BenCab Conferred With Doctor of Humanities by University of the Cordilleras

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National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto "BenCab" Cabrera was conferred the honorary degree Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa by the University of the Cordilleras (UC) during its 72nd Commencement Exercises held last August 24, 2018 in recognition of his contributions in the field of culture and arts.

In his speech, Cabrera recalled being introduced to the region's rich culture in the 60's describing it as "truly original." He also noted the aesthetic qualities of the region's artworks which are presently showcased at the BenCab Museum.

"As residents of these mountains and valleys, it is important that we acknowledge and respect this shared heritage [and] making sure that our environment is protected is equally important," Cabrera said.

BenCab also underscored the importance of taking care of the environment which is among the advocacies of the BenCab Art Foundation.

Pinoy Wrestlers Fight Their Way to the Top in Manila Wrestling Federation's Road to Fate on Sept. 8

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Manila Wrestling Federation – the country’s fastest rising live sports, theatre and entertainment company –

continues its “AksyoNovela” brand of professional wrestling for its rapidly growing audience with “MWF 4: Road to Fate”.

Venue: Bahay ng Alumni at the University of the Philippines Diliman Campus on September 8, Saturday. Gates open at 6 PM.

The explosive event will be headlined by a match of international proportions:

MWF co-pioneer Mr. Lucha is scheduled to go one-on-one against his mentor, Singapore Pro Wrestling Southeast Asian Tag Team Champion The Eurasian Dragon.

Eight Pinoy competitors will also fight to advance in the inaugural MWF Championship Tournament, including the high-flying Robin Sane, fan favorite Aldrin Richards, the enigmatic Ninja Ryujin and the street bully Fabio Makisig.

The “Kapa-FEDs” will also be treated to MWF’s unique audio-visual presentations, highlighted by the ongoing short film series “Sagot Kita” featuring action hero Gigz Stryker, now on its fourth episode entitled “Okay Ka, Stryker Ko!”

MWF has also partnered up with event ticketing app Ticket2Me, making it more convenient for Pinoy wrestling fans to buy their tickets online and pay through a variety of outlets such as Paypal, local banks, and 7-11 stores nationwide.

Get your tickets to ”MWF 4: Road to Fate” at MWF’s official news website www.mwfinsiderblog.com !

For inquiries and ticket reservations, please send a message to the Manila Wrestling Federation’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/ManilaWrestlingFederation, or contact +63 9178431194.

Shangri-La Plaza Offers Something Special for All the Senses this September

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A feast for all the senses this September awaits at Shangri-La Plaza as the metro’s top lifestyle destination offers a lineup of exciting events and activities for mall guests of all ages.

From September 7 to 9, get ahead of the holiday rush and enjoy discounts and perks at the Singapore Airlines Travel Fair, in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board, the Sentosa Development Corporation, and Mastercard. Visit the Grand Atrium during mall hours to avail of special offers on flights to Singapore and other must-see travel destinations in Asia and Europe.

Grandparents—and the rest of the family—are in for a treat on September 9 as the award-winning Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra performs at the Grand Atrium. Composed of the most advanced students of the MSO Music Academy and other qualified students under the baton of Prof. Jeffrey Solares, be sure to catch their delightful serenade live on Grandparents’ Day at 7 PM.

The city’s top chefs gather on September 15 for the Metro.Style Kitchen Series from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Grand Atrium, where Metro.Style’s featured chefs will be joined by special guests to prepare a dish inspired by Spanish-Filipino fusion flavors. Then from September 21 to 25, shop for Chinese food favorites and other authentic items during mall hours at the Mid-Autumn Festival in celebration of the Mooncake Festival.

Finally, delve into the World of Wine festival by Marketplace by Rustan’s from September 27 to 30 at the Grand Atrium, where guests can find a premium selection of wines from the best vineyards around the globe at special offers, as well as talks from local and international winemakers.

For inquiries, call 370-2597/98 or visit www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial. Follow the Shang on Instagram: @shangrilaplazaofficial.