A Vision of Awesomeness

In Mid-September, the Philippines experienced its first ever high profile event dedicated to Pop Culture Fandom known as Asia Pop Comic Convention Manila 2015. The list of guests for the show featured International Comic Artists, Famous Cosplayers, Internet Icons and a few Hollywood Celebrities. But one name simply stood out from the rest of them: Paul Bettany.

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Ignited Passion

The popularity of Indie Comics has grown since the mid-2000. For Artists Wan Malinao Mananita and Aaron Felizmenio, they plan on continuing the trend for years to come.

Comic Conventions are not only place to meet some of the best local and international artists but it’s also a haven of sorts for Indie Comics Publishers. On side, there’s a table for artists like Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, Manix Abrera, Leinil Yu, just to name a few. On the other, a bunch of tables with pocketbook sized black and white comics (sometimes colored) on display. Diverse styles of artworks are featured for each table selling self-published works, from Western Superhero style to Manga/Anime style being sold to patrons in attendance.

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JR. NBA/JR. WNBA Philippines All-Stars fly to Shenzen to watch NBA Stars in action

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA 2015 All-Stars with Nerlens Noel and Ruth Riley (L-R): (First Row) : Joshua Garing, Heart Paraga Donor, Luisa Krizelle San Juan, Micaela Pentecostes, Nelia Jean David, Kyla Flores, Robert Alomar Castro, Ernest John Felicidad; (Second Row): Nerlens Noel, Jeffy Mailim, Christian Allen Magno, Daniel Coo, Lloyd Raphael Oliva, Miguel Luigi Santos, Luis Sebastian Locsin, Edrian Custodio and Ruth Riley. (Photo courtesy of NBA Philippines)

Fifteen Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines All-Stars and 2015 Coach of the Year Winners to join top Jr. NBA participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam at NBA Global Games 2015 in Shenzhen

The 2015 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines All-Stars will travel to China from Oct. 9-12 to watch the first-ever NBA Global Games in Shenzhen between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers at the Shenzhen Universiade Center. The opportunity to watch a live NBA game is part of the commitment of Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA presented by Alaska to provide its top participants with a fun, enriching NBA experience.

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