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Filipino Artist Bert Monterona in Surrey Recognized for Indigenous Traditional Art

Vancouver Filipino — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:06:13 +0000

SURREY.CA – Filipino Canadian artist Bert Monterona is determined to document vanishing indigenous traditional art processes, and promote the use of indigenous art materials. At this Thursday Artist Talk event, Laura Moodie will introduce the work of Vancouver-based Monterona, followed by a question and answer period with artist. Monterona became well known in his homeland for creating paintings with locally-made textile paint applied with different shapes of flat bamboo sticks on chipboard, a cheap and readily-available material. He also creates tapestry-like wall murals from dye, textile paint, and acrylic on canvas, giving these works the look and feel of hand woven cloth and artifacts from South East Asia’s past. A selection of Monterona’s bamboo stick paintings and tapestry-like wall murals will be shown.

Bert Monterona @ Surrey Art Gallery
January 5, 7:30 – 9pm
Free. Light refreshments provided.
There will be time for questions and conversation during and following the talk. Refreshments are provided.

Surrey Art Gallery Address
604-501-5566
13750 – 88 Avenue
Surrey, BC

Bert Monterona is an artist, educator and cultural worker who designs, illustrates, paints, sculpts and creates installations, sets and props for stage performances and TV shows. Born on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, he first exhibited in Canada at Simon Fraser University in 2004. Both nationally and internationally acclaimed, he has shown his artwork around the world, and is the recipient of accolades including most recently the 2009 Artist in Residence Program and Mural Project of the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (City of Port Coquitlam), and the 2007 Winner of the International Mural Festival and Competition in Manitoba. As an artist-educator, Monterona has organized art workshops in schools and communities around the world. His art-as-therapy and peace-building initiatives have been presented to art educators, social workers, street and underprivileged children and youth, artists, fine art students, and art enthusiasts.

Monterona’s work can be viewed at www.bertmonterona.com

This event is presented by the Surrey Art Gallery Association in partnership with the Surrey Art Gallery, and with support from the Arts Council of Surrey.

Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) is a non-profit society that offers its members the opportunity to participate in and respond to contemporary art, and be part of a community that actively supports the Surrey Art Gallery.

Image: Bert Monterona with Portrait of Women’s Plight II, oil on canvas tapestry.

Source: Surrey.ca

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AZURE Urban Resort Residences in Manila

Vancouver Filipino — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:55:13 +0000

AZURE URBAN RESORT RESIDENCES in Manila
Beachfront living in the heart of the City…

The Azure is expected to have 9 buildings within a sprawling 6-hectare site that will set a new benchmark for 21st century tropical living. Designed by the award-winning masterplanning and architectural firm Broadway Malyan, each tower is set in a breathtaking tropical modern aesthetic that provides optimal natural ventilation, light and shade.

Surrounding the Azure’s man-made beach is a host of resort-style amenities:

Beach Volleyball Area
Open Park
Zen Garden
Grand Entrance Fountains
Multiple Playgrounds
Lap pool with cascading waterfall
Poolside Bar
Basketball Court
Multipurpose court

Facilities in the modern clubhouse

Function rooms
Movie/THX Room
Restaurant
Children’s play area
Gymnasium
Massage & Spa facilities

Paris Hilton and Azure

“I absolutely love the beach…

Having been all over the world to some of the most beautiful places on earth, I never thought I’d find paradise right here at the Azure. These nine luxurious residential towers encircling the breathtaking man-made beach are truly incredible.
The Azure is a tropical vacation you can come home to each and every day.I think I’ve found my paradise — you can too! Call Century Properties today!”

-Paris Hilton

For more details please contact:
Anina DG Lamagna
+63917.582.1887
+1408.905.5227
anina.lamagna@yahoo.com
www.centurypropertiestoday.com

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New! My Pinoy Star Calling Card

Vancouver Filipino — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:14:48 +0000

NEW! Get the best calling card rates for calls to the Philippines with the all new My Pinoy Star Calling Card from ComNet Telecom!

Call the Philippines and get 43 land-line minutes or 32 minutes to cell phones with My Pinoy Star Calling Card!

Find out how to get the best calling card rates to the Philippines by visiting:
http://mypinoystar.vpweb.ca/

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The Cheapest Way to Send Money to the Philippines

Vancouver Filipino — Sat, 28 May 2011 16:42:50 +0000

The World Bank recently named hyperREMIT the lowest priced remittance service from Canada to the Philippines. The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.

Send money to the Philippines with hyperREMIT with the lowest cost service fee of CA$6.00 – That’s 40% cheaper than Iremit CA$10.00, PNB Global CA$10.00, and almost 3 times cheaper than Western Union CA$13.50!

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Source: The World Bank

About hyperREMIT

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Launched in October 2010, hyperREMIT is brought to you by hyperWALLET Systems Inc., a global payments company trusted by hundreds of Canadian credit unions and millions of users since the year 2000.

hyperREMIT provides Canadian Filipinos, OFWs, pinoys and their kababayans with a low-cost, quick and convenient way to send money to friends & family in the Philippines, using a variety of remittance options via phone or SMS text message.

You can easily send money via bank deposit, cash pickup and door-to-door delivery, or via SMART Money transfers and prepaid airtime loads.

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More About The World Bank

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors. Learn more about The World Bank

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InLoveSick Talent Contest Vancouver – $25,000 Prize

Vancouver Filipino — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:02:22 +0000

Inlovesick, an interpretive and socially conscious brand of passion with accountability has launched its 2011 Search for the Next One Hit Wonder. We are offering a talented songwriter $25,000 to deliver us something unforgettable. Our second prize, $2500 will be awarded to the next top 100 songs chosen. 25 songs will be selected to be on the One Hit Wonders of 2011 album and all proceeds will be donated to disaster relief in Haiti and Japan.

Electronic Press Kits will be awarded randomly to participants and all entries will receive full exposure on their own biography page showcasing their song for everyone to enjoy and consider.

Please go to Inlovesick.com or Hitsongproductions.com for more details. This is a chance for all musicians to shine and support one another. This could be your big break. Do not let anything stand in your way. Entry is only $100. Help yourself while helping those in need.

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Sending Money to the Philippines?

Vancouver Filipino — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:56:20 +0000

Mabilis at Murang Padala! Send FAST PHP & USD transfers from CANADA, with hyperREMIT – www.hyperremit.com !

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Immigrant kids may need some help to do their best at school

Vancouver Filipino — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:17:05 +0000

It’s no surprise that immigrant youth are struggling in our education system. Schools don’t have adequate funding or staff to support immigrants.

Filipino youth who are children of live-in caregivers are not allowed to come to Canada with their mothers. They are separated for an average of seven years and the trauma of separation and reunification hinders their progress at school. They have one of the highest dropout rates in Vancouver. In many families, both the children and the parents work to put food on the table. Understanding immigration patterns and the specific histories of ethnic minorities is critical in serving the interests of immigrant youth, who have the potential to be leaders. The education system must meet their needs or it will shortchange their future and that of Canadian society.

By Rainiel De Guzman, Filipino-Canadian Youth Alliance
Published in the Vancouver Sun, January 29, 2010

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Manny Pacquiao’s Former Coach now Lives in Richmond BC

Vancouver Filipino — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:59:04 +0000

Jackie Mondejar was Manny Pacquiao’s former boxing coach through his earlier boxing career in the Philippines. Jackie’s father, Lito Mondejar was Manny’s former manager. Jackie Mondejar now lives in Richmond, BC and is proud to be the head coach of the professional boxing division of New Era Athletics.

New Era Athletics offers a “Pacquiao” boxing training program and The Philippines marital arts program, Tactical Arnis Defense:

“Pacquiao” Boxing Training
Class Schedule: Tues & Thurs 6-7pm Sat 2-3pm
Cost: $140.00 / Month

Tactical Arnis Defense
Class Schedule: Mon & Wed 8-9pm
Cost: $120.00 / Month

To learn more about these training programs, visit New Era Athletics in Richmond, BC www.neweraathletics.webs.com

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New Low Rate! Philippine Express Calling Cards

Vancouver Filipino — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:11:22 +0000

Philippine Express Calling cards are available mostly in the Asian Supermarket chains including T&T Supermarket and many other Retail stores throughout Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.

Special Promotion is now on. Email us any Philippine Express Calling card PIN number and get BONUS minutes!

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23 Minutes to mobile
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Please visit http://callingcardexpress.vpweb.ca/ for more details!

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Vancouver Filipino — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:45:22 +0000

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