Jose Rizal: The First Hero Documentary

TRU3 B37A — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:38:02 +0000

A new documentary about Jose Rizal, founder of La Liga Filipina and inspiring figure for the Katipunan, is available for viewing this year. Are you curious about who he is as a person? Would you like to know more about the heroric story about this legend? Check out the trailer below and visit their website for more details.

Know history, Know Self. No History, No Self.

A groundbreaking new documentary about the person, the legend, and the mystery that shrouds Jose Rizal. This documentary is a cinematic and utterly truthful presentation of the story of Rizal’s heroism, like you’ve never seen before. Created by a team of young filmmakers dedicated to excellence and backed up by the finest historians with a passion for the truth. Jose Rizal: The First Hero will be available for private screening this 2012.

Directed by: Paolo Abella
Produced by: Jourdan Sebastian
DOP: Arvin Viola / Odyssey Flores
Written By: Christian Vallez, Jonathan Guillermo
Research Consultant: Joem Antonio
Production Design by: Nina Torres
Wardrobe of Jose Rizal by John Ablaza
Offline Editor: Micah Fernandez
Online Editor: Rye Dela Cruz
Colorist: Karla Bugayong

Produced in cooperation with Fluidpost and Bigtop

a Maestro Film Foundation Presentation

http://joserizalthefirsthero.com/

Tim Tebow Foundation

TRU3 B37A — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:46:09 +0000

As the end of the football season draws to the attend, the brothers of Chi Rho Omicron would like to point out one spectacular role model to the Philippines whose name isn’t Manny Pacquiao. His name is Tim Tebow.

This man may have been one of the biggest headlines of the 2011-2012 NFL season. His athleticism has created many jaw dropping, climatic finishes throughout the season and has inspired Tebow-mania. The Denver Broncos surely have an amazing athlete on their roster who will deliver many memories for years to come.

However, it is Tebow’s heroic actions off the field that XPO would like to shine some recognition. Tebow grew up in Makiti City in the Philippines, and despite his success on the gridiron, he has not forgotten about the place he was born. He has created the Tim Tebow Foundation and partnered with CURE in order to help build children’s hospitals. Here is a video from CUREInternational Youtube Channel where Tebow discusses the hospital.

Tim Tebow Announces Tebow CURE Hospital

Tebow, you truely are an amazing human being and we wish you the best.

-XPO

For more information and to donate please visit these sites:

TimTebow.com
TimTebowFoundation.org
Cure.org

Bindlestiff Studio Sketchfest

TRU3 B37A — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:13:36 +0000

Bindlestiff Studio is one of the only community organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that showcases up and coming Filipino performers. They always have amazing productions from plays, stand up comedy, film festivals, music, and more. XPO is also privileged enough to have adopted a stage for them in a greater effort to secure a permanent location. They have a show coming up called: Taste Better Wit as a part of the SF Sketch Fest. Please support and we promise you will have a good time.

Break a leg Bindlestiff Studio!

-XPO

More details below:

Watch Bindlestiff Studio’s own Filipino American sketch comedy group,

TASTE BETTER WIT (infamously knows as TBdub)

as they take SF Sketchfest into the dark!

Friday, January 20, 8pm at the Dark Room
Friday, January 27, 10pm at the Dark Room
TICKETS: http://darkroomsf.com/#sketchfest

DARK ROOM
2263 Mission St. (btw 18th & 19th)

What better way to start 2012 than with a show from your favorite sketch comedy troupe, Taste Better Wit! The folks from Taste Better Wit will be performing some of their greatest hits…and then some. Come check out some of their sketches from WAY back in the day when they were also known as Pork in the Road and see how they’ve evolved to Taste Better Wit and continue to evolve with some of their new work. They’ve evolved so much that they were asked to perform at the SF Theatre Festival for the past two years.

Considering the number of fist-fights they’ve all gotten into with each other, it’s a miracle that the members of Tastes Better Wit (TBdub) have managed to cooperate in the name of comedy. Comprised of actors, writers, set designers and stand-up comics, Tbdub has spent the past two years mastering the pronunciation of the letter “f” — commonly mispronounced as “p” by their Pilipino people. Their comedy is considered absurd, awkward, socially unsettling, juvenile, strange, and of course hilarious.

See for yourself!

FEATURING:
Andrea Almario
Aureen Almario
Melvign Badiola
Manny Cabrera
Joe Cascasan
Jamie Nallas
Dennis Rodis
Emmanuel Romero
Sunshine Roque
Rob Trinidad
Susanna Yu

and special surprise guest… (in other words, folks we forgot to mention when this was initially written)

Donate through PayPal: Click “Support the Stiff” above…

Or make checks payable to “Bindlestiff Studio”

Mailing address:
1072 Folsom Street #470
San Francisco, CA 94103

http://www.bindlestiffstudio.org/

Spring 2012 Non-Profit Agency Fair

TRU3 B37A — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:50:31 +0000

Are you interested in helping out the community? Want to volunteer but don’t know how or where? San Francisco State is hosting a Community Non-Profit Fair in the main quad on February 9th. Come through and support! And don’t be surprised to see some of the brothers of XPO volunteering. This event is always a great place to find the next community organization that needs help.

Hope to see you there!

-XPO

Community Non-Profit Fair
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Location: Main Quad in front of Cesar Chavez Student Center

Cost: FREE

Sponsor: Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
The spring 2012 CSL Nonprofit Fair, hosted by ICCE’s Community Service Learning program, will showcase more than 50 Bay Area organizations that are looking for volunteers, interns, or future employees! Free healthy snacks and Prizes. Come learn about internships; scholarships, and academic credit through hands-on experience.

http://www.sfsu.edu/~icce/programs/csl_program.html

Social with Kappa Psi Epsilon

TRU3 B37A — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:29:57 +0000

The brothers of Chi Rho Omicron, XPO , would like to invite all those rushing at San Francisco State to join us at our social with the lovely ladies of Kappa Psi Epsilon. We will be crabbing with these sorority girls along Crissy Fields this Friday, January 27, 2012.

This is a FREE event and rides will be provided.

Please meet up at Malcolm X Plaza at 7pm.

It will be cold and dark, so please dress warm! Flashlights and gloves are recommended.

Come through and celebrate a good first week of school. Get to know the XPO brothers and the KYE sisters and have a good time!

-XPO

PACE Open House

TRU3 B37A — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:08:07 +0000

Come out and support PACE, Pilipino American Collegiate Endeavor. This organization has done many wonderful things for the Filipino community in the Bay Area. Their open house occurs on Feb 8th in Jack Adams Hall.

Keep up the good work PACE. We look forward to your open house!

-XPO

About PACE

The Pilipino American Collegiate Endeavor (PACE) strives to welcome students by providing a safe space that helps promote leadership, in which we can reach out and keep close connections with the community. We aspire to inspire and remind students that there is a reason why things happen and why we do what we do, as we continue to fight for our relevant education to find out who we are and what we are made to be.

http://www.sfsupace1967.com/

Coming Soon!

TRU3 B37A — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:18:04 +0000

March 1st. Be ready.

XPO Info Night: Jan 25th & Feb 2nd

TRU3 B37A — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:36:03 +0000

What is XPO?
What do we do?
What are we all about?

Do you have questions about Chi Rho Omicron, XPO?

Come stop by our Info Night on January 25th or February 2nd to find out. We will glady answer any questions and provide a brief history on the brotherhood. Please meet up at the Malcolm X Plaza at San Francisco State University at 7pm.

For more information, please contact our rush chairs.

Cultural Workshop by Kappa Psi Epsilon

TRU3 B37A — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:36:40 +0000

Come support the lovely sisters of Kappa Psi Epsilon at their upcoming event Tatak Ng Pilipino: A Baybayin & Tattoo workshop. These sisters have proudly made an impact on the local Filipino community and will continue to do so in their upcoming cultural workshop.

Keep up the good work Kappa Psi Epsilon. We look forward to our social this Friday.

-XPO

the Sisters of Kappa Psi EpsilonBeta Chapter at San Francisco State Universityinvite you to TATAK NG PILIPINOA Baybayin & Tattooing workshopSan Francisco State UniversityBurk Hall 408Thursday, January 26, 2012begins at 7:00 pm$1 - $5 sliding scaleWATCH THIS VIDEO!

http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=dn4_hH3wBd4FACEBOOK EVENT https://www.facebook.com/events/283122671719983/

WHAT IS BAYBAYIN?!Babayin is an ancient Pilipino pre-colonization system of writing— now come to the workshop to learn more! “This language of ours is like any other,it once had an alphabet and its own lettersthat vanished as though a tempest had set upona boat on a lake in a time now long gone.”A LITTLE INFO ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:CHRISTINE BALZA (ARTIST)Through my work, I attempt to explore the phenomenon of cultural memory loss as well as to impart metaphysical healing by blending urban and tribal beliefs. I am inspired by Baybayin, an ancient Filipino script not actively used since 1800’s, as it reflects centuries of forgetfulness from colonization.What began as a personal journey through quiet anxiety has grown into giving voice to ancient ancestors. I have combined Baybayin script and creative expression in a way that I feel will resonate with people and encourage them to explore their own cultural knowledge.My mixed media embodies a unique view of cultural traditions, yet familiar imagery allows for a connection to the Filipino American experience: individualism and kapwa (Filipino psychology of togetherness). My work portrays the augmentation of colonization in the Philippine Islands, as well as expressing Filipinos’ whimsical perspective. From time to time, I feel compelled to share my own inner conflict at the urge of the ancient healing practices I am learning through my journey.I am embraced by the Filipino community where I exhibit my work at various cultural events. My workshops on Baybayin script have been featured in print, local and international TV. Two key pieces of my work are published in “Tayo Literary Magazine,” and have exhibited at Linen Life Gallery in San Leandro, Oakland State Building Atrium Cultrural Craft and Art Gallery, San Francisco’s NJAHS Peace Gallery and Asian Art Museum.“NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition!” ~ Monty PythonMEL ORPILLAMel was born and raised in Vallejo. He is currently employed as the Community & Government Relations Manager for Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Area. He is a National Trustee for the Filipino American National Historical Society as well as the Vallejo Chapter President. Mel volunteers his time as the managing Director of the Vallejo Bayanihan Center and serves on several local non-profit boards. He earned degrees in Photo-Journalism and Ethnic Studies. He is also a writer, photographer, Master of Balintawak Arnis, Amang Red in the Tatak ng Apat na Alon tattoo tribe, and is the author of “Filipinos in Vallejo, published by Arcadia Publishing. His writings have been published in numerous newspapers, magazines and publications.INFORMATION ABOUT KAPPA PSI EPSILONKappa Psi Epsilon is a womyn’s organization dedicated to the empowerment of womyn through academic rigor, community action, cultural awareness and production, interrelations, and undying sisterhood. Kappa Psi Epsilon is a unity of womyn that supports as well as understands the need to resist oppression and to always struggle for freedom, be it within or externally…Find Your Inner Strength!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

April Mara Cristal aprilmaracristal@gmail.com

Jessica Mae de Luna xjmaedluna@yahoo.com

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the Sisters of Kappa Psi Epsilon
Beta Chapter at San Francisco State University
invite you to

TATAK NG PILIPINO
A Baybayin & Tattooing workshop

San Francisco State University
Burk Hall 408
Thursday, January 26, 2012
begins at 7:00 pm
$1 – $5 sliding scale

WATCH THIS VIDEO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn4_hH3wBd4

FACEBOOK EVENT
https://www.facebook.com/events/283122671719983/

WHAT IS BAYBAYIN?!
Babayin is an ancient Pilipino pre-colonization system of writing
– now come to the workshop to learn more! “This language of ours is like any other,
it once had an alphabet and its own letters
that vanished as though a tempest had set upon
a boat on a lake in a time now long gone.”

A LITTLE INFO ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:

CHRISTINE BALZA (ARTIST)

Through my work, I attempt to explore the phenomenon of cultural memory loss as well as to impart metaphysical healing by blending urban and tribal beliefs. I am inspired by Baybayin, an ancient Filipino script not actively used since 1800′s, as it reflects centuries of forgetfulness from colonization.What began as a personal journey through quiet anxiety has grown into giving voice to ancient ancestors. I have combined Baybayin script and creative expression in a way that I feel will resonate with people and encourage them to explore their own cultural knowledge.My mixed media embodies a unique view of cultural traditions, yet familiar imagery allows for a connection to the Filipino American experience: individualism and kapwa (Filipino psychology of togetherness). My work portrays the augmentation of colonization in the Philippine Islands, as well as expressing Filipinos’ whimsical perspective. From time to time, I feel compelled to share my own inner conflict at the urge of the ancient healing practices I am learning through my journey.

I am embraced by the Filipino community where I exhibit my work at various cultural events. My workshops on Baybayin script have been featured in print, local and international TV. Two key pieces of my work are published in “Tayo Literary Magazine,” and have exhibited at Linen Life Gallery in San Leandro, Oakland State Building Atrium Cultrural Craft and Art Gallery, San Francisco’s NJAHS Peace Gallery and Asian Art Museum.

“NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition!” ~ Monty Python

MEL ORPILLA

Mel was born and raised in Vallejo. He is currently employed as the Community & Government Relations Manager for Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Area. He is a National Trustee for the Filipino American National Historical Society as well as the Vallejo Chapter President. Mel volunteers his time as the managing Director of the Vallejo Bayanihan Center and serves on several local non-profit boards. He earned degrees in Photo-Journalism and Ethnic Studies. He is also a writer, photographer, Master of Balintawak Arnis, Amang Red in the Tatak ng Apat na Alon tattoo tribe, and is the author of “Filipinos in Vallejo, published by Arcadia Publishing. His writings have been published in numerous newspapers, magazines and publications.

INFORMATION ABOUT KAPPA PSI EPSILON

Kappa Psi Epsilon is a womyn’s organization dedicated to the empowerment of womyn through academic rigor, community action, cultural awareness and production, interrelations, and undying sisterhood. Kappa Psi Epsilon is a unity of womyn that supports as well as understands the need to resist oppression and to always struggle for freedom, be it within or externally…Find Your Inner Strength!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

April Mara Cristal aprilmaracristal@gmail.com

Jessica Mae de Luna xjmaedluna@yahoo.com

SPRING RUSH 2012!

TRU3 B37A — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:36:33 +0000