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Music of the Lost Cities: Scavenging the Cultural Apocalypse (A Networked Sound and Visual Jam)
FEB 6 -- 8:00PM,
Living Room in Syquia Apts.
Unit 24, North Syquia Apartments
1991 MH del Pilar
Malate, Manila.

"Lost Cities" is a psycho-geographical, mixed-media narrative that explores pre and post apocalyptic urban landscapes and architectural backdrops through imaginary characters named "the sub-colonials" who move, dance, and tread through these past, futurist, and surreal environments. Collaborators in the project, that involves interactive computer-generated sound and video, are Chris Brown (Sound) and Johanna Poethig (Visuals) from Oakland, California; and Tad Ermitaño (Visuals), Caliph8 (Sound) and Malek Lopez (Sound) from Manila.
They will present their work-in-progress and discuss its artistic intentions and technical implementation with the audience.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Just bring Booze or a snack.
Presenting the Oakland-Manila Art Exchange:

Chris Brown, composer, pianist, and electronic musician, creates music for acoustic instruments with interactive electronics, for computer networks, and for improvising ensembles. He teaches electronic music and composition at Mills College in Oakland, where he is Co-Director of the Center for Contemporary Music (CCM).

Tad Ermitaño, media artist, writer and filmmaker. As far as the media art goes, he is interested in algorithmic/procedural editing and composition, new uses for the moving image and have been lately drifting into elementary robotics. His work "Quartet" was exhibited in the recently concluded International Symposium for Electronic Arts (ISEA) in Singapore.

Johanna Poethig, a visual, public and performance artist who has exhibited internationally and has been actively creating public art works, murals, paintings, sculpture and multimedia installations for over 20 years. Her paintings, sculpture and installations reflect her interest in satire, symbol, human nature, society and our consumerist culture. She has produced and participated in performance events that mix feminism, global politics, costume, props, cabaret, experimental music and video.

Malek Lopez, Berklee-trained virtuoso who is the principal composer for the band Drip, and half of the abrasive electronica duo Rubber Inc, who are responsible for establishing electronica in Manila. He is also a well-noted film composer.

Caliph8, beat smith, graffiti bomber and soothsayer. A lynch-pin of various groups and ensembles, he's probably the most sought after sound manipulator in the Philippines. His output extends to more than just sniffing aerosol paint and flexing wrists with fat markers–he also creates visuals and projects them while manipulating audio and creates sound collage.

Hosted by Living Room (Carlos Celdran) and SABAW Media Art Kitchen

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DO SOME LIGHT READING...
Lighthouses have long played an important part in stirring the imagination of people. They are silent monuments that have become a point of interest to artists, poets and storytellers.

Over 50 brick lighthouses were built in the Philippines by the Spaniards in the 1800's. The Faro de Malabrigo is one of the 24 we have left of these colonial lighthouses. It is an irreplaceable heritage treasure that is in danger. It continues to fend off rain, wind and vandals.

The significant point to all who turn the pages of this book is to think of the future of our remaining century old lighthouses before we lose them. All signs indicate their days are numbered.

56 photographs by the country's best photographers pay homage to a century old Philippine lighthouse and to the people who continue to make her a part of their lives.


Faro de Malabrigo Book Launch
Friday February 5, 2010 5pm

Heritage Library Makati Avenue
Photographs By Johann Espiritu, Romeo Gacad, Richard Atrero de Guzman, Bernard Mejias, Scott Tuason, Jaime Unson and Vicente Jaime Villafranca

Editor: Rossana Harper Alonso
Foreword: Anna Maria L. Harper (She is the head of Intramuros Administration - my note.)
Design: Six Degrees

Please call/text 09053543634 to purchase book or for more info. Ask for Ross.

It's a great book full of hope. Whether as a gift for others or for yourself, it's definitely worth getting a copy.

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BARRIOS, BURGOS AT THE BANTAYOG NG MGA BAYANI

“Mrs. B” is a one-act play written by award-winning playwright Joi Barrios together with Rowena Festin and Grundy Constantino of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP). Conceptualized and directed by Soc Jose (of the TV series Darna), the play reveals the gamut of emotions Mrs. Edita Burgos has been going through in search of her missing son, Jonas. The play seeks to increase public awareness on the issue of enforced disappearances as well as raise funds to assist families of the missing in their quest for justice.

The monologue will be restaging in February 2010 at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Auditorium in Quezon City. Veteran actresses/directors Gina Alajar and Bibeth Oreza will alternately play the role of Mrs. Edita Burgos in ten shows, including a Critics’ Night and a Media Night. A total of 1,000 tickets for the show will be sold to students and the general public. Proceeds of the play will be for the benefit of the Free Jonas Burgos Movement and Desaparecidos.

• Critics’ Night is scheduled on Feb 4, 6pm at Bantayog ng mga Bayani (above) with Gina Alajar as Mrs. B.

• Media Night is on Feb 11 at 6pm, with Bibeth Orteza as Mrs B.

• Other playdates are Feb 5, 6, 12 and 13 – each with 3pm and 6pm shows.

• All in Bantayog ng mga Bayani in QC.

• The play is in Filipino.


The play will be seen on February 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 3 and 6 pm, at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani auditorium in Quezon City. Tickets are pegged at P1,000 and P200.

For details and ticket reservations, contact Aya Santos at (02)434-2837 and (0929)441-4270 or Peachy (09167826374)

Thanks Rolando Tolentino for the picture above:

YOU WANT YOUR GTV? HERE IT IS...

I have always preferred rock over rap. Check out RIVERMAYA's new video for Presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro. Way to go, Rivermaya. Go Gibo. I'm totally looking forward to GT's new website. Apparently, it comes out tomorrow. February 1.

A LETTER FROM BETH... READ IT...

PRO-REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (RH) CANDIDATES FOR THE 2010 ELECTIONS
By:
Elizabeth Angsioco
National Chairperson
Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP)

Due to numerous requests, this listing is done to inform interested voters about candidates’ observable favorable positioning on the reproductive health (RH) issue. The listing is largely based on the years of advocacy for the passage of the RH Bill and specifically: the political mapping in the House of Representatives (HOR) done by advocates principally by the Philippine Legislators Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc. (PLCPD), observations and direct dealings with candidates and/or people closely working with them, track record of candidates on the issue and lastly, their public pronouncements.

This listing is by no means intended to be exhaustive particularly for the HOR where party list groups are not included. Also, only considered are incumbents whose position have been obvious or stated whether in Congress records, articulation and/or actions. Only a few local candidates who have strong RH track record are included primarily because of lack of information about other candidates.

This list is NOT intended to convince voters to only vote on the basis of candidates’ RH position but rather, to encourage people to significantly consider pro-RH candidates in choosing their bets. Lastly, the list should be taken within the context of a political/electoral environment perceived to be influenced by the Catholic Church hierarchy, and thus, some candidates’ positions may still change before the elections.

Position
Names
District
Remarks

President
Aquino, Noynoy
Prior to becoming a presidential candidate, he had no articulated position. NOT a signatory to the Senate Committee Report on RH BUT mistakenly said that he was. Initially, was openly clashing against the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on the issue. Keen on providing RH information BUT at best, wary about providing budget for services Recent pronouncements on RH are vague.

Estrada, Joseph
Pro-family planning but unclear on other important RH-related matters

Gordon, Richard
Known as pro-RH but has not CLEARLY articulated his detailed position on key RH matters such as: budget, family planning, RH education

Perlas, Nicanor
Articulated support for RH BUT no concrete position on critical RH matters.

Teodoro, Gilbert
Initially a strong RH supporter and openly clashed against the CBCP. Wife, Rep. Nikki Prieto among co-authors of RH Bill in this Congress. Reported to have backed out from RH but recent pronouncements while softer and vaguer than before are still pro-RH. Nikki Prieto HAS NOT officially withdrawn her RH co-authorship of the Bill.

Vice-President
Legarda, Loren
Senate RH Bill only moved significantly when she took over as Chair of Comm. On Health. She organized Sub-Comm on RH headed by RH author Sen. Biazon. She signed Comm. Report. NO direct articulation of RH support. Authored a dangerous bill – SB No. 2324 that provides MANDATORY PREGNANCY TESTING for women undergoing cosmetic procedure. This Bill is deemed by women’s groups as violative of women’s right to privacy.

Roxas, Mar
Those who know him say he is pro-RH but so far, has not articulated any clear position.

Yasay Perfecto
His wife has been visible in a few RH-related affairs and has said that Yasay is also pro-RH. However, the candidate has yet to issue a position in public forums.

For Senator
Acosta, Neric
Has been consistently and strongly pro-RH through his 3 terms as Representative. Principally authored RH Bills in House of Representatives (HOR)

Biazon, Ruffy
RH Bill co-author. Has been publicly vocal about his position.

Cayetano, Pia
Chaired the Senate Comm. On Health and was the first to make the RH Bill move by calling for Committee Hearings. Has issued pro-RH statements in public forums and media.

Estrada, Jinggoy
Principally authored RH-related bill in Senate. Signed the Senate Comm. On Health RH Report

Hontiveros, Risa
RH Bill co-author. Has been visible in pro-RH activities & issued statements on her position.

Marcos, Bongbong
RH Bill co-author. Known to the RH advocates as pro-RH but is not known to have issued any public statement

Maza, Liza
RH Bill co-author. Has been visible in pro-RH activities & issued statements on her position

Santiago, Miriam
Principally authored RH-related bill in Senate. Signed the Comm. On Health Report. Issued strong pro-RH statements in media interviews. Responsible for the progressive framework provisions of the Senate version of the Magna Carta of women (MCW)

House of Representatives and that of Local Candidates are listed in the comments box below. Could not all fit in this box kase..

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ART AND ANTONIO...
Come join me on a new tour this February 20, 2010. It will be a mix of architectural and artistic interests in Malate and Pasay City capped with a gourmet lunch set in a heritage house. Concentrating on the works of National artist Pablo Antonio, we will visit some of his residential works (an apartment building and two houses) and visit art galleries in Pasay City. A perfectly civilized way to discover some of downtown Manila's hidden cultural gems.

8:00 Depart from San Antonio Church, Forbes Park

South Syquia Apartments, Malate.
Orchid Garden Suites, Vito Cruz St., Malate
Albert Avellana Art Gallery, Harrison Street, Pasay City
Galeria Duemila Art Gallery, Loring Street, Pasay City
My Mothers Garden (Pablo Antonio residence), Zamora St. Pasay City (above)

2:00 Return to San Antonio Church, Forbes Park

Php 1,250.00
per person includes snack and full lunch, museum ticket fees, and transportation.

To reserve, text 920 9092021 or email celdrantours@hotmail.com
Only reservations texted to these contact details will be valid.

PAULA NOCON GUESTS AGAIN...

MANIFESTO FOR POSITIVE CAMPAIGNING

We, the supporters, volunteers and friends of former Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, vow to uphold the principles of POSITIVE CAMPAIGNING this election season. These principles shall unite us and guide us through this adventure that has brought us all together, inspire us throughout this journey, and lead us to victory.

We recognize, we believe, we affirm:

- that we have chosen our CANDIDATE because he represents what is best and excellent in all of us, because he champions our greatness rather than our mediocrity, because he is a visionary of means and not just a dreamer of ends, because we recognize the potential in him just as we recognize the potential in ourselves;

- that our VOTE is sacred. We do not take our vote for granted, for we are aware that millions around the world do not enjoy the privilege of electing their own leaders, and therefore do not have a say in mapping out their own destiny. Our vote ennobles us, reminds us that we can choose, we can decide and we can exercise our freedom to evolve our democracy to greater heights, as we give our full support to leaders who can serve the highest ideals of democracy;

- that this is a CAMPAIGN that does not stop with our candidate, nor does it end on Election Day. It is a deeper movement, a paradigm shift, that calls for the raising of awareness of every Filipino, the enlightenment of our entire race, so that we may pull ourselves out of a culture seeped in negativity and divisiveness, and enjoy the benefits of higher consciousness;

- that we align with POSITIVITY rather than negativity. We focus on our country's innate wealth, rather than endemic poverty; we choose to be balanced, rather than extreme; we see opportunities in every problem; we are constructive and not destructive; we would rather defend than attack; we do not manipulate or persuade, but we educate; we do not struggle, but we strive; we see the long view rather than the immediate. We choose our words carefully, because through thought, act, deed and speech we convey our compassion, our sincerity and our tolerance, and our capacity to heal our wounded nation;

- that we are in this endeavor because we love our COUNTRY, and we are eager to find our true place in the world. Our sense of country is not limited to just our islands, but to the Filipinos found in every corner of the globe, for the influence of the Filipino is actually planetary. Our sense of "what is Filipino" goes beyond region, dialect and citizenship, and deeper into what we can do for our country, more than what it can do for us, what we can do for the world, than what the world can do for us;

- that the ENVIRONMENT is the most pressing underlying factor behind the exigency of our present cause; that we are the Green Team; that we support Life and never exploit Life; that we shall always consider the preservation of our natural resources, the cleanliness of our surroundings, and the love of Nature in every exercise of our campaign, for it is our positive mindset which is needed to save our planet from irreversible destruction;

- that GOD, or a Higher Power, inspires us in all these things; that the victory of a President is not just prescribed by the number of votes garnered or the efficiency of his campaign, but by the guiding hand of destiny and invisible forces we cannot fully explain; and so we fully align ourselves with this Power, which is embodied in Truth, in Justice, and in Peace, because this is what prevails, and we shall, absolutely, prevail.

SO HELP US GOD

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The National Museum exposes the truth about the Filipino-American War.

John Silva will tell you all about it.
Click on the image for details...

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THE LOPEZ OF BALAYAN FOUNDATION in partnership with Fundacion Santiago Brings you the 3rd of their Saturday Lecture Series. Greetings. We are inviting you to attend the War & Dissent 3rd Lecture: 'THE PHILIPPINE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE" by Mr. Ambeth Ocampo, on January 23, 2010, Saturday, 3pm to 4pm. 4/F Tambunting Hall, The National Museum of the Filipino People. Luneta Park. Info: Fundacion Santiago. Filipinas Heritage Library. Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City(T) 892-1801 loc. 12(F) 840-5135(e) charissegunay@yahoo.com

www.waranddissent.com