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SUB ROSA invites new readers on Hanihara’s Poetry Collection
MARIA LINDA FELIPE HANIHARA
Posted on Nov. 25, 3:00 p.m.
SUB ROSA: The Crucifix of a Poet and other Poems is a collection of written works by Maria Linda Hanihara, an award-winning creative writer, editor, lawyer, wife and a devoted mother to her special child, Mina Ellen.
Launched recently via online, the poetry book is the author’s open vault containing a compilation of her thoughts, feelings and experiences about her personal life, and more importantly, her journey with her daughter.
First printed in May 2014, Sub Rosa features poems she has written over a span of several years that the poet had kept to herself. For Linda then, writing was more of a hobby while she pursued other fields of study, but her brilliance with the pen shined through even without the grind.
“Writing has always been her life’s passion. She would write poems everywhere she goes, especially when she’s travelling,” according to Milagros F. Viernes, Linda’s sister.
But admittedly, she was “on a mission to undermine her gift” and never got around to compiling her works to the least- of the many poems scribbled on the pages of her notebooks, pad papers, diaries and others, much less to have it published as a collection. It was only through her sister Milagros F. Viernes’ encouragement that made her come up with a book.
The poetry book offers 125 poems, including the masterpieces that first appeared in Focus magazine, 1976, 1980; Literary Apprentice, 1981-82; Inspirations in Ink, 1992, and Caracoa III, 1983.
“The collection gives a picture of a woman who is intelligent, very emotional and passionate, and very hurt. Frailty and strength mix in her like soda and gin, though her strength is usually a front and takes more force with each betrayal and searing disappointments in her love affairs, whether romantic or otherwise… (Sub Rosa) is interesting for the stuff in it,” wrote Filipino poet Ricardo de Ungria.
Assistant Professor Rosella Torrecampo, one of Linda’s friends, has this to say, “National Artist Francisco Arcellana always said that we can only write about what we know. That is material. But what it is we do to what we know, to turn it into narratives, poetry, drama or any other discourse so far removed from what it is, so these can be what is possible or can be imagined, that is where the magic, akin to omnipotent power that gave rise to creation, gets to be wielded and perfected. Such is the writer’s craft. Such was Linda’s work.”
“SUB ROSA is my offering to appease the past and inspire the future. I recognize the certainties only divine intervention can change. I now embrace tomorrow and accept all the little surprises God has in store for me. I am beginning to really live,” shares Linda and she did live life to the fullest. The second printing of Sub Rosa in June 2017 was dedicated to her passing after she succumbed to breast cancer in 2016.
At a time when social media has become the source of daily buzz and everywhere hype, soulful and poetic people tend to crave for some literary pieces that would speak their minds and feed their inner being; some kind of literary pieces, with old charm just like that of Edgar Allan Poe’s.
For readers with discerning tastes, the poet has a compilation of unique and classical pieces of poems based on her life’s musings; poems that fire up readers to think deeply of her pains and the angst, and to join in the revelry of her triumphs.
As readers would decipher from her pieces, Linda’s success in life is one wherein the author depicts her loneliness and yearning while caring for her special child. Amidst that, she carried on with her life in gratitude and in God’s grace. Mina Ellen Felipe-Hanihara was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1994. A special child who can not speak or talk, she had her first solo exhibition entitled “LET US BLEND AND BREW, THREE IN ONE FOR KALIKASAN in 2017, sponsored by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. Featured were 13 beautiful paintings of trees, mountains, flowers and the environment among others. In 2019, she had her 2nd solo exhibition dubbed “September to Remember” again at the DENR where a total of 13 acrylic painting on canvass were displayed at the Biodiversity Management Bureau, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife under the leadership of Ms. Julie Gorospe-Ibuan, Chief of the Stakeholders Management and Conflict Resolution Division. Mina’s paintings were also exhibited at the Philippine Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany. The exhibition was titled Art Beyond the Spectrum of a Girl with Autism.
In between chapters, readers will also find some of the artworks of accomplished painter and the poet’s daughter, Mina Ellen.
SUB ROSA is available only in Amazon. Please click https://www.amazon.com/Sub-Rosa-Crucifix-Other-Poems-ebook/dp/B09K37YHXW
About the Author:
Maria Linda Felipe-Hanihara finished her Bachelor of Arts, major in English (Cum Laude) and Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines in Diliman. She has an M.A. in International Relations, major in International Politics, from the University of Japan. She attended both the UP Summer Writers Workshop and the Silliman University Writers Workshop in the late 70s. After a brief stint at the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Office of the Solicitor General, she was based abroad and worked for The Japan Times, a major English daily, as an International Desk and People Page editor and writer/contributor.
Maria Linda Felipe contributed poems to the October 1983 Edition of Caracoa III, the poetry journal of the Philippines Literary Arts Council.
She was awarded an Accomplishment of Merit for the outstanding literary piece “Flowers” in the book, Inspirations in Ink.
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Juan Karlos, Moira surprise everyone with unexpected duet in mall
1:30 a.m. November 17, 2024
HITMAKER Juan Karlos Labajo surprised everyone with an unexpected duet over the weekend with leading OPM female singer Moira dela Torre in a videoke stand in a mall on Friday singing to Juan Karlos’ hit “Medyo Ako.”
Their collaboration was a sight to behold among all the people who were there to go shopping, only to see two young OPM belters do their magic.
The two were also captured by netizens and their videos were uploaded on TikTok, which became viral, with more than 20,000 views in the first few hours since its upload.
“Actually, we would like to have some karaoke. Is it okay if we sing together? Just do not mind us, we will sing now,” Juan Karlos told the surprised crowd as they prepared to sing. “Thank you very much to all of you.”
With their sudden collaboration happening inside the department store of SM North Edsa, fans are now hoping for Moira to have a participation in Juan Karlos’ upcoming concert to be held on November 29 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
In an earlier interview, Juan Karlos said that he is now hands on preparing for his first ever solo concert, which he said was a “dream come true” for him.
He also stressed how music has influenced his life and how his songs can connect with the vulnerabilities of others.
“Music has been a part of my life. I enjoy making music because it allows me to convey what I want and express how I feel. As artists, we should constantly allow our vulnerability to shine through, connecting and sharing it with others,” Juan Karlos said.
Tickets for Juan Karlos’s debut concert, Juan Karlos Live, are still available at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide. “Juan Karlos LIVE!” is produced by UMG Philippines, Sindikato Studios, and Nathan Studios.
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OPPO celebrates Global Photography Talent at Paris Photo Fair under theme of “Dear Life”
9:30 p.m. November 8, 2024
This year, OPPO once again shone at Paris Photo 2024. As the event’s global partner, the company celebrated global talents in mobile photography through the award ceremony of its imagine IF Photography Awards 2024. By exhibiting a retrospective of the best artworks from the competition, OPPO also showcased its humanistic vision.
“It is a great honor to participate in Paris Photo for two consecutive years and to showcase the exceptional global talents in mobile photography on this prestigious stage. The stunning photos captured with OPPO smartphones from around the world are a testament to OPPO’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.” said Olivella Liu, OPPO Global Brand Director. “Moreover, with the notion we bring to Paris this year, ‘A perfect day is made of nothing but every extraordinary moment that makes you want to take a shot,’ we also hope to further elaborate on OPPO’s understanding of photography, and more importantly, present the beauty of life and cultural diversity.”
imagine IF Photography Awards: Shining the Spotlight on the Global Stage
With over 1 million entries submitted from 81 countries and regions, the Imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 have brought together a vibrant showcase of global creativity and diversity. Following an extensive judging process, OPPO brought 56 award-winning works to Paris Photo and held an award ceremony, celebrating the creativity and cultural richness captured through mobile photography.
OPPO also invited Norwegian Art photographer and Hasselblad Master Tina Signesdottir Hult, a judge for the competition, along with award representatives, to share insights into their photographic journeys and the stories behind their works, providing the audience with a unique opportunity for in-depth engagement and exchange. Behind this shining event and the awarded entries, it is OPPO’s unremitting endeavor to enable users to “Capture the Beauty of Life with Ease,” to explore the humanistic significance of images by letting life itself become the protagonist, and to tell diversified stories from people across the globe.
“Dear Life” Exhibition: Harnessing the Power of Visual Storytelling
Themed around “Dear Life,” OPPO organized an exhibition at Paris Photo to showcase the winning entries from the imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 alongside the company’s official sample photos. The exhibition invites visitors on a deeply personal journey through four zones—Dear World, Dear Time, Dear Friend, and Dear Me—each capturing the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. Through these immersive sections, visitors embark on a heartfelt journey celebrating life, friendship, time, and self-reflection, with all images captured on OPPO smartphones.
Additionally, to tie these evocative stories together, OPPO presented its annual photography film Dear Life, a visual journey which evokes echoes in minds with the grandeur of nature, fleeting moments of life, the warmth of friendship, as well as inner exploration.
“Beyond the Image, Beyond Imagination.” The images presented by OPPO at Paris Photo 2024 go beyond an exhibition; they are snapshots of people’s lives, embodying emotional resonance and human traces left in the universe. By encouraging its users worldwide to unlock the potential of mobile photography and inviting them to capture the most delightful moments of their “Dear Life,” OPPO strives to inspire people everywhere to see the world through a new lens—one that values creativity, diversity, and the beauty of everyday life. For more information, please visit OPPO Paris Photo 2024 Online Exhibition.
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Limited-Edition Tanduay Heritage Rum Celebrates Brand’s Tradition of Excellence
6:26 p.m. April 11, 2024
Tanduay commemorates 170 years of mastery at rum-making with the launch of the Tanduay Heritage, a blend of rums matured through inter-island tropical aging.
“Tanduay Heritage pays homage to our Spanish roots in rum-making, back to our founding in 1854 during the Spanish period in our history. It also represents the brand’s strive for excellence throughout the years as it is blended from Tanduay’s finest reserves from different parts of the country,” said Roy Sumang, Tanduay International Business Development Manager.
Crafted From the Philippines’ Finest
While Tanduay Heritage is a Spanish-style rum, it is 100% crafted by Filipinos and was made in the country’s different islands. It is made from the reserved rums of Tanduay’s aging warehouses in Quiapo, Cabuyao, and Negros, and were column-distilled in Batangas and Negros.
The molasses used in making Tanduay Heritage also came from Negros, and the reserved rums that went into it were aged up to 19 years in oak barrels that were once used for bourbon.
For its packaging, Tanduay Heritage comes in an accordion-type gift box in black with streaks of gold, symbolizing a treasure that is being unveiled. Its bottle is also black and has a natural cork.
A Taste of Tanduay Heritage
Tanduay Heritage has a dark amber color, with elegant and sweet aromas of dried tropical fruits, vanilla, oak, and caramel. It has a medium, smooth, and fruity body and tastes of toffee, creme caramel, pepper, oak, and honey. It has a warming medium-long finish manifesting nuances of molasses cookie and raisin. It is bottled at 40% ABV.
Only 10,000 bottles of the Tanduay Heritage were made in a one-time production. It is available only until supplies last.
“This is one of the most expensive rums that we are introducing. In the U.S., it will retail at around $80 and here in the Philippines, it will be around PhP4,000,” Sumang said.
Tanduay Heritage is now available for purchase at select local and international stores. It will be available at shots.ph by April. For inquiries, please call Roy Kristoffer Sumang or Rianna Juarez at 8790-0500.
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