POCHOLOGY 101: If you want to do something! Just do it! there is no tomorrow or later.. It's always NOW! POCHOLOGY 101: A person who shows no gratitude is like a pig under a tree eating anything edible that goes down, but never looking up to see where they come from. POCHOLOGY 101: “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” Pochology 101: Bad politics are killing all industries. But politics are everywhere. You just need to be good. POCHOLOGY 101: Kung hindi mo rin lang kayang tapusin... Huwag mo nang simulan. "If you can't finish it.. Don't even dare to start! POCHOLOGY 101: If you think like a poor! You will die poor! POCHOLOGY 101: Lahat ng Tao ay tumatanda... The ultimate question is May pinagkatandaan ka ba? POCHOLOGY 101: Lahat ay dumarating sa katapusan... Lalo na ang bawat buwan... Laging may bayaran... kaya mag sumikap para sa magandang kapalaran. POCHOLOGY 101: You don't need to spend too much with your studies.. I always believe that the only way to survive in this world is you know how to communicate and you know how you will execute your ideas. POCHOLOGY 101: The only solution to poverty is to get rich. POCHOLOGY 101: Just believe more to the person who believes in you! POCHOLOGY 101: Life is full of surprises. Make the most out of it and always expect the unexpected.   POCHOLOGY 101: “Life is too short to spend your precious time with selfish people and don't know how to pay forward. It's OK to motivate empower and inspire people, but don't stick with him long enough for his selfishness and hypocrisy to pull you down. Instead, surround yourself with positive, inspired and motivated people.” POCHOLOGY 101: People just come and go! But only precious few remains.. and the true friends stays! POCHOLOGY 101: Failure is just a single step towards your success. The only failure is the failure to do things you really want and love. POCHOLOGY 101: I always want to S.M.I.L.E. with my wife! I'm So Much In Love Everyday. POCHOLOGY 101: Either you do it or you don't. It's you who will suffer soon. Regrets is the worst thing your will feel when you get old. POCHOLOGY 101: People get disappointed because they expect too much. So I suggest you expect the unexpected. POCHOLOGY 101: It doesn't mean you're in the position you're already a leader. Leadership is the art of making something you want and they do it because they are passionate with it. Leadership is doing the right thing not just doing thingsi right. POCHOLOGY 101: You don't have to stick on what you have.. Learn how to diversify. Learn how to create more! POCHOLOGY 101: Why care to people who doesn't care! Then who cares? POCHOLOGY 101: Why care to people who don't care! POCHOLOGY 101: Protect your people first before the clients. Clients are everywhere but good staffs are hard to find. Clients are not always right! POCHOLOGY 101: Smart People learn from their own Mistake.. Smarter People learn from other peoples Mistake.. Smartest People learn from other peoples Success.   POCHOLOGY 101: Power tripping is a skill of pretentious leaders. POCHOLOGY 101: Life is like a Bank Account. You will withdraw what you deposited. You better deposit beautiful and good memories rather than bad. Happiness is a choice. Always think ahead that tomorrow will be a beautiful day! POCHOLOGY: People are born to forget... Forget the good things other people done to them. Don't count the things you have done to other people. It doesn't matter to them. It's better to give than to forget. POCHOLOGY 101: If you want to lead other people, you must have been there first. You can't lead others further than you have gone yourself. POCHOLOGY 101:  Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something good. Do your part to make our country a better place. POCHOLOGY 101: I think if you will just follow your dreams.. you'll never reach them! You have to chase and lead them. POCHOLOGY 101: If you want to be happy! Don't mind other people think! just decide you're going to be happy and you will be. It doesn't matter where you live. Happiness is a state of mind, and you're in charge of your own ... POCHOLOGY 101: The motivator needs motivation! POCHOLOGY 101: Your wikipedia entry is more important than your resume! POCHOLOGY 101: Everything that we are doing now, the language that we are using and the things that we will do in the future will always be based in Technology! POCHOLOGY 101: It doesn't mean you're there! You will be there forever! The only constant thing in this world is change!   POCHOLOGY 101: People just come and go! But only precious few remains.. but fewer stays! That's why never allow anyone to be your priority while you're just their option.. POCHOLOGY 101: You better work like you don't need a lot of money, Love like you've never hurt before... Dance and Sing like no one is watching! Isn't great right? POCHOLOGY 101: I suggest not to tell other people your problem... 30 percent I guess will say to themselves.. "Who Cares?" and 70 percent will say "Buti nga sa' yo! Tanga ka kasi". POCHOLOGY 101: Those people who think that they are poor... they are poor! And those people who think that they are rich.. they are rich.. In any form. POCHOLOGY 101: Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan... Sinadya at kinalimutan ka na ng tuluyan... Ang utang na loob ay utang na hindi nababayaran! POCHOLOGY 101: You have to be someone else every year! Or else.. Nothing change. POCHOLOGY 101: There will come a time that all the trees are cut and the rivers are all poisoned... You will realize that you cannot eat your money! POCHOLOGY 101: I am grateful for the lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and floors that need waxing because it means I have a home. POCHOLOGY 101: Focus on Positive rather than Negative things! POCHOLOGY 101: * Life is like driving a car. Destinations are determined by what is in your mind. Many people drive their “car” of life by always looking in the rear view mirror at what might have been, when they should be looking out the windshield at what could be. Remember, your “car” of life is powered by your thoughts and it is those thoughts that will determine your direction and destination!     POCHOLOGY 101: Retirement is a sign of development. Pochology 101: Many are called, Few Remain and Stay.. Sometimes NONE! Pochology 101: Many are called, Few are chosen but Fewer Remains and Stays.. But sometimes! NONE! POCHOLOGY 101: People always ask me... What's the best business to start.. I always answer.. If I know.. will I tell it to you... I think the best way is to know what you like most and you think your best and make other people pay you for doing it’. POCHOLOGY: Every Year I'm becoming better! So I always welcome New Year with all my heart! POCHOLOGY 101: 2010 is Great! 2011 is Greater! 2012 is Greatest! So what's next? Looking forward is good! But don't forget to look back from where you came from. POCHOLOGY 101: I think I will not reach my goal! Because everytime I get there. I realize.. It's not my goal anymore.. POCHOLOGY 101: My generation is the perfect generation. We saw the development of technology from Green Monitor to 3D Monitor! What else do you wanna see? POCHOLOGY 101: Hindi ibig sabihin marami kang project at ginagawa at nasa posisyon ka.. magaling ka na... sa kasalukuyang sistema sa Pinas.. It's not who you know.. but It is who knows you! Palakasan system! Agree? POCHOLOGY 101: You can't change a nation.. But you can change yourself.. You can influence and change the people around you.. Change is subjective.. You can Change for better or worst. POCHOLO 149: “A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves” Empowerment is the key! POCHOLOGY 148: Regrets are not the things you did, but are the things you didn't do. Take every opportunity, don't loose it! POCHOLOGY 147: It doesn't mean they are first they are better. Give anyone who are willing and interested a chance. You will know why they are afraid to loose their job and position. Because they know there are people better than them. POCHOLOGY 146: "If you don't stand up for what you believe in, who will?" Standing up for what you believe in is one of the most important skills and traits you'll need in life. People in life will always try to knock and pull you down, but as long as you get back up and keep on moving and doing, you're showing them that you can stand for what you believe in. Just do it! POCHOLOGY 145: The only thing that will make a person lead a nation is that in his words there should be nothing incorrect. POCHOLOGY 144: Opportunities are always around us,even though some people may choose not to see them or accept them. Be open to what is happening around you!!! POCHOLOGY 143: Everyone is gifted - but some people never open their package ~! Be yourself! You'll never get wrong! POCHOLOGY 142: The father is not the son.. The son is not the father. Let's make our own identity. Be original, Be yourself. POCHOLOGY 141: Leaders are born and at the same time made... But not elected. Leadership is a life long process and learning. Are you a leader?       POCHOLOGY 140: The ultimate and the best career in this world is being a full time Mother! I salute all the moms in the world. POCHOLOGY 139: You'll learn public speaking while public speaking. POCHOLOGY 138: Every moment is just a split of a second of your life. Maximize it.. You might not remember it. POCHOLOGY 137: Facebook updates is to update your professional life.. Not your personal life! It's literally for Bragging.. Not for Blogging! POCHOLOGY 137: It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right. Right? POCHOLOGY 136: If you're not happy with other peoples' success... For sure.. You're not happy for yourself. Be happy always! POCHOLOGY 135: When you teach your child, you teach your child's child. So what kind of person are you? POCHOLOGY 134: “Good friends are like the Sun.... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there” A best friend is like a diamonds: hard to find and lucky to have. POCHOLOGY 133: There is no trying.. Only Doing! POCHOLOGY 132: People just come and go but only precious few remains. Fewer stays! POCHOLOGY 131: We used to be a great country.. We can make it Great again by making ourselves Great! Let's start doing good and Great things by ourselves. Don't Just Wait! Let's Create!     POCHOLOGY 130: If you fail to set your goals, even if you plan. You're planning for nothing. You will fail. Create your vision first. POCHOLOGY 129: Sure there's no "I" in "team," but there is a "ME"! It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn't matter who gets the credit. POCHOLOGY 128: We pretend to work because they pretend to pay us. POCHOLOGY 127: The poor are poor because the rich are rich. POCHOLOGY 126: Facebook is not a Diary! It's the greatest form of Guerrilla Marketing and Advertising. So don't write anything about your personal thing! POCHOLOGY 125: Don't just walk the talk.. you have to talk the walk. POCHOLOGY 124: If you can't beat them.. Create your own! POCHOLOGY 123: There's a big difference between Living and Existing! Do you have your life of your own? Or do you just exist like others? How to you perceive Life! POCHOLOGY 122: Achievers and Winners are like Flag Poles! Some people will always pull them down.. But while envious people are pulling them down. They keep on going up and getting what they want. The greatest revenge is Success! POCHOLOGY 121: Just follow what your heart's desire... You'll never get/go wrong! POCHOLOGY 120: What if you die tomorrow? What will you do today? Death is my greatest inspiration. Do good Be good! POCHOLOGY 119: Always remember to be happy because you never know who's falling in love with your smile. POCHOLOGY 118: Kung sila ang may kailangan. Ikaw ang dapat puntahan. POCHOLOGY 117: You are the driver of your life and the master of your destiny... so have fun! Make Life! POCHOLOGY 116: The best ability in this world is AVAILABILITY. POCHOLOGY 115: The best way to predict future is to create it. POCHOLOGY 115: The impossible can always be broken down into possibilities POCHOLOGY 114: Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected! POCHOLOGY 113: Many people quit looking for work when they find a job. What's the difference between work and job? Lloyd Luna share your thoughts! POCHOLOGY 112: Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach that person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks. TRIVIA: The internet is the greatest invention of all time... But without electricity! It's useless! So what is the greatest invention of all time? Please answer? POCHOLOGY 111: The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said. POCHOLOGY 110: A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.     POCHOLOGY 109: If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? See you later congressmen! I hope to hear something that will make me proud as a Filipino later on the first State Of the Nation Address of the 15th President. POCHOLOGY 108: Blood's thicker than water, and when one's in trouble Best to seek out a relative's open arms. POCHOLOGY 107: Eat right, exercise regularly, die anyway. So live life to the fullest! POCHOLOGY 106: Leave sooner, drive slower, live longer. Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly. POCHOLOGY 105: Being a Youth is just like a gift.. That sooner or later... will be taken from you. Maximize your youth and use it well! POCHOLOGY 104: The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money. POCHOLOGY 103: Democracy is a government where you can say what you think even if you don't think. POCHOLOGY 102: Light travels faster than sound. That's why most people seem bright until you hear them speak. POCHOLOGY 101: Someday is not a day of the week. Do not Procrastinate!  

The VoiceMaster  Pocholo Gonzales The VoiceMaster     "Discover the Art of Voice Acting and the secrets of professional voice artist and dubbers ... ...Use the talent you already possess to begin your Voice Over career in less time and save thousands of pesos. From the desk of The VoiceMaster March 3, 2010 Dear Aspiring Voice Artists,, My name is Pocholo "The VoiceMaster" Gonzales, and I've got ONE question to ask that could change your life forever... Are YOU constantly hearing commercials that you know YOU could have voiced better? Commercials that would sound better if YOUR voice was used on them? I'll bet you hear them every day -- but do nothing but complain. Too many of us just accept things the way they are because 'it was done by a professional voice over guy or gal.' Stop settling for something YOU know you can do better! If that's the way you feel... then you'll be very excited to hear about the incredible opportunity I'm about to share with you... I am living proof that the average person can overcome all the "odds" and become a successful VOICE OVER artist with the right training. I was right where you are... but I did something about it, and have been a successful Voice Over artist for almost fifteen years. I'm proud of my accomplishments -- but I'm not telling you this to brag.   I'm telling you this because one of the most dangerous things you can do if you want to become a VOICE OVER artist is to put your faith in someone who has a decent voice and good intentions... ... but has NO REAL CLUE about the TRUE insider techniques that make VOICE OVER artist like me SUCCESSFUL and IN-DEMAND. Unlike other so-called "gurus" who actually know next to nothing about training VOICE OVER talent... ... I've been doing voice over training for more than 10 years... and I can train you! Pocholo Gonzales is a true professional! "It’s really a very good day today here at the UP Film Institute. The previous speaker was so good. Everyone was amazed of his voice acting. The speaker also made a lot of radio and TV commercials wherein he is the dubbing. He’s working in Creative Voices Productioins. He’s Pocholo Gonzales. There was a volunteer from Lyceum who tried out voice acting and I must say— Ang galling niya!" Alvin Marcelo - Y4IT UP Diliman 2008   Ever since radio stations began running commercials, people have been complaining about them. They are too long, there are too many of them. But what I hear the most is... people saying that they could have done a better job voicing the commercial. They say the person voicing it sounds crummy or squeaky or is putting the inflection on the wrong word or phrase. That it should have been 'this' or it should have been 'that'. But, they never do anything about it... except complain!  Their friends tell them they have a good voice -- that they should be doing commercials. That's a great idea... but how do you get into the industry? It use to be quite time consuming and expensive. You need a commercial audition reel. For that, you need some commercial copy (what the voice over person is reading) and access to a recording studio. Getting your hands on some commercial copy can be a bit of work -- but usually inexpensive or even free. Studio time is a whole different story -- it can run to several thousand of pesos per hour. And, if you are just starting out, it may take quite a few hours to get an fully produced commercial audition reel. Along with commercials, there are many other things that need voicing -- corporate and industrial presentations, narrations, audio for websites -- just to mention a few. As long as there are products to voice -- there will be a need for good, skilled voice over artists. So, where do they come from? Who trains them? How do they acquire that skills necessary to get hired for voice over work? That's where our voice acting and dubbing training comes in...   I used to be in the exact same place you are right now. I was the biggest complainer of all -- and always talking about how I could do a better job voicing the commercial than 'the guy on the radio'. My friends told me that I had a pretty good voice and should think voicing commercials. So I did! Now, I'm a successful voice over artist with literally thousands of radio and television commercials to my credit. I have also done animation voices, character voices, corporate and industrial voice overs, narrations and audio for websites. But it wasn't easy and took a long time because there weren't many people who were offering any voice acting training. I was lucky to be working at ABS CBN Channel 2 as a dubber and DZMM and DZRH where I could access radio drama and radio ads and spend time in the recording booth. I put together a very crude commercial audition reel and took it to the few recording studios I could find in the local phone book. I did a number of commercial 'sessions' for free, just to get the experience and a better audition reel. I wondered if I was ever going to be a 'real' voice over artist or just a wanna-be. I'll never forget my first paying session. It was an Coke Commercial where I did the voice of a kid. It's only one line. It wasn't as glamorous as I had expected -- but the cheque cleared at the bank... and that was all that mattered. I was on my way... as a professional voice over artist. "With the right voice acting training, almost anyone can become a voice over artist... ...with virtually NO upfront investment!"   I wish that during my early years, I had known the tips & techniques that are available to you today. Instead, I had to learn these techniques through costly "trial and error", often wasting countless hours on something that turned out be of no value or cost me a lucrative voice session. But YOU don't have to make any of those mistakes -- you get the benefit of our experience! Imagine standing at a microphone in your own home studio doing a voice over for someone who came to you for your services! How cool is that? So, why am I doing this? I'm SICK of seeing good, honest people being taken advantage of by so-called "special" techniques that aren't really special at all. My voice over training has been proven successful over 15-years. My voice over training offers so much more than just learning to read with a professional sounding voice. You will also learn... to interprete the copy.effective pacing and pausing. proper inflection.enunciation and articulation.reading faster but still legible.vocal and facial exercises to keep your muscles limber.tricks to get those facial muscles to work when they don't want to.and, various microphone techniques that will dramatically change the way you sound. Plus... Script Writing/Translating/Re-writingVoice-Acting, Voice Directing and DubbingActual Dubbing and Radio Ad Recording SessionABS CBN Dubbing Studio Tour (by invitation of Instructors)Anime Conventions HostingReal Radio BroadcastingRadio Drama My mentors and directors also joined me and we have incorporated all 80- years of experience into this training program that can turn you into a successful voice artist or make you a better one. JOIN THE BEST AND ONLY VOICE ACTING SCHOOL IN THE PHILIPPINES! Its the most comprehensive works hop on Voice Acting and Dubbing for Telenovelas and Anime! Starting this July 3, 2010 you can be part of an 8-week long seminar that will do wonders for the way you speak and perform. If you've always wanted to become a voice artist for radio and tv commer cial, dubber for telenovelas and anime, or improve how people listen to you speak, then this is the way to go! VoiceWorx! now on its twelfth run, brings you the force of voice acting within reach. Learn the art of voice acting and voice overs in a fun environment, guaranteed to bring out the creative juices within you. See how do it.. This 2 month Voice Acting course guarantees to perk up that personality in your voice! Listen to what people are saying! "I have never found anything close to what CreatiVoices has offered, thanks to VoiceWorx! I feel more confident in speaking up and performing behind the microphone.." - Jeff Marty Dimaano, 1st batch VoiceWorx!, now also a regular du bber and President of SYVAP "This has definitely opened up new ideas on what I can do with my voices!.." - Gabrielle Tiongson, barely 18 years old when she took the seminar, now a regular voice talent at ABS-CBN. "I'm proud of what I have accomplished with my voice, and with the help of CreatiVoices.." - Jo Carol Fernandez, 1st place winner of H3 Dubbing Compe tition and now lead role dubber: "NANA" in the animated series "BOKURA GA ITA" "I landed the job of Official Voiceover at Manny Pacquiao's Show, Pinoy Records!.." - Heinie Hartendorp, former Radio jock, turned professional voice actor. "Thanks to you guys, I'm one of the cast of the English dubbed Version of Maging Sino Ka Man.." - Pia Serrapio , doing several voice gigs since she last attended VoiceWorx! "Definitely more than what you bargained for.. much, much more..!" - _user_stilissimmo [at] yahoo [dot] com">Zaphael N. Berenguer, doing live VO gigs, Telenovela translations and actual dubbing sessions. Here are some of VoiceWorx Graduates that has done Voice Over Works from different companies. Earl Leonard Sebastian - Radio Drama Script Writer - DZRH Christina Campana - Voice Talent for a Kenyan Animation/Actress Knowledge Channel Carlo Patrick DelMar Torres - ToyCon Voice Acting Competition Champion 2009 - Event Host/Model Alvin Balce - Event Host/Anime Events Karen Desu - Japanese Translator - ABS CBN/ HERO TV Nelieza Magauay - Dubber/Writer - ABS-CBN/HERO TV Anna Marie Lim-Chan - Voice Talent/Radio Ad - Sound Design Margaret Kaitlin S. McRae - Dubber/Host - ABS-CBN/HERO TV Peluchi Pascual - Voice Talent/Animations - CreatiVoices Binoy Sadia - Producer/Voice Over - 700 Club Asia Daniw De Leon - Film Producer/Host/VO - Tempest Films Dulce Amor Nieva Fortunado - Voice Talent - CreatiVoices Glenn Ong - Host/Live Events Voice Over Alissa Mendoza - TV Host/Teacher - VOTY TV Ray Pacursa- Translator/Writer - ABS-CBN/TV 5/GMA 7 Frances Mendoza - Japanese Translator/TV Host - VOTY TV Zsaris Mendioro - Dubber - ABS-CBN/HERO TV Onick Valero - Model Mars Mercado - Storyteller/Teacher Daniel Castillo - Dubber - ABS-CBN/HERO TV Emmanuel Ramos - Voice Over/Movie Voice Over/Dubber Gutch Gutierrez - Professional Voice Talent - Hit Productions/Sound Design Jen Metra - Live Host Rean Delos Reyes - Writer/Translator/Dubber - ABS-CBN/HERO TV/GMA 7 Barbarra Lee - Host Carla Mejia - Writer/Voice Artist/Dubber - ABS-CBN/HERO TV/GMA 7/CreatiVoices Victoria Puyat - Event Host Mark Aragona - Professional Voice Talent - Sound Design Albert Alicer - Radio Disc Jockey/DJ/ Live Host Byron Barinuevo - Head Writer/Translator/Dubber/TV Host/TV Director- ABS-CBN/GMA/CreatiVoices Patricia Sy - Dubber/TV Host/Cosplayer/Events Host/Model - MMDA on the Road/ABS-CBN/HERO TV Reymond Alagar - Rapper Dodie Gregorio - Assistant Dubbing Director Zap Berenguer - Live Voice Over/Film Director - Tempest Films Isaac Bulatao - Live Voice Performer/Host/Voice Over/Radio Announcer/Radio Drama Angel Gonzales - Radio DJ/Live Host/Voice Over Talent/Professional Radio Ad Talent/Podcaster - Mellow 94.7/CreatiVoices Samuel Duque - Call Center Representative/TV Host - VOTY TV Jill Fernandez - Dubber -ABS-CBN/HERO TV/GMA 7 Aileen Hildawa - Dubber - HERO TV Alina Co - Voice Over Artist/Segment Producer - CreatiVoices/Knowledge Channel Ashtoreth Marciano - Live Host EDdieson Jaluag - Dubber/Live Host/Editor - HERO TV/SOLAR TV Marian Carpo - Dubber/Live Host/Actress - HERO TV/Tempest Films Princess Poe - Dubber/Writer - ABS-CBN/HERO TV Jay Garcia - Radio Broadcaster/Live Voice Over/Sound Engineer/Speaker- DZSR/CreatiVoices Andrew Nacino - Broadcaster/Live Host - DZME/CreatiVoices Joseph Paulo Claravall - Voice Artist/Live Host/Voice Over/Improv Master - CreatiVoices Sean Melendres - Dubber/Live Host - ABS-CBN/CreatiVoices Edelita Ong - Professional Voice Artist/Live Host - Hit Productions/Sound Design/CreatiVoices Emil Miras - Vocalist - Blue Ketsup GOOD NEWS! The good news is you can now pay bank to bank. Please make the reservation fee or downpayment to the following account: Acct Name : CreatiVoices Productions Bank : Bank of the Philippine Islands ( BPI) Branch : Buendia-Dian Acct. No. : 3716-8607-58 After which kindly fax us a bank statement with your contact details (name,address, mobile, email) at 239-6468 depositing the said amount. Also please indicate your choice of class schedule, R1 or R2. You can also email us a copy of the scanned statement at info@creativoices.com If you wish to pay in full or may a downpayment of 50% this is also possible. Reminder: You should pay the whole tuition fee 1 week before the first session to secure your slot because their are waiting lists. The decision is yours... you are either serious about becoming a voice over artist or you are not. It's as simple as that. "HURRY UP, BEFORE SEATS RUN OUT!" To register offline, simply drop by at the studio at the 3rd floor Left Wing Lightblue Bldg. 1745 Dian St. Palanan Makati City. For directions on how to get there you can check our online map here. Creativoices Studios If the link doesn't work, copy this to your browser: http://creativoices.net/blog There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area. For directions on how to get to our workshop you may call: (632) 239.6468 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only) Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com Everyone Can in 2010! $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$. More information!!! $.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$. What is a Voice-Over? " A voice over is any recording or performance by one or more unseen voices for the purpose of communicating a message" – James Alburger. Any message you hear without seeing the performer is considered to be voice-over. This means voice-over is all around us! Whether you are listening to the radio, watching movies or television, dining at your fast food restaurant or riding the rail transit, voice-overs can be heard! Is doing Voice-overs hard? Voice-overs can actually be done by anyone! And it's a very rewarding job indeed. A lot of Voice Talents are being paid to play and many professional voice-overs get their kick out of the industry just by enjoying what they do. Anybody can do a voice-over, but not everybody can do voice acting. So what is Voice Acting? Voice acting is an art. And like all other art forms it has tools and techniques which must be mastered in order for you to succeed in the level of success you want to deserve. Its about finding the kid in you. It requires dedication and passion for doing Voice-over jobs, and lots of patience to master the skills. True, not everyone can do voice acting, but anybody can benefit from learning how it works. In fact, many of the students in Creativoices Clinic don't pursue voice-over jobs, but need the voice acting skills to further themselves in their chosen field. How do I benefit from Voice Acting lessons? If you want to break into the world of voice-overs, then voice acting is a must for you. By knowing how to express yourself properly, you can create real and believable characters for commercials, narrations, radio drama and most especially animation. With voice acting you can liven up a conversation and get the attention you want, whether its on a business or a personal level. If you or your job requires you to: 1. Communicate with other people on the same or higher business level. 2. Prepare Scripts, Write-ups or Citations for Productions 3. Talk to customers or clients and close business deals fast and efficient. 4. Constantly talk to other people and associates by way of declamation, speech or impromptu performance. 5. Or maybe you love to sing, host or perform for an audience. 6. Express yourself in a creative and entertaining manner. Who can do Voice-Acting? Anyone who needs to talk can communicate better when he/she uses voice acting techniques. Which means that even salespersons, promodizers, carpenters, engineers, attorneys, teachers, draftsmen, doctors, nurses, utility personnel, front desk officers, etc.. can learn voice acting, and benefit from expressing or communicating properly and creatively, with their peers. What about Creativoices Clinic? Creativoices Clinic is one of the departments of Creativoices Productions – the premier voice over solutions provider in the country. And it is now offering the Creative Voice Acting Workshop, the only one of its kind in the Philippines today. There are many voice acting schools abroad and many Voice talents offering "experience" based teaching, but none offers a detailed and thorough application and training by book and modules like Creativoices Clinic. What do I expect from the training? In Creative Voice Acting Workshop, you'll get: 1. Personalized, one on one voice coaching and training throughout the workshop - from real and credible Voice Acting Professionals 2. Information you need to know to become a successful voice actor and communicator. 3. Create real and believable characters from within you and learn how to bring them back when needed. 4. Training materials and assignments to keep you at pace with the workshop and rapidly develop your voice acting skills. 5. Professional Critiques to hear and identify your voice qualities and problems. 6. Knowledge on how to self-market and promote your talent, professionally. How does it work? The workshop lasts for about 2-3 intensive hours each session, once a week. There are 3 training modules divided into 8 sessions and categories: Session 1: The Voice That Works Session 2: Starting Over – What it takes to be a voice talent Session 3: Accents, Dictions, Variety, Articulation and Movement. How to Create Voices. Session 4: Translation and Effective Dubbing delivery Session 5: Creating interesting and unique character voices for Dubbing Session 6: Actors acting. Working with Dubbing dialogues and multi-voice copies. Session 7: Fine tuning your performance, Dubbing Sessions and VO Best Kept Secrets Session 8: One-on-One Mock Auditions with Critique board and Q & A forum How do I Join? Sign-up now by clicking on the link below: REGISTER NOW! You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.  Plus ABS-CBN Dubbing Studio Tours (by invitation of Instructor Only) and 2 additional DAYS! How much does it cost? For the whole program the total cost is Php 8,000 only. You should pay the whole tuition fee 1 week before the progam, these includes fees for the instructor, venue and training materials. A one time, non-refundable reservation fee of Php 1000.00 will guarantee your seat. Students may also take advantage of the referral program. What is the referral program? For a limited time only, students can now avail of this special program. Please review the terms and conditions carefully. 1. Applicants must be 18 years old and above and residing in the Philippines. 2. Application forms for the referral program must be fully completed. 3. Only Workshop students may apply for the referral program. 4. Applicants will get Php 1,000 per successful referral. 5. Incentives may be in form of cash or deferred through the candidate's course. Which means if you get 8 successful referrals, you study the whole program for FREE. 6. Incentives can only be claimed if the referrals has paid in full. 7. There are no limits to referrals, and students may still avail of the program even after the course. 8. Creativoices Productions reserves the right to terminate or revoke any referral program at any given time. Schedule of Training and Workshop Start of Classes will be on July 3, 2010 (Saturday) and every Saturday thereof: 1st class – 10:00 am to 12:00 noon 2nd class – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm If you have already registered/reserved your seat, then congratulations! This is your first step to that much awaited success in voice acting! We'll see you in our studio soon! MAY THE VOICE BE WITH YOU.   VOICEWORX! Instructors NEIL ERICSON “Papa” TOLENTINO After more than a decade of professional work in the voice-acting and dubbing industry, it would be an understatement to say that Mr. Neil Ericson M. Tolentino has done it all. As a dubbing supervisor and director, Mr. Tolentino, or Papa Neil as fondly called by his peers, is behind some of the most popular Asianovelas like Lovers in Paris , Princess Lulu and Stained Glass. But even before the phenomenal success of the Korean Wave, Neil has also had a hand in directing Mexican soaps like Dos Amores, Gata Salvaje and animated series such as Streetfighter. Prior to being a dubbing – supervisor, writer and translator for TV shows, Neil already directed several plays and performed as a stage-actor himself. Such experience made him versatile enough to appear in several TV series as a character “ actor for Marina and become an acting coach and script consultant for "Sana Ikaw na Nga" among other major productions. Even if he already is a full-fledged director, Neil continues to provide the voice for several anime characters for HERO TV, TV and Radio commercials. And to give back to the society, Neil also continuously shares his talents as a teacher and facilitator for scriptwriting and voice – acting workshops including Creativoices productions "VoiceWorx" inspiring the next generation to break new grounds in the voice – acting industry. ____________________________________________________________ DANILO “Ama” MANDIA Probably as a boy born in Boac Marinduque, even Mr. Danilo Ledesma Mandia, himself could've never imagined that he would later on become an institution, a pillar of the voice “ acting industry. Although, Mr. Mandia may not want to be branded as an "institusyon"¦ all the people he has worked with would certainly agree. Coming from a diverse educational background - an Economics major in Trinity College; Agriculture Courses in the USA and UP Los Banos; it seemed that Mr. Mandia'S heart is really into the Theater Arts, which he finished as a Masters degree at UP. It was indeed in the theater where he perfected his art as an actor, stage manager, artistic director and instructor since the late 70's until the 90's. Also, for a couple of years, he served as an instructor for De La Salle College of St. Benilde, Miriam College and Trinity College. Since 1991, Mr. Mandia has been working as a dubbing director and translator for the biggest Broadcasting Network in the country, ABS-CBN and since 2005, for Hero TV Channel. Some of the most memorable animated series he handled were Peter Pan, Dog of Flanders, Remi, Julio at Julia, Snowhite, RayEarth, BTX, Little Women 1 and 2, Zenki, Heidi, Digimon 1 and 2, Hana Yori Dango, Kim Possible, Voltes V celebrity edition, Akazukin Cha-cha. He also had a hand in other TV Series such as Bananas in Pajamas, Meteor Garden, Love Scar (Fantasy Fever), ABCDEF-4, and Girls Marching On among others. His decades of experience in the arts already gave him a keen eye, or rather an "ear" for potential voice talents and actors. He has discovered some of the most talented voice actors in the industry. He might as well be labeled as a "discoverer" of talents, yet to the people he has inspired, Mr. Mandia would be best described as a dedicated professional, a good friend and a true father. ____________________________________________________________ ALFREDO “Alexx” AGCAOILI Also Known as “The Supremo .” Alexx Agcaoili is a Filipino Voice Actor and ADR Director. Most of his VA and Directing work are Anime but he has also done work on some TeleNovelas which airs on certain TV stations in the Philippines, namely ABS-CBN and GMA. The very talented voice actor and Director for Filipino anime productions like, Fruits Basket, Rave Master, Mobile Suit Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Beast Machines, Supergals, Babel 1 and 2, Green Rose, and many more. Taking the role of Dr. Smith in the original Filipino Voltes V and Sanosuke Kagara in Samurai X (Rorouni Kenshin). His contribution to the workshop will be in direct supervision of the recording process and applications of voice acting. ____________________________________________________________ POCHOLO "VoiceMaster" GONZALESCEO/Managing Director/Voice Artist/Creative Voice Director Although still very young, 28 year-old Pocholo Gonzales is already considered a veteran in the art of voice acting for television, radio and even online. He started his professional career at age 16 and since then, has harnessed his talent to become one of the best and most experienced in the field of voice acting. The long list of his credentials includes providing the voice for over a thousand different animated shows, characters on Filipino-dubbed Koreanovelas and Tsinovelas, Movies, radio and television commercials and even computer games. He is also known as the "Father of Philippine Podcasting". He has won the Best Voice Actor title at the AdCongress 2003 in Baguio City through the radio commercial wherein he imitated the voice of Mike Enriquez. He also organizes shows, seminars and workshops on voice acting. At present, he owns and manages Creativoices Productions and also keeps himself busy with Society of Young Voice Artists of the Philippines-SYVAP, a group of voice actors and talents he organized. Aside from his voice acting credentials, he takes pride at being honored as a Youth Advocate in Washington D.C., New York, Sydney and Tokyo for being the founder of a youth organization, Voice of the Youth Network (www.voty.org). He finished BA Speech Communication and took his M.A. for Broadcast Communication in University of the Philippines. He also studied Voice Acting in California USA. He also hosts a radio program entitled Voice of the Youth Radio Version 6.0 at DZME 1530 kHz every Sunday, 10 - 11 AM. He believes that Voice Acting is an Art that needs to be heard, to be recognized and to be further developed. ____________________________________________________________ BRIAN MATHEW "Godpodder" LIGSAY COO/Marketing Director/Voice Artist/Creative Writer Godpodder With over 12 years of Professional Experience in Voice Over and Events Industry in the Philippines, Brian has everything you need in a Talent. Showcasing a wide variety of voices from Corporate/Expert voice, Coliseum barker types, Hard Sell, Drama, and Character or Animation. With a solid background in Broadcasting, Brian is also a Scriptwriter, Host and Director. Plus he’s a Voice Coach and Head Instructor at Univoicesal Productions. He makes the simplest copy and the smallest events into big time, show time! You've Never Heard Something This Big!.. --  Visit www.creativoices.net Wishing you every success, Pocholo "The VoiceMaster" Gonzales TESTIMONIALS   “It’s a different thing. It’s not just the voice… it is really acting” - Karen Anne Mata, Japanese Language Major “I learned how to develop my voice, how to preserve it from morning ‘till afternoon even if I’m speaking, and at the same time, how to change my voice without exerting too much effort. And also, I learned the proper way of delivering lines” - Rufino Albert Bernardo, a free lance architect “All the teachers that handled us were great. All the trainings and lectures they gave us were really enjoyable” - Anna Marie “Ann” Celeridad “I’ve learned a lot from this workshop especially the translations, audio dialogues, replacements and a lot more things when it comes to voice acting” - Jay Garcia “I joined the workshop because I wanted to learn different techniques about voice acting. It’s a very fun experience… there were a lot of exercises. And it really opened my eyes to the world of voice acting” - Katrina “Kat” Pama “I joined this workshop to further develop my God-given talent, and at the same time, share it with my co-workshoppers. I learned form my past lectures the real concept of dubbing… that it is not simply voice manipulation, but an art.” - Michael Juyad “I learned from Voiceworx the proper vocalization and that there are other ways on how to execute it… through the diaphragm, the lower register and the throat” - Olive Princess “Liv” Riego “There is no better way to hone my talents and skills in voice acting than learning from the experts whom the creativoices has in their workshop. It’s been a real enjoyable course and I’ve learned a lot especially from our three guest speakers Ama (Danny Mandia), Papa Neil (Neil Tolentino) and Supremo (Alex Agcaoili). We also felt the guidance brought by the Creativoices heads, Sir Choi and Sir Bryan whom made quite an effort to make sure Creativoices delivers what it was set out to do… And that is to equip and develop the voice artist industry” - Michael Robert “Mike” Reyes “I saw the Creativoices workshop on the internet when I searched for the word “dubbing Philippines” in Google.com. What urged me to join the workshop is the curiosity on how the dubbers portray their characters” - Mariane “Mayan” Agena “Actually I was searching for a another outlet that is different from the normal job routines and since I’m a fan of anime, I decided to enroll at Voiceworx. I was really grateful when I was accepted here because they have the best dubberrs and established directors in their workshop. - Francis Francisco, member of the 6th batch of voiceworx trainees “It was indeed a fun experience. At the same time, I learned several pointers, techniques and tools that improved ourselves, not only as voice artists, but also as a person” - Maria Edora “Dory” Gregoria, housewife and a mother of five. “The mentors and teachers in this workshop were very accommodating and they really value time. Considering the amount we paid, it was a bargain based on the services we acquired because the staffs here are professionals” - Yvarr de la Cruz “I’ve learned a lot and gained more experiences. I never thought voice acting would be this fun!” - Kris Shiela Mingi “I learned the proper utilization of voices, the proper way to direct it and the proper way of translating” - Reymond Alagar “Voiceworx expanded my horizon by their concepts and practices. They gave me a glimpse regarding the field of voice acting. There were aspects of this matter which I was unaware of. But the most important lesson that I learned is that voice acting is an art” - Daniw “Yao” de Leon, software developer “I discovered new things every meetings” - John Paul Quilapo “The workshop helped me mold my personality. It may seem that you’re trapped inside you, but as the workshop continues, you’ll be surprised that you’re already out of the box” - Lea Marie “Aya” Balmes “Voiceworx gave me a great opportunity to boost my self-confidence and self-esteem” - Pablo Benjamin “Bong” Laureano “At first, I was focused only on dubbing but on the latter part, when I met Sir Neil Tolentino, he taught me the proper way of translating… I got interested in scriptwriting. Although dubbing is still a part of my interest, scriptwriting became my primary focus. I learned that translating is not just about expressing your words, but it should also be acceptable and ethical to your audience” - Juan Miguel Mesina “Dubbing is coming from your inner self. It is about drama, exaggeration and impersonation” - Neil “Papa Neil” Tolentino, dubbing instructor “I socialized with different kinds of people. There are those who have jobs, are married and some are students like me. The good thing about this is that, though we have our differences, we still share a common interest. They won’t be so confident to establish a workshop if they are not fully equipped with experience in their field” - Dwan Marciano “Join Voiceworx! You’ll never know where it will lead you” - Tisha Rosales “Our instructors were accommodating… they did help us a lot. We had fun, and at the same time, we learn in terms of this industry. We will miss this” - Gian delos Santos “I can say that after the workshops in Creativoices, you will have opportunity to go to major stations to dub and voice acts” - Alan Giosengfiao “The instructors were amiable and approachable. They were always open and available for questions” - Dar Santos “I learned how to take care of my voice, and also the right things to do in voice acting. I also learned how to relate with different people that has different backgrounds”   - Glen Ong “The instructors teaches very well and you will really learn from them” - Sean Melendres “I learned a lot… like translating and voice acting” - Andrew Nacino “Voiceworx will bring out the potential in you to be a very good voice actor” - Jonathan “Jao” Ortiz “I learned the true meaning of dubbing and I get to experience what’s really happening inside the dubbing room” - Ceff Montifar “This workshop is the best in business. It’s really fun in the class and the teachers are really great” - Victoria Puyat “At first, I was shy. But then, it was fun” - Gwen Llana “Very challenging. I love it” - Pamela “Pam” Miranda   “You will really learn a lot from the professionals” - Myra Pesquet   “I met the professionals in the dubbing industry” - Boots Montes “I learned how to play with my voice” - Nadine Mata   “It’s not just all about dubbing. It also developed my communication and writing skills” - Freya Pacis “It’s very educational… and I gained more friends” - Emil Miras “You won’t feel tired during the sessions” - Nina Lacson   What are you waiting for? CALL 239-6468 AND REGISTER NOW! Visit our office at: CREATIVE CENTER 1745 Dian St., Palanan, Makati City 1235 PHILIPPINES View Larger Map  Loading... © Copyright CreatiVoices 2010 The VoiceMaster try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-13223643-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}

All you have seen of Blog Watch so far have been articles written by its blogger-writers on a vast range of topics on the different candidates, as well as various interviews or fora. Not much is known about what Blog Watch is really all about – ordinary citizens, who just happen to be bloggers, using technology within our means, to bring voter education to netizens (citizens on the net). Let me take you behind the scenes and give you a flavor of what Blog Watch is all about. Tools of Our Trade Blogging is our craft. And every craftsperson worth his/her salt has certain tools of the trade which are almost like second skin to him. We don’t carry all these tools all the time but let me give you a rundown of what you would find inside our backpacks or bags if you had x-ray eyes: 1. Laptop/netbook – Brand is irrelevant (Windows or Mac, we have it!). As long as it’s WIFI-capable, we’re good! 2. DSLR/Digital Camera or Videocam – These can range from the DSLRs with large zoom lenses to the point-and-shoot ones that fit in your pocket. The memory cards we have range from as low as 2 GB to as high as your pocket can afford. 3. Camera Phones with 3G and Livestreaming Capability – It used to be that camphones were enough. Take a picture and send it via MMS. But with more advanced phones, we can now download software and actually stream anywhere and anytime using 3G signal to a channel on Ustream, Justin.tv or Qik. 4. USB stick/s – A Blog Watch blogger must always be ready for the worst – WIFI down during interview day. This actually happened when we had Kapatiran as guests. Ustream was down for over an hour, forcing us to switch over to Justin.tv until Ustream came back up. A prepared blogger, who normally has to have internet connection when telecommuting, carries at least one USB stick (no need to say which carrier – some of us who are more paranoid than the others have all three carriers’ sticks). 5. Peripherals – And then, there are the odds and ends that some of us keep permanently in our bags: tripod (to keep the camera steady), extension cords with multiple sockets (for those out-of-the-way outlets in places we use for interviews), multiport accessories (to plug in several devices into limited laptop ports), card readers, flash discs, extra batteries and yes, the chargers of all our devices.   WHEW!!!   The Livestreaming Setup   The equipment behind livestreaming and podcasting makes a whole lot of difference in terms of the quality of streaming. Blog Watch is very lucky to have as our ‘partner-in-tech’ the CreatiVoices team headed by Pocholo Gonzales.   Whenever we have a livestreaming and podcasting session, Pocholo and his band of techies painstakingly set up their equipment. These are not your usual amateur stuff, mind you. These are professional (and expensive) equipment. Their mike is able to pick up sounds from several meters away. Check this list out:   SAMSON Audio C03U Recording/Podcasting Pak USB Condenser Mic (Plug and Play) (Standard Mic) SAMSON GO Mic Portable USB Mic for Recording Panasonic PV-GS500 3CCD Video Camera Panasonic PV-GS250 3CCD Video Camera Panasonic PV-GS400 3CCD Video Camera 2 Webcams for Backups 3 Tripods 2 to 3 Laptops       Blog Watch in Action When the interview starts, we roll the webcams and livestreaming/tweeting begins. As the interview progresses, we monitor the number of viewers coming online. Our Ustream channel has a chat room where we see the viewers’ comments and questions. We also interact with those who use our Twitter hashtag #blogwatch. Noemi Lardizabal-Dado, our project editor, who is an advanced iPhone user, serves as our backup livestreamer in case the WIFI goes down completely. In many of our presidential interviews, you would catch Noemi and her white iPhone streaming all or parts of the interview or taping it via her flipcam. I have also recently learned to stream using my Nokia E71 and my Qik.com channel. While the streaming speed is not as good as Ustream’s, it has served me well during instances when livestreaming was called for.   Ambidexterity comes in handy during times like these! Picture this. While asking questions of the interviewee, we simultaneously tweet, plurk or post on Facebook. It is not uncommon to see us holding up a camera in one hand while holding a mobile phone in the other for livestreaming; or holding a videocam up with one hand while singlehandedly tweeting rapidly on a laptop with the other hand. The portability of most of our tools allow us to report live from any scene, whether it is at a press conference, a forum, or an interview. During the recent PDI Presidential Forum, for example, we were watching the presidential candidates speak while we tweeted the proceedings live. Blog Watch draws its strength from being an unusual blend of netizen-observer-writer-technology enabled. We are ordinary citizens, empowered with the right technologies, to send out real-time updates; stream raw, unedited video; and act as our own writers/editors. While we have not perfected everything and bloopers will surely happen time and again, that’s all part of our learning curve as citizen journalists. The next time you see us in action, remember – the same technology that empowers us is in your hands as well and, when used responsibly, can go a long way in ensuring that our electoral rights are not violated.   You can find Blog Watch on: Website: http://blogwatch.ph Facebook: http://facebook.com/blogwatchph Twitter: http://twitter.com/blogwatchdotph YouTube: http://youtube.com/blogwatchdotph Ustream: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/blogwatch Justin.tv: http://justin.tv/blogwatch Qik.com: http://qik.com/blogwatch Scribd: http://www.scribd.com/blogwatch  

Voice Over Training Tips For Voice Actors Seeking Jobs

PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN JINGLEUsing Professional Voice Over Talent for your POLITICAL AD and RADIO PLUGS
 
Voice over talent is the most economic way for businesses to broadcast their message in a convincing way. Grabbing maximum attention, it improves your business image.  Hiring a professional voice is a latest craze amongst the companies aiming to attract higher promotions. This is because working from excellent scripts are becoming more and more popular these days.





They are being adopted by a number of people all across the globe in order to grab the attention of masses to a particular business and its products. Creating a completely professional market place, they help you in selling your products in a more convincing and effective way. It is really surprising how voice over talent can be achieved at a price that is extremely affordable. This is because; a great number of companies are searching for professional voice aiming at notional benefits to enhance the production of their company. Today, voice hunt is not a hard job. With internet and accessible technology, it has become easier for anyone to establish themselves on the basis of a voice based talent.  Also, it seems to have achieved certain heights in the form of professional radio or commercial advertisements. Hence, it is important that you must select a voice to better understand how to promote your business in real terms. So, if you are unable to fetch huge number of audiences, consider this amongst the best available options.


Conveying the Best

By getting a professional voice talent for your business, you can really work upon your business-customer relationship. This will help you to craft your messages in a way that it may have a high appeal on your target audiences. Improving your business strategies, they help in effective broadcasting. Generally, advertisements are being used in order to attract higher promotions. But, you may also consider talented voice professionals to have an improved company image. Helping you with specialized promotional tools, they create a field that is more comfortable and profitable. With varied means, you can search for these professional voices that will surely reap you multiple business benefits. Creating a more polished global presence, they are amongst the best available business tools that constitute an important part of business media. Further, you may use this talent to record different things such as greetings, messages, and so on.

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Unfortunately, there are many businesses in the present day industry that do not realize the importance of voice based talents. Although, they are searching for effective television advertisements in order to fetch multiple benefits, yet they lack in understanding how effective these voice tools can really be. It is only after the digital audio revolution that the professional voice is acknowledged. As a matter of fact, now many clients worldwide are using these professional narrations in order to provide maximum satisfaction to their customers. Thus, if you too are looking for the same, you may access the right information and product here in no time. Helping you out in your search, these voice based products are all set to improve your online presence. Having the ability to deliver you the best, these performers can record any kind of tone and message.

Voice over  talent  has made the professional voice services more cost effective than ever. If you want to lead more into business, log on to http://www.creativoices.com

Voice Talent- Leading To Professional Success

Today, mostly companies are inclining towards voice talent techniques to achieve best business outputs. This enables them to get along with good work in a successful way as per the current industry standards.  Well, dozens of professional voice talent are available to settle your business scores. Mostly, businesses are looking for more professional ways these days in order to promote their business either through television advertisements or any other media form. But, still there are companies that do not realize the importance of a voice based talent. They are extremely ignorant that these talents can help them earn maximum number of benefits in a more convenient and affordable way. In fact, with the revolution in digital audio world, they can deliver better professional narrations to your business clients worldwide. Nowadays, voice based talent recognize the needs of diverse clients and tries to accommodate people with better business experience. Relatively simple, such skills can give you extensive experience that can help you attract a large number of clients to your business. No doubt, if you are trying to communicate to the people through a non processional script, it will definitely drive away your prospective customers. Therefore, it is highly advisable to the business owners to create promotions of their business in a more professional way. Also, if you are conveying your message to the masses in an unprofessional voice, your customers will not listen to you.

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So, if you want a professional voice for your company, you can completely rely on CreatiVoices Productions in order to reap maximum business benefits with ease. Additionally, before venturing into the existing world of voice talent, adopt right attitude for higher success rates. Apart from this, a talent based on voice can build a strong contact between you and your future customers. Generally, people trust the voices that are more clearly audible to them or can closely associate them with your business brand. This is the reason why it has become the day to day need of a large number of businesses in the present day world. People opt for this as it helps in achieving professional sound for right business attitude. Conveying your message effectively, it may:

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• Provide higher industry standards to create a better marketplace. 

Therefore, it has become extremely important for the present day business industry to own a voice talent that can represent the image of their company in a way that it can generate more and more prospective customers, meanwhile retaining the old. Building a better professional world, it leaves a lasting impression on your clients all across the globe. So, if you want to give a cutting edge to your business, CreatiVoices Productions would make a best choice to provide calculated voice talent performances. Helping you to deal directly with your clients, it gives you best platform to appease and attract masses with your quality products and services.   Voice talent can enhance your organizational value. If you want to give a professional voice to your business, visit – www.creativoices.com  for better business outputs.  

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POLITICIANS PODCASTED BY CREATIVOICES PRODUCTIONS FOR 2007 NATIONAL ELECTION

Sen. Peter Cayetano

 

Sen. Chiz Escudero

 

Coco Pimentel

 

Sen. Ed Angara

 

Sen. John Osmena

 

Sen. Joker Arroyo

 

Sen. Kiko Pangilinan

 

Sen. Loren Legarda

 

Sen. Manny Villar

 

Sen. Migs Zubiri

 

Mike Defensor

 

Sen. Nikki Coseteng

 

Sen. Noynoy Aquino

 

Sen. Ping Lacson

 

Cong. Prospero Pichay

 

Sonia Roco

 

Sen. Tessie Aquino Oreta

 

Sen. Tito Sotto

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POLITICAL JINGLES

Voice Over Today   Handling punctuation helps mark you as a pro. Punctuation is really wonderful.  It, uh, punctuates.    Those little marks add meaning in so many possible ways: Timing Emotion Sense of humor Phrasing Clarification Making it easier for the talent to read Makings it easier for the listener to hear But many voice talent and clients overlook punctuation's potential.  So today we look at Punctuation: The unspoken hero! FIRST, 6 REASONS WHY SOME SCRIPTS MISS THEIR MARK (1) Not all text is written by a professional copywriter. At Edge Studio, we deal with copy from all kinds of thoughtful, highly skilled writers. But we also frequently meet businesspeople who wrote the script themselves.  Sometimes their punctuation can be abysmal. (2) Many professional copywriters forget that someone else has to interpret what that punctuation mark means. (3) Some clients don't read the script aloud before giving it to you. So they miss errors. (4) Other clients read the script aloud, but do so the way they hear it, not as it appears on the page. As a result, you receive an obstacle course of confusing phrases, tongue-twisters and breathless prose. (5) Then there are the voice artists who skip over the punctuation without much reason.  Yes, there are times to ignore it, but there are more times to use it to your advantage.  Each instance should be a professional-grade choice. (6) Often the copy comes straight from print. A marketer might try to save money on their tradeshow video by having you read text taken directly from their brochure. As you should know, printed text is seldom written the way we talk. So the punctuation needs to be changed to some degree.   SECOND, 4 PUNCTUATION CONSIDERATIONS (1) Skip some punctuation Some punctuation should be skipped.  For example, you may not need to pause at the following commas: "That's one tough, rugged truck!" "For protection against burglary, fire, and natural disaster, trust Allstate." "Sale begins February 9, 2010, at 9am!" And phone numbers -- while they might be written: 1-800-555-5555 it is usually better not to pause between the "1" and the "800."   (2) Change some punctuation   Sometimes you have to change punctuation.   As when video accompanies your voice over. Suppose you're working on a documentary about the five highest mountains. The script reads: "The world's five highest mountains are Mount Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu." What you don't see in that sentence (but hopefully the director will tell you) is that the video will pan on each range for about 5 seconds. So you should read each mountain's name it as if there were a period after it (rather than the comma).   If there were visuals for the Allstate example above, that list would be another example.   (3) Add some punctuation   Other times, you need to add punctuation.  Example: Another reason for adding punctuation is the run-on sentence that allows no place for the listener to think and has no particular point of emphasis and offers no place for you to take a... breath. Run-ons endanger the quality of any writing (unless you're James Joyce or Wolf Larsen).  But in print, at least the reader can go back and re-read. People usually can't re-listen. (Things like audio books excepted, and anyway it's a pain.)   I find that 3 to 5 seconds is the longest somebody can listen without a break in text. (A line of 12-point Times type on the printed page is about four seconds, so there should generally be at least one break within it.)   So give the listener's brain time to process what's coming in, by thinking about the meaning of the copy and phrasing it well.   Be careful not to overdo my advice, you risk becoming choppy. Every pause is not the same.   (4) Analyze some punctuation   How long should you pause at each punctuation mark? "Guess how much Miller Ford is taking off cars this weekend? 20%!" "Guess how much Miller Ford is taking off cars this weekend -- 20%!" "Guess how much Miller Ford is taking off cars this weekend . . . 20%!" Directors may hear each of these markings a different way. So practice: Teach yourself to develop reasons why and how each version would be read differently.  For example:   "Guess how much Miller Ford is taking off cars this weekend? 20%!" This :30-second radio commercial is word-heavy, and subsequently the director needs it read quickly. "Guess how much Miller Ford is taking off cars this weekend -- 20%!" This radio commercial has a sound effect of a drum roll plays during the break. "Guess how much Miller Ford is taking off cars this weekend . . . 20%!" This TV commercial shows an on-camera actor holding up a sign declaring 5% off.  Then she drops it to find another sign behind it declaring 10% off.  Then again a 15% off sign.  And finally a 20% off sign.   AND NOW, WE PAUSE FOR EMPHASIS...   I can't emphasize this too strongly: It's small punctuation marks that signal the difference between an amateur and the experienced pro.   Punctuation is a matter of making good choices. Well chosen, it become more than a series of breaks. Punctuation becomes the essence of timing, emphasis, and drama.   For more on these matters, including punctuation, see Chapters 4 and 5 in The Industry Guidebook, available as a free download at www.EdgeStudio.com. Free Career Center Resources 100% sponsored by Edge Studio! 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Im Karen Mendoza i join voice works because gusto kong maexplore kung ano pa pwde magawa ng boses ko ang favorite experince ko habang nag voice works ay yung mismong pagsalang sakin ng isa instructor sa isang mismong booth dun ko nalaman yung feeling nag nsa harap ka ng nagrerecord na talaga yung boses mo and my favorite teacher siguro si kasi nagustuhan ko yung way of teaching ni si Alex Agcaoli ayun im invitng you guys to join voice works kasi sobrang sobrang marami matututunan kayo dito hindi lang pang isang boses na pang dubbing lang marami talaga like confidence ang things like that.

Hi my name is Cristina Campaña and my reason for joining voice works is because i have some skills that i wanted to enhance like of course for acting and for since i came from theater but then this something different for me ah voice acting is a different branch for all that ive done before and its really something sort of new to me and I'm really enjoying my self especially with my experiences in voice works like with sir Alex Agcaoli like we had partial theather base workshop parang bali act kame pero walang boses uu kaya iasang tagline lang yun yung mga fun moments in my so far in my voice works experience. Ah for the teacher i  really like sir agcaoli sessions its very interactive kahit konti lang kame in that sessions more or less talagang utilize yung sessions  namin whether it be on voice or in mismong acting na uhm kahit voice works siya it doesnt mean na  sa bose lang pwde siya sa katawan yung tinura niya. Im invitng everyone to join voice works ah because it a very different experience especially to those people kahit mahiyain kayo o kahit na tingin niyo kasi somehow my konting interes kayo kahit yun lang can push you to join kasi you can build your confidence and aside from that you will meet people and its really an industry thats growing and need the teens a lot more people to be aware of.

Hi ako si Rocky Ebanio and sumali ako dito sa voice works kasi gusto kong matuto kasi nageenjoy akong maglaro laro mag dub dub dun sa mga bata sa mga chu chu ng mga bata so sumali ako dito para maghanap ng anuh baka pwede kong pagkakitaan so ganyan inenjoy ko dito yung dubbing especially yung kay class ni Sir Choi kasi anu siya parang tinuran niya kung pano gumawa ng ibat ibang boses not just yung ginagaya mu lang sa tv, and ano and then yun inanyayahan akong sumali sa voice works and then yun dito na-eenjoy mo yung pangarap mo, sa mga kasama mo, sa mga kaibigan mo nagagawa mo at nagiging talento.

So my name is Eguilberto Salazar, i joined voice works principally because i want to do, ano i want to broaden, broaden my horizons lang din at isa pa maka experience ng kung ano anong bagay, kasi mahilig ako sa mga anime, sa movies ganun so i thought this would be a good, ahh experience, ganyan. i guess ahh pinaka memorable experiences dito sa voice works eh binigyan ako ni sir, ni sir danny na makapag dub ah so ang nangyari sakin eh sinapak ako ng character ni Jerry Yan, so ayun tuwang tuwa na ako dun, sabay ganun, so favorite teacher ko i guess si sir danny tsaka si sila sir din kasi magaling silang magturo, ayun. ahh, so i would recommend this anyone who want to be interested masaya sya so punta kayo. ok na.

Hi I'm A.J. Constantino, i joined creative voices because ahh I've always been fascinated with the voice acting industry, and i want to explore this industry and i want to learn more about this industry so i enrolled in creative voices, ahh my memorable experiences here ahh pag nag nag e-exercises kami ng mga teachers very very exciting and very challenging yung mga, yung mga  pinapagawa nila samen and we get a glimpse of how it is in the voice acting industry. Favorite teacher ko si ano, si sir alex kasi makukulet yung mga exercise nya and very creative ahh, kaw rin lalabas yung creativity mo with this, with this ahm exercises and ayun masaya syang teacher, and i'm inviting you all to join creative voices, maraming matututunan, masaya, ah masasaya yung mga tao and sulit sulit naman.

Hello! ako si Alvin Balse 21 years old taga bulacan ako pero dahil narinig ko itong creative voices ni sir choi "The voive master" natuwa ako kasi si sir choi dubber actor diba?eh mahilig akong manood ng ayun obvious mahilig akong manood ng anime video games maglaro ng video games at natuwa ako kasi isa si sir choi na napapakinggan ko sa mga anime na napapanood ko bukod pa dun sa mga anime eh nafmiliarise ako dun sa boses nya kasi naririnig ko siya sa commercial so parang sabi ko sa sarili ko gusto kong sumali sa creative voices niya sa voice workshop niya dahil gusto kong maging katulad niya na nagagamit yung boses niya at talento niya at nagiging kapakipakinabang and so far sa panglimang linggo namin dito sa creativoices ang dami kong natutuhan tapos experiences, akalian mu bang pinaghost niya ko ng isang malaking anime convention nitong nakaraan lang di ko nga akalain na magiging host ako ang daming natuwa and giong back to our workshop ang fovorite teacher ko aside for Sir Choi well lahat sila favorite ko eh kung baga lahat sila ai my invidual differences pero wala namang enitelity pare pareho naman sila parepareho silang sanay pare pareho silang henyo sa crap ng voice acting tawag nga nila dito anu eh well. hindi ito raket kagaya ng sinasabi nila oo hindi ito raket propesyon ito at naniniwala ako sa sinsabi nila, isa rin ito sa dahilan kung bakit sumali ako sa creativoices kung sakaling itong experiences ko dito ay maging tulay para makahnap ako ng trabaho na magiging ikabubuhay ko yung sometyhing na magiging proud ako and so far proud ako na sumali ako dito sa creativioces kaya kayo iniinvite ko na rin kayo na sumali sa creativvoices sinasabi ko hindi masasyang yung bayad niyo at yung magtuturo senyo talagang mga batikan at dalubhasa na sa industriyang ito so hindi kayo magsisisi.

Magandang araw ako si Ariel S. Barado andito ako ngayon sa creativoices para matuto kung pano magdubbing at maging voice actor at masaya experince ko dito yung paghohost sa Anime Overload sa SMX at mawitness yung actual dubbing sa Abs-cbn wala akong favorite teacher all of are really great teachers like si Sir Tolentino kung san natuto akong magtranslate ng script o magsulat ng script kay sir Danny about dubbing and directing at kay sir Alex mag dubbing at kung maging voice actor. Well, inivitahan ko po kayo ng mag join sa Creative works for great voices kung gusto niyong maging voice actor, maging dj, dubber o kung ano man o idevelop ang self confidence niyo, well join us her in Creativoices.

Hi im Emmanuel Datundan reason ko po kung bakit nag join ako dito gusto ko po matuto mag iba iba ng boses kasi befor nung maliit po ko mahilig akong magiba iba ng boses kaya yun, gusto kong makapasok sa Radio Drama, Anime kasi mahilig din ko sa anime. Experience ko dito sa Creativoices napakagand na enjoy ko po yung bawat session walang session na boring ganun lahat talaga enjoy at yung confident natin talagang magboost kung mahiyain ka po mawawala yun sa mga session dito sa Creativoices. Favorite treacher ko po si, unanga una ko pong nakita diro si Sir Choi mahirap pumili kasi syempre po lahat sila magagaling sa bawat tinuturo nila samen. Kaya sa mga tao jan na my potential yung voice niyo sumali na kayo dito sa Creativoices.

Ako po si Chell ang reason ko po kung bakit ako sumali mahabang storya kasi nung bata pa ko gusto ko talaga ang Radio Drama pero ngayon Anime na gusto ko kasi my work na ko its an oppurtunity. yung mga experiences ko dito maraming exercises, marami kang matutunan yung sa translation na pagka hirap hirap at yung sinking. Favorite teacher ko si Sir Alex kasi nga para siyang nagpeperform talaga as in oka talaga. So gusto lang kayong inbitahan na sumali sa cReativoices kasi ang dami dami niyong matutunan at magiging friends at madami kayong malalaman na applicable sa buhay.

Im Joyce Condo nag join ako sa voice works kasi gusto kong mag dub ng Anime at saka siyempre gusto kong madevelop yung voice ko at maging confident. Tapos yung experince ko dito sa voice works sobra saya kasi lahat talaga is about dubbing natutunan namin, from translation to dubbing, directing. Sa mga teachers wala talaga akong mga favotite kasi lahat sila gusto ko sins Sir choi,Sir Alex, Sir Lin at Sir Danny. Kaya kayo kung mahilig talaga kayong mag dub mag anime join lang kayo dito sa Creativoices.

Im Mark Ivan Uy i join in Creativoices because i want tyo be a Dubber gusto kong maexpeience maging dubber sa tv kasi ayway ko naman makita yung mukhga ko sa tv kaya gusto ko dubbing. Experiences, pinaka memorable sakin yung kay Sir Choi yung assignment namin yung pag portray ng isang character very fun. Favorite teacher ko si Sir Choi at Sir Alex kasi bata pa ko napapanood ko si Sir Alex respected talga siya, Idol. Si sir Choi hindi ko alam na siya pala yung napapanood ko pero matgal ko na ring naririnig siya. So i invite you to join in this workshop its very fun marame kayong matutunan and hindi kayto magsisisi at hindi sayang ang bayad. Thank you!

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Richard
Horvitz is a voice over veteran with more than 20 years' experience. He
is recognized for his work in animation and video games, most notably
as the voice of Invader Zim on Nickelodeon.  Other roles include Billy on The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Daggett on Nickelodeon's Angry Beavers, Rodney J. Squirrel on Squirrel Boy on Cartoon Network, and hundreds of other animated voices.  

In addition to voice acting, Richard also enjoys a successful on-camera
career.  This past year, Richard co-starred in the Stephen Soderbergh
film The Informant! playing Matt Damon's Attorney, plus many often remember Richard as the nerdy Alan Eakian in the classic Carl Reiner film Summer School.
  Richard also works in sketch comedy alongside comic legend Fred
Willard.  Together they perform with Fred's sketch comedy group all
over the country and appeared several times on Jimmy Kimmel Live.  

Richard began teaching voice over ten years ago after many agents and
teachers referred students to him for private coaching.  This has led
to teaching privately as well as weekend seminars in Los Angeles and
all over the country.

BusinessWorld-SWS December 5-10, 2009 Pre-Election Survey: Aquino (46%), Villar (27%) and Estrada (16%) lead Presidential race; Roxas (43%) and Legarda (32%) lead VP race; Santiago, Revilla, and Jinggoy Estrada lead Senatorial race Social Weather Stations The new national scores in the Presidential race show Senator Noynoy Aquino, Senator Manny Villar, and former President Joseph Estrada ahead, according to the BusinessWorld-SWS Pre-Election Survey of December 5-10, 2009. The survey also found Senator Manuel Roxas and Senator Loren Legarda leading in the Vice-Presidential race. In the Senate race, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, Senator Ramon Revilla, Jr., and Senator Jinggoy Estrada lead the first circle of twelve that includes three candidates from the Liberal Party, two from Lakas-Kampi-CMD, two from Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, one each from the People's Reform Party, Nacionalista Party, Nationalist People's Coalition, and Kilusang Bagong Lipunan, and one independent. Aquino, Villar, and Estrada lead the Presidential race The question asked for the Presidential preferences was, "Sa mga sumusunod na pangalan sa listahang ito, sino po ang malamang ninyong iboboto bilang PRESIDENTE ng Pilipinas, kung ang eleksyon ay gaganapin ngayon?" [Among the names found in this list, who will you probably vote for as PRESIDENT of the Philippines, if elections were held today?]. The respondents were furnished with a BusinessWorld-approved list of 11 candidates to choose from, and gave their answers orally. All lists were in alphabetical order, and included nicknames, as practiced by the Commission on Elections on election day. From the list of 11 Presidential candidates, 46% chose Benigno Aquino III, 27% Manuel Villar, Jr., 16% Joseph Estrada, 5% Gilberto Teodoro, Jr., 1% Eduardo Villanueva, and 1% Richard Gordon [Chart 1]. Jamby Madrigal (0.2%), Oliver Lozano (0.1%), Mario Crespo (0.1%), John Carlos delos Reyes (0.1%), and Jesus Nicanor Perlas (0.03%) each obtained fractional numbers. Four percent could not give an answer. Roxas and Legarda lead the Vice-Presidential race For the Vice-Presidential preferences, the question asked was, "Sa mga sumusunod na pangalan sa listahang ito, sino po ang malamang ninyong iboboto bilang BISE-PRESIDENTE ng Pilipinas, kung ang eleksyon ay gaganapin ngayon?" [Among the names found in this list, who will you probably vote for as VICE-PRESIDENT of the Philippines, if elections were held today?]. The respondents were furnished with a BusinessWorld-approved list of 8 candidates to choose from, and gave their answers orally. From the list of 8 Vice-Presidential candidates, 43% chose Manuel Roxas, 32% Loren Legarda, 10% Jejomar Binay, 3% Eduardo Manzano, and 2% Bayani Fernando [Chart 2]. Jose Sonza (0.3%) and Perfecto Yasay (0.1%) each scored fractionally. None of the respondents in the 2009 survey chose Dominador Chipeco, Jr. Santiago, Revilla, and Jinggoy Estrada ahead in Senatorial race For the Senatorial preferences, the question asked was, "Kung ang eleksyon ay gaganapin ngayon, sino ang pinakamalamang ninyong iboboto bilang mga Senador ng Pilipinas? Narito po ang listahan ng mga pangalan ng mga kandidato. Maaari po kayong pumili ng hanggang 12 pangalan." [If elections were to take place today, who will you most probably vote for as SENATORS of the Philippines? Here is a list of names of the candidates. You can mention up to 12 names.] The respondents gave their answers orally. From the BusinessWorld-approved list of 66 names shown to the respondents, Miriam Defensor Santiago (People's Reform Party) was chosen by 55%, Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) by 54%, and Jinggoy Estrada (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino) by 53% [Table 1]. The next nine candidates are: 4. Pilar Juliana Cayetano (Nacionalista Party) 48%, 5. Franklin Drilon (Liberal Party) 47%, 6. Ralph Recto (Liberal Party) 44%, 7. Vicente Sotto III (Nationalist People's Coalition) 40%, 8. Juan Ponce Enrile (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino) 37%, 9. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan) 32%, 10. Sergio Osmeña III (Independent) 31%, 11. Teofisto Guingona III (Liberal Party) 24%, and 12. Manuel Lapid (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) 23%. Within the bounds of statistical error are 13. Jose De Venecia III (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino) 21%, 14. Rozzano Rufino Biazon (Liberal Party) 20%, 15. Sonia Roco (Liberal Party) 18%, and 16. Gwendolyn Pimentel (PDP-Laban) 17%. A significant distance away are: 17-18. Jose Apolinario Lozada, Jr. (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino) and Francisco Tatad (Grand Alliance for Democracy), both 16%, 19. Alexander Lacson (Liberal Party) 15%, 20. Gilbert Cesar Remulla (Nacionalista Party), 10%, 21-22. Ramon Mitra (Nacionalista Party) and Danilo Lim (Independent), both 9%, and 23. Adel Tamano (Nacionalista Party) 8%. Survey Background The Fourth Quarter of 2009 Social Weather Survey was conducted from December 5-10, 2009 using face-to-face interviews of 2,100 adults, for an error margin of ±2.2%. The national estimate was obtained by using area estimates weighted by National Statistics Office medium-population projections for 2009. The national status of the three races for President, Vice-President, and Senator are commissioned items by BusinessWorld under the BW-SWS Partnership in 2009-2010 Pre-Election Surveys, and released with exclusive first-print right to BusinessWorld. The exclusion of candidates from the lists used in the survey was the judgment call of BusinessWorld. # Chart 1 Chart 2 Table 1

Empowered and Empowering!!

 

 

According to a recent survey of youth in the Philippines, young people view poverty, crime, and government-related issues to be the most pressing challenges facing the nation. At the same time, respondents overwhelmingly answered that they feel helpless in addressing such challenges.

 

How do you empower young people to make a difference? How do you maximize the efforts of youth leaders who are actively promoting social change? Such questions have long motivated me on my work as a youth organizer. I see great promise for engaging the active participation of Philippine youth in helping to ameliorate a range of urgent social problems.

 

"With young people, ages 15 to 30, making up one-third of the Filipino population, I believe that they play an increasingly large role in the development of Philippine society,". "Their attitudes, values, mindsets and priorities and potentialities have critical role to play in shaping the future of our country. Thus with these in mind, I and   four other motivated friends created Tinig Kabataan, (Tinig is the Filipino word for Voice and Kabataan is Youth.) or the Voice of the Youth (VOTY), in 1996. Initially, VOTY founders, themselves possessing skills as young broadcasters, voice talents, and singers, focused their efforts on launching a youth radio program. For more than four years, the program aired for two hours each Sunday, giving young people the opportunity to voice their ideas and opinions on a range of issues impacting their lives. Over the years, VOTY members have been invited to present at local, national, and international conferences, and have been featured on national radio and television programs, as well as in newspapers and at school and community events. Today, VOTY has grown into a collaboration of youth organizations in nearly all 78 provinces of the Philippines. Its goal is to maximize the impact of young people working to make a difference. VOTY provides networks, tools, resources, and recognition for youth leading positive change in their communities.

 

VOTY Network is about encouraging Filipino Youth to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference in our country the Philippines. They create environments where people are exposed to new thinking, a diversity of voices, and new opportunities. Driven by youthful vigor, their goal is to foster a sense of leadership, participation and social entrepreneurship through the innovative use of technology and media, creating meaningful experiences for the youth in the Philippines.

 

Among its efforts, VOTY is developing a peer-to-peer learning environment where youth may teach one another valuable skills. It's also working to create a national platform to enable youth voices to be heard and be acted upon.

 

"I believe that with young people... making up one-third of the Filipino population, they play an increasingly large role in the development of Philippine society."

 

A critical component of VOTY's efforts is the use of the Internet to facilitate communication and information-sharing. <a href=" http://www.voty.org">  VOTY's</a> website contains information on youth participation; a calendar of local, national, and international events; publications; and relevant links and statistics. E-mail discussion groups also enable young people to share what they know and network with one another.

 

I am currently pursuing a masters degree in broadcast communications in the prime institution of the <a href=" http://www.up.edu.ph">  University of the Philippines</a>, while working as Technical Assistant, Events Organizer, part of the Special Projects Team which handles the Leadership Empowerment of Youth Leaders Nationwide, and Website Developer of <a href=" http://www.yv4sr.tk">Youth Volunteers for a Strong Republic</a>  of the <a href="http://www.opaya.tk "> Office of the Presidential Assistant for Youth Affairs (OPAYA)</a>  under the Office of the President of the Philippines.

 

I see great promise in utilizing today's communication technologies to strengthen youth participation, networking, collaboration and leadership. "I believe that multi-media—radio, TV, newspapers, mobile phones and the Internet—offers a powerful tool to inspire, inform, and involve the youth towards empowerment,"…

 

YOUTH PARTICIPATIONS

I am a broadcast communications graduate student at the <a href="http://www.up.edu.ph"> University of the Philippines ( U.P.), Diliman</a>. A dedicated and multi-talented young leader who has been a freelance writer, reporter, voice-over talent, and radio talent for various companies such as <a href=" http://www.abs-cbn.com"> ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation</a>, Manila Broadcasting Company DZRH, Philippine Children's Television Foundation Inc. and National Office of Mass Media where I write and work on productions that focuses on children and youth affairs and volunteerism.

 

NATIONAL YOUTH PARTICIPATION

 

In 1998, I became an active youth coordinator and the youngest participant of the <a href="http://www.voty.org "> 2nd National Youth Parliament (NYP)</a>. Organized by the <a href="http://www.youth.net.ph">National Youth Commission</a>, NYP is a biennial assembly of youth representing the various sub-sectors and geographical groupings nationwide to develop a legislative-executive agenda for youth development where I participated in the national decision-making processes of the government. The proceedings, declarations and resolutions of the Parliament guided the Commission in its undertakings and formed part of the legislative agenda of the Medium Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP) and In 1999 I became a delegate of the MTYDP which served as a guide for government agencies to utilize in the proposal or implementation of youth-related programs.

 

In 2001 I was elected by my fellow youth leaders to represent our region for the <a href=" http://www.punk2001.htmlplanet.com"> 1st National Youth Summit or PAMBANSANG UGONG NG KABATAAN (PUNK)</a>  of the National Youth Commission and Department of Social Welfare and Development where we discuss and list down issues facing the present Filipino youth. The topics and problems discussed were then documented and presented to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for the government to study and consider in future policy-making.

 

I have been Deputy Volunteer of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), in-school volunteer of U.P. Ugnayan ng Pahinungod and National Historical Institute.

   

I contributed so much as a member and officer of <a href="http://www.pisigma.com"> PI SIGMA Fraternity</a>, U.P. Red Cross and U.P. Tangway - an organization of U.P. students from Bataan and an active United Nations Volunteer. He founded the U.P. Speech Communication Society and KaBATAAN (Katipunan ng Kabataan ng Bataan) or Bataan Youth Society, for which the main goal was to promote our beautiful province of Bataan as a tourist destination, environmental awareness and youth empowerment.

 

I organized the Philippine Country Celebration of <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/gysd2003" >GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY</a>  held in Balara, Quezon City last April 11-15, 2003, and <a href="http://www.gysd.tk">   5th GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY</a>. I am one  of the head facilitator for Sangguniang Kabataan (YOUTH COUNCIL) National Federation National Eco-Youth Camp and Convention, Values Formation Workshop organized by SK Federation, Office of the President Youth Affairs held in Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Subic, Olongapo City last April 9-11, 2003.

 

I am the main Reactor and Discussant for The <a href="http://www.pssc.org.ph/events">   Fifth National Social Science Congress</a> (NSSC IV), What's With the Filipino Youth: Perspective from the Social Sciences, Philippine Social Science Congress at PSSC Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines last May 15-17, 2003.

 

I've been a the top participant for <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/youngleadersprogram ">  Young Leaders Program</a> by the <a href="http://www.ndcp.edu.ph"> National Defense College of the Philippines, Institute for Extramural and Continuing Studies, National Defense College of the Philippines</a>, the youngest delegate and Awardee of the 8th Open Conference on Cooperation for Responsible Citizenship and Corporate Governance and 1st Responsible Citizenship Fair by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia, the World Bank Institute and the Asia Pacific Association for Student Exchange (APASE) held at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-la last May 27, 2003.

 

Together with my Co-Founder and the former Vice-President of Voice of the Youth Network, we organized the Lian Youth Action Forum, with a theme "A Youth, Government, Business, Community and International Organization Partnership for Lian Development Youth Arises as Action Partners for Lian's Development held at Sea Breeze Rendezvous, Matabungcay Beach, Lian Batangas last May 28, 2003.

 

My greatest achievement as a youth advocate was when I was chosen to be  the 2003 Youth Action Net Awards by International Youth Foundation last June 12, 2003.

 

I was awarded at Potomac River aboard Odyssey Cruise in Washington D.C., U.S.A. last October 12 2003.

 

YOUTH AWARDS

 

<a href="http://www.youthactionnet.org/yan_awards/awardwinner.cfm?awid=39" >YOUTHACTIONNET AWARD</a>

 

<a href="www.iyfnet.org/uploads/ACF209.pdf"> YAN PUBLICATION</a>

 

<a href="http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/ser_ann/2003/oct/31-01.htm "> YAN PRESS RELEASE</a>.

 

Simultaneously with my award in Washington D.C. My organization VOICE OF THE YOUTH NETWORK was also awarded as the District Winner for Community Work Category, <a href=" http://voty.8m.com/custom2.html"> 2nd Quezon City Youth Achiever's Awards</a>, Office of the Vice-Mayor, Quezon City, Amoranto Multi-Purpose hall, Roxas Avenue, Quezon City, October 8, 2003 .  

 

 

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PARTICIPATION

 

I participated in the <a href="www.kabataan.htmlplanet.com/custom.html" >27th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program</a> last  2000,  3rd APEC Future Leaders Forum,  I represented the Philippines during the <a href="http://youth.unesco.or.kr/iyc/images/37iyc/37iyc.htm"> 37th International Youth Camp </a> of UNESCO and 6th Arirang Youth Camp in Seoul, South Korea.

 

I am one of the speaker and facilitator during <a href="http://www.iyd2004.org"> 3rd International Youth Conference</a> held at the Philippine Normal University and Malacanang Palace last August 12 to 14 led by the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP), the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization-Associated Schools Project (UNESCO-ASP), and Philippine Normal University (PNU).

"Youth Leadership for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development" was the theme of the celebration.

 

This year his celebration of the 5th International Youth Day will be cooperated with my organization VOICE OF THE YOUTH NETWORK.

 

I am the focal point of <a href="http://www.maroc2003.org">World Congress of Youth in 2003</a> where I sent Joan Villafuerte one of VOTY'S member to Morocco, together with the young people worldwide I proposed radical solutions on a range of globalisation issues.

 

I was also the focal point in the Philippines and with a simultaneous launched in 74 countries around the world he launched the book, <a href=" http://www.iyp.oxfam.org/campaign/youth_commission_report.asp">Highly Affected Rarely Considered</a> - the impacts of globalisation on young people at the United Nations Information Center, last July 19, 2003.

 

 

Year 2004 was very fruitful for me because I've attended numerous international youth programs.  Such as <a href=" http://www.wyps.org"> World Youth Peace Summit</a> - Bangkok, Thailand February 25 - 29, 2004, International Conference on Youth Empowerment -City University, Hong Kong   May 17 - 20, 2004 and the 2nd International Youth Parliament - Sydney, Australia July 5 –12. Upcoming events that I'm going to attend are Youth Employment Summit - Boca del Rio, Veracruz, Mexico, October 4 - 7, 2004 and World Youth Festival - Barcelona, Spain August 8-14, 2004.

 

 

 

Success in implementing programs for the youth hinges on our religious and civil leaders. They play a crucial part in realizing these programs and policies, with them serving as the living examples of the virtues and ideals they expect the youth of the land to have.

 

I believe that meaningful youth participation is about recognizing and nurturing the strengths, interests, and abilities of young people by providing them with real opportunities to become involved in decisions that affect them at individual and systemic levels. This kind of participation enhances youth health because it offers young people a chance to develop important decision-making and problem-solving skills, develop meaningful relationships, and bolster self-esteem.

 

Let us inspire, inform and involve the youth of the world.

 

 

POCHOLO D. GONZALES

Education            1995 - 1999   

UNIVERSITY OF PHILIPPINES DILIMAN                         

College of Arts and Letters, Major in SPEECH COMMUNICATION  Minor in THEATER ARTS  

Most Outstanding Youth and Student Leader by Office of Student Affairs2001- Present

UNIVERSITY OF PHILIPPINES DILIMAN,                       College of Mass Communication Graduate StudiesMajor in Broadcast Communication2nd Year Standing, Graduating 2004April 8 – May 15, 1997  

SPEECHPOWER PHILIPPINES  Quezon City English Conversation Fluency

 

Work experience       

1996 - Present            ABS-CBN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONFreelance Dubber and Voice Talent             Started as a radio talent, writer and director for a youth oriented radio program of DZMM 630 khz. Radyo-Radyo and Awit-Tawanan in particular, voice over for commercials of ABS-CBN, dubber and translator for various cartoons and telenovelas, and standupper and voice over for Sarimanok News Network's TATAK PINOY and SINE'SKWELA.

           

May 1998 - Present            PHILIPPINE CHILDREN'S TELEVISION FOUNDATION INC.Freelance Voice-over talent, puppet and mascot voice     Voicing for various voice-over,characters, puppet and mascot for the programs BATANG BATIBOT, BATIBOT AND KOKO KWIK KWAK.            Voice Director and Talent for the special programs of UNICEF

 

March 2001 - Present            MANILA BROADCASTING COMPANY- DZRH 666 KHZ.Radio Drama Talent and Co-anchor Radio Drama talent for radio drama programs like TEXT LOVE, KANDILA, MR. ROMANTIKO, MAY PANGAKO ANG BUKAS and RADIO BALINTATAW.   Co-anchor of Deli Magpayo for the program SEY MO, SEY KO a youth oriented program.

 

MEMBERSHIPS:

 

Anchor/Broadcaster, Lakas Kabataan, Tinig Kabataan, Recharged! DZME 1530 Khz. Every Saturday from 12 – 1 pm.

 

Founding President, Tinig Kabataan (Voice of the Youth)  December 1996

 

Director/Over-all Coordinator, VOICE OF THE YOUTH NETWORK, December 2002

 

Youth Ambassador, YOUTHACTIONNET, International Youth Foundation June 2003

 

Webmaster, www.voty.org

Country Representative, TakingITGlobal, January 2003

 

Member, Philippine Association for Volunteer Efforts (PAVE) , December 2003

 

Country Coordinator, Global Youth Action Network, January 2001

 

Founding Member, Asian Student Leaders Alliance, December 2002

 

Member, UNESCO CLUB OF METRO MANILA, August 2002

 

Member, Youth for United Nations, July 2002

 

Member, Graduate Studies Association, Graduate Studies, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, June 2001 – Present

 

Founder, KaBATAAN "Bataan Youth Society"  August 2000

 

Honorary Member, Katipunan Jaycees, Juniour Chamber of Commerce, May 2002 

 

Member, Pambansang Ugong ng Kabataan, December 2001

 

Member, SSEAYP International Philippines, January 2001

 

Deputy Volunteer, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, December 1998 – December 2000

 

Volunteer Member, U.P. Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, March 1997 – April 1999

 

Founder, Speech Communication Society, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, June 1997 – April 1999

 

Founding Member, Kathalad, Kathang Inilahad, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, February 5, 1998 – April 1999

 

Alumni/ Adviser, U.P. Tangway (Bataan), University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, June 1995 – Present

 

Member, U.P. Peer Counselors Society, Office of Counseling and Guidance, U.P. Diliman, Q.C. July 1997 – April 1999

 

Member/Alumni, Pi Sigma Fraternity, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, August 1996 – Present

 

AWARDS RECEIVED:

 

District Winner, Community Work Category,  2nd Quezon City Youth Achiever's Awards, Office of the Vice-Mayor, Quezon City, Amoranto Multi-Purpose hall, Roxas Avenue, Quezon City, October 8, 2003

 

Awardee, 2nd YouthActionNet Award, International Youth Foundation,  Aboard Odyssey Cruise, Potomac River, Washington D.C., October 12, 2003.

 

Awardee, Global Youth in Action Award, Global Youth Action Network. New York City, U.S.A., August 12, 2004.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 

n            Participant, 4th Achievers and Leaders Seminar, Salt and Light and Business Works, Shangri-la Hotel, Makati, March 16, 2005

n            Participant, Youth Leadership Development Seminar/Workshop, Philippine Normal University, Maceda Hall, Manila, National Youth Parliament Alumni Association, March 4-6, 2005

n            Organizer and Speaker, YOUTH POWER 2005 Conference and EXPO, The Next Step Events Planner and Philippine Youth Sphere, World Trade Center , Hall C, Pasay City, February   4-5, 2005

n            Participant, East Asia Connecting Futures Youth Camp, British Council and Raleigh International, UK, Bogor, Indonesia, January 18 – 27, 2005

n            Participant, Training Course on Basic Concepts and Issues In Volunteer Management cum General Assembly, Philippine Association for Volunteer Effort, (PAVE) Inc. ELJ Building, Quezon City, December 3, 2004

n         Judge, Cartoon Network Awards of Excellence, Perceptions Inc. and Cartoon Network. New World Renaissance Hotel, Makati City. October 20 and 26, 2004

 

Facilitator and Guest Speaker, Sangguniang Kabataan Bulacan Congress, "Building Stronger Youth of Bulacan Through Values and Skills Development" SK Bulacan Provincial Federation, Villa del Mar Beach Resort, Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte, October 22-24, 2004

 

Facilitator and Guest Speaker, Team Building Session and Leadership Training Seminar "Patuloy na Pagtuklas ng mga Kaalaman Tungo sa Maunlad na Pamumuno para sa hanay ng Sangguniang Kabataan. Sangguniang Kabataan Federation, Pasay City, Philippines, Margarita Hall, Hotel Supreme, Baguio City, September 10-12, 2004

 

Delegate, Oxfam International Youth Parliament 2004 "Building Sustainable Futures"  Oxfam Aids Abroad, Sydney, Australia, July 4-12, 2004

 

Delegate, International Conference on Youth Empowerment: A Cross-Cultural Exchange, Department of Applied Social Studies at City University of Hong Kong,   Hong Kong, SAR, PRC May 17-20, 2004

 

Organizer, 1st Youth Volunteers for a Strong Republic, Office of the Presidential Assistant for Youth Affairs, University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna

 

Delegate, World Youth Peace Summit Asia-Pacific,  Bangkok, Thailand, February 25-29, 2004

 

Delegate, 2nd Global Filipino Networking Convention "Filipino Power for the Development! A Homecoming, A Renewal: The Blossoming of Opportunities,:,

Participant, Youth Forum, "Overseas Filipino Youth: Defining Filipino Heritage for Unity, Empowerment and Progress in the Face of Globalization" Department of Tourism, Philippine Convention and Visitors Corp. (PCVC) and National Federation of Filipino-American Associations (NaFFAA), Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines, December 15-18, 2003

 

 

Speaker, Joint Educational Discussion "Youth Volunteerism" UP Economics Towards Consciousness and UP School of Economics Student Council, College of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman, December 16, 2003

 

Participant, Forum on Volunteerism and the Millennium Development Goals, United Nations Development Programme/United Nations Volunteers, Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency and Philippine Association for Volunteer Effort Inc., Sulu Hotel, Quezon City, Philippines, December 5, 2003

 

Facilitator, National Summit: Filipino Youth in ICT 2003, ASEAN Foundation and Philippine Science Centrum, Thomas Aquinas Research Complex, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila, Philippines, November 27 to December 4, 2003

 

Participant,9th International Association on Volunteer Efforts (IAVE) Asia-Pacific Regional Volunteer Conference, Philippine Association on Volunteer Efforts and Philippine National Volunteers Coordinating Service, Manila Hotel, City of Manila, Novermber 7 – 10, 2003

 

Participant and Awardee, 2nd Annual YouthActionNet Workshop, "Strengthening Youth-Led Advocacy" International Youth Foundation and Nokia, Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C. October 8-13, 2003

 

Co-organizer, Children's Month Launch 2003, "Mundong Payapa, Handog sa Bata", Council for the Welfare of Children, Clamshell, WOW Philippines, Intramuros, Manila, October 3,2003

 

Exhibitor/Participant, 11th National Public Relations Congress, Philippine Public Relations Society, Garden Ballroom, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City, September 24-26, 2003

 

Co-Organizer, 1st Philippine Youth Consultative Meeting on the World Summit on the Information Society, "Realizing the Potential of Youth to Create Digital Opportunities" , Asian Development Bank Headquarters, Manila, Philippines, September 8, 2003

 

Organizer, Diffun Youth Leadership Seminar, Quirino State University, Diffun, Quirino, September 5-6, 2003

 

Resource Speaker, Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE), 1ST semester AY 2003-2004, entitled "You'll Be Dead: The Chinovela Invasion in Philippine Media.", Room 204, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines, August 28, 2003.

 

Resource Speaker, Seminar on Radio Drama and Television entitled "Boses F4", Quezon Hall, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila, August 20, 2003

 

Focal Point, World Congress of Youth, Peace Child International,  Morocco, August 16-28, 2003

 

Career Guidance Speaker, Broadcasting Communication for the Seniors, Music Room, Philippine Women's University – Junior Middle Division, Taft Avenue, Manila, August 19, 2003

 

Resource Speaker, "Leadership and Legislative Governance Training for Student Leaders",  BPSC Audio Visual Room, Main Campus, Bataan Polytechnic State College, Balanga City, Bataan, August 8, 2003

 

Participant, A Forum on : Can Globalization Be Managed?, The Philippine Center for Policy Studies, U.P. Third World Studies Center, Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, August 5, 2003

 

Focal Point, "Launching of Youth Guide on Globalization, Highly Affected, Rare Considered," Impacts of Globalization on Young People, United Nations Information Center, U.N. Building, NEDA sa Makati, July 29, 2003

 

Participant, "YOUth and Fair Trade: Assessing the Role of the Youth in the Tide of Globalization", Fair Trade Alliance (FTA), Conrado Benitez Hall, Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) Headquarters, Mother Ignacia Ave., corner Dr. Lazcano St., Quezon City, July 24, 2003

 

Co-Organizer/Voice-Over , Anti SARS National Scientific Convention, "Celebrating Independence from SARS", World Trade Center, Metro Manila, Philippines, June 30 to July 2, 2003

 

Awardee/Winner, 2003 Youth Action Net Awards,  International Youth Foundation 32 South Street, Suite 500 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 USA Tel: 410.347.1500 Fax: 410.347.1188 June 12, 2003

 

Co-proponent/Facilitator, Lian Youth Action Forum, " A Youth, Government, Business, Community and International Organization Partnership for Lian's Development" Youth Arises as Action Partners for Lian's Development, Sea Breeze Rendezvous, Matabungcay Beach, Lian Batangas, May 28, 2003

 

Delegate/Awardee, 8th Open Conference on Cooperation for Responsible Citizenship and Corporate Governance and 1st Responsible Citizenship Fair, Institute for Solidarity in Asia, the World Bank Institute and the Asia Pacific Association for Student Exchange (APASE), Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-la, May 27, 2003

 

Participant, Young Leaders Program, National Defense College of the Philippines, Institute for Extramural and Continuing Studies, National Defense College of the Philippines, Academic Row, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 12-22, 2003

 

Discussant/Reactor, The Fifth National Social Science Congress (NSSC IV), "What's With the Filipino Youth: Perspective from the Social Sciences", Philippine Social Science Congress, PSSC Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, May 15-17, 2003

 

Participant, Training Workshop, "Practical Interventions for a More Responsible Youth", The Philippine Association of Psyco-Social Helping Professionals, the Philippine Normal University, College of Arts and Social Sciences, BSP Campsite, Los Baños, Laguna, May 8-10, 2003

 

Volunteer Facilitator, SK National Federation National Eco-Youth Camp and Convention, Values Formation Workshop,   SK Federation, O.P. Youth Affairs, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Subic, Olongapo City, April 9-11, 2003

 

Participant, Metro Manila Youth Leaders As`sembly 2003, "Pinalakas na Kabataan: Pundasyon ng Maunlad at Matatag na Rebulika", Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Youth Affairs, Mabini Hall, Malacañang, Manila, Philippines, April 4, 2003

 

Participant, Facilitator's Training, "Values Formation Seminar",  Office of the President of the Philippines, Malacañang, Mabini Hall, Malacañang, Manila, Philippines March 28, 2003

 

Participant, Youth Speak Series 2003 Forum No. 4, "Filipino Political Maturity: The Youth's Perspective", Kilusan para sa Kinabukasan ng Kabataan (KKK-Manila) and Student Council, Freshmen Arts Students Team 2001, , North Wing Conservatory, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines, 8 am – 12 nn, February 28, 2003

 

Participant, Kunsultahang Kabataan, "Rediscovering the Best in the Filipino Youth Leaders", Office of the President, Youth Affairs, Lyceum, Philippines, February 28, 2003

 

Facilitator, YES PEACE 2003, 3rd Youth Empowerment Summit for Peace, "In the Galaxy of Languages, Every Word is a Star" UNESCO Aspnet and Assumption College, Mother Esperanza Hall, Therese Emmanuel Building, Assumption College, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City, Philippines, February 21-22, 2003

 

Facilitator, Youth Speak Series 2003 Forum No. 3, "Filipino Youth Values in the Midst of Globalization" Philippine Normal University, Students and Educators for Empowerment and Community Development (PNU-SEED), UNESCO ASPnet and Kilusan para sa Kinabukasan ng Kabataan (KKK-Manila),   Philippine Normal University Conference Room, P.N.U. Taft Ave, Manila, Philippines, 1pm – 5pm, February 20, 2003

 

Judge, The Search For Thomasian Personalities 2003 Coronation Night, University of Santo Tomas, Student Organizations Coordinating Council, UST Sports Complex, España, Manila, Philippines, 6 p.m., February 21, 2003

 

Observer,  The Conference under the ASEAN-Korean Academic Exchange Program 2001, Regional Cooperation and Identity Building in East Asia in the Age of Post-Cold War Globalization "A Search for Institutional Frameworks in Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Fields", Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, February 19-21, 2003

 

Participant, Philippines-Japan Festival ASEAN-Japan Exchange Year 2003, Lecture Forum on Human Rights in Asia, "By: Prof. Kentaro Serita", World Affairs Forum, Inc. and Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC), Quezon Ballroom, Makati Shangri-la Hotel, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, Philippines, February 18, 2003

 

Participant, ASEAN – Japan Students' Dialogue, PNU, PHILFEJA, APPAJU, Audio-Visual Theater, Philippine Normal University, Philippines, 1-6 p.m . February 14, 2003

 

Participant, "Mindoro: The Cost of Globalization and Industrialization", University of Santo Tomas, Office for Community Development, The Political Science Forum, Sociological Society and Laya Pilipinas, CME Auditorium, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines February 14-15, 2003

 

Participant, ASEAN – Japan Exchange Year 2003 Student Symposium, "Transcending Borders: ASEAN – Japan Youth in Academic Freedomt", Romulo Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, February 12, 2003

 

Guest Speaker, ADAMSON SYMPOSIUM, "Liberal Minds of the Students: A Diversion of Arts and Imagination", Adamson University Student Government, College Student Government- Liberal Arts, Adamson University, Mezzanine, February 11, 2003

 

Participant, First Time Voters Project, Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines, Diliman, February 10, 2003

 

Speaker, Youth Action Forum On Social Involvement, "Looking Back, Moving Forward",

Awarded as Best Student Model for Media and Information Technology, Ateneo De Manila University Development Society, Social Science Building, Ateneo De Manila, University Quezon City, Philippines, 1-6 p.m., February 8, 2003

 

Speaker and Presentor, National Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Week, "With A Big Blue Smile", Council for the Welfare of Children, TUGON – DEA and UNICEF, Ateneo College Quadrangle, Ateneo De Manila University, 9-12 a.m., February 8, 2003

 

Facilitator, 2nd YES PEACE 2003, Youth Empowerment Summit for Peace, "Towards a Global Movement in Building a Culture of Peace", UNESCO Aspnet, San Beda College Student Council, Aksyon Demokratiko, San Beda College, Mendiola, Manila, Philippines, February 6-8, 2003

 

Youth Speaker, Youth Speak Series 2003, "Pinas, sa Pananaw ng Kabataan" Asian Social Institute and Kilusan para sa Kinabukasan ng Kabataan, Francis Senden Hall, Asian Social Institure, Manila, Philippines, February 1, 2003

 

Participant, National H-PAIR CONFERENCE, "Vision 2020: Designing the Blueprint to Philippine Sustainable Development", Ateneo-HPAIR Union, Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, Philippines, January 17-19, 2003

 

Student Coordinator and Secretariat, Asian Film Forum Manila 2003, "Evolving Realities in Asian Cinema" The UP College of Mass Communication and Japanese Foundation, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, January 7-9, 2003

 

Speaker, ASEAN Student Leaders' Summit 2002, "Developing Student Leaders Towards a Century of Peace and Humanity", Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific and Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Angeles University, Philippines,   December 11-14, 2002

 

Participant, 4th Youth Summit on Human Rights, "Strengthening Youth Leadership for a Sustainable Human Rights Advocacy"   Amnesty International, Human Rights Youth Action Network, Brentwood Village, M. Roxas St., Baguio City, October 18-22, 2002

 

Participant, Generation Why? Identity of the Youth In the Changing Philippines, Philippine Daily Inquirer and Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations,   Li Seng Giap Auditorium, APEC Communications Building, University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City, Philippines, October 12, 2002

 

Participant, UP Diliman Student Leaders' Convention 2002, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Office of Student Activities, Science Teacher Training Center Auditorium, National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, August 23-24, 2002

 

Participant, LEADERS UNLIMITED, The Aurelio Periquet Jr. Business Leadership Seminar Series "Inspiring Leaders of Tomorrow, Today" UP NISMED-STTC Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman, August 24, 2002

 

Facilitator, 3rd International Youth Conference, " Youth Leadership for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development" Youth Leaders Conference, Sponsoring Organization: UNESCO ASPnet, UNAP, PNU, Audio-Visual Theatre, Philippine Normal University, August 12-14, 2002

 

Participant, UNESCO Club of Metro Manila Seminar Workshop "UNESCO in the Philippines in the 21st Century" Filipinas Heritage Library, Ayala Foundation, Inc. Ayala Triangle, Makati City August 10, 2002

 

Philippine Delegate, 37th International Youth Camp, "You Can Make A Difference" Youth Unit, Korean National Commission for UNESCO, Korea UNESCO Culture Center, Seoul, South Korea and Woopo Wetland, Kyongsang Namdo, South Korea, July 14-27, 2002

 

Participant, NCR Youth Consultation, NYC Conference Room, 4th Floor, Bookman Building, 373 Quezon Ave., Quezon City, June 14, 2002

 

Participant, 2nd Annual Career Talk Day, U.P. College of Mass Communication and U.P. – CMC Alumni Association, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, March 9, 2002

 

Participant, Conference of Youth Leaders, " Remembering EDSA II" Ateneo Alumni Initiative for National Development,   Moro Lorenzo Sports Center, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, February 22 –23, 2002

 

Host, UP SANLAHI ALLIANCE'S PATALASANLAHI 2002, Malcolm Hall Theater, Law Complex, UP Diliman, Quezon City, February 10, 2002

 

Participant, NAPC Youth and Students Sectoral Assembly, Subic International Hotel, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Olongapo City, January 25-27, 2002

 

Observer, International Conference on Southeast Asian Studies in Asia "An Assessment Towards a Collaborative Action Plan" , U.P. Asian Center, Japan Foundation's Asia Center, Center for Integrative and Development Studies, the Third World Studies Center and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, SEAMEO-Innotech Building, Diliman, Quezon City January 8-10, 2002

Delegate, National Youth Summit, Pambansang Ugong ng Kabataan   (PUNK) 2001, DSWD and National Youth Commission, Malacañang Palace and Corporate Inn, Ermita, Manila, December 10 – 12, 2001.

 

Participant, 10th SSEAYP International, Philippines National Convention, Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program Alumni Association, Philippines, Inc. Naga City, Philippines   November 30 – December 2, 2001

 

Participant, An Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) Conference "Moving Forward with National Governance Reforms"   Shangri-La Plaza Hotel, Makati City, November 14, 2001

 

Participant, 3rd APEC Future Leaders' Forum "Corporate Citizenship: Doing Well by Doing Good" APEC Communications Building, University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City and Subic Bay, Zambales City, November 13-16, 2001

 

Reader and Guest, National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Reconciliation, "Youth Prayer on Moral Recovery" Presidential Management Staff, Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila, November 10, 2001

 

Facilitator and Host, U.P. Tangway's PATINIKAN, , "Youth Participation for Nation Building" Bulwagan ng Kapayapaan, Bataan Provincial Capitol, Balanga, Bataan, October 2001

 

Delegate, Regional Youth Summit, Pambansang Ugong ng Kabataan, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Regional Office III, DECS Regional Office, Angeles City, Pampanga, September 28-29, 2001

 

Facilitator and Tourist Guide, Philippine Country Program, 28th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program, Manila Science High School, Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines, September 17-20, 2001

 

Guest Speaker, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Communication Arts Department's, "Voice Acting on Radio Production Seminar/Workshop" AVR, St. Thomas Aquinas Bldg., Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila, July 21, 2001

 

Participant, WWF Scoping Workshop on Creating the Context for Sustainability Assessment of Trade and Building Capacity in the Philippines,   Via mare, PSE Building, Pasig City, April 5, 2001

 

Participant, Making TV ads – Copywriting Workshop, On-Line Workshops Inc., Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City March 17, 2001

 

Participant,  5th International Conference On Japanese Studies "Challenges and Opportunities of Japanese Studies in the New Millennium" The Japanese Studies Program of ADMU, DLSU and The Japan Foundation Manila Office, SDC Conference Hall, Social Development Comples; Ateneo De Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City,   March 8-9, 2001

 

Participating Youth, 27th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program, ASEAN Countries and Japan October 24 to December 15, 2000

 

Participant, SSEAYP, World Youth Meeting, Dolphin Hall, M.S. Nippon Maru, Singapore October 25, 2000

 

Candidate, N.Y.C. Pre-Departure Training, 27th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program, Christian Development Program, Tagaytay City, Cavite, August 22-30, 2000

 

Resource Speaker, Seminar on Career Guidance, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Bataan Economic Zone Branch, September 22, 2000

 

Participant Local Youth,  26th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program,  Interaction with Local Youth, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, December 2, 1999

 

Participant, Medium-Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP) 1999-2004 Briefing/Consultation for Region III, National Youth Commission, Century Resort Hotel, McArthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Philippines, November 25, 1999

 

Delegate, 2nd National Youth Parliament, Province of Bataan Representative. Teachers Camp, Baguio City, December 18-21, 1998

 

Participant, Reconstructing Local History Program Training Workshop, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod and National Historical Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, March 7-8, 1998

 

Participant, Peer Counselors Training, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Office of the Counseling and Guidance (OSG) University of the Philippines, Casa Real, Laguna. September 5-6, 1997

 

Participant, PICYO Summer Youth Camp, Philippine Independent Church Youth Organization, Antonio G. Llamas Elementary School, May 1991

 

 

Accepted Participant on various conferences

 

Accepted Participant, 4th International Youth Leadership Conference, "Cross-Cultural Exchange of Young Ideas Concerning the Future of World Leadership" Civic concepts International, Czech University of Agriculture, Prague 6, Suchdol, Czech Republic, January 5-10, 2003

 

Observer, 4th National Youth Parliament, "Make a Difference" National Youth Commission, Pryce Hoter, Cagayan De Oro City, Mindanao, December 5-8, 2002

 

Accepted Participant, 3rd Asian Youth Forum, "The Roles and Capabilities of the Asian Youth Leaders in Achieving a Region-wide Sustainable Growth and Development" Pan-Asian Consortium (PAC),Taipei, Taiwan, November 8-11, 2002

 

Accepted Participant, 4th APEC Future Leaders' Forum, "Challenges and Opportunities for Business, Government and Social Sector Partnerships in Building Civil Society" APEC Communications Building, University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City, Philippines, November 11 - 15, 2002

 

Accepted Participant, Students' Forum, "Citizenship and participation in the globalising world"  Students' Forum 2000,   Vilemov Castle and Prague, Czech Republic, October 26– 31, 2002

 

Accepted Participant, World Civil Society Forum, International Conference Center Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland, July 8-20, 2002

 

Accepted Participant, Melaka International Youth Dialogue, "Action for Youth Employment" World Assembly of Youth, Equatorial Melaka Hotel, Melaka, Malaysia, July 29 – August 1, 2002

 

Admitted Student, Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution (IIMRC) and Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands.   The Netherlands, July 19 to August 16, 2003

 

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION:

 

Global Youth Action Network, 211 East 43rd Street, Suite 905, New York, NY 10017 U.S.A.

UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS, Postfach 260 111, D-53153, Bonn, Germany

 

Habitat for Humanity

 

Contributor Writer, Takingitglobal and youth actionnet.org

 

Featured in www.youthactionnet.org "international youth leaders profile" and www.takingitglobal.org

 

 

THEATER EXPERIENCES

 

Performer, "Servant of the Flesh" by Hans de Venecia, UP KATHALAD, KathaLathala: tula, dula, kuwento, atbp.  Galleria 1, Faculty Center  February 5, 1998

 

Actor, "Emma Engkantada at ang Tatlong Makukulit" Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts, CAL-UP Diliman Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero Theater, March 14, 1998

 

Performer, The Saint and the Princess" An Oral Interpretation Presentation, Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts, CAL-UP Diliman, Hermogenes Ylagan Theater, October 7, 1997

 

 

RADIO PRODUCTIONS AND PROGRAMS

 

Radio Talent, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation DZMM 630 khz, Radyo-Radyo achored by Joey Galvez and May Catherine Valle, August 1996 – December 1998

 

Radio Talent, Writer and Director, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation DZMM 630 khz, Awit-Tawanan, achored by Joey Galvez and Catherine Valle, January 1999 – January 2000

 

Co-anchor, Manila Broadcasting Company DZRH 666 khz, Sey Mo, Sey Ko, Achored  by Dely Magpayo, April 2001 – October 2001

 

Radio Drama Talent, Manila Broadcasting Company DZRH 666 khz, Text Love, Directed by Julie Fe Navarro, March 2001 – September 2001

 

Radio Drama Talent, Manila Broadcasting Company DZRH 666 khz, Kandila,

Directed by Bernard Factor Cañaberal, March 2001 – March 2002

 

Radio Drama Talent, Manila Broadcasting Company DZRH, Mr. Romantico and May Pangako ang Bukas

 

Radio Drama Talent, National Office of Mass Media, Serviam, Bagong Aklat IX,  CMN PFCB, Iisa ang Buhay, January 2001 – July 2001

 

Radio Drama Talent, DZXL,

 

Radio Drama Talent, VG Productions and DZRH, Ito ang Palad Ko, Producer

Virgilio Garcia Jr., September 2002 - Present

 

Talent, Radyo Veritas DZRV 846, Showbiz Recados anchored by Evelyn "Matutina" Bontogon Guerrero, July 2002

 

Drama Talent, Population Commission and DZUP, Hagupit ng Pagkakataon, Nominee KBP Golden Dove Awards,

 

 

 

TV PRODUCTIONS

 

Voice Talent and Host, Philippine Childrens' Television Foundation Inc., Batibot, Batang Batibot, Koko Kwik-kwak, May 13, 1998 – May 2001

 

Voice Talent and Standupper Talent, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation's Sarimanok News Network, Tatak Pinoy, "Expo Filipino Episode", Hosted by Gel Santos Relos, 1998

 

 

Especial Productions:

 

Host and Voice Over Talent, Orange Productions Inc., Produced and Hosted by Roberto Pagdanganan, October 2001 – January 2002

 

Voice Characterization and Voice Director, PCTVF and Unicef,   "Ang Planeta Bugabu", "Si Owel ang Batang Matakaw" and "Sa Ilalim ng Dagat"

 

Voice Characterization and Voice Director, DOH, "Anti-Aids Campaign Cartoon"

 

Voice Over Talent and Director, ABS-CBNs' Star Records, AudioPost "Himig Handog Love Songs Compilation Album Commercial" November 6, 2002

 

Voice Director and Talent, "Tutubi Patrol" Original Filipino Animation, Top Peg Animation Studio

 

CARTOONS, ANIMES AND TELENOVELAS

 

ABS-CBN

1.         TICO AND FRIENDS – 1997 – Various characters

2.         REMI: NOBODY'S GIRL –Ricardo, etc. - January 11, 1999

3.         BLUE BLINK – Prinsipe, March 8, 1999

4.         ISAMI - August 16, 1999

5.         THE TWINS AT ST. CLARE'S - November 15, 1999, Father, Jimmy, etc.

6.         NEON GENESIS EVANGELION - December 6, 1999

7.            MAGIC GIRLS(MIRACLE GIRLS) - January 31, 2000– Kurashige

8.            WEDDING PEACH - February 7, 2000 Limone

9.            LITTLE WOMEN - February 7, 2000

10.            SABER MARIONETTE J to X - February 14, 2000

11.            GULLIVERS TRAVELS,  Dr. Flim, etc.

12.            JESTER THE ADVENTURER - June 5, 2000

13.       SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON - June 26, 2000

14.            DIGIMON -  August 2000, Gomamon, Ikakumon

15.            CUORE - February 12, 2001

16.       SOUL HUNTER - May 7, 2001 - Emperor Chou

17.            HAMOS THE GREEN CHARIOT - October 8, 2001

18.       JUDIE - March 18, 2002

19.       BUBU CHA CHA - April 2, 2002  Chacha, other characters

20.            JENNY - July 15, 2002

21.            JUMANJI - Sleek

22.            ULTRAMAN GAIA- March 2002 -Gamu Takayama

23.       HEAVY GEAR – Marcus

24.            COOKING MASTER BOY – Ciel, Sanche

25.       LADY LADY, Tomas, Robert

 

Telenovela

 

1.            CHABELITA – Ricardo Sottomayor and Roman

2.            CAMILA – Dr. Wick and Atty. Mario Layva

3.            ALTAGRACIA – Marcos

4.            METEOR GARDEN – Father of Shan Tsai

 

ABC 5

 

1.         TWO YEARS VACATION WITH DINOSAURS - February 13, 2001 – Bossing

2.         LAZER PATROL – Drer

 

GMA 7

 

1.            DETECTIVE CONAN – Guest

2.            SAMANTHA – Guest

3.         KATRI – Esuko, Bihitoli

4.            VALENTINA- TABATINA – Pacheco, Jose Gregorio, Morales

 

RPN 9

 

1.         SINTI – Nicolas, Prof.,

 

IBC 13

 

1.            CYBORG KURO CHAN – March 4, 2002, Kuro Chan, Kulas etc.

 

RADIO AND TV COMMERCIALS

1.         Double Mint Gum – radio voice

2.         Coca-cola – radio voice

3.         Colt 45 – Stampede Promo – model

4.         Red Bowl Sardines – singer

5.         Sprite – tv – voice

6.            Argentina Meat Loaf – radio – Ilonggo and Cebuano

7.         Minola Budget Pouch - radio

8.         Maggi Tomato and Meat Cube – radio

9.            Western Union Money Transfer – radio

10.       Smart Talk – radio

11.       Gilbey's Gin – radio

12.       Wow Philippines at Bonamine - radio

 

MOVIES

1.            Yamashita

2.         Hubog

3.         Mano Po

4.         Dekada '70

5.         Spirit Warriors

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Think, Grow Rich, or Die Trying: The Bruce Lee Story

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As a fan of Bruce Lee, you probably already know about his extensive library. Bruce’s collection reportedly spanned more than 2000 books on philosophy and martial arts. (In fact, much of the material in his “signature work”, the Tao of Jeet Kune Do—compiled and published posthumously from his notes—was copied from these primary sources.)

Bruce Lee was influenced by D.T. Suzuki, J. Krishnamurti, and many other teachers, but perhaps no author left a greater impression on him than Napoleon Hill.

Napoleon Hill

In the early 1900s, Napoleon Hill spent twenty years studying the habits and qualities of America’s richest and most powerful men. After observing and interviewing such successes as Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford, Hill came to view their achievements as the product of a secret formula—a formula that any man could follow to great wealth.

Hill distilled this formula in his book, Think and Grow Rich:

1. Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire. It is not sufficient merely to say “I want plenty of money.” Be definite as to the amount.
2. Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire.
3. Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the money you desire.
4. Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action.
5. Write out a clear, concise statement of the amount of money you intend to acquire, name the time limit for its acquisition, state what you intend to give in return for the money, and describe clearly the plan through which you intend to accumulate it.
6. Read your written statement aloud, twice daily, once just before retiring at night, and once after arising in the morning.

For example: Suppose that you intend to accumulate $50,000 by the first of January, five years hence, that you intend to give personal services in return for the money, in the capacity of a salesman. Your written statement of your purpose should be similar to the following:

“By the first day of January, 19.., I will have in my possession $50,000, which will come to me in various amounts from time to time during the interim.

“In return for this money I will give the most efficient service of which I am capable, rendering the fullest possible quantity, and the best possible quality of service in the capacity of salesman of (describe the service or merchandise you intend to sell).

Bruce Lee, by all accounts a man of burning desire, took Napoleon Hill’s advice to heart. In his personal papers, the following note was found:

My Chief Personal Aim In Life
I, Bruce Lee, will be the highest paid Oriental superstar in the United States. In return I will give the most exciting performances and render the best of quality in the capacity of an actor. Starting in 1970, I will achieve world fame and from then onward till the end of 1980 I will have in my possession the sum of $10,000,000—then I will live the way I please and achieve inner harmony and happiness.

Bruce Lee
1969
SECRET

Lee saw no contradiction in these goals. And yet, looking backwards, his stardom and impending wealth unquestionably played a part in his mysterious demise. Fame and its accoutrements—drugs, girls, secret life insurance policies—pushed harmony and happiness out of reach.

Judging by each man’s words and actions, Napoleon Hill more clearly understood the jing-qi-shen transmutation of Chinese kungfu than Bruce Lee himself did. Ironic? I can only suggest that fans of the Law of Attraction and Intention-Manifestation Theory learn from Lee’s example, and choose their goals carefully.

There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart’s desire. The other is to get it.
- George Bernard Shaw

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DSCTA turns 50

The UP Diliman (UPD) Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts (DSCTA) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a series of events that recognize and share the accomplishments of its faculty, students, and alumni. The theme is “DSCTA: Consolidating its Gains in the Present Millennium.” Dr. Belen D. Calingacion, DSCTA chairperson, led the faculty, students, and alumni during the jubilant opening tribute to some of the founding members of the DSCTA. Among them were Professor Emeritus Alejandro J. Casambre, PhD (represented by his daughter Sr. Mary Aida Casambre), and Professors Emeriti Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio and Leticia Tison. To date, seven lecture-fora have been held. The first three featured theatre scholars, Melecio Yamomo, Prof. Sir Anril Tiatco, and Michael Burton. Yamomo discussed the relationship between electronic media and selected Philippine epics. Tiatco discussed how ambivalence to Catholicism is performed in two Kapampangan cultural spectacles. Burton engaged the audience in a three-hour workshop on developing the voice for theatre. Douglas Nierras and Powerdance presented a dance-lecture titled “Dance: Aesthetics and Philosophy.” His dancers demonstrated the four levels of dance. The dramatic movements are part of Nierras’s advocacy of teaching basic dance forms to public school teachers. Dada Lorenzana-Santiago and Christine Salceda-Tica shared with the Department their insights on the topic, “The Significant Giving Self.” Lorenzana-Santiago narrated how she turned away from her celebrity-inclined profession as a TV broadcaster and marketing manager of a diamond company to become a seminar director for values formation. Salceda-Tica spoke about her experiences as one of the founders of Hillcrest Family Center along with her spouse, Pastor Reuel Tica. A skilled performer and storyteller, Pocholo Gonzales, who is also known as the Voice Master, narrated his journey in youth advocacy as he professionalized the voice acting business in the Philippines. His lecture was titled “Creative Voices.” The forthcoming events of the DSCTA include lectures by Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Chancellor Emeritus of De La Salle University Philippines Dr. Carmelita Quebengco on September 17, the speech conference from October 21 to 23, lectures by former junior faculty members Leloy Santos-Cuyugan and Kiko Dagohoy on November 24. The year 2010 will pave the way for inter-university activities to be sponsored by the Speech Communication Association and the Theatre Council, both student organizations of DSCTA. The year-round event will end with a DSCTA ball in March 2010 in which alumni who have left a significant imprint in Philippine society will be recognized.

PGMA wants environment-friendly entrepreneurs
Friday, 06 November 2009
PGMA wants environment-friendly entrepreneurs
BALANGA, Bataan (PND) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today expressed hope that entrepreneurs will put up
businesses that are environment-friendly and help mitigate the effects of climate change.
''I hope next year I will be giving awards to entrepreneurs whose kind of businesses are those that help mitigate the
effects of climate change,'' the President said at the Go Negosyo Caravan in this city known worldwide as the site of the
historic Death March.
The President visited this province today to lead the awarding of outstanding entrepreneurs.
The President said charcoal briquettes produced from garbage with the use of the technology developed by the
Department of Science and Technology should replace destructive small-scale logging practice.
She said used and discarded plastics could be recycled into construction materials such as hollow blocks.
Also, likewise, she added, water lilies, which often clog waterways, could be made into handicrafts such as slippers,
baskets and bags.
The President, assisted by Go Negosyo founder and Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Jose Concepcion III and
Bataan Gov. Enrique Enriquez, led the awarding of 14 outstanding individuals who served as role models in their
respective trades and to the community.
PGMA wants environment-friendly entrepreneursBALANGA, Bataan (PND) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today
expressed hope that entrepreneurs will put up businesses that are environment-friendly and help mitigate the effects of
climate change.
''I hope next year I will be giving awards to entrepreneurs whose kind of businesses are those that help mitigate the
effects of climate change,'' the President said at the Go Negosyo Caravan in this city known worldwide as the site of the
historic Death March.
The President visited this province today to lead the awarding of outstanding entrepreneurs.
The President said charcoal briquettes produced from garbage with the use of the technology developed by the
Department of Science and Technology should replace destructive small-scale logging practice.
She said used and discarded plastics could be recycled into construction materials such as hollow blocks.
Also, likewise, she added, water lilies, which often clog waterways, could be made into handicrafts such as slippers,
baskets and bags.
The President, assisted by Go Negosyo founder and Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Jose Concepcion III and
Bataan Gov. Enrique Enriquez, led the awarding of 14 outstanding individuals who served as role models in their
respective trades and to the community.
The Most Oustanding Bataeno Entrepreneurs are Oscar Banzon of Crown Royal Hotel, Lavista, and ABESCO; Armanda
Battad of Amanda's Marine Products; Lorna Belen of Bataan Commercial Enterprises; Eduardo de Guzman of Jollibee
and ICMC; Miguel Mateo of McDo Furniture Shop; Elizabeth Sioson of Elizabeth Supermarket and Elizabeth Group of
Companies; Elvira Tamayo of Elvira's Farm; and Celso Valdecanas of Joyous Resort and VL Construction.
The Most Inspiring Bataeno Micro-entrepreneurs, on the other hand, are Lorna Banzon of Avon Products; Pocholo
Gonzales of Creative Voices Productions; Jane Manansala of Orient Sports Gear; Noel Ramirez of Noel Aqua Farm and
Agri-Agra General Merchandise; Pamela Santos of Beakris House of Goodies; Cherrylou Tiongson of NC Tiongson
Enterprises; and Rosario Villaviray of Aling Chayong's Cashew Products.
Tiongson was also adjudged winner of the BPI Savings Bank Business Excellence Award while Belen was given the
Nokia Mobile Entrepreneur Award.
More than 12 thousand Bataenos trooped to the People's Center here to participate in what was described by
Concepcion as the ''biggest Go Negosyo Caravan so far.''
''The outpouring of support and the enthusiasm from the public and the local government is a clear indication that the

Filipino people are taking charge of their destiny instead of letting poverty get the better of them,'' he said.
The Go Negosyo Bataan caravan consisted of free seminars, lectures, and fora on entrepreneurship with varying topics
including mindset change, self-mastery, spotting opportunities and finding the right market business, product
development, basic marketing and financial management.

Jingles and Radio Ads Production and Importance

ingles are meant to do: Aided by simplicity, catchiness and repetition, they insidiously attach themselves to your cerebral cortex, and nothing can dislodge them, short of having another jingle catch your attention. An advertising jingle or commercial theme is much like the introduction to a television show or for radio ads. There are lots of reasons why, demographic, social, political factors influence on our buying behaviours and jingles are one of the reason which affect the customer preferences.

We always give least importance to radio advertising but from a research it has been proved that radio ads are among the strongest medium that can sell things. When this very personal medium is used well, it informs, stimulates emotions, and engenders trust, all the things that make us buy. I know this first hand.

The style of advertising -- of much visual media, in fact -- is changing as well, with a shift from linear storytelling to collages of images. Then there's the splintering and fragmentation of audiences and the media channels to reach them with a single musical signature. Your tune should be light and lively, set in an upbeat major key. The tempo should be quick and the rhythm snappy, like a march or a cheer. I tend to remember jingles that are witty or funny.

Writing advertising jingles is a great way to make money with your music. Many times a new song will be written instead of using an existing piece for an advertising campaign. Getting involved with an advertising agency is one way to put music dollars in your pockets and get your work noticed by the public.

Some tips for effective jingle writing:

- Know the product: What are you trying to sell? A service? A product? A company? What does it do, provide or offer? Familiarize yourself with its benefits, capabilities, and distinction. What makes it superior to others of its kind?

- Drill the name: The jingle must mention and repeat the specific name of the product or company and what it does. You want to ensure that the consumer remembers the name in conjunction with the type of product. If they repeat it, they are more likely to buy it. With a good jingle, the consumer may actually begin to call all products of that type by the trade name.

- Set your slogan to a tune: There is much evidence to show that we remember tunes better than mere words. That's why a jingle is generally much easier to remember than just a slogan.

- Use assonance (repetition of vowel sounds -- 'eat cheap') and alliteration (repetition of consonant sounds -- 'Lemon-lime'): This makes your jingle fun to sing! Great Jingles should be: * Short * Easy to Understand * Recognizable * Memorable The jingles are usually composed by professionals. Since jingles are important components of the ad campaign, a lot of care is taken to ensure that only a very high quality advertising jingle is produced. Because they are so popular, and also given the wide reach of them, a lot of established musicians also lend their talents to it. As a result, it is often seen that the advertising jingles are of superior quality. This further goes on to boost the advertising efforts of the company as with a good jingle, the ad stands out, and quite obviously, it is every ad maker's desire to have an outstanding ad, quite literally so!

V-Force! Voice Acting Workshop 10!

 

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May the voice be with you!

VOICE ACTING Instructors

VOICEWORX! Instructors

NEIL ERICSON “Papa” TOLENTINO

After more than a decade of professional work in the voice-acting and dubbing industry, it would be an understatement to say that Mr. Neil Ericson M. Tolentino has done it all. As a dubbing supervisor and director, Mr. Tolentino, or Papa Neil as fondly called by his peers, is behind some of the most popular Asianovelas like Lovers in Paris , Princess Lulu and Stained Glass. But even before the phenomenal success of the Korean Wave, Neil has also had a hand in directing Mexican soaps like Dos Amores, Gata Salvaje and animated series such as Streetfighter. Prior to being a dubbing – supervisor, writer and translator for TV shows, Neil already directed several plays and performed as a stage-actor himself. Such experience made him versatile enough to appear in several TV series as a character – actor for Marina and become an acting coach and script consultant for “Sana Ikaw na Ngaâ€, among other major productions. Even if he already is a full-fledged director, Neil continues to provide the voice for several anime characters for HERO TV, TV and Radio commercials. And to give back to the society, Neil also continuously shares his talents as a teacher and facilitator for scriptwriting and voice – acting workshops including Creativoices productions’ “Voiceworx!â€â€¦ inspiring the next generation to break new grounds in the voice – acting industry.

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DANILO “Ama” MANDIA

Probably as a boy born in Boac Marinduque, even Mr. Danilo Ledesma Mandia, himself could've never imagined that he would later on become an institution, a pillar of the voice “

acting industry. Although, Mr. Mandia may not want to be branded as an "institusyon"¦ all the people he has worked with would certainly agree.

Coming from a diverse educational background - an Economics major in Trinity College; Agriculture Courses in the USA and UP Los Banos; it seemed that Mr. Mandia'S heart is really into the Theater Arts, which he finished as a Master’s degree at UP.

It was indeed in the theater where he perfected his art as an actor, stage manager, artistic director and instructor since the late 70’s until the 90’s. Also, for a couple of years, he served as an instructor for De La Salle College of St. Benilde, Miriam College and Trinity College.

Since 1991, Mr. Mandia has been working as a dubbing director and translator for the biggest Broadcasting Network in the country, ABS-CBN and since 2005, for Hero TV Channel.

Some of the most memorable animated series he handled were Peter Pan, Dog of Flanders, Remi, Julio at Julia, Snowhite, RayEarth, BTX, Little Women 1 and 2, Zenki, Heidi, Digimon 1 and 2, Hana Yori Dango, Kim Possible, Voltes V celebrity edition, Akazukin Cha-cha. He also had a hand in other TV Series such as Bananas in Pajamas, Meteor Garden, Love Scar (Fantasy Fever), ABCDEF-4, and Girls Marching On among others.

His decades of experience in the arts already gave him a keen eye, or rather an “ear†for potential voice – talents and actors. He has discovered some of the most talented voice actors in the industry. He might as well be labeled as a “discoverer†of talents, yet to the people

he has inspired, Mr. Mandia would be best described as a dedicated professional, a good friend and a true father.

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ALFREDO “Alexx” AGCAOILI

Also Known as “The Supremo .” Alexx Agcaoili is a Filipino Voice Actor and ADR Director. Most of his VA and Directing work are Anime but he has also done work on some TeleNovelas which airs on certain TV stations in the Philippines, namely ABS-CBN and GMA. The very talented voice actor and Director for Filipino anime productions like, Fruits Basket, Rave Master, Mobile Suit Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Beast Machines, Supergals, Babel 1 and 2, Green Rose, and many more. Taking the role of Dr. Smith in the original Filipino Voltes V and Sanosuke Kagara in Samurai X (Rorouni Kenshin). His contribution to the workshop will be in direct supervision of the recording process and applications of voice acting.

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POCHOLO "VoiceMaster" GONZALES
CEO/Managing Director/Voice Artist/Creative Voice Director

Although still very young, 28 year-old Pocholo Gonzales is already considered a veteran in the art of voice acting for television, radio and even online.

He started his professional career at age 16 and since then, has harnessed his talent to become one of the best and most experienced in the field of voice acting.

The long list of his credentials includes providing the voice for over a thousand different animated shows, characters on Filipino-dubbed Koreanovelas and Tsinovelas, Movies, radio and television commercials and even computer games.

He is also known as the "Father of Philippine Podcasting".

He has won the Best Voice Actor title at the AdCongress 2003 in Baguio City through the radio commercial “Wikang Bansa†wherein he imitated the voice of Mike Enriquez.

He also organizes shows, seminars and workshops on voice acting.

At present, he owns and manages Creativoices Productions and also keeps himself busy with Society of Young Voice Artists of the Philippines-SYVAP, a group of voice actors and talents he organized.

Aside from his voice acting credentials, he takes pride at being honored as a Youth Advocate in Washington D.C., New York, Sydney and Tokyo for being the founder of a youth organization, Voice of the Youth Network (www.voty.org).

He finished BA Speech Communication and took his M.A. for Broadcast Communication in University of the Philippines. He also studied Voice Acting in California USA.

He also hosts a radio program entitled Voice of the Youth Radio Version 6.0 at DZME 1530 kHz every Sunday, 10 – 11 AM.

He believes that Voice Acting is an Art that needs to be heard, to be recognized and to be further developed.

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BRIAN MATHEW "Godpodder" LIGSAY
COO/Marketing Director/Voice Artist/Creative Writer

GodpodderWith over 12 years of Professional Experience in Voice Over and Events Industry in the Philippines, Brian has everything you need in a Talent. Showcasing a wide variety of voices from Corporate/Expert voice, Coliseum barker types, Hard Sell, Drama, and Character or Animation. With a solid background in Broadcasting, Brian is also a Scriptwriter, Host and Director. Plus he’s a Voice Coach and Head Instructor at Univoicesal Productions. He makes the simplest copy and the smallest events into big time, show time! You’ve Never Heard Something This Big!..

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Creative Voices: The Hope of Voice Acting

Filipinos are well known for their talents in singing, dancing, acting, etc. This just proves that we are inclined to arts and are artists by nature. Being artists, we always have the urge to be the best and popular in the field we have chosen. When it comes to having powerful vocal chords, we have been popular in the field of voice acting since the sarzuela and radio drama era. Many actors have been popular in different musicals. Radio Dramas such as Gabi ng Lagim and Tiya Dely were big hits many years ago. We cannot deny that Filipino voice artists really are something.  However, voice acting in the Philippines is taken for granted in the market today.  Most of the talents are underpaid only getting P80 per script. Even if radio drama today is not as popular as it was before, voice talents are still the ones giving life to the radio stations. Dubbed teledramas and animé are also popular in television.  This is where Creativoices Productions comes in.

                        Creativoices Productions is a company that serves as a host that protects the rights of voice talents while ensuring not only the needed quality but to as much as possible exceed the client’s expectations on voice services. In line with this, the company is popular in the world of voice acting and has earned clients ranging from politics to advertising industries. Though there are a number of voice providers in the country, Creativoices is the only one that focuses on the welfare of voice artists. The company proves that voice acting is not a dying industry but in fact just as popular as the celebrities on screen today. The quality of the services that the company provides is just as high as the quality of voice acting abroad. This is the reason why Creativoices is considered as the number one provider of pre-qualified and professional voice artists in the Philippines.

Let us first define what voice acting is. Voice acting is an art. And like all other art forms it has tools and techniques which must be mastered in order for you to succeed in the level of success you want to deserve. It’s about finding the kid in you. It requires dedication and passion for doing Voice-over jobs, and lots of patience to master the skills. It means that not anyone can do voice acting for it’s a job that should be taken seriously. It also requires skills in oral-interpretation that not everyone possesses.  This art form echoes everywhere. You can hear voice-overs when you are in the mall, train stations, restaurants, in radio, in television etc. Thus, this proves that it is an essential part of the industry.

Voice Actors or Voice Artists play a very important role in sales, marketing, and delivery of information. It is the voice actor’s job to play a role that has been written into the script. To effectively play the role and thus sell the message, the performer must, among other things, be able to quickly determine who the intended audience is, what the key elements of the message are, and how to best communicate the message using nothing more than the spoken word.

Voice artists give life to commercials, radio or television, Tagalized Animés and imported dramas such as Naruto and Fated to Love You. This is very evident in the leading TV networks and radio stations. Animés, Asian and Mexican series are still dubbed and aired today. In fact, Asian TV series are always shown on primetime. Viewers patronize the Tagalog versions of these shows for they can understand it much better than watching it on pirated DVD with English subtitles. It just shows that voice talents are playing important roles in the field of entertainment and media industry. In order to be a good voice artist, one should be versatile and knowledgeable in what he or she is doing. Voice acting requires skills in interpretation thus needing the said characteristics.

In spite of these evidences, many people do not consider that Voice Talents are essential parts of the entertainment and media industry. Some also think that Voice Acting is not a prestigious job. Others look down on these artists for they think that voice talents can be found everywhere. Many do not believe that this kind of work is fun and enjoyable.

These opinions are very obvious in the way people deal with voice talents nowadays. Let us consider their pay as an example. From P300-P500, now they are only paid P80 per script causing them to find an extra job to support their everyday needs. Most of the voice talents do not share the limelight other celebrities has in radio and television. Viewers, as much as possible, will not miss a single episode of their favorite Asian series but do not bother to know whose voices are behind the characters.

These opinions and stereotypes regarding the world of voice acting are untrue. There are evidences and testimonials that can prove that these are just some of the misconceptions of those who do not have much knowledge in voice acting. Let us first discuss the belief that Voice Acting is not a prestigious job.

In Hollywood, people think highly of voice actors. They play important roles in animation, movie industry, advertising industry, etc. These artists are the source of income of many film companies in America. Celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Natalie Portman, Antonio Banderas and many others also do dubbing in highest grossing animations such as Dreamworks’ Shrek and Disney-Pixar’s Cars. 

Macky McRae, a product of Creativoices workshops called Voiceworx takes pride and prestige in being a voice talent. To her it’s something unique and different, something that she can be proud of because not all people can do what they do. For artists like Macky, dubbing is a form of self-expression where she experiences fun that cannot be compared to anything.

Voice actors can be found everywhere. Voice acting is not a hard job at all. This opinion is unacceptable. Some people may think that all you have to do to be a voice actor is show up in auditions and voila! A new career for you! Let us not forget that voce-acting is an art. Therefore there is a lot of work and skill involved in this field. According to a professional voice actor you have to make sure you have a good background in acting and a good voice with very clear diction. "You have to be able to transfer [everything] through voice - you can’t use body language or anything else that works on camera”. An aspiring voice artist should have a talent or at least a good background in oral interpretation. Unlike actors on screen, voice talents do not have anyway to transfer emotions but their voice. Therefore the notion that these artists can be found everywhere is wrong.

Some others also think that voice acting is boring. In fact, just as a professional voice actor said, it is finding the kid in you. And what is more fun than being a kid again? Kathlyn Rose Tolentino, remembers the fun of her first dubbing experience. She said, “Nakikita ko na yung ginagawa nya. Mahilig din kasi ako sa anime kaya nung tinanong ako ng tatay ko kung gusto kong ma-try mag-dub, I said yes right away. Ang saya niya kasi makikita at maririnig mo na sa iyo yung boses nung anime character”. This girl divides her time in going to school in the morning and her dubbing activities at noon. No matter how hectic her schedule is, she doesn’t mind because of the rewarding experience she gets in voice acting. Jill Fernandez, a product of Voiceworx also considers dubbing as a fun experience. The people in the voice acting industry are also really friendly and easygoing; everybody respects everybody else. It is  different from the film or TV acting business, which has a lot of politics.

For those who take this prestigious form of art for granted, they might want to have a second thought. The belief that voice acting is not an essential part of media and entertainment industry is a falsehood. Try to imagine yourself in world without voice-overs, dubbers and DJs. That would actually be a gloomy planet. Voice talents give life to different many commercials and radio stations. It is also much better to watch dubbed imported series than taking much effort in reading subtitles on the lower part of your television screens. Some may say that celebrity actors and actresses can do what a regular voice talent can do. One cannot generalize but on screen acting and voice acting are two different fields of arts. 

Since voice acting is taken for granted by many people today, I would like to enumerate and put emphasis in my claims regarding this matter. These are some of the things we forgot to consider when taking a look at this field of art.

1.     Voice-Acting is a serious job

                        Though we cannot deny that voice acting is fun job it doesn’t mean that it is an easy job.  In order to be a great voice talent you have to undergo extensive voice training. Unless of course you are one of those few blessed people with in-born talent in voice acting. Most aspirants have to attend workshops to achieve their dream of being a voice talent. According to Debbie Cope, founder and managing director of Cope Management, you need to be educated, passionate, and determined to succeed in this field. If this is something you really want to do, know that it’s going to take a few years, maybe several years. It is also not so much about the voice quality, but about the read and the interpretation of copy, which again makes it important that a talent be versatile and knowledgeable about their craft.

                        Creativoices has an eight week long seminar workshop called Voiceworx that trains people who aspire to be good voice talents. Being the number one provider of voice actors, this workshop produces quality talents that are now working as professionals. Jo Carol Fernandez, Heinie Hartendorp and Pia Serrapio, now distinguished dubbers, are just some of the quality products of Voiceworx.

2.     Voice Talents should be well compensated

                        Voice talents should get higher pay than what they are getting nowadays. Since voice actors are not as in demand as other jobs such as Computer programmers or nursing most of them are underpaid. In my opinion, P80 per script is not the rightful amount that a talent should get. Most of these artists are contract workers and they only get paid whenever a project comes in. While they are taxed just like any other member of the labor force, they don’t have access to the usual benefits. There is no real certainty to a job. Although, voice acting is a rewarding experience for them, a number of these talents get another job to support their everyday needs. One of the reasons why voice talents are not well compensated is because TV networks prefer to spend more on promoting telenovelas than exceeding on effort on the quality of voice acting.

                        With all the contributions voice talents in the industry, I think that they deserve to get higher pay than P80. Now, that a lot of people are aware of voiceover and the money that can be potentially made the competition is tougher than ever. You should be great in your craft in order to be in the voice acting market. It’s competitive and there’s a lot of rejection, you have to be able to get along with people. According to an international voice actor, Voice talents in the Philppines can earn decent money if they diversify.

3.     Voice Talents should be recognized

                        Voice acting is not a dying industry; in fact just like celebrities flaunting their beauty in the screen, these talented people whose voices echo through the TV, radio and every other medium, should also have their share of the limelight for they are also stars on their own right. This statement is entirely true. Just because voice talents are not seen on screen it doesn’t mean that they themselves aren’t stars. They are the ones giving a Filipino taste in our favorite animes and Asian series. Still, instead of voice talents having their own limelight celebrity actors are the ones being shared by the benefits of voice acting. This is very evident in especially in Hollywood were in celebrities move in the voice-over community. Mike Myers, Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas and Cameron Diaz are just few of those actors that are now part of the voice over industry. Even here in the Philippines, animes such as Bleach hired celebrities like Marky Cielo and Yasmine Kurdi to do the dubbing.

                        Voiceover is a wonderful business and anytime something is this good, you’re going to find that people in general are going to want to share in the benefits. Of course, we can’t stop the celebrities or anyone from wanting to be part of the voiceover business. In this form of art you are telling stories, painting pictures with your voice, making words come alive and no one cares what you look like or how old you are. Any creative person would want to be a part of this. Since VA is as creative as other artists say, voice actors should be recognized the same way as we do to the on screen actors. Celebrities might bring with them publicity opportunities and a pre-conceived personality for the audience. Still that doesn’t mean they are really improving the quality of an animated voice track.

4. Voice Acting is not a dying industry

Major studios like Disney, Marvel, Warner Brothers and Hanna Barbera have offices in the Philippines. In fact, industry estimates say about 90 percent of American television cartoons are now produced in Asia. Of that, more and more are bringing their business to the Philippines. This is evidence that the Filipinos skills in animation and voice acting are well recognized abroad. Though there are only a handful voice talents in the country, the growing number of animations, imported Asian dramas and radio stations’ voice over show that voice acting is not a dying industry. In the last few years, animation and voice-over have become a source of great interest to folks, but for quite some time it was a field that was enjoyed and appreciated mostly by children. Since voice acting is now appreciated even by adults, this just proves that this industry is progressing in a high speed.

5.     Voice acting is an essential part of the entertainment and media industry

The number of foreign shows that are turned into Tagalog broadcasting and Anime’s that swept the screens of today is a proof that Voice Acting is then and still an imperative part of entertainment. Therefore voice artists are also big players in the industry. This statement is true. Without voice talents most of the things in the entertainment and media industry will not work.

Everything you hear in radio stations are all products of the voice talents. The words echoing in our ears are extracts of the creative juices of these artists. Without them radio stations will be a dying industry.

In the world of television, we can all agree that the Filipino dubbed versions of imported dramas and Japanese animes are still popular. The use of the Filipino language boosted the popularity of Mexican telenovelas and Japanese anime since about 80 percent of local programs are now done in the national language. Reciprocally, the telenovelas and cartoons have also elevated the Filipino language to a commanding level of popular acceptance. Every leading television network has at least three imported telenovelas and animes. These are just evidences that voice talents have great contributions in the industry.

Aside from these TV series, voice talents are also a necessity in the advertising industry. Commercials, most especially in radio stations, benefit from the talents and skills of these exceptional artists. If you are going to observe and study closely, this form of art is everywhere and is indeed a need in our everyday lives.

Voice Acting is now also becoming a part of the political world.  Thus, making it making it obvious that aside from entertainment VA is also essential to other fields.

Conclusion

                   Voice acting is an art. Not everyone can do this. And for those who are blessed to possess this kind of talent they will bear them the prestige and pride that is not common to everyone.

The world of voice acting may still be not that popular in our country, but we must admit that it is a growing industry. Though many voice talents are not yet recognized, time will come that these artists will have their own spotlight.

Creativoices Productions is the only one in the country that has a very evident bright outlook in this field of art. The company also protects the rights and welfare of its talents. Its workshops produce high quality artists making the Voice acting industry prestigious in many ways.

The hope that Voice Acting won’t be taken for granted by anyone anymore is at reach because of the mission and vision that the company has.