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Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
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03 December 2024

Newsletter: Cultural Influences Shaping Cebuano Motivational Talks

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Introduction to Cebuano Motivational Talks
Motivational talks (1) are powerful tools that help inspire people to reach their goals, overcome challenges, and embrace personal growth. These talks are deeply connected to local traditions and values in the vibrant and culturally rich Cebuano community. They stand out because of their unique blend of wit, wisdom, and heartfelt messages. However, some might find them a bit overwhelming at times. This is because the depth of the messages can resonate differently with each individual. Although they can be intense, the impact they have is undeniable.

07 August 2023

Newsletter: NYC’s Official Destination Marketing Organization and Convention and Visitors Bureau Spotlights Free and Affordable Activities

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View from the Manhattan Bridge | Courtesy, Tagger Yancey IV

New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, is spotlighting a selection of free and affordable experiences for visitors to enjoy this summer.  

“New York City offers something for everyone, no matter your interests, the length of your trip or your budget—there is more to see and do here than in virtually any other city in the world,” said Fred Dixon, President and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions. “During the summer months, NYC is buzzing with street festivals, outdoor dining and cultural offerings, in addition to beautiful parks, beaches and green space. We invite visitors to take advantage of the value of a summer visit to NYC and enjoy the many fantastic free and affordable activities on offer across all five boroughs.” 

29 June 2023

The Fête de la Musique 2023 Experience

06/22/2023 04:50:29 PM


It's that time of the year again when music is celebrated worldwide. Moreover, this marks the first time in the last four years that the Makati-based Pocket Stages of Fête de la Musique will be set on a Saturday. Before this, the 2022 edition saw several pocket stages take place on a Friday night with a less crowded atmosphere practically everywhere.

17 May 2023

Newsletter: THE FEU CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS THE FEU BAMBOO BAND IN “LET IT BEATLES” ON MAY 24

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The Far Eastern University (FEU) Center for the Arts proudly presents the FEU Bamboo Band (FBB) in a concert entitled “Let It Beatles” on Wednesday, May 24 at 6:00 PM in the historic FEU Auditorium. Known as the theater of all theaters and the cultural center of the country in the 1950’s, the FEU Auditorium will celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2024.

14 February 2023

Valentine's Day Na! Eh Ano Ngayon? (v. 2023)

02/14/2023 12:20:52 PM

Teka lang, akala ko ba tinigil na natin ang pagsusulat tungkol dito? Last year, ni-retire na natin 'to ah. May internal memo ka pa na pinakita. Anyare, aber?

19 October 2021

Newsletter: Social media users in SEA seek ‘one-sided’ relationships to escape lockdown reality, Kaspersky research finds

10/13/2021 10:52:49 PM



Author's Note: There is one phenomenon that becomes the part of the norm in this lockdown-riddled era—and that is called “parasocial relationships.”

This finding was made from Kaspersky's recent global study. Find out more why people in Southeast Asia are looking for a 'one-sided' kind of relationships as a form of escapism.  

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14 February 2021

Valentine's Day Na! E Ano Ngayon? (v. 2021)

02/13/2021 02:20:52 PM

Babala: ... 

Weh? Kailangan pa ba nun, eh likas naman na pasaway ang karamihan sa atin eh, mga tipong nagrereact nang mas malala kahit hindi naman nila binasa ang mga buong artikulo. O Diyos ko, 2021 na, ang dadami pa ring mga nagpapanggap na tanga at mangmang, at sa totoo lang ay dinaig niyo pa yung mga nagbabangayan para sa mga iniidolo nila sa politika at showbiz. 

At punyeta, may pandemya pa na nagaganap sa mundo ngayon, pero Valentine's Day pa rin ba naiisip mo?  

29 August 2020

The OPM Archive Foundation is now ON the search for music artifacts

08/27/2020 10:53:41 PM



The OPM Archive Foundation is set to collect music memorabilia and champion digital archiving in a time that needs preservation of cultural artifacts.

16 June 2020

28 January 2020

More acts set to perform for the upcoming FlipTop Festival

01/27/2020 09:45:35 PM

FlipTop Battle League has recently announced its second wave of the lineup for its biggest festival happening on the weekend in the second weekend of February 2020.

05 January 2020

New artists and returning mainstays join Tagaytay Art Beat 4!

01/04/2020 02:15:41 PM

Following the first surge of revelations last month, Tagaytay Art Beat revealed the second wave of its lineup as part of its promises to break the mold of the usual music and arts festival, as well as promoting sustainable tourism and environmental awareness.

03 September 2019

TAGA-ALOG makes a "shaking" return this year

08/23/2019 06:20:16 PM



After a successful campaign in 2018, TAGA-ALOG returns as it aims to further promote Pasig River as a space for cultural identity and collective memory beyond public awareness and capacity building initiatives. 

31 July 2019

LG unveils new OLED TVs; donates 6 TV units to Intramuros

07/30/2019 03:13:59 PM



The date 22 July 2019 has made several milestones at the Walled City as LG Philippines unveiled their newest line of state-of-the-art OLED TVs while at the same time, donating them to the newly-opened Museo de Intramuros.

26 July 2019

LMP 2019 features 70+ music showcases!

07/26/2019 03:22:59 PM

It's that time again wherein local music is showcased at its finest as Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) present the annual Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino.

14 February 2019

Valentine's Day na! E Ano Ngayon? (v. 2019)

02/14/2019 06:24:21 PM

So ito na nga, Feburary 14 na naman sa kalendaryo. At ang daming pagpipilian. Sa tipikal na mata, ngayon ay Huwebes. Sda mata ng mga hindi makamove-on, ito ay #thrbowbackthursday sa kanila; at sa mata ng mga fans ng wrestling ngayon ay... Rusev Day. Plus nagse-celebrate pala ng birthday ang tropa kong musikerong itago na lang natin sa pangalang Adrian Arcega, gayundin ang mga taong nagbe-birthday ngayon. Sweet.

01 July 2018

The New Act to Follow

05/27/2018 03:21:33 AM

Just this past month, in a middle of the Bruno Mars concert, the said Grammy-award winning recording artist have noticed the potion of his audience seeing their cameras raised instead of just enjoying the live and raw thing. It was an interesting scenery and thought to ponder on for a while. And this, probably, has been a norm nowadays no matter how partly-distracting it may seem for both artists, performers, and organizers.

19 May 2018

Malanding Fanboy Problems (v. 2018)

04/29/2018 12:54:43 PM

Sumikat lang ang bandang ito, nakikiuso na kayo bigla! Well, wala namang masama talaga kung dumami ang mga tagahanga – after all, isa rin naman yan sa mga nagiging hangarin ng bawat musikero o performer, lalo na pag napansin na ng mga lehitimong kritiko na “Uy, tangina may potensiyal to na sumikat. Konting hinang pa sa mga ginagawa, andun na sila sa rurok ng tagumpay,” ganun.