ONE LAST LOOK AT 2013

2013 began with a chance to direct for the 2nd Unit of GMA Network's television series INDIO and, looking back, I am thankful for all the opportunities to undertake creative work as varied as what I did in the year just past. My sincerest gratitude to all those who entrusted me and journeyed with me in these projects:

Theater/Dance:
VIRGIN LABFEST 9 FELLOWSHIP STAGE READING
VIRGIN LABFEST 9/10 PLAYWRITING FELLOWS STAGE READING
ANG BUHAY AY PELIKULA
EURIDICE
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Television:
INDIO
PARTY PILIPINAS
TEEN GEN
50 YEARS WITH THE MASTER SHOWMAN
LOVE AND LIES
GOT TO BELIEVE
TITSER
MARIA MERCEDES
BUBBLE GANG 18TH ANNIVERSARY
ADARNA
AKIN PA RIN ANG BUKAS
MAGPAKAILANMAN



Film:
GAYDAR
CATTLEYA
10000 HOURS

 AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTIONS:
MERALCO
BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS


Corporate/Events:
PNB/ALLIED BANK APPRECIATION PARTY
KALAP FESTIVAL
3M AUTO TINT OFF 2013: MASTER TINTERO SURVIVOR CHALLENGE 3
2013 MUTYA NG CORON 
KUMON GOOD ENOUGH PARENTING SEMINAR
2013 RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD CEREMONY
PHILIPPINE DISCIPLESHIP CONFERENCE

And a word of thanks to all my colleagues in the Board of the PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF THEATER DESIGNERS AND TECHNICIANS (PATDAT), ARTISTS WELFARE PROJECT INC. (AWPI), and the GERRY ROXAS LEADERSHIP AWARDEES INC (GRLA).  

 Come on 2014. Bring it on!

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