The Anthem Philatelist

Witness Master Celso Duazo Pepito , Fe Madrid Pepito and Florentino "Jun" Impas in Dumingag , Zamboanga del Sur , (upon the invitation of artist, art collector and patron, Mayor Gerry Paglinawan ), as they continue promoting the arts and artists in the peripheries, unifying Luzon , Visayas and Mindanao within weeks ( VAF yesterday, Imagination now then Manila Bang tomorrow). Venue at the Senior Citizen building, Municipal Compound.    Come here for the best source of crustaceans in the Philippines, and for continued adventure. Zamboanga del Sur comprises four bays, three rivers, three lakes, and plenty of nature. People here speak mainly Cebuano, but you’ll hear a bit of English and Chavacano as well. The land’s first settlers were the “river folk”—called Subanons or Subanens. For a new food trip, try eating one of the local Tausug favorites: tiula itum . It’s a ginger and turmeric infused black soup served hot and spicy. It’s made from beef or chicken and gets its ...

 Guest of Honors   Ambassador Jose Mari Cariño Mico Cotia Maria Ivy Ang   In the world of art, it is a given notion that anybody nurturing his creativity at an early age will have a better opportunity to succeed than somebody who started late. Thus, it is natural for the gifted individual to develop his artistry while still young. However, knowing how difficult it is to consider art as a profession, not all of those who have artistic talents end up as artists, but more often than not, many have opted to take up another course, if only to attain a more lucrative life. This story has a semblance at how Roy Ama made his entry into the artworld. Instead of nurturing his art, Roy has decided to takeup a course in Bachelor of Arts at the University of Santo Tomas . His love for music, however encouraged him to stop schooling for a while and joined  a group of young musicians performing in a foreign country. Returning from his foreign stint, he was hoping that he still can...

The Lapu-Lapu City government has recently released the religious and social activities of their upcoming Fiesta celebration . In line with these, the local government with the the Lapu-Lapu Tourism Office presents an art exhibit, Mithing Opanganon II with CAI artists like Celso Duazo Pepito , Fe Pepito, Reynan Dingal, John and Jess Dinglasa, Jonathan Abellana and many more, included are other visual artists from Opon, Cebu. Venue is the Island Central Mactan Mall . 

VISAYAS ART FAIR   YEAR 3   November 23-26, 2023 ArtPortalCebu Gallery is excited to be a part of this big event,  Featured Artists  Celso Duazo Pepito Fe Madrid Pepito Antonio Vidal Angelico "Jik" Villanueva Zapphire Benedikt Jayme Pilar Sala The Visayas Art Fair 2023 is up to its mission to connecting the Islands through art.

 Back to back in New York! On October 30, 2023 The Society of Philippine American Artists (SPAA) holds “Best of the Year” at the Philippine Center New York featuring, among others, Master Celso Pepito and EEC Founder Carol Tanjutco . The Society of Philippine-American Artists ( SPAA ), founded in 1995 by a group of Filipino proponents of Philippine art and culture headed by Manuel Rodriguez Sr . the "Father of Philippine Printmaking", remains a strong advocate for Filipino-American artists in North America in their professional growth in the visual arts by providing opportunities to grow in skills and stature through the activities of the society, particularly through its annual exhibits. In the 28th year of its existence, this year’s exhibit, “Best of the Year” highlights twenty artists and their best works from 2022 and 2023, delving into representational and non-representational works in various media such as oil and acrylic, pastels, pencil and ink, watercolor, print-ma...

Dr.  Josette T. Biyo  (née  Talamera ; born 1958) is a  Filipino  educator and former executive director of the  Philippine Science High School System . She has received international recognition for her contributions to science and education.  A small planet has been named after her by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory and USA.  Early Life and Education Hometown: Born in Janiuay, Iloilo. Initial Dream: She originally aspired to be a medical doctor but pivoted to teaching due to financial constraints. Academic Degrees B.S. Biological Sciences: University of the Philippines Visayas. M.S. and Ph.D. in Biology: De La Salle University, where she specialized in seagrass community dynamics. Honorary Doctorate: Conferred with a Doctor of Humanities degree by Manila Central University in 2004.  Career Highlights Rural Educator: Spent eight years teaching in rural Iloilo, where she developed outreach programs and used loca...

  BEYOND CONTEMPORARY ART PENANG International Art Summit and Expo November 9-12,2023 The Wembly, A St. Giles Hotel Penang. Philippine Delegations: Roy Espinosa Celso Duazo Pepito Manuel Sinquenco Art Lozano Fe Madrid Pepito McViñas Al Vargas Lloyd Lusica Ingrid Aimee Peñaflor Doods Iligan Penang, in Malaysia’s verdant northwest, is a laid-back but still uniquely cosmopolitan part of the country. With influences from Malay, Chinese and Indian culture, with a hefty dose of British colonialism thrown in, it offers fascinating architecture, plentiful culture, beautiful beaches and friendly locals. Not to mention the food… The capital, George Town, boasts plenty of old-world charm. Explore its time-capsule-worthy neighbourhoods from the back of a trishaw bike or follow the many murals and discover the city’s thriving street-art scene. But don’t stop at the city – head up to the cool summit of Penang Hill, explore the Tropical Spice Garden, or soak up the sun at Batu Ferringhi beach. Yo...