Red Whines

July, 1997. Contest theme was ‘Red’ won by Raul Montifar who’s photo is featured above – a light painting of a deep blue mangkok and dancing red smoke. Tony Lilles and Emil Davocol won second and third photo awards respectively. OTS was held at Luneta with theme ‘Rizal Park’. Raul Montifar again won this contest […]

SSCP and BW Finals

Raul Montifar Stresses His Point Did Manny Pacquiao do a convincing win on his third meeting with Marquez? That is the million dollar question as of 13 November 2011, 1330 hrs, +GMT, in the Philippines. So as to prevent doubts to the 2011 Master Photographer, Raul Montifar simply did the opposite. He gave his one-inch […]

VF Vol. XVIII No. 10

The Simple and the Sublime It’s been done. Finally! And without controversy. The last (and certainly not the least exciting) monthly competition is over. Talk about saving the best for last. The theme for this month’s competition has had a lot of members holding their breath all year. For some that have sat in the […]

Billy Mondoñedo

BILLY MONDOÑEDO CCP Master Photographer, 2005 and 2010 by Aurelio O. Angeles Every man has a secret. On November 15th was the day Billy Mondoñedo would tell me his.  And our President Rey Ortiz sat at the table as a witness. Nesty Ocampo had earlier given me the assignment to interview Billy Mondoñedo for an […]

VF Vol. XIV NO. 11

November ends the years’ photo competition as the Photo of the Year judging concludes.  This year, our runaway winner E. Billy Mondonedo sits comfortably as he awaits to be crowned 2010 Mastercup Champion next month, leading the pack with more than 4 points.  Not even a sweep of all the remaining CP and OTS photos […]