 May 2, 2008 'Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success... ' Henry Ford ON THE MOVE Anahata Foundation is a community based artistic collective and grass-roots production team working out of Metropolitan Manila in the Philippines with well-grounded connections to local and migrant communities in Adelaide, Australia. Concomitant individuals from this growing circle saw to the establishment of the Filipina Network SA, a substantial voice locally from contingency, women’s advocacy and settlement concerns to youth education, corporate networking, fellowship work (Gawad Kalinga) and community building. A shared interest in promoting culture and the arts is immersed with a commitment to nurturing individuals through unique partnerships and creative processes. Movement, performance, fashion, media, visual arts, and the environment are some of the ways we communicate to express and encourage the equitable transmission of ideas, values and aspirations essential to Community Cultural Development (CCD). Since its inception in Manila, this work-in-progress has consciously shaped a mandate comprised of urban inspired projects articulated through distinctive events and platforms that stimulate enriching social interaction, self expression and community engagement for ascertaining our role in civil society. Current projects seek to address and cultivate holistic growth in the arts (bhavana) for fostering cohesive inter-communal relationships. As a working paradigm, this conjunction is designed to facilitate the theory and practice of contemporary principles for inspiring insight into the transmission of community cultural traditions. Choreological approaches, repertory work, recitals and creative workshops in dance, including schools and corporate programs, showcase eminent dance artists, each with an accomplished teaching repertoire to incite integral development, interdisciplinary skills training, workplace productivity and wellbeing. In combining art forms, new and acclaimed independent films explore a variety of topics ranging from experimental art-house concepts and ethno-cultural expressions to provocative stories embodying socially relevant themes. Collaborations with artsworkers and fashion industry movers also form part of this framework for exchanging ideas on the functions of contemporary design. Mailing Address: 664 Protacio Extension Barangay San Roque Pasay City 1300 Management Office: 3F Zeta Building Unit 32-33a 191 Salcedo St. Legaspi Village Makati City Telefax: 830 0205 – 06 Loc. 13 Mobile: 09278748789 Email: anahatafoundation@yahoo.com.ph Web: http://zenlab.multiply.com :: How does dance, and essentially art, become part of the subjective experience? :: When can space give birth to embodiment? :: Within the context of andragogy and arts education, to what extent does the influence of others affect organic development and the likelihood of things? :: What are the implications of this relationship on one's capacity for corporeity and transformativity, on our perceptions of reality and of high art? Creation, performance and reception are conventionally associated with separate roles, namely, a choreographer, a performer and an audience member. The choreological approach regards dance as an embodied art in which making, performing and appreciating with intention, impression and interpretation are seen as interdependent processes rather than distinct and separated roles and responsibilities. Choreographers are aware of the performative element as much as the creative element. At certain points they become their own audience. Dancers have to make the corporeal image appear through intended, imaginative, felt action. ... intention is defined as a consciousness through which we open ourselves through perception to the world, to others and to ourselves. Thus the event becomes ‘our world’ and we locate ourselves within it. There is always an on-going transaction between creation, performance and reception. From MAKING DANCE; A CHOREOLOGICAL APPROACH http://www.narthaki.com/info/articles/article66 Metropolis Film Screening Series The Metropolis Independent Film Program (MIFP) is a project of Anahata Foundation and Linao Films initiated for the permeation of the experience of eclectic contemporary film-making; creation of support for local producers; the establishment of a network for cultural exchanges; and to provide expression for communal ingenuity. Monthly screenings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month and are aimed at connecting with local communities through discussions promoting critical awareness on ethno-cultural themes, social intersections and spiritual issues in a dynamic artspace. Guest performers and live world music accoutrements make this an enticing mid-week sanctum. Entry is free although donor contributions of P150 are welcome which includes a free drink. Current Program: July to December 2010 featuring the following collected works and filmmakers. WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 • Simula - Directed by Ruelo Lozendo / 10 minutes A worm enters a man’s ear and lives inside his body. As the worm’s metamorphosis unfolds, he experiences his own transformation. • Biyaheng Riles - Directed by Grig Montegrande / 2 minutes The film attempts to document our railway system and the people who depend on it as a source of livelihood and transport. It seek to answer as well the question “Can our railway system help us in our search of national identity?” • Kabalan (2009) - Directed by Carlo Pangalangan and Cristine Joy Abastillas / 13 minutes An intimate portrait of Louie Marie Londres during one night out with her friends. • Gabon - Directed by Emman De La Cruz / 18 minutes “Gabon” taken from an old Maranao folk-lullaby which means “cloud”, tells the story of how far a young Marano girl takes to heart a promise to her parents -- her filial duty to finish a school exam. Shot in one day in Marawi, Lanao just before the ramadan, “Gabon” features the ensemble cast of the Grade 2-4 school children of Mindanao State University Integrated Laboratory School (MSU-ILS) and the Alumni of Sining Kambayoka. • august, november, december … jun (November) - Directed by JP V. Carpio / 18 minutes “november” attempts to show some of the repercussions and reactions after the brutal and almost incomprehensible massacre of around 60 men and women in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 • RIGODON - Directed by Keith Sicat and Sari Dalena-Sicat / 90 minutes The spiritual journeys of three Filipino immigrants in New York City post 911 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 • WALAI - Directed by Adjani Arumpac / 60 minutes Walai is an exploration of spaces. It prods on the memories of four Muslim women who once lived in the infamous White House in Cotabato City. The documentary seeks narratives in “places...we tend to feel without history.” It traces the past through the women's experience of what has happened inside the wrecked home—nostalgia and fear, loss and love, and birth and death. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 • LARO (Ambisyon 2010) - Directed by Emman De La Cruz / 4 minutes (Childs Play) The terrible games of adults are revisited by innocent children at play • Life Track - Directed by Ruelo Lozendo / 5 mins A wandering journey is an aimless track, a song unsung is a voiceless track, an economy without market is as purposeless track; uncertainty is the only thing when the track leads to the crossroads • Kanto (2010) - Carlo Pangalangan and Cristine Joy Abastillas / 18 minutes One night, on the corner of a subdivision in Jaro, people pass by, buy barbeque, head home, share stories, kids play and sing songs, and time eventually passes • Fragment Version 2 - Directed by JP V. Carpio / 3 minutes The film was edited from the documentation of writer Yvette Pantilla reading a portion of her work of fiction-in-progress at Musings on Women by Women • Sakay - Directed by Grig Montegrande / 20+ minutes A Manila taxi driver takes a passenger on a short and strange trip WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • Colorum - Directed by Jon Steffan Ballesteros / 90 minutes Balanghai Trophy winner, 2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Two people: Simon, a promising young cop working part-time as a driver of one of the many “undocumented” and “illegal” FX taxis in the metro, and Pedro, a 70 year old ex-convict. An unfortunate incident forces the two together to embark on a road trip across the historic Philippine East Coast. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 • A Journey Home - Directed by Paul Soriano / 109 minutes A Journey Home is an offering from Jubilee Evangelical Church that focuses on the importance of mending relationships. Its light drama story will make the audience reflect on their relationships especially when it comes to their family PARTNERS: Anahata Foundation Linao Films Tomato Bomb HQ! Zero: Hour Design Solutions UFO Workshops Asia Pacific Film Institute VENUES: Tomato Bomb HQ 63-B, Xavierville Avenue Loyola Heights Quezon City July 14, August 4, September 1, November 3 & December 1 Asia Pacific Film Institute 185 EDSA Barangay Wack-Wack Mandaluyong City October 6 This program also supports the Millennium Development Goals as part of a global vision calling on the localization of deep transformative action, team work and a cohesive commitment to community building. Dance and Holistic Health at Blue Wave In today’s fast-paced world, city life in the Metro can present a challenge to even the more proficient urbanites among us with holistic health vying for substantial space in the day to day grind. How refreshing then that here in Manila there are nightly and weekend havens around for taking that well deserved breather, to unwind and recharge the essentials. Aside from a cool live entertainment line up showcasing local talent, Blue Wave Mall, bayside in Pasay City is embarking upon a program of weekend fitness activities with a focus on ‘dance’ to incite new modes of engagement and creativity. Commencing on Saturday, March 13 ‘Dance for Fitness’ is the theme for the following series of exhilarating morning and afternoon workshop classes with established performers from the dance community, providing access to training and artistic resources for fostering potential support from business, health and fitness sectors. HIP HOP: A high energy workout combining edgy, intricate footwork with lively, aerobic dance steps and abdominal sets to flatten, trim and rejuvenate / Saturdays 9am-11am. BREAKDANCE: Learn to pop, lock and krump in our guided workshops, plus dynamic ‘get fit’ breakin’ combinations to stretch and tone the body / Saturdays 2pm-4pm. YOGA / FREESTYLE DANCE: Discover the power of the breath in attuning with the senses to align the body and bolster your creativity / Sundays 9am-11am. CONTEMPORARY DANCE / IMPROVISATION: Holistic movement classes for finding your center through customized, visceral body work plus group activities and actions for team building / Sundays 2pm-4pm. The introduction of Community Dance experiences will allow participants to move and connect with one another in new ways, such that they might add to their skills repertoire and apply new found know-how to other aspects of life. Likewise, in light of propitious developments in dance, dancers too want to impart lessons learnt from their teachers, tradition and culture by finding avenues for new work and for discovering new audiences. Collaborations with artsworkers will explore the vocational aspects, educational incentives and social bearing of the workshops offered and how they can function in a community building context. Dance for Fitness is an Urban Wellness platform presented by Blue Wave, Anahata Foundation and Links 2 Prosperity Marketing which aims to promote alternative spaces for dance and holistic health through the participation of artists from Whiplash, Benilde Romancon Dance Company, J Dance and The Lovegangsters. For inquiries, reservations, school or group bookings call 8335658, 09278748789 or email anahatafoundation@yahoo.com.ph with your name, school or company and contact numbers. Blue Wave is located at EDSA Extension cor. Macapagal Ave. Pasay City or visit Blue Wave Mac on Facebook for your comments and input. Sign up today to avail of Wellness giveaways and free massage therapy. This event is Co-presented by C2 Cool and Clean. Special thanks to Enzacta, Bio-Ready Nutrients for providing the powerful natural building blocks your body needs. Stand Up Take Action An instrumental focus of the UN Millennium Campaign is Stand Up Take Action 2009 from October 16 to 18, the movement giving citizens a chance to send a vital message to world leaders to take urgent action to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Now in its fourth year this global platform is an initiative of the United Nations Development Program calling on more people to show their support for the fight against poverty. Alongside opportunities to raise the political stakes & to participate in community building, the three day mobilization is striving for significant achievements on the road to the MDG’s targets of poverty reduction, nutrition & universal primary education, gender equality, reducing child mortality, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria & other diseases, access to safe drinking water & environmental sustainability. Wherever you are - individually, in a group or as part of an organization, choose a moment in these three days to physically and intentionally Stand Up and Take Action. Standing up is the first step in any process of action. It is the signal of intent to actively engage. Participants are urged to attend an event or register their event at www.standagainstpoverty.org beforehand and then to report their numbers after they have taken part. Will we emulate last year’s national record breaking number of 35,264,652, the most recorded by a country as entered in the Guinness Book of Records? Contact details: Please visit htp://standagainstpoverty.org Schedule/Venue: Various, October 16-18 COLOUR & DIVERSITY A collaboration with FACSI for 'Feast,' Adelaide's LGBT festival ::WHEN:: 7pm Saturday, November 21 ::WHERE:: Theater 2 Parks Community Centre 2-46 Cowan Street Angle Park, South Australia ::WHAT:: Celebrating diverse sexualities since 1997, Adelaide’s Feast Festival has become one of the leading events in Australia for queer arts & culture comprised of a curated program of works produced by Feast as well as an open access component, where artists and event organisers can register to be part of the program. As an outlet embodying creativity, community involvement, innovation and excellence, LGBT artists & performers through the years have been committed to coming together for Feast & making an impact through their work. In 2008 the festival received a prestigious Ruby award, South Australia’s leading arts & cultural award. As part of the 2009 program, FACSI presents Metropolis, a showing of works by independent filmmakers from the Philippines at 7pm on Saturday, November 21 at the Parks Community Center. In what will be a cool mix of old and new, commercial & indie films as well as from up-and-coming & established filmmakers, Aureus Solito directs his award winning ‘The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros’ (Ang Padadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros), a story about love & family values that evokes the essence of street life in Manila’s slums like no other indie film. Played by boy wonder Nathan Lopez, Maxi is at once captivating complete with supermodel strut & a flamboyant wardrobe of hand-me-down tank tops, shorts & flip flops. The story deepens when handsome Victor (JR Valentin), an idealistic new cop on the block is assigned to the barrio. But does this instinctive first crush fully blossom into a romantic love affair? Or will their relationship be subjected to a burgeoning yet ambivalent society? Receiving the award for Best Production Design at the 2005 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, this is not your typical Filipino Pink film about baklas (gays). In academic circles it was previously named one of the 20 best Filipino independent films by the Young Film Makers of the Philippines (YFMP) later winning Best Picture at the 2006 Gawad Urian Awards, the golden award that has been commemorating remarkable achievements in the Philippine film making industry since 1977. The movie made its US debut at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival while elsewhere internationally among other achievements, it was awarded ‘Best Feature Film’ at the Berlin International Film Festival (2006) & the Torino International GLBT Film Festival alongside a ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ nomination at the 2007 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica. Metropolis is co-presented by Anahata Foundation, a community based artistic collective & grass roots production team in Manila with well-grounded connections to local & migrant communities in Australia. This event is made possible through the assistance of the Independent Filmmakers Cooperative (IFC), Cultural Center of the Philippines Media Arts Division & Cinemalaya. 21 November 7pm, 1 hour 40 minutes Theatre 2, Parks Community Centre 2-46 Cowan Street, Angle Park Tickets: $15/$12/$10 available at all BASS outlets. For info pls call FACSI 0425622218 or email anahatafoundation@yahoo.com.ph In Focus: Metropolis Following in the footsteps of the Wi_Fi Body 4 'In Focus' series at the Cultural Center of the Philippines...inviting you all to our Indie Films presentation featuring ISKWATERPANGK - 1:00pm (79 mins) An urban punk rock vibe not to be missed Grand Jury Prize Winner, Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006 Directed by Khavn De La Cruz 1:00pm - 1:05pm: Introduction 1:05pm - 2:24pm: Screening 2:24pm—2:34pm: Q & A Forum BATAD: SA PAANG PALAY - 3:00pm (90 mins) The coming of age of an indigenous Ifugao boy Cinemalaya Balanghai Trophy Awardee – Best Screenplay 2006 Directed by Benji Garcia 3:00pm - 3:05pm: Introduction 3:05pm - 4:35pm: Screening 4:35pm - 4:45pm: Q & A Forum Tribu - 5:00pm (95 mins) A deadly portrayal of gang life in suburban manila 2007 Cinemalaya Best Film Awardee Directed by Jim Libiran 5:00pm - 5:05pm: Introduction 5:05pm - 6:40pm: Screening 6:40pm - 6:50pm: Q & A Forum INDIE SINE ROBINSON'S GALLERIA EDSA cor. Ortigas Ave. Pasig City In cooperation with Indie Filmmakers Cooperative, CCP Media Arts & Cinemalaya. Tickets P150 Available before each show RSVP anahatafoundation@yahoo.com.ph Proceeds from this event will assist Anahata's community based projects involved with movement, performance, fashion, media, the visual arts & concern for the environment. An initiative supporting the Millennium Campaign for achieving the Millennium Development Goals For reservations / groups bookings pls call Indie Sine 395 2038, email us or TEXT Metropolis with your name & send to 09296944138, 09087568699 or 09278748789 *Schedules may be subject to changes. LAB INSIGHTS 'Since love grows within you, so too does beauty. For love is the beauty of the soul... ' Saint Augustine Well aside from Global Warming, who would've thought that domestic issues could get any more demeaning, what with numerous lost souls doing their time despite growing numbers & worsening already questionable morals... & to think that there's supposed to be no place like home. But then again as they say 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder.' 'Our body is so precious-it's the being you greet when you're born & the last being you thank when your spirit moves on... ' Chin Chin Gutierrez Filipina actress & environmentalist Nevertheless, as Filipinos we're taught from a young age about character, & with the impetus & work ethic of our fellow class members, some extra fine tuning may be called for in the social identity department when it comes to heartfelt matters.. Not unlike a welcome battlecry where bureaucratic principles would help foster peaceful sustinable living that enobles our heritage, strengthens community relations & encourages the fruition certain treasured cultural traditions, finding an outlet to channel our synergies should be an insightful, rewarding exercise that begins with embodiment.. COMBAT STATIONS Here are three [3] practical steps for attuning to your inner ninja. 1. Observation of the Breath.. This technique quiets the mind & senses in preparation for the meditation practice that follows. Your breath is the source of your life. In observing the respiration process, you become consciously aware of that agent which is responsible for sustaining & ultimately terminating your life in this world. Observation of the breath directly precedes each day's meditation practice. . Seated in Padmasana or Lotus Position, direct attention to your breathing. Exclude all thought sensations & fix your consciousness totally on the process of respiration. Follow the air as it enters & leaves your nostrils & lungs. Become acutely aware of the inhalation & exhalation rhythm. Whenever this awareness is interrupted by a thought, a sound & such, dismiss the interference & return your attention to the breath. Observation of the breath is continued for approximately one [1] minute-just long enough to withdraw & quiet your mind & senses. According o the rhythm of your respiration, you will perform 9-15 inhalations & exhalations during the 1-minute period. [When the breathing is observed, its rhythm usually becomes slower]. Upon completion of this 1-minute ritual, proceed with the meditation practice/responsibilities of the day.. 2. The Feeling of Deep Relaxation.. It is now common knowledge that the mind has a profounf influence on the body; various conditions that manifest in the body may often be directly traced to particular patterns of thought. But the converse is equally true: the condition of the body & the rhythm of the breath have an immediate effect on the emotions & the manner in which the mind functions. A person who is afflicted with anxiety, nervousness, & depression can frequently eliminate these & related conditions when he/she becomes sensitive to areas of tension in the body & learns how to deal with these tension patterns, learns to "let go." Although meditation is not to be equated with relaxation, it is true that when the body is tight, tense, uneasy, or agitated, productive meditation cannot be successfully accomplished. Even slight muscular contractions that frequently go un-noticed can impede the free flow of the required energy [prana]. The practice of asanas [yoga postures] helps eliminate these inhibiting conditons training the body to become aware of this deeply relaxed state, the conscious feeling of which is a contributing factor to the yoga experience. Eventually the relaxed state becomes the natural state with a progressive unburdening of the body & mind which when coupled with other techniques may result in further benefits leading to a more harmonious lifestyle.. 3. Vitality & Bravura Prana [life-force] is the subtle agent through which the life of the body is sustained. The more prana that enters & remains in the body, the higher the quality of life. A reduction of prana results in the lowering of vitality & a deterioration in the quality of life; when there is no prana, there is no life. While food, water & light are major sources of prana, the primary source is air. ["Life is in the breath."] It is during the process of respiration that prana collects in certain bodily centers, particularly the solar plexus, from where it is continually dispensed throughout the organism. When we experience negative physical & emotional conditions [eg., tension, stress, depletion of energy etc.] it is possible to temporarily increase the volume of prana [through deep breathing], tap directly into the solar plexus -the major center where the increased prana accumulates- direct this prana to that area of the organism where it is needed for therapeutic purposes. Although the pranic current is invisible to the external eye, it is seen by the internal, subtle vision as a white light of great intensity & this technique can be used for further revitalizing the body & even healing. ZEN ESSENTIALS What is Yoga? Yoga is a science of body & mind which comprises of a wide range of exercises & techniques. It has its origins in the East although it has been very much accepted & applied , in both pure [pauca] & adapted forms in the West. It is a thoroughly practical system which can profoundly help people in both everyday living & in exploring life's deeper aspects. The techniques used include physical postures, meditative breathing practices & deep relaxation. In its most diluted form, it has been presented & enjoyed as a fitness regime, successfully promoting health & physical well-being. In its most profound form, it can awaken in people true wisdom, joy & compassion. Yoga is becoming widely accepted & popular because of its relevance to the problems to man & society. The benefits from practicing yoga are numerous. It can alleviate various types of diseases prevalent today, for example high blood pressure, respiratory problems, diabetes, digestive problems, back problems, depression & migraine, It can play a valuable part in stress management & in improving one's capacity to work & relate to others effectively. . Looking a little more deeply at its practices & aims, a truly wonderful system of inner exploraton & personal evolution can be seen. The word "yoga" means to yoke or "to unite". Using the princilpes it has to offer , an individual can begin to balance all aspects of his or her being - physical, emotional, mental & spiritual - all aspects & ingredients of enriched, harmonious living. We are entering a new age with much knowledge surfacing & yoga, which has been around in its various forms for thousands of years, encompasses many of these new techniques. It is a 'no age" system of great validity, offering each individual opportunities to engineer the inspiration, sustenance & excellence that may be vital for their wellbeing & perhaps also to upholding a sense of nationhood if image, style, attitude & results are your passion. From a cultural mandatum, like dance, which calls for form, musically & devotion, any instrumental out-of-the-box type health benefits derived from the practice of asanas would reaffirm yoga's longevity as an effective motivational tool for cultivating the body & its functions as a primary source of expression & spirituality [sandhana] in a quest for serenity & to help achieve a better understanding of life's interdisciplinary aspects[niyama]. Today, where applicable, these might be regimented by one's alumnae circles & lifestyle choices et al, not to mention a prevailing legacy of social justice through the ages at work, both here closer to home & in a Global Village context. STYLE PROFILE | J.P.RIZAL Ethnicity & culture may be considered key aspects in developing one’s character & potential from the comfort & shelter of home extended beyond the classroom to responsibilities & social networks that may allow further explorations which with proper motivation may lead to higher ideals concerned with fellowship, nation or even race by building on a sense of independence through knowledge of world culture. Of all the patriotic figures in Philippine society, Jose P. Rizal stands out as an independent spirit driven by his love of country, his profound interest in culture & art as well as his unsurpassed proficiency as a writer, teacher, historian, philosopher & healer. Nicknamed maestro by his associates, his work is an integral part of national development where education plays an important role in nurturing talent & in fostering a greater understanding of values systems, attitudes & traditions for generating industrial growth. Revered by many as the pride of the Malayan race, Rizal was born into a close-knit middle class Filipino and Chinese Catholic mestizo family on June 19, 1861 in the town of Calamba, south of the National Capital Region in Laguna. The 7th child in a family of 11 [2 boys & 9 girls] his affinity for the arts was evident from as young as age 5. Both his parents were educated & belonged to distinguished families which led him to become a notable scholar at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila & later in Spain at the Universidad Central de Madrid where he studied Medicine & Philosophy. A proficient traveler he spoke 22 languages & published various works in Spanish, Latin & Filipino the most famous of which are 2 controversial novels, namely Noli Me Tangere [1887] & Il Filibusterismo [1891]. An untitled poem now known as Ultimo Adios written during his last days helped make him a great apostle of Filipino nationalism. During critical times an environment of goodwill, camaraderie &, these days, endearment is called upon for creativity to truly thrive & Rizal’s revolutionary tendencies demonstrated his unwavering determination to uplift the welfare of his fellow country men & women, provoking disapproval from the Spanish rulers of the time which is believed to have lead to his execution by the Spaniards on December 30, 1896. No doubt the Hispanic influence early in his life (epitomized today by the symbolic Intramuros or “The Walled City”) had already formed the nucleus or foundation of society & what in some respects may be regarded as the divination of imperialistic Castillian workmanship. He dealt with principles involving posterity & nation building as well as man’s ecological evolution including the causes & effects of human relationships & his passion for beauty, discipline & order concerned the following principles. The will to live. The pursuit of happiness. The role of virtuous women in the guidance of great men. The need for elevating & inspiring mission. The duties & dictates of man’s conscience. Our need for practicing gratitude. The voluntary offer of man’s abilities. The ability to think, aspire & rise He was the greatest Asian nationalist leader in the 19th Century and belongs to the greatest generation of great Asian nationalist leaders born in the decade of the 1860’s such as Mohandas Gandhi of India (1869), Rabindranath Tagore of India (1861) and Sun Wen Yat-Sen of China (1866) along with his compatriots Andres Bonifacio (1863) and Emilio Aguinaldo (1869). Today, immersed in politics, religion & adversity, contemporary urban life in the Republic is a diverse & challenging do or die phenomenon. However, thanks to invaluable fieldwork around the Manila metropolis & beyond there is to be discovered a hidden world of urban warriors who despite all odds, are creating a buzz in the scene that’s capable of reaffirming a sense of pride that became what Dr. Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, sought to represent & advocate.   Dec 24, 2010
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