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Southern Exposure - Coron, Palawan

September 28-October 1,2007

Discover the beauty of Coron and its islands.

Get ready for 2 days of Sun, Sand and Fun.

As usual, our package includes everything essential for you to have a hassle-free, convenient, low cost but enjoyable travel.

Please take note of our value-for-money inclusions:

• Roundtrip Super Ferry fare on a tourist class, airconditioned accommodation
• Not 1, but 2 days of Island hopping and water activities
• 8 meals (3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 2 dinner)
• Air conditioned room resort (not lodging inn) accommodation
• All entrance fees to lakes, beach, hot spring resort and marine reserve
• Travel insurance

ITINERARY

Sept. 28, Friday

02:45 pm - Check in at Super Ferry terminal, pier 15, (at the back of Manila Hotel)
05:45 pm - E.T.D. to Coron, Dinner on board (pax account)

Sept. 29, Saturday

06:45 am - E.T.A. Coron pier
07:10 am - Resort Check in
07:30 am - Breakfast
08:30 am - Start of Island Hopping Tour by motorized banca
(Kayangan lake, Barracuda lake, Twin lagoon, Siete Pecados marine park)
12:00 nn - Lunch (packed, on board)
01:00 pm - Resume water activities (swimming, snorkelling, fish feeding, etc.)
05:30 pm - Proceed to Makinit Hot Spring (for a relaxing dip)
06:30 pm - Return to Resort (wash up)
07:15 pm - Dinner
08:15 pm - Free time (lounge around, drink, socialize, etc.)

Sept. 30, Sunday

05:00 am - Optional wake up time (For those who want sunrise viewing atop Mt. Tapyas
walking tour of coron town and/or a quick visit to the local church)
08:30 am - Breakfast
09:30 am - Island hopping , swimming, snorkeling
12:00 nn - Lunch (on board)
04:00 pm - Return to Resort (wash up, lounge around,free time)
07:00 pm - Dinner
08:00 pm - E.T.D. to Coron Pier, Super Ferry check in
10:45 pm - E.T.D. to Manila

October 1, Monday

06:00 am - Breakfast on board Super Ferry
11:00 am - Lunch on board Super Ferry
11:59 am - E.T.A. Pier 15, Manila

Tour Fee : Php 7,500.00
Inclusions :

• Meals (3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 2 dinners)
• Super Ferry Fare (roundtrip, tourist class aircondiotioned)
• 2 days Island hopping tour
• Resort Accommodation
• All entrance fees and guide fees
• Travel insurance

For reservation and inquiries, please call:

Louie Manalansan

Tel. No.: 749-8147
Cell No.: 0918-5282597

Email: louiemanalansan@yahoo.com

Web: http://radicaladventure.multiply.com/

Thanks to Paul Dee for the heads up on this event.

IPR-Photo Philippines is the brainchild of photographer-participants in the ‘Seminar on Collective Administration of Visual Arts in the Philippines’ which was organized by Intellectual Property Office-Philippines (IPO) and International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CSAC) last July 12, 2007.

The group aims to help and promote Intellectual Property Rights for Photographers through discussions/ fora, sponsored talks, establishing networks and linkages with other like-minded organizations, and advocacy programs specifically aimed towards promoting viable photography industry in the Philippines.

Likewise, IPR-Photo Philippines aims to form a Collecting Society for Filipino Photographers to represent and act as a direct right broker on their behalf. The Collecting Society will provide efficient and effective way for photographers and rights owners to administer their copyrights on a national and international capacity. Collecting Society can license specific works, for specific uses and pays the copyright owner a royalty for the reproduction.

The benefit of Visual Arts/ Photography Collecting Society in the rights market is one convenience for the creator, but also provides:

• Collective muscle in the negotiation of licenses and royalties, and their appropriate distribution;
• Infringement services to members when their works are improperly used or attributed; and
• Necessary advocacy for Photographers when Intellectual Property and copyright legislation requires reform.

The group is working hand in hand with IPO Philippines towards the realization of this goal.

Join the IPR-Photo mailing list/ egroup. Register Now!

Thanks to Dennis Rito for the invitation.

Changing Places
Photographs by Dennis Rito and Antonni Cuesta
September 14 - October 19, 2007
Bliss Cafe, Baguio City

About the Show

There is an encounter here. A photo-documentarist and an artist working with photography meet in a peculiar exhibit that deals with each one’s relationship with places. As both photographers agree, “Whether we move or we stay in one place, where we are is what determines what we see.” Changing Places calls to attention how individual experience is ultimately determined by one’s spatial specificity.

While one would imagine an exhibit about places to be filled with pictures of sites and spaces, of volumes and perspectives, Dennis Rito and Antonni Cuesta circumvents the idea of the show, albeit unintentionally, by including images that engage the topic from different directions.

Coming from the tradition of documentary photography, Rito’s preoccupation is the portrayal of the everyday, of the ordinary and of the unnoticed. To do this, Rito moves from one to another, in search of “unguarded moments in the mundane,” populating his photographs with people he meets in various locations: at street corners, inside the mall or even under a bridge. He shares, “These images represent a cross-section of my visual experience of Life in the Philippines. My photography seeks to capture scenes of human struggle and beauty.” From images of grit to those of moments of comical delight, Rito’s photographs can be seen as a collective portrait, sincere and unpretentious, of the Filipino’s varicolored character.

Whereas Rito produces his images by shifting from one location to another, Cuesta makes his photographs by being a body in stasis. “There is nothing more moving than standing still in the middle of an empty room,” reflects Cuesta, “when you are confronted with emptiness, a strange comforting feeling comes over you, as if you can see more in the absence.” Cuesta was fascinated with the various ways that light behaved in his immediate space, a photography gallery where he works, interestingly enough. “It is light that flows, permeates, reflects, spills over, and illuminates, becoming the key feature of the space aside from its immediate architecture.” This project is an abstraction of that attribute—the light being the subject of the photographs—and thus dissolving the place entirely.

Changing Places is atypical but at the same time logical. The difference between Rito and Cuesta’s photographs are clearly distinguishable, making the exhibit almost irreconcilable. But one will discover the underlying insight about the project when one sees that more than anything else, this two-man show is about an encounter between genres, sensibilities and photographic practices. It is a project about dislocating the eye, and repositioning the retinal experience. Because only through this process that one can realize where he stands and where he wants to go.

Changing Places will be on show from September 14 to October 19, 2007 at Bliss Café, Munsayac Inn, Leonard Wood Road (across Teachers Camp), Baguio City. Everyone is invited to the opening night on September 14, 6 PM, where the artists will present their work. Cocktails will be served. This exhibition is for the benefit of the Columban Companions in Mission.

For inquiries, please text or call 0917.846.4729 or email info@blissnbaguio.com

Ynzal September Anniversary Sale

Items on sale:

• iMac
• MacBook Pro
• MacBook
• iPod

More info at Ynzal.

CHDK is free enhanced firmware for your Canon Digic II based point and shoot camera. With the CHDK firmware loaded, your camera will get the following features:

• Shooting in RAW
• Live histogram (RGB, blended, luminance and for each RGB channel)
• Zebra mode (blinking highlights and shadows)
• DOF-calculator
• Battery indicator
• Scripts execution (exposure/focus/… bracketing, intervalometer and more)
• File browser
• Text reader
• Calendar
• Some fun tools and games

Currently, the CHDK firmware is available for Canon digital cameras of the following models:

• A610, Fw: 1.00D (with CHDK version for 1.00E), 1.00E, 1.00F
• A620, Fw: 1.00F ( 1.00E is not compatible. You must upgrade to 1.00F first )
• A630, Fw: 1.00C
• A640, Fw: 1.00B
• A700, Fw: 1.00B
• A710 IS, Fw: 1.00A
• S2 IS, Fw: 1.00E, 1.00F, 1.00G, 1.00I (with CHDK version for 1.00G)
• S3 IS, Fw: 1.00A

More info at How to give your low-end Canon digital camera RAW support and CHDK Wiki.

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Bright Child: Karapatan nasa ‘yo, Isigaw sa buong Mundo!

Photo Contest

The eyes have always been the window of our soul. Whether happy or sad, vengeful or triumphant, the eyes can easily tell it out. No matter how the mouth tries to deny it, the eyes can reveal the secrets of the heart.

In this community, no matter how good and pleasant things might be in the outside, it can not hide the fact that inside we are struggling to free ourselves from the bondage of uncertainty. We are still living in violence, poverty, graft and corruption and all the worst things that the world can offer. It also reveals.

The children, no matter how young they are, no age can bar them from being a carefree soul. They also do not lie.

The eyes, community and children have commonality. TRUTH.

Combining the three to come up with a cause is a task definitely a photo contest will suffice. With this year?s theme, ?Bright Child: Karapatan nasa ?yo, Isigaw sa buong Mundo!?, photographers ?professional and non-professionals are encouraged to join the photo contest. With their cameras as their eyes, they will capture community scenes that will best captivate the children?s month theme.

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is open to all Filipino photo enthusiasts, amateur and professional photographers in the Philippines. CWC officials and staff, including the CWC Communication Committee Members and their relatives are disqualified from joining the contest.

POSSIBLE SUBJECT:

All entries must depict the theme ?Bright Child: Karapatan nasa ?yo, Isigaw sa Buong Mundo!?. Photo should reflect Filipino children as they enjoy their right to a family, rights to survival, development, participation and protection. Previously published photos as well as photos that have won in any national or international contest will not be accepted in the contest.

FILM AND PAPER

Entries should be plainly 8? x 10? on photo paper. Inkjet print-outs are not allowed. Borders are optional not to exceed one inch on any side. Film or digital camera output on photo paper should be processed by photo labs only. Alterations after exposure, digital darkroom, painting, airbrushing, paste, on or assembly are not allowed. No infrared. Only normal darkroom techniques such as dodging, burning in and cropping are allowed. Any creative effect must be done in camera at the time of exposure, such as multiple exposure, flash fill, light painting, filtration, etc.

PHOTO DATA

Only 2007 photo shots are allowed to join. Each entry must be accompanied with a duly accomplished entry information sheet (to be provided by CWC and also available on-line www.cwc.gov.ph). Information sheet includes:

1. Full name of the photographer;
2. Age and Sex
3. Complete mailing address;
4. Telephone/fax numbers;
5. Tax identification number (TIN) or Community Tax Certificate (for children participants, CTC or TIN of parents should be included)
6. Title of the entry (optional)
7. Short description of the family/community in the submitted entry, including, but not limited to the following:
   • name of the models;
   • address;
   • activity;
   • site of the photo shoot

NOTE: Strictly one photo, one entry information sheet

ENTRY LIMIT

There is no limit in the number of photo entry.

DEADLINE AND PLACE OF SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES

Entries must be received by CWC PAIO on or before Oct. 15, 2007. All entries should bear a name BRIGHT CHILD PHOTO CONTEST and must be submitted to:

COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN

Public Affairs and Information Office

10 Apo St. Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City, 1114

For inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Dey Gamboa/Ms. Len Macaraig at

Tel. nos. 781-1039 loc. 1006 or 781033 loc. 1005

Or to:

FEDERATION OF PHILIPPINE PHOTOGRAPHERS FOUNDATION, INC.

Rm. 302 FEMI Bldg. (Annex), A. Soriano Avenue, Intramuros Manila, 1002

For inquiries, please contact:

Mr. Lito Beltran / Mr. George Yu

Tel No. 524-528-0371

Or to:

Any nearest SM Mall branch on or before October 12, 2007.

Judging of entries will be on Oct. 18, 2007 at CWC Office, 10 Apo St. Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City.

Exhibit of top photo entries and awarding of winners will be held in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City on October 26, 2007.

PRIZES:

First Prize : P30,000.00

Second Prize : P20,000.00

Third Prize : P10,000.00

4^th-10^th Prize : Consolation prizes

The top 30 entries will be given a Certificate of Recognition. All prizes are subject to 10 per cent (10%) tax.

OTHERS

Top thirty (30) entries and other selected photos will be featured in a special exhibit in SM Malls this October in observance of Children?s Month and therefore, shall provide the Council a soft copy of the photo with a 300 dpi resolution, JPEG file.

Winning entries will become property of the CWC with all the rights and privileges to use all these entries in information campaigns and with acknowledgment of the concerned photographers without additional compensation to the owners of photographs used. However, non-winning entries may be claimed from CWC-PAIO after the photo contest.

The decision of the Board of Judges is final- No appeal shall be entertained.

Download a copy of the Bright Child Photo Contest Entry Form from Shutter Box Philippines.

ONE

Flickers Photo Club (FPC) turned one year old this year. But beyond just counting, “one” represents the unity with which the Club will face the challenges that lie ahead. This photo exhibition caps the celebration of last year and heralds the beginning of another eventful year. The Club also joins the celebration of World Tourism Day in recognition of the fact that we have only one world, one home. Now, take a look at our home through their photos.

Flickers Photo Club cordially invite you to join them on
September 11, 2007 at 7-9pm for the Opening Night.

The Exhibit is located at
Ground Floor, Alab Art Space
IP Philippines Building,
351 Send Gil J. Puyat Ave.
Makati City

Exhibit is open from September 11 to 30, 2007.

KUBO

in cooperation with

THE ENTERPRISE CENTER

and KUSINA ni Tita Carol

presents

“REVVED EVOLUTION”

an Art Exhibit by:

EGHAI ROXAS

LIRIO SALVADOR

LEOPOLDO AGUILAR

CRISTO ABELEDA &

DONDON VILLALUZ

August 29, 2007 @ the ART HALL LOBBY

THE ENTERPRISE CENTER, TOWER 1

Ayala Ave. cor Paseo de Roxas, Makati City

Exhibit runs until Sept. 12, 2007

KUBO is a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of various
artists with all ages and levels from here and abroad whose
objectives are to help preserve, promote and develop all kinds of
arts in the world.

KUBO a house of dreams
Dream of unity; Dream of creativity; Dream of serenity

A place where these dreams may come into reality
Express what you feel; Explore what you see; Explain what you know

A place where senses exist
Without limitations; Without restrictions; Without discrimination

A place with only one direction to unify our human nation
Home for different people;Home for different culture
Home for different beliefs

A place where you can live

EDWIN LOYOLA, an award winning photographer will conduct a FREE photo seminar this September 13, 2pm-5pm at SM Baguio. This seminar is connected to PAL Photo Contest. Hear and learn tips from Edwin Loyola himself on how to achieve and capture photos with impact!

In Edwin Loyola’s word…

“Winning & Working by and for his Art”

A true artist sees the unusual in ordinary, brings out the joy in something that looks dark, and still thinks about his art no matter what the situation is.

The last premise was clearly evident in artist photographer Edwin Loyola when in, In 1999, he emerged bloodied from a plane accident, put out his camera and took shots of the crash site while blood ran down all over his face. Rescuers were a bit shocked to see him click his camera despite his bad condition. Normally, an injured fellow would look after his safety first than secure shots of the plane that almost killed him. He was just one of the passengers; and if he didn’t have a photoshoot assignment in Bacolod, he might not have a
camera at all. Take note, a stewardess was ushering him out of the plane but he insisted he’s not going out without his camera.

“That’s just me showing how crazy I am with photography, ” claims Edwin whose multiple awards in photo contests here and abroad reflect the artist’s blood running through his veins. “Fine art photography is capturing things that are not usual so it was probably my instinct as an artist that prevailed right at the moment.”
Register now at Phil Photography Network.

WAYRD:
A SOLO SHOW
PHOTOGRAPHS & DIGITAL ARTS of DONDON VILLALUZ

September 6, 2007
7:00 PM onwards
@ PENGUIN GALLERY
Remedios Street, Malate Manila
near Remedios Circle

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
“I draw my inspiration from the scenes around me, personal experiences, and social reality, working with digital media from my own original photographs and drawings, with a reflection into past representationalism, trying to make subtle comment on our culture.
I embrace new technology, new ways of creating images and art, as fellow artists have done long before me.

The digital camera offers amazing effects and techniques as well as computer’s logic can present and allow manipulation of an image on it’s screen, to an incredible degree, but it has no concept of how things should be, and so… the infinity of creativity, that is left to the artist.”

Dondon Villaluz is an experimental photographer, a digital artist, a self taught painter, a muralist, a graphic and web designer and a dreamer, who always dream of peace, unity and freedom in its truest sense. Digitally inspired by the works of Kevin Rolly and his oilgraphy, fascinated by the warm colors, lights and shadows of Rembrandt.

The show will be from September 6 to September 17, 2007.