Cosplay at Hataw Hanep HERO "The Amped Edition" organized by Anime Alliance Philippines

A huge leap for the organization as they organized the cosplay competition of Hataw Hanep HERO 2008 together with ForeverZero and independent individuals unexpectedly.

"...When we were asked for opinions by HERO TV, I had a strange feeling that the cosplay competition would be a mess knowing that they had little time to prepare..." Admin said during an emergency meeting with FZ and his immediate officers Wednesday evening.

An independent volunteer group consisting of more or less 10 people gathered by Ludwig Jimenez, one of the officials from HERO TV, was the initial organizers of the cosplay event. However after a meeting with HERO TV last Wednesday afternoon informing the organization officials that there wasn't any solid group piloting the cosplay competition, Anime Alliance Philippines was placed on stand by if in anycase, anything goes wrong. It was Friday early morning around 1AM that the confirmation was given by HERO TV that Anime Alliance Philippines would be in-charge for the manpower, security and operations while the independent volunteer group would be handling the registration and execution but still AAP having complete control of the cosplay competition.

"... Thank you guys for the support and the effort... a job well done!... even though we exceeded the time alloted for the cosplay competition... I'm glad everything worked out even though we just planned it 2 hours before the opening of the gates..." Admin Michael said after the event as he held a closing meeting at the operations desk at the AAP booth.

It has been great for Anime Alliance Philippines to have gone this far and hopefully we can do more for the anime fans out there. We'll try to meet all your expectations!

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The Anime Alliance Team

AAP Appointed Officers for 2009; AAP Supports Ozinefest '09 and the National Cosplay Summit; AAP Holding close ties with FZ

Anime Alliance Philippines Appointed Officers for 2009
A reshuffling of officers was made in accordance and preparation for the year 2009.

The appointed officers and their positions are as follows:

David Michael Ramas - Administrator - Overall Operations Manager
Futomi Nomura - Co-Administrator - Executive Secretary and CIDG Manager
Edgar John Ilaga - Co-Administrator - Technical and Communications Manager
Lizette Ilaga - Co-Administrator - PRO, Events and Marketing Manager*
Irene Jean Cabalquinto - Co-Administrator - Coordinating Manager
Eugene Chang - Co-Administrator - Logistics and Webdev Manager*
Rachelle Ching - Co-Administrator - Financial Manager*
Joshua Mari Guinoo - Co-Administrator - Arts and Photography Manager*
Zerubbel Cyril Zafranco - Co-Administrator - Anime and Gaming Manager*
* = Still in a 15-day qualifying period starting November 16, 2008

The officers in asterisks will begin their work on November 17 while the rest resumes their work on November 13, 2008. If all qualifies, their tasks and duties will be with them effective December 1, 2008 and formal inagurations will be on February 2009.

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Anime Alliance Philippines Executive Board

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Anime Alliance Philippines Supports Ozinefest '09 and the National Cosplay Summit

Anime Alliance Philippines announces their support on Ozinefest '09 and the National Cosplay Summit which will be held on April 3, 4 and 5. Preparations of the group is being made while their confirmation to the organizers are yet to be secured.

A unanimous decision from the Executive Board of Co-Administrators and made the April 3, 4 and 5 event as a first priority. Co-Administrator Futomi Nomura said during the board votation "It would be a great honor for our organization to take part in this as it not only concerns us but it concerns our country.."

Right now the Executive Committee are taking ways on how they can get regional organizations to come to manila and how to come up with additional equipment and their own partners in-line with the 2009 National event.

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Anime Alliance Philippines News Group

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Anime Alliance Philippines holding close ties with ForeverZero

A meeting was held last Sunday, November 9, 2008 with newly formed partner organization ForeverZero, discussing their ways on how to strengthen ties and how to work together with the National Cosplay Summit.

Administrator David Michael Ramas and Co-Administrator Edgar John Ilaga met up with FZ co-founder Michael Medina and FZ founder Rocky Cocnia. The main topic of their discussion was about the "Memorandum of Agreement" signed by both parties regarding a planned event next year.

"We plan on giving our attention to the National Cosplay Summit which is why we'd like to clarify things with our partners especially F-Zero which would have a great influence to our organization and vice-versa... we intend to drop the project as we prioritize our organizational strength for the National Cosplay Summit which F-Zero will be doing as well, still our hands unified with the large-scale project..." The Admin said during the meeting..

Updates will be given if the MoA will be modified or void depending on the situation.

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Anime Alliance Philippines News Group