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Kenneth Cobonpue's creations featured at Hospitality Design Expo Conference 2013 | May 15-17, 2013

Published on 2013-05-10 09:19:00

PCIJ's "Basic Investigative Reporting Seminar": Call for Applications | May-September 2013

Published on 2013-05-09 07:28:00

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) is currently accepting applications to its Basic Investigative Writing Seminar. This seminar, which is open to 4 divisions, is also open to freelance writers and bloggers. Travel, board & lodg

Gawad KWF sa Sanaysay 2013: Call for Submission

Published on 2013-05-05 08:18:00

Since 1967, the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino [Commission on Filipino Language] holds its annual essay competition in relation to the celebration of Buwan ng Wika (previously Linggo ng Wika). The Gawad KWF sa Sanaysay (previously called Gawad Surian sa

Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino opens its Registry Program

Published on 2013-05-04 08:31:00

The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino is inviting all agencies, academic departments in Filipino, organizations and language centers who advocate for efficient implementation and development of Filipino language to enlist in its registry program. KWF

18 writing fellows (13 new; 5 alumni) to the 20th Iligan National Writers Workshop | May 20-24, 2013

Published on 2013-05-02 08:42:00

The MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) and the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) announce the selection of 18 writing fellows out of 65 applicants to the 20th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW). The workshop is on May 20-

Heart Evangelista on Esquire Philippines May 2013 cover

Published on 2013-05-01 03:00:00

Heart Evangelista graces the cover of Esquire Philippines magazine for the May 2013 issue. She opens up to Yvette Tan about her newfound independence, living in undisclosed locations, and what the future might hold for her and Senator Chiz Escudero.

Win cool prizes in "Berocca in Boracay" Challenge | May 2-5, 2013

Published on 2013-05-01 02:36:00

Berocca has something to sizzle to vacationists and party-goers in Boracay, the beach paradise in the Philippines. Summer fun takes on a different level with the Berocca in Boracay Challenge which is happening on May 2 to 5, 2013. If you happen to b

May 4, 2013 is Free Comic Book Day

Published on 2013-04-30 04:51:00

The Free Comic Book Day is celebrated every first Saturday in May around the world. It is an international event that celebrates comic books and the local comic bookshops hold activities for everyone, including giving out comics for FREE! This year

10th Golden Screen Awards Winners (2013)

Published on 2013-04-28 11:52:00

Presented by Entertainment Press Society, Inc. (EnPress), The 10th Golden Screen Awards was held on April 27, 2013 (Saturday night) at Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City. Here is the complete list of winners: Best Breakthrough Performance by

5th Dirt Weekend Invitational at Nuvali | April 26-28, 2013

Published on 2013-04-24 13:58:00

Cycling enthusiasts are setting sights on a weekend filled with adventure as they participate at the 5th Dirt Weekend Invitational happening from April 26 to 28, 2013 in Nuvali, a sprawling Laguna community 46 kilometers suburb of the capital Manila.

Saturday Market @ Escolata Part 2 | April 27, 2013

Published on 2013-04-15 08:19:00

The Saturday Market @ Escolta will once again offer their secondhand and vintage items on April 27, 2013. The first event happened here last March 9, which was organized by 98B’s Future Market and the Escolta Commercial Association (ECAI)

2013 NCCA Writers' Prize: Call for Submission

Published on 2013-04-13 14:52:00

Entries to the 2013 NCCA Writers' Prize are now being accepted, as announced by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through its Plans, Project Formulation, and Program Division (P/PFPD) – Institutional Programs. Down

Pastor Rick Warren's son commits suicide

Published on 2013-04-06 15:30:00

A sad news that shocked the christian community across the globe - Pastor Rick Warren’s son Matthew Warren, 27, has taken his life on April 6, 2013 (Saturday). Matthew couldn't bear his life anymore due to a long-term struggle with his mental i

CCP Library waives entrance fee

Published on 2013-04-04 04:36:00

RESEARCHERS, students and teachers and the general public may now enter the Cultural Center of the Philippines Library free of charge. The free admission policy was recently adopted by the CCP management in order to provide the public with free ac

The Top 10 Books for a Rainy Day

Published on 2013-04-03 05:38:00

When the weather outside is grim, there is no better way to banish the gloom than with a good book. Slipping within the pages of any one of the ten (10) novels below allows you to slip into another world or another time, so each one provides an excel

Manila Mobile Theater’s “Martir sa Golgota” at CCP | March 22-23, 2013

Published on 2013-03-18 07:27:00

THE Manila Mobile Theater Foundation (also known as Tanghalang Sta. Ana) stages a pre-Lenten production entitled Martir sa Golgota, a senakulo play based on the life and passion of Jesus Christ on March 22, 2013 at 7:30pm and March 23, 2013 at 3:00pm

Site and Space: Modernist Directions in Sculpture (Forum + Exhibit) | March 14-May 19, 2013

Published on 2013-03-17 06:53:00

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The Metropolitan Opera presents "AÏDA" at the CCP | March 19, 2013

Published on 2013-03-16 02:42:00

FOR the first time, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Opera Guild Foundation of the Philippines, features screenings of the latest operatic productions by the Metropolitan Opera through digital technology, starting with

March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day

Published on 2013-03-15 08:58:00

Photo courtesy of Novinite On March 15, 1962, President John F. Kennedy formally addressed the issue of consumer rights in the US congress. He was the first world leader to do so. On April 8 1985, the United Nations' General Assembly adopted the

Open Auditions: Lyric Opera's "Carmen" | March 12 & 19, 2013

Published on 2013-03-10 06:59:00

Win FREE race kits to "Race Against Raze 2" | March 17, 2013

Published on 2013-03-08 12:05:00

* click the image for larger view * The Philippine Institute of Quezon City Alumni Association (PIQCAA) and St. Peter the Apostle School Alumni Association (SPASAA) hold Race Against Raze 2 (RAR2) on March 17, 2013 at the Bonifacio Global City in

UAAP General Championship: DLSU celebrates Animo Year-End Thanksgiving | March 9, 2013

Published on 2013-03-06 07:42:00

De La Salle University celebrates its first-ever

Escolta Saturday Market opens on March 9, 2013

Published on 2013-03-06 05:25:00

The Heritage Conservation Society-Youth explores the old business district of Escolta with the opening of the Escolta Saturday Market on March 9, 2013 (Saturday). For the guided tour, meet-up is at 9am at Savory Restaurant in Escolta, Manila. Y

12 Fellows to 52nd UP National Writers Workshop | March 31-April 8, 2013

Published on 2013-03-05 04:08:00

The University of the Philippines Institute of Creative Writing (UP ICW) announces the fellows to the 52nd UP National Writers Workshop to be held from March 31 to April 8, 2013 in Baguio City. The fellows and associates of the UP ICW selected twelve

The Papal Contenders for 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI

Published on 2013-03-04 06:54:00

After Pope Benedict XVI resigned from his post, names of the cardinals are now being weighed for their chance of candidacy. The possible candidates must be "papabile," or translated from the Italian, "pope-able." In Tagalog, we can perhaps use loosel

A Lecture on Writing for the Masses by Dr. Rolando Tolentino | March 6, 2013

Published on 2013-03-03 06:04:00

* click the image for larger view * The Likhaan: UP Institute of Creative Writing’s (ICW) Panayam Lecture Series returns this month with “PAGSULAT PARA SA MASA: ISANG BALIK- AT TUNGONG-TANAW SA ISANG PAG-IBIG” by award-winning writer/criti

20th Iligan National Writers Workshop: Call for Submissions | May 20-24, 2013

Published on 2013-03-01 04:36:00

The MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology and the Mindanao Creative Writers Group are accepting manuscripts to the 20th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW) to be held on May 20-24, 2013 in Iligan City. The INWW introduces a new format this year.

85th Oscar Awards Winners (2013)

Published on 2013-02-25 04:26:00

Photo courtesy of Empire The 85th Annual Academy Awards was held in Los Angeles on February 24 (Sunday) evening. Here is the complete list of the Oscars 2013 winners: BEST PICTURE: Argo Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck and George Clooney, Produ

Philippines’ AirAsia introduces new hotline numbers and cash payment partners

Published on 2013-02-25 03:00:00

Philippines’ AirAsia, the low cost carrier   with the youngest fleet, has just announced significant changes in its customer call   center. Starting February 25, 2013, Philippines’ AirAsia’s new customer hotline number will   be 742

CCP Art Forum: Photography and New Media | February 20, 2013

Published on 2013-02-15 03:08:00

* click the image for larger view * CCP Sining Alamin: 13 Artists Series presents the last leg of the forum series entitled, "Photography and New Media." This will be held on February 20, 2013 from 2 to 4 pm at the MKP Hall, 4F Main Theater Buildi

Pacific X-treme Combat presents "PXC-35: The Return of a Champion" | February 16, 2013

Published on 2013-02-13 04:32:00

Pacific X-treme Combat, Asia Pacific’s biggest and best mixed martial arts organization, holds the PXC-35 on February 16, 2013 inside the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. PXC has already established a name throughout Asia Pacific and its a

Tanghalang Pilipino's IBALONG the Musical | February 8-March 3, 2013

Published on 2013-01-29 20:44:00

Tanghalang Pilipino caps its 26th season with a dance-theatre musical interpretation of the Bicolano epic, Ibalong, adapted for the stage by playwright Rody Vera and directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio with Carol Bello’s musical direction, and Alden Lugnasi

Pasinaya Arts Festival 2013: Photography Contest Mechanics

Published on 2013-01-25 06:11:00

CCP PASINAYA, which takes place on February 3, 2013, is an annual Arts Festival that attracts thousands of visitors in one day to enter the Main Theater Building and immerse in various art programs – theater, dance, music, film, literature, and the

Cinemalaya 2013 Finalists Named

Published on 2013-01-22 03:22:00

Finalists for the New Breed and the Directors Showcase categories for the 2013 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition were announced recently by the Cinemalaya Foundation. The 10 finalists for the New Breed category are: Diploma

FEU stages "Noli Me Tangere" (an opera) on January 24, 2013

Published on 2013-01-20 02:12:00

As part of Far Eastern University’s (FEU) 85th anniversary celebrations, its President’s Committee on Culture is proud to present a one-night only performance of Noli Me Tangere, an opera by Felipe de Leon, National Artist for Music whose birth c

BNSCWC calls for submission for Premio Ambahan 2013

Published on 2013-01-16 01:15:00

Photo courtesy of Mangyan Heritage Center When a Mangyan poet writes of a flower,

Winners to the Les Miserables Blocked Screening Contest Promo

Published on 2013-01-13 04:14:00

Here are the winners to the online contest, “Lexcode’s Les Miserables Blocked Screening Promo.” WINNER OF TWO TICKETS – Colin Dy Tupaz Consolation Prizes: A. Winners of Lexcode USB Phone Charger/Adapter and Lexcode Tumbler 1. Aria

Forum: "Art as Criticism/ Criticism as Art" on January 17, 2012 at CCP

Published on 2013-01-11 20:37:00

* click the image for larger view * Cultural Center of the Philippines holds a forum on January 17, 2012 (Thursday) at 2 to 4 pm on "Art as Criticism /

38th Metro Manila Film Festival Winners (2012)

Published on 2012-12-28 16:18:00

El Presidente won the most victorious at the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) winning a total of eight awards during the awarding rites held at the Meralco Theater in Ortigas, Pasig City on December 27, 2012 (Thursday). Tied at second place ar

Jabbawockeez hits the Ayala Malls | January 16-20, 2013

Published on 2012-12-26 15:12:00

Miss USA is Miss Universe 2012 | Miss Philippines is first runner-up

Published on 2012-12-20 16:07:00

Out of 89 candidates around the world, 20-year-old cellist Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned as Miss Universe 2012 during the coronation night held in Las Vegas on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 (December 20, Thursday in the Philippines).   Andy Co

Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon | Miss Universe 2012 (Photos + Videos)

Published on 2012-12-16 08:40:00

Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup (Miss Philippines) interviews Miss Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon after her turn for the National Costume competition in Miss Universe 2012. Vote for Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon in the Miss Univ

Vote for Miss Philippines (Janine Tugonon) in the Miss Universe 2012

Published on 2012-12-15 05:05:00

Calling all Filipinos around the world! Join us in voting for Miss Universe Philippines, Janine Tugonon! See the mechanics on the attached photo above and click here to vote now! --> http://is.gd/UBfYP6 Read more »

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Published on 2012-12-10 05:46:00

Film Review: "Supremo" (2012) directed by Richard V. Somes

Published on 2012-12-06 01:52:00

I saw the film, SUPREMO, on December 3, 2012 at Shang Cineplex, as exhibition film for CinemaOne Originals Film Festival (not part of the competition). SUPREMO was carried on with such a fantastic cinematography (with a play of sepia tones) by Al

LSDC-Street & LSGH Airforce hailed champions in 8th Skechers Street Dance Battle

Published on 2012-12-02 03:13:00

Green Archers dominated the 8th Skechers Street Dance Battle held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on November 17, 2012. DLSU's La Salle Dance Company-Street (LSDC-Street) hailed as the champion (college level) for the third time, while La Salle Gree

Philippine PEN National Conference 2012

Published on 2012-12-01 21:37:00

The Philippine Center of International PEN (Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists), on the occasion of its 55th year, will hold its annual literature conference on December 6-7, 2012 (Thursday-Friday) at the Silangan Hall of Cultural Center of the

Miss Czech Republic is Miss Earth 2012

Published on 2012-11-27 13:28:00

Photo courtesy of Inquirer Global Nation Miss Czech Republic Tereza Fajksová is Miss Earth 2012. She bested 79 lovely ladies from different parts of the globe in the 12th edition of the Miss Earth pageant to get the night's most coveted crown

2nd Moviemov: Italian Cinema Now Film Festival at Greenbelt 3 (December 5-9, 2012)

Published on 2012-11-26 02:40:00

On its second year, Moviemov: Italian Cinema Now offers some of the best films from Italy to be shown at Greenbelt 3 cinemas in Makati City from December 5 to 9, 2012. Seven (7) choice Italian films by various directors released in 2012 and a retro

BNS Creative Writing Center calls for submission to KRITIKA 2013 Workshop

Published on 2012-11-21 23:45:00

The De La Salle University's Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center (BNSCWC) is inviting young critics to apply for fellowship to KRITIKA 2013 National Workshop on Art and Cultural Criticism. In collaboration with the University of St. La S

Atlantis Productions & Viva Atlantis Theatricals hold Open Auditions | November 26-27, 2012

Published on 2012-11-19 12:50:00

Shell Ferrari Lego Cars

Published on 2012-11-13 16:50:00

Shell and the LEGO Group have created six (6) of the most enigmatic and unique models associated with Ferrari racing. These are: Ferrari F40

Halo-Halo Short Film Festival 2012 | November 17, 2012

Published on 2012-11-10 03:02:00

* click the image for larger view * Halo-Halo Indie Film Festival 2012 features 19 short films to be held at the Conspiracy Cafe at Visayas Avenue in Quezon City on November 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM. +

Search for 24 Intel Ambassadors for Catch & Win Campaign: Open for Application

Published on 2012-11-04 13:08:00

Intel Philippines is currently in search of twenty-four (24) Intel Ambassadors for its Catch and Win Campaign which will run from November 15-December 15, 2012. The chosen ambassadors will be assigned in 8 different malls - 3 ambassadors per mall. Th

Ceremonial Lighting of Parul Sampernandu at CCP on November 6, 2012

Published on 2012-10-31 21:05:00

Photo courtesy of Philstar.com taken from News Flash Cultural Center of the Philippines, in cooperation with the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, cordially invites everyone to the Ceremonial Lighting of Parul Sampernandu to be held at the CCP Facad

Open Auditions for 2 Film Projects Shot in Manila

Published on 2012-10-31 15:43:00

NYU TISCH Indie Filmmakers, ABHISHEK PRASAD (Canadian) & REBECCA KAHN (American) are casting for two of their film projects to be shot in Manila this November and December 2012. THEY ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING: * CHILD ACTRESSES RANGING F

CCP Art Exhibition Calendar | November 2012

Published on 2012-10-30 15:31:00

Pinoy Dictionary 2012: English Words with Pinoy Meanings

Published on 2012-10-29 15:16:00

TO WAITER - Isang uri ng social network site na pwede kang magfollow at mag-to wait. SURVEY TEST - Yung tagalog ng ICE CREAM. TIMELINE - Malungkot o walang sigla... "Bakit ang TIMELINE mo?" I SCREAM - eto yung ingles ng SURVEY TEST FOLLOWED - Ang

Philippine Fashion Week Schedule | Spring Summer 2013 (October 23-29, 2012)

Published on 2012-10-17 03:43:00

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Adore the sunset at the Grand Riviera Suites

Published on 2012-10-17 01:35:00

What a great view to see the sunrise and the sunset outside your very own living room. The Grand Riviera Suites, a new luxurious living condominium, lies at Roxas Boulevard fronting the Manila Bay. It is part of the many properties of Moldex Realty, Inc. Read more »

UAAP 75: General Championship Tally of Scores (as of October 12, 2012)

Published on 2012-10-12 07:03:00

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Philippine Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2013 | October 23-29, 2012

Published on 2012-10-08 00:33:00

Philippine Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2013

Stop Cybercrime Law! Join the Black Tuesday March to Supreme Court on October 2

Published on 2012-09-30 12:26:00

Source: Facebook Group Event Page STOP CYBER MARTIAL LAW!!! The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 or Republic Act No. 10175 threatens our basic rights and freedoms. This law works against ordinary netizens -- bloggers, freelance writers, website owners, social network users. etc. -- and disregards, among other things, our right to privacy and freedom of expression. Read more »

Casting Call for a historical Ilocano epic film | October 1, 2012

Published on 2012-09-29 14:01:00

An urgent casting call (audition) is scheduled for a historical Ilocano epic film. This will be held on October 1, 2012 (Monday) at 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Gerardo's Resto (Function Room), #121 Panay Ave., Bgy South Triangle, Quezon City (on the side of National Bookstore Panay Avenue, across SMDC construction site). For details, you may contact Eric Agulto (Production Manager) at +63.927.5865541. OPEN MAJOR SUPPORTING ROLES: 1. TOTOY – late teen-ager; moreno; loyalista at mabuting ka [..]

Wrangler's VIP Lodge Event at Trinoma (September 28-30, 2012)

Published on 2012-09-28 18:07:00

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Philippine Fashion Week TV premieres on September 30, 2012

Published on 2012-09-28 14:13:00

Philippine Fashion Week TV premieres on September 30, 2012 (Sunday), 6PM on the Lifestyle Network. Read more »

Hundai POP: Digital Art Contest

Published on 2012-09-25 15:55:00

Hyundai Philippines calls for entries to its Hyundai POP (Pride of the Philippines), a digital art contest. Submission of entries will be from September 24 to October 14, 2012. For the complete contest mechanics, visit Hyundai Philippines Page on Facebook. +

Rommel Arellano is Happiest Pinoy 2012 Winner

Published on 2012-09-23 15:28:00

Rommel Arellano, a 35-year-old, an inspirational speaker from Bataan has emerged as this year’s Happiest Pinoy, besting 9 other finalists and over 13,000 nominees nationwide to take home a trophy and more than PhP250,000 in cash prizes. The search for the Happiest Pinoy is a flagship campaign of the Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS). It seeks to find the most optimistic and resilient Filipino despite life’s challenges in the hopes of inspiring other people to do the same. Re [..]

Sayaw ng mga Seniorita: Audition for hunks

Published on 2012-09-23 08:08:00

The play, "SAYAW NG MGA SENIORITA" will hold a go-see/auditions for "hunks," ages 20-25, at the Gantimpala Theater Foundation Office, 2pm. to 4pm. on September 25, (Tuesday). It's located at 2/F, Open Air Auditorium Building, at Luneta, Manila.

Freelance Writers' Guild holds its 2nd General Assembly at UP Hotel

Published on 2012-09-13 07:11:00

The Freelance Writers’ Guild of the Philippines (FWGP) will hold its Second General Assembly from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the University Hotel in UP Diliman on Sept. 16, 2012 (Sunday). The members of the organization will be given an overview of the current local freelance writing landscape by seasoned freelance writers, representatives of client companies and select FWGP members. Read more »

"Act of Congress" band comes to the Philippines (September 12-16, 2012)

Published on 2012-09-10 01:04:00

The American acoustic band Act of Congress will perform in concerts and hold masterclasses in Manila and Bulacan in the Philippines on September 12-16, 2012. The band’s visit to the Philippines is part of the American Music Abroad program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Association of American Voices. American Music Abroad is a people-to-people exchange that features a wide variety of American musical genres through international [..]

3rd International Freelancers Day on September 21, 2012: Register for FREE

Published on 2012-09-08 18:32:00

Freelancers celebrated International Freelancers Day for the first time in 2010, which was made possible by Ed Gandia, co-founder and project head. On its 3rd year, we celebrate again the International Freelancers Day on September 21, 2012 with the biggest Online Conference exclusively prepared for solo professionals. I attended this online conference in 2011 for over 10 hours straight just to digest everything and to review the notes I made while listening to the speakers. Read more »

2012 MTV Video Music Awards (Winners & Nominees)

Published on 2012-09-07 17:26:00

The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards was held on September 6, 2012 (Thursday) in Los Angeles, California. Below is the complete list of winners and nominees per category. The winners are in BOLD letters. Video of the Year Rihanna, “We Found Love,” featuring Calvin Harris Katy Perry, “Wide Awake” Gotye, “Somebody That I Used To Know” Drake feat. Rihanna, “Take Care” M.I.A., “Bad Girls” Best New Artist One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful” Fun. feat. Janelle [..]

Author Judy Blume's battle with breast cancer

Published on 2012-09-06 19:41:00

I started reading Judy Blume's children's stories (young adult novels) in 2002, with his hit book, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972). It became a best-selling book that made Blume to write this in series, because fans clamored for more. But before she became a children's book author, she was already known as a romance novelist. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a funny yet heartwarming story about a 9 year old boy named Peter Warren Hatcher and his relationship with his 2 [..]

15th Cine Europa Film Festival in the Philippines (September-October 2012)

Published on 2012-09-04 22:32:00

* click the image for larger view * Text lifted from Facebook Page of Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines: Quality European and Filipino music by the Manila String Quartet coupled with a painting exhibition by Filipino artist Marissa Gonzales and a film which tackles multiculturalism from Norway, Upperdog will cap this year's opening night of Cine Europa 15 at the Shangri-La Plaza on 5 September 2012. To mark its 15th year, Cine Europa hopes to get more Filipinos t [..]

31st National Book Award: List of Finalists (2012)

Published on 2012-09-02 15:33:00

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) announced the finalists to the 31st National Book Awards in twenty-three (23) categories. Best books published in 2011 were considered. No more than five titles per category were selected by the Pre-screening Committee to become finalists. This year’s Board of Judges will be comprised of seventeen (17) NBDB-appointed experts and five (5) members of the Manila Critics’ Circle. The publisher with the mos [..]

62nd Palanca Awards Winners (2012)

Published on 2012-09-01 20:31:00

Winners of the 62nd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards) were honored in the annual awarding ceremonies on September 1, 2012 at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City. The Palanca Awards is the Philippines’ most prestigious and longest-running literary competition. It was established in 1950 in honor of Don Carlos Palanca, Sr. The Awards aims to help develop Philippine literature by providing incentives for writers to craft their most outstanding literary works an [..]

Doy del Mundo Jr.’s documentary, “Ehem!plo: Jesse M. Robredo and Good Governance” to be shown for free in DLSU

Published on 2012-08-28 05:07:00

The La Salle Institute of Governance and the DLSU Society of Fellows invite everyone to join in remembering the legacy of the late Local Government Secretary and Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo by attending the showing of the video-documentary film Ehem!plo. The film will be shown on August 31, 2012, Friday, 3 pm, at the William Shaw Little Theater. Admission is FREE. SYNOPSIS The 2007 film depicted how young people, like Melonie Maglia of Ifugao, longed for leaders with conscience [..]

Survivor Philippines (US Edition; Season 25) set in Caramoan Islands, Camarines Sur premieres on September 19, 2012

Published on 2012-08-20 14:20:00

Survivor Philippines Season 25 premieres on September 19, 2012 (US time, aired simultaneously here in the Philippines via GMA News TV-11). Survivor Philippines is the 25th season of the American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor. Set in Caramoan Islands, Camarines Sur in the Philippines, this season will feature several new castaways competing with three returning castaways who were removed from their previous seasons due to illness or injury. It will be the first season s [..]

Miss China is Miss World 2012

Published on 2012-08-19 18:33:00

Courtesy of The Express Tribune Miss China PR (Yu Wenxia) was crowned Miss World 2012. The 62nd edition of the Miss World pageant was held on August 18, 2012 (Saturday) in Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. There were 116 contestants who vied for the coveted crown from all over the world, marking the biggest turnout in the pageant's history. This is the second time Miss China clinched the Miss World title after Zhang Zilin who won in 2007. Read more � [..]

"Recollection 1081: Clear and Present Danger" - An Artist's Talk on Art Practice Under Martial Law (August 22, 2012)

Published on 2012-08-18 15:43:00

Everyone is invited to an Artists’ Talk on Art Practice Under Martial Rule entitled, "Recollection 1081: Clear and Present Danger" on 22 August 2012, Wednesday, 3-6 pm at Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery), 3/F of CCP Main Theater Building.

Audition for "Shake, Rattle and Roll 14" film

Published on 2012-08-14 18:10:00

The film, Shake Rattle and Roll 14, will have an audition on August 17, 2012 (Friday) at 1-6pm at 8th floor Tycoon Building, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center Pasig City (near Tektite).

Word Analysis: Guni-Guni vs. Guniguni

Published on 2012-08-11 03:30:00

"Guni-guni" should not be spelled with a hyphen in the middle. It should only be: GUNIGUNI. In English, GUNIGUNI means presentiment, apprehension, figment of the imagination, fancy/something imagined, hallucination, illusion, mistaken perception, imagery, phantasm, phantom. We only put a hyphen to a word being repeated (inuulit na salita) if the word can stand on its own. For ex: gabi-gabi, araw-araw, buwan-buwan, taon-taon. So if we spell GUNIGUNI with a hyphen, then GUNI should have its [..]

3rd Chito S. Roño Literary Awards: Call for Submission for Writers in Waray & Inabaknon

Published on 2012-08-10 16:09:00

* click the image for larger view * Contest Rules: 1. The contest is open to all writers coming from Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)—those currently residing within the specified geographical area or those born in Region VIII but have migrated to another place or country. 2. The contestant must be a Waray or Inabaknon speaker/writer. 3. Members of the Lamiraw Executive Committee, the contest organizers, and the Lamiraw workshop panelists, the members of the board of judges, ar [..]

SONG: "Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" by Erik Santos

Published on 2012-08-08 12:48:00

I have probably heard of this song sometime over the radio, but I have not paid attention to it or even bothered to research about it. I know that when Erik Santos sings, it's always one of the best. I never knew that this song was already played in 2011. This song was played as a background music in a documentary show of ABS-CBN on Wednesday evening and I was keen to listen to its melody and the chorus. From there I got the title and made a little research on Youtube. "Kulang Ako Kung Wa [..]

Rejected UPCAT Essay Questions: Can you answer these?

Published on 2012-08-05 16:59:00

The much-awaited entrance exam of the University of the Philippines, known as UPCAT Exam, has finally ended. But it has stirred controversy because for the first time, an essay question was included. That is why creative Pinoys have created hilarious, funny and witty questions that probably were rejected in the process of creating the essay part of the exams. The questions were followed through Twitter with hashtag #RejectedUPCATEssayQuestions. This list of 120 questions may be updated and re [..]

Cebuano Triathlete died in Ironman 70.3 on August 5, 2012

Published on 2012-08-05 16:03:00

Ironman 70.3 participant Ramon Igaña Jr. unexpectedly died after he fell off his bike and hit his head on the gutter along the South Coastal road in Cebu City, Philippines. It was a shocking moment that happened around 9:30 a.m. of August 5, 2012 (Sunday) while the cyclist was attempting to get a water bottle from his bottle cage. He was 45. Ironman 70.3 Philippines had two categories: individual and relay. A Cebuano airline executive, Igaña (bike) registered for the relay category of the s [..]

Men's Basketball: DLSU (Teng) vs UST (Teng) on August 4, 2012 at SM MOA Arena

Published on 2012-08-01 08:55:00

UAAP Season 75 Men's Basketball:

Paul Soriano's "Thelma" to be screened at DLSU on August 10; Launch of MMFF's Student Short Film Competition

Published on 2012-07-31 07:20:00

Thelma, the hit film of Director Paul Soriano, will be screened at De La Salle University on August 10 (Friday) from 9am-1pm. Direk Paul will be there too for the open forum. Venue will be in the Auditorium at the 18th floor of Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall. Together with this is the launching of the Student Short Film Competition of MMFF. Registration starts at 8:45 pm. Admission is FREE.

Winners to the 8th Cinemalaya Film Festival (2012)

Published on 2012-07-30 14:37:00

The 8th Cinemalaya Film Festival revealed its winners in an awards night held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila on July 29, 2012. Below is the complete list of winners in the three (3) divisions: Short Feature, New Breed and Director's Showcase. A.

Cinemalaya Goes UP Year 8 (August 1-14, 2012)

Published on 2012-07-29 07:56:00

* click the image for larger view * The UP Cineastes' Studio, in partnership with Moonleaf Tea Shop, in cooperation with Outpost Visual Frontier, Orange Segment Print and Design Studio, Universal Robina Corporation and Viva Turismo Iligan present CINEMALAYA GOES UP Year 8. Catch the films running on August 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, and 14 at UP Film Center's CINE ADARNA. Read more »

"Dance 4 Life: A Dance Marathon for a Cause" at Venice Piazza (Aug 11, 2012)

Published on 2012-07-25 06:29:00

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"Swissness: More Fun in the Philippines" at the Peninsula Manila (August 2-11, 2012)

Published on 2012-07-25 01:56:00

Continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating exemplary culinary traditions from all over the world, The Peninsula Manila joins the Embassy of Switzerland in “Swissness: More Fun in the Philippines,” a 10-day festival where The Peninsula Manila’s very own Swiss Chef Samuel Linder of Old Manila takes over the hotel’s kitchens and showcases the very best in Swiss food and wine from August 2-11, 2012. This food festival is doubly meaningful as the year 2012 also marks the 150th a [..]

75th UAAP Season Schedules (Basketball)

Published on 2012-07-17 02:42:00

This is the complete list of schedules of the Basketball games in the 75th UAAP Season for the three (3) groups: Men's Division, Women's Division, and Juniors Division. * click the images below for larger view * Men's Basketball Read more »

Run for Light at Bonifacio Global City on July 21, 2012

Published on 2012-07-16 03:11:00

Run for Light advocacy run will be held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on July 21, 2012. It is a fund raising event of Stiftung Solarenergie (StS) that will help finance the distribution of solar lanterns to rural villages. The launch of this pioneer running event is especially timely, as it coincides with the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. Apart from helping raise funds for the foundation, Run for Light will also be an event centered on advoc [..]

8th Cinemalaya Film Festival opens with "Babae sa Breakwater"

Published on 2012-07-11 08:38:00

Babae sa Breakwater by Mario O’Hara is the opening film of the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition on July 20, 2012 (Friday) 7:30 PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The film is Cinemalaya’s tribute to the late screenwriter, director and actor Mario O’Hara who passed away last June 26, 2012. Babae Sa Breakwater tells of the life of Manila’s vagabonds who make the breakwater along Roxas Boulevard their h [..]

FWGP presents "Open (Na Open) Book" on July 21, 2012 at Chef's Bistro

Published on 2012-07-10 06:04:00

Freelance Writers Guild of the Philippines (FWGP) presents the monthly pen book event entitled, "OPEN (NA OPEN) BOOK"

Great Northern Sale at SM City North Edsa (July 13-15, 2012)

Published on 2012-07-09 07:24:00

SM City North Edsa presents GREAT NORTHERN SALE on JULY 13-14-15, 2012. Major discounts will be offered. Get the most exclusive deals on all brands, stores and dining places - up to 70% off on selected brands. Follow SM North Edsa for more updates: http://www.sm-northedsa.com/ http://www.facebook.com/smnedsa http://www.twitter.com/smnorthedsa +

Tickets and Festival Passes for Cinemalaya 2012

Published on 2012-07-06 03:36:00

GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION Regular Price: P150 per head per screening 8th Cinemalaya Film Festival

Runway Picks fashion show at SM Southmall on July 7, 2012

Published on 2012-07-04 09:56:00

SM Southmall would like to invite you to view the latest fashion picks from the runway. Showcasing

Black Canyon Coffee is now in the Philippines

Published on 2012-07-02 09:20:00

Black Canyon Coffee, a successful business in Thailand for coffee and dining is now in the Philippines. The restaurant has just opened its first branch in SM Southmall in Las Piñas City, located at the south of Metro Manila. Black Canyon Coffee does not only serve a wide array of specialty coffee drinks and beverages, but also a gamut of delicious and healthy Thai meals too. Read more »

Manila Symphony Orchestra with violinist Regina Buenaventura (July 6-7, 2012)

Published on 2012-07-01 07:54:00

Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) begins their 2012 Concert Series with Violinist Regina Buenaventura performing on July 6 at the Francisco Santiago Hall, BDO Corporate Center in Makati, and on July 7 at the Philam Life Auditorium in Manila. Arturo Molina is conducting for both shows at 8pm. MSO brings to life an exciting and colorful dreamworld bursting with vibrant music, where ambition and fantasy become a reality as the orchestra performs Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Ko [..]

Athletes In Action holds "Schools Run for School Rooms" at BGC (July 7, 2012)

Published on 2012-06-28 09:26:00

Athletes in Action (AIA), an international humanitarian-sports organization, holds the fun run dubbed as the "Schools Run for School Rooms” (SRSR) on July 7, 2012 to be held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. This is to raise funds for the rehabilitation of schools in Iligan City that were destroyed by Typhoon Sendong. This run will be participated in by student runners from major universities in Metro Manila, groups from government agencies, private corporations and churche [..]

Is Your Artwork a Fake: A Free Talk on July 28, 2012 at DLSU

Published on 2012-06-26 23:04:00

Everyone is invited to a free presentation entitled, "Is Your Artwork a Fake?" on Polarized Microscopy for Art Authentication on June 28, 2012 (Thursday) at 4:20pm at the Yuchengco Hall, Room 409. This talk will be given by Julian Tongson, Diplomate in Cultural Heritage Studies of University of Sto. Tomas.

Built To Last: Academy of Rock Concert at Rockwell Tent on June 22, 2012

Published on 2012-06-20 01:06:00

Academy Of Rock (AOR), a music school that

Slate 2013 Planner: Call for Contributions

Published on 2012-06-13 07:44:00

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12 Most Striking Tendencies of Creative People

Published on 2012-06-11 09:24:00

Text & Image lifted from Exceptional Living: 12 Most Striking Tendencies of Creative People by Kim Phillips Ever wonder what makes those wacky, creative types tick? How is it that some people seem to come up with all kinds of interesting, original work while the rest of us trudge along in our daily routines? Creative people are different because they operate a little differently. They: 1. Are easily bored A short attention span isn’t always a good thing, but it can indicate that th [..]

David Cook concert in Manila on July 14, 2012 at Smart Araneta Coliseum

Published on 2012-06-08 09:49:00

Open Book: Writing for Children on June 16, 2012

Published on 2012-06-08 08:54:00

Join us for the June edition of OpenBook on June 16, 2012 (4-6pm) for a discussion on Children's Literature and Writing for Children.

Ballet Philippines brings back Crisostomo Ibarra in CCP

Published on 2012-06-01 08:12:00

After a successful national and international tour, Ballet Philippines’ Crisostomo Ibarra returns for 2 weekends at the CCP Little Theater. Awarded “Outstanding Dance Production of 2010” by the Gawad Buhay! Awards for the Performing Arts, Ibarra caps the sesquicentennial of Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero, with these special performances scheduled around his birthday this year. Join us in celebrating Rizal by revisiting his Noli in dance form. Choreographed by BP artistic Direct [..]

Mega Fashion Crew 2: Go-sees on June 2-3, 2012

Published on 2012-05-27 08:46:00

Weren't able to register on-line for #MegaFashionCrew2? Drop by at the Go-sees from June 2-3, 2012 at the Grand Atrium of Shangrila Mall and you can still get a chance to be part of MEGA's next top fashion crew! +

Bench & Michael Cinco at the Philippine Fashion Week on May 27, 2012

Published on 2012-05-23 09:43:00

Bench & Michael Cinco teamed up for fashion feast at the Philippine Fashion Week on May 27, 2012 at 6:30 pm, Function Room 4, SM Convention Center in Pasay City. +

Italian film, "La Stanza del Figlio" (The Son's Room) showing for free at Shang Cineplex on May 24

Published on 2012-05-18 08:24:00

Philippine-Italian Association and Film Development Council of the Philippines present La Stanza del Figlio (The Son's Room, 2001) by Nanni Moretti. La Stanza del Figlio, starred Nanni Moretti, Laura Morante, Stefano Accorsi, & Silvia Orlando. It will be shown for FREE at the Shang Cineplex on May 24, 2012 at different time slots - 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 8:00pm, but on a first-come-first-served basis. The cinema is located inside Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong City. [..]

3rd Open Web Day at AIM on May 19, 2012

Published on 2012-05-17 22:51:00

Wikimedia Philippines

Soderno Sunday Night Market opens starting on May 13

Published on 2012-05-11 15:18:00

Treat your mom on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13, 2012) at the opening of the Sunday Night Market (6pm to 12mn) at Soderno – the premiere weekend food market of the south!Mothers will get free Toblerone chocolate bars and free unlimited photos from the “I Love Mom” photo booth. On top of that, moms will also get a free gift pack from Soderno (while supplies last). All marketgoers who visit will also get free chocolates from Toblerone. Read more »

1st Philippine Popular Music Festival: Call for Submission

Published on 2012-05-06 06:49:00

Songwriting competitions have been a hit for many decades in the Philippines. Though there have been some gaps due to lack of financial support, it continues to live with the launch of the 1st Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPOP). Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, the festival's executive director is inviting all composers, performers and music fanatics to take part in this endeavor to bring back again the glory of songwriting in this country. Deadline of submission of entries is on May 10, 2012 [..]

Recital of Tanghalang Pilipino’s Summer Theater Workshop 2012 (May 4 & 6, 2012)

Published on 2012-05-01 04:11:00

Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents the culminating activity of its regular Summer Theater Adventure, a three-week program of various theatrical activities for different age levels designed to develop, hone and explore the dramatic skills and talents of aspiring theater artists.

Asia As Our Society Film Festival at Shang Cineplex (May 17-21, 2012)

Published on 2012-05-01 03:37:00

Japan Foundation Manila and Asia Society bring together

8th GSIS Art Competition (2012)

Published on 2012-04-30 05:17:00

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is inviting Filipino artists to join the 2012 GSIS Art Competition. Now on its 8th year, GSIS is encouraging the public to be with us in giving tribute to our brilliant artists. We are inviting our artist to join the competition and explore their best in conceptualizing their entries and produced new and liberated works. Official entry forms are available in all GSIS offices (Headquarters, Regional Offices and Satellite Offices) and oth [..]

15 Fellows to the 5th Rogelio Sicat National Writers Workshop (May 15-20, 2012)

Published on 2012-04-28 15:42:00

Napili na ang 15 manunulat para sa ika-limang Palihang Rogelio Sicat na gaganapin sa Marinduque, 15-20 Mayo 2012. Ito ay mula sa rekord na 116 lahok ang lahat. Ayon kina Dr. Jimmuel Naval at Dr. Reuel Molina Aguila, mga tagapagtatag at direktor ng PRS, ang mga napiling lalahok ay sina: (Sanaysay) Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin, at Jay Jomar F. Quintos; (Maikling Kuwento/ Dagli) Jack Alvarez, Janice Maramara Cortez, Rachel Valencerina Marra, Sara Sebastian, Aliona Silva, at Riena Ma [..]

Google Drive gives us 5GB free space on the cloud

Published on 2012-04-26 07:09:00

Google introduces the all-new Google Drive. Now we can access our files, including the big ones, from wherever we are. Share them with whomever you want, and edit them together in real time. Learn more about Google Drive. Google Drive is available for FREE at 5GB in space, which is upgradable to 25GB for less than $2.50 per month. Google Drive: Introduction +

19 Fellows to the 19th Iligan National Writers Workshop (May 14-18, 2012)

Published on 2012-04-24 07:32:00

Nineteen (19) fellows made it to this year's 19th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW) to be held on May 14-18, 2012 at the MSU-IIT and at the Elena Tower Inn, Iligan City. There were 106 applicants who tried their luck to be part of this prestigious writers workshop in Mindanao. Hosted by the MSU-IIT Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Extension, this workshop is funded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the MSU-IIT Office of the Chancellor. [..]

Italian film, "Mediterraneo" showing for free at Shang Cineplex on April 24

Published on 2012-04-20 13:38:00

Philippine-Italian Association and Film Development Council of the Philippines present Mediterraneo (1991) by Gabriele Salvatores. Mediterraneo, starring Diego Abatantuono, Claudio Bigagli, Vanna Barba & Claudio Bisio, is an Italian film that won Best Foreign Film in the Oscars in 1992. It is scheduled to be shown for FREE at the Shang Cineplex on April 24, 2012 at 730pm, but on a first-come-first-served basis. The cinema is located inside Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong City. Read more »

Casting Call for 2 upcoming films on April 20

Published on 2012-04-16 12:55:00

A casting call/audition for two (2) films will be held on April 20, 2012 (Friday) at 1-5pm at the Function Room of Gulp Glub Bar and Restaurant. The venue is located at #102 Panay Avenue corner Scout Borromeo St., Bgy. South Triangle, Quezon City. Landmarks: Near (diagonal to) National Bookstore, Crossings Dept. Store / At the side of Tropical Hut. Currently in the CASTING stage are two (2) new full-length legitimate films to be produced by a respected production house. With GOOD com [..]

NBDB leads national celebration of World Book and Copyright Day

Published on 2012-04-16 05:46:00

On April 22, 2012 (Sunday), the Philippines will celebrate the 2012 World Book and Copyright Day with a one-of-a-kind “school fair” at the Planas Garden, Quezon Memorial Circle. The National Book Development Board, the Quezon City Government, and IPO Philippines have partnered with FILCOLS, FILSCAP, and Vibal Publishing to organize a special celebration for the general public, highlighting the importance of books and copyright.

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Winners & Finalists

Published on 2012-04-15 14:08:00

Thirty (30) lovely contestants vied for the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 crowns at the Grand Coronation Night held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 15, 2012 (Sunday). The beauty pageant was hosted by Xian Lim, Izza Calzado, Venus Raj and Georgina Wilson. Here's a complete list of winners & finalists: BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2012 WINNERS (TOP 5): BINIBINING PILIPINAS UNIVERSE 2012 #18 Janine Tugonon BINIBINING PILIPINAS TOURISM 2012 #13 Katrina Jayne Dimaranan BINIBINING PI [..]

Free Webinar: "Communicating What Matters" by Peter Bregman

Published on 2012-04-14 20:45:00

Peter Bregman is giving a free webinar entitled, “Communicating What Matters” on April 30, 2012 (Monday) at 4:00-5:00 pm GMT [Philippines: 12:00 Midnight of May 1, 2012]. Bregman is an advisor to CEOs and senior managers. The webinar talks about insights on communicating and leading more effectively in a multi-device world. Monday, April 30, 2012 4:00 PM-5:00 PM GMT 12:00 PM-1:00 PM US Eastern 11:00 AM-12:00 PM US Central 10:00 AM-11:00 AM US Mountain 9:00 AM-10:00 AM US [..]

Scene Stealers This Top 7 Week on American Idol 11: Some Observations

Published on 2012-04-13 20:13:00

AMERICAN IDOL's FINAL 7: L-R: Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Jessica Sanchez, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Elise Testone Of the recent vote-off episode of the American Idol (for Top 7 week), here are some of my observations: (1) This is the only time that the judges have saved a contestant by strongly fighting for it and even going to the stage to call the attention of the American public - to "vote only for the best!" (2) The other contestants were happy that Jessica Sa [..]

American Idol Season 11 - Top 9 Performances

Published on 2012-03-31 07:08:00

Here are the Top 9 Performances of

"arTalk: Beyond Entertainment" premieres on March 29 via Net25 channel

Published on 2012-03-29 05:17:00

arTalk: Beyond Entertainment Premieres March 29, 2012 (Thursday) on Net25 Hosted by Ms. Gemma Cruz-Araneta Conceptualized and Directed for TV by former Exec. Dir. Malou Jacob Every Thursdays 11:00 - 11:30 pm

9th Enpress Golden Screen Awards - Winners (2012)

Published on 2012-03-25 14:38:00

Image courtesy of: GMA News Online Entertainment Press Inc. has revealed the winners to the 9th Enpress Golden Screen Awards held at Teatrino in Greenhills on March 24, 2012 (Saturday). Independent films won victoriously sweeping most of the major awards. Here is the complete list of winners: Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy: Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Best Motion Picture- Drama: Niño Best Director: Marlon Rivera for Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead [..]

Project Runway Philippines (Season 3) premieres on March 25 on ETC

Published on 2012-03-22 15:17:00

Who has what it takes to be the next big Filipino fashion designer? Ready to fire rocket the careers of up-and-coming designers, host Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez with mentor Jojie Lloren and judges Rajo Laurel and Apples Aberin will use their unbelievable flair in the field of fashion to guide 15 new contestants in challenging them week after week with different tasks to test their skills, artistry and resourcefulness. Read more »

Lasallian Youth Orchestra presents "Eliezer: The Maestro" on March 24, 2012

Published on 2012-03-20 01:10:00

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President Ferdinand Marcos on the 500 Peso Bill

Published on 2012-03-19 06:47:00

The Original 500 peso bill How do you find this 500 peso bill? I don't like the person (former President Ferdinand E. Marcos) but I like the design and the colors of this paper bill. I wish I could have just one copy of this to add to my collection. Too bad for Marcos, it was changed into the yellow 500 peso bill of the late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, the husband of the late President Corazon "Cory" Aquino. From Bogart the Explorer from Davao City (Facebook Page): Mr. Romeo MananQuil, [..]

28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2012 (Winners & Nominees)

Published on 2012-03-17 08:08:00

Image courtesy of: Showbiz Nest Winners were declared in the 28th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards for Movies which was held at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Philippines on March 14, 2012 (Wednesday). Here is the complete list of winners & nominees per category. The winners are in BLUE text. Movie of the Year Ang Panday 2 (Imus Productions, Inc. / GMA Films) Aswang (Regal Entertainment,Inc.) In The Name of Love (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Pro [..]

2nd Gawad Panitikang Pangkalusugan: a Children’s Storybook Writing Competition on Health

Published on 2012-03-14 11:00:00

* click the image for larger view * The Mu Sigma Phi Sorority is now accepting entries for the 2nd Gawad Panitikang Pangkalusugan - a Nationwide Children’s Storybook Writing Competition on HEALTH. In its second year, the competition carries the theme: “Luksong Tinik: Kwentong Kaligtasan para sa Kabataan”. 1. The contest is open to all Philippine residents aged 18 and above with the exception of members of the Mu Sigma Phi Sorority and their first-degree relatives. 2. All entries [..]

OtterBox challenges gravity in Drop Test Tour

Published on 2012-03-13 15:22:00

OtterBox wants to prove that it can protect smart phones and tablets at the Drop Test Tour scheduled on March 16-18, 2012 at the North Court of the Power Plant Mall in Makati City. Running blogger, also known as The Bull Runner, Jaymie Pizarro, and television show host Rovilson Fernandez will show you how OtterBox fits into their lives on March 16. It will be followed by drop tests, where smart phones, tablets and other devices in OtterBox cases will be dropped three times from different he [..]

UST calls for submission to the 4th J. Elizalde Navarro National Criticism Workshop

Published on 2012-03-13 08:26:00

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas is now accepting applications to the 2012 UST J. Elizalde Navarro National Workshop in Criticism on the Arts and Humanities to be held in Baguio City on May 27-June 2, 2012. The workshop is organized by the Varsitarian, the 84-year-old official student publication of UST. It is held in honor of the late National Artist for the Visual Arts and art critic J. Elizalde Navarro, who was art editor and critic-poet of the Varsitarian during his student days, and in connec [..]

14th Spring of Poets at Alliance Francaise on March 15

Published on 2012-03-13 07:18:00

* click the image for larger view * In celebration of the Francophonie Month, the Alliance Française de Manille presents the 14th Spring of Poets on March 15, 2012, 7pm at Alliance Française de Manille. An evening of Poetry at the Alliance Française de Manille on the theme of enfances, childhood and beginnings. With participation of the Embassy of France, the Embassy of Belgium and the Embassy of Switzerland. For further info: printempsdespoetes@alliance.ph. Read more »

2nd Open Web Day at DLSU on March 17, 2012

Published on 2012-03-12 09:40:00

Wikimedia Philippines and Mozilla Philippines will hold their 2nd Open Web Day on March 17, 2012 at 9am-4pm at Room A1103, Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall, De La Salle University in Manila. Open Web Day is a free mini-workshop that aims to teach how to edit Wikipedia entries online. Slots are very limited. Register only when you are sure that you're attending. To register, go to: http://owdmanila.eventbrite.com/. Those who officially registered and who will receive confirmation from the [..]

Likhaan Journal 6: Call for Submissions

Published on 2012-03-12 04:18:00

The LIKHAAN: UP Institute of Creative Writing is now accepting submissions for possible inclusion in the 6th issue of Likhaan: The Journal of Contemporary Literature. Deadline is March 30, 2012. Likhaan, the country's leading literary peer-reviewed journal funded by the Office of the UP Diliman Chancellor and published annually, showcases the best of new and unpublished Philippine writing in English and Filipino. Submissions to the journal undergo a strict pre-screening and blind referee [..]

Summer is hotter with Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion, Schick, & Nuffnang

Published on 2012-03-11 13:42:00

Courtesy of: Smart Tag My ideal Nuffnang Summer is spending time in the beach swimming, sun bathing, playing beach volleyball or frisbee and having a picnic with friends. I also love watching the sunrise or sunset and just marvel at the beauty that God has created. I also enjoy watching dogs playing, running and catching a frisbee while it's being tossed and turned by players. Schick. Free your skin.Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion. We've got you covered. + Follow me on Twitter and j [..]

The Craft of Making an E-Book: Free Webinar on March 13

Published on 2012-03-11 03:35:00

In this second webinar in Flipside’s ebook education series, ebook production experts, RJ Villarroel, Edmon Samson and Warren Dano, are going to talk about what it takes to make quality ebooks. They’ll share the basic process of making an ebook, readily available tools for making epub and mobi files, and varied checks you can perform to find out whether your ebook passes muster. They’ll also talk about the importance of metadata in ebook production. Publishing professionals involved in an [..]

11 Fellows to the Kritika 2012: National Workshop on Art & Cultural Criticism (April 22-28, 2012)

Published on 2012-03-06 05:27:00

The Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center (BNSCWC) of De La Salle University and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) award eleven (11) fellowships for KRITIKA 2012: National Workshop on Art and Cultural Criticism, which will be held at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) in Bacolod on April 22-28, 2012. The workshop will focus on critical writing in the following arts: literature, visual arts, architecture, film, and multi-art. It is envisioned to give young scholars [..]

A book on Philippines Art calls for submission

Published on 2012-03-04 12:19:00

courtesy of: Favim Art Pilipinas, Inc, seeks artworks for publication and exhibition in 2012. Artists will be challenged to create new or submit existing works of art, in various mediums, depicting the lively and diverse culture of the Philippines. This “Culture and Hue” series of events will encompass a book project and group exhibitions with an initial call for artworks (illustrations, paintings, and sculptures) centered on the theme "The Philippines in Art." This event will [..]

Ateneo Blue Repertory's "Bare: A Pop Opera" (February 29-March 10, 2012)

Published on 2012-02-25 14:57:00

In line with its 20th anniversary, the Ateneo Blue Repertory of the Loyola Schools Performing Arts Cluster proudly presents Bare: A Pop Opera. The Off-Broadway musical narrates the story of two boys at a Catholic boarding school as they struggle through the challenges their clandestine love brings. This play was first staged by Blue Rep in 2009 having sold out 3-week run. The theater group has decided to revive Bare as the featured season finale for school year 2011-2012, showing on February 2 [..]

De La Salle University launches "The Future Begins Here," a centennial coffee table book

Published on 2012-02-24 09:13:00

De La Salle University celebrates an important milestone of its 100-year history with the coffee table book, The Future Begins Here. It was purposely conceptualized not to be a traditional history book, but a reference that would best express the spirit of the University – keeping pace with the changing times while being true to the original ideals of its Founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.In the book, the inspiring and heart warming story of the De La Salle schools is carried out in many w [..]

Wikimedia Philippines and Mozilla Philippines hold "Open Web Day" on February 25, 2012

Published on 2012-02-17 08:01:00

Wikimedia Philippines and Mozilla Philippines will hold their first Open Web Day for the year on February 25, 2012 at 2-6pm at Netopia Robinson's Place in Malate, Manila. Open Web Day is a free mini-workshop that aims to teach how to edit Wikipedia entries online. Slots are very limited. Register only when you are sure to attend as to not waste the opportunity to learn from the workshop. To register, go to: http://openwebday.eventbrite.com. Those who officially registered and who will rec [..]

DLSU restages "A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata"

Published on 2012-02-15 04:23:00

A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata tells the story of a crucial event in the history of the Lasallian mission in Southeast Asia. On February 12, 1945, as American forces bombarded the City of Manila, a group of Japanese soldiers entered the De La Salle College campus on Taft Avenue and attacked the people who were living there. Twenty-four men, women, and children, and 16 La Salle brothers died in the massacre. War turns human beings into monsters. It also forges heroes out of its flames. We tell [..]

Malate Literary Folio holds "Convention for the Arts" on Feb 11, 2012

Published on 2012-02-05 21:36:00

Poster by Julia Sombilon The Malate Literary Folio, De La Salle University-Manila’s official art & literary publication, will be holding its annual Malate Convention for the Arts on February 11, 2012 (Saturday), from 9:00am to 4:00pm. It will held at Rm 1506 of Bro. Andrew Gonzalez Building in DLSU. Malate Convention for the Arts is a seminar where prominent Filipino artists, photographers and writers will be sharing the craft of their expertise. Speakers include: Marc Gaba (Poetry), JP Cuiso [..]

International Coffee Hour at DLSU

Published on 2012-02-05 12:31:00

International Coffee Hour is being held for 3 months at De La Salle University (DLSU) and is organized by the International Center, Office of the External Relation and Internationalization of the university in Manila. This has started in January 2012 and will have another one in February and March 2012. Venue is inside the DLSU campus. Everyone is invited! January 18, 2012 3:00 pm Central Plaza February 22, 2012 3:00 pm Yuchengco Lobby B March 14, 2012 3:00 pm Yuchengco Lobby B [..]

Home Mavericks: destined for great design

Published on 2012-02-05 05:07:00

The home furnishings and pieces on display in Home Mavericks' showroom along Arnaiz Ave. (across New World Hotel) are exclusively Cebu-made and typically end up in the living spaces of design-savvy New Yorkers and Londoners. Cebu furniture pieces has become the stamp of “world-class quality.” Home Mavericks products are different - its Filipino design & ingenuity is guaranteed of high-quality. Imagine coming home to your loft in Rockwell or The Fort after a hectic day and sitting [..]

Featured films this February 2012 at UPFI Film Center

Published on 2012-01-31 05:09:00

In celebration of the National Arts Month, the UP Film Institute (UPFI) Film Center will be showing various films this February 2012. For inquiries: Website: www.filminstitute.upd.edu.ph,Email: upfi_workshops@yahoo.com.ph Tel #: 9262722 CINE ADARNA: *Works by 4 UPFI Graduates Official Selection for 10th Berlinale Feb 1 Wed 1-4pm & 6-9pm *Bianca Catbagan and Jose Antonio de Rivera’s Suntok Sa Buwan Feb 7 Tue 630pm & 830pm *Mike De Leon’s Batch ‘81 Feb 11 Sat 6pm Tikoy Agui [..]

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens at One Archer's Place with Php100 drink promo

Published on 2012-01-30 06:44:00

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) has just opened its newest branch at One Archer's Place at Taft Avenue near De La Salle University (DLSU) on January 30, 2012, Monday. Coffee drinking becomes even more exciting at the greener pastures of learning in Manila. One Archer’s Place is located at Fidel Reyes St. near DLSU. The new CBTL shop is now ready to serve its first customers with their full selection of internationally-acclaimed signature blends and gourmet treats and dishes. “Manila is a [..]

Open Auditions for "Katy" the musical on January 29

Published on 2012-01-27 12:52:00

Spotlight Artists Centre (SAC) is holding an audition for the most awaited Filipino musical, KATY on January 29, 2012 at 1pm (major roles only). Katy: 25-40 years old Male: 25-40 years old Father: 45-55 year old. Call Yssa at (632) 899-8089; +63.922.8986644 for details and registration. + Follow me on Twitter and join my Facebook Page. +

17th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (Feb 9-12, 2012)

Published on 2012-01-26 20:58:00

Balloons and outdoor adventures are ready to pump up the excitement for the 17th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta to be held in Clark, Pampanga on February 9 to 12, 2012. It will feature exciting aerial exhibitions including skydiving, paragliding and aerobatic stunts. (left) Buddy Lopa, Mini Air Boss, Program Director (right) Capt. Joy Roa, Organizer & President of AirAds R.O.X., Southeast Asia’s Biggest Outdoor Superstore for top of the line outdoor and recreational gear, is one of [..]

9 Works Theatrical's "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" (Feb 11-Mar 3, 2012)

Published on 2012-01-20 10:21:00

9 Works Theatrical presents its first production for 2012, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown based on Charles M. Schulz’ popular comic strip, Peanuts. The Tony award-winning musical brings to life timeless characters from the comics to be directed by Michael Williams. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Charles Gesner, Additional Dialogues by Michael Mayer, Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Original Direction by Michael Mayer, and originally produced in New York by Arthur Whitelaw and [..]

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