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                    [Title] => P13.9-M bridge rises in Negros Occ. town
                    [Summary] => Waagner Biro Phils. Inc., supplier of modular steel bridges, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently unveiled the 35-linear meter Buenavista Bridge in Barangay Buenavista, Murcia, Negros Occidental.


The bridge is one of the 306 bridges under the Austrian-assisted President’s Bridge Program Phase II of President Arroyo, which is being implemented by the Office of Project Development Services (OPDS) of the DILG.
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[DatePublished] => 2004-03-07 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135850 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1808374 [AuthorName] => Rosalinda Orosa [SectionName] => Starweek Magazine [SectionUrl] => starweek-magazine [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 203793 [Title] => Bravo, Barbieri! [Summary] => Certain musicologists place Mahler as symphonist in the same rank as Beethoven and Bruckner, and like these titans, he wrote nine symphonies. His almost two-hour long Symphony No. 3 in D Minor is of epic proportions, having been conceived on a vast, magnificent scale.

Further, the work is meant for a huge orchestra: as Mahler’s peers concede and recognize, he is a master of instrumentation, making use of the entire ensemble by frequently apportioning long and equally significant passages to each section throughout the five movements.
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Austrian Ambassador Christian Krepela hailed the night as a milestone in Austrian and Philippine cultural ties. "The embassy of Austria is proud to support the efforts of the Johann Strauss Society (JSS) in bringing Austrian culture to the forefront of Philippine society. [DatePublished] => 2003-02-23 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135074 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804795 [AuthorName] => Johnny Litton [SectionName] => Allure [SectionUrl] => allure [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 195490 [Title] => Starting another new year right [Summary] => As always, the very hospitable and stunning socialite Nedy Tantoco ensured that spirits remained high during the entire New Year celebration held in her plush residence in South Forbes Park. The setting was perfect with its subdued elegance and a home decorated with the best of European and Asian timeless furniture and masterpieces – clearly reflecting the fine taste and refinement of the lady of the house. [DatePublished] => 2003-02-15 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135074 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804795 [AuthorName] => Johnny Litton [SectionName] => Modern Living [SectionUrl] => modern-living [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 179513 [Title] => Terms of endearment: Vienna Boys’ Choir, Spanish piano duo [Summary] => The youthful charm, spontaneity, vocal discipline and "angelic" voices of the Vienna Boys’ Choir remain unchanged at each visit, for which reason it is consistently one of Austria’s top "export" items. The ages of the singers, who performed at the Philam auditorium last week, ranged from 10 to 14, and two of them looked so tiny, the scheduled performance seemed way past their bedtime. In fact, whenever the tiniest held up the score, his face entirely disappeared from view.
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So far, eight Waagner Biro modular bridges using Austrian technology have been inaugurated, the latest of which was formally opened last week in the hinterland barangay of Tagbarus in Maco, Compostela Valley.

The rest were installed in San Miguel, Bulacan; Santiago City in Isabela; Tangub City; Abra; Camarines Norte and Batangas. [DatePublished] => 2002-09-11 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Nation [SectionUrl] => nation [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 158022 [Title] => An evening with Johann Strauss [Summary] => "The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else up."– Mark Twain
* * *
Ardent lovers of classical music were treated to a night of stirring Johann Strauss masterpieces at a gala concert held in the grand ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental, Manila.
[DatePublished] => 2002-04-21 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135074 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804795 [AuthorName] => Johnny Litton [SectionName] => Sunday Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => sunday-life [URL] => ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 141386 [Title] => Colorfully Caribbean [Summary] => Vivacious hostess Narda Camacho was in virginal white, looking like a debutante, but the two huge pink-and-red flowers in her hair reflected the Caribbean motif of her birthday celebration at Shangri-La’s Rizal ballroom. Indeed, the imaginatively designed invitation by Manny Baldemor already conveyed ambiance.
[DatePublished] => 2001-11-25 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135850 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1808374 [AuthorName] => Rosalinda Orosa [SectionName] => Starweek Magazine [SectionUrl] => starweek-magazine [URL] => ) ) )
AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN KREPELA
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                    [Title] => P13.9-M bridge rises in Negros Occ. town
                    [Summary] => Waagner Biro Phils. Inc., supplier of modular steel bridges, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently unveiled the 35-linear meter Buenavista Bridge in Barangay Buenavista, Murcia, Negros Occidental.


The bridge is one of the 306 bridges under the Austrian-assisted President’s Bridge Program Phase II of President Arroyo, which is being implemented by the Office of Project Development Services (OPDS) of the DILG.
[DatePublished] => 2004-05-06 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Nation [SectionUrl] => nation [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 241711 [Title] => Socio-Humanitarian [Summary] => An exquisite Mother and Child oil painting donated by eminent artist Betsy Westerndorp will be auctioned off during the fundraising and elegant tea party to be held by the Catholic Women’s Club on March 17 at the Makati residence of Bea Zobel.
[DatePublished] => 2004-03-07 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135850 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1808374 [AuthorName] => Rosalinda Orosa [SectionName] => Starweek Magazine [SectionUrl] => starweek-magazine [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 203793 [Title] => Bravo, Barbieri! [Summary] => Certain musicologists place Mahler as symphonist in the same rank as Beethoven and Bruckner, and like these titans, he wrote nine symphonies. His almost two-hour long Symphony No. 3 in D Minor is of epic proportions, having been conceived on a vast, magnificent scale.

Further, the work is meant for a huge orchestra: as Mahler’s peers concede and recognize, he is a master of instrumentation, making use of the entire ensemble by frequently apportioning long and equally significant passages to each section throughout the five movements.
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* * *
Austrian Ambassador Christian Krepela hailed the night as a milestone in Austrian and Philippine cultural ties. "The embassy of Austria is proud to support the efforts of the Johann Strauss Society (JSS) in bringing Austrian culture to the forefront of Philippine society. [DatePublished] => 2003-02-23 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135074 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804795 [AuthorName] => Johnny Litton [SectionName] => Allure [SectionUrl] => allure [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 195490 [Title] => Starting another new year right [Summary] => As always, the very hospitable and stunning socialite Nedy Tantoco ensured that spirits remained high during the entire New Year celebration held in her plush residence in South Forbes Park. The setting was perfect with its subdued elegance and a home decorated with the best of European and Asian timeless furniture and masterpieces – clearly reflecting the fine taste and refinement of the lady of the house. [DatePublished] => 2003-02-15 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135074 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804795 [AuthorName] => Johnny Litton [SectionName] => Modern Living [SectionUrl] => modern-living [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 179513 [Title] => Terms of endearment: Vienna Boys’ Choir, Spanish piano duo [Summary] => The youthful charm, spontaneity, vocal discipline and "angelic" voices of the Vienna Boys’ Choir remain unchanged at each visit, for which reason it is consistently one of Austria’s top "export" items. The ages of the singers, who performed at the Philam auditorium last week, ranged from 10 to 14, and two of them looked so tiny, the scheduled performance seemed way past their bedtime. In fact, whenever the tiniest held up the score, his face entirely disappeared from view.
[DatePublished] => 2002-10-12 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135822 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 175564 [Title] => Austria-aided bridge program in high gear [Summary] => The Austria-assisted bridge-building program of the Arroyo administration shifts to high gear with 41 currently nearing completion, 33 more about to start construction in various parts of the country, and 125 others still on the drawing board.

So far, eight Waagner Biro modular bridges using Austrian technology have been inaugurated, the latest of which was formally opened last week in the hinterland barangay of Tagbarus in Maco, Compostela Valley.

The rest were installed in San Miguel, Bulacan; Santiago City in Isabela; Tangub City; Abra; Camarines Norte and Batangas. [DatePublished] => 2002-09-11 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Nation [SectionUrl] => nation [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 158022 [Title] => An evening with Johann Strauss [Summary] => "The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else up."– Mark Twain
* * *
Ardent lovers of classical music were treated to a night of stirring Johann Strauss masterpieces at a gala concert held in the grand ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental, Manila.
[DatePublished] => 2002-04-21 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135074 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804795 [AuthorName] => Johnny Litton [SectionName] => Sunday Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => sunday-life [URL] => ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 141386 [Title] => Colorfully Caribbean [Summary] => Vivacious hostess Narda Camacho was in virginal white, looking like a debutante, but the two huge pink-and-red flowers in her hair reflected the Caribbean motif of her birthday celebration at Shangri-La’s Rizal ballroom. Indeed, the imaginatively designed invitation by Manny Baldemor already conveyed ambiance.
[DatePublished] => 2001-11-25 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135850 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1808374 [AuthorName] => Rosalinda Orosa [SectionName] => Starweek Magazine [SectionUrl] => starweek-magazine [URL] => ) ) )
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