Motorcycle Philippines

We did three short films to promote Cinemalaya,
the prestigious Philippine Independent Film Festival,
now dubbed as Our Sundance.

I wrote the films.

Please take time to visit these sites where you can freely view them, and don’t forget to share the sites to others.

It will help make people more aware of the independent cinema spirit.

The film festival begins on July 17 until July 26, 2009.

Happy viewing and see ya at the movies!

“Saan Nagtatago Ang CCP?”
(Looking for CCP)

Stars Dino Jalandoni.

View this film at this site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK5cW0cro9Q

“Candelabra”
(The Candle Holder)

Stars: Erik Matti and EJ Galang

View the film at this site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlcAriGREE

“Ang Kapatid Ko’ng Nagpupumilit Makita Si Ricky Davao”
(My Sister Wants to See Ricky Davao)

Stars: Ina Feleo, Cinemalaya 2007’s Best Actress, Ricky Davao, and Coco Martin.

View it at this site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK5cW0cro9Q

And lastly, we did a 60-seconder TV commercial to promote the festival.

‘The Gallery”

Stars: Dennis Trillo and Angel Aquino.

The ad can be seen at this site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ims2GdGj4cM

Thanks! Do spread the word, and the sites.

“Alay sa Pamilihang Bayan” is the theme for ArtPetron 2009, the nationwide art contest promoting Philippine art, culture, tradition and values to the Filipino youth.

By focusing on Philippine markets (pamilihang bayan), ArtPetron 9 sends out an open invitation to bask in the sense of community and abundance in the different traditional markets all over the country. Much of Philippine culture is deeply embedded in these public places, reflecting values of trust, industriousness, and pride in one’s produce.

Entries to ArtPetron 9 must feature pride in the Filipino vendors and in our country’s produce. Markets depict richness of life; each speaks of the unique identity of its locality. It proudly highlights its hometown’s distinct products — tuna market in Saranggani, danggit market in Cebu, strawberry fields in Baguio, vegetable market in Benguet. Philippine markets define who we are.

ArtPetron’s 9th National Student Art Competition is open to all students 15 to 28 years old who are enrolled in a college or university program or in a museum-based painting/photography class.

Student artists may compete in three categories, with the following criteria: Watercolor or Water-based Media — surface must be watercolor paper or illustration board; unframed size not more than 4 ft x 4 ft. Oil or Acrylic — surface must be canvas, canvas paper or wood; unframed size not more that 4 ft x 4 ft. Colored Photography — unframed size is between 8 x 10 inches to 10 x 15 inches; original photograph taken after 28 February 2009; not previously exhibited or awarded a prize in another contest; not corrected or manipulated in any post-production activity. Entrants must declare type of camera used; digital photography allowed; filters allowed.

Six grand prize winners (three from each painting category) will receive P50,000 and an ArtPetron trophy made by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, who is also the chairman of the ArtPetron board of judges. Six runners-up (three from each painting category) will receive P20,000 and an ArtPetron trophy. In the photography category, six grand prize winners will be awarded P30,000 and an ArtPetron trophy, while six runners-up will receive P15,000 and an ArtPetron trophy.

Application forms are available from the President’s or Fine Arts Dean’s office in all schools and universities, participating Petron service stations and bulk plants nationwide, or from the ArtPetron Secretariat office at Studio 5 Designs, telephone 8953971. A downloadable application form is also available from the website: www.artpetron.com.

Deadline for submission of entries is 24 July 2009 at Petron bulk plants nationwide or 31 July 2009 at the ArtPetron Secretariat.

MANILA, Philippines – To curb robberies and killings perpetrated by motorcycle-riding suspects in Metro Manila, the National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) wants motorcycles to sport larger registration plates with bigger letters and numbers.

The NCRPO said a large number of robberies – such as those targeting bank clients and workers ferrying payroll money – remain unsolved because either witnesses failed to clearly see the license plate of the motorcycle involved or the vehicle has no license plate at all.

“Looking at the present situation, we have found out that the current size of registration plates of motorcycles, which are barely readable from a distance, is grossly disadvantageous to our efforts in spotting and identifying stolen motorcycles and in addressing crime incidents involving male factors riding in tandem,” NCRPO director Chief Superintendent Roberto Rosales said in a letter to Land Transportation Office (LTO) chairman Arturo Lomibao dated May 19.

Rosales wants Lomibao, a former police chief, to play a key role in their effort to minimize crimes perpetrated by suspects riding in tandem on a motorcycle. He also thanked the LTO chief for his support, which “has helped us a lot in developing recommendations that will complement our holistic approach in addressing the notable increase in incidents of (car theft and carjacking) in Metro Manila, especially of motorcycles.”

Aside from enlarging the registration plates of motorcycles displayed at both ends of the vehicle, the NCRPO also wants stickers bearing the letters and numbers in the license attached to both sides of the motorcycle as well as the helmets of the motorcycle driver and passenger.

In his letter to Lomibao, Rosales enclosed the photos and suggested designs of the registration plates and stickers.

“We believe that if we adopt these measures, the PNP (Philippine National Police) could greatly enhance the efficiency of its intelligence operations against crime groups as well as the effectiveness of checkpoints, visibility patrols in crime prevention operations,” Rosales said.

According to Rosales, motorcycles not bearing with larger registration plates and the required stickers would be a ground for the NCRPO to flag down the vehicle for inspection.

Rosales admitted that the NCRPO’s suggestions mean additional work for the LTO, but appealed to his former superior for understanding, saying the scheme would benefit the public.

From Yahoo News.

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Speedworld MX Park- SM Bicutan, SLEX Exit Dona Soledad Avenue Corner West Service Road, Paranaque, Metro Manila

The NAMSSA thru their accredited promoters the Xtreme Worx Philippines has newly acquired a racing circuit in the center of Metro Manila of international standards to host national and international Supercross events to award the Philippine Champion of the Rider of the Year, its named Speedworld MX Park. Due to its proximity to the city center the event promises to be a big success as usual in most motocross races appeal to spectators, riders, media and the fans.

With the contract from SM Supermalls of Bicutan there is a win win situation with the easy access to SM Mall facilities and the circuit proper. The circuit design was garnered from design in the USA and the intricate design was carved out by state of the art 2009 Monark CAT Rental Store equipment. Most especially with the supply of tower flood lights that will light up the track for racing under lights of 30,000 watts of high power HID lighting supplied by CAT Rental Store.

The first of the series of monthly night races shall held on June 12 & 13 from 1400 hrs to 2100 hrs, Friday & Saturday Night special of races, featuring riders from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and inquiries are coming in from Guam international riders for their participation soon in the future.

The race track is weather proof since the construction we have leveled the grounds to a central drainage in the said lot and shall be rain proof, as we prepare for the onset of the rainy season.

The central location of all NAMSA race track within the city center ensures high volume of traffic. The design of the circuit makes it a point that the bike and rider are 70 % of the lap in the air, as calls for pure action.

2009 Philippine Supercross Championships Series

• Round 5) June 12-13, 2009
• Round 6) July 4-5, 2009
• Round 7) July 31 & August 1, 2009
• Round 8 ) September 13, Bulacan
• Round 9) October 2-3, 2009
• Round 10) November 6-7, 2009
• Round 11) December 5 – Nueva Ecija
• Round 12) December 11-12, 2009