‘ARTS AND CULTURE’ Archives
Survivors: A review of Kagabhion sa Sendong, On the Night of Sendong
– Narratives of Children Survivors By ARNOLD P. ALAMON THE moment of this volume’s publication a year after Sendong and days after Pablo, both destructive typhoons that ravaged Cagayan de Oro City in the past year, brings to the fore both the academic and policy relevance of this work. There is indeed a need to document these [...]
Banana players pin hope on chips for revenue
The banana export industry in the Philippines, reeling from China’s strict quarantine measures that has resulted in many rejected shipments, is pinning its hopes on banana chips’ good performance in the world market to rake in the dollars. According to Trade Undersecretary Merly Cruz, the export value for banana chips has been rising by 15 [...]
With abundant bamboos, wag says Filipinos can celebrate life
With abundant bamboos, wag says Filipinos can celebrate life By Honor Blanco Cabie WHEN the monsoon rains begin to sweep the Philippine archipelago, many farmers from up north in Ilocos Norte and Cagayan down to the hinterlands of Mindanao share a smile. As abundant as the rains tumble down from June, soon after summer, bamboo shoots [...]
Lumads renew rituals to appease spirits
BY MIKE BAÑOS, Correspondent F0R the longest time, the Higaonon Tribe in 13 barangays of Cagayan de Oro had not conducted their annual ritual called Pamumulakaw, a prayer offering to the Magbabaya (Almighty) and the spirits and guardians of the river, creeks and forests. (more...)
Kaamulan Festival: Preserving an inspiring tribal heritage
By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy, Contributor MALAYBALAY City -- The Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon is a tribal tradition depiciting indigenous people’s love for God and peace. The Festival is annually celebrated to share the cultural creativity of the hill tribes, highlighting the thanksgiving after a bountiful harvest or a gathering after [...]
INDIE FILM: Kalakala: Sendong’s aftermath
By JOE PALABAO Correspondent KALAKALA, an indie film that essays the story of a father looking for his children and family, an aftermath of Sendong, finally will have its premiere night and concert on March 10, 2012 at 7 pm to be shown at the covered court of Barangay Nazareth in Cagayan de Oro City. The movie was filmed on location two [...]
Maniya Barredo restages Romeo & Juliet
Philippine Ballet Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Production of Romeo and Juliet is her much-awaited “homecoming.” Having left the country and her family at the age of eighteen to pursue a colorful international career as a prima ballerina and director of ballet companies in the US, Ms. Maniya Barredo came to the Philippines just recently to [...]
2012 arts festival starts Feb 16
By JOE PALABAO Correspondent with RHAYN CASIÑO THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) celebrates the month of February as arts month. With this, the 3rd Philippine Visual Arts Festival 2012 will be held on February 16-21, 2012 at Angono, Rizal. The grandiose visual arts festival is a project of the NCCA with the province [...]
New San Mig Light endorser identity still under wraps
For sure, San Mig Light will be launching a new and much-awaited TV campaign this year. What’s uncertain as of now, however, is who will play the lead in the television commercial, said to be produced by a well-known advertising agency. The country’s no. 1 low-calorie beer brand, which had bikini-clad Sam Pinto as endorser, is said to [...]
13th Pambansang Muziklaban The best of Pinoy Rock
IT is every Pinoy rocker’s dream to see their elusive rock gods perform in one stage. And no less than the country’s no. 1 extra strong beer, Red Horse Beer, made this phenomenon possible with the culmination of the 13th Pambansang Muziklaban rock event held recently at the Aseana City in Paranaque City, Metro Manila. Rock icon [...]
