for publication � according to the criteria already given. The papers finally approved by the Panel of Reviewers will then be passed on to the Publication Committee for copy editing. Because of the tight budget of the Conference\, there shall be no financial assistance provided for the speakers or paper presenters. However\, to help them make it to the conference\, the Organizing Committee members have decided to waive off their registration or conference fees. Furthermore\, each presenter and poster exhibitor will receive one free copy of the pre-printed volume of conference papers in their conference kits. Regular conference kits will include the conference program\, souvenir program\, name tags\, the abstracts of papers\, a pen and sheets of blank paper. There are available hotel accommodations within the area of Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. These can be can be personally and directly arranged by the presenters by phone\, e-mail\, letter\, etc.\, or can be arranged for them by the Organizing Committee\, upon request. Details on these housing accommodations\, with their corresponding cost per day shall be provided in April 2008. Transport from the airport to the venue\, and from the venue back\, can also be arranged personally upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or the Centennial Airport \, through the airport transport system. However\, if the presenters so request\, they can be picked up from the airport at their specific time of arrival and then driven back to it at their specific time of departure\, by a private vehicle hired by the conference staff\, at a cost regularly charged for such private pick-up arrangements. Food preferences (vegetarian diet or not) must also be communicated to the Coordinator of the Conference. Optional post-conference tour packages for the participants are also being arranged through the assistance of the Department of Tourism\, at a certain cost. Details on these specific tour packages (connected and not connected to the conference theme) will be announced after the final list of speakers and poster exhibitors for the conference is released by April 2008. Details on the Poster Exhibits shall also be given in April 2008. For the local participants\, endorsements from the Commission on Higher Education and the Department of Education will be provided to all participants upon request. Please watch out for periodic Conference updates in the web. NOTES: 1. The word "kapatiran" is a Philippine term from the lexeme "kapatid" (brother / sister) formed from the prefix "ka" (partner\, double) and the root word "patid" (to cut off\, as from a tie or cord\; hence\, literally\, cut off from the same umbilical cord). This word applies to groups of mixed Christian and indigenous beliefs\, operating based on the principle of brotherhood and sisterhood\, whose members claim to be guardians of a secret ancestral wisdom revealed to chosen individuals. They claim to have a hidden revelation on the Philippines being once a part of a ancient civilization that vanished - that will one day arise and reveal its renewed former glory to the whole world) Please forward to interested parties. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/440923/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/440923/ DTSTAMP:20080226T191941 LAST-UPDATED:20080226T191941 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/115958/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/144107/":National Museum of the Philippines @ P. Burgos St.\, Manila\, NCR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:National Museum of the Philippines ADDRESS:P. Burgos St. CITY:Manila REGION;X-ABBREV=:NCR COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/144107/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081201 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Asian Business Expo and Conference DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/871474/ ] Grandest business gathering of business opportunities in Asia\, serving as a gateway for business expertise exchange as well as market encounter venue. This event aims to aid conceptual exchange on the expertise of business entities on starting up\, sustaining and surviving business in Asia as well as to create camaraderie\, build goodwill and establish a healthy competition among participating nations. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/871474/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/871474/ DTSTAMP:20080710T041649 LAST-UPDATED:20080710T041649 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/269606/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/165476/":SMX Convention Center\, SM Mall of Asia\, Philippines @ Seashell Dr.\, Mall of Asia Complex Central Business Park - 1A Pasay City\, Pasay City\, NCR 1111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:SMX Convention Center\, SM Mall of Asia\, Philippines ADDRESS:Seashell Dr.\, Mall of Asia Complex Central Business Park - 1A Pasay City CITY:Pasay City REGION;X-ABBREV=:NCR COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE:1111 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/165476/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081202 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Manila Pride March DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698072/ ] Check date as event approaches. The parade is expected to be in December. The annual Pride March is different from the ones that are being held mid-year in Malate or Makati. The march is an annual gathering of Filipinos who embrace diversity and equality. This is the annual Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride March! It is a celebration of LGBT pride and solidarity! Anyone and everyone can join! Be you a boy\, be you a girl\, be you gay\, be you lesbian\, be you bi - you are invited to the event! And no\, there isn’t any dress code. You can come as you are or come as someone else! This event aims to raise consciousness about LGBT issues and concerns\, while having fun of course. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698072/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698072/ DTSTAMP:20080518T181720 LAST-UPDATED:20080518T181720 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/245277/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/7952/":Manila @ Manila\, Metro Manila\, NCR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Manila ADDRESS:Manila CITY:Metro Manila REGION;X-ABBREV=:NCR COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/7952/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090131T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Lakan Dula High School 1973 Grand Reunion DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/866321/ ] For details send an email to: louconstantino29@yahoo.com\, rregis@adb.org\, christynad@yahoo.com or send text message to 0917 422 9053\, 0921 978 3148 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/866321/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/866321/ DTSTAMP:20080705T173908 LAST-UPDATED:20080705T173908 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/264639/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/73887/":EDSA Plaza Shangri-la @ EDSA Plaza\, Mandaluyong\, Metro Manila END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:EDSA Plaza Shangri-la ADDRESS:EDSA Plaza CITY:Mandaluyong REGION;X-ABBREV=:Metro Manila COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Philippines POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/73887/ END:VVENUE END:VCALENDAR