The Anthem Philatelist

UNESCO Education for all stamp (Nepal 1963)    UNESCO , as the specialized United Nations agency for education, facilitates the annual observance of the Day ( 24 January) in close collaboration with main education actors.  The adoption of the resolution 73/25 “International Day of Education”, co-authored by  the UN Member States , demonstrated the unwavering political will to support transformative actions for inclusive, equitable and quality education for all. By doing so, the international community reiterated that education plays a key role in building sustainable and resilient societies, and contributes to the achievement of all other Sustainable Development Goals .  With a view to enhance international cooperation in supporting the efforts towards the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 4 , the resolution called on all stakeholders including Member States, organizations of the UN system, and civil society, non-governmental organizations, academic i...

  What is " featherless" , can't fly and loves to poop and swim ?                   A) reptile                   B) mammal                   C) amphibian                    D) fish                   E) bird   Answer ?      Not likely a bird, but it is a bird 🐦  Answer ?    Penguin   Penguins are flightless seabirds that live almost exclusively below the equator. Some island-dwellers can be found in warmer climates, but most—including emperor , adélie , chinstrap , and gentoo penguins—reside in and around icy Antarcti...

Twelve visual artists give us a peek of their being- their minds and feelings, their aches and pains, their happiness and contentment, wishes and longings. FilArts gallery brings Subliminal Narratives , gathering of top and emerging Filipino visual artists as they present artworks as they stimulate thwir conscious minds.  Headed by FilArts President Roy Espinosa together with some of the country's finest visual artists Frank Caña , Pancho Piano , Celso Pepito , Roland Rosacay , Fe Madrid , Julius Clar, Al Vargas, Roy Ama, Ingrid Aimee Peñaflor , Rowel Macapagong , RV Operio, Marissa Odiaman. The show have its artist reception on Jan 16, 2023 at 4pm at the FilArts Gallery in Robinsons Place,  Novaliches Quezon City .  The exhibit will run until Feb 28, 2023.

Hiniusang Pagtuo (Shared Faith) is an exhibit of paintings and icons of the Child Jesus to co-celebrate the Sinulog Festival 2023. Opening on January 13, 4pm at the lobby of Seda Hotel , Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park. The exhibiting artists are Jun Impas , Jogen Lim, Celso Pepito and Antonio Vidal .  The exhibiting icon owners are Mrs. Armida Caguitla, Mrs. Jane Panganiban, Mrs. Fe Pepito , and Mr. Bernard Restificar. Exhibit runs until January 16, 2023. See you there😊

Come join Master Celso Pepito as he embarks on monoprint making with several other artists at the Jose T. Joya Gallery   UP Cebu on January 13-15 at 4pm. See you there.   Monoprints for the Visayas Art Fair 2022

Catch the One Man Show Exhibit of Cesar Cabase Castillo , Bulawanong Pagtuo , (Golden Faith), his  humble way of offering, honoring and thanking the Child Jesus during the Sinulog festival in Cebu .  Opening and blessing on Jan 7 at 3pm at the Golden Prince Hotel and Suites lobby. The exhibit runs from January 7-15, 2023.

In celebration with the Sinulog Festival and to embark on an active role  in promoting the arts, the Cebu Artist Incorporated will be having its 2nd exhibit for 2023- Faith Hope and Charity on January 10 to  February 8, 2023 at the 3rd floor mountain wing of the SM Seaside Cebu . Formal opening and ribbon cutting Jan. 10, 2023 at 6pm.   Currently ongoing is their first 2023 show Pakigsaulog at the ground floor, cube wing at the SM Seaside which runs from January 7-31. See the works of Master Celso Pepito , Fe Madrid Pepito , Jun Impas , Joel Cristobal , Leodito Bongo III , Antonio Vidal , Jonathan Abellana , Lida Marie Aguilar , Methuzael Carredo , Reynan Dingal , John Dinglasa , Jess Dinglasa , Joseph Ong , Renulo Pautan , Lucilo Sagayno , Marlone Ylanan , Sonia Yrastorza .  Guest of honors - Dr. Sam Albano, Dr. Antoinette P. Mendoza , Mr. Amado Go , Ms. Red Nicola Pates. See you there!