Philippine Pavilion honors Mt. Banahaw’s influence on the Filipino cultural landscape

April 19, 2024

The Philippine Pavilion held its vernissage today at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia and will open its doors to the public on April 20, 2024, at the Artiglierie, Arsenale, Venice, Italy, with the theme “Sa kabila ng tabing lamang sa panahong ito / Waiting just behind the curtain of this age.”
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the visionary behind the Philippines’ participation in the Venice Biennale, led the vernissage together with Carlos Quijon Jr, the […]

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Opening of the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia

April 18, 2024

As we gather today for the opening ceremony of the exhibition Sa kabila ng tabing lamang sa panahong ito / Waiting just behind the curtain of this age, it brings me immense joy to witness the fruition of a vision that has long been cherished.
Mount Banahaw, a majestic natural wonder located just a few hours away from the bustling city of Metro Manila, holds within its embrace not only breathtaking vistas but also a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual […]

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Legarda: Philippine Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale explores the interplay between mysticism and modernity

April 16, 2024

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the visionary and principal advocate of the Philippine representation in the Venice Biennale, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s participation of the Philippine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale de Venezia.
“I am proud that we are now still actively participating in the oldest and most prestigious contemporary art platform in the world after our successful return in 2015 following a 51-year hiatus, with our pavilion housed in one of the […]

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Mensahe ni Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda sa Araw ng Kagitingan

April 9, 2024

Sa ating paggunita sa Araw ng Kagitingan, buong puso tayong magbigay-pugay sa walang kapantay na katapangang ipinakita ng magigiting na Pilipinong lumaban sa Bataan walumpu’t dalawang taon na ang nakararaan.
Ang isang demokratiko at malayang bansa na mayroon tayo sa ngayon ay resulta ng dugo, pawis, at walang pag-aalinlangang sakripisyong kanilang inialay para maipagtanggol ang ating bayan sa mga mananakop, mapanatiling para sa Pilipino ang bansang Pilipinas, at mabuo ang makatarungan at mapayapang lipunan.
Sa paglipas ng panahon, huwag sana nating ibaon […]

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Mensahe ni Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda sa Araw ng Kagitingan

April 9, 2024

Sa ating paggunita sa Araw ng Kagitingan, buong puso tayong magbigay-pugay sa walang kapantay na katapangang ipinakita ng magigiting na Pilipinong lumaban sa Bataan walampu’t dalawang taon na ang nakararaan.
 
Ang isang demokratiko at malayang bansa na mayroon tayo sa ngayon ay resulta ng dugo, pawis, at walang pag-aalinlangang sakripisyong kanilang inialay para maipagtanggol ang ating bayan sa mga mananakop, mapanatiling para sa Pilipino ang bansang Pilipinas, at mabuo ang makatarungan at mapayapang lipunan.
 
Sa paglipas ng panahon, huwag sana nating ibaon […]

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