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HIMIG AT GALAW SING AND DANCE CONTEST IN THE NETHERLANDS

Carlo and Mabel de Blank-Regasa

Fri 3rd February 2012

Dear Kababayan

We are happy to inform you about the new sing and dance contest for Filipino’s in Holland;
HIMIG@GALAW!!!

As all plans will proceed as they do now, HIMIG@GALAW will be held on April 28, 2012.
At the moment we start promoting our event at the different Filipino parties held thru the country and you may also find us at The Philippines Independence Day on June 11, 2011 in Spaarnwoude.

The idea of organizing an event like this rised when our son Kim joined Hollands Got Talent 2010. He mentioned in one of his interviews, that time, that he would like to help the poor children. This made us think for a long time. With the result of organising a new sing and dance contest for charity. The charity will be the streetchildren of Lucena City in Quezon Province, the place where our roots are and also the place

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The Running4BareFeet Project

Text by Ronald de Jong

The Netherlands

Thu 2nd February 2012

Many tourists are familiar with Mindanao's exotic and beautiful beaches. Few, however, are aware of the plight of many of the island's children. All over Mindanao, children are hungry, homeless, and very vulnerable. It is to these children that Compassion International and other ministries reach out to help. Working with local churches to feed, clothe, and educate Mindanao's little ones, Compassion is making a difference in over 300 different local projects on the island of Mindanao. Through them, you can...

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Music Notes

LICAD TRIUMPHS ANEW IN SANTA FE; LATEST CDS GET RAVE REVIEW

By Pablo A. Tariman

Manila

Thu 2nd February 2012

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – Pianist Cecile Licad -- playing as soloist of the Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra under Thomas O’Connor-- practically reprised her Moscow triumph when she played Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 at the 820-seater Lensic Performing Arts Center in this city to a rousing standing ovation last January 27. ...

Cecile Licad performing at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.(Photo by: Dr. Lara Halili)

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32nd FBA Basketball tournament to open on Friday at Sheraton Jeddah Hotel

By: Gared Angio Photos by George Feliciano

Jeddah-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

February 1, 2012

Jeddah - The Filipino Basketball Association (FBA) the most prestigious and longest running basketball league in Jeddah will open its 32ndt season of basketball tournament in their official home court at the Sheraton Jeddah Hotel Sports Complex at North Corniche on 03 February 2012 at 4pm....

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DR. TOM VIREY TO MARK HIS 85TH BIRTHDAY

Emailed for posting by Jojo Taduran

Ontario-Canada

Thu 2nd February 2012

One of the pillars of the Filipino community in Canada will be celebrating a milestone. Dr. Tomas G. Virey Jr. will be turning 85!

Dr. Virey is a Physician who received his Specialty training in Neuro-Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of London, England. In...

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A SOCIAL REALIST FILM TO THE TUNE OF HIP-HOP
By Pablo A. Tariman

Wed 1st February 2012

The most remarkable thing about Lee Meily’s “Pinta-Kasi” is its departure from the conventional storytelling.

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KAGAMI BARAKI Budokan Judo, Newmarket
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Wed 1st February 2012

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Wed 1st February 2012

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Wed 1st February 2012

Tithes belong to the church and taxes belong to the state. Religion is God's government on earth and democracy is the government in our society. We live two lives... More

Feast of the Holy Infant Jesus - 20th Anniversary
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January 31, 2012

The Sto. Nino group founded by Bayani Tan (and the late Gloria Tan) celebrated their 20th year of Feast of the Holy Infant Jesus Novena last Saturday, January 28, 2012.... More

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PORCH SEASON 7 OPEN INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OPENS

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JUBAIL - After the awarding ceremony of PORCH Season 6, the Seventh Season of Pinoy Overseas at Royal Commission Hospital –PORCH kicks off at the crowded Al Huwaylat Recreation Center (Gymnasium), Royal Commission Area, Jubail Industrial City .

Twenty Four (24) teams paraded with their splendid uniform wherein Strabag Mustangs took the Best in Uniform plum,...

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A SOCIAL REALIST FILM TO THE TUNE OF HIP-HOP

By Pablo A. Tariman

Manila

Wed 1st February 2012

The most remarkable thing about Lee Meily’s “Pinta-Kasi” is its departure from the conventional storytelling.

I thought the film is perfect for children as it starts with an animation about someone’s foray to some forbidden place....

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KAGAMI BARAKI Budokan Judo, Newmarket

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Wed 1st February 2012

(photo shows Erico receiving his promotion from Sensei Karl Doherty and other Budokan Sensies).

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Women and relationships in Filipino Overseas community

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Women, Love, and Relationships

The topic on women in Rizal’s life is a favourite subject that titillate many of his admirers, including those against Rizal, just look at the standing only lecture by Ambeth Ocampo at the...

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TITHES AND TAXES

by Jorge .D. Lomboy

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Tithes belong to the church and taxes belong to the state. Religion is God's government on earth and democracy is the government in our society. We live two lives and two natures: human life and spiritual life, human nature...

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