Press Release No. 15-2016
Date: 30 May 2016
(Jeddah, 29 May 2016) –The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Jeddah wishes to announce to the Filipino Community in Jeddah and the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that, in celebration of the 118th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with the theme, “Kalayaan 2016: Pagkakaisa, Pag-aambagan at Pagsulong”, and in collaboration with the Filipino organization partners of the Consulate, the following activities and events will be held for the Filipino Community at the Consulate’s premises, as follows:
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03 Jun (Fri) |
7:30 AM (PCG parking) |
Traditional Flag-Raising Ceremony Attendance from Filcom groups are by invitation
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PCG Jeddah |
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22 July (Fri) |
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (PCG Hall) |
Photography Contest
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OFWCC & Unite Photographers |
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5:00 PM- 10:00 PM (PCG Parking) |
“Kanta Pilipinas..OPM Singing Contest” Season 2 Open to all Filipino community
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Filipino Artiste Migrant Ensemble (FAME)
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29 July (Fri) |
9:30 AM- 12:00 PM (PCG Hall) |
“Patimpalak sa Talumpating Di Handa” Participants to the contest will be high school students from accredited Ph Curriculum Schools in Jeddah
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OFWCC at Kapisanan ng mga Mananalumpating Filipino (KaMFi) – Samahan ng Toastmasters |
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4:00 PM- 8:00 PM (Ground floor) |
Independence Day Medical Mission For the Filipino Community (Haircut & Reflexology c/o Bahay Kalinga Foundation & OFWCC Dental Team)
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OFWCC in cooperation with various partner organizations |
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (PCG Hall) |
Values Formation Seminar for the Community Leaders
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VFSTPCII with OFWCC |
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5:00 PM- 10:00 PM (PCG Parking) |
“Fil-Com Got Talent” A contest of talents among Filcom, including cultural presentations, raffle draws and awarding of winners for photography contest
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OFWCC in cooperation with other Filcom groups |
These different cultural programs and activities aim to celebrate the Filipino ingenuity and talents by showcasing famous Philippine folk dances, songs, traditional costumes, and a lot of entertainment.
The Consulate General informs everyone that 12 June 2016 falls within the holy month of Ramadhan. Hence, the activities lined-up in celebration of this year’s Philippine Independence for the Filipino Community are being held before and after Ramadhan in deference to the observance of the holy month.
For additional information and/or inquiries, interested persons may contact the Cultural Unit of the Consulate at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.(END)
