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3 community journalists get human rights reporting grants
Selected as fellows were Gene Albert Coles of UP Vista, student publication of the University of the Philippines Tacloban campus; Reynard Magtoto of Baretang Bikolnon; and, Andie Laurio of Southern Tagalog Exposure. The post 3 community journalists get human rights reporting grants appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
The standouts at Fashion Forte XVIII
After more than two decades in the United States, the enterprising fashion designer Nardie Presa came back to the Philippines. Though he had a lucrative practice in California, home is where his heart is. But then Presa saw that budding designers were relegated to showcasing their creations at malls or clubs. He thought that a hotel was a more proper venue for rising talents to present their collections. The idea not only became a clever business venture; it also became the irrepressible Presa’s advocacy. Together with his longtime friend Audie Espino as director and the Crowne Plaza Galleria as the host, more and more design upstarts are getting their breaks at Presa’s Fashion Forte series held at least four times a year. The lineup is usually composed of neophyte talents but established designers such as Presa also participate to show the newbies how it’s done. At the 17th staging, it was barong Tagalog designer Barge Ramos who gave a master class. At Fashion Forte XVIII, Albert Andrada displayed his universally loved designs of romantic and dreamy confections. Mikaela Rose Fowler, Miss Grand Australia 2023, gushed on her Instagram: “What an honor to not only walk for Sir Albert Andrada during the latest Fashion Forte runway show. I had the privilege of closing the show as the grand finale.” Here are some of the standouts and their thoughts: [caption id="attachment_188837" align="aligncenter" width="525"] TONI Kimpo recommends using local fabrics to promote the country to the fashion world. | photograph courtesy of Bert Briones[/caption] TONI KIMPO “The title of my collection is Rise of the Phoenix. My inspirations are the mystical bird phoenix while the emotion behind my creations is the power to rise again like a phoenix. “My materials are sourced locally. I used some indigenous material like pearls and shells. I recommend using local fabrics to promote the country to the fashion world. “I said yes to Nardie and Audie because of their integrity, and the high fashion production that only Fashion Forte can make. [caption id="attachment_188833" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Albert Andrada displayed his universally loved designs of romantic and dreamy confections. | photograph courtesy of Mike Zuniga[/caption] “When I was a child, I grew up being influenced by the works of Tito Albert Andrada. His first shop was in my grandmother’s building. I studied fashion at Slim’s Fashion School and worked at the Carolina’s fabric store.” [caption id="attachment_188834" align="aligncenter" width="525"] CARL Acusa’s latest collection speaks of political movement through fashion. | photograph courtesy of Bert Briones[/caption] CARL ARCUSA “Luncheon At The Palace is a political movement through fashion. A collection that is intended to raise awareness to the historical past and to not forget the mistreatment, injustices, killings and power abuse during the… regime. “The materials I used are silk, organdy, piña cloth, tulle, red Swarovski crystals, beads and metal religious emblems. [The challenge of procuring the materials] is their availability to suppliers because some are sourced out abroad and the piña cloth’s availability to the market. ‘My recommended remedy] is fast supplier-to-market transport and communications. “[I said yes to Nardie and Audie] because they are both professional and friendly. Their taste and professionalism established a good foundation of trust to us designers. “I’m a self-taught. I was mentored by Rocky Gathercole and Olé Morabe. My inspirations are Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Joey Samson, Ivarluski Aseron and various Filipino veteran designers. My celebrity clients include Andrea Brillantes, Kim Chiu, Vice Ganda, Sanya Lopez, Lea Salonga and Miss Glenda.” JEZELLE AMORADO “My collection is entitled Imprint. As a fashion designer, one of my primary roles is to create pieces for clients that reflect their identity and persona. It is very seldom that I get to create something that would reflect who I am as an artist. Thus, the ‘Imprint’ collection was born. “For this collection. I wanted to do away with traditional floral and lace details. Instead I focused on the idea of how I can imprint my own DNA as a designer into each piece. The hand-beaded details of each piece were carefully crafted to show my personal way of sketching, yarn and beadwork to mimic my fingerprints and the waves in various colors were created to represent my sound waves when speaking. The Jezelle Hautea Amorado signature book folded details can also be seen in the collection as a representation of my unfolding fashion design story. “The emotions that I wanted the collection to evoke is a sense of identity and self-love for who I am as an artist. I wanted the audience to see who I truly was as an artist and experience the same level of love and admiration I felt when I was allowed to be myself and create what my heart wanted. “I wanted to present a collection that would let people realize and feel that it is OK to be themselves, to love who they are and to not let society dictate who they should be. Imprint is a collection that focuses on the idea of ‘self’ and that no person could ever alter who you are as a person. “I wanted people, women in particular, to have that profound sense of acceptance despite what society would expect of us in terms of how we dress, talk and present ourselves. Hopefully, ‘Imprint’ was able to do that. “The materials that were used were a mixture of silk gazaar, fine crepe, organza and tulle. The finer details were crafted using multicolored yarns, crystals and multi-cut beads. All of my materials were sourced from both local and international vendors that I have worked with in the course of my career. “The main challenge that I face when procuring fabrics was the fear that another designer would be using the same thing as me. My solution for this is that I stay away from already pre-beaded or pre-printed textiles. “Instead of purchasing such textiles I have my team of skilled beaders craft custom prints or details that would guarantee me a unique piece every single time. At times, it is an unavoidable circumstance that I would have to use pre-detailed fabrics such as lace, so to address this situation I would deconstruct the said fabric and have my team rework it by creating new textures, or beading details to give my clients that unique look. “I have a Bachelor’s degree in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs from De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and an Associate’s degree in Fashion Design at Raffles Design Institute Singapore. I apprenticed under Albert Andrada, who is also my mentor and design influence along with Christian Dior, Coco Chanel and Iris Van Herpen.” [caption id="attachment_188836" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ‘Fashion Forte’ expresses Nardie Presa’s specialty and strength in conceptualizing clothes and designs. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF MIKE ZUNIGA[/caption] “To be invited back by Nardie Presa and Audie Espino was a wonderful experience and great honor. I had my first show with them back in 2020 before the pandemic and this would have given me another opportunity to work alongside two of the most-sought after personalities in the fashion industry. “Another reason for me to say yes was that Tita Nardie had informed me that this would be a wonderful opportunity for me to continue the Mentor-Protegee story that was unfolding between me and my beloved mentor and fashion father, Albert Andrada. “The period that I got the invite for Fashion Forte was when Sir Albert and I were preparing for our ‘Marry Me at Marriott’ show and it just felt like the perfect fit. Any chance I would get to work alongside Sir Albert and share the runway with him is an opportunity that I would never want to miss.” The post The standouts at Fashion Forte XVIII appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Equities edge higher as inflation moderates
Global stocks mostly edged up on Monday as investors remained optimistic that interest rates will not go higher and China made moves to boost lackluster growth. Wall Street stocks finished a choppy session modestly higher, as investors traded cautiously ahead of key economic and earnings releases later in the week. European stock markets were boosted by data showing the economy grew in the second quarter and inflation slowed in July, raising hopes the European Central Bank will be able to hold off from hiking interest rates. Asian equities closed with gains, tracing a pre-weekend bump on Wall Street and bolstered by new pledges from China of measures to stimulate its stuttering economy. In the eurozone, official figures on Monday showed the economy grew 0.3 percent in the second quarter, while inflation eased to 5.3 percent in July from 5.5 percent the previous month. That could support expectations for a pause in ECB rate hikes after its chief Christine Lagarde said Sunday "we are reaching our goal" of inflation at around two percent. "We do expect a much lower reading in inflation by the end of the year," said Bert Colijn, a senior economist at ING. Inflation remains much higher in the UK, at nearly eight percent, putting the Bank of England on course to raise interest rates once more on Thursday. In China, the world's second-largest economy, the government announced fresh measures to boost consumption days after unveiling some initiatives for light industry. The move comes as spending by China's vast number of consumers remains subdued even after the lifting of strict Covid containment measures late last year. A fresh round of figures showed the country's manufacturing activity continued to shrink in July, albeit at a slightly slower pace than last month. Hopes for a government drive to kickstart the economy have provided much-needed support to markets over the past week, even as some observers warn the large-scale measures seen in the past were unlikely. Oil prices kept rising. "Fears that Saudi Arabia will go further and extend their production cuts into September is seeing demand return at the same time as the US economy looks to be faring better than expected," said analyst Michael Hewson at CMC Markets. In currency markets, the yen continued its retreat against the dollar as the Bank of Japan announced a move to buy government bonds. This was seen as a message to the market that the central bank was committed to keeping the long-term interest rate in check. The bank slightly increased the flexibility of its super-easy monetary policy last week, but it was seen as a small enough change not to disrupt the market. The post Equities edge higher as inflation moderates appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Holistic approach to Childhood Education
Beyond providing holistic and quality early childhood education to underserved communities around the Philippines, being able to provide our donors with a worthwhile platform to help out the greater community and invest in the future generation will always be at the forefront of what we consider to be the significant gains of MovEd or the Mold Optimism and Values through Education Foundation. [caption id="attachment_150794" align="aligncenter" width="525"] MOVED founder Alex Eduque.[/caption] And these goals, we will always strive for in the years to come. Over the last 10 years, MovEd definitely has had its highs and lows. But at our very core is being able to fulfill our mission of providing holistic and quality early childhood education and support programs to children of underserved communities and their families. We are constantly on the lookout to improve in order to make greater strides to perpetuate our mission, in as much as we want to continuously evolve in order to stay relevant with the world today and be sensitive to the communities we serve. Our priority, of course, has been, is and will always be to constantly and consistently grow — in knowledge, in operations and, of course, in expansion and volume without the quality of our programs suffering. We are hoping to serve more communities (and in effect, more children) in the years to come. Because we are a non-profit organization, funding is always challenging. We are consistently looking to expand our donor database and to make sure to reach a safe, sweet spot in terms of funding to achieve sustainability. The pandemic most definitely did not help in this regard, but just being able to survive and stay afloat during a most difficult time is already an achievement in our books. As to the future of volunteerism and the social advocacy sector to which we belong, I think that as a whole, civil society will make an effort to consistently and continuously evolve with the world today — to shift to address the needs of the greater community and worldly issues. After the pandemic, it has become more evident to me that the only constant in this world truly is change. Resilience is essential, but flexibility is key. ***** Alexandra Eduque made her foray into volunteerism and the NGO world with Habitat for Humanity in 2005. Since then, she has expanded her foray into the social advocacy world by starting her own non-profit organization. She is chairperson of the board of MovEd, founded in 2012, which advocates for Mold Optimism and Values through Education. Alex authored a book in the Bikolnon Biography Series, Chito Madrigal, as a tribute to her mentor, society’s grand dame and philanthropist, Consuelo Madrigal. [caption id="attachment_150793" align="aligncenter" width="960"] ALEX Eduque made her foray into volunteerism and the NGO world with Habitat for Humanity in 2005.[/caption] The post Holistic approach to Childhood Education appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Matt Lozano hugot na hugot sa bagong kanta tungkol sa ‘moving on’, naisulat niya sa loob lang ng 15 minutes
BUKOD sa good reviews na natatanggap ng Kapuso actor na si Matt Lozano bilang si Big Bert sa “Voltes V: Legacy“, bentang-benta rin ngayon ang kanyang latest single. Hugot na hugot ang mensahe ni Matt sa bago at ikatlo niyang kantang “Liham” na tumatalakay sa pagmu-move on mula sa masakit na past. Following his first […] The post Matt Lozano hugot na hugot sa bagong kanta tungkol sa ‘moving on’, naisulat niya sa loob lang ng 15 minutes appeared first on Bandera......»»
Voltes V: Legacy is a homage to childhood long gone
Only at the end of Voltes V: Legacy’s second episode does one finally get to hear that old familiar end theme: “Chichi Wo Motomete” which means searching for father. There is a lot of pathos in that song – a nice touch on the instrumental version, by the way – playing as the characters are shown like you’re rifling through a scrapbook from your youth. For somebody who watched the original back in the late 70s (it was created in 1978 and probably released here a year after), watching GMA Network’s recreation is like revisiting the old neighborhood you grew up in. So you reserve judgment for the things they did differently here and there. Change is inevitable all these years, after all. But why did they have to put the “filler episodes” right on the first week? Episodes that introduced characters that didn’t play much in the original but would probably help the network extend the series and employ actors in its stable. It quickly became a teleserye wrapped in the Voltes V universe. When in the original series, drama unfolded as the action heated up. Like when Dr. Mary Ann Armstrong, mom of Steve, Big Bert, and Little Jon, sacrificed herself, harakiri-style, to help Voltes V burst from the Beast Fighter’s chains. Moments before that, Steve was in a dilemma whether to help their wounded mom (and risk the enemy breaching the Big Falcon force field) or continue fighting the lion-headed Baizanga. That kind of big drama, squeezed in between the action, was the subtlety missing in Voltes V: Legacy. At least in the first few episodes. Yet you cut it some slack. Hey, when you walk down memory lane, you look for the good things instead of the bad. As the 5th Dimension said: “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust It'll never be the same.” And some things indeed were different in a good way. Like the graphics. It’s got the Transformers vibe. The effects were a vast improvement, too. It makes you feel proud of how far the local TV has gone in that respect. The main theme song, sung this time by the network’s superbly talented princess Julie Anne San Jose, sounded too thin and lacked the fluffy, reverberating quality of the original. But somehow it worked. It almost brought the same feeling it did back then. I always relate that rousing main theme “Voltes V No Uta” (or song of Voltes V) to Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” every time Manny Pacquiao climbed the ring. Both songs, from the intro alone, tell you that your hero is on his way to save the day. The volt-in sequence is polished to near perfection. It evokes a sense of urgency and anticipation for this 70s kid whose highlight of the week was flashing before him from the screen of a black and white TV. Let’s just hope the writers take liberties from the original in trying to make it better. Because one complaint I had back then was why the Boazanian Empire – depicted as evil and wicked – deployed just one Beast Fighter at a time. Imagine the nemesis that gave Voltes V serious trouble, like Garus the dog or Bonzarus the butterfly. Why not unleash both of them and add a few more for good measure. That would truly achieve Prince Zardoz’s goal of global invasion in one day, as Zuhl wrongfully predicted. But of course that would require a little bit of work and imagination, which is the price you pay when you try to recreate a classic. The post Voltes V: Legacy is a homage to childhood long gone appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bert Lozada’s legacy
How do you know that your legacy is secure?.....»»
Bert Lozada Swim School summer programs begin April 11
The Bert Lozada Swim School, a leading swimming school and considered the largest in the country, will formally open with 40 venues nationwide on April 11.....»»
Bert Lozada Swim School opens summer programs nationwide
The Bert Lozada Swim School, the leading swimming school in the country, will formally open in 40 venues nationwide on April 11......»»
A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: A Glimpse into a Person’s Soul
BOOK REVIEW: SO MUCH GOODNESSStories and Thoughts in My Life JourneyAuthor: Bert CacayanPublished by Alberto Reserva CacayanDavao City, 2023 The world today has been labelled VUCA by a few social scientists, that is, it is a world that is volatile, unorganized, confusing and ambivalent. Especially as a result of the health scare brought about by […].....»»
69.9M Pondo para sa Abaca Rehab, Nasa Proseso Na
Virac, Catanduanes – Kinumpirma ni Provincial Fiber Officer II Bert Lusuegro ng PhilFIDA Catanduanes na malapit ng maipamahagi ang halagang 69.9 milyong pondo para sa rehabilitation ng abaca industry sa lalawigan. Sa panayam ng Radyo Peryodiko, sinabi ni Ginoong Lusuegro na ang naturang pondo ay bahagi ng ipinangako ng Duterte Administration matapos maging hardly hit […].....»»
Jak Roberto sugatan ang kamao sa taping; Matt Lozano, Radson Flores todo training na para sa ‘Voltes V’
Jak Roberto, Matt Lozano at Radson Flores TODO at puspusan na ang paghahanda nina Matt Lozano at Radson Flores para sa nalalapit na lock-in taping ng much-awaited GMA series na “Voltes V: Legacy.” Nagte-training na si Matt sa paggamit ng bo staff, ang sandata ng kanyang karakter na si Big Bert. Kumuha naman ng extra […] The post Jak Roberto sugatan ang kamao sa taping; Matt Lozano, Radson Flores todo training na para sa ‘Voltes V’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Matt Lozano sings about self-love in Kwarto
Before he wears the superhero suit of Big Bert Armstrong in the upcoming TV adaptation of Voltes V, Matt will share his music through Kwarto first to audiences. The single reminds everyone that loving oneself is a step to start anew after a break-up......»»
Resbak ni Bitoy sa bashers ng Voltes V: Yung iba kasi naggagaling-galingan…huwag ako!
NAGLABAS ng saloobin ang Kapuso comedy genius na si Michael V tungkol sa pamba-bash ng ilang Pinoy sa gagawing live-action series ng classic Japanese anime na “Voltes V: Legacy”. Mapapanood na ito very soon sa GMA 7 at pagbibidahan nina Miguel Tanfelix (Steve Armstrong), Ysabel Ortega (Jamie Robinson), Radson Flores (Mark Gordon), Matt Lozano (Big Bert) at […] The post Resbak ni Bitoy sa bashers ng Voltes V: Yung iba kasi naggagaling-galingan…huwag ako! appeared first on Bandera......»»
Miguel at Ysabel, dagdag na bibida sa Voltes V: Legacy
SINA Miguel Tanfelix at Ysabel Ortega ang nadagdag sa limang bibida sa live action series na Voltes V: Legacy, ng GMA 7. Nauna nang inihayag ang tatlong bibida sa karakter nina Big Bert Armstrong, Little John Armstrong, at Mark Gordon. Ang tatlo ay sina Rafael Landicho (Little John), Radson Flores (Mark Gordon), at Matt Lozano […] The post Miguel at Ysabel, dagdag na bibida sa Voltes V: Legacy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
3 Kapuso stars na gaganap bilang Big Bert, Little Jon at Mark sa ‘Voltes V’ napili na
IPINAKILALA na ng GMA 7 ang mga Kapuso stars na maswerteng napili para maging bahagi ng pinakaaabangang live-action adaptation ng anime series na “Voltes V: Legacy”. Pasok na nga sina Matt Lozano, Raphael Landicho at Radson Flores sa bonggang “Voltes V: Legacy” na mapapanood na very soon sa Kapuso network. In-announce kagabi sa “Chika Minute” ng […] The post 3 Kapuso stars na gaganap bilang Big Bert, Little Jon at Mark sa ‘Voltes V’ napili na appeared first on Bandera......»»
Remembering the laughter of Bert & lsquo;Tawa& rsquo; Marcelo
Comedian Bert “Tawa” Marcelo did not live long enough to see the transformation of the company that makes his favorite beer. But son Gerard said that his dad would be proud and happy to learn of what San Miguel Corporation has become and that it has remembered to give back to his beloved Bulacan with a soon-to-be-built airport 25 years after his demise......»»
Remembering Bert ‘Tawa’ Marcelo
BY NEIL RAMOS Iconic comedian Bert “Tawa” Marcelo is long gone but he is definitely not forgotten. Apart from his numerous films, he is also remembered fondly for his appearances in a number of commercials for San Miguel Beer most of which could still be seen on YouTube. The gloom of the lockdown due to […].....»»
Jamie bests Juan GDL, Thirdy in dunk-off for a cause
It was crystal clear that Jamie Malonzo prepared from start to finish for Home Jam: Dunkers Only. Malonzo's right-handed slam jam after jumping over teammate Kurt Lojera set the tone from the get-go as he wound up as the winner in the dunk-off for a cause organized by ABS-CBN Sports. Jamie starts things off with a BEAUTY ???? ???????? ABS-CBN Sports' Instagram and Facebook pic.twitter.com/Df6pfEq0Ro — ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) June 27, 2020 De La Salle University's one-and-done star followed that up with a reverse two-hander off of a bounce pass for Round 2: JAMIE ???????? FROM ???????? THE ???????? SECOND ???????? FLOOR ???????? ???????? ABS-CBN Sports' Instagram and Facebook pic.twitter.com/87heC9FmCi — ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) June 27, 2020 And then an off-the-bounce windmill for his last attempt: JAMIE ISN'T PLAYING AROUND ???? ???????? ABS-CBN Sports' Instagram and Facebook pic.twitter.com/rESXPNbgFt — ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) June 27, 2020 In all, judges Kobe Paras and Robert Bolick gave him a total score of 59 points - one better than second-placer Juan Gomez de Liano and two better than third-ranked Thirdy Ravena. Malonzo was even prepared for his awarding, as he had a trophy ready to roll when it became official that he was the king of Home Jam: Dunkers Only. JAMIE MALONZO. HOME JAM DUNK CHAMP. He was ready ???? pic.twitter.com/jtSdN0fr3m — ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) June 27, 2020 The top pick in the 2019 PBA D-League Draft also took home the award for the best shoes. Meanwhile, Juan GDL was adjudged to have used the best prop after leaping over dad Bert for a thunderous throwdown. .@juan_swish9 x @bertlovesanna ???? ???????? ABS-CBN Sports' Instagram and Facebook pic.twitter.com/cspT7J9vhb — ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) June 27, 2020 Japan-bound Thirdy claimed the best dunk as he sidestepped manong Kiefer before a Statue of Liberty dunk. Thirdy asks Kiefer for an assist ???? ???????? ABS-CBN Sports' Instagram and Facebook pic.twitter.com/mvfgHTjEtZ — ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) June 27, 2020 The dunk-off was organized to raise funds for ABS-CBN Foundation's relief drive in the continuing COVID-19 crisis. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @riegogogo......»»