Shorts and Briefs 8: TAYO NAMAN at Draper Startup House This October 9–30

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Shorts & Briefs 8: TAYO NAMAN by EKSENA PH, is an independently produced “THEATRE FESTIVAL” of short and brief  plays (10–12min plays) that features ONLY 1st-time theatre makers and performers. It’s been running for 8 years.

This year they are making a comeback to the LIVE theatre scene celebrating 8 years with 8 live shows, 8 new plays, 8 1st-time theatre directors, and 8 sets of 1st-time theatre actors.

It will be staged at DRAPER STARTUP HOUSE in Poblacion Makati, all Sundays of October starting October 9. Showtime is at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. every Sunday.

DRAPER is a 90-seater venue, located at 5048 P. Burgos Street, Poblacion, Makati, Philippines.

This year the THEME is “CHILDRENS BOOK but make it ART.”

Featuring Filipino Children’s book specifically chosen by the directors to play and reimagine for stage to serve a unique way of storytelling.

The plays are as follows:

BJ Crisostomo’s “LULU” (unpublished), about a little girl and struggles of life to be Directed by Richardson Yadao, current dancer and choreographer of ALICE REYES DANCE PHILIPPINES, now exploring the world of storytelling through movement;

Sofia Santiago’s “SI TAYNAY,” discusses the beauty and struggles of a single parent to be directed by EC who is a storyteller and an LGBTQ+ advocate;

Dr. Luis Gatmaitan’s SIGNAL No. 3” is about typhoon preparations and chaos to be Directed by ER Alviz, a filmmaker from the music and advertising world trying his storytelling using live theatre;

Dr. Luis Gatmaitan’s “ANG KUYA KONG ZOMBIE,” about the effects of staying late nights and darkness which was reimagined into a new play called “MULAT” to be directed by Maco Barredo, a returning thespian from the corporate world;

China de Vera’s “Palayain ang Aking Inay” is about a child whose mother is a political prisoner, adapted for stage with its new stage title “Pagusapan natin si Amanda” written and to be directed by filmmaker Dustin Celestino, who is a veteran playwright for the Virgin Labfest and now making its debut as a stage director;

Juan Ekis’ “SI ARIES AT ANG FLYING IPIS” (unplublished) is about a friendship between Aries and the Ipis to be directed by a young filmmaker from Laguna Ryan Termoso whose background in film making trace to his exposure on church services;

Cheeno Sayuno’s “THE MISSING BLANKET” is about the journey of finding the memories of a loving parent to be directed by Baguio based ARTIST TEACHER Kath Nobleza whose also going to feature all Baguio actors for her play; and,

Mark Boquiren’s “Maria Sibol” (soon to be published) is about a naughty fairy and and her adventure to be directed by James Ferrer, a young mom/ filmmaker/ student of MINT College who wants to create and tell stories.

Shorts & Briefs started in 2015 to have a safe space for 1st timers and aspiring creators to collaborate and just create.  An initiative of Festival Director Karl Alexis C. Jingco, a theatre practitioner whose works revolve around improv and inclusive theatre, recently directed this year’s revisited play for the Virgin Labfest, “Nay my Dala akong Pancit.”

Since then, S&B has been expanded to serve the larger theater community.

S&B Staff also includes: Kevin Matsuyama (Graphic Designers), Steph Estrella (Production Manager), Felix Tiongson (Head Stage manager), Rozen Tabaodaja (Tickets Manager), Nino Manzano, and Jun Ebdane.

All 8 Shows of Shorts and Brief 8: TAYO NAMAN will have (FSL) Filipino Sign Language interpreters.

For more information about the festival, please follow them on their socials.

“EKSENA PH” on Facebook and TIKTOK.

For tickets and other inquiries, please contact 09771252725 or message them on their social media.

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UNIQLO Donates Proceeds from PEACE FOR ALL Charity T-shirt Project

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 Funds raised from worldwide sales of UTs expressing a desire for peace

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the donation of 145,314,300 yen of funds (as a reference only, US $1,007,173 when calculated using the September 20, 2022 exchange rate of of $1 = 143.23 yen) raised from the global sales of T-shirts through the PEACE FOR ALL charity project. The calculation period for the donation is from launch on June 17 through August 31, 2022. Presented on September 20, 2022, the amount of the donation was proportioned to three organizations that provide humanitarian aid to those affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict, and natural disasters.

Koji Yanai, Fast Retailing Group Senior Executive Officer, and executive in-charge of Sustainability, presenting the donation to Japan-based representatives of the three organizations connected with the project at UNIQLO CITY TOKYO office on September 20

PEACE FOR ALL enlists support from prominent world-renowned leaders in the areas of art, design, literature, science, and sport who are aligned with the project’s aim and sells T-shirts with their unique designs expressing a desire for peace. The first collection of five charity T-shirts, part of the UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) brand that allows wearers to express their individuality, were released worldwide from June and purchased by many people. Ten new designs were launched one month later, with more designs to follow. UNIQLO would like to express its sincere appreciation to everyone who has so far purchased a T-shirt and for their warm encouragement.

Going forward, UNIQLO will continue to actively engage with persons who support the creation of charity T-shirts, and to sell those T-shirts worldwide. T-shirts are wonderful items that allow wearers to express and share their ideas with others. At the same time, UNIQLO will continue to offer donations in order to change the world in some small way for the better and realize a peaceful future in which all people are able to lead safe and secure lives.

Messages from Donation Recipients

UNHCR

“We appreciate everyone’s support for PEACE FOR ALL. The donations will be used to help UNHCR continue to provide protection, shelter and other forms of assistance, and advocacy on behalf of displaced and stateless people worldwide. UNHCR’s lifesaving support also includes access to health care, safe and clean water, education for children and young people, and livelihood opportunities. With more than 100 million people forced to flee their homes, this support is crucial so UNHCR can respond to humanitarian emergencies in Ukraine, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Nigeria, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and beyond. Thank you to UNIQLO and the supporters.”

Save the Children

“We wish to express our gratitude to UNIQLO and to everyone who has purchased a charity T-shirt. We will use the donation to support children in need who are in difficult situations in Ukraine and its neighboring countries, as well as countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Lebanon, and Mozambique. It will be used for a wide range of responses and activities, including establishing “Child Friendly Spaces” to provide opportunities for children to restore their normalcy, providing mental health and psychosocial support, ensuring learning opportunities, protecting children who have been separated from their families, and supporting livelihoods of families in difficult situations.”

Plan International

“We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to UNIQLO for allowing us to take part in this wonderful project, and for the generous donation. The funds received will be used to help girls under 18 years of age who are forced to marry against their will, deprived of educational and other opportunities, or subject to violence or abuse, and to prevent early (child) marriage.”

Lack of equal access to food, nutrition, and proper sanitation causes diseases such as diarrhea that may stunt Filipino child development, Erceflora Kiddie says

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Diarrhea remains to be one of the leading causes of death among children under five years old both worldwide and in the Philippines, according to the Department of Health.[1] Unfortunately, proper food, nutrition, and sanitation are not high priorities as most Filipino families live below the poverty line, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. [2]

Erceflora Kiddie hopes to address this deeply rooted problem through their “Batang Matatag” (Resilient Child) campaign.

“Access to basic health services, clean water and hygiene facilities, as well as nutritious food, remains to be a public concern to children, especially to those who reside in far-flung areas of the country,” said J Ann Mirasol, Head of Marketing of Sanofi Consumer Health Care.

“That is why Erceflora Kiddie is committed to helping build a campaign that boosts children’s resilience and gut health. Erceflora Kiddie is a great product to help address gut imbalance, but we realized we needed to take more concrete action and address the misconceptions about hygiene through education on food, gut resilience, and proper hygiene and create community kitchens that can provide regular access to clean water and nutritious food in the area,” she said. “This is how ‘Batang Matatag’ came about.”

World Bank Group’s Undernutrition report states that one in three children younger than five years old suffer from stunting or being too small for their age. This issue is linked to unsafe water, inadequate sanitation, and poor hygiene and could often lead to repeated cases of diarrhea. Unfortunately, the report also states that several regions in the country have levels of stunting that exceed 40% of the population. Among these regions, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) stands out with 45% of children under five stunted. [3]

“A big challenge in BARMM is the lack of access to clean, nutritious food, and so we’re looking at communities in the region where our efforts through the ‘Batang Matatag’ campaign can really make a difference,” Mirasol said. “Illnesses like diarrhea leads to stunting of the development of Filipino youth which could also incite detrimental effects on their productivity and learning as they grow older.”

According to UNICEF Philippines, poor nutrition at such an early period can have irreversible effects on the mental and physical development of children, affecting their performance in school, later, their ability to earn as an adult, and ultimately, their quality of life as a person. [4]

“Despite decades of economic growth, these irreversible effects could cause the country a significant loss in human and economic potential, which is the biggest driver as to why we created the campaign,” Mirasol underscored.

Erceflora Kiddie believes that good nutrition is critical in building a foundation for economic prosperity. Filipino children who receive optimal nutrition will experience proper cognitive development and a greater chance to succeed. Through the “Batang Matatag” campaign, the company wants to give the children in BARMM a chance to grow and live life as a productive Filipino who can contribute to the growth of the country.

“We hope that this partnership between Erceflora Kiddie and Save the Children could potentially lead BARMM and the country one step closer to improving the health and nutrition status of the Filipino youth,” said Vanee Gosengfiao, General Manager of Sanofi Consumer Health Care.

[1] Department of Health: Leading causes of child mortality

[2] Philippine Statistics Authority Proportion of Poor Filipinos

[3] World Bank Group Under Nutrition Report

[4] UNICEF Philippines

Ortigas Malls - Meralco Ave Closure Media Alert

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As the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) construction comes into full swing, Capitol Commons will continue to be fully operational for guests to enjoy along with its wide array of food options from various merchants and restaurants here at Estancia Mall!

Here are the four alternative entry points for guests who intend to enter Estancia Mall, namely:

● Shaw Boulevard cor. Camino Verde Road

● Meralco Avenue cor. Anda Road

● Meralco Avenue to Estancia West Wing Basement Parking

● Capt. Henry Javier cor. Camino Verde Road

#EnjoyEveryday #OrtigasMalls

 

Score Up to 56% Off during OPPO’s 10.10 Mega Sale from October 10 to 14!

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Enjoy exclusive vouchers, cashback, freebies, bundles, and livestream perks via OPPO Official Stores on Shopee, Lazada, and Tiktok

Good news, OPPO fans! It’s your time to greet the last stretch of the year with awesome deals during the brand’s 10.10 Mega Sale. Gear up for the exclusive vouchers, cashback, freebies, bundles, and other exciting perks when you buy OPPO devices via its official stores on Shopee and Lazada this coming October 10 to 14.

During OPPO’s 10.10 Mega Sale, you can enjoy up to 56% off on OPPO products when you purchase from OPPO Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada. Check out your favorite OPPO gadgets and get PhP200 off vouchers with a minimum spend of PhP9,999, or PhP400 off vouchers with a minimum purchase of PhP14,999.

For just a minimum spend of Php500, you’re already entitled to shipping vouchers worth Php50 on Shopee and Php55 on Lazada. You can also collect and redeem PhP50 off Lazada Bonus vouchers for every PhP500 spent.

The savings and discounts do not stop there as you can also score 10% off vouchers capped at PhP1,000. You can also get a free DITO sim for every smartphone purchase and a 10% cashback on each order you make.

Set your alarm clock during the OPPO 10.10 Mega Sale and shop every 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and every 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM to get freebies. These include a free 32GB SD Card for every OPPO A16 3GB purchase, a free TG113 Bluetooth speaker for every OPPO A55 purchase, a free G25 Bluetooth earphone for every OPPO A94 purchase, a free Neon Island desk pad for every OPPO Reno6 Series purchase, and a free Q9 Pro Smartwatch for every OPPO Reno8 Series purchase.

Awesome bundle deals will also be available during the sale period, such as OPPO Band and OPPO Enco Buds for PhP1,999; OPPO A55 and OPPO Enco Buds for PhP9,499; OPPO A94 and OPPO Enco Buds for PhP11,999, OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Enco Buds for PhP15,999; and OPPO Reno5 5G and OPPO Enco Buds for PhP18,999.

Finally, be sure to catch OPPO Official Stores’ livestreams on Shopee and Lazada to get limited discount store vouchers, such as PhP100 off with a minimum spend of PhP4,999. You can also get a chance to win a mobile phone holder, an electric toothbrush, and more by tuning in!

Indeed, super-mega-awesome treats await you during the OPPO 10.10 Mega Sale! So, what are you waiting for? Add to your cart now, and don’t miss the chance to check out your favorite OPPO devices on Shopee and Lazada from October 10 to 14. Meanwhile, OPPO devices are now also available on OPPO Philippines’ TikTok Shop.

For updates and detailed promotion mechanics about the sale, visit OPPO’s official website at https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines. You can also check OPPO Official Stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok.