A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream portrays the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors on their interactions with the Duke and Duchess of Athens and with Fairies who inhabit a magical moonlit forest. It all explodes into confusion and mayhem when a magical elixir is given to the wrong lover and then an actor is promptly and quite accidentally turned into a donkey! Watch and enjoy the characters in their wild goose chase around the magical forest as they race to the merry resolution of their lover's woes.

Tickets are sold on a bulk reservation basis.

FOR TICKETS, CONTACT
telephone: (02) 687 2830 or (02) 505 6380
mobile numbers: (0927) 833 6243 or (0916) 643 6976

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Ateneo Blue Repertory's ZANNA, DON'T!

Ateneo Blue Repertory, the country's premier college musical theatre organization, closes its 18th season with Zanna, Dont!---A Musical Fairytale.

Zanna, Don't! takes place in a topsy-turvy world where homosexuality is the norm and the heteros must battle anti-straight prejudice. Set in Heartsville High, the plot revolves around Zanna, a teen fairy matchmaker and the hell that breaks loose when a boy and a girl, fall in love with each other. Providing a fresh perspective, it allows audiences to understand love and relationships from a different point of view.

Under the direction of Carelle Mangaliag and RR Herrera, and musical direction of Felix Rivera (Musical Director, blueREPs High School Musical, Performer, Avenue Q) and Pauline Gaerlan (Musical Director, blueREP's All Shook Up, Tick, Tick...Boom!) .

February 17, 2010 at 8:00pm to March 6, 2010 at 10:00pm
Rizal Mini-Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University

For Ticket Inquiries, you may contact Cassie Manalastas at 09178969797.


BILLING CREDITS:

ZANNA, DONT!

Book, Music, and Lyrics by TIM ACITO
Additional Book and Lyrics by ALEXANDER DINELARIS
Originally produced Off-Broadway by Jack M. Dalgleish in association with Stephanie A. Joel
New York Premiere presented by Amas Musical Theatre: Rosetta LeNoire, Founder;
Donna Trinkoff, Producing Director; Orchestrations and Arrangements by Edward G. Robinson

Zanna Don't is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY. 10018.(866) 378-9758
www.theatricalrights.com

Jon Schmidt And Steve Sharp Nelson in Concert With Julia Abueva today (February 27, 2010)

The Pocketful of Kids school will be hosting a fund-raiser concert of Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson featuring Julia Abueva and the Encore students on February 27, 2010 at the Sunset Pavilion of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

Cocktails and light snacks will be served for sunset at the poolside garden of the Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza with the concert proper to begin promptly at 7PM to end at around 10PM.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit the A Child’s D.R.E.A.M
Foundation and Green Agenda Philippines.

Tickets are available for Php1,500 and Php2,000.
You may reserve at the Pocketful of Kids office 634-7888 / 634-2888 or 0939-495-4173 or visit select branches Astrovision / Astroplus, Odyssey Music and Video, O Music and Video, and Hush Puppies

The Pocketful of Kids office is at the 15th floor of Strata 2000 Bldg., F.Ortigas Jr. Ave., Ortigas Center

Major Sponsors:
Sofitel Philippine Plaza
Astrovision - Astro Plus
Odyssey Music & Video
Odyssey Live.Net
O Music Video
Swatch
Hushpuppies
Guerlain
Bvlgari
Plains & Prints
Flowers by Sylvia
Mosterdekals
World Bangers Haute Dog
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SAS Screenwriting Series in SINGAPORE: What is a screenplay? (Free & Open o he Public)

Screenwriters Association (Singapore) presents
the first installment of:

SAS Screenwriting Series
(free and open to the public)

This month's talk:
What is a screenplay? (Introductory level)

Saturday, 27 Feb 2010
11 am - 12 pm
The Substation Classroom 2 (level 2)

Who should attend:
Anyone new to screenwriting and interested to learn more.

We will answer these basic questions in an informal setting:

- What is the Screenwriters Association and what does it do?

- What is screenwriting, and why do people do it?

- What are the different types of screenwriting?

- How does screenwriting fit into film making?

- How is screenwriting different from other forms of writing?

- How does the screenwriting industry work in Hollywood?

- Should I write a screenplay?

- How do I learn screenwriting?

This talk will be presented by Mark Kwan, award-winning screenwriter and new president of the SAS, and JF Koh, webmaster of SAS.

Visit us at:
http://www.screenwriters.org.sg

Watch out for these future topics in our SAS Screenwriting Series:

27 March 2010: Basics of Screenwriting
24 April 2010: Creative Techniques in Screenwriting
29 May 2010: So I Have Written a Screenplay -- What Next?
26 June 2010: How To Sell a Screenplay

If you would like to be a guest speaker or help out as a volunteer, please contact us here.

A Night at the Opera Company 5 "OF MEN AND BARITONES"

Philippine Opera Company, pursuant to its objective of enhancing public
understanding and enjoyment of opera, proudly presents “A Night at the
Opera Company 5"

February 27, 2010 (Saturday) at 6 o’clock in the evening.

Titled "Of Men and Baritones”, this mini-show is a showcase of the majestic and wonderful repertoire of the Baritones! Watch some of the country's best and upcoming baritones, including Boheme alumni JOHN OCAMPOS and JOSELEO LOGDAT, perform well loved arias and art songs! Piano accompaniment by Mr. JUDE AREOPAGITA.

As a treat, our special guest is a true gem of Philippine Opera : MR. NOMER SON!!!

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Call 8928786.
Philippine Opera Company
15 Garcia Villa Street, San Lorenzo
Village, Makati City.

Backstreet Boys... Live in Manila this February 29, 2010!

The Backstreet Boys are a multi-Grammy nominated American vocal group. They were formed in Orlando/ Florida and managed by producer Lou Pearlman, and have been together since 1993.

They have 14 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and have sold over 130 million records worldwide making them one of the biggest selling artists of all time and best selling boy band.

According to US Billboard 200, the Backstreet Boys are the first artist since Sade to have their first seven albums reach top 10 on the chart. Their earlier songs still remain very popular.

When they returned to the pop scene in 2005, their sound had changed drastically, incorporating only live instruments (some of which they play themselves) and a more guitar and piano driven pop-rock sound. After the 2005–2006 tour, original member Kevin Richardson left the group on June 23, 2006, to start a family, but the four-piece refused to rule out a possible return for the singer. The now four-member group consists of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and A. J. McLean.

Venue: Araneta Coliseum
Date/Time: February 27, 2010 | Saturday at 8:00PM,

Buy your tickets here.

Auditions for a Filipino Musical on February 21, 2010

In November 2010, SAC will be staging the longest running musical that catapulted the musical career of Isay Alvarez and Robert Sena along with other artists like Tricia Amper -Jimenez, Gigi Posadas, Beverly Salviejo, Jograd dela Torre, Bobby Martino, Jon Briones etc., at the Little Theatre of Cultural Centre of the Philippines.

MAGSIMULA KA! is a story about four friends who have just graduated from college. They were all excited to embark on their respective dreams! One wants to be a social worker (Monina), a singer (Mandy), writer (Mario) and composer (Miguel). Miguel who comes from a wealthy family really wanted to become a musician but his father wanted him to take over the management of their business. He joined a songwriting contest and his entry was MAGSIMULA KA! There are many heartwarming moments among friends and family of Miguel. Adding spice to the musical is the love story of the household helpers namely: Jograd and Monang, the best friend of Monina (Delia) who disappeared because of an accident, and a number of beautifully written songs of Gines Tan and arranged by Ryan Cayabyab. The story is very refreshing with all the positive moral values imparted in the musical which are lacking in today’s entertainment scene.

The characters in the musical are:• Miguel 18-25 yrs old / composer / tenor
• Monina 18-25yrs old / social worker /dancer / soprano 2
• Mandy 18-25yrs old / singer / tenor
• Mario 18-25yrs old / writer / baritone
• Mother 40’s up / soprano
• Father 40’s up / tenor
• Delia 18-25yrs old / crippled friend /alto/soprano
• Millie 13-16yrs old / sister /dancer
• Chorus actor / singer / dancer / willing to do multiple roles

Please prepare one Filipino song preferably from a Filipino musical.

Auditions will be held at Spotlight Artists Centre, Dona Consolacion Bldg. 122 Jupiter St. Mkt. City on February 21 from 1pm-5pm.

Please call 899-8089 to register.

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Ateneo Blue Repertory's ZANNA, DON'T! runs from February 17 to March 6, 2010!

Ateneo Blue Repertory, the country's premier college musical theatre organization, closes its 18th season with Zanna, Dont!---A Musical Fairytale.

Zanna, Don't! takes place in a topsy-turvy world where homosexuality is the norm and the heteros must battle anti-straight prejudice. Set in Heartsville High, the plot revolves around Zanna, a teen fairy matchmaker and the hell that breaks loose when a boy and a girl, fall in love with each other. Providing a fresh perspective, it allows audiences to understand love and relationships from a different point of view.

Under the direction of Carelle Mangaliag and RR Herrera, and musical direction of Felix Rivera (Musical Director, blueREPs High School Musical, Performer, Avenue Q) and Pauline Gaerlan (Musical Director, blueREP's All Shook Up, Tick, Tick...Boom!) .

Zanna, Dont opens on February 17, 2010 and runs until March 6 at the Rizal Mini Theater, Ateneo De Manila University.

For Ticket Inquiries, you may contact Cassie Manalastas at 09178969797.


BILLING CREDITS:
ZANNA, DONT!
Book, Music, and Lyrics by TIM ACITO
Additional Book and Lyrics by ALEXANDER DINELARIS
Originally produced Off-Broadway by Jack M. Dalgleish in association with Stephanie A. Joel
New York Premiere presented by Amas Musical Theatre: Rosetta LeNoire, Founder;
Donna Trinkoff, Producing Director; Orchestrations and Arrangements by Edward G. Robinson

Zanna Don't is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY. 10018. (866) 378-9758 www.theatricalrights.com

Gala concert to launch FILharmoniKA's symphonic concert for 2010.

A gala concert to launch FILharmoniKA's symphonic concert for 2010.

For Ticket Inquiries:
Sheila Marcos
09176454085
8074433

www.ticketworld.com.ph

GABI NG AWIT AT SAYAW this February 26, 2010

The Catholic Bible Society Foundation, Inc. and the Francisca Reyes Aquino Foundation are sponsoring a cultural dance to present the vital picture of Filipino life and culture. This is to encourage the young generation to appreciate and preserve the authenticity of the Philippine Folk Dances. Proceeds of this sponsorship will help the Evangelization program of the Catholic Bible Society by sharing free bible to every Filipino family and the continuous promotion of Francisca Reyes Aquino Foundation of the Philippine Folk Dances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2010
8:00 P.M.
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)

DOUBLE A: A DUO-PIANO CONCERT at the CPP Little Theater this February 17

Berlin-based outstanding Filipino concert pianist Abelardo Galang II, and US-based award-winning pianist and corporate executive Jose Artemio Panganiban III return to the CCP stage in a concert of works for two pianos by Brahms, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff.

Don’t miss this concert.

FEBRUARY 17, 2010
7:30 P.M.
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

Love, all over again at the Alabang Town Center

By Althea Lauren Ricardo

February is all about reliving that one magical day your life was changed forever: the day you fell in love. This Valentine’s Day, experience the magic of love all over again at the Alabang Town Center.

Only flowers can rain on your parade
Make another memory by catching the helicopter flower drop at the Alabang Town Center . On February 14, between 4:30 to 5:30 pm , a helicopter will rain flower petals upon the gathered crowd at the Town Plaza .

Capture this moment forever
No two moments are alike, so capture this moment forever. Also on Valentine’s Day, from 3 to 9 pm , shoppers can get a free Valentine Photo Keepsake from the Pose N’ Print Souvenir Photo Station at the Activity Center (near CPK) for every P500 worth of purchases from any Alabang Town Center establishment.

Make sweet music together
Enjoy the sweet refrains of jazz with Sinosikat, Yosha, Jewelmer Jazz Band & Ted Nikoloff. This live jazz concert is part of the 2009 Philippine International Jazz & Arts Festival and starts at 6pm on February 14 at the Town Plaza . The music never ends, as February 15 brings husband and wife duo Miguel and Evelyn Juteau in an acoustic bossa nova performance, again at the Town Plaza . This Aquarela Album Tour starts at 6pm .

A heartwarming meal for two
Make reservations for two at any of Alabang Town Center ’s specialty restaurants. You can never go wrong with local at Gerry’s Grill, Gilligan’s, Max’s Restaurant or Recipes by Café Metro. If you’re heart-conscious, you can opt to dine at Almon Marina or Healthy Shabu Shabu.

Then again, you might want to celebrate amore with pizza and pasta at Italianni’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Cibo Tre, Delifrance, Pancake House, or Brooklyn Pizza. Or, you can order the best steak in the house for your significant other at Outback Steakhouse, TGI Friday’s, or Tony Roma’s.

Feeling like it’s a nice occasion for seafood? Savor the sea’s delights at Crustasia by Red Crab or at Via Mare Oyster Bar. In the mood for Asian with that special someone? Explore continental flavors at Ajisen Ramen, Gloria Maris, North Park , Pho Hoa, and Tempura. But if you’re feeling a little of the Mediterranean vibe, you can opt to dine at Brazil! Brazilian Churrasco or Café Mediterranean.

You can have a romantic night cap at San Mig Pub & Restaurant, SOMA Bar, or Villa Arevalo. Or, you can spend all evening whispering sweet nothings and enjoying equally sweet delights at Bizu.

February is for singles too
Celebrate your ascent from heartbreak with the He’s Just Not That Into You Cocktail Promo from February 18 to March 3. For every purchase of a movie ticket to the movie He’s Just Not That Into You, single ladies will be offered a free Bacardi cocktail at TGI Friday’s and Outback Steakhouse. Consider it a toast to temporary singlehood and another shot at that one true love.

Make Alabang Town Center your destination this Valentine’s and bask in the magic of love that lasts a lifetime.

For more details on Alabang Town Center 's Valentine events, contact the Alabang Town Center Concierge Hotline at 772-1860 or 842-2782.

David Pomeranz & Faith Cuneta in Angeles this February 2010

Venue: PAGCOR Angeles
Date/Time: February 27, 2010 | Saturday at 9:00PM,

Location & Price
VIP - 1056
Patron - 528

Buy your tickets here.

1st Philippine International Pyromusical Competition on February 14, 2010!

Celebrate Valentines watching the First Philippine International Pyromusical Competition!

Platinum Fireworks Inc. - Philippines
Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics - Australia

Venue: Seafront, SM Mall of Asia Complex
Date/Time: February 14, 2010 | Sunday at 7:00PM,

Buy your tickets here.

Last Valentines nAPO sila

Apo Hiking Society with K Brosas
A Valentines Concert

Venue: SMX Convention Center
Date/Time: February 13, 2010 | Saturday at 8:00PM,

Buy your tickets here.

Dalawang Dula para kay Juan, Uncle Sam, at the Moled One featuring "HELLO PHILIPPINES" & "TITSER'S ACT"

The UP Repertory Company proudly presents its TwinBill Production Dalawang Dula para kay Juan, Uncle Sam, at the Moled One
featuring "HELLO PHILIPPINES" and "TITSER'S ACT"

Showdates:
Feb 2 (1pm and 4pm) College of Saint Benilde
Feb 13, 15, 20, (3 and 6pm), College of Engineering Theater, UP Diliman


Hello Philippines, a one act musical, is a humorous take on call center culture. Team leader Tiffany tells five agents from his team that one of them is going to get axed. The twist, however, is that he will leave that decision to the five agents. So now, it’s up to ex-tibak Anton, clueless rich girl Berni, the slutty Toni, the probinsyanong Brichi, and the overly religious Elsa to do whatever it takes to keep their jobs. Whatever it takes.

Hello Philippines is viciously funny and holds nothing sacred as it skewers the “call center lifestyle”, a life cycle born out of fast money and desperation, shifting body clocks, and too much coffee, beer, and cigarettes. It attempts to put into perspective all the sacrifices one makes to stay in such an environment, albeit in an entertaining manner.


Titser's Act

Set in a humble urban precinct poll a day before the 2010 national polls, the play centers around three public school teachers and their colorful commentaries on the issues lurking around the election.

From semi-electronic polls to mass killings, they dish out their conflicting remarks on each controversies served in a plate of wit and sarcasm. Teacher’s Act takes us to the shoes of the one person who has seen all the action and (mis)actions during elections – the teachers.



HELLO PHILIPPINES! will play back to back with TITSER'S ACT.

February 13, 15, 20 (3pm and 6pm)
Engineering Theatre
Both plays Written by Albert Cruz
Directed by Albert Cruz, Dax Carnay, and Albert Konrad de Luna


Cast:

Hello Philippines
Toni- Diana Marie Ampuan, Deng Ponce
Brichi- Marvin Salazar
Berna- Kristel Anne Perlas, Astrid Agbayani
Anton- Manuel Mesina III
Elsa- Carla Jill Masalonga


Titser's Act
Luzviminda- Dax Carnay
Dianne- Albert Cruz
Kristina- Albert Konrad de Luna


FOR TICKETS, Contact 0915-3497607 or 0915-4858246.
Email uprep@live.com

Philippine International Visual Arts Festival 2010 this February 2010

The NCCA Committee on Visual Arts, headed by Egai Talusan Fernandez, will mount the Philippine International Visual Arts Festival 2010 (PIVAF), featuring the masterworks of renowned visual artists. The exhibit will also showcase the talents of the Filipino artists from different regions as well as make their works accessible to the public. Aside from the exhibit, seminar-workshops will also be conducted, and sand sculpture and body paintings sessions will also take place.

The PIVAF is one of the highlights of the Philippine International Arts Festival, a celebration of the National Arts Month this February 2010, spearheaded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its Chairman Vilma Labrador and Executive Director Cecile Guidote Alvarez, through Ricardo de Ungria, Commissioner of the NCCA Sub-commission on the Arts (SCA).

The NCCA has been holding such events, a series of festivities and activities mounted throughout the country celebrating Filipino artistry and promoting the arts and the artists, for 19 years now, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 683 signed in 1991.

PIAF aims to feature the talents and performances of the many artists and arts groups in the seven arts on whose trainings, competitions, and creative expressions it has invested the past year or so. More than a way of looking back at past accomplishments, the festival will be a celebration of the fruits of the creative efforts for the past year and a looking forward to a richer, more fertile ground in the coming years for the evolution of artistic modes of expression available to the Filipino creative imagination.

All over the country, different arts and culture groups as well as local governments will hold events for the PIAF with funding and support from the NCCA with the theme “Ani ng Sining” or harvest of the arts.

At the forefront and the highlight of the PIAF are the major projects of the committees of the SCA, namely, Cinema, Dance, Literary Arts, Architecture and Allied Arts, Visual Arts, Music, and Dramatic Arts.

The PIVAF will be held from February 17 to 21, 2010, at the Shangri-la Plaza mall in Mandaluyong City, and from February 24 to 28, 2010, in Boracay Island, Aklan.

For details, please contact RENE NAPEÑAS, Head of the NCCA-Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO) at cellphone number 0928-5081057) or VANESSA MARQUEZ, NAM Deputy Festival Director at cellphone number 0918-6380412, or call (02) 527-5529 / 527-2192 loc. 508, 612 to 615, email at ncca.paio@gmail.com or public_affairs@ncca.gov.ph.

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NCCA launches second ORGANIK MUSIK Festival

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) presents Organik Musik: 2 Palay Bigas Kanin in line with this year's Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) in celebration of National Arts Month as per Presidential Proclamation No. 683 in 1991.

This year's musical production is written by award-winning poet-educator Vim Nadera and will be performed by some of the country’s best contemporary music artists like Cynthia Alexander, Junior Kilat, Sigaw ng Tundo, and Radioactive Sago Project. Respected musician Joey Ayala heads the NCCA's Committee on Music.

This musical extravaganza aims to strengthen the link between the NCCA, the government body tasked to promote arts and culture, and the music community all over the country. Organik Musik 2 aims to have about 300 performers, to be able to reach 4,000 to 6,000 music lovers, artists, and enthusiasts throughout the country.

Organik Musik 2 is one of the seven flagship projects of PIAF 2010. It will showcase the historical evolution of Filipino music from the traditional bugtong and pasyon to modern-day's rap music through the use of various literary and musical elements.

Organik Musik 2 will be staged in the University of Santo Tomas, Iloilo, Tagum City in Davao del Norte, and Baguio City in February 2010.

The month-long celebration is led by NCCA Chairman, Dr. Vilma Labrador, Executive Director, Cecile Guidote Alvarez, and PIAF Festival Director and Head of Subcommission on Arts, Ricardo de Ungria.

For details, please contact RENE NAPEÑAS, Head of the NCCA-Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO) and PIAF Media Director at 527-5529 or at numbers 097-5582656 / 09285081057 or VANESSA MARQUEZ, PIAF Deputy Festival Manager at 527-2209 or 0918-6380412. You can also call us at 527-2192 (loc. 612-615) or email us at ncca.paio@gmail.com.

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'Archi(Types/Text)' features 8 component exhibits

The National Committee on Architecture and Allied Arts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will be mounting eight exhibits in different venues highlighting architecture and its role and connection in Philippine life as part of the Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) in celebration of National Arts Month (NAM) Presidential Proclamation No. 683 in 1991

“Archi(Types/Text): Architecture in Philippine Life” features eight different exhibits that tackle “landscape and urban planning, painting and photography, cinema and postcards.”

Also this year, the Committee on Architecture and Allied Arts led by its vice head, Architect Gerard Lico, recognizes notable works and contributions done by architect and painter Andres Luna de San Pedro. The committee also decided to feature the Vargas Collection at the Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Other exhibits which will allow art enthusiasts and architects alike to architecture as an art include “Imperial Reproduction: Imagining the Philippines in Color,” “Imperial Gaze: Representations of Far Zamboanga in Colonial Photography,” “Manila and the River that Runs Through It,” “Deco Decadence: Philippine Art Deco Architecture,” “Philippine Landscape and Urban Planning 1900-1960,” and “Pa(ng)labas = architecture + cinema.”

These exhibits aims to let people experience architecture in a different perspective. It comes our as both a type and text because it is “both a thing and subjectivity...Architecture finally becomes complex in culture and history: it is formative and figurative,” according to the committee.

The exhibits will happen mostly in different venues in Metro Manila and one in Cebu.

For more details, contact Rene Napeñas, Head of the NCCA Public Affairs and Information Office and PIAF Media Director at 527-5529, 09285081057, 09275582656 or PIAF Deputy Festival Manager, Vanessa Marquez at 527-2209 or 09186380412. Email us at ncca.paio@gmail.com

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CineRehiyon 2 highlights Regional Filmmakers

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will once again highlight some of the best works of the regional Filipino filmmakers in CineRehiyon 2 – a non-competition film festival, and one of the seven flagship projects of this year’s Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) Ani ng Sining celebration.

Expect a bigger, more diverse film festival with the participation of 10 featured regions from all over the country. CineRehiyon 2 aims to give budding regional filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their unique culture, through films set in their respective regions, and shot in their local dialects.

The Cinema Committee, led by Dr. Miguel Rapatan, and Vice-Head, Teddy Co, will head the selection of standout short and full-length films from each participating regions. The selected films will be screened in the culminating film festival to be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines from February 16 to 20. Forums and panel discussions will also be organized prior to the film festival.

The regions, and provincial centers who participated for this year’s CineRehiyon 2 are: Bacolod, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Naga, Pampanga, Samar, Central Visayas (Cebu and Bohol), and Western and Central Mindanao.

PIAF is held every February, as part of the National Arts Month in pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 683 signed by President Corazon Aquino in 1991. The month-long celebration is led by NCCA Chairman, Dr. Vilma Labrador, Executive Director, Cecile Guidote Alvarez, and PIAF Festival Director and Head of Subcommission on Arts, Ricardo de Ungria.

For details, please contact RENE NAPEÑAS, Head of the NCCA-Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO) and PIAF Media Director at 527-5529 or at numbers 097-5582656 / 09285081057 or VANESSA MARQUEZ, PIAF Deputy Festival Manager at 527-2209 or 0918-6380412. You can also call us at 527-2192 (loc. 612-615) or email us at ncca.paio@gmail.com.

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