Konsyerto tungkol sa Batas Militar

Magsasama-sama ang mga Pilipinong kompositor at musikero sa isang konsyerto ngayong katapusan ng Enero na pinamagatang #NeverForget, isang pagbabalik-tanaw sa tunay na naganap noong Batas Militar, sa panahon ng pamumuno ni dating Presidente Ferdinand Marcos.

“Naniniwala ako sa sinasabi ng manunulat na si Edmund Burke na ‘Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it’” paliwanag ni Cooky Chua, mang-aawit ng grupong Tres Marias, Color It Red, at kasapi ng LAPIS. “Dapat masusi ang pag-aaral sa Batas Militar at gumawa tayo ng paraan para hindi na ito maulit pa.”

Ang League of Authors of Public Interest Songs o LAPIS ay isang organisasyon ng mga kompositor at musikero na nagtataguyod ng pampublikong interest ng mga Pilipino. Noong nakaraang taon, isang serye ng mga pagtatanghal ang inilunsad ng LAPIS para sa mga Lumad na biktima ng militarisasyon na ibinunga ng dayuhang pagmimina. Maglalabas din sila ng kauna-unahang public interest music album ngayong Marso.

“Marami akong kakilalang dumaan sa mga katakut-takot na karanasan noong panahong iyon. At marami din akong kaibigan na nilabanan ito sa iba’t ibang paraan na kaya nila,” ayon kay Chua. “Mahalagang maipaalam ito sa kabataan alang-alang sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan.”

Magtatanghal kasama nya ang mga kapwa LAPIS Board of Trustees na sina Gary Granada, Bayang Barrios, Chickoy Pura, at Lolita Carbon.

“Pinapahalagahan namin sa LAPIS ang pagkalap ng tamang impormasyon,” dagdag ni Chua. “Hangad naming lumawak pa ang abot ng tamang impormasyon tungkol sa Martial Law. Instrumento namin dito ang aming mga kantang dala-dala.”

“Ito ay sa pakikipagtulungan sa mga pamilya ng mga martir noong Batas Militar sa pangunguna ng Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation,” ayon kay Karl Ramirez, kompositor, musikero, at kasalukuyang Executive Director ng LAPIS. “Makasaysayan din ang ika-30 ng Enero dahil ito ay bahagi ng First Quarter Storm ng dekada 70, isang makasaysayang araw na dapat maipaunawa sa mga kabataan ang kabuluhan.”

“Dapat maintindihan nila bakit may pag-aaklas sa kabila ng matinding panunupil ng iilang maykapangyarihan noong panahong iyon” dagdag ni Ramirez. Kasama siya at iba pang myembro ng LAPIS sa mga magtatanghal sa pagbubukas ng konsyerto. “Adhikain ng LAPIS na maging instrumento ng pagbabago sa pamamagitan ng paglikha ng mga awiting nagsasalamin ng kalagayan at nagtutulak sa sambayanan na labanan ang katiwalian,” pagtatapos ni Ramirez.

“Tulungan nating malaman ng kabataan ang tunay na kalagayan noong Batas Militar at maging kritikal sa mga nangyayari sa paligid,” dagdag ni Chua. “Tutulong kami dyan, ‘yan ang tiyak! At sana kahit papaano’y tayo’y magtagumpay.”

Ang konsyertong #NeverForget Martial Law ay magaganap mismo sa loob ng Bantayog ng mga Bayani Center sa kanto ng EDSA at Quezon Avenue sa Enero 30. Magbubukas ang venue ng 5PM at magisimula ang tugtugan ng 7PM.

Ang tiket ay nagkakahalagang P50 at maaring ipagtanong sa www.bantayog.org/neverforgetconcert

For reference and contact information:

Karl Ramirez
Executive Director
League of Authors of Public Interest Songs (LAPIS)
Email: lapisphilippines@gmail.com
Web: lapismusic.wordpress.com
Cell: 0932-8906690

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Ambeth Ocampo on Great Expectations from Philippine Museums

Great Expectations from Philippine Museums

A special talk by historian Ambeth Ocampo
May 17, 2014 Saturday
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

Open to members of the Alliance of Greater Manila Area Museums (AGMAM), museum professionals, supporters of museums, and those interested in knowing more about museums, the talk will dwell on Dr. Ocampo's observations of museums here and abroad in light of new museology, community and audience engagement, and globalization.

Dr. Ambeth Ocampo is a popular historian whose books and Philippine Daily Inquirer column have placed a different perspective on figures and events in Philippine history. His work as a historian has brought him to different libraries and museums here and abroad.

The talk is presented by AGMAM in celebration of International Museum Day.

Lecture fee is P150. AGMAM institutional members (one representative) and individual members attend for free.

To reserve slots for the talk, email agmam.membership@gmail.com or call Yuchengco Museum at 889-1234. To inquire about AGMAM, email agmam.membership@gmail.com.

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Parricide in Paris: Juan Luna in His Paintings

Parricide in Paris: Juan Luna in His Paintings

Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

invites you to

Parricide in Paris: Juan Luna in His Paintings

A Lecture by Ambeth Ocampo

10 March 2012, 3:00 pm
Museum Foundation of the Philippines Hall
2/F National Art Gallery (Old Legislative Building)
P. Burgos Street, Manila

Admission Fee:
P200 Regular Attendees
P150 MFPI Members, Students, Teachers, and Senior Citizens
Inclusive of entrance to the National Museum and a complimentary copy of Prof. Ambeth Ocampo's book

RSVP: Elvie 0949 3338211 or Mae 0927 8484680;
Fax 4042685; Tel 6979509;
inquiry@museumfoundationph.org

Also presented by National Museum, Anvil Publishing, The Consulate of the Republic of Angola, Luis Ablaza Holdings, and Security Bank

For more Museum Foundation events and activities please visit our website at http://museumfoundationph.org/news/

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Yuchengco Museum & Swiss Embassy Present 'Jose Rizal and Switzerland'

Yuchengco Museum and Swiss Embassy Present
Jose Rizal and Switzerland on October 29

Closing event for RIZALizing the Future exhibit features talks by Ambeth Ocampo and Maria Theresa Lazaro, former ambassador of the Philippines to Switzerland

Special lectures by historian Ambeth Ocampo and former ambassador of the Philippines to Switzerland Maria Theresa Lazaro are the highlights of Jose Rizal and Switzerland, an event jointly presented by the Yuchengco Museum and the Embassy of Switzerland on Saturday, October 29, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. The talks culminate the museum’s four-month exhibit RIZALizing the Future.

Symbolically linking Switzerland and the Philippines are the emblematic figures of two national heroes, Wilhelm Tell and Jose Rizal. Rizal translated into Tagalog Friedrich Schiller’s drama Wilhelm Tell, who embodied the values and ideals for which Rizal gave his life. In his lecture on “Jose Rizal and Switzerland,” Ambeth Ocampo will talk about Rizal’s links to Switzerland.

Ambeth Ocampo is a public historian whose research covers the late 19th century Philippines, its art, culture, and the birth of the nation. He writes a widely read editorial column, entitled “Looking Back,” for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Dr. Ocampo is currently Chairman and Associate Professor of the Department of History in Ateneo de Manila University.

Relations between the Philippines and Switzerland can be traced back to the early 19th century, when Swiss traders, missionaries, and travelers ventured into Southeast Asia. Since the establishment of a Swiss consulate in Manila—the first official representation of Switzerland in Asia—in 1862, exchange between the two countries has flourished. In her lecture on “Switzerland and the Philippines,” Ambassador Maria Theresa Lazaro will discuss the 150 years of diplomatic and trade relations, development cooperation, and cultural exchange between the two countries.

Ambassador Maria Theresa Lazaro is a former ambassador of the Philippines to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Ambassador Lazaro has been with the Department of Affairs for more than 25 years, and her previous posts include the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney, the Philippine Embassy in New York, and the Philippine Embassy in Madrid.

Jose Rizal and Switzerland comes with museum admission (P100 for adults, P50 for students, and P25 for children and senior citizens). Dr. Ocampo’s books on Jose Rizal will be available for sale, and a small reception to meet the speakers follows the program.

As seating is limited, advance registration is recommended. To register, call 889-1234 or emailinfo@yuchengcomuseum.org. Yuchengco Museum is located at RCBC Plaza, corner Ayala and Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenues, Makati City.

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Rizal Lecture Series Continues at Yuchengco Museum

The September installment of the Yuchengco Museum’s ongoing Rizal Lecture Series will explore a different side to Jose Rizal, with talks on controversial facts about the National Hero and on Rizal’s dreams and their meaning. The series of Saturday afternoon lectures began in July as a highlight of RIZALizing the Future, an exhibit on view at the museum until October 29.

University of Asia and the Pacific history professor Paul Dumol—who spoke on “Rizal and Nationhood” last August—will return on September 17, Saturday, at 3 p.m. to share his lecture entitled “Controversial Facts About Rizal: Notes Towards a New Rizal Biography.”

Aside from teaching at the Department of History at the University of Asia and the Pacific, Dumol is a playwright best known for his work Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio. His plays have been exceedingly on historical subjects, particularly Philippine heroes of the end of the 19th century.

Psychoanalyst and dream analyst Lucito de Jesus will discuss “Jose Rizal and His Dreams: A Look at the National Hero’s Dreams and their Meanings” on September 24, Saturday, at 3 p.m. De Jesus will explore and decipher the dreams Rizal had written in his letters and diaries, what these say about Rizal’s psyche, and how these dreams guided Rizal in his life and personal development.

Lucito de Jesus is a recognized dream specialist and author of two books: Dreamwork: Values and Practices in the Philippines and Reading Dreams: Relationships. He hosts a regular weekly radio program calledDreamdate on DZSR Sports Radio 918.

Both talks are open to the public and come with museum admission (P100 for adults, P50 for students, and P25 for children and senior citizens). Seating is limited. To reserve, call 889-1234 or email info@yuchengcomuseum.org. The Yuchengco Museum is located at RCBC Plaza, corner Ayala and Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenues, Makati City.

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Rizal Lectures this August @ Yuchengco Museum

August Rizal Lecture Series
13 and 20 August (Saturday), 3 - 5 p.m.
Comes with museum admission
(P100 adults, P50 students, P25 children and seniors)

Our popular series of Saturday lectures on Jose Rizal continues, with our August talks looking into the Knights of Rizal and the National Hero's concept of Filipino nationhood.

Both lectures come with museum admission (P100 for adults, P50 for students, and P25 for children and senior citizens). Advance registration is recommended. To register, call 889-1234 or email info@yuchengcomuseum.org. Yuchengco Museum is located at RCBC Plaza, Corner Ayala and Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenues, Makati City.

13 August

The Knights of Rizal: Through the Years
Justice Justo Torres, Jr.

Learn more about the Order of the Knights of Rizal, its history, its organizational structure and worldwide chapters, and its recent activities. Justice Justo Torres, Jr. is the Supreme Commander Emeritus of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, a fraternal organization that honors and upholds the ideals of the National Hero. A retired Associate Justice of the Court of the Appeals and the Supreme Court, Justice Torres is also the Vice President of the Cavite Historical Society and an official of the Philippine Judicial Academy.

20 August

Rizal and Nationhood
Paul Dumol

Join professor and playwright Paul Dumol in a discussion on Jose Rizal's contribution to the building of Filipino nationhood. Aside from teaching at the Department of History at the University of Asia and the Pacific, Paul Dumol is a playwright best known for his works Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio. His plays have been exceedingly on historical subjects, particularly Philippine heroes of the end of the 19th century.

The Rizal Lecture Series is one of the highlights of the RIZALizing the Future exhibit at Yuchengco Museum, on view from 3 June to 29 October 2011. For more details, visit http://www.yuchengcomuseum.org/rizalizing.html.

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A Pasig River Cruise

A Pasig River Cruise
with Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo,
Chairman, National Historical Institute
Saturday, 5 December 2009
2 pm to 5 pm

Organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
P800 flat rate for members and non-members

The Pasig River is the major artery that runs through the heart of Manila. Long suffering from the effects of pollution and environmental degradation, renewed efforts are underway for its revival as a viable resource Filipinos can be proud of. Learn about its fabled place in history while seeing Metro Manila from a different vantage point aboard an air-conditioned ferry boat as it winds through the now urban towns of Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig and Marikina. A rare opportunity will be the brief stopover for a simple merienda at Malacañang Park.

Meeting point will be at 1 pm at the Sanctuario de San Antonio parking lot in McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City. The bus will leave at 1:30 pm to go to Guadalupe Station. Participants will be brought back by bus to this point at the end of the tour.

For reservations and inquiries, please contact Elvie or Mae at the Museum Foundation of the Philippines office: Tel 404 2685 or 0928 503 9392. You may also contact Flor Cortez at 722 9073 or Tonie Bautista at 810 6912.

For more Museum Foundation events and activities please visit our website at http://museumfoundationph.org/news/

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28th National Conference on Local and National History

The 28th National Conference on Local and National History of the Philippine National Historical Society (PNHS) will be held from November 29-December 1, 2007 at Function Hall 1, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental.

The conference is co-sponsored with Tangub City Historical Commission (in collaboration with the Department of History, University of San Carlos (Cebu). The Conference's theme is “Focus on Mindanao and Sulu.”

The conference aims to look at the research and writing on Mindanao and Sulu and identify gaps that can be addressed by future or further research, situating the region’s history in the context of a Philippine national historiography. Papers will also be presented in related disciplines and other regions in the fields of history, culture, and traditions.

The registration fee for the Conference is P3,000. Participants will receive a conference kit containing a CD of the conference papers, book of abstracts with the program, complimentary PNHS publications, and snacks and lunches for the two days of the conference proper (November 29-30).

Contact

Dr. Bernadita Churchill
President and National Convener
Philippine National Historical Society
40 Matiwasay Street, UP Village
Diliman, Quezon City 1101
(02) 921-4575
Email: nitachurchill@hotmail.com

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Museum Volunteers of the Philippines Holds History Course @ Filipinas Heritage Library

Philippines – Past and Present

A history course presented by the Museum Volunteers of the Philippines: 2007-2008

WHAT IS IT?

A hands-on, seminar style course, held every Wednesday from September until April covering major historical events in the Philippines. The first day of the course is Wednesday September 19th. Topics will cover key episodes from the pre-colonial period up to the modern day.

This year’s course is divided into the following broad sections:

1 - Early History

2 - The Spanish Colonial Period

3 - The American and Japanese Colonial Periods

4 - Independence and the EDSA Revolution

5 - The Modern Era

Each section is covered in a variety of ways:

* Carefully chosen guest speakers give expert insight into the topics covered.
* Students also present a short assignment (up to 10 minutes in length) on a topic given to them during the course. Guidance is provided for these presentations in the form of information packs and module leader support.
* Field trips, relevant to the topic being studied, are also organised for each section. Last year’s trips included guided visits to Intramuros and Corregidor Island.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The course is ideal for anyone who wishes to learn more about the Philippines. It allows for a deeper understanding of the country through participant presentations, field trips, guest speakers and special events. All that you need is an enthusiasm for learning and the ability to read and write English.

All presentations are in English and help is given to those for whom English is not their first language. Extra support is also provided for those who would like help with their presentation skills.

WHEN IS IT?

The course begins on Wednesday September 19th 2007 and runs through to April with breaks over Christmas/New Year and Easter. The course finishes with a Graduation Lunch in May at which successful students are awarded a certificate.

Classes are not held when the Wednesday session coincides with a regular or special non-working Philippine holiday.

WHERE IS IT?

Sessions are held at the Filipinas Heritage Library, Nielsen Tower, Makati Avenue, Makati, from 9.00am to 12.00 noon. A break is taken mid-morning for merienda.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The course fee is 6,000 PhP if paid on/before September 19.

We regret that refunds cannot be given should anyone have to withdraw from the course for any reason.

Annual membership of the Museum Volunteers of the Philippines (MVP) is required for everyone on the course. This will be available on the first day of class for 800 PhP.

Additional costs apply to optional field trips and the Graduation lunch.

CONTACT

For information and enrollment, join us at the Annual MVP Afternoon Tea
on 12th September at 2pm - Urdaneta Village Clubhouse, Urdaneta
or call/text Norman Wright on Cell: 0916-511-5688
Email to the Director, MVP-PPP: dmvpppp@yahoo.com
The Museum Volunteers of the Philippines: http://mvphilippines.hypermart.net
Everyone is welcome!

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