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The tax of the matter
CARLA BIANCA V. RAVANES Carla Bianca V. Ravanes Among the least topics that cross a youth’s mind is the country’s tax issue. Things, however, are about to change for the younger generation as the...
View Article2014 Anvil Awards launched
The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) announced the call for entries to the 2014 Anvil Awards, considered the most prestigious honor conferred on outstanding public relations campaigns...
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Literary artists honored in 2014 Palanca Awards
Harvey James Castillo (third from left) accepts the first prize in the Kabataan-Essay category for his work entitled, ‘Avoiding the Fate of Gregor Samsa.’ He is flanked by (from left to right) Carlos...
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‘Painting’ opportunities for Filipino students
EANA MANIEBO Professionals who will provide guidance to the Nippon Paint Young Designer Award contestants. (From left) Nippon Paint’s Gladys Goh, UAP’s Maria Benita Ochoa; PIID’s Rogelio Caringal;...
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Cultivating the roots of Filipino music
SHEILA MAÑALAC, STAFF WRITER SIMPLE yet prolific, Dr. Ramon Pagayon-Santos lives a quiet life that continues to educate and inspire the youth to connect with their musical roots. As the new National...
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When fashion meets passion
Carla Bianca V. RavanesCarla Bianca V. Ravanes FASHION, admittedly, is not one of my strongest suits. My mornings often consist of bargaining with my alarm clock, a few lazy jumping jacks, and a mad...
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Gabay Guro kicks off Teacher’s Month activities with charity auction gala
The artists with their on-the-spot paintings auctioned at the gala Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera and Jenine Desiderio serenade Gabay Guro’s patrons YEAR after year since its inception in 2006, Gabay...
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Young visions to build tomorrow
Euden Valdez Staff WriterThe Idea’yala team starts it right with a fun selfie That the youth is the hope of the future will never become a cliché. In fact, with 19 million young Filipinos eager to make...
View ArticleSeasickness
Water, water everywhere And not a bridge to cross - We’ve seashells washed ashore for ears, We’ve sand drifting through my fingers for tears. We’ve lost them, lost them–all those years Not crossing...
View ArticleThe ‘Norte’ experience
Elizabeth Lolarga Special to The Manila TimesI’m pretty sure—is there a word like “un-pretty?—that you’ve also had those high-pressure days when you feel like that subject molded and sculpted by Julie...
View ArticleFilm festival in Osaka accepts film submissions
THE Competition Section of the Osaka Asian Film Festival is now accepting film submissions until November 21. In addition to films produced in Asia, the festival now welcomes the entry of any...
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Two shows at the NCCA Gallery
Would you like to ride my bike’ (mixed media on canvas, 204) by Jes Evangelista CURRENTLY on view at the NCCA Gallery are two exhibits—the solo exhibit of Jes Evangelista and a group show of works...
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A cross-cultural exhibit from Manila to Dumaguete
At the exhibit opening are Bernan Corpuz, head of the Heritage Section of the NCCA Secretariat; John Delan Robillos, vice head of the National Committee on Art Galleries; Marichu Tellano, chief of the...
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Stella Abrera pirouettes for the world
Sheila Mañalac Staff WriterMeet American Ballet Theater’s Filipina ballerina FIGURE of grace and regality, Stella Abrera smiles with the same familiar warmth that gives away her Filipino roots. Though...
View ArticleBonsaic Verses (for Milagros)
SANTIAGO B. VILLAFANIAthe sound of dew dropping from a blade of grass and the poetry of sunflow’rs blushing away at noon … raging storm– so are my thoughts for you … September moon– hanging by the wind...
View ArticleA Conch Shell
MILA D. AGUILARAt a grade school I saw a lad Talking about A conch shell Clutching it In his shaky hands His stiff arms Refusing to rise. I don’t need A conch shell To show me The sea. All I need Is to...
View ArticleLourd de Veyra on Filipino drinking habits
Anvil Publishing marks Oktoberfest with the release of the latest book by TV 5 host, blogger and best-selling author, Lourd de Veyra. Title Espiritu, it will be launched on October 18 at National Book...
View ArticleNational Artist for Music Francisco Feliciano dies at 73
PROCLAIMED National Artist for Music by President Benigno Simeon Aquino 3rd in 2014, Francisco Feliciano was credited for propagating “Asianness” in his works. He was known for his musical combination...
View ArticleManilArt 2014 crosses borders
NOW on its sixth run, the annual ManilaArt aims to diversify with this year’s visual spread, “Crossing Borders.” The art fair continues to foster solidarity in different sectors by bridging the lineup...
View ArticlePoints of interest from Destination New South Wales
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium An opportunity to see the underwater world of Australian marine life up close. Spectacular habitat displays with more than 12,000 river and sea creatures from 650 species are...
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