Daigdig Pinoy Issue 12

Daigdig Pinoy Issue 12 now available. Highlights the unveiling of the World's Longest Painting, featuring Filipino Artists Jes Evangelista, Sam Penaso and Jojo Austria. Visit DaigdigPinoy.com to subscribe for FREE. CLICK HERE.

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Noell El Farol, combining archaeology and art

Who would have taught that combining Art and Archeology is possible? Yes, everything is possible, but that idea would only come in the mind of Noell El Farol, who, clearly displays and expresses in his artworks, interpretations that is greatly inspired his archaeological excavations and tickler notebooks.

Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Filipino-Culture-and-Filipino-Artists/Noell-El-Farol-combining-archaeology-and-art.html

Every Nation’s Guinness World Record Attempt

On Friday, July 23, Every Nation Churches and Ministries (Every Nation) made an official attempt to set the Guinness World Record for “The Most Languages Performed in a Song (Multiple Singers): by performing AMAZING GRACE in 50 different languages.

Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/News-Events-and-Updates/Every-Nations-Guinness-World-Record-Attempt.html

Kammerchor Manila wins at the 6th World Choir Games

Kammerchor Manila, a church-choir based at the Holy Sacrifice Parish in UP Diliman, recently won a BRONZE MEDAL (Champions Competition) for the Mixed Chamber Choir Category and a SILVER DIPLOMA (Open Competition) for the Folklore Category at the 6th World Choir Games held in Shaoxing, China last July 15-19, 2010.

Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Filipino-Achievers/Kammerchor-Manila-wins-at-the-6th-World-Choir-Games.html

Brillante Mendoza, award winning Director

Brillante Mendoza, born and raised in San Fernando, Pampanga, have no idea that directing will be his passion and calling in life. He took up Fine Arts in college that brought him to work in an advertising firm. He then took up Masters in Advertising that also led him to apply for a scholarship in Film Making, and that is where it all started.

He only took Film Making for a year but already started working in the mainstream (eg. Popular movies, action genre, mellow drama and traditional movies). This experience brought him to work with other action movie directors, where he is assigned in the Production Design. But after several years in this field, Mendoza realizes he was not happy that made him return to his first profession, advertising.

Read more http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Filipino-Achievers/Brillante-Mendoza-an-award-winning-director.html

Naga Jewelry biz cited in Netherlands

A costume jewelry business based in Naga City was recently recognized in an international business plan competition hosted in the Netherlands.

Baycrafts jewelry, a microenterprise started and run by Marianne Olano, was awarded the Women in Business Retail Prize during the International Business in Development Challenge.

The BiD challenge is an online business plan competition among enterprising ideas that combine profit with the improvement of living standards in a country. A local leg of the competition is also run, hosted by the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP).

Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Filipino-Achievers/Naga-Jewelry-biz-cited-in-Netherlands.html

Daigdig Pinoy Magazine Issue 11

Anilag Festival and Aliwan Fiesta highlights Daigdig Pinoy's Issue 11. Filipino Achievers in the likes of Lourdes Cruz and Wesley So; Art exhibits of some of our Filipino artists are also featured in this issue. Visit daigdigpinoy.com to receive your FREE COPY!

Jojo Austria, viewing the world with his art

Julio Jose Austria, commonly known as Jojo Austria, graduated Fine Arts in the University of Santo Tomas. To date, he already had 12 solo shows in Austria, Germany, USA, Thailand and the Philippines, for a short span of 5 years. Not to mention the 35 group shows in between.

Truly, this artist is rising fast in the art industry and nothing seems to be able to stop this young artist to soar high. More artworks are expected to come out from this young lad that will surely make a mark in the Philippine art industry, and maybe, to the world. Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Filipino-Culture-and-Filipino-Artists/Jojo-Austria-viewing-the-world-with-his-art.html

Philippine Longest Painting

A Guinness World Record Attempt

The painting activity is an advocacy of the OTSAA as to create awareness and concern for the culture of Peace and environment. Invited artists (amateurs or practitioners) may join, Filipinos or foreigners in no age limit. Participants are representation of OTSAA and the Filipino campaign manifestos for the UNESCO’s 2001-2010: International Decade for Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World.

The painting activity is not an art competition. It is a historical collaborative session to support the matter mentioned above.

Read More in http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Announcement/Bulletin-Board/Philippine-Longest-Painting-unveiling-in-Batangas.html

June 30 declared as special non-working holiday

Outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has declared June 30 a special non-working holiday nationwide, a television report said Thursday morning.

A GMA News' Flash Report said deputy presidential spokesperson Garry Olivar confirmed that Mrs. Arroyo declared June 30, a Wednesday, a holiday to give way for the inauguration rites of President-elect Benigno Aquino III and Arroyo's last day in office.

The Palace is set to issue the formal proclamation later Thursday, the report added. — Nikka Corsino/LBG/RSJ, GMANews.TV

Celebrate Philippines' 112th Independence Day!!!

Reminiscing the past, celebrating today, for a brighter tomorrow...

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan sa inyong lahat!

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Sam Penaso, a visual and performance artist

Sam Penaso, a Boholano visual and performance artist, and Fine Arts graduate of the Technological University of the Philippines, has held 14th solo exhibitions to date. Five of which were held in Japan, Thailand, Austria and Germany & Singapore while participating in more than 44 group exhibits & performance art festivals held locally & abroad.

Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Filipino-Culture-and-Filipino-Artists/Sam-Penaso-a-visual-and-performance-artist.html

WOMAN CEO:LEADING THE NEW ASIA

SME & Entrepreneurship Magazine Cover Story
March 2010, Malaysia Edition

This issue,SME Magazine talks to woman CEOs from across Asia, and hear first hand their journey and challenges in leading Asian businesses.

I was fortunate enough to be included among these women... it was a great honor...

SME Magazine ARTICLE/INTERVIEW:

Every company faces new challenges every day, and we are no exception. Each project that I handle faces a different obstacle from the other. With our e-magazine, DaigdigPinoy.com, finances is our greatest challenge. Though, having an e-magazine doesn’t cost as much, but in our case, we do not focus on merely contributions or press releases for the magazine’s articles. We travel across the country, do interviews, authenticate and personally meet the people, experience first-hand all the activities, events and places that will be featured in the magazine.

Read more here -->> http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/About-Daigdig-Pinoy/Daigdig-Pinoy-in-SME-and-Entrepreneurship-Magazine.html

Wesley So, chess Grandmaster

“Chess is a very good game for me. Not only because it is a mental game, but it also taught me to work harder, be patient and persevere in life.” Cited Wesley. With this answer, I can see that chess not only developed his mental abilities, but it also had a great impact on his perception and how he deals with trials and difficulties in life. READ MORE...

Aliwan Fiesta 2010

When the Aliwan Fiesta unfolds last April 22-24, local residents and foreign tourists alike witnessed once more the cornucopia of sights and sounds that has made the event a popular destination during the summer months. Read More....

Dragon Boat in Manila!

Inspite of the summer heat, people from all walks of life crowded Roxas Boulevard and squeeze in the viewing deck of the Manila Ocean Park to witness one of the most awaited Dragon Boat race held last March 20, 21 and 28.

READ MORE... http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/News-Events-and-Updates/

Anilag Festival 2010

For 6 years, the Anilag festival has been the focal location to feature Laguna’s OTOP (One Town One Product) concept, where they showcase iconic products of each town and the way they have improved throughout the years.

READ MORE... http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Fiestas-and-Festivals/Anilag-Festival-2010.html

Kaida Gallery Philippines celebrates 32010

Kaida Gallery celebrates its third year anniversary with 32010 on February 14, 2010, Sunday. It is all about art and numbers as the gallery opens its doors to the public with an impressive gathering of artists who have emerged in the Philippine art scene in the ‘80s, ‘90s and the ‘00s. In the tradition of Kaida’s annual grand exhibitions-- 1/50 in 2008 and 2/60 in 2009, the number of artists to be showcased is increased by ten, totaling 3/70 this year.

http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Art-Exhibits/Kaida-Gallery-celebrates-32010.html

Remix: Santiago Bose Exhibit

Remix: Santiago Bose is an exhibit born out of the vestiges of Bose's legacy. The show explores his roots through his biography in self-portraits, and contextualizes his impact on Philippine art through modern takes—or remixes—of his research by more than 50 visual, literary, and multimedia artists.

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C MY K by Jes Evangelista, Sam Penaso and Aaron Bautista

C MY K, A three man exhibition of Jes Evangelista, Sam Penaso and Aaron Bautista will be on view at Chef Jessie@Rockwell Club from 3 February to 28 February, 2010.

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Philippine International ARTS Festival 2010

All over the country, different arts and culture groups as well as local governments will hold events for the PIAF with funding and support from the NCCA with the theme “Ani ng Sining” or harvest of the arts.

At the forefront and the highlight of the PIAF are the major projects of the committees of the SCA, namely, Cinema, Dance, Literary Arts, Architecture and Allied Arts, Visual Arts, Music, and Dramatic Arts.

READ MORE -->> http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Fiestas-and-Festivals/February-is-National-Arts-Month-A-Bountiful-Harvest-of-the-Arts.html

Daigdig Pinoy magazine 9th issue

Numerous Choirs bags international Awards, and crusing thru Palawan's islands are only some of the highlights of this issue. Simply visit daigdigpinoy.com to receive your FREE copy!

Daigdig Pinoy magazine 8th issue

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Daigdig Pinoy Magazine 7th issue

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Angelo Ortiz, a World champion Pianist of the 2006 WCOPA (World Championship of Performing Arts), is performing an all Spanish Classical repertoire entitled “Variaciones Classicas Espanolas – piano de concierto” at the Meralco Theatre on January 30, 2010 at 7:30pm.

Entitled “Variaciones” or “Variations”, Angelo will be playing variations of famous Spanish classical works from different Spanish Suites such as Suite Andalucia, Suite Espanola, Carmen Suite 1 and other classical selections by De Falla, Lecuona, Albeniz and Rodrigo. READ MORE...