Noy: June pay hike for state workers | The Philippine Star >> News >> Headlines: "Starting June 1 – or a month ahead of schedule – all employees and officials of the government will be getting the third tranche of their salary increase pursuant to the Salary Standardization Law III (SSL III), President Aquino revealed yesterday.
“You heard it right. Salary increases will be implemented this June and not this July,” Aquino told moderate labor groups who attended a breakfast meeting with him yesterday.
“We made it earlier because I know this would mean a lot, especially since it’s enrollment period once again. Why should we postpone it when we can already do it today,” Aquino said, drawing loud applause from the crowd.
When asked in an informal interview with Palace reporters, the Chief Executive said the funds for the purpose have been sourced from savings the government accumulated over the past 10 months of his administration.
President Aquino commended Budget Secretary Florencio Abad for the savings, which they got from the funds for personnel services. He said there has been P19.5 billion in total savings, P2.8 billion of which is allocated to fund the third tranche of the salary increase."
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
PEACE UPDATE: NCMF, pilgrim leaders to foster peace, unity | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
NCMF, pilgrim leaders to foster peace, unity | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "NCMF Secretary Bai Omera D. Dianalan Lucman noted the significant number of “sheikhs” and their pilgrims, which could each be a strong force for promoting peace, unity, and harmony.
With thousands of hajjis, probably over 100,000 since 1979, the NCMF has a potential strong force for peace that could help promote interfaith understanding and unity in the country, she said.
“In the NCMF consultations on peace and hajj awareness last week in Mindanao, the team led by Commissioner Solaiman Mutia got the commitment of the sheikhs to join the agency in its peacemaking programs,” said Lucman.
Initial reports from Mutia, she said, showed the pilgrims’ leaders have agreed to help the NCMF help promote peace and unity.
Mutia, NCMF commissioner-in-charge for Hajj and Endowment, said the Hajj Awareness Program (HAP) and Promotion of Peace conducted in Zamboanga City on April 19 assembled 79 “sheikhs” from Region 9: In Marawi City for Lanao areas on April 23, there were 90 of them; and in Cotabato City on April 28 there were 80 who attended from Maguindanao, Cotabato, Davao, and Socsargen (South Cotabato, Sarangani, and General Santos City)."
With thousands of hajjis, probably over 100,000 since 1979, the NCMF has a potential strong force for peace that could help promote interfaith understanding and unity in the country, she said.
“In the NCMF consultations on peace and hajj awareness last week in Mindanao, the team led by Commissioner Solaiman Mutia got the commitment of the sheikhs to join the agency in its peacemaking programs,” said Lucman.
Initial reports from Mutia, she said, showed the pilgrims’ leaders have agreed to help the NCMF help promote peace and unity.
Mutia, NCMF commissioner-in-charge for Hajj and Endowment, said the Hajj Awareness Program (HAP) and Promotion of Peace conducted in Zamboanga City on April 19 assembled 79 “sheikhs” from Region 9: In Marawi City for Lanao areas on April 23, there were 90 of them; and in Cotabato City on April 28 there were 80 who attended from Maguindanao, Cotabato, Davao, and Socsargen (South Cotabato, Sarangani, and General Santos City)."
JCI Update: Indigents benefit from Navforwem social services activities in Baliwasan
Zamboanga Today Online, the most read newspaper in Zamboanga City | Indigents benefit from Navforwem social services activities in Baliwasan: "Some two thousand indigents, mostly women, older people and children, benefitted from the civic-action mission of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (Navforwem) yesterday held at the HMIJ, Philippine Islamic College in Baliwasan, this city.
Lt. Col. Gamal Hayudini, commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 4th Civil Relations Group (4th CRG), said that the Navy's civic-action partnered with DOH, DSWD, PCSO, JCI, NGOs and POs during the conduct of social services.
'Aside from supplemental Feeding Program to children that was conducted, the teams of Navforwem, civil military personnel and
partner organizations also provided relief assistance, free dental and other medical services,' Hayudini told reporters.
Commodore Armando Guzman, commander of Navforwem, and his deputy personally distributed the relief assistance to the indigents. He said that the civic-action mission will continue to other places to reach out people in need of help."
Lt. Col. Gamal Hayudini, commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 4th Civil Relations Group (4th CRG), said that the Navy's civic-action partnered with DOH, DSWD, PCSO, JCI, NGOs and POs during the conduct of social services.
'Aside from supplemental Feeding Program to children that was conducted, the teams of Navforwem, civil military personnel and
partner organizations also provided relief assistance, free dental and other medical services,' Hayudini told reporters.
Commodore Armando Guzman, commander of Navforwem, and his deputy personally distributed the relief assistance to the indigents. He said that the civic-action mission will continue to other places to reach out people in need of help."
Women & Children: A.R.M.M. backs gender code | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
A.R.M.M. backs gender code | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "COTABATO CITY – In yet another record-setting effort in the Philippines, present officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) have launched a regional edict mandating utmost care for women and children, especially in promoting their rights to participation and protection in all development dimensions.
ARMM acting Gov. Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong led the launching rights here last Thursday, signaling the official kick-off of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy (MMA) Act 280, which he signed into law in March 2010 as another unprecedented venture in the country’s pursuit for national and international edicts promoting women and children’s welfare. (Ali Macabalang)
Traders to join E.U. food expo"
ARMM acting Gov. Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong led the launching rights here last Thursday, signaling the official kick-off of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy (MMA) Act 280, which he signed into law in March 2010 as another unprecedented venture in the country’s pursuit for national and international edicts promoting women and children’s welfare. (Ali Macabalang)
Traders to join E.U. food expo"
Women Empowerment: PIA daily news in English, Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Pangalatok from around the Philippines
PIA daily news in English, Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Pangalatok from around the Philippines: "Participants of the fora were composed of GA-WINGS focal persons from the different regional line agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC), as well, as from the private and non-government organizations.
Among the topics included in the fora are: Gender and Poverty, Gender and Health, Gender and Education, Gender and Environment and Climate Change.
Euseña said women as leaders in risk management have potential to give big help in the society’s economic and environmental situations.
Meanwhile, Regional Director Edilberto Buiser of the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-10, said empowering women to go on networking, among themselves, and form a core group that represents their community as part of the process in attaining the MDGs will be a good strategy.
“Women are stronger than men. They have the strength that lead them to manage the things around them well. It is in their genetic make–up,” Buiser said."
Among the topics included in the fora are: Gender and Poverty, Gender and Health, Gender and Education, Gender and Environment and Climate Change.
Euseña said women as leaders in risk management have potential to give big help in the society’s economic and environmental situations.
Meanwhile, Regional Director Edilberto Buiser of the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-10, said empowering women to go on networking, among themselves, and form a core group that represents their community as part of the process in attaining the MDGs will be a good strategy.
“Women are stronger than men. They have the strength that lead them to manage the things around them well. It is in their genetic make–up,” Buiser said."
Trade & Industry Update: Diskwento Caravan rolls out to help consumers cope - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
Diskwento Caravan rolls out to help consumers cope - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "Mark downs up to 70%
The Diskwento Caravan offers basic products such as generic medicine, bread, sardines, cooking oil, processed meat, fruits, vegetables, detergent bars and school supplies that their manufacturers sell at discounted prices.
The caravan is hosted at city or municipal halls, under the supervision of the mayors.
For consumers wanting to get more value for their peso, product prices are marked down by as much as 70 percent.
Trade Undersecretary Merly Cruz said the DTI coordinated closely with its regional and provincial offices to ensure that the items sold were really needed by the local residents.
Aside from selling discounted products, Cruz said the caravan would also serve as the venue for training activities and job fairs, PC for public schools launches, and tourism and One Town One Product program promotions. Loan checks for qualified micro, small and medium enterprises could also be presented to borrowers here."
The Diskwento Caravan offers basic products such as generic medicine, bread, sardines, cooking oil, processed meat, fruits, vegetables, detergent bars and school supplies that their manufacturers sell at discounted prices.
The caravan is hosted at city or municipal halls, under the supervision of the mayors.
For consumers wanting to get more value for their peso, product prices are marked down by as much as 70 percent.
Trade Undersecretary Merly Cruz said the DTI coordinated closely with its regional and provincial offices to ensure that the items sold were really needed by the local residents.
Aside from selling discounted products, Cruz said the caravan would also serve as the venue for training activities and job fairs, PC for public schools launches, and tourism and One Town One Product program promotions. Loan checks for qualified micro, small and medium enterprises could also be presented to borrowers here."
Tourism Update: Philippines aims to attract more foreign tourists Philippines targets tourists from Russia, India - eTurboNews.com
Philippines aims to attract more foreign tourists Philippines targets tourists from Russia, India - eTurboNews.com: "Secretary Alberto Lim said during a press briefing Tuesday that the department was looking to surpass the number of foreign tourists it posted in 2010. Tourist arrivals in the first two months of the year grew 18 percent year-on-year to 670,000, data show.
“Tourism revenues accounted for 6 percent of the country’s gross domestic product for 2010. The government’s pursuit of an open civil aviation industry signals that the Philippines is open for business,” Lim said, adding that the 20 million local travels recorded last year could be sustained until 2016.
He said the start of a direct flight to New Delhi by Philippine Airlines would boost tourism, with India now considered one of the emerging markets.
The department has signed an agreement with the Philippine Retailers Association and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to conduct free training of retailers in the country’s tourist hotspots on how to sell local products to foreign tourists.
“Tourism greatly helped the retail industry last year as spending went up due to the increased visitor turnout. And with this micro-tourism enterprise project in full swing, we do hope we can exceed expectations this year,” Lim said."
“Tourism revenues accounted for 6 percent of the country’s gross domestic product for 2010. The government’s pursuit of an open civil aviation industry signals that the Philippines is open for business,” Lim said, adding that the 20 million local travels recorded last year could be sustained until 2016.
He said the start of a direct flight to New Delhi by Philippine Airlines would boost tourism, with India now considered one of the emerging markets.
The department has signed an agreement with the Philippine Retailers Association and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to conduct free training of retailers in the country’s tourist hotspots on how to sell local products to foreign tourists.
“Tourism greatly helped the retail industry last year as spending went up due to the increased visitor turnout. And with this micro-tourism enterprise project in full swing, we do hope we can exceed expectations this year,” Lim said."
Health Update: Dengue cases may reach 20,000 | The Philippine Star >> News >> Headlines
Dengue cases may reach 20,000 | The Philippine Star >> News >> Headlines: "A report from the National Epidemiology Center (NEC) showed that from Jan. 1 to April 2, a total of 17,228 individuals have contracted dengue.
The figure is 0.33 percent higher than the 17,172 cases recorded during the same period in 2010.
However, Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy, DOH program manager for Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases, said the number of dengue cases by the week is on the decline.
“If you look at the figure (by the weeks), it’s going down,” he said. “That can be expected because it is summer. But the total figure in general is high.”
Lee Suy said the DOH is hopeful that the public would take advantage of summer to prepare for expected further increase in dengue cases during the rainy days.
The public should start getting rid of used tires, empty cans and bottle caps that can hold water, which can become breeding sites of dengue-causing mosquitoes, he added."
The figure is 0.33 percent higher than the 17,172 cases recorded during the same period in 2010.
However, Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy, DOH program manager for Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases, said the number of dengue cases by the week is on the decline.
“If you look at the figure (by the weeks), it’s going down,” he said. “That can be expected because it is summer. But the total figure in general is high.”
Lee Suy said the DOH is hopeful that the public would take advantage of summer to prepare for expected further increase in dengue cases during the rainy days.
The public should start getting rid of used tires, empty cans and bottle caps that can hold water, which can become breeding sites of dengue-causing mosquitoes, he added."
Sports Update: The return of Bartholomew - THE GAME OF MY LIFE By Bill Velasco | The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports
The return of Bartholomew - THE GAME OF MY LIFE By Bill Velasco | The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "“I’m really excited to be back and start on the project,” Bartholomew told The STAR. “I’ve been looking forward to the chance to come back and continue what we started for an even bigger audience.”
The four-part series will be shot all throughout May, and one of the centerpieces will be the ongoing finals series between Barangay Ginebra and Talk ‘N Text. Bartholomew will follow both teams for the remainder of the series upon their return from Game 3 in Palawan, and include prominent individuals like TNT head coach Chot Reyes and point guard Jimmy Alapag in profile segments.
The first episode will be an overview of Philippine hoops, in much the same way as Bartholomew got his introduction to the local passion for roundball when he first came to the country five years ago. Episodes 2 and 3 will focus on the inner workings and history of the PBA, as well as its most colorful personalities. Part 4 will take an intimate look at the “invisible” people, fans who have anonymously but inextricable become part of the basketball landscape. Along the way, Rafe will be asking everyone to answer why we love basketball so much."
The four-part series will be shot all throughout May, and one of the centerpieces will be the ongoing finals series between Barangay Ginebra and Talk ‘N Text. Bartholomew will follow both teams for the remainder of the series upon their return from Game 3 in Palawan, and include prominent individuals like TNT head coach Chot Reyes and point guard Jimmy Alapag in profile segments.
The first episode will be an overview of Philippine hoops, in much the same way as Bartholomew got his introduction to the local passion for roundball when he first came to the country five years ago. Episodes 2 and 3 will focus on the inner workings and history of the PBA, as well as its most colorful personalities. Part 4 will take an intimate look at the “invisible” people, fans who have anonymously but inextricable become part of the basketball landscape. Along the way, Rafe will be asking everyone to answer why we love basketball so much."
Wellness in Science & Technology: DoST promotes brown rice | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
DoST promotes brown rice | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo said while there is another way of attacking the problem of rice shortage, which is to increase the production of palay or grains, they go for increase in the yields of rice from palay.
Montejo noted that the volume of farm yields would actually suffice to meet the demand if only 80 to 100 percent of it is milled into rice. Unfortunately though, he said, “we only get 65 percent yield from milling palay to white rice.”
He said that for this, huge part of the national borrowing is earmarked to rice importation, making the country the number one rice importer in the world.
“The current national debt attributable to subsidy to rice importation is nearly P200 B,” he said.
To increase rice yields from palay, he said, brown rice should be produced instead of white rice.
“We can get around 80 percent yields by milling palay into unpolished rice or brown rice. That's an additional 15 percent yield, enough to wipe out the country’s current rice shortage,” Montejo said. “Brown rice is also far more nutritious because it has a lot of fiber and vitamins.”"
Montejo noted that the volume of farm yields would actually suffice to meet the demand if only 80 to 100 percent of it is milled into rice. Unfortunately though, he said, “we only get 65 percent yield from milling palay to white rice.”
He said that for this, huge part of the national borrowing is earmarked to rice importation, making the country the number one rice importer in the world.
“The current national debt attributable to subsidy to rice importation is nearly P200 B,” he said.
To increase rice yields from palay, he said, brown rice should be produced instead of white rice.
“We can get around 80 percent yields by milling palay into unpolished rice or brown rice. That's an additional 15 percent yield, enough to wipe out the country’s current rice shortage,” Montejo said. “Brown rice is also far more nutritious because it has a lot of fiber and vitamins.”"
Wellness in Business: Business Insight | Banking and Finance
Business Insight | Banking and Finance: "THE country’s microfinance industry was cited as the world’s best in terms of regulatory framework and second best performing in terms of overall business environment recently by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) through its 'Global Microscope on the Microfinance Business Environment'.
This is an upward ranking compared to the 2009 survey wherein the Philippines landed number three in overall business environment while retaining its number one position in the regulatory framework category.
This recognition affirms the good work that all microfinance industry players are doing. It indicates that each stakeholder ably and ardently performs its roles and responsibilities in order to make the Philippine microfinance market what it is today: viable, sustainable, sound, safe and strong.
From a small industry a decade ago, there are now about 210 local banks who have granted over P6 billion in microfinance loans to more than 900,000 microentrepreneurs, latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
These microentrepreneurs, in turn, have generated employment in their local communities and saved about P3 billion in bank deposits."
This is an upward ranking compared to the 2009 survey wherein the Philippines landed number three in overall business environment while retaining its number one position in the regulatory framework category.
This recognition affirms the good work that all microfinance industry players are doing. It indicates that each stakeholder ably and ardently performs its roles and responsibilities in order to make the Philippine microfinance market what it is today: viable, sustainable, sound, safe and strong.
From a small industry a decade ago, there are now about 210 local banks who have granted over P6 billion in microfinance loans to more than 900,000 microentrepreneurs, latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
These microentrepreneurs, in turn, have generated employment in their local communities and saved about P3 billion in bank deposits."
Wellness in Education: DepEd to boost Sulu public schools | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
DepEd to boost Sulu public schools | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "JOLO, Sulu, Philippines – Representative Habib Tupay Loong (1st District, Sulu) yesterday said the Department of Education (DepEd) has allotted over P85 million to help improve the quality of education in Sulu aimed at reducing the growing illiteracy rate in his district.
Loong said DepEd Undersectary Rizalino T. Rivera in a communication sent to him recently said the education department has also allocated 48 new teaching positions for teachers to serve in the 1st District of Sulu.
Loong said the gain he achieved is part of the help extended to him by Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan in seeking aid from DepEd for his district.
“Governor Tan is very cooperative and you can always count on him for help in seeking fund to develop Sulu. This is achievable if both political leaders belong to the same party, because both of us are working for the same vision and objective for the development of Sulu,” Loong explained.
Adding that DepEd had also allotted 114,292,000 textbooks for students in an effort to help them improve their reading skills.
Of the P85 million, Loong said P63,299,000 will used to construct 83 units of new school buildings consisting of 93 classrooms, P7,942,000 for school chairs, and P13,906,000 for water and sanitation facilities for the schools under the district."
Loong said DepEd Undersectary Rizalino T. Rivera in a communication sent to him recently said the education department has also allocated 48 new teaching positions for teachers to serve in the 1st District of Sulu.
Loong said the gain he achieved is part of the help extended to him by Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan in seeking aid from DepEd for his district.
“Governor Tan is very cooperative and you can always count on him for help in seeking fund to develop Sulu. This is achievable if both political leaders belong to the same party, because both of us are working for the same vision and objective for the development of Sulu,” Loong explained.
Adding that DepEd had also allotted 114,292,000 textbooks for students in an effort to help them improve their reading skills.
Of the P85 million, Loong said P63,299,000 will used to construct 83 units of new school buildings consisting of 93 classrooms, P7,942,000 for school chairs, and P13,906,000 for water and sanitation facilities for the schools under the district."
Wellness in Environment: Parents urged to teach kids on proper waste segregation | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Parents urged to teach kids on proper waste segregation | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "Secretary Ramon Paje made the appeal as the agency begins its campaign against garbage problem in Metro Manila by intensifying its information and education campaign with the distribution of easy-to-understand campaign materials in Metro Manila’s villages.
“As the family is the most basic unit of the society, it is but a must for proper ecological solid waste management to start at the households,” Paje said.
The DENR launched a number of information materials on solid waste management where Metro Manila’s local environment officers also pledged to distribute the materials to households, in coordination with barangay officials.
During the launch, some 5,000 copies of “Ecological Solid Waste Management for Households,” “Makakalikasang Pamamaraan ng Pamamahala sa Basura,” “Bawasan Ang Basurang Itatapon: Magsegregate,” “Solid Waste Management Made Easy,' and “Proper Segregation of Solid Waste,” were distributed to the participants, including the 12-page “Basura Monster” coloring book written by TV news personality Christine Bersola-Babao."
“As the family is the most basic unit of the society, it is but a must for proper ecological solid waste management to start at the households,” Paje said.
The DENR launched a number of information materials on solid waste management where Metro Manila’s local environment officers also pledged to distribute the materials to households, in coordination with barangay officials.
During the launch, some 5,000 copies of “Ecological Solid Waste Management for Households,” “Makakalikasang Pamamaraan ng Pamamahala sa Basura,” “Bawasan Ang Basurang Itatapon: Magsegregate,” “Solid Waste Management Made Easy,' and “Proper Segregation of Solid Waste,” were distributed to the participants, including the 12-page “Basura Monster” coloring book written by TV news personality Christine Bersola-Babao."
Wellness in Arts & Culture: DepEd pushes arts and culture | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
DepEd pushes arts and culture | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "“What we need is to come up with an arts and culture program that would naturally attract students into it without having to force them,” said Education Sec, Armin Luistro during the first National Conference on Arts and Culture organized by the Association of Cultural Offices in Philippine Educational Institutions, (ACOPEI) Inc. “Artists like you need to be more creative to bring arts education about especially to ordinary citizens,” he added.
The two-day conference dubbed “Arts and Culture in the Academe…not an afterthought: Building the Foundations of a Creative Campus Environment” started on April 14 at the College of Saint Benilde Hotel in Manila was participated in by member schools including Adamson University, De La Salle University, Mapua Institute of Technology, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Far Eastern University, University of the East, De La Salle College of St. Benilde, Lyceum of the Philippines University and University of the Philippines-Manila. It aims to create a venue for discussion with the government institutions in culture and education regarding the status of culture and arts education in the academe."
The two-day conference dubbed “Arts and Culture in the Academe…not an afterthought: Building the Foundations of a Creative Campus Environment” started on April 14 at the College of Saint Benilde Hotel in Manila was participated in by member schools including Adamson University, De La Salle University, Mapua Institute of Technology, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Far Eastern University, University of the East, De La Salle College of St. Benilde, Lyceum of the Philippines University and University of the Philippines-Manila. It aims to create a venue for discussion with the government institutions in culture and education regarding the status of culture and arts education in the academe."
Wellness in Environment: Time to revisit Building Code, says DENR chief
Property Guide - Property Guide -: "MANILA, Philippines—Environment Secretary Ramon Paje has called for a review of the country’s Building Code in light of the strong earthquakes that have hit the Asia-Pacific region recently.
In a statement, Paje said the Building Code should be updated to ensure that infrastructure and buildings can withstand strong tremors.
The code should also follow the latest Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report (Egcar) that was completed last year, he said.
The report shows the areas of the country that are located on or and near earthquake fault lines and which are prone to floods and landslides."
In a statement, Paje said the Building Code should be updated to ensure that infrastructure and buildings can withstand strong tremors.
The code should also follow the latest Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Report (Egcar) that was completed last year, he said.
The report shows the areas of the country that are located on or and near earthquake fault lines and which are prone to floods and landslides."
Wellness in Arts: Nemiranda’s figures and colors highlight summer - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
Nemiranda’s figures and colors highlight summer - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "The prominent painter/sculptor from Angono has been recognized by major art critics as the father of Imaginative Figurism. And this art idiom is now the theme and title of his new one-man show, May 8-12, at The Grove by Rockwell, along E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue in C-5, Pasig City.
The focus on the human form, powered by imagination and creativity, yields new milestone works sure to attract both old collectors and new art buyers. On display will be such modern masterpieces as mother and child, family scenes, and slices of life in the Philippine village. “It’s the celebration of living,” Nemi fondly calls his May day show, “of feeling alive in one’s golden surroundings.”
His brand of realism remains as fiery as ever, with local colors that run the gamut, from earthen brown to lakeshore green to an assortment of floral colors. His sculptures resonate with the significance of the Petroglyphs—unique, prehistoric sculptures which can only be found in the caves of Angono."
The focus on the human form, powered by imagination and creativity, yields new milestone works sure to attract both old collectors and new art buyers. On display will be such modern masterpieces as mother and child, family scenes, and slices of life in the Philippine village. “It’s the celebration of living,” Nemi fondly calls his May day show, “of feeling alive in one’s golden surroundings.”
His brand of realism remains as fiery as ever, with local colors that run the gamut, from earthen brown to lakeshore green to an assortment of floral colors. His sculptures resonate with the significance of the Petroglyphs—unique, prehistoric sculptures which can only be found in the caves of Angono."
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Presidential Communications Operations Office – Committee on Media Affairs and Strategic Communications (PCOO – CMASC) in partnership w/ Asia Society Philippines & Asian Institute of Management (AIM) hosted the ASEAN 2017 Dialogues held 11 July 2017 at AIM, Makati, Philippines. Attending the dialogue is Amb.Zara Jane Juan, Convener , Climate Change Peace Building for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNDSG) of sailing for peace United Nation's International Day of Peace Vigil MALUSOG ANG PINOY! United Nations Friends Photo Credit: Aloy Menez
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