Wednesday, September 17, 2008

25 BEST-LOVED PHILIPPINE CHILDREN'S BOOK CHARACTERS


The 29th Manila International Book Fair greeted visitors with rubber foam statues of the 25 best-loved Philippine children's book characters on display in the main lobby of the SMX convention center.

PANDAKOTYONG
From: Pandakotyong - Ang mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang by Severino Reyes


PILO
From: Si Pilong Patago-tago


LOLA
From: Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Lola


KAS
From: Ang Barumbadong Bus


BUTSIKI
From: Ang Unang Baboy sa Langit


OG UHOG
From: Og Uhog


FELIMON
From: Felimon Mamon


EMANG ENKANTADA AT ANG TATLONG HARAGAN
From: Emang Engkantada at ang Tatlong Haragan


PAGONG AT ANG MATSING
From: Pagong at Matsing


IBONG ADARNA
From: Ibong Adarna


CARANCAL
From: Adventures of Carancal


AMPALAYA
From: Ang Alamat ng Ampalaya


RAQUEL
From: Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel


MARIANG SINUKUAN
From: Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan


CHENILYN
From: Chenilyn! Chenilyn!


ONYOK
From: Ang Mahiyaing Manok


PILANDOK
From: The Pilandok Series


JUAN TAMAD
From: Juan Tamad


DWENDE
From:Ang Parusa ng Dwende


LANGGAM AT TIPAKLONG
From: Si Langgam at si Tipaklong


MARIANG ALIMANGO
From: Mariang Alimango


PELES
From: Ang Kamatis ni Peles


ROSAMISTICA
From: Rosamistica - Ang Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang


TIKTAKTOK AT PIKPAKBOOM
From: Tiktaktok at Pikpakbum


MATEO
From: The Oh Mateo! Series

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

29TH MANILA INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR

September 12 - 16, 2008
SMX Convention Center
SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

The country's premiere book event brought back publishers, booksellers, authors, writers & illustrators under one roof. Featuring the latest titles, local and imported hard to find books, seminars & workshops, storytelling sessions & book launchings.
















Book Launch of Julius Villanueva's "Life in Progress: Book 2" & Stanley Chi's "Chopsticks Book 2"



Thursday, September 4, 2008

THE GIRLS OF THE 2ND P.I.M.S. - PORTRAITS 2

Still shooting...



























Wednesday, September 3, 2008

THE GIRLS OF THE 2ND P.I.M.S. - PORTRAITS

This event had some familiar faces from previous cars shows and also some new faces.
























Tuesday, September 2, 2008

THE GIRLS OF THE 2ND P.I.M.S. - GROUP PICS


Once again, no car show would be complete without the lovely ladies promoting the brands. It not a surprise anymore if half of the attendees were here primarily for them and not the cars.












Monday, September 1, 2008

THE 2ND PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

The 2nd Philippine International Motor Show
World Trade Center, Metro Manila, Pasay City
August 21 - 24, 2008

15 global auto brands together with local auto parts industry under 1 roof, showcasing Concept Cars, New Models, Fuel Efficient Engines, Motor Sports & Road Safety Workshops.







This was a very interactive car show, not only did it have the usual car / media presentations, parts & accessories, this event had different attractions which included production numbers, face painting, kiddie activities, live bands and even a fashion show.

And for the serious buyers, BPI was on hand to process loan papers and offered special auto financing rates.

Audi shows off the sleek R8, this is probably the most photographed car and the car visitors wanted to be photographed with.




Toyota Motors Corp's A-BAT, a truck-car hybrid concept vehicle, a compact version of a pick-up truck.





Honda Cars Philippines



BMW







Suzuki





Mitsubishi





Ford



Kia Motors





Volvo