CULTURE

Mag:net Katipunan: Emerging Artists’ Haven

alex — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:09:57 -0400

A new haven for alternative arts and culture is emerging in the heart of Quezon City. Located just across Miriam College, Mag:Net Katipunan is a new hangout for progressive poets, artists and journalists sharing the goal of not only propagating their arts but also tackling the burning social issues in the most creative ways.

BY NOEL SALES BARCELONA
CULTURE

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Against the Plunder of Nature

alex — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:07:44 -0400

Review of Rapu-Rapu atbp.: Taghoy ng Kalikasan
Produced by the Central for Environmental Concerns-Philippines
2008

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Sharing Camille’s Moods and Moments

alex — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:11:44 -0400

A review of the 15th Solo Exhibition of Ms. Camille Jean Verdelaire D. de la Rosa, entitled Moods and Moments at the Renaissance Gallery, The Art Walk, 4/F Bldg. A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Opened on August 22, the show will run up to the 31st of this month.

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When a Woman is More Than a Woman

alex — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:02:57 -0400

A review of Tala Isla-Contreras’ third solo exhibit, Babae: Buhay at Kalikasan, mounted last July 29 and running up to Aug. 30, 2008 at the Contreras Sculptures, The Artwork 4/F Bldg. A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

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Street Repertory: The Role of Art in the People’s SONA

benjie — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:58:44 -0400

Artists of various disciplines congregated to make the ‘People’s SONA’ a cultural affair as well. Theatrics, musical numbers and poetry-reading were performed. Enormous, hideous effigies stood side-by-side, creative banners and streamers were hung everywhere and the backdrop bore the color and image of people’s dissent.

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Youth in Creative Forms of Protest

alex — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:51:49 -0400

Songs, skits, photo exhibits, editorial cartoons, performance poetry filled the room as progressive artists showcased their talents and works of art. But it was not an ordinary cultural event, it was a protest activity that showed the creativity of the youth in their struggle for justice.

BY BULATLAT
Culture
Vol. VIII, No. 23, July 19-23, 2008

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MP Library Hub Receives 100 Storybooks

alex — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:51:43 -0400

One hundred copies of the book "Stories of Alapu" were turned over Tuesday to the Mountain Province Library Hub by members of the book project team headed by Dr. Ma. Luz D. Fang-asan. The book is a collection of eleven stories gathered from the elders of the province.

BY JENNYLINE SABADO
Northern Dispatch
CULTURE
Posted by Bulatlat

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MAIKLING KUWENTO: Headline

benjie — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:53:31 -0400

Malaking-malaki ang salitang iginuhit sa mukha ng diyaryo: Napatay ng mga sundalo sa isang engkuwentro si Alfredo Collantes, 31, tubong Tobog, Oas, Albay na kilala rin sa alyas na Ka Lando, Ka Waway, at isang mataas ng opisyal ng New People’s Army (NPA) sa Timog Katagalugan… Matindi naman ang pagpapabulaan ng kanyang inang si Matilde.

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The Planet as Homeland

admin — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:00:20 -0400

E. San Juan, Jr. Balikbayang Mahal: Passages from Exile. Morrisville, NC: Lulu.com, 2007.

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John Cusack's War: The Actor Battles to Un-embed Hollywood With His New Film, "War, Inc."

benjie — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:13:36 -0400

"War, Inc." is a radically different kind of movie. In fact, it really defies genre. It is sort of like this generation's "Dr.

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