May 2012 musings: the other side
SURPRISING. Inspiring. The past days, the Universe was actively displaying its wonders without having to travel too far and opening my mind to what’s on the other side, whether it’s of a story, of a relationship, of an opinion, of a place, but not past the pearly gates, not just yet. There is so much more I want to do.
On the receiving end this time.
Children's TV an uphill battle
TELEVISION that is not just child-friendly but regularly carry children's programs remains an uphill battle and it's a battle against ratings and profitability.
In last Thursday's Consultative Forum on Republic Act 8370?s Implementing Rules and Regulation at the "National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP)" 11 in Davao City, National Council for Children's Television (NCCT) chair Mag Cruz Hatol said the problem remains to be profitability.
Sulit!
FINALLY, after almost a year, my feet brought me to Juna Subdivision where a buffet restaurant is and was highly recommended by long-ago food tripping buddy Jojie A. sometime around July or August 2011.
Blame it on our schedules and routes, going inside Juna Subdivision for dinner just doesn't fit in.
From classroom to tuba-tuba
WHO would have thought that a grade one teacher 40 years ago who is still an active educator now would help fuel the hope of environmental protection and new economic growth?
Sixty-year old Dr. Sharif Adzhar H. Sarahadil, who has the intention to serve region 11 in the future, is presently the assistant regional director of the Department of Education in Region 9 based in Zamboanga City.
The Abaca, the Japanese & the making of Davao
THE Davao Museum and Ethnography (DMHE) recently unveiled its latest show in its temporary exhibition hall entitled Davao Kuo: The Abaca, the Japanese and the Making of Davao. The temporary exhibition will run for six months and is presented in cooperation with the Consular Office of Japan in Davao (COJD) and sponsored by the Embassy of Japan in Manila (EOJ).
The mystery in Simala
PERHAPS the most meaningful quote about faith is the one that St. Thomas Aquinas explicitly said, “To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.”
This quote could also be the reason why Dabawenyos never fail to visit Simala while in Cebu. Their faith tells them that they will be cured or miraculously survive from some serious illnesses or their prayers will be granted once they visit the place and pray wholeheartedly.
Worth a try
THE new cluster of hangouts along Palma Gil Street in Barrio Obrero between the Wheels ‘n More cluster of bars and Sobrecarey Street has one more restaurant within its vicinity. Nope, this time it’s not part of the cluster. Rather, it’s across the street where a buffet restaurant used to be.
I noticed it while we were trying out the Bagnetian Kitchen in this new cluster.
The name is Arpochi and it says it’s a seafood restaurant.
It was a quiet night and friends were very scarce. Everyone seems away for one reason or another, except, the ever-available Imee.
Michaelangelo's mother
I WONDER how the great artists like Michaelangelo, Botticelli and Vasari, BenCab, Ang Kiukok and Malang spent their summers as kids? Were they sent to art classes as well? Was it the spark in their illustrious career?
If so, these kids are lucky. Their paths are paved to their possible stardom. Leave it to Mom to uncover hidden talent…. while saving the home from shambles.
One Midsummer Night on May 16
IT’S the end of the summer break and Locsin’s Ballet Studio is very busy in its recital preparations. With so many dancers from tiny pre-schoolers skipping around as elves, to adult dancers with the sleek professional grace of a balletomane, it’s going to be one long recital that will be worth a ticket.
The recital is set on May 16 at 6 p.m. the CAP Auditorium. For more information on tickets, call 2274753, or text 09169095099, or email at locsindanceworkshop@yahoo.com.
Seafood and stuff
LAST week’s visit to The Bagnetian Kitchen in the new food and beverage complex along Palma Gil Street in Barrio Obrero showed there was yet another restaurant to try (and around three more bars). We chose the restaurant because we only wanted to eat.
With just Imee and Miggy and Miggy being a pesca-vegetarian, the restaurant was just right along that line. Patti’s Grill and Seafood Restaurant read the lighted sign.
Finally, a real life skill
Matigsalugs find link between farm technology, biodiversity, and survival
BEFORE I was even born, our ancestors were just clearing areas to plant some crops in without care for how clearing the land destroys the soil. The forests were already logged over and they did not know any better except that there was so much land to plant in, Noli Tandangan of sitio Guilon said in the assessment meeting of participants to the experimental Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (Salt) farming in sitios Guilon, Malikongkong, Upian, and Lapinig in Barangay Marilog, Marilog District, Davao City.
Tandangan said, when it was his turn to tend the land, he’d just plant a cassava or two and leave it there. No one taught them otherwise.
Curtains up for Marks & Spencer
RUSTAN Marketing Specialists, Inc. unveiled its brand new Marks & Spencer in Abreeza Mall. The brand new 1,000 square meter store is the 19th in the family of Marks & Spencer stores around the country and the first in Davao City. Let’s look forward to a few more to open soon.
Michael Tantoco Huang (on behalf of Anton Tantoco Huang) joined General Manager, Steven Sarmenta to officially open the new Marks & Spencer store and welcomed their Davao guests to the opening day celebrations. It was an evening gathering the Southern loyalists of this popular British fashion label.
A taste of Bali
ONE must never leave Bali without learning about their dances and their tales. Having tourism to a craft of sorts, it’s not that hard, really. For one, you can just ride on to Jalan Earibang Kesiman in Denpasar and watch the Barong and Kris Dance for roughly P500 a person (100,000 Indonesian rupiah).
Just sit and watch, and follow the story through the English synopsis that is handed to you upon entrance. The show takes around an hour.
Bless our hearts
IAN G. gets all the blame. It was he who posted a photo of deep-fried pork with crackling skin on Facebook just when friends were thinking of gathering for that chitchat after work after a long time of not seeing each other.
Of course, my other friends wouldn’t have seen it since they’re not friends with Ian G. on FB. But who can resist from sharing such sumptuous photo on one’s wall knowing it’ll drive your friends crazy.
The World and the Earth
COMING from a rough year in Manila, I wanted nothing more than to get the city out of my system. I felt like my five senses were going to explode and I was just so tired. During the summer of my internship, I wanted to take a break and learn while I was at it. To my luck, I got what I wanted and much, much more.
Behind the city’s progress
A beautiful, rich and progressive city, these are few of the words that describe Davao City.
As you enter the heart of Davao City, you will be amazed by the different hotels, malls, supermarkets, and other establishments, and the mass of vehicles. The city has also different kinds of recreations, parks, beaches and tourist attractions that you can visit. It is indeed a highly-developed city.
In my third week of stay here, I have already visited the sites. I was astounded with the beauty the city has and appreciate the management of the present administration in the city.
An expedition to the Inner Spirit
MATI CITY -- It’s the first time that I encountered “Perry” the Platypus, the only mammal existing in Australia, and it was through Jaethan Aldridge “Jaeger” Nombrado and his painting. At eight years of age, this little bubbly boy has such big concerns that even in his playful strokes on the big canvas, his tiny unaccustomed fingers painted Perry with amazing detail, and the endangered eagle that he worked on earlier, that he said might be gone before he grows big himself.
Art everyday
THE island of Bali oozes culture and arts, thus it is not surprising to see craftsmen doing their crafts just along the road.
I bumped into the first group while in the market to shop for souvenirs. They were just there, right on the street, using the curb as their worktable of sorts, smoothing the intricate carvings on wooden figurines with sandpaper.
Whether it’s a marketing ploy to show tourists that the figurines are really hand-made by locals, or because they really don’t have any other place to do this, their presence adds authenticity to the shopping experience.
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The joy is in the details
IT IS our free day after the World Association of Newspapers and Newspaper Publishers (Wan-Ifra) convention in Bali, Indonesia, and we get to tour the less intimidating districts of this island province.
Again, for all of us who thought Bali, Indonesia is but an island that we can walk around in or tour for an hour or two like Boracay or the much smaller Camiguin - it’s not. It’s huge and even has its own international airport. Its land area is more than twice the total area of Davao City. Yes, that big. And it’s not just about the sea.
Sunday Essays: The sound of health
BEING healthy gives us a lot of benefits. We boost the strength of our immune system that makes our body resistant to diseases and illnesses. Having a sound body, it follows that the mind is capable to think more clearly and make decisions effectively.
Sunday Essay: Online games - A factor in juvenile delinquency?
JUVENILE delinquency has been rampant and on the rise in recent times in the country. Since Senator Francis Pangilinan authored Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, which exempts individuals under 18 from trial for crimes of vagrancy, mendicancy, and involvement in illegal drugs, but are still subjected to counseling and rehabilitation programs, youngsters have the more reason to mindlessly or consciously violate the society.
The future of print
NAYSAYERS are saying the print media is on its way out, but those who are keenly observing how the print media industry is growing are saying, not yet.
There is something going on that goes beyond just technological advancements and the drop in interest to read among the young, such that the biggest newspaper company in Indonesia is even experiencing a sharp increase in circulation.
Summer dive
DIVING in Davao still has to make a splash in the international scene, although it’s mentioned every once in a while in dive magazines, but we’re not complaining because we know what we have and are enjoying it to the max: critters that may come aplenty in many dive spots but may not be in huge numbers over here, but in unimaginable varieties. Every dive is exciting because you will never know what you will find, but definitely you will find something.
A depot for art
“ART is everywhere,” expressed Mary Anne Tan-Guinoo, an artist, a painter and teacher, when asked about the unconventional venue of her “Kids at Art (and Adults, too!)” classes from May 2nd until the 23rd. “If there is one thing I have learned in my craft, it is to keep an open mind and appreciate everything around me. One can never know when and where inspiration may strike. What may be odd to you may be beautiful to others.
