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Friday, February 06, 2009 |
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A People’s Theater |
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By Gemma Cruz-Araneta OIC, Manila Tourism and
Cultural Affairs BureauVice-Chairperson, Manila Historical &
Heritage Commission
It all began in 1924 when a member of the
Philippine Legislature proposed that a theatre be constructed at
that Mehan Garden, the former Jardin Botanico, Asia’s first
botanical garden. Manila then was truly a most extraordinary capital
city as it embraced four cultures—the Asian, European, North
American and through Spain and Mexico—it had charming Latin
American features. Travel books named Manila the Paris of the Orient
and the Milan of Asia; it was a must see destination, the unrivalled
“Pearl of
the Orient.”
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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VOICES
FROM
THE NCCA
By Cecile Guidote Alvarez
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The Heritage Bill
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NCCA is delighted that a milestone Heritage Bill has been finally
passed into law by the Senate. We are therefore sharing excerpts
from the sponsorship speech of Sen. Edgardo Angara on January 26,
2009 for an Act providing for the...
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GomBurZa
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Defining our history
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A person’s life results from accumulated series of events
determined by his or her choices. The history of a country, as well,
is defined by decisions of its people. What is a defining moment in
Philippine history?
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Enlightening minutes with the Agtas of Bicol
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When, as a media practitioner, I was invited to attend the Timpuyog
Festival, a coming together of the indigenous people (IP) of Luzon,
spearheaded by NCCA in October 2008.
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National Arts Festival Begins
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This year’s celebration of the National Arts Month (NAM), dubbed
as the Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF), has begun via
the NCCA TV program, Sining Gising, and Concert at the Park, both of
which were aired over NBN 4.
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HI!
SOCIETY
By Becky Garcia
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At home for the holidays
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As it has been for the last five years, PR guru and society
chronicler Donnie Ramirez was “at home” during the last holiday
season. “Home” is Donnie’s solitary vacation house in a rarely
traversed village in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
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