Archive for the ‘People’ Category

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) achieved more during the more than nine years under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo than in other previous administrations, citing the President’s people-centered foreign policy, her strong sense of national security and institution building. This was reported by Foreign Affairs Secretary ... Full story

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s foreign policy, described by Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo as “people-oriented,” drew applause during a retrospective seminar marking the 112th founding anniversary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) today at ... Full story

Calling all amateur auteurs! As part of its population and development (popdev) advocacy campaign, Mulat Pinoy is launching Pop-I, a short video contest focusing on the public's perception of key population issues. A joint program of Probe Media Foundation, Inc. (PMFI) and the Philippine Center for Population and Development (PCPD), Mulat Pinoy has ... Full story

“Brown Strokes on a White Canvas” will kick off a month-long series of exhibits at the Philippine Embassy in June commemorating the 112th anniversary of Philippine Independence. Now on its seventh year, “Brown Strokes” will feature the works of more than 20 Filipino and Filipino-American artists, including Red Mansueto whose work is shown here. “Brown Strokes” will ... Full story

Malacañang today expressed confidence that the next administration will inherit a government in good state and with stable bureaucracy. Presidential Management Staff Director-General Maria Elena Bautista-Horn said that the blueprint for next month’s turnover includes ... Full story

This year’s 112th Independence Day celebration on June 12 will restore the pomp and significance of the civic-military parade at the Rizal Park Grandstand (Luneta) in Manila. “For the last two years, we have been focusing on ... Full story

The works of National Artist for Sculpture Abdulmari Asia Imao will be featured in a back-to-back exhibit at the Philippine Embassy next week. Together with the works of his son, dentist-painter Jose Mari Imao, the exhibit entitled “Henerasyon: Two Generations of Imao Art” will highlight sculptures and paintings that have defined the legacy of the Imao family ... Full story

An exhibit inspired by the lyrics of the Philippines’ national anthem will be launched at the Embassy of the Philippines in commemoration of the 112th anniversary of Philippine Independence. Chicago-based visual artist Paul C. Balan’s “Lupang Hinirang” Series 1-10 features ten 24” by 18” striking ... Full story

The Philippine Embassy announced a full slate of art exhibits – from paintings to pottery - in the month of June to commemorate the 112th anniversary of Philippine independence. Showcasing Filipino artistry, craftsmanship and heritage, June month begins with the launch ... Full story

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga –- President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo this morning led ceremonies commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of her father, President Diosdado Macapagal, during her visit to this province. The President formally opened the photo exhibit of the former president entitled “The Life and ... Full story