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Picnic and induction at Carson Park

Sunday, 04 October 2009 00:00 AJPress

On September 19, the Veterans Center Association of Carson, an affiliate of the Filipino Veterans Foundation had a lively gathering at the Carson Park on Saturday, attended by its newly elected officers, friends and supporters.

The Mayor of Carson, Jim Dear, made a special appearance on his birthday to act as the Inducting Officer. The event was well attended by the VCA Carson members, and guests, the Gardena Senior Community, and friends representing the Carson City-wide commission (Lauro Catipon) and Parks and Recreation (Venit Relatores). The CONFAA President, Joe Merton joined at the early part of the day.

Kapuso celebrities help Ondoy victims thru GMA's Operation Bayanihan: Typhoon Ondoy

Sunday, 04 October 2009 00:00 AJPress

Several Kapuso stars continue to lend their hand in helping the victims of typhoon Ondoy by serving as operators in the Ondoy Kapuso Helpline and as volunteers in GMA Kapuso Foundation’s Operation Bayanihan: Typhoon Ondoy.

Lucy Torres-Gomez, Marvin Agustin, Iza Calzado, Mark Herras, Ryza Cenon, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Isabel Oli, Benjie Paras, Arnell Ignacio, Butch Francisco, Princess Violago, Ynna Asistio, Vivo Ouano, Gino dela Pena, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, Jay Perillo, and Mocha Unson are just some of the Kapuso stars who have lend their time at the Ondoy Kapuso Helpline.

Walk to Help the Flood Victims

Friday, 02 October 2009 15:09 AJPress

With tropical storm Ketsana (Ondoy) hammering the Philippines on September 26, causing death and devastation among the Metro Manila residents, a Walkathon project slated for Sunday, October 11 in Jersey City has reached a new level of challenge and interest among the Filipino-Americans in the Northeastern USA Region. Several organizations in the tri-state area started mobilizing and recruiting their members to join the project in order to help thousands or even millions of the flood victims. The 3-mile walk billed as the 2009 “Lakad Tulong” is gaining momentum as pledges and donations started to creep in as sad news about the worst flooding to hit the Philippines in more than 40 years were shown ubiquitously, on newspapers, televisions, or even on the internet. National officials are overwhelmed by the heart-breaking gargantuan scenes and therefore are calling for international help.

FASO Benefit concert for Typhoon Ondoy Survivors

Friday, 02 October 2009 10:35 AJPress

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Asian Journal Publications, Inc. and ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) and St. Genevieve Parish will hold a Benefit concert for Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) survivors

Couples for Christ and Gawad Kalinga launch worldwide campaign for donations

Friday, 02 October 2009 10:29 AJPress

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The Christian family renewal group Couples For Christ (CFC) and Gawad Kalinga (GK), the Manila-based NGO that builds houses and communities for the poor, have launched a massive monetary donation campaign for the Ondoy flood victims in the Philippines among their members, supporters and potential donors worldwide.

In communications from their home offices in Manila, both CFC and GK appealed for financial donation for the victims of the floods that victimized hundreds of thousands in Metro Manila and nearby provinces around Luzon during the height of typhoon Ondoy last weekend.

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