Two Passaic men were convicted of murder, among other charges, for the drive-by shooting death of a 23-year-old city resident after a previous attempt at prosecuting them was derailed by COVID.Jurors in Paterson found Nelson Vargas, 29, an…
SunStar March 05, 2021 MARCH. Davao would have been in a frenzy prepping for an important occasion, the Araw ng Dabaw. It s the 84th anniversary this year but the pandemic has halted the festivity for the second time.
Did we stop celebrating? No. Araw ng Dabaw 2021 was unique. The city took the festivity from the streets to everyone s screens. The online party was celebrated in the comfort and safety of everyone s home.
It was a challenge but the City Tourism Office, together with the events group of Zegen, was able to pull it off. The three-day digital celebration encapsulated what makes Davao colorful in segments that highlighted the personalities we know and barely heard of and food that s on the list of favorites and new cuisine to feast on. These are the colors that make Davao captivating.
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Felix Pabalinas. Dacne Like There s No Tomorrow. 15x22. 2021. (Photo from the virtual exhibition)
Gilbert Miraflor. The Guard and His Muse. Acrylic on Canvas. 36x36. 2021. (Photo from the virtual exhibition)
Bryan Cabrera. Untitled Nude. Watercolor on Paper. 11.25 x16.5. (Photo from the virtual exhibition)
Dominic Turno. Nude Series 2. 17.25 x 13.5. Mixed Media. 2021. (Photo from the virtual exhibition)
Mean Tan Guinoo. The Green Vase and the Pink Flowers. Oil on Canvas. 14 x 16. 2021. (Photo from the virtual exhibition)
+ February 19, 2021 LOOKING for the silver lining, the pandemic made art very accessible to everyone. Across the globe, the high-caliber museums opened their doors for virtual tours for free. It s not only extending art to be appreciated but art, even just by viewing, can be calming, a stress reliever, therapeutic.