Pamana : A Docu-Musical Tribute to Ninoy and Cory Aquino Set to Open on August 21

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The NINOY AND CORY AQUINO FOUNDATION, INC. (NCAF), INDIE.GO MEDIA and THE PETA THEATER CENTER proudly present the gala world premiere of " PAMANA ” --- an original docu-musical written by noted playwright RODY VERA and music by Fr. Manoling Francisco and Ryan Cayabyab.

“ PAMANA ” is about three generations of a Filipino family with three points of view about the effects of the political history of Ninoy and Cory Aquino.

The cast is led by Malou de Guzman as Lola Azon; Bodjie Pascua as Turo, Azon’s husband; Jett Pangan as Edgar, son of Lola Azon and Trina’s father; and Kakki Teodoro as Trina, grand daughter of Lola Azon.

The ensemble is composed of Raul Alfonso, Kiki Baento, Raflesia Bravo, Roi Calilong, Buddy Caramat, Joan Co, Karen Gaerlan, Gio Gahol, She Maala, Benedict Manaois, Gie Onida, Norbs Portales, Gino Ramirez, Victor Robinson, Angela Samson Nica Santiago, Miela Sayo, Ian Segarra, and Gold Villar.

Lending support as chorus is Viva Voce under artistic director Camille Molina.

The artistic and creative team of PAMANA is led by Rody Vera (Playwright), Maribel Legarda (Stage Direction), Melvin Lee (Assistant – Stage Direction), Jun Reyes (Documentary Direction), Fr. Manoling Francisco and Ryan Cayabyab (Musical Composition), Vince de Jesus (Musical Direction), Jonjon Villareal (Technical Direction), Batche Tan (Choreography), Boni Juan (Set Design), Carlo Pagunaling (Costume Design), Jonjon Villareal (Lighting Design).

PAMANA is set to open on August 21, 2013.
Other schedule of shows: August 22, 24 and 25, 2013.
All performances are at the MERALCO Theater, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City.

Princess Catherine Gives Birth to Baby Boy

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"It's a boy! Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has given birth to the first child for her and Prince William." ---- CNN

Kate Middleton, also known as Princess Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife to Prince William, has given birth to a bouncing baby boy of 8.6 pounds (that's heavy).

The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth after weeks of anticipation and fevered speculation about the sex of the third in line to the throne. The baby boy was born at St Mary's hospital in London at 4.24pm. Both mother and baby are doing well, but will stay at the hospital overnight accompanied by Prince William.

A deluge of congratulations lead by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh who are said to be "delighted" by the birth of their great grandson. Prince Charles said he was "enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time".

Thousands of well-wishers had gathered outside the Palace to await news, while the press have been camped outside the Lindo Wing outside the Paddington Hospital where the Duchess gave birth for several weeks. 

The baby, who is still unnamed as of this writing, is third in line to the British throne.

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Death of Facebook Executive Chef Josef Desimone

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Mark Zuckerberg has announced the death of Facebook Executive Chef Josef Desimone via his Facebook account:

"I have some very sad news to share.

This morning Josef Desimone, our executive chef, was involved in a motorcycle accident and I’m sorry to report that Josef has passed away.

Josef was a Facebook legend and institution. "Chef Josef" joined us in 2008 and built our culinary team from a handful of employees in a single café into a global team with dozens of world class restaurants. He never compromised on quality while maintaining total attention to detail. Josef played an incredibly important role in defining our culture during those first years and right up to the present.

Away from Facebook, Josef was just as energetic and driven. Almost every weekend he was volunteering with veterans’ organizations, hosting firefighter breakfasts or supporting some other valuable cause. He had a strong belief in giving back more in life than he took, and it shows in all the people who mourn him today.

We will find a way to permanently honor Josef’s legacy at Facebook soon. For now, let’s remember and celebrate the passing of a great friend, devoted mentor and inspirational leader."