UP Playwrights' Theatre Presents "The Female Heart" From July 1 to 10

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After three years of hiatus, UP Playwrights’ Theatre (UPPT) proudly returns onstage with Linda Faigao - Hall’s THE FEMALE HEART running from July 1 – 10, 2016 at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman. 

Set in the late 1980's, the play follows Adelfa and her elder brother Anghel’s struggles as resident of the infamous mountain of garbage popularly known as smokey mountain. Confronted by extreme poverty and her brother's ailing health, Adelfa agrees to become a mail-order bride in the United States. 

Chase Salazar and Al Gatmaitan play the role of Adelfa and Anghel respectively. Salazar was last seen in Ateneo Entablado’s Ang Birheng Matimtiman and in Severino Montano’s Ladies and the Senator for the celebration of UP Diliman Arts Month. Gatmaitan, an Aliw Award winner for Best Classical Male Performer in 2015, is a current regular at the ABS-CBN soap opera, “The Story of Us.” Joining Salazar and Gatmaitan are Philstage Gawad Buhay 2008 Awardee Peewee O’Hara; diligent and promising actress Sheryll Ceasico; multimedia producer, writer, and director, Mark McKeown; and UP Diliman Theatre Arts graduate student and former student from Siliman University alumna, Ina Azarcon–Bolivar. 

THE FEMALE HEART is the directorial debut of Banaue MiclatJanssen for UPPT. The play is also a momentous directorial project for Prof. Miclat-Janssen for she is celebrating her silver year in the Theatre industry. Joining her in the artistic team are UP Diliman faculty member, Jem Javier (translation); UP Diliman Film student Gio Potes (dramaturgy); Ina Azarcon–Bolivar (assistant direction); freelance set designer and actor Io Balanon (set design); Philstage Gawad Buhay 2014 Awardee Carlo Pagunaling (costume design); dancer / choreographer JM Cabling (movement design); theatre arts students Ricardo Lorenzo (sound design), and Garett Picardal (lights design). 

Indio Performs Wazzup Pilipinas Cover

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Thank you to Indio for coming up with an awesome cover of the Wazzup Pilipinas jingle or theme song.

We are excited to see this group soon at their EP (Extended Play) launch, and personally meet the members composed of 4 boys and their female vocalist, Jen Darlene Torres.

INDIO x CIELO EP launch under Tambayan Productions will be held on June 11, 2016 at 888 Vibers  Bar and Resto together with other indie local bands and some artists. Time to be there is at 7 pm so don't be late. Two of the new aspiring local bands in the Philippines, Indio and Cielo, have conspired together with Tambayan Productions to launch their songs.

 "It hasn't been long since we started to dream for this to happen. Music has been our passion and ultimately, it has become an anti-depression, a way for broken people to express, a way to heal, and gigs have become a venue to escape from reality. We dream to inspire people, to touch them with our songs, and rock the world with hope. So we hereby, invite you to come along with us to fulfill these dreams." - Indio

Indio is an alternative-rock band formed in November 2015 whose songs tell about the consequences of dreaming. One is, Habagat Amihan, a folk rock song about fate, desires ultimately turning to a hurricane that leads to shattering. Two: Sino Ka, about not knowing yourself anymore. And three, Alexis, the believing and doubting of the self's ability to succeed. They believe that songs are stories, real ones, and should convey something that can cause a revolution. The young band currently consists of lead vocalist Jen Darlene Torres, bassist Alfredo Tan, drummer Niño Miguel Abesamis, and guitarists Ryan Alexis Abesamis and Al Bryan Zabala. They dream to rock the world with hope.

Galactic Mission 7: May The Force Be With Your Kids

 

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May the force be with you.

We often heard this line in the famous movie saga of all time which is Star Wars. The characters like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Yoda, and Princess Leia are very popular especially to those fanatics of this epic movie. Well how about to celebrate a birthday with a Star Wars theme? That’s fantastic isn’t?

Last Sunday, May 31, 2016, Galactic Mission 7 was held at the Roof deck of Prestige Tower, Ortigas Center. The said event is not only a Bloggers Event but also a Family Summer Party. From registration, all the staff where in costume and even the host, the charming Ms. Mary Viernes in her Jedi Rey costume. There are some products display outside, a photo booth and the guest where given a loot bags from the sponsors.

Generous and sumptuous foods were served for the guest. For the usual party, there’s a popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, taho and candy buffet that the kids really enjoyed. The whole event is full of fun and surprises. Lots of raffle, games and prizes was given away. Kids were able to make a lightning sword, beading, coloring a book, watching a magic treats and reading session. Everyone experience a Galactic one and bring home treats from the generous sponsors.