I'm One of the Finalists in the Samsung Photo Contest: Please Vote for Me and Win a Samsung E250 cellphone!

Do you want to win this Samsung E250 cellphone (above) in no sweat? Read on...

I joined the Samsung Photo Contest last November 19, 2008. The result of the finalists in all eight (8) categories is already out. The categories are: People, Techie, Sports, Environment, Fashion, City Life, Artsy and Food.

I entered my photo under Food category entitled, "WITHIN GLASS." If you want to win a Samsung E250 cellphone, please vote for me (for the most INNOV8IVE Photo in my category) by going to the Samsung website:  http://www.samsunginnov8.com.ph/finalists.php#

This is the INNOV8IVE description that I submitted with my photo: 

"This photo entitled, \"Within Glass\" is a true testament of what innovation is. I tried to capture only the color of the drink. The color green emanates from the glass - a spirit that resonates from within. The color embraces passion & delight as it entices the thirst of the body, while lying down on this bench near the sea, listening to the sound of the waves. The wind then embraces the drinker as his/her thirst is being quenched."

Click on my photo and then enter your valid email address. Isn't that easy? I would appreciate all the help that you can extend for me by telling your friends, classmates, family and relatives to vote for me. 

Voting ends on December 31, 2008. Thank you.

You can also check out this post on my multiply site. 

Bubble Gang's "Ang Spoiled" Storylines, Very Disturbing

I've been a fan of Bubble Gang ever since it started in the 90's. Friday is not complete without watching the show on GMA-7. And now, I would always look forward to its "Ang Spoiled" portion where Michael V portrays the role of a yaya and Ogie Alcacid as the spoiled brat kid because of its whimsical take on the nanny-kid relationship/encounters. 

What has alarmed me the most was this particular video (linked) shown on November 21, 2008. Why would they show it in this manner wherein the kid exhibits an attitude of disrespect to her yaya by concealing what's behind her skirt and even crazily and forcibly taking her clothes off publicly in a store (The "Umaalembong" scene). I thought there is an MTRCB that really screens each and every episode that comes out on TV? And in the first place, as the creative director of Bubble Gang, Michael V. must really examine the storylines that they conceptualize for the "Ang Spoiled" portion. The kind of stories that they portray here is very crucial for kids. They will misinterpret it for sure. Viewers like me will not even find it humorous anymore but disgusting and disappointing. Judge it yourself.

If this has "passed" the supposedly meticulous screening of the MTRCB, it is not surprising that the "Ang Spoiled" portions that were shown before and in the weeks that followed were also aired on TV. These are the following: 

(1) "Ang Kulam" (21 October 2008):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rkjipQZ5-M&feature=related

(2) "Duguan Ang Ulo" (5 December 2008):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHYZDy2dlqM

GMA-7 and Bubble Gang must study their stories very well. A gag show like Bubble Gang intends to make people laugh, not to inflict harm on the value system of our children. Kids imitate what they see. They are also very visual. So we have to be careful in what we feed their eyes on. Parents must guide their children, not only in watching gag shows like Bubble Gang, but in every show that their very young kids are watching on TV. Parents must be there to also explain when the need arises.

Pocketful of Kids Toy Village Media Launch (23 Oct 2008)

I was fortunate to have been invited to the media launch of Pocketful of Kids on October 23, 2008. It is a venue where children can play and learn at the same time, maximizing their various intelligences at full potential. Rare educational toys are also on display where parents can check on toys suitable for their children's needs and skills.

Pocketful of Kids is the very first interactive toy village in the country that carries popular American and European toy brands that encourage children to wonder, discover, and learn through play. 

Please  check out the photo album of this event here.

For press release:

How Play Affects Your Child’s Future

If you think plenty of prenatal exposure to classical music is enough to produce little Einsteins, think again.

Based on scientific research, 75% of a child’s brain development occurs after birth, which means parents can’t rely on Mozart and Chopin so much. 

In fact, according to Sadika Akhter, anthropologist and researcher at Plan International, a child-centered international organization, the primary way for a child to develop fully is through play. “During playtime, children can learn and practice social skills, not to mention develop motor dexterity like grip and muscle control.  Cognitive abilities like problem solving and language skills are also enhanced.”

For example, when children play with blocks, they try to reach for the blocks, pick it up, stack or fit them together.  When they do this, they get to exercise the strength of their fingers and hands and also increase their eye-hand coordination.  This develops the child’s precision, a skill they would need to excel in areas like engineering and medicine.  Other toys like the colorful wire bead mazes enable creativity as they discover different color combinations they can do with the beads—a skill they can use to their advantage if they plan to take design or fine arts.  

“Play helps develop our children socially, physically, intellectually, and creatively.  For example, a child can hone his or her concentration and attentiveness to know and remember the sequence of a certain game,” explains Natalie Tanchip, owner and founder of Pocketful of Kids, the very first toy village in the country.

Pocketful of Kids is the realization of Tanchip’s dream of providing a fun learning experience for kids.  Tanchip conceptualized the toy village as a kids’ happy place where their motor and cognitive skills can be honed, as well as provide a place where they can sit down and play with one another.  And unlike other display-only toy stores, Pocketful of Kids allows children to try out and experience the featured toys from popular American and European brands.

Pocketful of Kids showcases brands like Melissa & Doug, the number one brand in wooden educational toys in the United States which carries everything from puzzles to play food.  They also have Learning Resources that offers educational toys as well as a wide range of teaching resources that aid parents and teachers in developing the cognitive and motor skills of children.

The toy village is also filled with novelty items such as Italian brand Tatiri toothbrushes with built in hourglasses as well as Swiss Educo wire and magnetic bead mazes and scientifically themed toys fromEducational Insights. Aside from these brands, Pocketful of Kids also features the bestselling brand Alex that enhance the imagination and creativity of older kids and teens in the field of arts, crafts and fashion.  It also has books and other services for kids like a health and food section and playground.  The toy village also extends its reach to parents and guardians through parenting seminars and workshops conducted by no less than child experts. 

This is because if parents take active parts in their child’s play, they can observe and gear the child towards a more purposive kind of fun—the one that involves learning.  Toys evolve from being mere items of amusement to ones that anchor the opportunity for kids to further develop and nurture their innate skills and talents. 

“I believe toys and playtime offer more than just entertainment.  Instead, they aid parents in ensuring that their kids grow up and realize their full potential,” ends Tanchip.

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For more information, please contact the owner, Ms. Natalie L. Tanchip thru the following #s: (632) 631-7676, 634-7888, 634-2888, or mobile #: (63)917-5213888.

Pocketful of Kids is located at Unit A, 15th Floor, Strata 2000 Building, F. Ortigas Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Jesus & Santa: Their Differences

[A little editing was done on this. I don't know who originally wrote this piece.]

With a few days before Christmas, REMEMBER:

Jesus is Better than Santa.

Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh.
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year.
JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies.
JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited.
JESUS stands at your door and knocks...
and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa.
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap.
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi
little boy or girl, What's your name?"
JESUS knew our name before we did.
Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history
and future and He even knows how many [strands of] hair are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly.
JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO.
JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry."
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

Santa's little helpers make toys.
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts,
repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree,
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
It's obvious there is really no comparison.

We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.
We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

Jesus is still the reason for the season.


May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and
your loved ones this Christmas 2008 .
And may He prosper and bless the work of
your hands in the New Year 2009.

A HAPPY and HEALTHY Holidays to you & your family!

Tanghalang Pilipino & GMA-7 Artist Center present "Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok"

From Tanghalang Pilipino of CCP:

"KUTSILYO, PAMAYPAY AT YANTOK"

Tanghalang Pilipino in cooperation with the GMA 7 Artist Center is mounting a trilogy entitled, "Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok." First presented in 1984 at the University of the Philippines, Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok is composed of three episodes that probe deeper into the characters of Maria Clara, Salome and Sisa, and the men in their lives – Ibarra, Elias and Pedring, respectively. The three male characters are the roles that the late Marky Cielo dreamt of doing before his untimely death.

The first episode, "Ang Balutan ng Gamot at Pagkain," written by Nick Pichay parodies the usually dramatic characterization of Maria Clara and Ibarra. Tanghalang Pilipino Actors' Company (TP-AC) scholar Tara Cabaero plays Maria Clara opposite AC apprentice Jonathan

Tadioan as Ibarra. Marky Cielo was rehearsing this role before he passed away.

The second episode, "Kabanata X," written by Chris Millado is a tender scene between Elias and Salome to be played by Starstruck survivor Ryza Cenon opposite Mike Tan, another GMA 7 artist. Alternating with them are TP's Anna Deroca and Russell Legaspi.

"Ang Nazarena," the third and final episode, also written by Chris Millado, is a violent scene that dramatizes the physical and mental torture that Sisa suffers in the hands of her abusive husband and that leads to the complete loss of her sanity. TP scholar Kat Castillo and PHSA theater arts graduate Meile Romero alternate as Sisa while TP scholars Chrome Cosio and Riki Benedicto alternate as Elias.

Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok will be staged under the direction of Tess Jamias at the CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute from January 13 to January 15, 2009 (Wednesday to Friday), with matinees at 3:00 PM and evening shows at 8:00PM. Please call Tanghalang Pilipino at 832-3661 or look for Paolo at 0920-9535381 for other information.

An excellent experiential learning material, this trilogy is recommended for high school students studying Noli Me Tangere and college student's taking up Rizal's life and works, theater arts, humanities, literature, history and other social science courses. These classic scene studies are also good for all theater enthusiasts.

The 60th AAP Annual Art Competition Art Catalogue (2007) is out!

[Photos were grabbed from Sir Fidel Sarmiento's multiply site]

The 60th AAP Annual Art Competition Art Catalogue (2007) is out in Full Color! This is the first time that the pages of the art catalogue are printed in full color. Isn't that amazing? I already have my copy! :-)

Please view the complete details and the rest of the photos (in 5 categories: Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Black & White Drawing & Art Photography) in Sir Fidel Sarmiento's site.

You can see my Art Photography entry entitled, "SWEPT AWAY," that won Honorable Mention in December 2007. (Image #63)*

* Pardon the photos, they are quite blurry :-(

Smart & Nokia: N96 Launch Party

I was surprised to receive an invitation from Smart thru text. This was the Launch Party of Smart & Nokia's N96 phone held at Silver City, Pasig City on October 27, 2008. Who would resist such an invitation eventhough the venue is too far from my area? I was not even familiar with the place. I would always get lost in places like this. But I was curious of what the event could offer me.

I invited my friend Richard so we tried to locate the party place. True enough, we found it. Smart & Nokia N96 Launch was the biggest party I attended, or so I thought. The party was overflowing with food served on a huge, circular aluminum tray by waiters - calamares, kebab barbecue, fish fillet, bread with ham & pineapple, and my favorite - baked tahong! There were also juices, softdrinks and Infinit' (the new soda with a twist of little alcohol made by Ginebra San Miguel) to quench our thirst.

This event also relaunched the Smart MyTV feature. The fashion show was a feast for the eyes. All ramp models flaunted their black suit as they displayed their N96 phones. Macky, a friend from church, was one of them. Some models also served as ushers & usherettes. Nokia & Smart gave out 50 phones - N96, N85 & N79 - through a raffle. The party was attended by approximately a thousand people and only 50 hopefuls were lucky to have brought home an N-series phone. The techno dance music & laser lights and everything in between was totally magnficent! The sad part is - there were not much giveaways. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the party. I hope that there's another party like this one next time.

Please check out the photo album link.

Buhay!: Tanghalan at Bayan (The Philstage Performing Arts Festival)

From Mr. Dennis Marasigan:

PHILIPPINE LEGITIMATE STAGE ARTISTS GROUP, INC. (PHILSTAGE) presents

 

BUHAY! : TANGHALAN AT BAYAN 

THE PHILSTAGE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

 

BUHAY! : TANGHALAN AT BAYAN, a theater festival that showcases works by PHILSTAGE member-companies focusing on various themes and expressions of the principles of good public governance and good citizenship, continues with performances in the cities of Pasig, Manila, and Pasay.  All performances are presented free to the public.

 

On Sunday, December 7, 2008, 10:00 A.M., the Triumphant Peoples Evangilistic Theater Society (TRUMPETS) performs “PAMILYA MALETA”, a two-part musical drama about the social displacement of Filipino families whose members are caught in the global diaspora of Overseas Filipino Workers.  Written by Itchell Lacsamana, Raquel Villavicencio and Roselyn Perez with stage and musical direction by Sweet Plantado-Tiongson, the production presentsthe struggles of the OFW’s as they pursue a better life – abusive foreign employers, death of loved ones, financial difficulties, loneliness and depression. Featuring the TRUMPETS Actors Ensemble, “PAMILYA MALETA” will be performed at the Word Community, Pasig City.

 

Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, presents “PRAGRES” on Monday, December 8, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at the Far Eastern University Auditorium, Morayta St., Manila.  A musical adaptation of the short story by National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose, “PRAGRES” is set during the Martial Law and shows the travails of a provincial senior clerk of a government agency as she seeks endorsement of her service promotion. As she encounters one bureaucrat after another, she drowns in incompetence and corruption.  To be performed by the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors’ Company, the play was directed by Herbert Go from the adaptation by Dulaang Sipat Lawin.

 

Ballet Manila presents a special performance of “MGA KUWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG” on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 10:00 A.M., at the Aliw Theatre, CCP Complex, PasayCity.  Based on the storiesby Severino Reyes, the Ballet Manila production comprises three parts: Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon(Choreographed by Osias Barroso, Music by National Artists as arranged by Mon Faustino), Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria (Choreographed by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Music by Joey Ayala), and Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin (Choreographed by Tony Fabella, Music by Ryan Cayabyab)

 

As part of the Festival, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) staged “BATANG RIZAL” at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon Cityon November 23, 2008.

 

On Saturday, December 13, a focused group conference-workshop will be conducted where selected students, teachers and public sector viewers of each production will be invited together with theater practitioners, public officials, and social critics for critical interaction and ventilation of informed opinions and ideas on various issues tackled in the productions. The proceedings of the conference-workshop will be published and disseminated among theater practitioners, opinion and policy makers. 

 

            For inquiries, please call or send SMS to 0916-591-8815 or 0929-4447888.

The 22nd Star Awards for Television Winners

The 22nd Star Awards for Television by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City Sunday night, November 30, 2008. Check out the complete list of nominees and winners after the jump.

ABS-CBN won the most awards with 27 trophies (the tie in Showbiz Talk Show Host counted as 2). GMA 7, on the other hand, grabbed 21 trophies including the Best TV Station award. GMA’s sister station QTV 11 managed to win 5 awards while ABC 5 got 2 and Studio 23 got 1. UnTV also received 2 recognition while other channels like Myx, MTV, RPN 9, NBN 4, IBC 13, etc. did not receive any trophy this year. Please take note that special awards like Star of the Night were not counted in the above-mentioned tally.

Here is the complete list of winners and nominees for the 2008 Star Awards for Television:

Best Single Performance by an Actress:
Angel Locsin (”Pilat” episode, MMK)

Other Nominees:
Gloria Romero (”Singsing” episode, MMK)
Susan Roces (”Basura” episode, MMK)
Helen Gamboa (”Mesa” episode, MMK)
Cherry Pie Picache (”Tren” episode, MMK)
Shaina Magdayao (”Telebisyon” episode, MMK)

Best Single Performance by an Actor:
Joshua Dionisio (”Sako” episode, MMK)

Other Nominees:
Dolphy (”Bisikleta” episode, MMK)
Eddie Garcia (”Singsing” episode, MMK)
Gary Valenciano (”Bag” episode, MMK)
John Wayne Sace (”Mesa” episode, MMK)
Gabby Concepcion (”Taxi” episode, MMK)

Best Drama Actress:
Sunshine Dizon (Impostora)

Other Nominees:
Dina Bonnevie (Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita)
Judy Ann Santos (Ysabella)
Angel Locsin (Lobo)
Lovi Poe (Sine Novela Presents: Kaputol Ng Isang Awit)
Coney Reyes (Ysabella)

Best Drama Actor:
Piolo Pascual (Lobo)

Other Nominees:
Mark Anthony Fernandez (Impostora)
John Lloyd Cruz (Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik)
Tirso Cruz III (Sine Novela Presents: Kaputol Ng Isang Awit)
Ryan Eigenmann (Lobo)
Sam Milby (Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik)
Robin Padilla (Joaquin Bordado)

Best Drama Anthology:
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
Your Song (ABS-CBN)
Magpakailanman (GMA-7)
Maynila (GMA-7)

Best Primetime TV Series:
Lobo (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
Ysabella (ABS-CBN)
Impostora (GMA-7)
La Vendetta (GMA-7)
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7)

Best Daytime Drama Series:
Kaputol Ng Isang Awit (GMA-7)

Other Nominees:
Prinsesa Ng Banyera (ABS-CBN)
Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7)
My Only Love (GMA-7)

Best Comedy Actress:
Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang)

Other Nominees:
Pokwang (That’s My Doc)
Ai-Ai Delas Alas (Komiks Presents: Volta)
Susan Roces (John En Shirley)
Sharlene San Pedro (Goin’ Bulilit)
Nova Villa (That’s My Doc)
Maricel Soriano (John En Shirley)

Best Comedy Actor:
Ogie Alcasid (Bubble Gang)

Other Nominees:
Michael V (Bubble Gang)
Joey De Leon (Nuts Entertainment)
Roderick Paulate (That’s My Doc)
Vic Sotto (Ful Haus)
Redford White (Kokey)

Best Comedy Show:
Ful Haus (GMA-7)

Other Nominees:
John En Shirley (ABS-CBN)
That’s My Doc (ABS-CBN)

Best Gag Show:
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
Bubble Gang (GMA-7)
Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7)

Best Female TV host:
Valerie Concepcion (Wowowee)

Other Nominees:
Regine Velasquez (SOP Rules)
Pia Guanio (Eat Bulaga!)
Pokwang (Wowowee)
Toni Gonzaga (ASAP ‘08)

Best Male TV host:
Vic Sotto (Eat Bulaga!)

Other Nominees:
Willie Revillame (Wowowee)
Ogie Alcasid (SOP Rules)
Martin Nievera (ASAP ‘08)
German Moreno (Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman)
Joey de Leon (Eat Bulaga!)

Best Variety Show:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) tied with Wowowee (ABS-CBN)

Best Musical Variety Show:
SOP Rules (GMA)

Other Nominees:
ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN)
Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA)

Best Showbiz-Oriented Show:
The Buzz (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN)
Startalk (GMA)
Showbiz Central (GMA)
The Ricky Lo Exclusives (QTV 11)
Chika Mo, Chika Ko (UNTV)

Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host:
Boy Abunda (The Buzz)

Other Nominees:
Raymond Gutierrez (Showbiz Central)
Ricky Lo (The Ricky Lo Exclusives)
Luis Manzano (Entertainment Live!)

Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Show Host:
Cristy Fermin (The Buzz) tied with Ruffa Gutierrez (The Buzz)

Other Nominees:
Pia Guanio (Showbiz Central)
Toni Gonzaga (Entertainment Live!)
Lolit Solis (Startalk)
Rufa Mae Quinto (Showbiz Central)

Best Celebrity Talk Show:
Boy And Kris (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
Sis (GMA)
Sharon (ABS-CBN)
Moms (QTV 11)
The Sweet Life (QTV 11)

Best Celebrity Talk Show host:
Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino (Boy And Kris)

Other Nominees:
Lani Mercado, Manilyn Reynes, and Sherilyn Reyes (Moms)
Janice de Belen, Gelli de Belen, and Carmina Villarroel (Sis)
Lucy Torres-Gomez and Wilma Doesnt (The Sweet Life)
Jaya (One Proud Mama)

Best Game Show:
Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
All-Star K: The P1 Million Videoke Challenge (GMA-7)
GoBingo (GMA-7)
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7)

Best Game Show Host:
Edu Manzano (Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?)

Other Nominees:
Allan K and Jaya (All-Star K: The P1 Million Videoke Challenge)
Arnell Ignacio (GoBingo)
Paolo Bediones (Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok)

Best Talent Search Program:
Shall We Dance (ABC 5)

Other Nominees:
U Can Dance: Version 2 (ABS-CBN)
Coca-Cola’s Ride To Fame: Yes To Your Dreams! (GMA-7)
Move: The Search for Billy Crawford’s Pinoy Dancers (GMA-7)

Best Talent Search Program Host:
Lucy Torres-Gomez, Arnell Ignacio, and Dominic Ochoa (Shall We Dance)

Other Nominees:
Drew Arellano and Karel Marquez (Coca-Cola’s Ride To Fame: Yes To Your Dreams!)
Billy Crawford (Move: The Search for Billy Crawford’s Pinoy Dancers)
Iya Villania and Derek Ramsay (U Can Dance: Version 2)

Best New Male TV Personality:
Robi Domingo (ASAP ‘08)

Other Nominees:
Jon Avila (Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom)
Josef Elizalde (ASAP ‘08)
Hayden Kho (SOP Rules)
Bruce Quebral (Your Song Presents: One More Chance)
Doc Ferds Recio (Born To Be Wild)

Best New Female TV Personality:
Patricia Gayod (Maalaala Mo Kaya / “Dagat” episode)

Other Nominees:
Marianna Del Rio (Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom)
Maricris Garcia (SOP Rules)
Daiana Meneses (Eat Bulaga!)
Kylie Padilla (Joaquin Bordado)
Nicole Uysiuseng (ASAP ‘08)

Best Youth-Oriented Show:
Boys Nxt Door (GMA-7)

Other Nominees:
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 (ABS-CBN)
Star Magic Presents: Astigs (ABS-CBN)
Gokada Go! (ABS-CBN)

Best Horror or Fantasy Program:
Komiks Presents: Volta (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
ESP (GMA)
Tasya Fantasya (GMA-7)
Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN)
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis (ABS-CBN)

Best News Program:
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
Bandila (ABS-CBN)
Balitanghali (QTV 11)
Saksi: Liga Ng Katotohanan (GMA-7)
24 Oras (GMA-7)

Best Male Newscaster:
Julius Babao (TV Patrol World)

Other Nominees:
Martin Andanar (Sentro)
Arnold Clavio (Saksi: Liga Ng Katotohanan)
Mike Enriquez (24 Oras)
Ted Failon (TV Patrol World)
Alex Santos (TV Patrol Sabado)

Best Female Newscaster:
Vicky Morales (Saksi: Liga Ng Katotohanan)

Other Nominees:
Karen Davila (TV Patrol World)
Ces Oreña-Drilon (Bandila)
Precious Hipolito (Express Balita)
Korina Sanchez (Bandila)
Mel Tiangco (24 Oras)

Best Public Service Program:
Bitag (UNTV)

Other Nominees:
Imbestigador (GMA-7)
XXX: Eksklusibo, Eksplosibong Ekspose (ABS-CBN)
Emergency (GMA-7)
SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives (ABS-CBN)
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7)

Best Public Service Program Host:
Ben Tulfo (Bitag, UNTV)

Other Nominees:
Julius Babao, Karen Davila, and Henry Omaga-Diaz (XXX: Eksklusibo, Eksplosibong Ekspose)
Mike Enriquez (Imbestigador)
Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang)
Jessica Soho (Reunions)

Best Documentary Program:
I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries (GMA-7)

Other Nominees:
Probe (ABS-CBN)
Reporter’s Notebook (GMA-7)
The Correspondents (ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Program Host:
Kara David, Howie Severino, Sandra Aguinaldo, and Jay Taruc (I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries)

Other Nominees:
Karen Davila, Abner Mercado, Bernadette Sembrano, and Ces Oreña-Drilon (The Correspondents)
Cheche Lazaro, Pinky Webb, Hera Sanchez, Robert Alejandro, Akiko Thomson, and Adrian Ayalin (Probe)
Maki Pulido and Jiggy Manicad (Reporter’s Notebook)

Best Documentary Special:
Signos: Ang Banta ng Nagbabagong Klima (GMA-7)

Other Nominees:
Harapan: The Jun Lozada Expose (ABS-CBN)
Koneksiyon: Anatomy of a Political Scandal (GMA-7)
Runaways: Human Trafficking Sa Jordan (ABS-CBN)
Sisid: Underwater Special (GMA-7)

Best Magazine Show:
Rated K (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7)
Mel And Joey (GMA-7)
Proudly Filipina (QTV 11)
100% Pinoy (GMA-7)

Best Magazine Show Host:
Korina Sanchez (Rated K)

Other Nominees:
Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho)
Mel Tiangco and Joey de Leon (Mel And Joey)
Charlene Gonzalez (Proudly Filipina)
Miriam Quiambao and Joaquin Valdez (100% Pinoy)

Best Public Affairs Program:
Y-Speak (Studio 23)

Other Nominees:
Hot Seat (QTV 11)
Review Philippines (QTV 11)
Up Close and Personal (IBC-13)

Best Public Affairs Program Host:
Jessica Soho (Hot Seat)

Other Nominees:
Mike Enriquez (Review Philippines)
Marissa del Mar (Up Close and Personal)
Bianca Gonzalez and Atom Araullo (Y-Speak)

Best Morning Show:
Unang Hirit (GMA-7)

Other Nominees:
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
One Morning (NBN 4)
Good Morning, Kuya (UNTV)

Best Morning Show Host:
Arnold Clavio, Susie Entrata-Abrera, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Rhea Santos, Jolina Magdangal, Winnie Monsod, Oscar Orbos, Regine Tolentino, Drew Arellano, Eagle Riggs, Love Añover, and Lhar Santiago (Unang Hirit)

Other Nominees:

Edu Manzano, Pinky Webb, Bernadette Sembrano, Rica Peralejo, Donita Rose, Kim Atienza, Alex Santos, Anthony Taberna, Winnie Cordero, and Ogie Diaz (Umagang Kay Ganda)

Aljo Bendijo, Claudine Trillo, Chal Lontoc, Nikki Jimenez, and Bobby Yan (One Morning)

Daniel Razon, Aida Gonzales, Allan Encarnacion, Rene Jose, Ryan Ramos, Janice Gotardo, Tony Arevalo, Krist Melecio, Chris Dela Cruz, Sahlee Piamonte, and Lola Sela (Good Morning, Kuya)

Best Lifestyle Show:
Living It Up (QTV 11)

Other Nominees:
Fit And Fab (QTV 11)
Kay Susan Tayo (GMA-7)
Urban Zone (ABS-CBN 2)
Us Girls (Studio 23)

Best Lifestyle Show Host:
Raymond Gutierrez, Issa Litton, Sam Oh, and Tim Yap (Living It Up)

Other Nominees:
Maggie Wilson and Theresa Licaros (Fit And Fab)
Susan Enriquez (Kay Susan Tayo)
Daphne Osmeña-Paez (Urban Zone)
Angel Aquino, Cheska Garcia, and Iya Villania (Us Girls)

Best Reality Program:
Gandang Ricky Reyes: Parlor Game (QTV 11)

Other Nominees:
Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7)
Pinoy Records (GMA-7)
The Debutante (QTV 11)
Got 2B Fit: The Del Monte Fit N’ Right Challenge (ABS-CBN)
Hired! (QTV 11)

Best Reality Program Host:
Ricky Reyes (Gandang Ricky Reyes: Parlor Game)

Other Nominees:
Joey Marquez and Keempee de Leon (Kung Ako Ikaw)
Manny Pacquiao and Chris Tiu (Pinoy Records)
Marc Nelson (The Debutante)
Mariel Rodriguez (Got 2B Fit: The Del Monte Fit N’ Right Challenge)
Mariz Umali and Paolo Abrera (Hired!, QTV 11)

Best Travel Show:
Pinoy Meets World (GMA-7)

Other Nominees:
Balik-Bayan (QTV 11)
Trip Na Trip (ABS-CBN)
Travel Time (Studio 23)
WOW: What’s On Weekend (Studio 23)

Best Travel Show Host:
Katherine de Castro, Uma Khouny, Franzen Fajardo, Kian Kazemi, and Jayson Gainza (Trip Na Trip)

Other Nominees:
Drew Arellano (Balik-Bayan)
The GMA News and Public Affairs Team (Pinoy Meets World)
Susan Calo-Medina and Lui Villaruz (Travel Time)
Dr. Joel Mendez with Loida Lagunay, Josephine Sanchez, and Josephine Duterte (WOW: What’s On Weekend)

Best Educational Program:
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)

Other Nominees:
Born To Be Wild (GMA-7)
Busog Lusog (ABS-CBN)
Chef To Go (QTV 11)
Kabuhayang Swak na Swak (ABS-CBN)
Ka-Toque (QTV 11)

Best Educational Program Host:
Kim Atienza (Matanglawin)

Other Nominees:
Romi Garduce and Doc Ferds Recio (Born To Be Wild)
Christine Bersola-Babao and Ruben Gonzaga (Busog Lusog)
Rob Pengson (Chef To Go)
Amy Perez and Uma Khouny (Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak)
Jeramiah Favia, Luis Rey Logarta, Darl Christian Lopez, Mariemiel Sison, and Jonah Sebastian Trinidad (Ka-Toque)

Best Children Show:
Art Angel (GMA-7)

Other Nominees:
Kids On Q (QTV 11)
KNC: Kawan Ng Cordero (UNTV)
Sine’Skwela (Studio 23)
5 And A Half (Studio 23)

Best Children Show Host:
Pia Arcangel, Tonipet Gaba, and Krystal Reyes (Art Angel)

Other Nominees:
Tonipet Gaba, Ella Guevarra, Romina De Jesus, David Hubalde, Sam Turingan, Renford Alano, Aria Cariño, Isabella Dayto, Caleb Gotico, Eugene Herrera, Nikki Liu, Mikee De Vega, and Samantha Turingan (Kids On Q)
Eric Cabobos, JP Ramirez, Maysie Mirani, Roselle Aquino, Mikee Samson, Joshua Dapun, JR Melecio, Cedie Caisip, and Anjene Manalang (KNC: Kawan Ng Cordero)
Tado Jimenez, Bombi Plata, and Shiela May Junsay (Sine’Skwela)
Russ John Tanagon, Rhea Jane Tanagon, Rafael John Tanagon, Brisbane, and Cha-Cha (5 And A Half)

Best Station:
GMA 7

Special Awards:

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award - Ms. Rosa Rosal

Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award - Senator Loren Legarda

Male Star of the Night - Luis Manzano

Female Star of the Night - Rufa Mae Quinto

Source: http://www.starmometer.com

The 7th National Teachers Congress on Visual Impairment

EDUCATION FOR THE BLIND: BREAKING THROUGH OBSTACLES

The 7^th National Teachers Congress on Visual Impairment

This year’s National Teachers Congress on Visual Impairment will be held at the APO View Hotel in Davao City on Dec. 4-7, 2008, with the theme: Facing the Challenges of Inclusive Education for Learners with Blindness and Visual Impairment. Educators, school administrators, parents of blind children, and interested parties from all over the country will gather in this event.

Speakers will highlight innovations or new strategies on teaching blind students. The Congress aims to improve the skills of regular and special education teachers for them to be able to mainstream blind students in regular classrooms. It also intends to identify strategies to overcome the challenges faced in providing quality education of blind children.

RBI and the Bureau of Elementary Education will recognize teachers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their program for students who are blind. Loyalty awards will also be given to teachers who have been in service for more than 30 years.

The National Teachers Congress on Visual Impairment is held every two years. This is a joint project of Resources for the Blind, Inc. (RBI) and Christofel Blindenmission (CBM), and in coordination with the Department of Education.  

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If you’d like more information about this topic, please contact Resources for the Blind at tel. nos. 726-3021 to 24 or email at info@blind.org.ph.

Contact: Gloria Mendoza   

Tel: 726-3021 to 24

Mobile: 0927-972-2081

Email: gloria@blind.org.ph

The 3rd Semi-Annual Abstract Art Competition 2009

The Art Association of the Philippines
in cooperation with
Exhibition Center for Contemporary Art

present
The 3rd SEMI-ANNUAL ABSTRACT ART COMPETITION 2009

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. The competition is open to all artists who are Filipino citizens, 21 years old and above. AAP officers are disqualified from entering the competition.

2. The contest has an OPEN THEME. Only NON-REPRESENTATIONA L (abstract) paintings should be submitted.

3. Participants may submit only one entry each. Artwork size is 36"x48" or 48"x36" excluding frame. NO IRREGULARLY SHAPED PAINTINGS WILL BE ALLOWED.

4. Submission day shall be on February 7, 2009, from 10am to 7pm at the EXHIBITION CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, Ground Floor, Chateau Verde Building, Valle Verde I Gate II, C-5, Pasig City.

5. An entry is considered to be an artistic product of an individual. NO GROUP ENTRIES WILL BE ALLOWED. All artworks should be the original artistic creation of the participating artist. Non-compliance will result to disqualification or revocation of the award.

6. All entries MUST BE SIGNED. With a piece of paper posted at the back bearing necessary details such as ARTIST'S NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBERS, ENTRY TITLE, SIZE, MEDIUM AND PRICE.

7. Each entry should be accompanied by a 5"x7" (5R) colored photograph of the artwork, with the same information as above written at the back of the photo.

8. The artist must submit a properly accomplished Official Entry Form with a 1"x1" photo and a Biodata or Curriculum Vitae. The artist's Affidavit shall be accomplished in the submission venue. Official Entry Forms are available at:

• ECCA,
  
• AAP Kanlungan ng Sining,
  
• http://aapgroup.multiply.com/,
  
• aapartists@yahoogroups.com, and
  
• Pinoy-AAP@yahoogroups.com.
  

Rules and entry forms may also be photocopied.

9. ALL ENTRIES SHOULD HAVE PROVISION FOR HANGING. WET PAINTINGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

10. Artworks may be any pigment on ground, e.g. oil/acrylic on canvas, watercolor on paper, tempera on board, collage, found objects, and other mixed media. TARPAULIN OR DIGITAL PRINTS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

11. Entries with incomplete requirements will not be accepted.

12. Winners will be awarded as follows:
First Prize P 50,000 cash prize and trophy
Second Prize P 30,000 cash prize and trophy
Third Prize P 20,000 cash prize and trophy

7 Honorable Mention Awardees P 10,000 cash prize and medal

13. Entries will be screened by a panel of judges selected by the AAP and ECCA. All decisions of the Panel of Judges SHALL BE FINAL.

14. The announcement of winners and Awarding Ceremony will be on February 21, 2009 at the EXHIBITION CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART. Retrieval of artworks will be from March 21 to April 21 2009.

15. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE FORTHCOMING PUBLICATION "Contemporary Philippine Abstract Art." Outstanding paintings from the 2009 competition will be chosen by thejudges to add to the 2007 and 2006 finalists. ALL PAINTINGS INCLUDED IN THE BOOK WILL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME PROPERTIES OF ECCA.

16. SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES SIGNIFIES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMPETITION AND THE CONSENT OF THE ARTISTFOR HIS/HER PAINTING TO BE PUBLISHED BY MR. MANUEL DULDULAO. IN HIS FORTHCOMING BOOK. ARTISTS WILL BE GIVEN A CERTIFICATE OF INCLUSION IN CASE THEIR ARTWORKS ARE CHOSEN FOR THE PUBLICATION.

17. AAP and ECCA shall NOT be held legally liable for any damages to the artwork as a result of the competition, or the failure of the participant to follow the rules and regulations.

For more information and details on the competition, you may call 496-0992 (AAP) or
671-2069 (ECCA)

You may also visit the AAP Office/Gallery at the Kanlungan ng Sining, Rizal Park, Km.0, Manila