Tag-Ani: A Tragicomedy About Love at The Age of 70's Extends Show on Sept. 5 and 6

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Due to the overwhelming response generated for the two-weekend run of " TAG-ANI", the play has been extended for four performances set on Sept. -5 and 6 (Sat. and Sun.) with a 3 pm matinee and a 7 pm evening show.

Performance venue is at 1701 The Little Room Upstairs, Landsdale Tower, Mother Ignacia Ave. Quezon City

Presented by the Artist Playground, “ TAG-ANI ” is an endearing love story of two people in their twilight years written by Amelia Lapena Bonifacio as part of the trilogy Taluhan (Tatlong Dula ng Pag-ibig).

First performed in 1975, “ TAG-ANI ” is a “Tragicomedy” that features two characters in their 70’s who tries to rekindle the joys of love and being in love. The twist in its ending is a piercing truth that resonates the tragedy of those who have fully experienced love and have lost it and those who have never experienced love at all.

“ TAG-ANI ” is an interesting story that celebrates love and the idea of being in love in a very odd at the same time fascinating way. In its tale, the power of love to bring meaning to one’s existence is highlighted. The interplay of flirtatious imagery embedded in the poetic lines, mischievous choices of the characters and the vintage courtship dynamics make each moment of the play very compelling.

Multi-awarded actor Roeder Camanag who is directing this play noted that “ Tag-ani is Artist Playground’s way of honoring and saluting the efforts and contribution of veteran actors who have devoted their lives to their craft through setting up a performance venue where the full intensity of its spot light is entirely theirs, where every line uttered and movement made are all about them rediscovering the reason why they have committed their lives to their art. Through the wit and wisdom of two veteran actors, Ermie Concepcion and Ces Aldaba the audience will be treated to a fun experience, I had a great time working with them surely the audience will too.”

DOTC Taps Renowned British Firm to Ease NAIA Air Traffic

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In a bid to ease congestion at the country’s primary gateway airport, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is enlisting the consultancy services of British firm NATS – renowned worldwide for its air traffic management expertise – to maximize runway use at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

“We are excited to work with one of the world’s best firms in the industry towards optimizing NAIA’s runway capacity. With NATS – which has worked on the Dubai, Singapore, and Heathrow Airports – we can expect safer, more efficient operations, and much less flight delays and cancellations,” said DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya.

NATS provides air traffic navigation services to the world’s busiest single- and dual-runway airports: London Gatwick handles 53 air traffic movements (ATMs) per hour and over 250,000 flights per year; and London Heathrow handles 90 ATMs per hour and over 470,000 flights per year.

It has boosted runway capacity at the Hong Kong International Airport by 30 percent. It also redesigned Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport’s airspace, and is now tasked to increase ATMs at the Singapore Changi Airport.

The P 66-Million NAIA Runway Optimization project was awarded to the joint venture between NATS Services Limited and Schema Konsult, Inc. Over the contract’s 12-month span, the group will aim to increase hourly ATMs from 40 to 60, by determining the optimal configuration for the airport’s intersecting runways.

Power Mac Center Launches Spotlight Arts Venue on its 21st Year Anniversary

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Wednesday night, August 26, 2015, at Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk was filled with celebration as Power Mac Center, the country's premiere Apple partner, celebrates 21 years of its continued presence and  service in the Philippines with a thanksgiving event for its partners, collaborators and loyal customers through the years.

We were all treated with cocktails and great music from Manila Symphony Orchestra, Franco, and Urbandub, and a teaser of the Chuva Choo Choo: The Mr. Kupido Musical show as they also announced the launch of the Power Mac Center Spotlight, the newest arts venue made possible with Ayala Land Inc., and Circuit Makati, where the musical will be shown soon as its debut show.

Chuva Choo Choo showcases the works of celebrated composer Vehnee Saturno.

Representatives from Power Mac Center, Ayala Land and Chuva Choo Choo were there to give their special messages and announcements. We captured everything on video so please enjoy watching them on our YouTube channel.

We also recorded some of the band performances done by Franco and Urbandub which is now also available in our YouTube channel : http://www.YouTube.com/wazzuppilipinas

Some of the Power Mac Center's brand ambassadors were also spotted at the celebration as fans had the opportunity to take photo ops and selfies with them.