Pope Francis Painted with Pinoy Celebrities: A Twisted Representation of the Pontifex?

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Pope Francis and several Filipino celebrities are featured in the painting 'Salubong' by Dante Hipolito.

Inspiration begets inspiration. This motivated visual artist Dante Hipolito to paint Gov. Vilma Santos with Pope Francis in the 29” x 24” oil on canvas titled 'Salubong.' A distinct style of vibrant rural realism, it follows Pope Francis’ didactic intentions.

Dante did this by redefining art, what he terms as Composite Realism, which is the smooth interplay of filmmaking elements of production design, photography and digital art based on his experience in stage production and advertising. Thus, he creates a distinctively exuberant depictions of country life on their basic principles.

In an ambiance of rural peace and prosperity, Dante shows Gov. Vilma as a farmer leading stars (from left) Gary Valenciano, Sen. Grace Poe, Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Coco Martin and Kris Aquino who are also costumed as country people in the festive welcome.

TungGALINGan: Inculcating the Spirit of Social Service through Unprecedented Leadership

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Torches Are Lit Up For The Annual UPJES Tunggalingan! Are You Ready For The Challenge?

The University of the Philippines Junior Executive Society (UPJES) in partnership with the World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific presents TungGALINGan: Inculcating the Spirit of Social Service through Unprecedented Leadership, the fifth annual national multi-competition and leadership camp for high school students in the Philippines.

Gearing towards a larger audience, the largest leadership camp in South is set to be held at the Royal Palm Resort, Brgy. Puypuy, Bay, Laguna on January 31 until February 2, 2014. The event is endorsed by the Department of Education through DepEd Advisory No. 418 and No. 453, s. 2014.

Since 2007, the camp has invited more than hundreds of schools all-over the country and consistently brought more than hundreds delegates each year for one major cause: to inculcate the youth’s role through nation building. TungGALINGan (formerly National Youth Leadership Camp), is a three-day multi-competition, leadership camp that aims to develop student youth leaders’ innovative competence and awareness on the political situations in order to develop their active participation in the society. With different themes every year, TungGALINGan seeks to expose the young leaders to different scenarios in life that can challenge and eventually hone their leadership skills through selfless service.

Free Wings for a Year for First 100 Guests on Buffalo Wild Wings Opening Day on Jan 29

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Buffalo Wild Wings, America’s well-loved restaurant famous for its wings, beer and immersive sports viewing experience, announces its arrival on Philippine shores with nothing less than “Free Wings For A Year” to the first 100 guests who will line up during its opening day on January 29 at Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons in Pasig City.

Be the first of the 100 guests to receive 52 coupons that can be exchanged for snack size servings of Buffalo Wild Wing’s award-winning New York-style chicken wings for the rest of the year. Meanwhile, those who won’t make the cut can still win free wings as Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away coupons for the rest of the day to lucky customers.

Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in Ohio 30 years ago by Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery, who both have a passion for wings, beer, and sports. Its New York-style chicken wings, handspun in 18 varieties of signature sauces and seasonings with sensational flavors ranging from Sweet BBQ to Blazin’, have won recognitions and awards through the years.