Artista ng Bayan (Artist of the People)

The Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), an organization co-founded by activist filmmaker Lino Brocka in 1983, recently opened “Artista ng Bayan” at the Sining Kamalig gallery of Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City. The exhibit opening also coincides with the launch of the 2011-2012 “Artista ng Bayan” calendar. Evening cultural performances served as tribute to the numerous artists who dedicate their lives in pursuit of basic social change.

Watch the video plug of Kodao’s Sali Na, Bayan!

Watch the video plug of Kodao’s people oriented public service radio program Sali na, Bayan! Tune in to DZUP 1602 Khz Monday to Friday, 2-3 PM (Manila) or browse www.kodao.org/snb for the live audio feed, SNB’s interactive features and episode archive.

Sali na, Bayan! to air debut episode on monday

The debut episode of Kodao Productions’ regular 1 hour radio program will air on Monday, Sept 6, 2010. Tune in everyday, 2-3 PM from Monday to Friday at DZUP 1602 Khz. You can also check the live feed page at http://www.kodao.org/snb

Live chat with Prof. Sison on May 20

Kodao will be sponsoring a live event on May 20, 2010 6 PM (UTC+08:00): a live online chat with National Democratic Front of the Philippines Chief Political Consultant Prof. Jose Maria Sison. Check Kodao Productions’ live page at http://www.kodao.org/live

Kodao’s coverage of the 2010 Nat’l Elections, People’s Int’l Observers Mission

Kodao Productions will be bringing to you updates on the 2010 National Elections and the People’s International Observers Mission at our Live! Coverage page http://www.kodao.org/elections2010.

Behind the scenes of Kodao’s Plaza Miranda, Mayo Uno coverage

Chiz Escudero endorses senatoriables Liza Maza and Satur Ocampo

“Nagkasama-sama kami sa maraming pakikibaka. Kung ‘di man sila nasa likod ko, nasa tabi ko, sila ang nangunguna sa pagsulong ng interes ng bansa.” –Chiz

Sen. Chiz Escudero endoreses Makabayan senatoriables Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza during the ceremony for the unveiling of labor leader Rep. Crispin Beltran’s bas sculpture at Plaza Miranda, 10 AM on labor day. First posted at Kodao Productions’ breaking news.

Vote in the online mock polls!

Kodao Productions have setup an online poll for candidates of the 2010 National Elections. Vote now at http://www.kodao.org/elections2010mockpolls

The Hacienda Luisita massacre is an outstanding issue of the people vs Noynoy Aquino

Six years after, the Hacienda Luisita massacre remains an outstanding issue of the Filipino toiling masses against the Cojuangco-Aquino clan. This brief video commentary talks about why it is very important come the 2010 elections and Noynoy Aquino’s presidential bid, to tackle the issue of the massacre and reflect on the life … and death of the Luisita farm workers.

The new www.kodao.org

We have redisigned the Kodao Productions website and placed a hell lot of new features, design, and a page to contribute content. Browse and tell us what you think. http://www.kodao.org/

Live Webcast of 2nd CHR Hearing on Morong 43

This time, the AFP is required by the CHR to present the 43 illegally detained health workers. We will be airing live on Kodao Productions’ website the Commission on Human Rights’ 2nd hearing on the Morong 43 on April 12, 2010 9 AM (09:00 UTC+08:00).

Live Webcast of Morong 43 Hearing at CHR

We will be webcasting live from the Commission on Human Rights in Diliman, Quezon City today at 8 AM during the hearing on the AFP’s illegal arrest, continued detention, and alleged torture of the 43 health workers, also known as the Morong 43. Watch the live webcast at http://www.kodao.org/morong43liveatchr and spread the link.

Ka Satur’s First Internet Sortie

Makabayan senatoriable Ka Satur Ocampo enjoyed answering questions from Filipinos all-over the world in his first ever “Internet” campaign sortie organized by politicalarena.com.

Kodao News Music

Music I’ve arranged for Kodao‘s online news program.

Pagbabago sa Senado: A Song for Makabayan Senatoriable Ka Satur Ocampo

Our big boy Elian, Marion, and me in a pose with Makabayan senatoriable and Bayan Muna Partylist Rep. Ka Satur Ocampo.

Here’s an original song I’ve written, arranged, and performed for Ka Satur Ocampo’s campaign for change in the Senate. Hope you guys like it.

Pagbabago sa Senado | MP3 | Music and Lyrics: Karl Ramirez

You can download the MP3 by right-clicking THIS LINK and clicking “Save As”.

This May 2010 Elections, we will be voting for Elian and his generation’s prosperous and progressive future! We’re putting a hundred percent of our trust to the Makabayan senatoriables. We will be voting for them, voting for change in the Senate, voting for our son’s future.

\m/ Rakenrol Liza Maza and Ka Satur Ocampo! Makabayan sa Senado!

Makata’y Mandirigma, Mandirigma’y Makata DVD

On Feburary 10, 2010 you can grab your copy of the theater musical Makata’y Mandirigma, Mandirigma’y Makata DVD. Check the details by clicking here. You can watch the trailer for the meantime. Original trailer music by yours truly.

Ampatuan Massacre Fact-Finding

Kodao Productions‘ joined the National Interfaith Mission for Peace and Justice in Maguindanao which started in January 22 and will end on January 26, 2010. The activity was organized by KARAPATAN, Kawagib, and Kalinaw Mindanao. The mission went to the massacre site in Brgy. Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao province where 57 individuals (including more than 30 journalists) were brutally murdered last November 23, 2009. Click for photos by me and Raymund Villanueva.

Of course we also have photos of our light moments during the caravan and fact-finding mission. Check them out: January 22 Briefing | Scenes around Cotabato City | A Tour of Cotabato City | Ampatuan and Maguindanao Scenery | Light Moments at the Fact-Finding Mission | Maguindanao Coverage (Raymund Villanueva’s Photo Album)

Joining the Solidarity Mission to Maguindanao

Raymund Villanueva and I will be joining the National Interfaith Mission for Peace and Justice in Maguindanao which will run from January 23 to 26, 2010. We will be providing video, audio, and photo coverage of the mission so stay tuned with Kodao Productions’ Twitter, Facebook fan page, and website.

Help for Typhoon Ondoy, Metro Manila and Rizal flood victims

Kodao Productions in partnership with people’s organizations in the Philippines and abroad are raising resources for the relief operations to the communities severely affected by the devasting floods in Metro Manila and Rizal brought by typhoon Ondoy. Click to help!

You can also coordinate with Tulong Kabataan!

Poster: “Sa Hamon ng Panahon”

Here’s the poster of Kodao and UCCP’s drama documentary “Sa Hamon ng Panahon”. Poster layout by Azureus Aragones. See you on Sept 18 1PM for the premiere! For details, visit the Kodao website.