Mabuhay! The Embassy’s Cultural Section works to enhance public interest in the Philippines’ rich and colorful culture and society.
This greater awareness leads to closer friendships, more meaningful relations and increased opportunities for cooperation between the Philippines and the United Kingdom.
The support and assistance of the Filipino community in the UK is essential in the realization of these goals. The Embassy therefore encourages everyone to join and participate in all our cultural events and activities. Together, we can show the best of the Philippines to the world .
Cecilia Santos
Cultural Officer
Table of Upcoming Events
January 2010
| DATE | NAME OF ORGANIZATION INVOLVED/CONTACT PERSON | OCCASION | VENUE | REMARKS |
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| 17 Jan 2010, Sunday 11:00am - Mass Get-together at the Community Hall follows. |
Organized by the Greenwich Filipino Community (Moises Española, Convenor, mespanola2@yahoo.com). | Feast of Sto. Niño at the St. Peter the Apostle Church | St. Peter the Apostle Church, 103 Woolwich New Rd., Woolwich, London SE18 6EF |
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| 17 Jan 2010, Sunday 3:00pm – Mass |
Organized by The Filipino Catholic Community Prayer Group (TFCCPG) of Sacred Heart Church (Sis Elizabeth Rara Adolfo – Presiding Head Servant – 020 7372 6217). Mass to be celebrated by Fr. Cirino Potrido. | Feast of Sto. Niño at the Sacred Heart Church | Sacred Heart Church New Priory, Quex Rd., Kilburn, London NW6 7LW |
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| 17 Jan 2010, Sunday 4:00pm- Novena & Holy Hour 5:00pm- Mass Reception & Programme at the Church Hall follows. |
Organized by the Oval Filipino Community (Ben Ortiz, Over-all Coordinator, 077 2331 8486, ben.ortiz@hotmail.co.uk). Mass to becelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark Diocese, Bishop Patrick Lynch and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Jake Dicto. | Feast of Sto. Niño at the Holy Redeemer Church | Holy Redeemer Church 20
Brixton Rd., London SW9 6BU |
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| 24 Jan 2010, Sunday Time TBC |
Organized by the Our Lady of Victories Church and the Filipino Community of the said Church. | Feast of Sto. Niño at the Church of Our Lady of Victories | Church of Our Lady of Victories 16 Abingdon Rd., London W8 6AF |
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| 30 Jan 2010, Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm |
Organized by East Homes and Bahay Kubo Housing Assn Ltd (Emma Bibal, Director, 020 7281 4477, 0755 216 7325). For more details and to book your place, call 020 7281 4477 or email bkha@bahaykubohousing.org.uk. | Home Ownership Event (For those who wish to take the first step on the housing ladder) | East Homes Head Office 29-35 West Ham Lane, Stratford London E15 4PH (Nearest Tube is Stratford Station) |
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| 31 Jan 2010, Sunday 2:00pm - Mass |
Organized by the Carmelite Priory and the Carmelite Filipino Choir (Chelo Cruz, President, 077 3838 0570; Tess Bentley, 020 7229 6447). | Celebration of the Feast of Sto. Niño, Divine Infant of Prague | Carmelite Church 41 Kensington Church St., London W8 4BB |
February 2010
| DATE | NAME OF ORGANIZATION INVOLVED/CONTACT PERSON | OCCASION | VENUE | REMARKS |
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| 6 Feb 2010, Saturday 6:30pm |
Organized by the Filipino Community at Kensington Temple (Ms. Jean Ericta – erictaj@hotmail.com).Kaleidoscope depicts different shapes and patterns, different colours and backgrounds, different cultures and experiences. There will be a Fashion Show,testimonies, drama and songs. Entrance is FREE and food will be served at the end of the show. Attached is their invitation. |
Kaleidoscope – Filipino Community at Kensington Temple Revival Celebration | Kensington Temple, Kensington Park Rd., Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3BY |
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| 13 Feb 2010, Saturday 6:00pm – 12:00midnight |
Organized by the Filipino Community in Bristol (FILCOMBRISTOL) (Gil Natividad, Chairman, www.filcombristol.co.uk; Gerome Gomez, PRO/Head of Fund-raising Committee, 077 1788 4293; Arnold Lapitan, Vice Chairman, 077 8924 4490). |
Valentine’s Special: A Night to Remember | The Whitehall, Glencoyne Square, Southmead, Bristol BS10 6DE |
Press Releases/ Advisories
1. Embassy’s Press Release on SIMBANG GABI 2009, “Simbang Gabi held Throughout London”.
(23 December 2009) – Filipino communities in the United Kingdom, in cooperation with the Filipino Chaplaincy and Fil-Organizations in the UK, together with the Philippine Embassy in London carried out the meaningful Simbang Gabi tradition over the Christmas season throughout the Greater London area. The evening novena masses began on the 15th of December at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in East London, and were successively held up to the 23rd of December at 13 different churches in and around London, including Farm Street Church (above). Two churches, the Church of the Holy Redeemer and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, both under the Archdiocese of Southwark, also hosted daily novena masses from the 16th to the 24th of December. Other Fil-organizations based outside Greater London likewise celebrated the misa de gallo in their respective parishes. The theme for this year’s Simbang Gabi in the UK was “Pari Magpakailanman: Kamanlalakbay ng mga Migrante”, in recognition of the profound and significant contributions of the UK-based priests to the local Filipino community and the Philippine Embassy over the challenging past year. Towards the end of every mass, the Year-end Message of His Excellency Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo was also read by Embassy officials, such as Consul General Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega (below), thanking the Filipino community for their involvement in all activities that had meaning to the Philippines and Filipinos around the world, as well as highlighting the Embassy’s plans and programs for 2010. After each mass, Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike would then gather in a joyous salo-salo and further celebrate the Christmas season and express their holiday spirit.
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2. Embassy’s Advisory: Guidelines on Philippine Passport Issuance Starting 01 April 2010. The Philippine Embassy informs the public that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has set 31 March 2010 as the last day allowed for ICAO member countries to issue non-Machine Readable Passports. In view of this, the Department of Foreign Affairs, all Philippine Embassies and Consulates General, and DFA Regional Consular Offices in the Philippines will only issue Machine Readable Passports starting 01 April 2010. In case of applicants with lost or expired passports and the holder needs to urgently travel to the Philippines, s/he may be issued a One-Way Travel Document and then the applicant can apply for a Machine Readable Passport or an E-Passport in the DFA Main Office in Manila or in any of the DFA Regional Consular Officers. The DFA reminds members of the public holding the green Philippine passport that these remain valid until the expiration date. |
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3. Letter from Philippine Tourism Attaché Domingo Ramon “Chicoy” Enerio: Dear friends, We are pleased to inform you that the Philippines has started the new year on a bright note by being featured in the first edition of Selling Longhaul Magazine, a UK publication focusing on sales and marketing personnel of the travel industry. The Philippines is happily identified as a must-see destination that is to be highly recommended to the UK travelling public. With a prominent mention on the cover of the magazine, this feature provides helpful tips from industry experts (representing funway holidays and sunset faraway holidays) on how to successfully sell the Philippines as a leisure and holiday destination for British overseas travellers. This exposure closely follows that of Wanderlust Magazine, which also named the Philippines as one of the top tourism destinations for 2010. We will appreciate it very much if you can disseminate this information and the accompanying copy of the article to your wider circle of acquaintances and friends. Happy New Year to all and best regards. DOMINGO RAMON "CHICOY" ENERIO |
December 2009
| DATE | NAME OF ORGANIZATION INVOLVED/CONTACT PERSON | OCCASION | VENUE | REMARKS |
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| 3 Dec 2009 7.30pm |
This event organized by Asia House features the Pinoy film, Baseco Bakal Boys, which tells about the Filipino boys who dive for scrap metal in the harbor slums of Manila for a living, directed by acclaimed Filipino screen writer and documentary maker, Ralston Javier. Discussion/Q&A with Tony Rayos & Ralston Javier follows the screening. Tickets at £12.00, Asia House Friends & Cons: £8.00 All bookings they Apollo Cinema at tel. 0871 220 6000, www.apollocinemas.com | UK Premiere of “Baseco Bakal Boys” at Asia House’ 2nd Pan-Asia Film Festival | Apollo Cinema, Piccadilly Circus | |
| 4 Dec 2009 2.00pm(Casting & plotting of roles in the pantomime) and 11 Dec 2009 12nn-2.00pm(Pantomime) |
This exciting participatory event is created by famous Filipino artist David Medalla. It is a modern fairy tale about Father Christmas undergoing a sex-change, inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s Rrose Selavy, a seductive hymn to androgyny. Everybody is invited to come to the pantomime dressed in costumes of their own choice of symbols of the Noel season, and to bring all kinds of musical instruments. | “Mother Christmas Comes to Town” – David Medalla’s Yuletide Pantomime | Fordham Art Gallery, Stall 31, White Cross St., London EC1 |
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5 Dec 2009 11.00am - 3.30pm |
Organized by Liverpool Filipino Assn-Liverpool Filipino teens (LFA-LiFT), Indian Cultural Assn., Asian/Indian Cultural Group, and Fazakerley Community Group. Sponsored mainly by Cobalt Housing Authority, Liverpool. Entrance is free. | Asian & Other Cultural Organizations’ Joint Christmas Celebration (Theme: “Meet Your Neighbours”) | Ellergreen Sports Centre, Carr Lane, Liverpool L11 2XY |
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5 Dec 2009 6.00pm - 1:00am |
Organized by The Philippine Centre (Tagpuang Pilipino) (Ester Limotlimot-Chairman - 07984947528, Ali Ali – 07961441510, Arlene dela Cruz- 07956816155, www.philippinecentre.com) | Christmas Dinner & Dance (in conjunction with the Philippine-British Friendship Day) | Grange Holborn Hotel 50-60 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AR |
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5 Dec 2009 7.00pm - 12:00mn |
Organized by the Oxfordshire Filipino Assn (Tessa Owen, President – www.ofa.org.uk, info@ofa.org.uk) | 22nd Christmas Party of the Oxfordshire Filipino Assn (OFA) | Exter Hall, Oxford Rd., Kidlington OX5 1AB |
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6 Dec 2009 2:00pm - 5:30pm |
Organized by the Philippine Generations Ltd. (Janette Dalay Robertson,Administrator, 078 6164 4721 http://philippine generations.blogspot.com/) Activities include:
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Philippine Christmas Lantern & Green Christmas Decoration Workshop | Greenside Community Centre 24 Lilestone St., London |
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6 Dec 2009 |
To be conducted by the Mabuhay Tenpin Bowling League in aid of the Typhoon Ondoy victims. Organized by the Mabuhay Strikers (Gordon Geraldo- GGeraldo@travco.co.uk) | “Tenpin Bowl-Ondoy Marathon” | London Heathrow Bowlennium | |
6 Dec 2009
1.00pm - 6.00pm |
Organized by the Filipino Women’s Assn. UK (Imelda Pinto, Chairman)
Buffet Lunch at £12 per head, drinks at bar. |
“X-mass Get Together” Buffet Lunch & Karaoke |
FM Pasyalan 184 Uxbridge Rd., Shepherds Bush, London NU |
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6 Dec 2009 |
Contact person: Moises Espanola, Convenor, Greenwich Filipino Community, mespanola2 @yahoo.com. | All Nation Activity to celebrate Multi-culturalism | Charlton Conservative Club | |
12 Dec 2009 7.00pm - 11.00pm |
Organized by Pinoy Club (Cybelle- 07875148537 or Jo- 07963370057). Tickets: £10 (Adult), £2.50 (Children ages 6-14) | Pinoy Club Christmas Party | The County Lounge Skimpot Rd., Dunstable, Beds LU5 4JU (behind Tesco) |
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12 Dec 2009 5.00pm – 12.00mn 1.00pm – 4.00pm (“Give Love on Christmas”, a charity concert for victims of the Philippine calamities) |
Organized by the British Filipino Assn Bradford (Wilfred Uberas, President – admin@bfab.org.uk, www.bfab.org.uk) Entrance fee: £10. All of the proceeds of the charity concert will be donated to GMA Kapuso. Tickets at £3. |
Joint Filipino Community Christmas Party | Ukranian Club Hall, Legrams Lane, Bradford BD8 2EA |
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12 Dec 2009 6.00pm – 11.00pm |
Organized by the Chesterfield Filipino Community ASSn (Emy Cooper-PRO – emy1uk@yahoo.co.uk) Tickets: £6 (adult), £3 (children 3-10yrs old) | Chesterfield Filipino Community Assn Christmas Party | Hasland Village Hall, Hasland, Chesterfield |
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12 Dec 2009 6.00pm - 12.00mn |
Organized by the Aguman Kapampangan UK (Sally Montemayor- www.TheAguman.co.uk , TheAguman@me.com) | Annual Pampanga Day & Christmas Party | Baden Powell House, Cromwell Rd. SW7 |
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12 Dec 2009 6.00pm – 10.00pm |
Organized by the Worship Jesus Ministries (May Anne Manan, Ipswich -078 2446 9517, Armi Saplan,
UCC Cambridge – 078 9443 0217). Featuring: Pag-Asa Christian Church-London, United Christian Church Cambridge, East Coast Christian Fellowship, Ipswich Community Gospel Choir, & WJM Tambourine Dancers, with special participation of Destiny Church-Bristol (Hillsong Network). Admission is free. |
Worship Explosion 2009 Concert (An Evening of Prayer & Praise) | Corn Exchange, Ipswich King St., Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1DH |
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12 Dec 2009 5.00pm – 10.00pm |
Organized by Mitcham Filipino-British Assn. (Ronald Dalida, President). | Mitcham Filipino-British Assn (MFBA)’ s 1st Anniversary Celebration & Christmas Party | Mertton Hall 76 Kingston Rd., Wimbledon SW19 1AL |
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13 Dec 2009 2.00pm - Mass Social activities thereafter |
Organized by the Oval Filipino Community (Ben Ortiz, Over-all Coordinator- ben.ortiz@hotmail.co.uk). | Oval Filipino Community Christmas Party | Holy Redeemer Church 20 Brixton Rd., London SW9 6BU |
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16 Dec 2009 |
Organized by the Alpha Phi Omega UK Alumni Assn. (Albert Castillo Punzalan, President), to celebrate APO’s 84th International Anniversary. | “Free Coffee & Tea at the Embassy dahil Alpha Phi Omega Anniversary” | Philippine Embassy Consular Section 6 Suffolk St., London SW1Y 4HG |
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18 Dec 2009 6.00pm – 11.30pm |
Organized by FAIM (Eleanor-486290, Melissa-432035, Juvy-453524, Pj-412571, Roger-494538). Admission Fee: £10 (adult), £7 (Children 5-8 yrs old) |
The First Filipino Masquerade Ball -- Filipino Association in the Isle of Man’s (FAIM) Christmas Party | South Douglas Old Friends Assn Club, Victory Hall, Finch Rd., Douglas, Isle of Man |
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18 Dec 2009 5.00pm till late |
Organized by LFA-LiFT (Carlos Giganto, LFA Secretary- 07948381557, secretary@lfa-lift.org.uk, www.lfa-lift.org.uk) | “Paskong Pinoy sa Liverpool” Kapuso, Kapamilya Magkaisa | Lee Valley Millenium Centre Childwall Valley Rd., Belle Valle, Liverpool L25 2RF |
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18 Dec 2009 |
Organized by APO UK Assn (Albert Castillo Punzalan, President) to launch their fund-raising drive wherein part of the proceeds will to their “Gawad ng APO” Project intended to build 1 unit house in the Philippines for the poor. Footages to be covered by ABS-CBN (TFC). | Alpha Pi Omega UK Alumni Assn Anniversary Celebration | UMI Hotel 16 Leinster Square, London W2 4PR |
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19 Dec 2009 6.00pmtill late |
Organized by the United Filipino Community of Scotland (Victoria Soutter- 07712583609, 020 7442 0109). There will also be the Filipino Lantern Competition and Santa Claus. | Search for Mrs. Philippines Scotland 2009 and UFCScot Christmas Party 2009 | The Destiny Church 1120 Polloshows Rd., Glasgow G41 3QP |
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19 Dec 2009 4.00pm - 11.00pm |
Organized by the Pugad Pinoy Wrexham Filipino Community (Marj Laoyan-07738718715, Arlene Elano-07875646589). | Pugad Pinoy’s Christmas Party | St. Mary’s Hall, Regent St., Wrexham |
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19 Dec 2009 2.00–5.00pm (Programme) 5.00-9.00pm (Dinner & Dance) |
Organized by the Order of the Knights of Rizal (OKOR) & the Ladies for Rizal (KR Inc.) London Chapter (Sir Alfonso Taguiang, London Chapter Commander of OKOR & Lady Aurea Taguiang, President, of KR Inc. – alf-autag@hotmail.co.uk). Attire: Smart Casual | 113th Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and 3rd Chartering Anniversary of the OKOR & KR Inc.) London Chapter, UK | Greenside Community Centre 24 Lilestone St., London NW8 8SR |
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19 Dec 2009 5.00pm |
Organized by the Filipino-British Community of Hillingdon (Lourdes Pascua, President & Leslie Amparo, Secretary, fbc.hillingdon@yahoo.co.uk). | Filipino-British Community of Hillingdon Christmas Party | Brunel Function Hall, Hamilton Ctr., Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex |
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19 Dec 2009 6.00pm |
Organized by the Filipino-British Assn. in South Wales (Trina Levien-Wynne- 0785 653 6383, Gail Soledad-0782 570 5431). | Filipino-British Assn. in South Wales Christmas Party | Pillgwenlly Millenium Centre, Courtybella Terrace, Pillgwenlly, Newport, Gwent NP20 2GH |
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20 Dec 2009 4.00pm |
Organized by the Filipino Assn. of Birmingham. Entrance tickets : £8.00 (adult & children above 15 yrs old / £(kids 4-15 yrs old / Free (kids under 4 years old). |
Filipino Assn. of Birmingham Christmas Celebration 2009 | Weoley Castle Working Men’s Club, Barnes Hill, Weoley Castle, Birmingham |
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20 Dec 2009 6.00pm - 11.30pm |
Organized by the MaKa-Pinoy Club (Christopher Rodriguez, info.mkpc@maka-pinoy.co.uk, www.mkpinoyclub.multiply.com). | MaKa-Pinoy Club’s 2009 Christmas Party | Ramada Encore Hotel, Midsummer Blvd., Milton Keynes MK9 2EA |
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22 Dec 2009 4.00pm - 6:00pm (Misa de Aguinaldo) 6pm – 10pm (Noche Buena/Party) |
Organized by the Belfast Filipino Communities, contacts:- MPH – Ate Nery Bihag – 07912502715 - Care Homes – Mildred Dimituil – 07841912033 - RVH – Marcia Chito Espinola – 07515103235 - BCH – Armi-rizza Salgado-Cerezo – 07920100264 - Ulster Hospital – Katrina albarico - 07796787513 |
Belfast Filipino Communities “Pasko 2009” | St. Colmcille’s Parish Church 191a Upper Newtownards Rd., Ballyhackamore, Belfast BT4 3JB |
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22 Dec 2009 7.00 - 11.30pm |
Organized by the Filipino Community in Bristol (FILCOMBRISTOL) (Carlo Flynn Eduvala, Secretary: 07590557054 and Troy Fackayan, Vice Chairman: 07737213954, web: www.filcombristol.co.uk) | Filipino Community in Bristol Christmas Party 2009 | The Whitehall, Glencoyne Square, Southmead, Bristol BS10 6DE |
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15 - 23 Dec 2009 |
Organized by the different Filipino Communities in UK, in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy | Simbang Gabi 2009 | Please see Attached Flyer | |
16 - 24 Dec 2009 |
Different Filipino Organizations to sponsor their own Simbang Gabi Mass in their chosen Church | Simbang Gabi Masses followed by Filipino Community Salo-Salo | Different Churches in London | Philippine Embassy to liaise with the different sponsoring FilOrgs re their Simbang Gabi Mass schedules and details; Embassy representative/s to attend the Simbang Gabi Masses |
Press Releases/ Announcements
| 1. Jill Beckingham, wife of forer UK Ambassador to te Philippines, to hold Charity Walk in UK for Children of Tondo | True to her generous and philanthropic background, Ms. Jill Beckingham will hold a four-day, 60-mile charity walk from the Philippine Embassy in London to Brighton beginning Saturday, 28 November at 9.00am. Her walk aims to raise funds for the construction of schools for the children of Tondo, Manila. She aims to raise £1,000.00 for the worthy cause through sponsorships and donations of £10.00 or £20.00 from the public. Donations can be made through the site www.justgiving.com/Jillbeckingham. She is a patron of Philippine Community Fund (PCF), a registered charity founded by Ms Jane Walker during a visit to Manila in 1996. Information on PCF is available on www.p-c-f.org. To read more on this, attached is the Embassy’s Press Release on the Charity Walk. |
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| 2. 2. Aris Eskrima Lessons - Doce Pares Original Multi-Style System New Permanent Venue: Centre for Filipino Martial Arts & Fitness Unit 20, Curzon Business Ctr., 101-109 Fairfield Rd., Bow, London E3 2QA | Schedule of Lessons: Sunday, 6pm – Leyton, London Monday, 8pm – Covent Garden Friday, 7.30pm – Chatham, Kent Saturday, 6pm – Shepherd’s Bush | Organized by: Doce Pares Original Multi-Style System, Alex & Diana (Filipino Martial Arts – Eskrima / Kali / Arnis), 078 900 40 222, www.eadocepares.com, email: info@eadocepares.com Promotion for Embassy Website Readers: Quote “Embassy” when you come to the class so you could have your 1st lesson for FREE! |
| 3. LIBERA Wows the Philippines | In celebration of this year’s celebration of the RP-UK Friendship Week, the London-based Boys Choir, LIBERA, recently performed concerts in Manila and Cebu, Philippines. They dedicated their concerts for the purpose of helping raise funds for charities for needy children and victims of the recent typhoons. Please visit the Embassy’s website for the Press Release on Libera. To see and hear LIBERA’s wonderful rendition of Bayan Ko, visit their official website, www.libera.uk.org and click on their official YouTube icon. | |
4. LIBERA Wows the Philippines3. The Philippines is featured prominently in the highly regarded adventure magazine “Wanderlust”, which has a monthly distribution of roughly 37,000 copies and a UK readership of 90,000. This special edition of Wanderlust will be available for over-the-counter sales, not just for one month but two (from December 2009 to January 2010). This doubles the exposure of the Philippines to the British travelling public. More importantly, this edition is specifically entitled “Where to Travel in 2010” and the Philippines finds itself at the very top of the list!
Mark Stratton wrote this 10-page article after his visit to the Philippines in May/June 2009. His trip was arranged by the Department of Tourism, London, with assistance from Cathay Pacific Airways and Bamboo Travel. Many of Mr. Stratton’s inland journeys were made using public transport, so he really experienced the real Philippines as he travelled from Banaue up north to Siquijor in the Visayas. As it turned out, Mark was totally fascinated by his adventure, as may be gleaned from his reportage.
For an online copy of the article, please click on the link below. However, it is certainly much more impressive as a hardcopy, so we encourage you to get a few copies for yourselves and your other friends. Hopefully, this article will create a lot of interest and positive feedback for Philippine tourism, despite what is currently heard in the news.
The link to the (14mb) online copy is: https://rcpt.yousendit.com/781450055/a65309addf53de9d900a4319ce5bf4cc |
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November 2009
| DATE | NAME OF ORGANIZATION INVOLVED/CONTACT PERSON | OCCASION | VENUE | REMARKS |
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| 08 Nov 2009 | Organized by Kapamilya Fiesta. In cooperation with KCC Productions (Ms Roselle Collado, Events Marketing & Communications Manager, 02073799073, email: kcc.productions@yahoo.com) | The Hearthrobs European Tour Concert 2009 | Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JF |
£1.00 will be donated to “Ondoy Fund” for every complimentary and sold ticket to the Concert. |
| 10 Nov 2009 7.00 for 7.30pm |
c/o Mrs. Loline Reed, TICSL President, 01753880452 | Launch of The Inter-Cultural Society of London (TICSL) | Princess Alexandra Hall, Overseas House, Royal Overseas League, Park Place, London SW1A 1LR |
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| 14 Nov 2009 7.00pm |
For tickets call: 0208 758 0727 0790 851 7710, 0784 650 5776 email: concert@gmec-uk.com |
“The Next One” in London (Sarah Geronimo Concert) | Novotel Hotel 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London W6 8DR |
Special Guest: Billy Crawford, International Rap Artist |
| 15 Nov 2009 5.00pm |
Tickets at £25.00. Online purchase: www.ticketmaster.co.uk9 |
“The Next One” (Sarah Geronimo Concert) | Athena Theatre Rutland St., Leicester LE1 1SA |
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| 22 Nov 2009 | Organized by Kabalikatan (Bro. Elizon Lazaro, Founder/Chairman – elizonlazaro@yahoo.co.uk, www.kabalikatan.co.uk | “Kabalikatan Cup 2009” in Kent & Sussex Closing Ceremonies | TWHS Sports Centre, Blackhurst Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4PY |
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| 23 - 26 Nov 2009 10.00am - 5.00pm |
Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry thru the Bureau of Export Trade Promotion, and in collaboration with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in London. With the theme “London 2012: A Race for Exports”, participating companies include; fine jewelry,and footwear. For more information, email events@investphilippines.org.uk | Showcase of Philippine Product Excellence & Business Matching Days | Philippine Embassy 8 Suffolk St., London SW1Y 4HG |
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| 24 Nov 2009 7.30 - 10pm |
Organized by RAWA, a yoga/spiritual culture movement and member of the Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (Regina Mercado Nash (LLB) 07792685611 / 02920652257 / reginanash@hotmail.co.uk). Event features various musicians, DJ Rootsmak and visual presentation of amurt work. | Renaissance Artists & Writers Assn (RAWA), London (Fund-Raiser in Aid of the Philippine Typhoon Victims | The Pangea Project, Stamford Hill (opposite Morissons) |
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| 27 Nov 2009 6.30pm |
A fund-raising campaign organized to support and promote the Philippine United Football Club (PUFC), in cooperation with the Filipino Assn. in Oldham (Pure Bagaporo – 07765118909, pbagaporo@yahoo.co.uk). | A Non-Stop Live Performance featuring “Isbuk Band” and Special Guests, Carlos Mapano, Alex Ednalan and Vangel Lapore | Chadderton Reform Club Middleton Rd., Chadderton, Oldham OL9 0LG |
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| 28 - 29 Nov 2009 3.00pm – Matinee 7.00pm – Main Show |
Organized by Lahing Kayumanggi (Mr Ronnie del Barrio, Artistic Director & Choreographer) Ticket: £7.50 / £5.00 concessions Reservations – 02072582925 or email: info@lkdance.org.uk | “Gandingan” An Evening of Philippine Dance and Music by Lahing Kayumanggi | Cockpit Theatre, Gateforth St. (off Church St.), London NW8 8EH |
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| 28 Nov 2009 6.00pm - 11.00pm |
For every ticket sold, Philippine Jury will donate £2.00 to the victims of the Philippine typhoons. | 4th Year Anniversary of Philippine Jury Campaign Intl (UK) | Lord Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, London SW7 5JS |
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| 28 Nov 2009 | Organized by the Greenwich Filipino Community (Jun-Jun Espanola- mespanola2@yahoo.com) | Greenwich Filipino Community Christmas Dinner-Disco Party | Charlton Conservative Club | |
| 28 Nov 2009 - 6 Dec 2009 |
This fundraiser event is organized by the Scottish Filipino Charity. Please refer to their website for more details: www.scottishfilipinocharity.org | Scottish Filipino Charity’s “Philippine Volcano Climb |
October 2009
| DATE | NAME OF ORGANIZATION INVOLVED/CONTACT PERSON | OCCASION | VENUE | REMARKS |
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| 04 Oct 2009, 7.00pm |
Organized by the Filipino British Sports and Cultural Club (Mr Steve Hontiveros Canete, Club Secretary & Sports Director – email: evetscanete@yahoo.co.uk) | Awards Night of the Filipino British Basketball League in Gloucestershire | Chosen Hill School Auditorium, Brookfield Road, Churchdown GL3 2PL |
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| 04 Oct ‘09 12.45pm(boarding) - 4.00pm (landing) |
Organized by Lahing Kayumanggi (Mr Ronnie del Barrio, Artistic Director & Choreographer). | Balanghai (Long Boat) – Lahing Kayumanggi’s Workshop and Performamce of Philippine Dance and Music | On board the Beauchamp Barge, cruising along Regent’s Canal.Meet at Beauchamp, the Electric Barge and Floating Classroom, moored next to Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London W2 6NA | Program comprises of 2 sessions of 45 minute-dance/music workshop, followed by a voyage around Little Venice and Paddington Basin during which LK will perform.Free admission. Book early at 020 7193 9828 or info@lkdance.org.uk as places are limited. |
| 7 Oct 2009 7.00pm |
Organized by the Philippine Retirement Authority, in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Trade and Investment Centre, the Philippine Tourism Office-London, and iRemit. | Philippine Retirement Authority’s (PRA) Briefing/Orientation to Prospective Retirees / Investors / Filipino Community | Conference Rooms 2 & 3, Olympia Conference Centre, Hammersmith Rd., Kensington, London W14 8UX |
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| 7 Oct 2009 6.45pm |
Organized by the Farm St. Church Filipino Community | Special Mass for Victims of Typhoon “Ondoy” | Farm St. Church 114 Mount St., London W1K 3AH |
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| 09 Oct 2009 6.00pm – 1.00am |
Organized by the Filipino-British Assn in South Wales to formally commence their organization (Trinidad “Trina” Diaz Levien-Wynne, President) | Filipino-British Assn in South Wales’ Induction Ceremony of Newly-Appointed Officers | Holiday Inn Hotel, The Coldra, City of Newport, Gwent NP18 2YG, South Wales |
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| 10 Oct 2009 6.00pm |
Organized by PARME (Mr. Leonardo Paule, Chairman) | 9th Foundation Day of the Philippine Assn of Royal Mail Employees (PARME) |
Royal National Hotel, Woburn Place, London WC1 |
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| 11 Oct 2009 | Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower | Carmelite Church, Kensington Church St., Kensington W8 |
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| 12 Oct 2009 | Westminster Cathedral, Victoria | |||
| 17 Oct 2009 | Organized by Kabalikatan (Bro. Elizon Lazaro, MCMI, Chairman, 013 4233 0307, www.kabalikatan.co.uk) | 1st Kabalikatan Cup 2009-Open Invitational Basketball League in Kent & Sussex | ||
| 17 Oct 2009 6.30pm |
Organized by BAUK (Mr Fred Gomez, email: secretariat@batangas-association.org.uk ; www.batangas-association.org.uk | 16th Anniversary Dinner & Dance of the Batangas Assn UK (BAUK) | London Marriot Hotel Mayfair, Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP |
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| 18 Oct 2009 2.00-3.15pm 3.15-5.30pm 5.30-10.00pm |
Organized by TFCCPG (Sis Bobeth Rara: 07939934236; Bro Edgar Adolfo: 07877904278) | 5th Anniversary Celebration of The Filipino Catholic Community Prayer Group (TFCCPG) | Sacred Heart Church, New Priory, Quex Rd., Kilburn, London NW6 7LW |
Program: Holy Mass Praise & Worship/Healing Rally Program & Dinner at the Hall |
| 23 Oct 2009 | Organizers: Ms Marie Fairbank: 07726703632; Ms Jovy Knight: 07737936532 | Filipino Old Age Pensioners (OAPs) Achievers-UK Awards Night | Elizabeth Suite, Imperial Hotel | Awarding Ceremonies for 5 Deserving OAPs (those who arrived in the UK in the late 1960s/early 1970s). Event also includes Crowning of Filipino Ballroom Dancer King & Queen 2009 |
| 24 Oct 2009 7.30 pm |
In collaboration with Sulby Methodist Church & the Filipino Assn in the Isle of Man (Ms Nora Loudon-Brown: www.faim.manxpinoy.com) | Grand Filipino Evening – Filipino Concert | Sulby Community Hall | |
| 24 Oct 2009 | Organized by the Philippine Trade & Investment Centre (PTIC) (Mr Michael Alfred Ignacio, Commercial Attaché – 02079371898, 02079377998, email: pticlondonuk@aol.com) | Financial Learning Campaign | Grosvenor Suite, Grosvenor Hotel SW1W 0SJ |
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| 31 Oct 2009 5.00pm – 12.00 midnight |
Organized by Chesterfield Filipino Community Assn (Ms. Emy Cooper – Pulic Relations Officer email: emy1uk@yahoo.co.uk) | Chesterfield Filipino Community Assn’s Halloween Party | TBA |
September 2009
| DATE | NAME OF ORGANIZATION INVOLVED/CONTACT PERSON | OCCASION | VENUE | REMARKS |
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| 13 September 2009 | Bicol Community | Our Lady of Penafrancia Fluvial Parade | Westminster Pier | |
| 20 September | Bicol Community | Our Lady of Penafrancia Mass | Westminster Cathedral Hall, Victoria |
August 2009
| DATE | NAME OF ORGANIZATION INVOLVED/CONTACT PERSON | OCCASION | VENUE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August 2009 Saturday 8.00am - 5.00pm |
Liverpool Filipino Association (LFA) (Mr Rannie Castillo-President) & Liverpool Filipino Teens (LIFT)www.lfa-lift.org.uk | Galaw-Galaw sa Tag-Araw | Liverpool Family Sportsfest Lifestyles Walton Sports CentreWalton Hall Ave, L4 9XPFree Admission |
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| 1 August 2009 | Philippine United FC vs. New East Manchester | Philippine United FC vs. New East Manchester | Wright Robinson College, Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester M18 8RL Philippine United FC |
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| 2 August 2009 Saturday 9.30am (*Sports Fest runs every Saturday & Sunday of the month of August 2009) |
Filipino Community of Oxford (Mr Jose Ariel Lanada- Chairman) | Opening Ceremony of the Filipino Sports Festival | Sports Centre of Oxford Brookes University Cheney Lane, OxfordOX3 0BD |
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| 2 August 2009 Saturday 8.30am - 6.00pm |
Filipino-British Lancashire Association UK (Mr Alfredo Verzo - Chairman) | 1st Barrio Fiesta | Stanley Park Show Ground, Lawson Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LL |
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| 8 August 2009 Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm |
Philippine Embassy, Kapisanan ng Manlalarong Pilipino sa Inglatera-West (KAMPI) and East London Sports Association (ELSA) | 2nd Ambassador's Cup 2009 | Newham Leisure Centre281 Prince Regent LanePlaistow E13 8SD |
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| 8-9 August 2009> | First Asian Cup (Football) | First Asian Cup (Football) | Power League Queens School, Aldenham Road, Watford WD23 2TY, Philippine United FC |
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| 15 August 2009> Saturday 10.00am - 8.00pm |
Association of Filipino Radiographers in the United Kingdom (AFRUK) (Mr Joel Casayuran - Chairman) | 2nd Scientific In-House SeminarContinuous Professional DevelopmentFriends House Meeting | Church Leys, Harlow CM18 6BYRegistration Fee:£10 for AFRUK members£15 for non-members with Certificate of Attendance |
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| 15 - 16 August 2009 Saturday & Sunday 8.00am - 6.00pm |
Filipino British Society (FBS) | FBS Summer Fiesta | Campbell Park, Milton Keynes | |
| 29 August 2009 | Bicol Community | Ms. Bicolandia Coronation Night | Baden Powell Hall, 65/67 Queens Gate, Kensington, London SW7 5JS (c/o Bicol Assn) |
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July 2009
| DATE | NAME OF ORGANIZATION INVOLVED/CONTACT PERSON | OCCASION | VENUE | REMARKS |
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| 18 – 19 July 2009 Saturday & Sunday |
Philippine Centre (Ms Ester Limotlimot - Chair), and Pinoy Events/One Philippines (Ms Gen Ashley) | 25th Barrio Fiesta Sa London | Lampton Park, Hounslow TW3 4DNFree Admission |
Embassy to have OAV Field Registration & information dissemination on consular services, etc. |
| 25 July 2009 Saturday 1.00pm - 5.30pm |
Philippine Generations(Ms Mae Williams- 079 4045 3226 and Ms Mireille- 077 6637 6702) | KULTURA, Philippine Culture Workshops featuring The Done Rae Academy of Movement & Arts (D.R.A.M.A.), Doce Pares, and Lahing Kayumanggi | Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LPFree Admission |
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| 25 - 26 July 2009 Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm |
Milton Keynes Filipino Anglo Society (MKFAS) (Mr Joselito Calape) | >Milton Keynes Ethnic & Filipino Anglo Community Barrio Fiesta 2009 | Campbell Park Amphitheatre, Central Milton Keynes |
