Yesterday I went to the Manila World Trade Center after I got invited to the opening day of the 2009 Manila International Auto Show. Considered as the Philippine’s biggest motoring event, the Manila International Auto Show is set to surpass itself in its 5th installment and milestone year set to be held from April 2-5.

Calling all photography enthusiasts! Win P50,000 for the best photograph taken at this year’s Aliwan Fiesta 2009!
The photography competition, launched by Manila Broadcasting Company in line with this year’s festival, carries the theme “Sining Makulay” to highlight the colorful and exquisite craftsmanship of the Pinoy, as seen through the various art forms manifested through Aliwan Fiesta – whether in dance, float design, or in the festival queen pageant.

The competition. is open to both amateur and professional photographers, using digital or film-based cameras. Photos must be taken during the grand parade on April 25, and should not have won nor have been published in any book or photography magazine.
Entries must be printed in full colour on any brand of photo paper in 8R size (8 inches x 10 inches). The name of the photographer should not appear on the face of the entry. Contestants are allowed a maximum of three (3) entries each.
These should be submitted to Eloi Baltazar at the MBC office, Sotto Street, CCP Complex, Pasay City in an envelope with an Aliwan Fiesta Photo Competition entry form in triplicate (one copy attached to the photograph, one for the receiving staff, and one copy for the photographer-entrantAll entries become the property of MBC, which will have the right to reproduce, exhibit, or publish the images for promotional purposes, indicating and acknowledging the photographer.
Deadline for submission of entries is on May 15, 2009 at 5 p.m. Complete details and registration form are downloadable from the official website at www.aliwanfiesta.com.ph
This year, the parade will kick off at 4 p.m. in front of the Aliw Theater at the CCP Complex, traversing Roxas Boulevard enroute to Quirino Grandstand, where the awarding ceremonies will be held. Now on its seventh year, Aliwan Fiesta is supported by Smart Communications, Unilab, Tanduay, Unilever, Mr Donut, Alaska, Coca-Cola, Ensure, M. Lhuillier, Mabuhay Manor, and Liwanag Candles. For more details, call telephone numbers 832.6125 / 6800.3477 or email siarcega@mbcradio.net
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