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Imperfectly Beautiful
Clark Myer Arquio
Oil on canvas
2ft x 3ft

Clark Myer Arquio is a first-year student currently enrolled in UP Cebu's Fine Arts Program. His hyperrealistic portrait bagged third in the Jose Joya awards.

Clark's work is a self portrait with oil as the medium. A calming play of light brown tints make up the face of the subject. A depiction of an emotionless face stares intently into the eyes of the viewers. A white shirt is painted below the face and a mixture of both thin and thick strokes occupy the entire portrait. The background shows a much darker shade of brown contrasting the lighter tones of the subject. Thicker strokes also accompany the darker shades in both the details of the background and hair. A thick, heavy stroke of a brown and yellowish hue interrupts the subject's realism as it glides across the middle of the face.

You can view Clark's artwork in the Jose T. Joya Gallery for the entire month of February.

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The University of The Philippines Cebu's first batch of Senior High graduates during their Commencement Exercises last June 18, 2018 held at the Performing Arts Hall, UP Cebu. They are the first batch to use the approved sablito in the UP System. With them are the Chancellor of UP Cebu, Atty. Liza Corro (Second from the lower right); Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Ritchelita Galapate (First from the lower right); College of Social Sciences Dean, Prof. Rowena Mende (First from the lower left) and High School Principal, Dr. Catherine Rodel (Second from the lower left).

Congratulations and Mabuhay ang Pag-asa ng Bayan!

(Photo credit) Prof. Kim P. Bondoc

Alex Julianne Nason wins ‘The Voice of Management’ season 4

By: Job Van Yap

Alex Julianne Nason won the fourth season of The Voice of Management on the 13th of April, 2018 at the Arts and Science Conference Hall in UP Cebu.

The Voice of Management is an annual event organized by the students of management for the students of management. This year’s competition commenced in line of the centennial celebration of UP.

“The Voice is a temporary academic departure”, said Kimberly Zanoria, director of this year’s competition.

Nason, a graduating student, admitted she is still in trance after hearing her name being announced as the champion of The Voice during the pinnacle that night.

“It felt surreal. I never imagined I’d win.”

Maroon 5’s She Will be Loved was Alex’s winning piece during the finals.

“It has always been a staple when I jam with my friends” she said when asked why she picked the song.

This season was her first singing competition. She always dreamt of joining one so, she did not hesitate auditioning when she heard the competition held one.

“. . . if I didn’t try joining The Voice now, I probably wouldn’t get another chance again”, she said.

The judges of this year’s competition were Ms. Sharee Ann Gozo Guerrero, Ms. Mary Gretchen Fillarca Chaves, Ms. Marion Louise Busano-Repunte, and Ms. Zanaides Manugas Busano.

All these esteemed ones were graced by Gayle Palermo, Ikecraig Laoagan, and Jannah Catherine Adlaon with their undeniable talents, along with the grand winner, Alex Julianne Nason . These names mentioned won this season’s The Voice of Management.

Lagi pong tatandaan sa mga botante na boto ninyo'y sagrado. Pumili ng ibobotong kandidato na may takot sa Diyos at may kapwa tao.

Handog ni Freddie Aguilar ang isang awitin tungkol sa mga magaganap tuwing halalan.

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It is more than possible and even easier to obtain power in our country. Vote buying is just a blinding way of politicians to take advantage of our weaknesses. We should not let our vulnerabilities and needs be the reason to sell our votes, including our rights.




Posted by: Gale Catubig

VOTE-BUYING BEGINS - Cebu Daily News Votes come cheap now. Candidates in this Monday’s barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections have began enticing the electorate to vote for them, with small denomination bills as low as P20 now being given out in a number of areas in Cebu. “Your future is worth more than this,” quipped C...

Sana ay sa mahigit isang milyong tumakbo, lahat ay seryoso, totoo at may dinadalang prinsipyo.

,gawingseryoso


Posted by: Neil Joshua Capillan

May 14 polls: 1M file COCs More than a million Filipinos have registered their candidacies for 600,000 positions in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on May 14.

Security measures for both SK and Barangay elections have been tightened up for the success of the May 14 elections.
Not one man can do the trick, but we all can.
Be ensured for this year’s election.



Posted by: Danielle Angela Basa

Security measures up for May 14 election | Philippine Information Agency SAN JOSE, Antique, May 4 (PIA) -- Security measures are all set for the May 14 Barangay and SK Election with the signing of the Contingency Plan (ConPlan) by the inter-agency committee during the Provincial Joint Security Control Center Coordinating Conference recently held at the PNP...

Your votes will be your responsibility. Be a smart voter and choose the candidates that you think deserve to serve the community. Tomorrow is the day. Think before you shade!

Smart Voter: How to Judge a Candidate Elections present voters with important choices. Whether it is a local race that will affect your community or a national race that could change the direction of the country it is a time to consider the issues which you care about and decide which candidate you support.

One vote, no matter how insignificant it seems, can make or break a nation. Choose your leaders wisely. Make your vote count.




posted by: Trisha Ann J. Pañares

PPCRV urges voters to vote: Every vote counts Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) has urged registered voters to go out and vote for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on Monday.

Its the of the year: Elections! Have you experienced vote buying this election season? Give hearts and share your story at the comments!

Posted by: Jon Michael Aldemita

COMELEC confirms vote-buying in Isabela CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela: The Commission on Election (COMELEC) office here has confirmed reports of vote-buying by several candidates for the Barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. City election officer Epigenia Marquez said they are receiving reports of vote-buying ranging from P2...

To all the voters out there, let us all be reminded to strictly observe the rules and procedures in voting.
Let us all have a safe, secure, peaceful, and an honest election tomorrow.





Posted by: Maica Ella Selerio

Official COMELEC Website :: Commission on Elections Protecting the sanctity of the ballot since 1940.