Princess Sol Diaries: November 2012

Tuesday 20 November 2012

Ambassador Francisco A. Alba

Capiceño Model
Ambassador Francisco "Frank" Alba

Ambassador to Vatican, Francisco Acevedo Alba
(Photo by Sol Albar)

Ambassador Francisco Acevedo Alba, the founder of Prudential Life Group of Companies and a former Philippine envoy to the Vatican, is a topnotch executive with a warm heart for God, his family, and the nation. He is the Philippines ' best-known pioneer for pre-need trade (that is, securities provider of life, pension, education plans).

This accomplished Capiceño was born on 3 December 1935 in Capiz (now Roxas City) in the province of Capiz to parents Dioscoro Alba and Rosario Acevedo. He lost his mother due to childbirth infection. While his father settled in Mindanao, Frank (as he is more commonly known) and sister Nieva (now Mrs. Ramon Asis) grew up in the care of maternal grandparents.

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It was a wonderful reunion with Tito Frank Alba, President, and Founder of Prudential Life Insurance in his office at Prudential Building Makati.

Ambassador Frank A. Alba and nephew Engr. Tony Albar

(Photo by Sol Albar January 6, 2010)

Ambassador Frank A. Alba, Tony, and Sol Albar

(Photo by Sol Albar January 6, 2010)

Ambassador Francisco "Frank" Alba

with nephew Tony and niece Bing Albar

(Photo by Sol Albar January 6, 2010)

Bing, Manong Frank, Tony, and Barbie

(Photo by Sol Albar January 6, 2010)

Uncle Nonoy with his bubbly niece Barbie.

(Photo by Sol Albar January 6, 2010)

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Monday 19 November 2012

Dr. Jose Rizal at Philippine National Museum

José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896), is the most venerated and acclaimed patriot in the Philippines recognized for his unselfish and non-violent contributions to the historical and social transformations in the country.

Full name: José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

Born: June 19, 1861, Calamba City

Died: December 30, 1896, Manila

Education: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Artwork: Saturnina Rizal, Singapore lighthouse and more.

José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, is the most venerated and acclaimed patriot in the Philippines recognized for his unselfish and non-violent contributions to the historical and social transformations in the country.

Dr. JOSE RIZAL

The national hero of the Philippines and pride of the Malayan.

(Photo by: Sol Albar for Princess Sol Diaries)

Dr Jose Rizal Room at National Museum
(Photo by: Sol Albar for Princess Sol Diaries)

(Photo by: Sol Albar for Princess Sol Diaries)

Oil Painting of Dr. Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken
(Photo by: Sol Albar for Princess Sol Diaries)

Dr. JOSE RIZAL

The national hero of the Philippines and pride of the Malayan.

(Photo by: Sol Albar for Princess Sol Diaries)

ADMISSION TO NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES NOW FREE

Visitors can now enjoy the cultural treasures and artwork inside the National Museum of the Philippines completely free of charge on a permanent basis as of July 1, 2016. The move is designed to enhance universal access to the museum for all Filipinos.

In addition to the National Museum, visitors may also visit the following sites completely free of charge: The National Art Gallery, the National Museum of Anthropology, the National Museum of Natural History. and the National Planetarium. Regional Museums can also be found in Palawan, Bohol, Butuan, Cebu, Marinduque, and Jolo.

The National Museum of the Philippines is open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 5pm.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Admission
Free of Charge

Opening Hours
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Closed on Mondays

Location
Padre Burgos Drive, Manila, Philippines

Website:

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Sunday 18 November 2012

The Spoliarium at Philippine National Museum

The Spoliarium is the most valuable oil-on-canvas painting by Juan Luna, a Filipino educated at the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura (Philippines) and at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid, Spain. With a size of 4.22 meters x 7.675 meters, it is the largest painting in the Philippines. A historical painting, it was made by Luna in 1884 as an entry to the prestigious Exposicion de Bellas Artes (Madrid Art Exposition, May 1884) and eventually won for him the First Gold Medal.

The painting features a glimpse of Roman history centered on the bloody carnage brought by gladiatorial matches. Spoliarium is a Latin word referring to the basement of the Roman Colosseum where the fallen and dying gladiators are dumped and devoid of their worldly possessions.

The Spoliarium, Painting of Juan Luna
(Photo by Sol Albar for Princess Sol Diaries)

At the center of Luna’s painting are fallen gladiators being dragged by Roman soldiers. On the left, spectators ardently await their chance to strip off the combatants of their metal helmets and another armory. In contrast with the charged emotions featured on the left, the right side meanwhile presents a somber mood. An old man carries a torch perhaps searching for his son while a woman weeps the death of her loved one.