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Congratulations Tito Joey Soriano, President of the Parish Pastoral Council, Santuario de San Antonio, for a successful fund raiser! It’s amazing what you have done for the Parish and we are so proud of you. We heard that you raised more than what your goal was. WOW!
It was a beautiful evening of Filipino food, music, dance and fashion
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Camsur has once again placed Philippines as one of the best sporting event venues around the world with the conclusion of the highly-successful Summit Water Camsur Marathon 2010.
With 17,484 local and foreign participants, the Summit Water Camsur Marathon 2010 is a sporting event like no other. Governor Lray Villafuerte says, “We are proud to announce that the Summit Water Camsur Marathon 2010 is the biggest marathon in the country with the most number of runners for 3km, 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km divisions.” The Summit Water Camsur Marathon 2010 has also recently obtained certification from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) which makes it the only race in the country that has an IAAF certified race course and therefore, the only race in the country that is a qualifier to the 2011 World Championships to be held in Korea.
The Summit Water Camsur Marathon 2010 is joined by some of the world’s most prolific runners including Ethiopia’s Rodiya Roba, Tariku Bokan, and Ayelu Lamma Gada, Kenyans Bernard Kimugei, John Mutai Kipyator, Rael Jepydor, and Joyce Kandie, Ukranian Ivan Barbaryka and Tatiana Villiosova of Russia participated in this year’s largest marathon organized in the country. Celebrities Aga Muhlach,
Donita Rose,
Donna Cruz,
Iza Calzado, Dyan Castillejo, Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez, Reema Chanco, and Erik Waldie together with models Marina Benipayo, Patty Betita, and Tetta Ortiz-Matera also participated in the marathon.
Showing support and being as energetic and lively as always, Governor Lray Villafuerte also joined the marathon and ran in the 10km division.
Proving their unbelievable speed and stamina, Richard Kimeli Kemboi (2:19:40) of Kenya
and Ayelu Lemma Geda (2:40:05) of Ethiopia rose as the over-all winners for the 42km male and female divisions respectively. Both of them took home $7,000.00 each. Other placers for male division are: Joel Kimboi of Kenya (2:19:47), Tariku Abosete Bokan of Ethiopia (2:20:54), Henry Kipkosgei Chereno of Kenya (2:22:59), and Joseph Wambua of Kenya (2:23:43). Ethiopian Radiya Adio Roba (2:40:45) and Tatiana Villosova of Russia (2:46:45), and Kenyans Rael Jepyator Kamaiyo (2:50:10) and Rose Chesire (2:52:02) completed the top five for female division. Second placers received $4,000.00 each, third place winners each got $2,500.00, fourth placers got $1,000.00 and fifth place winners took home $500.
The pride of Pinoys, Eric Panique (2:30:09) and Jho-an Banayag (2:58:36) placed first in the local 42km male and female divisions respectively, taking home P125,000.00 each. Other winners are Irinio Raquin (2:31:46) and Cris Sibal (2:46:43) for male division and Mary Grace Delos Santos (3:03:13) and Miselle Gilbuena (3:10:07) for female divisions. Second placers received P95,000.00 while third place winners took home P50,000.00.
Over-all 21km winners showed their strength and endurance as they covered half of the marathon’s over-all distance. Filipinos Julius Seramona (1:10:38) and Flordeliza Donos (1:19:07) were the half-marathon over-all winners for male and female divisions. Both received P40,000.00 each. Completing the top three are: Kenyans Philip Ronoh (1:11:42) and Anthony Kosgei Cheptoo (1:14:18) for male division and Mirasol Abad (1:29:14) of Philippines and Kenyan Susan Jemutai (1:31:28). Second placers received P30,000.00 each, while each of the third placers took home P20,000.00.
Alquin Bolivar (1:14:31) and Merecil Maquilan (1:41:46) placed first in the 21km local male and female divisons respectively, with each of them receiving P20,000.00. Herminio Sore (1:15:20) and Jujet Asis (1:15:50) completed the male divison’s top three, while Anna Vargas (1:47:12) and Janice Carritas (1:56:49) ranked second and third for the female division. Second placers received P15,000.00 and third placers got P10,000.00.
Other winners include Willy Kipkemoi Rotich (0:33:15), Darwin Lim (0:33:29), and Crifrankreadel Indapan (0:34:03) for 10km male division; Irine Kipchumba (0:39:23), Jenismill Malonga (0:39:23), and Nhea Anne Barcena (0:41:12) for 10km female division; Christopher Ulboc Jr. (0:16:48), Dominic Canada (0:17:23), and Rodolfo Takadino (0:17:28) for 5km male division; Leonalyn Raterta (0:22:28), Jenny Cano (0:22:34), and Elamay Mansanilla (0:40:21) for 5km female division. 3km male divison winners are Patrick Gonglob (0:09:35), Carlo (0:09:36), and Derek Amarante (0:09:49). Female 3km division winners are Carmela Sugatan (0:12:08), Sherilyn Aguilar (0:12:21), and Marjorie Zamora (0:12:45).
Aside from continuously putting Camsur in the global map for sporting events, Camarines Sur Governor Lray Villafuerte led the Summit Water Camsur Marathon 2010 to achieve its primary vision of helping rebuild the nation. “These efforts are consistent with our vision of being Gawad Kalinga’s active partner in nation building. Our goal is to build peaceful and productive communities that are poverty-free. Camsur is GK’s only designer province with 4,700 homes totaling more than 120 villages spread in each and every municipality. Our other beneficiaries, the Organ Donor Card program of the HOPE-National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) and the K.I.D.S. Foundation are also able to touch the lives of many with their respective causes and as such, they have our full support,” says Camarines Sur Governor Lray Villafuerte.
Camarines Sur has once again set the standard for world class sporting event that every Filipino will be proud of. It was indeed a day filled with excitement and fun, at the same time self-fulfilling and rewarding for all the participants all for the vision of rebuilding the nation!
Summit Camsur Marathon 2010 was presented by Summit Water and Smart Communications. It is also co-presented by the Department of Tourism with Timex, 100 Plus, Nature Valley and the Philippine Star.
Making a difference is made easy with Pasko Pasko Pasko! That extraordinary fair that captures the true spirit of Christmas ON OCTOBER 24, SUNDAY 9AM TO 9PM AT THE ROCKWELL TENT.
Your mere presence is a treasured contribution for the goal is EXPOSURE of the livelihood and One Town One Product (OTOP) vendors of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to our community.
For micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, discover through the exhibit of Product Development and Design center of the Philippines (PDDCP) what they can do for you. Their mandate being to promote design as a tool for improving the quality and competitiveness of Philippine products by servicing your design needs.
Enjoy the complimentary freshly baked French pastries of Alexandre for all the early birds arriving at 9AM.
Then delight in the unique holiday aura created by Rachy Cuna as displayed through out the tent as well as in the booth of Gawad Kalinga (GK) village. Feel the Christmas cheer with the GK Tatalon Choir singing holiday songs all through out the day alternating with Dream FM playing your favorite carols.
Surprise your selves with the rare finds – Jesse tree, Silang crafts and water hyacinth baskets to name a few.
Delivering with such passion is this team composing of Usec. Merle Cruz, Dir. Myrna Sunico, Marivic Bonoan, Fe Bulao, Gerry Ravelas, Vic Vargas, Honey Vergara, Marivic Pineda, Divine Duran, Aycee Ursua, Pinky Poe and Cecile manheimer. Weng Domingo acts as mortar collaborating DTI with GK’s GKonomics as well as with other livelihood and charitable institutions.
“Some we do more, sometimes less, but always, we can do something, however small.”
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Heart2Heart is so happy to see the world overflowing with many ANGELS doing many good deeds all over the place!
I was so happy when my friend, Weng Domingo, contacted me and wanted to tell me about her latest project. I asked her what she has been doing recently and she told me she has been busy doing social work… I told her that her husband, Greg, is so lucky to have a perfect first lady to help him with his work
After talking over merienda, Weng invited me to join their meeting and of course I was honored and gladly joined . They were all so nice and warm in making me feel so important and part of their team. I actually had fun and enjoyed listening to Rachy and all their plans and I am looking forward to the event. I hope you can all support their event and help the livelihood programs that will be joining and selling their products
Charity within a Charity
by Weng Domingo
Pasko Pasko Pasko, ON OCTOBER 24, SUNDAY9AM TO 9PM AT THE ROCKWELL TENT, is not your usual bazaar! It is an extraordinary fair where one ultimately experiences a charity within a charity capturing the true spirit of Christmas. A truly feel-good bazaar!
For one, it unfolds a “love is blind” concept where shoppers actually have an opportunity to buy a gift for someone they have not met————a cancer patient or a family from a Gawad Kalinga (GK) village. Upon purchase of a gift, the shopper brings home a card revealing his/her generous gesture. And such card in turn could be given to their friend as a present.
Even the mere buying of goods from its livelihood vendors is charity in itself. Buy a parol and feed a family.
This whole affair has also given the booths for free to its vendors to expose their existence to our community.
Meeting the people behind the scene would touch one’s heart. They continue to give their valuable time with much enthusiasm expecting nothing in return. These unsung heroes are: Usec. Merle Cruz, Dir. Myrna Sunico, Marivic Bonoan, Fe Bulao, Gerry Ravelas, Vic Vargas, Honey vergara, Marivic Pineda, Divine Duran, Aycee Ursua, Pinky Poe and Cecile Manheimer.
Rachy Cuna, a prominent florist/stylist, will create the aura of the bazaar as well as screening the exhibitors’ products. Weng Domingo acts as a mortar collaborating GK’s GKonomics with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
This project is the seed planted for the partnership of GK and DTI. Another mission of this bazaar is to showcase the Design Center of DTI so as to communicate what they can do for you.
As Dona Karan said. “If every person inspires the person next to them to take action, things will CHANGE.”
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Heart2Heart attended Angel Brigade’s First Anniversary last night. Everyone is invited so do come and pass by the Powerplant Mall at Rockwell to see the exhibit and auction which will only be there till the 26th, Sunday. Congratulations to Angel Brigade and thank you for being angels to our fellowmen
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“Hi, Good evening. My name is Vicky, and I would like to thank you all for attending the Angel Brigade Photo Exhibit and Silent Auction Opening here at Rockwell. The opening remarks will be given by one of the volunteers of Angel brigade who never ceases to amaze me. She is Managing Director of Isdanco, she is a writer, plus she is a wife and she has four sons. She often says
“THE ANGELS ARE WITH US ALWAYS…TIME TO FLY”
And she would know, because she is an angel to many of us. One of the kindest people I know. Tisha Cruz- Bautista
From 5 volunteers to now 1,400!!
There was a display of food items which were the relief goods that were being donated last year
What was interesting was that Gaita turned all these relief goods into very elegant and very delicious cocktails! Gaita is so good at making something so simple and ordinary and making it so delicious and even elegant! Leave it to her to always think out of the box and come up with great ideas!
Tisha said that it was very short notice and of course Gaita is always willing to help a good friend, a good cause and always shares and shares – another ANGEL here on earth!
Gaita even printed the recipes and gave it as a giveaway for the event
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The most important part of the visit to Casa San Miguel ( Casa San Miguel Center for the Arts, Zambales Sept. 21, 2010 ) was to know more about what Coke does. The children of Casa San Miguel performed for us that day in their music hall and we were really all amazed. Do take time out to listen to the kids play. See the 5 videos below on their performance
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The Ramon Corpuz Hall, named after the Grandfather of Coke who is the original owner of the house
Thank you to Coke Bolipata for uplifting the musical talents of many Filipino children
Info taken from website. Click to go to their website for more info: Casa San Miguel
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We went to Subic a few weeks ago and this trip was exciting because Dad and Mom took us to Zambales which is about an hour away from Subic. We visited Casa San Miguel ( Casa San Miguel by Coke Bolipata Sept. 21, 2010 ) where the famous Coke Bolipata lives. Thanks Coke for having us as your guest. You have a beautiful place!
The entrance walls are in mosaic in case it is not seen well in my photo
Artists homes are always so “Artsy” 🙂
It was raining so just took a photo of the balcony from inside…beautiful tiles on the floor which my sister pointed out to me
Cute Kitchen
Thank you Coke for your warm reception and for the delicious merienda you prepared for us
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Heart2Heart has little angels too! My niece, Nikki, who is only 10 years old is starting very young! Nikki organized to donate school supplies for the school of her Yaya’s children. What a great idea. Even my husband always tells me that we do not have to look so far to help others…our household staff who work for us and dedicate their lives to our family need our help too.
I am so proud of her and I am sure this is because of her mom’s influence on her as she too is an angel 🙂
Article taken from Philippine Tatler, Charity Issue ( September 2010 )
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