February 2009 – JPOP Manila

Some Thoughts on the Mainstreaming of Anime in the Philippines

Tips on Buying Toys Online: Part 2

Part 2 of a guide to buying toys online from HLJ, PLAY-ASIA, and EBAY for Filipino Collectors.

Tips on Buying Toys Online: Part 1

Part 1 of a guide to buying toys online from HLJ, PLAY-ASIA, and EBAY for Filipino Collectors.

2009 TAGCOM

TAGCOM will be held from the 28th of February to the 1st of March at the Main Atrium of the Robinsons Midtown Mall, Malate, Manila from 10:00 AM onwards.

Perya: A Whimsical Fashion Gala

Perya will be held on 6th March at A. Venue Events Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati City from 6:30 onwards.

Victorian Valentine II Event Report

Victorian Valentine II was held last 21st February at the McKinley Hill Showroom, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

2009 J-pop Anime Singing Competition Rules

In celebration of the 2009 Philippines-Japan Friendship Month, The Embassy of Japan and The Japan Foundation Manila would like to invite all J-pop fans and amateur singers to try out for the J-pop Anime Singing Competition.

Kriss Sison Exhibit at 2009 Nihongo Fiesta

Kriss won Bronze at the Second International Manga Awards held last May 2008 for Ninja Girl Ko!

Japanimation Japanese Recycle Shop

Japanimation is a second hand Japanese toys, furniture, and sundries store located in Quezon City.

2009 Philippine Cosplay Convention

Cosplay.ph and Hobbiworx, Inc. would like to invite everyone to participate in the return of pioneering cosplay event of the Philippines: The 2nd Philippine Cosplay Convention, this March 28, 2009 at the Robinson’s Place Manila Grand Atrium.

Victorian Valentine II

Victorian Valentine II will be held on the 21st of February 2009 from seven in the evening at the McKinley Hill Showroom, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Tickets will be PhP 200 for students and PhP 300 for professionals.

Jun Matsumoto to Play Half-Filipino in Upcoming Drama “SMILE”

Jun Matsumoto and Yui Aragaki will co-star in a new TBS drama series titled “Smile.” Matsumoto plays a half-Filipino whose father has died and mother has disappeared.