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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Nelfa Querubin: A Passion for Clay Book Launch at Ayala Museum



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I have that special interest on works of art since I'm a frustrated artist myself. I wanted to take a course on Fine Arts or anything related to the arts but my mother disagreed saying there's not much money in the arts. Thus I ended up taking an engineering course, working as an IT professional for most of my life, and now writing for a living (if you consider blogging as writing).

I'm back to where I wanted to be. Writing and dabbling with artistic inclinations through my venture into blogging and social media. You have the eye of an artist when you have the capability to choose the right combination of colors, shapes, balance and other factors related to art.

Sadly enough, most artists are recognized when they are at the prime of their lives or after their death. During my youth, I think the only popular artists where the ones already in their grave. Their work only get attention, and value, because they couldn't create anymore new masterpieces. What remains are their last pieces of art.

It was therefore inspiring to have heard of Galleria Duemila proudly presenting a book launch highlighting Nelfa Querubin’s works. A Passion for Clay book launch held at the Ayala Museum last March 2, 2015 was sort of a tribute to the artist.


First Neuroplasticity Conference from BrainHQ Philippines


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BrainHQ is the leading international brain fitness online training. It is an inclusive and accessible all-natural cognitive training program that is scientifically designed with proven effectiveness in over 70 peer-reviewed publications.

BrainHQ Philippines, designated by the BrainHQ Posit Science based in the United States of America is teh exclusive distributor in the Philippines and is committed to promoting overall health and well being that starts with a strong brain function and that is known to power up the body's mental, physical and emotional faculties. Their management team is composed of individuals that are strong advocates of health. education and principled leadership. They are committed to improving people's quality of life by providing accessible all-natural health products.

The company recently organized the First Neuroplasticity Conference last March 2, 2015 held at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati. Nuroplasticity refers to the physical and functional changes that lead to improvement of brain processes. The key is identifying what mechanism to target and how to exercise them effectively. Exercising the brain is as good as physical exercise and requires regularity and consistency.

Gemma Cruz-Araneta Leads Symposium on Sustainable Heritage Tourism


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Is there room for development while still preserving our heritage? It has been a constant battle to choose between maintaining our historical past or sacrificing them to build new structures. We are torn between making sure our establishments meets the standards of the future, and keeping our old buildings for the sake of the new generation.


In line with these thoughts, a symposium on sustainable heritage tourism was held last Thursday, 26 February 2015, 1-5 PM at the Conrado Benitez Hall of the Philippine Women's University along Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila.

Leading the talks was Gemma Cruz-Araneta, former Department of Tourism Secretary during President Joseph "Erap" Estrada's short term. She is now the Chairman of the Heritage Conservation Society. She heads the HCS in its daunting but enriching task of pushing for "a Filipino society that values and preserves its cultural heritage to instill pride of place and strengthen Philippine national identity through advocacy and volunteerism, project implementation, education and information." 

Also present was Ivan Henares, a known hertitage conservation advocate and acting as President of the Heritage Conservation Society. He encourages heritage and cultural awareness among the youth through the establishment of school and local chapters of the HCS as well as through social media and his award-winning blog. Ivan engaged the students during his talk by letting them identify certain landmarks within the country. He also showed several before and after photos of structures that were destroyed or damaged by either  nature or man.

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