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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Going for the Gold - Philippine Madrigal Singers in Davao City
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Organized by National Artist professor Andrea O. Veneracion on 1963, the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers is composed of students, faculty and alumni from the different colleges of UP. Demonstration of their notable musical competence, they were the first choir in the world to win the European Grand Prix for choral singing twice in 1997 and 2007.
This year, the Philippine Madrigal Singers have been already invited to perform during the American Choral Direcors Association, National convention in Dallas and during the America Cantat in Bogota/Columbia. All these coincide with the group's celebration of its 50th year.
I was able to watch and listen the choirs performance already sometime in the 1980s during its world tour while staying in Berlin.
On March 5, the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers are to set to enthrall Davao with their impeccable musicality. With choirmaster Mark Anthony Carpio, the group is expected to perform sacred songs. the audience will be also captivated with powerful classics, i.e. from Rossini and others.
The second half of the concert will be an aode to Philippine culture with folk songs and others.
Dare not miss this very rare chance to be in audience with music royalty. Catch the Madrigal singers on March 5 at 6 pm at the SM Lanang Premier Atrium in Davao City. For inquiries please call 082 - 285 0943.
Music Royalty - Philippine Madrigal Singers in Davao City soon
More details are following here soon...
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Araw Ng Davao - Part II
Kristine A. Estoque, Mutya ng Davao 2013 (Best in Talent) and Talent Showcase (February 20, 2013).
Photos (with friendly permission) from the City Information Office Davao City.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Peace in Mindanao? CONTRAST
Re-published Editorial from Mindanao Daily Mirror from February 12, 2013 with friendly permission of the the publisher Marietta Siongco.
The contrast could not have been starker. President Benigno Aquino's visit to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) stronghold of Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat was marked by festivities, sports events, a fluvial parade, and plenty of optimism for a future that, while still tentative, no longer looks impossible bleak.
Some 13 years ago, then-President Joseph Estrada went to the same place - then called Camp Abubakar - in a scene of destruction and waste as the military overran it in pursuance of his "all-out-war" on the MILF. The only festivities that were done by soldiers who feasted on lechon and beer -both forbidden under Islam- brought in by Estrada himself. The desecration was never forgottten and set back the peace initiatives to almost unsalvaeable levels.
The contrast between the two leaders' handling of the MILF can be jarring, and both have their share of supporters and critics. Even now, as President Aquino makes inroads to peace by visiting Camp Darapanan, some sectors are saying he is making the wrong move, and that sooner or later conflict will once again erupt in Mindanao. But it is to his credit that the President has apparently taken things personally in the island: he is thus far the only president to have visited an MILF stronghold in peace. The message he is trying to convince has obviously reached his audience: peace is not just a matter of taking to the negotiating table but also in actually meeting each other, shaking hands, even feasting and playing together.
Time will tell if all this work, but at least for now, there is a reason to be optimistic. For the first time, peace in Mindanao is not an abstract concept discussed in Metro Manila or Malaysia but an actual event, in one which Mindanaoans themselves are participants.
Brownouts to Persist in Mindanao till 2016?
CAGAYAN DE ORO
CITY—Electricity consumers in Mindanao would have to endure continued
power outages until 2016, when the construction of new coal-fired power
plants goes full steam, it was learned over the weekend.
The energy committee
of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) reached this
conclusion last week after reviewing the government’s responses to
resolutions on tackling issues in the power and fuel sector that were
submitted to President Aquino at the conclusion of the 2012 Philippine
Business Conference.
Mindanao, except the cities of Davao and Cagayan de Oro, endures daily power shortages that result in brownouts.
Robert Calilim,
chairman of the PCCI’s sub-committee on power, told representatives of
the power sector in Mindanao, as well as some of the country’s biggest
power companies, that a solution could be adopted if the government
activates the hydroelectric generators in the area during peak hours.
In his presentation,
Calilim, also a senior executive of the power-generation subsidiary of
San Miguel Corp., boldly proposed making coal-fired geothermal and
diesel plants the baseload electricity generators.
He said hydropower plants along the Agus and Polangi rivers in Bukidnon province should only be used during peak hours.
Calilim explained that
the peak-hour requirements of Mindanao totals only 1,279 megawatts,
much lower than the generating capacity of power-generating plants in
the area that was initially computed at over 1,600 megawatts.
“The region has excess capacity of 400 megawatts. There should be no shortage there,” he said.
This approach to the
brownout problem has not been taken, however, because of an existing
policy that requires using the hydropower plants as baseload generators.
This means the electricity these produce will be used first.
According to Calilim,
this policy continues to be observed because the electricity produced by
the dams is much cheaper than other energy sources.
A trade-off will be
necessary, and consumers will have to pay about P1 more per
kilowatt-hour with the diesel plants, including power barges deployed
there once the power crisis starts to worsen.
Calilim assured,
though, the sacrifice would be temporary. Once coal-fired plants are
connected to the grid, these will replace diesel plants as baseload
sources of power.
13,404 Migratory Birds Counted
A total numberof
13,404 migratory birds were recently counted by the three teams of the
Protected Areas and Wildlife Division (PAWD) of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources-XI (DENR-XI).
The 7-day bird watching/bird counting
activity was done in Malalag Bay, Davao del Sur; Carmen, Davao del Norte
and Banaybanay, Davao Oriental in line with the Annual Asian Waterfowl
Census (AWC) for migratory birds.
There were 3,738 birds found in Malalag,
Davao del Sur, 3,914 birds in La Paz, Carmen, Davao del Norte and 5,752
birds in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental.
These municipalities are the only
three identified temporary habitats of migratory birds in the month of
January after crossing the continents.
DENR-XI
Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus E. Fragada said that bird
watching/bird counting activity aims to obtain information on the
population of migratory birds at wetlands in the region as well as to
monitor on an annual basis the status and condition of wetlands. This
year, most of the migratory birds that were counted are Black-winged
Stilt, Little Egret, Common Tern and Whiskered Tern among others.
Last year, a total number of 7,836
migratory birds were counted on the same areas and these were composed
of species like Godwit, Sand Plover, Common Greenshank and Black-winged
Stilt to name a few.
AWC is an annual event which takes place
during the second and third weeks of January. The census was initiated
in 1987 in the Indian subcontinent and has grown rapidly to cover over
32 countries.
According to the National Wetlands
Program, many species of water birds fly in droves during winter to go to
warmer and more hospitable tropics. After winter following weeks of
hoping from one country to another, waterbirds go back the same way
feeding on marine species of animals and plants found along the shores.
(DENR-XI PR)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES REGION XI FOR PROVIDING ME WITH YOUR PRESS RELEASE.
Toni Gonzaga to Host The Voice of the Philippines
Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga is officially the host of "The Voice of the Philippines", the country's edition of the worldwide hit singing competition. Toni shared to give viewers a glimpse on what to expect on her new show: "It's a singing competition with a different concept. We will showcase the best singers in the Philippines, you have never seen before."
The Voice is a unique singing competition where auditions are based solely on vocal ability. In the first stage called the "blind auditions", all four coaches must listen to the artist without facing him or her and must their buttons if they want the artist to be part of the team they will mentor.
Angel Locsin Refuses to Marry this Year
Actress Angel Locsin denied the rumors that she refused to get married with boyfriend Phil Younghausband this year BECAUSE OF BAD LUCK!
"It has nothing to do with luck. The reason why we don't have wedding plans yet is because we're both focused on our work right now. We both have a lot of things we want to accomplish this year, so we're not in a hurry," said Angel.
When asked if she believes in numerology just like Isabel, her character in "Toda Max", Angel said that love love can't be measured by the ength and compatibility of names. "All I know is that Phil and I clicked without the need of numerology, "she said.
I strongly agree with you Angel... .
Monday, February 18, 2013
Stamp Honors National Artist Centenary
Today's young people grew up sleeping to the melodious tune of "Ugoy ng Duyan", sung as a lullaby by their mothers. Hearing it, even at a grown up age, reawakens the liking to be the loving arms of singing mothers once again.
The lilting lullaby was composed by Maestro Lucio D. San Pedro, in partnership with equally-talented composer Levi Celerio. Sand Pedro was named National Artist of the Philippines for Music 1991.
The composer, band conductor and professor celebrated his Birth Centennial on February 11, 2013, and a fitting tribute to his genius was the issuance of Proclamation No. 496 s. 2012 declaring the the period February 11, 2013 to February 11, 2014 as the Centennial Year of National Artist for Music, Meastro Lucio D. San Pedro.
Stamps and Official First Day covers are available at the PHLPost Liawsang Bonifacio, and in all regional offices of the Philippines Postal Corporation.
Potential Cyclone Nears Mindanao
Possible flash floods and landslides threaten parts of Mindanao as a potential cyclone—a low-pressure area—moved closer to Southern Mindanao early Monday, state weather forecasters said.
In a radio interview, PAGASA forecaster Connie Dadivas said the LPA was estimated at 1,120 km east of Southern Mindanao as of 4 a.m.
"May paulan na sa Mindanao. Sa ngayon medyo mahina, 5-7 mm per hour. Pero expect natin in the next 24 hours baka magdulot ito ng moderate to heavy rain," Dadivas said in an interview on dzBB radio.
She also said that while they cannot discount the possibility of the LPA becoming a cyclone, their models presently show it has little chance of intensifying into one.
If the LPA becomes a cyclone while inside the Philippine area of responsibility, it will be codenamed Crising.
"Sa ngayon mahina ang chance maging bagyo. Pagtawid ng Mindanao, LPA pa rin. Sa nakikita natin mahina siya at hindi siya magiging bagyo," she said.
HERE IS MORE:
Potential cyclone nears Mindanao, may bring floods, landslides
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Through the Airwaves
irirRe-published from Mindanao Daily Mirror
The Edge Radio Davao 104.3 FM celebrated its 7th anniversary and fund raising part last Januar 18, 2013 with several invited guests and prayer partners. The seven years of service to the community as an agent of encourgament and blessing has been only been airing music and inspirational thoughts that enriches the spirit and soul.
What makes the station so unique from the rest is that it operates solely on volunteers who dedicated their time and talents to run operations from the station manager down to the the DJ's (Disciples of Jesus) and even the program coordinators. These volunteers call themselves "Media Missionaries", who are all serving the same purpose that is to bless and serve the City of Davao and its surroundings with the positive music and powerful messages through the radio ariwaves.
Christian music, that covers all genres from contemporary, rock and metal, reggae, house, dance, jazz and even classical music from the last centuries - just to name a few.
God has enabled the station to endure challenges and victories in the last seven years and the volunteers of this Christian station are hoping to continue with its operation until the following years come.
"We hope to continue to do just that. If there's one thing our city needs, it is a choice between good and bad music. With lyrics that do not gratify negativity, but rather it encourages and influences the minds of the youth," station manager and very good friend Jay Bringas said.
Bringas believes that the young generation of today deserves to have a choice of having that kind of music they wanted to listen to, and encourage the whole community of Davao City to embrace and adopt the station and be part of the call as "Guardians of the Airwaves".
The station manager said listeners can expect better music and programs in 2013. Also, the Edge Radio Davao is the only one in this genre.
Chrisr
To God be the Glory - Through the Airwaves
7th year Anniversary of The Edge Radio Davao 104.3 FM on January 18, 2013
Stationmanager Jay Bringas
Mark Tabin, Jay Bringas and General Manager Mike Medlin from Manila
A Dinner for a Cause
by Grace Almedilla
COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE-----The Provincial
Government has scheduled a Dinner for a
Cause on February 20 at the Function Room 3, SMX Convention Center of SM
Lanang, Davao City at 6:00 p.m. This is in partnership with the Gawad
Kalinga Development Foundation, Inc.
The dinner proceeds shall support the rebuilding efforts of the
province in repairing school classrooms, Daycare Centers, and school facilities
in the typhoon hardly hit municipalities:
Laak, Monkayo, Montevista, Compostela, and New Bataan.
Governor Arturo T. Uy created a Provincial Committee to facilitate the
preparation of the coming activity dubbed as “Kalinga sa Kabataan Dinner for a
Cause” for the typhoon victims, delegating Vice Governor Ramil L. Gentugaya to
lead the Committee.
According to Executive Assistant IV Isabelo L. Melendres that the
province is inviting those who have generous hearts to take part of the
endeavor. A gate pass pass shall be
issued and stubs of raffle tickets shall be sold to those who will join. Each stub costs P25,000.00 containing 25 raffle tickets. These tickets will be drawn at the Capitol on
March 8, 2013 during the celebration of the 6th Bulawan Festival and 15th
Founding Anniversary of Compostela Valley.
Amazing prizes await the lucky winners.
The 1st Prize Winner shall own a brand new Mitsubishi 4X2
Pick-up. There will be 2 winners for the
2nd Prize with Yamaha YBR as the winning items. Another 2 winners for the 3rd Prize
who will each receive a Honda Scooter while the Consolation Prizes are 4 Samsung
Galaxy III Cellular Phones and another 2 Samsung Tab units.
In his recent visit to the province, it is also reported that TV Host
Boy Abunda has bought 100 raffle tickets to support the program. (grace
almedilla/ gilbert m. cabahug, ids-comval)
Monday, February 4, 2013
Child Actors in The Philippines...
...maybe child exploitation?
First I should say that I am not against child actors, as long as
they do this job in the time they are free of school. A good education
is the best a child can get. Big money from a young acting career is not
as good as a decent education.
And this is where this post is about.
And this is where this post is about.
The Philippines has many child actors, performing in series, soaps
and daily tv-shows. Knowing how much time it cost to shoot a film or a
soap, or even performing in a daily tv noon show, I wonder if these
children have a proper education.
To make things worse, child talents are poorly developed and
injudiciously handled. They’re made to work too long, cry too much,
perform in a fake and knee-jerk fashion, are thrust into the potentially
harmful company of jaded adults, and are exploited even by their own
families, some of whom persuade or even force them to be their clans’
breadwinners.
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