Daigdig Pinoy Magazine 6th issue

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Chito Atienza - ESOL Teacher of the Year!

To be awarded as the ESOL Teacher of the year, Chito sees this as “A chance to be of service to humanity, uplifting and continuously changing people's life for a better one.” Read the article HERE.

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Las Pinas Boys Choir

The Las Piñas Boys Choir (LPBC) emerged victorious in the two categories it competed in the World Choir Games 2008, Graz, Austria!

Once again, we have shown the world that the Filipino talent is world class!

The Las Piñas Boys Choir (LPBC) got the Silver Medal in the Musica Sacra Category, keeping up with the best choirs of the world, more than 70 choirs, pleasing the 7 judges from all over the world. There were more than 15 countries with honors, with 12 choirs getting silver medals and 6 choirs getting gold medals. READ MORE...

Avilon Zoo

Located in Montalban Rizal, this 7.5 hectare zoo is around 70% finished. Though there are still a lot of areas that are being built and established, a good tour of it will take you around 2-4 hours, depending on how intricate and informed you want to be.

Going to Avilon zoo is pretty easy whether riding the public transportation or using your own. From manila, you will be able to find a line of FX taxi that will bring you to Montalban Rizal. From there, you can take a tricycle that will pass thru a mud road, and in approximately 10 minutes you will be able to see the entrance to Avilon Zoo. READ MORE.

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Solar Water Heater

Whether saving on power bills, beating the cold water of the showers, having a backup light during black outs or simply making things more affordable, Dennis Mercader had focused his time and creativity to build this affordable and one of a kind Solar Water Heater.

Dennis, the only child among 4 siblings in the family to graduate college, was able to finish Mechanical Engineering thru his own effort. Being a working student since grade one, he was exposed to different fields: fishing during his elementary years, to being a movie stuntman during high school, to working in a mall in college. READ MORE

Jayr Abas - Filipino Snowboarder in Milan

Gumbay Abas Jr., also known as “Jayr” was born in Bago Bantay kalookan by Ms. Leonida Abas. Second among three brothers, have a dream. To be famous in the field of snowboarding and be able to find his younger brother Sultan Kudarat Abas whom he haven’t seen for 20 years.

Though he was unable to finish his studies in college in the Philippines, his mother invited him to Milan in 2002 for them to be together after 20 years of separation. This started a big change in jayr’s life. READ MORE...

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Obando Fertility Rites

Obando Fertility Rites is believed to have started centuries ago. It was a ritual known as “Kasilonawan”, a ritual started by pagans which was led by priestess, consists of mainly merry making, singing and dancing to their god that could help prevent women from being barren. When Christianism entered the Philippines, this ritual evolved and different stories were told.
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Ballpen Art by Lito De Guzman

Lito De Guzman is a graduate of Bachelor of FineArts major in Advertising Arts and has been working in University of the East as a college secretary and as an Art instructor. Inspite of his busy schedule, Lito was able to gather his artworks and open his 16th one-man-show in Le Souffle, Top of the Citi, Citibank Tower in Makati City this May 5, 2008 entitled “SMALL WORKS” that ended last May 30, 2008. READ MORE...

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Aliwan Festival 2008

Gathering of the best of the best as they say. 24 contingents from across the nation gathered together to showcase their creativity, ingenuity, craftsmanship and culture, all aiming to grab the grand prize. Still, most of them are already happy and considered themselves as winners just to be able to go to Manila for the first time and enjoy its sights, sounds and food.

Floats and dancers crowd the streets of Quirino grand stand 12nn last May 3 to prepare for the parade going to CCP. Being a first timer in the event, I was not able to take pictures during the day time for I was planning to do it during the parade. Unfortunately, heavy rains poured down that caused a great delay in the procession. Night time falls when I discovered I have to be in the Aliw theater if I want to take a glimpse, photos and videos of their special performances. Nevertheless, I am still proud to be able to take part in this event. No great pictures to show, but have a great story to tell. READ MORE...

French Spring 2008 in Manila

The Philippines has always been known for having only two seasons.But in between the dry and rainy season, there’s spring. French Spring that is!

For several years now the French Embassy, in association with Alliance Française de Manille and together with the much-appreciated support of generous sponsors, has brought a fabulous festival and celebration of French art and culture to Manila!

The French Spring provides a varied showcase of French culture to a broad and growing Filipino public every year. Created with the objective of building on an increasing artistic collaboration between France and the Philippines, the French Spring has been a tremendous success. As part of this unique festival's mission, exciting artistic and cultural workshops involving Filipino local artists are programmed. Every year the French Spring offers to bring to Manila an array of topnotch artists, and cutting-edge French productions covering the fields of dance, music, circus, food and visual arts. It is a stunning three month-long celebration of the very best in French culture. READ MORE...

AS SWEET AS “PEACH,” AS EASY AS “PIE!”

Two of the country’s most exceptional actresses star in the super-spectacular family comedy “Manay Po 2… Overload!” Rufa Mae Quinto and Cherry Pie Picache are caught in hilarious crossfires in this sequel of Regal Entertainment’s tremendous box-office hit.

Rufa Mae is the bungling but beautiful babymaker whom the gay characters of Polo Ravales and Sid Lucero hire so they could have an heir. In spite of her ineptness, Rufa Mae’s bosomy presence creates tension between the gay couple, leading to constant LQs between Polo and Sid. Meantime, Cherry Pie’s character is “nagngingitngit sa selos.” She suspects that her partner played by Christian Vazquez might be having an affair with a sexy star played by Rubirubi.

Isang pinagseselosan, isang nagseselos? How will these ladies deal with the conflicts? And who will emerge as victors in the complicated love triangles? One thing for sure is that the audience of “Manay Po 2” will be the winners; they’ll certainly enjoy the comedic touches of Rufa Mae and Cherry Pie. Rufa Mae, also known as Peachy in the showbiz circles, has perfected the craft of making people laugh with her offbeat delivery of dialogue and patented quirky movements and gestures. Cherry Pie, meanwhile, is a cool comedienne who delivers the laughs with a twitch of an eyebrow, a witty one-liner or a surprising expression.

Both Rufa Mae and Cherry Pie are also “sukis” of Regal for comedy films. Cherry Pie, of course, was the distressed mother of three gay sons in the blockbuster “Manay Po;” she was also in “Ako Legal Wife!” where she traded barbs with Rufa Mae –-- whose performance as the eccentric sexologist in “Desperadas” has people laughing up to this day. Truly multitalented, Peachy and Pie are among the few actresses in Philippine entertainment who’ve won recognition and awards for comedy films.

As far as girl power is concerned, a “bonus” in MP2 is the presence of wacky Rubrubi who got raves for her performance in “Hide and Seek.” Playing the jittery maid, Rubirubi was the comic relief in the hit horror film. In MP2, Rubirubi plays sexy star Summer Rain.

“Manay Po 2… Overload!” is truly overloaded with stars: Polo Ravales, John Prats, Jiro Manio, Sid Lucero, Mike Tan, Alex Castro, IC Mendoza, Giselle Sanchez Marco Alcaraz, and more. This Regal family comedy extravaganza written by Dinno Erece and directed by Joel Lamangan.

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Tata’s handmade motorbike

His deep fascination with motorbikes is not what caught our attention. When he was introduced to us by Jerry Sires, another motorbike lover, we were informed that his bike is one of its kind. So by the time we arrived to look at Tata’s motorbike, there it was, a stainless, handmade motorbike caught our attention amongst all other motorbikes in the mall parking lot. READ MORE...

The Best of Dolphy and Panchito

Alpha Music releases THE BEST OF DOLPHY AND PANCHITO, which easily bests other novelty albums with its witty, no-nonsense comedy.

This is one funny album highly recommended for anyone looking for a good time and plenty of laughs. READ MORE...

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Sulfur pool and Negros heritage houses

First stop is Mambukal Resort, one of the oldest tourist destinations in the province that is rich in natural resources. It lies 1,200 feet above sea level and serves as a gateway to Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park. This 23.6 hectares resort got 11 overnight cottages, a bath house that is built in 1927 where you can enjoy an old concept of a spa, a food court area, 3 swimming pools (2 of which are filtered pools and a dipping pool) and picnic huts.

What’s unique about this place is the smell of sulfur while you take a stroll in the resort. There is also a viewing deck where you can see the boiling sulfur spring that is around 50-55 degrees centigrade that goes around 9 feet deep. You can touch the water but only for a short time. They also have a dipping pool where the boiling sulfur spring water and natural spring water is mixed; a place where people can take a relaxing dip. It is believed to be helpful to the body and is a popular destination among tourists and locals alike. Read more in daigdigpinoy.com

What Kalibo Aklan has to Offer?

Aklan is known and famous for their white sand beaches that hosts thousands of tourists all year round. But wait, Aklan still has much to offer. From their Bakhawan Eco-Tourism Park, to the women of Pina Village, to the rich culture and history of Museo it Akean and not to forget, their ever famous Aklan Freedom Shrine, it will surely be a day full of adventure, and an experience Aklanons has to offer. READ MORE...

Bamboo Organ Festival 2008

The 33rd International Bamboo Organ Festival is scheduled to take place Feb. 21 to 29, 2008, at the Las Piñas Church. The opening invitational GALA that kicks off the event on Feb. 21 is traditionally meant for sponsors and subscribing member so f the festival. This time it will also pay tribute to special friends of the Festival who have supported this cultural activity since its inception: members of the Ladies Committee, Dr. Johann Trummer, Mr. Josef Kamykowski, and Ms. Anna Stock. The program for the evening will feature one of Bach’s most beautiful works - the solo cantata for baritone and orchestra no. 82 to be sung by Noel Azcona accompanied by the Festival Orchestra under Chino Toledo; an organ concerto by Handel to be played by French organist Ghislain Leroy; and the newly discovered Misa de Sales dated 1826 from Baclayon, Bohol, which will be premiered by the Las Pinas Boys Choir. READ MORE...

Ati-atihan Festival

Ati-atihan Festival is known to be the mother of all festivals. It is celebrated every 3^rd Sunday of January and it is said that the crowd, pilgrims and tourists alike, continue to grow as years pass by, cited Mr. June Toriano (program director of the Ati-atihan Festival). What makes this festival unique is that there is no audience, everybody is a participant. There are no specific steps to learn or a need to be part of any group, for in the ati-atihan festival, everybody is a participant. With the shouts of “Hala Bira! Viva Kay Senior Sto. Nino! Viva!” and a very enticing beat of the drums, who wouldn’t be swayed to dance along? READ MORE...