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How a finance whiz became invested in public service
It was well into a Monday afternoon — often the busiest and most crucial day of the week — but Batangas Governor Hermilando ‘Dodo’ Mandanas was still very spritely answering questions from The Sunday...
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Angono National Symphonic Band to open Sunshine Classics 2021
The Filipina pianist Mariel Ilusorio-hosted Sunshine Classics 2021 from February 15 to March 15, will begin with the performance of the Angono National Symphonic Band. It is a timely tribute to...
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NCCA leads National Arts Month 2021 celebration this February
Even in this time of new normal, a plethora of arts and cultural events will make the whole month of February exciting, colorful and enriching as the Philippines’ prime government agency for arts and...
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National Arts Month celebrated through online public talks and performances
In commemoration of the National Arts Month, spearheaded by the National Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through Presidential Proclamation 683, the 16th Lasallian Arts Month enjoins young...
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M Gallery Opens 2021 honoring the Masters of Mabini
M Gallery celebrates opens the year with the retrospective art show and sale titled, “Pagdakila sa Sining Mabini: Honoring the Masters of Mabini.” Headlining the show is ‘Ruin’ by Gabriel Custodio, oil...
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Gina Medina Perez, an amazing artist (Part 2)
You have been a concertmaster for several orchestras in the past. Which is more challenging for you, to play solo or to perform with an orchestra? Violinist Gina Medina Perez Whatever I do, whether it...
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What to expect from Art in the Park Online 2021
PLUS: A virtual art hunt guide Touted as the country’s most popular affordable art fair, Art in the Park is celebrating its 15th anniversary with 8 days of art, 60 exhibitors, and more than 6,000...
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Show your love for PH Cinema
I am glad to share with you a new monthly observance that puts the spotlight on Philippine Cinema. Through Proclamation No. 1085, President Rodrigo Duterte declared September as Philippine Film...
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Bianca Lamb brings distinctive Filipino flavors to the US
Just like most Filipinos, Bianca Trinidad-Lamb and her family had a special reason for moving to the United States. “I was born and raised in Manila but moved to the Bay Area with my family a few years...
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Honoring Jovy Salonga and Pete Lacaba with music and poetry
Social idealism and music are among legacies of the late outstanding Senate President Jovito “Jovy” R. Salonga. The late Senate President and nationalist leader Jovito “Jovy” R. Salonga Salonga was a...
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Love wins, everyone wins
Early this year, a certain wedding engagement shocked media and captured the hearts of those who will always root for love. “You are the reason why we have stronger days together. God led us to each...
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Iza Calzado and Ian Veneracion break love team stereo types
Iza Calzado and Ian Veneracion played lovers onscreen again and again. In real life, they have only ever been great friends and brilliant actors who convincingly make audiences believe they are deeply...
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Diversification, resilience, resistance at Shang’s NAM exhibits
In celebration of the National Arts Month (NAM), Shangri-La Plaza is showcasing major exhibitions organized by respected galleries. Sleeper’ by Hideo Tanaka, acrylic on canvas Following the success of...
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Gabriel Allan Paguirigan, a promising young pianist
Gabriel Allan Pagurigan has performed at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) numerous times. Gabby, as he is fondly called, started his piano studies at age eight under the tutelage of Hannah...
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Finding balance between safety and film industry recovery
The reopening of cinemas throughout the country was what we have been yearning for since last year. Its shutdown beginning in March has crippled Philippine Cinema, and the same can be said for the...
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Kat Medrano inspires living from the soul
Although Kat Medrano was born and raised in the United States, she had a very traditional Filipino childhood. “My family is Catholic, and I was raised with the expectation to go into the medical field,...
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Young vision, solutions for sustainable QC 2030
Around 200 registered participants composed of public high school students, Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners, representatives from the local government, and various businesses and civil...
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On the perfect balance of leadership at a most challenging time
KEVIN TAN. COVER AND INSIDE PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEGAWORLD CORPORATION Thank goodness the massive conglomerate that is Alliance Global Inc. isn’t just CEO Kevin Tan’s birthright and that he was indeed...
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Lucio San Pedro tribute, ‘Singing in Sunshine’ concert
After a successful debut last year, the Sunshine Classics online series will once again delight music lovers with a new line-up of classical concerts. National Artist for Music and inspiration of the...
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Ricson Poonin — inspiring trombone player
Ricson Poonin, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s (PPO) trombone player was one of the featured artists in the 3rd PPO Chamber Music Concert held online on February 26. Would you believe he sang...
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