List of some Filipino events in the UK
The list of events below is supplied by the Philippine Embassy in London
Event | Date/Time | Venue | Remarks |
1. Filipino Community of Peterborough Badminton Tournament | Weekends of the Month of September 2010 2.00pm onwards | Various halls in Peterborough | Organized by the Filipino Community of Peterborough (Celso Valmonte, President: francz0421@yahoo.co.uk) |
2."RITWAL" Lahing Kayumanggi's 16th Anniversary Celebration | 11 - 12 Sept. 2010 Saturday7:30pm Sunday 7pm | Cockpit Theatre Gateforth St., London NW8 8EH | Organized by the Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company (Ronnie Del Barrio, Artistic Director ; http://www.lkdance.org.uk/; tickets@lkdance.org.uk; Call-020 7193 9828, text- 07879 756 282) Tickets at: £12.00 each. (Flyer attached) |
3. Cultural Event by the World Culture Association | 11 Sept 2010 3.00pm | Universal Peace Foundation - UK Headquarters 43 Lancaster Gate London W2 3NA | Organized by the World Culture Association (Peter Graham, Founder : 078 1070 6018, http://www.worldcultureassociation.com/). Featured and participating countries are: Philippines, Mongolia, Japan and China. The Philippines will be represented by the Hiyas ng Silangan c/o Ms. Nieves Bates, Candid Productions Ltd (info@candidrecords.com, http://www.candidrcords.com/). |
4. Procession, Devotion, Mass and Dinner in Celebration of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Marry and in Preparation of the Papal Visit | 11 Sept 2010 Saturday 3.00-5.00pm- Procession, Rosary, Adoration and Confession 5.00-6.00 - Mass 6.00-8.00 - Dinner | Charing Cross Hospital Chapel Fulham Palace Rd., London | Organized by the Filipino Community Prayer Movement - West London (Mario Gumogda, Chairman: 07816266352, E: mariobg73@hotmail.com). Main Celebrant Priest: Fr. Nigel Griffin, Senior Catholic Chaplain, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. |
5. Fluvial Mass at the River Thames | 12 Sept 2010 Sunday 12.00nn-5.00pm | Westminster Pier | Organized by the Bicol Association. (Bel Ford, President). Tickets at £20.00 each. For tickets and more information, please contact Adela Caguimbal, Event Coordinator: 07717493541, E: adellecag@yahoo.com). |
6. Mishka Adams in Concert Launching the latest in a series of "Vignettes" from the Candid label, celebrating its 50th birthday. | 15 Sept 2010 Wednesday Show Time: 8.30pm Doors Open: 7.00pm | Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho 10 Dean St., Soho, London W1D 3RW | Organized by Candid Records. For more information, call Candid Records: 0208 741 3608, Peps Villanueva: peps@candidrecords.com. Price: £15.00 per person. Book online at www.pizzaexpresslive.co.uk/jazzList.aspx . Mishka will be backed by her band, featuring Hannes Riepler (guitar), Esben Tjalve (piano), Tom Farmer (bass), Jon Scott (drums), and Andrew Woolf (sax & clarinet). |
7. Miss Philippines UK & Mr. Philippines UK | 18 Sep. 2010 Saturday 6.00pm till late | Camden Centre, Camden Town Hall Judd St., London WC1H 9JE (Entrance on Euston Rd. opposite King's Cross Station) | Dress code: Semi-formal. Party after the coronation. Special performance by Animaineax. Tickets at £12 in advance, £15 at the door. Discount for groups of 15 or more. To join or for more information, contact Eva Macadangdang: 079 8359 3915 or Marlowe Macadangdang: 079 5694 4520, E: MP_UK@yahoo.co.uk |
8. "Knockout Dance Competition" | 18-19 Sept 2010 Saturday-Sunday 10:00am-3.00pm | Paul Robeson Theatre, Hounslow | Organized by the Filipino Youth Foundation UK (Julius Billones, Founder & Chairman, Norresa Hope: Norresahope-fyf@live.com, 07983716093), as part of their fund-raising activity for their activities and projects. The Competition is open to all nationalities and international groups and will be held for 8 consecutive Sundays beginning 19 September 2010. | |
9. Mass in Celebration of the 300th Anniversary of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region) | 26 Sept 2010 Sunday 2.00pm | St. Mary's Cadogan Church Cadogan St. SW3 2QR (nearest Tube Stn: Sloane Square on the District & Circle Lines; Buses: 137, 19, 22, 452 & C1) | Organized by the Bicol Association (Bel Ford, President) For more information, please contact Adela Caguimbal, Event Coordinator, 07717493541 and adellecag@yahoo.com) . | |
10.Pista sa Nayon / Barrio Fiesta sa Northeast | September / October 2010 | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne | For details, call Pinoy Events at 0845 838 7880 / 0207 096 1246 or email admin@pinoyevents.co.uk. Also visit www.pistasanayon.com. | |
11. Pista sa Nayon sa London | September / October 2010 | London | For details, call Pinoy Events at 0845 838 7880 / 0207 096 1246 or email admin@pinoyevents.co.uk. Also visit www.pistasanayon.com. | |
12. Volleyball Tournament (Women) | Every weekend of October 2010, starting on the 2nd week | Various hall in Peterborough | Organized by the Filipino Community of Peterborough (Celso Valmonte, President: francz0421@yahoo.co.uk). | |
13. Coverboys Live in London | 9 October 2010 Saturday 6.00pm | Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9NH | Presented by Fiesta Asia, in cooperation with KCC Productions and ABS-CBN TFC. Ticket reservation & information: KCC Productions: 079 8940 3904 and 079 1965 2573, kcc.productions@yahoo.com. Prices: £20, £28, £38, £48, £58, £68, £78. Discount for early reservation. Limited seats. | |
14. Filipino Community of Peterborough's Family Bowling Tournament | 31 October 2010 Sunday 2.00pm-5.00pm | AMF Bowling Centre Bretton, Peterborough | Organized by the Filipino Community of Peterborough (Celso Valmonte, President: francz0421@yahoo.co.uk). | |
Press Releases/Advisories/Announcements |
Philippine Embassy Advisory: Embassy Closure on 10 September 2010 (copy attached).
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Press Release from Philippine Department of Tourism London: "The Philippines Cements its Place as a Premier Birding Destination at the British International Birdwatching Fair" (copy attached).
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Click on this link to access the Philippine Tourism e-Newsletter for September 2010 : http://www.wowphilippines.co.uk/presscenter/view/?id=146
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Press Release : RP's Abrina Wins Silver in UK Memory Championships (copy attached).
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Press Release: "Heart's Cry" of the UK electro-pop band Ooberfüse, whose lead singer is a Filipina (Ms. Cherrie Anderson), has been dubbed by the Bishops' Organizing Committee as the ‘Youth Anthem' of the historic visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the UK (copy attached). The band uses the Kulintang on the track and the music video was shot in Manila, which promotes Filipino music and the Philippines.
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Announcement from Kinetica Museum: Invitation for Filipino Artists to Participate in Kinetica Art Fair 2011 (copy attached).
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ADVISORY: EMBASSY CLOSURE ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2010
The Philippine Embassy in London will be closed on the following date:
Regular office hours will resume Monday, 13 September 2010.
In case of death or detention of a Filipino citizen in the United Kingdom, please contact the Embassy's emergency mobile phone at 07802790695.
The Philippines Cements its Place as a Premier Birding Destination at the British International Birdwatching Fair
Since its international launch in London in 2008, the Birdwatching Philippines Campaign has gone from strength-to-strength to promote the country as one of the top birding destinations in the world.
The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) London has relentlessly been implementing numerous marketing activities and projects with the media and UK bird tour operators. It has also continually executed numerous familiarization (fam) trips for wildlife writers, bird tour operators and even renowned birders from the British Members of Parliament, all of whom have hailed the country's top birding sites and splendid bird species.
This month, the Philippines can add another remarkable triumph to its Birdwatching Campaign with its successful participation in the recently concluded British International Birdwatching Fair (Birdfair) on 20-22 August.
The Birdfair, held annually at the Egleton Nature Reserve at Rutland Water, England is the first and largest fair of its kind globally. More than 25,000 visitors attend the fair annually and over 300 exhibitors display their products. Enthusiasts do not only indulge in their passion for wildlife but they also support and raise awareness for international conservation projects by attending the fair.
The Philippines' exhibit was a 24-square metre stand with an attractively designed 2-metre high back panel adorned with Philippine avian endemics. The exhibit was manned by Richard De Villa, IT Officer, Lito Mendoza, Administrative and Marketing Staff, Jean Guzman of PDOT London and Manny Guzman, Third Secretary and Vice-Consul of the Philippine Embassy. Supportive birdwatching experts namely Desmond Allen, a prominent British ornithologist, Allie Parish a proficient birdwatcher and Martin Johnson, member of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines were also on hand during the three-day event to address technical queries from visitors.
"This event provides PDOT London an opportunity to aggressively promote the country's wildlife offerings to a massive number of birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts in attendance," states Assistant Secretary for Tourism Domingo Ramon Enerio III.
Both volumes of the "Birdwatching in the Philippines" guidebooks were a massive hit at the stand with every copy running out by the end of the event. Other giveaways comprised of the "Endemic Birds of the Philippines" postcard set, Philippines Birdwatching Map, DVDs, destination brochures, notebooks, and the ever popular Philippine "buri" hat.
"It has only been the second year the Philippines has participated at the fair, yet we see that the demand from birdwatchers is greater than ever. This is clearly evident by the rise in bird tour operators participating at the Birdfair who are already selling the Philippines in their brochures. From only a few operators who included the country in their portfolio, about 70-80% of operators now feature birdwatching tours in their itineraries," added Assistant Secretary Enerio.
Tour operators, Birdtour Asia, Rockjumper and Birdquest, who have been featuring the Philippines for many years, are joined by Naturetrek, Ornitholidays, Birdwatching Breaks and Saurs Bird Tours. Other operators like Birdfinders and Avian Adventures are already inquiring when the next birdwatching fam trip will occur so they can also jump on the bandwagon.
More independent tours are also being undertaken as an immense number of inquiries received were from avid individuals and groups all looking for local guides and handlers who could assist in the upcoming trip to the Philippines.
"Participation of the Philippines at the Birdfair must be continued to further reinforce the country's position as one of the premier birdwatching destinations in the world. The country's attendance at the Birdfair also goes a long way in highlighting the numerous endangered species of the country allowing numerous initiatives for conservation projects, research and grants to support our vital ecology," adds Assistant Secretary Enerio.
RP's Abrina wins silver in UK Memory Championships
LONDON, England, Aug. 31 (PNA) -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)-Mandaluyong-Bagong Henerasyon RP Memory Team is scheduled to hit Manila on Tuesday at 10:35 p.m. via Emirates Airlines after a successful campaign in the just ended 4th U.K. International Open Memory Championships at the 4th level of MWB Business Exchange, One Kingdom Street in Paddington, Central London on Friday.
The RP Memory Team is composed of Johann Randall Paton-og Abrina and Roberto Mangaran Racasa as competitors, with Philippine and US Chess Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. as Delegation Head and Coach, and Aurelio "Reli" De Leon as the Team Manager.
The 28-year-old Abrina, a registered nurse and UP Sports Science graduate student from Barangay Wack Wack, Mandaluyong City, won the silver medal in the speed cards category by memorizing a deck of cards lightning fast time of one minute and 20 seconds.
That also gave Abrina his first Grandmaster (GM) norm. He needed two more GM norm to complete his Grandmaster (GM) of Memory title.
The 34-year-old Racasa, a former PUP top chess player and adopted son of Mandaluyong City, meanwhile, was able to memorize three decks of card perfectly in order, plus 768 digit binary number in 30 minutes that put him in the elite company of players who have that type of mental prowess.
The Filipino dynamic duo (Abrina and Racasa) is backed up by Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) through its General Manager (GM) Atty. Ferdinand Jose "Joy" Rojas II and Chairman Margie Juico, Representative Bernadette Herrera-Dy of Bagong Henerasyon Party-List, PBA legend Robert Jaworski, sportsman/businessman Hermie Esguerra of Herma Group of companies, Dr. Philip Ella Juico and Willy Ortiz of ACCEL.
The team has also advanced to the World Memory Championships on December 1 to 6 in Guangzhou, China.
In addition, a certificate in recognition of the furthest distance travelled (6,850 miles) to compete in this U.K. International Open Memory Championships was awarded to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)-Mandaluyong-Bagong Henerasyon RP Memory Team headed by team manager Aurelio "Reli" De Leon.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)-Mandaluyong-Bagong Henerasyon RP Memory Team is also being supported by Drs. Manny and Regina Canlas, AVP for Marketing Cheryl Felizardo of Natrapharm-Patriot Group Inc, Terry Capistrano, Atty. Sixto Esquivas, Filway Marketings Inc. CEO/President Hector Tagaysay, Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Promotion Board Cynthia Carreon, Bugsy Promotions and Sebastian Chua of Star Billiards Center.
The RP Memory Team would like also to thank ABS-CBN/The Filipino Channel Balitang Europe Senior Correspondent-Europe Consultant Rose Eclarinal, People's Movement for the Creation of Philippine Jury (PHILJURY), OnePhilippines publisher Gen Ashley and the Philippine Embassy in London for their support. (PNA)
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