While we're busy with the elections here in the Philippines, the folks from Acer are reiterating their commitment to education via their Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2025 held in Bangkok Thailand. This happened last May 7th and 8th with the theme "Shaping Tomorrow: AI and Digital Technologies in Education", something that brings delegates from Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand and our very own Philippines. They participated in discussions about the role of artificial intelligence in honing minds in the region and digitalization.
It's a venue to give folks from the education sector information about the difference of putting tech into education. As it is, Acer has a whole ecosystem of AI powered devices to help with education and teaching . Together with their partners from Google, Microsoft Windows, Intel, Aopen, SpatialLabs, Predator Gaming, they also gave a rundown on how to use ESports in the education sector specifically with the Altos BrainSphere R680 F7 and Altos BrainSphere R880 F7.
You may visit their official website via www.acer.com/us-en/education to know more about it.
Do you remember the staging of San Pedro Calungsod the Musical back in 2014/2016/2020? Brings back memories right? Well you'll be surprised as I am because they're finally coming out with a cast album this month and will be available worldwide.
For those who don't know, it's a very emotional story of his faith, the things he had to sacrifice, and his devotion to God and Jesus Christ. Calungsod was a Filipino catechist who lived in Guam back in the 17th century. The staging won several awards from different bodies. The songs primarily were performed by the very talented Gerald Santos. A world class actor who did the title role and composed some of the songs for the musical. This includes "Offer My Life", "The Journey" which folks have loved. There's 18 tracks, mostly made by Antonio Rommel Ramilo who did the libretoo and stage direction. It was an emotional rollercoaster to see and hear for those who have seen the show.
In the album, Gerald is joined by Kuya Manzano (who did the role of Father Diego Luis de zsan Vitores), Hutch Perales (who did Matapang), and several other actors from the 2020 production. They gave life to him and the whole story.
For those who want it, the album is out on May 16 at all digital platforms. Make sure you listen to it and see why it's one of the most critically acclaimed musicals of that time.
June 13-15 will be the date to remember if you are looking forward to have a grand time at TOYCON PH POPLIFE Festival Event happening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
The theme for this year is CELEBRATION, something apt for their 22nd year in the country. Toy collectors, gamers, cosplayers will converge in the venue to make sure all anime heads get their fix. There will also be concentration on Trading Cards, Beyblade matches, RPG and Battle gaming. There will also be cosplay competitions too. They will be occupying the whole Ground Floor of SMX plus an additional function room on the second floor for game matches, plenty of space to go around on that day with your friends and family.
They will host qualifiers for tournaments and send them to France for the championship, something that serious gamers would want to consider.
Just to give you an idea, there will be over 400+ dealers and toy sellers in this event this year, the biggest number they have accommodated so far in the history of TOYCON PH. There will be 114 toy designers that will come to the Philippines and also have local talented ones to man their own booths and side events too. Some established brands and new ones will also participate including Japanese guests that may surprise you on different dates. It'll be super fun and exciting, it's going to be the biggest pop event you'll ever get to attend in the Philippines.
Here's the full press conference held at ELEMENTS in Centris QC this afternoon:
Official apparel, merch and figures from NBA will also be there, and we heard talks are being done to bring an NBA player along in this event too. This includes the biggest toy brands like Lego, Bandai, Banpresto, Legendary Beasts, Quiccs (They have an exclusive one, a sequel of Voltes V to be revealed soon) and Voltes V too.
This will also be the year for the first ever TOYCONcert with several groups and performers lined up, details will be at the TOYCON PH social channels. There will be a dedicated "ARTISTS" alley for designers, comic art, toys, so if you want to have them signed or get unique products from budding ones, this is the place to be!
The last day will have the TOYCON COSCON Finals, and the international art toy design competition powered by the folks from MindStyle. Japanese superstars RYOTA OZAWA Kaizoki Sentai Gokaiger Gokai Red and YUI KOIKE Gokai Pink. Rica Matsumoto, Miyuki Ueda who voiced different iconic Japanese cartoons will be here. All will be part of the Seiyu lineup that they have from June 13-15. They will also have cosplayers from around the Southeast Asian region who will visit the event, pretty promising for big fans of these ladies. Calico Toys will be bringing them over.
TOYCON PH will be super fun as One Piece Tagalog dubbers will also have a reunion, specifically on the 14th. To add, there will be a POP CULTURE Awardee in TOYCON PH for 2025, previous winners include Michael V and Bigboy Cheng.
Had the chance to chat with Quezon City 4th District Representative Marvin Rillo. With the way things are going, he's got a positive demeanor and quite optimistic that surveys and the people in his district would prove him right against issues and noise in social media which he discussed a bit this evening.
Sir Marvin says "Now that the campaign is almost over, I would like to assure the district and the Filipino people, we will file cases and make sure congress to go after these unscrupulous people mar people without evidence. She's using public perception, I will make sure she gets what she deserves. I've been a councilor for 9 year and never have I ever been accused of corruption."
He adds "I'm a businessman, my foresight is huge for the district, the gymnasium in Carlos Albert is a very nice project, and we are keen on building more schools."
"We can show what we have in our district, we historically have great congressmen here. We have over. 5000 scholars right now. We didn't have one in the previous administration, and now we do."
Here's our interview with him this evening:
"For me, I'm here for people. My track record speaks for itself, several laws in education, medical and ambulatory services, I'm not a known person, but only in my district, but now because of my hard work they recognize me."
I'm so happy to note several of his projects include health as a priority (that are exclusively for those who are in the 4th district). This certainly could alleviate difficulties in addressing concerns not just for the D and E segments, but even the middle class that deserve help too. Imagine, there's free medicine, clinical and ambulatory services... and we have only learned about it today. I'll do my share to tell people about it in this district. (Make sure you listen to the conversation on the video about it!)
(Note: Edited parts of the quoted conversation for brevity, see video for full interview)
I'm looking for sincerity, no nonsense work and a heart that would listen to the people in my district. If you see that in him, would you consider choosing him for the congress post?!
