Mindanaoan band EEVEE bagged the top prize in the recently concluded Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 finals held in Manila. EEVEE, which represented the Philippine Women’s College of Davao City, bested 13 other groups from all over the Philippines. EEVEE received P250,000.00 cash, an exclusive recording contract with Sony Music Philippines and their school, PWC, will receive P100,000.00 worth of music equipment.
A few days before the grand finals, EEVEE and the 12 other bands underwent workshops in Boracay. They were all briefed on the ins and outs of the Philippine music industry, coached on songwriting techniques and performance styles.
EEVEE is composed of Enzo Villegas, Paolo Raymundo Segura, Craig Neniel and Jerick Adrian Sy.
Mindanaoan had the chance to meet these talented boys during the regional finals of Nescafe Soundskool 2009 in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao. EEVEE grabbed the crowd’s attention (and mine!) when they belted out their fun original composition, “Gusto Ko Lang Ng Girlfriend.”
After the competition, Enzo told me that they were hoping for the best. “Whether we win or not, all we want is that our music will be heard,” he said.
Well, their wish has been granted!
I wish EEVEE the best and I hope to work with these guys very soon!
Meanwhile, the two other Mindanaoan bands that participated in the national finals were Xavier University’s Little School House and St. Michael’s College’s Disco, Disco, Disco.
Little School House band of Xavier University was reportedly declared the People’s Choice awardee.
The 2009 Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool holds the theme “Huwag Na Magtago! Magparamdam Ka Na!” Supporters of this annual event include the Commission on Higher Education, Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, Paseo de Bahamas, Rudy Project, Boracay Scuba, Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, Ix Chel, La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel and Parkmall Mandaue Cebu.
The Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool is an inter-collegiate competition open to young, unsigned bands in the Philippines. Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool, which has committed itself to discovering the best college bands and helping them become famous, has produced some of the country’s hottest young bands including last year’s winner Letter Day Story and Hilera. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool aims to support the artistic passions of young Pinoy musicians all over the country.
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JOB OPENING IN MINDANAO – Mindanaoan is back to posting job openings in Mindanao. I know a lot of you out there have been sending me reminders through my contact form (thank you!) to post more job opportunities and I pledge to post more in the next few days.
For now, I would like to share this Mindanao job alert. If you think you or someone you know is qualified for this job, then go ahead and submit your application right away.
Nestle Philippines is in need of an area nutrition manager. The manager will do the rounds in North Luzon and Mindanao.
Qualifications: graduate of a 4-year science/medical related course, above average interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, proficiency with Windows programs, driving skills and excellent analytical, entrepreneurial and negotiation skills.
The ideal candidate must also have at least 3 years experience as an area head in a nutritional, pharmaceutical industry or related field.
Among the responsibilities of Nestle’s area nutrition manager are to manage performance of medical delegates in the assigned area, to identify and open new business opportunities and to synthesize key facts and figures of the area and execute an integrated plan to achieve business objectives.
If you’re interested to apply, submit your pertinent documents via email. You can send those to careers (at) ph.nestle.com
Alternatively, you can also apply online via Nestle Philippines’ official website.
Good luck Mindanaoan and don’t forget to let me know if you managed to get the job
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The winners of the Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Mindanao regional finals were declared last Saturday, October 3, 2009 via an afternoon-long musical event held at The Atrium of the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City, Northern Mindanao.
Little School House of Xavier University, EEVEE of Philippine Women’s College Davao City and Disco, Disco, Disco of St. Michael’s College were declared the winners of the Mindanao eliminations. Each of the winning college bands received P25,000.00 and the chance to compete in the national finals to be held in Manila.
Prizes at stake at the national finals include P250,000.00 in cash, P100,000.00 worth of band equipment for the school the band represents and an exclusive record contract with Sony Philippines.

The Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool is an inter-collegiate competition open to young, unsigned bands in the Philippines. Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool, which has committed itself to discovering the best college bands and helping them become famous, has produced some of the country’s hottest young bands including last year’s winner Letter Day Story and Hilera. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool aims to support the artistic passions of young Pinoy musicians all over the country.

Popular Manila band 6Cyclemind (of “Walang Iwanan,” “Sige,” “Trip” and “Sandalan” fame) also performed during the event. Maxine and TJ, hosts of a local Sunday TV show, served as the hosts for the day.
The Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Mindanao Regional Finals event was part of the nationwide tour to select the cream of the crop among the college bands that have sent in their entries up until early September this year. The three finalists from Mindanao will join 10 other bands from all over the Philippines in a special “mentorship program” wherein the band members will have the chance to listen to advice and insights of some of the local music industry’s top artists and business executives about how to further improve songwriting skills, ability to connect with audience, among others. Last year’s list of mentors included Callalily, Sandwich, Jr. Kilat, Urbandub, Pupil and Spongecola.
The 2009 Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool holds the theme “Huwag Na Magtago! Magparamdam Ka Na!” Supporters of this annual event include the Commission on Higher Education, Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, Paseo de Bahamas, Rudy Project, Boracay Scuba, Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, Ix Chel, La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel and Parkmall Mandaue Cebu.
For more details, visit the official Soundskool website.
Check out this video Mindanaoan took during the Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Mindanao finals competition:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE NESCAFE 3IN1 FAMILY FOR INVITING MINDANAOAN. I would also like to thank Kristine of Ogilvy PR Manila. Thank you very much!
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College bands and other young musicians from all over the region will vie this Saturday, October 3, 2009, for the Nescafe 3-in-1 Soundskool 2009 Mindanao Regional Finals. The event will take place at 2PM at the Limketkai Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao.

The event is part of the nationwide tour to select the cream of the crop among the college bands that have sent in their entries up until early September this year. The Nescafe Soundskool regional finals this Saturday will be the first of four elimination rounds.
Top Manila band 6Cyclemind (of “Walang Iwanan,” “Sige,” “Trip” and “Sandalan” fame) and last year’s NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool grand prize winner Letter Day Story will perform.
NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool aims to support the artistic passions of young Pinoy musicians all over the country.
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I like promos that do not only advocate services or products but also encourage participation in a worthy cause. Just take the case of NESTLE Fruit Selection Yogurt’s newest campaign called “Be Good To Yourself” (I first learned of this through Nuffnang) This campaign is truly a good way to start being good to yourself.
NESTLE Fruit Selection Yogurt (my ultimate favorite is the strawberry version, by the way) is healthy (it has live micro-organisms that are good for digestion), the product also encourages people to start taking better care of themselves by getting rid of unhealthy things in their lives and replacing these with good things and they have this campaign where you can help a worthy cause.
Read the related manifesto HERE.
You see, when 10,000 people make their pledges HERE, NESTLE Fruit Selection Yogurt will donate P50,000 to the Healthy Weight Fund for the benefit of the non-profit organization PASOO (Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity).
Now I think that’s a pretty simple way of helping a good cause, don’t you think so?












