The 2018 Maningning Miclat Art Award Exhibit-Sale

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The Maningning Miclat Art Foundation, Inc. (MMAFI) in cooperation with District Gallery and Far Eastern University's President's Committee on Culture is all set to unveil its forthcoming art exhibit on September 4, 2018 – Tuesday - 5 pm at the Exhibit Hall, Nicanor Reyes Hall of Far Eastern Unviersity in Manila.

The 2018 Maningning Miclat Art Award Exhibit-sale features The Top 18 Shortlisted Finalists from a total of 64 qualified entries received online. The artists and the title of their works are as follows:

1.       Andres M. Catig -  “Dinadalaw Na Naman Tayo Ng Kaluluwa ni Papa”

2.       Arvin Santos -  “Ordinary Day”

3.       Christine Capili -  “Tabula Rosa”

4.       Cyriel Cleope - “Peace”

5.       Cyrill Jan Mustera -  “Sinners”

6.       Deo Carlos Amarante -  “Longings of the Heart”

7.       Dhan Louie Bautista -  “Collateral Damage”

8.       Dominic Nelson Jinon -  “Come He’s Here!”

9.       Harddy DC Santos -  “Cover Up”

10.    Jayroll P. Francisco-  “Icon”

11.    Jessica Lopez (Lady Fishbone) -  “Motion of Life”

12.    Jheco Lorica -  “The Modern Throne of Basic Needs”

13.    John Nikko Pelaez -  “Beg”

14.    Kenneth H. Santiago -  “Different State of Emotions”

15.    Ralph Lauren Barola -  “The ARTstoppable”

16.    Ronald Dulay -  “Balik Tanaw”

17.    Rhicelle Kirk Tabanera - “Different Motions through everyday situations”

18.    Wendi T. Patoc, “Hindi Na Maibabalik Pa”

Now on its eighth year, the Maningning Miclat visual arts awards started in 2004.

As a special added treat, the four past winners will also unveil their latest works in the exhibit-sale. 

They are as follows: Dexter Sy from FEU in 2004, Melvin Arlegui from  FEU in 2006, John Magne Lisondra from Negros Oriental State Univerity in 2012, Niňo Cubacub from EARIST in 2014, and Robert Tiaño from Lipa City Public College in 2016.

The public is invited to the exhibit-sale and are requested to make reservations at the FEU President's Committee on Culture at telephone numbers: (632) 849-4145 or (632) 736-4897. 

All artworks are for sale until 5:00 pm of September 26, 2018. The announcement of the winner will be held at the historic, newly re-opened FEU Auditorium during the Art Awards ceremony. The Grand Prize winner will be awarded a Julie Lluch Sculpture trophy, Php28,000.00 check, Miclat book collection, and a solo exhibit at District Gallery Quezon City.

“Ginugunita Kita” performance art immediately follows at 6 p.m. The show features the poems of  the late Maningning Miclat, set to music by multi-awarded composer Jesse Lucas. Guest artists include soloist Banaue Miclat-Janssen, artistic director of Dulaang UP, with Renato Lucas on the cello and Jesse Lucas on the piano. Special participation will be provided by tenor Al Gatmaitan, FEU dancer Angela Castro, and visual artist Nasser Lubay.

For tickets, call Ticketworld at 8919999.

         

Check out the Maningning Miclat Art Awards 2018 at the following: 

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Email: maningningfoundation@gmail.com

Website: www.maningning.com

How to Choose the Right Phone System for Your Office

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There are so many alternative communication channels that are available to customers and some business owners think that it is no longer necessary to have professional phone system. The truth of the matter is that this is a very important communication system especially when it comes to sales and support. The most important thing is to make sure that you are choosing an appropriate business phone system. The good thing is that office systems have become quite affordable. Make sure you understand the option that will serve your business best as you make this decision.

Ask yourself whether you need a full system of landline phones in your office. Some people may prefer to have virtual phones that rely on mobile devices. In case you are going for desktops, you also have to understand the kind of service that you require. You can choose between the VoIP phones that run over the internet or the traditional landline phone system. If you are going for VoIP phones, will you house the system on-premises or cloud-bases. You need to provide answers to all these questions in order to choose the right phone system for your office. Here are some of the things that you need to put into consideration as you choose the right office phone system.

Functionality
You need to understand your expectations from the system before you talk to any provider. Advanced office phone systems come with the standard auto-attendant that routes and answers all the incoming calls. It also has answering rules that allows you to customize how all your calls are handled. The other standard features include call forwarding, call screening, and caller ID. Some cloud-based phone systems offer video and audio conferencing capabilities and group messaging. After identifying the functions that you require, you can shortlist the providers that have the ability to meet your requirements.

Reliability
Cloud-based are normally hosted by third-party phone service providers. This means that you will trust an outsider with the maintenance of your business communications. Make sure the capability of the provider that you choose is close to 100 percent. Ask about their data centers, redundancy measures, how they ensure that the service is in a tip-top shape, and number and location of their data centers. The data centers are importance because you need backup for your data in case a disaster takes place.

Security
The data of you company including the voice calls will travel via the public internet. Make sure you ask the provider regarding the security measures they implement to ensure your data is secure while in transit. Most subscribers normally encrypt the transmission endpoints to block any breaches and implement MFA (multi-factor authentication) to add strength to the login process for both users and administrators.

Budget
Price is a critical factor especially when you are dealing with small businesses. However, you can miss out on the best options if you put a lot of stress on the pricing. You may also end up paying for the same options through upgrades in the long run. Some of the providers who have cheap services offer poor quality. Its better to spend more but get value for your hard-earned income. In fact, you may discover that the price gap is not that big.

Your Future Growth
The business phone that you choose should serve you now and even as your business continues to grow. Think about where you would like your business to be in terms of expansion.  Make sure that the option that you choose will help you to achieve these growth objectives. Scalability is key as you need a business phone system that can accommodate more handsets as your business continues to grow.

Take Advantage of the Available Free Trials
There are so many providers that you will come across as you continue shopping around. Apart from getting quotes, you also need to take advantage of the free trials. It will help you to ensure that the given phone system works well for your business. These free trials will help you to make a learned decision.

With all this information, you can be sure of making the right decision. The most important thing is to get a business system that will meet your current and future business needs.

7 Places to Visit in Philippines

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With more than seven thousand islands and eighty-one provinces, the Philippines is definitely a favorite for many people planning their vocation abroad.  Indeed, as a tourist traveling to Philippines, you will be spoilt for choice since the country has a lot of breathtaking places to visit. In this post, I share my top seven places that I believe should be visited by those making a visit to the Philippines.

El Nido, Palawan
This is my top place to visit in the country despite the fact that the location is located in the Southern region of Luzon – Yes, its one of my top favorites in the country. Every time I visit the place, I find the place unique while the experience is exceptional. The white sand beaches and the clean waters makes the place refreshing. Thus, if you love swimming, diving, and even wondering around a beach, then this is the place for you.

Coron, Palawan
Yes, the spot is in Palawan again – just like the first choice. The diving and snorkeling experience on offer in Coron is just out of this world. Island hopping is also on offer and quite common with the tourists frequenting the area. Apart from that, you also get to enjoy climbing Mount Tapya which will take you about half an hour to get to peak. The efforts are worth it since at the top, you will enjoy great views.

Banaue, Ifugao
This is located in the Northern region of Luzon and actually a top choice for tourists. The location is ideal if you need a holiday where you get to breath fresh air while enjoying a cold breeze that is accompanied by stunning views. By visiting the place, you will really get to appreciate unpolluted nature. “I had a great time at Banuea, its like I was in another planet. There is no pollution and you get to enjoy breathing unpolluted fresh air” – Noted James who is a travel writer at Best Assignment.

Baguio City – Philippines Summer Capital 
The city is christened the summer capital of Philippines. It is liked due to its temperatures, stunning views, and obviously the strawberries. It is most advisable to visit the place in February since it is in this month that the Panagbenga Festival which is also known as the Flower Festival takes place. You will enjoy dancing in the streets with street dancers wearing costumes made of flowers.

Taal Volcano, Batangas 
A visit to Taal volcano is a must if your have a liking for lakes and volcanos. The volcano is among the most active volcanos in the country. The views from the view point are breathtaking while the climb is easy to the extent that the kids can even make it to the view point. “The volcano is for real a great experience since you see firsthand how volcanos look like and how they react. This area should even be considered for study travel by schools that want to take students abroad”, remarked Irene who specializes in Travel Projects at cheap custom writing.

Cebu
This is the place to visit for those looking for an all-inclusive holiday. Among others, you get to see ancient churches, waterfalls, clean beaches, and enjoy delicious foods. Moreover, you get the chance to dive and swim with the whales.

Kalanggaman Island - Leyte
Even though small in size, the island offers a quiet island that is gifted with distinct beauty. Specifically, the sandbar and the super clean waters are spectacular. It is ideal for couples who want to have a quite time. “We went to the island for our honeymoon and had a good time. This is the place to visit if you want a quite holiday in a great island with your partner” Remarked Emma who is a Travel Writer at custom writing service.

Irene Mathew is a Travel Blogger and Content Creator at Affordable Custom Writing. When she is not travelling or writing, you will find her working on freelance photography projects.