A special production by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) titled “Pagbabalik Tanaw Sa Unang Hari Ng Balagtasan” commemorates the 86th death anniversary of Jose Corazon de Jesus. It’s on May 26 at the Huseng Batute Theater, a black box intended for experimental performances, which was named after the Filipino poet’s pen name Huseng Batute. CCP Pres. Nick Lizaso, a relative of the famous poet, said the event is free and open to the public.
Batute, who was born on Nov. 22, 1894, wrote his “Buhay Maynila” column in verse for the Taliba newspaper for 10 years. His poems were published in six books: “Mga Dahong Ginto,” “Gloria,” “Mga Itinapon Ng Kapalaran,” “Sa Dakong Silangan,” “Ilaw Sa Kapitbahay” and “Maruming Basahan.” He also penned lyrics for songs, most of which were kundimans. He translated the song “Nuestra Patria” into “Bayan Ko,” considered the second (unofficial) national anthem of the country.
Batute also excelled in performing in the “balagtasan,” named after Francisco Balagtas who also wrote “Florante At Laura” and “Orosman At Zafira.” It is a Filipino literary form of debate where rhymed verses were created in spontaneity under topics ranging from politics to culture.
“Pagbabalik Tanaw Sa Unang Hari Ng Balagtasan” is in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Bulacan. It will be hosted by awarded writer and performing artist Vim Nadera and Louise O. Lopez.
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Sexier than ever
Jennylyn Mercado’s sexiness is in full view on Instagram, where she posted this photo taken on Balesin Island. Why, even her colleagues Mikee Quintos, Nar Cabico and Yasmien Kurdi couldn’t help but express their admiration. As of this writing, the photo has racked up 200,000 likes.
Jennylyn is one of the lead stars of the Kapuso Primetime series “The Cure” co-starring Tom Rodriguez. The character she plays wants to find out how someone gets infected even if he isn’t bitten by a zombie with the Monkey Virus Disease.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 24, go to Darren Espanto, Michael de Mesa, Mila Baylon, Susan Alonte, Susan Laudico, Ma. Lourdes Blanco, Ma. Victoria Aurelio, Sharon Samarista, and Susan Enriquez of GMA Network’s “Unang Hirit”…May 25: Ms. Beth Day Romulo, Tacloban Mayor Cristina Gonzalez-Romualdez, Alma Moreno, George Sison, Bechay Nakpil, France Bonnin, Bobbit Avila, Anessa Fiona Caalim, Willy Baranda, Loida Navarro Bernardez, Anita Magsaysay, Rosette Siongco, and Gelli de Belen…
Batute, who was born on Nov. 22, 1894, wrote his “Buhay Maynila” column in verse for the Taliba newspaper for 10 years. His poems were published in six books: “Mga Dahong Ginto,” “Gloria,” “Mga Itinapon Ng Kapalaran,” “Sa Dakong Silangan,” “Ilaw Sa Kapitbahay” and “Maruming Basahan.” He also penned lyrics for songs, most of which were kundimans. He translated the song “Nuestra Patria” into “Bayan Ko,” considered the second (unofficial) national anthem of the country.
Batute also excelled in performing in the “balagtasan,” named after Francisco Balagtas who also wrote “Florante At Laura” and “Orosman At Zafira.” It is a Filipino literary form of debate where rhymed verses were created in spontaneity under topics ranging from politics to culture.
“Pagbabalik Tanaw Sa Unang Hari Ng Balagtasan” is in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Bulacan. It will be hosted by awarded writer and performing artist Vim Nadera and Louise O. Lopez.
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Sexier than ever
Jennylyn Mercado’s sexiness is in full view on Instagram, where she posted this photo taken on Balesin Island. Why, even her colleagues Mikee Quintos, Nar Cabico and Yasmien Kurdi couldn’t help but express their admiration. As of this writing, the photo has racked up 200,000 likes.
Jennylyn is one of the lead stars of the Kapuso Primetime series “The Cure” co-starring Tom Rodriguez. The character she plays wants to find out how someone gets infected even if he isn’t bitten by a zombie with the Monkey Virus Disease.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 24, go to Darren Espanto, Michael de Mesa, Mila Baylon, Susan Alonte, Susan Laudico, Ma. Lourdes Blanco, Ma. Victoria Aurelio, Sharon Samarista, and Susan Enriquez of GMA Network’s “Unang Hirit”…May 25: Ms. Beth Day Romulo, Tacloban Mayor Cristina Gonzalez-Romualdez, Alma Moreno, George Sison, Bechay Nakpil, France Bonnin, Bobbit Avila, Anessa Fiona Caalim, Willy Baranda, Loida Navarro Bernardez, Anita Magsaysay, Rosette Siongco, and Gelli de Belen…
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