Mission: Point Blank

My first hands-on experience of Point Blank

First person shooting games are one of the popular and simple games to play. I also followed that trend in internet rentals just to play either terrorist or counter-terrorist with other gamers present. E-Games is now bringing one of the internationally successful massively multiplayer online first person shooting (MMOFPS) game to online Philippine community called Point Blank.

Point Blank Bloggers Conference

Last May 18, Point Blank Phillipines entered a closed beta testing period. Point Blank was developed by Zepetto, a Korean based game developer. Zeppetto has been marketing games online or in consoles. At present, it is the top online game in Indonesia, Thailand, and Russia.

What makes it different from other FPS game is not only it's online, it also has RPG (role playing game) capability were you can get EPs (Experience Points). Although E-Games has OPS7, Point Blank targets the gamers who are new to FPS.

At Point Blank, you can interact with other players. While playing, I was invited by other players to join their matches online. One time while playing at Netopia, I got to meet another player at the same place. We had a one-on-one match before we got to join other players. I really got hooked during a game demo I was invited and there were other times I played more often at Netopia when time permits. The maps are also interactive. You can blow up cars or shoot glass to break so it can cause damage or distraction to your opposing players. On my second time to play, I got to earn an EP.

What you can expect in the future at Point Blank is there will be maps where you can ride helicopters, dinosaur hunt and more choices of avatars, and ammunition. For now, hope to see you in one of the matches.

Rizal goes Digital!

In celebration of Jose Rizal‘s 150th year, Vibal Foundation  launches interactive Rizaliana e-books for the iPad this June! 

Vibal Foundation’s interactive e-books help children rediscover the wonder of timeless tales through books you can watch like a movie or play like a video game. Coming this month are two e-book versions of our national hero's timeless writings: The Tortoise and the Monkey and Noli Me Tangere. 

The e-books feature an intuitive interface, gorgeous graphics, and an immersive score! It's another milestone for the Philippines’ first interactive e-book publisher. Children and adults alike can enjoy these e-book apps!

You can download The Monkey and The Tortoise and the first installment of Noli Me Tangere from the iTunes Store starting June 19, 2011!

Teaser Trailer for The Monkey and the Tortoise:

adidas King of the Road FAQs

When and where will the 2011 adidas King of the Road Philippines be held?
The adidas King of the Road Philippines will be held on 23 October 2011 (Sunday) at the Bonifacio Global City. 

How do I register? 
Registration can be done online on www.adidaskingoftheroad.com. The registration will close on 31 August 2011 or upon reaching maximum number of slots. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. 

When is the starting and closing date for the regular registration? 
Regular registration starts June 21 and will close on August 31, or while race slots last. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. 

What is the age limit for KOTR 2011 participants? 
The minimum age to participate in this event will be 12 years old and the maximum age is 65 years old. 12-17 year-old participants need a parent’s or guardian’s consent to participate. 

How do I register if I’m under the age of 18? 
Participants below the age of 18 are required to seek parental/guardian consent as deemed necessary by the organizer upon online registration. Failing which, the organizer reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant. 

Can I register offline / manually and pay cash? 
For regular registration, all registrations are made online and payments are charged via credit card at www.adidaskingoftheroad.com. Only payment via Credit Card is accepted. We do not accept Cash, Check, Debit Card, and Online Transfer via Internet Banking. 

How much is the Race Entry Fee? 
The entry fees are as follows:
5km – 1,050PHP
16.8km– 1,300PHP
21k– 1,050PHP

How will I know if my entry has been accepted? 
Registrants will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. The system will automatically allocate a unique Registration Number as shown in their confirmation email. Please note that Hivelocity Pte Ltd’ will be listed in your credit card bank statement for this transaction. It is necessary to bring a copy of the confirmation e-mail from the organizer and a valid ID upon collecting the Race Kit. 

What are the possible reasons I did not receive my Race Confirmation details after registration and Payment? 
It could be due to any of the following reasons: 
The transaction did not go through.
The e-mail address provided is invalid.
The e-mail server blocked the email.

What should I do if I do not receive my race confirmation slip after registration and 
payment?
Please contact us immediately at info@hivelocity.com.sg. 

Do I get a refund if I choose not to participate after registration? 
Registration fee is strictly non-refundable. 

Can I make changes to my personal particulars after registration? 
Yes. Registrants can make changes to their personal particulars by sending an email to service@hivelocity.com.sg. However changes to race category, date of birth, NRIC, gender and event running vest sizes are NOT considered as changes of personal particulars.

Can I change my race category after I have registered? 
No. Race categories are non-transferable. 

Why am I unable to select a given size of the running singlet? 
The size that you have selected is out of stock. Please select your next preferred size. 

Can I choose the color of my running singlet? Can I change the color of my running singlet? 
No, issuance of running singlet is on a first-come-first-served basis. When a particular color is unavailable the next available color will be issued. No requests for exchange of running vests will be entertained. 

When and where can I collect my Race Kit? 
Registered participants are invited to gather at the KOTR 2011 Kick-Off Assembly from Oct 10-12 at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City, where race kits containing singlet, timing device, and other race paraphernalia will be distributed and a variety of activities await everyone. Those who have availed of the Free Run Promo get their race kits shipped to their mailing address for free. 

Do I get a medal upon finishing the race? 
ALL participants who complete the run will be awarded a Finisher Medal at the finishing line. Medals will not be given to non-participants nor non-finishers of the race. A non-participant is a person who did not take part in the race on the date of the event and a non-finisher is a participant who retires from the race before finishing it. 

Are rollerbladers and cyclists allowed on the race route? 
No. For the safety of the runners, any person rollerblading or cycling on the race route will be requested to exit the course immediately by the marshals. 

Can I bring along my pets? 
Pets are strictly not allowed on the race route.

An EPIC Launch

Epic Children's Choir

June 10, 2011. Intramuros, Manila. I was invited to attend the launch of Epic: The Children's Choir and the Magazine. The children really caught my attention when they started singing. They were really talented and with the formation of the choir, they really they need some exposure to promote their talents. The children also are recipients for the incoming school year as they were given complimentary school bags for their participation courtesy of generous donors.

The Epic magazine launched its special issue this month. The articles are done professionally as if you can find this in novelty stores but it is only available in the street vendors or new stands for a purpose. The magazine is also means for street vendors to have additional income. It only cost 50 pesos and half of it goes to the vendor. The magazine also is not a cheap toilet paper for its price. The stories in the magazines are encouraging enough as if they can be submitted to Reader's Digest. The quality of the magazine is worth more than its price. Part of the cover story includes fellow blogger, Rowena Lei of Animetric's World .

When I first started this blog, it was of personal purpose and to promote my outreach programs I am involved in. I can say the Epic launch is also an advocacy that needs its word spread over. The launch was made possible by SolvePoverty.com and PageOneRankings.com.au . If you wish, how to help out this worthy campaign, go to SolvePoverty's website:http://solvepoverty.com/

JIM PAREDES LAUNCHES NEW ALBUM

His music kept us humming for generations. After decades of being with the renowned group APO Hiking Society most notably as its main composer, Jim Paredes is going solo. The product of his first undertaking is “Laro” released under MCA Music.

Hear songs he wrote himself like the carrier single “Butong Pakwan” and other tracks like  “OPM Rap,” “Butong Pakwan,” “Ang Ganda Mo,” “May Araw Ka Rin,” “Sinungaling,” “Feeling Guilty,” “Libog Lang Yan,” “Lumisan Na Siya,” “In My Heart,” “Basic Love,” “Sumpa,” “Live Your Own Life,” “Mangarap at Managinip” and “Palagi-lagi.” Learn from the legend as he shares to one of the country’s premiere guitarist/ host francis Reyes on how he crafted these songs. MCA’s newest music gem Tricia Garcia guests. Buy a copy of Jim Paredes’ album “Laro” at the venue and have it signed by Jim himself after the show.

“I am excited, thrilled, proud and giddy about the product of my latest passion,” Jim said about his album.

With a profound and talented composer like Jim Paredes, expect an album with motley collection of different themes.

“Some of the new songs date back to the ’80s when I made them and had put away in a baul in my head. I never presented some of them to APO or anyone else because I felt they were not ready to be heard. Some songs were written for APO but never saw the light of day,” Jim said. “My purpose with this album is to bring forth into the world my creative offspring. Like real kids, some are modern and hip, some are old-fashioned, some like to experiment, some are moody and some are the cuddly types who enjoy making me feel good and mushy.”

“Laro” is now out in CDs under MCA Music. To download the single “Butong Pakwan” as your ringback tone, just text 5492565 and send to 2300 for Sun subscribers, KK353 and send to 2332 for Globe and BPAKWAN and send to 2728 for Smart. Check out more of Jim Paredes and other MCA artists at www.facebook.com/mcamusic. 

The Adilibria Halfrim by Adidas

Adidas eyewear puts the focus on femininity and sport.

 

Catering for the active woman, feminine design combined with sporting features personifies the new version of the adilibria from adidas eyewear. adidas eyewear expands the adilibria range with the new halfrim model with more function as well as a subtle floral print on the temples. In addition, the adlibiria (a385) will feature brand new lens tints. The adilibria is available at selected EO-Executive Optical stores nationwide.

The extremely light multi-sport model is perfect for an active or a leisure lifestyle as it combines sport function enveloped in a stylish frame. A floral print decorates the wide temples, which possess a streamlined look due to their ventilation slits. As a result of the new design, the eyewear is especially elegant, while at the same time constituting a genuine sports model for running, golfing, cycling or beach volleyball. The adilibria halfrims also convince with their filter technology.   

The curved 8-base filter facilitates perfect panorama vision and guarantees optimum protection for the eyes. Moreover, for all women requiring optical correction, the adilibria model is available with the RXready performance insert™.  The adidas eyewear optical insert is attached behind the filters on the bridge and thanks to its design is virtually invisible, a well appreciated design feature by many wearers.

New to the adilibria collection is the TRI. FIT feature: This is a three level height adjustment of the temples to cater for an individualized fit of the eyewear. The adilibria halfrim disposes over adidas eyewear flat Double-Snap nose pads™, which offer double height adjustment and are made of non-slip Traction Grip™ material for a secure fit. There is also a Quick-Release Hinge™ System, where on impact, the temples can break free from the frame to avoid irreparable damage. Temples are quickly and easily reinserted.  

Like all models in the adidas eyewear collection, adilibria halfrims are designed and manufactured in Austria by the respected eyewear producer Silhouette International. 

Visit adidas.com/eyewear or selected EO-Executive Optical branches nationwide to find out more about the adilibria collection.