Lucky 7 winners honored

The search for the best drawing depciting the Seven Fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent  movement ended on September 7 with the presentation of cash prizes plus plaques to the winners of the 'Lucky 7' drawing contest at PNRC headquarters in Manila.

Their illustrations will certainly give visual effect to a leaflet about the movements principles to be printed locally as part of the apckage of dissemination materials for the World Campaign for the Protection of war Victims.

The 'Lucky 7' idea was braoched by Mrs. E. Capina of Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) before the ICRC-PNRC Dissemination Task force of which DECS is a member agency.  She also wrote the Pilipino translation of the principles  and suggested that 7UP (Pepsi-Cola) be atpped as sponsor of the cash prizes.

A multi-awarded editorial columnist of the Manila Bulletin,  Norman Isaac, who is also President of the Cartoonist Association of the Philippines and one of teh foreign editors of Witty world, an international cartoon magazine, was one of the winners.  His entry symbolizes the humanity of teh Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in realtion to the blood program.

Other winners were Joel Estevez for 'Impariality' (about disaster preparedness and relief);  Jorge Canay for 'Neutrality' (safety services);  Almer Axalan for 'Independence' (Nursing Services); Allan John Fajardo for 'Voluntary Services' (Red Cross Youth);  Manuel Bastillo for 'Unity' (Social Services) and Romeo De Leon for 'Universality' (Tracing and Mailing Services).

Individually they received a cash prize of P7,000 and an accompanying plaque of recognition.  The prizes were presented by PNRC Gov. Roilo Golez, public relations committee chairman; and Mrs. Gloria Balbin senador, PNRC secretary general.

More than 1,500 entries were submitted.  The judges were Mrs. E. Capina and Mrs. A. Palu-ay, both of DECS and Eddie H. Angco of PNRC.

The cash prizes of P49,000 came from Pespi-Cola and Paul Fruh of the ICRC.

excerpt from PROTECTION (A special newsletter of the Philippine Red Cross). 1989 archived

Fajardo is National Finalist

Allan Fajardo, V-I pupil of Trinidad Tecson Elementary School is a finalist in the naionwide 'Guhit Bulilit' drawing contest sponsored by Coca Cola Bottling Company in conncetion with its theme 'Building a Nation Through Values Formation'.

His drawing was ent to the company's office last august 31, 1989 for judging.

Among thousands of entries sent by participating public elementary  schools, his work was chosen on of the thirteen finalists.

Fajardo and the other finalists re-created ther work before the Board of Judges to ensure that they are the authors of their entry last September 13 at the main office of the company in Makati.

Major awards will be given to the three winners on September 16.  This was gathered from Mr. danilo Marcelo, special arts teacher of the school and his trainor.

excerpt from Gintong Silahis, September 1989 archive

Fajardo is a weekly winner in ‘Pabuenas sa Siete’

Allan John Fajardo, IV-1 was chosen a weekly winner in the 'Pabuenas sa Siete' Poster Making Contest at Channel 7, November 6, 1991.  His piece was sent entry depicting 'No to Drugs'.  He is qualified to join the monthly contest of November. 

According to Mr. Danilo Marcelo, his trainor,  monthly winners will receive P1,000 cash prize and a guitar, while grand final winners will get P5,000 cash and a guitar.  Grand finals is set on December.

excerpt from Gintong Silahis (school newspaper of T. Tecson Elementary School).  Written by Mary Cel Pallan, November 1991 archive.

Jazz Festival headlines new American singer

Born in Philadelphia, Catherine Tuttle turned 18 this year and began her freshman year at Harvard in September. It’s her first time to be away from home and she’s looking forward to a great time majoring in Languages at Harvard.

Also, besides these major changes in Tuttle’s life, she just happened to sign up as the latest recording artist of Candid Records. She’s joins a distinguished list of artists that includes Mishka Adams, Jamie Cullum and Stacy Kent, among others.

Her first semester in college is just on its second month, and here she is in Manila for the first time, promoting her self-titled album. Her mother Lucie Daigle accompanied her—literally and musically—as she performed at Candid’s annual jazz festival at the Podium Mall in Mandaluyong City.

"I grew up surrounded by music," she told Life & Times. "Mom sings and plays the piano and guitar. My dad plays bass. They’ve performed with jazz and rock bands."

At the age of 7, she started taking classical piano lessons. "I hated studying classical piano, I just wanted to play songs. There’s a lot of studying to be done with classical," she laughed.

She was writing words and music at the age of 14 and at 16, her dad Richard decided to give her "studio time" to record her songs and created her very first album, titled Peel. Her songs were aired on the local stations of Philadelphia and not long after, Allan Fajardo of Candid Records encountered her recordings on the Internet, and as they say in show business, the rest is history.

"When we recorded her first album, we just wanted to give her the experience of recording—we didn’t really know where this would lead to," her mother recalled.

Tuttle told Life & Times that she likes writing songs about her life experiences. "That’s a lot to say, considering I’m just 18. You’re probably wondering what I’ve been through at such a young age. My songs are about relationships and about what I feel at certain moments of my life."

The album’s carrier single, "Alone," for instance isn’t actually about loneliness. "It sort of relates the feeling of being with someone yet you can’t find a way to communicate with that other person you’re with. It’s like there’s a barrier between the two of you," she explained.

The Tuttle ladies joined Mishka Adams, Mon David, Alegre Affinity, Isha, jazz pianist Ria Villena-Osorio and guests like jazz singer Sandra Lim during the launch of the Candid Jazz International festival at the Podium Mall on Monday afternoon. She describes her style as adult contemporary, very much in the tradition of Sarah Mclachlan.

Both mother and daughter are bewildered to be in Manila. "It all started with an e-mail from Allan, and here we are at the Podium!," exclaimed Catherine’s mother.

"We’re glad to be here at this time of the year," says Catherine. "It was starting to get chilly in Boston! And it’s so much fun to go shopping around here. Our hotel’s just across the mall. It’s also easy to make friends in Manila. Just last night, we met a few musicians at this mall. They were performing at a nearby bar. They’re so many musicians here!"

Catherine’s next agenda when she gets back to the States is to bury herself in college work. She’s focusing herself on the romantic languages, from French and Italian to Spanish. Asked why she chose to major in languages instead of the obvious music course, she replied, "No matter what happens, music will always be a part of my life. It will never leave me. So I chose something that was totally new to me. It gives me a chance to explore something that’s never been a part of me."

excerpt from The Manila Times by Dennis Ladaw

LINK RESOURCE: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=18395

Mishka Adams surprises Awit Awards

IN THE RECENT CONCLUDED AWIT AWARDS, an unknown talent bested more recognized artists in the new female category.  The surprise winner for the night was Mishka Adams, the 20-year old jazz singer that POPSICLE featured on Issue #43.

Mishka won over the fan favorite like Kitchie Nadal, Rachelle Ann Go, Frenchie Dy, and Marinel Santos for the Best Performance By A New Female Recording Artist award.  The beautiful jazz singer, however, failed to make the awards night because she was in London performing at the prestigious Pizza Express Jazz Club.

The Candid Records artist held a sold-out concert in one of the most respected jazz clubs in the world.  Artists like Norah Jones and Dianna Krall performed at The Express Jazz Club early in their careers.  According to Candid Records’ Allan Fajardo, Mishka is the first Filipino to perform there.

Upon coming home, Mishka was already hounded with rumors, particularly regarding her citizenship.  The young singer proudly claimed in Tagalog that she is a Filipino.  In fact, the birth certificate of Mishka was circulating in the venue of the press conference, in case someone needed a hard copy.

“I’m shocked,” claimed Mishka when asked about her reaction to winning the award.  “(I’m also) very thankful to shed some light on that jazz scene in Manila.  So, (winning the award is) not only my success, but of my fellow jazz artists as well,” she added.

Mishka’s success continues as Candid Records will release her album in London this October, where the Awit Awards recipient will once again perform at The Pizza Express Jazz Club. Also the independent international jazz label, released a special edition of Mishka’s debut album God Bless the Child.  The special edition contains four new tracks and the music video of the title track.

excerpt from POPSICLE published last September 2005

LINK RESOURCE: http://www.mishkaadams.com/?p=14

Child’s Play

  Peter Quinn gets to the bottom of the story behind the signing of a new star in the making from the Philippines, Mishka Adams.

Question.  What do the guitarist Cameron Pierre, the Philippines office of the British Council and the song ‘God Bless the Child’ have in common?  Answer.  They all had some part to play in the signing of Candid’d latest songbird, Mishka Adams.

The British-Filipina singer was snapped up by Candid Records, following a guest appearance at a British Council-sponsored “Jazz in Time” concert featuring none other than Courtney Pine.  After a show-stealing performance of ‘God Bless the Child’, Allan Fajardo  (MD of Candid Records Philippines) – there to see the label’s guitar ace Cameron Pierre – requested a demo.  Mishka’s “video folio” was soon winging tis way to Candid CEO Alan Bates, courtesy of the British Council, and within two weeks Mishka was signing on the dotted line.

Which begs the question, did it all feel very sudden?  “Well I’m coping alright so far!  It is very sudden – I’m very surprised because I’m so young, I sometimes wonder if it’s really supposed to be happening to me now.  But it’s a good thing here in the Philippines because not a lot of people are aware of the jazz community and it’s quite a minority in the music scene.  Now that we’re getting a lot of young listeners it gives me the opportunity to open them up to everybody else as well.”  That minority status looks set to be overturned by Mishka and whole crop of new talent – other Filipino jazz artists recently signed to Candid include the similarly youthful singers Isha and Enrique Marcos, plus the jazz quintet Affinity.    Growing up in a fertile artistic environment, the 21-year-old Adams started to sing at the age of 13 when her mother (acclaimed Filipina sculptor Agnes Arellano) taught her folk songs.  The singer’s interest in jazz came even earlier than that at the age of 10 when she started sax lessons – and she has her boarding school music teacher in England, apparently something of a dyed-in-the-wool jazz fan, to thank for nurturing this interest.  Her infatuation with jazz continued into her teens when she joined a trio specializing in jazz standards at the school.  Then, after finishing A levels, Adams returned to the Philippines to continue her musical studies at the University of the Philippines’ Diliman College of Music, majoring in saxophone.  Since her return to Manila, Mishka has been creating a stir and turning heads on the local jazz scene, singing with Filipino acts such as Blue Echoes, Affinity and Pinikpikan in addition to performing solo gigs. 

Soon finding herself nominated in three categories at the 18th Awit Awards (the Filipino equivalent of the Grammys), Mishka ended up walking away with ‘Best New Female Recording Artist’, which came as a “big surprise”(although perhaps not as big a surprise as it was for the platinum album selling pop singer Kitchie Nadal, who had been widely tipped to take the gong).  Mishka received news of her success a night before her UK debut at Pizza Express at the end of May earlier this year.  And how did she enjoy her Soho debut?  “Interesting it was just a one-off showcase kind of thing before we do the album launch in September.  We managed to invite a lot of friends.  I was surprised to see the little cards that they put on the table to tell the audience members to be quiet – I’ve never seen that before!  We’re used to playing in noisy places, so it was a new experience to play to such an attentive audience.”  Making up part of this reverential gathering were several officials from the Philippine Embassy in London including the Ambassador himself – so no pressure there then!

The singer’s debut CD God Bless the Child (on which she also plays tenor sax and guitar) features 15 tracks, five of which she had a hand in writing.  “Two of them I wrote myself and the other three I wrote with Sammy Asuncion.  He’s a close family friend and he’s been teaching me guitar for a while.  Usually he writes all the chord progressions and I deal with the melody and the lyrics as well, then we get together with the band to arrange everything.”  My four-track album sampler  features two standards, a resolutely upbeat take on Kaper and Washington’s “On Green Dolphin Street’ plus, naturally, the song that made it all happen for her – the album’s title track.  Offering more of an insight into Mishka Adams the musicians, and potentially opening up the recording to a far wider audience than the jazz crowd, the two catchy originals ‘Where Do We Begin’ and ‘War of the Skies’ possess a candour and winning simplicity that augurs well for the future – it seems that her mother’s love of folk music and its emotional directness has certainly borne fruit!  Communicating the song’s message appears uppermost in the singer’s mind.  Other tracks on the album, I’m reliably informed, include ‘The Very Thought of You’, ‘Summertime’, ‘Autumn Leaves’ and ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’.

The singer’s two arrangers on the album, Asuncion and Edgar Avenir, bring a fresh perspective to the material and Candid will doubtless be hoping to emulate the phenomenal crossover success of Jamie Cullum.  UK jazz fans will be able to judge for themselves whether Mishka is another Cullum in the making when she launches her album as part of the forthcoming Candid Jazz Festival.  With Alan Bates’ nose for future star-spotting, you wouldn’t like to bet against it.    

excerpt from JazzWise Magazine, September 2005 issue

LINK RESOURCE: http://www.mishkaadams.com/?p=13

Skarlet: The Lady in RED

 Candid Records Philippines and Shangri-la Plaza Mall presents the launch of Skarlet’s debut album ‘The Powder Room Stories’ slated on February 23 (Friday) at The Grand Atrium of Shangri-la Plaza Mall at 6 in the evening. Best known for her spunky stage presence, stylish get-up and signature vocal flair, the enigmatic front woman of The Brownbeat AllStars – Myra D. Ruaro re-emerges as SKARLET.

The voice behind the hit songs ‘Manila Girl’ and ‘My Boy Lollipop’ redefines the local jazz scene with its scintillating new image and powerful vocal prowess through her debut album aptly entitled ‘The Powder Room Stories’.

The 14 track CD which includes 10 original compositions and 4 covers, weaves stories of her journey through life and music. The album opens up with the self-titled song, ‘Skarlet’, as she reveals her true self in a spunky 30’s-inspired arrangement followed up by a mid tempo swing version of New Wave icon Debbie Harry - ‘Call Me’.

The highly sentimental ‘Lullaby for Ganei’ was stripped down to Aya Yuson’s guitar masterwork. Also ntoable is Edgar Avenir's swing arrangement "The way that you do”. Hank Hunter / Jack Keller’s ‘One Way Ticket To The Blues’ was rearranged by the mastery of Mr. Noli Aurillo.

The album also includes two rarities from the OPM archives - Ani Montano’s ‘Babae Ka’ and Francis Manglapus/ Freddie Kauffman’s ‘Im In Love With A Dream’. Other songs in the album includes Anguish, Myawong, Stay with me, Birdy Bop, Goodbye Ruby Jean, Joy and Words behind the tears.

Skarlet’s ‘The Powder Room Stories’ is now available on compact disc on all music stores nationwide including Tower Records, Music One, Astroplus, Odyssey, New Radio City, and SM Record bars. A poster will be given for free for every purchase of the CD on the day of the event and will be autographed by Skarlet after the performance.

excerpt from PhilMusic.com, posted February 19, 2007 (Monday)

LINK RESOURCE: http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/87/7/

Meet the Maharlika Singing Ambassadors

In town is an impressive group of young talents from the United Kingdom. It is called the Maharlika Singing Ambassadors and we had the chance to sample their own kind of music and showmanship when they performed at the Asilo de San Vicente de Paul last week.

The program, hosted by singer/songwriter Girl Valencia, started with the group’s beautiful rendition of "Amazing Grace," followed by an opening/welcome speech by Allan Fajardo, general manager and managing director of Candid Records Philippines.

The members of the group, after performing "What a Wonderful World," a composition of Fredric Herrera, were interviewed individually and later performed with special guest Enrique Marcos another Fredic Herrera song "(I’ m Your) Friend" and with the Asilo de San Vicente de Paul children "Palimos Po/Pity on Me," composed by Vehnee Saturno. Before their finale number, "Sing a Song of Love," the Maharlika Singing Ambassadors also sang "Heal the World."

Before the musical program ended, a check for R100,000 was presented to Sr. Teresita Laguna, DC and Sr. Elisha Barranco, DC of the Asilo, by Allan Fajardo and Ms. Madelyn Richardson.

The Maharlika Singing Ambassadors, composed of Chelsea Alonzo, Charmaine Armitage, Jasmine Bird, James Michael Cruz, Stephanie Mingo, Ivette Chrisha Ramos, Chantal Richardson, Sarah Maguire and Nicole Villarin, came over to promote their debut album entitled "What a Wonderful World," under Zone 7/Candid Records. The inspirational album is earmarked to raise more funds and create awareness to Asilo de San Vicente de Paul’s current humanitarian projects.

The group was formed specifically to help reach out and raise funds for underprivileged children in the Philippines. The young and talented group (with ages range from 8 to 14) has performed on various fund-raising projects across UK and serves as the "ambassadors of hope and goodwill" among the Filipino community in England.

The group’s debut album "What a Wonderful World" features 16 inspirational songs from classic favorites including "Amazing Grace," "I Am But a Small Voice," "One Little Candle," "Wind Beneath My Wings," "Heal the World," "He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands," "Someone’s Waiting For You," "Best of Me and You," "I Believe" and "He Will Carry You" to beautiful originals written by Vehnee Saturno ("Children of the World" and "Pity One Me") and Fredric Herrera ("Sing a Song of Love," "I’m Your Friend," "I’ll Be There for You," and its carrier single, "What a Wonderful World!").

Allan Fajardo said "Our dedication to help the children of Asilo and support its projects including people in crisis and street children who were neglected, orphaned, abandoned, and who were deprived of the basic right for an education, drives our passion to organize this charity work on an annual basis. We are glad that every year, through our small efforts, we have been able to help various charitable organizations including Bantay Bata 153 and the Cancer Society of the Philippines."

Asilo de San Vicente de Paul, located along UN Ave., is also a halfway home for individuals and families in crisis situation. It also provides temporary shelter for street children and is also a healing home for the sexually abused. Aside from these, Asilo also conducts vocational short term training in livelihood skills.

In line with the recording company’s fund-raising project for the Asilo, Maharlika has been performing live in various SM branches and venues since their arrival last week. They’ve performed in SM Fairview, SM San Lazaro, SM Centerpoint, Enchanted Kingdom (yesterday and on Aug. 12). They are also scheduled to perform at the Holy Child Catholic School in Tondo (Aug. 7 at 7 a.m.), SM Pampanga (Aug. 9, 5 p.m.), SM Marilao (Aug. 10, 5 p.m.), SM Molino (Aug. 11, 5 p.m.), SM Batangas (Aug. 13, 5 p.m.), Office of the Ombudsman (Aug. 14, 7 a.m.), Apalit Municipal Hall Covered Court in Pampanga (Aug. 16, 4 p.m.), SM Pampanga (Aug. 17, 5 p.m.) and SM Baguio (Aug. 18, 5 p.m.).

Candid UK Managing Director Nieves Pascua–Bates, our kababayan from Asingan, Pangasinan, came over last month to finalize all these fund-raising activities of the Maharlika Singing Ambassadors. She said then that the Maharlika members (accompanied by their parents) are all excited and glad to share their time and talents in aid of other children less fortunate than themselves…"

By the way, Zone 7/Candid Records Phils. is now on its third year and is continuing its charity work with its pilot project "An Album with a Big Heart," which has stayed true to its main goal of not just to serve the needs of disadvantaged children but also to inspire people through songs and music to help and reach out to people in need.

"What a Wonderful World" is now avaialable only on CD in selected SM record bars released through Zone 7/Candid Records and distributed by Ivory Music and Video Inc.

Incidentally, Maharlika’s album tour is supported by Zagu and Enchanted Kingdom.

** excerpt from Manila Bulletin 

LINK RESOURCE: http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/07/ENTR2006080771112.html

Enrique Marcos Mall Tour

Catch the new voice of romance on the following Robinsons Mall

March 24 - Robinsons Place Manila

March 3 - Robinsons Galleria (Fountain Area)

February 18 - Robinsons Metro East

February 3 - Robinsons Lipa Batangas

Candid Ladies at Shang

 Candid Records Philippines and Shangri-la Plaza Mall with Crossover 105.1 presents ‘The Ladies of Candid’ as two of the most sought-after chanteuses in the local music scene performs at The Grand Atrium of Shangri-la Plaza Mall.

On February 23 (Friday) at 6 in the evening, Skarlet, the new voice of jazz launches her 14-track debut album aptly entitled ‘The Powder Room Stories’.  Skarlet, formerly known as the spunky frontwoman of Brownbeat AllStars and the voice behind the hit single ‘Manila Girl’ and ‘My Boy Lollipop’, reinvents herself as she fly solo on her newest ensemble. Backed-up by some of the biggest names in the jazz scene today including young guitar virtuoso Aya Yuson, Simon Tan on upright bass, Koko Bermejo and Alex Fidel on drums, Joel Galang and Henry Katindig on piano and Ronald Tomas on tenor sax.  Others who lend their talents on this much awaited jazz album also includes master percussionist Bo Razon, Freddie Samson, Ronaldo Banaag, Ramon Mancio, Sherwin Valencia, Jekjek Cenidosa, Paul Tadeo, George Abundo, Roxy Modesto, Wynton Magsalin and Mei Tayengco.

- press release

CANDID JAZZ INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2004

More than 50 artists

40 years of jazz bliss

13 marvelous tracks

11 exhilarating days

2 simultaneous events

1 festival

THE FIRST CANDID JAZZ INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

a 4-day festival at The Grand Atrium (level 2) of Shangri-la Plaza Mall from October 14 to 17, 2004 highlighting Candid's respective debut albums.

October 14 - young balladeer Enrique Marcos

October 15 - singer songwriter Isha

October 16 - jazz singer Mishka Adams

October 17 - JAZZ ALL STARS

With

Enrique Marcos

Isha

Mishka Adams

Judith Banal

Cooky Chua

Mon David

Backed-up by

Johnny Alegre AFFINITY

Including

Tots Tolentino (saxophone)

Colby Dela Calzada (bass)

Koko Bermejo (drums)

Elhmir Saison (piano)

much ado about MISHKA ADAMS

The New Jazz Generation in 2005 has resulted to a multitude of young jazz singers who were dubbed as the next Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.  Usually on their pre-teens and early twenties, the names of Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum, Renee Olstead and Michael Bubble surfaced in the international music scene, clad with jazz standards as their main repertoire with fresh and new arrangements.  The ‘jazz phenomenon’ swept the islands of the Philippines with albums occupying the Top 10 slot all over the metro.

But sadly, a Filipino has yet to produce one.

Alas, as if the heaven opened up and saw an angel whose name is ‘Mishka Adams’.  It was a Courtney Pine’s concert that I’m supporting since his lead guitarist, Cameron Pierre, has an album under our independent label. 

She has this innocent British look that would rival any foreign blooded models in the country but the moment she fluently utter ‘magkano to?’ in straight tagalog… my jaw dropped. 

Dread locks (hope i spelled it right) has majestically crowned her shoulder length hair and quaint smile lights up her face. 

The concert started.  I was still outside of the venue selling the CD’s our company provides then I heard that old familiar song by the jazz minstrel Billie Holiday ‘God Bless The Child’.  I am amaze with her vocal control – sensual yet groovy version, far from its original.  I hurried to get inside the venue and I’ve seen the very same face who bought CD’s awhile ago.

Through Susan Arcega of The British Council, I ask her assistance if I could meet this wonderful angel.  After a few more meetings with her step dad Billie Bonnevie (since she is still 17 or turning 18 by that time) and famed sculptress Agnes Arellano, we closed a multi-record deal spawning her highly acclaimed debut off from a memorable song that led her to a ‘shining new star’ – truly God bless the child.   

And the rest, as what they always say, is history.

Achievements:

WINNER - 2005 Best New Female Recording Artist (local counterpart for Grammy)

WINNER - 2005 Aliw Awards Best New Female Artist of the Year

WINNER - One of the 10 ‘I Am Super Awardee’ (Music category)

Nominee – 2005 Awit Awards Best Jazz Recording for her original Mama’s Garden and War of the Skies

Graces the cover of the following magazines

BusinessWorld

Mirror

Metro Magazine

The Jazz Rag

Music Festivals

2006 Candid Music Festival – SM Mall of Asia, Manila

2005 Candid Jazz International Festival – The Podium Mall, Pasig

2004 Candid Jazz International Festival – Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Pasig

Mon David & Enrique Marcos Album Launch

A spectacular Sunday only at The Lounge of The Podium Mall as we unleash two exciting new albums from teh countrys outstanding voices.

The Sunday afternoon marks the release of their respective albums 'My One and Only Love' and 'I Made It Through The Rain'

Legendary jazz singer Mon David and young balladeer Enrique Marcos delivers their second masterpieces in an afternoon of jazz and pizzaz.  Be amazed as Enrique dabbles on a Vegas style while Mon David sings with a spcieal guest artist Skarlet.

The show starts at 3 in the afternoon.

TRAINING

HEMISPHERE-LEO BURNETT  - 2/F Planters Products, Inc. Bldg., Esteban St. Legaspi Village Makati City

MARICOR ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS INC. - Mezzanine B, Genato Bldg. Rizal Avenue cor 12th Avenue, Caloocan City

STRAMA ADVERTISING INC. - No. 607 Medalla Bldg. 11 McArthur Avenue cor. edsa Araneta Center Cubao Quezon City

IETANN DEPARTMENT STORE under Sales, Promotions & Advertising Dept. - Recto Manila

SEMINARS ATTENDED

Leadership Training Seminar sponsored by Manila Jaycees Inc. March 13, 1993 ‘FX’ Concept Strategies in Animation and Cartooning

February 6, 1997

Computer Graphics for TV by ABS-CBN February 24, 1997 ‘Isa pa, isa pang usapang jingle 2’

a seminar on creation of a commercial jingle January 21, 1998

  ‘ADZILLA: Ad Does Matter’

a seminar on prospective careers in advertising July 22, 1998 ‘CURACHAD: KOMERSIYAL LANG ANG PAHINGA’

a seminar on TV ads and its basic perks behind the camera August 6, 1998 ‘ADBRAKADABRA: AD believes in magic’

a seminar on basic anatomy of film and TV animation

September 22, 1998

EDUCATION

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (Sta. Mesa Manila, Philippines)

* Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations

(under the College of Business)

RAMON MAGSAYSAY HIGH SCHOOL (Espana, Manila) * Best in Drafting (1995)
* Official school representative on various art competitions and organizations

TRINIDAD TECSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Geronimo St. Sampaloc Manila )

* Graduated with honors ( 3^rd Honorable Mention)
* Most Promising  Artists from 1989 – 90

* Official school representative on various art competitions and organizations

BACANI COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER (vocational)

Vicente Cruz, Sampaloc Manila