Gateway Gallery Celebrates Non-Conventional Art with Mangha-Likha

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Gateway Gallery opened its in-house exhibition, Mangha-Likha: Defying Art Conventions, on August 16, 2023. Mangha-Likha takes a deeper look into the practice of using unconventional mediums and non-traditional techniques of art-making in the Philippines as a way to highlight, celebrate, and engage in further discussions.

Mangha-Likha is a celebration of the artistry of eight Filipino artists who defy the idea of art as academic, formal, traditional, Western, and mainstream. The group exhibition is funded through a grant by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Committee on Art Galleries. Conceptualized by Gateway Gallery Curator Gari Apolonio in 2021 at the height of the pandemic, Mangha-Likha was initially designed as a national art competition for a tuberculosis campaign.

(L-R) Gari Apolonio, Curator of Gateway Gallery; Exhibit Curator Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi; Prof. Felipe de Leon, former NCCA Chairman; Tess Rayos del Sol, Head of National Committee on Art Galleries of NCCA; and Christine Diane Romero, Executive Director, J. Amado Araneta Foundation 

Apolonio and the J. Amado Araneta Foundation, Inc. team applied for it as an art exhibition grant with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Once approved, Apolonio and the Gateway Gallery team worked with Curator Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi, Ph.D. to realize the vision of the exhibit.

Bulanadi engaged with the eight selected artists, retrieving their backstories and their artistic vision. With her probing, Bulanadi was able to extract the essence of their art-making and searched for their timeliness and relevance in contemporary society.

(L-R) Curator Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi with artists, Tet Aligaen, Percy Denolo, Gilbert Angeles, Sasha Garcia,  Mai De Dios, Marvel Obemio, and Noel Quidlat Jr.

The eight artists, who produced new works solely for the exhibition, include Tet Aligaen, Gilbert Angeles, Mai Pimentel De Dios Percival Denolo, Sasha Garcia, Jordan Bulanit Mang-Osan, Marvel Obemio, and Noel Quidlat. Each artist presents a mini-exhibit of their latest works while presenting their background and story.

Tess Ureta Aligaen is a needlework artist who uses different kinds of fabric with varying patterns and colors using embroidery techniques. Gilbert Calderon Angeles creates eco-paintings using plastic laminates of ground shampoo sachets. Percival Denolo is the mud artist who gained national renown with his Pilipinas Got Talent exposure. Mai Pimentel De Dios uses discarded palochina as her healing canvas, having survived a cancer episode.

Sasha Garcia stitches her life using thread on repurposed fabric. Jordan Mang-Osan, the solar artist, harnesses the power of the sun to create culture-based images from the Cordillera. Marvel Obemio is big on recycling; using pull tabs and other discarded plastics to create intriguing pieces. Noel Quidlat went viral for creating three-dimensional portraits through masking tape and backlight.

Mangha-Likha therefore goes back to the core of what art is and could be. As it combines the marginal and the marginalized in the present environment, the exhibit seeks to relay a strong message on sustainability, inclusivity, equality, solidarity, ecological balance, and recycling, while promoting the values of courage, resilience, determination, resourcefulness, and originality.

The exhibit opened on August 16, 2023 with Guests of Honor Prof. Felipe de Leon, former Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Tess Rayos del Sol, the Head of the National Committee on Art Galleries under NCCA, and Christine Diane Romero, the Executive Director of the J. Amado Araneta Foundation.

Mangha-Lika is supported by the J. Amado Araneta Foundation and runs until September 18, 2023. The Exhibit reach is amplified with a published catalog and a video tour of the Exhibit which will be uploaded soon on the Gateway Gallery YouTube Channel.

How to capture life like a pro with the Ultimate Portrait Expert, the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G

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Today’s smartphones have changed the way we do just about everything, especially taking photos. Gone are the days of taking a quick snap and calling it a day. Now, people have become more conscious of how an image is composed - from the lighting, angle, to resolution quality.

Leading global smart device brand OPPO has made this easier for everyone with the launch of the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G - debuting the OPPO Reno10 5G, OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G, and the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G, which boast pro-level camera features and phone functionalities in a sleek and elegant design that meets every user’s demand for a device that lets them capture life like a pro.

We’ve laid out ways how you can experience every life milestone with the new OPPO Reno10 Series 5G as your next true pro device.

Bring out your Pro Power in Portrait with stunning image quality

Scroll through anyone’s camera roll these days and you’ll find portraits - next to food, travel, or dog photos - as one of the most popular snaps people take. Archiving these little and big moments makes us cherish the present moment. Now if you’re looking for a handy device you can trust to deliver high quality portrait photos anytime, your search is over.

Dubbed as #ThePortraitExpert, the OPPO Reno10 5G, OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G, and OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G is the Reno series’ most advanced smartphone release yet, featuring the improved camera system upgrades.

All variants are equipped with an advanced Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera system highlighted by powerful Telephoto Portrait Cameras, which allows you to capture subjects with great detail and depth even from a distance. Each enhancement was engineered based on perspectives from photography professionals, to produce photo results that appear more enticing and natural as possible.

Maximize the Ultra-Clear Camera System anytime, anywhere

The OPPO Reno10 5G boasts a powerful camera system consisting of a 64MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera, a 32MP Telephoto Portrait Camera with IMX709 RGBW sensor, a 112° 8MP Ultra-Wide-angle Camera, and a 32MP Ultra-Clear Selfie Camera.

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Shoot to your heart’s content, knowing your OPPO Reno10 5G series camera will never let you down. Unleash your photography skills to make beautiful memories last. Record aesthetic and fun high-definition videos and pro-level portraits to share into the world.

Celebrate every experience uninterrupted with long-lasting battery and fast charging

When it comes to documenting your favorite moments, you want to make sure that your phone is always ready. Every user knows the frustration when their device runs out of battery right when it’s badly needed. Good thing that there's more to the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G than just its upgraded mobile imaging and portraiture.

The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G possesses fast wired charging due to the brand’s unique SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology. OPPO's exclusive Battery Health Engine feature in all three phones extends the battery's life by as much as four years. This function tracks how you typically use your device, then adjusts battery settings accordingly. If there’s a better way to enjoy life to the fullest, it is with a device you can rely on at times when you need it.

Show off your stylish phone every chance you get

As we go through our life’s every milestone, we attach memories to what we have at every moment. Our phones now serve as an extension of how we express our authenticity and aesthetic side. Make heads turn with an aesthetically designed phone aimed to capture everybody’s interest.

The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G is not just all substance - it has style too and comes in trendy colors to choose from. Ice Blue and Silvery Gray are available for the OPPO Reno10 5G, while Glossy Purple and Silvery Gray colors are ready for both OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G and OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G.

The devices are crafted in a slim and lightweight body to provide the utmost comfort without compromising performance. You get a visually appealing smartphone device and undeniable convenience from an easier grip, all in one.

Store more memories without worrying about your phone’s storage

It has become normalized to record moments no matter how mundane they seem to be. It would be nice to immortalize a moment you can look back on in the future. What makes the OPPO Reno10 5G series your perfect companion is its guaranteed Pro Power in performance and storage.

The OPPO Reno10 5G highlights an outstanding 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, allowing for seamless streaming and multitasking with 256GB ROM and Up to 8GB Extended RAM that can give more space for storing more apps, files, photos, and videos. For the OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G, it comes in a Qualcomm® 5G 6nm SoC with 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM. Lastly, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G comes in the ​​flagship advanced 4nm process 5G octa-core chip with 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM. There would be more than enough storage space for every milestone when you have a OPPO Reno10 5G series device in hand.

Unlock more beautiful memories and choose Pro Power with OPPO Reno10 Series 5G

You can now avail any of theOPPO Reno10 Series 5G – the OPPO Reno10 5G is priced at Php 23,999, the OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G at Php 29,999, and the flagship-level smartphone OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G at Php 39,999.

The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G is now available in all OPPO authorized stores nationwide including Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

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To know more about the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

How Gatorade, the official electrolyte drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, becomes a part of athletes’ winning legacy

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Dwight Ramos has powered through rigorous training sessions and tune up games against select teams from Europe, as well as the Ukraine U-21 team in Estonia and Lithuania.

This Gilas Pilipinas key player refuses to be slowed down by injury — and a big part of injury prevention is proper exercise and hydration. By fueling up and replenishing electrolytes lost during games and practice, Ramos doesn’t miss out on any session in between flights from Manila to China for tune up games.

Now in the final stages of Gilas’ prep behind closed doors, Ramos can go the extra mile with Gatorade, the official electrolyte partner of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

Staying hydrated is the key to longevity - proven quite a number of times by another key player for Gilas and resident import of Barangay Ginebra - Justin Brownlee - who had to learn this lesson the hard way.

Amidst uncomfortable playing conditions in the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games earlier this year, Brownlee battled with cramps and had to miss a crucial part of the match due to fluid loss.

“His legs were cramping up due to the heat and exhaustion,” said Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes when the Philippines lost 68-79 to host team Cambodia in a match played under 41-degree weather.

However, the six-time PBA champion bounced back stronger and more determined than ever to lead Gilas in their redemption tour, bringing the SEA Games gold medal within reach.

After all, in every 40-minute, high stakes game, players need to give their all while battling fatigue and exhaustion. That’s why Gatorade, the official electrolyte drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, plays a valuable role in the biggest basketball stage.

Players need to keep rehydrating with the necessary fluids and replacing lost electrolytes to keep them playing longer and the Gatorade formula has been proven to do just that by scientists, nutritionists, and world class athletes for more than 50 years.

With qualifying teams all over the world coming to the Philippines, the tournament can expect the world’s number 1 sports drink to keep world class players fueled up for every match.

To date, other countries have completed their lineup, while the Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff will finalize the final national roster after a round of friendly games with other participating countries.

Among those expected to play are Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (Slovenia), Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (Canada), Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen (Finland), Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic (Montenegro) and Gatorade’s own ambassador from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl Anthony Towns (Dominican Republic).

Representing the Philippines, Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson will don the Gilas blue jersey, rallying the country’s best athletes towards victory

With these basketball superstars on the stage, Gatorade is sure to make history one bottle and one game at a time.

Netflix Series The Story Unmasked: Meet the three faces of Mo-mi in Mask Girl

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“Why did you kill people?”

Mask Girl

Ko Hyun-Jung, Nana, and Lee Han Byeol portray Kim Mo-Mi in distinct phases of her life. Each actor adds a new layer to the character as she transforms throughout the series. Prepare to unmask the truth of Mask Girl, now streaming on Netflix.

About Mask Girl

Title: Mask Girl

Directed & Written by: Kim Yong-Hoon

Starring: Ko Hyun-Jung, Ahn Jae-hong, Yeom Hye-ran, Nana

Distributed by: Netflix

Production: House of Impression, BONFACTORY

Release Date: August 18, 2023

Manila International Dance Festival 2023 commences on September 8

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The Manila International Dance Festival or MIDFest 2023 will officially take its opening salvo on September 08 at the historical grounds of Rizal Park, Manila. It will have its festival run for three days.

This is a collaborative project with Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto in its continuing efforts to promote and enhance the promotion of culture and the arts in line with its belief in sustaining peace and respect to diversity.

 Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto

Vice Mayor Yul Servo stresses that, “it has always been my belief that the creative arts can take us to the better understanding of our differences and can forge unity to our goals. It’s empowering to all and especially to the treasures of our heritage.”

The festival in its greater theme for 2023 encapsulates, “Celebrating, Diversity, Peace and Unity Through Dance and Music.”

Mr. Archie Dema-ala, Festival Director

“It is our aim at MIDF or MIDFest 2023 to use the dance art form in the promotion of peace and unity among diverse communities while strengthening our resolve to continue propagating our cultural dances in our modern world,” enthuses Mr. Archie Dema-ala, Festival Director.

It will be participated by renowned 18 cultural dance groups from The Philippines and 5 countries joining the festival and imparting their very own cultural heritage like indonesia, India, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand.

The festival will run for three (3) days and will be going on a performance art tour by showcasing these dance groups in the partner malls and universities in Manila with the main highlights to be staged at the historical and prominent Rizal Park and Fort Santiago, Intramuros Manila.

Festival Director Archie Dema-ala was surprised on the positive response of the participants when the call was echoed for the MIDFest 2023. “I was so thrilled when unexpectedly local participants started to flock in to register their groups and as well to the participaring countries by sending their own groups. This alone makes my heart full as it shows an unfolding of an ultimate dream to have an exchange of culture and heritage among locals and with our international counterparts, thus reminding everyone to always treasure our traditions and culture.”

It is in the festival’s aim in its inaugural to focus in the City of Manila being the seat of power where Malacañan Palace is located and as well as Intramuros, a walled city during colonial times in the heart of the Old Manila and the Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and former military prison.

The Manila International Dance Festival 2023 is in partnership with the utmost support of the Office of Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo, Department of Tourism, National Parks Development Committee, Concert at the Park, Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila , Senator Loren Legarda, Hotel Sogo, Lyf Hotel, Archiestic Events Production and VERDE Creatives.

For partnership and sponsorship please email us at midf2023@gmail.com