Foundation News

WET by Neil Oshima
A Roundtable Discussion on Digital vs. Film with Neal Oshima
Sat , June 25, 4-6pm , Silverlens Gallery

Working in photography for the good part of three decades, respected photographer Neal Oshima has witnessed the transition from analog film to digital technology. He now invites you to sit in and join a discussion on DIGITAL vs. FILM. Express what you think and ask what you want to know. Along with Neal, several artists and personalities will be part of the roundtable. Join us at Silverlens Gallery on Saturday, June 25, 4-6pm.

This event is free of charge. RSVP call 8160044 or email manage@silverlensphoto.com.

WET by Neal Oshima runs simultaneously with Postlocal, 2011 curated by Isa Lorenzo featuring Gaston Damag, Pow Martinez and Lynyrd Paras at SLab and Assemblage: Project 3 by Julius Clar at 20SQUARE. All shows will run until June 25.

Words: Jel Tordesillas; Image: Neal Oshima, La Mesa Dam, 2008

Dear Members:

We are accepting nominations for the Museum Foundation of the Philippines Board of Trustees 2011-2014

Nominees must be members of good standing.  Please send your nominations to the following:

Please include full name of your nominee, nickname, and a one-paragraph bio-data.

Nominations must be received by Mae de Leon or Elvie Magpayo of the MFPI office by 5:00 pm on June 30, 2011.

Nominees will be subject to screening by the Nominations Committee.

Truly yours,

Trickie C. Lopa
Head, 2011 Nominations and Elections Committee
Secretary, Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

Tour of Negros Occidental
Organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

Negros is known as the sugar central of the Philippines. The cultivation of sugar and the affluence it brought to the island’s economy created a unique lifestyle. This is best reflected in its heritage houses, museums, churches and the delectable food served on its table. An intimate glimpse of “La Dulce Vida” awaits you. Join us and discover what the Sweet Life in Negros is all about.

Below is the revised and final itinerary for the tour, as well as the cost:

June 30, 2011 to July 2, 2011
MFPI Members Php 20,000.00
Non-Members Php 22,000.00
* Inclusive of air fare, hotel accommodation, meals, and entrance fees.

Tour Itinerary

June 30, 2011, Thursday

• Arrive Silay Bacolod Airport 9:40 am (PR 133 – leaves Manila 8:30 am)
• Proceed to L&rsqo;Fisher Hotel for check-in
• Bacolod City Tour – Negros Museum
  Drive thru San Sebastian Cathedral, plaza, Rizal Elementary School, Negros Occidental High School, Magsungay & Old Airport on the way to lunch
• Lunch at Aboy&rsqo;s Restaurant
• Bago City Tour – Balayni Tan Juan Araneta, Mayu Silk Farm
• ANP Showroom
• Dinner at Chicken House Mandalagan
• Dessert at Orange Gallery (owned by artist Charlie Co, located right next door to Chicken House Mandalagan)

July 1, 2011, Friday

• Santa Clara Chapel
• Ramon Hofilena Heritage House
• Balay Negrense
• Lunch at Torino-Bantug Fishpond hosted by Mrs. Armita Rufino, MFPI President
• Balay ni Tana Dicang, Talisay, with coffee and dessert at the Capitana Gallery
• Aniceto Lacson/Claparols House
• The Ruins, Talisay City
• Dinner at Café/TrattoriaUma
• Coffee & dessert at Calea

July 2, 2011, Saturday

• St. Joseph the Worker Chapel,Victorias
• Lunch at Hda. Sta. Rosalia with buffet menu prepared by Chef Jomi Gaston
• Chapel of the Cartwheels, Manapla
• Bernardino Jalandoni Heritage House, Silay
• El Ideal – coffee break
• Depart for Airport/Manila at 6:45pm (PR 136 – arrives Manila 7:50pm)

Limited slots only. Kindly pay 50% downpayment to confirm your reservation. Checks should be made payable to Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. You may deposit your payment to our Metrobank Savings Account Number 495-3-49550082-0. Please fax deposit slip with your name to our telefax number 404 2685. Full payment of the balance may be made on the day of the tour.

For reservations and inquiries, please contact Elvie or Mae at the Museum Foundation of the Philippines office: Tel 404 2685, 697 9509 or 0949 3338211 (Elvie) or 0927 8484680 (Mae). You may also contact Flor Cortez at 722 9073 or Tonie Bautista at 810 6912.

You can also download the reply form and fax the completed form to 404-2685 / 722-9073 / 810-6912.

Save the Date!

Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
Annual General Assembly

July 28, 2011, Thursday, 3:00 pm
Room 217 National Art Gallery (Old Legislative Building)
National Museum of the Philippines, P. Burgos Street, Manila

Agenda will include elections of the Board of Trustees for 2011-2014 and the inauguration of the newly-renovated Room 217 of the National Art Gallery to be named Museum Foundation of the Philippines Hall.

Tour of Negros Occidental
Organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

Negros is known as the sugar central of the Philippines. The cultivation of sugar and the affluence it brought to the island’s economy created a unique lifestyle. This is best reflected in its heritage houses, museums, churches and the delectable food served on its table. An intimate glimpse of “La Dulce Vida” awaits you. Join us and discover what the Sweet Life in Negros is all about.

June 30, 2011 to July 2, 2011
Cost per person to follow: Inclusive of air fare, hotel accommodation, meals, and entrance fees.

Tentative Itinerary

June 30, 2011, Thursday
Arrive Silay Bacolod Airport
Proceed to L Fisher Hotel for check-in
Bacolod City Tour – Negros Museum; Drive thru San Sebastian Cathedral, plaza, Rizal Elementary School, Negros Occidental High School, Magsungay & Old Airport on the way to lunch
Lunch at Aboy’s Restaurant
Bago City Tour – Balay ni Tan Juan Araneta/Mayu Silk Farm

ANP Showroom
Dinner at Chicken House Mandalagan
Orange Gallery

July 1, 2011, Friday
Santa Clara Chapel
Ramon Hofilena Heritage House
Balay Negrense
Lunch at Sirs Restaurant
Balay ni Tana Dicang, Talisay
Aniceto Lacson/Claparols House
The Ruins, Talisay City
Dinner at Café/Trattoria Uma
Calea – coffee & dessert

July 2, 2011, Saturday
St. Joseph the Worker Chapel – Victorias
Lunch at Hacienda Sta. Rosalia
Chapel of the Cartwheels, Manapla
Bernardino Jalandoni Heritage House
El Ideal – coffee break
Depart for Airport/Manila

For reservations and inquiries, please contact Elvie or Mae at the Museum Foundation of the Philippines office: Tel 404 2685, 697 9509 or 0949 3338211 (Elvie) or 0927 8484680 (Mae). You may also contact Flor Cortez at 722 9073 or Tonie Bautista at 810 6912.

You can also download the reply form and fax the completed form to 404-2685 / 722-9073 / 810-6912.