Planning to learn and socialize this March? Here’s a list of upcoming tech-related events, seminars, workshops and trainings in the Philippines.

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FREE In-Person Events

March 11 – 15, 2013 (1pm-5pm): Web Applications Development Using PHP

e-TESDA Workshop, TTCTCE Bldg. 7

Register to Ms. Riza Mendoza
CATIAFI Office Bldg 7 TTCTCE, TESDA Complex, East Service Rd., Taguig, Metro Manila
CATIA Foundation, Inc. Tel. No.: 817-2735

March 12, 2013 (6pm-9pm): IT Camps: Windows 8 and Office 2013 Deployment

Visayas & Mindanao Conference Rooms 8th Floor, 6750 Ayala Tower Building, Ayala Avenue Makati

On this PHIWUG evening tech sharing, we will be talking about Windows 8 and Office 2013 enterprise deployment and configuration. We will also feature Office customization up to activation using Windows Deployment Services with MDT and Office Customization Tool.

Register here: http://bit.ly/130vJ79

March 16, 2013 (12pm-6:30pm): DevCon Mobile Camp – Android

Globe Labs Valero Telepark, Valero Makati City

Learn how to create your own Android app in less than 4 hours! Developers Connect in partnership with Globe Labs presents DevCon Mobile Camp: Android!DevCon Mobile Camp: Android is a half-day seminar and workshop that aims to build up development skills on Android mobile platform. It targets to cater 60 beginner level Android developers.

Register here: Eventbrite (sold out)

March 18, 2013 (6pm): Openness Night Philippines

8th Floor, 6750 Ayala Tower Building, Ayala Avenue Makati City

Openness Night – a monthly meetup where Microsoft Philippines and the local Open Source Communities will be coming together once again with one goal – giving back! Each night will be an interactive session designed to enable and foster the development of local projects on Microsoft + Open Source technologies. More info here.

March 22-23, 2013: Women On The Web Summit on Entrepreneurship

MINT College, Taguig

This free two-day intensive workshop is a structured program to equip you with skills and tools that will empower your business to succeed online. The curriculum includes an assessment of your needs, a training session on Google’s suite of tools and a variety of industry-related workshops on topics relevant to entrepreneurs. More info/registration here. Limited slots only!

March 23, 2013 (10am): SMART Game Development Conference #GameConf2013

12F SMART Tower, 6799 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

Expect a day of cool talks and information sharing as SMART teams up with Game Industry thought leaders to present the ins and outs of the business. With talks on the local game industry landscape, game production, game programming and design, technology updates, and monetization of game apps – the conference presents a chance to learn and network with the movers and shakers of the industry.More info/register here.

March 23, 2013 (10am-5pm): DevCon Mobile Camp – iOS

Exist Techbar, 5F Orient Square Bldg, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

DevCon Mobile Camp: iOS is a FREE five-hour workshop that aims to build iOS development capabilities among the participants. At the end of the camp, participants are expected to have created their own simple working iOS app.

More info & registration: Eventbrite

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BARTER In-Person Events

Barter events require a person to bring in an item, instead of paying for a fee, in exchange of learning in an intimate classroom setting. Note: I can’t get individual links, so kindly look it up the event for you to register on Trade School Manila website.

March 6, 2013 (7pm-9pm): Boost your Online Presence with a Blog or a Website

Trade School Manila, Chemworld Training Room, 1F Executive Center Bldg., Makati Ave cor. Jupiter St.
Makati City

Anyone who’s interested to make their presence known online whether you’re a small business owner, a creative professional or just someone who wants to voice out their thoughts are invited to join this class. This is a very basic class on how to start a blog (and where), how to register a domain and hosting, what to put in your website and a little about branding and social networking.

March 16, 2013 (3pm-5pm): The Magic Wand: Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Trade School Manila, Chemworld Training Room, 1F Executive Center Bldg., Makati Ave cor. Jupiter St.
Makati City

This class teaches the basics of Adobe Photoshop, its tools and how to use them, plus tips on how to edit images. Learn how to remove pimples and eye bags from your pictures!

Online Events

Microsoft

• March 5 (1:30am PHT): What’s new in Coded UI Visual Studio 2012
  • A guide to using VS2012 Coded UI Test Automation covering an overview of Team Explorer, Story Boarding, Table Handling and explore the powerful updated feature of Data Driving. More info/register here.
    
• March 6 (12:30am PHT): Embracing Modern App Development with Visual Studio 2012
  • Get straightforward, practical guidance you can use today to jump-start your team’s unit testing efforts and finally see for yourself what the big deal is. More info/register here.
    
• March 8 (2:00am PHT): Improving Coded UI Test Automation
  • This webcast will introduce you to module-based, keyword test authoring that will allow you to create easily maintainable test cases for a high rate of test automation using the TestArchitect for Visual Studio test authoring extension. More info/register here.
• March 12 (2:00am PHT): Web Developer Camp
  • In this workshop you’ll learn how to build awesome Windows 8 apps using the HTML5 and JavaScript skills you’ve already got. More info/register here.
• March 14 (1:00am PHT): Hands-on Lab Online – Introduction to Windows Azure SQL Database
  • In this Hands-On Lab, you will learn how to use SQL Database as a cloud hosted database platform for your application, etc. More info/registration here.
• March 14 (2:00am PHT): .Net DevCamp
  • In this workshop you’ll learn about XAML (beyond basic layout), targeting multiple screens with MVVM (keeping your code DRY), Windows Azure Cloud Services (web scale!) and Windows Azure Mobile Services (so easy to build connected apps. More info/register here.
• March 20 (12:30am PHT): Embracing Modern App Development with Visual Studio 2012
  • Get straightforward, practical guidance you can use today to jump-start your team’s unit testing efforts and finally see for yourself what the big deal is. More info/register here.
• March 20 (2:00am PHT): Microsoft Canada SQL Server 2012 Webcast Series
  • Microsoft Canada is hosting Microsoft SQL Server webcast series. These events are designed to help you learn more about Microsoft Tools and new capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server in eight (8) weekly sessions starting March 20. More info/register here.

Past Events

• March 1 – 3, 2013: TIPIDPC FUNtasTECH: 3-day Warehouse Sale and INFOtainment Expo & FREE Seminar/Workshops – New Megatent, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. Libis, Quezon City
  • Warehouse Sale & Expo information: TipidPC
  • Seminar/workshop registration: EventBrite

• March 5 – 8, 2013 (1pm-5pm): Fundamentals of Web Page Development – ICT Laboratory Room 7-23 TTCTCE Bldg. 7
  • Register to Ms. Riza Mendoza
    CATIAFI Office Bldg 7 TTCTCE, TESDA Complex, East Service Rd., Taguig, Metro Manila
    CATIA Foundation, Inc. Tel. No.: 817-2735
• March 6, 2013 (9:00am-5:30pm): Oracle Technology Network ADF Mobile Workshop – Oracle Philippines 19th Floor Pacific Star Building Senator Gil J. Puyat corner Makati Avenues Makati City, Conference Room 1, 2 & 3
  • More info/register here.
• March 7, 2013 (7pm): Usability Philippines March 2013 Meetup – Mozu Cafe, 35 Linden Suites Tower II, Amethyst Drive, Ortigas, Pasig City (Google Maps)
  • Agenda includes an intro for those new to the group, sharing of experiences at UXHK 2013, and a discussion of user experience research methods especially for the local context. Register at EventBrite.
• March 8, 2013 (7pm-9pm): Philippines Javascript Community: Manila.js Fridays 001 – ProudCloud, 2/F Topy Building 1, No. 3 Economia Street, Libis, Quezon City
  • Come and join for an evening of JavaScript talks, networking, and camaraderie. More info/register here.
• March 8, 2013 (7:30pm-9:30pm): CacooUp in Makati – MINT College, Mckinley Hill, Taguig City
  • More info/registration at EventBrite.
• March 9, 2013 (9am-5pm): Google Developers Group (GDG) DevfestW Philippines – Globelabs Valero Telepark, Valero Street, Makati City
  • Agenda here. Register here.