| START HERE Sketch-a-thon |
[Thursday
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:21am] |
START HERE, our artists’ effort to help the survivors of Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, is hosting its first event.
The START HERE sketch-a-thon is a free one-day drawing event that invites artists and artists-at-heart to share their visions of hope, creation and rebuilding with us through drawing and doodling on November 15 (Sunday) at The Forum, 4th Floor, Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street. The event will be from 10am-7pm.
All artwork generated during the event will be scanned and posted on the blog’s online exhibit.
Also, we will be inviting wonderful professional artists who will be taking in commissions. All the money from this effort will benefit the survivors.
Come and join us! See you there. :D
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| A Little Heart Goes A Long Way |
[Monday
October 12th, 2009 at 1:44pm] |
START HERE is still collecting artwork that conveys hope, creation and rebuilding to inspire the survivors of Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng to move on to better lives and to inspire many others to help them in making it possible.
We'll be accepting submissions until November 26, 2009.
For more details, please visit http://rebuild-starthere.blogspot.com. The guidelines for submissions can be found there. For inquiries, please e-mail us at starthere.rebuild@gmail.com.
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| START HERE blogspot |
[Wednesday
September 30th, 2009 at 10:26am] |
START HERE aims to collect visions of creation and rebuilding of artists all over the world to help the victims of Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) in the Philippines.
Please visit the website to know more: START HERE
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| START HERE - artists can help TYPHOON ONDOY victims |
[Wednesday
September 30th, 2009 at 3:15am] |
On September 26 2009, Typhoon Ondoy (international codename Ketsana) hit the Philippines, causing a multi-city flood reaching up to two storeys high or around eight meters in the entire Metro Manila area and 25 provinces nearby. Areas most devastated by the 24-hour rainfall brought by the storm are Marikina City, Pasig City and the municipality of Cainta in the province of Rizal.
Four days later, Ondoy is gone from the Philippines’ territory of responsibility but has left 246 people dead, 38 people missing, countless families displaced and sheer indescribable ruin in its wake.
But there is one more thing that Ondoy left with Filipinos that day and it is hope. There has never been a more united effort to help fellow countrymen that this generation has seen than the volunteerism of people from all walks of life and of all ages in the many relief centers set up all over the entire country.
This is what’s happening now but we have to ask ourselves, where do we go from here?
START HERE is a collection of artwork inspired by Typhoon Ondoy relief efforts that aims, in turn, to inspire others to help in rebuilding the Philippines. The hope is that we can eventually set up an exhibit where we can sell the artworks with the proceeds donated to Ondoy relief efforts, rebuilding programs and calamity risk management programs.
Why art? It is our belief that art is made because we have something to say and this is the perfect time to say something meaningful and in our own special ways. Art moves, not just our hearts but also towards a positive direction that we can choose for ourselves.
Say something. Move with us. Share your art visions of creation and rebuilding.
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START HERE is open to artists from all over the world who want to help the victims of Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines and inspire the rest of the world through art.
Please keep artworks to 8” x 8”, 300dpi, and save to JPEG or TIFF format. Include your full name, title of the artwork, your short description of the artwork, contact number and e-mail address when you submit to starthere.rebuild@gmail.com.
Submissions will be accepted until November 26, 2009.
Please help spread the word.
EDIT: Our blogspot URL is http://rebuild-starthere.blogspot.com/.
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| HELP ONDOY VICTIMS |
[Sunday
September 27th, 2009 at 10:33pm] |
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If you're stuck at home but want to help out in giving relief goods to be sent to the Ateneo relief center, please pledge your goods at http://orcaondoy.blogspot.com/ and a team will collect them and bring them to Ateneo for packing and dispatch starting tomorrow. Thanks!
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| Metro Comic Con 2009 |
[Tuesday
August 11th, 2009 at 1:21am] |
Our group got two booths: one indie and one paid. It was also the first time that we made so many new indie titles available for sale. It was really exciting, especially because we got a good response from the crowd. We sold out on Card Battler Teks by my super love love Elbert Or, co-written by Arvin de Leon and drawn by Kiko Dans (Day 1 - 50 copies), Pop Con, a collaboration between Elbert and Lyndon Gregorio (Day 2 - 25 copies) and my very own and very first The Secret Lives of Super Wives (Day 2 - 25 copies). We also got a lot of people to buy Bellboy by Arvin de Leon and Alex Sandoval and A Love Story by Harvey King. For reprints such as The Girls Who Turned Into A Fish by Fidelis Tan and Mary Ranises and The Hero Anthology by various people from the group, sales were still pretty high so we're all really happy that the MCC experience was nothing but successful.
We were also selling E-shirts by Elbert, shirts by Harvey King and Sheena Sy, pins by Sheena Sy, earrings by Mary's friend (who I don't remember the name of, sorry), emodolls by Mary Ranises, bookmarks by Elbert and I, and postcards by Elbert, Ponci Soliongco and I. So there was a lot to keep track of and I got dizzy a lot of times just trying to make sure the money went into the right cashbox and that we tallied the sales well.
A lot of friends dropped by the booth to say hi or buy copies of our books and other items so I'd like to thank all of them from the bottom of my now very tired but happy heart. Special thanks to Peppy for being very supportive. I'm also stealing 6 shots that he took during the con featuring our booth and items. Thanks in advance Peppy hehehe.
I also got to buy a few books of my own. I especially liked Lipad by Rommel Estanislao aka Boss Omeng because it was such a sad but wonderful story about dreams. I hope I got the message right. I was just so shocked at the end. Elbert also bought me a handmade notebook by Ilyn Alanguilan which has lovely drawing board paper inside. I think Elbert mentioned that she used pattern paper or something. It's really nice inside and out.
I wish I got to take more pictures but most of the time, I was manning the booth. The times I wasn't, I was out of the venue and going around the mall, buying important stuff for other projects or eating lunch or dinner. Elbert and I ate at Gotti's Ristorante for lunch during Day 1 with Harvey and at this Iceberg's place with Andrew Drilon for dinner. For Day 2, we tried Almon Marina for lunch and just had Le Coeur de France bread for dinner.
Something also happened during the con that almost ruined the experience for me. Some people can just be rude and mean and this isn't even about the items we were selling. I'm not going to elaborate about what happened but I'll tell you this, it inspired me enough that I now know what my 2nd issue of Super Wives will be. Haha! Take that rude and mean fat old woman who didn't have anything better to do than to try and ruin a perfectly wonderful relationship. I'm going to make money out of your rudeness.
Aaaah. It was a tiring 2-day experience but I'm glad I participated. More importantly, I got to spend it with a great love and good friends. :) Here's to more Comic Cons!
By the way, I'm reprinting The Secret Lives of Super Wives. If you're interested, just leave a message. :)
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| Metro Comic Con! |
[Friday
August 7th, 2009 at 10:41pm] |
My friends and I will be selling our stuff at the Metro Comic Con (Philippines) on August 8 and 9 inside the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall.
I'll be debuting my first ever indie comic, "The Secret Lives of Super Wives". It's the first issue of what's going to be a 4-5 part series about the wives (and a husband) of superheroes who share their doubts, angst and mishaps of being in relationships with superhuman beings.
Other stuff that can be found in our ComicsEveryThursday (that's our unofficial group name because we meet on Thursdays) booth are:
1. "Card Battler Teks", created by Elbert Or, co-written by Arvin de Leon and drawn by Kiko Dans
2. "Bellboy", written by Arvin de Leon and drawn by Alex Sandoval
3. "Popcon", a flipbook collaboration between Elbert Or and Lyndon Gregorio
4. Harvey King's mini-comic
5. Arvin de Leon's mini-comic, in collaboration with Czari Flores
6. The Girl Who Turned Into A Fish based on a story written by Fidelis Tan, adapted by Mary Rañises
7. "The Superhero Anthology" (which was also released during the Summer Komikon Fiesta) by various people from our ComicsEveryThursday group
We'll also be selling Elbert's shirts, Harvey and his friends' shirts, pins, postcards by Elbert, Ponci and I, bookmarks by Elbert and I, and dolls by Mary.
Elbert will also be selling his book, "Without Further Adieu". So for those who were looking for copies, now's your chance.
See you there!
MCC: http://metrocomiccon.com/
Super Wives cover: http://juzagirl.deviantart.com/art/Super-Wives-Cover-132463003
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| PRC DIE!!! |
[Friday
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:34pm] |
I thought that after my application for the LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) was finally accepted last January and with the celebratory fact that I passed that goddamn test last April, my horrific ordeal with PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) would be over. I thought wrong.
For those who don't know about what happened, let me share a quick run-through of the events that started early last year.
I took a short course that would give me the units that I needed to qualify for the LET. I had gone to PRC before the enrollment to make sure which classes I needed to take. They told me my research class in college would be credited. When it was time to file my application for the exam, they wouldn't let me, saying that I needed a specific class in place of the research class. I was asked to submit my application for the board to deliberate whether to let me take the test or not, plus the Php900 application fee. They rejected my application...AND did not return my money! Which really, they should have since it was money to take the test and to file the papers. Things that I couldn't do because they wouldn't let me. *insert really obnoxious curse word here*
So, fine. I couldn't take the exam last September 2008. Instead, I jumped through hoops to be able to take the class I needed in time for the April 2009 test. With the help of DLSU's trimestral system, I was able to do so.
I took the test in Davao and passed.
But now there's going to be an oathtaking ceremony for all LET passers. I called the PRC Professional Teachers office today to ask whether I can just do my oathtaking here in Manila and what my options are. The arrogant and totally crabby person on the other line (I hate that I didn't think of getting her name) told me I have to go back to Davao and if I had any other questions, I should just go ask the Davao PRC personnel. She was so unobliging. True that I'm the one who needed something from them but they also have a service to provide. It's not like they're going to survive without the money that they take from us.
I have never encountered an entire agency as rude and inconvenient as the PRC.
What's worse is that their new theme is, “e-PRC: Taking Off @ Electronic Modernization and Empowerment Towards Excellent Service".
Excellent service my ass.
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| LET passer |
[Sunday
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:18pm] |
Sorry for people who will be reading this more than once but...
I'm just so happy that I passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers! I am now a licensed professional teacher.
*confetti parade*
Thank you Lord.
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| Monster Math Mom |
[Wednesday
March 18th, 2009 at 6:39am] |
No. This is not going to be about my mom.
Elbert and I were spending a nice afternoon inside Krispy Kreme BHS when I overheard a mom tutoring her son. He looked like he was only 6 or 7 years old. They were doing multiplication problems. One of the questions I overheard was, "What's 3 times 6?"
The boy's answer was, "I don't know."
Exasperated at the first failed attempt, the mom started talking down to the boy. It was loud enough for the people in the area to hear (which is why I did). She was already yelling, "Oh my God! We've been over this before. 3 times 6 is 18! 18 nga! When are you going to get it?"
The boy could only whimper a simple, "I don't know..." He sounded like he was already close to tears.
Naturally, I turned to look at them. The big sister, who was also doing her own homework, looked equally miserable as her younger brother. The mom's eyes were already as big as scary monster saucer eyes and she already had her hands on her hips.
This went on for a few more seconds until the mom realized that I was already staring at her with hatred and was ranting about her to Elbert. She should go to parenting classes and maybe education classes too.
The boy's never going to learn anything if the mom insists on memorization as her technique. The boy has to understand the concepts behind the numbers and the operations. The boy has to find a learning style that he likes and enjoys. The boy has got to find a new mom.
They left with the mom walking ahead, looking very angry, and the kids slowly following behind the evil incarnate that they call mom with the saddest faces I've seen in weeks.
What's worse is, the mom was pregnant. It just makes me sick to think that another child has to experience her monstrosity.
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| Tinta Art Workshop: Meet Our Teachers |
[Monday
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:07pm] |
A guiding hand is essential in introducing the youth to field of the arts. Our team of teachers have experience as both practicing artists and educators. Though they come from different backgrounds and specialties, they share a common commitment to the growth and development of each student's creative potential.
Lorra Angbue-Te (Cartooning)
Lorra Elena Angbue-Te believes that every person is uniquely talented and just needs the right amount of light and inspiration to further the journey. A Communication graduate from the Ateneo de Manila University, she is currently making a bold step towards the future by earning her Masters degree in Early Childhood Education. Quite the artist, she is also producing her first children’s storybook.
Samantha Feleo (Acrylic Painting / Watercolor Painting)
What’s important for Sam is being both a practicing artist and an educator. Having graduated cum laude from UP Diliman with a Fine Arts degree, she explores different mediums such as drawing, painting, photography, and even 3-dimensional art. Moreover she has apprenticed under artists such as Nona Garcia, Amby Abaño and Alma Quinto; and has participated in many exhibits. She is currently preparing for a new solo show.
Ryan Fernandez (Photography)
Ryan, together with co-teacher and friend, Katrina Roa, started Tinta Art Workshop as a venue for the youth to explore their artistic potential. He took up his Visual Arts degree in New York where he also worked in the art gallery business. He taught Creative Writing in St. Paul Pasig before returning to his love of photography. His work can be seen in the pages of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Metro, and other publications.
Kookoo Ramos (Drawing / Arts & Crafts)
From human anatomy to digital media to t-shirt design and even photography, the only thing that rivals Kookoo’s passion for all things related to art is her love for working with children. A graduate of St. Paul Pasig, she’s presently taking up Advertising Arts with a Fine Arts focus in UST. But whether in the classroom or in the studio, Kookoo’s unbridled enthusiasm for inspiring others knows no bounds.
For more information, please visit: http://tintaartworkshop.multiply.com/
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| Tinta Art Workshop Summer Course List |
[Monday
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:56pm] |
1. DRAWN TOGETHER: Basic Drawing Workshop
Every masterpiece begins as an idea, and drawing gives life to ideas. This primer introduces students to the fundamentals of visual representation through sketching, shading, and tracing. Exercises designed by young artist, Kookoo Ramos, aim to stoke creativity and fun in every moment of drawing.
9 sessions / M-W-F 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuition*: Php 3,500.00
2. SKETCH ME IF YOU CAN: Cartooning Workshop
Be the creator behind your own cartoon or comic strip! Cartoon illustrator Lorra Angbue-Te guides students in the process of bringing life to their very own characters, then whisking them off in tales of fantasy and suspense, action and adventure.
9 sessions / M-W-F 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuition*: Php 3,500.00
3. WET N' WILD WATERCOLOR: Watercolor Painting Workshop
Who said it's bad to make mess? Drip, spill, and stain your way into making masterpieces with watercolor. Painter Samantha Feleo will introduce you to the how's and why's of the medium from color theory all the way to special techniques.
9 sessions / M-W-F 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuition*: Php 3,500.00
4. ARTS & CRAFTS Workshop
Be a mad scientist for a day, and try your hand at some weird and wild art activities ranging from sculpture to origami to puppet-making. Combine what you've learned and make curious new creations even at home with the help of teacher Kookoo Ramos!
9 sessions / M-W-F 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuition*: Php 3,500.00
5. ¡VIVA PINTA!: Acrylic Painting Workshop
Set up the canvas, whip out the brush, and prime yourself to be the next Picasso! Learn from artist Sam Feleo as she teaches how to paint the acrylic way. After learning the basics, students have the chance to imitate the various techniques of the painting masters, or go about discovering their own unique style.
9 sessions / T-Th-Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuition*: Php 3,500.00
6. A SHUTTERBUG'S LIFE: Basic Photography Workshop
Make the most of your summer travels, and see life through a new lens, in our new basic photography class. Photographer Ryan Fernandez tours you on the wonderful world of pictures - people, places, and even food - making sure each shot you take captures the moment.
9 sessions / T-Th-Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuition*: Php 3,500.00
*Materials not included. For a complete list of recommended materials, email us at ry.fern@gmail.com
- taken from http://tintaartworkshop.multiply.com/journal/item/11/Summer_Course_List
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| Back in the Game |
[Thursday
February 12th, 2009 at 9:16pm] |
With the advent of the summer months drawing nearer everyday, I decided that it was finally time to send out those preschool teacher applications. I rounded up the preschools that I thought followed my own teaching style and philosophies and just sent out those letters of intent and resumes. I also contacted summer workshops, mostly those that offered art and talent-building.
There was a lull between that time and now and I was worrying about how I may have lost my connection to teaching when I left it back in 2007 to pursue a different career path that's more closely related to my major in college. Although that had been a learning experience in itself, I found myself wanting and in so many ways, longing for the dynamism of the classroom, the company of co-teachers, the stress of lesson planning and the innumerable joys of being with children who readily give out hugs, who smile or frown honestly, who have so many questions to ask and even more answers to give, who can make a lot of things worthwhile.
I had been so worried that it affected everything else in my life, especially my mood. I began to feel more restless and anxious and I know it was such a challenge for the people around me, especially E. And yet, he was there to tell me that it will just be a matter of time before the schools start contacting me for interviews. After all, January and February meant that schools were also busy preparing for graduation and many other activities such as Family Day. And he was right.
The interviews started last Wednesday and so far, will last until Tuesday next week. That's a whole week's worth of interviews. I admit it's tiring especially since most of the interview venues are far enough that I'd have to drive or commute to them but at the end of each day, when I'm finally sitting down and am able to think about what just happened, I can't help but get excited for all these new things that are happening in my life. It's not just actually finding a steady job again that's exciting, although that is such a great plus, but the thought of getting to teach again and to interact with students who I know will surely teach me a thing or two as well. These children, whoever they may be, will change my life. The thought of such open and wonderful beings trusting me with 2-3 hours of their everyday lives empowers me to be a better person, to be worthy of that trust. And one of the things that I really love about being a teacher is, I get to meet new friends. I'm not just talking about my co-teachers. I also mean my students. We tell each other our dreams and what's happened to us so far. We comfort each other when we're down. We listen, we respect.
So for the summer, I'm already slated to do four different workshops and hopefully, my schedule will fall into place. It'll be a challenge to juggle everything but this is what I want to do. It's worth all the effort. One will be a 9-session illustration/cartooning workshop, then two 12-session arts and crafts workshop under one group and a last one with E. I'll be posting flyers and announcements once I get them from my bosses.
After summer, I'm still not sure where I'll be but I'm hoping that the next few days will give me the answer.
Life is beginning a new chapter and I can't wait to write all the words again.
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| Drowning my sorrows in milk |
[Monday
January 26th, 2009 at 1:50pm] |
Them low fat milk things taste nothin' like them full cream ones.
I want me full cream milk!
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| The Elbert Or Project |
[Saturday
January 24th, 2009 at 10:43pm] |
 I can't be any prouder than I already am. The happiness is bursting outta my ears.
Sir Ruey's SIM article about Elbert is out today. Grab a copy of the Sunday Inquirer Magazine now (as in now na).
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| It's another Food for One entry |
[Saturday
January 24th, 2009 at 1:07pm] |
I got so sick of just making pasta that I decided to do a more complicated dinner for myself. I didn't want to eat rice...mainly because I didn't want leftovers. It's virtually impossible to cook rice the right way in the rice cooker without having to put in at least a cup and a half of the thing and I can barely finish 3/4 of a cup.
But anyhoo...
So I grabbed a few baby potatoes, halved them, cooked them in butter, added garlic and onions, salt and pepper and cheese that melted just the way I like and made myself Sort-of Baked Potatoes But Not Really. Yeah, that's what I'm calling it.
 Of course, I needed some meat but I wanted to experiment. Kids, do not do this at home. It's dangerous!!!
So I defrosted some pork, sliced it into thin enough strips, had the strips soak a while in a mixture of an egg, flour, Worcestershire sauce, pepper...um, I think that's it. Then I fried them until they were crispy and brown.
I was suprised to find that the pork strips were still tender after the frying but I should have added more seasoning or flavoring. Although, for an experiment, it ended better than I hoped.
 More experiments to come your way soon!
And PS, hopefully, they won't be pasta.
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| Papapapasta! |
[Monday
January 19th, 2009 at 11:51pm] |
My favorite Food for One meal always consists of pasta because it's the easiest to do and the easiest to clean up. I sometimes end up with yucky results that I just force myself to finish so as not to have (more) leftovers in the fridge but there are also times when I love what ends up on my plate.
I used to prefer white sauce on my pasta but now, I'm experimenting with a lot of tomato-based sauces.
The particular dish that I'm featuring in this post is something that I cooked and ate just a few minutes ago and I liked it.
What's in it?
Well, there's pasta (duh), a little tomato and cheese sauce, milk, pepper, melted cheese and the unique ingredient that I've never used before, pork and beans! :P
I didn't really expect the flavor to wow me much because, after all, even pork and beans is still tomato-based but I was happy to be surprised by the texture that the beans added to the dish.
And the best part?
It only took around 10 minutes to prepare.
Overall, today's pasta concoction wasn't an epic fail.
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| The new Honda City |
[Tuesday
January 6th, 2009 at 6:07am] |
 
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. will be launching the new 2009 Honda City at the Glorietta Atrium on January 7. That's tomorrow!
HCPI has been very mum about the specs of the new City so everything will be made known tomorrow during the launch. Hopefully, I'll be able to say more about this 3rd generation model by then.
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taken from the official press release from HCPI:
HCPI Department Head for Sales Operations Voltaire Gonzales said, “We are very thrilled with the coming of the third generation City. The market can look forward to a new City that will totally change the standards in its class. Apart from value for money and reliable qualities the City has been known for, the 2009 model offers dynamic styling and class-leading technologies that are suitable to the demands of modern-day urban living.” The first generation Honda City was introduced in 1996 in response to the growing needs for automobiles in Asian markets, considering the economic condition in the region. Today, the City is produced in seven countries namely: Thailand, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, China, Turkey and Philippines. ---
And if you're interested in getting one, contact me by leaving a message or replying to this post. :P This extends for other models as well.
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