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Issue 8 Nov 2015

IT’S THE FILIPINO FAMILY DAY

There is so much excitement among members of the New Zealand Philippine Business Council (NZPBC) as they prepare for LINGAWDUWA2015.

In September, NZPBC marked its 15th founding anniversary with a weeklong celebration highlighted by the successful 2015 NZPBC Cup that drew 72 golfers. (See above photo) NZPBC is composed of Filipino businessmen and professionals who have come together with the object of promoting an increased awareness by New Zealand business of the growing number of Filipino entrepreneurs and professionals in New Zealand. It aims to enhance the profile of the Filipino migrant and encourage B2B synergy and increased bilateral trade between the Philippines and New Zealand.

Business leader Lito Banal who heads the organisation said that LingawDuwa will not only allow their members and their families to participate in the indigenous Pinoy Games, “the event will also serve as the group’s family day activity with other Filipino groups.” Leilani Dizon, Media and Public Relations director, wrote: “We can treat the event as a team building.”

The group adopted as its name “Tribu Kutsero”. Nick Salas, Special Projects Director, is the ‘Chef de Mission’, while director Ed Viterbo has enlisted with the cheering squad.

According to Banal, NZPBC will put up a tribu tent, install a BBQ burner, spread picnic mats, and constitute a first aid team. As a first timer in LingawDuwa, ‘Tribu Kutsero’ according to Banal is “in for the fun, but who knows we will win some of the games.” For members who intend to join, they are asked to email: nsalas@ihug.co.nz Acknowledging the participation of NZPBC as a boost to the event,” LingawDuwa organiser Mel B Libre, explained: “We have always conceived of LingawDuwa as a family-oriented program where parents and grandparents reminisce the games they used to play while children and grandchildren learn, engage, and have fun. This could serve as the Filipino Family Day in Auckland.”

Twelve tribus will compete for honours on November 21, 2015 at the Henderson Intermediate School, 70 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland.

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I AM GOING! I’d like to meet you all in LingawDuwa November 21, 2015, 9:00am @Henderson Intermediate School 70 Lincoln Road, Auckland

MASTERCHEF NZ2015 FINALIST LEO FERNANDEZ

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BACK TO HENDERSON INTERMEDIATE The Inaugural Venue of LingawDuwa With most members of the organising group of the first LingawDuwa in 2013 residing in West Auckland, the choice of Henderson Intermediate School was no brainer.

Recommended by Elmer Cerna, one of the founding fathers of the Filipino Sporting Event of the Year, Henderson Intermediate School was not only ideal because of the proximity, but also due to the huge spaces available for the different games.

The opening and closing ceremonies and the board games were held in the interior gym/social hall, while most of the games at the covered court. Siatong was played in the huge soccer/rugby field.

For LingawDuwa2015, the organisers with the acquiescence of tribal leaders chose the soccer/rugby field as the centrepoint of activities. The team games namely dakup-dakup, tubigtubig, kariling relays and siatong will be in the field, while the kids’ games and tumba lata at the covered ground. The board games will be at the outside stage.

The lunch time program featuring Pinoy MasterChef Leo Fernandez will be conducted in the gym/social hall.

With its spacious parking lot, there is no expectation of any problem for car owners.

Henderson Intermediate School is located at 70 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland.

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Note: LingawDuwa regrets the withdrawal of Tribu Banggiitang HaringBuang from this year's competition due to pressing matters that their members have to attend to. In their stead, we are forming one tribu that will be composed of individuals, groups and families that want to participate in the games, but have no tribu. This tribu will be called TRIBU SAKSAK SINAGOL meaning tribe of mixed members. Their uniform will be of mixed colors. Ramon Tonacao is the benefactor of the group. Those who want to join please email librelaw@yahoo.com

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THE GAMES WE PLAY

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