The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) will hold its 13th National Convention of Lawyers on Aprl 7-9, 2011 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center. This was announced by IBP Executive Vice President and President-elect Roan Libarios.
The theme for this year’s event is “Living Up to the Standards of Integrity and Competence in the Legal Profession.” Some 4,000 lawyers from the IBP’s 85 chapters nationwide are expected to attend the biennial event.
Invited to keynote the convention is President Noynoy Aquino. Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona, meanwhile, is guest of honor in the National Bench and Bar Dialogue.

A major part of the convention proceedings are lectures on various current legal issues by a panel of experts. In line with the convention theme, the topics lined up include prosecution of human rights cases, law practice management and improving performance in the delivery of justice.
The lectures form part of the IBP’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program and earns participants MCLE credits.
Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa has issued a circular that allows heads of government agencies, departments, bureaus and offices to authorize their lawyers to attend the convention on official time. A similar circular was issued by Supreme Court spokesperson and Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez in regard to judges, clerks of court and court lawyers.
The IBP is the official organization of all Philippine lawyers whose names appear in the Roll of Attorneys of the Supreme Court. It has about 50,000 members to date. Membership in the IBP is a requisite to practicing law in the Philippines.
The IBP is encouraging its members to book accommodations early in anticipation of high tourist traffic at Subic Bay Freeport during the summer season.
For Official Queries, please contact:
Atty. Oliver B. San Antonio, Public Relations Officer, Integrated Bar of the Philippines Tel no. (2) 6313014, 6313018 or Cellphone 09178388196 

13th NATIONAL CONVENTION of LAWYERS
Program of Activities
April 6 Whole Day - On Site Registration
April 7 9 AM - Opening Ceremonies
10 AM - Keynote Speech
President Benigno S. Aquino III (invited)
Afternoon - MCLE Program
7 PM - Cultural Night
April 8 Whole Day - MCLE Program
12 Noon - Speech
Chief Justice Renato C. Corona (invited)
7 PM - Cultural Night
April 9 9 AM - Plenary Session

13th NATIONAL CONVENTION of LAWYERS REGISTRATION FEES
On or before February 15, 2011 .......................... P 3,500.00
After 15 February to on-site ................................... 5,000.00
Life Member ........................................................... 3.500.00
On site for Members of Mindanao Chapters ……… 4,000.00
On site for Members of Visayas Chapters ……… 4,500.00
P.M.O. or check must be payable to IBP or deposited to the following IBP National Convention
Bank Accounts:
*Account Name: IBP National Convention of Lawyers
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (MBTC)
Julia Vargas Branch - Savings Account No. 3-035-378937
*Account Name: IBP National Convention of Lawyers 2003
Banco de Oro (BDO)
Julia Vargas Branch - Savings Account No. 2110001883
Copy of deposit slip and registration form must be sent to Miss Helen Mendoza for confirmation and issuance of Official Receipt - Tel. No. 634-4696 local 206; Fax No. 631-1158; Telefax No. 634-4697, 910-0406 or 910-0417.
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-Download Registration Form for 13th National Convention of Lawyers. URL: http://ibp.ph/pdf/brochures.pdf (Copy URL in your browser and download)
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13th NATIONAL CONVENTION of LAWYERS  posted at Cebu Events Blog.

Affordable QWERTY Phone NOKIA X2-01 Specifications Reviews and Pictures. Messaging is booming and Nokia is tapping into the demand for affordable and easy-to-use phones, especially for youth, with its latest QWERTY device. The “little sister” to Nokia’s already highly successful and affordable QWERTY phone, the Nokia C3, the new Nokia X2-01 is designed to appeal to youth with its low price, colorful designs and optimized messaging performance.
What is QWERTY?
QWERTY (pronounced /ˈkwɜrti/) is the most used modern-day keyboard layout. The name comes from the first six letters (keys) appearing in the top letter row of the keyboard, read left to right: Q-W-E-R-T-Y. From typewriters to PCs to Modern Mobile Devices. QWERTY was born on the first popular typewriter but grew up on the modern PC. After over a century of use, QWERTY is still the global standard at work and at home. Whether you’re a fast-fingered texter, an instant messaging warrior, or a serious emailer, QWERTY has you covered, whatever your style. QWERTY communicates faster than the alternatives so you don’t have to slow down to have your say.

Benoit Nalin, General Manager of Nokia Philippines, said, “QWERTY is the fastest-growing mobile phone category in the world, with its popularity surging because of the rise in messaging and social media.
Over 2 billion people sent and received messages on their mobile phones in 2009. The number of people using SMS is expected to increase to 3 billion in 2013, with 90 percent of the growth coming from emerging markets. However it’s not just about SMS and email usage. Instant Messaging is rapidly rising as the membership to certain online communities and staying connected becomes critical for many.” he said.
“Gone are the days when QWERTY devices were expensive and designed only for top-end business people. Today, youth and the young-at-heart can have phones made for messaging at very affordable prices.”
The new Nokia X2-01 is designed to keep people chatting. Its full QWERTY keyboard, combined with the 2.4” landscape QVGA display is ideal for typing, reading and editing email and offers quick access to email via a dedicated messaging key.
With the Nokia X2-01, it’s easy to check your favorite email services and IM communities. It also provides you with live updates from social networks such as Facebook and Twitter directly from the homescreen.
“We know our consumers want to stay connected that’s why we’ve created one convenient place to navigate across multiple communities – there is no need to switch applications. Plus the live homescreen widget means people never miss out on important updates,” said Nalin.
Another great feature of the Nokia X2-01 is that it makes it easy to set up chat and email direct from the mobile phone with no PC required. This means super fast access to your favorite Ovi Mail, Ovi Chat or other popular accounts.
NOKIA X2-01 Features Specifications Review
The Nokia X2-01 is a Series 40 2G phone with VGA camera and FM radio. It has one-click access to the music player and has a 3.5mm AV connector ideal for headphones or speakers. It also has Bluetooth and can support up to an 8GB microSD memory card and has a standby battery time of up to 20 days.
The Nokia X2-01 has an SRP of PhP 4,950 and is available at all Nokia Stores and authorized retailers nationwide.
NOKIA X2-01 Specs and Features Reviews and Pictures posted at Cebu Events Blog.

University of San Carlos, Cebu City hosts Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011. The National Seminar or Pambansang Seminar of Filipino Teachers will be held at Holiday Plaza Hotel, F. Ramos Streeet, Cebu City, Feb. 17-19 of this year under DepEd Advisory No.401,s. 2010.
The theme of this seminar is “Pagtuturo ng Wika at Panitikan: Teorya, Metodolohiya at Praxis.” The three-day seminar is sponsored by the Filipino Section of the Department of Languages and Literature of the University of San Carlos. For out of town pariticipants, you may book nearby affordable Hotels, Pension House or Inns. Click for list of Cheap Hotels, Inns & Pension House in Cebu.

Speakers for the different Lecture Topics include:
Dr. Jovy M. Peregrino , Pamantasan ng Pilipinas-Diliman, “ Malikhaing Pagtatanong Para sa Malikhaing Pag-iisip : Pagbuo ng Eksamin sa Wika at Panitikan;”
Dr. Isagani R. Cruz, Professor Emeritus, Pamantasang De La Salle-Maynila, “ Pagbabago ng Kurikulum (K-11 at K-12);”
Prof. Orlando B. Magno, University of Cebu, “Pagsasanib ng Kultura at Sining sa Kurikulum;”
Dr. Judiana M. Corriente, Pangalawang Tagapamahala, Department of Education, Cebu Province, “Paggamit ng Awtentikong Resorses Bilang Alternatibo sa Multimedia Assisted Instruction;”
Prof. Joel B. Labos, University of the Philippines-Visayas, “Ang Paggamit ng Unang Wika sa Pagtuturo.”
Dr. Rogelio L. Gawahan, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, “Pagtuturong Batay sa Aktwal na Karanasang Pangklasrum;”
Dr. German V. Gervacio, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, “Iba’t Ibang Lapit sa Pagtuturo ng Panitikan ;”
Prof. Patrocinio V. Villafuerte, Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas, “Mga Estratehiya sa Pagtuturo ng Filipino;”
Dr. Novie O. Mangubat, Department of Education, Cebu Province, “Inobatibong Pagtuturo ng Filipino: Tuon sa Multimedia;”
Prof. Avita A. Perez, University of San Carlos, “Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik.”
Participants may join the guided city tour after the closing program.
Cost of the Seminar and Seminar Particulars.
Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011 costs Php2,800.00 for Registration that includes Hand-outs Materials, 6-Snacks, 3 Meals (Lunch), Seminar Kit and Speakers and Presentors fee. Note that accomodation is not included.
For more info and Slots Reservations:
Call Prof. Roderick C. Villaflor, National Seminar Director at (032) 344-3801 local 437 or at these mobile numbers 0917-7308-598/0922-8761-317.
Click for list of Cheap Hotels, Inns Pension & House in Cebu.
University of San Carlos hosts Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011 posted at Cebu Events Blog.

The Nokia C5-03 smartphone, featuring Ovi services, brings the convenience of both WiFi and high-speed cellular connectivity at a very affordable price. Everyday, more than 200,000 new people sign up for Ovi, enabling people to discover great services including Maps, Messaging, and Store.
A stylish full-touch smartphone available in graphite black and lime green colors, the Nokia C5-03 comes with with free Ovi Maps and voice-guided navigation for almost 80 countries.
NOKIA C5-03 Quick FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS:
Never get lost again with the Nokia C5-03 — with free walk and drive navigation, live traffic flow information and local public transport maps for subways,trains and trams in almost 80 countries. Ovi Maps includes travel hotspots and recommendations for restaurants, boutiques and hotels — all on a superb 3.2” touchscreen.
NOKIA C5-03 has 5MP digital camera 4x digital zoom
The Nokia C5-03 comes with a 5MP digital camera with 4x digital zoom and up to 16GB of additional memory.You can also share photos and video with friends and family via popular social networks. With the Nokia C5-03, you can store thousands of tracks on the device. You can also identify your favourite music using the Shazam app, free in the Ovi Store.

The Nokia C5-03 lets you keep in touch with the people and things that matter most with instant access to Facebook and Twitter via Wi-Fi and 3G. Check your email from Hotmail, Gmail™ and Yahoo® Mail. Stay organized and entertained with apps from the Ovi Store, have a synched calendar and get up to 4.7- hour battery life (3G talk time).
“The new Nokia C5-03 smartphone is all about offering the benefits of Nokia’s Ovi services in navigation, email, and more at an affordable price – a combination that all age groups and demographics will love,” said Benoit Nalin, General Manager of Nokia Philippines. “It’s a great looking touch device that delivers excellent value to teenagers who are keen on social networking, as well as to individuals who perennially lose their way around the city.”
This Symbian ^1 smartphone includes a customizable home screen with quick access to contacts, email and the wealth of apps available in the Ovi Store. Nokia C5-03 owners can also easily set up Ovi Mail, the free email account provided by Nokia, as well as a number of other popular email accounts including Yahoo!® Mail, and Windows Live™ Hotmail.
The Nokia C5-03 will hit stores nationwide with a suggested retail price of PhP10,120.
NOKIA C5-03 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS postd at Cebu Events Blog.

HAPPY VALENTINES!
VALENTINES EVENTS AT SM CITY CEBU BOWLING CENTER
My Sweet Bowlin'tine is presented to you by SM City Cebu Bowling Center and nationwide outlets Mall of Asia, North Edsa and Fairview. Celebrate Valentines Day on February 12, 13 and 14 (Saturday to Monday) with SM City Cebu Bowling Center! Get Valentine Treats like Free Movie Passes, Pictures at the Photo Booth and or be rewarded with beverages.
See Below Poster for more details!

For every minimum of 3 bowling games played (single receipt) you will be awarded with the following Valentines Treats from SM Bowling Center.
February 12 (Saturday) - Free 2 Movie Tickets
February 13 (Sunday) - Photobooth
February 14 (Monday) - Free 2 bottles of Beer
VALENTINES EVENTS AT SM CITY CEBU BOWLING CENTER posted at Cebu Events Blog