Whang Od - Nangarap. Umibig. Nagpursigi.

 

Wazzup Pilipinas!

In celebration of DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild’s 51st season, the guild will be staging the first musical play in the Philippines to be inspired by the life of Maria Oggay, more famously known as Whang Od. Written by Em Mendez and directed by Romualdo “Raffy” Tejada, “Ang Huling Mambabatok” is a showcase of the art, culture, and traditions of Kalinga, from the past up to the present. This play not only seeks to honor Whang Od: the legend who has preserved indigenous culture and art, but also to make her known as Whang Od, the Filipina who has lived a life full of dreams.

Batang Nangarap.
We travel back in time to meet a young Whang Od and discover her roots. As we explore Kalinga from a hundred years past, we unravel the early traditions and rituals of Northern Luzon, which has molded Whang Od to who she is now.

Dalagang Umibig.
A conflict arises between Whang Od and her lover, as she struggles to choose between her heart and her destiny.

Babaeng Nagpursigi.
Now in the present, we see the drastic changes in tradition: from tattoos serving as a reward and honor to warriors, and now an honor for us all. We see the Butbut tribe, a warm-welcoming community, unfold from an isolated society—all upheld by the legend we now know.

“Ang Huling Mambabatok” will be making its way onto the stage of the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, De La Salle University Manila on August 10 and 11, 2018 at 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM. You may reserve tickets at tinyurl.com/AHM-Tickets. For inquiries, you may contact Alyette Ang at 0917 329 8056, or visit our page at facebook.com/dlsuhtg.

Michele Gumabao Lends Voice to Worthy Cause

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Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018 Michele Gumabao took a break from her very busy schedule to participate in a worthy cause: a book-reading and -giving event organized by the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (Canvas) in the Vargas Museum at the University of the Philippines Diliman last Friday, July 20.
Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018 Michele Gumabao took a break from her very busy schedule to participate in a worthy cause: a book-reading and -giving event organized by the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (Canvas) in the Vargas Museum at the University of the Philippines Diliman last Friday, July 20.

Despite the inclement weather, Gumabao was a ray of sunshine as she read the story “Aklatang Pusa” by Eugene Evasco and mingled with grade school students from various schools in Quezon City.

A booklover herself, Gumabao stressed the importance of reading and education especially to the youth.

“Reading plays an important role in learning and in our education. The youth must understand that education is their ticket to a brighter future and it opens a lot of doors for them,” Gumabao said.

Aside from competing in international pageants, Gumabao and the Binibining Pilipinas queens are also ambassadors of various charities and important causes. Last April, the queens lent their voices for autism awareness.

“Our job as a beauty queen is not just to smile for the cameras and dress up, although all that is really fun. Our job is to be a voice, to be an inspiration to those who need us,” Gumabao said.

The book-reading activity, a partnership between Canvas, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc., and the J. Amado Araneta Foundation, coincides with Canvas’ Tumba-Tumba Children’s Museum of Philippine Art proof-of-concept show which opened last June 19. The exhibit will run until July 27 at the Vargas Museum. For more information, email info@canvas.ph.

For more updates on the Binibining Pilipinas queens, visit www.binibiningpilipinas.com and follow its social media pages: @realbbpilipinas on Facebook and Twitter and @bbpilipinas official on Instagram.

Photo captions:
MG bookreading: Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018 Michele Gumabao is a ray of sunshine amid the gloomy weather during a book reading activity in the Vargas Museum at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

MG bookreading2: Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018 Michele Gumabao takes time from her busy schedule to mingle with grade school kids from various Quezon City schools. She stresses the importance of reading and education especially to the youth.

Smart Prepaid Products Now Available at LCC

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Customers in Bicol will now have more access to Smart Prepaid products, following the signing of an agreement by PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Liberty Commercial Center (LCC), and Quicktrax Marketing Corp., Smart’s distributor in the region.

Smart Prepaid products are now available at LCC Expressmart branches, including call and text cards, SIM cards, and Smart Bro devices such as HOME LTE and 3G and 4G/LTE pocket Wi-Fis.

LCC is one of the pioneer commercial establishments in Albay and the Bicol Region, operating supermarkets, department stores, food operations, malls, and property developments.

In the photo during the signing of the memorandum of agreement are Quicktrax operations manager Mike O. Lim, PLDT-Smart sales and distribution’s Jun P. Bonggao, LCC marketing head Santiago Guerra, Quicktrax’s Verna G. Abejuela, LCC group category head Lovely Consuelo, PLDT-Smart sales and distribution’s Rene Anthony B. Santiago, regional development head, and Nilo B. Jeremias III.