Ballet Philippine’s New Breed Takes Center Stage In International Dance Day Celebration On April 29

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Taking part in the worldwide celebration of International Dance Day, Ballet Philippines presents the Young Dancers and Choreographers Showcase. The show shines the spotlight on the young artists of Ballet Philippines. Through glimpses of their beginning choreographies and more recent works, the company brings forth the next generation of choreographers who are set to push the Philippine art scene into the 21st century. 

The showcase is directed by Ballet Philippines’ Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales. Featured choreographers include Richardson Yadao, Gillianne Gequinto, Edana Labitoria, Ian Nick Tiba, Danilo Dayo, Bonifacio Guerrero, and Erl Emmanuel Sorilla, who won the Trudl Dubsky Zipper Award (Outstanding Contemporary Choreography) at the 1st CCP Ballet Competition.

Widely recognized Hip Hop International Elite Judge and current guest teacher at Ballet Philippines Dance School Margherita Vasselli will also present new choreography featuring BP Crew, the Dance School’s hip hop performing arm.

The cast of the Young Dancers and Choreographers Showcase is comprised of Ballet Philippines company members, scholars of the Ballet Philippines Dance School, and BP II, Ballet Philippines’ junior performing company. Aside from actively touring and performing locally, it has already participated in international festivals including performances in Asia and France. BP II was formed to provide a venue for promising young dancers to develop their talents in accordance with Ballet Philippines’ standards of performance and technique. These young talents would be the most outstanding apprentices and scholars of the company and the BP Dance School.

One Million Lights Philippines Receives Donation for Solar-Powered Lights

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One Million Lights Philippines (OML) recently received a donation from DHL Express Philippines to help provide solar-powered lights to 84 households in impoverished communities. The donation came from the total proceeds collected at the auction during DHL’s recent customer thanksgiving dinner.

OML is a nationally awarded, youth-led, nonprofit and for-purpose organization that improves the quality of the life of Filipinos through better lighting by providing clean, safe, and affordable solar-powered lights to impoverished, off-grid communities around the country. 

Seen in photo: Mark Lozano, Country Head & Founder of OML, receives a check donation from Yati Abdullah, Country Manager of DHL Express Philippines.

Epson Prints ‘Love’ for Children With Cancer in “Portraits of Love” Event

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Continuing their support for the ‘Portraits of Love’ advocacy, digital imaging leader Epson Philippines recently joined a group of volunteers to once again bring smiles to the faces of children afflicted with cancer. 

Organized by renowned photographer Pilar Tuason and in cooperation with the Kythe Foundation, ‘Portraits of Love’ is a recurring initiative designed to give children with cancer a magical day full of laughter and love. The most recent event was held at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center.

“It’s always a joy to be a part of such a worthy endeavour. We are thankful to be here,” said Epson Philippines Corporation’s Head of Marcom & PR, Donna V. Ferro. 

“It’s a small offering – a print out of the portraits of the children with their parents. And yet, witnessing how the faces of the children light up when we give their photos to them is a profound experience. We’re happy to be part of the team that made their day even a little bit brighter,” Ferro added.