PPP Photo Exhibit Opens

Text and photos by Ambrosio R. Villorente

Upper photo shows Dean Erlinda Quimpo Fernandez Wilson and Aklan SP member Nemesio P. Neron with Brad Haresh Tanodra cutting the ribbon to formally open the exhibit.

Photo shows Brad Haresh in his Mud Inner "Expression" while Mye entertains the public.

Dubbed "Frank ‘n Storm", the Press Photographers of the Philippines (PPP) Aklan – Boracay chapter opened its photo exhibit on Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2008 at Royal Supermart, Roxas Avenue, Kalibo. This is a one-week exhibition open to the general public for free viewing until August 30.
The photos on exhibits captured the photographers eyes after Typhoon Frank destroyed lives and properties of Aklanons and the leftover mud deep water brought from the highlands to Kalibo and Numancia, Aklan.
This is the first ever photo exhibits of Aklan photo journalists which documented the pains and resiliency of the people to succeed in times of adversity.
In the opening program, Vice Governor Gabrielle V. Calizo, through SP member Nemesio P. Neron lauded the PPP for its job well done to capture and portray the outcome, devastation, and destruction through pictures of typhoon Frank that setback the development of Aklan.
The public which witnessed the opening program at Royal Supermart lobby (standing room only) was mesmerized by "Mud Inner Expression" of Brad Haresh Tanodra, vice president of PPP, an international photographer. PPP president George Cawaling was not able to attend the opening program.
The viewers can only say "Oh! Wow! Ok!" viewing the photo exhibits. The public enjoyed listening to the ballad," Kalibo" composed and sung by Dan, Myl and Armar. Mr. Mario Balandra gave the welcome and rationale of the photo exhibit. Hon. Nemesio Neron and NVC executive dean Erlinda Quimpo Fernandez Wilson with Tanodra cut the ceremonial ribbon to formally open the exhibit. /MP