Happy Independence Day Philippines!

The Philippine Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898 in Cavite II el Viejo (present-day Kawit, Cavite), Philippines. With the public reading of the Act of the Declaration of independence (Spanish: Acta de la proclamación de independencia del pueblo Filipino), Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain.

Now, on its 115th year of celebration, let us continue to remember and celebrate this wonderful occasion. Let us always be reminded of the past, enjoy the present and prepare for the future.

Happy Independence Everyone!

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The International Bamboo Organ Festival 2012

The Las Pinas Bamboo Organ that rested in St. Joseph parish Church is a truly a Filipino pride as it was declared as a National Cultural Treasure. Tourists and visitors from all over never fail to pass by this magnificent work of art. The Las Pinas Bamboo Organ was restored by Leo Renier thus the birth of the International Bmaboo Organ Festival that started 37 years ago. READ MORE...

Footprints of Love

Footprints of Love or "Hakbang ng Pagmamahal"  are act of kindness, outreach programs, educational programs, medical missions of Filipinos aiming to help others. Mga grupo ng mga Pilipino na nagsama-sama tungo sa ikauunlad at ikabubuti ng kanyang kapwa. Mga organisasyon o komunidad na nagkakaisa at gumagawa ng mga programa for our indigenous brothers or the less fortunate for the betterment of their lives.


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Daigdig Pinoy Issue 13

This issue highlights the celebration of the International Arts festival. A month long nationwide celebration of Filipino arts and culture. READ MORE.

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Have you visited the Plaridel Horse Festival?

The St. James the Apostle Fiesta, also known as the Plaridel Horse Festival is a celebration and devotion of the people to their patron saint. St. James the apostle was said to be the symbol of hope that also brought Christianity to Spain. Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/festivals/492-plaridel-horse-festival.html

Ang Asul na Kariton by Genaro Gojo Cruz

Genaro Gojo Cruz was born and raised in San Jose, Del Monte Bulacan, took Education in the Philippine Normal University and started writing during his college years. He was able to write about 10 stories about street children. More in http://daigdigpinoy.com/news-and-events/486-genaro-gojo-cruz-ang-asul-na-kariton-book-launch.html

Filipina wins Gold in South Sea Pearl Jewellery Design Competition

'Unwrapped' is a jewelry designed by Cherrie Marie Ipapo that won Gold in the South Sea Pearl Jewellery Design Competition... Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/filipino-achievers/481-filipina-wins-gold-in-south-sea-pearl-jewellery-design-competition.html

Aliwan Fiesta 2011

Dubbed as the Philippines’ festival of champions, Aliwan Fiesta, now on its eighth year, once again filled the air with excitement as contingents from all over the country gather together in a much awaited street dance competition all eyeing for the one million peso grand prize. Read more in http://daigdigpinoy.com/festivals/480-aliwan-fiesta-2011.html

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.

Daigdig Pinoy Website offline

Daigdig Pinoy's web host server has been compromised resulting for us to go offline. Please bear with us as we upload the site within the next few weeks. In the meantime, posts will be uploaded in the Yahoo group, Facebook and Multiply account.

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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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