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MANILA, Philippines – Guy Custodio illustrates the 14 Stations of the Cross in  “Cenaculo,” which is on view until May 15 at Arte Luna Gallery in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The show, organized and presented by Pinto Art Museum, is the first of three curated exhibits for the new art space located in the vicinity of the world-renowned Paoay Church. For inquiries, call 697-1015 or email pintoartmuseum@yahoo.com. * * * ‘New Olds’ at Yuchengco Museum Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IFA), together with German curator Volker Albus, presents “New Olds: Design Between Tradition and Innovation,” which opens on May 9 at the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Ayala corner Sen. Gil Puyat Aves., Makati City. The show runs until June 6. The show features 60 objects that explore the relationship between tradition and innovation in contemporary design. For the Philippine leg of “New Olds,” curator Albus will especially feature chairs designed by Gabriel Barredo and Dem Bitantes. To complement the “New Olds” traveling exhibit, the Yuchengco Museum presents “Design Insights Philippines,” a showcase of works by local designers — Olivia d’Aboville, Anton del Castillo, Daniel Latorre Cruz and Wataru Sakuma — that experiment with material, pattern, construction and functionality. A curator’s talk with Albus is also slated on May 9 at 4 p.m. For inquiries, call 889-1234 or visit www.yuchengcomuseum.org. * * * Ben Cruz and Joselito Jadayan at Kaida Contemporary Ben Cruz and Joselito Jadayan depict the ladies across South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Read More …

MANILA, Philippines – ABS-CBN’s ASAP 19 delivers four times the fun as it caps the month of April with spectacular birthday bashes for this month’s celebrators Daniel Padilla, Kim Chiu, Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano today. Expect a grander and more exciting show on the ASAP stage as Daniel headlines the ASAP Fans Day with special guest Kathryn Bernardo for some PINASmile moments. Meanwhile, Pinoy Big Brother All In hosts Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, John Prats and Robi Domingo will present the first of the many surprises that the returning reality show will offer: The reveal of two of Kuya’s new housemates. 
  
 Dance to the beat with Enrique Gil with The Ateneo Lady Eagles. Witness the sexiest dance treats from Jessy Mendiola, Bangs Garcia and Maja Salvador with models Hideo Muraoka, Sam Adjani, Laxi Villar and Brent Javier. 
 Get ready for a special Supahdance session with Maja, Enchong Dee, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, Shaina Magdayao, Gerald Anderson and Gab Valenciano, with teen stars Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad, Sharlene San Pedro, Jairus Aquino, Andrea Brillantes and Bugoy Cariño.  Enjoy a musical extravaganza from Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra; MCoy of Orange and Lemons, Aiza Seguerra, Tutti Caringal, Richard Poon, Paolo Valenciano and Sam Milby for the ASAP Sessions; and Zsa Zsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Lani Misalucha, Charice, Bamboo, Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino, Jed Madela, Angeline Quinto, Morissette Amon and Klarisse de Guzman.   
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Two male Pinoy recording artists whose debut CDs were recently put out offer varying types of music and meaty back stories that make them equally interesting to the ears.  With open arms, the local radio airwaves welcomed the voice of Herbert C. through his ballad carrier single Pano Yon?. His songs’ genre and singing style somewhat fall in the company of ’90s balladeers like Renz Verano (Remember Me) and Jerome Abalos (Larawang Kupas). Yet, while the other two mentioned attracted listeners primarily on the strength of their husky vocals, his can be attributed to the carefully cooked recipe of songs with strong hooks sung by a voice that hits just the right notes without being forceful as to show off.  “Lovelife ko po ang inspiration ng kantang Pano ‘Yon. Martir ako sa babae at lagi akong sugatan,” shared Herbert C. who after realizing the fulfillment a singer gets from recording his own materials now plans to record an album every year.  Two tracks to probably get more attention are Akala Mo Lang ‘Yon, a piece blessed with an infectious chorus and penned for people who wrongly judge, and his rendition of the Willy Cruz-written Doon Lang, his favorite karaoke song. The release of his first album (tracks mostly written and produced by the famed Gallardo sisters, Margot and Edith) is a monument to his peculiar kind of success story — one that involves imprisonment, talent development and unfailing service to fellowmen.  In so short a time, he actually transformed from Read More …

In this file photo taken on August 23, 2010, Philippine policemen take position as they start their attack on a hijacked tourist bus in Manila. AFP FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Hounded by diplomatic tension with Hong Kong for more than two years, President Benigno Aquino was relieved to put the August 2010 Manila hostage drama that caused the problem finally behind him, Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras said. Following months of negotiations, the Philippine and Hong Kong governments resolved the row after the victims’ families accepted Manila’s expression of “sorrowful regret” and over P100 million offer of compensation. The compensation, described as “tokens of solidarity” and reportedly raised by traders and private individuals, could total HK$20 million (about P115 million), according to a Manila councilor. “He (the President) sounded very happy when he texted me,” Almendras, the government’s point-man in the negotiations, said in an interview on Thursday after briefing reporters on the agreement. “With all the problems that we have, however small the problem is, if you solve it, it’s one less thing to worry about.” The administration had been dogged by the Aug. 23, 2010 drama in which eight HK residents were killed in a botched police rescue of a busload of tourists taken hostage by a dismissed Manila policeman. The hostage-taker was killed, and many others were hurt. It was the first test for the young administration in handling a hostage crisis, and it drew protests from Hong Kong and Beijing. The agreement restored bilateral relations between Manila and Read More …

By Doris C. DumlaoPhilippine Daily Inquirer 4:52 pm | Friday, April 25th, 2014 Screengrab from www.emperadorbrandy.com MANILA, Philippines—Emperador Inc. grew its first quarter net profit by 19 percent year-on-year to P1.7 billion on higher sales volume nationwide, the company announced Friday. Consolidated revenues of the parent firm of Emperador Distillers Inc. (EDI) reached P7.7 billion or 17 percent higher than the level in the same period last year, Emperador said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange. EDI managed to sell more volume in the first quarter of this year nationwide, the disclosure said, without citing figures. “Emperador is best positioned to take advantage of the country’s robust economic growth and to continue dominating the liquor market. Strategic investments are in place to accelerate the growth momentum and expand its global footprint,” Emperador president Winston Co said. Seven out of 10 liquor bottles sold in Manila are Emperador brandy, making it the largest liquor company in the country. Follow Us Other Stories: Bangko Sentral readies new bank lending rules Metro Pacific acquires stake in Victorias PH banks not ready for Asean integration SM to rebuild Tacloban hospital Recent Stories: Complete stories on our Digital Edition newsstand for tablets, netbooks and mobile phones; 14-issue free trial. About to step out? Get breaking alerts on your mobile.phone. Text ON INQ BREAKING to 4467, for Globe, Smart and Sun subscribers in the Philippines. Tags: brandy , Business , emperador inc. , liquor Factual errors? Contact the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s day desk. Believe Read More …