This is a guest post by fellow blogger Nadia Jones. Do you have a great article or story about Cebu? See our Guest Posting guidelines here. The film culture of the Philippines has been on the ascendancy for a generation, with auteurs like Lino Brocka, Mike de Leon, and later Lav Diaz both pushing the […]
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PR: RAFI opens tribute exhibit for Bisaya artists
In celebration of Arts Month in February, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) launched the exhibit, entitled “Visayan Verve: A Tribute to Bisaya Artists”, which will run from Feb. 17 to March 15 at the Casa Gorordo Museum. The exhibit is initiated in partnership with the University of San Carlos-Cebuano Studies Center; Halad Museum; Alternative […]
PR: Contemporary art exhibit showcases Cebuano talents
The Contemporary Cebu art exhibit was formally opened last Jan. 4. The ribbon cutting was led by (L-R, foreground) Amaya Aboitiz, executive director of the Dolores Aboitiz Children’s Fund of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.; Cebu City Councilor Margarita Osmeña, vice-chair of the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission of Cebu City; Massimo La Magna, over-all […]
Tudruk and Sakra – The Animist Cebuanos
Cebuanos are brave and intelligent people gifted with good looks and awesome COOLNESS! These traits have been with us even before the Spanish era. Before the Spaniards have shamelessly claimed our land, we already have our own culture, business, politics, and even unique and cool traditions. Animism The early Cebuanos are Animists (people who believe […]
Gabii sa Kabillin 2011 Features Cebu’s Alternative Contemporary Art Studio
Gabii sa Kabilin 2011 features an interesting facade of Cebu’s arts and culture as it includes the Sacred Heart Parish Alternative Contemporary Art Studio as one of its participating attractions for this year’s night of heritage – May 27, 2011, 6PM to 12MN. See full list of Museums and Galleries here. Sacred Heart Parish Alternative Contemporary […]
WILA Partners with RAFI to promote Cebuano literature
Do you know that that very first written Cebuano literature is Maming? It is written by Vicente Sotto, the father of Cebuano literature. (L-R) Dr. Hope Sabanpan-Yu, chair of the Women in Literary Arts, and Dr. Jocelyn B. Gerra, executive director of the Culture & Heritage unit of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. signed last […]
Artist Ko, The Resurrection of Cebuano Artists
Artist Ko! Artists & Musicians Marketing Cooperative, held a press conference last 8th of May, 2010 at VIP Room, Teatro Casino, Water Front Hotel, Cebu City. During the event, the people behind the group were introduced to the local media. They also announced the group’s upcoming project, VISPOP, the newest Cebuano songwriting competition. Miss Raki […]
Bisrock blogsite mentioned in FHM…
A friend told me that my bisrock blogsite is mentioned in FHM’s June issue. I immediately get my copy of the said issue and scan the pages. And here it is… The write up is a part of the “Rock n Roll Joyride” article sponsored by Red Horse. It’s subtitle is “BISROCK, CEBU’S BEST PRODUCT […]