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Rain Concert Lift Off - Youth Musical Show on 14 Oct
Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 October 2011 11:29
PCC NSW’s RELIEF APPEAL FOR QUEENSLAND FLOOD VICTIMS RAISES OVER $18,000
Written by Solina Lapalma Wednesday, 08 June 2011 03:21
The Philippine Community Council of NSW’s (PCC NSW) PADER Program (Philippine Australia Disaster Emergency Response) raised a total of $18,727.65 from its fundraising drive that was launched in the 3rd week of January to April 2011. This amount has been remitted in the 2nd week of May 2011 to the funds of the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.
Bulk of the fundraising proceeds came from the PADER ‘SHINE Concert’ staged on the 6th of February 2011 thru the initiative of the PCC NSW Board 2010 under the helm of Ms Elsa Collado. The successful charity event which was supported by affiliates, community groups, individuals, and an array of multi-talented entertainers headed by Ms Lilian de los Reyes and Mr Rod Dingle,netted from raffles and concert tickets salesan amount of $9,630 after deductions of $900.00 administrative costs including printing and band hire for the concert.
Other funds of the total amount remitted were donated by individuals and the Affiliated Clubs of PCC NSW for the Queensland flood victims via the PADER Program. It also includes the $1,317.60collection proceeds from the St. Aidan’s Church Community Mass Appeal celebrated by Rev. Fr. Renato Paras and sponsored by PCC NSW in the 23rd of January 2011.
Individual donors and majority of the Affiliates presented their donations to PCC NSW during the ‘Shine Concert’, hence increasing the gross proceeds of the concert to almost fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
Below is the breakdown of the amount donated by the Affiliates;
$1,790.00– Hot Mamaz
$1,670.00–Philippine Australian Medical Association (PAMA)
$1,300.00– Marsden Golf Club
$1,000.00–Steps in Harmony
$527.00 – Rene/Ruth Uy & Company
$500.00 – Australia–Philippines Chambers of Commerce & Industry Inc (APCCII)
$500.00 – Illawara Filipino & Multicultural Women’s Group (IFWG)
$300.00 – Zignal Travel
$250.00 – Philippine Language and Cultural Association of Australia Inc (PLCAA)
$843.05 – Total donations from individuals
PCC NSW acknowledges the cooperation of all individuals, community groups and affiliated organizations whose generous support attributed to the success of PCC NSW’s fundraising drive for the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.
Once again as in the previous years, the umbrella of Filipino organizations in the State the PCC NSW thru its PADER Program, has effectively led the Filipino community in working hand in hand for a very noble humanitarian cause that Australians may appreciate about, and the Filipino Australians can be proud of.
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For further enquiries phone PCC NSW PRO Solina Lapalma on 8704 4658 or 0422 451 642.
PCC NSW CELEBRATES THE 113th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Last Updated on Thursday, 05 May 2011 06:42 Written by Solina Lapalma Thursday, 05 May 2011 06:27
The Philippine Community Council of NSW (PCC-NSW) will be holding its annual grand event, the Philippine National Day Ball (PND Ball) on the 10th of June, 2011 at Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush NSW, in celebration of the 113th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day.
Attending the formal gathering are politicians and diplomats of both the Australian and Philippine governments, including the newly arrived Consul General Anne Louis of the Philippine Consulate General Sydney, whom the PCC Board has paid a welcome courtesy call at the Consular Offices on the 13th of April 2011.
In conjunction with this significant event of Philippine history, some Affiliates in collaborations with their respective local Council will be holding Flag Raising Ceremonies with the support of the Filipino community’s State peak body. Details of these Flag Raising Ceremonies will be released in the PCC NSW Calendar of Events for May 2011.
As in the previous years, the PND Ball will feature the traditional ‘Rigodon de Honor’ presentation that will portray the true Filipino in heart and spirit. This performance is being participated by the PCC NSW Board members, community leaders and organizations’ representatives.
For this year’s theme ‘Balikatan Tungo sa Maunlad na Samahan’ (Collaborations Towards Harmony), the Board has solicited the cooperation of its Affiliated clubs for the event’s planning and preparation tasks. The Affiliates positively responded, and has been pro-actively participating in the different PND Ball Working Committees.
Getting the Affiliates’ full involvement in this annual grand celebration is part of PCC’s strategy, in its initiative of strengthening and empowering Affiliates. As President Marivic Manalo says, “This year, we aim to start strengthening and empowering Affiliates by involving them in PCC projects and in other activities which will continue to promote our values, traditions and culture. This is so they can feel that they are rightful stakeholders and can take pride in our achievements.”
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For further enquiries phone PCC NSW PRO Solina Lapalma on 8704 4658 or 0422 451 642.
Dexter De Rosa Headlines PCC Independence Day Celebrations
Last Updated on Thursday, 05 May 2011 06:41 Written by Benjie de Ubago Thursday, 05 May 2011 05:51
In a community where so many aspire to be singers, we soon enough find that there are the so-so singers and then, there are real singers. And then we spot one who oozes with talent like Dexter De Rosa, whose velvety voice sends tingles down your spine. Those attending the Philippine Community Council’s Independence Day Celebration on 10 June at Waterview will be treated to Dexter’s rare musical talent.
We knew him them as Dexter Villahermosa. He grew up before our very eyes and was a familiar face on the Filipino entertainment scene until he snatched up a much deserved role in the Miss Saigon production. His powerful vocals saw him as part of the ensemble which later landed him the understudy role for Thuy in both the London and Sydney productions.
He returned to Sydney after a three year stint only to be spotted by the Queen of Songs, Pilita Corrales who whisked him off to the Philippines serving as his Manager but was later replaced by Kitchie Benedicto. At this point, he changed his surname to De Rosa for ease of communication. In the Philippines, he appeared on hit TV shows like SOP and ASAP and recorded an album with Viva Records. He performed solo as well as with bands and also toured USA and Europe.
Having grown up in Sydney, Dexter cherished his time in the Philippines. “It was a great opportunity for me as I wanted to immerse myself in the culture. I wanted to cross the threshold from being a tourist to being a resident, and it was indeed a learning experience for me,” he said. “I got insight into the culture I grew up never knowing and I finally got to embrace it,” he added.
No longer in his teens and recently bestowed with marital bliss, Dexter exhibits his wisdom that comes with age and experience as he talks of the differences between the entertainment industry in the Philippines and Australia. “Here in Australia, even little people can chase their dreams and have a chance of being known for their own merits. You can be rewarded for your talent. In the Philippines, the ‘kakilala system’ still prevails and hence there exists a dynasty of entertainers. It’s hand-me down fame by name not by talent.”
He explains further: “Music in the Philippines is very limited to pop commercial music. They approach music from a celebrity culture and you have actors who try and sing. There is a desperate desire to be famous, thus opening themselves to exploitation. Sadly, there are those willing to be exploited for that one chance to be famous. They become the author of their own misery. On the other hand, Australia definitely has a wider music scene. We have the capacity to access and appreciate theatre music, symphony as well as the commercial hits.”
“The greatest lesson I’ve learned in my stay in the Philippines is that there is much beauty in the country; the people are friendly and hospitable; but sadly there is so much untapped potential.”
Last year, Dexter bagged the Talent Quest at Mounties as he exhibited his repertoire ranging from pop, soul, to songs from hit musicals.
Ever so humble and attitude always in check, Dexter continues to explore his musical talents, now trying his hand at writing music, while continuing his on stage presence where he is most at ease. He also teaches piano and voice culture at his music studio at Quakers Hill.
But for now, one thing is for certain. He is bound to wow the audience when he performs at the PCC’s Independence Day celebrations and he’ll definitely make everyone stand proud.
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