PHlPost releases Aguinaldo 150th Birth Anniversary Stamps

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In line with the celebration of the 150thbirth anniversary of General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first and youngest President of the Philippine Republic, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has issued commemorative stamps to honor the late revolutionary leader in fitting ceremonies held at the historic Aguinaldo mansion in Kawit, Cavite.

PHLPost Chairman Norman Fulgencio presented the Commemorative Aguinaldo Stamps Frame to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles who represented President Rodrigo Duterte in the event in Cavite.

President Aguinaldo led Filipino revolutionary forces in an uprising against the Spanish Government in 1896 and declared Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite.

President Duterte has recently issued Presidential Proclamation No. 621 declaring March 22, his birthday as “ Emilio Aguinaldo Day”. According to him, Aguinaldo symbolizes the desire of the nation to be self reliant, independent and free from oppression.

The commemorative stamp features the colorful illustration of General Emilio Aguinaldo in P12 denomination and the Souvenir Sheet which will be sold at P55 each. PHLPost in-house artist Rodine Teodoro designed the two different denomination of the stamp. The postal agency has printed 50,000 pieces of the stamps.

Stamps and Official First Day Covers of the Aguinaldo Stamp will be available starting March 22, 2019 at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office, Liwasang Bonifacio 1000, Manila and post offices in the country.

Filipino Film Projects Awarded at Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum

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Filipino film projects and filmmakers were well-recognized in the recently concluded Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), especially with Adolf Alix, Jr.'s Circa and Mikhail Red's The Grandstand which received awards during the HAF Awarding Ceremony last March 20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Circa brought home the White Light Post-Production Award, while The Grandstand won the Udine Focus Asia Award.

HAF is the leading film project market in Asia which provides Asian filmmakers with projects in development with opportunities for international co-production. It was held this year during the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) where the Filipino projects were showcased along with thirty (30) Filipino production companies and producers at the Philippine Pavilion with the support of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

The Grandstand Director Mikhail Red and Producer Pauline Zamora at the 17th HAF Awards Presentation Ceremony  

Circa Director Adolfo Alix, Jr. and Producer Didier Costet at the 17th HAF Awards Presentation Ceremony

Joining Alix and Red at HAF were Jun Robles Lana with Between Sea and Sky under HAF projects, and Lana again with Son of God and Raymund Ribay Gutierrez with Verdict for HAF's Work-in-Progress (WIP).

Meanwhile, four (4) Filipino films were included in the stellar lineup of films of the 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF). Alpha, The Right To Kill by Brillante Mendoza was in the Masters & Auteurs section, while the documentary In The Claws of a Century Wanting (Sa Palad ng Dantaong Kulang) by Jewel Maranan was under the Reality Bites section. Judgement by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez and The Imminent Immanent by Carlo Francisco Manatad were also in the Firebird Awards (Short Film Competition) programme.

The Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum took place from March 18 to 20 alongside the Hong Kong International Film Festival from March 18 to April 1 and the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market from March 18 to 21.

Cover Photo caption: HAF Winners at the 17th HAF Awards Presentation Ceremony 

Turn Your Creativity To A Successfull Enterprise

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Fuel your passion and bring out the creativity in you! Go Negosyo in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry will bring a special leg of Mentor ME On Wheels which will highlight negosyo mentorship on creativity and innovation this April 8, 2019 at the Fashion Hall, SM Megamall.

“With the right mindset and level of creativity and innovation, most of you will shine and persevere in the business community. The government, with the help of DTI, Go Negosyo and the private sector, will be here to mentor you especially in areas on how to use and source money to grow your business and on how to reach more markets for your products and services.” Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion emphasized.

This leg will present panel discussions on tips on building a successful brand, conquering the world through design and innovation, and turning creativity to a successful enterprise. The roster of panelists and mentors includes Bernie Liu, CEO & President of Golden ABC Inc.; Rajo Laurel, Fashion Designer and Founder of House of Laurel; Jay Jonathan Aldeguer, President of Island Souvenirs Group among others.

We will also have mentors on different creative categories such as Performing Arts (Acting, Music, Dance), Visual Arts (Graphic Design, Painting, Film and Photography, Architecture, Sculpture), Fashion and Lifestyle (Clothing, accessories, hairstyling, make-up, shoes, bags), Events (Wedding, Corporate events, Parties, Concerts), Crafts (Handicrafts), Culinary Arts (Catering, baking, sweets and pastries, cooking), Digital Arts (Animation, Web, Game, App & Software development Development,) and Advertising and Publishing. MMOW on Creativity and Innovation is a mentorship discussion with aspiring and existing MSMEs in the creative industry. It aims to elevate the level of creativity with the help of mentorship and digitalization that will give wider access to the market for their products and talents.

Interested participants can pre-register through www.tinyurl.com/MMOWCreatives2019. Walk-ins are also welcome and may register on the day of the event. Limited slots available.

SM Supermalls is an official venue partner of Mentor Me on Wheels. Watch out for the next leg of MMOW in your local malls!

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