Google Doodles Archaeologist Howard Carter's 138th Birthday

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Today's Google doodle pays homage to an English archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter, who is noted as a discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.

Howard's important contribution to his field of archaeology was the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, who was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.

With a view to mark the 138th birth anniversary of Howard Carter, Google today replaced its usual Google logo with a doodle that includes a wide array of Egyptian treasures that cover the term "Google" and make it barely visible.

Howard Carter in Chicago circa 1924

Celebrate Mother's Day Sale at SM Department Store San Lazaro

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Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. Mother is called the "light of the household" around which all activities revolve. Families treat mothers to lunch or dinner out, spend time with them in a park, shopping at the mall, watching movies, or giving her time to pamper herself.

There are more ways to celebrate Mother's Day Season. SM San Lazaro Department Store is having a month-long sale event for Mothers.

Mother's Day sale is happening now at SM San Lazaro Department Store beginning May 1 to May 31. Up to 50% discounts on participating brands from  Ladies Wear Department.

A wide array of trendy, fashionable yet affordable wears for Mothers are available as great gift-ideas for our dear Mom's.

Plus, your minimum P3000 purchase at SM Department Store entitles you to a one (1) P100 worth of SM Gift-Pass that you can use on your next purchase. This promo is available on May 11 to 13 only.

“Truly that SM Department Store San Lazaro never fails to give a more rewarding shopping experience to their customer,” says Mr. Franz Manalo, Marketing Manager.

Mag-Iloy: A Masterpice from painter Nune Alvarado

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Iconic Negrenese social realist painter Nunelucio Alvarado (1950) is regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the Philippines. He has won numerous international critic acclaim for his powerful works that mostly portrayed the life and struggles of Negros Occidental’s the working class.

Alvarado’s art is a panorama of Philippine life that ranges from the decorative aspects of Negros life such as the colorful fruits and vegetables found in the market; or the simple family life that utilizes the bright prints and patterns under the Visayan sun; and on the darker side, the evils of environmental, social and cultural degradation of which he is known for as a social realist.
 

Recognized for his unique and distinct style of bright-eyed squat and squared figures that employ strong vivid colors and dark lines, Alvarado frequently applies powerful psycho-sexual symbols with a touch of the surreal as he depicts the plight of sugarcane workers, fishermen and traders found in his native Negros Occidental.

 While the artist portrays the pain of the working class, he also does not miss the strong family bond that exists amidst the struggles and sacrifices of daily life. Along these lines, the artist has worked on numerous Mother and Child canvasses such as “Mag-Iloy”, 2011, a 60cm X 45.5cm oil on canvas. Here we find a son locked in the embrace of his winged mother, either alluding to the son’s desperate cling to the spirit of a dead mother or the mother is portrayed as angelic in her selfless love. The work is a warm picture of comfort and protection in typical Alvarado style.

In 1992 he was among the Thirteen Artist awardees of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and twice a recipient of the Philippine Art Awards (Philip Morris Art Awards). In 2004 he was honored with the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan sa Larangan ng Pintura Award by the CCP.

Alvarado has had over 50 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions both here and abroad including the prestigious Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, the Queensland Art Gallery and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, USA. His works are also part of the collection of the Singapore Art Museum.

FOR SALE

Title: Mag-iloy 

Date: 2011

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: H60cm X W45.5cm

Price: PHP80,000

Visit his website at: 

http://www.nunelucioalvarado.com/ 

http://nunelucioalvarado.multiply.com/

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Kris Aquino on the Cover of Preview Magazine May 2012 Issue

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Kris Aquino looks so floral fresh in the cover of Preview Magazine May 2012 issue.

Photographed by BJ Pascual, styled by Liz Uy, hair and make-up by Nante Alingasa and Juan Sarte shot at the Champagne Room of Manila Hotel.

In this month’s Special Beauty Issue of Preview, the magazine features interesting stories like “The Preview Guide to Fun!,” “Celebrity Makeovers You Least Expect,” “28 Get-Pretty Shortcuts Every Lazy Girl Must Know,” “Blogger Style and the Social Network,” and many more!

Preview Magazine May 2012 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

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Anne Curtis is on the Cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine May 2012 Issue

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Anne Curtis is on the cover of the 15th anniversary issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines this May 2012. 

In the cover story, Philippines's brightest star Anne talks about being in showbiz for 15 years and her slow but sure climb to superstardom. Anne is slated to do a movie with her No Other Woman costar, Derek Ramsay. The new movie is titled Nothing Compares To You under Viva Films.

This special Cosmo 15th anniversary issue also features other exciting articles to read like 15 Man on Fire, 15 Hottest Hunks, 15 Pinay Beauty Woes, Fixed, 15 Most Shocking Confessions Ever, Top 15 Sex Q&As” and even more.

Grab your copy of Cosmopolitan Philippines May 2012 issue at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.