American Contemporary Ballet Company to Visit Iloilo Today!

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Posted on 10th May 2012 by MaryJaneC in Culture |Events

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U.S. Embassy Manila and the Cultural Center of the Philippines are proud to announce the visit of an American contemporary ballet company, Trey McIntyre Project, to the Philippines. The group will work collaboratively with the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Dance Group and conduct master classes in ballet, modern dance and technical direction in Manila and Iloilo City during a ten-day visit to the Philippines.

Trey McIntyre is one of the most sought-after choreographers working today. He has created a body of more than 90 works for companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Stuttgart Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, New York City Ballet and Ballet Santiago (Chile). He formed his acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project in 2008, based in Boise, Idaho and has since focused on creating works that explore the human experience in transformative and captivating ways.

Trey McIntyre Project’s visit to the Philippines includes two showcase performances:

  • May 10, at 5:30 p.m., Central Philippine University, Rose Memorial Auditorium, Iloilo.
  • May 12, at 6:00 p.m., Market! Market! Mall Activity Center, Taguig City.

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Katagman Festival 2012

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Posted on 24th April 2012 by MaryJaneC in Events |Katagman Festival |OTON

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Katagman Festival is here once again! The people of Oton are celebrating it with more fun activities this year and we’re so excited to not just witness but also to join as well.

Oton Municipal Hall

Katagman Festival 2012 is where we  Ogtonganons show our pride in promoting our rich culture and history through various events that includes Mass at the Parish Church, Trade Parades, Fishing Tournaments, Lampirong Diving Contest, Porma Baras, Baroto Race, and many many more. For the complete list of our events and activities, please see the schedule below.

Oton Councilor Migs Flores

Special thanks to Oton Councilor Migs Flores for providing us all with this schedule. You can check out his page here: https://www.facebook.com/flores.migs

So I invite everyone to come to Oton and experience Katagman Festival and let us open our eyes more to our country’s rich culture!

THE NEW OTON PUBLIC MARKET - Blessing on April 28, 2012 during the Opening Salvo of the Katagman Festival with guest Senator Franklin Drilon.

 

KATAGMAN FESTIVAL 2012

440th Foundation Day Celebration

 

Ogtong Padulong sa Kauswagan, Kasaysayan Aton Tipigan

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Ferns Tosco Live at Kanta Pilipinas Iloilo Auditions

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Posted on 24th March 2012 by MaryJaneC in Boracay |Events |Music

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Ferns Tosco singing Island Called Boracay

I finally have an acceptable video of Ferns Tosco singing “Island Called Boracay” live! Here she is at her final audition for Kanta Pilipinas, TV 5′s upcoming musical reality search. I seldom watch tv, much less reality shows, but if Ferns gets to be one of the final contestants of this show, I will definitely watch it everyday! Even join the voting process! Haha!

By the way to learn more about Ferns Tosco please read my previous blog posts about her in the links below:

So for now, enjoy Ferns’ amazing voice in all its raw beauty! The judges, Ilonggo audience and of course Tim (who took this video) enjoyed listening to Ferns! While the other contestants only sang once or worse were stopped in the middle of a song – Ferns was asked to sing twice! Yes twice – by the awesome judges! She sang her other composition, “Broken Home”. We will be uploading a video of that soon too so please watch out for it.

Tim and I are super thrilled that Ferns made it to the finals! Kanta Pilipinas watch out for Ferns Tosco! Woot!

By the way sorry for the poor quality of the video. But the audio is really good though. Just listen and be amazed. :)

“America in 3D” Travels to Iloilo City

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Posted on 3rd March 2012 by MaryJaneC in Events |Iloilo

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America in 3D Iloilo - Green Screen Photo with Jay De Jesus

America in 3D, a road show by the U.S. Embassy in Manila highlighting “Diplomacy, Development and Defense,” is currently taking place at SM City Iloilo until tomorrow March 4. All of the activities and presentations during this three day event are open to the public and free of charge.

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Leslie Bassett opened the three-day extravaganza at SM City Iloilo’s Atrium last Friday morning. She was joined by Iloilo Governor Arthur D. Defensor, Sr., and Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog.

America in 3D is a celebration of Filipino-American friendship, showcasing American culture, U.S. businesses and U.S. Embassy services in the Philippines. The public will enjoy dance and musical performances presenting the best of America – from ballroom to blues to Broadway and even hip-hop. The U.S. Navy’s high energy rock-and-roll band, the Orient Express, will perform your favorite hits during America in 3D. Don’t miss the free samples of American food, or the exibit of American cars and motorbikes. Visitors to the event can find out about all of the ways that the U.S. and the Philippines are connected – and learn how to do business with the U.S., apply for a U.S. Visa, and even study in the United States.

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Visayan Conference on Mining and the Ecology

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Posted on 22nd February 2012 by MaryJaneC in Advocacy |Events |Preserving the Environment

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“Environment advocates, economic experts converge to tackle the real impact of mining in the Philippines”

Ponder this: If mining is so good for the economy, then why are mining communities among the poorest in the country?

This blogger is also undoubtedly against mining. So if you are too then please join us on February 25, Saturday at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo for the Visayan Conference on Mining and Ecology and learn how members of local government units in the Visayas region are taking actions to discuss with economists, environmentalists, and other key personalities the real economic and ecological impact of mining in the country, just days before the Aquino administration declares a new mining policy for the country.

Let’s help each other preserve our environment!

 

NO TO MINING

 

VISAYAN CONFERENCE ON MINING AND ECOLOGY

25 FEBRUARY 2012

ROSE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY, JARO, ILOILO

 

PROGRAMME

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