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Novice "Patók" Digital Issue Cover: LAKBAY

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I can't believe my submission for a national creative magazine would be choosen as a cover art! Novice is "a platform made by young creatives for the passionate, the wanderer, and the free-spirited." I first knew about them during the elections when they released a printed issue of all works inspired by VP Leni Robredo, a presidential candidate who I am also supporting.

In their 4th Printed Issue, I also submitted some of my artworks which were also featured. In their 12th digital issue, they had a theme inspired by a Filipino cultural icon, the Jeepney. I submitted a digital illustration which i titled "LAKBAY," which means journey. I was informed that it was selected to be featured but little did I know that they chose it to be as one of the covers! What an honor!

This digital issue is also very special as it advocates a very important cause which is the #NoToJeepneyPhaseOut. As a cultural symbol of the indomitable Filipino spirit, we should not allow the government to remove the colorful Jeepneys in our streets. Novice features 180 pages of artwork and literature which pay tribute to the jeepney's impact in the lives and psyche of Filipinos.

Novice Patók Digital Issue Cover: LAKBAY by Cedrick Zabala 2023 Digital Illustration

Patók stands as a testament to the enduring spirit and cultural significance of the Philippine jeepney. It celebrates the unique identity of the Filipino community, paying homage to the extraordinary legacy that this vehicle represents.

Get the chance to purchase the complete digital issue for just Php 250.00. Your contribution will go to funding The Volume Project: Patók Edition, a fundraising initiative aimed at providing grocery packs worth Php1,000.00 to random jeepney drivers in various locations nationwide. The fundraiser will run from June 30 to July 31, 2023.

To download and donate, visit:

https://bit.ly/44AgbsF or

https://noviceph.shop/products/patok-12th-special-digital-issue

DPA Research Colloquium 2023

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CPADS had its first 𝗗𝗣𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 with the theme "Public Administration and Policy Challenge in Zamboanga Peninsula: Opportunities for Breakthroughs" held last May 27, 2023 at the WMSU CTE Social Hall. 

CPADS OIC-Dean Dr. Sarah S. Taupan and Dr. Frede G. Moreno were present during the event. Twenty-four DPA students presented their studies through a research poster exhibit and oral presentation to the CPADS faculty and stakeholders, who shared their insights and recommendations on the research papers.

A recognition was also after the presentation. Special awards were to the following: 

 Best Research Study: 
🥇Josephine Sulasula, MPA 
🥈Emerissa Jane Tendero, RN, MPA 
🥉Lesley Ann Atilano-Tang, JD, MPA 

 Best Presenter: 
🥇Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez, RN, MPA 
🥈Cedrick Zabala, MPA 
🥉Sheena Siglos, MPA 

 Best Research Poster: 
🥇Cedrick Zabala, MPA 
🥈Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez, RN, MPA 
🥉Emerissa Jane Tendero, RN, MPA 

 Best Slide Design: 
🥇Cedrick Zabala, MPA 
 🥈Joseph Van Bue, RN, MPA 

Congratulations, DPA students for successfully presenting your research studies in preparation for your dissertation. Thank you, WMSU President Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena for support this endeavor. Special thanks to the stakeholders for taking their time and sharing their expertise.








My Philippine Travel Level Map

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I may not have much material things but i'm rich in memories exploring one of the best places to travel in the world, our very own country, the Philippines!🇵🇭🛫

This is quite trending recently, so I gave it a try. In this website (link below), you can customize your map based on the places you have visited, lived in, alighted, or simply passed en route to another destination. I found out that my Philippines Travel level is 176! And it's 52 out of 81 provinces!



Wanna know yours? Visit the interactive website here:
https://my-philippines-travel-level.com/map

Here's another version with my photos in some of the provinces that I travelled. So far, my top places to visit are: Batanes, Palawan and Boracay!


Travel may be considered as a luxury today but for some people like me, traveling is a need. It is not because we want to escape life, instead, we do it so life will not escape from us. There is so much more out there to explore and experience, so let's give ourselves the opportunity to live life to the fullest. Carpe Diem!

Five Outstanding Zamboangueño Young Leaders (FOZYL) 2023

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 JCI Zamboanga, in coordination with the City Government of Zamboanga, presents the Awardees of the search for Five Outstanding Zamboangueño Young Leaders (FOZYL) 2023:

  • Juniebe L. Manganohoy
  • Ramsyss M. Andaya
  • Noryn Jane M. Esguerra
  • Grant Wynn B. Arnuco
  • Jomer S. Mukail
The FOZYL Award is an annual search done in honor of Zamboangueño Senator, Roseller T. Lim. Thank you to the gentlemen behind the success of the search: JCI Sen. Jonas Delgado, JCI Zamboanga LO Pres. Ron Jason Galoso, LO VP Arben Magdugo, FOZYL 2023 Project Chair JCI Secretary Cedrick Zabala, FOZYL 2023 Co-chair JCI Mem. Abmel Immid and FOZYL Awardees and Executive Assistants of the Mayor Mr. Gio Perez and Mr. Yoshi Rodriguez. 


Special thanks to Mayor John Dalipe, Mr. Ron Orendain, NC JF Ruiz, and FOZYL Committee members Dir. Wilfred Camins and ASec Tan Singular.


The awarding ceremony was held during the celebration of the Dia de Roseller Lim on February 09 at the Badjao Hall, Garden Orchid Hotel.


Front (L-R): FOZYL 2023 Co-Chair Abmel Immid, FOZYL 2023 Chair / 2023 JCIZ Secretary Cedrick Zabala, 2023 JCIZ President Ron Jason Galoso, Western Mindanao 2 Regional Vice President Mary Therese Areseña, 2023 JCIZ Executive VP Christian Olasiman, Back (L-R): FOZYL 2023 Awardees Ramsyss Andaya, Jomer Mukail, Norynn Esguerra, Grant Wynn Arnuco, Juniebe Manganohoy
 

"Ang FOZYL ay hindi parangal. Isa itong responsibilidad." - JCI Philippines National President Kerby Javier Salazar (3rd from Left)


In line with the celebration of Dia de Sen. Roseller T. Lim, the City Government has also conferred the Mayor Special Citation for Excellence in Youth Leadership to 5 outstanding youth leaders: Rhemjohn Ian C. Miranda, 
Lorella Marie S. Fabriga, Shareeka Jean A. Villamer, Romel C. Balanes and Christian Anthony M. Besa.


JCI Zamboanga, Inc. with FOZYL 2023 Awardees


Congratulations, FOZYL 2023 Awardees! May you shine brighter and continuously pursue your advocacies in developing our community and serving humanity.
#DiaDeRTLim #LeadWithPassion #ShineTogether

Parade of Lights 2022 | Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2022

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IN PHOTOS: ✨𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮✨ Congratulations to the winning illuminated floats with the theme "Celebracion de Colores": 

1st Place - Tau Gamma Phi Zamboanga Council
2nd Place - Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School
3rd Place - Kuya's Lechon
4th Place - Brent Colleges, Inc
5th Place - Barangay Arena Blanco

Photos by 📸: Ced Zabala #ZamboHermosaFest #ZamboHermosaFest2022 #CelebracionDeColores



1st Place - Tau Gamma Phi Zamboanga Council



 

2nd Place - Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School 



3rd Place - Kuya's Lechon 


4th Place - Brent Colleges, Inc 



5th Place - Barangay Arena Blanco

Other entries:



MLhuillier




Mega Sardines


Barangay Mampang

Gender and Development Office (Pink October)


Autocross Zamboanga 




Philippine Air Force

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2022 Calendar of Activities

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The Grandest festival of Zamboanga Peninsula is back! Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2022 welcomes back visitors and locals in the face-to-face new normal festivities in the city this October. With the new tourism brand and theme "Celebracion de Colores" under the new administration of Mayor John Dalipe, the City Government and its partners in the public and private sector has linedup an exciting lineup of events including the most anticipated Streetdance Competition and the most colorful race of vintas, the Regatta de Zamboanga. Here are the activities this year:



Night Market
August 15 – October 31 (Daily), 6PM – 12MN, Pettit Barracks (Rizal Street), Atty. Baban Drive and IBT Divisoria

Grand Launching of “Celebracion de Colores”
September 27 (Tuesday), 6PM Garden Orchid Hotel

Opening Salvo - Parade of Lights
October 1 (Saturday), 6PM, Route: Nunez Ext. - Gov. Alvarez - Mayor Jaldon - Climaco Ave. - JS Alano - P. Lorezo St - Paseo del Mar Open Stage

Hyperball @ The Bureau Gastroclub
October 1 (Saturday), 7PM-5AM, Yubenco Tetuan

Zamboanga Hermosa Sports Fest
October 1 (Saturday), 8AM, City Coliseum

Taekwondo Competition
October 1 (Sat), 8AM-5PM, CityMall Tetuan

Chess Competition
October 1-2 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Sepak Takraw Competition
October 1-2 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, WMSU

Fiesta Dance Reception
October 1-12 (Daily), 8AM-5PM, IBT, Airport and Seaport

Fiesta Hermosa Food Crawl
October 1-12 (Daily), 9AM-1PM, Restaurants
Vinta/Colorful Sail Display
October 1-15 (Daily), 8AM-6PM, RT Lim Boulevard and Paseo Del Mar

Cosechas de Zamboanga 2022
October 1-20 (Daily), 8AM-6PM, Plaza Pershing

Barangay Arco Competition
October 1-30 (Daily), 7AM, Barangays

Zamboanga City Marathon 2022
October 2 (Sunday), 2AM-12PM, Paseo de Jardin, Pasonanca

Pet Parade and Blessing
October 2 (Sunday), 3PM-6PM, Kabang Monument, St. Francis Circle, Pasonanca

Zamboanga Mafuerza Cup Season 3 Basketball Championship Game
October 2 (Sun), 8AM-5PM, City Coliseum
Zamboanga Mafuerza Cup Season 3 Volleyball Championship Game
October 2 (Sun), 8AM-5PM, City Coliseum

Miss Philippines Earth Zamboanga
October 2 (Sunday), 8PM, Astoria Regency

Novena Masses
October 3-11 (Daily), Fort Pilar Shrine
• Procession - 5AM, Cathedral to Shrine
• Novena Mass - 6AM, 7:30AM, 5PM

Volleyball Competition
October 3-6 (Mon-Thu), 8AM-5PM, ZPPS University Gymnasium

54th Anniversary of Tau Gamma Phi Open Air Concert “Unidad y Solidaridad"
October 4 (Tuesday), 6PM, Cesar Climaco Freedom Park

CSWDO-PESO Job Fair
October 6 (Saturday), 8AM-5PM,Atrium, KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Zamboanga Peninsula Exposition (ZAMPEX) 2022
October 6-9 (Saturday-Sunday), 9AM-9PM, KCC Mall Convention Center

CPMF (Chavacano Pop Music Festival)
October 7 (Friday), 7PM, Theater Hall, Garden Orchid Hotel
REV UP: The Hypefest 2022
October 7 (Friday), 7PM, Astoria Regency Convention Center

Hermosa Moto Jamboree
October 7-9 (Fri-Sun), 10AM-12MN, KCC Mall Open Parking Area
Badminton Competition
October 7-9 (Fri-Sun), 8AM-10PM, UZ-Summit Center

Bowling Competition
October 7-9 (Fri-Sun), 8AM-5MN, Tebi and Sean Recreation Center

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Mayor John Dalipe Cup 25 under Basketball League
October 7-11 (Fri-Tue), 6PM, City Coliseum

Arts Exhibit
October 8 (Sat), 5PM, Garden Orchid Lobby

Mascota Fashion Show and Competition
October 8 (Sat), 7PM, Garden Orchid Hotel

1st Mayor John Dalipe and Congressman Mannix Dalipe Legal Motor Race
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, Cabaluay, Diversion Road

Karatedo Competition
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, CityMall Tetuan

Pencak Silat Competition
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, East Wing, KCC Mall

Mayor’s Cup Zamboanga Open Golf Tournament
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 7AM-5PM
Zamboanga Golf and Beach Park

National Dart Tournament
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 10AM-5PM, Tebi and Sean Recreation Center

Zamboanga De Quatro Offroad Club “3rd Mudtoberfest”
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, Cabaluay, Diversion Road

Zamboanga City Livestock and Poultry Fair
October 8-10 (Sat-Mon), 8AM-6PM, Plaza del Pilar

Race to Infinity Redemption – 1st Mayor John Dalipe Cup Downhill Enduro Mountain Bike Race
October 9 (Sunday), 8AM-5PM, Sampaloc Downhill Racetrack, Brgy Cabatangan and Brgy San Roque

Regatta De Zamboanga
October 9 (Sun), 7AM-12NN, R.T. Lim Boulevard

Zamboanga Hermosa Dancesport 2022
October 9 (Sunday), 8AM, City Coliseum

Batalla 2022: Hermosa Mega Crew Hip Hop Competition
October 9 (Sunday), 1PM, City Coliseum

Search for Little Prince and Princess Zamboanga 2022
October 9 (Sunday), 3PM, KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Lechon Festival
October 10 (Monday), 8AM-10AM, Plaza Del Pilar
Badju Fashion Show and Competition
October 10 (Mon), 7PM, Astoria Regency

Hermosa Street Dance
October 11 (Tuesday), 7AM, Ledesma St.-Normal Rd to Grandstand
Drum and Lyre Competition
October 11 (Tue), 8AM, Grandstand


Street Dance Competition and Main Program
October 11 (Tuesday), 10AM, Grandstand

Balikbayan Night
October 11 (Tuesday), 7PM
Grand Madrid, Palacio Del Sur

Danza La Vida Fiesta Visperas Street Party
October 11 (Tue), 7PM-11PM, Pasonanca

Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar
October 12 (Wednesday)
• 4:30AM - Mañanita Mass
• 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM, 6:30PM, 8PM - Mass
• 3PM - Grand Procession (Cathedral to Shrine)
• 5PM - Pontifical Mass

Zamboanga Open Handgun and PCC Championship
October 13-16 (Thu-Sun), 6PM Lumbangan

Auto Cross Race
October 15 (Saturday), 8AM-10PM, KCC Parking Grounds
Zamboanga Mountain Ultramarathon 2022
October 15-16 (Fri-Sun), 8AM-5PM, UZ Pasonanca Grounds
Zamboanga Hermosa Tennis Tournament 2022
October 15-16 (Fri-Sun), Zamboang Tennis Court, Pettit Barracks

1st Congressman Khymer Olaso All star Basketball Tournament
October 15 (Friday), 3PM-7PM, Zamboanga City Coliseum

Dive Camp Safari
October 16-17 (Sun-Mon), 9AM – Overnight, 1:00 PM (OUT 2ND DAY), Sta. Cruz Island

1st Mayor John Dalipe Endurocross Trail Race 2022
October 16 (Sunday), 8AM-5PM, Muruk, Upper Pasonanca

1st Mayor John Dalipe Game Convention Mobile Legends Competition
October 22-23 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, City Coliseum

1st Mayor John Dalipe Motocross Cup 2022
October 22-23 (Sat-Sun), 8AM, Mampang

1st Mayor John Dalipe Cup Airsoft Sport (Practical Shooting Competition)
October 22-23 (Sat-Sun), 8AM, ZAPSA Shooting Range

1st Mayor John Dalipe Invitational Airsoft Tournament
(Close Quarter Battle)
October 22-23 (Sat-Sun), 8AM, IBT Field

1st Mayor John Dalipe Game Convention
(Cosplay Competition)
October 23 (Sun), 8AM-11AM, City Coliseum

Hermosa Festival Photography and TikTok Competitions
Deadline of Submission of Entries:
October 17 (Monday), 5PM
Exhibit: October 19-31, SM City Mindpro
Awarding: October 23 (Sunday, )8AM, City Coliseum

1st Mayor John Dalipe Bike Night 2022
October 29 (Saturday), 6AM, Paseo del Mar

1st Mayor John Dalipe Football Festival 2022
October 29-30 (Sat-Sun), 7AM, Grandstand

Hermosa Triathlon 2022
October 30 (Saturday), 7AM
Paseo Del Mar

#ZamboHermosaFest
#ZamboHermosaFest2022
#CelebracionDeColores

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2022 Logo

8:41 PM

This year marks the comeback of the grandest and most colorful festival in Zamboanga Peninsula, the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival! Under the leadership of our new Mayor, John M. Dalipe, the month-long celebration this October will bring back events that were cancelled during the pandemic such as the Regatta de Zamboanga (Vinta Race), Streetdance Competition, Parade of Lights and many more!

The City Special Events Team, which I served as Creative Director since 2015, has been dissolved, and the the responsibility to organize the festivities and commemorative events starting this year was also given back to the City Tourism Office, which held the position prior to 2015. Nevertheless, I have been tasked to create a new branding for the Hermosa Festival with the theme "Celebracion de Colores."


The iconic Hermosa Festival emblem which became the face of the grandest festival has now retired and gave way to a new look. The new logo focuses on the typography featuring icons of Zamboanga embedded in its colorful letters of "Hermosa" representing the vibrant cultures and exciting activities of the fiesta. The background is inspired by the colorful mat or "banig" which are weaved by the indigenous people whos colorful sail called "vinta" served as the icon of Zamboanga for years. You may download the .png file below. Use of the logo is only for official events approved by the City Tourism Office and promotion of these events.


Other icons that can be seen in the new logo are the image of "Our Lady of the Pillar," the city's patroness; Fort Pillar; Yakan weave and shield;  Mascota de Zamboanga; flowers (gumamela and bougainvillea); City Hall; heritage lamps; palm trees, Taluksangay Mosque; diving and underwater biodiversity. The typography for "Zamboanga" and "Festival 2022" is the official font family and color used for the branding of Mayor John Dalipe - blue, also the color representing Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar, the center of the religious celebration of the Catholics who celebrate her feast day on October 12.

Watch out for the calendar of activities to be announced soon! Stay updated by following in the official social media accounts of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival: Facebook/Tiktok @zambohermosafest, Instagram/Twitter: @zambocitygovt; official hashtags: #ZamboHermosaFest #ZamboHermosaFest2022

Zamboanga Film Festival 2022 Winners

11:15 PM
𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙖 to the winners of in the Zamboanga Film Festival 2022!🎥🎬

BEST FILM: “𝗢𝗹𝗮” by Mijan Jumalon
2ND BEST FILM: “𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮” by Bea Luistro
3RD BEST FILM: “𝗔𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗮” by Jorzheema Hamid

Special Awards:
BEST DIRECTOR: Mijan Jumalon (Ola)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Lawrence Agustin (Florea)
BEST SCREENPLAY: Mijan Jumalon (Ola)
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: Winner Jumalon and Is Jumalon (Ola)
BEST CULTURE-SENSITIVE FILM: “Adira” by Jorzheema Hamid
BEST EDITING: Lawrence Agustin (Florea)
BEST ACTOR: Francis Luna as Coy (Escalar)
BEST ACTRESS: Czarina Yecla as Adira (Adira)
BEST SOUND SCORING: Mohan Lee and Jullienne Tuazon (Florea)
VIEWERS' CHOICE AWARD: “Sin Palabra” by Loyd Josed Habibon
Congratulations as well to all the selected short film finalists! Presentation of Awards will happen on March 26 (Saturday), 5PM at Paseo del Mar Open Stage.
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