REEL WORLD

Italy in Films

The Embassy of Italy in Manila, Philippine-Italian Association and the CCP present the Italian Film Festival 2004 from April to December at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino and the CCP Dream Theater. The Red Desert on September 7 at 4 and 7 PM is a postindustrialist masterpiece from director Michelangelo Antonioni, his first film in color and stars Monica Vitti as Giuliana, the disturbed wife of a factory owner, Ugo (Carlo Chionetti). This film is a testament to Antonioni's brilliance and insight into the ills of modern civilization. Fellow Countryman on October 12 at 4 and 7 PM is a drama directed by Roberto Rossellini and starring Maria Michi, Gar Moore, and Bill Edmonds. A masterpiece of neorealism using six stories that follow the Allied Invasion, from Sicily to Venice, from 1943 to 1944. A powerful film that compels one to stand up against violence. All films are in Italian with English subtitles. (+63-2-8321125 local 1704-1705)

 

 

TRAVEL & LEISURE

Where in Makati is Singapore?

Experience Singapore right in the heart of Makati! Stamford's, a restaurant, bar, music lounge, and café located along Amorsolo St., offers a 50-percent discount on all local beers during happy hour, 5 PM to 8 PM. Also serves lunch specials-from PhP135 to PhP215-with free bottomless iced tea until 3 PM. (+63-2-7592577)

 

White Rocks!

Freebies and discounts galore at White Rock until December 15! The beach resort hotel offers special group packages for only PhP1, 500/person that include free bonfire by the beach, free use of conference facilities, KTV, badminton courts, playpen, recreation centers, and PA system for outdoor use. Also offers a 10-percent discount on health spa and beauty parlor, bowling lanes, and water sports. (+63-2-4212781/82/84/86; www.whiterocksubic.com)

 

Two for One

Special Baguio Treat is back again! From June 1 to September 30, Camp John Hay Manor offers two nights for the price of one. Ideal for balikbayan, family reunions, and barkada outings. (+63-2-8450892, +63-74-4460231 to 50; cjhmanor@skyinet.net; www.campjohnhayhotels.com)

 

 

ETC.

Read and Learn IT

Read lots of books. Learn the importance of information technology in education. In a trade fair within a trade fair, you can. The First Learn IT opens at the 25th Manila International Book Fair on August 11 to 15 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. (+63-2-8960682, +63-2-8960661; bookfair@primetradeasia.com)

 

Masterful Team Players

"What's the use of teaching the art of leadership if no one teaches the art of 'followership' and team play?" asks John Maxwell. His High Impact Teams Seminar develops the 17 essential qualities of a team player. On September 15 at the Araneta Coliseum and September 16 at the Philippine International Convention Center. (+63-2-8132732, +63-2-8302191; +63-919-3145412; Maxwell@saltand lightventures.com; www.SaltAndLight Ventures.com)

 

Diplomatic Course

Diplo Foundation, a nonprofit organization, offers an online course on Language and Diplomacy (starts October 4, conducted over two months), which explores how language works and how it can best be put to work in the service of diplomacy and international relations. Suitable for: NGO and international organizations staff, diplomats, journalists, and students or practitioners of other fields who want to improve their understanding of the central role of language to contemporary politics and diplomacy. Deadline for applications is September 1. (www.diplomacy.edu; admissions@diplomacy.edu)