Third edition of "Kapehan, Kuwentuhan sa Liwasan"

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In commemoration of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, the Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium hosted the third edition of "Kapehan, Kuwentuhan sa Liwasan" on December 1, 2023. At this event, Atty. Mark Arvill A. Villareal, Board Secretary and Legal Unit Head of the NPDC, led an enlightening discussion on the "Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995" and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular no. 11, 2021 Revised Administrative Disciplinary Rules on Sexual Harassment.

The program also acknowledged the talents of the featured young artist, Szechari Klyde H. Peñaranda, in the exhibit titled "Dreams in Canvas: A Play of Youthful Imaginations."

"Kapehan, Kuwentuhan sa Liwasan" is part of the NPDC's endorsed GAD Plans and Budget (GPB) for 2023, specifically addressing the gender issue/GAD mandate related to the "Limited knowledge of NPDC Personnel on the Laws Protecting Women and Upholding the Rights of Male and Female, Children, and their Families."

United for a VAW-free Philippines, the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) actively participates in the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, led by the Philippine Commission on Women. Embracing the theme "UNITEd for a VAW-free Philippines," the campaign encourages widespread support for advocating the prevention and elimination of VAW in the country. The NPDC has curated various activities for its employees and Rizal Park visitors to raise awareness, and details of these initiatives will be shared on our official social media pages.

Stay tuned for updates on our activities and join us in promoting a VAW-free.

In addition to the enlightening discussions and artistic recognitions, the NPDC has organized a bazaar as part of its activities during the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. This bazaar stands out as it exclusively features products and services from all-female owners, providing a platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their talents and contributions.

By highlighting businesses owned by women, the NPDC aims to empower and support female entrepreneurs while contributing to the overall campaign against violence towards women. This inclusive approach underscores the importance of economic empowerment as a key aspect of addressing gender-based violence.

Join us at the bazaar, where you can not only enjoy a variety of products and services but also actively support the cause of a VAW-free Philippines. Stay connected with our official social media pages for more details on this empowering event. #VAWfreePH #VowToEndVAW #SupportWomenEntrepreneurs

The first Stop and Salute Flag-Raising Ceremony of 2023

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Join us in the first Stop and Salute Flag-Raising Ceremony of the year, on 15 January 2024 (Monday), 8:00 a.m., at the Independence Flagpole and Rizal Monument in Rizal Park Luneta, Manila.

As we welcome this new year of renewed partnerships and collaborations, let us pay homage to our Philippine flag. This flag-raising ceremony is open to the public.

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The Stop and Salute Flag-Raising Ceremony is a monthly program of the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) and Salute To A Clean Flag Movement, in cooperation with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and other government agencies and private organizations.

#StopAndSalute #SaluteToACleanFlag #PagpupugaySaWatawat

PHLPost releases Christmas 2023 Stamps featuring Mother and Child

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released postage stamps to celebrate Christmas 2023.

The special Christmas stamps feature the classic rendition of Mother and Child artworks of award winning visual artist Al Perez, which reflect the human view of the relationship between the mother and child. Like Mary, Mother of Jesus, the love of a Mother to her child is enduring and endless.

The love the mother gives to her child is made of deep devotion, sacrifice and pain.

The special Christmas Stamps portray the colorful artworks of a child cradled in her Mother’s arm as she gently gazes down with love. Motherhood has always been a sacred and noble vocation. In the Philippines, artists have made countless renditions of mother and child from classical to modern art.

Mother and Child as subject of art is definitely Christian in origin and symbol. It fascinated artists for centuries and was made as icons for worship in Christian churches.

Al Perez, the artist is a native of Hagonoy, Bulacan and a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas.(1968); at the Artist League of New York U.S.A. (1984): School of Visual Arts New York U.S.A. (1996).

Best known for his meticulous and realistic rendition of old churches, he has recorded every important church in the country. He is the acknowledged aquarelle (watercolor) master of Baroque churches. His genre of painting includes Philippine rural scenes, nipa houses, portraits, nudes, flowers, mother and child and landscapes.

Perez is the President of Lakan Sining ng Bulacan. He is a 1975 recipient of Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) thirteenth most promising artist award including the Most Outstanding Bulakeno in the Field of Painting in 1980.

PHLPost has printed 20,000 copies of the four (4) different designs of the stamps with a denomination of P16.00 and another 800 pieces of limited first day cover envelopes as collector’s items. PHLPost in-house graphic artist Jose Antonio A. Jayme layout the stamps.

The Stamps and official first day covers shall be available at the second floor of Manila Central Post Office Annex Bldg. located at the back of the fire gutted historic structure.