September 26, 2009,
Tropical Storm Ketsana (Philippine Codename: Ondoy) has ravaged 80 percent of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga and other provinces.
The worse hit areas were Marikina, Pasig, Cainta, San Mateo, Parts of QC like Bagong Silangan and parts of Visayas Avenue, Philcoa and the like.
According to the NDCC, there were at least 290 people dead and the death toll is rising. The footages that were taken by ABS-CBN's camera crews were the poster videos of the destruction Ketsana has made, especially the one shot in the Tumana bridge in Markina.
Now, after the devastation comes the aftermath, the rescue and the relief efforts.
We urge the people to help and donate what you have, Volunteer in efforts made by the Government and the NGO's like Sagip Kapamilya. I wanted to go to the efforts of Sagip, but because of the sheer volume of the volunteers. I decided to go in an another time.
We also urge the presidentiables and all other politicos gunning for 2010 elections to stop political ambitions first and help our kababayans in need.
To sum up, We need each other, let us stop all our bickering, our excessive muckraking and even our personal hatred to help in the rebuilding of our country.
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Meanwhile, while Ondoy was devastated by the floods in the Marikina Area, SM City Marikina, the first venue of Heronation, was not spared
The floods have affected the basement parking area, where it was going to be held.
As of press time, I received news that there is now negotiations for a new venue and a new date.
Well, they were stricken when they saw pictures of the floods in Marikina by their Parent network.
Because SM City Marikina is now a no safe haven now for a person, otaku or not.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Insights Inside AfterEvent Report: Cosplay Mania 2009
WE HAVE DONE another event milestone as Zen Otaku Honbu did again a fantastic job in covering another big anime event, Cosplay Mania 2009
We did our first live tweetcast from the event area itself, all thanks to my colleague theBlocker's power of mobile tweeting. But, in reality for this event, we wanted to do something other than the tweetcast.
As early as August, We were setting our eyes on a Live Stream broadcast from the event area itself, thanks to a member who was willing to join us and use his laptop PC and mobile broadband connection. But sadly, at the last minute, our member had flown to someplace in the country for a more important matter, thus our Live stream plan was held off for a while.
But, nevertheless, we had did the tweeting and we knew the tweetcast was a success.
The photos will be uploaded by my colleague theBlocker using his camera later, because of our policy of watermarking our photos.
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I DONT KNOW what this user is up to in my site, but this user had said something about my Presence in Cosplay Mania
""And we are giving...headache for our critics this coming Cosplay Mania 2009.
We will try something that was never been done before, and we will try as hell we will."
"If they want a war, so be it, I'll give them a war"
LOL. But during last Sunday's CosMania event, you ran away from 'them' as 'they' were trying to approach and get closer to you. Damn. That was your effing opportunity to give 'them' a piece of your mind.
If you were thinking that 'they' will to kick your ass in public, think again.
As a conclusion, masasabi ko na hindi ka lang pala hanggang sa salita, kundi duwag pa. :-/"
I don't know what the hell this user is trying to say, but first off, I went to the event TO DO MY JOB there as the chief anime correspondent. I went with a purpose there which is to report on the latest breaking news from the event area itself.
Secondly, I knew that the WTF Cosplay group is gunning for a win in Costube, and I was there not only to do my job but as to support our cosplay group. It was the only time I was going to meet them, and I was happy because I became a part of them again, seeing them united and as a whole.
Third, I don't actually know what this user is referring to as '"running away" and "getting closer". For one, I never ran away, I met with all people, expected and unexpected, Hell I even saw some of my old friends from Lyceum and I never ran away from them. I met with the TV5 folks and I never ran away from them.
I want you to clear your mind and tell us what do you think I am "running away" with, For one, I am ready to talk to you and I never ran away from all the issues. And Secondly, I was in the event area the whole day. Have you not recognized my face in the sidelines?
Okay, I will give you again a chance. I will not "run away" on AniCON, or on any other event to talk on those issues that you want to speak up on me.
And one last thing. I don't only talk. I talk with sense.
And I am not afraid of anything.
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TV5'S BOOTH IN Cosplay Mania has generated the biggest buzz among the eventgoers last Cosplay Mania
I managed to get in touch with the two big honchos who man TV5's booth in CosMania through theBlocker, TV5's Marketing point man Sir Myk Cruz and TV5's Asst. Brand Manager for Kids and Teens Sir Adrian Arsenal.
I talked with them and asked their reactions about Hero's statements that I had asked during Toycon 2009.
First, I asked them about their Financial capacity. According to Hero, They have all the money to negotiate and to get all the "best" anime titles because they are powered by subscription money.
TV5's reaction: "Well, wala kaming mailulugi kasi Lugi na kami"
And their secret in getting the best Anime titles?
It's their Talentadong Pinoy Money!
That shook the house down!
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ANYWAY, I WOULD like to thank Sir Pablo Bairan and the men and women of Cosplay.ph for providing again the eventgoers with an another blast in Cosplay Mania 2009, We are hoping for an another explosive Cosplay Mania 2010!
And also, We are happy to announce that Cosplay.ph and Zen Otaku Honbu is going to partner for the biggest and most comprehensive Otaku's Verdict EVER!!
Watch out for that!
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And That's the Way it is.
-HeAdIn'-OuT!-
We did our first live tweetcast from the event area itself, all thanks to my colleague theBlocker's power of mobile tweeting. But, in reality for this event, we wanted to do something other than the tweetcast.
As early as August, We were setting our eyes on a Live Stream broadcast from the event area itself, thanks to a member who was willing to join us and use his laptop PC and mobile broadband connection. But sadly, at the last minute, our member had flown to someplace in the country for a more important matter, thus our Live stream plan was held off for a while.
But, nevertheless, we had did the tweeting and we knew the tweetcast was a success.
The photos will be uploaded by my colleague theBlocker using his camera later, because of our policy of watermarking our photos.
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I DONT KNOW what this user is up to in my site, but this user had said something about my Presence in Cosplay Mania
""And we are giving...headache for our critics this coming Cosplay Mania 2009.
We will try something that was never been done before, and we will try as hell we will."
"If they want a war, so be it, I'll give them a war"
LOL. But during last Sunday's CosMania event, you ran away from 'them' as 'they' were trying to approach and get closer to you. Damn. That was your effing opportunity to give 'them' a piece of your mind.
If you were thinking that 'they' will to kick your ass in public, think again.
As a conclusion, masasabi ko na hindi ka lang pala hanggang sa salita, kundi duwag pa. :-/"
I don't know what the hell this user is trying to say, but first off, I went to the event TO DO MY JOB there as the chief anime correspondent. I went with a purpose there which is to report on the latest breaking news from the event area itself.
Secondly, I knew that the WTF Cosplay group is gunning for a win in Costube, and I was there not only to do my job but as to support our cosplay group. It was the only time I was going to meet them, and I was happy because I became a part of them again, seeing them united and as a whole.
Third, I don't actually know what this user is referring to as '"running away" and "getting closer". For one, I never ran away, I met with all people, expected and unexpected, Hell I even saw some of my old friends from Lyceum and I never ran away from them. I met with the TV5 folks and I never ran away from them.
I want you to clear your mind and tell us what do you think I am "running away" with, For one, I am ready to talk to you and I never ran away from all the issues. And Secondly, I was in the event area the whole day. Have you not recognized my face in the sidelines?
Okay, I will give you again a chance. I will not "run away" on AniCON, or on any other event to talk on those issues that you want to speak up on me.
And one last thing. I don't only talk. I talk with sense.
And I am not afraid of anything.
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TV5'S BOOTH IN Cosplay Mania has generated the biggest buzz among the eventgoers last Cosplay Mania
I managed to get in touch with the two big honchos who man TV5's booth in CosMania through theBlocker, TV5's Marketing point man Sir Myk Cruz and TV5's Asst. Brand Manager for Kids and Teens Sir Adrian Arsenal.
I talked with them and asked their reactions about Hero's statements that I had asked during Toycon 2009.
First, I asked them about their Financial capacity. According to Hero, They have all the money to negotiate and to get all the "best" anime titles because they are powered by subscription money.
TV5's reaction: "Well, wala kaming mailulugi kasi Lugi na kami"
And their secret in getting the best Anime titles?
It's their Talentadong Pinoy Money!
That shook the house down!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
ANYWAY, I WOULD like to thank Sir Pablo Bairan and the men and women of Cosplay.ph for providing again the eventgoers with an another blast in Cosplay Mania 2009, We are hoping for an another explosive Cosplay Mania 2010!
And also, We are happy to announce that Cosplay.ph and Zen Otaku Honbu is going to partner for the biggest and most comprehensive Otaku's Verdict EVER!!
Watch out for that!
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And That's the Way it is.
-HeAdIn'-OuT!-
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Commentary: The Purported H-3 Event
This week, Zen Otaku Honbu has received some reports from CSCNTRL's Multiply site about a news that we are waiting to hear from HeroTV.
It's about their upcoming Last Quarter Big Bang.
To give you a background, I spoke to Sir Pocholo Gonzales on the sidelines of the MetroComiCon held at the SM Megamall last 8 August, and I asked him about if there are preparations that will be done for Hero's big event.
Sir Choy gave me a reply, It will be called "Heronation" and it will be held sometime November.
Just a few days after. Sir Choy confirmed to ZOH's theBlocker again about what I had reported.
And now, We have received info from the aforementioned CSCNTRL that Hero is going to stage their purportedly 5th staging of Hataw Hanep Hero.
and it will be held on 7th of November, 2009, and it will be held..
IN SM CITY MARIKINA!!!
I mean, OF ALL PLACES!, In a recently-opened mall with I guess no convention space whatsoever?!
That was according to our Analysis.
First off, I want to ask the people of HeroTV, is this report really true? Because If CSCNTRL is really true..
(Note: I have no harboring anger against HeroTV, or even its upper management because I have huge respect from them especially that I have did my internship at the channel)
With all due respect, Isn't this year's H3 is now relegated to being a Mall Show that their parent network always does to their shows or movies?
How come this year's H3 will be staged in a Mall which, to us, can not have an ample convention space while the other big events will be staged in a more ample Trade Center or a Convention Center?
And is this year's staging of H3 is tantamount to saying that they have surrendered to the will of TV5 and Animax?
Is Hero poised to commit it's own suicide, since if the date of 7 November is true, they will be competing head to head with Level-up! Live's First Day?
I want to hear the reactions from Hero's upper management, because I, for one, will not believe in the report of a purported sponsor because I will believe more in the people who have higher knowledge of the ins and outs of Hero like Sir Choy Gonzales.
Anyway, Live tweetcast from Cosplay Mania 2009 on http://twitter.com/zohnanime and at http://zohanime.multiply.com
-HeAdIn'-OuT!-
It's about their upcoming Last Quarter Big Bang.
To give you a background, I spoke to Sir Pocholo Gonzales on the sidelines of the MetroComiCon held at the SM Megamall last 8 August, and I asked him about if there are preparations that will be done for Hero's big event.
Sir Choy gave me a reply, It will be called "Heronation" and it will be held sometime November.
Just a few days after. Sir Choy confirmed to ZOH's theBlocker again about what I had reported.
And now, We have received info from the aforementioned CSCNTRL that Hero is going to stage their purportedly 5th staging of Hataw Hanep Hero.
and it will be held on 7th of November, 2009, and it will be held..
IN SM CITY MARIKINA!!!
I mean, OF ALL PLACES!, In a recently-opened mall with I guess no convention space whatsoever?!
That was according to our Analysis.
First off, I want to ask the people of HeroTV, is this report really true? Because If CSCNTRL is really true..
(Note: I have no harboring anger against HeroTV, or even its upper management because I have huge respect from them especially that I have did my internship at the channel)
With all due respect, Isn't this year's H3 is now relegated to being a Mall Show that their parent network always does to their shows or movies?
How come this year's H3 will be staged in a Mall which, to us, can not have an ample convention space while the other big events will be staged in a more ample Trade Center or a Convention Center?
And is this year's staging of H3 is tantamount to saying that they have surrendered to the will of TV5 and Animax?
Is Hero poised to commit it's own suicide, since if the date of 7 November is true, they will be competing head to head with Level-up! Live's First Day?
I want to hear the reactions from Hero's upper management, because I, for one, will not believe in the report of a purported sponsor because I will believe more in the people who have higher knowledge of the ins and outs of Hero like Sir Choy Gonzales.
Anyway, Live tweetcast from Cosplay Mania 2009 on http://twitter.com/zohnanime and at http://zohanime.multiply.com
-HeAdIn'-OuT!-
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