Welcome Ambassador Gary 

The Bulwagan Foundation Trust Newsletter

 

Issue 13   June 2016

An Evening with AmbaGary

Geo Robrigado

 

It was indeed a night to remember as the new ambassador of the Philippines to New Zealand, HE Jesus Domingo, met with the Filipino community in Wellington by hosting an acquaintance party on 14 May at the Filipino Community Centre.

 

With Filipinos all around Wellington, Wairarapa area, and Palmerston North as well as officials and staff of the Philippine Embassy in attendance, AmbaGary, as the ambassador is fondly called, introduced himself to the community, which was followed by a round of introductions from the attendees. 

 

AmbaGary also laid out his plans during his term as ambassador, including "Buwan ng mga Wika" and "Diwata Diplomacy". Then Auckland Honorary Consul General Atty. Paulo Garcia also explained to the community the growing movement and importance of having a Filipino in the New Zealand Parliament. The formal part of the event ended with a shared dinner, which was immediately followed by dancing with music provided by Mr. Mon Illana. 

 

Everybody enjoyed the night with the ambassador, a night full of fun, networking, food, and good music.

Upcoming Events

"Now You See Me 2"

 

Screening of the movie "Now You See Me 2" on 12 June, 6:30 PM at the Light House Petone, 52 Beach Street, Petone.

 

Tickets at $20 are now available from the Bulwagan Trustees. 

 
More Info

Party Night: Remembering The 70s 80s!

 

Dance to the tunes of the 70s and 80s  with our guest DJ: Ambassador Gary Domingo on 16 July, 6:30 PM at the Filipino Community Centre . Please come with your favourite 70s and 80s costume. 

Entry: $10 (with 1 free non-alcoholic drink for the first 100)

 
More Info

"Taste of Home" 

(Philippine Festival 2016)

 

Featuring Leo Fernandez, New Zealand Masterchef 2015 Runner-Up and avid ambassador of Filipino food, will be showcasing his own take on our culinary classics on 23 July. The festival will start from 10 AM onwards. There will also be numerous cultural presentations to keep things lively - this is one Filipino food festival you won't want to miss!

Entry by gold coin. Donations are also most welcome.

 
More Info

Continuously Building The Community - How Can You Help?

Alkansiya 

This is a "piggy bank" version in the Philippines that is made out of coconut shell with a hole that will only fit a coin. The concept is to fill it with coins and the Trustees will announce an event to break this "alkansiya". Whatever the total amount of the coins will be donated to the Filipino Community Centre project.

 

Adopt-a-brick

A number of bricks are offered for adoption, reserved and paid in advance by interested individuals, organizations, businesses, offices and politicians. These bricks are then set aside in a “warehouse bank" that will eventually be used to build the centre.

 

Fundraising Events

Please do support our events by buying tickets and attending the events. If you have a business, you can either sponsor the event or hire a stall or two.

 

Become a Sponsor or Advertise Your Business

Be a sponsor to our fundraising events and/or any other projects. You can also advertise your business on our website, newsletter and facebook.

 

Volunteers? Anyone? We Need You!

Our Filipino Community Centre is now available for everyone to use but this doesn't mean that the work is over. In fact, there will be more fun activities and events to prepare for. So if you have a flair for writing, photography, videography, graphic arts, entertainment or simply wanting to contribute your time, service and/or effort, you're very welcome to do so.

 

Contact Us

We'll be very greatful for your help. Send us an email on trustee@bulwagan.org.nz or call on +64 27 3499596

The Filipino Community Centre

 

Book your birthdays, anniversaries, parties, workshops and other activities and events at the Filipino Community Centre, 92-94 Cuba Street, Petone, Lower Hutt. For enquiries call 04 568 5900 / 021 02433780 or email to filcommcentre@gmail.com. 

92-94 Cuba Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
027 349 9596

Share on social

Share on FacebookShare on X (Twitter)Share on Pinterest

Check out our website  
This email was created with Wix.‌ Discover More