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Jan 17
2009

Take more active steps to address job losses, economic crisis, gov't urged

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in News

Rommel Santiago
'CONTINGENCY PACKAGE' INSUFFICIENT AMID CRISIS
GOV’T URGED TO TAKE MORE ACTIVE STEPS TO ADDRESS JOB LOSSES, ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN


The government has yet to take real steps to address the adverse effects of the global crisis on the local economy, said research group IBON Foundation.

In an attempt to downplay the economy’s problems and insist on imaginary “sound fundamentals” , the administration calls its efforts a mere “resiliency” or “contingency” plan. However, this eventual package is inadequate, places the burden of adjusting to the crisis on the people, and borders on mere public relations gimmickry, said IBON research head Sonny Africa.


Nov 26
2008

Politics, Philippine Style

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Public Blog

Rommel Santiago
What do the Senate coup, the fertilizer and Euro generals scams, and the continuing extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and filing of trumped up charges against activists have in common? These show the rottenness of politics in the Philippines.

BY BENJIE OLIVEROS
ANALYSIS
Bulatlat

Just want to share this (thanks to ASAP-Katipunan)

Oct 23
2008

Kalayo In The Studio

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Music and Dance

Rommel Santiago
Random shots from the "Sumigla, Sumaya" sessions..we will be going back in very soon to record more Kalayo tunes. Keep you all
Oct 23
2008

"Sumigla, Sumaya" on FM Radio

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Music and Dance

Rommel Santiago
UR105.9 will start airing Kalayo's first single "Sumigla, Sumaya" tomorrow Oct 24 2008 at 8:00 AM.  If you like the tune please vote for it!  Big thanks to UR105.9 and all Underground Radio
Sep 26
2008

LARONG PINOY ITUTURONG MULI SA MGA PAARALAN SA PILIPINAS

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Public Blog

Rommel Santiago

Buong karangalang ipinahayag ng Department of Education (Dep-Ed) sa isang Circular Memorandum ang paglulunsad ng Larong Pinoy Sports Clinic ng Magna Kultura sa mga Mababang Paaralan sa National Capital Region.  Nagsanib puwersa ang Dep-Ed at Magna Kultura Foundation upang palakasin ang diwa ng mga laro sa mga paaralan at pamayanan sa Pilipinas.


Nilikha ng Magna Kultura ang mga pagsasanay at patakaran ng mga palaro, na inaprubahan ng DepEd upang ipinamamahagi ito sa buong bansa. 

Ang layunin ng Magna Kultura at Dep-Ed ay gawing matatag ang mga larong katutubo, hanggang sa mailunsad ang Pambansang Palarong Pinoy sa Pilipinas. Sa ganitong paraan ay di lamang mananatiling buhay ang mga Larong Pinoy, kungdi maipagmamalaki sa buong mundo na ang mga Pilipino ay may mga palaro na kasing husay ng mga laro sa pandaigdig na paligsahan.

Mula Oktubre 2008 hanggang Marso 2009 ilulunsad ng Magna Kultura Foundation ang Larong Pinoy Sports Clinic sa mga Mababang...
Sep 21
2008

BUILDING THE RIGHT DREAM AND SHARING IT.

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Public Blog

Rommel Santiago

Remember the movie "Field of Dreams" with famous whispering voice in the wind that said, "If You Build It, They Will Come!."  I am not a baseball ball fanatic and I don't know much about  it's players, but I like the motivational drift that the movie conveys: about building a dream. Aiming for something worthwhile that you have been deeply yearning for, that something you always wanted to achieve.  It may well be that it is also what God has purposed you to achieve in your lifetime.  If you keep at it, with the right purpose, it will happen. 

When I was an executive in an advertising agency that handled the Milo advertising account in the the 80's, I vividly recall how we sparked a 'blue ocean' of possibilities in youth sport development.  We triggered Nestle Philippines to channel some of its advertising budgets into supporting the idea of a grassroots schools for sports --- now popularly known as the MILO Summer Sports ...
Jul 18
2008

ARTS FOR LEARNING

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Public Blog

Rommel Santiago
. THE ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT because they: • have a creative interpretative, expressive function; • help us to find out who we are and express who we are. Somehow they cut across all social barriers; • are a very powerful way to express ourselves and to be understood; • are important as a means of cultural understanding; • educate the heart; • are one of the most potent ways to create empathy; • develop creativity; however there are dangers of talking about the arts in this way because they do not have a monopoly on developing creativity; • are important because they have been part of civilisation for a long time; they provide a cultural background to understand the past; • can help young people and adults learn about our collective histories; • are a tool for social change because they educate people about important issues; • teach individuals to become artists, helping them to “create” their lives by acquiring and using observational, a...
Jul 14
2008

THE FILIPINO ARTISTS: THE SOUL OF OUR NATION

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Visual Arts

Rommel Santiago
 

We still celebrate the figurative works of great Filipino artists who inspired our senses for patriotism. The great Filipino artists still lives in our heart. Artistic paintings created by Filipinos began in the 17th century during Spanish colonial times and continued until the present, with such revered artists as Luna and Amorsolo. Other popular artists include Hugo C. Yonzon reflecting an earthy style that touches on indigenous Malay culture in pieces such as Early Risers, Nestor Leynes with Mag-ina Sa Banig, and Tam Austria with Mag-Anak.

Nov 30
2007

Mr. Piolo Pascual - 10 Concert

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Music and Dance

Rommel Santiago


One of the hottest heart robe of the filipino artist, Mr. Piolo Pascual. Has become one of the top male artist in music industry. After making so many movie hits scenes now comes making another concert at the araneta this day friday at the araneta November 30, 2007.... With special guest like Star Magic Teen, Mr. Ogie Alcasid, and many more. Directed by Mr. Johny Manahan by star records.
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Nov 15
2007

FreeStyle - Back at the yard

Posted by: Rommel Santiago in Music and Dance

Rommel Santiago
Freestyle
Vocals: Jinky Vidal
Guitar: Richard Felix Rocha Suzara (tat)
Bass: Carlo Pacheco Tapia
Drums: Gerald Banzon
Keyboard: Nicolas Cabardo

Freestyle is from Davao. They played their first gigs at the APO View Hotel in Davao. The band was formed by Tat Suzara and Jinky Vidal back in 1996. Tat asked his cousin Top to provide male vocals. They formed Freestyle with members Top Suzara (guitars, male vocals), Jinky Vidal (female vocals), Tat Suzara (lead guitars), Carlo Tapia (bass), Gerard Banzon (drums) and Obet Luzon (keyboards). They submitted a demo tape to Viva Records. They went to Manila and was signed into Neo Records, a company of Viva Records. Later, they released their first self-titled album. It released the hits Before I Let You Go and So Slow.

By 1998, they released their second LP, Freestyle This Time. At that time, Nikki Cabardo replaced Obet Luzon. This album released hits such as Down and Funky, 'Til I Found You, This Time. Freestyle received a very pleasant reaction from the Filipino crowd so by October of 2000, they were able to play in Araneta Coliseum for their first major concert which was entitled Freestyle Live. It was a great show with artists Pops Fernandez, Gary Valenciano and Andrew E. as their special guests. By February 14, 2001, they were able to play again in the Big Dome with the divine diva, ZsaZsa Padilla and Asia's nightingale, Lani Misalucha for the sensational Love Concert. The Filipino crowd still couldn't get enough of Freestyle so by April 28, 2001, they performed with Janno Gibbs and ZsaZsa Padilla at the Ynares Gym in Antipolo for the High On Love Concert.

Not only that, they also had Freestyle On Fire last June 15 & 16, 2001 and Freestyle On Full Swing last June 29 & 30, 2001 at the Music Museum. Previously, they rocked the Big Dome again last August 10, 2001 with special guests Ogie Alcasid and Aiza Seguerra for their concert Freestyle: All Hits and Symphony in F last November 24,2001 with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. And this year, they filled up the seats of Araneta Coliseum in their Back 2 Back series with Side A for four unforgettable nights-Feb 8,9 and 22 and March 23,2002.

With gigs everywhere, shows in 8th Day, Hard Rock Cafe, Makati, Dish, Fat Tuesdays, Nth Degree, Ratsky, Chatterbox, Padi's Point, UFO Planet Rock and in other popular bars in town, numerous guestings, platinum awards and albums, FREESTYLE, without a doubt, is really the hottest band in town and one of the most hardworking bands around.


GIGs:

September/October 2006 Gig Schedule

September 1 (Friday) - Bagaberde, Pasig

September 2 (Saturday) - Bagaberde, Roxas Blvd.

September 6 (Wednesday) - 19 East, Sucat, Parañaque

September 9 (Saturday) - Bagaberde, Pasig

September 12 (Tuesday) - Cowboy Grill, Ortigas Extension, Pasig

September 13 (Wednesday) - 19 East, Sucat, Parañaque

September 15 (Friday) - Lite Rock at Bellevue

September 16 (Saturday) - Bagaberde, Roxas Blvd.

September 20 (Wednesday) - 19 East, Sucat, Parañaque

September 23 (Saturday) - Bagaberde, Roxas Blvd.

September 27 (Wednesday) - 19 East, Sucat, Parañaque

September 29 (Friday) - Music Warehouse, Dagupan

September 30 (Saturday) - R&B Music Venue, Tarlac City

October 4, (Wednesday) - SM Megamall

October 7 (Saturday) - SM Batangas

Track List;

1. Tameme
2. Naglalambing
3. Muling ibalik
4. Mapipigil mo ba?
5. Dati
6. I will still love you
7. Paper rain
8. Is it over
9. WOnder
10. Rainbow coloured sky
11. Bawa't tao
12. Wrapped around your finger
13. Maybe
14. Sugar
15. Bakit kaya?
16. Nananabik
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