Frame One Magazine August 2011

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF PHILIPPINE PH OTOGRAPHERS FOUNDATION, INC.

PAG-ASA

MONKEY EATING EAGLE DAVAO, PHILIPPINES ©Tommy Iñigo DPP

VOLUME 4, 2011, ISSUE 2

CONTENTS 03

Editorial Photography Is Theraphy,

By Cecilia S. Angeles

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Pinoy Photographers Win in Asian Pacific Print Competition, By CSAngeles

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PhotoWorldAsia 2012, By Chloe de Guzman

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FPPF Bonding Palawan Trip, By CSAngeles

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Niccolo Cosme's Resplendor,

By Cecilia S. Angeles

Editorial

10-11 Tribute to Jose Rizal, By Cecilia S. Angeles 12-13 Talisay, Dapitan,

By Marietta Dalman-Romano 14-17 Aliwan; Complementary Colors; Larong Pinoy; Tikim, Takam, Tsarap,

By Chloe de Guzman 18

Saranggola ni Pepe, By CSAngeles

20-21 Davao's Kadayawan Glee, By Ruwen T. Verdaguer; Eco-Friendly Products; DPP Camera Club, By CSAngeles 22

Adventist Photography Club (APC) in Faith and Action, By Ruwen Verdaguer

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Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort,

By Cecilia S. Angeles

24-25 Photowalk at Bataan, By Maricel P. Cornel “Gigi”, Puerto Princesa City Business Expert,

By Cecilia S. Angeles 26-27 FPPF Joins UAPP, By CSA; Zamboanga Visit 28

Atty. Jacob T. Ng, Batch 3 Pride; CSB Annuale Photo Exhibit Impresses Guests; First Person, By CSAngeles

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Wally Gonzales, Wedding Photographer par Excellence; DPP on a High, By CSAngeles

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Intramuros Administration Opens Art Exhibit, By Raquel dc Flores; IA Rehabilitation Underway, By CSAngeles

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Noell El Farol Teaches Art for Special Children, By Cecilia S. Angeles

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Contest Winner, Dozen Don't's,

By CSAngeles

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What They Say; In Search of Birds,

By Raneil Antonio Ibay

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Ed Santiago Exhibits Photos; Latina Photo Graduates Honor Lecturers; Miss Earth Beauty Models for Advanced; FPPF Cruise Ship Grad Joins SS Superstar Virgo,

By CSAngeles

FPPF PUBLISHERS Eduviges Y. Huang, Chairperson Dr. Amado A. Castro, Finance Officer Lito N. Beltran, Project Director EDITOR-in-CHIEF Cecilia S. Angeles, csa_palay@yahoo.com CONTRIBUTORS Marietta Dalman-Romano, Chloe de Guzman, Ruwen T. Verdaguer, Maricel P. Cornel, Raquel dc. Flores, Raneil Antonio Ibay PHOTOGRAPHERS Tommy Iñigo, George Cabig, CSA, Lito Beltran, Dofran,

Didi Romano, Ed Santiago, Edi Y. Huang, Chris Malinao SECRETARIAT Riza Mae Latoza GRAPHIC DESIGN Frando M. Culata • Foto@Work Creative Group Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc. A. Soriano Avenue, Intramuros , Manila 1002 Tels: (632)524 7576; 525 5792; Telefax: (632)528 0371 E-mail: pablobeltran39@gmail.com; fotoatwork@gmail.com; www.foto-at-work.com; www.photoworldmanila.com

Photography Is Therapy Never have photography classes swelled in enrolment unlike this summer season. Much as FPPF wants to maintain a small group of 20-25, classes swell sometimes to 50 students or more. Some participants insist that they join the particular class because of specific reasons. Often, soft-hearted FPPF secretariat is convinced to accept them whether they apply in person or on line. If applicants apply in person and the scheduled session is full already, they display disappointed faces when turned down. They reason out that they are on a limited vacation from their work abroad. The same is true among students who are on summer vacation, and summer is the only free time they have. Bahala na, so they are in.

However, during the workshop sessions some complain of the big size of the class. All seats taken. All table spaces filled. On the contrary, others are happy about having many different classmates... employees, engineers, doctors, lawyers, students, housewives, movie stars, priests, doctors, jobless, children... a cross section of our society. The latter claim they get more interactions and more friends, more learning from individual classmates and more photography ideas from them during class discussions especially on critiquing pictures.

Indeed, our participants find the FPPF photography workshops a source of knowledge, friends, experience and a good opportunity to start a business.

Above all these, they discover that photography is a fountain of happiness.

So, if you are a photographer, you are happy. When you are happy, all your body organs function normally... the heart, the brain, the kidney, the lungs, the liver, the digestive and circulatory systems, etc, etc. People at this state do not get sick. So, they do not need medicine. They do not need doctors.

They do not need hospitals. My Friend, be happy. Be a photographer. (CSA)

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Feature

©Niccolo Cosme

Pinoy Photographers Win in Asian Pacific Print Competition Despite the strict rules and the rigid procedures in the 2011 Asia Pacific International Photo Contest sponsored by the PPA International Photographic Competition in Seoul, Korea, 3 entries of Niccolo Cosme made it to the top capturing not so easily 91, 90 and 82 points to merit the first, second and third places respectively. The entries of Maricris Fabie of Amosolesque, Toto Celzo (Twilight Zone), Rudy Fontanilla, and Vic Sison also received merits. This district contest was actually a precursor to this particular PPA international photographic competition which was held in Korea. In this contest each entry was evaluated under a standard of excellence using the 12 elements of a Merit Image. PPA members are qualified to earn Seal of Approval which subsequently makes the photographer earn merits for the Master of Photography degree.

©Rudy Fontanilla

FPPF chairman Edi Huang, Project Director Pablo Beltran and Pal executive Ruwen Verdaguer personally witnessed the rigid selection of the entries in print which underwent fine scrutiny under lights as well as the digital files judged carefully on a monitor. (CSAngeles)

©Toto Celzo ©Vic Sison

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George Cabig Chairman, PhotoWold Asia 2012

The Art of Seeing “Your eye is the real camera,” my new mentor in Photography stressed out in our class. Come to think of it. We are very blessed because God gave us a priceless privilege to see wonderful things, be mesmerized by the help of light and colors that surround us and simply cherish them. Becoming a photographer is a much challenging part.

Having an eye for art is not as easy as it seems to be. Looking at things on different perspectives require passion and heart.

Photoworld Asia 2012 theme: The Art of Seeing is a much awaited big event for all interested in photography whether as a hobby or a profession. I, too, look forward to it especially that George Cabig, photojournalist,as its chairperson.

Definitely a Master Photographer His credentials show how big his name then and now in the world of advertising, both local and international.

Photojournalism also is among his mastery. A man of few words in his profession. Maybe his biggest secret is his effortless genuine aura that has kept his feet aground despite being an established photographer and photo editor for newspapers, magazines and books.

His works stun and captivate us, even give us artistic attack.

Chairperson for Photoworld Asia 2012 Mr. George V. Cabig is a multi- awarded photojournalist and photographer who is unbeatable with his various big time clients like Equitable

©Edi Y. Huang

Bank, Gateway Realty, Caltex Philippines, Kawasaki, Department of Tourism , Manila Diamond Hotel to name a few that really get enough of his expertise in his craft.

His career continuously soars high. He enjoys teaching, and his students love that. He serves an inspiration to them to pursue what they aim to achieve. Sharing his talent and knowledge for more than two decades has been fulfilling for him.

His line of work has much to do with the willpower to be hardworking. He has a creative mind and dedication to give all the best he can to his students. He is a well respected individual who has gained the trust of the people who have witnessed his great professionalism and his heart for his job.

PWA2012 Committee includes: Education, Vic Sison and Amir Alba; Program, April Rabang and Paul Barredo; Trade, George Yu; Marketing and Tour Packages, Ruwen Verdaguer; Secretariat, Arnold Perez; Speakers’ Coordinator Group, Toto Celzo, Carlo Carlos, Tristan Yap; Exhibit and Sports, Boyet Guevarra; Documentation, Romy Papa; Graphic Design, Frando Culata; Food, Margs Lee; Event Assistant, Boy Capala; Communication, Chris Malinao. (Chloe' de Guzman)

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Travel

By Cecilia S. Angeles

June is a popular month for wedding, but among the FPPF staff and photographers, it is a month for bonding. Or going out on a lacuacha. A trip to nature. Not the classroom. A time to release tension. (If there is any.) A time to get acquainted with one another. A time to forget work, workshop, lecture. Momentarily stop teaching, explaining, demonstrating, guiding the photography workshop participants about exposure, composition, lighting, etc., etc.

Though we enjoy our work, we also need to enjoy the company of fellow workers at FPPF. The usual work day for us is arriving at Fort Santiago just in time for the assigned lecture. Then the lecturer goes home because he has other things to do...maybe go to his regular workplace, the main source of his income. For our Saturdays and Sundays and occasionally on weekdays we are at Fort Santiago, Intramuros to lecture about photography. Our common extra duty here is to come on time for the assigned lecture, then go home to attend to other activities, perhaps other business sources. So, what time do we have for kwentuhan, talking, sipping Coke, exchanging news or simply talking about nonsense? A onehour lunch break at the FPPF kitchen or simply a five-minute break at class time to stretch the leg is not enough to socialize with fellow lecturer.

Yes, indeed, we have zero time for socializing. A wink of the eye, a nod of the head, or a hand wave is all we give to fellow FPPF. Bonding time is zero until with the snap of a finger June 14, 15, 16, 17 became red in the FPPF wall calendar.

PAL 8 a.m. flight took us to Puerto Princesa on June 14, 2011. Everything has been organized by fellow photographers from Palawan, Claudette Ensomo and Siony Nobleta. This included the hotel accommodation of about 31 FPPF people, transportation facilities, schedule of activities and places to go. FPPF is very grateful to these two faithful friends from Puerto Princesa City. Of course, it also includes a dinner hosted by Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward Hagedorn who presented a personally produced video documentary of Puerto Princesa Subterrenean River particularly its newly discovered natural wealth. It is a strong candidate for one of the Seven Wonders of Nature. After his presentation he gifted each of us with a rainmaker which he told us to tilt. The collective sound was exactly like that of rain. When the sound subsided, he told us to get our cell phones and text PPUR and send it to 2861, our vote for the underground river as one of the Seven Wonders of Nature. Dear Frame One readers, how about texting also PPUR and sending it to 2861.

Salamat. Atin to.

The bonding trip turned out really true to the essence of bonding not only among us FPPF people but also bonding with our beautiful gifts of nature.

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ŠPhotos by FPPF Photographers

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Feature

By Cecilia S. Angeles

Niccolo Cosme's Resplendor Resplendor... this was Niccolo Cosme's recent large format traveling exhibit which opened last May 26, 2011, at the ground floor of the Department of Foreign Affairs on Roxas Boulevard. The exhibit was a part of the commemoration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (ACM) which was led by Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for International Economic R e l a t i o n s , A n t o n i o V. Rodriguez, DFA Assistant Secretary for UN and International Organizations Leslie B. Galas of the United Nations, Resident Coordinator Jacquelin Badcock and UN Development Program Resident Director.

Photographs displayed by Niccolo Cosme depicted the reverse current realities of HIV and AIDS here in the Philippines and around the world. His lovely models whose hair, arms, figures, and flimsy costumes captured in flawless surrealistic grace, showed rhythmic lines and lovely forms which could take viewers somewhere beyond the ground floor venue of the exhibit. Each Resplendor composition bore a melodious title adapted from native songs. Viewers saw and perhaps heard these musical notes in Niccolo's portraits, some of which sprang from a focal point and became a multiple exposure of the subject.

Undoubtedly surrealistic , Niccolo's images were conceptualized in versatile fantasy.

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Resplendor, the photo exhibit of creative artist photographer, Niccolo Cosme, recenty opened at the Department of Foreign Affairs at the DFA lobby on Roxas Boulevard on May 26, 2011. The exhibit whose theme was Touching Lives was a part of the annual celebration of the Aids Candlelight Memorial (ACM). DFA Undersecretary Antonio V. Rodriguez and Dr. Jacqueline Badcock led the ribbon cutting ceremony.

PRINT AD

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By Cecilia S. Angeles

ŠEd Santiago

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n your 150th birth anniversary, June 19, 2011, we salute you. You have been an inspiration ever since to Filipinos and even to non- Filipinos. From childhood to adulthood, you had displayed an unusually amazing development of your intelligence. Your inquisitiveness showed how eager you wanted to learn, to discover, to explore, to prove the truths among the usual and unusual things you saw around.

You were a brilliant boy. At three you knew the alphabet already. You learned fast, and you excelled as a student in the schools you attended in Biñan, at Ateneo de Manila, UST, and later abroad. Often, your physical sense and wide imagination went far and wide. You often wondered what mysteries could be found beyond the horizon. I am sure you discovered them when you had your higher education and when you continued your schooling abroad.

You captured your sentiments in your two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo to awaken your countrymen about the atrocities of the Spaniards. The conquerors had enslaved the Filipinos for more than three centuries. Suspicious of your message in your two books, the Spaniards discovered that your intention was to awaken your fellowmen about the tyranny of the conquerors and to resist this by all means.

So...they imprisoned you at Fort Santiago. Despite the bars that cut your freedom to see the outside world, you managed to record freely your genuine love for the country. Mi Ultimo Adios expressed your final sentiments for the Philippines. It touched every Filipino's heart.

nt Kho

©Vince

National Historical Commission of the Philippines 2011 National Photo Contest Winners

©Gina Meneses

At Fort Santiago today, your 150th birthday, we are behind you...retracing your golden footprints on your way to Luneta, nay, Bagumbayan. You have not lived in vain, Dr. Jose Rizal. Filipino idol. Forever an inspiration. ©Brian

Lee

FPPF photgraphers made it to the top in the recently concluded Jose Rizal monument photo contest 2011 in celebration of the Rizal @ 150 event. Vincent Kho, second place, Gina Meneses, third place and Brian Lee, ninth place.

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Talisay, Dapitan

By Marietta Dalman-Romano

The rasping of cicadas under the cool canopy of posh and stately trees, over more than a hundred years old, offers a serene welcome as I enter the Rizal Shrine in Talisay, Dapitan--a mini-forest elegantly situated in the foothills of Talisay and sprawling onto the shores of the Bay of Dapitan. This is the place where once a man of vision was exiled. Dr. Jose Rizal, whose opposition to the oppression and exploitation of his countrymen by their Spanish rulers as expressed through his writings, caused him to be banished to this solitary land in far-off Mindanao. A man brimming with ideas and skills, his exile from July 17, 1892 to July 31, 1896 could not suppress his vision, his genius, and his artistry. The passion reflected in his writing is all the more reinforced by the haven he had created in his 4 years of exile. A prolific life he led in so short a time! His attributes spanned the whole alphabet from A–Z being an artist, botanist, doctor, educator, engineer, farmer, poet, scientist, scholar, zoologist etc.

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The present day shrine still bears the replica of the whole community he once built. Amidst a natural and idyllic setting, Dr. Jose Rizal created a community school teaching geography, history, mathematics, languages, natural sciences, even formal dancing and gymnastics, himself having been educated in Europe. His students paid for their education in exchange for their labor in helping build the place. His fame as a physician, ophthalmologist, and dentist drew patients from far-off places. He constructed octagonal, hexagonal, square nipa and bamboo huts to be used as little hospital houses, dormitory for his pupils and even coops for raising chickens.

A naturalist and artist, he wisely chose the best spot for his residence at the foot of the cool, green, forest with spring water flowing. An engineer and architect indeed, he built waterworks that supplied water to the small community, irrigating the garden and even providing a fresh-water swimming pool a few steps above the nipa and wooden house which he built without nails.

This 16-hectare land was actually purchased by Dr. Jose Rizal from his lottery winnings and he transformed it into an orchard bearing a variety of fruit trees from lanzones, mangoes, macopa, jackfruit, santol, mangosteen, coffee, and cacao.

©DDRomano

©DDRomano

Being a philologist, it was here that he finished making the first Tagalog Dictionary. As a scientist, he collected and studied specimen and sent them to his colleagues in Europe and in fact had the flying lizard named after him - Draco rizali.

His engineering and architectural skills extended beyond his residence as he designed the public plaza of Dapitan with a handmade relief map of Mindanao, and the church in nearby Dipolog. Replicas of his clay and wooden sculptures are displayed in the Rizaliana Museum, including his photographs, writings, and the portraits of the students who eagerly desired to be taught by him and whom he zealously taught.

The Mi Retiro rock which stands out on the shore allows a magnificent view of the sunset on the sea. What bliss it must have been to be exiled in such an idyllic setting and be visited by a fair young maiden as Josephine Bracken! As Dr. Jose Rizal expressly wrote in this Mi Retiro poem for his mother in October 1895: “So pass the days of my life; In my obscure retreat, Cast out of the world where once I dwelt;

Such is my rare good fortune; And Providence be praised for my condition.”

In this awe-inspiring setting, Dr. Jose Rizal created precious writings among which he dedicated to his mother, to his pupils, and Josephine Bracken.

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Photo Gallery

©Danilo

©Jun Tulao_3rd Place

st Place

Soriano_1

©Nick Olayao_2nd Place

©Jun Tulao_6th Place

©Francis Quinto_9th Place ©Kenneth Anthony Violeta_10th Place

©Francis Nollan Damaso_4th Place

©Earl Calalang_7th Place

©Toto Celzo_5th Place

Aliwan

PHOTOWORLD CUP 2011

Endless warm smiles, ex travagant parades, graceful dance numbers, and flamboyant types of costumes and remarkably lovely faces. You can't take your eyes off them. The traditional fiesta is a big celebration ever since it all star ted.

Color ful banderitas hanging symbolize that Filipinos are rich in culture, and Aliwan manifests that. Par ticipants represent dif ferent regions from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The photographer's mission here is to capture magnificent compositions, creative motion blur for the movements and patience while waiting to have that winning shot.

The subject is already given and all they have to do is to be a keen observer and be aler t. Af ter that it's time to prepare their tripods, click their cameras and use their wide lens.

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©Dennis Bautista_8th Place

They don't mind the heat of the sun rays. They are just as busy as a bee. Well focused about their craft. On-the-spot shoot is not an easy task. But at the end of the day, they go home with fulfillment in their hear ts.

Danilo Soriano of SSS photography club got the first prize. He captured a close up of sweet young girls with color ful facial paints while resting af ter their presentation.

Second prize went to Nick Olayao of Cavite Camera Club. His concept showed a group of men dancing and wearing their native costume. Composition-wise is a top view of alluring beauty of ladies, as they waited for their turn to per form.

The event is best described as a grand festival. The pictures taken speak of definite messages. Photoworld Cup members really excel in their passion for photography.

Special mention in addition to those names who got in the top ten: Nollan Damaso (KONSEPTO) four th , Toto Celzo (Twilightzone) fifth, Jun Tulao (Cavite) six th, Ian Earl Calalang (IMAHE) seventh, Dennis Bautista (IMAHE) eight, Francis Quinto (ALPHA) ninth, Anthony Violeta (Klik)tenth. (Chloe' de Guzman)

Complementary Colors

Place eofas_1st ©Chito Cl

©Joy Ganaden_3rd Place

©Janet Rodriguez_5th Place

©Raymond Lim_2nd Place ©Earl Calalang_4th Place

©CICCI Club_7th Place

©Michie Marie Zamora_8th Place ©Mark Kishnani_9th Place

©Heinz Orais_10th Place

PHOTOWORLDCUP 2011 The Complementary Colors theme for February proved uplif ting. A bright aura sprayed upon dif ferent camera clubs took the challenge offered by the photo contest theme. I personally witnessed all the entries. A tight and tough match, everyone deserved to win, but the judges had their own bets , and they chose only ten outstanding photos.

©Dennis Navarro_6th Place

We are very blessed that there are lots of different colors around us. Without them this world we live in will look dull and lifeless. The rainbow displays very appealing colors to the naked eye.

All the top ten photographs were very eye catching, the concepts were simple but unique. The first place entry of Chito Cleofas of Framed Shots Camera Club showed a busy umbrella repair man, his bike with a red seat on his side. This matched the long sleeves red jacket he was wearing. The green umbrella hat on his head created the complementary color harmony. Second went to Raymond Lim of Prize Photo Camera Club for his composition showing a yellow engineering tool against the blue sky. Third placer was Joy Ganaden of ALPHA. Her photograph captured the close up shot of a yellow orange zipper of a blue bag.

The color wheel serves as our guide about colors. The primary colors are red, blue, yellow. Secondary colors include orange ,green ,violet while ter tiary colors are red orange, yellow orange, blue green, blue violet, red violet, yellow green and many more actually.

A round of applause for the other entries that got in were the following: Ian Earl Calalang (IMAHE )four th, Janet Rodriguez (BPI ) fif th ,Dennis Navarro (Prize Photo )six th, CICCI (Club Enr ty) seventh, Michie Marie Zamora (PINAY SHUTTER) eight, Mark Kishnani (IMAHE) ninth and Heinz Orais of (Konsepto). Indeed a color ful month for Photoworld Cup was February. (Chloe' de Guzman)

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Photo Gallery

os_1st Place ©Irma Sant

©Judith Cheng Carlos_2nd Place

PHOTOWORLDCUP 2011

©Irma Santos_3rd Place

©Elle Sison_8th Place

©Nollan Damaso_4th Place

©Maricris Carlos_9th Place

©James Singlador_7th Place

©Carlo B. Carlos_10th Place

©Robert E. Garcia_5th Place

©Jesse Narrazo_6th Place

Larong Pinoy April star ted blowing the summer breeze to enjoy the time for Photoworld Cup theme Larong Pinoy. A time for outdoor games when neighbors will call playmates,Tara, Laro tayo. Sali ka? Childhood memories return to us. We played all day long under the scorching heat of the sun and not bothered by stinky smell or sunburned skin. Our inherited games from our ancestors are very precious.

They teach us strong stability, camaraderie and spor tsmanship.

There are so many games to choose from. It's either group games or one on one match. Here are some famous “Larong Pinoy“ that you might have tried when you were still young. (patintero,luksong baka, sungka, jack en poy, holen ,tex, mataya taya, tagu-taguan ,bahay-bahayan, saranggola, palo sebo, chinese gar ter, ten

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t went y,nanay tatay, pitik bulag,). How wonder ful to reminisce our good old days.

As children with no worries at all .We were simply happy enjoying play time.

Here are the Larong Pinoy winners. Framed Shots Camera Club was very consistent for three consecutive months get ting the first place. Members have proved how dedicated they are in their passion in photography making it a marvelous work of ar t. Irma Santos captured a great joy ful sungka game between Lola and her apo. She also got the third place spot. Showing the three children playing with their kite she just kept the subject simple and fantastic.

Judith Cheng Carlos of EXPOSURE won second place. Her image registered a stunning freeze of busy barefoot children on the street seriously focused on their game, patintero af ter having thrown their tsinelas.

The judges had a hard time choosing the photos that deserved to win, Many potential entries lacked some technical aspects. All the entries were brilliantly great. Other winners included, Nollan Damaso (KONSEPTO) four th, Rober t E. Garcia (Sprazzo) fifth, Jessie Narrazo (CNN) six th, James Singlador (SLR) seventh, Elle Sison (LENTI) eigth, Maricris Carlos (KONSEPTO)ninth Carlo B. Carlos ( Exposure)tenth. (Chloe' de guzman)

©Dino Perez_5th Place

©Carlo Za mora_1st

Place

©Cris Cleofas_3rd Place

©Marc Capistrano_2nd Place

©Irma Santos_6th Place

©Precy Sison-Oro_7th Place

©Jules Cruz_10th Place

©Rusty Marino_4th Place

Tikim, Takam, Tsarap

©Betty Lalana_8th Place

©Ruth David_9th Place

Tikim, Takam, Tsarap, theme on food photography contest last March, was indeed Bon appetite a mouth watering treat for the Photoworld Cup members.

The saying goes that it's easier to eat than to cook. Can we also say it is easier to shoot than to cook? Time consuming, one needs to be creative when doing some brainstorming in food styling, what kind of food to choose, the concept, the lighting. Food has to look delicious for the viewers, so the work will stand out. Af ter all the ef for ts you've done tadah the easiest par t is sit ting pret ty viewing all the photo prints and choosing the best shots.

This time the judges confessed they ended up get ting hungry while doing some photo critique. So they decided to pick out those that captured the per fect style with an awesome idea, which could entice customers to buy that par ticular food.

The first prize once again came from Framed Shots Camera Club member Mr. Carlo Zamora. His composition was a close up of a hand-held piece of hot shrimp with per fect lighting and that's it, as simple as that. The subject of the second prize winner, a raw fish salad on a leaf-shaped white plate garnished

PHOTOWORLD CUP 2011 with onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper and green curly let tuce, a red siling labuyo as accent. Marc Capistrano of Nayon Photographers Club composed this. The third prize went to Cris Cleofas of ALPHA Camera Club. It was a fruit salad that was shot with an angle that delighted everyone's taste buds.

Other topnothchers of this competition belonged to: Rusty Marino (ALPHA Camera Club) four th, Dino Perez of (Ayala Alabang Camera Club) fifth, Irma Santos (FSCC) six th, Precy Sison-Oro (LENTI) seventh, Bet ty Lalana (NAYON) eighth, Ruth David (MY CC)ninth, Jules Cruz (Sprazzo) tenth. It's very inspiring to know how they've come up with these lovely photos, each with a creative touch. (Chloe' de Guzman)

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Photo Gallery

Sarangola ni Pepe

PHOTOWORLD CUP 2011

©Sherwin Castillo_2nd Place

s_1st Place heng-Carlo ©Judith C

©Milo Riano_3rd Place

©Jundio Singlabor_4th Place

©Rolando B. Isorena_7th Place

©Fred Figueroa_8th Place

©Marian Peralta_9th Place

©Dennis Bautista_6th Place

©Jundio Singlabor_10th Place

The six th month of PhotoWorld inter club competition for July dubbed Sarangola ni Pepe as its very exciting theme.

Photographers captured the excitement of the subject in various interpretations. Some in a mild emotion, others the joy is up to the bones. Judith Cheng Carlos of Exposure caught sarangola in black and white... flying not to the expected height but in a tangled problem of its string. Three children, worry registered on their faces, manage to unwind the problem.

In front of a heap of trash are five excited boys fixing their sarangolas for another flight. Alpha's Sherwin Castillo won second place for this color composition. An unhappy boy wins third place for Milo Riano of Nikon Club Philippines. Also in black and white, the model seems in deep thought trying to figure out how he can fly his kite alone. A rudely fashioned kite from old recycled newspaper, caught in four rows of barbed wire makes the boy cry in bit ter frustration. This is the

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©Paul Go_5th Place

four th place entry of Jundio Salvador of SLR. Beautifully lighted and captured at an exaggerated bird's eye view, the newspaper kite heralds a puzzling headline, “FM Declares Mar tial Law.” The boy, lighted from a high angle casting a prominent shadow behind, accents the composition. Photographer Jundio Singlador creates a simple but very strong story. I, myself, am puzzled to the bones. Was the picture shot in 1986 or Pepe was very for tunate to find a 15 year old newspaper for his sarangola?

Fif th place winner, Paul Go of PSI, has transformed a seemingly Philippine flag into a kite suspended by a pole. I salute (again) Jundio Singlador of SLR for conceptualizing a composition on a dark background. Two hands tied with a barbed wire (not rope) release a white dove symbolizing freedom, underneath is the under exposed Philippine flag. (Where is the theme,Sarangola ni Pepe?) cont. on p28

©Ruwen Verdaguer

Adventist Photography Club (APC) By: Ruwen Verdaguer in Faith and Action

©Ruwen Verdaguer

Seminars and photowalks were the initial steps taken by the APC for its continuous growth. In March 2009, a small group of Adventists founded APC and last November 2010, new leaders were elected namely Ruwen Verdaguer - President, Malou Escasa - VP, Kenneth Jo Deles - Secretary, Richelle Elisan-Treasurer and Jeruel Ibañez-PRO. Since then membership has steadily climbed to more than 61 people including a small chapter in Mindanao region, Southern California, USA and Middle East. APC is now an affiliate member of FPPF/Photoworld Cup. With more blessings on the way and more people joining, the next club activities will gear towards helping other churches on their photo requirements and community services, all for the glory of God! ©Noel Guerrero

©Noel Guerrero

©Jeruel Ibañez

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©Ruwen Verdaguer

©Ruwen Verdaguer

©Angel Villamar

Eco-friendly Products Grass, weeds, twigs, barks, fruit shells, seeds, dried leaves, flowers, husks etc. have better uses in addition to soil fertilizers when they rot. Eva Valledor, proprietor of Binuatan accessories at Puerto Princesa City transforms them into something beautiful and useful. Very popular and attractive are her fashion or utility bags made of dried water hyacinth stems and leaves, and much especially her pi単a materials exclusively for barong Tagalog or ladies' gown. Other popular articles are accessories for the hair, fancy jewelry and health tools for scratching and hand massage.

The visit to her shop was the last leg of the FPPF bonding trip to Puerto Princesa City, Palawan last June 2011. (CSAngeles)

DPP C A M E R A C LU B

Davao Photographer for Peace visited House of Hope children cancer survival last April 8,2011. They gave snacks, toys, balloons and sack of rice. Photos by Tommy I単igo, Joanna Co and Roland Jumawan.

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Feature

Davao's Kadayawan Glee

Text and photos

by Ruwen T. Verdaguer

This August, all eyes are on Davao. Local and international tourists flock the progressive city of Davao as they eagerly await the start of the muchanticipated Kadayawan Festival.

Kadayawan is derived from the word, madayaw which means good or something beautiful in Dabawnon. According to a local folklore, the ethnic tribes who reside at the bottom of Mount Apo celebrate their thanksgiving to Manama (Supreme Being) by singing and dancing which highlight this ritual. Flowers, grains, fruits and other farm implements are placed on mats to symbolize their abundance in their harvest. Time has passed and changed but the spirit of thanksgiving is very much alive until now.

Madayaw has transformed and the tradition of thanksgiving is now known as Kadayawan Festival which is celebrated every third week of August in the prosperous city of Davao. The festival honors Davao's artistic, cultural and historical heritage. It is more than just a celebration; it is a way of life for Dabawenyos.

The festival continues today to celebrate Davao's blessings and richness in literary arts, culture and historical heritage. Meanwhile, the cultural show is a gathering of ten major tribal groups of Davao that also exemplify peaceful coexistence and fellowship among the Dabawenyos.

Sidetrip Tourists, artists and photographers will surely enjoy not only the joyous festival but also the local Davao products such as fresh flowers, orchids (Waling-waling), seafood, and to-die-for fruits like lanzones, marang, and exotic durians. Local and international travellers may also indulge in scenic sightseeing at Mt. Apo, Philippine Eagle Foundation, Buenavista Island Resort, Eden Nature Park, and other tourist spots. Philippine Eagle

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FPPF Courtesy Call to the Davao Tourism Office National Center is a sanctuary of the world's largest eagle. It nurtures these birds and conducts continuous research and advocacy programs to preserve this mighty king of the skies.

Restaurant and Nightlife For seafood lovers try Yellow Fin Seafood Restaurant and delight in its mouth-watering fresh seafood offerings. If you need to unwind and relax with your family and friends, you might love to visit Matina Town Square which offers live bands and splendid folk dance performances that truly promote Filipino heritage. It is one of the trendier nightspots in the city. It is a fun place. There are restaurants, bars and coffee shops. For those who just want to hold hands while walking there is a garden with benches. For families, there is also a playground for kids.

Once you visit Davao, you cannot resist the urge to visit it repeatedly to relive and discover more of this colourful and vibrant city! Most of the tourists find Davao a happy place and for me it is indeed a great and joyful Davao experience.

Daluyon

by Cecilia S. Angeles

Beach and Mountain Resort

Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort near Sabang River has a unique way of enticing its guests. Motor boats take visitors there, and FPPF people were there on the second day of our bonding trip. Round dining tables dressed in pink and shaded by huge umbrellas welcomed us. This beach restaurant is a walking distance away from the famous Subterranean River. Yonder is a wide sandy area, some young bakawan trees sprouting all around the wide space. I planted some bakawan twigs on a vacant area tracing my initials. I hope to return to the same place to find if my bakawan has grown.

Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort is ideal for tourists, travelers and even to people in business. It boasts of air conditioned accommodations...family suites, de luxe or standard rooms and a pavilion ideal for parties and conferences which can accommodate comfortably 150 guests. They may choose buffet or serve menus prepared by experienced, internationally trained chef. It offers international cuisine although it also serves popular Asian recipes.

The blue waters lure everybody to swim, snorkel, or simply enjoy a dip. The Underground River considered a strong candidate for the Seven Wonders of Nature can be reached on foot through two trails along the sandy shore.

Unlike places which offer simply accommodations, Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort has a DVD library where visitors and guests can borrow from the resort collection and play them in their rooms.

Who is Butch Tan? A friend of FPPF. A constant exhibitor of PhotoWorld Manila until faith took him to the internationally known island of Palawan, right in the City of Puerto Princesa whose world reknowned official finalist subterranean river is vying for the world's New 7 Wonders of Nature. (Please text PPUR 2861 to all networks.)

Butch Tan being interviewed by Mrs. CSAngeles, Frame One editor

He owns Memory Frames. Items sold in his shop are favorite of buyers and collectors because of their unique style and durabilty. These were the same items he used to exhibit at PhotoWorld Manila. FPPF travellers had their lunch amid pink table settings at his place, the Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort. It is a walking distance from the Puerto Princesa Underground River. The resort had its grand opening on December 2, 2008, yet it has become very popular among local and foreign tourists already. It offers instant exciting amenities like diving, swimming, snorkling in sea water or right in the huge swimming pool, a seaside trip through coconut groves or simply lazing on its white sand by the sea.

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©Hannah Marquez

Photowalk at Bataan By: Maricel P. Cornel

©Tin Ramos ©Marlz Balagot

FPPF Batch 5-2011 (L-R) Eric Cornel, Alvin Bartolome, Tin Ramos, Marlz Balagot, Hannah Marquez, Mel Gigante For shutterbugs and photography enthusiasts in search of a place where one can feast the eyes with a multitude of subjects, Bataan is the perfect spot. Situated in the southwestern part of Central Luzon, Bataan boasts not only of richness in history, but also of a treasure trove of beautiful places to visit. Moreover, its accessibility (which takes approximately three hours from Metro Manila) makes it a promising tourist destination without having to burn a big hole in the pocket. It is for this very same reason that the FPPF Batch 5 (2011) Basic Photography class chose this place to be the site of its very first photowalk. Under the scorching summer heat, Marlz Balagot, Alvin Bartolome, Eric Cornel, Mel Gigante, Hannah Marquez, and Tin Ramos had a grand time with metering, white balance, aperture, and ISO manipulation.

LAS CASAS FILIPINAS DE ACUZAR “It's like being transported back in time...” Move over Calle Crisologo! Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is fast becoming the tourist spot for those who want to experience the “old town” feel of the Philippines-way back when Maria Clara (Jose Rizal's famous heroine) was the epitome of the Filipina and the carruaje (a horse-drawn carriage) was the means of transportation.

Located in Bagac, Bataan, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar was the brainchild of Architect Jose L. Acuzar, a self-proclaimed lover and collector of all things “old and antiquated.” His passion for “collecting” started with one old house intended for personal use as a rest house for his family. Being an architect by profession, and with the intentions of preserving the remarkable architecture of the Spanish era, he bought the structure, had it disassembled piece-by-fragile-piece, and reassembled and restored in a land he had acquired in Bataan. The rest, as they say, is history. It is notable that each house has been named after the place of its origin such

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as Casa Baliuag I and Casa Baliuag II from Baliuag, Bulacan, Casa Candaba from Candaba, Pampanga, Casa Jaen I and Casa Jaen II from Jaen, Nueva Ecija, and Casa Lubao from Lubao, Pampanga.

Most of the houses also have their own stories to tell. Casa Hidalgo, originally located on Hidalgo Street, Quiapo, Manila, was then used as the first campus of the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts. This structure was witness to the birth of outstanding Filipino artists such as Juan Luna, Felix Hidalgo, Fernando Amorsolo, Guillermo Tolentino, Carlos Francisco and Tomas Mapua.

When the number of restored houses increased, what was then a sole house became a village that more and more people became interested in seeing firsthand, so the Acuzars decided to open it to the public. This heritage resort is currently managed by Genesis Hotels and Resorts. To date, there are twentyseven fully restored heritage structures, with a Catholic chapel currently in the works.

“A showcase of Filipino talent, ingenuity and craftsmanship, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar takes pride in the past... and keeps its hope for the future.”

MOUNT SAMAT A visit to Bataan would not be complete without catching a glimpse of the symbol of Filipino valor - Mt. Samat. Located in the town of Pilar, its mountain peak houses a memorial shrine complex built to honor and remember the gallantry of the Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II. This complex includes several architectural structures such as the huge Memorial Cross which is likened to the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de

Janeiro, Brazil. It stands as a symbol to remember the soldiers who fought and lost their lives in the Battle of Bataan. In good weather, this huge structure is visible to the naked eye from the coast of Manila Bay. The exterior of the cross at its base shows “Nabiag na Bato,” sculptures by Napoleon Abueva, to immortalize important historical figures and events.

Its interior, on the other hand, can be likened to New York's famous Statue of Liberty, where one can get to the viewing deck, the “arms” of the cross, by elevator to witness the breathtaking view of Manila Bay and other nearby provinces such as Pampanga and Bulacan.

Fronting the base of the Memorial Cross is a footpath paved with bloodstones from Corregidor, leading to the Colonnade-a marble-covered structure, the top of which holds the Filipino flag and two bronze urns, pedestals which symbolize “eternal flame.” Inside the Colonnade, in the middle is the altar, the back of which displays three religious stained glass murals designed by Cenon Rivera and executed by Vetrate D'Arte Giuliani of Rome, Italy.

On the two lateral walls are inscriptions of the story of the “Battle of Bataan.” Beneath this structure is a spiral stairwell leading to the War Museum featuring war relics and photographs of the historical milestones that put Bataan in its rightful place in Philippine and world history.

All things considered, the first photowalk of FPPF Batch 5 (2011) Basic Photography class was a success.

The group certainly got what they went there for volumes of photos to add to their portfolios, and had the unique experience of capturing and appreciating history behind their lenses.

“Gigi”, Puerto Princesa City Business Expert Margarette “Gigi” Sabando-Lumauag, president and general manager of Island Paradise Tours and Convention and One Rover's Place, now reaps the profitable reality of her college degree at dela Salle University a few years ago, Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Accounting. She started business with the establishment in Palawan of Kit Kat's Boutique and Gift Shoppe on October 8, 1980. Then, later in 1999 she became a franchisee of Bench Palawan.

Where her establishments are located today is actually owned by the family. She rents the place which used to be occupied by tenants. The tenants gave the family some troubles, so Gigi decided to use it solely for her business particularly the Island Paradise Tours and Convention and One Rover's Place based right inside Puerto Princesa City. Operating since 2005 the Island Paradise Tours and Convention is an expert organizer and coordinator of conventions and other big events held in Puerto Princesa City. In fact, it has received prestigious awards notably the Most Outstanding Tour Service Provider (Luzon Award) in 2007, the National Quality Awards for Customer Excellence and the Most Valued Local Tour Agency Partner of City Tourism Office.

Gigi decided to occupy this old place which she rents to run her business. This family property on 355 Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa City now bears the signboard, One Rover's Place. This is a homey pension house where the 31 FPPF teaching team and staff stayed during their bonding trip to Palawan. One Rover's Place is exactly a home away from home. Gigi also occupies the adjacent place for her restaurant business. It's so spacious that it is now used for conventions and receptions for wedding, birthday, anniversary, baptism, etc.

Puerto Princesa City currently floats on high with success. Its tourism soars with the impeccable leadership of Mayor Hagedorn supported by Palawan residents and people in business like Gigi. By nature Palawan is rich. Its people know how to value the gifts of nature.

Margarette “Gigi” Sabando-Lumauag and her Island Paradise Tours and Convention plus One Rover's Place on 355 Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa City go with the current trends in tourism. I wish the same trends in eco-tourism, popularity, cleanliness, productivity and development would be true everywhere in the Philippines someday soon. (Cecilia S. Angeles)

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The Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation delegates, Chairman Edi Huang, President Lito Beltran and member Maria Macabio, representing Philippine photographers, were among the 150 photographers from Asia who had a convention at Shanghai, China, July 5-8, 2011. The organizing group, Photography Art Exchange Forum for Asia, aims to unite photography organizations and individuals in Asia and share their skills and styles among one another especially their concepts on portrait and wedding photography as an art. The convention also featured photo and digital imaging exhibits and forums on photography.

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FPPF delegates flew to Shanghai, China to attend the forum sponsored by the Professional Photographic Union of Asia (UAPP) whose constitution was passed on July 6, 2011, during the first meeting of the United Asia Professional Photography. Latest addition to the organization was FPPF and instantly, Mrs. Eduvigis Huang together with the officers of their respective organization members was elected vice president of UAPP and Mr. Pablo Beltran and Maria Macabio, directors. In addition to the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation (FPPF), the following photographic organization members also had their respective officers to UAPP: China Portrait Photography Society, Japan Photo Gallery Association, Korea Taihan Institution of Professional Photographer, Malaysia Federation of Photography, Singapore Professional Photography Union, Thailand Photo Business Association, Chinese Taipei Photograph-Video Research and Development Association. The principal objectives of the Asian photographic organization include: to upgrade the skills of Asian photographers and their art to international level. UAPP also hopes to popularize knowledge in portrait photography and open markets beyond the shores of each participating country. In a way, the convention was also a good opportunity to win Asian friends and to understand and appreciate the inherent culture of Asian countries. (CSA)

Zamboanga Visit The provincial campaign for delegates to the upcoming PWAsia 2012 started recently in Zamboanga City. City Mayor Celso Lobregat (seated) warmly welcomed the FPPF delegation led

by FPPF Chair Ms. Edi Huang and PWAsia 2012 Chair George Cabig (4th from left). Also in photo are FPPF instructors Amir Alba and Joey Ta単edo.

The visit was coordinated by Vince Carbon (extreme left), a Zamboanga City photographer.

The team is slated to go to Samar, Gensan, Bacolod, Iloilo and Cebu to promote the 25th anniversary of the premier event of the FPPF.

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Feature Atty. Jacob T. Ng, Batch 3 Pride

©Chris Malinao

Batch 3 of the Weekday Basic Photography Workshop last March 13-17, 2011, took pride for having Atty. Jacob T. Ng (in the picture being interviewed by CSAngeles) in its fold when he successfully hurdled the lastest bar examination for lawyers. He was among the less than 1000 successful candidates throughout the land who passed the seemingly difficult bar exam. In fact, a year earlier the bar examinees at dela Salle University were attacked with a hand grenade blast.

Atty. Ng hopes to spice his legal cases with photography. He was a graduate of Ateneo de Manila Law School which also produced not only bar passers but also the 2011 first, second and other top placers. Atty. Ng also finished his pre-law course in the same school. He hails from Puerto Princesa City in Palawan.

CSB Annuale Photo Exhibit Impresses Guests Beaming with pride and pleasure were guests of the recent week long Annuale Photo Exhibit at dela Salle University College of Saint Benilde.

Among them were Mrs. Eduvegis Huang, FPPF chairperson, Lito Beltran, project director and some participants of FPPF photography workshops.

The exhibit was a tribute of the student photography. The exhibit

©CSAngeles

La Luna is my name, perhaps derived from the mellow moon which pictures my personality. My actions are tame. Movements fine. Never harsh. Footsteps soft. I purr. I whine. Unlike others whose eyes become fierce, whiskers turn sharp, claws expand from the paws. Until Ricky, my master, abandoned me. I used to stay on his lap, as he watched television.

He stroked my fur from head to tail. I enjoyed that tremendously. I felt like in heaven almost always until I lost him without any warning, neither notice nor a cause. At a time I least expected.

My heart became empty. So did my dining bowl. I survived on mice which

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Themes of the exhibit included travel, fashion, portrait, creative art, conceptual shots, still life, tips on composition, landscape, and nondigital prints in traditional black and white. (CSAngeles)

Sarangola...p18 Six th placer Dennis Bautista's (Imahe CC) picture in black and white por trays a child pulling a roller bag on a rocky sur face. Maybe the bag contains his kite.

Contrary to Rolando B. Isorena's(SSS) seventh placer, his subject, a lit tle boy, is running happily, as he is pulling his kite flying high. A group of boys clutching their kites was crossing a hanging bridge. Yonder, maybe, is a plain area where they can enjoy flying their kites. This is the eighth place entry of Fred Figueroa (Alpha). Marian Peralta's entry of Frame Shots shows a boy tracing the golden footsteps of Dr. Jose Rizal at For t Santiago. Where is the sarangola.? Some photographers seem to have forgot ten the theme of this par ticular contest, perhaps in their excitement to click their shut ter. (CSA)

First Person

©Maria Macabio

occupied the 10th, 11th and 12th floors of the College of St. Benilde.

Exciting features were shots of the various classes including those of the multi-media department.

seldom appeared in this part of the world, Sta. Barbara. A new friend, a wedding photographer, patted my head, gave me meat bones which I could hardly bite or chew. Somehow, it satisfied my hungry stomach.

Now, I know why. She wanted to test her newly bought Nikon D90 on me. I posed and posed until she smiled. Looking at my pictures, I felt embarrassed. What privilege does she have to capture sexy pictures of me?

My eyes still closed, I had my beak wide open as my world welcomed the day atop this mabolo tree. Mama trusted an animal into my throat. I tried to swallow it, but it seemed too large for me. I became hysterical. I croaked. I kicked and kicked until I created a hole in my nest. Whoosh... Gravity pulled me down and made a thud on CSA's shoulders. She picked me up and had my first photo session ever! Patiently, CSA pulled out the animal from my throat. What a relief! She warmed me in her hands and took me home.

Before dawn I decided to leave the world forever. Tweety is my name.

Wally Gonzales, Wedding Photographer par Excellence

By Cecilia S. Angeles Wally Gonzales is refuted to be the highest paid wedding photographer in the Philippines today. And why not? He seems to be the favorite photographer of movie stars and models. His clients cannot be counted on the toes or fingers. Among the movie stars he has covered in their memorable events in life included Gladys Reyes, Caesar Montano and Sunshine Chruz, Carol Banaua and her non-showbiz partner, Claudia Coronel and her non-showbiz husband, Nikki Valdez, Claudine Baretto and Reymart Santiago, world boxing champion and his bride, to mention a few.

Actually, he was trained in wedding, portrait and events photography when he worked with BOB's Studio, the photography legend during his time. He was in Grade VI then at the Cecilio Apostol High School where he also took ID photos of teachers and class pictures of all the grades and years in the high school. This made him a self supporting student this early. His father gave him P100.00 per photography job. He developed an aptitude for business and supplemented photo coverage with buy and sell.

This started his being a self supporting student even at a very young age.

At an early age, he knew already how to develop negatives, print positives, blow up and cut them into the popular 3R, 5R, and 8R sizes. His first wedding coverage happened by force because his father, a professional photographer, booked unknowingly two weddings at the same hour and day. Discovering his error, he could not cancel anymore the appointment. His father assigned him to do the other wedding. And he enjoyed the shooting! He covered all the sequence of the wedding. Not a bit of nervous feeling rocked his shutter. He was full of confidence. His early photography routinary work in his father's studio gave him more confidence in his first solo wedding coverage.

Without any doubt, Wally Gonzales is not only the highest paid wedding photographer around but also the photographer who enjoys most his wedding bills.

DPP on a High

FPPF Chairwoman, Edi Huang is shown with contest winner Aly Reyes (Alabang Camera Club), Nick and Pilar Tuazon of DPP, lecturers Bobby Librodo, Manny Librodo, and Doc Marlon, FHM official photographer, Lito Beltran and Ruwen Verdaguer.

Held last June 4, 2011 at Bonifacio High Street from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Digital Photographer Philippines, the leading photo magazine in this country, conducted a rigid photography seminar and live shoots and photo contests to celebrate its 5th Anniversary Event. Seventeen outstanding photographers shared their individual expertise to all guests of DPP who participated in the free photo seminar. Another bonus of the celebration was a free anniversary pass for DPP issue no. 38.

Speakers' drum roll revealed the following outstanding multi-awarded photography personalities and their respective topics: Pilar Tuason (Let's Talk about Beauty), Manny Librodo (When Travel Meets Fashion), Buboy Librodo (The Eye of Photojournalism), Raymund Isaac (How to Shoot Celebrities and Other Headaches), Xander Angeles, Niko Villegas (Edge of Light Deconstructed 2.0), Tom Epperson (The Beauty of One Light), Jason Magbanua (DSLR Film Making), Jay Tablante, Raffy Tesoro (Creativity and Concept Creation), Jay Jallorina, Edwin Martinez, (Immersion: Working the Scene), Per-Andre Hoffman, (Professional Travel Photography), Jo Avila (Strobist Techniques and Light Painting), Dino Lara, (Wedding and Photojournalism), Lito Sy, (Modern Techniques for the Modern-Day Wedding Photographer), Doc Marlon (Getting Started in Fashion Photography), Wesly Villarica (Lighting and Working on Location).(CSAngeles)

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Intramuros Administration Opens Art Exhibit

By Raquel dc. Flores

Intramuros Administration (IA) opened a special painting and paintography exhibition last April 10, 2011, at the Visitors Center, Fort Santiago. Aptly titled Bahay Kubo and Philippine Tradition Houses: Revisited, this exhibition featured the selected artworks of Rosalinda Roman, a well known Filipino international artist and Victor Sison, a noted Filipino international painter and photographer.

The exhibition was part of the Intramuros Arts Festival and other interesting events organized by the Intramuros Administration to celebrate its 32nd Founding Anniversary last April. Other IA activities were on-thespot sketching conducted by the Thursday Group Artists Al Perez, Alberto Magsumbol, Carlos Cadid, Ernie Velasquez and Fil dela Cruz, a special exhibition by El Desvan Gallery, open house of Casa Manila Museum, Fort Santiago and Baluarte de San Diego; free tranvia, caruaje and calesa shuttle; livelihood and tourism crafts fair gKonomics Kabit Bisig and Papier tole; community and briefing dialogue held during the weeklong celebration.

The Intramuros Administration was created on April 10, 1979 through Presidential Decree 1616 to undertake the restoration and development of Intramuros as a monument to the Hispanic period in Philippine history.

Jose Capistrano, Jr., IA administrator, invited the public to the various events and activities to commemorate the great efforts, concern and dedication to restore and preserve the Walled City and to preserve Intramuros, a priceless treasure. Malou Jacob and Juliet Villegas, executive directors respectively of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Parks Development Committee assisted by IA administrator cut the ceremonial ribbon.

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IA Heritage Rehabilitation Underway

By Cecilia S. Angeles

The five-year PPP (Public, Private Partnership) development plan for Intramuros initiated by President Noynoy Aquino has IA Administrator Jose A. Capistrano Jr.'s hands full in supervising the ongoing constructions and still completing the long range plans for the total rehabilitation of Intramuros.

Centuries old Intramuros used to be ruled by Rajah Soliman and taken over by Martin de Goiti and later by conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Chinese and Japanese pirates threatened also to capture the place. . thus residents built thick high stone walls and bulwarks as protection.

An approximately 4.5 kilometers moat around a 64-hectare area was constructed as additional defense. These were still secured with drawbridge in every gate. Some parts were destroyed during liberation of the city from the Japanese in 1945. Today, the moat may not be that long, and is no longer a protective defense but an area for water lilies, breeding place for fish, snails and frogs. The drawbridge is now a concrete passage over the moat, no longer a drawbridge. According to the latest plan the entire stretch of the wall area of Fort Santiago will be used as screen for some nightly video presentations particularly for special gatherings. The Intramuros Administration certainly is determined to continue the ongoing restoration and rehabilitation projects vested on Mr. Jose A. Capistrano Jr.'s shoulders.

Expected to participate in this development plans are the prime commercial magnates of the Ayala Group, Robinson's and Megaworld. Presidential Decree 1616 promulgated by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos placed Intramuros under the care of the Tourism Department. Perceived from the plans as projected in a video presentation played by Ms. Sandra M. Martinez, chief, Tourism Marketing & Promotions Division of Intramuros Administration, Intramuros will not only be a historical and educational venue for Filipinos and tourists but also a premier multifunctional place for social gathering. In fact, Fort Santiago currently is a very popular place for wedding and wedding receptions, baptism, anniversaries of all sorts and cultural presentations. A project which I am sure is welcomed by all motorists is the construction of an underground parking lot.

Viewed from the presentation were architectural drafts of other reconstruction projects, some of which are currently being undertaken already like the reconstruction of the Ayuntamiento Building. Still in the planning stage is a theater for plays and cultural shows, a library and a museum.

Noell EL Farol Teaches

Art for Special

Children Noell EL Farol... sculptor par excellence who has exhibited his works in various mediums here and abroad. An expressionist painter and a fine arts professor initially at PWU where he graduated his Fine Arts course, at UP where he pursued his Master of Fine Arts and currently at the University of Sto. Tomas. Heart and soul, he is indeed an artist. His art has made his name soar up high. Down to earth now, he has gone to fulfill another mission in teaching. Noell is involved in a more fulfilling mission in his art. He now shares his talent among the under privileged children who may be well to do but not as well in health. They suffer from down syndrome...an affliction that is seldom healed by medicine or hospital procedures.

As an art teacher in the university Noell has realized more than ten times his mission in education. For a good number of years he taught art at the Philippine Women's University, then at the University of the Philippines, and now at the University of Sto. Tomas. All this time he has enjoyed his life as a college professor teaching subjects in fine arts.

Today, Noell EL Farol has found a more fulfilling mission in his life and in his art. He now teaches special children, the young individuals who are afflicted with down syndrome. They were born with defects in motor skills as well as in mentality. Their reactions to normal situations are abnormal. Noell's job is to guide them toward normalcy though how difficult and long it takes him to do this.

Psychology is at its peak...for even the simple rendering of straight lines on the left or right side of the paper gives him a challenge. Much more if their lesson is already application of pastel colors. Often a shape is rendered in color. If Noell suggests that the student adds another harmonizing color, the student applies colors on the whole colored area with a chosen color. Some do this over and over again with different colors. Noell does not get disappointed, tho.

Somehow, he can feel the joy these special students have for the day even if the art created by the student has turned black because of the indiscriminate mixture of colors.

The especial students of Noell have physical and mental insufficiency. They have a difficult time communicating what they have in mind or in their hearts. Their reflexes are different too, if not weird. Even their physical appearance deviates from that of normal individuals their age. They may stare with apparent astonishment or suspicion at something common or usual, often with mouth open, saliva oozing, eyes dilated. They may laugh at a scene which does not look funny. Sometimes they cry with no apparent reason.

Since last year, Noell has been involved in Art Therapy lessons at a school in Valle Verde, Pasig organized by Noemi Baltazar who also has a child with down syndrome. He claims that the comprehension of these children is slow, but he is determined to continue his services in this institution. Art as a therapy gives him an entirely different fulfillment. This mission... he is determined to continue as long as his reflexes respond normally to allow him to share his newfound mission. (Cecilia S. Angeles)

Gregorio Dantes Jr. , FPPF basic and advanced photography workshops graduate, and a perennial contest winner receives cash prize from the contest committee of the National Union of People's Lawyers photo contest. He captured the second, seventh and eight places respectively. Earlier he was given a merit award by the APO Photo Contest in Tokyo, Japan.

He was the only Filipino qualified in the contest.

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FPPF Kalayaan Photo Shoot at Angeles, Pampanga Members of photo clubs affiliated with the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc. had an on-the-spot photo shoot at Angeles, Pampanga. The theme of the photo walk competition was Kalayaan, or the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day. A common element of the entries was the Philippine flag.

Contest Winner

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What They

Below are some comments of participants of FPPF Basic Photography Workshops at Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila: Lessons are very useful. All professors are helpful. The whole seminar is fun. My classmates are fun to work with. The whole experience is memorable.

Speakers... very approachable. Makukulit. (Kami ba talaga ang makukulit o kayo? Editor) I did not only learn how to take pictures, but I was taught to take great pictures. I learned a lot in this workshop. Not just the techniques but also the attitude. I enjoyed the homework given to us.

The instructors were knowledgeable about their topics. More time should be devoted to practical exercises. (On the first day you had guided shoots of lessons on aperture and shutter speed applied in shallow and deep depths of field, motion blur, panning shots. You also had hands-on practice right inside the classroom about exposure of white, black, available subjects with existing light. You had also review lessons and critique sessions on the next day, and after the lecture on composition, you had photo shoot to review tips on composition. The following day you had discussion and critique of your composition prints. Also you had lecture and photo shoot of portrait and still life. Still not enough? Editor) The entire workshop is very interesting. The facilitators are capable of their subject and have mastery of the topic. My favorite is Mrs. Angeles who is very successful in combining humor with her topic. Please make it a 7-day photo workshop. Bitin na bitin po.

This is one of the most informative and helpful workshops I've ever attended. I learned from the experts as well as from my classmates. I will definitely apply the learning from the workshop to improve my craft, to capture moments, and to appreciate the mundane and the abstract.

In Search of Birds

I learned to appreciate the art in everything I see. From normal everyday happenings, every moment can be very precious with proper shooting and settings of the camera.

By Raneil Antonio Ibay

I learned a lot, but I realized I'm much happier with a point and shoot camera. But this is a great experience on my part.

Keep up the good work. Give us more training on lighting. (Artificial lighting is taught in detail in the Advanced Photo Workshop. Or take a special course on Strobist.)

Coffee is very good at the workshop. (Brewed CafĂŠ Puro yata yan. Ed) Very informative. I learned a lot on how to utilize properly my gadget.

Very knowledgeable and accommodating speakers. The sessions were worth it. Charisse O. Abling The photo workshop was worth it. Charisse Awesome experience!!! I enjoyed the workshop because the teachers are really experts in their respective topics. What I do not like is the class size... too big which does not allow individual coaching. But the size makes it enjoyable. Rey delos Reyes I learned a lot from the workshop especially from Mr. Dennis Araneta's lecture. I like the format of the class...lecture, assignments, critique. From zero knowledge, I have learned and progressed tremendously. Thanks to the expert guidance of our lecturers. Many thanks.

Bella Valdez Speakers were able to discuss everything that I wanted to learn when I enrolled. Lecture for Day4 should have been given before the assignment from day one so that we have taken it with the right light and angle. The workshop is worth every cent I paid for and more. I learned much and gained a lot from the five days workshop. Thanks. Jheng The class is too big. I suggest you limit your students to a minimum of 30.

The professors are very good, and I have learned a lot from them. Lecture and on-the-spot practice make the workshop effective. Looking forward to enroll in Advanced Photography Workshop...

Ma. Ruth Socorro Baarrios

After watching a late night tele-magazine show about migratory birds in San Nicolas, Batangas, my wife Rosy and I decided to see and shoot them for ourselves.

The bird experts interviewed said that these migratory birds are roosting in San Nicolas. This probably was the reason why the birds at Candaba, Pampanga are getting fewer. Gathering a few Framed Shots Camera Club members Chito Cleofas, Lea Ricolcol, and Roselyn Roldan, we set off for San Nicolas to search for the birds.

But heavy traffic along SLEX has a way of spoiling plans, and we arrived in Tagaytay at around 8a.m. where we checked our car trunk, had standing room only breakfast of pan de sal and cream cheese. Breakfast and restroom breaks done we went off again, this time we had to meet fellow FS member Melvin Castrence in Taal.

About an hour or so later we arrived at Taal town and met up with Melvin where he showed us his beautiful sunrise shots of fishermen doing their morning chores that we missed as we were stuck in traffic at SLEX at the time. Lucky bastard. Bird activity is usually in the early morning and late in the afternoon just before the sun goes down. Not to be discouraged, we drove on towards San Nicolas, hoping that the birds would still be there.

We reached San Nicolas but somehow didn't meet anyone who could point to us the right direction of the birds. Even the local tricycle driver did not have a clue, so we drove on, searching until we reached Barangay Manalao where Mang Peddy and his wife entertained us on their porch. We had an early lunch of pork adobo that Rosy prepared earlier, rice wrapped in banana leaves, salted eggs with diced tomatoes, Coke and bananas for dessert.

Around 1p.m. Mang Peddy and his other fisherman neighbors took us out to the lake where the fish pens are. It was time to feed the fish. They say fish is fed twice a day, once in the morning and again in the afternoon. With a view of the majestic and very active Taal Volcano, they took us by two’s on small boats without outriggers so it was a bit wobbly. You really have to be careful about your movements or you'll be down in the lake with the fish instead of shooting the birds.

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Feature Ed Santiago Exhibits Photos Veteran photojournalist, Edgardo Santiago, FPPF lecturer on Advanced Photography Seminar, exhibited a month earlier his pictures of old and present Intramuros at the FPPF Art Gallery at Fort Santiago.

The same exhibit was transfered to Adamson University Art Gallery on June 28, 2011. The exhibit tagged Intramuros: Then and Now actually displayed clippings of Old Intramuros which he captured several decades ago. In fact, these pictures were used as illustrations of news items and literary pieces published in newspapers and magazines. These Then pictures now on exhibit are framed together with their accompanying write ups. The exhibit also displays Now photographs of Intramuros which he has recently captured, therefore, minus some write ups. They are plain pictures of Intramuros today.

Ed Santiago's photographs undoubtedly bears a style all his own. He does not appear to be an instant clicker, but he first gives an ocular survey of possible subjects before deciding which “different” angle he will capture. This has been his trade secret in photography ever since he started working as a photo journalist.

(CSAngeles)

Latina Photo Graduates Honor Lecturers “Somebody's birthday?” I asked the ladies at the reception line, as we entered the gate of a lovely house located at 1960 Kasoy Street, Dasmariñas Village, Makati City.

Miss Earth Beauty Models for Advanced Beberly A. Alquiros of Malolos City, a Miss Earth 2011 finalist, is the favorite model of the FPPF Advanced Photography Workshop handled by Vic Sison, Rod Banzon and Ed Santiago. ABS Nursing graduate, she has collected several beauty titles to her name.

She displays graceful forms whether she models for studio portrait in casual attire or gown, wedding or sports. Pepito Sephie Valle Dayag, Jr., national vice president of Fi l i p i n o Ha i rd re s s e r s Co o p e ra t ive (FILHAIR COOP headed by Ricky Reyes), and a TESDA trainer in Cosmetology in Region IV is her official make up artist. Both of them are talents of Alexis dela Vega.

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“Nooooo,” they chorused. This party is for you. People of FPPF. The instructors, the staff, the helpers, everybody there. We enjoyed our lessons in Photography at Fort Santiago. We learned much and we are very grateful. As a matter of fact we have a photo exhibit.” They led us to the living room, and true enough, photos hung on the glass walls. The three illustration boards containing pictures of each group which they used to illustrate tips on Composition were displayed at the foyer.

They also requested us to critique some photographs, reminiscent of their sessions at Fort Santiago, Intramuros. Mrs. Huang liked particularly the multiple portraits of a child printed on white background. She suggested to move from the center to the side the position of one picture. I pointed to a composition of melons on a tray, on one side was a slice of melon cut decoratively which they claimed to accent their composition.

The ladies appeared to be at the height of their enthusiasm in photography. They were prodding their husbands to buy them professional cameras which they could comfortably use to document their outreach projects and activities. (CSA)

FPPF Cruise Ship Grad Joins SS Superstar Virgo At 6:00 a.m., May 20, 2011, Angelica Lopez, a graduate of Cruise Ship Photography Workshop under Joseph Galian and Advanced Photography handled by Vic Sison and Rod Banzon, flew to Singapore to join as photographer the crew of SS Superstar Virgo, a luxury liner plying the waters of Penang, Malaysia, Cambodia,Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore.

Lopez called up this writer on the eve of her departure to announce her good fortune which she had been anticipating following a rigid interview with the captain of the ship. She was very grateful to her instructors in photography including those at Saint Benilde where she obtained a diploma course in Photography and Mrs. CSAngeles, her original teacher in a special tutorial lesson in Photography 1 at PWU where she actually was a student in music. (CSA)

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