Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Silak Galang Arts Exhibit 2011, Glan Sarangani

Silak Galang-or 'shine Glan' is the first visual arts exhibition in Glan, Sarangani province together with a photo exhibit curated by Jayson Dona-al, a Glan resident...exhibiting artists are Edgar Baunillo, Al Monto, and Gaylord Murcia...the exhibit is under Glan's 12th Lubi-lubi Festival & co-sponsored by Dr. Ruiz, the Festival Director



works of Jayson Dona-al

 Edgar Baunillo is creates sculpture...

 the exhibition is in the Municipal Hall of Glan...works of Gaylord Murcia and Al Monto

with a photo exhibition..





 collection of Dr Ruiz, Jeepney work of jayson dona-al

 kandapada gensan artists meets silak galang artists

sold artwork of jayson dona-al

 israel oca & mark ty, visual artists from gensan


 mark ty, israel oca, jayson dona-al, me, edgar baunillo, & edrick aguirre\

jayson & edgar, sarangni visual artists

Lemlunay Resort & KCAC Meeting 2011






















Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Artist planting Trees-Tboli Watershed Project 11'



 Alma, Zita, Madam, Fr. Angel & Me at the back..the most tiring and toughest climb I ever made in my life...but once you reach the top, its heaven..and the scenery...thats why ancient people always associated the top of mountains as abodes of the gods...no wonder!

my super besfren going home at the back of a pickup truck...




Why planting trees is important
                                                                
Tree planting is a very positive action to take for the environment and is one answer to the threat of global warming.
If you are concerned about global warming and your carbon footprint, the most important step you can take is to reduce CO2 emissions. It is not possible to truly 'offset' carbon emissions or become carbon neutral simply by planting trees because:
  • Burning fossil fuels releases carbon that has been locked away for millions of years, creating a net increase of carbon in the atmosphere. This is creating a rise in the Earth's temperature which is leading to significant climatic change.
  • It can be years before a newly-planted tree will absorb significant amounts of CO2 - but the burning of fossil fuels releases CO2 into the atmosphere immediately, contributing to global warming. 
There is also a risk that while 'carbon offsetting' has benefits, it could provide people with an excuse for maintaining a fossil-fuel intensive lifestyle.
So the best thing is to become carbon conscious. Do all you can to reduce your carbon emissions - and plant trees to reduce the impact of emissions that can't be avoided.
While widespread deforestation is releasing more CO2 into the atmosphere, planting trees instead absorbs CO2 - and it also encourages biodiversity and provides habitats for wildlife.
Trees also play an important role in sustainable living. They provide fuel that is virtually carbon-neutral, fruit and nuts for food, timber, shelter for smallholdings and farms and they help prevent soil erosion. There is no doubt that every single tree planted is of real benefit to the planet.

Palawan Experience & NCVA Out of Town Meeting 2011


 Meetings in our hotel venue-Hotel Centro


 the admirable Hotel Centro and its lights show and the amazing pool...






 Casa San Miguel, Puerto Princesa, venue for the Palawan Artists Interaction & Dialogue


the memorable performance of Sir Yuan & the forced Andrew who didnt know what to do or to perform...I called it then as 'stagenap'...


Gypsy's Lair owned by co-member Ms Dinggot Prieto at Casa San Miguel, Puerto Princesa


 with Nina & Sir Ferdie
with Chester & Sir Ferdie

 Sir Nemie as we embarked in our motorized banca with all our lifejackets..

 Dingot Prieto...



 Entrance bay going to the Underground River..so pristine and so beautiful....

the Underground River experience: awe, wonder, amazement, fear, thrill, excitement-but most of all the laughter and the entertainment brought by the 'Bankero' and all of his antics and memorized but memorable tag lines...the best tour guide ever.....

 approaching the daungan, as we had just finished our tour...