There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Lea Nepomuceno is the Founder of Beauty Beyond Bars a nonprofit empowering incarcerated people with personal care Beauty Beyond Bars has donated over $25,000 worth of products Nepomuceno teaches incarcerated youth as part of the organization’s “Problem-Solving Through Policy” program Students identify problems they have encountered with the juvenile justice system and Nepomuceno’s team transforms their solutions into legislation Beauty Beyond Bars is the proud sponsor of the Culturally-Competent Hair Care Act a bill that ensures incarcerated people of color have access to suitable hair products Nepomuceno is an undergraduate at George Washington University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health She is a former school board member of the second-largest school district in California and currently sits on the Executive Council of Brady’s Team ENOUGH I strive to lead the next generation of criminal justice reform.” Please enable JavaScript to view this page correctly THE Philippines has recently expressed its interest to expand its defense ties with the Republic of Finland conveyed such during his initial meeting in April with Amb Arsenio Andolong who is the Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson in a news release Teodoro remarked that Finland’s geography and history have cultivated its robust resilience to threat actors within its region,” Andolong relayed as he noted that this has led to the European nation’s advanced capabilities in securing its defense supply chains Nurminen expressed Finland’s willingness to cooperate with like-minded countries like the Philippines that uphold a rules-based international order “She mentioned that Nokia—a known Finnish multinational company—is interested in supporting the Philippines’ Self-Reliant Defense Posture Program,” the DND spokesperson imparted Andolong said the meeting between the two officials concluded with Teodoro expressing the DND’s interest in enhancing its cooperation with the Scandinavian country in conjunction with the Philippines’ “Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept” in areas related to defense supply-chain management Input your search keywords and press Enter Introduction By Patricia Villoria Philippine cinema pioneer Luis Nepomuceno believed that “in order to be able to tell a story with a thousand images you have to be able to tell a story with a single image.” The famed film producer was known for his love for the craft of storytelling and the process that comes with it he passed down his filmmaking knowledge to his children and grandchildren Photographer Artu Nepomuceno puts into practice the light studies his grandfather taught him, along with lessons he’s learned on the field within the Light Notes series he shares on Instagram Artu photographs his grandfather’s belongings in a series close to his heart he gives a glimpse into his childhood growing up under his grandfather’s wing ARTU NEPOMUCENO: My grandfather taught me how to study light and my love for him made me obsessed with it the first thing I do when I enter any space is observe the consequences of light; sometimes I hear the studies in his voice—as if we were back in his study Wowo wanted me to focus and learn the art of storytelling but he knew that I need to master the basic tool of the craft first he felt like the exposure triangle was too basic so he immediately started with lighting diagrams and analyze the elements that shaped it [like] a bonfire’s effect on the faces of an audience rays of sunlight through pockets of a tunnel a flashlight pointing on a white ceiling during a blackout My grandfather wanted me to watch the sun so that one day All the items photographed are pieces of equipment that belonged to my grandfather Wowo would make me sketch the shadows of a ball hit by different forms of light It was a simple way of understanding the fall of light depending on its position I found my uncle Cobo doing the same exercise in his sketchbook My grandfather was a man of faith—he spent the last decade of his life providing a safe space in a church he helped build called Little Souls in Tagaytay I grew up spending a lot of time with him visiting different churches I was exposed to the magic of stained glass; that when mixed with the right light and a good amount of incense The architectural brilliance and consideration to the sun made me appreciate the power of light and how it can convert a space into something truly inspirational and moving My grandfather was also a man who loved drama—who loved the emphasis and gravity of heavy stories particularly in disaster or apocalypse movies Our “outside school” assignments involved the cinema where he would quiz me on how certain scenes were lit or how some shots were achieved He loved films like 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow Wowo’s last assignment to me was his final script: a film about San Lorenzo Ruiz my grandfather lost track of the script and upon dying Luis Nepomuceno was a visionary beyond his time Father of Philippine Cinema Jose Nepomuceno I grew up seeing my grandfather host many visitors many of which were scholars seeking stories about the industry he helped build including a Longines watch inside his one and only black suitcase My mom restored the watch and gifted it to me I had it planned to use my grandfather’s black suitcase as a prop and there it was: the script to Lorenzo of the Philippines It looks like nothing was found at this location Maybe try one of the links below or a search Photographs By Artu Nepomuceno Photographed by Artu Nepomuceno for the August 2024 Issue of Vogue Philippines There’s a story that film producer Luis Nepomuceno liked to tell his grandchildren from the height of his career: He once served as a middleman for an American production team filming a project at the same time his own production studio was working on a film as well while the Americans were lugging around heavy mirror light reflectors the size of refrigerators he breezed past them with his crew carrying the most feather-light reflector—a smug moment that showed his ingenuity as an experienced Filipino filmmaker A young Artu Nepomuceno He peeled off foil from empty cigarette packets and glued them on simple illustration boards for a D-I-Y reflector that accomplished the same job as the industrial-grade film reflectors for a fraction of the price Artu says that his grandfather Luis was always telling stories like this the one defining story of his career also happens to be the first Filipino film in theaters to be shot in technicolor The film follows a romantic drama starring Charito Solis and Ric Rodrigo beginning with the bashful first blushes of courtship between their two main characters the trials that test their relationship spanning decades and a gripping ending with all the markers of a classic melodrama of the time the film was selected as the country’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 40th Academy Awards but fell short of being accepted as a nominee Luis continued to carve his own name in the film industry with Igorota and a bevy of other feature-length and short films that have inspired younger generations of filmmakers today Luis’ diligence and creativity saw him through his long career in filmmaking “He didn’t care about [winning awards],” Artu says about his grandfather The reward was the work itself and that’s what mattered to him He was obsessed with [making films] so profoundly Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak was written by Luis’ father Jose Zialcita Nepomuceno also dubbed the “Father of Philippine Cinema.” The script was the older filmmaker’s masterpiece though he never made it himself because he was adamant about it being produced in cinema’s latest breakthrough at the time: in DeLuxe Color Jose Nepomuceno earned his place in Philippine history through Dalagang Bukid the first full-length Filipino feature film based on a zarzuela that was popular during the early 1900s Most if not all of Jose Nepomuceno’s films are lost Nitrate film is a volatile art medium for storage notorious for spontaneously combusting without enough ventilation the family’s office studio burned down three times a study about the filmmaker published at the University of Stockholm attempted to piece together his filmography based on the impressions it has left found through newspaper articles on microfilm from various Manila archives At the time when all Filipino filmmaking was independent the research found that he captured Filipino life as he knew it making films about what he knew best: his hometown of Quiapo just as in the zarzuelas and moro-moros of that era Jose Nepomuceno made silent films from 1919 to 1933 before passing away in 1959 his work kept record of what made him Filipino during the period of American occupation and colonial rule “The films of Nepomuceno helped in spreading the Tagalog culture and language to other parts of the Philippines,” the paper reads From an old long conversation Artu managed to record while his grandfather was still alive Luis shared in his own words how he started in filmmaking he was surprised that his father took him under his wing at the age of sixteen “Apparently he must’ve seen something in me; that I was curious It must’ve been a relief to him.” Finally—someone in the family to inherit his work Luis guessed his father must have been thinking He was an apprentice for his father for thirteen years before his passing as Luis cemented his reputation as a respected filmmaker he took his own children and even his grandchildren as apprentices through the stories he shared and the time he spent with them The film producer loved taking long drives around the city and sometimes he would take his grandchildren with him when they were still young on a dusty morning in EDSA when the light would kind of go through the tunnels he would kind of point out ‘Why is that happening?’” Artu fondly reminisces.  These moments were quizzes where Luis would ask where the light was coming from and Artu would answer with how the shadows behaved “It was very intimate but also intimidating because there was a wrong answer,” he says This, and other drawing exercises to trace and study light were like after-school activities for Artu, nurturing in him a subconscious love for light, too. He did not expect to be in the business of telling stories at first but now he finds himself traveling across the Philippines, capturing the country through his lens Artu also hopes to find it in himself to bring to life one of his grandfather’s scripts to the silver screen one day I think my responsibility is to just continue telling stories of people to do what I’m doing as a photographer,” Artu says I constantly and unconsciously do things for him.” When he found himself switching his degree to photography in college he remembered his grandfather giving him this advice: “In order to be able to tell a story with a thousand images you have to be able to tell a story with a single image.”  The Philippines on Friday turned over to the Humanitarian Air Bridge its donation of supplies for those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza The donation consisted of 8,323 bonnets OCD Administrator and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Executive Director Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno led the turnover of essential supplies at the NDRRMC Operations Center in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo Officials from the Jordanian Honorary Consulate as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs attended the turnover ceremony "Today’s ceremony marks a significant moment in our efforts to support global humanitarian initiatives It is an honor to gather here with our partners from the Jordanian Honorary Consulate and the DFA as we officially recognize the Philippines' contribution to the Humanitarian Air Bridge Campaign of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan," Nepomuceno said "We stand in solidarity with all those impacted by this tragedy and recognize the urgency of the situation," he said "With the ongoing humanitarian needs in Gaza it is crucial that we step up and provide aid where it is most needed," Nepomuceno added Thousands of Palestinians displaced by the war between Israel and Hamas started going back to their homes in Gaza a few weeks ago most structures were reduced to rubble and there is no electricity and basic supplies almost 47,000 Palestinians were killed in the war that started in October 2023. —KG {{gallery.imageDetails.images.0.description}} The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Saturday said 81 people have been reported dead following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) OCD Administrator and Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said the number of reported casualties is still subject to validation and verification Data provided by the OCD chief showed that the bulk of reported deaths were from CALABARZON at 48 followed by Bicol Region (Region V) at 28 killed and Zamboanga Peninsula Region (Region IX) have reported two Nepomuceno also disclosed that 66 persons were reported injured and 34 were reported missing Majority of reported injured persons were from Region V at 60 followed by Region VIII with five injured and BARMM with one person hurt In its latest disaster monitoring dashboard the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that there are a total of 547 flooded areas across Regions I Nepomuceno said 4.472 million people or 1.062 million families were severely affected by the weather disturbance there are 82,000 families or 311,468 persons currently staying in evacuation centers the NDRRMC reported that cost of damage stands at P203,826,014.38 of which 7,506 were partially damaged and 926 totally damaged Damage to agriculture was estimated at P87,529,788.11 affecting 3,049 farmers and fisherfolk and 1,613.77 hectares of crops There are 83 cities and municipalities placed under state of calamity due to Kristine Kristine exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday However, its trough will still continue to affect parts of Luzon on Saturday PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms would prevail in Occidental Mindoro and Palawan because of the trough of Kristine President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Friday directed the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture to ensure enough supply of goods in areas affected by the onslaught of Kristine Four dams in Luzon meanwhile had some of their gates opened on Saturday morning to release water according to PAGASA-Flood Forecasting and Warning Section An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday called for the scrapping of the induction furnace (IF) process in the manufacture of steel construction materials saying reliance on this method leaves Filipinos at risk should The Big One strike the country a member of the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center said these facilities are "all over" the country "Proven na ito sa ating mga kapitbahay na bansa pinagbawal na 'yan dahil nga ang problema hindi quality steel ang naproproduce at delikado para sa mga mamamayan," Cola said (That's already been proven in our neighboring countries These countries have already prohibited it because the problem is that the process doesn't produce quality steel and it's dangerous for the public.) "So dapat 'yun din ang gawin ng ating gobyerno Dapat ipag-ban na ang process na ito (So our government should do the same Philippine government agencies have recently issued statements about preparing for The Big One following the March 28 quake that left thousands dead in Myanmar and Thailand Cola said China has already raised its concern over the existence of induction furnaces being used to produce substandard quality steel products in 2002 "The main drawback of induction furnace facilities is that there is no process of removing harmful elements in the liquid steel resulting in inconsistent quality of products produced This is also a safety hazard since these steel products are used in construction of buildings and infrastructure," he said China banned induction furnace facilities for the production of construction-grade steel the producers moved to Southeast Asian nations Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) President Ronald Magsajo said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Iron and Steel Council issued a statement of concern in 2018 warning against the use of induction furnace technologies for construction-grade steel Magsajo said the council advised the use of the technology only for foundry and metal casting Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno called on the public to prepare for a possible earthquake through identifying open spaces and preparing go-to bags In a separate interview on Tuesday, Nepomuceno stressed the importance of earthquake-resistant buildings and bridges as 500,000 structures may collapse should The Big One occur Saying Philippine structures should be able to withstand magnitude-8.5 quakes or stronger Nepomuceno said there should be no shortcuts in the construction of houses The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has projected the death toll due to The Big One at 50,000 with at least 12% of residential buildings heavily damaged Glenfiddich honors trailblazers who nurture connections and promote growth This initiative is a tribute to breaking new ground and venturing into uncharted areas—principles that visual artists Shaira Luna and Pepe Diokno embody through their creative endeavors a few pivotal moments in their lives redirected their paths they are some of the sought-after creatives in their respective industries amassing awards and recognition for their work From taking risks and persevering despite the odds, it’s worth noting the common threads that bind them: risk, experimentation, and unwavering commitment to their craft. These qualities are also familiar to Scottish distillery Glenfiddich In a compelling conversation as part of Glenfiddich’s “The Where Next Club,” a platform that celebrates pioneers and growth Luna’s entry into photography was anything but conventional the 37-year-old fashion and commercial photographer was bound for a life in medicine she was already present in the music circuit photographing musicians and the band scene in the 2010s “It wasn’t really what was expected of me at that time,” she recalls Despite having no formal education in photography the fashion and commercial photographer saw every shoot “as an opportunity to learn and grow.” Luna’s work is marked by a playfulness and curiosity that transcends traditional genres “I’ve always been super curious and not really afraid to go outside of my so-called style,” she reflects But on marrying her style with commercial work she explains that she enjoys this aspect because “when it’s technical When the group talked about the future of storytelling the photographer reflected on finding inspiration not in predicting the future but in embracing the past “I just want to embrace what is already available and what has been created,” she asserts she remains open to seeing where the journey leads next Chaos is a consistent element in Nepomuceno’s shoots “I’m never comfortable in a shoot unless it’s really messy,” he admits adding that this pursuit of “chaos” grants his work a unique The taste for “disruption” may be attributed to his initial hurdle of entering the world of visual arts Inspired to take on the same path as his late grandfather film producer and director Luis Nepomuceno the then-aspiring filmmaker was met with a “no” and was redirected to become a photographer first ‘If a movie is a story created with a thousand images you have to be able to tell a story with a single image first.’ And that kind of just stuck [with me,]” he reflects which was no photograph is worth it unless there’s a story written all over that image I think that all ties down with something that’s very deeply connected with me.” In his hopes for the future of Philippine photography the photographer hopes that it will be rooted in education to create quality and meaningful storytelling “How can we make images matter not by quantity but quality?” he asks The producer-director’s entry into filmmaking came at the young age of 21 for the film Engkwentro driven by a passion that pushed him to take significant personal and financial risks “I wish I had done more short films or taken other roles,” reflects the producer-director Despite initial setbacks and apprehensions he ventured into advertising directing commercials His methods for creating a narrative in film and commercials come from consistency—a structured yet flexible approach to his creative process “I love consistency when it comes to process A framework or skeleton of a routine allows me to improvise I have a solid foundation of which I can step in order to push boundaries.” “…If you keep doing the same thing then you’ll eventually sort of run out of steam or people will get tired of it I think there is also a need to innovate.” Diokno emphasized the importance of staying true to the essence of a story even when commercial demands come into play “Whenever there’s a consideration like casting or product placement I always go back to the heart of the story,” he shares Diokno has returned to filmmaking with the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival hit GomBurZa and is currently working on the musical film adaptation of Himala He remains positive with his renewed vigor and eagerness to adapt to new platforms while hoping for a resurgence in cinema-going experiences these old mediums can come back and thrive.” Watch the full-length episode of Glenfiddich Where Next Club: A Conversation Through a Maverick’s Lens on Vogue Philippines’ official YouTube channel Art Direction by Andie Quintos and Christina Zabat Make-up by Angel Oh and Cathy Licas of Nix Institute of Beauty Hair by Jessey Miranda of Nix Institute of Beauty Photographer’s assistants: Keren Agonoy and Benjamin Harangote Photography By Artu Nepomuceno Styling By David Milan “It serves as a representation of people’s compass on a journey that involves dreams In “Bitoon sa Dagat,” or “Star in the Sea,” Iloilo native Karl Nadales crafts a poignant narrative of life’s journey drawing from his personal experiences and cultural heritage He envisions the guiding star as a symbol of dreams and discoveries portraying the path as both fluid and deliberate For his contribution to Vogue Threads, Nadales features a piece made out of cotton staple The integration of French knots and basting stitches play a crucial role in this design which the designer alludes to “the idea of reaching one’s destination.” Further explaining the techniques seen in the work Nadales says that the intricate French knots mirror milestones and achievements while the basting stitches reflect moments of uncertainty or transition along the way these elements illustrate a complex life’s journey where each stitch contributes to a broader narrative of growth Nadales’ meticulous approach balances restraint and depth allowing the craftsmanship to leave a quiet yet profound impression Vogue Philippines invites homegrown and global creatives to Vogue Threads an experience that weaves Philippine culture Its inaugural edition celebrates Filipino artistry and heritage through an exhibit featuring the works of designers from the islands of Luzon Production Design Assistant: Christian Manlunas Bringing together his love of both sports and law athletic compliance is a good match for UNLV's senior associate athletics director  Eric Nepomuceno said he moved to UNLV because he saw the opportunity to be part of something special (Lonnie Timmons III/UNLV Creative Services) Heading toward his second fall as a Las Vegan after six years at Boston’s Northeastern University Eric Nepomuceno (feel free to call him “Nepo”) says this city reminds him of his hometown of Queens in at least one significant way — diversity where he is involved with all 17 varsity Rebel sports programs and their nearly 480 student-athletes in his role as UNLV senior associate athletics director for compliance Athletics compliance is responsible for ensuring integrity in intercollegiate sports through rules education and monitoring NCAA compliance brought two of my passions together — sports and the law playing Little League baseball as a youngster and working as a football equipment manager for the University of Michigan graduating from law school was one of my greatest academic accomplishments No one grows up wanting to be a compliance officer I did grow up wanting to effect change in the lives of others Through my role as a compliance officer in athletics I believe that I have been able to do just that One big example of that is the waivers we put through directly impact and influence the student-athlete experience UNLV was attractive to me because of the people who were already in place and the trajectory of the athletics department I saw an opportunity to learn from great leaders on campus while having the potential to be involved in something special moving forward I look forward to getting to see some of the best magicians in the world right here in Vegas We have three sons and each was born a different state Rhode Island; and Nolan (2019) is Vegas born and right now I am finishing Finding a Way to Win by Bill Parcells my wife thought that Vegas was just hotels and casinos We were both pleasantly surprised to discover that the city is very family-friendly We find ourselves spending a great amount of time at the Children’s Museum or Springs Preserve on any given weekend I’ve been to a handful of Vegas Knights games I even went to a preseason game where the atmosphere was electric — you would have thought it was a playoff game because it was sold out and extremely loud We have her guac and chips during special occasions or family dinner nights I don’t return because I want to see and experience somewhere new The country is filled with beautiful landscape and nature I have enjoyed two trips to Costa Rica and look forward to visiting again I feel as if I have traded in my shovel and snow boots for sunblock and flip flops The weather in Vegas is much better in that regard Fourth-year medical students reflect on their medical school journey one week before commencement Sky Denson says UNLV's real estate program helped launch his career — before he even graduated a longtime UNLV faculty member and administrator most recently served as the university's officer in charge; appointment runs through April 2028.  “I’m inspired with the thought of how the world is changing evolving and opening to beautiful possibilities.” Filipino craftsmanship takes center stage in this piece with the careful preparation of the piña cloth demonstrating Bitagcol’s deep respect for tradition The piece’s unisex appeal also makes it versatile in today’s fashion landscape Filipino artisans excel at honoring their roots while embracing innovation This thoughtful approach results in a garment that is a powerful fusion of craftsmanship and form representing both the past and future of Filipino fashion the piece embodies pride in identity and culture a fitting contemporary tribute to the archipelago The page you are looking for might have been removed Only a handful of Filipinos have left an indelible mark in the history of sports it becomes synonymous to greatness in that sport: Gabriel "Flash" Elorde and Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao in boxing Efren "The Magician" Reyes in billiards and a man whose legacy in his sport needs no moniker He is simply known by his regular nickname: Paeng Little did the then 11-year-old Rafael Nepomuceno know that a brief rainstorm during a junior golf tournament he was competing in would redefine not only his future but the history of the sport as it is known today In what many believed to be mere urban legend Nepomuceno and his father Angel sought shelter from a sudden downpour at the Camp John Hay golf course in Baguio City and finally managed to stay dry at the Mile Hile Bowling Club the young Paeng saw bowling for the very first time "I really got into golf early and I was really passionate about it," said the 62-year-old bowling icon "When we were waiting for the rains to stop I got to witness bowling for the first time and I was initially curious whose family resided in Quezon City at the time got beginner's lessons at a nearby Coronado Lanes and four years later won his first title in the 1972 Philippine Open for the Junior Masters event "I started out using a rubber ball," Nepomuceno recalls "I also used a plastic ball for several years I won my first World Cup using a plastic ball went on to achieve his first of three Guinness World Records by becoming the young champion of the Bowling World Cup held in Tehran His other two records are having won the World Cup in three different decades and the most number of championships won by a bowler-now updated to 132 after coming out of "retirement" last December and winning the 2019 PTBA Open Bowling Championship in the Mixed Open Masters category in July He could have won his 133rd in the recently concluded Bowling World Cup National Finals but had to settle for second place behind new Philippine bowling protégé Merwin Tan he would have set a few more records of sorts it would have meant that I qualified for the (Bowling) World Cup in five different decades," he said "And if I would have gone to Palembang (Indonesia-the site of this year's edition) I'd be gunning to be the oldest world champion." Remo Fornasari of Italy still holds that distinction when he won the 1987 edition in Kuala Lumpur Paeng Nepomuceno's name has become synonymous with Philippine bowling. Noel Zarate/ESPN5Nepomuceno wasn't even supposed to be competing in the Bowling World Cup National Finals His name was not among those seeded-since he was allegedly retired-and decided at the last minute to join the tryout process "just for fun" "I really had not been practicing consistently so just for fun I joined with everyone else," he shared Nepomuceno managed to survive a shaky start on the final day and finished as the second seed defeating national team member Paulo Valdez in the semifinals and coming within five pinfalls shy of "upsetting" Tan The 20-year-old Tan went on to dominate Nepomuceno in the second game and book his second straight entry to the World Cup after representing the Philippines last year in Las Vegas "I really haven't raved about a young bowler in awhile but he's going to be a big name in the sport." But during Nepomuceno's epic run in the National Finals competitiveness and energy he has displayed in his 51 years in the sport He still swayed with the pins as they were dropping he still pumped his fist after an emphatic strike and still took every shot as if it were the one for the win Trademarks that had endeared him to aficionados for decades a number of surgeries on his left wrist and an "empty nest" ultimately led to the decision to finally step away from being immersed in bowling even from being one of the coaches of the national team "Our children have all gone their separate ways already," he explained "Being involved in the sport on this level usually makes me come home late I really wanted to spend more time with my wife (Saira "Pinky" Puyat) and also get the chance to relax more now that we have an 'empty nest'." Nepomuceno is now going to take on more of an advisory role as opposed to being one of the main coaches of the squad in its preparations for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games this December "(Coaches) Biboy (Rivera) and Jojo (Canare) have been doing a great job with the team," he said "I'll be more of an adviser to them from now on." With his decision to stay in the background nowadays Nepomuceno is still the larger-than-life figure that has been hailed as a bowling luminary not only in the Philippines "When Paeng walks into an international event people would still stop what they're doing to welcome him and give him respect," Pinky Nepomuceno "Even the younger bowlers know who he is because the ones that he went up against before are all coaches now and still tell stories of Paeng Losing to Tan last Friday appeared to be the proverbial passing of the torch from Nepomuceno to the next generation "He's only starting to learn how good he is," he said soft-spoken former junior golfer from Quezon City who went on to be a six-time world bowling champion will forever be known as one of the greatest athletes in Philippine history His legacy encompasses being the youngest world champion to garnering 132 crowns to being the only Asian to be certified by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) as a Gold Level Coach (only one of 25 in the world today) He even has a statue at the entrance of the International Bowling Hall of Fame in Arlington Nepomuceno still maintains his low-key demeanour and his desire to keep proliferating the sport "I encourage all youngsters and even the not so young to get in sports we don't need height or speed to be successful All that's needed is to be open to learning I believe that the Filipino can truly excel the image of them [the Ibaloi people] wearing a jacket over their native tapis stuck in my mind.” Before entering fashion, Milka Quin had a career in banking but decided to pursue her passion by enrolling at Slim’s Fashion and Art School She gained recognition on the show Project Runway Philippines for her approach to design particularly her work inspired by the deconstruction of the hidden beauty of the banana plant which became a key theme in her winning collection even suggested that she should showcase her work in Paris which was a highlight of her experience on the show​ For Vogue Threads a traditional carrying basket woven and worn by Ibaloi women in Benguet features a square base and body with a round opening at the top The basket is designed to be strapped to the back of the head allowing the head rather than the shoulders to bear the weight Kara Nepomuceno (she/her) is a Dance and Biology major conducting mentored research under Professors Alysia Ramos and Ann Cooper Albright Her project is titled “Side to Side” - Pangalay codification and performance in Filipino American communities.  the performance “Side to Side’ developed from a six month exploration of pangalay codification and performance in Filipino American communities it explored the tensions of transmitting cultural and technical specificity while articulating contemporary concerns about displacement and identity The piece showed at the Asia Pacific Dance Festival Conference in August 2019 Regional dance performance not only deeply impacts concepts of personal and national identity but also reconstructs narratives of cultural heritage that mediate the belonging or displacement of populations While previous research has traced the legacies of different dance traditions in the Philippines and the United States pangalay as an emerging form in the United States offers new insight into heritage and identity across borders What does the process of doing your research look like Research can look like observing video recordings of the dance from performances in both Southeast Asia and the United States or even trying on the movements in my own body Research also involves reading literature from other scholars synthesizing ideas and working things out in conversation or through a combination of writing and movement In what ways have you showcased your research the performance showed at the Asia Pacific Dance Festival Conference at McCarthy Hall lawn in August 2019 It was followed by a critical talkback and discussion What drove you to want to seek out research experiences in college Professor Alysia Ramos helped me to get involved with research first through the course Contemporary Global Dance and later by introducing me to Professor Cooper Albright and by encouraging me to apply for the Asia Pacific Dance Festival Conference What is your favorite aspect of the research process One of my favorite aspects of the research process is connecting with other artists and scholars and learning about their own relationships to regional dance transmission and performance I really enjoy hearing about the impact of dance in their individual experiences and in their greater community How has working with your mentor impacted the development of your research project Professor Cooper Albright helped me to wield language and movement in mutually beneficial ways allowing the process of writing and dancing to shape and direct each other equally She helped me to clarify my academic writing and take greater risks with my argument and organization This research connected me to a network of supportive and inspiring people and has definitely informed my aspirations after Oberlin I am excited to further study regional dance performance through a post-graduate fellowship in Southeast Asia with plans to collaborate with community-based performing-arts organizations in the region Read about more of OUR featured researchers Oberlin has separate application processes for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music You have exceptional musical talent and intellectual enthusiasm.We have a place just for you employee is serving a five-year prison term for attempting to lure a child was arrested in August 2018 after he traveled to Pennsauken expecting to meet a 14-year-old girl He was greeted instead by law enforcement officers according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office who was a senior technologist at the Camden food company had previously sent sexually explicit texts to a law enforcement officer posing as a girl attempted criminal sexual contact and attempted sexual assault with a minor He admitted guilt earlier this year to endangering the welfare of a child Nepomuceno has a parole eligibility date in June 2020 He was sentenced May 31 by Superior Court Judge Edward McBride Jr More: Casey Lohne of Medford dies in Winslow crash More: Fire damages home on Breckinridge Drive in Sicklerville More: Oaklyn fire displaces West Haddon Avenue resident More: What happened in the kidnapping, death of Curtis Jenkins III? Francis Pancratius “Kiko” Nepomuceno Pangilinan is a lawyer who has served multiple terms in the Philippine Senate He was first elected to the Senate in 2001 and served two consecutive terms until 2013 He returned to the Senate in 2016 and completed another six-year term in 2022 He has been a principal author and sponsor of several key laws Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act He was one of the senators who voted against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 citing concerns about civil liberties and potential abuse of power he served as Quezon City councilor from 1988 to 1992 during his break from the Senate due to term limits he was appointed as the presidential assistant for food security and agricultural modernization by then-president Benigno Aquino III He is credited with founding the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards he ran for vice president along with presidential candidate Leni Robredo He placed second to eventual winner Sara Duterte He filed his candidacy for the 2025 elections for a bid to return to the Senate He served as president of the Liberal Party from 2016 to 2022 and has held the position of chairperson since 2022 he tendered his resignation as president after the party failed to secure any Senate seats in that year’s midterm elections then-party chairperson Robredo did not accept his resignation He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a law degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman He earned a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration on strategic management from Harvard University’s John F He is married to actress and singer Sharon Cuneta Bam Aquino appears to be the only one from the Kiko-Bam tandem with a fighting chance ranking between 11th and 18th; Kiko Pangilinan trails at 17th to 19th place The MMA return of jiu-jitsu legend Gabi Garcia is once again cancelled News of the cancellation comes in the wake of the tragic floods that have impacted Garcia’s hometown of Porto Alegre as well as hundreds of cities around the state of Rio Grande do Sul Garcia was originally slated to face Barbara Nepomuceno at Centurion FC on April 25 in Sao Paulo, but the match was then moved to the May 18 card (also in Sao Paulo) due to unknown reasons. On Thursday, the promotion announced that the heavyweight championship main event was off because “it would not be morally right” to have Garcia compete with family members having been directly impacted by the tragedy The bout was to be a rematch between Garcia and Nepomuceno with Garcia owning a first-round submission win over Nepomuceno when the two fought at RIZIN 14 back in 2018 She MMA Fighting she did not ask for the rematch to be cancelled or postponed I would rather be human than be selfish and fight for a belt” Garcia said The promoter told me the fight was going to be postponed for a future card My managers told me to keep training because the fight will happen soon I couldn’t sleep when I found out on Wednesday that the fight was going to be cancelled I wouldn’t celebrate the belt,” she continued “That’s the only title I don’t have in my career and I want it really bad but I wouldn’t celebrate it while my family is suffering and there are people dying in the South Many childhood friends lost everything and are living in shelters I see my cousins crying because they’ve lost everything I think it would be OK for me to say I wouldn’t fight because my head isn’t right Nobody knew at the time but I won my first ADCC four days after my brother died If you fight and give excuses after a loss you take the merit away from your opponent and I would never do this “I never talked to the [Centurion FC] promoter about this I was using my social media to help the South I have friends that work for the police and they are sending me videos of people on roofs There’s so much going on in this tragedy and I wouldn’t be able to celebrate a victory I think the decision [to postpone the fight] was full of compassion towards me and the South I wouldn’t be able to put on the show I want for my comeback fight That wouldn’t be good for me and for the promotion and the country Garcia added she doesn’t like Nepomuceno and hopes to reschedule the fight “as soon as possible” and doubled down on her promise to not take the kickboxer down Garcia wants to showcase her striking skills and score a knockout in front of the Sao Paulo crowd after battling recent personal adversity “I went through difficult times and depression,” Garcia said “I didn’t get out of bed or talked to anyone for seven months My mom stayed here with me for some time and I even thought of the worse I thought about taking my own life after being scammed by my husband who I’m currently battling in court here in the United States If people knew what I went through and what I’m still going through… was in terrible health condition after a surgery that went wrong ‘I can’t lay in bed being healthy while others are fighting to live.’ I went back to training and it was miserable at first I did well on the third day of training and I left with a smile on my face I was training every single day again and my coach said something that I’ve never heard before in my life ‘I don’t see that Gabi that everyone talks about here in training That hurt because I’ve always loved training and coming back to training for this fight helped me and I wasn’t mentally able to do that with everything that was going on in my life I see the good side and the bad side of everything in life and I couldn’t see the good side of this.” Hannah Adrias is a fashion designer known for her modern and utilitarian take on traditional garments She gained significant recognition after winning TernoCon 2020 a competition dedicated to reimagining the terno which features the distinctive butterfly sleeves Adrias’ winning collection was a military-themed ensemble that included a silk terno jacket and hand-woven skirts with beads and straps Adrias began her journey in fashion without any formal background in drawing or design She enrolled at Slim’s Fashion and Arts School played a significant role in shaping her design philosophy encouraging her to prioritize the wearer’s experience when creating garments Named after her grandmother, Pining, Adrias showcases a terno top for Vogue Threads a giant mollusk commonly found in the West Philippine Sea Embellished with freshwater pearls and gold beads This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.