THE OFFICIAL ZINE OF WIKIPILIPINAS.ORG
JULY 2008
in this issue Metropolitan Hubs • Legal Graffitti • Mall Kings • Art in the City • Philippines’ Tallest Structures Indie Manila • Drizzle Day Demure • Everybody Lomo • Urban Warfare • Wonders of Old Sentro ng Kultura • Celestina • PLUS! E-turo • Philippine Online Chronicles • MUST
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from the editors
Philippine cities have always been thirsty for the new, the recent, and the updated. This July, WikiPilipinas presents the WikiZine Metro issue: a collection of articles about the latest in the city. Be in the know, as we have compiled a list of informative articles revolving around the idea metropolitan living in 2008. From fashion to sports, engineering to business, gadgets to icons—we got it all covered. And with a little dose of attitude too, as we spiced it up with more features and a fresher look. Our sidebars feature MUST: a selection of the urbanite’s hippest and trendiest items, gadgets, looks, and happenings. Never feel left out again as you discover what you have to try, buy, and wear next time you venture into the city. You also get to take a peek at two of Vibal Foundation’s newest websites: The Philippine Online Chronicles and E-Turo. The Philippine Online Chronicles (www.thepoc.net) is an online publication of a new breed. It compiles news from different sources, including blogs, student papers, and other alternative publications. E-turo (www.e-turo.org) is a website containing free and open educational resources. Filipino teachers, students, parents, and learners can access and share educational materials in E-turo. With this Wikizine, we bring you not only the newest in the city, but also the newest we can offer. Together, let us read more, write more, learn more, and share more.
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ABOUT THIS ISSUE Make your way downtown and pick up facts and scoops along the way. Allow us to be your guide on your journey to the metropolis. DON’T JUST WALK THE STREET. OWN IT.
2 GEOGRAPHY&TRAVEL
METROPOLITAN
HUBS The emergence of multiple metropolises is an observed global trend within developing nations. Following the footsteps of established countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, these countries are developing their cities with the objectives of improving commerce and increasing employment. In the Philippines, three important metropolitan areas have emerged: Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao. The hubs share similar characteristics: early infrastructure development, huge economic potential, and young populations. Major cities included in the urban agglomerations were listed as Asian Cities of the Future for 2007/08 by Foreign Direct Investment magazine, suggesting the latent potential of the areas in terms of global success.
Photo: “Makati City, Manila At Night� by neilalderney123 of Flickr.
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METRO MANILA
METRO CEBU
Metro Manila is the densest Philippine metropolis in terms of population, with more than 11 million residents concentrated in an area of 636 square kilometers. Located on the western coast of the island of Luzon, facing the Manila Bay, Metro Manila consists of 16 cities and one municipality. Three of the most populous cities in the country, the City of Manila, Quezon City, and Caloocan City, are all constituent cities of Metro Manila. Metro Manila is the center of government, business, society, and culture in the Philippines. The City of Manila is the official seat of Philippine government while most of the government offices are scattered throughout the metropolis. Makati City is regarded as the Philippines’ central business district and is home to most Philippine corporations. Majority of the Filipino culturati are also based in the Metro, which is home to important museums and exposition venues. In 2005, Metro Manila ranked as the 42nd richest urban agglomeration with a GDP of $108 billion, according to a study made by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. With an annual growth rate of 5.9%, the metropolis is expected to climb to the 30th spot by 2020. Metro Cebu is located in the province of Cebu, at the heart of the Visayas Region. Cebu City is its center, with neighboring
METRO DAVAO
cities Carcar, Danao, Mandaue, LapuLapu, Naga, and Talisay comprising the rest of the urban area. The municipalities of Compostela, Consolacion, Cordova, Liloan, Minglanilla, and San Fernando are also included. Its population currently stands at 2.3 million people dispersed in an area of 998 square kilometers. Cebu Business Park, which currently is being built in the city, is the largest urban metropolitan development project outside Metro Manila. Major industrial companies are located in Mandaue City, while Lapu-Lapu City in Mactan Island boasts international hotels, the export processing zone, and an international airport. While still unofficial as a metropolis, Metro Davao is the premier economic zone down south. Davao City, the urban center, is the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. Foreign Direct Investment recognized its potential as a business and industrial area, and listed it tenth on their 2007/08 list of Asian Cities of the Future. Davao City possesses competent infrastructure, including an international airport, seaports, roads, and bridges. While still under discussion, the possibility of merging with nearby local governments, particularly the Island Garden City of Samal, Panabo City, and the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, may even improve the potential of Metro Davao as an urban conglomeration.
For the complete article, visit en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Metropolitan_Centers_in_the_Philippines.
4 GOVERNMENT&POLITICS
LEGAL GRAFFITTI HYPERDUNK
MMDA A Art is a term coined to refer to the “official artwork”
commissioned by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to be painted over graffiti along the streets of the Metro. These abstract works are usually composed of random squares and circles in different colors, though some depict more vivid subjects like a family waiting at a bus stop. The term MMDA A art was later expanded to encompass all beautification projects by the MMDA, such as overpasses and public toilets painted in hot pink and sky blue, colors which have now been associated with the MMDA. Controversies MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando was criticized by Parañaque Representative Roilo Golez for violating international color standards with his pink and blue color scheme. According to Golez, pink signs are for incident management warning like typhoons, emergency shelters, and civil defense warnings. Road signs, Golez said, should be red and white. According to Fernando, however, there is no hard-andfast rule as to the color of traffic signs, with the exception of the red, yellow and green traffic lights, and that other cities around the world use different colors to guide motorists and pedestrians. He justified his color preference by saying that the unique shades of the MMDA A signs make them readily visible and immediately attract the notice of motorists and pedestrians....
For the complete article, visit en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=MMDA_Art.
Photo: “MMDA Art” by Aldask of Flickr.
The Hyperdunk is a new line of shoes manufactured by global sportswear company Nike. At only 13 ounces, the Hyperdunk is 18 percent lighter than the average basketball shoe. The shoe company also says it is the strongest basketball shoe it has produced so far. Shoe designer Eric Avar, taking in inspiration from the 90s and 2K4 Huaraches, infused the Hyperdunk with two new cutting-edge innovations: Flywire and Lunarlite foam. Flywire fiber technology works by decreasing weight and adding strength to the shoe, allowing athletes to be lighter on their feet and faster on the court. The Lunarlite foam on the other hand features a special cell structure which makes it a lightweight and responsive cushioning base for the foot. Along with a Zoom Air heel, Lunarlite equips athletes with heightened reaction potential and bounce. Nike President and CEO Mark Parker along with NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, introduced the Hyperdunk to the global media at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon in April. The shoe will be available in Philippine retail stores in July or August 2008.
BUSINESS&ECONOMY 5
MALL KINGS NINTENDO WII
Photos from: www.forbes.com (Henry Sy, Sr., taken by Paul Hu, and Jaime Zobel de Ayala); www.robinsonsproperties.com.ph (John Gokongwei, Jr.)
The mall comprises a huge part of Filipinos’ every day itinerary. It is the usual business meeting place, the weekend family getaway, and the emergency shopping center. It’s where we eat, shop, and unwind. Who set up these places anyway? In the world of Philippine malls, there are three men who matter most. The Ayala Pioneer Jaime Zobel de Ayala is the patriarch of Ayala Corporation, the oldest conglomerate in the Philippines. The corporation’s business interests include finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, and information technology. Ayala Land, the real estate arm of the corporation, operates seven malls in the country, including Greenbelt, Glorietta, and Trinoma. He came in third in the Forbes list of richest Filipinos in 2006, but surged to clinch the top spot in 2007. He retired as chairman in April 2006. Robinsons’ Father Considered one of the most powerful industrialists in the country, John Gokongwei, Jr. is the founder of JG Summit Holdings. He started his retail career in Cebu at the age of 15 by selling household products as a market vendor. He went to Manila at the age of 19 to expand his venture. He founded the Universal Robina Corporation at age 30. Gokongwei’s businesses later on diversified into a wider range of industries, which includes the establishment of Robinsons Land Corporation, the company that runs the Robinsons chain of malls.
Nintendo Wii (pronounced as the pronoun “we”) is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. Weighing 2.7 pounds and measuring 8.5 by 6 inches, it is considered the most compact of the next-generation consoles. Originally released in its glossy white color, there is speculation that colored Wii consoles will soon be sold. The Wii Remote is slender and can sense three-dimensional motion—up and down, back and forward, side to side. It is bundled with the Nunchuk, a unit which features an accelerometer and a traditional analog stick with two trigger buttons. Because of its motion-sensing controllers, games like baseball, boxing, bowling, and tennis became more realistic, active, and entertaining. This Remote can be used as a sword, bat, knife, laser or racket depending on the games played. PC World ranked Nintendo Wii as number four in their “20 Most Innovative Products of the Year” in 2006.
The Man Behind SM Regarded as the “Father of Philippine Retailing”, Henry Sy, Sr. is the founder and chairman of the SM M Group of Companies. He came a long way from operating a humble shoe store in Quiapo in 1946 to building the Philippines’ biggest and largest chain of shopping centers—the SM malls. He founded Shoe Mart in 1958 and thereafter set up the first air conditioned shoe store, the first integrated mall, and the third biggest mall in the world. With a net worth of 1.7 billion dollars, he is one of only four Filipino billionaires. He also came in second in Forbes list of 40 Richest Filipinos in 2007....
For the complete article, visit en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=The_Patriarchs_of_Shopping_Malls.
6 CULTURE&ARTS
ART IN THE CITY EEE PC
The EEE PC is a subnotebook computer designed by Taiwan-based electronic company ASUS. It features a low-end Intel Mobile CPU, 512 megabytes of RAM, a 4 gigabyte solid-state flash hard drive, and pre-installed software packages. The name Eee derives from ASUS advertising slogan for the subnotebook “Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play”. It became popular in the Philippines and in other parts of the world because of its compact size, light weight, and low cost. Despite criticisms of its small hard drive space and low screen resolution, the Eee PC’s affordable price plus its system that allows light web surfing and basic productivity offsets any of its shortcomings.
One of the country’s leading cultural institutions, the Ayala Museum hosts the finest collection of Philippine historical dioramas and Filipino painters’ obra maestras. History The late Filipino painter Fernando Zobel de Ayala y Montojo conceived the establishment of the Ayala Museum in the 1950s. This vision finally materialized in 1967 as a project of the Ayala Foundation, formerly known as the Filipinas Foundation. The Museum was initially housed in the Insular Life Building on Ayala Avenue, Makati City. In 1974, the inauguration of the first Ayala Museum building designed by National Artist Leandro V. Locsin on Makati Avenue was held. The Museum moved to its present home on the corner of De La Rosa Street on September 28, 2004, in time for the celebration of the Ayala Foundation’s 170th anniversary. This new building was designed by the architectural firm Leandro V. Locsin and Partners led by Leandro Y. Locsin himself. Collections Ayala Museum is home to various displays of Filipino culture, art, and history. The galleries of the museum contain a wide range of collections which include the following: • Diorama Experience - The museum owns sixty handcrafted dioramas chronicling the history of the Philippines. These dioramas, created by artists from Paete, Laguna, highlight the sixty major events in Philippine history: from pre-historic times to the declaration of Philippine independence on July 4, 1946. This exhibit also features a multimedia presentation of the Martial Law years and the 1986 People Power Revolution. • Maritime Vessels - The boat gallery is part of the museum’s diorama collections. This gallery showcases miniature versions of different watercrafts showing the evolution of maritime vessels from logs to modern boats. • Fine Arts Collection - Highlighting the museum’s fine arts collection are the works of the three renowned Filipino painters, namely: Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo, and Fernando Zobel....
For the complete article, visit en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Ayala_Museum.
&TECHNOLOGY
8 MEDIA&ENTERTAINMENT
INDIE MANILA CINEMALAYA
The Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival is a Philippine visual art celebration committed to the development of Filipino independent films. Organizers of the festival set up the filmfest to provide young filmmakers a suitable venue to express their ideas, unbridled by commercial considerations. In 2008, the 4th Cinemalaya Film Fest which carries the theme Anong Kwento Mo? will run from July 11 to 20 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Featured films for this season present stories of Filipinos from all walks of life, put to film by brilliant film makers. Finalists of the competition include ten full-length and ten short feature films chosen from a total of 194 entries submitted last year.
Manila has always been a favorite setting for independent films. Following in the footsteps of Philippine film legends Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal, indie filmmakers of today depict the city at its grittiest. A recent wave of indie features gave Filipino audiences a momentary peek into the urban world, unmasking the harsh realities faced by its inhabitants. Through these movies, filmmakers are able to boldly articulate the Filipino experience of living in the city. Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros This film deals with the comingof-age of Maximo, a teenage homosexual who lives in one of Manila’s notorious slums. While dealing with the usual problems teens face, he gets torn between protecting his family of thieves and his admiration for Victor, a police officer. The film brilliantly captures the blossoming of Maximo who, amid the troubles of poverty, sexism, and injustice, still finds himself. Kubrador The movie is a social commentary that centers on jueteng. Set in the slums of Manila, the film follows the life of Amelita, a middle-aged woman who works as a bet collector for an illegal jueteng operation. Haunted by the ghost of her fallen son, she braves all risks just to earn a living. The film depicts the life of the urban poor who rely heavily on chances—through prohibited games and surreptitious activities—in the hope of finding a better life. Tirador A film by Brillante Mendoza, Tirador tells about the lives of Caloy, Leo, Rex and Odie, who all live in the depressed areas of Quiapo. The setting takes place in Holy Week amidst the 2007 elections. The film presents Manila as swarming with hired killers, drug addicts, snatchers, and other tiradors—people who make hits. The film reveals the plight of Filipinos living in poverty and illustrates how politics and faith intertwine in a society molded by a deeply-rooted tradition....
For the complete article, visit en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Philippine_Independent_Films_in_Urban_Setting.
FASHION 9
DRIZZLE DAY DEMURE Yes, rainy days and Mondays sometimes get you down, but a rainy week will totally freak you out. What about your planned wardrobe for the whole month? What about those chic dresses and stilettos, those cute skirts paired with your sleeveless tops? Don’t fret, this is not a case of panic. Rainy days do not really equate to shoddy fashion statements, because you can still stay trendy even when it’s raining cats and dogs. Here are some tips from WikiPilipinas on how to stay in a sunny fashion state during an otherwise gloomy day. Colored hoodies, jackets and trench coats Yes, they really need to be bright. Dark colored hoodies, jackets, or even trench coats don’t look good on rainy days. Not only do they match the weather, they make you look like you are mourning. Brighten up and look fab—start with the clothes you are wearing. Umbrellas This is a staple on rainy days, but this time, don’t use your typical umbrella. On days when the rain makes you feel tired and ugly, opt for printed umbrellas to add an extra oomph to your ensemble. Look for umbrellas with cute designs like stars, cherries, hearts, or checkered and striped brollies. If yo find the pattern that you like, c the colorful ones instead! If you still undecided, there’s always transparent umbrella right around the corner.
GLADIATOR SANDALS
Gladiator sandals are flat sandals accentuated by straps that go up until below the knee. Fashion forecasts for the year 2008 predict that these sandals are going to be “in” for women the whole year. Because of their comfortable feel and style, these sandals, usually seen in historical films like Russell Crowe’s Gladiator and the cult favorite 300, can be a great alternative to flip flops worn by a lot of Filipinas. Gladiator sandals are very versatile. They can be paired with almost any type of outfit, from mini-dresses and skirts to pants and shorts. For a more casual look, style magazines recommend tie-dye or denim outfits, while for an edgier appeal, match the sandals with formal clothes. Of course, a decent pedicure is always the best accompaniment to any sandal—flip flip or gladiator.
Flat sandals and flip flops Nothing makes you feel more u during rainy days than having wet so side your equally wet shoes. So, to try avoid catching fungal infection, migh well go for flat sandals or flip flops you can easily wash your feet and l them dry whenever you get the chance Just be ready to get a pedicure almo every week though. Rain boots Rain boots in different prints look cute especially when paired with mid length trench coats and short skirts. Wearing them is a sure way of protecting your feet from puddles...
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10 COMMUNITIES
EVERYBODY LOMO BITTORRENT Lomography is a style of photography that emphasizes casual and snapshot picture-taking. Using cameras by photography company Lomographische AG from which lomography derives its name, enthusiasts push for a more expressive attitude in capturing photos, usually producing over-saturated and high contrast images. Filipinos like the style so much that they have set up groups for fellow enthusiasts to interact and share their creative masterpieces with. Lomographic Embassy Manila A subsidiary of Lomography International under the management of Team Manila. It is the prime representative of Lomography and the exclusive distributor of the brand in the Philippines. Team Manila is responsible for educating people about lomography and spreading the creative lifestyle it promotes. Lomomanila Founded on February 24, 2003, the group started as a mailing list of Filipino lomography enthusiasts on Yahoo! Groups in 2003. Five years later, the mailing list has expanded into an online community with over 1,000 registered members. Lomofilipinas A group of lomography artists under Lomomanila, the community encourages the establishment of more photography groups in the Philippines to broaden the venue for creative community outputs. Lomofilipinas pursues projects on a grand scale, the first being the downloadable magazine LOFI. Lomographic Society of the Philippines An online community composed of lomographers who showcase photos that exhibit candid shots of objects, people, and scenes. An online gallery, which features sections like Favorite Photos, Top Rated, and Most Viewed, is available for ...
Photo: “Lomo Fisheye� by Timburts of Flickr.
BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing communications tool, designed to distribute large amounts of data through the Internet. With this system, users who have copies of the file (seeders) become capable of sharing the file or a portion of it to other users (leechers). This dramatically reduces the costs incurred in distributing large amounts of data as the original distributor only needs one copy of the file, a computer, and a fast Internet connection. While providing a useful platform for independent artists and software producers, the BitTorrent system has been criticized for allowing copyrighted material, such as television episodes, films, entire albums, and computer software, to be distributed very easily. Torrent tracker websites such as ThePirateBay.org and Demonoid.com have faced legal issues and were asked to close down, but a significant number of similar sites are still online.
For the complete article, visit en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Lomographic_Communities_in_the_Philippines.
SPORTS&LEISURE 11
URBAN WARFARE GTA IV
The first paintballs were created by the Nelson Paint Company in the US in the 1970s. These balls, then made from wax, were used by foresters to mark trees from a distance, and by cattlemen to mark their herd. In 1976, American Hayes Noel and his friends were walking home chatting about one of his friends’ trip to Africa. Intrigued by stories about hunting buffalo, and inspired by Richard Connell’s short story The Most Dangerous Game, the group thought of recreating the game where they could stalk and hunt each other. A year and a half later, after seeing a paintball gun in an agricultural catalog, the friends gathered twelve players and competed against each other in the very first paintball game held on June 27, 1981.
Photo: above by Inkyhack of Flickr.
Paintball Paintball is an extreme sport in which players eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with paint-filled gelatin capsules called “paintballs”. The game usually involves two opposing teams seeking to wipe out all of the other team’s players or to complete some other objective, such as retrieving a flag or targeting a designated player. While players of a team try to achieve these objectives, they can oust opposing players by tagging them with paintballs shot by air-powered markers. While the sports’ gameplay vary form field to field, a usual paintball game lasts for about thirty minutes. An extreme sport A game of paintball requires a significant amount of equipment. The early wax-made balls posed durability problems during early games, so after some research, paintballs were packaged using softgel encapsulation. With the new material, the paintball’s projectile survived rapid firing, yet still breaks upon making contact. Aside from paintballs and markers (firing equipment), paintball players must also wear full-face goggles to guard their eyes and face. Body vests also provide additional safety from shots to the body. Many paintball courses install trained paintball referees during games to protect the players...
For the complete article, visit en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Paintball.
Grand Theft Auto IV is an action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is the ninth installment of the Grand Theft series and the first in its fourth generation games. It is also the first to feature an online multiplayer mode, which contains fifteen different game types. The game follows the life of Niko Bellic, a war veteran from Eastern Europe, who comes to the US in search of the American Dream. Set in Liberty City, a fictional city based on modern day New York, GTA IV features an “openworld” gameplay that gives the player more control over their character and environment. Regarded as one of the most successful game releases of all time, Grand Theft Auto IV broke sales records by selling 3.6 million units on its first day of release and grossing over $500 million in its first week. The game, which has acquired a cult following in the Philippines, has also received overwhelming positive reviews from sites like Gamespot and Metacritic.
Puente Grande
he Philippines is a country rich in architectural history. Built along our streets—from the Spanish period to the Japanese occupation— were stone and brick houses, magnificent church facades, huge courtyards, and extravagant archways. Many of these structures were lost after World War II, but luckily, a number survived. Listed below are some of the most splendid old metropolitan infrastructures that give us a glimpse of our aesthetic past:
Hotel de Oriente The Hotel de Oriente is a three-story building believed to be the first hotel in the Philippines. Strategically located in Binondo, Manila near the Binondo Church, this hotel had over 80 rooms. Its scenic view of the plaza’s lawns and fountains made it a favorite among American tourists. Spanish architect Juan Jose Huervas y Arizmendi built the hotel and adorned its interiors with floral decorations and exquisite punkahs (large swinging fans). The hotel was opened publicly in January 1889. Jose Rizal stayed in this hotel in 1892 upon his return from Hong Kong. In 1904, the All Images from www.filipiniana.net.
Hotel de Oriente served as offices of the Philippine Constabulary, American Circulating Library, Official Gazette and the Commercial Museum. A portion of the building was partially devastated by the end of World War II in 1945, and years later, it was demolished to give way to a new building.
Fonda de Lala (Fonda Francesca de Lala Ary) The Fonda Francesca de Lala Ary, more popularly known as Fonda de Lala, was a famous hotel during the Spanish colonial era. The US firm Russel and Sturgis Company built the hotel in 1810, but later sold it to a Hindu by the name of Lala Ary. This foreign house used to
stand at 37 Calle de la Barraca (Calle Anloague, now Juan Luna Street) in Binondo, Manila, where the Allied Bank is now situated. This famous hotel was mentioned in Jose Rizal’s first novel, Noli Me Tangere where the fictional character Crisostomo Ibarra stayed upon his arrival from Europe. Luneta Hotel One of the few remaining structures that survived the devastation of World War II, the Luneta Hotel is a six-story building located in San Luis Street (T.M. Kalaw), Ermita, Manila. It was designed by Spanish architect-engineer Salvador Farre and was completed in 1918. During that period, the Luneta Hotel was the only building in the area with French Renaissance-style windows and balconies,
decorated with cast-iron grilles. Owned by the Litonjua family, the hotel faces the picturesque Manila Bay and was surrounded by storage houses and bahay na bato. The Luneta Hotel became popular during the early American period as it served as the resting spot for American G.I.s. After withstanding a series of initial bombardment during the war, the hotel’s edifice started to collapse in 1972. Government officials considered demolishing the building, but its new owner, the Beaumont Holdings, denounced the move and believed that it can still be restored. The Luneta Hotel was declared a historical landmark by the National Historical Institute and was protected by a Presidential Decree in 1973. San Juan de Dios Hospital Recognized as the oldest hospital in the Philippines, San Juan de Dios Hospital was established upon the arrival of Franciscan missionaries, among whom was layman Fray Juan Clemente, in the islands on June 24, 1578. The friar, having difficulties in learning the native language, began studying the tropical plants of the Philippines and their medicinal values. By the last quarter of 1578, Fray Clemente built a nipa hut and bamboo hospital with two 300 square meters yard, serving the sick and the poor. In 1596, Hermanidad de la Misericordia (Confraternity of Mercy) took charge of the hospital after serving in the 1594 wars. In 1603 and 1645, the hospital was struck by fire and earthquake and drained the confraternity...
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14 WIKIFILIPINO
SENTRO NG KULTURA BANDANA
Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas (Cultural Center of the Philippines/CCP) ang pangunahing institusyon para sa kultura at sining sa bansa. Taglay nito ang pinakamataas na pamantayan ng kahusayan at may mga serbisyong tumutugon sa Filipino at sa daigdig. Nililinang at itinataguyod ng CCP ang artistikong kahusayan, estetikong Filipino at pagkakilanlan, at positibong halagahang pangkultura tungo sa makataong lipunang pandaigdig. Kasaysayan Pinasinayaan ang CCP noong 1969 at nagsilbing tahanan ng mga sining sa Pilipinas. Nilikha ang CCP sa bisa ng Kautusang Tagapagpaganap Bilang 30 na may layong itampok at panatilihin ang mga Filipinong sining at kultura. Pormal itong binuksan noong 8 Setyembre 1969. Mula nang itatag ang nasabing institusyon, sinikap na nitong isabuhay ang logo nitong sumasagisag sa “katotohanan, kagandahan, at kabutihan” ang tatlong “K” na kahalintulad sa Katipunan nina Andres Bonifacio at Emilio Jacinto. Nasa ilalim ng Opisina ng Pangulo ang CCP, at saklaw ng Pambansang Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining, alinsunod sa isinasaad ng Kautusang Tagapagpaganap Bilang 80. Itinatanghal ng CCP ang mga tagumpay sa sining ng Filipino; hinihikayat ang paglikha ng orihinal na obrang inspirado ng tema at tradisyong Filipino; at tumutulong na mailapit ang sining sa lahat ng sektor ng lipunan. Itinataguyod din nito ang pagtatatag ng mga sentrong panrehiyon sa pakikipagtulungan sa mga samahang lokal, at inililibot ang mga residenteng artista at iba pang alagad ng sining mula sa mga rehiyon sa pamamagitan ng CCP Outreach Program....
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Noon pa man ay bahagi na ng pangaraw-araw na kasuotan ng mga Muslim ang bandana. Bahagi ito ng kinamulatan nilang tradisyon at kultura. Sa kasalukuyan, kapansin-pansin ang malayang paggamit nito sa pananamit ng tao. Anuman ang kanilang kasarian, relihiyon, at pinagmulan, napapanahon ang paggamit ng bandana lalo na kapag dumarating ang buwan ng tag-lamig, habang tag-ulan naman sa Pilipinas. Bukod sa pakinabang nito laban sa lamig, karaniwang isinusuot ang bandana sa leeg, balikat, o baywang upang lumitaw ang kani-kaniyang estilo ng pananamit. Sa katunayan, mula sa pag-eeksperimento at pagiging malikhain ay maaaring maging ganap na pusturyoso ang simpleng kasuotan sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng bandana.
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Sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay napili para sa taong ito ang kaaya-ayang mga shell bags mula sa Celestina bilang Accessory of Choice ni Anna Wintour, ang punong patnugot ng Vogue at ang itinuturing na pinakamaimpluwensiyang tao sa larangan ng fashion sa ngayon. Shell minaudieres (mee-nod-yers) kung ito ay tawagin para sa mga maliliit na lalagyan na pangkosmetiko. Ang mga ito ay nagkakahalaga mula $600 hanggang $800. Ang nagpapaligsahan sa ganda at disenyong bags ay konsepto ng isang Pinay, si Tina Maristela Ocampo na dati ay isang modelo. Ngayon ay isa nang entrepreneur at siyang may-ari ng Celestina si Ocampo. Gawa ng Pilipino Nakilala siya sa kanyang talento na gamitin ang shells at iba pang katutubong materyales na galing sa Pilipinas. Ang imahe ng Celestina ay nagbibigay-halaga sa likas na yaman ng Pilipinas at sa angking kakayahan ng mga Filipino sa tradisyunal na paggawa gaya ng paghahabi. Ipinasadya ang hugis ng clutch bags na “trapezoid” na may disenyong hango sa hayopdagat na page, ikat fabrics, at balat ng buwaya. Ang bakal na ginamit ay gawa sa Baguio, ang burlwood, mahogany, at ebony naman ay mula pa sa Pampanga at Cebu. Ang mga alahas ay gawa sa Bulacan. Nagsimula ang lahat dahil sa isang kahong gawa sa shell. Ang konsepto ay gawing natural at organiko ang dating. Nagdala ng ilang halimbawa ang mag-asawang Ricco at Tina Ocampo at sa tulong ng tagadisenyo na si Rafé Totengco ay nagkaroon sila ng pagkakataong maipakita ang mga ito sa mga tagapanuri ng aksesorya para sa Vogue magazine. Mula noon ay nakasama na sila sa Paris Trade Fair at New York Fashion Week. Kasama sa naturang pagpipili ay ang pamosong mga pangalan na Louie Vuitton at Bottega Venetta na mababasa sa pahinang “The Last Look”, kung saan ay ipinakikita ang itinuturing na “the next big thing.” Ilan lamang sa mga sikat na artista na bumili ng kanyang gawa ay sina Halle Berry (moonlight loop clutch) at Drew Barrymore....
For the complete article, visit fil.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Celestina_Shell_Bag.
Ang iPhone ay isa sa mga pinakamakabagong uri ng kagamitang pangkomunikasyon na pinaunlad at pinaghusay ng kumpanyang Apple Inc. Ito ay isang aparato na pinuno ng samu’t saring kakayahan at kagalingan. Kaya nitong makakonekta sa Internet sa tulong ng teknolohiyang Wi-Fi. Binubuo ito ng ‘’multitouch screen’’ at birtwal na pindutan at tipaan upang mapadali ang paggamit. Mayroon din itong panloob na kamera at kapasidad na mag-imbak ng mga larawan at panoorin. Higit sa lahat, kaya nitong magpatugtog ng musika at makapanood ng mga palabas. Nakapagpapadala ito ng mensahe sa pamamagitan ng SMS at voicemail gaya ng iba pang kahanay na telepono. Inanunsyo ng kumpanyang Apple ang paglalabas ng iPhone noong Enero 9, 2007 at unang isina-merkado sa bansang Estados Unidos noong Hunyo 28 ng nabanggit na taon, at unti-unti na ring kumalat sa buong mundo. Kinilala ito ng magasin na Time bilang “Natatanging Imbensyon ng Taong 2007.”
What is E-turo? E-turo, a play on the words ‘electronic’ and ‘turo’ (meaning teach) is a network of free and open educational resources. Filipino teachers and learners can share and customize E-turo content for their own use. E-turo covers basic education, alternative education, and continuing education. E-turo focuses on developing an online repository for basic education in the areas of Mathematics, Science, English, Filipino and Social Studies. E-turo invites everyone from educators, students and parents, to publishers, programmers, instructional designers, authors and public officials throughout the Philippines to contribute or freely access quality learning materials.
How can I use E-turo materials? Anyone with access to the Internet can use the material found on E-turo to teach themselves or others. Whether it’s algebra, reading, or physics, they will be able to access the material online, print it, and/or save it to a CD. E-turo has three levels of content: (1) curricula and learning strategies; (2) lesson plans; (3) enrichment exercises. Users of Eturo can mix and match content according to their needs.
Why should I get involved with E-turo? Because helping others to learn is simply the right thing to do. With your valuable input, E-turo can help foster the exchange of ideas, whether among students and parents, or publishers and educators, all in an interactive community that makes it fun and rewarding to make a difference. Your assistance can come in many important forms. E-turo needs your help to make it grow for the benefit of Filipino teachers and learners. Donate your resources. Actively participate in the community. Use the materials available. Provide feedback. And most importantly, spread the word.
T he Philippines’ Free E-Learning Portal. www.e-turo.org
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