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FOR THE PAST 50 years, Galleria Duemila has been shaping the contemporary art scene by nurturing deep friendships with Filipino artists through exhibits and gatherings.
-Silvana Ancellotti-Diaz founded the gallery on Dec. 5, 1975, out of sheer curiosity to meet artists and an eventual drive to celebrate contemporary art in the Philippines. Through the intervening years, Galleria Duemila has worked with hundreds of artists, mounted around 600 exhibitions (holding monthly shows throughout its 50 years), and housed thousands of artworks.
-As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the gallery has mounted an exhibit called AVANTI, SEMPRE AVANTI / FORWARD, ALWAYS FORWARD which is ongoing until March 14. It is a masters collection, featuring 37 artists that represent symbiotic relationships that blossomed into life-long friendships with Ms. Ancellotti-Diaz.
-“There is a responsibility to treasure what we have. For me, it is really important that you put together everything like this. If you don’t give importance to it, it disappears,” she said at the exhibit preview on Jan. 10.
-The exhibit showcases a range of paintings, mixed media, works on paper, and sculptures that have never or rarely been seen by recent generations of artists, collectors, arts appreciators, art students, and educators.
-The featured artists include Leopoldo Aguinaldo II, Ray Albano, Augusto Albor, Nunelucio Alvarado, Agnes Arellano, Santiago Bose, Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera, Eduardo Castrillo, Roberto Chabet, Charlie Co, Ramon Manuel De Leon, Duddley Diaz, Lamberto Hechanova, Jose Joya, Lao Lianben, Raul Lebajo, Cesar Legaspi, Arturo Luz, Jerry Elizalde Navarro, Justin Nuyda, Hernando R. Ocampo, Manuel Ocampo, Romulo Olazo, Onib Olmedo, Imelda Pilapil, Mauro “Malang” Santos, Solomon Saprid, Nestor Vinluan, and Betsy Westendorp.
-STORIES
-Ms. Ancellotti-Diaz toured the media around during the preview, her razor-sharp memory allowing her to explain the context behind each work’s importance. She could point out how a seascape by the late National Artist Cesar Legaspi reflects his own unique approach to cubism; detail how rare paintings by another National Artist, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, and Juvenal Sanso were inspired by their time abroad; and discuss how works by many women artists represent tumultuous points in their lives, such as Julie Lluch’s Cactus sculptures and Phyllis Zaballero’s painting Sea Horizon I.
-She fondly selected each of the pieces alongside the exhibit’s curator Angel Velasco-Shaw, who recalled how the process was “extremely difficult given the thousands of artworks we could choose from.”
-Some works are there because of how integral they were to the start of Ms. Ancellotti-Diaz’s journey in the arts. Her sister-in-law Isabel Diaz’s work Anxiety of Motherhood represents the very first exhibit she organized in the country, with the Miladay Art Center. A sculpture by Lebanese artist May Baddour comes from the very first exhibit that Galleria Duemila mounted in 1976.
-“My father-in-law, who’s a businessman, who gave me the P20,000 to put up a gallery, told me that this is the worst investment he’d ever done in his life!” she recalled.
-Today, Galleria Duemila is the oldest running commercial art gallery in the Philippines.
-Another piece in the exhibit that she’s proud of is Pacita Abad’s Rolling Stones, an important work that was part of the artist’s last exhibition with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, before she succumbed to cancer in 2004.
-Ms. Ancellotti-Diaz also pointed out Luis “Junyee” Yee, Jr.’s Cosmic Snake, as proof of how he was capable of making “unbelievable installations” that she hopes will one day land him recognition as a National Artist.
-A HISTORY
-The artworks on view span from 1957 to 2018, culled from Galleria Duemila’s vast collection and archival treasure trove. They are a small sampling of works from the Philippine modern art scene. One corner in the gallery has documentation of old exhibitions and events, which is an integral part of their thrust to “protect the transmission of knowledge.”
-Walkthroughs and panel discussions featuring writers and artists will be scheduled from January to March. They will be open to the public, with details to be announced online.
-“Silvana is an important figure who was able to bring Philippine art out into the world. She is proof of the importance of patronage, of how we need to grow art from the ground up, by giving it the support that it needs,” said curator Ms. Velasco-Shaw.
-As for how Galleria Duemila has become an important institution in an evolving contemporary art scene, Ms. Ancellotti-Diaz explained that she never expected such success.
-In the 1970s, her only goal was to widen her network, which she did by attending exhibitions, joining conferences and workshops, and becoming acquainted with members of the Saturday Group of artists.
-“As a foreigner, an outsider, my priority was to get to know the artists, their works, their vision, what brought them to paint. I learned the ropes,” she said.
-Ms. Velasco-Shaw added that “the language of art is in the heart,” seen in how the lines between insider and outsider can blur as people pursue avenues of exchange and patronage.
-A BOOK
-In the pipeline is a book chronicling Galleria Duemila’s journey and Ms. Ancellotti-Diaz’s contributions to the art scene. It will include insights from different art writers, like Cid Reyes, Patrick Flores, and Eileen Legaspi Ramirez.
-“The idea of the book is to create something for the past, present, and future. Silvana is a very strong advocate for the relationship between art, culture, and education, to create a greater appreciation of the arts for everyone,” she said.
-In the meantime, the exhibit AVANTI, SEMPRE AVANTI / FORWARD, ALWAYS FORWARD is on view at Galleria Duemila, located at 210 Loring St., Pasay City. — Brontë H. Lacsamana
+XIAOMI Corp. last week launched in the Philippines its latest mid-range smartphones, the REDMI Note 15 Series, consisting of five devices with Pro and base models and both 4G and 5G versions, offering a variety of choices to fit different budgets and needs.
+The brand lent BusinessWorld a unit of one of the three Pro models of the series, the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB+256GB), for this review. The device’s suggested retail price starts at P19,999. Discounts and freebies for customers are available until Feb. 8.
+Besides the phone and the usual documentation, included in the box are a 45-watt (W) two-round-pin charging adapter, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and a protective case for the device.
+Using the provided charger and cable, it took a little over an hour to get the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G’s 6,580mAh silicon-carbon battery 100% from 20%.
+The battery is one of the standout features of this phone for me. For a three-day media trip with Xiaomi to Cebu for the launch of the REDMI Note 15 Series, I only needed to recharge the phone once — and that was with heavy use of its cameras during a city tour and also for typical social media browsing. With typical use, I’d say you can get one to two days out of a full charge.
+A bonus: the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G also supports up to 22.5W wired reverse charging via USB-C. Xiaomi also says this battery is designed with technology that can make its life last up to six years.
+Another feature that shines is the screen. The REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G has a 6.83-inch 1.5K CrystalRes AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, which supports a peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits. This made the phone very easy to use during the daytime, especially under direct sunlight — no need to shield the screen just to see what’s on it. Visuals are also clear and crisp, and color reproduction is vivid. The screen is also very responsive, and its flat design is a plus for me.
+When watching videos or listening to music, the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G’s dual speakers, which have Dolby Atmos support, have great audio quality, making for an immersive experience. Even when using 400% volume boost, there is only minimal distortion.
+The phone’s overall design and form factor also makes for a good user experience. The flat side edges with rounded corners make it easy to grip for prolonged periods of time, even for a relatively large phone, as the device is thin and light. It also looks and feels premium.
+Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra chipset, the phone delivers a smooth performance for typical use cases like social media browsing, watching videos, and even light gaming, making it a great mid-range daily driver.
+Software-wise, the phone runs on HyperOS 2.0 and has a simple and clean interface, and it also offers several AI features, including image editing tools. It does come with some preloaded apps and bloatware, but all of these are easy to uninstall if you find them unnecessary.
+The REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G features a dual-camera setup at the rear with a new 200-megapixel (MP) ultimate-clarity main sensor with optical image stabilization and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. Even without a telephoto lens, the phone captures sharp images with great details and colors. It performs very well when used outdoors in the daytime. During the night or indoor conditions with challenging lighting, as well as when using Ultra HD mode, image processing can get a tad slower than usual.
+There are also several shooting modes that can cater to both casual and more advanced users. I especially liked tinkering with Pro Mode (which allows you to use or save parameter presets), especially for night shots.
+Now for another of the REDMI Note 15 Series’ main selling points — its Titan Durability — the phone has IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance ratings, as well as drop resistance certification. Its display is also made with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
+I subjected the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G to simple drop and water tests, and unsurprisingly, the review unit survived these. One drop test on floors made of hard tiles did result in small dents in the phone’s rear camera panel but did not affect its performance.
+Of course, only time will tell just how much (intentional and accidental) beating this phone can take, but its “Titan Tough” build can give users peace of mind — especially at a time when smartphones are set to become more expensive due to the surge in memory chip costs fueled by growing AI demand. Customers also get a four-year battery replacement warranty, two-year liquid damage coverage and front and back cover replacement, and a comprehensive two-year overall warranty.
+With its durability and long battery life, the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G is a very capable daily driver for those who want a smartphone that can deliver great performance at a competitive price. — Bettina V. Roc
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The department has also carried out road decongestion works to remedy the capital region’s notorious traffic problem. One of the most visible successes in this area is the EDSA Busway, which has drastically reduced travel times along the capital’s busiest road by dedicating a lane exclusively for buses. This system has not only made commuting more predictable for thousands but has also served as a model for “people-centric” infrastructure that prioritizes high-capacity public transport over private vehicles.
Aside from these achievements in different areas of transportation, the DoTr has also begun on projects that seek to make Philippine transport more convenient, inclusive, and sustainable.