WELCOME TO BARANGAY HP! Episode #2

 

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WELCOME TO BARANGAY HP!

Episode #2

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HISTORY

In 2017, Hazel Ablola and Ces Seidel have met at an event in Koblenz, Germany. Hazel Ablola is an entertainer/singer from Paris, France and Ces Seidel is the publisher of PILYA BLOG Magazine since 2015. They struck up an instant rapport and they stay in touch with each other. They have never met again due to schedule conflicts but they have kept talking over the phone. They have become good friends and have dreamt a vlog or podcast together.

SAME SAME

Hazel Ablola is a vlogger of Hazel On The Road, painter and artist. Ces Seidel is a blogger, writer and photographer. They are both funny, smart and creative. They both love LIFE, Filipino Way of Life and enjoy it to the fullest. Hazel Ablola is the Cover Girl of Pilya Blog Magazine's "Baby It's You!" Valentine's Day Special in February 2023.

KUTKOT QUOTES

"I want to create something that represents HAPPY, something FUN and TRUE. Our calling is to be alive. Not just to live but to be alive. We are carriers of joy. Joy penetrates the heart." - Hazel Ablola

"Huwag kang mananahimik, sabihin agad ang saloobin. Mas mainam pumutak kaysa mangamoy itlog at huli ka, kwak-kwak!" "Tawanan sa umpisa ang ating problema. Pagkatapos tumawa, mag-isip ka na." - Ces Seidel

ANG BARANGAY HP ay isang maliit na "vlog o podcast" at ang aming munting handog para sa komunidad ng mga Pilipino sa Alemanya o Europa kung saan tayo ay nagbabalitaan, nagkukuwentuhan at nagbibigayan ng kuru-kuro tungkol sa ating pangaraw.-araw na pamumuhay. Ang aming hangarin ay manlibang at kung may pagkakahawig man sa inyong buhay, pangalan, lugar o pangyayari sa aming kuwento, ito'y hindi namin sinasadya at nagkataon lamang. Maraming, maraming salamat po.

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Generali exits Philippines, sells local business to Insular Life

BY MEG J. ADONIS

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Nina Aguas —CONTRIBUTED

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Life insurance giant Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. will buy the Philippine business of Italy-based Generali Life as part of an expansion plan seen to broaden its services in the country.

In a statement on Wednesday night, InLife said it had agreed to acquire 100 percent of Generali’s stake in Generali Life Assurance Philippines Inc. The deal will be finalized in the first half of 2025.

According to InLife, its takeover of the Italian insurance company will bring “key business synergies, reinforce distribution strength and expand the company’s end-to-end corporate product suite.”

How do the word orders of English, French, and German differ?

 

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English and French are largely “Subject-Verb-Object” languages, where the position of the nouns shows their grammatical sense. “I love Hockey!”

However, if you use a pronoun in French as the object of a sentence, its position switches to before the verb, so it becomes “Subject-Object-Verb”. “I it love”

German is largely “Subject-Object-Verb”. Technically, this means the verb can be the last word in a very long sentence. However, in most cases, German speakers will move the verb to a more convenient point and break up a long sentence into pieces. “I football love”

Adjectives

In English, adjectives almost always go in front of the noun. There is a particular order depending on the nature of the adjective if there’s more than one - e.g. “big blue ball” not “blue big ball”.

German, like English, puts adjectives before the noun they modify.

In French, adjectives can go both before the noun and after, depending on their function, e.g. “big house blue” not “big blue house” or “house big blue”.

Volunteering is a gift that changes lives

BY MANILA BULLETIN

Dec 7, 2024 07:54 AM 

 

Every December, the Philippines observes National Volunteer Month (NVM), a time to honor the selfless contributions of individuals and groups who dedicate their time and effort to uplift communities. Volunteering embodies the bayanihan spirit — a cornerstone of Filipino culture — showing how collective action and generosity transform lives.

Volunteering is a reciprocal act that benefits both the giver and the receiver. For the receiver, it provides immediate relief, resources, or services they may not otherwise access. It could mean a meal for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, or education for underprivileged children. For the giver, volunteering fosters a sense of purpose, enhances skills, and builds empathy. Research shows that acts of kindness improve mental health, reduce stress, and create lasting connections.

The holiday season in the Philippines is filled with opportunities to share blessings with those in need. Across the country, communities organize programs to assist vulnerable groups, including gift-giving drives, feeding programs, and disaster recovery efforts. Organizations like Gawad Kalinga, Caritas Manila, and the Philippine Red Cross offer opportunities for volunteers to participate. Local churches, barangay councils, and youth groups also host initiatives like medical missions, livelihood workshops, and community clean-ups.

The spirit of volunteerism in the Philippines dates back to pre-colonial times, with the tradition of bayanihan — neighbors coming together to help move houses or complete communal tasks. Over the years, this ethos has been institutionalized. 

The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), established in 1964, has played a pivotal role in promoting and coordinating volunteer efforts across the nation.
For the celebration, the PNVSCA is assisted by a National Volunteer Month Steering Committee in organizing the event. NVM activities are many, among them organizing events, mobilizing volunteers for humanitarian, social services and technical assistance, and conducting information campaigns to build public awareness on the role volunteerism plays in social, economic, and political development of the country. 

Some of the most significant volunteer initiatives include the response to Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013, where thousands of volunteers joined international and local organizations to provide relief and rebuild devastated areas. Another notable example is the barangay-based disaster risk reduction and management program, which trains locals to respond to calamities proactively.

Volunteerism is not only in the field of disaster response and social welfare.  Professionals in engineering, information technology, and other fields can also make significant contributions.

One of the biggest organizations moving volunteers is the Philippine Red Cross, one of the largest humanitarian organizations, which mobilizes thousands of volunteers during disasters and emergencies. Another is Gawad Kalinga which has engaged over a million volunteers in building homes and sustainable communities for the poor. On an international scale, groups like Habitat for Humanity Philippines and UN Volunteers also bring together Filipinos and global citizens to address pressing social issues.

Volunteering transcends material aid; it is an act of love and solidarity. It reminds us that we are interconnected and that collective action can bring hope where there is despair. By volunteering, individuals contribute to nation-building, address social inequalities, and inspire others to act.

This month, we are called to embody the bayanihan spirit. Whether through small acts of kindness or large-scale efforts, volunteering is a gift that changes lives—including your own. Start by reaching out to organizations, joining community programs, or simply extending a helping hand. Together, we can make the season of giving more meaningful for all.

Why we should screen more classic films in theaters

Viewing Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece on the big screen

BY POCH EULALIA

Dec 7, 2024 10:19 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Human beings share the same common problems. A film can only be understood if it depicts these properly. —Akira Kurosawa 

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TRAGEDY UNFOLDS Akira Kurosawa's Ran follows the story of the Ichimonji clan's downfall after the father divides the rule of his kingdom among his three sons

Each year many folks look forward to the QC Film Festival for its various screenings of international and local films. One of its categories worth looking forward to is the re-screenings of classical movies. Last year, many were treated to a viewing of Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange, Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon, and two of Wong Kar-wai’s works, Chungking Express and Fallen Angels. This year’s biggest re-screening was Akira Kurosawa’s Ran from 1985.

 

Ran is best known for its epic scenes showing full-scale battles and Kurosawa’s brilliant use of color. It follows the ill-fated tale of the Ichimonji clan, a tragic story loosely based off William Shakespeare’s King Lear, where the family sees its downfall after the father divides his kingdom among his three sons. As things play out, we see how greed and deception starts to stir among the once tightly-knit family as the two elder siblings grapple for power while casting away their own father. It also shows how the family slowly gets karma from the past ruthlessness of their father when he took over the kingdom.  

For one of the screenings held at Gateway, the theater was nearly filled to the rafters. There was an excitement for most in getting to see their first-ever Kurosawa film on the big screen. These were young audience members with a renewed appreciation for classic cinema, yearning for stories and scenes that the new medium of pure popcorn flicks and streaming algorithm movies cannot provide. If there’s anything we can pick up from this successful screening by the QC Film Festival, it’s that there is a market for restored classics being rescreened in theaters. 

 

Just imagine being able to visit the cinemas to catch international staples like The Godfather, The Seventh Seal, Citizen Kane, or local hits like Himala, Dekada ’70, and Anak, experiencing it just as audiences did before. It works as a wonderful way to keep classic cinema alive and pass it on to future generations. Plus, it can help support the cast and crew who previously worked on the film through the royalties they could receive from each screening. 

Aside from cultural enrichment, reshowing classical films is also good as many of the movies made before were made in response to global crises being faced at the time. It helps give us a better perspective of what people used to face and how similar it may be to the troubles we face these days. Think about all the countless war dramas and how they remain a stark reminder of why war is never meant to be glorified. Then, there are those that remind us of the negative stereotypes we have since moved on from. For instance, there’s Mickey Rooney’s racist portrayal of a Japanese man in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. It’s important for us to remember these negative traits of early Hollywood to remember why we must not fall into the same pitfall of punching down on minorities in modern times. 

 

Overall, it’s wonderful to see full queues to catch important films from the past as it shows there are many who still have an appreciation for the films that got us here today. Who knows, maybe from these rescreenings we’ll end up inspiring the next Akira Kurosawa, Steven Spielberg, or Lino Brocka. 

Woman power

JM Saycon celebrates feminine strength

BY S.C. FOJAS

Dec 7, 2024 10:25 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• ‘In the future, I believe that women will likely play an even more prominent role in solving global challenges, such as climate change, social justice, and economic equality.’ 
  

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JM Saycon

Sculptor JM Saycon made his viewers pause and reflect on the timeless beauty of the past and the enduring power of the human spirit in his recently-concluded exhibit “Birth of the Innocent” at the Art Underground.

 

Inspired by his late mother, Saycon’s work was a heartfelt tribute to all mothers and women. 

 

“My inspiration is my mom,” Saycon shared. “Since my mother passed away, my advocacy has become representing everybody else’s mother through my work. I want to inspire people to appreciate their moms and give back to them while they still have the opportunity to do so. I also dedicate this to women who are battling gender stigma.”

 

BIRTH OF THE INNOCENT, 48x36 inches, oil and acrylic on canvas, 2024 

 

The exhibit showcased a fusion of classical and contemporary art. Saycon’s marble sculptures, draped in aluminum foil, symbolize the delicate balance between the past and present.

 

THREE GRACES 1, 48x36 inches, oil and acrylic on canvas, 2024

 

“Both materials can endure passage of time,” he explained. “The marble sculpture represented the classical period or the past while the present or the contemporary time was represented by the metallic foil. I wanted to connect and make a bridge between these two distinct periods.”

 

PSYCHE, 30x24 inches, oil and acylic on canvas, 2024 

A recurring theme in Saycon’s work was the celebration of feminine strength and empowerment. “Feminine strength and women empowerment are deeply interconnected concepts that reflect both individual and collective power,” he said. “In the future, I believe that women will likely play an even more prominent role in solving global challenges, such as climate change, social justice, and economic equality.”

 

CUPID, 30x24 inches, oil and acylic on canvas, 2024

 

Childhood and innocence also hold meaning for the artist. “Childhood and innocence are not only pivotal to individual development but also serve as powerful symbols in cultural narratives about purity and hope,” he said.

 

THREE GRACES 3, 48x36 inches, oil and acylic on canvas, 2024

 

The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and his ability to evoke emotion through his work were evident in each piece. The serene faces of the women and children depicted in his sculptures convey a sense of timeless beauty and resilience.

 

THE SEED, 36x36 inches, oil and acylic on canvas, 2024

 

Through his art, Saycon wanted to convey the importance of cherishing time and appreciating loved ones. “I want to convey through my art the appreciation of time or aging, and how we perceive and respond to it. Time is one of our most valuable possessions and I’d like to say that you must love your parents because one day they won’t be here and you will no longer have the chance to say or do the things you wish you could have done,” he ends.

 

Art Underground is located at 2/F Mabini180, 180 A. Mabini St., Addition Hills, San Juan.