The Canon Photomarathon 2026 was just launched today at Revel at the Palace BGC. It coincided with the press thanksgiving party with media and community in attendance.
Ace Porlet the Marketing Manager of Canon Philippines says "We've planned to do this after the pandemic but it was very difficult. We are announcing the start this year on April 18, at BYC Taguig. The theme will be announced on the spot so you won't be able to prepare. From capture to output, it will be one brand, on photo and video. Yes, video will be part of the competition and you are welcome to this year's photomarathon. Free admission to all digital camera users, and the registration is now open through the Canon Philippines Delightful App which you can download on Google Play or App Store."
They also are preparing for photowalks, workshops, school tours, and regional tours before the actual photomarathon. Make sure you visit their pages, as this will start from February to March. The categories will be Open Photo Category, Video Category (both which are open to any brand and phone make), and a Main Photo Category which will be exclusive for Canon Users. Special categories will have Media Category and also, one for Canon Employees.
Prizes include EOS R8 (OPEN), PowerShot V1 EOS R50V (video), EPS R6 MARK III (Main Photo). Photoworld Asia will happen on the 29th at Glorietta, so if you're itching to get your DSLR, it's time!
I dread the commercialization of holidays, and June as Pride Month is no exception. Just like them, I feel it should be celebrated everyday. It should be celebrated, but not forget the reason why it is being done. There have been countless lives that have fought for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ sector, and that still is being done to this day. With the non passage of the SOGIE Equality bill alone in the Philippines, there has been progress, but still, a long way to go.
Verde Creatives thought of bringing organizations together to start putting a face on the LGBTQIA+ cause. It's high time to get people see their valiant efforts and set an example on why they now need to be seen. After 25 years of having the SOGIE Bill in the congress and senate, it still hasn't been passed. What's funny is that their call is only for EQUALITY. The same right that every Juan and Juana enjoys, and even compromised on a lot of the sections of the bill. Seeing it be discussed every year is tiring, and these individuals are now presenting themselves, simply to note that there are real people behind the cause.
Ms. Bemz of Verde Creatives says "We are being left behind and we have a long path ahead. In this photo campaign, we have several of our peers and allies including Senator Loren Legarda, Representative Geraldine Roman, Lenlen Alonte, Kababaihan Partylist Kate Coseteng and more. This includes various LGBT associations to join us in this campaign. We are putting these brave faces to make sure we involve ourselves in a very worthy cause."
Vashti of the Society of Trans Women in the Philippines (STRAP) says "I'm excited for this campaign as it showcases our experience, including Ms. Bemz and Verde Creatives, to support bills in congress so we can claim our rights. It should not stop our cause, including the SOGIE bill."
Ang Ladlad Partylist lead Dexter Macaldo adds "Equality champions in images brings stories of strength, of who you are, showing your beauty and individuality. This is to strengthen the LGBT voice, to bring change. This collaboration hopes to inspire others to also show their truth, in a more accepting society. Thank you Verde Creatives and other organizations for being here."
Ms. Maria Barbie Arcache of 1LGBT Pilipinas says "I would like to congratulate this event, it's something really amazing. I've known you for decades and in my life, I didn't think it's just pageants, but there's more to that. You can share that beauty in your heart, in 2 and a half decades, I've done pageants and now that I'm retired, I still want to share that advocacy. We cannot be stagnant, we need to fill that space and find your purpose in this world. We are here to move and shake the world, in the aspects of human rights. It's about time we show our faces. I am proud to be part of this campaign, we are all proud to be human and masterpieces of God."
Here's the press conference on video:
Here's a showcase of the photos they unveiled that evening:
This is just the start of even more things they plan to do to push for the great causes they want to support. They'll be front, center, and putting their own faces to fight for the rights of LGBTQIA+ folks, to make sure there will be no stopping til equality happens, and their rights be given.
This event was held at the Dark Roast Coffeehouse in Maginhawa. A great ally for the cause.
There's nowhere to go but up with phone brand HONOR Philippines as they initially teased and confirmed the arrival of AI Portrait Master HONOR 200. What's even better is that they're also giving away an HONOR 200 via their FB Live broadcast this coming July 17 at 7PM. To be sure, you may have the event be alerted on your account via this broadcast link https://bit.ly/HONOR200SeriesLaunch_PR
Aside from the usual hardware, they developed the main camera together with Studio Harcourt so the portrait option would have exceptional quality. Output will be of studio quality. You don't even have to go to Paris to achieve that. Their VP Stephen Cheng recommends this to students, young professionals, content creators who would want quality output.
It's also got AI powered portrait capabilities, something that would change the game in getting flagship phone features and still deliver awesome performance. If you're excited as I am, make sure you save the stream so you wouldn't get left behind!
