Press Releases
AUGUST 2010
SOUTH PACIFIC!
Banag Banag, Inc will hold its annual Gala Night In August 2010. The 16th anniversary Celebration will be themed “SOUTH PACIFIC” and will be held at the Rooty Hill RSL Club’s Tivoli Showroom where the best of local talent and international artists are showcased. All are invited to the dinner-dance party where members and guests are expected to come in their exciting South Pacific costume for a night of fun and entertainment. Tickets are sold at $50 each.
For more information, please contact Rachael on 0404 391 848 or email: rachaelrebollido@hotmail.com or Cleo Mantua on 0420 468 969 or email: r3cleo@hotmail.com.
Proceeds of the night will go towards Banag Banag’s projects, namely:
1. Yearly sponsorship of 4 financially disadvantaged students at Don Bosco-Balamban Training Centre.
2. Support to Bethlehem Day Care Centre located in a garbage dumpsite at Inayawan, Cebu.
3. Assistance to Bethlehem Communities in Australia in its low cost housing project at Dumlog, Talisay, Cebu.
4. Setting-up of a "Disaster Fund' as a ready fund to assist our fellow countrymen who are affected by calamities.
5. Initiated a “Poso" (deep well) project for barangays in the Visayas and Mindanao Regions where it is most needed.
6. Initiated a youth workshop - promoting youth self-esteem and wellbeing.
03 October 2009
The Banag Banag Inc., Bisaya Speaking Association in NSW will conduct a Self Esteem/Self Confidence Workshop on Saturday, 03 October 2009 at the Blacktown Council’s Rooty Hill School of Arts Hall at corner Rooty Hill Road and Barker Street from l0:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon. Over the last 14 years, Banag-Banag has actively been involved in various social and charitable works both in Sydney and in the Philippines, which includes our continuing projects among others, an Educational Scholarship Program in the Philippines. We provided relief goods to the Cyclone Frank victims in Pavia, Ilo-Ilo and financial assistance to the rebuilding of Winston Church in Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. As a contribution and service to our members and friends, we are inviting your children aged 10 to 12 years old to participate in this free workshop to be carried out by a qualified instructor, Sensei Phil Chapman of Goju Ryu Karate Do. This activity will enhance your children’s physical, mental and social well-being.
With the recent increase in bullying, predominantly in schools, the workshop is helpful to participants on how to be “street-wise” through defensive martial arts and to avoid being a victim. Your kids will learn how to use the tools that they are born with, their eyes and hands; how to talk and look; how to defend themselves mentally and not necessarily by physical means. Major points that will be demonstrated during this two hour workshop are:
• how to avoid getting into a bullying situation or any trouble
• learn the technique of breathing
• learn basic form of concentration/meditation
• movement of hands skill
• use of body language
We will be providing snacks to the children. We are also enticing parents to come along and observe the proceeding as we have some fun activities for you. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes and leave your jewelry at home.
22nd August 2009
Banag Banag, Inc Leads Charity Fund Raising
Banag Banag, Inc – The Bisaya Speaking Association in Australia held its Annual Charity Gala Dinner-Dance last August 1, 2009 at The Rooty Hill RSL. The themed fund raising night encouraged members and guests to join the party dressed in their favourite Latin outfit. Throughout the history of the Philippines, Latin, or Spanish influence was predominant. Attires ranged from Caribbean to Mexican, Brazilian Mardi Gras, and the ever popular moustachioed slick men in black tight pants and shirt. Of course Carmen Miranda and her fruity headgear were represented and so was the frilled maracas performer.
Ticket sales reached 600 which put a strain on Rooty Hill RSL’s capacity. The show included quality performances by Brian Lorenz who sang his interpretation of Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, Cleo Diana, and the closest we got to J-Lo with her appropriately titled song, Let’s Get Loud. Additional performances were provided by Dance Junction, tot powerhouse Chelsea Castillo and the highlight of the night, the ‘Brazilian Fantasy’ who were in ‘Mardi Gras’ attire, had everyone’s heart pumping, their eyes wide open and fixated on the gyrating, hip throws of the dancers.
Banag Banag President, Rachael Rebollido attributed the night’s success to the committed, heartfelt efforts of the enthusiastic members. It showed the unity and compassion of the members towards achieving and sourcing donations for the betterment and welfare of Filipinos and Filipino-Australians both locally and in the Philippines. Visit www.banagbanag.com to find out more about Banag Banag and their charities and please visit Banag Banag’s youtube channel www.youtube.com/user/BanagBanagInc to get a peek of that night’s fun!
23 January 2009
Banag Banag Inc. distributes Relief Goods in Pavia, IloiloCyclone Frank stricken municipality of Pavia was the centre of relief goods distribution of Banag Banag Inc. on 23rd January 2009. Relief goods were allotted personally by Banag Banag Inc President, Rachael Rebollido to three hundred (300) affected families from Pavia’s seventeen barangays. Each family received the following:
Five kilos of rice
7 cans of sardines
3 cans of Beef loaf
2 cans of Corned Beef
17 ready to cook noodles
New and Used clothes
The association would like to acknowledge the following donors who had made the Cyclone Frank Project a success:
Banag Banag Inc
Reuel & Lenny Manalad
Merlin and Mila Alforque
Leonie and Ella Martirez
Alan and Amy Balais
Tito and Dulce Melgar
Jose and Tili Bernido
Mr. Rey and Beng Montaos
Giovanni and Evangeline Ceniza
Manuel and Fe Nuguid
Peter and Tess Cheng
Willy and Nene Parame
Scott and Elvie Clark
Edilberto and Ritchie Parcutela
Bibboy and Lulu Dalogdog
Philippine Community Council of New South Wales, Inc
Marrick and Hannah Esmores
Fil-Coop
Bhong and Cynthia Pilao
Boboy and Rose Jallorina
Myra Robinson
Stepan Kerkyasharian
Nar and Grace Rocha
Leonardo and Nelia Lara
Thomas and Mati Shelley
Rene and Dolly Laroza
Niranjali Sivanathan
Roger Luong
Nick and Connie Son
Arnel & Francia Manalad
Wennie Van Heel & Fritz Kilcher
Visayan Association of Australia Inc.
Arnold and Felisa Villamayor
Income and expense summary have been prepared and a copy shall be provided upon request. Please email torachaelrebollido@hotmail.com. or contact 0404 391 848.This project would have not been made possible and a success without the support and assistance of the following people who are based in the Philippines:
Evelyn Macapobre
Joel Galicia
Bienvenido Castanares
Richard & Rowena Daita
Janet Sato
Ronald Dompor
3 APRIL 2008
Philippine Consulate General Sydney and Banag Banag Launch PROJECT: LEGACY
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AUGUST 2007
"Night with the Stars" Banag Banag 13th Anniversary Celebration, Club Marconi, Bossley Park
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KASIKAS Bi-annual Newsletter
July-Dec 2007
Volume 1, Issue 1
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