1st wow

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In support of the EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, we bring
you the
1st wow
ORGANIC FESTIVAL
A joint project of the AGRI-AQUA NETWORK
INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (AANI) and the ORGANIC CENTER
TRAINING INSTITUTION in cooperation with
ORGANIC PRODUCERS TRADERS ASSOCIATION (OPTA),
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
(OCCP) SBSB FOUNDATION OFW CENTER BALIKATAN
PEOPLES ALLIANCE YOUTH SECTOR
April 18-20, 2008 AANI Herbal Garden Livelihood
Center Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City
We believe in the fundamental effects that an
organic and an environmentalist lifestyle can
have on us. From personal health to a healthier
planet, we invite you to learn more about what
going organic and concern for the environment can
mean to you.
Trade FairExhibits SymposiumsTalks Food
DemoFreebiesEntertainment TriviasFilm
Showings CERTIFIED ORGANIC CERTIFIED FAIR
TRADE CERTIFIED HUMANE NATURAL
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE ENTRY TO THE PUBLIC!
For inquiries, please call [phone] /
0917-559-2216 look for Desiree T. Segovia, Event
Manager, HERBS Company
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• PRESS RELEASE
• 1ST WOW! ORGANIC FESTIVAL in support of the Earth
  Day Celebration
• Desiree T. Segovia, 0917-559-2216
• Health wellness, herbal, eco-friendly, go
  organic, going back to basics ---these are our
  concerns and advocacies toward a holistic
  lifestyle for every Filipino. We also believe
  that there's no other way to sustainability and
  healthier solutions but to go organic and that
  organic farming is the solution to global
  warming.
• Happening this summer at the Herbal Garden and
  Livelihood Center of the Quezon Memorial Circle
  in Quezon City is the the 1st Wow! Organic
  Festival which aims to EDUCATE Filipinos on what
  is organic and to MAINSTREAM organic
  products/goods thru trade fairs, exhibits,
  cooking demos, film showings, trivia contests and
  entertainment. In addition, there will be talks
  on organic lifestyle, organic herbs, organic
  aquaculture and agriculture, role of bio-tech in
  organic farming, marketing of organic produce and
  a symposium on the organic certification process.
  The highlight of the symposium is the Organic
  Program Road Map to be discussed by the
  Department of Agriculture.
• The festival is in support of the worldwide
  celebration of Earth Day. Earth Day events will
  highlight a science forum on the Global Warming
  Phenomenon, Philippine Water Crisis, Threat and
  Responses to Environmental Degradation by Dr.
  Roger Birasol of the Earth Savers Movement and a
  presentation of How to Ensure Political Will to
  Make Organic Agriculture A Primary Climate Change
  Adaptation National Strategy by Partido
  Kalikasan. In addition, Dr. Antonio Mateo, will
  explain an innovative Rainwater Harvesting System
  as our best option to the impending water crisis
  while Green Peace will give a workshop on
  Sustainable Living and Climate Change. Zero
  Waste Recycling and Composting Plans will be
  presented by Dr. Metodio Palaypay of the National
  Solid Waste Management Center. An actual demo in
  Works of Art using Recycled Materials for
  children and adults will be performed by the
  multi-awarded eco-artist Ms. Zheena May Lorilla.
  Entertainment like an infotainment disco and
  musical concert from 6 to 11pm to entice the
  youth sector are considered as well.
• The Agri-Aqua Network International, Inc. (AANI)
  and the Organic Center and Training Institute in
  cooperation with Organic Producers and Traders
  Association (OPTA), Organic Certification Center
  of the Philippines (OCCP) and the SBSB Foundation
  OFW Center invites the general public to take
  advantage of this opportunity to learn more on
  going organic as well as critical environmental
  issues from April 18 to 20 as the event is free
  entry to the public. Encouraged to also attend
  are farmers, growers and traders groups, consumer
  alliances, environmentalists, celebrities, health
  and wellness groups. and/or individuals who have
  concerns/queries on anything about organic and
  the ecology. Part of the proceeds of this event
  will fund the information and educational
  campaigns of the AANI Herbal Garden Health and
  Wellness Movement. For queries, please call AANI
  [phone] or 0917-559-2216 and look for
  Desiree Segovia.

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• In support of the EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, we bring
  you the
• 1st WOW! ORGANIC FESTIVAL
• there's no other way to sustainability and
  healthier solutions!
• Organic Farming, our solution to Global Warming!
• (a joint project of AANI, Inc. and The Organic
  Center Training Institute in cooperation with
  Organic Producers and Traders Association (OPTA),
  Organic Certification Center of the Philippines
  (OCCP), SBSB Foundation OFW Center
• the Balikatan Peoples Alliance Youth Sector
• April 18 20, 2008
• AANI Herbal Garden and Livelihood Center
• Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City

• Dedicated to Filipinos. Aims to educate Filipinos
  on the organic question Where did it come from?
  And the climate change brought about by the
  global warming phenomenon. Filipinos should get
  into the passion for natural healthy living, come
  face to face with organic businesses and other
  organizations that are working hard to train,
  inspect, certify and monitor anything organic. Be
  inspired with information on environmental issues
  and going organic because it improves our health,
  and the health of our farm eco-system.
• Trade Fair, Bazaar, Exhibits Demos of a wide
  variety of exhibitors offering everything from
  organically certified, fairly traded, humane,
  natural and green products/goods.
• Talks, Symposiums Entertainment from people
  with an interest in fair trade projects,
  ecological sustainable programs, lifestyle,
  herbs, arts and music.
• Partner Institutions, along with environmental
  groups, organic farmers, growers and traders
  groups, various cooperatives. The organizers have
  invited the Department of Agriculture, Chamber of
  Herbal Industries in the Philippines, Inc., DENR,
  DOST, Philippine Agency on Fisheries, Quezon City
  Government, Quezon City Parks Development
  Foundation, AANI Herbal Garden Health and
  Wellness Movement, Friends of AANI, ISDE
  (International Society for Doctors of
  Environment), Union of Concerned Society, Academe
  (UP, Ateneo, La Salle, Miriam, UST, etc.) Green
  Peace, EarthSavers Movement, celebrities, artists
  and many others.

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• Day 3, April 20, Sunday
• 8-830am
• Organic Lifestyle by Dr. Raffy Barrozo
• 830-930am
• Works of Art using Recycled Materials by Zheena
  May Lorilla
• 930-1030am
• Organic and Natural Herbs by Mr. Herbs Arnold
  Pesit
• 1030 1200nn
• How to Ensure Political Will to Make Organic
  Agriculture A Primary Climate Change Adaptation
  National Strategy by Partido Kalikasan
• 1230-1pm MIYO PHILS
• 1-130pm WELCH Sponsored Personality
  Enhancement Wellness Talk entitled
• Innovative Mind Body by
  Zara Jane Juan
• 130 2pm LOVEMOON Anion Therapeutical
  Eco-Friendly Product by WINALITE Company
• 2-6pm
• EARTH DAY FORUM with Opening Remarks from Sen.
  Loren Legarda and Mayor Sonny Belmonte of Quezon
  City, with special appearance of the Miss Earth
  Candidates. Organized by the EarthSavers
  Movement, Union of Concerned Society and SBSB
  Foundation, Inc. OFW Center.
• Topics

• PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
• Day 1, April 18, Friday
• 8am Opening Ceremonies
• Welcome Remarks by Atty. Charito Planas,
  President Vice Chair, QCPDF
• and Mrs. Lolita Amores, Administrator,
  Quezon Memorial Circle
• Opening Remarks by Zac Sarian, AANI Chairman and
  Agriculture Editor, Manila Bulletin
• Overview of the 1st Wow! Organic Festival by
  Engr. Pol Rubia, AANI VP-Operations
• Messages of Support from Ms. Mara Pardo de
  Tavera, President OPTA
• and Mr. Jerry Pacturan, Board Chair OCCP
• Introduction to the Guest Speaker by Pabs
  Villegas, OPTA
• Inspirational Message from Sen. Manuel Villar,
  Senate President
• Overview of the festival designs by Prof. Robin
  Gamboa, Concept Designer
• Opening of Trade Fair Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
  to be led by Sen. Villar,
• Atty. Planas, AANI BOD, members of OCCP, OPTA
  POA, exhibitors and guests
• Program Host Dr. Raffy Barrozo, Philippine
  Organic Alliance (POA)
• 10 am Cooking with Herbs Demo by Chef Bert
  Clemeña, Culinary School, College of St. Benilde

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• ALL EVENTS ARE FREE ENTRY TO THE PUBLIC!
• For inquiries, please call [phone] /
  0917-559-2216.
• Look for Desiree Segovia, Event Manager,
• 1st Wow! Organic Festival
• The 1st Wow! Organic Festival is a special event
  organized by
• HERBS (Holistic Events and Relations Business
  Services)
• to benefit the education programs of the
• AANI Herbal Garden Health and Wellness Movement