Planning to study in the EU? Attend this year’s most exciting higher education fair

Students, professionals, academicians, researchers, and universities are invited to join this year’s European Higher Education Fair 2024.

This is your chance to engage with some of 77 top higher education institutions and diplomatic missions from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Finland, Sweden, and the EU Delegation to the Philippines.

This year’s EHEF is supported by Wesleyan University, University of Santo Tomas,  University of the Cordilleras, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, Ateneo de Manila University-European Studies Programme, De La Salle University Manila, Enderun College,  Holy Cross of Davao College, Mabalacat City Colleges,  Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, and World Citi College. 

Explore The Year-End Hosting of the 30th Defense and Sports Arms Show Manila Edition

The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers (AFAD) is gearing up for its third and final hosting of the 30th Defense and Sports Arms Show Manila Edition, scheduled for November 20-24 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. 

AFAD spokesperson Alaric "Aric" Topacio expressed the enthusiasm of all participating members for the five-day event, which will showcase the finest locally and internationally manufactured sporting firearms and shooting products. This year’s edition takes on heightened significance as the firearms industry braces for the upcoming gun ban ahead of next year’s midterm national elections 

Senator and fellow gun enthusiast JV Ejercito has been invited as the special guest for the opening ceremony on November 20. 

HONOR Magic V3 is Now Available in PH for Php 89,999 via Globe Postpaid Plans with FREE HONOR Pad X9

For as low as Php 1,514/month you can now get the HONOR Magic V3 starting at  GPlan Plus 1799 with FREE HONOR Pad X9 worth Php 9,999! 

Global technology brand HONOR today unveiled its newest and thinnest foldable smartphone HONOR Magic V3 with AI-enabled hardware capabilities and a collaborative AI privacy protection architecture, showcasing the brand’s commitment to innovative empowerment in an AI-driven world. 

“It feels like just yesterday when we launched the HONOR Magic V2 and now, we are ecstatic to introduce HONOR’s newest and thinnest foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V3. AI is slowly but surely reshaping our industry, enriching and creating new experiences that improves creativity and productivity for consumers all around the world, every day, and right now, it’s our priority to make comfort and technology accessible to more Filipinos” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

CICC, DICT warn of fake data breaches on Dark Web Forums

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) eGov Development Team are advising cybersecurity enthusiasts to exercise caution when reviewing data breach information on the Breach Forums, as highlighted by the recent fake eGovPH hack post.

CICC Executive Director  Alexander K. Ramos revealed that the alleged eGovPH data breach in the Breach Forums is nothing more than a fake hacking claim. 

“The Breach Forums user named GR3GGM3RC3R we are investigating who claimed to hack the eGovPH app is a scammer and not a real hacker. He's attempting to defraud forum members by falsely claiming possession of sensitive data,” Ramos said.

DICT Undersecretary for E-Government David Almirol, who heads the development of the eGovPH app, assured the public that the eGovPH app is fortified with multiple security measures, guaranteeing its safety.

From Isolation to Inclusion: Beiersdorf Philippines, Watsons, and Plan International Commit to Drive an Empowered Future for Young Women

Renewed partnership launches programs supporting girls’ mental health and career development

[L-R] Ma Zyra Tinio; Group Category Manager, Trading Beauty, Twyla David; Plan International Portfolio Manager for Gender Equality & Inclusion and Child & Youth Engagement, Josefina Arriola; Director, People Innovation Projects, Jacques Voltaire Baisa; Beiersdorf Sales Director, Sharon Decapia; Controller, Marketing Communications, PR and Sustainability, Ana Marie Locsin; Plan International Executive Director, Nimisha Jain; Beiersdorf Country Manager, Cathy Seco; Plan International Program Director, Josefa Manese; Beiersdorf Head of Route to Market.

EU “Pathways to Excellence” starts at EHEF 2024

EU invites students, academicians, and researchers, to join this year’s most exciting higher education fair

To promote student mobility and the pursuit of academic excellence, the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the European Union Member States’ Embassies are organising once again, the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2024.

The Fair will be held onsite on 22 and 23 November 2024 at Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas with its online editions to be held on 25 November 2024 via Zoom online sessions and through the FB page of the European Higher Education Fair at @ehefphilippines. 

The biggest and longest-running education fair in the country, the EHEF offers a unique opportunity for Filipino students, professionals, academe, researchers, and university officials to engage directly with some of the top higher education institutions from the EU. 

Joseph Anthony Montecillo launches collection of horror fiction

In the Blood and Other Stories is the
debut collection of Joseph Anthony
Montecillo with UP Press.

Writer Joseph Anthony Montecillo is celebrating the release of his debut collection of short fiction, In the Blood and Other Stories. A launch event marking the occasion is set to be held at Palm Tree Abbey, November 24, from 4-7 PM. The launch will include a program with first come, first served limited seating, followed by a book signing open to all attendees. Copies of the book will also be available to purchase at the venue at a discounted rate.

Published by the University of the Philippines Press, the collection collates fourteen of Montecillo’s short stories released over a decade of writing. This is the first time the stories have been collected into a single volume. All the stories had previously been published in anthologies such as the Philippine Speculative Fiction series or magazines such as Philippines Graphic or The Sunday Times Magazine. 

Included in the collection are the titular story, “In the Blood,” about a mother trying to keep her sons from following in the steps of their serial killer father. In “Pressure and Release,” the stress of an EDSA traffic jam finally overwhelms an everyday bus driver. In “The Forgotten Bones,” a man who lives in a cemetery has an unexpected experience between the rows of tombs. 

The World’s Thinnest and Strongest HONOR Magic V3 is Unfolding on November 20!

Watch and Win! Catch the live grand launch of the newest foldable smartphone on November 20, 2 PM via https://bit.ly/V3Launch_PR  and have the chance to win an all-new HONOR Pad X9 worth Php 11,990!

HONOR Philippines proudly announces the local launch of the HONOR Magic V3, a groundbreaking foldable smartphone that redefines innovation with unparalleled design, advanced AI features, and top-tier durability.  

Embracing its "Slimmer, Stronger" top features, the HONOR Magic V3 sets a new standard in foldable technology, delivering exceptional functionality and stunning aesthetics. 

Sabaybayan - A Fund Raising Original Musical Featuring 80 Differently-Abled Individuals All Set For Dec. 8 - 9 Show

The Child’s World – A Growing Center Inc. (TCW) has been a second home for differently-abled individuals, like Ella, for over four decades. 

As her parents’ approach retirement, they're concerned about her future. To address this, TCW is building a "Forever Home" in Cavite, a communal living space designed to support and nurture individuals with special needs long after their families are gone.

To raise funds for this project, TCW along with EKSENA PH and UP Arts and Letters is presenting "Sabaybayan", an original musical featuring 80 special learners. The story celebrates love, friendship, and kindness, with all proceeds going toward the new home.

Support TCW this Christmas by enjoying this heartfelt musical and helping provide a lasting, loving community for individuals like Ella.

Tickets available at TCW (The Childs World) or please message at 09175981588 for ticket reservation.

Linkin Park Release Most-Anticipated Rock Album Of 2024 'From Zero'

Today, LINKIN PARK—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain—proudly present their much-anticipated new album, FROM ZERO. Listen HERE via Warner Records. Additionally available until November 21 only is the From Zero (Expanded Edition) digital deluxe album, featuring the full album plus live versions of three From Zero songs recorded in Los Angeles, London and Paris, along with 46 pages of imagery, handwritten lyrics. FROM ZERO marks the group’s first full-length offering since 2017, and officially launches the next era of LINKIN PARK.

To celebrate the release, LINKIN PARK will livestream the first six songs from tonight’s show at Allianz Park in São Paulo, Brazil. The livestream begins at 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET at lprk.co/saopaulo.