Events and Activities

FIRST FLIGHT - April 19, 2010

jojoayson — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:03:27 GMT

FOR STUDENTS: Why are certifications important? - A S2B Live Learning Event

mel — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:47:26 GMT

Hi All,

Pedro Agurirre, Student to Business Program Specialist, APAC, will be having a S2B Live learning meeting this Friday. Topic is: “Why are certifications important and how to prepare for the exam?” and we would like to invite students to participate in this on-line event. J

[Why are certifications important? How to get ready for your certification exam? ]

We can guide you!   Microsoft Students to Business program together with Excom Education Brings you the opportunity to clarify this and many questions you might have Just join our Live Meeting session, this Friday 5th of June at12 pm Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines
11 am Indonesia
2 pm (EST) Australia
4 pm (NZST) New Zealand
9:45 am Nepal Join the meeting

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By attending to this conference you will qualify for a chance to receive a complimentary copy of Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium. (1 participant will be randomly selected*)

Want to know more about S2B? register today!

Any questions please contact s2bapac@microsoft.com

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Windows 7 Community Launch Party

jojoayson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:42:34 GMT

Hey all...

Microsoft is globally launching Windows 7 on October 22. Countries outside the US are planning their own formal launches after the said date. Microsoft Philippines is planning a big formal launch in the Philippines on November 7th, but that doesn't stop us from celebrating the release of the operating system on October 22!

I'd like to invite everyone to a community launch party next week, on October 22 and join the world usher in the new operating system.

Demos Demos Demos Q&A Raffles

WHEN: OCTOBER 22, 2009
TIME: 7pm - 10pm
WHERE: 16th Floor Conference Rooms, Microsoft Philippines, 6750 Ayala Ave, Makati.

Brought to you in cooperation with the Philippine Windows Users Group

Jojo

Imagine Cup 2009 World Finals: VOTE FOR THE PHILIPPINES!

mel — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:47:38 GMT

IMAGINE CUP 2009
People’s Choice Awards

The Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals take place in Cairo, Egypt from the 3^rd to the 7^th of July, and to celebrate Microsoft is launching the global People’s Choice awards.

We’d like to invite you to visit http://peopleschoice.imaginecup.com/default.aspx, view videos from around the world and vote for your favorite team. Voting is already underway!

This year over 300,000 students from every corner of the world registered to compete in the Imagine Cup, a global competition that challenges students to use technology to solve some of the world’s toughest problems – as determined by the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals.

If you can’t make it to Cairo, you can follow all the excitement from the finals on the Imagine Cup blog, via Twitter and PressPass.

Let's support our representatives in the Imagine Cup 2009 World Finals! Vote for the Philippines!
Team Nohako Studios
Ateneo de Manila University

Project Caduceus
Caduceus is a Health Information System Integration Platform (HISIP) that provides data storage, transport and analysis for a nationwide electronic health record system (EHRS). By providing researchers and policy-makers with tailored information, Caduceus enables sound decisions; helping to combat infectious diseases, improving child and maternal health, and advancing national healthcare. Furthermore, by building a comprehensive health profile of the nations, Caduceus opens up new possibilities for global health partnership.

WIN IT! - Microsoft's Best of the Best Developer Showdown

Angie Radan — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:46:22 GMT

Hi Guys!

Win and get famous with Microsoft and Smart's Best of the Best Developer Showdown! Please visit www.msdnphilippines.net for the teaser ad. All details will be announced during the WEB RAMP UP event on February 26.

A DEVELOPER SHOWCASE awaits the winning team. . . The developer showcase is comprised of Php300K Cash, 1 high-end note book with Smart Bro Plug It and 30K worth of load, 2 high end phones with 30K worth of Smart prepaid load, licenses and MORE Prizes from Smart.

Attendance to the Web Ramp Up event is a prerequsite:) So buy your tickets now!

Spread the good news now:)

Thanks,

Angie

Globe-MSDN Session

mel — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:15:51 GMT

Globe Labs, together with Microsoft, invites developers to attend the March Globe-MSDN Session entitled ‘XAML and Silverlight Deep Dive’.

It will be held on March 27, 2009, Registration time is at 6:00pm; Session starts at 6:30pm - 8:00pm, at the Microsoft Office, 16th floor, 6750 Ayala Office Tower, 6750, Ayala Ave., Makati City.

Globe-MSDN Sessions are open to all Globe Labs developers. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

http://www.globelabs.com.ph/Events%20View/Forms/AllItems.aspx?eid=6274625F8EA

GOOD NEWS! DEVELOPER COMPETITION EXTENDED

Angie Radan — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:24:26 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Due to insisten public demand, we are extending the competition to NON-WEB RAMP UP attendees. In line with this, we are also extending the submission of entries from March 18 to March 25.

Hurry! Submit your entries now! For inquiries, please do not hesitate to email us at msdpephil@live.com

Thanks,

Anige

The world's largest technology competition: Imagine Cup 2009

mel — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:58:08 GMT

Calling all students! We would like you to step up to the challenge:

As the world’s premiere student technology competition, the Imagine Cup 2009 offers an organized challenge to top student technologists, (student) programmers, and (student) artists around the world to join in the mission of solving the world’s toughest problems. Join us and actively contribute to the mission of protecting our world for generations to come.

Join now and get the chance to represent the country in the World Finals to be held at Egypt on June 2009!

Submission of entries for the Local Software Design Category is extended until March 16, 2009.

For more information and updates on Imagine Cup, visit:
http://imaginecupphils.spaces.live.com/default.aspx?sa=774501231To register for Imagine Cup, sign up at:
http://www.imaginecup.com For questions and further clarifications, e-mail us at acadph@microsoft.com.

Create Software. Change the World. Join Imagine Cup 2009.

MSDN Session - March 12, 2009 - Rescheduled

mel — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:02:45 GMT

Greetings from Microsoft Philippines! We would like to notify you regarding the changes in our MSDN weekly schedule:

Please be informed that the March 12 MSDN Session: “Introduction To Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) in Visual Studio 2008 and .Net 3.5” will be moved to another date. Please watch out for further announcements or regularly visit http://www.msevents.ph for updates on Microsoft events. For further questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to send us an e-mail at v-melval@microsoft.com or give us a call at 860-8671. With this, we would like give our sincerest apologies for any confusion or inconvenience that this may cause. Thank you for your continuous support and patronage. We hope to see you again in the upcoming sessions for the coming weeks.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Angie Radan — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:26:43 GMT

Hi Everyone,

For those who weren't able to available of the additional 2% early bird discount, you may still avail the regular 10% discount from January 19 to January 31. There's a FREE shirt for the first 100 ticket buyers this week.

Thanks,

Angie

TICKETWORLD OUTLETS!

Angie Radan — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:45:33 GMT

Good News Everyone! You can now purchase your tickets in the following Ticketworld outlets:

List of Ticketworld Outlets:

1. National Bookstore: Cubao, Center Point, Mega Mall, North Edsa, South Mall, Alabang Town Center and Mall of Asia

2. Robinsons Department Stores: Galeria, Ermita, Festival Mall, Star Mall, Pampanga, Metro East Pasig

We're no longer selling tickets at the Geenger office but we're still selling tickets in Microsoft Office. We have 3 weeks left! Hope to see you all in SMX! Get your tickets now!

Web Ramp Up Developer Day

Angie Radan — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:56:12 GMT

Everyone's invited to this year's Developer Day dubbed as the WEB RAMP UP on February 26, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center. Expect the best speakers in town and within the region to talk about the latest technologies from Microsoft for only Php500.00.

You may get your tickets at the Microsoft Office every TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS at the xBOX Room and at the Geenger Communications, Inc. office at 4th Floor Maxx Building, 1653 Evangelist St., cor. Belarmino St., Makati City every MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS from January 5 - February 25, 2009 from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. An early bird discount of 10% will be extended to those who will purchase their tickets from January 5 - January 15, 2009. Participants will receivie a Web Ramp Up kit and a Php100 food stub.

Final list of topics and speakers to be posted on January 8, 2009.

TOPICS FOR WEB RAMP UP

Angie Radan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:39:37 GMT

As promised, here's the agenda and topic list for the event. List of speakers will be posted next week. We'll also give you the Microsite Link for Web Ramp Up once finalized.

REGISTRATION – 8:00AM – 9:00AMPLENARY/KEYNOTE TOPIC:

9:00 – 9:15

Opening Remarks:

Pepeng Rollan , Managing Director Microsoft Philippines

9:15 – 10:45

Speaker 1: Riding the Next Wave of Web Development with Windows Azure

By: Mark Glikson, DPE Lead - Microsoft APAC

Windows Azure is the cloud services operating system that serves as the development, service hosting, and service management environment for the Azure Services Platform. Windows Azure provides you on-demand compute and storage to host, scale, and manage Web applications and services in Microsoft data centers. Learn more on how: 1). Windows Azure can provide a scalable and highly available virtualized hosting environment on which you can develop and deploy .NET applications; 2). Windows Azure can provide a storage service that includes support for blobs, tables and queues; 3). deploying services on the Windows Azure platform is simplified through a process of creating a declarative service model that the Fabric Controller interprets to orchestrate the service’s deployment; and 4). how Windows Azure can provide you with a rich developer experience, which includes a complete desktop development environment.

10:45 – 11:45

Speaker 2: First Looks – Windows 7

By: Jojo Ayson, Technology Solutions Specialist

Just around the corner is Microsoft's next desktop operating system designed as major improvements in terms of performance and stability allowing you to build applications on a solid foundation; enable richer application experiences; and integrate the best of Windows and web services. The features and technologies of the Windows 7 operating system enable you to build the next generation of software applications. LUNCCH – 11:45 – 12:30BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

12:30 – 5:30Developer Tracks

Session 1 – Windows Azure Services Platform Architecture

Session 2 – Developing and Deploying your First Windows Azure Service

Session 3 – Building Silverlight 2.0 driven Web Sites

Session 4 – ASP. NET 4.0 RoadMap

Session 5 – PHP on Windows: IIS 7.0 FastCGI and SQL Server Driven

12:30 – 5:30Designer Tracks

Session 1 – Designer Introduction to WPF, Siliverlight and XAML

Session 2 – Coding4Fun: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other Social Network Apps with

Silverlight and WPF

Session 3 – Lap Around on Microsoft Expression Studio

Session 4 –Techniques on Enhancing User Experience using Silverlight

Session 5 – Working with Silverlight and Flash

12:30 – 5:30Architect Tracks

Session 1 – Architecting and Managing Cloud Services

Session 2 – Extending Applications to the Cloud with Windows Azure

Session 3 – PHP and .NET Interoperability through WCF Services

Session 4 – Sharepoint on the Web

Session 5 – NPANDAY

12:30 – 5:30Customer Tracks

Session 1 – Introduction to Windows 7: Design Principles and Features

Session 2 - Enterprise Data in the Cloud and on the Device

Session 3 – Customizing Sharepoint Development Functionalities using Visual Studio

Session 4 – Globe Topic

Session 5 – Netopia

Session 6 – Introducing Daxa ERP Software Application

12:30 – 5:30ISV Tracks

Session 1 – Multicore Programming for Managed Codes in Visual Studio 2010

Session 2 – Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio Team System

Session 3 – Windows Azure: Lap Around SQL and .Net Services

Session 4 – Location Based Service for Mobile Application

Session 5 – Load Test for Web Application

PLENARY PM – 5:30 – 6:30PM

MSDN Philippines Portal Launch/Developer Competition Launch – 5:30 – 6:00

Raffle – 6:00 – 6:30

February 2009 Office-after-Office:Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

chestercoronel — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:06:04 GMT

February 2009 Office-after-Office:Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

Most of the time, you use Microsoft Office Outlook only and primarily for e-mail and nothing else. For this month's Office-after-Office session, we'll go deep dive on the different features of Microsoft Office Outlook and what else could you do with it. Learn different ways of organizing your mailbox so you wouldn't have to dig in to your e-mail.

This session is recommended for people who are using Microsoft Outlook in their respective offices so don't hesitate to bring a friend or two in this event.

Best Tips and Tricks WINS!

After the presentation on Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, we invite you to showcase your own tips and tricks and get a chance to win Philippine Office Guild Merchandise (Jackets, Caps). Just prepare a five minute demo on anything about Microsoft Office and take the stage.

When? Where?

This month's Office-after-Office session will be held at:

Exchange and Office Rooms - Microsoft Philippines
16/F 6750 Ayala Office Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati City

February 27, 2009 From 6:00 PM onwards.

Registration site: https://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=135875

MSDN Session - Feb. 19, 2009

mel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:02:35 GMT

Hi Everyone!

Would like to invite you to our upcoming MSDN Session this coming Thursday. This session is open to all designers, developers, students and educators. Kindly invite your friends, colleagues, professors, schoolmates and classmates! Register at http://msevents.ph/Event.aspx?EventID=8CB5F212847DF48. REGISTRATION IS FREE!

FEBRUARY 19, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. REGISTRATION
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. SESSION PROPER
Office and Exchange Conference Rooms
Microsoft Office, 16^th flr. 6750 Ayala Office Tower, 6750, Ayala Ave., Makati City

Building Silverlight™ Experiences

To develop rich, interactive experiences in the Microsoft® Silverlight™, collaboration between designer and developer is essential. During the life cycle of a project there is plenty of going back and forth, which is why it is beneficial for the two to support each other. You can do this by using collaborative tools such as Microsoft Expression® Studio for designers and the Microsoft Visual Studio® development system for developers.

Speaker:Rex Bayona

MCT, MCSD, MCPD, MCITP

Express your love for Microsoft Office 2007 and WIN!

chestercoronel — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:40:49 GMT

Express your love for Microsoft Office and WIN!

Express your love for Microsoft Office 2007! In three easy steps:

1) Take a photo of you with Microsoft Office 2007 (like the one we have above) or even make a short video about it!
2) Tell us in 250 words or less on why you love Microsoft Office and get a chance to have your next night out on us. The more creative you get, the more chances of winning!

Here are some of the prizes at stake:

First Prize: Sodexho Gift Certificate worth PHP 5,000 with Sodexho Premium Pass
Second Prize: Sodexho Gift Certificate worth PHP 2,500
Third Prize: Sodexho Gift Certificate worth PHP 1,000

Refer a friend and also get a chance to win!

As a Philippine Office Guild Member, ask your friends to join this competition, and if he / she wins, you also get to win some prizes! Not a Guild Member? Go here to sign up today!!

First Prize: Sodexho Gift Certificate worth PHP 1,000
Second Prize: Sodexho Gift Certificate worth PHP 750
Third Prize: Starbucks Gift Certificate worth PHP 500

Mechanics:

1. This competition is open to all residents of the Republic of the Philippines. All entries must be uploaded to any of the following services:
- a. Photos: Windows Live Photos (http://photos.live.com/)
- b. Videos: Windows Live Spaces (http://spaces.live.com/) or MSN Videos (http://videos.msn.com/)
2. Entry Form, Links to these entries must be sent to info@philippineofficeguild.net by February 27, 2009 at 12:00NN. Entry form can be downloaded here.
3. Winners will be announced by the first week of March. They will be notified through phone and e-mail. Winners may claim their prizes at Microsoft Philippines 16/F 6750 Ayala Office Tower, Ayala Avenue Makati City. They must bring at least one valid ID and the e-mail that states that they have won the competition.
4. Any prize not claimed 60 days after the announcement will be forfeited.
5. The entry must not violate any international copyright law or any applicable law in the Philippines
6. Referrals: To be eligible for the referral incentive the following must be observed:
- a. Referrer must not be part of the contestant's immediate family (Mother, Father, Brothers, and Sisters)
- b. Referrers must be a bona fide member of the Philippine Office Guild.
7. The contestant allows that the entry may be used by the Philippine Office Guild and or Microsoft Philippines, Inc for any purpose of which it may serve (e.g. Marketing / Promotions on the respective entity's website, etc.)

MSDN Session - February 12, 2009

mel — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:20:16 GMT

Hi guys! Would like to invite you to our weekly MSDN Session on:

Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Office and Exchange Conference Rooms
16F 6750 Ayala Office Tower
6750 Ayala Avenue Makati Metro Manila 1200
Philippines

Creating Sophisticated UI Design using Windows Presentation Foundation

Windows Presentation Foundation has greatly revolutionized the field of User Interface (UI) design. We are no longer stuck with the standard two-dimension GDI objects. Through WPF we now have the technology to create cutting edge UI design that utilizes animation, 3D objects, and transformation. In this session you’ll discover how easy it is to create WPF applications and utilize its features into your design. You’ll also learn about the different tools available to create your own WPF implementations.

Speaker: Rex Bayona
MCT, MCSD, MCPD, MCITP

REGISTER HERE: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032404684&Culture=en-PH

MSDN Session - February 5, 2008

mel — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:26:25 GMT

MSDN Session: Programming SharePoint Data List and Web Services
This session is designed to provide guidance to .NET developers in using SharePoint lists and libraries functionalities within their applications. It is centered on importing data, displaying items, and working with documents programmatically. Moreover, SharePoint Web Services will be undertaken with emphasis on SharePoint list and document workspace Web Services. Through the session, the attendees will be exposed to SharePoint object models and Collaborative Application Markup Language.

Speaker: Elczar Adame, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional – SharePoint ServicesKindly note that this event is exclusive for Developers.

Register HERE: http://msevents.ph/Event.aspx?EventID=8CB5335C012E022

Changes in Ticket Selling Schedule

Angie Radan — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:47:55 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Please be informed that TICKET SELLING SCHEDULE for Web Ramp is from January 5, 2009 - February 25, 2009 ONLY. So, please do get your tickets from the MICROSOFT OFFICE, GEENGER OFFICE & PHINUG COMMUNITY (c/o PATRICK OLIVEROS) now.

Thank you!

PHP440 Lang ang Tickets ng Web Ramp Up!

Angie Radan — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:37:11 GMT

Good News! Web Ramp Up Tickets for only Php440!

Avail of the additional 2% EARLY EARLY EARLY EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT when you purchase Web Ramp UP Tickets from JANUARY 9 to JANUARY 16, 2009 ONLY!

EXTENDED! Early Bird Discount

Angie Radan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:27:24 GMT

Good News to Everyone! The early bird discount for the Web Ramp Up event is extended until January 31, 2009. You can also register online and purchase the tickets on February 26, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center. We promise to make this event worth your while and money:) Food vendors are located in the convention area. Hence, no need to go far from the Convention Center. . .

MSDN Session - November 19 and 25

mel — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:36:13 GMT

Join us as we develop a Rich Internet Application that delivers a compelling User Experience through the power of Silverlight and WPF in a special 2-part MSDN session conducted by Eduardo Lorenzo on November 19 and 25, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Microsoft Office (16th flr., 6750 Ayala Office Tower, Ayala Ave., Makati City)

Silverlight and WPF - a Second and Deeper Look Part 1
REGISTER HERE: http://msevents.ph/Event.aspx?EventID=8CB12D4BCEEAF94

Silverlight and WPF - a Second and Deeper Look Part 2
REGISTER HERE: http://msevents.ph/Event.aspx?EventID=8CB12ECA151A170

Office-after-Office: The things you wanted to know about the 2007 Microsoft Office

chestercoronel — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:04:26 GMT

Office-after-Office: The things you wanted to know about the 2007 Microsoft Office

Do you want to know more about the 2007 Microsoft Office?
Do you have questions that you wish someone could answer?

Now you can! Welcome to the first Office-after-Office session organized by the newest member of the Microsoft Philippines Community, the Philippine Office Guild. Please join us as we answer your questions and share to you some valuable tips and tricks that will sure help you improve your productivity at home, in school or at work.

When and Where?

December 9, 2008
Windows Vista Theatre
Microsoft Philippines
16/F 6750 Ayala Office Tower Ayala Avenue
Makati City

Please register here: https://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=133736

Speaker / Moderator:
Chester C. Coronel
Microsoft MVP: Office System
Philippine Office Guild

Your Questions Answered
If you have a question that you want us to answer during the session, please e-mail them to poguild@live.com before December 9

See you there!

MSDN Session - November 5, 2008

mel — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:56:59 GMT

MSDN Session goes back to Makati...

Introduction to New T-SQL Programmability Features in SQL Server 2008This session introduces key new Transact-SQL programmability features in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 as well as SQL/Common Language Runtime (CLR) enhancements. New Transact-SQL features provide improved performance, increased functionality, and enhanced globalization support. Transact-SQL programmability enhancements in SQL Server 2008 address the needs of both OLTP and data warehouse enterprises.Speaker: Glenn Gamboa, MVP, SQL

REGISTER HERE: http://msevents.ph

October MSDN Session @ SM Megamall

mel — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:40:15 GMT

Once again, the MSDN Session hits the streets of Mandaluyong this October...

Join us as we debunk the fast spreading urban legend that LinQ to SQL was made for demo purposes only and not real world applications, exploit the full capabilitites of the object-relational mapping technology released with Microsoft .NET Franework 3.5 and Microsoft Visualy Studio 2008...

Real World LinQ to SQL
October 17, 2008, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Megatrade Hall Function Room B, Summit, 5/F Mega B, SM Megamall, EDSA cor. Doña Julia Vargas Avenue,
Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City

The last time we had an MSDN Session here, some of the participants got confused with the location of the room, so here's a map for your reference:

Function Room B is located at the CONFERENCE CENTER

See you there!