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LATEST UPDATES & EVENTS LIST ISSUED BY THE EMBASSY IN LONDON

6 March 2010

EMBASSY’S MATRICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS/ADVISORIES/PRESS RELEASES

As of 5 March 2010

 

Event

Date/Time

Venue

Remarks

1. Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA UK)

Salo-Salo

(A Festival of Filipino Cuisine / Handicrafts/ Raffles / Tombola

6 Mar 2010

Saturday

12.30 – 4.30 pm

Chiswick Catholic Centre

2 Duke’s Rd., London W4 2AE

Organized by FWA UK.

For more information, pls contact:

Elsie Sebastian – 018 8365 4284

Eleanor Templeman – 077 3887 3565

Velly Cattermole – 020 8764 4408

2. “Kalinga  ng APO” Raffle Draw

6 Mar 2010

Saturday

 

UMI Hotel, 16 Leicester Square, London W2 4PR

Organized by the Alpha Phi Omega United Kingdom Alumni Assn (APOUKAA) (Albert Punzalan, President: 07930399359; Donna Prima-Negrito, Event Coordinator: 078 78237635)

This aim of the project is to be able to build a house in the Philippines.

3. Local Global Mid Sussex 2010

6 Mar 2010

Saturday

11.00am – 3.00pm

Wesley Hall, Methodist Church, Perrymount Rd., Haywards Heath

Participating in this event and representing the Philippines are Filipinos headed by Brother Elizon Lazaro

4. Filipino, Learn the Philippine National Language

7 – 27 Mar 2010

(4 consecutive Sundays)

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Philippine Embassy, 6 Suffolk St., London SW1Y 4HG

Organized by the Philippine Generations Limited (Adrian Williams, Chairman: info@philippinegenerations.org; 07898708319). Classes for adults 18+; 12 places per class (first come, first served); beginner level; conversational and interactive approach.

5. Launching of the Book, “Juan Luna Paintings – Paris Period, in the Collection of Dr. Eleuterio Pascual

16 Mar 2010

Tuesday

6.00 – 7.30 pm

Philippine Embassy

6 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HG

Organized by Mr. Jun Terra, author of the book, in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy.

Jun Terra (077 6879 4721, juntrr@yahoo.co.uk).

 

 

 

6. 2nd Oath-Taking Ceremony of the Filipino Community in Bristol

26 Mar 2010

Friday

3.00 pm

The White Hall, Glencoyne Square, Southmead, Bristol BS10 6DE

Organized by the Filipino Community in Bristol (Gil Natividad, Chairman:  admin@filcombristol.co.uk; Alexandra Marie Diaz, PRO and Head of Events Committee - 077 2727 2976, alex.diaz1977@yahoo.co.uk) .

7. Pick Me Up
 

23 Apr – 3 May 2010

Enbankment Galleries, South Wing, Somerset House, London

Melvin Galapon (www.mynameismelvin.co.uk), a Filipino illustrator/designer/art director, has been selected as one of 25 exhibitors from a list of international ‘Up and Coming’ illustrators and designers to take part in the first ever commercial art fair ‘Pick Me Up’. He will be exhibiting work alongside good friends Mr. Bingo and Hellovon with a bunch of other talented illustrators/designers hand-picked by industry insiders.

There will be a number of events from the likes of PeepShow, Rob Ryan, It’s Nice That and PrintClub London taking place throughout the duration of the fair.

For more information, pleae contact Inbal Mizrahi, Junior Account Executive: inbal@suttonpr.com, 02071833577)

Tickets at £5.00

 

Link for more relevant information on the event:

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual_arts/pick_me_up/default.asp

8. May Festival

22 May 2010

Saturday

11.00am-4.00pm

6.00pm-11.00pm

Horspath Village Hall, Oxford Rd., Horspath, Oxfordshire OX33 1RT

Organized by the Oxfordshire Filipino Assn. (Tessa Owen, President: 07957955382; Christina: 077 6624 1884)

9. FWA UK

22nd Philippine National Day Dinner & Dance

5 June 2010

Saturday

6.00 pm

Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, 22 Portman Square, London W1

Organized by FWA UK.

For more information, pls contact:

Imee Pinto, Chairman – 020 8265 8368

Nieves Bates, PND Coordinator – 077 7928 6351

Lydia Sumang – 078 8302 4325

Zanie del Mundo – 078 8688 1432

10. Independence Day Thanksgiving Mass and Salo-Salo

5 June 2010,

Saturday

3.00 pm – Mass

 

Church of Our Lady of Victories

16 Abingdon Rd., London W8 6AF

Organized by the various Filipino Communities in the UK, in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy.

There will be a simple Salo-Salo in the Church Hall after the Mass.

11. 112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration

12 June 2010

Saturday

6.00pm

Homerton Hall, Peterborough District Hospital PE3 6DA

Organized by the Filipino Community of Peterborough (Celso Valmonte, Chair: oslec_123@yahoo.com)

Entrance is free.  Wear Filipino attire, otherwise formal.

12. 2nd Barrio Fiesta sa Blackpool

01 Aug 2010

Sunday

9.00am – 6.00pm

Stanly Park Showground

Organized by the Filipino British Lancashire Assn. UK, Blackpool (Alfredo Verzo, Jr, Chairman: filbritlancashire@yahoo.co.uk)

Press Releases/Advisories

1.  Embassy Advisory: Live Chat with the Candidates on PoliticalArena.com (copy attached).

2.  Embassy Advisory: UK Government Announces Changes to Student Visa Regulations (copy attached).

3.  Embassy advisory: OAV Advisory on Ballots for 2010 Philippine National Elections (copy attached).

4.  Embassy Advisory: Consular Outreach Mission in Oxford, 13 March 2010

5.  Embassy Advisory: Consular Outreach Mission in Belfast, Northern Ireland, 27-28 March 2010

6.  Embassy Announcement: Mich Dulce, Filipina Wins International Young Creative Entrepreneur Award in London.  See story by visiting this British Council site: www.britishcouncil.org/news/articles/Young-Fashion-Entrepreneur-announced/

 Philippine Embassy

London

 

ADVISORY: UK Government Announces Changes to Student Visa Regulations

 

15 February – UK Home Affairs Minister Alan Johnson announced on 10 February 2010 a number of changes to Tier 4 (Student Visa) Regulations under the UK Points-Based System of Migration (PBS).

 

The initial Ministerial announcement outlines broadly measures resulting from a comprehensive review of the Tier 4 scheme as relayed initially by Prime Minister Gordon Brown in November 2009.

 

In the Ministerial Statement/Notes released by the UK Home Office, the UK Government announced the following modifications designed to achieve “a balanced and targeted package of measures to tackle the abuse of Tier 4 by economic migrants whilst at the same time continuing to safeguard the ability of genuine international students to come to the UK to benefit from our world class education system and bring benefit to our economy.”:

 

·       Students will only be allowed to work during the school term for 10 hours a week instead of the present 20 hours a week

·       Students  registered in courses of six months or less can no longer bring dependants  with them to the UK

·       Students’ dependants are not permitted to work unless they qualify in their own right under Tier 1 (General) as a highly skilled migrant or as a skilled worker under Tier 2 (General worker, sportsperson or Minister of Religion)

 

The above changes will apply to adult students coming to the UK to study below degree level in the further education and English Language sectors.  These changes will not apply to students coming to the UK for a foundation degree (broadly the equivalent of the first 2 years of a Bachelor’s degree), courses at degree level or above, and those coming in as child students at independent (private) schools.

 

Minister Johnson announced further that the changes will come into force on 03 March 2010 and all Tier 4 applications submitted on or after this date will be subject to the new restrictions.

 

The Philippine Embassy reiterates its advice for all prospective applicants under Tier 4 to secure up-to-date information on new regulations, procedures, and requirements from the UK Embassy in Manila. END

 

Embassy of the Philippines

London, United Kingdom

 

 

OAV ADVISORY

Invitation to Live Chat with Candidates on PoliticalArena.com

 

 

For the information of the public, PoliticalArena.com (www.politicalarena.com.ph), a socio-political networking site that promotes voters’ education and interactivity with the domestic political scene in the Philippines, launched its LIVE CHAT on 09 February 2010.

 

The LIVE CHAT allows voters to ask questions directly to the 2010 National candidates on their platforms of government. 

 

The website will host LIVE CHATS every Tuesday and Thursday at the following timeslots (Manila Time): 4 pm, 4:45 pm, 7:45 pm, and 8:30 pm. The LIVE CHATS will run until the last week of April 2010 with each episode lasting for 45 minutes.

 

To participate in the LIVE CHAT, members of the public can register on the website, log- in and type in their questions addressed to candidates who are on-line at that time.

 

PoliticalArena.com is one of the official information websites of the COMELEC which provides a venue for interaction between candidates and the electorate.

 

All Filipino nationals and other interested members of the public are encouraged to visit and register with the site.  END

To:              SFA

Rt:              OAVS/OUSOC

Fr:              London PE

Re:              Live Chat with Candidates on PoliticalArena.com

Dt:              22 February 2010

Cn:    ZUK-              -2010

 

Reur CIR-283-OAVS-2010, please be informed that Post has posted an Advisory on the launch of the Live Chat on PoliticalArena.com on its website and also disseminated the information to Filorgs and Filmedia in areas under its jurisdiction.

 

For Deforaf’s information and reference.

 

REYNALDO A. CATAPANG

Chargé d’Affaires,a.i.

 

 

 

Embassy of the Philippines

London, United  Kingdom

 

ADVISORY: CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION, OXFORD

13 MARCH 2010 (COM-2)

 

The Embassy is pleased to announce the holding of its 2nd Consular Outreach Mission for 2010 at the following venue:

 

DATE:                            13 MARCH 2010, SATURDAY

TIME:                            8 AM TO 4 PM

VENUE:              TINGEWICK HALL, JOHN RADCLIFFE HOSPITAL

              HEADINGTON, OXFORD, OX3 9DU

CONTACT PERSON: MR. ARIEL LANADA, CHAIRMAN, FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF OXFORD (07970316565)

 

SERVICES OFFERED:

 

·       MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORT (MRP) APPLICATIONS

·       EMERGENCY GREEN PASSPORT APPLICATIONS

·       PASSPORT VALIDITY PERIOD EXTENSION APPLICATIONS (PASSPORTS CAN ONLY BE EXTENDED FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 1 YEAR)

·       PASSPORT AMENDMENT (FROM SINGLE TO MARRIED NAME)

·       ONE-WAY TRAVEL DOCUMENT APPLICATIONS

·       REPORTS OF BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH, DIVORCE

·       NOTARIAL & LEGALISATION SERVICES (AFFIDAVITS, SPAs)

·       NBI FORM APPLICATIONS

·       ACCEPTANCE OF PHILIPPINE VISA APPLICATIONS (NOTE: NO ACTUAL VISAS WILL BE ISSUED DURING THE OUTREACH MISSION)

·       PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP RETENTION/RE-ACQUISITION

·       ASSISTANCE-TO-NATIONALS AND LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING PHILIPPINE LAW

·       SSS. PAG-IBIG, AND OWWA MEMBERSHIP/BENEFITS

·       ADVICE ON EMPLOYMENT/LABOR RELATED MATTERS

 

All those who will avail of the services during the Outreach Mission are advised to check the documentary and other requirements at www.philembassy-uk.org. Applicants may likewise download application forms in advance from the same website.

 

Those who wish to receive their processed Machine Readable Passports, visas to the Philippines, or other documents by post are advised to submit a self-addressed stamped special delivery envelope with their applications.

 

Payments for consular services can be made in cash or with postal money orders made out to the Philippine Embassy. Personal cheques are not accepted for payment purposes.

 

There will be a privately-run on-site photo company which can provide photography services for those who wish to avail of their services. The Embassy Team itself is not involved in the production of any photos for the use of applicants.

 

The Embassy looks forward to seeing you at the Consular Outreach Mission in Oxford. END

 

 Embassy of the Philippines

London, United  Kingdom

 

 

ADVISORY: CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION, BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

27-28 MARCH 2010 (COM-3)

 

The Embassy is pleased to announce the holding of its 3rd Consular Outreach Mission for 2010 at the following venue:

 

DATE:                            27-28 MARCH 2010, SATURDAY-SUNDAY

TIME:                            10 AM TO 5 PM (27 MARCH)

                            9 AM TO 11 PM (28 MARCH)

VENUE:              ENNIS ROOM, DINING FLOOR, BELFAST CITY HOSPITAL LISBURN ROAD, BELFAST BT7 7AB

CONTACT PERSON: MRS. SUSAN GIBSON, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (02890636081)

 

SERVICES OFFERED:

 

·       MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORT (MRP) APPLICATIONS

·       EMERGENCY GREEN PASSPORT APPLICATIONS

·       PASSPORT VALIDITY PERIOD EXTENSION APPLICATIONS (PASSPORTS CAN ONLY BE EXTENDED FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 1 YEAR)

·       PASSPORT AMENDMENT (FROM SINGLE TO MARRIED NAME)

·       ONE-WAY TRAVEL DOCUMENT APPLICATIONS

·       REPORTS OF BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH, DIVORCE

·       NOTARIAL & LEGALISATION SERVICES (AFFIDAVITS, SPAs)

·       NBI FORM APPLICATIONS

·       ACCEPTANCE OF PHILIPPINE VISA APPLICATIONS (NOTE: NO ACTUAL VISAS WILL BE ISSUED DURING THE OUTREACH MISSION)

·       PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP RETENTION/RE-ACQUISITION

·       ASSISTANCE-TO-NATIONALS AND LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING PHILIPPINE LAW

·       SSS. PAG-IBIG, AND OWWA MEMBERSHIP/BENEFITS

·       ADVICE ON EMPLOYMENT/LABOR RELATED MATTERS

 

All those who will avail of the services during the Outreach Mission are advised to check the documentary and other requirements at www.philembassy-uk.org. Applicants may likewise download application forms in advance from the same website.

 

Those who wish to receive their processed Machine Readable Passports, visas to the Philippines, or other documents by post are advised to submit a self-addressed stamped special delivery envelope with their applications.

 

Payments for consular services can be made in cash or with postal money orders made out to the Philippine Embassy. Personal cheques are not accepted for payment purposes.

 

There will be a privately-run on-site photo company which can provide photography services for those who wish to avail of their services. The Embassy Team itself is not involved in the production of any photos for the use of applicants.

 

The Embassy looks forward to seeing you at the Consular Outreach Mission in Belfast. END

 

 

Philippine Embassy

London, United Kingdom 

 

 

OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING ADVISORY

 

 

All registered overseas absentee voters are informed that the Commission on Elections in the Philippines (COMELEC) has started to mail directly to voters their ballots for the May 2010 National Elections.

 

All voters who receive their ballots are advised to undertake the following:

 

1.    Ensure that they accomplish their ballots in accordance with the instructions issued by the COMELEC as stated in the mailed ballot pack

2.    Mail their accomplished ballots to the Embassy of the Philippines in London STARTING 10 APRIL 2010.

3.    Those who are unable to mail their ballots to the Philippine Embassy may drop their ballots in a designated drop box at the Embassy STARTING 10 APRIL 2010, from 9 am to 5 pm. 

4.    Voters who do not receive their ballots by 10 APRIL 2010  are advised to visit the Philippine Embassy website (www.philembassy-uk.org) and/or visit the Consular Section of the Embassy at No. 6 Suffolk St. London SW1Y 4HG to check if their ballots were mailed by COMELEC to the Philippine Embassy. If their ballot pack was sent to the Embassy, they may immediately claim this upon presentation of their Philippine Passport. Registered voters may also call the following numbers to check if their ballots have been sent to the Embassy:

 

02074511803/02074511826/02074511816/02074511831

 

5.    ALL BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY BY MAIL OR DROPPED IN THE DESIGNATED DROP BOX AT THE EMBASSY ON OR BEFORE 11 AM OF 10 MAY 2010.  ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED INVALID BALLOTS PER COMELEC GUIDELINES.

6.    Voters who do not receive any ballots by mail or whose ballot packs were not sent by the COMELEC to the Philippine Embassy are advised to check if their names appear in the Registry of Overseas Absentee Voters on the COMELEC website at www.comelec.gov.ph. END

 

 


 

 


 

 

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