Friday, July 14, 2023


Self-Portrait as Gorgon
Oil on metal roasting tray
16.75" x 14"

2013

Moribundos
(Portrait of The Artist's Granddaughters)
Oil on Canvas
48" x 60"
January 2013

(Juliet gowns courtesy of Ballet Philippines)

Moribundos

Moribundos

2012

Portrait of The Artist's Granddaughters

Oil on Canvas


48" x 36"


July - December 2012



Triple Portrait of Joseph Tordella

Triple Portrait of Joseph Tordella
Triple Portrait of Joseph Tordella
Tony Perez
24" x 36"
Oil on canvas
December 2011 - January 2012

Rings of Philippine Magick. Photo by Hedwig de Leon, 2011.

Manila Bay Sunset with Origami Crane (Portrait of Rich Herstek and Sarah C. Peck)

Manila Bay Sunset with Origami Crane (Portrait of Rich Herstek and Sarah C. Peck)
Manila Bay Sunset with Origami Crane (Portrait of Rich Herstek and Sarah C. Peck), Oil on canvas, 29.5" x 19.5", 2010

My All-Purpose Wand

My All-Purpose Wand
From the highest mountains to the deep, deep sea. Holding my general-purpose wand over the waters of Camayan Beach Resort, Subic.

Photo by Benito Manipon, Jr., February 24, 2010

Wearing a nine-eyed pinagpagan and holding a wand over the Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao.

Photo by Harold Peter Elvina, December 2009.

In Laguna to conduct a Pre-Halloween Workshop. Photo by Gerard Paul Elvina, October 24, 2009

Photo by Gerard Paul Elvina, October 25, 2009

Photo by Benjamin Baguyo, 2006

Photo by Jojit Lorenzo, 2009
Publicity still for Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid Ng Disyembre?
Courtesy of PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association)

Recent Works, 2009

Portraits

Portrait of Mirshariff Tillah
Tony Perez
Oil on canvas
47.5" x 35.5"
October - November 2009

Portrait of Santanina Rasul
Tony Perez
Oil on canvas
60" x 48"
September-October 2009

Backstage, inside The Dream Theater
(Portrait of Rich Herstek and Sarah Peck)
May-August 2009
47.5" x 35.5"
Oil on Canvas
Collection of Rich Herstek and Sarah Peck

At Casa Manila
(Portrait of James and Maria Alexander)
November 2008 - April 2009
47.5" x 35.5"
Oil on Canvas
Collection of James and Maria Alexander

2008

2008
Artemis (Portrait of Olga Bashbush) (Detail)
2008
16.75" x 13"
Terra Cotta and White Chalk on Toned Board
Collection of Olga Elena Bashbush

2007

2007
Compassion (Portrait of Rick Helmer)

2007

16.75" x 13"

Sanguine and White Chalk on Toned Board

Collection of Rick Helmer and Maricar Lim-Helmer



2007

2007
Portrait of John Wilcock (Detail)
2007
7.5" x 7.5"
Charcoal and white chalk on toned paper
Collection of John Wilcock

1998

Portrait of Michael H. Anderson, before he moved post from Manila to India

Portrait of Michael H. Anderson

Portrait of Michael H. Anderson

Portfolios of Artworks

Making John The Baptist was a Solo Exhibit opened with a ribbon-cutting by U.S. Consul General Richard D. Haynes, Ms. Guia Gomez of San Juan City, and Reverend Father Francisco Ungria, Jr. of the Church of Saint John at Pinaglabanan at 6:30 PM, Friday, August 7, 2009, at Sining Kamalig, Level 4, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. It was on exhibit through August 28, 2009. T0 view the complete portfolio of Making John The Baptist, click on the following link: http://www.tonyperezphilippinesjohnthebaptist.blogspot.com/.
Cubao MRT Station was a Solo Exhibit within Exhibit A, a Group Exhibit with "11 selected Filipino catalysts of the 1980s," inaugurating the gallery and workshop of the School of Design and Arts, De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde, Malate, Manila. The exhibition's duration was February-July 2008. It was curated by Marian Pastor Roces as part of her dissertation for a D.F.A. in Art Curation in Sydney, Australia. To view the complete portfolio of Cubao MRT Station, click on: http://tonyperezphilippinescubaomrtstation.blogspot.com/

Curriculum Vitae

TONY PEREZ
Culture Hero
100 Artists of the Philippine Centennial
1898-1998

CURRICULUM VITAE


PERSONAL DATA

Full Name : Antonio Benjamin Silva Perez

Professional Name : Tony Perez

Date of Birth : March 31, 1951

Place of Birth : San Fernando, Pampanga

ACADEMIC TRAINING

Grade School : Ateneo de Manila Grade School, 1956-1964

High School : Ateneo de Manila High School, 1964-1968

College : Ateneo de Manila College of Arts and Sciences (A.B. Communications), 1968-1972

Graduate School : Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Cand. M.A. Clinical Psychology), 1972-1977

Maryhill School of Theology 1998-2004 (M.A. Religious Studies), magna cum laude

CERTIFICATES

Publications Design and Production, Department of Journalism, University of Wisconsin, U.S.A. (1989-1990)

Fundamentals of Graphic Design, University of California at San Francisco, U.S.A., (1993-1994)


VISUAL ARTS TRAINING

Trained under:
Araceli Limcaco-Dans (1961-1964)
Brenda Fajardo (1961-1964)
Virginia Flor Agbayani (1961-1964)
Ben-Hur Villanueva (1961-1964)
Florencio Concepcion (1964-1965)
Rafael del Casal (2006-)

Completed Basic Course and Advanced I Course in Drawing and Painting under Fernando B. Sena, The Saturday Group Gallery


SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

Participant, Floating University (Hong Kong, Japan, Taipei), New Perspectives for A Changing Society, YSTAPHIL, 1970

Participant, Summer Workshop in TV Production, Center for Educational Television, 1971

Leader, Summer Workshop in Sensitivity Training for Faculty Members, La Salle Green Hills, 1974

Guest Speaker, Palihang Aurelio Tolentino, University of the Philippines, 1975

Guest Speaker, “School and Play Activities for The Chronically-Ill Child”, Philippine Heart Center for Asia, 1976

Guest Speaker, “Scriptwriting for Radio and Television”, Communication Foundation for Asia, 1976 and 1977

Guest Speaker, “Special Children”, for Ang Bata Ay Tao, Inner Wheel Club, Batangas City, 1978

Panelist, The Young Playwrights, U.P. Creative Writing Center, 1980

Participant, The Documentary Film, Goethe-Institut, 1981

Seminar Coordinator, “Contemporary Theater Arts: Asia and The United States”, United States Information Service (U.S.I.S.), DAP, Tagaytay City, 1983

Participant, Foreign Service National Employees Training Program (Washington, D.C.; Illinois; New York; Los Angeles; Hawaii) United States Information Agency, 1985

Orientation Visit on Educational Counselling, Malaysian-American Commission for Educational Exchange (MACEE), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1985

Workshop Coordinator, “Social Studies for Secondary Education: Five American Case Studies in Curriculum Development and Practical Applications to The Philippine Setting”, USIS and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort, Quezon Province, 1986

Workshop Coordinator, “Language in The Curriculum: Social Studies, English and Mathematics for Secondary Education”, USIS and DECS, Puerto Azul Beach and Country Club, Ternate, Cavite, 1987

Workshop Coordinator, “Teaching The American and Philippine Constitutions in Secondary School Classrooms: Citizens’ Rights and Duties”, USIS and DECS, Agoo Playa Hotel, Agoo, La Union, 1988

Workshop Coordinator, “Teaching History through American Literature”, USIS and DECS, Matabungkay Beach Club, 1990

Workshop Leader, “Writing from The Subconscious”, Theatreworks Pte. Ltd., Fort Canning Centre, Singapore, 1990

Workshop Leader, “Exploring The Physical and Psychic Senses for Creative Writing”, Theatreworks Pte. Ltd., Fort Canning Centre, Singapore, 1991

Program Director and Workshop Leader, “Creative Writing for Teen-agers”, Pagsanjan Academy, Pagsanjan, Laguna, 1991-1992

Instructor for Advanced Knitting Techniques, Negosiyete, Technology and Livelihood Resource Center and GMA-7, 1992

Panel Discussant, “Writing Asia onto The Australian Stage”, Melbourne Writers' Festival, The C.U.B. Malthouse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1993

Workshop Leader, “Intuitive Writing”, Australian National Playwrights' Conference, Writers’ Centre, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1993

Workshop Coordinator, “The Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching American Studies in Universities”, USIS and De La Salle University, Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center, 1995

Workshop Leader, “ESP and Shamanism”, Age of Aquarius Center, Quezon City, August 18, 1996

Workshop Leader, “Experiencing Shamanism”, Age of Aquarius Center, Quezon City, October 6, 1996

Resource Person for “Earth Changes”, “Hopi Indian Prophecies” and “Walk in Balance: Native American Path to Healing, Happy, Harmonious Living”, New Age Millennium Seminar and Fair, Age of Aquarius Center, Quezon City, November 30, 1996

Adviser, Oracle Festival and Magic Fair, Interdisciplinary Studies Program and Department of Communication, Ateneo de Manila University, February 15, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Dealing with the World of Spirits”, Age of Aquarius Center, Quezon City, February 16, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Do-It-Yourself Divination”, Age of of Aquarius Center, Quezon City, March 22, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Extra-Sensory Perception”, ESP Workshop Series I, Public Information and Community Relations Office, Office of the President, and Department of Psychology, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, May 10, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Power Animals in Shamanism”, Age of Aquarius Center, Quezon City, May 25, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Introduction to Magic”, Brothers of the Peach Garden, Department of Communication, Ateneo de Manila University, July 20 and 27 and August 3 and 10, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Developing Psychic Abilities”, Brothers of the Peach Garden, Department of Communication, Ateneo de Manila University, August 31, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Color Magic”, Brothers of the Peach Garden, Department of Communication, Ateneo de Manila University, September 14 and 21, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Magic”, ESP Workshop Series II, Public Information and Community Relations Office, Office of the President, and Department of Psychology, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, December 14, 1997

Workshop Leader, “Introduction to Shamanism”, ESP Workshop Series III, Public Information and Community Relations Office, Office of the President, and Department of Psychology, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, May 16-17, 1998

Workshop Coordinator, “The 1998 American Studies Workshop: Educational Uses of New Technologies”, Thomas Jefferson American Center, United States Information Service, July 14-15, 1998

Workshop Leader, “How To Develop Your Psychic Powers”, Graduate School, Bicol University, Legazpi City, September 12-13, 1998

Workshop Leader, “How To Develop Your Psychic Powers”, University of Saint La Salle, Bacolod City, November 30 - December 1, 1998

Guest Speaker, “Dreamwork and Dream Analysis”, Rotary District 3800, an affiliate of Rotary International, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Pasig City, March 20, 1999

Workshop Leader, “Rituals of Wicca”, Villa Romana , Baguio City, May 28 and 29, 1999

Workshop Leader, “Developing Psychic Abilities”, sponsored by the UST Center for Intercultural Studies and the Department of Languages, Chiang Ching-Kuo Memorial Hall, UST Central Library, University of Santo Tomas, July 5, 1999

Workshop Leader, “Practical Magic”, sponsored by the UST Center for Intercultural Studies, the Department of Languages and the Graduate School, Chiang Ching-Kuo Memorial Hall, UST Central Library, University of Santo Tomas, September 6, 1999

Workshop Coordinator, “Civic Education in the Philippines: Challenges and Opportunities in the Next Millennium”, cosponsored by the United States Information Service (USIS), the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and the Commission on Human Rights, The Richmonde Hotel (Metro Manila), The Waterfront Cebu Casino Hotel, Lahug (Cebu) and Marco Polo Hotel (Davao), October 5 - 6, 1999

Speaker, “Introduction to Wicca”, sponsored by the Serve the Unicorn Foundation, Inc. (S.U.F.I) Society, Quezon City, October 24, 1999

Speaker, “Are You Afraid of the Dark?”, Rotary Club of Kamuning West, South Sea View Restaurant, Quezon City, October 29, 1999

Speaker, “The Filipino Transpersonal Psychology Book Series”, National Book Store Section Heads Seminar, sponsored by Anvil Publishing, Inc., and National Book Store Cubao Superbranch, November 11, 1999

Workshop Leader, “Love Magic”, CafĂ© San Luis, sponsored by the Public Information and Community Relations Office (PICRO), Office of the President, Saint Louis University and CafĂ© San Luis, Baguio City, February 11, 2000

Workshop Leader, “Dreamwork and Dream Analysis”, Saint Louis University, sponsored by the Department of Psychology, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, February 12, 2000

Resource Speaker, with the Spirit Questors, “Close Encounters: Testimonies of the Spirit Questors”, sponsored by the Quezon City Dental Society, Inc., on the occasion of its 4th Scientific Seminar, MAB Hall, Philippine Heart Center, January 28, 2001

Workshop Leader, with the Spirit Questors, “Developing Psychic Vision”, Baguio-Benguet Community Credit Cooperative, sponsored by the American Studies Association of Baguio-Cordillera, May 12-13, 2001

Resource Person, “Developing Psychic Abilities”, Leyte Normal University, Leyte, September 27, 2001

Workshop Leader, “Living the Tarot I: Introduction,” Fernandina Suites 88 Hotel, Cubao, Quezon City, April 23, 2005

Workshop Leader, “Living the Tarot II: Telling Stories,” Fernandina Suites 88 Hotel, Cubao, Quezon City, May 28, 2005

Workshop Leader, “Living the Tarot III: Interpreting Subliminal Content,” Fernandina Suites 88 Hotel, Cubao, Quezon City, June 25, 2005

Workshop Leader, “Living the Tarot IV: Structuring and Restructuring Patterns,” The Boston Gallery, Cubao, Quezon City, July 23, 2005

Workshop Leader, “Developing Psychic Abilities: The Power of Color I,” Kuquada Art Center, Cubao, Quezon City, September 17, 2005

Workshop Leader, “Developing Psychic Abilities: The Power of Color II,” Mango Room, Danarra Resort and Hotel, Mother Ignacia and Panay Avenues, Quezon City, October 15, 2005

Workshop Leader, “Developing Psychic Abilities: Psychic Vision,” Mango Room, Danarra Resort and Hotel, Mother Ignacia and Panay Avenues, Quezon City, November 12, 2005

Workshop Leader, “Developing Psychic Abilities: Exploring Psychic Vision and Psychic Intuition,” Mango Room, Danarra Resort and Hotel, Mother Ignacia and Panay Avenues, December 17, 2005

Workshop Leader, “Developing Psychic Abilities: Exploring Psychic Intuition and Psychic Hearing,” Mango Room, Danarra Resort and Hotel, Mother Ignacia and Panay Avenues, January 14, 2006

Workshop Leader, “Introduction to Shamanism,” Mango Room, Danarra Resort and Hotel, Mother Ignacia and Panay Avenues, February 18, 2006
Tutorial Sessions for the Gordon Family on the Development of Psychic Abilites, Grand Seasons Hotel, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, August-October 2007
Tutorial Sessions for the Javier Family on the Development of Psychic Abilities, Pasig City, August-September 2009
Workshop Leader, "Halloween with Tony Perez and Santeros Filipinos at Kusina Salud," Kusina Salud, San Pablo, Laguna, October 23-24, 2009


Resource Person, "The Creative Writing Process," American Corner, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, July 25, 2011

Workshop Leader, "Creative Writing," American Corner, Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., sponsored by the Department of Literature, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, July 25, 2011

Resource Person, "The Creative Writing Process," Board Room, Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., the Department of Literature, Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City. August 31, 2011

Workshop Leader, "Creative Writing," Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., the Department of Literature, Board Room, Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, August 31, 2011

Resource Person, "Environmental Writing and Action Workshop," University of San Carlos Annex, Talamban, Cebu City, Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., partnered with Parfund, Inc., October 12 - 13, 2011

Workshop Leader, "Writing and Drawing from the Collective Unconscious," Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., Gallery Orange, Art District, Bacolod City, November 22 - 23, 2011

Participant, Conference for Alumni of the Study of the U.S. Institutes in Global Environment Issues for Student Leaders, organized by East-West Center, held Singapore, February 17 - 19, 2012

Workshop Leader, "Writing from the Heart," a creative writing workshop for majors of Literature and Communication, Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., Cebu Normal University, March 5 - 9, 2012

Workshop Leader, "Dramatherapy for NGO Trainers of Victims of Substance Abuse, Child Abuse, and Human Trafficking," Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A. and The Negros Museum, Gallery Orange, April 9 - 12, 2012

Workshop Leader, "Writing from the Creative Unconscious," Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A. and West Visayas State University, April 23 - 26, 2012

Workshop Leader, "Writing from the Creative Unconscious," Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., the Provincial Government of Bohol, the Office of the Governor, Center for Culture and Arts Development, The Diocese of Tagbilaran, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish - Dauis, and Bohol Arts and Cultural Heritage Council, July 9 - 12, 2012/>

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Member, Board of Judges, Miss Cagayan, Office of The Governor, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 1976

Member, Screening Committee, Likha: Awit Pambata, the Imelda Romualdez Marcos Competition Awards for The Arts, 1979 and 1985

Ribbon Bearer of Honor, Feast of The Nuestra Senora la Virgen de la Naval, October 11, 1981, Santo Domingo Church
Member, Board of Judges, Diwa Ng KKK, Kilusang Kabuhayan At Kaunlaran and Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1982

Member, Film Academy Classification Board of the Film Academy of the Philippines, 1983-1985

Reader for dramatic literature, Ateneo de Manila University Press, 1985

Judge, One-Act Play Category, English Division, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 1986

Judge, One-Act Play Category, Cultural Center of the Philippines Literary Competition, 1987

Judge, Phase II (Play Production), Filipino Play Category, Cultural Center of the Philippines Literary Competition, 1988

Judge, One-Act Play Category, English Division, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 1990

Judge, One-Act Play Category, English Division, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 1991

Judge, Photo Competition, “Kaugalian (Culture and Traditions),” Zone V Camera Club, Alfredo’s Coffee Shop, October 1993

Judge, Full-Length Play Category, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 1995

Adviser and Trainer, Spirit Questors, 1996-

Chairman, Board of Judges, One-Act Play Category, English Division, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 2005

Member, Panel of Experts, 2006 Order of National Artists, National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Cultural Center of the Philippines

Philippine Representative, Playwrights Committee, Theatre Olympics of the Nations, 31st UNESCO International Theatre Institute (ITI) World Congress, Manila Hotel, May 28, 2006

Judge, 1st Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards (Prose), sponsored by Fully Booked, Rockwell, Makati City and Neil Gaiman, November 2006

Judge, 2nd Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards (Prose), sponsored by Fully Booked, The Fort, Taguig City and Neil Gaiman, November 2007

Founder, Santeros Filipinos, 2008
Judge, 12th Dulaang ROC (Rock Opera Company) Playfest, University of Asia and the Pacific, May 2009


AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Second Prize, Manila Jaycees Art Contest, 1964

Honorable Mention, Cultural Center of the Philippines Playwriting Contest, 1970

Honorable Mention, Zarzuela Foundation of the Philippines Contest, 1971

Third Prize, Cultural Center of the Philippines Playwriting Contest, 1971

Department Medal, Department of Communications, Ateneo College of Arts and Sciences, 1972

Thirteen Artists of the Philippines, 1974

Third Prize, Cultural Center of the Philippines Playwriting Contest, 1974

Third Prize, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 1974

Co-winner, FAMAS Award, Best Story, 1975

Nomination, PATAS Award for Most Outstanding Scriptwriter in a Dramatic Anthology, 1976

Second Prize, Photo Contest, The World of A Child, Children's Museum and Library, Inc. (CMLI), 1977

Nomination, FAMAS Award for Best Story, 1978

Nomination, FAMAS Award for Best Screenplay, 1978

Third Prize, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 1982

Second Prize, Cultural Center of the Philippines Playwriting Contest, 1983

Third Prize, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 1983

Grand Prize, Literary Contest Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1984

Co-winner, Grand Prize, Novel Category, Filipino Division, Don Carlos Palanca Literary Competition, 1984

Third Prize, Cultural Center of the Philippines Playwriting Contest, 1985

National Fellow for Drama, U.P. Creative Writing Center, University of the Philippines, 1987

International Visitor Grantee, 1993-1994 Cultural Awards Program for Playwriting and Fiber Art, Australian Embassy, 1993

Awardee, “Tatlong Alay Sa Pasko” (Lyrics), Best Classical Recording, The 7th Annual Awit Awards, 1994

Nominee, “Tatlong Alay Sa Pasko” (Lyrics), Best Christmas Recording, The 7th Annual Awit Awards, 1994

Irwin Chair in Creative Writing, Department of English and Literature, Ateneo de Manila University, Second Semester, 1994-1995

Awardee, National Book Award for Fiction, 1995, for Eros, Thanatos, Cubao, Cacho Publishing House, Inc.

Finalist, National Book Award for Essay, for The Calling: A Transpersonal Adventure, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 1997

Culture Hero Honoree (Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines Centennial Honors for the Arts, 1998

Awardee, Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas for Drama and Fiction, Unyon ng Mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL), August 1999

Finalist, National Book Award for Special Interest, Mga Panibagong Kulam sa Pag-ibig, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2006

Awardee, National Book Award for Theology and Religion, for Pagsubok sa Ilang: Ikaapat na Mukha ni Satanas, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2006, conferred by the Manila Critics Circle

Honoree, Natatanging Alagad Ng Sining, Buwan Ng Wika (National Language Month), with a two-week feature exhibit in the lobby of the Manuel V. Pangilinan Building, conferred by the Filipino Department of the School of Humanities, Ateneo de Manila University, August 2, 2007

Finalist, National Book Award for Children’s Literature, Inang Bayan’s New Clothes (co-authored with Agnes S. Caballa and illustrated by Panch Alcaraz), Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2007

Awardee, National Book Award for Short Fiction, for Maligayang Pagdating sa Sitio Catacutan (Volume 1) and Malagim ang Gabi sa Sitio Catacutan (Volume 2), Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2007, conferred by the Manila Critics Circle

Powerbooks Filipino Author of the Month, October 2007

Powerbooks Filipino Author of the Month, October 2008

Awardee, National Book Award for Drama, for Tatlong Paglalakbay: Isang Tatlong Mahabang Dula Ni Tony Perez (Bombita, Biyaheng Timog, Sa North Diversion Road), The Collected Works of Tony Perez (Volume 4), The Publishing House, University of Santo Tomas, , 2008, conferred by the Manila Critics Circle and the National Book Development Board
Nominee, Best Original Script for Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid Ng Disyembre?, Gawad Buhay!, June 2009


PUBLISHED WORK

Poems, The Sunday Times Magazine, 1970-1972

A Habit of Shores: An Anthology of Poems (1965-1974), Bureau of National and Foreign Information, 1975

Woman’s Home Companion, 1976

New Writing from The Philippines, Philippine Studies, Volume 33, Third Quarter, 1985

Building Communication Skills 6, an English language textbook for public elementary schools, DECS, 1991

Gems of Philippine Literature, an English language textbook for public secondary schools, DECS, 1991

This Same Sky: A Collection of Poems from around The World, edited by Naomi Shihab Nye, Macmillan Publishing Company, a division of Macmillan, Inc., New York, N.Y., 1992

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Short Fiction, “The White Cockatoo,” in The Philippines Free Press Magazine, January 18, 2007 issue

“Graveyard Shift,” in The Philippines Free Press Magazine, July 19, 2007 issue

Illustrations, Si Nena At Si Neneng, St. Paul Sisters, 1971 edition

Regular column on child psychology, “Children’s Companion”, inWoman’s Home Companion, 1976-1978

Features, Woman’s Home Companion, 1978

The Sunday Philippine Star, 1996-1998

Books
Albert N., A Case Study, Mga Bungang-Isip: A Private Publication, 1976

Cubao 1980 At Iba Pang Mga Katha: Unang Sigaw Ng Gay Liberation Movement Sa Pilipinas, Cacho Publishing House, Inc., 1992

Cubao Pagkagat Ng Dilim: Mga Kuwentong Kababalaghan, Cacho Publishing House, Inc., 1993

Eros, Thanatos, Cubao: Mga Piling Katha, Cacho Publishing House, Inc., 1994 (Winner, 1994 National Book Award for Fiction)

Cubao Midnight Express: Mga Pusong Nadiskaril Sa Mahabang Riles Ng Pag-ibig, Cacho Publishing House, Inc., 1994

Cubao-Kalaw Kalaw-Cubao: Mga Premyadong Katha, Cacho Publishing House, 1995

The Calling: A Transpersonal Adventure, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 1996 (Finalist for 1996 National Book Award for Best Essay)

Mga Panibagong Kulam, Anvil Publishing , Inc., 1996

Mga Panibagong Tawas, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 1997

A Young Man Cries for Justice Beyond His Grave: Compilations on the Ensign Phillip Azarcon Pestaño Case, Volume I, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 1998

Beings: Encounters of the Spirit Questors with Non-Human Entities, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 1999

The Departed: Encounters of The Spirit Questors with Spirits of The Deceased, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 1999

A Filipino Werewolf in Quezon City: An Author’s Notebook, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2000

Mga Panibagong Orasyon, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2000

Mga Panibagong Orasyon Sa Magica Cantada, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2000

Mga Panibagong Ritwal ng Wicca, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2000

Stories of the Moon: More Adventures of the Spirit Questors (with Michael Marlo R. Duque and Dion Michael Fernandez, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2001

Songs of Sunset: Incantations and Spells by the Spirit Questors (with the Spirit Questors), Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2001

Pagsubok sa Ilang: Ikaapat na Mukha ni Satanas, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2005 (Winner, 2005 National Book Award for Religion and Theology)

Mga Panibagong Kulam Sa Pag-ibig, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2005 (Finalist, 2005 National Book Award for Special Interest)

Inang Bayan’s New Clothes/Mga Bag-ong Sinina ni Inahang Nasod (with Agnes S. Caballa), with translation into Cebuano by Jaime An Lim and Arthur Pizaro, illustrated by Frances Alcaraz, Anvil Publishing, 2005 (Citation for Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney, 2006 National Book Awards)

Maligayang Pagdating sa Sitio Catacutan, Anvil Horror Stories Series, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2006 (Winner, 2006 National Book Award for Short Fiction)

Malagim ang Gabi sa Sitio Catacutan, Anvil Horror Stories Series, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2006 (Winner, 2006 National Book Award for Short Fiction)

Hibik Ni Amang-Hari: Mga Unang Dula ni Tony Perez (The Collected Works of Tony Perez, Volume 3: "Hoy, Boyet..."; "GabĂșn"; Anak ng Araw), The Publishing House, University of Santo Tomas, 2007-2008

Tatlong Paglalakbay: Tatlong Mahahabang Dula ni Tony Perez (The Collected Works of Tony Perez, Volume 4: Bombita, Biyaheng Timog, Sa North Diversion Road), The Publishing House, University of Santo Tomas, 2007-2008

Si Crispin, Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2011

The Spirit Questors’ Handbook (with the Spirit Questors), 2005 (unpublished)

Mga Panibagong Orakulo: Ang Maluwalhating Orakulo ni Chuko Kung Ming (181-234 CE), from the English translation of T.Y. Wong Aiham of the Chinese version edited by Ting Wen Giok (unpublished)


Anthology series
“Stories of the Supernatural”, in Woman’s Home Companion, 1983

Regular column, “Women in The Bible”, in Woman’s Home Companion, 1983-1984

Fiction and Special features in Woman’s Home Companion, 1983

Stage play, radio play, classroom game and poems, in textbook for English for Elementary Schools, Philippine Normal College, 1985

Plays,
Bombita, full-length play, translated by Dr. Doreen G. Fernandez, inTenggara 23, Journal of Southeast Asian Literature, Jabatan Persuratan Melayu, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 1989

On The North Diversion Road, full-length play, translated by Dr. Doreen G. Fernandez and Tony Perez, in Modern ASEAN Plays: Philippines, edited by Nicanor G. Tiongson, ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information, Manila, 1992

Acrostic puzzles, The Sunday Times Magazine, 1990

Original knitting patterns
Women's Journal, 1990

Mr. & Ms., 1990

Woman’s Home Companion, 1990

Translations
Kaakbay Sa Iisang Bukas, from In Our Mutual Interest, backgrounder on the U.S. military bases in the Philippines, U.S.I.S. and Regional Service Center, 1990

Translation Editor, Buhay Muslim sa Amerika, from Muslim Life in America, U.S. Department of State and Regional Printing Center, 2004

Translation Editor, Alamin ang Tungkol sa Karapatang Pantao, fromIntroduction to Human Rights, U.S. Department of State and Regional Printing Center, 2005

Translation, Laging Alisto! Huwag Paloloko!, from Be Smart, Be Safe…(pamphlet and pocket fold-out), U.S. Department of State, Center for the Monitoring and Prevention of Human Trafficking, and General Printing Services, 2008


WORK EXPERIENCE

Playwright, 1968-
"Hoy, Boyet, Tinatawag Ka Na; Hatinggabi Na 'y Gising Ka Pa Pala," 1967

Anak ng Araw, 1968

"Gabun," 1969

Rebecca Defensor, 1969-1970

"K-31," 1970

"Alex Antiporda," 1971

"Sierra Lakes," 1972

"P. Paulino Frito, S.J.," 1974

"Biyernes, 4:00 N.H.," 1975

Bombita, 1981

"Sacraments of The Dead," 1981
Ang Panginoon Sa Driod, 1981

Ang Mga Berdugo, 1982, unstaged

"The Wayside Cafe," 1982

Luwalhati, 1982

Tolda, 1983

Isang Pangyayari Sa Planas Site, 1983

Maligayang Pagdating, 1984, unstaged

Biyaheng Timog, 1984

Kuwentong Baboy, 1984

Sa North Diversion Road, 1985 and 1988

Onesimus, 1985, unstaged

Tagbituin, 1986

A Small Matter of Sacrifice, 1986, Translated by the Author with contributions from the Cast, for the International Media Studies Foundation, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A.

Tatlong Gabi Sa Horror Discohouse, 1987

Florante At Laura (The Musical), in celebration of the Bicentennial of National Poet Francisco Balagtas, 1988

Tricycle Kings, 1988

Tales from Huron Country, 1989

Oktubre, Noong Tayo’y Nagmamahalan Pa, 1989

Ignatius of Loyola, in celebration of the 1990-1991 Ignatian Jubilee, 1990

Ang Prinsipe Ng Buwan, 1990

Trip to The South, 1991, Translated by the Author for the ASEAN Season, Theatreworks Pte. Ltd., Fort Canning Centre, Singapore

Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko'y Mahal Kita, 1994

La naval, Book and Lyrics for a Filipino Opera commissioned by the University of Santo Tomas and the Philippine Commission for Culture and the Arts to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the five historic naval battles of Manila, 1996

Sa Pugad Ng Adarna (The Musical), Tanghalang Pilipino, February 1997

"One Hundred Songs of Mary Helen Fee," Tanghalang Pilipino and the Embassy of the U.S.A., for The Thomasites Centennial Project, June 2001

"Isang Daang Awit ni Mary Helen Fee," Tanghalang Pilipino and the Embassy of the U.S.A., for The Thomasites Centennial Project, November 2001

Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid Ng Disyembre?, Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), August 2003, August – December 2008, and 2009

Nagbabantang Tagumpay, Tanghalang Pilipino, October 2003, unstaged

"Si Malakas," March 2004, unstaged

Member, Dulaang Sibol, 1968

Resident playwright, The Ateneo Theatre, 1968-1970

Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA), 1968-1974

Tanghalang Ateneo, 1971-1972

Samahan Sa Dulo, The End Room, 1973-1975

Ateneo Children’s Theatre, 1982-1991

Consultant, Ateneo Children’s Theatre, 1974-1977

Scriptwriter for radio, Radio Assistance for Teachers in Elementary Schools (RATES) Project, EDPITAF, 1978

Scriptwriter for television
Balintataw, ABC-RTV 5, 1968-1971

Malikmata, ABC-RTV 5, 1971-1972

Panagimpan, ABS-CBN 4, 1974

Salaghati, ABS-CBN 2, 1972

Anino, KBS 9, 1974

Ano ’Yon?, GTV 4, 1974-1975

Huwaran, GTV 4, 1974-1975

Ang Bagong Kabataan, GTV 4, 1974-1975

Tanghalan, GMA 7, 1975

Lino Brocka Presents, KBS 2, 1977

Production plugs, First Lady’s Mental Feeding Program, National Media Production Center, 1977

Ang Makulay Na Daigdig Ni Nora, KBS 9, Broadcast Plaza, 1979

Anak, Channel 13, Broadcast Plaza, 1979

“Ang Mga Dalaw Ni Regina” in Seldang Bato, Channel 2, Broadcast Plaza, 1981, Independence Day Special

“The 1982 Aliw Awards”, 1983

Lino Brocka Presents "Hiyas", IBC 13, 1986

Ora Engkantada, IBC 13

Sa Direksiyon Ni Lino Brocka, GTV 4, 1990

Cine Trese, IBC 13, 1990

“Ang Pinakamagarang Parol”, an Eric Quizon Christmas Special, RPN 9, 1990

“Belong Itim”, Lenten Special on the life of Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, RPN 9, 1991

“Sa Kabila Ng Pag-Ibig” in Maalaala Mo Kaya, GTV 4, 1991


Scriptwriter for film
"Mga Hugis Ng Pag-Asa" (Story and Screenplay) in Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa, Cine Manila Corporation, 1975

Documentary film for Singapore, Philippine Costumes (Screenplay), National Media Production Center, 1975

Gumising Ka...Maruja (Story and Screenplay), FPJ Productions, 1978

Gabun (Consultancy for screenplay adaptation of one-act play), Agrix Films, 1979

Disco Madhouse (Story and Screenplay), Lea Productions, 1980

Kontrobersiyal! (Story and Screenplay), Four Seasons Films, Inc., 1981

Pusong Uhaw (Story and Screenplay), Octa Films, Inc., 1982

“Ang Buwan” and “Ang Tulay” in Shake, Rattle and Roll VI, Regal Films, 1996


Visual Artist
Cubao after Dark (Solo Exhibiti), Curated by Nonon Padilla, Pasilyo Victorio Edades, 4th Floor Museum Hallway, Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1991

Second Tokyo International Art Show (Group Exhibit), Harumi, Tokyo, Japan, 1992

Cubao Boyscapes (Solo Exhibit), Curated by Bobi Valenzuela, coinciding with the book launch of Cubao Pagkagat Ng Dilim: Mga Kuwentong Kababalaghan, Hiraya Art Gallery, 1993

Art Manila 93 (Focus on AIDS) (Group Exhibit), Philamlife Lobby, 1993; Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines, 1994; Art Center, MegaMall, 1994

Cubao Renaissance (Consigned Collection), 2nd Floor, Hiraya Art Gallery, 1994

A Tribute to Tennessee Williams (Solo Exhibit), Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center, Makati, 1994

Gabi Ng Cubao (with elder adopted son, Nelson Miranda), 4th Floor, National Bookstore Superbranch, Araneta Center, Cubao, 1995

Ensorcelled Pieces (with student Victor Olaño), coinciding with the book launch of Mga Panibagong Orasyon, Mga Panibagong Orasyon sa Magica Cantada, and Mga Panibagong Ritwal ng Wicca, Curated by Rosa Panlilio and Chi de Jesus, VNP Building, Ermita, Manila, September 2, 2000

Passage by Water: In Celebration of The Thomasites Centennial (with student Victor Olaño), Curated by Nonon Padilla, Powerbooks Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City, June-July 2001

Dark Drawings (Solo Exhibit), Enzo’s Art Gallery, Greenhills, San Juan, June-July 2004

Odes to The Triple Goddess, also known as Tony Perez Objects (Solo Exhibit), Curated by Nonon Padilla, mag:net Gallery Paseo Center, Makati City, October 2-19, 2004

Group Exhibit, Art Discovery and Learning Foundation, Inc. (ADLFI), Curated by Jun Veloso, Saturday Group Gallery, Ali Mall, October 9-November 3, 2004

Xmas Show by 61 Mag:net Artists (Group Exhibit), Curated by Nilo Ilarde, Mag:net Gallery Katipunan Road, Diliman, Quezon City, December 17, 2004 – January 6, 2005

Ina, Anak at Iba Pa (Group Exhibit), Curated by Jun Veloso, Saturday Group Gallery, Ali Mall, December 19, 2004 – January 5, 2005

Pinoy Pantasya at Komix (Group Exhibit on Filipino Fantasy and Comic Book Art), Curated by Ernie Patricio and Jun Veloso, Saturday Group Gallery, Ali Mall, January 8 – February 3, 2005

The Figure in Art (Solo Exhibit supplementing the Wili and Doreen Fernandez Collection), Curated by Judy Sibayan and Lalyn Buncab, The Museum, De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila, January 17 – May 6, 2005

Overview: Gallery Artists (Group Exhibit), Curated by Nilo Ilarde, Mag:Net Gallery Katipunan, Diliman, Quezon City, January – February 8, 2005

Tony Perez The Absolute Male (Solo Exhibit), Curated by Chari Elinzano, Saturday Art Group Gallery, Ali Mall Complex, August 26 – September 30, 2005, coinciding with the book launch of Pagsubok sa Ilang: Ikaapat na Mukha ni Satanas and Mga Panibagong Kulam Sa Pag-ibig

Four-Artist Exhibit (with Bishop Prudencio Andaya, CICM, Fr. Noel Vander Plaetsen, CICM and Agnes Sison), as part of the festivities for Sang-angkan (MST Family Day), the 1st Alumni Homecoming and Reunion of Maryhill School of Theology, coinciding with the relaunch ofPagsubok sa Ilang: Ikaapat na Mukha ni Satanas), Curated by Fr. Loy Divino, CICM, Faith and Art Gallery, Maryhill School of Theology, 14th Street, New Manila, Quezon City, September 8 - October 14, 2005

Tony Perez: Selected Works (Solo Exhibit), Enzo V. Gallery, Littlte Baguio, San Juan, Metro Manila, October 17-31, 2007, Curated by Raven Villanueva

Likhang Star (with Ian Veneracion, Jao Mapa, Raven Villanueva, Maegan Aguilar, and Ricky Gallardo), Enzo V. Gallery, Little Baguio, San Juan, Metro Manila, January 14-23, 2008, Curated by Enzo and Raven Villanueva

Cubao Station (Solo Exhibit), in Exhibit A (Group Exhibit with 11 selected Filipino catalysts of the 1980s), School of Design and Arts, De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde, Malate, Manila, February-July 2008, Curated by Marian Pastor Roces

57 Passengers for A Crowded Train (Solo Exhibit), in Exhibit A (Group Exhibit with 11 selected Filipino catalysts of the 1980s), School of Design and Arts, De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde, Malate, Manila, February-July 2008, Curated by Marian Pastor Roces
Paglikha Kay SAN JUAN (Making John The Baptist) (Solo Exhibit), Sining Kamalig, Level 4, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, August 7-28, 2009, Curated by Tony Perez and Simoun Balboa


Psychologist

Art therapist, Good Shepherd Reception Center, 1972

Special teacher and theater therapist, St. Joseph of Cupertino School, 1972-1974

Foster parent, Share-A-Home program, 1974

Psychotherapist for children, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University, 1975-1977

Artistic Director, ANIMA, Theater of the Psychologies, 1975-1977

Assistant Director, PERSONA, Explorations in Psychodrama, Sociodrama and Role-playing, 1976
Magazine columnist, news and features writer, photographer and illustrator, Woman’s Home Companion, 1976-1977

Member, Screenwriters Guild of the Philippines, 1981-1982

Contributor, Woman’s Home Companion, 1983-1984

College Instructor
Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University, 1974-1977

Adjunct lecturer, Department of Communications, Ateneo de Manila University, 1975-1976, 1992-2000

Behavioral Sciences Department, De La Salle University, 1976-1977

Behavioral Sciences Department, Maryknoll College, 1976-1977

Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Ateneo de Manila University, 1992-1997

Communications Department, Ateneo de Manila University, 1992-2000

Communications Department, De La Salle University, 1996-2000

Mass Communications Department, Saint Scholastica’s College, 1998-1999

Philippine High School for the Arts, National Arts Center, Mt. Makiling, Laguna, 2003-2004

Courses taught:

The Human Individual/Human Development
Theories of Personality
Psychology of Communication
Creativity and Problem Awareness
Parental Wounding and Healing
Public Relations
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Design and Management of Training Groups
Dreamwork and Dream Analysis
Subliminal Communication
Creative Writing Techniques
Introduction to Graphic Design
Graphic Design and Layout for Advertising
Environmental Graphics
Visual Communication
Visual Thinking for Communication Managers
Writing for Radio and Radio Production
Children’s Theater
Performance Art
Shamanism
Magic
Handknitting as Fiber Art
Advanced Handknitting
Independent Research (Thesis Advising)


Grade School Instructor, Advertising for Children, Grade School Department, Ateneo de Manila University, 1989-1990


Senior Technical Writer, Population Center Foundation, 1976-1977
Project Officer, Population Center Foundation, 1977-1979

Projects managed:

Self-Instruction Project, involving the design, development field testing, evaluation and publication of programmed self-instruction modules, based on B.F. Skinner's theories of learning.

Development Theater Project, involving the coordination of rural theater groups nationwide to deliver dramatized, predetermined messages to diverse audiences.


Cultural Affairs Specialist and Program Officer, International Communication Agency, Embassy of the United States of America, 1979-1983


Art Exhibits Specialist, Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center (TJCC), 1980-1982

“51 Works on Paper by Sam Francis”, TJCC, 1980

“Reflections: Images of America”, TJCC, 1981

“Reflections: Images of America”, Bicol University, 1982


Book Designer/Layout Artist, The 1989-1990 Playbill, Ateneo Children’s Theatre, Grade School Department, Ateneo de Manila University

The 1989-1990 Chronicle/A Tribute to Peace, Grade School Department, Ateneo de Manila University

The 1990-1991 Playbill, Ateneo Children's Theatre, Grade School Department, Ateneo de Manila University

The 1990-1991 Chronicle/The Ignatian Jubilee, Grade School Department, Ateneo de Manila University


Publicity Director, 1990-1991 Ignatian Jubilee, Grade School Department, Ateneo de Manila University


Cultural Affairs Specialist for The Performing Arts, U.S.I.S., Embassy of the United States of America, 1983-1993


Program Officer, Secondary Education Initiative, U.S.I.S., Embassy of the United States of America, 1985-


Program Officer, Youth Exchange Projects, U.S.I.S., Embassy of the United States of America, 1985-1987


Liaison for the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), U.S.I.S., Embassy of the United States of America, 1985-1988


Program Officer, Fund for Artists' Colonies, Inc. (FAC), U.S.I.S., Embassy of the United States of America, 1988


Program Officer, American Dance Festival (ADF) Competition, U.S.I.S., Embassy of the United States of America, 1988


Program Officer, Fulbright Teacher Exchange, U.S.I.S. and PAEF, Embassy of the United States of America, 1988-1989


Program Officer, American Association of Museums (AAM) and International Partnerships among Museums (IPAM) program, U.S.I.S., Embassy of the United States of America, 1980-1992, IPAM 2003 to present


Program Officer, Study of the U.S. Projects, U.S.I.S., 1993-

Projects include study grants under the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Seminars Program, the American Studies Summer Institutes Program, American Studies and American Civilization Courses at the American Studies Research Centre (ASRC) in Hyderabad, and the East-West Center Summer Institutes in American Studies and English Language Teaching.


Editor, American Horizons, quarterly newsletter on the Study of the U.S., U.S.I.S., 1993-1999

Program Officer, English Teaching Program, U.S.I.S., 1993-1999

Liasion for the American Studies Association of the Philippines and Council of American Studies Associations, 1993-

Program Officer, Study of the U.S. Summer and Winter Institutes, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Department of State, 1993-

Editor, The Bookmark, Inc., 1995

Program Officer for Civic Education, U.S. Department of State, 1998-

Cultural Affairs Specialist for American Studies, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Department of State, 1999-

Editor, TJIC (Thomas Jefferson Information Center) Dialogue, quarterly newsletter of the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Department of State, 2000-

Program Officer for the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, “The Thomasites Centennial Project”, August 2000-August 2001

Program Officer, Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Department of State, 2003-

Program Officer, International Partnership among Museums (IPAM), Public Affairs Office, U.S. Department of State, 2003-

Program Officer, Fusion Arts Exchange Program, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Department of State, 2007-

Program Officer, Museum and Community Collaborations Abroad Program, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Department of State, 2007-

Program Officer, Kennedy Arts Center Programs, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Department of State, 2008-

Program Officer, Visual Arts Journalism Program, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Department of State, 2008-

Program Officer, The Democracy Video Challenge, Public Affairs Office, U.S Department of State, 2008-
Program Manager, "U.S.-RP Hip-Hop Happy Summer Camp" for Youth, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Department for State in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Ballet Philippines, the Philippine High School for the Arts, and the Philippine Hip-Hop Federation, 2010


Program Officer, The Edward P. Jones Roadshow, Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., November 9 – 19, 2011-

Program Officer, Trey McIntyre Dance Project, DanceMotion USA, Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., Cultural Center of the Philippines, Ballet Philippines, and Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, May 6 - 14, 2012 Program Officer, Act of Congress, American Voices, American Music Abroad, Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the U.S.A., and Cultural Center of the Philippines, September 10 - 18, 2012