Artistang Artlets Presents “Maoyu Transit” for their Season 43 Seniors’ Theatre Literacy Program

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A heartfelt journey that transforms and transcends.

Artistang Artlets announces their upcoming Seniors’ Theatre Literacy Program Production titled “Maoyu Transit”, a theatrical journey that promises to captivate audiences with its emotional, enlightening, and enthralling storytelling. This compelling production is set to take the stage at The University of Santo Tomas Tan Yan Kee Student Center AVR on November 23, 2023.

For years, Artistang Artlets has been producing Theater Literacy Programs not only to entertain their audiences but to also educate them with the elements of theater. This year, Artistang Artlets opts to show their audiences the importance of symbolisms in theater by staging this moving story of love, acceptance, and freedom.

In “Maoyu Transit,” audiences will embark on a journey with a mother and a daughter boarding a peculiar bus. The driver, Mang Domeng, will help Aling Fe and Maya with their current predicament, and free them from their burdens. Little does he know, he too is on a journey of liberation. This emotionally charged play explores the power of compassion and human connection, rising above the limits of conventional storytelling.

“Maoyu Transit”, written and managed by Erin Moira Balbin, and directed by Ma. Cecilia Foja and Jemina Rose Macasaet, will run on November 23, 2023 with shows running from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

For more information about the play and to avail tickets, please visit the Artistang Artlets Facebook Page to stay updated on the production details and ticket registration.

About Artistang Artlets:

Artistang Artlets (AA) is the Official Theater Guild of the Faculty of Arts and Letters for 43 years.

AA is also home to alumni who are now celebrated artists in the country, may that be within or beyond the theater industry. She believes in the artistic and theatrical inclinations and abilities of the students in the Faculty of Arts and Letters in pursuit of further developing and honing the artistic awareness both inside and outside of the Artlet community. She aims to capture the elusive Filipino soul and to portray the slices of life through the medium of theater, and aspires to develop critical thinking, keen observation and in-depth analysis among members to cultivate intellectual growth while at the same time nurturing their finest sensibilities.

Pinoy inventor investigates abaca spacesuits and other nanotech innovations

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Nanotechnology is a bustling field that opens the door to innovation across a wide variety of industries, from fashion and clothing to health and wellness. With this in mind, Dr. Gil Nonato Santos launched the iNano Research Facility in 2006. iNano aims to provide nanotech-related services to academic institutions and industries, from manufacturing nanoparticles to nano-coating materials. Its diverse range of projects includes an abaca fabric coated with nanocomposites that can be used for spacesuits. Another project is focused on detecting lung diseases such as active tuberculosis, which affects 10 million people worldwide.

Dr. Gil Nonato Santos, head of DLSU’s iNano Research Facility, demonstrates a cost-effective tuberculosis test that uses nanotechnology to detect telltale compounds in a patient’s breath. (Photo credit: Dr. Gil Nonato Santos)

Dr. Santos received his doctorate from the University of the Philippines - Diliman National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP). He is currently a full professor at De La Salle University - Laguna (DLSU-Laguna) and a visiting professor at Osaka University.

Based out of DLSU-Laguna, iNano has collaborations with institutions and companies across the globe, including a prestigious partnership with Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI), a global company that manufactures electronics and semiconductor supplies, and support from USAID. 

iNano also has collaborations with the Lung Center of the Philippines and National Taiwan University.

More of iNano’s achievements and goals will be discussed by Dr. Santos at the next iStories session on Monday, November 20, at 4:00 PM. He will give his talk at the CS Admin Auditorium and will also be live streamed on Zoom. To join, you may register through this link: 

https://bit.ly/iStories6

iStories is a series of monthly innovation-themed talks, storytelling, and activities featuring local and international scientists. The initiative aims to ignite the creativity and inventiveness of young scientists not just from UPD-CS but also from other institutes inside and outside of UP.

For inquiries about iStories, please message adride_staff@science.upd.edu.ph

California Technological Care (CTC) Forges Innovative Collaboration for a Healthy Planet and a Thriving Economy

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California Technological Care (CTC) is proud to announce an unprecedented collaboration fostering a healthy planet and a robust economy through partnerships with Philippine-based Voice of the People for a Healthy Planet and Healthy Environment, Inc. (VOP), and Mina De Oro Center for Sustainable Community Economic Development, Inc. (Mina De Oro).

This groundbreaking alliance unites the expertise and resources of CTC, VOP, and Mina De Oro, dedicated to driving positive change in environmental sustainability and community economic development.

CTC, a Philippine Presidential recipient of the prestigious “Kaanib Ng Bayan Award” (Partner in Progress and Development), and a renowned for its commitment to leveraging technology for transformative impact, joins forces with Voice of the People, a dynamic advocacy group promoting sustainable practices and community well-being.  Additionally, the collaboration includes Mina De Oro Center for Sustainable Community Economic Development, Inc., renowned for its dedication to fostering economic growth both in urban and rural communities in the Philippines.

Through this visionary partnership, the organizations envision a future where technological innovation not only enhances lives but also supports the preservation of the environment and stimulates economic growth in local communities.

“Fostering a Healthy Environment and Cultivating a Robust Economy” serves as the guiding principle of this collaboration. Together, these organizations will implement initiatives that promote eco-friendly practices, reduce waste, champion renewable energy solutions, and empower individuals through digital literacy, vocational skills training, and entrepreneurial support.

“Our collaboration with Voice of the People and Mina De Oro represents a pivotal moment in our pursuit of a sustainable and prosperous future. By harnessing our collective strengths, we aim to create tangible, positive impacts on both the environment and local economies,” remarked Demos Punsalan, Executive Director and Co-Founder of CTC.

This partnership stands as a testament to the power of collective action. “We believe that through joint efforts, we can drive transformative change that benefits communities today and for generations to come,” shared Jennifer Reloj, President of Voice of the People.

Margarito Porras, President of Mina De Oro expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “we are excited to combine our efforts and resources with CTC and Voice of the People to promote sustainable economic growth and development within communities.”

About California Technological Care (CTC)

CTC is making a significant impact in the lives of under-resourced communities by giving them the tools they need to succeed in the digital world. Their work is helping to close the digital divide and create a more equitable and inclusive society.