Tanghalang Pilipino presents DUGTONG DUGTONG NA SUMBONG (ANG HUKUMAN NI SINUKUAN)

TANGHALANG PILIPINO PRESENTS A NEW MUSICAL PLAY
FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES


Through a grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA),
The Cultural Center of the Philippines’ resident theater company, Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) presents Dugtong-Dugtong na Sumbong (Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan), the
third production in its 24th Theater Season (2010-2011) that celebrates the
National Artist as a modern Filipino IDOL. Adapted for the stage by Liza
Magtoto, Dugtong-Dugtong na Sumbong (Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan) is based on National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario’s re-telling of the popular tale. It combines a folktale about the mosquito that is common to a lot of Asian countries with one that is uniquely Filipino about the kingdom of Mariang Sinukuan in Pampanga.

With music by Jed Balsamo and production design by Patty
Eustaquio, Dugtong-Dugtong na Sumbong (Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan) promises to be a fun and exciting feast for all the senses
where set pieces ingeniously transform into costumes that turn actors into
different characters right before the audience's eyes. Dugtong-Dugtong na Sumbong (Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan), will be
staged under the artistic vision of Tess Jamias, an alumna of the TP Actors
Company whose directorial work for Tanghalang Pilipino includesR.A. W., The Lover, Pamaypay, Kutsilyo, Yantok, and most recently, Apples from the Desert.

Dugtong-Dugtong na Sumbong (Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan), musical play for children of all ages features spectacular performances
from actors who sing, move, and play musical instruments while giving life to a
variety of animal characters. The cast of multi-talented performers include Nina
Angela Rumbines (as Mariang Sinukuan), Abner Delina, Marc AnthonyFalcon and
Michael Ian Lomongo.

The world premier of Dugtong-Dugtong na Sumbong (Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan) is on November 12, 2010, at 3:00 in the afternoon.

Dugtong-Dugtong na Sumbong (Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan), will run for two weeks at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) until November 21; with morning shows (10:00 AM) on November 13, 14, 17, 18, 18, 20 and 21, and afternoon shows (3:00 PM) November 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 18, 20 and 21.

For ticket reservation, booking of special performances and other information of Dugtong-Dugtong na Sumbong (Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan), , please call the Tanghalang Pilipino office at 832-3661 or 832-1125 locals 1620 & 1621. You may also contact the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 and Ticketworld at 891-9999 for ticket inquiries.

Halloween Night at the Museum at Manila Ocean Park in Cooperation with Zoocology October 31, 2010

Come and join Manila Ocean Park's Halloween Night in the Museum on October 31, Sunday! In cooperation with Zoocology.

A ticket to Manila Ocean Park's Halloween Night in the Museum entitles you to:
a. entrance to Jellies: Dancing Sea Fairies and Zoocology,
b. a loot bag,
c. a chance to participate in the Trick or Treat and Halloween Costume Contest of Halloween Night in the Museum,
d. and other surprise activities!

Ticket price to Manila Ocean Park's Halloween Night in the Museum is Php150.

Tickets available at Zoocology in Manila Ocean Park.

Registration at Manila Ocean Park's Halloween Night in the Museum starts at 3pm. Since its the last day of the Trick or treat month, I suggest to come on time to avoid the long queue.

Some added perks at Acquatica:



That is also the last day of the discounted Acquatica Lights and Fountain show at Manila Ocean Park so bring your family to witness this amazing attraction at one of Manila's prime attraction site.

For details you may check

http://specialeducationphilippines.blogspot.com/2010/10/p50-musical-fountain-show-promo-at.html

P.S. The new ticket rate for the Acquatica Lights and Fountain Show at Manila Ocean Park is P99, don't forget to register.

I just found out that if you did not receive your SMS message, do not fret because there is the very accommodating people from Acquatica can assist you with this. Just approach anybody from their station to ask for help.

P50 Musical Fountain Show Promo at Manila Ocean Park ends on October 17, 2010

I recently visited Manila Ocean Park and I heard a few visitors claiming their P50 ticket for the fountain show. As we know word of mouth is one of the best marketing tools so naturally I became intrigued about the promo.

Earlier this year, I bought the same Fountain Show tickets for my sister, my son and I. To watch the fountain show, I shelled out P900 for three tickets. So upon hearing that this guy will get his ticket for P50, I know this promo is a bargain!

I checked out Manila Ocean Park's website and this is the information I received:

PROMO MECHANICS:
1. Visit www.manilaoceanpark.com
2. Click on register and fill up the registration form; email add and mobile number is a must; then click submit.
3. Receive your instant SMS coupon through your registered mobile number within the day.
4. Present your SMS coupon at the Acquatica Ticket Booth for ticket seller validation.
5. Pay the amount of P50.00 upon validation to get a Musical Fountain ticket.

•Seat is on a First Come, First Serve Basis.
•One (1) SMS Coupon per person per transaction only.
•SMS Coupon must be availed within the promo period.
•SMS Coupon is not redeemable for cash.
•SMS Coupon cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount promo, including Senior Citizens privilege.
•MOP reserves the right to delay, postpone, or cancel the show in case of technical problems, heavy rain, or inclement weather.
PER DTI NCR PERMIT NO: A1-0461 SERIES OF 2010

So I did what the instruction said, I clicked on the register button which is located on the top right side. The register button is a red tab beside the log-in button which can easily attract your attention.

I filled out the registration form and after a minute or so I received my SMS confirmation for the promo ticket.

A word of CAUTION though: One SMS message means one ticket only so if you are five in the group that means that you should have five UNIQUE messages from Manila Ocean Park. The SMS cannot be forwarded from one cellphone to another cellphone. It has to be a message sent directly by Manila Ocean Park. I've heard funny stories wherein people who did not follow this instruction get mad because they cannot get discounted tickets for their family when they were the ones who did not follow the rule in the first place. It's really hard to please some people. They even threatened to just go to Hong Kong Ocean Park because of the "bad service or treatment" they claimed to have been given. May I just ask, if your having a hard time paying the extra P250 for the ticket then how can you afford to pay for the airline ticket, hotel accommodation, Hong Kong Ocean Park's entrance fee and amusement fees. Come on who are you kidding!

Anyway, it was sad to hear that kind of story because it reminds how we Filipinos treat our own fellowmen. Again let me just ask when we are abroad don't we follow the rules of our host country because we are so afraid to be deported. Why is it in our own country we find it hard to follow our own rules? Why? Tell me why? Don't you want our own country to succeed in implementing discipline?

Ang ginagawa ng matanda ay sya ring gagawin ng mga nakakabata. Ang basura mo ay laging babalik sayo. Pinoy naman, di ka ba nagsasawa?

My fervent request to those who will avail this promo or any promo in this country, "Please follow instructions."

As the late Dr. Robin of UP Education Department used to tell us "Magbasa para wag magmukhang tanga"

FREE TICKETS to PERCEIVE: Plan, Evaluate, Reinforce: A Conference on Early Intervention for Educators

As mentioned in my previous blog, there is another exciting seminar sponsored by UPSEC for Special Education teachers. Below are details about the seminar.

OVERVIEW OF THE SEMINAR

Content:
• Overview of Early Intervention
• The Role of Screening and Assessment in addressing the needs of
CSN
• The Processes that teachers can do for CSN in their classroom
• Getting the support of administration and parents
• Progress monitoring and evaluation
• Best practices in early intervention

Date: November 14, 2010, 1 - 5 pm
Venue: To be announced
Fee: P150 (Early Bird - 9/15/10 and Students with valid ID);
P200 (regular rate)

To support Special Education in the Philippines, UPSEC and the UP SPED Department, a new friend of mine and I would like to share our blessings by sponsoring ten teachers (incoming teachers, student teachers, public school teachers, private school teachers, parents, advocates to the seminar.

To get a free ticket, all you have to do is to:
a. Write in 200 t0 500 words what you can do to promote early intervention.
b. Post your answer in this blog
c. Subscribe and follow my blog (This is for win-win. Yipee!)

Now I fervently hope that the comments will not stop at ten as I think we teachers, parents, and advocates have so many bright ideas to promote early intervention not just in the classroom but also at home. So even if the tickets are taken just leave a comment to share with the exchange of ideas. Hopefully, we can get more people to get involved by pledging more teachers to come for free or maybe your idea can serve as an inspiration to start a program. The possibilities are endless as long as we have the common end goal and that is to help our children - who are all special in one way or another.

Looking for SPED (Special Education) Teachers/Jobs in the Philippines September 2010

Cradle of Learners, a school with inclusion set-up located at 19
Mayaman St. UP Village, Q.C. is looking for (1) full-time teacher with
the following qualifications:

- has passion and commitment in teaching children

- preferably BEED major in special education graduate or MA SpEd with
practicum

- has experience in teaching children with special needs
(Autism,MR,LD,ADHD)

- preferably not more than 40 years old

- preferably with PRC license

For interested applicants please contact Mr. Rimando Rana at 4351022
or 09088922435

World's Teachers Day: Freebies, Promos and Seminar Tickets to be given Away

Dr. Dina Ocampo, Dean of UP College of Education, shares good news for all teachers this coming month of September and October in celebration of the World's Teachers Day in October.

As a treat to all the teachers, several promos and freebies will be given to celebrate World's Teachers Day.

FREEBIES:
•Free entrance at Ayala Museum from September 21-October 5

•Free upgrade of the small drink (355 ml) to medium softdrink (473 ml) and regular fries to medium fries in all McDonald’s branches from October 1-15

•Free entrance at Museo Pambata from Tuesdays-Saturdays (8am-5pm) and Sundays (1-5pm)

•Free Teachers’ Day Commemorative Postcards from Yo-Card dispensers all over Metro Manila
· Free Make-up and Styling (Demonstration and Tips) for Teachers at Museo Pambata all Thursdays of September

DISCOUNTS & PROMOS!

* Cultural Center of the Philippines: Discounted ticket prices for American Hwangap, an experimental comedy at Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP

* Jollibee: discounted combo treats for teachers at Jollibee stores nationwide from September 27-October 5

* Manila Doctors Hospital: 10% discount for teachers and 25% discount for senior citizens on all ancillary services* at the Manila Doctors Hospital from September 4-October 5

* MDH Ambulatory and Diagnostic Clinic: get the flu vaccine for only P550/shot and avail of a P500 package for physical examination, urinalysis, fecalysis, chest x-ray, and complete blood count and 10% discount on consultation and ancillary* services

*Ancillary services include: Laboratory Medicine Services; Rehabilitation Medicine Services; Nuclear Medicine Services; Radiology Services; CT Scan services; Ultrasound; Heart Care Services; Pulmonary Physiology Services; ENT services Neurophysiology Services; Vision Center Services; Endoscopy Services

* Microtel Inns & Suites: discounts on accommodation and treats for teachers in Microtel Hotels from October 1-31

* National Book Store: avail of P25 Back-To-School Appreciation Packs that students can give to their favorite teachers; “instant bunot” game for Laking National Card-holding teachers during the last week of September at major NBS branches

* Reyes Haircutters: 10% discount on all major services to all teachers in any company-owned branch of Reyes Haircutters

* Smart Communications: exclusive offer for Talk ‘N Text Special Handset available at all Smart Wireless centers nationwide from October 1-31

I will be announcing free seminar tickets for the upcoming seminar that is sponsored by UPSEC called PERCEIVE: Plan, Evaluate, Reinforce: A Conference on Early Intervention for Educators very soon.

Happy World's Teachers Day!!!

11th National Conference in Special Education

This is a letter of invitation from Dr. Edilberto Dizon of the UP SPED Department for the 11th National Conference in SPED.

For the, 11th National Conference in Special Education the theme is "LOVING and BEYOND LOVING a SPECIAL CHILD: Conceptualizing and Actualizing Therapeutic Education".

The invitation was sent by Dr. Edilberto Dizon, one of the pillars of Special Education in the UP SPED department.

The details of the conference is as follows:
Date : October 23, 2010 (Saturday)
Time : 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Registration)
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Conference)
Venue : UP Film Institute, Diliman, Quezon City

The conference will present the concepts of Therapeutic Education and its actualization – guided by these dimensions and their key contents:

 BEING: In celebration of life
 BELIEVING: The special child can!
 BONDING: Learning and growing with the special child
 BELONGING: Into the bigger world of humanity
 BECOMING: Toward a positive purposive direction
and
 BEYOND!: Redefining the meaning of parenting and educating the
special child

Together let us reaffirm the special child’s potential and chart directions as we go through life’s journey with him/her.

I am confident that our togetherness will again be another big, meaningful step toward serving our special children the best we can!


Very truly yours,
EDILBERTO I. DIZON, Ed.D.
Conference Director

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Conference Fee: Php 1,500.00
Fee covers kit, certificate, a Therapeutic Education Manual and a special CD prepared by Dr. Dizon

Cash Reservation Fee: Php 500. 00
(non-refundable)
Deductible from the conference fee

Early registrants
(Until October 18, 2010) will receive a free special edition t-shirt with the conference logo!

Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.

Please send or bring the reservation form with the payment or reservation fee to:
UP SPECIAL EDUCATION AREA
College of Education
UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel No. 981-85-00 loc. 2818

CHILDFIND THERAPY CENTER
Emerald Square in front of Quirino Hospital
P. Tuazon and J.P. Rizal Sts, Proj 4, Quezon City
Tel Nos. 439-2338 and 911-2015

Only CASH PAYMENT will be accepted.