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NEW YORK - FilComm leaders of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania convened a meeting at the Philippine Center on Monday, 7 July, to start off a donation-drive for the victims of Typhoon Frank. The meeting was presided by Consul General Cecilia B. Rebong.
Donations of any amount will be accepted, starting from $1.00. Check donations can be officially issued to the following organizations with 501c-3 status: Laguna and Friends, NaFFAA-New York, Friends In Deed, and Building Futures Together, Inc. and sent to the Philippine Consulate General, PROJECT TULONG DESK, 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036. Cash donations are accepted at drop-boxes at the Philippine Center, c/o PROJECT TULONG.
The drive will be until the end of September, after which donations will be sent to the most affected areas of the typhoon.
At the same time, the Philippine Consulate General New York opened the Condolence Book for the Victims of Typhoon Frank for signing at the lobby of the Philippine Center on 556 Fifth Avenue, which will remain open during weekdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the end of August.
Typhoon Frank made landfall in Samar on 20 June 2008, tracking an unusual course which affected nearly all regions of the Philippines from Mindanao, through the Visayas, all the way to Northern Luzon, before leaving the Philippine area of responsibility on 23 June 2008.
The Philippines’ National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) provided immediate emergency assistance to affected communities and remains on top of relief and recovery operations.
A State of Calamity has been declared in Paombong and Obando in Bulacan, Albay, Antique, Iloilo, Carigara in Leyte Province, Zamboanga City, Aklan, Capiz, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, North Cotobato and in Lake Sebu, Surallah and Tiboli in South Cotobato.
The typhoon sank various marine vessels, including passenger ship MV Princess of the Stars, which capsized last 21 June 2008 off the coast of Romblon with 141 crew / non-crew members and 725 passengers on board. As of 9 July 2008, 207 fatalities and 32 survivors were confirmed, while 625 remained missing.
The Philippine Consulate General and the Filipino-American community of Northeast USA enjoin one and all to be generous in sharing whatever they can for the typhoon victims. Fil-Comm organizations are called upon to mobilize members and friends to start their own Project Tulong for the victims of Typhoon Frank.
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THE Fiesta Fever is in the air, as exciting activities are being set as a prelude to the biggest gathering of Filipinos in the East Coast – the Philippine Fiesta in America!
On August 15, at 7 pm, the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel at 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, New Jersey (in front of Giant Stadium – proudly plays host to The Philippine Fiesta 2008 Gala Reception. This prestigious event serves as a kick off to the Fiesta itself - which opens on August 16-17 t the Meadowlands Expo Center n Secaucus, NJ.
The evening honors those exhibitors from the Philippines and the United States who help make the Philippine Fiesta possible with their invaluable support. These treasured entrepreneurs and businesspeople will be feted at a welcome reception hosted by none other than Special Edition Press, Inc. (SEPI), whose vision of bringing Filipino businesses closer to the US Market has resulted in the inception of the Philippine Fiesta in America.
To regale guests with their beauty and grace, the lovely young candidates for Miss Philippine Fiesta 2008 will be presented as part of the evening's events. The breathtaking, talented ladies who will enthusiastically vie for the coveted pageant crown are Meriden Villanueva of Bergenfield, NJ, Stephanie Suyhogo of Long Branch, NJ, Ria Martin of Bronx, NY, Kay Ashley Manuel of Bricks, NJ, Denise Cintron of The Bronx, NY and Jessica Tiglao of Bogota, NJ.
Also making a special appearance will be the biggest names in Philippine entertainment: Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes and Bea Alonzo. Also appearing are Divo Bayer, and Hilarious Rey Kilay & Poca.
So mark your calendars and grace the affair with your presence. Seats are available to this evening of warmth, beauty, and entertainment for $85. Dinner and ballroom dancing will be provided.
Limited VIP Seats are available at $125. For more information, please contact (212) 682-6610 email: sepmgzn@aol.com, www.philippinefiesta.com
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