Bukang Liwayway Artworks by New York Artist Rommel Rico at UP College of Medicine

"Bukang Liwayway - Inspiring Hope," is a colorful, dimly lit painting of women waiting for the fishermen at dawn by the beach to buy the day’s catch. True to my signature artwork, these women are one-eyed in Filipiniana with baskets and fishes. One eyed symbolize clarity, focus, clairvoyance and power. They depict hard-working women, patiently waiting for the boats to arrive. The scene evokes resilience, peace, and hope, palpable on the faces of these women.

I want this painting to be an inspiration for all medical students and the faculty of the university. I want these students to remember that there is power in patience, and hard work. Also, that every dawn is a promise of a new day and hope.

Coming full circle, this installation is a great honor for me as an artist. It is a testament that in helping others, we are also helping ourselves.

This painting was sponsored and donated by the UP College of Medicine Batch 1997. In the middle of the pandemic, we did a virtual exhibit, using my watercolor and acrylic artworks depicting the frontliners. All the artworks were converted to wearable art. The exhibit was aptly named – Salamat Fronltiners. That project was part of their fundraising for their projects as silver jubilarians of the UP College of Medicine.

First Freedom Ride Festival 2022

Be part of the growing motorcycle community in the Philippines and join us in the culminating event,the ist Freedom Ride Festival 2022.

Happening on November 25 to 27, 2022 ( Friday to Saturday ) from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Liwasang Ulalim, CCP Complex Pasay City.

This is the most awaited motorcycle event of the year, and will be participated by sponsors and enthusiasts. These 3 fun filled days of activities will showcase concerts, motorcycle clinics for kids, motorcade, food bazaar,exhibits and a lot more.

Another highlight of this event is the raffling  off of 3 motorcycles, 2022 Harley Davidson 1200cc Forty-Eight as grand prize, 2022 Royal Enfield 400 Himalayan for the second price and Vespa Racing 60's for the third lucky winner and lots of minor prizes will be given away. Ticket cost is at Php 2,500 and limited to only 1,000 pieces.

Ist Freedom Ride Festival is the brainchild of Mason Bikers-Sons of Luzon Pilipinas. The club started as a motorcycle group comprised of members coming from Luzon Lodge No. 57.

Our members have a sworn in obligations that "I will honor, respect and be loyal to Sons; I will take care and watch over my brothers during and every after ride; I will take care of my cuts the way I take care of my bike; I will honor and respect the patch and the group it represents" says Tony Andaya, one of its founding members.

Now, with over 18 million strong motorcycle riders in the Philippines, the community will continue to grow and the culture to solidly with the goal of promoting motorcycle tourism in the Philippines as well.

And as the saying goes...four wheels move the body and two wheels move the soul...see you all on the 1st Freedom Ride Festival 2022.

PHILAAST on Food Security, Governance, Entrepreneurship in 71st Convention 2022

One year after celebrating its Platinum Jubilee last year, the Philippine  Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST), through its President and DOST Assistant Secretary Diana L. Ignacio, is inviting the Philippines' super body of researchers to join its hybrid annual convention to be held on Friday, September 9, 2022. 

Dr. Ignacio said, "The 71st Annual Convention, which will be keynoted by newly sworn in Science Secretary, Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., will provide a platform for discussion and interaction on food security, governance, and entrepreneurship as its three pivotal Sustainable Development Programs for the next few years." 

She added, "It serves as a venue, as well for the presentation of the most recent findings and developments related to the impact of the changing environment on current issues, such as energy sustainability."

PHILAAST aims to promote and strengthen the scientific and technological collaboration among its member- and non-member researchers, currently numbering 114,900.

The 71st Convention will bring together great minds from the science and industry sectors. Of special note are the presenters of the Entrepreneurship Program who are also authors of the book "Science for Success." The presenters and authors include Former Science Secretary Prof. Fortunato T. De La Peña; Robina Y. Gokongwei-Pe, President and CEO at Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.; and Maria Ester "Maret" Follosco- Bautista, President, and Treasurer of the CL Follosco Group of Companies.  

The book is the second of three books on entrepreneurship launched by DOST under the "Science for the People  Series," which also includes the books "Science for Scale" and "Science for Social Change." These books highlight the triumphs of small and medium enterprises achieved through the help of technological innovation and creative thinking. 

In the Synthesis of Webinars part of the convention, PHILAAST Secretary and DOST- ITDI Director Annabelle V. Briones will be presenting the essence of the Energy Series Webinar, which she said: "... called for the Philippines to accelerate energy transitions through a system-of-systems approach that will consider technology, policy, social, and market systems."   

Also to be announced are the winners of the Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara Awards for Basic Research; Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara Awards for Applied Research; Dr. Paulo C. Campos Award for Health Research; David M. Consunji Award for Engineering Research; LEADS Agri Award for Agricultural Research; Dr. Ceferino L. Follosco Award for Product and Process Innovation; Dr. Michael R. Purvis Award for Sustainability Research; and Dr. Lourdes E. Campos Award for Public Health. 

Expected participants are PhilAAST members, educators, academe and government researchers, industry representatives, and other science and technology practitioners. 

Established in 1951, PhilAAST (formerly PhilAAS) is an association of scientists and technologists in the country that aims to promote science's value in the community. (AMGuevarra\\ DOST-ITDI S&T Media Service

One for All, All for One Family Sitcom is Coming this 2022!

Family is the basic unit of a society, thus a strong family can make a great nation.

Just like our body, basically, which comprises of parts that's working together for its wellness, happiness etc, is how family should be, too, one for all, all for one. 

Having attended INCTV One for All, All for One Family Sitcom launch/ prescon made me think how important a family needs to be one not just physically, but as a whole, emotionally mentally spiritually, that way they can face and overcome any hardships or challenges that may come their way. when together can make the tasks easier, if one is in harmony just like a healthy body, that can accomplished tasks and triumphant any trials and tests 

On the Q/A part, Mrs Gladys stated that the important learnings they had as family, on the 2 years of pandemic has given them more time for each other to bond, that the joy in simple things is priceless unlike when they were so busy with works before. The lock downs gave us time to stop and reflect. 

Life can be very challenging and hard but we have our back as family.

The first ever Family Sitcom of INCTV, starring celebrity couple Gladys Reyes Sommereux and Christopher Roxas is coming soon! 

For the Dimaguiba family, fun and laughter are their shields to life struggles. Their encounters with others shed light on their firm resolve to keep the family uplifted. Witness the Dimaguibas' life-changing journey as they unite to overcome obstacles, while rediscovering each other's aspirations and remaining anchored to the true faith.

Rising Philippine Pop Culture is set for the 7TH PPOP Awards of the Year

The Philippine pop industry is no doubt for its capability to rise despite the global pandemic and the struggles to shine in the midst of the challenges faced by the entertainment and local music scene. We can see it right from our very eyes how we stand again and bounce back with the current happenings from jam-packed concerts and convention, topping hits on music charts and radio airwaves, left and right online programs and TV shows featuring PPOP artists and noticeable product endorsements and commercials plus a huge domination in the social media platforms with the surprising trends of the growing PPOP community. 

 

Following the spark started by the advocate and founder of PPOP Awards in 2016, Jhon Mark “Yuan” Quiblat who was an awardee for Dangal ng Lahi for Most Exceptional Filipino Advocate for Culture and Arts stood up by his belief in the talents of the Filipino young artists that needed to be recognized and acknowledge the artist’s contribution in the evolvement of the Philippine pop culture.  An awarding platform was then given way to the young artists and their talent management to pay off with the hard work to produce and develop world class artists that excel in fields of music and performing arts. 

 

This year 2022 makes PPOP rise to its benchmark expectations and now fully grown with numerous groups launched and debuted from the different talent managements and entertainment agencies that marks a footprint to the exciting journey of PPOP stardom making proud of the best of the Philippine pop artists of this generation. 

To support this event; Please email us at info@ppopawards.ph or ppopartistsleague@gmail.com

Mexican films at ‘Cine Mexico’ festival 2022!

MANILA, Philippines – In the mood for free movies? Here’s your chance – the Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines is holding its annual Cine Mexico film festival from September 7 to 11.

The festival will be held at the Red Carpet Cinema at Shangri-la Plaza.

Six Mexican films will be screened: La Promesa (2018) by Oscar Blancarte, Ella Es Ramona (2015) by Hugo Rodriguez, Después de Lucia (2012) by Michael Franco, El Mar entre las Casas (2020) by Juan Pablo García Gordillo, 90 dias para el 2 de julio (2021) by Rafael Martinez Garcia, and Fuego Adentro (2020) by Jesús Mario Lozano.

La Promesa tells the story of a rebellious but intelligent child named Leo who strikes a friendship with his teacher Professor Cruz, who is struggling with depression after his wife leaves him.

Ella Es Ramona is about a woman, Ramona, who has struggled with being overweight all her life, and whose life might just take a turn after finding magical beetles in a Tarot café.

Después de Lucia follows a teenager in her journey of starting over at a new school and in a new town after the death of her mother.

El Mar entre las Casas tells the story of a biologist who returns to his hometown after the death of his mother and finds that she has left him a significant inheritance on the condition that he fulfills her expectations for him.

90 dias para el 2 de julio is about a 20-year-old man who hides in his home while the presidential elections pass, upon the request of his boyfriend Andrés, the presidential candidate of a very conservative party.

Fuego Adentro tells the story of a man who hides in a lost town until his younger brother finds him to bring him news of his beloved Marta and in the process uncovers a past he did not know and his destiny.

THE GLOBAL WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT 2022

The Global Women Empowerment Summit (GWES) 2021’s Manila leg is set to take place on June 5 to 6, 2022 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, with the goal of empowering women from all over the world to discuss and solve women’s issues in a non-political manner, as well as to honor women champions, showcase women’s skills, and motivate more women of any race and color to win all challenges in life and become an inspiration to mankind.

The event is set to showcase “The Best of the Philippines” through a series of forum and activities including immersive pocket events highlighted by the presence of Her Royal Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, who will be the Royal Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker.

Honorable Pasay City Mayor Ms. Imelda “Emi” Calixto-Rubiano will open the event joined by Marriott Hotel Manila’s General Manager Mr. Bruce Winton, and GWES Overall Chairperson and CEO Ms. Love Charmaine Uychoco.

Afro Asian World Events, the MICE Division of Afro Asian Travel and Tours, Inc., a major DMC in the Philippines, has been officially appointed to host the Global Women Empowerment Summit 2021. For the 2021 edition of the Global Women Empowerment Summit, they will serve as the Philippine Ground Handler and Business Event Management Company. The Department of Tourism, Philippine Airlines, Informatics, Ralphs Wine, Le Charm Suites, and Distelleria Limtuaco are all sponsors of this event.