Top news for the day
Source: GMA News.tv
CBCP airs concern over poll automation
Catholic bishops on Sunday called for more vigilance and involvement by Filipinos in the electoral process, saying questions on the reliability and integrity of the May 10 automated elections “have...
Bernas opposes Arroyo appointment of next chief justice
A noted framer of the 1987 Constitution has cautioned the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) against submitting a shortlist of nominees for the chief justice post to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,...
Massacred journalists' kin cope through therapy session
When the widows and mother of nine journalists slain in the Nov. 23 massacre in Maguindanao province - as well as the daughter of a missing newsman - met recently with a prominent psychiatrist at a...
Mass held for Cory on eve of 77th birthday
A memorial Mass was held at the historic EDSA Shrine Sunday as part of Monday’s commemoration of the 77th birthday of the late President Corazon “Cory" Aquino.
3 oil firms to roll back pump prices Monday
Major oil firm Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines (formerly Caltex), and independent player Flying V will reduce the prices of their fuel products by as much as P1 per liter Sunday.
Ebarle Jr.'s death is God's will - Ivler's mother
“Everything happens under the will of heaven." This was what Marlene Aguilar had to say to the family of Renato Ebarle Jr., whom her son Jason Ivler allegedly killed last November 18 reportedly...
RP Catholic parishes adjust Mass schedules for clergy meet
Catholic parish churches have adjusted schedules in their liturgical celebrations for the next five days as priests prepare to attend a national congress for the clergy which will be held in Pasay...
Comelec 'delays' ballot printing by 1 week
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will “delay" for one more week the printing of the ballots to be used in the May 10 automated elections.
As Ivler's health improves, NBI readies his transfer to detention cell
As his health continued to improve, slay suspect Jason Ivler now faces the prospect of being detained under one roof with Maguindanao massacre suspect Datu Unsay mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr.
Thousands pay last respects to Remonde in Cebu hometown
At least 5,000 people paid their last respects to the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde in his hometown of Argao in Cebu province, before his burial on Sunday.
US to nationals: Be cautious in traveling to Mindanao
Citing the continued "instability" and recent acts of violence in Mindanao, the United States has advised its nationals to be cautious in going to the place, and to those who are staying there are...
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
’Mother,’ ‘Bodyguards and Assassins’ lead Asian Film Awards nominations
South Korea’s “Mother” and the Hong Kong/China co-production “Bodyguards and Assassins” bagged six nominations each in the 4th Asian Film Awards, which will be held on March 22 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
New series invades afternoon primetime
A few drama series intriguingly titled “Magkano ang Iyong Dangal” will be shown on ABS-CBN starting Monday, Jan. 25, after “Wowowee.”
Robert, Isay at CSE Trade Fair Jan. 29-31
Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez-Seña will be leading the lineup of featured entrepreneurs at the Center for Small Entrepreneurs’ (CSE) 3rd annual trade fair on Jan. 29-31.
Sabrina returns with Acoustic Love
Her debut album topped the charts, her music is making waves in major establishments, she is sought-after in international territories such as Thailand and Indonesia – she is no less than Sabrina!
Stephanie Reese’s classy numbers
A few months back Fil-Am theater singer Stephanie Reese came out in the papers as she was readying herself for a performance at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York.
‘Krista is not a bad person’ - Suzette Ranillo
Suzette Ranillo, aunt of Krista Ranillo, has formally aired her piece regarding the unending controversy involving her sexy star niece.
Freddie Aguilar rants over NBI, media
Freddie Aguilar vented his rage against the NBI on their seemingly preposterous investigation on his nephew, murder suspect Jason Ivler.
Ariel, Gelli to bid RP adieu in 2015
Showbiz couple Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen, together with their sons, Julio and Joaqui, are moving to the other side of the globe—to Ariel’s homeland, Canada, in 2015.
It 'shoe' is good to be Toni G.
TV host-actress Toni Gonzaga adds another pair to her expensive collection of designer shoes.
O'Brien thanks fans, NBC on final 'Tonight' show
On his final "Tonight" show, Conan O'Brien said walking away instead of accepting a demotion is the hardest thing he's ever had to do.
Zacariah finally gets delayed award
R&B recording artist Zacariah took home the coveted “Favorite Male Recording Artist” plum of Awit Awards’ 22nd edition.
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Pacman tickets sold out
MANILA, Philippines - They’re selling like hotcakes and Manny Pacquiao hasn’t placed his orders yet....
PBA: Rain or Shine, Coca-Cola set for duel
MANILA, Philippines - Rain or Shine and Coca-Cola arranged another knockout duel after beating their respective rivals in the wildcard stage of the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup Sunday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. ...
Wesley So secures back-to-back wins in Corus chess tourney
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So scored back-to-back wins after beating Dutch GM Dimitri
Reinderman in the 72nd Corus International Chess Championship Group B at the De Moriaan Community Centre in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands.
Lopez stops Luevano to win WBO featherweight title
NEW YORK – Puerto Rico's Juan Manuel Lopez stopped American Steven Luevano in the seventh round to win the WBO featherweight title in New York Saturday....
Zheng first Chinese ever into Australian Open quarters
MELBOURNE - Zheng Jie became the first Chinese player ever to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday when she upset 31st seeded Ukrainian Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (5), 6-4.
Serena, Venus on track for all-Williams Open semi
MELBOURNE – Serena and Venus kept on track for an all-Williams semi-final while a pair of in-form Eastern Europeans set up a fourth round showdown at the Australian Open Saturday...
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS), also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups based in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Its current c
onductor and musical director is Mark Anthony Carpio. They are the first choir in the world to win the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing twice (in 1997 and in 2007).
History
The Madz is one of the most awarded choirs in Asia, having consistently won all the prizes in the most prestigious international choral competitions for many years. Because of their impressive track record and musical virtuosity, the Philippine Madrigal Singers is now regarded as one of the world's best choirs.
The Philippine Madrigal Singers was organized as the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers in 1963 by Prof. Andrea Veneracion, proclaimed National Artist for Music in 1999. The group is composed of students, faculty and alumni from the different colleges of the University of the Philippines. Its present choirmaster since 2001 is Mark Anthony Carpio.
The group performs different music genres but specializes in the madrigal, a polyphonic and challenging musical style popular during the Renaissance where singers and guests would gather around the table during a banquet to sight-sing and make music together. This served as the inspiration for their unique style of singing—singing seated in a semicircle without a conductor.
As Philippine ambassadors of culture and goodwill, the Madz have had the pleasure and privilege of giving command performances for royalty and heads of state. These include Pope Paul VI, United States Presidents Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon, Spanish King Juan Carlos de Bourbon and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.
The influence of the Madrigal Singers on the Philippine and Asian choral scene has been far-reaching. It has graduated more than 200 choral and vocal pedagogues from its ranks, actively involved in organizing and conducting choirs. Its corps of member and alumni composers and choral arrangers which includes (Emmanuel Laureola, Fabian Obispo, Ruben Federizon, Ed Nepomuceno, Annie Nepomuceno, Robert Delgado, Arnold Zamora, Eudenice Palaruan, Christopher Borela, Anna Abeleda Piquero, and Nilo Alcala) continue to produce new compositions and choral settings of Philippine and Asian songs, thus contributing to the growth of choral literature in Asia. The Singers maintain an active concert tour schedule, averaging two concert tours a year. Their outreach concert tours take them to far-flung areas of the Philippines, seldom reached by choral artists.
Awards
The Madrigal Singers first earned critical acclaim during their performance in the First Choruses of the World Festival at the Lincoln Center in New York in 1969. This concert welcomed them to the international choral community, eventually paving their way to joining the most distinguished international choral competitions - Spittal, Austria; Arezzo and Gorizia, Italy; Neuchâtel, Switzerland; Debrecen, Hungary; Varna, Bulgaria; Tolosa, Spain; and Marktoberdorf in Germany, and winning all the top prizes.
In June 1997, the Philippine Madrigal Singers came home from their ninth world concert tour, winning the grand prize in the Grand Prix European de Chant Choral Competition in Tours, France, besting five other grand prize winners of the most prestigious choral competition in Europe: Guido d'Arezzo, Italy; Debrecen, Hungary; Varna, Bulgaria; Gorizia, Italy; and Tolosa, Spain. The Madz displayed a virtuoso performance so moving one juror had to describe the group's music as the "most beautiful sound on earth".
In July 2006, the Madz won the grand prize (Grand Prix de la Ville de Tours) at the Florilege de Tours choral competition in France, making them eligible for the 2007 European Choral Grand Prix (to be held in Arezzo, Italy). In the same competition, the Madz were also awarded the first prize for Category III (mixed vocal ensemble), first prize for Category IV (free program) and the Prix University François Rabelais for best interpretation of a Renaissance number.
On August 26, 2007, the Philippine Madrigal Singers won, for the second time, the grand prize in the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in Arezzo, Italy. This victory makes them the first of the only two choirs in the world to win the grand prize twice. (The other is A.P.Z. Tone Tomšič, which won its second European Grand Prix the succeeding year.) The European Grand Prix is widely understood to be the Olympics of the choral circuit.
On July 27, 2009, UNESCO honored the Madz and designated the group as UNESCO Artist for Peace. This title is given to celebrity advocates charged with the mission of embodying and raising awareness in the UNESCO ideals, which include peace, security, fundamental human rights and freedom.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 16:15-18.
He said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents (with their hands), and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
refurbish • \rih-FER-bish\ • verb
: to brighten or freshen up : renovate
Example Sentence:
Bill and Marie bought the historic house with the intent of refurbishing it.
Did you know?
If you're wondering if "refurbish" implies the existence of an earlier "furbish," you are on the right track. "Furbish" was borrowed into English in the 14th century from Anglo-French "furbiss-," a distant relative of an Old High German word meaning "to polish." In its earliest uses "furbish" also meant "to polish," but it developed an extended sense of "renovate" shortly before English speakers created "refurbish" with the same meaning in the 17th century. These days "refurbish" is the more common of the two words, although "furbish" does continue to be used.
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of life
Correct timing to take water, will maximize its effectiveness to Human body.
Source: GMA News.tv
CBCP airs concern over poll automation
Catholic bishops on Sunday called for more vigilance and involvement by Filipinos in the electoral process, saying questions on the reliability and integrity of the May 10 automated elections “have...
Bernas opposes Arroyo appointment of next chief justice
A noted framer of the 1987 Constitution has cautioned the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) against submitting a shortlist of nominees for the chief justice post to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,...
Massacred journalists' kin cope through therapy session
When the widows and mother of nine journalists slain in the Nov. 23 massacre in Maguindanao province - as well as the daughter of a missing newsman - met recently with a prominent psychiatrist at a...
Mass held for Cory on eve of 77th birthday
A memorial Mass was held at the historic EDSA Shrine Sunday as part of Monday’s commemoration of the 77th birthday of the late President Corazon “Cory" Aquino.
3 oil firms to roll back pump prices Monday
Major oil firm Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines (formerly Caltex), and independent player Flying V will reduce the prices of their fuel products by as much as P1 per liter Sunday.
Ebarle Jr.'s death is God's will - Ivler's mother
“Everything happens under the will of heaven." This was what Marlene Aguilar had to say to the family of Renato Ebarle Jr., whom her son Jason Ivler allegedly killed last November 18 reportedly...
RP Catholic parishes adjust Mass schedules for clergy meet
Catholic parish churches have adjusted schedules in their liturgical celebrations for the next five days as priests prepare to attend a national congress for the clergy which will be held in Pasay...
Comelec 'delays' ballot printing by 1 week
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will “delay" for one more week the printing of the ballots to be used in the May 10 automated elections.
As Ivler's health improves, NBI readies his transfer to detention cell
As his health continued to improve, slay suspect Jason Ivler now faces the prospect of being detained under one roof with Maguindanao massacre suspect Datu Unsay mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr.
Thousands pay last respects to Remonde in Cebu hometown
At least 5,000 people paid their last respects to the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde in his hometown of Argao in Cebu province, before his burial on Sunday.
US to nationals: Be cautious in traveling to Mindanao
Citing the continued "instability" and recent acts of violence in Mindanao, the United States has advised its nationals to be cautious in going to the place, and to those who are staying there are...
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
’Mother,’ ‘Bodyguards and Assassins’ lead Asian Film Awards nominations
South Korea’s “Mother” and the Hong Kong/China co-production “Bodyguards and Assassins” bagged six nominations each in the 4th Asian Film Awards, which will be held on March 22 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
New series invades afternoon primetime
A few drama series intriguingly titled “Magkano ang Iyong Dangal” will be shown on ABS-CBN starting Monday, Jan. 25, after “Wowowee.”
Robert, Isay at CSE Trade Fair Jan. 29-31
Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez-Seña will be leading the lineup of featured entrepreneurs at the Center for Small Entrepreneurs’ (CSE) 3rd annual trade fair on Jan. 29-31.
Sabrina returns with Acoustic Love
Her debut album topped the charts, her music is making waves in major establishments, she is sought-after in international territories such as Thailand and Indonesia – she is no less than Sabrina!
Stephanie Reese’s classy numbers
A few months back Fil-Am theater singer Stephanie Reese came out in the papers as she was readying herself for a performance at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York.
‘Krista is not a bad person’ - Suzette Ranillo
Suzette Ranillo, aunt of Krista Ranillo, has formally aired her piece regarding the unending controversy involving her sexy star niece.
Freddie Aguilar rants over NBI, media
Freddie Aguilar vented his rage against the NBI on their seemingly preposterous investigation on his nephew, murder suspect Jason Ivler.
Ariel, Gelli to bid RP adieu in 2015
Showbiz couple Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen, together with their sons, Julio and Joaqui, are moving to the other side of the globe—to Ariel’s homeland, Canada, in 2015.
It 'shoe' is good to be Toni G.
TV host-actress Toni Gonzaga adds another pair to her expensive collection of designer shoes.
O'Brien thanks fans, NBC on final 'Tonight' show
On his final "Tonight" show, Conan O'Brien said walking away instead of accepting a demotion is the hardest thing he's ever had to do.
Zacariah finally gets delayed award
R&B recording artist Zacariah took home the coveted “Favorite Male Recording Artist” plum of Awit Awards’ 22nd edition.
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Pacman tickets sold out
MANILA, Philippines - They’re selling like hotcakes and Manny Pacquiao hasn’t placed his orders yet....
PBA: Rain or Shine, Coca-Cola set for duel
MANILA, Philippines - Rain or Shine and Coca-Cola arranged another knockout duel after beating their respective rivals in the wildcard stage of the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup Sunday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. ...
Wesley So secures back-to-back wins in Corus chess tourney
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So scored back-to-back wins after beating Dutch GM Dimitri
Reinderman in the 72nd Corus International Chess Championship Group B at the De Moriaan Community Centre in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands.Lopez stops Luevano to win WBO featherweight title
NEW YORK – Puerto Rico's Juan Manuel Lopez stopped American Steven Luevano in the seventh round to win the WBO featherweight title in New York Saturday....
Zheng first Chinese ever into Australian Open quarters
MELBOURNE - Zheng Jie became the first Chinese player ever to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday when she upset 31st seeded Ukrainian Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (5), 6-4.
Serena, Venus on track for all-Williams Open semi
MELBOURNE – Serena and Venus kept on track for an all-Williams semi-final while a pair of in-form Eastern Europeans set up a fourth round showdown at the Australian Open Saturday...
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS), also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups based in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Its current c
onductor and musical director is Mark Anthony Carpio. They are the first choir in the world to win the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing twice (in 1997 and in 2007).History
The Madz is one of the most awarded choirs in Asia, having consistently won all the prizes in the most prestigious international choral competitions for many years. Because of their impressive track record and musical virtuosity, the Philippine Madrigal Singers is now regarded as one of the world's best choirs.
The Philippine Madrigal Singers was organized as the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers in 1963 by Prof. Andrea Veneracion, proclaimed National Artist for Music in 1999. The group is composed of students, faculty and alumni from the different colleges of the University of the Philippines. Its present choirmaster since 2001 is Mark Anthony Carpio.
The group performs different music genres but specializes in the madrigal, a polyphonic and challenging musical style popular during the Renaissance where singers and guests would gather around the table during a banquet to sight-sing and make music together. This served as the inspiration for their unique style of singing—singing seated in a semicircle without a conductor.
As Philippine ambassadors of culture and goodwill, the Madz have had the pleasure and privilege of giving command performances for royalty and heads of state. These include Pope Paul VI, United States Presidents Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon, Spanish King Juan Carlos de Bourbon and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.
The influence of the Madrigal Singers on the Philippine and Asian choral scene has been far-reaching. It has graduated more than 200 choral and vocal pedagogues from its ranks, actively involved in organizing and conducting choirs. Its corps of member and alumni composers and choral arrangers which includes (Emmanuel Laureola, Fabian Obispo, Ruben Federizon, Ed Nepomuceno, Annie Nepomuceno, Robert Delgado, Arnold Zamora, Eudenice Palaruan, Christopher Borela, Anna Abeleda Piquero, and Nilo Alcala) continue to produce new compositions and choral settings of Philippine and Asian songs, thus contributing to the growth of choral literature in Asia. The Singers maintain an active concert tour schedule, averaging two concert tours a year. Their outreach concert tours take them to far-flung areas of the Philippines, seldom reached by choral artists.
Awards
The Madrigal Singers first earned critical acclaim during their performance in the First Choruses of the World Festival at the Lincoln Center in New York in 1969. This concert welcomed them to the international choral community, eventually paving their way to joining the most distinguished international choral competitions - Spittal, Austria; Arezzo and Gorizia, Italy; Neuchâtel, Switzerland; Debrecen, Hungary; Varna, Bulgaria; Tolosa, Spain; and Marktoberdorf in Germany, and winning all the top prizes.
In June 1997, the Philippine Madrigal Singers came home from their ninth world concert tour, winning the grand prize in the Grand Prix European de Chant Choral Competition in Tours, France, besting five other grand prize winners of the most prestigious choral competition in Europe: Guido d'Arezzo, Italy; Debrecen, Hungary; Varna, Bulgaria; Gorizia, Italy; and Tolosa, Spain. The Madz displayed a virtuoso performance so moving one juror had to describe the group's music as the "most beautiful sound on earth".
In July 2006, the Madz won the grand prize (Grand Prix de la Ville de Tours) at the Florilege de Tours choral competition in France, making them eligible for the 2007 European Choral Grand Prix (to be held in Arezzo, Italy). In the same competition, the Madz were also awarded the first prize for Category III (mixed vocal ensemble), first prize for Category IV (free program) and the Prix University François Rabelais for best interpretation of a Renaissance number.
On August 26, 2007, the Philippine Madrigal Singers won, for the second time, the grand prize in the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in Arezzo, Italy. This victory makes them the first of the only two choirs in the world to win the grand prize twice. (The other is A.P.Z. Tone Tomšič, which won its second European Grand Prix the succeeding year.) The European Grand Prix is widely understood to be the Olympics of the choral circuit.
On July 27, 2009, UNESCO honored the Madz and designated the group as UNESCO Artist for Peace. This title is given to celebrity advocates charged with the mission of embodying and raising awareness in the UNESCO ideals, which include peace, security, fundamental human rights and freedom.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 16:15-18.
He said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents (with their hands), and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
refurbish • \rih-FER-bish\ • verb
: to brighten or freshen up : renovate
Example Sentence:
Bill and Marie bought the historic house with the intent of refurbishing it.
Did you know?
If you're wondering if "refurbish" implies the existence of an earlier "furbish," you are on the right track. "Furbish" was borrowed into English in the 14th century from Anglo-French "furbiss-," a distant relative of an Old High German word meaning "to polish." In its earliest uses "furbish" also meant "to polish," but it developed an extended sense of "renovate" shortly before English speakers created "refurbish" with the same meaning in the 17th century. These days "refurbish" is the more common of the two words, although "furbish" does continue to be used.
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of life
Correct timing to take water, will maximize its effectiveness to Human body.
Two (02) glass of water - After waking up - Helps activate internal organs
One (01) glasses of water - 30 minutes before meal - Help digestion
One (01) glass of water - Before taking a bath - Helps lower blood pressure
One (01) glass of water - Before sleep - To avoid stroke or heart attack
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Wishing well
A couple came upon a wishing well.The husband leaned over, made a wishand threw in a penny.
The wife decided to make a wish, too.But she leaned over too much, fell into the well,and drowned.
The husband was stunned for a while but then smiled“It really works!”
One (01) glasses of water - 30 minutes before meal - Help digestion
One (01) glass of water - Before taking a bath - Helps lower blood pressure
One (01) glass of water - Before sleep - To avoid stroke or heart attack
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Wishing well
A couple came upon a wishing well.The husband leaned over, made a wishand threw in a penny.
The wife decided to make a wish, too.But she leaned over too much, fell into the well,and drowned.
The husband was stunned for a while but then smiled“It really works!”
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