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MUSIC played by the University of the Philippines Alumni Friends Rondalla was warmly received at the second annual Filipino Making Waves Festival in Toronto, Canada recently.
The group opened the festival on August 15, Friday evening at the beautiful waterfront Ontario Place, followed by a performance at a VIP awardees reception., and concluded with another concert on August 16, Saturday afternoon.
This New Jersey–based rondalla played to a wild applause as the Canadian audience sang along to the group’s repertoire of traditional Philippine folk music. They also heard the group’s rendition of many Broadway and classical favorites.
Soprano Amor McGuiness held the audience in her hands with her interpretation of Dalagang Pilipina, Dahil Sa Iyo and Habanera.
Many in the audience commented they have not heard such fine Philippine folk music in a long time. And Yes, UPAF Rondalla was invited back for another performance next year.
Generous sponsors helped fund the trip to Toronto so th Rondall could spread its musical wings. They were Roger and Nimpha Alama, Harry and Mila Brillantes, Aguida Johnson, Dr. Emmanuel and Mrs. Veronica Pangan and Nestor and Dr. Connie Uy.
The event, produced by Show Philippines Festivals of the Arts in Toronto, highlighted the richness of Filipino culture.
Other festival performers from both the Unites States and the Philippines included: Marco Sison, David Pomeranz, Boy Katindig, Tillie Moreno, Lirio Vital, Melissa Reyes, Mikey Bustos, Angelo Pizarro, and Mon Torralba.
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to help the Victims of Typhoon Frank - in Collaboration
with the Home-Reach Foundation, Inc. and the
Consulate General of the Philippines, New York
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Charity Golf Event
Sunday/October 5, 2008 starts at 11:00 a.m.
Come and join us for a Charity Golf Event For The Benefit of Project Tulong to help the Victims of Typhoon Frank in Collaboration with the Home-Reach Foundation, Inc. and the Consulate General of the Philippines, New York. The event will be held at the Pine Ridge Golf Club located at 2 Golf Course Drive, Coram, N.Y. 11727 Tel. (631) 331-7930. Shotgun starts at 1:00 pm. Reservations are on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis, and limited number of available slots.
Registration, lunch and program begin at 11 am. Shotgun starts at 1 pm. Golfer includes check in & bag service, lunch, and 18 holes of golf with cart, free sleeve of balls, practice range, dinner awards, trophies and prizes. The net proceeds of the event will be donated to the families and victims of Tropical Cyclone “Frank”.
For more information, please call Robert Zarate (631) 816-4372; Dr. Edgar Lerias (631)697-2830; Ramon Villongco (631) 742-3479; Dr. Pepe Recitas (516)603-8751; Nimia Lacebal (973) 338-1204; Nena Lozada Kaufman (917) 582-1212; Dan De Guzman (973)
768-5677; Bill Rebong (917) 902-2408; Linda Pelayo (212) 967-5784; Nelson Perez (646) 387-8522; Andy Zapata (551) 404-2552 or Philippine Consulate General at 212-764-1330 Ext 306 or 310.
You can also email Robert Zarate at zaraterobert@hotmail.com or visit our website at www.projecttulong.com
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ON September 6, 2008, Saturday, GK volunteers, advocates and supporters across the USA and Canada will be walking 5 kilometers (5k) equivalent to 3.1 miles, signifying solidarity, involvement and commitment to the mission and vision of GK and to raise awareness to the plight of the poorest of the poor third world countries.
The distance of the walk might be insignificant to many, especially those who are fit and athletically blessed. Imagine walking the distance and more because you have to, in slippers or barefoot even- scavenging for your next meal, recyclables to sell and plainly because you don't have a choice and an accepted way of life.
The event, though ambitious and quite significant in magnitude, is dwarfed by the vision and mission the organization (GK) is trying to pursue and fulfill. To date, GK ANCOP USA has helped transform slums and build over 1,500 communities mainly in the Philippines, through generous and committed partners and volunteers in the US and Canada. GK communities also exist in Pnomh Penh, Cambodia and Papua, New Guinea. Many have walked in solidarity, for a cure. Join us and walk for the poor. Be the voice and the face of the invisible people society has neglected.
Walk the talk! Walk the walk! Do the GK 5k Walk! Locally, the GK Walk will be held at Murphy Park, 1570 Olympic Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. Register online or on site. If you intend to register on site, please contact Fred Keen, (408) 593-6675 or email agkeen@gmail.com to be counted and to ensure you get a commemorative t-shirt.
On site registration starts at 9:30 AM followed by the walk at 10:00 AM. A festive potluck and GK family fellowship awaits you after the walk.
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