paalam sa dalawang babae na minahal namin... Teresita Sarmenta (mommy ni jp) and my tia daday (my tita) tia daday, maraming salamat sa lahat ng tulong, sa guidance at pag aruga, di lang sa akin sa buong angkan... mommy teresita, minsan lang kita nakita at yon na rin ang huling pagkakataon na nakita kita... alam ko po gaano ka kamahal ni bunsoy....dinig ko paano nya binubulong sa yo... at ramdam ko ang mga pisil nga sa palad mo.... sa inyo po... kasama kayo palagi sa aking mga dasal... alam ko magkikita pa rin tayo.. mapayapang paglalakbay...mahal na mahal namin kayo....

It’s a monumental cause that will occur in a successive number of months. Five photographers, gifted with naturally exceptional talents in the field of photography and digital arts, have come together to give back their blessings by staging an exhibit of their works and creations.

Benefiting charitable causes like the Palcare, the Abandoned Elderly & Unwed Mothers of the Sanctuary of St. Philomena and the Philam Catholic Community, the exhibition will run from March 28 to April 18 at the Philam Life Building in Manila.

It will feature the works and talents of Parc Cruz, Med Ferrer, Edwin Loyola, Borj Meneses and JP Sarmenta. And after which, these five laudable artists will hold scheduled solo exhibits in the same venue.

CRUZ

Solo exhibit schedule: May 19th to June 2nd

Parc Cruz is most recognized for his work in portraits and conceptual photography. A self-confessed maverick who serves as an inspiration to others with his avant-garde ideas, Cruz defies boundaries and conformities to bring out what he wants in his photographs, capturing and creating awe-inspiring, dramatic and emotive images. Many of his works appear personal and ingrained, identifiable by his own distinctive style. In creating his photographs, Cruz intends to challenge a person to think and let his own mind wander.


FERRER

Solo exhibit schedule: July 2nd July 23rd

A perceptive eye for composition, color, value and textural relationships is what makes Med Ferrer a truly gifted photographer. Combining technical perfection and intuitiveness, his images capture a sense of time and place that truly represents his unique vision of the world. His collection of still life images is thoughtfully elegant in their simplicity with classical balance and contemporary abstract relationships. Of his portraits are reflections of the essence of human dignity and culture. Utilizing a unique point of view, Ferrer has the ability to create dynamic movement from a static and at times monumental subject. The contrast between human and environmental scale is often maximized.


LOYOLA

Solo exhibit schedule: Dec 7th to Dec 31st

Multi-awarded photographer Edwin Loyola is hailed as the “Dark Artist” for his penchant for dark tones. A veteran at staging exhibitions, Loyola is self-taught and embodies what passion for the craft involves --- by relying on instincts to create a work of art. The range and dimension to which he expresses his creativity is evident in his portfolio, where one will find a spectrum of ordinary elements turned into extra-ordinary images. Loyola is a proponent and a staunch advocate of giving back what God has provided, using his talents to create art, whose main beneficiaries are the charities he supports.



MENESES

Solo exhibit schedule: Oct 1st to Oct 24th

Dennis Borja Meneses is indeed a disciple of the craft. Pushing himself to learn the technical aspect of photography, Meneses is a proficient glamour, fashion, portrait and conceptual artist. But more than that, he weaves special images that aim to reflect social relevance and make a statement, while sometimes infusing his artistry with graphic designs. Meneses is a believer of the freedom of expression and original ideas, saying that art may be imitated but it should never limit one to strive and create better photos.


SARMENTA

Solo exhibit schedule: Aug 14th to Sept 15th

John Paul Sarmenta is a visual artist who prides himself in sharing his thoughts and ideas to everyone through his photographs. From the realm of nature, portraits and surreal conceptual arts he has shared his idealist visions to everyone in hope to make a difference. Though he may be young in years and often categorized as a rebel with his peers, his differences in his philosophies allowed him to build his individuality from the rest, an illusive reverie that exist in our everyday lives.

My only pix ng kid ako (syet! grade one ako!), pucha huwag humirt ng masama
upakan ko kayo! (loko nyo ..may ribbon yan! most behave? hahahaha..di honor naman, hahahaha...eh paano sampu lang kami sa class! hahahaha)

then kita nyo na sumunod naging pasaway na...hahaha

sabi ko sa inyo..ayusin nyo sasabihin nyo... di pa ako nakakainun ng kape!

the Gifts...

five photographers in a collaborative effort to impart their pieces
for the benefit of benevolence. sharing their heart, mind and soul...five photographers, five gifts, one cause... Caritas

"The Whistle of Boatmen" is the first collection of free verses by Santos Castillo, a Roman Catholic priest in suburban Chicago. The book explores the human condition as an encounter with people, little things, divine realities, and seasons, and speaks of the vicissitudes of human life, especially to experiences of departures. The preface also a phenomenology of the poetic experience. The poetic subjects are diverse, all products of individual encounters and reflections with the most mundane things to the most profound realities of life. It also paints some images of the background of the author, who is born and raised in the Philippines and has become a diocesan missionary to America.




Printed: 160 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink


ISBN: 978-1-4357-0534-0
Publisher: Lulu.com
Rights Owner: Santos Castillo
Copyright: © 2007 Santos Castillo
http://www.lulu.com/content/1592620

Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
Edition: First Edition

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Washington Coalition for School Libraries & Information Technology

OUR VISION

The Washington Coalition for School Libraries and Information Technology (WCSLit) envisions a future where every public school in Washington state is served by a full-time, certified teacher-librarian who manages a fully-funded library and technology resource collection. The coalition looks to a future where students from across the state have the same access to technology, the same chance for literacy, and the same opportunity to receive a world-class education. It is our hope that Washington state standards for library and information technology education become the benchmark for library and information technology instruction across the nation.

OUR MISSION

The Washington Coalition for School Libraries and Information Technology is a group of concerned citizens, educators, businesses, and community groups working to ensure that school libraries receive adequate and sustained funding for full-time certified teacher-librarians, materials, technologies and facilities.

Coalition members believe that Washington's public schools must graduate students who are information-literate, technologically savvy, and impassioned skillful readers. To achieve this goal and to fulfill our aspirations of providing a world-class education for our children, schools must have well-funded, well-staffed libraries. Our primary mission is to advocate for this.
WHO WE ARE

The coalition was started by a group of parents whose children attend school in a district that recently made the third cut in four years to library programs.

We were dismayed to learn that similar cuts were occurring around Washington state and around the country. The American Library Association describes this national trend in no uncertain terms: the school librarian is highly endangered.

We were moved to form the coalition in order to provide a channel of communication for Washington citizens to deliver a clear message to our leaders: Washington voters believe librarians and information technology are fundamental to 21st century education and beyond.

We were quickly joined by other citizens – teachers, community and business leaders, and members of the higher education community – who wanted to take action to stop the devaluation of library programs and seek progressive policy changes that accurately reflect the needs of Washington students and our state and local economies.
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Hi Edwin-
What a small world it is!! I found my way to your photography from a stock photo site. It has been fun to see what an incredible artist you are and how sweeping your subjects turned out to be.

I am a Mom living in Washington state near Canada (Spokane). I wanted to ask your permission to use a silhouette of your work. We originally just wanted to use it on our website in a silhouetted form which seemed ok with the rights agreement. But, I'm writing to you now to ask your permission to put the silhouetted form on a t-shirt. The money will go to help try to get money for school libraries, it is not to make money.

Please take a look at our website to understand what we are doing. fundourfuturewashington.org
I hope to hear from you soon and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.

Here are the pictures:
We would use the top silhouette image on t-shirts for the Washington Coalition for School Libraries and Information Technology,
we are a group of Mom's that started it and a non-profit! Thanks Edwin. If you say yes, we would love to post your website on ours and tell the story how WA and the Philippines connected for kids!

THANK YOU
lisa layera brunkan
509-624-4387
206-200-9980


"Our first design is based on an original photograph by Edwin S. Loyola and matches our website. Thanks Edwin!

http://hernandezrick.multiply.com/journal/item/2/PunisherRano_Shoots...

PunisherRano shoots 20 questions...

Benteng walang kwentang tanong sa mga may kwentang tao (naks)...

A peek at the lighter side of serious (?) people.

At para sa pinaka unang pagtatampok... presenting the dashing... mindboggling... hair raising... cute... Mr. Edwin Loyola!!!!!!

PunisherRano: Ilang taon ka nang photographer?

Edwin Loyola: ilang taon na ako na kumukuha ng larawan, hmmmm, alam ko simula pa ng musmus pa ako humahawak na ako ng kamera, kaya nga noon bata ako halos wala akong makitang larawan ko sa mga group pix namin, pero nagkaroon ako ng slr noon 1995, at second hand pa... pero professionally (mukha naman di professional dating ko..hahahahaha), 2002 ako ng mag freelancer..

PR: Anung kamera ang gamit mo?
EL: Unang gamit ko na kamera ay minolta x700 (2 piraso), puro second hands, tapos
bumili na ako ng canon eos 2o, at may binigay ang ngc na sony v-3 at yon fujifinepix s602,
yan lang po gamit ko... wala akong pambili eh...bigyan mo ba ako ng bago?

PR: Kung mayaman ako bibigyan kita, pagaaralin ko pa anak mo, kaso mahirap lang me. Anyway...

PR: Naibagsak mo na ba yung kamera mo?
EL: hindi ko pa naibabagsak lahat yon, at wala akong balak ibagsak yon, pero kung bibigyan mo ako ng bago at yon ang deal mo... yon casing lang ibabasak ko siguro..hahahaha

PR: Kung hindi bakit di mo pa binabagsak?
EL: ayaw ko mapa bilang sa mga ta-tanga sa mundo (hehehehehe, bato bato sa langit, tamaan ay huwag magalit!)

PR: Mukhang pinariringgan mo si _________________________

PR: Maiba tayo. Marami kang nakapost na photos sa multiply mo, partikular ang still lifes na mukhang paborito mo, sa tingin mo ano sa tagalog ang still life?
EL: Teka still life ba paborito ko! akala mo lang yon! dahil di ko maisip ang still life sa tagalog, "People" na lang paborito ko..sa tagalog..."Tao" di ba simple lang, at bakit ko naman, pahihirapan ang sarili ko isipin ang bagay na hindi mo rin alam! hmmmm, STILL LIFE?
teka..baka pwedeng .."Ay Buhay Pala", "BUHAY PA RIN?" or "May Buhay Din? a ewan!
hahahahaha. teka kape muna ako...

PR: Ang tagalog ng 'still life' ay 'Istil layp' ok.


PR: Naging proud kami sa iyo ng manalo ka sa 2005 National Geographic Channel International Photography Contest, nakasama mo pa ang ibang winners sa ibang bansa na mas nag palawak sa experience at perspective mo sa photography, sa iyong palagay, bakit di mo kami pinakain nung mga panahong iyon?
EL: Bakit?, anak ng tipaklong! eh pag pinakain ko kayong lahat, sa palagay mo.. di pa ako abunado noon? sa dami nyo!!!

PR: Damut!

PR: Kasali ka ba sa isang photography group? Ano ito?
EL: opo naman, Di ka pwedeng mag isa sa mundo, minsan naman kailangan may kasama ka sa mundo mo... Autistic naman ako, pero minsan nakakawala ako doon... Framed Shots Camera Club ang tropa ko, eh, apat na sunod sunod na naging Camera Club of the Year ng PhotoCup ng FPPF lang naman! at gagawin namin 5 yon!

PR: Medyo lumamig ata... anyway...

PR: Wala ka bang kaaway sa kanila? Lahat sila bati mo?
EL: Iba kasi akong kaaway, lintik lang walang ganti.Kaya dahil doon, wala ng umaaway sa akin! lahat naman sila binabati ko kahit may sumpong ako...kaso pag may sumpong sila, di nila ako pinapansin... ganun lang.

PR: Bati tayo ha.

PR: Bukod sa akin, sino pa ang iniidolo mo sa larangan ng photography?
EL: ikaw? iniidolo ko? eh wala pa naman ako nakikitang litrato na kuha mo ha!

PR: O sige babaguhin ko ang tanong ko... Maliban sa akin sino pa ang iniidolo mo sa larangan ng photography?
EL: hahahahahaha, sige na nga nasa list kita! si Sir Ansel po (uy prof mu sya?-PR)... fascinated ako sa mga works nya, isa syang inspiration sa akin...marami akong paborito, nagustuhan ko sila, hindi lang sa works nila, kungdi pati sa attitude nila or yon pag share nila ng mga works nila... inis lang ako sa mga photographers na maramot mag shares ng kanilang talent...hahahahahahaha marami akong kilala, opps! huwag mo na i dare ask yon name nila, di ko sasabihin.

PR: O sige eto... me partikular ka bang style sa photography?
EL: Ang dami mo naman tanong...

PR: eh sagot ka ng sagot eh...
EL: depende sa subject po. punta ka nalang sa multiply ko...
PR: naman papupuntahin pa ko kung saan saan...

PR: Me kinalaman ba ang photography sa paglaki ng katawan mo at pagpapadreadlocks mo? (see fig. 1 above)
EL: sa paglaki ng katawan ko... panindak sa mga client na pasaway, sa mga models na maarte, eh pag malaki katawan mo... di sila mailang sa yo..hahahahaha!

Sa dreadlocks ko!- minsan ginagawa kong earplug, pag may client ako..madakdak! minsan ba naman, may client ako na maarte, akalain mo bang sabihan akong, di raw sya bilib sa pilipino photographers! lintik na...eh pinoy ako!!!...kaya ayon nasungitan ko na...after ng photoshot, di ko na tinapos yon project...bahala sya sa buhay nya!!!!

PR: Anak ng p#*@$!%#*% sino yan...

PR: Cge palamigin natin ang ulo mo... Na feature ka na as Artist of the month ng Wacom Community, wala ka bang planong mag artista? Pulitiko kaya?
EL: mag artista, syempre meron, hahahahaha.. o may angal ka?
PR: Wala me sinabi ba ko?... bagay ka naman sa sexy roles....
EL: Pulitiko? - meron din.. gusto ko maging Presidente ng Pilipinas, una kong gagawin, ipapatapon ko yon isang client ko sa labas ng Pinas!, pangalawa lahat ng photographers,
free lahat ang camera nila at lahat lente meron! at lahat ng Brands, para wala ng mag aaway
kung alin ang maganda..

- may laptop lahat ang photographers at artist!
- patatanggal ko lahat ang pesteng jeepney driver na walang disiplina sa kalye
- mataas na sin tax sa sigarilyo! lahat ng tax ipapatong ko doon..hahahahaha.
- pwedeng mag location shot sa Ft Santiago , Manila Cathedral, Ayala Malls na walang
permit, at lahat ng guards doon ang mag bitbit ng gamit ng mga photographers.
- free wi-fi sa buong pinas!
- free traspo at accommodation pag kukunan mo ang Pilipinas
- first class citizen lahat ang artist!
- magkakaroon na tayon ng National Artist na photographer
PR: syet kumpleto plataporma...

PR: Cge tutal politics na rin ang pinaguusapan natin... Kung bibigyan ka ng isang oras sa Malacañang (regular working hours) sino ang gusto mong i-shoot...
EL: hindi sino! ano dapat! ... mas worth siguro na kunan ko nalang ang Palasyo, sayang lang oras ko na pag yon nakatira doon ang kunan... hmmm. if gusto mo pala na SINO ang dapat ko kunan ....siguro yon mga helpers na lang doon, mas okay pa ata silang kunan...

PR: ... shoot to kill.... di pa ko tapos kasi...
EL: huh! sasayangin ko lang buhay at oras ko, may mga importanteng bagay pa akong pwedeng gawin sa buhay ko... iba na lang gumawa noon...
PR: ikaw ang tamad mo talaga kahit kelan...

PR:Eto na lang serious to... Magbigay ng tatlong tao na gusto mong kunan ng portrait (foreign or local).
EL: 1. sana buhay ako ng panahon ni Kristo at may kamera na noon..(ewan ko ba... pinaka favorite ko talaga kunan ang HolyWeek, palagi ko hinihintay yon...)

2. si Pope!

3. si Osama, if bibigyan talaga ako pagkakataon, susubaybayan ko ang buhay nya..pero hindi ako sang ayon sa prinsipyo nya...

PR: Hmmmm... bakit wala ako sa list mu? Anyway, Kung bibigyan ka ng kamera, anong kamera ang gusto mo?
EL: kahit ano, wala naman sa kamera yan eh.
PR: O nga, nasa lente nga pala yun...

PR: Bakit ayaw mo na lang bilhin?
EL: mokong ka eh, sabi mo if bibigyan ako... masaya pa ako sa gamit ko ngayon.

PR: O sige wala na akong sinabe... Ano naman ang masasabi mo sa mga photographers na walang ginawa kundi ipagyabang ang kanilang mga high-end camera pero wala namang mapakitang matinong photos? Pa-salvage na natin?
EL: wala tayong magagawa doon...Nakakainggit nga!!! Mayaman sila at marami silang pambili ng gamit...Sa akin naman... walang pangit na litrato di lang ma appreciate ng mata ng viewers.. teka marami bang ganun? saan sila nakikita?
PR: Teka ako ang nagtatanong dito ah...
EL: Huwag mo na silang ipa salvage.. malay mo i donate nila yon gamit nila after a few months (you wish! - PR), kasi may mga bago na naman na models...hayaan nalang natin sila , ibigay ang hilig nila ng hindi sila maligalig...

PR: Ano ang mabibigay mong payo sa mga baguhang photographers na minsan ding nangarap na maging isang Edwin Loyola (naks)? Pwede ka ba nilang utangan?
EL: ano ba naman tanong yan!!!hhahahaaha..
PR: Nag blush ka ba...
EL: sige na nga...palagi ko sinasabi ko... get out of the box! mag experiment / mag break ng rules.. AND CREATE YOUR OWN STYLE!!! (syempre, pag may sarili kang style, madali ka nila makilala...), bow talaga ako sa mga artist na may sariling style or trademark ... as of now, iilan pa lang ang kilala ko... (tama, iilan pa lang talaga kami. - PR) YUP, anytime pwede silang umutang..huwag lang pera!!!
PR: OK, forward ko na number mo sa kanila.... hehehe

Gawaing Pagsasanay

1. Sa isang manila paper, isulat ang nagustuhan nyong katangian ni Edwin loyola. Matapos isulat, silaban ang manila paper sa gitna ng inyong sala.

2. Gumawa ng Poster ni Edwin Loyola, lagyan ng titulong "Edwin Loyola for President". Ipamigay sa mga mahihirap.

3. Mangalap ng isang milyung pirma para sa pagpapa-unat ng buhok ni Edwin Loyola.

4. Bumuo ng isang grupo at kumanta ng "Makulay ang Buhay" sa harap ng bahay ni Edwin Loyola.

5. Bumuo muli ng grupo at i-manhunt ang nag dreadlocks kay Edwin Loyola.



Maraming salamat kay Edwin Loyola sa pagpapaunlak at sa pagiging pasensyoso sa aking mga katanungan, at sana ay may natutunan tayo sa inaksaya nating oras na ito. (Joke lang) Hanggang sa muli!

"Two-time European Grand Prix Champions"

CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
Cultural Center of the Philippines
in cooperation with the FPPF
a concert of "a whole lot more at 44"
Presents The Philippine Madrigal Singers On October 27, 2007 8pm

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soriano ave Intramuros Manila tel nos.5247576 / 5280371
For inquiries call FPPF

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No need for lengthy debates--it is a universally accepted fact that the Philippine Madrigal Singers is one of the world’s best choirs after having consistently won all the top prizes in the world’s prestigious choral competitions for the last 42 years.

The Philippine Madrigal Singers (affectionately known as the “Madz”) was founded in 1963 by National Artist for Music, Professor Andrea O. Veneracion. The Madz is mostly composed of students, faculty and alumni from the University of the Philippines. The group’s trademark performance stance, singing in a semi-circle without a conductor, is instantly recognizable. A standard Madz performance clearly exhibits the seamless fusion of their musical virtuosity, technical proficiency and soulful singing. Their highly eclectic repertoire spans the breadth and length of vocal music: from Renaissance madrigals to the avant-garde, from Filipino and international folksongs to the latest pop hits, even from the most cerebral choral masterpieces to the most humorous of novelty numbers. This world-class choir can honestly sing anything with authenticity and professionalism while keeping their audience thoroughly entertained.

The group’s initial foray into the international scene took place in 1969 at the First Choruses of the World Festival held at the Lincoln Center in New York City with a critically-acclaimed performance that marked the beginning of a distinguished and illustrious musical legacy. To date, the Madz has consistently won top prizes in the most prestigious choral competitions held at Spittal, Austria; Arezzo and Gorizia in Italy; Neuchatel, Switzerland; Debrecen, Hungary; Varna, Bulgaria; Tolosa, Spain and Marktoberdorf, Germany. It was in June of 1997 when the Madz sealed their stature as the World’s Best Choir when they bagged the grand prize at the ultimate competition of global choral champions. The Philippine Madrigal Singers won over five other prizewinning European choirs at the Grand Prix European de Chant Choral Competition in Tours, France. Recently, the Madz won top prizes in the Certamenes Internacional Habaneras y Polifonia held in Torrevieja, Spain in 2004.

As Philippine ambassadors of culture and goodwill, the Madz have had the pleasure and privilege of giving command performances for royalty and heads of state. These include Pope Paul 6th, Presidents Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon, King Juan Carlos de Bourbon and Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

The Madz have over 35 Philippine and international recordings.. Also published s the award-winning book A Life Shaped By Music that chronicles the life of Prof. Veneracion and the history of the Madz. Many of the Madz's original choral arrangements and compositions are also in publication.

This choral institution has produced more than 200 choral and vocal pedagogues from its ranks, actively and constantly shaping the local and international choral landscape. Madz alumni are much sought-after as singers, conductors, arrangers and music educators. Its corps of composers and musical arrangers continue to produce new compositions and choral settings of Philippine music, thus contributing to the global growth of choral literature.

As resident artists of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, outreach concerts have taken the Madz to far-flung areas seldom reached by most performing artists. Averaging two international concert tours per year, the Madz relentlessly engages in the promotion of Philippine music and the Filipino Artist globally.

Presently under the masterful leadership of Madz alumnus Mark Anthony A. Carpio, the Philippine Madrigal Singers continues to set new standards of excellence at a global level. Since their humble beginnings as a university-based chamber ensemble throughout their legendary rise as international choral champions, this 42-yearold cultural icon known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers has irreversibly cemented its stature as one of world’s best choirs for all time.
Philippine
MADRIGAL
Singers

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL SONG COMPETITION
Category I : Mixed choirs
1st prize CLASSIC CHORUS, ODESSA (UKRAINE).
1st prize OREYA, JITOMIR (UKRAINE).
2nd prize STOCKHOLMS MUSIKGYMNASIUMS, STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN).

Category II : Equal voices choirs
1st prize CAMERATA MUSICA LIMBURG, LIMBURG (GERMANY).
2nd prize OZARENIE, TULA (RUSSIA).
3rd prize ENSEMBLE VOCAL HELIADE, SETE (FRANCE).

Category III : Mixed vocal ensembles
1st prize PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS, QUEZON CITY (PHILIPPINES).
2nd prize ENSEMBLE 96, OSLO (NORWAY).
2nd prize VOCES NORDICAE, STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN).

Category IV : Free program
1st prize PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS, QUEZON CITY (PHILIPPINES).
2nd prize VOCES NORDICAE, STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN).
3rd prize ENSEMBLE 96, OSLO (NORWAY).
3rd prize STOCKHOLMS MUSIKGYMNASIUMS, STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN).

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHOIRS COMPETITION
Category V : Child choirs
Not awarded.
2nd prize VESNIANKA, MOSCOU (RUSSIE).
3rd prize ONDRASEK, NOVY JICIN (RÉPUBLIQUE TCHÈQUE).
3rd prize SEVERACEK, LIBEREC (RÉPUBLIQUE TCHÈQUE).

SPECIAL PRIZES
Grand Prix de la Ville de Tours PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS, QUEZON CITY (PHILIPPINES), Ce choeur est donc qualifié pour paticiper au Grand Prix Européen 2007, qui se déroulera à Arezzo (Italie).
Prize for a first production work CLASSIC CHORUS, ODESSA (UKRAINE), pour "Whispering, speaking..." composé par Madame Julia GOMELSKAYA.
Prix du Ministère de la Culture OREYA, JITOMIR (UKRAINE).
Prix du Public VOCES NORDICAE, STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN).
Prix Ronsard (program Renaissance) Not awarded.
Prize of University François Rabelais (program Renaissance) PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS, QUEZON CITY (PHILIPPINES).
Prize "A Cœur Joie International" OREYA, JITOMIR (UKRAINE).

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With a single-minded mission to provide the best camera to inspire professional photographers, Canon is proud to unveil the new 10.1 megapixels EOS-1D Mark III - the new successor of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N digital SLR camera, which features the new Dual “DIGIC III” Imaging Processors for ultra fast processing speed. Powerpacked with other high performance features such as EOS Integrated Cleaning System, 300,000-cycles shutter durability and 19-point cross-type AF sensor, the EOS-1D Mark III is truly the pinnacle of photographic excellence with no compromise on shooting performance.

With an astounding 10 frames per second high continuous shooting speed, the EOS-1D Mark III certainly appeals to sports photographers and photojournalists who need to capture high-speed action shots. On the other hand, it is also an ideal camera for studio photographers – thanks to its new “Live View Mode” which enables real-time viewing of images. The EOS-1D Mark III will sufficiently satisfy the demanding standards of press, sports and studio photographers.
With over 60 Canon EOS interchangeable lenses and many accessories for endless photographic possibilities. The complete EOS system now also includes a new extensive range of accessories to match users’ growing needs, with promise of immense scalability of their EOS camera system.

Being a trusted brand by professionals, Canon aims to reaffirm its worldwide leadership position in the Digital SLR market with the new EOS-1D Mark III. As the flagship model, Canon is confident that its improved features and leading EOS technological functions can meet the stringent expectations of the most demanding professional photographers. .

Trail-blazing High Image Quality & Performance

At the heart of the EOS-1D Mark III’s leading professional performance is the integration of two superb technologies to deliver the EOS-1D Mark III 's ultra- high speed processing and superb resolution combination: Canon's Dual “DIGIC III” Imaging Processors and a high 10.1-megapixel APS-H size CMOS sensor. These technologies work simultaneously with an extended buffer capacity to deliver a maximum of 110 frame bursts (JPEG compression / 30 frame bursts (RAW compression) at an astounding 10 frames per second. This high level of continuous shooting performance is perfect for action or sports photography where speed is critical to capture every moment.

The EOS-1D Mark III is the first EOS DSLR to feature the new Dual “DIGIC III” Imaging Processors. With Dual “DIGIC III” Imaging Processors, the EOS-1D Mark III is capable of extremely fast processing speed and responsive camera operations necessary to deliver EOS-1D Mark III’s high-speed continuous shooting capabilities. In addition, an improved 14-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) signal conversion process offers wide dynamic range and lifelike colour reproduction. The sensor possesses high light sensitivity, offering a wide range of ISO speeds from 100 to 3200 (extendable to L: 50/H: 6400).

The Dual “DIGIC III” Imaging Processors incorporate 2nd generation on-chip noise reduction that works effectively for all shooting condition especially for high ISO speed or long exposure shooting. The 3-layer optical low-pass filter also reduces false colour and moiré effects, while the infrared filter suppresses red fringing and colour casts.

Precise Focusing Capability and Enhanced Functionality

EOS-1D Mark III uses a high precision 45-point AF System with 19 selectable cross-type sensor points (with an additional 26 AF Assist points) for extraordinary precise focusing. With the new 63-metering zone linked to 19 AF points, the 19 AF points in the Area AF can optimally match the metering sensor’s zones.

The new Live View Mode, user can now shoot while viewing the real-time image on the LCD monitor. Exposure simulation of the images as the camera settings are changed can be performed and user can view the results on the LCD monitor. Remote Live Viewing enable for real-time picture shooting and viewing on the computer via USB connection, The camera can also be remotely controlled by the user via the wireless/wired LAN used with the new optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2. Studio photographers will certainly appreciate this useful feature to boost their work performance.

A large 3.0-inch TFT LCD monitor allows for faster menu selection and image review with an improved wide-viewing angle. EOS-1D Mark III’s Picture Style provides the user with intuitive presets that intelligently helps to create the colours desired, achieving creative vision by defining the precise processing parameters.

Trusted Reliability

With outstanding 300,000-cycle shutter durability, the EOS-1D Mark III is ergonomically designed with a weather resistant magnesium-alloy casing, which is fully environmentally sealed, protecting the camera against the most adverse or extreme conditions. A water-resistant rib was also added to the EOS-1D Mark III’s flash hot-shoe for use with compatible Canon Speedlites. To combat against the effects of dust accumulation while using the EOS-1D Mark III in the rugged field conditions, the EOS Integrated Cleaning System with the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit was also incorporated, ensuring consistent optimum performance.

New Optional Lens and Accessories

In conjunction with EOS-1D Mark III release, Canon has released a new high performance lens as well as several accessories for enhanced creativity and expandability. The new accessories introduced include: Speedlite 580EX II, Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 and Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3. The new EF 16- 35mm/f2.8 L II USM lens is targeted at professionals and advanced amateur users looking to attain high resolution/contrast images. Featuring a circular aperture, this lens with ultra-dispersion (UD) lens element effectively corrects chromatic aberrations and produces excellent background blur for stunning portrait and wedding photography. Being part of Canon’s premium “L” series, EF 16-35 mm/f2.8 L II USM guarantees superb image quality.

PHOTO CONTEST MECHANICS

THEME: BRIGHT CHILD: Karapatan nasa 'yo,
Isigaw sa buong mundo!
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INTRODUCTION:
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 like 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 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)

Judging of entries will be on Oct. 18, 2007 at CWC Office, 10 Apo St.
Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City. Awarding of winners will be on Oct.
20, 2007 at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City

PRIZES:
First Prize : P30,000.00
Second Prize : P20,000.00
Third Prize : P10,000.00
4th-10th 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 one of the Malls in Metro Manila on October 19,
2007 in observance of Children's Month .

All entries CHOSEN FOR EXHIBIT 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.

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PHOTOWORKSHOP.COM'S Portfolio Cover Page Features Three Outstanding Portfolios

By DE Staff | Jul 20, 2007

Double Exposure would like to congratulate PHOTOWORKSHOP.COM members Edwin Loyola, Carol Watson, and Robert Alan Kato. Their exemplary portfolios were selected to be featured on PHOTOWORKSHOP.COM'S Portfolio Cover Page.

View Edwin Loyola's Portfolio http://edwinloyola.photoworkshop.com/

©Edwin Loyola



View Carol Watson's Portfolio http://carol_watson.photoworkshop.com/

©Carol Watson



View Robert Alan Kato's Portfolio http://robertalankato.photoworkshop.com/

©Robert Alan Kato


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Canon is proud to announce the SMILE 7107 Photo Contest. This is only one of the very exciting activities we have in store this year for all our passionate, loyal, and dedicated customers (and friends), as a way of saying Thank You for letting us Delight you for 10 wonderful years in the Philippines.



Terms and Conditions
1. All participants must own and use a Canon digital camera.

2. Participants must abide by all the competition rules, regulations and by any decisions made by the organizers.

3. Canon Marketing Phils. Inc. will have the right to reproduce, exhibit or publish the images for promotional purposes but shall indicate and acknowledge the photographer. Canon Marketing Phils. Inc. may display the prints in a public venue or publish the prints for the purpose of promoting the competition or any by-product event arising
from the competition without financial compensation to the photographers, however, the copyright of the photograph still belongs to the photographer.

4. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant who has infringed any of the
competition rules.

5. The decision of the judges of the SMILE7107 Photo Contest is final and not appeasable. The judges will entertain no correspondence, or any type of complaint with regard to the competitions judging.

6. Participation in the competition signifies the agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions as listed.

7. Competition is open to Filipino citizens and Permanent Residents of the Philippines.

8. Canon Marketing Phils. is not liable for entries that have been lost in transit by third party couriers.


Rules and Regulations
1. The Competition shall be open to all Canon digital camera owners. Only Canon branded digital cameras may be used for the competition.

2. The Competition is on an open category format - amateurs and professionals compete for best photographs that must belong to the following themes:
1) Churches
2) Portrait of the Filipino / Faces of the Filipino
3) Flora and Fauna
4) Colorful Fiestas
5) Filipino Food fare
6) Cityscapes
7) Scenery (Landscape, Seascape)
8) National Landmarks
9) Delightful Children
10) Nightscapes

3. Participants can only submit one entry per theme. There are no entry fees.

4. All participants may use extra lenses or other camera accessories

5. Each entry should be submitted in an envelope with a completed SMILE 7107 Entry Form, a CD containing the image (jpeg format, at least 300 dpi), and a 4 x 6 sized print out.

CD must be labeled with the photographer’s name and photo title

Envelope must be labeled:
SMILE 7107
Canon Marketing Phils. Inc.
Marvin Plaza Building
2153 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City

6. Drop boxes will be available in the 1st, 2nd and 5th floor of Marvin Plaza Building for entires. Deadline for submission of entries is at 12:00 noon, September 15, 2007. All entries should have been received at the Canon Head office by the said time and date. More drop off centers will be announced. Any late entries will be disqualified

7. Entries will be rated by a panel of judges. All photographs will be judged on the following key criteria:
1) Creativity in theme interpretation 30%
2) Composition of photograph. 30%
3) Overall impact 40%

8. Winners will be announced in the Club EOS website (http://www.canon.com.ph/clubeos) and either through email or telephone call.

9. Finalists will be requested to submit the original file for evaluation and publishing purposes.

10. Creative effects done within the camera at the time of exposure, such as multiple exposures, flash fill, lighting, filtration, etc. are allowed. Digital retouching is allowable on density, contrast adjustments, minor cropping on composition, burning, and dodging, and global adjustments. Major manipulation of main images through adding
and subtracting are NOT allowed.

11. Entries must NOT have won any other contests/competitions nor have been published in any book or photography magazine.

12. All Employees of Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. or members of the employee's immediate family and/or those living in the same household are NOT eligible to join the contest.

13. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations shall automatically disqualify the participant.

The Photo of the Day you submitted to Imaging Resource with the filename "edwinloyolapeakaboo.jpg" has won First prize for May and will appear at the top of our Gallery of Winners for that month.

You can visit our Gallery of Winners at:
http://dailydigitalphoto.com/cgi-bin/potd/potd_gallery.pl?to_month=5&to_year=2007

Tilte: Peak-a-boo
Camera: Fujifinepix S602z
Model: Dariuz Lark

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The vision of PPN is to present a cross section of Filipino Photographers working on the fine art realm.

The power of the internet through PhilPhotography Network will showcase world-class Filipino Imagemakers (that's how i called today's fine art photographers).

May PPN inspire us through our ICONS of PhilPhotography Imagemakers who will leave their marks to the new breed of fine art photographers. May we be challenged to produce visionary soulful works.

Cheers to PPN!...and to the fine art photography community - The PhilPhotography Network