i3DG is a playful analog extension to an iPhone, converting its 2D display into a layered 3D view. Using the very old technique of placing a halfsilvered mirror at a 45-degree angle in front of an image, in a novel new context, the project serves as a timely critique of the popular memes of 3D displays and iPhones. As a gadget peripheral, i3DG can support a wide range of different applications, ranging from simple 3D videos and animations to accelerometer based games.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
The First Ever MVP Bossing Awards: The Beginning of A New Tradition
More than a thousand guests arrived to witness the awarding ceremonies as hosts Anthony Pangilinan and Tessa Prieto Valdez unveiled the new Bossings, led by Cecilio Pedro of Lamoiyan Corp, manufacturer of Hapee Toothpaste and Dazz Dishwashing Paste. Pedro was awarded the Grand MVP Bossing Award by none other than the Ultimate Bossing – Manny V. Pangilinan, for his successful venture in becoming one of the most well-known local brands in Filipino homes. In addition, the Grand MVP Bossing is one who embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship while giving back to the community. “SMEs are the key to moving the country forward, and it’s great to see that private companies like PLDT are helping promote entrepreneurship in the country,” said Pedro who was very thankful for the recognition and the P500,000 cash prize that he will use in their CSR projects helping the deaf- mute community.
The winners came from a diverse range of SME categories, from Agri-business, Manufacturing, Travel & Leisure, Retail Trade & Finance and Service Industry, meant to fuel innovation and creativity from all sectors. “By way of our first MVP Bossing Awards, we seek to recognize and pay tribute to exemplary Pinoy entrepreneurs for their bold entrepreneurial spirit, persevering work, and game changing creativity,” said PLDT Senior Vice President Eric R. Alberto.
The category winners were presented by PLDT Head Napoleon Nazareno, PLDT SME Nation Senior Vice President Eric R. Alberto and GoNegosyo Founder and Bossing of Joey Pepperoni Joey Concepcion together with the existing roster of Bossings. Henry Lim Bon Liong of SL Agritech, received the Agri-business award as the producer of Doña Maria Jasponica Rice. From the Manufacturing industry emerged the new Bossing from CDO Foodsphere, Corazon Dayro Ong, the maker of Bibbo hotdogs. The brothers Jojo and Bobby Claudio of Toby’s Sports won the award for Retail Apparel with their chain of Sports outlets. Bam Aquino & Mark Ruiz of Hapinoy were named the Finance Bossings for their work in Microbusiness Ventures, helping others to establish their own sari-sari stores. In the Retail Food Industry, there were five Bossing awardees including Sarabeth Salcedo of Baliwag Lechon Manok, famous for their grilled chicken, Steve Benitez of Bo’s Coffee, Johnlu Koa of The French Baker, Jose Magsaysay Jr. of Potato Corner and the father-daughter tandem of Rey and Anais Lapid of R. Lapid’s Chicharon and Bbq. The Service Industry Bossings are Nelson and Siu Ping Par of PR Gaz Haus, retailers of LPG, as well as in-laws Federico Moreno and Vina Morales of Ystilo Salon. Lastly, Annabella Wisniewski of Raintree Group was awarded as the Bossing for Travel & Leisure.
Six special awards were also given to recognize those who have significant influence in their own areas of expertise. PLDT SME Nation VP and Head Kat Luna-Abelarde together with Rosalind Wee of Marine Resources Dev. Corp., and Felix Ang of CATS Motors awarded the six special awards starting off with Darwin and Mary Grace Santos of Lil People Enterprise for the Online Bossing award; an award given to an SME with the highest online voting on Facebook over a period of one week. Beer-trepreneurs Luigi Nuñez, Vinson Co Say and Jayjay Angala of Beer Below Zero received the Start Up Bossing Award; an award given to an SME Owner who has reached success in less than three years. Quark Henares, renowned film maker, photographer and owner of Blow Up Babies, while celebrating his birthday, received the Entertainment Award. Dylan Wilk, Anna Meloto-Wilk and Camille Meloto received the Social Entrepreneurship Award for their Gandang Kalikasan products that aims to help the communities of Gawad Kalinga. Arts & Culture Award was given to Collezione – C2 owner Joey Qua and fashion designer Rhett Eala for promoting nationalism through the Philippine map on quality designed t-shirts. Last but not the least, Gov. Lray Villafuerte received the Sports Award for Camsur Watersports Complex and promoting eco-sports tourism in Camarines Sur.
Joey Concepcion, founder of GoNegosyo, and Ramon Lopez, Executive Director of GoNegosyo, recognized two special individuals, Pax Lapid the Dean of Entrepreneur School of Asia and Usec. Merly Cruz of the Department of Trade and Industry. Yvette Orbeta, President of Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), and Robert Trota, Chairman of PFA, also gave two special recognitions to two food retailers – Senin Javellana of Crave Burger for Emerging Concept and Johnny Que of Coffee Break for Most Promising Concept. All winners received a designer trophy and two-years free subscription of PLDT SME Nation service.
Guests were treated to a symphony of Manila Philharmonic Orchestra while dinner was served by Le Chef. World-renowned business entrepreneur and business leader Anna Periquet showed her artsy side with a ballet number to a Filipino inspired routine. It was her first time to show the business community the different “Anna” they know in the corporate world.
Entrepreneurs also rocked to Arnel Pineda, lead singer of Journey, and the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra before ending the evening. Not only did Pineda ignite their desire for music but also the passion for becoming one’s own Bossing. MVP Bossing Awards, the start of a new tradition to find the ultimate Pinoy entrepreneurs.
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