Last March 12, 2010, Google came to UP Cebu to hold the Innovation Forum 2010 entitled Inspiring Innovation: The Google Way. Guest speakers Christine Songco of Google, Inc. and Dan de Lima of Google Japan shared to us a lot of things about Google like the history of Google, new technologies and innovations involving Google, it’s aims in helping developers and a lot more. Both shared their life as Google employees too, and how they became one. I’d say that the forum was really informative and inspiring. I am surprised that I was listening eagerly to their talks. When I learned that Dan de Lima was also an Iskolar ng Bayan and once worked for a local software company, then I thought I might have a chance of being part of the Google team someday too. But I must prove my worth first. 
The Google event stage in the UP Conference Hall
The whole morning was spent for the talks of Ms. Songco and Mr. de Lima, including the open forum part where the audience can ask anything from the guest speakers. I have this question in mind: What does it take to become part of the Google team? I didn’t raise that question up though. I find Ms. Songco and Mr. de Lima amazing people. They look and sound really happy with their jobs in Google. I’m glad I was able to hear their talks.
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American Idol’s Jason Castro will be having a concert in Ayala Center Cebu on March 20, 2010. Warner Music Phils. and the Ayala Malls bring Jason Castro to the Philippines for a post-Valentine treat.
Jason Castro is a singer-songwriter and is part of American Idol Season 7 together with Cook and Archuleta. Castro was one of the most popular artists in AI history and is well known as the first contestant ever to play an instrument on the show. One of his most remembered renditions is the classic “Hallelujah” which became an instant audience favorite and an iTunes hit (Buckley rendition). Another favorite from him is the “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” unique rendition which also hit the charts. He was also one of those who made “American Idols LIVE! Tour 2008″ successful.
American Idol's Jason Castro (Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/treeclimber/)
Jason Castro will soon release an album. “The Love Uncompromised EP” will be here in the Philippines sometime. This is a prelude to a full album set (under Warner Music Phils.) released on a later date.
Feel the summer with Jason Castro! Again, catch him live on March 20 in Ayala Center Cebu. His other concert dates are: March 18 at Trinoma, March 19 at Glorietta 5, and March 21 at Market! Market!
