Calling All Artists for Tabletop Game Projects

A publisher of modern tabletop games is looking for freelance illustrators/graphic designers to re-design the ARTWORK for several existing foreign hobby games. Artworks and illustrations that will be produced must be original and must be acceptable by the whole family as audience/ gamers.

The games will initially be distributed across Asia and will contain English and Chinese rules but can later on be available in other parts of the globe as well.

The first three games that will need to have the artwork re-designed are:

[1] Loot / Pirates!

Artwork required:
- Pirate ship card
- Merchant Ship card
- 4 different pirate character cards
- 1 admiral card
- box artwork.
- There are actually many pirate ship cards. The artwork would be the same, only different colors and different values/strengths. There are many Merchant ship cards but of different values/strengths.

For more game info: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/770/

[2] Knock! Knock!

Artwork required:
The theme may be changed to BUGS instead of halloween but the card distribution will be the same. In case the theme does not change, the artwork required will be for:

- Grim reaper card
- Geek card
- Ghost cards: normal ghost, girl ghost, bodyguard ghost, musician ghost
- Frankenstein cards: normal frank, girl frank, bodyguard frank, musician frank
- Vampire cards: normal vampire, girl vampire, bodyguard vampire, musician vampire
- Headless horseman card
- Box Artwork

For more game info: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/9388/

[3] On The Dot

Artwork required:
- Box artwork
- Back of cards artwork
- No cartoon work required for this game; but a graphic designer is needed.

For more game info: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/22465/


Interested parties can submit their portfolio and an estimated cost for each game (if possible) to brel@tabletopwars.com. You may also send an email if you have any queries. They will then contact you if they find your work interesting and suitable for this type of project. Thank you.

2009 China-South Korea-Japan-ASEAN Youth Artwork Creativity Contest

Taken from Joy Parohinog:

Topic: Natural Scenery
Participants: must be under the age of 50
Time of Exhibition: Late Oct. 2009

Details:

• Entries must be 2008-09 original works (did not participate in the photography of similar events, not spliced in the computer or any processing); 10-inch photo print (to be sent to the Office of the Organizing Committee); digital photos not less than 2M (upload to the contest e-mail); number of entries: five (group) per person; group is available (group photography could be as one work).
• Entries could be in black and white, color (single, group (1 group is limited to 4-8 pics taken as 1 work (film and digital) ; must be made as photo, may not be framed.
• Put the name of the title, cameras, lens, film location, time, author's name, mailing address, telephone, mail and so on at the back of the entries.
• No Contest Evaluation Fee; send to: China-ASEAN Youth Creativity Contest Organizing Committee Office before Sept.10, 2009
• For entries that passed preliminary judging: author shall submit film works or CD burn w/in 1 week after the notice and mail to the Contest Organizing Committee for final judging (time and place for further notice); send also final judging assessment fee 100 yuan (30 USD for foreign author)

Awards:

• First Prize: 10000 RMB cash or its equivalent in photographic equipment or travel coupons (1 winner)
• Second Prize: 5000 RMB cash or its equivalent photographic equipment or travel coupons (3 winners)
• Third Prize: 2000 RMB cash or its equivalent photographic equipment or travel coupons (10 winners)
• Excellent Prize: 500 RMB cash or its equivalent photographic equipment or travel coupons (50 winners)

All albums of all the exhibited works will be published. Authors whose photo work has won selected or excellent award will be granted album.

Organizing Committee is not responsible for the loss of the works thru mail. Authors must be responsible for the entries' reputation rights, portrait rights, copyrights, and other legal obligations. Photo entries will not be returned. Failed film or CD works be returned in a month after the opening ceremony of the awarded artwork exhibition.

The host organization has the right to exhibit, research, photograph, publish and publicize the artworks.

The ownership of the selected photo works and excellent works belong to the Organizing Committee.

Organizer: Nanning Asian Link Culture and Media Co., Ltd.

For inquiries, email yishudasai2006@163.com

PHILSTAGE Bares First Quarter Citations for 2009 Gawad Buhay!

Revivals and restagings dominated the first quarterly citations list of the 2009 Gawad Buhay!, the PHILSTAGE Awards for the Performing Arts.

With fourteen performance and technical citations, Ballet Philippines' Neo Filipino topped the first quarterly race. Coming in as close second with eleven citations, is the Philippine Educational Theater Association's production of Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?, while Repertory Philippines' A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino received eight citations to claim the third berth. Another revival, Tanghalang Pilipino's ZsaZsa Zaturnah, placed fourth with seven citations.

A dance trilogy that serves as homage to the vast riches of the Filipino cultural heritage, Neo Filipino's "Amada," "Ulaging – Daog-dog sa Sang Libong Kulog" and "KatiTaog" collectively won citations for outstanding dance production, ensemble performance, female lead performance in dance (Carissa Adea), male lead performance in dance (Biag Gaongen and Ronelson Yadao), featured performance in dance (Marian Faustino and Lucky Vicentino), choreography (Alice Reyes), adaptation or translation (Alice Reyes), musical composition (Kalayo), costume design (Gino Gonzales), lighting design (Katsch Catoy), and set design (Gino Gonzales).

Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?, a psycho-emotional journey into the lives, loves and relationships of three people, earned the jurors' citations for outstanding play production, stage direction (Nonon Padilla), ensemble performance, male lead performance in a play (Lex Marcos, Juliene Mendoza and Jack Yabut), original script (Tony Perez), musical direction (Jed Balsamo), lighting design (Ian Torqueza), sound design (Aries Alcayaga), and set design (Salvador Bernal).

Widely considered as the best Filipino play in English, A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino was cited for outstanding play, stage direction (Jose Mari Avellana), original script (Nick Joaquin), female lead performance in a play (Liesl Batucan and Ana Bitong), featured performance in a play (Dido dela Paz), lighting design (Martin Esteva), and sound design (Lamberto Avellana, Jr.).

ZsaZsa Zaturnah, a hilarious tale of the adventures of a gay beautician-turned- Pinoy superhero, was cited for outstanding musical production, ensemble performance, lead female performance in a musical (Eula Valdes), featured performance in a musicale (Nar Cabico and Joey Paras), musical direction (Vincent De Jesus), and original music composition (Vincent De Jesus).

Also cited for individual achievements are Caissa Borromeo for outstanding female lead performance in a musicale and Kyla Rivera for outstanding featured performance in a musicale, both for Repertory Philippines' I Love You Because.

Now on its second year, Gawad Buhay! is the first-ever industry awards exclusively for the performing arts juried by an independent panel of critics, scholars, artists and theater enthusiasts. Outstanding individual and group achievements in various artistic and technical aspects of play, musical and dance productions and performances are honored based on quarterly citations deliberated by the jury who are required to watch all productions of PHILSTAGE member-companies for the entire year. From the four quarterly citations, the jury will select the final nominees qualified to win the awards by the end of the performance season.

PHILSTAGE is the only alliance of professional performing arts organizations in the Philippines. Its members include Ballet Manila, Ballet Philippines, Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), PETA, Repertory Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino and TRUMPETS.

Below is the complete list of the 2009 first quarter citations in various categories:

Outstanding Production of a Play: PETA's Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre? (PETA); and Repertory Philippines' A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (Repertory Philippines)

Outstanding Musical Production: Tanghalang Pilipino's ZsaZsa Zaturnah

Outstanding Dance Production: Ballet Philippines' Neo Filipino

Outstanding Stage Direction: Nonon Padilla (Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?); and Jose Mari Avellana (Portrait of the Artist as Filipino)

Outstanding Ensemble Performance: The casts of Ballet Philippines' Neo Filipino; PETA's Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?; and Tanghalang Pilipino's ZsaZsa Zaturnah

Outstanding Female Lead Performance in a Play: Liesl Batucan and Ana Bitong (Portrait of the Artist as Filipino)

Outstanding Male Lead Performance in a Play: Lex Marcos, Juliene Mendoza and Jack Yabut (Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?)

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play: Dido Dela Paz (Portrait of the Artist as Filipino)

Outstanding Female Lead Performance in a Musicale: Caissa Borromeo(Repertory Philippines' I Love You Because); and Eula Valdes (ZsaZsa Zaturnah)

Outstanding Male Lead Performance in a Musicale: No citation

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musicale: Nar Cabico and Joey Paras (ZsaZsa Zaturnah); and Kyla Rivera (I Love You Because)

Outstanding Female Lead Performance in a Dance Production: Carissa Adea (Neo Filipino)

Outstanding Male Lead Performance in a Dance Production: Biag Gaongenand Ronelson Yadao (Neo Filipino) 

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Dance Production: Marian Faustinoand Lucky Vicentino (Neo Filipino)

Outstanding Original Script: Nick Joaquin's Portrait of the Artist as Filipino; and Tony Perez's Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?

Outstanding Original Libretto: No citation

Outstanding Original Music Composition: Vincent De Jesus (ZsaZsa Zaturnah)

Outstanding Adaptation or Translation: Alice Reyes (“Amada” from Neo Filipino)

Outstanding Musical Direction: Jed Balsamo (Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?); and Vincent De Jesus (ZsaZsa Zaturnah)

Outstanding Original Music Composition: Vincent De Jesus (ZsaZsa Zaturnah); and Kalayo (“KatiTaog” from Neo Filipino)

Outstanding Choreography: Alice Reyes (“Amada” from Neo Filipino); and  Alden Lugnasin (“Ulaging” from Neo Filipino)

Outstanding Set Design: Salvador Bernal (Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?); Gino Gonzales (“KatiTaog” from Neo Filipino); and Gino Gonzales (“Ulaging” from Neo Filipino)

Outstanding Costume Design: Gino Gonzales (“Ulaging” from Neo Filipino)

Outstanding Lighting Design: Katsch Catoy (Neo Flipino); Martin Esteva(Portrait of the Filipino as an Artist); and Ian Torqueza (Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?)

Outstanding Sound Design: Aries Alcayaga (Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre?); and Lamberto Avellana, Jr. (Portrait of the Artist as Filipino)

 

2009 Eiga Sai Japanese Film Festival

Taken from Japan Foundation Manila & Magnetic Rose:

In celebration of Philippines–Japan Friendship Month, the Japan Foundation, Manila, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and the UP Film Institute proudly presents a Japanese Contemporary Film Festival, titled “Eigasai ‘09” (literally means ‘film festival’ in Japanese) that will serve as its kick-off activity on July 2, 2009 at Shang Cineplex Cinema 3 for the month-long celebration.

“Eigasai ‘09” aims to bolster further the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan by continuously providing an opportunity for Filipinos to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture explored in this medium. This year’s offering brings together 7 contemporary films and 1 anime film in 35mm format. An invitational screening of Always – Sunset on Third Street (Always San-chome no yuhi, 2005) by director Yamazaki Takashi will be held on July 2, 2009 (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. at the Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3, Edsa, Mandaluyong City.

Other films to be featured are Memories of Matsuko (Kiraware Matsuko no issho, 2006) directed by Nakashima Tetsuya, Kamome Diner (Kamome shokudo, 2006) directed by Ogigami Naoko, Memories of Tomorrow (Ashita no kioku, 2006) directed by Tsutsumi Yukihiko, The Milkwoman (Itsuka dokusho suru hi, 2005) directed by Ogata Akira, Turn Over - An Angel Is Coming on a Bicycle (Futari biyori, 2004) directed by Nomura Keiichi, Tony Takitani (Toni Takitani, 2004) directed by Ichikawa Jun, and the sole anime film Mind Game (Mind Game, 2004) directed by Masaaki Yuasa.

Mind Game is based on the comic by Nishi Robin, adapted for the screen and directed by Yuasa Masaaki. Animation was done mainly by Morimoto Kouji and Studio 4°C. Mind Game revolves around the life of Nishi, a drifter with dreams of becoming a comic book artist, but is instead embroiled in the Yakuza-laced family affairs of his childhood crush Myon.

All films will be shown with English subtitles. Admission is free. Screening venues are at the Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3 (July 2 to 12) and UP Film Institute (August 14 to 20). “Eigasai ‘09” will also have provincial screenings that will commence in Gaisano South City Mall, Davao (July 18 and 19); Ayala Center, Cebu (July 28 to Aug 2) and Baguio Center Mall, Baguio (August 7 to 11). For detailed screening schedules and inquiries, please access the Japan Foundation, Manila website: www.jfmo.org.ph or call the JFM telephone numbers (+632) 811-6155 to 58.

For a complete list of screening schedule, please visit the JFM website.

Patubas 2 Literary Anthology: A Call for Submissions

Ten years after the release of Patubas – An Anthology of West Visayan Literature, published by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and edited by Palanca Hall of Famer, Dr. Leoncio Deriada, the Capiz Council for Culture and the Arts (CCCA) headed by Bryan Mari Argos, through it’s literary division, Yanggaw Capiz Writers’ Group (YCWG), headed by Marcel Milliam will again take the initiative of instrumentalizing the publication of Patubas 2. Responding to the growth of the literary corpus in the region, Patubas 2, which will still be edited by Dr. Leoncio Deriada, will feature works from budding and established regional writers from the period of 1990 to the present.

The project coordinators hope to include in this volume a good sampling of pieces representative of the robust condition of literature in Region VI. The CCCA along with the YCWG invites all writers from Western Visayas, whether residing in the region or residing outside the region but are originally from Western Visayas to submit pieces in any language.

The pieces may be poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, drama (preferably one-act), excerpts from longer works like novels and full-length plays and screenplays, and should include translations for non-English or Filipino pieces. Each writer is encouraged to submit 3-5 short pieces or 1-2 longer pieces (excluding translations for non-English/Filipino pieces) to allow the editor as well as the project coordinators to decide which pieces to include in the anthology. Submissions should also be accompanied by a 150-200-word narrative description of the author as well as a picture.

All submissions should be in .doc or .rtf format and should be sent as an email attachment to patubas2@gmail.com not later than July 15, 2009. Only submissions sent through email will be entertained.

The project, which will be entered as a proposal for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) competitive grants program will hopefully see publication in 2010. For more information, please contact Bryan Mari Argos through cell phone number (63)920.9499622 or Marcel Milliam through cell phone number (63)918.9248460, or write to the email address indicated above. Padayun ang pagtib-ong sang rehiyunal nga literatura! (BMJA)

Rizal is My President (A Musical Satire)

Rizal is My President (A Musical Satire)

Directed by: Raffy Tejada
Original Songs by: Noel Cabangon
Script by: Joshua So, a Palanca Awardee

Actors are members of the Harlequin Theater Guild of De La Salle University (Manila).

This play was based on the book, "Rizal is My President: 40 Leadership Tips of Jose Rizal" by Napoleon Almonte.
I watched this play on May 9, 2009 at Ateneo de Manila University. The play opens us to a world (heaven) where Filipino heroes would interact and plan something for the Philippines, and having that access to have a second life on earth. Other hero characters want Jose Rizal to run as the next President to save the country from turmoil, inadequacy, corruption and hardships.

Play Dates and Venues:

May 8-10, 2009 : Henry Lee Irwin, SJ Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights
May 29-31, 2009 : St. Cecilia's Hall, St. Scholastica's College, Manila
June 19-21, 2009 : Far Eastern University Auditorium, Morayta
June 27-28, 2009 : AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City

Ticket Prices: P500 P300 P200
Package price available upon request.
To Reserve, please call: OCCI at (63-2) 631-5923 • 632-7553 • 687-1309
ECY-CBCP at (63-2) 527-9566 to 67

Tickets are also available at the theater entrance.
Proceeds will go to Youth and Teacher Training of the Rizal Youth Leadership Institute.

Virgin Labfest 5 blog contest: Win these prizes!

This is a call for submission from Gibbs Cadiz:

[Note: I was told by Gibbs that I cannot join this contest. (Sad!) :-(
Friends, please read the rules carefully so you could win these great prizes.]

There is no official Virgin Labfest blog contest this year (last year there was, organized by the Writers' Bloc and Tanghalang Pilipino), but this blog is putting one up--thanks to some office freebies I've been able to hoard for prizes.

The rules

1. Watch any or all of the plays featured in Virgin Labfest 5 and blog about them--in whatever way you choose. There are 6 main sets. You may write about only one set, or all of them; whether in English or Filipino, I don't particularly mind. No editorial input from me; your honest opinion is what counts. And though I'd be delighted to read one, I'm not expecting a formal review. (See our earlier Cinderella contest for reference, and a roundup of last year's Virgin Labfest 4 Blogfest winners if you need pegs for your own posts.)

2. Once your entry is up, leave a comment/link here or e-mail your entry to gibbs_c@yahoo.com, with “Virgin Labfest 5” as subject. For Multiply users, leave a comment/link in my Multiply site.

3. The entries will be winnowed down to the Top Three. I'll ask two other people to help me read all the entries.

4. The contest runs June 23-July 5, or the entire run of the Labfest. Winners will be announced on or before July 10, through e-mail and an entry here.

The prizes

First prize: a copy of Preview Art, “a stunning, limited-edition collection of images from the Philippines' most provocative visual artists,” released to celebrate Preview Magazine's 150th issue. Retail prize: P1,000. Plus, an exclusive autographed copy of Sinta and Other Plays, by the legendary teacher and theater mentor Onofre Pagsanghan of Ateneo's Dulaang Sibol. Exclusive, because the book, which collects four of Mr. Pagsi's seminal plays and/or adaptations (Doon Po Sa Amin, Sinta, Adarna, Sa Kaharian ng Araw) is not available anywhere, but was published privately as a gift to Mr. Pagsi by some of his former students. Mr. Pagsi has donated autographed copies of the book for use as prizes here.


Second prize: A pair of white original Havaianas (size 37-38), with a blue Havaianas bag included in the package. If the pair isn't to your size or liking, win it for your mother, sister, brother, beau or fiancee. Plus, a copy of Sinta and Other Plays.


Third prize: A gift pack from Zen Zest consisting of bottles of room fragrance, linen spray and aromatherapy oil. Plus, a copy of Sinta and Other Plays.


Let me further explain why, among these prizes, I consider the Sinta anthology the most precious--as I hope you would, too. The four plays contained here are an initial summation of the trailblazing, at times historic but still underappreciated role that Mr. Pagsi holds in the development of Philippine theater. Filipino Librarian aka Von Totanes' succinct introduction mentions “the importance of his adaptation of Thornton Wilder's Our Town into Doon Po Sa Amin--one of the first in the Philippines--during a time when most, if not all, plays being produced were in English; the significance of Dulaang Sibol, a high school theater group, as one of the first theater groups to consistently produce plays in the vernacular; [and] the lasting effects that Mr. Pagsi and Dulaang Sibol had--not just on the Ateneo theater tradition, but also on the evolution of Filipino theater as it broke free from its dependence on English plays...”

It's a document, in short--a rare, valuable one, not for sale anywhere and signed by Mr. Pagsi himself.

And the point of all this? Here I go again: Do you remember the good shows you caught this year? Blog about them. The artists responsible for the diverting--perhaps even revelatory or life-altering--evenings you had at the theater would appreciate being remembered for their efforts. If, on the other hand, you didn't think a show was worth it, write about that, too. Honest criticism is as valuable as avid praise, and theater--the art form as well as the industry--would benefit as much from the aesthetic vision of its practitioners as from the candid feedback of its audience. The larger point, here and now, is to CARE that it exists at all.

I thank you, and world peace. Whew, preyssure!

See you at CCP!

Looking for Juan Banner Project (May 12-June 7, 2009)

The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) had its opening of the Looking for Juan Outdoor Banner Project (The Original Works), an exhibition of artworks by some of the best contemporary Filipino artists, all providing visual answers to the question:

"What Does It Mean to Be Filipino?"

The exhibition opened with cocktails at 6:30pm on May 12, 2009 and was on view until June 7, 2009 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Manila.

About The Looking for Juan Outdoor Banner Project

For May and June, CANVAS celebrates Philippine art by staging two memorable public art exhibitions designed to engage visitors with its art-driven messaging about the Filipino identity.

The Looking for Juan Outdoor Banner Project will showcase some of the country’s best creative talents. Artists, graphic designers and photographers have been asked to express, in an image, their view of the Filipino and the idea of the Filipino identity. Their works will then be printed onto banners, which will be displayed in two highly accessible and pedestrian-friendly venues - - at the end of May at the new Philippine Pacific Rim Friendship Park in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; and again in June at the University of the Philippines’ Academic Oval in Diliman.

The Project will create a new kind of experience that allows visitors to view and appreciate great art, and explore important social themes in a non-intimidating, relaxed and creative environment.
After closing, the banners will be recyled by two women’s communities in Antipolo and Laguna into tote bags, and sold as original works of functional art. Proceeds will be used to support Padyak - a UP Mountaineers-led movement to promote environmentalism and cycling as a healthy lifestyle, as well as CANVAS’ various programs to promote greater awareness and appreciation for Philippine art, culture and the environment.
The first forty to fifty original works (out of an expected 120 pieces) that were used for the banners were on display at the Cultural Center of the Philippines from May 12-June 7, 2009.
To date, participants in CANVAS’ Looking For Juan Outdoor Banner Exhibit include Buen Abrigo, Leonard Aguinaldo, Daniel Aligaen, Reynaldo Amido, Mark Arcamo, Ral Arogante, Anton Balao, Jeho Bitangcor, Plet Bolipata, Malyn Bonayog, Elmer Borlongan, Serj Bumatay, Michael Cacnio, Buen Calubayan, Jef Carnay, Buddy Ching, Marika Constantino, Convocar, Dansoy Coquilla, Jigger Cruz, Don Dalmacio, Kawayan de Guia, Kidlat de Guia, Ana De Leon, Crisanto De Leon, Maan De Loyola, Robert Deniega, Farley del Rosario, Anthony Fermin, Tina Fernandez, Karen Flores, Liza Flores, Emmanuel Garibay, Sajid Imao, Agang Maganda, Josue Mangrobang, Lotsu Manes, Roel Obemio, Jay Pacena II, Anthony Palo, Anthony Palomo, Marcial Pontillas, Jucar Raquepo, Omi Reyes, Iggy Rodriguez, Kirby Roxas, Mark Salvatus, Julios Samson, Aner Sebastian, Andoi Solon, Angelo Tabije, CJ Tanedo, Daniel Tayona, Juanito Torres, Wesley Valenzuela, Ian Valladarez, Migs Villanueva, Liv Vinluan, selected students from the UP College of Fine Arts, members of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan, various creative writers, as well as a number of graphic design and advertising studios.
You may view the complete artworks here.

Visa-free Countries for Philippine Passport Holders

Partial List:

South America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

North America: Costa Rica, Dominica, Haiti, Turks & Caicos Islands

Europe: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Africa: Burundi, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

ASEAN: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Non-ASEAN: Hong Kong, Macau, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka

Middle East: Iran, Israel

Meanwhile, here is the global ranking from the world's leading specialist in international residence and citizenship planning--Henley and Partners. The entry below is lifted from henleyglobal.com.

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Visa Requirements

It is important to find out before travelling whether you need a visa to enter your destination or transit country.

While visa restrictions are primarily based on citizenship, the holding of a residence permit may also be of importance. For example, if you are resident in any EU country that is part of the Schengen zone, you may travel visa-free throughout that zone.

To check whether you need a visa, you can search the IATA database which is publicly available on a number of websites. Click here to go to such a website.

The Henley Visa Restrictions Index

The Henley Visa Restrictions Index is a global ranking of countries according to travel freedom their citizens enjoy. Henley & Partners has analyzed the visa regulations of all the countries and territories in the world. It has created an index which ranks countries according to the visa-free access its citizens enjoy to other countries. This is the first time that a global ranking shows the international travel freedom of the citizens of the various countries as well as the international relations and status of individual countries relative to others.

In today's globalized world, visa restrictions play an important role in controlling the movement of foreign nationals across borders. Almost all countries now require visas from certain non-nationals who wish to enter their territory. Visa requirements are also an expression of the relationships between individual nations, and generally reflect the relations and status of a country within the international community of nations.

For the other details, you can also check here.

Notes from a Filipino Heart ( June 10-18, 2009)

Art Exhibition: "Notes from a Filipino Heart"
June 10-18, 2009
North Court, Rockwell Powerplant Mall

Presented by: Yellow Door Gallery
http://www.yellowdoorgallery.net
http://www.powerplantmall.multiply.com

Fellow Artists

To view all the artworks featured in this exhibition, please click here.

Double Book Launching of A-Side/ Geek

Double Book Launching of
Vlad Bautista Gonzales' A-Side/ B-Side and
Carljoe Javier's And The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth.
June 15, 2009
Book Signing and Cocktails start at 7:30 pm. With band performances.
Mag:net in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City

Anniversary Sale of Ateneo Press (June 15-30, 2009)

From Mary Ann San Agustin of the Ateneo Press:

New and current titles will be sold from 10 to 50 percent discount at the Press bookshop, Bellarmine Hall, Ateneo de Manila University. Sale hours are 8 to 12, 1 to 6, Mondays to Thursdays, until 5 on Fridays.

A sampling of our new titles is found below, but for a complete listing check out our website www.ateneopress.org, or use Google Book Search to peruse chapters. Call or email to reserve single copies or bulk orders: 4265984, 4266001 ext 4610/3, unipress@admu.edu.ph.

As we all know, browsing is best with cookies and coffee. We'll have some for you :-). Thank you!


Mary Anne Suyom-San Agustin
Ateneo de Manila University Press
Bellarmine Hall, ADMU Campus
Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 426-6001 loc. 4610
E-mail: msanagustin@ateneo.edu
Website: http://www.ateneopress.org

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"Wear the old coat and buy the new book."

-Austin Phelps

ARCHAEOLOGY

A Lemery Archaeological Sequence by Cecilia Y. Locsin, Maria Isabel G. Ongpin, and Socorro Paz P. Paterno. 316 pages.

BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY

A Man and His Music: An Autobiography by Angel M. Peña.
Finalist, 27th National Book Awards (2007), for Biography/Autobiography. 2007. 6 x 9 inches. 220 pages.

ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT

The Dynamics of Regional Development: The Philippines in East Asia edited by Arsenio M. Balisacan and Hal Hill.
Winner, 27th National Book Awards (2007), for Best Book in the Social Sciences. 2007. 6 x 9 inches. 514 pages.

EMPIRE, NATION, DIASPORA, Vicente L. Rafael, *Series Editor*

Home Bound: Filipino American Lives across Cultures, Communities, and Countries by Yen Le Espiritu. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 284 pages.

GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL CHANGE, Patricio N. Abinales, *Series Editor*

After the Romance: Communities and Environmental Governance in the Philippines edited by Karin L. Gollin and James L. Kho. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 312 pages.

HISTORY

Tagalog Bestsellers of the Twentieth Century: A History of the Book in the Philippines by Patricia May B. Jurilla. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 310 pages.

LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CRITICISM

The Promise of the Nation: Gender, History, and Nationalism in Contemporary Ilokano Literature by Roderick G. Galam. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 340 pages.

Sugilanong Sugboanon, Cebuano Fiction until 1940 edited and translated by Erlinda K. Alburo, Vicente Bandillo, Simeon Dumdum Jr., and Resil B. Mojares. This volume gathers thirteen stories by Antonio Ubeda de la Santisima Trinidad, Vicente Sotto, Escolastico Morre, Juan I. Villagonzalo, Amando Osorio, Vicente Garces, Vicente Rama, Pantaleon V. Kardenas, Flaviano Boquecosa, Marcel M. Navarra, Estrella D. Alfon, Florentino D. Tecson, and Antonio M. Abad. With an Introduction by Resil B. Mojares. 2009. 6 x 9 inches. 222 pages.

Translation and Revolution by Ramon Guillermo. The first comprehensive study of Jose Rizal's 1886 Tagalog translation of Friedrich Schiller's last and most famous play, *Wilhelm Tell* (1804). 2009. 6 x 9 inches. 294 pages.

LAW AND SOCIETY

A Living Constitution: The Troubled Arroyo Presidency by Joaquin G. Bernas, S.J.
Winner, 27th National Book Awards (2007), for Best Book in Law. 2007. 6 x 9 inches. 260 pages.

LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION STUDIES

Leading Philippine Organizations in a Changing World: Research and Best Practices edited by Ma. Regina M. Hechanova and Edna P. Franco. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 234 pages.

MIGRATION STUDIES

Into the Country of Standing Men by Rey Ventura.
Finalist, 27th National Book Awards (2007), for Essays/Creative Nonfiction.
Winner, Global Filipino Award for Nonfiction (2007). 2007. 5 x 7 3/4 inches. 324 pages.

MINDANAO STUDIES, Antonio de Castro, S.J., *Series Editor*

People of the Middle Ground: A Century of Conflict and Accommodation in Central Mindanao, 1880s-1980s by Ronald K. Edgerton. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 464 pages.

POLITICAL ECONOMY

Competing Views and Strategies on Agrarian Reform (Volume I: International Perspective) by Saturnino M. Borras Jr. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 270 pages.

Competing Views and Strategies on Agrarian Reform (Volume II: Philippine Perspective) by Saturnino M. Borras Jr. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 248 pages.

SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, Daniel McNamara, S.J., *Series Editor*

Straight Talk on Biotechnology, Vols. 1 and 2 edited by Benigno D. Peczon and Abraham J. Manalo. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 236 pages.

THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES, Agnes M. Brazal, *Series Editor*

Applied Ethics in a World Church: The Padua Conference by Linda Hogan. *Essays by moral theologians presented at the unique gathering in Padua, Italy of 420 moral theologians from 63 countries.*
Copublished with Orbis Books.
Winner, Best Educational Book, 2009 Catholic Press Association Convention. 2009. 6 x 9 inches. 304 pages.

"Give Jesus a Hand!" Charismatic Christians: Populist Religion and Politics in the Philippines by Christl Kessler and Jürgen Rüland. 2008. 6 x 9 inches. 238 pages.

Virgin Labfest 5: Showdates, Staged Readings & Book Launch

Taken from Gibbs Cadiz:

SET A: School of Life (Mga Dulang Walang Pinag-aralan)
June 23: 3pm, 8pm
July 4: 8pm
July 5: 3pm

MPC by Job Pagsibigan, to be mounted by the SipatLawin Ensemble
Ang Huling Lektyur ni Misis Reyes by Tim Dacanay, directed by Hazel Gutierrez
Isang Mukha ng Pandaraya by Oggie Arcenas, directed by Roli Inocencio

SET B: It's Complicated (The Buhul-Buhol Trilogy)
June 24: 3pm, 8pm
July 3: 8pm
July 4: 3pm

Salise by J. Dennis Teodosio, directed by Roobak Valle
Ang Mamanugangin ni Rez by Clarissa Estuar, directed by Paolo O'Hara
So Sangibo A Ranon Na Piyatay O Satiman A Tadman by Rogelio Braga, directed by Riki Benedicto

SET C: Blood Sports (Trilohiyang Dinuguan )
June 25: 3pm, 8pm
July 3: 3pm
July 5: 8pm

Kitchen Medea by Kiyokazu Yamamoto, directed by Yoshida Toshihisa
Doc Resurrecion: Gagamutin ang Bayan by Layeta Bucoy, directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio
Asawa/Kabit by George de Jesus III, directed by George de Jesus III

SET D: The Family That _______s Together (Tatlong Dulang Walang Diyos)
June 26: 3pm, 8pm
June 30: 3pm
July 2: 8pm

Boy-Girl ang Gelpren ni Mommy by Sheilfa Alojamiento, directed by Carlo Pacolor Garcia
Maliw by Reuel Molina Aguila, directed by Edna Vida
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White by George Vail Kabristante, directed by Paul Santiago

SET E: Life is a Trap (Three Plays in Search of Escape)
June 27: 3pm, 8pm
June 30: 8pm
July 1: 3pm

Isang Araw sa Peryahan by Nicolas B. Pichay, directed by Chris Millado
Paigan by Liza Magtoto, directed by Sigrid Bernardo
Hate Restaurants by David Finnigan, directed by J. Victor Villareal

The Virgin Labfest 4 Revisited
June 28: 3pm, 8pm
July 1: 8pm
July 2: 3pm

Ang Kalungkutan ng mga Reyna, written and directed by Floy Quintos
Ang Bayot, Ang Meranao at ang Habal-Habal sa Isang Nakababagot na Paghihintay sa Kanto ng Lanao del Norte by Rogelio Braga, directed by Nick Olanka
Uuwi na ang Nanay kong si Darna, Job Pagsibingan’s adaptation of Uuwi na ang Nanay Kong si Darna by Edgar Samar, directed by Catherine Racsag



STAGED READINGS
Bulwagang Amado Hernandez (Conference room)

June 25, 6pm
Kataksilan, Tim Dacanay’s adaptation and direction of Harold Pinter's BetrayalJune 27, 6pmNoong Minsan May Nanungkulan sa San Lazaro, Joshua Lim So’s adaptation of Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi, directed by Dennis Marasigan

June 30, 6pm
Breakups and Breakdowns by Joel Trinidad, directed by himself

July 1, 6pm
SPIT improvisational session

July 3, 6pm
Creative Writing Workshop showcase (Facilitator: Glenn Sevilla Mas)

July 5, 6pm
American Huangup, directed by Chris Millado

BOOK LAUNCHING: VIRGIN LABFEST ANTHOLOGY
June 23, 6pm Little Theater

The anthology, which includes 15 plays from years 1-4 of the Virgin Labfest, will be launched on the opening day of the Virgin Labfest. The following plays are included:
Year 1
Rite of Passage by Glenn Sevilla Mas
Geegee at Waterina by J. Dennis Teodosio

Year 2
Ang Unang Aswang by Rody Vera
The Palanca In My Mind by Job Pagsibigan
Tres Ataques de Corazon (The Angina Monologues) by Nicolas Pichay
Hubad by Liza Magtoto and Rody Vera

Year 3
Mga Obra ni Maestra by Njel de Mesa
Three Sisters: Isang Noh by Yoji Sakate
Teroristang Labandera by Debbie Ann Tan
Ellas Inosentes by Layeta Bucoy

Year 4
Pamantasang Hirang by Tim Dacanay
Dong-Ao by F. Sionil Jose
Masaganang Ekonomiya by Allan Lopez
Ang Bayot, Ang Meranao at ang Habal-Habal sa Isang Nakababagot na Paghihintay sa Kanto ng Lanao del Norte by Rogelio Braga
Ang Kalungkutan ng mga Reyna by Floy Quintos

Tickets to the Virgin Labfest are at P200 for main exhibition sets, P100 for the symposium and "Pay what you can" for play readings. For more details, please contact Tanghalang Pilipino at 8323661, or the CCP Box Office at 8323704.

Synopses of featured plays here.

PETA Opens its 42nd Theater Season

PETA has been known and credited for creating issue-based performances that mirror and reflect the times – and for its fearless delivery of truth through a palette of theatrical forms. Now on its 42nd Theater Season, PETA continues to contribute to help bring about social awareness and change through its productions, performances and workshops, as it calls on its audiences to act and respond to the clarion call that hound the Philippine society. Using fresh, innovative and interesting techniques and approaches, PETA welcomes its new theater season as a renewed challenge to test and push the capacity of art in to inform, influence and inspire its audiences.

First on its list of productions is Nic Tiongson’s opus, Noli at Fili Dekada Dos Mil, an adaptation of Jose Rizal’s two most influential novels: El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere. Reworked as a postmodern narrative, Noli at Fili Dekada Dos Mil is inspired by real events, characters and testimonials that arose during the landslide in the Quezon province. The story, which revolves around small town politics and the fight against corruption, also zooms into the problem of illegal logging and its corrupted relation with governance and religion.

Following Noli at Fili is Christine Bellen’s Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. Now on it’s third year, Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang still remains to be one of PETA’s most-loved productions. Featuring stories from Severino Reyes’ folktales, Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong, Ang Babaeng Tumalo sa Mahal na Hari at Prinsipeng Duwag – Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang presents different mythical stories about self-discovery and values formation.

In August, PETA celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child through its presentation of Ismail at Isabel (Ang Paghahanap ng mga Bagong Kuwentong Bayan), a moving story about two children, a Christian and Muslim, who once lived happily in their small village in Dilangawen, Mindanao. Blind to their differences, the two told and retold the folktales that narrate the likeness of Muslims and Christians – until the fearsome war reached their community and permanently broke their innocence.

In time for the 2010 elections, PETA creates a vaudeville style musical, Boto-boto-boboto-bonana-fanna-fo-foto-fee-fy-momoto-boto (BOTO Another Musical), that uses iconic characters of the Philippine electoral process: Lorrie Logarta, Chix Pedero, and popular terms such as ‘trapo’, ‘ispits’ (speech) and many others. The story, cast with 10 actors with interchanging roles and characters, also follows the electoral process, beginning with the voter’s registration and ending with the need for vigilance after elections.

The four productions, which officially begin on June 2009, also commence PETA’s renewed commitment to artistic excellence as it cradles a people’s culture through its use of theater that is distinctly Filipino.

For inquiries regarding PETA’s new season, contact PETA at 410821/ 7256244, petampro@yahoo.com or visit PETA’s website at www.petatheater.com

Am I really a UP by heart? But my blood is Green.

I just joined Facebook 2 days ago. Yehey! I'm already Facebooked! I answered this particular quiz that gives you a result of a personality description of one out of only 4 Universities in the Philippines. What will the rest of the colleges and universities say about this type of quiz? Is it discriminating? hehe. Anyway, I'm happy with my result. I have studied in Ateneo, but my heart will forever belong to La Salle. Though I have not studied in UP, the descriptions below speak true about me - very true!

BTW, Monday is the usual day for the Arts. Most (if not all) art institutions are closed on a Monday. Newspapers on Mondays feature sections on Art, Design, Theater, Books/ Literature.

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Arvin completed the quiz "Which of the Top 4 Philippine Universities are you?" with the result The University of the Philippines.

You're a certified "Iskolar ng Bayan" Your devotion to the world of the academe is rightly complemented by your conviction in what you believe in. You are smart and strong-willed, and chooses to be at the front of any protest that goes against what you think is right for the common good. You will defend what is right at any cost. Your intelligence will take you to the top of your ambitions. Your will shall bring forth your desire for change. Your instinct will tell you to do what is right. Your color: MAROON Your day-off: MONDAY What to look forward to: The lifestyle that will surely be the closest to the "Filipino REAL LIFE" as possible. You'd well choose this University if your course choice involves: 1st - Pure Sciences; 2nd - Social Sciences; 3rd - Humanities.

The 14th French Film Festival in Manila (June 5-14, 2009)

The 62nd Cannes film festival marks a milestone in the history of Philippine cinema as Brillante “Dante” Mendoza becomes the first Filipino to be awarded the “Best Director” prize for his film “Kinatay.” 2009 will also be remembered as the year that saw five Filipino films in the different sections of the festival: “Kinatay” in the Official Competition, “Independencia” by Raya Martin in Un Certain Regard, “Manila” by Adolfo Alix, Jr and Raya Martin in the Special Screening, “Sabongero” by Janice Perez and “Manong Maong” by Aissa Peñafiel and Miguel Ocampo in the Short Film Corner.

In celebration of this event, the 14th French Film Festival in Manila will be held from June 5-14, 2009 at the Shang Cineplex of Shangri-La Plaza. It will feature a retrospective of 14 French films which have been presented at the Cannes film festival, as well as a sneak preview of the Filipino film “Independencia”, which premiered at Cannes earlier this month.

please click here for the full details.

Invitation to One Voice Fundraising Concert

You are all invited to ALL FOR LOVE, a fundraising concert featuring the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers Alumni conducted by Dr. Renato Jose. This will be on June 20, 6pm, at the New Life Christian Center Alabang. Presented by Whatmag Inc. in partnership with New Life Christian Center Alabang. Proceeds will go to One Voice, a nondenominational Christian magazine.

Ticket prices are at P1000, P800 & P500. For inquiries, please contact Janina 09184535543, Pam 09064204406, Edward 09178592092. Or you can also contact me (this site owner) for ticket inquiries. Hope to see you there!

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WhatMag Inc. is composed of young people who identify with the so-what generation passionately asking What am I here for? What is life, really? What is knowing God all about? The group publishes One Voice, a magazine filled with real life stories of man seeking God and God hounding him; of poems and pictures that tell of man’s heart cries; of articles on different ministries/outreaches/volunteer work that promote real relationship, love, and unity among people with various backgrounds. WhatMag embraces community, giving people a glimpse into a Christianity that really matters.

Invitation to the ASEAN-ROK Independent Cinema Workshop

From Nick de Ocampo (thru an e-group mail):

INVITATION TO THE ASEAN-ROK INDEPENDENT CINEMA WORKSHOP
National Arts Center, Makiling
Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines
July 15-August 8, 2009


Dear friends,

Warm Greetings!

It is my pleasure to inform you that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in cooperation with the Republic of South Korea ROK) is holding the ASEAN-ROK Independent Cinema Workshop. Twenty-two young filmmakers from the Southeast Asian region and South Korea will be invited to participate in this three-week training and production workshop to be held at the National Arts Center Makiling, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines on July 15 to August 8, 2009.

Participants will make country projects of ten minutes each on the theme of "Rice and Environment" . The short films will be assembled to form a full length, omnibus film. Guidelines for participation and other relevant information can be found at http://www.pia.gov.p/aseanrok/

As Workshop Director, I am personally sending you this invitation to help me inform filmmakers you know from the ten ASEAN countries and South Korea aged 18-35 years old to kindly visit the website. I will be grateful if you can forward this e-mail to filmmakers you know in the region.

Sincerely yours,

Nick Deocampo
Workshop Director
www.cnc.net.ph

DLSU-Manila Classes Suspended Due to H1N1

DLSU announces closure of campus from June 4-14. Classes will resume on June 15 due to a confirmed case of H1N1 Influenza here in the University.

Please pass and be advised.

June 03, 2009

DOH Secretary Duque today lauded school authorities of the De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila at Taft Avenue for implementing a self-imposed temporary suspension of classes for 10 days beginning today after an international exchange student tested positive for Influenza A (H1N1).

This is in consonance with Response Level 3 of the Guidelines on A (H1N1) for schools which state that school authorities should suspend classes after detection of at least one confirmed case and there is no sustained community transmission.

The new confirmed case is a 21 year-old female foreign student who arrived in the country last May 12. According to DLSU officials, classes officially started on May 25 for the first trimester of this school year. The foreign student only reported very mild symptoms on May 29 which came to the attention of school authorities.

The student consulted a health facility on May 31where she was examined and tested for the presence of the virus through a throat swab. The specimen turned positive for A (H1N1) as confirmed today by RITM.

Duque said that the DOH is currently investigating and doing contact tracing to see if there were other exposed individuals related to this new case. Initial findings reveal that there is very limited exposure of other students to the confirmed case and that both DOH and school authorities can trace them.

Meanwhile, Duque already met the officials of DLSU to discuss the situation and come up with the next steps to prevent the spread of the virus to other students, faculty and other school staff.

Brother Armin Luistro FSC, President and Chancellor of the De La Salle University, expressed his full cooperation with the DOH on the ongoing containment measures and said that DLSU will immediately invoke the recommended measures contained in the Response Level System in Schools initially released by the DOH last May 31.

Starting tomorrow, June 4, classes will be suspended at the University and will last until June 14 in accordance with the guidelines set by the DOH.

The De La Salle University has already informed the students and faculty who were in the same class as the confirmed case to do self-monitoring of symptoms at home and to report immediately at designated hotlines if they become ill.

Meanwhile, Secretary Duque appealed to these students and school staff to temporarily avoid going to malls and other crowded areas during the period of class suspension.

As a precautionary measure, although they do not belong to the affected classes, all other students, faculty and personnel of DLSU should consider self-monitoring and avoiding crowded gatherings as well.

Secretary Duque thanked the officials of DLSU for keeping their school clinic open for any consultation during the period of class suspension. Students and faculty are therefore advised to report any symptom at this clinic which will in turn refer the cases to designated DOH referral facilities when necessary.

To date, the total number of confirmed cases of a (H1N1) in the country is now at 22.

Duque said that the three previously reported confirmed cases will be discharged today. To date, 14 of the 22 confirmed cases have already been sent home.

Since May 1, 2009, the DOH has monitored a total of 401 CUOs. Of these, 22 are positive A(H1N1) cases, 78 have pending laboratory results, and 301 are negative for A(H1N1) and have been discarded. There are 56 new Cases Under Observation (CUOs) today.

In their latest report, the World Health Organization reported 1,900 new cases and 16 deaths. There are now a total of 17,410 cases and 115 deaths from 62 reporting countries.

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY A (H1N1) Hotline: 526-5913DOH Hotline : 711-1001 / 711-1002

DOH Influenza A (H1N1) Surveillance Progress Report (as of June 3, 2009, 8:00 am)

HK and KH

What's the significance of the letters HK and KH in the current Philippine news? Aside from HK that stands for Hong Kong, it can also mean Hayden Kho, while KH means Katrina Halili. With the ongoing trial of the very controversial sex scandal video of the two celebrities, we cannot help but follow (or at least sneak out on) the developments of their court trial issue.

Here are some of the other meanings of KH I got from wikipedia:

KH is a combination that may mean several things:

• Cambodia (Kampuchea, Kampocha, Kamboja) — ISO 3166-2 alpha code
  • .kh, the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cambodia.
• Kingdom Hearts — a Disney and Square Enix video game series
  • Kingdom Hearts — the first game in the series
• Keri Hilson, an American singer and songwriter
• Khornerstone — a computer benchmark
• Kh (digraph) — in English transliteration from numerous foreign languages, usually represents a Voiceless velar fricative (IPA: [x]), but sometimes a voiceless aspirated velar plosive (stop, tenue) (IPA: [kʰ])
• KH (hardness) — a measure of the hardness of water (calcium carbonate concentration)
• Kelvin-Helmholtz instability — a phenomenon of fluid mechanics
• Kh factor - a constant used in electrical metering which corresponds to the number of watt-hours used per revolution of the meter disc
• Kill Hannah - A Chicago-based alternative rock band
• Kris Holm - A unicyclist
• Kirk Hammet - Lead guitarist in the metal band Metallica
• Potassium hydride
• Key Hole (KH) series of imaging satellites used by various United States agencies. See Spy satellite, United States
• A knight of the Royal Guelphic Order (KH)
• Kung Hu

End Hunger, Walk the World: Isang Hakbang Pilipinas 2009

From R.O.X. Philippines:

Statistics shows that a child dies of hunger every six seconds. You can do something about this. Why not walk the world?

Primer Group of Companies through its brands Recreational Outdoor eXchange (R.O.X), Sanuk, Fitflops and Columbia is proud to be part of United Nation's campaign to end hunger all over the world through a global walk to be
simultaneously held in 77 countries, the Philippines included.

Dubbed as "End Hunger, Walk the World: Isang Hakbang Pilipinas 2009," this is an event initiated by the UN World Food Programme with the end-in-view of increasing awareness for the current plight of hungry
children all over the world and generate funds to feed these children.

Mark your calendars on June 07, 2009, 6AM at Roxas Boulevard.
Your contribution of Php 150.00 will go a long way in helping the school children in the conflict-ridden areas of North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat in Mindanao.

Registered participants will also get the Isang Hakbang t-shirt, bandanna, direct mailer and a Certificate of Donation from the UN World Food Programme.

Registration is open at R.O.X., The Travel Club, The North Face, Columbia, Res-Toe-Run, Sanuk, Sledgers, Flight 360, Bratpack and Tough Jeans stores (Metro Manila Branches only)

Let us end world hunger, one step at a time.

For more info log on to : www.isanghakbang.com