October 01, 2021

LIST: Virtual Events, Fairs, And Conventions In PH You Should Check Out This October 2021

Virtual events, whether you like it or not, are part of the new normal. Your next conference will not be a trip to the bustling Bonifacio Global City; it’ll be held on your couch, desk, or coffee table. Chances are you’ve attended a webinar, watched a virtual opening ceremony, or joined a conference on Zoom from the comforts of your room.

Is it good? It depends on the person or circumstance, but one thing is for sure: remote events are here to stay, with experts predicting that they would become the next big thing after the pandemic ends. If you’re interested to attend some in your spare time, we’ve listed down 7 virtual events in the Philippines you can join online this October.

KUNG HINDI MAN, A Collection of Musical Treasures (Sept-Dec)

IMAGE from the Cultural Center of the Philippines – Office of the President

The Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Office of the President brings back the beautiful Filipino music of the yesteryears through KUNG HINDI MAN, A Collection of Musical Treasures, an online series that celebrates the ideals of the Filipino Kundiman. Among the artists performing in the musical series are Arthur Espiritu, Cesar Montano, Gian Magdangal, Harry Santos, Lara Maigue, Mariel Ilusorio, Nerissa De Juan, iconic OPM band Orange and Lemons, who will also be sharing songs from their upcoming Kundiman-inspired album, and the world-renowned Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. The performances will be aired, starting September 25 at the CCP Office of the President Facebook page. The succeeding episodes will air every Saturday, 6 p.m. until December.

20th PELÍCULA-Spanish Film Festival (Oct 1-10)

IMAGE from Instituto Cervantes de Manila

The Spanish Film Festival Pelicula is celebrating it’s 20th year online by presenting twenty titles accessible for free to all Filipinos, Malaysians, Thais, and Australians to a selection of contemporary Spanish and Latin American movies. The Instituto Cervantes de Manila will be showcasing a total of 20 films—4 short films and 16 contemporary Spanish and Latin American feature films—for you to enjoy. They will be available for free streaming with English subtitles at www.pelikula.es within 48 hours from their scheduled release.

All the movies are either in Spanish or their original language with English subtitles. For the schedule, film details, and further information on Pelicula, visit www.pelikula.es, or check out Instituto Cervantes’ Facebook page.

Manila International Book Fair (Sept 30 – Oct 4)

SCREENSHOT from the Manila International Book Fair’s website

Attention Bookworms! This year’s Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is being held here from Sept 30 – Oct 4. Bookworms can expect a rich roster of titles as well as virtual events related to the country’s publishing industry. MIBF is one of the country’s biggest and longest-running book fairs. This is the second year that the event is being held fully online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this, MIBF was held at the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia. For more information and updates, follow MIBF on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Philippine Digital Convention 2021 (Oct 6-8)

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The Philippine Digital Convention 2021 gathers together resource persons from across the globe for the country’s most prestigious digital thought leadership of the year. Carrying the theme “R-EVOLUTION,” this convention aims to encourage delegates to explore the possibilities of the new world of business and embrace the revolutionary change needed to stay ahead in this ever-changing business landscape.

Joining this year’s roster of formidable speakers and leaders are Academy award-winning actress and UN Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron, MPIC Chariman Manny Pangilinan, Nokia’s SVP & Head of Asia Pacific & Japan John Harrington, and many more! Interested participants may register here.

Philippine Butoh Online Workshop Series 2021 ( Oct 8 – Dec 10)

SCREENSHOT from Kapwa Movement’s Website

This is an online movement workshop series that intends to reintroduce the Japanese Butoh dance in the Philippines and integrate it with Philippine indigenous wisdom and ritualistic practices. Six international Japanese Butoh artists from Japan, Germany and Italy will share their artistic practice and will be collaborating with co-facilitator, Sasa Cabalquinto, in integrating a Butoh exercise into the context of a “Filipino body.” The series will run from Oct 8 – Dec 10 via Zoom.

Local theater and dance companies, independent and collective groups of contemporary dance artists, student organizations, and other enthusiasts from the Philippines can participate in the event for FREE, while international participants may join on a donation-basis.

WCF 2021 Series: The State of Water in the Philippines (Oct 19)

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For the first installment of the Water Challenge Forum Series, the ECCP intends to bring together water sector stakeholders to understand the current state of water in the Philippines and help participants discover opportunities to establish partnerships focused on solving the specific water challenges of the Philippines. Additionally, the session will provide insights on the water supply and trends internationally.

With the theme “Building Partnerships to Achieve Water Security” the ECCP 2021 Water Challenge Forum Series aims to provide an avenue for discussions for collaborative efforts of the water sector stakeholders to support the Philippines with its water challenges and achieve the goal of ensuring and sustaining water resources for future generations. For registration inquiries, please contact Elena Tabbu at elena.tabbu@eccp.com.

Mindanao Art 2021 (Oct 1-30)

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Lawig-Diwa is hosting MindanaoArt 2021 starting today Oct 1-30 at the Poblacion Market Center in Davao City with the theme “Art in Between: Mindanao Art in Liminal Space.” However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, only a limited number of visitors are allowed per day at a two-hour intervals. Interested viewers need to book an appointment on its website to see the artworks. A virtual exhibit is also available online and on Mindanao Art’s Facebook page.