`Art and Soul’ Exhibit Concludes Successful Run in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Filipino artists are part of the 10% of the Philippine population that resides overseas. This National Arts Month, the Department of Foreign Affairs and this Embassy take our hats off to all Filipino artists in the Philippines and around the world. We acknowledge how your creativity and works have created bridges between cultures and celebrate your unique and profound contribution in shaping what it means to be a global Filipino,” said

Minister Patrick A. Chuasoto, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Philippine Embassy at the closing reception of the week-long exhibit “Art and Soul (The Healing Power of Art)” held at the Romulo Hall in the evening of 16 February 2017. Minister Chuasoto also highlighted the booming Philippine art market as seen in the growing number of art collectors, the sprouting of galleries across Metro Manila, and the recurring sold-out art exhibitions of young Filipino artists.

The audience was also treated to a slideshow presentation of the 10 Filipino painters whose works have rocked the auction block according to magazine Art + Culture – an indication that Philippine art is now being recognized globally for its marketability both locally and internationally.

The exhibit featured the artworks of artist and curator Julian Oteyza and restaurateur and cookbook writer Mrs. Sony Robles Florendo.

Mrs. Florendo shared with the audience how her passion for painting and the arts gave her self-confidence and helped her heal and recover from illness.

“The most important thing is to enjoy what you do,” said Mrs. Florendo.

“Take care of yourself. Love yourself. Appreciate what you can do and share it. You will be surprised how easily you can influence people if you enjoy and you believe in what you’ve been doing,” Mrs. Florendo further added.

Art and Soul exhibit was organized as part of the Philippine celebration of National Arts Month this February. ###

Philippine Embassy Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Minister Patrick Chuasoto (center) with artist and curator Julian Oteyza (left) and Mrs. Sony Florendo (right) at the Closing Reception of the Art and Soul (The Healing Power of Art) exhibit held at the Romulo Hall of the Embassy on 16 February 2017.

The Florendo and Oteyza families with Minister Patrick Chuasoto (front row, 3rd from right) at the closing reception of the Art and Soul exhibit on 16 February 2017.

 

Nomination for Migration Advocacy and Media Awards Formally Open

The Consulate General of the Philippines in Chicago is pleased to announce that the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has formally opened nominations for the Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards for 2017.

The awards recognize the significant role of the media in the promotion and advocacy of various issues on migration and development. Eligible for the awards are media works by government and private media outlets, institutions and practitioners in the field of print, radio, movie and television, advertising and blogging, and internet sites based in the Philippines or abroad. Entries must have raised awareness on issues on Filipino migration, advocated the cause of overseas Filipinos and/or promoted a positive image of overseas Filipinos.

For more information about the Awards, including the rules and guidelines, please visit the CFO website at: www.cfo.gov.ph. Entries for the Awards must be submitted on or before 13 October 2017 to the MAM Awards Secretariat at CFOManila. Maximum participation by those qualified is hereby encouraged by this Consulate General.