A few weeks ago, kids and their families trooped to Trinoma Mall’s activity center for an afternoon of art, entertainment and magic. Also in attendance were Tom Rodriguez, Anya Babao, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Diether Ocampo, Domini Primero and kids, Rizal Gov. Jun Jun Ynares and kids, Jethro Dionisio and kids, and Sunny Ku of Masterminds Worldwide and kids.
Once inside the area that was designed as a wonderland of balloons and confetti, the participants became Donatellos and Michaelangelos in the making as they shaded coloring books using Mongol Crayons that came in boxes of 8’s, 16’s and 24’s. Everyone loved the crayons as these are made to have a smooth application of brilliant colors and a non-toxic mix.
People were also treated to a magic show, parlor games with prizes and food items that kids and kids-at-heart loved such as popcorn, hotdog, cotton candy, cream puff and French fries. The event, staged by Star Paper Corp. (the exclusive distributor of Mongol Crayons in the country) proved to be a great bonding time for families and friends.
Tessa, who is an advocate of Mongol Pencil’s Isang Milyong Mongol Para Sa Isang Milyong Pangarap, hosted the event in a snazzy outfit that perfectly represents the Mongol Crayon lifestyle of vivacity and spontaneity.
During the event, Mongol Crayons announced making a donation of P200,000 worth of Mongol school supplies to Diether’s K.I.D.S. Foundation which came in part from sales of the product during the event. The donation was turned over to Diether by Jeremy Tan, senior product manager of Star Paper Corp.
Star Paper Corp. has been a key supplier for the printing industry by providing high-quality paper products since 1974. It has grown to be an industry leader with an extensive distribution network offering a diverse selection of product lines that include some of the world’s most respected brands of school and office supplies, art supplies and writing instruments such as Parker, Liquid Paper, Sharpie, Orange and Victorinox.
Mongol Crayons is part of the Newell Rubbermaid family of American brands.
Pambujan Filmfest winners
The Pambujan Pelikula Para sa Publiko Film Festival announces its winners in the Second (PPPP) Pambujan Pelikula Para sa Publiko Film Festival held last June 15 and 17, at the Municipal Auditorium, Pambujan, Northern Samar.
The winners are: An Pasko Ni Intoy (Intoy’s Christmas) by Charena Escala and Emerald Hidalgo – Best Film (Escala and Hidalgo), Best Director (Escala and Hidalgo) and Best Sound Design (Rayg Generoso). It also won 20,000; Hulagway (The Picture) by Engelbert Paculanang – Special Jury Prize (Bahandi Films), Best Actor (Jek Jumawan), Best Cinematography (Paculanang and Arvin Olivar) and Best Screenplay (Geraldo Jumawan and Paculanang). It also won 10,000; Aningal Han Gugma (Echo of Love) by Thomas Fitzgerald – Best Actress (Queenie Adigue) and Best Original Music (Fitzgerald); Bato by Trisha Dawn Daffon – Best Editing (Ma. Katrena Estonio, Trisha Dawn Daffon, Emil Leo Ramos, Ryan Gabriel Arcenas, Dale Niño de Paz and Jianne Megan Rose Enciña); Epiko Ni Sumuroy by Jeremy Evardone – Best Production Design (Cel Calvo, Leonardo Rebato, Kenneth Deananeas and Dryan Nueva) and Special Citation for the Promotion of Local History and Culture Palapag Culture & Arts Guild, Inc. (PAPATAG).
The Second Pambujan Pelikula Para sa Publiko Film Festival was presented by Pambujan LGU, Samar Sine Sociedad, Inc. and NCCA in cooperation with the University of Eastern Philippines, Provincial Tourism Office and IRONoriel Productions.
Taiwan travel expo
Mike Minana of Themeworks sent us this bit of good news….Inspired by the Jade Mountains and the magnificent feat of Taipei 101 engineering and design, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau brought to the Philippines for the first time its annual travel expo tagged, Touch Your Heart. The travel pitch held at SM Mall of Asia Atrium drew throngs of people who flocked to travel agency booths and tour operators that showcased the exciting yet affordable travel to different places in Taiwan.
Taiwan’s famed 10-drum percussion group was flown in to provide entertainment. A nominee of the 52nd Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Music album, the group played at the 2000 Olympics and at the 2002 World Cup.
There is no visa requirement for Filipino tourists who want to visit Taiwan but have existing visas to USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan or GU.
First Posted: DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda
The Philippine Star
