11th GSIS Art Competition 2015 | Deadline: May 9, 2015

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), in cooperation with the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP), mounts the GSIS Art Competition 2015. On its 11th year, the competition is open to Filipino artists age 18 years old (by May 9, 2015) and above. 

It is open in 3 categories: Representational, Non-Representational (Abstract), and Sculpture. Artists can submit only one (1) entry per category. There is no participation fee. Submission of entries is on May 9, 2015 (Saturday) only, 8am-5pm at GSIS Gymnasium.

Pro-Earth Run 2015 at Mall of Asia Grounds | April 25, 2015

Earth Day Network Philippines (EDNP) holds Pro Earth Run 2015 happening on April 25, 2015 (Saturday), 4:30AM, at the Mall Of Asia MOA Grounds in Pasay City. This project encourages people to take active lead in protecting, respecting, and overseeing Earth care by running the race for Mother Earth. 

Proceeds of the advocacy run will fund the continuing projects and programs of Earth Day Network Philippines such as Watershed Restoration and Forest Conservation, Re-Charge Tacloban, Zero Basura Olympics, and Mini Carbon Olympics.  

One Championship: Valor of Champions at SM MOA Arena | April 24, 2015

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Run for Survivors at Lapu-Lapu Monument, Manila | April 12, 2015

Run for Survivors will be held at Lapu-Lapu Monument near Botanical Garden and National Museum at Luneta Park, Ermita, Manila on April 12, 2015 (Sunday). Assembly time is at 4:30am. This project will support the needs of stroke patients admitted in selected hospitals.

Formerly the run was set for Luneta Grandstand. Please take note of the new venue.

Cyburban Wildlife Adventure | May 2, 2015

Join the first of its kind app-based adventure race to kick-off the Pacquiao-Mayweather weekend. Spend your Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center for 4 hours worth of competitive challenges that will take your team around the 22.7-hectare park. 

Lazada.com.ph celebrates 3rd Anniversary with 3-Day Shopping Extravaganza

Lazada Philippines is celebrating its 3rd anniversary this month with three (3) days of amazing sales specially offered on March 24 to 26, 2015. The company is a part of the Lazada Group which operates Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination.

Marco Polo: An Untold Love Story (Musical) at the CCP | March 25-26, 2015

Artists Theater Company restages Marco Polo: An Untold Love Story (a musical) on March 25-26, 2015, 8pm at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines. The musical is written and composed by Rogelio Saldo Chua.

To see a glimpse of what happened to Marco Polo in 2013 and 2014, check here.

March 21 is World Poetry Day

A decision to proclaim March 21 as World Poetry Day was adopted during UNESCO’s 30th session held in Paris in 1999.

One of the main objectives of the Day is to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to offer endangered languages the opportunity to be heard within their communities.

Urban Guerilla Race at Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife | April 12, 2015

TN-Guerilla Race Inc. is proud to announce the resumption of the GUERILLA RACE SERIES for 2015 with its entry level challenge, the Urban Guerilla Race to be held at Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife in Quezon City on April 12, 2015. It's the first and only obstacle racing series created within Philippine territories.

After the success of its series in 2014, the founders headed by Lt. Col. Dennis Bumanglag are driven to intensify the obstacles and redefine the overall challenges of the race.

NCCA, PhilPost launch commemorative stamp for Severino Montano, National Artist for Theater

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Philippine Post Office launched the Commemorative Stamp for the Centennial Birth Anniversary of National Artist for Theatre Severino Montano at the Leandro Locsin Auditorium of the NCCA on March 12, 2015. 

Free Service: Copyright Clinic | March 28, 2015

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The National Book Development Board, in cooperation with the Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS), will hold a COPYRIGHT CLINIC, a legal clinic which aims to address all copyright concerns among all NBDB-registered stakeholders. This is a free service for all authors/writers, editors, publishers, translators, and designers/layout artists registered with the NBDB.

Talk: Jeepney Art in the Philippines at Ateneo Art Gallery | March 21, 2015

The Ateneo Art Gallery, Electrolychee and Five Ports Publishing invite you to a discussion on Jeepney art in the Philippines on March 21, 2015 (Saturday) at 3 pm in the Ateneo Art Gallery. 

Binibining Pilipinas 2015: Full List of Winners & Finalists

Binibining Pilipinas crowned its 52nd batch of beauty queens on March 15, 2015 (Sunday) at 7pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, with a delayed telecast via ABS-CBN Channel at 9:30pm. One of the strong frontrunners Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach from Cagayan de Oro City was crowned Binibing Pilipinas-Universe 2015.

Pia Wurtzbach is 25 years old, a professional model, make-up artist and contributor for the youth section of Inquirer lifestyle. She was also a Culinary Arts graduate at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies.

Shelter Magazine launches first book, HUMAN SCALE

(L-R) Ar. William Ti Jr., Ar. Royce Nicdao, and Ar. Dianne Naval

Shelter Architecture and Design Magazine has launched the release of its debut book, Human Scale, the first title in an upcoming series of architecture monographs. The event was held last March 7, 2015, 6PM at Fully Booked Bookstore at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.

Ateneo Art Awards – Purita Kalaw Ledesma Prize for Art Criticism 2015

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Ateneo Art Awards – Purita Kalaw Ledesma Prize for Art Criticism 2015

The Ateneo Art Gallery and Kalaw Ledesma Foundation, Inc. have just announced the exhibitions to be reviewed by writers interested in submitting entries for the Purita Kalaw Ledesma Prize for Art Criticism.

ABP Tigers Football Tryout at Philsports Complex | March 27-29, 2015

ABP Tigers Football will hold a tryout to be held at the Philsports Complex (formerly Ultra Gym)  in Pasig City on March 27-29, 2015 from 12nn to 3pm.

Audition: GOMBURZA play | March 14, 2015

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31st Star Awards for Movies: Full List of Winners (2015)

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The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) revealed its winners for the 31st Star Awards for Movies in an awarding ceremony held at The Theater in Solaire Hotel in Pasay City on March 8, 2015 evening. The event was hosted by Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Robi Domingo and Pops Fernandez.

High Miles For The Children run at Filinvest City, Alabang | May 3, 2015

Big House Events Production, in partnership with Explore Philippines, Aktivshow and 1DigiMedia, holds High Miles for the Children Run on May 3, 2015 (Sunday) at Filinvest City, Alabang.  This run is for the benefit of St. Rita Orphanage in Paranaque City.

HOUSE OF CARDS Season 3 on RTL CBS Entertainment, premieres on March 10, 2015

RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD announced that it will air all 13 chapters (episodes) of the Season 3 of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning series HOUSE OF CARDS. The series will air weekly every Wednesday at 9:55pm beginning on March 10, 2015.

Philhealth, SSS, Pag-ibig Orientation, Registration, and Membership Updating for Filipino Artists | April 7, 2015

The Artists Welfare Project Inc. (AWPI) will conduct Philhealth, Social Security System and Pag-IBIG Fund (HDMF) Orientation, Registration and Membership Updating for Filipino Artists on April 7, 2015 (Tuesday) from 1-7 PM at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

AWPI is open to Filipino artists from all disciplines who are 18 years old and above, with the following experience:

Trip Advisor named Marriott Hotel Manila as 2015 Travelers’ Choice Winner

Trip Advisor, the world's largest travel site, bestows Marriott Hotel Manila the prestigious 2015 Travelers’ choice award - Top 25 hotels in the Philippines. 

According to the site, “The 13th annual awards showcase 8,151 winning properties worldwide, covering eight regions around the globe. Travelers' Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. The hallmarks of Travelers' Choice winners are remarkable service, quality and value”.