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!

http://daigdigpinoy.com/index.php/Tourist-and-Scenic-Spots/Aguinaldo-Shrine-in-Kawit-Cavite.html

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