SineBuano wishes iStorya.net a glowing 10th anniversary!

by SineBuano ~ February 22nd, 2012

SineBuano wishes iStorya.net a glowing tenth anniversary!

Thanks to all the friends and ‘family’ that this online community has brought together. W

Without iStorya, there would be no SineBuano!

May there’ll be decades more of sharing good stories, forging strong friendships and building great memories for this community and its members.

More power, iStorya!

iLOVEtoREAD at the Cebu City Public Library, 2/25

by SineBuano ~ February 22nd, 2012

The Cebu City Public Library, along with newly-formed group “THE BASADOURS” comprising of Friends of the Cebu City Public Library, launches the “I Love to Read Project“, a public-private collaborative project aimed at literacy development this February 25, at the Library premises.

Believing that literacy is the foundation for proper values education, the project seeks to address the fundamental challenges of literacy development in the city.

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Cebu Literary Heritage@Ayala Center Cebu, 2/25

by SineBuano ~ February 22nd, 2012

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Cebu City Charter, a Cebuano Literary Heritage Program will be held at the Activity Center, Ayala Center this Saturday, February 25, at 3 p.m.

The program will include traditional forms that are now part of Cebuano Heritage: balitaw, kulilising hari, pamalaye, and a brief play by Piux Kabahar called “Seguro ang Pancit“.

Performers will come from members of writers groups and students of the literature classes of University of San Carlos.

Inviting all Cebuanos and Cebuphiles, enjoy this rare treat of Cebuano literature and heritage.

For further details, please reach the University of San Carlos Cebuano Studies Center or the University Department of Languages and Literature through the University main campus trunk line: (032) 253-1000

SineBuano recommends Cinema One Originals, 2/11 to 2/16

by SineBuano ~ February 7th, 2012

Cinema One proudly presents the Cinema One Originals at SM City Cebu, this February 11 to 16, 2012.

At long last, Cebuanos and cinephiles can experience the best of what Philippine independent/low-budget cinema has to offer, especially when four of the films showing this February 11 to 16 are shot and produced in Cebu, Philippines.

Here are SineBuano recommendations and the NEW schedules of showings (download the NEW MOVIE SHOWING SCHEDULE HERE).

Tickets for the movie showings are priced at PhP100 each!

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Best of Asian Cinema@SineKultura this February

by SineBuano ~ February 5th, 2012

SineKultura features the finest of contemporary and classic Asian Cinema through three full-length features from China, India and Japan, showcasing characters living in interesting times in history.

The free movie showings start at 530 PM at University of San Carlos CAFA Theater and  are free to the general public. Just please present and leave a valid ID at the Campus Portal.

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KINUTIL: Bathalad Convention 2012, 1/28

by SineBuano ~ January 24th, 2012

KINUTIL: Ang Pagtuhop sa Balak sa Ubang Porma sa Arte
Saturday January 28, 2012
@ Marcelo Fernan Press Center Lahug

This January 28, Saturday, Cebu literary organization Bathalad Inc. hold its 2012 convention at the Marcelo Fernan Press Center in Ecotech, Lahug, Cebu City.

The convention will start at 1 PM and end at 5 PM. All literature students and enthusiasts in Cebu are invited. Registration fee is 100 pesos, inclusive of snacks and reading materials.

This in partnership with the The Arts Council of Cebu, furthering Bathalad’s commitment to preserve and advance Cebu’s local literary arts.

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