Donations are hard to come by, in these times of recession. Companies are cutting back on all fronts, including charitable contributions which used to be an appropriate venue for tax breaks and aiding underprivileged sectors of society. That is why we were quite elated when we heard the news that fastfood giant Jollibee turned over P18 million to eight recipient-foundations who will implement programs to benefit Filipino children around the country. The eight beneficiaries of the Jollibee grants are Cottolengo Filipino (Rizal), ERDA Tech (Manila), Families and ... Continue Reading...
Visiting the Wedding Expo Philippines
One month and one week after getting married, the wedding hangover is still upon me. So I took time to visit the 14th edition of the Wedding Expo Philippines which ended yesterday at the PICC Forum. It was full of people and couples! You wouldn't believe the number of lovebirds engaged or about to be wed in this part of the world. It proves a number of things: love rules and 2) weddings remain a big business in the country, which also assures that it's as expensive as ever. Each move will cost you thousands, and that's why it's always advised to scout for the best, ... Continue Reading...
Nov. 30 book launch set for Ricky Lee’s first ever novel
After being the most-acclaimed Filipino movie scriptwriter, Ricky Lee wears another hat in his star-studded career by launching his first novel entitled " Para Kay B (O kung paano dinevastate ng pag-ibig ang 4 out of 5 sa atin)" on Nov. 30, 4 pm. Venue is the UP Bahay ng Alumni in Diliman, Quezon City. Previously, Mr. Lee published books but they were more literary adaptations of his screenplay. The list includes "Trip to Quiapo" (considered a bible by aspiring screenwriters), "Si Tatang at mga Himala ng Ating Panahon" (anthology of short fiction, essays and a ... Continue Reading...
A grand tour of the National Museum, anyone?
It's been ages since I visited the National Museum. I used to work in that hallowed building back in the 90s, because the Philippine Senate was housed there. It's really such a shame to be ogling at museums in other countries and not loving your own. Must.go there.soon. The National Museum today has undergone a complete transformation. In fact it can already compare with its counterparts in Asia and beyond. It boasts of an extensive art and artifact collection housed in 21 galleries and spanning two colonial-era buildings. What can be seen in its historic walls? ... Continue Reading...
Biggest outdoor art gallery in Asia… only in the Philippines
It was only in the Philippines where you find a member of the so-called Manila's Finest being apprehended for the crime of snatching. It is also only in the Philippines where you can now find the "biggest outdoor art gallery in Asia." The latter is good news. We love it when things turn for the better, and aren't screwy, as some events and happenings in this country are. This humble space can't help but laud the gigantic effort of the Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines (OAAP) to mount works of art in the metro's major highways. While it is human to ... Continue Reading...
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