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Silid Sining Pinay: Unlocking Pinay Creativity
Painting Workshop Sessions for OFWs in HK with Filipino artist Grace P. Camacho
Aug 5, 9am-12nn
Sept 2, 9am-12nn
Oct 7, 9am – 12nn
PCG Gallery
Organized by: PCG with Pitter Painter
Requirements: HKID copy and one 2x2" photo
To register, visit the PCG Cultural Section or email cultural.pcg@gmail.com with subject: “SilidSining”

“Be Courageous”
(Jehovah’s Witnesses Annual Convention HK and Macau)
Starts on Aug 10, from 10:20am
Hall 5BC, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
Free admission
Those attending will learn practical ways to face present and future challenges, and observe what real people - and even five animals - can teach us about courage!
On Sunday, Aug 11, a feature film, “The Story of Jonah – A Lesson in Courage and Mercy” will be shown.
For details, check: http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahswitnesses/conventions/video-clip-international-convention-report/
Or contact: Ravel Sutherland  at rsutherland4110@gmail.com

Blood Donation Drive
Aug 19, 11am-5pm
Hong Kong Red Cross Causeway Bay Donation Center
14/F, Plaza 2000, 2-4 Russell Street
Causeway Bay (MTR Station Exit A)
To register as a donor, send an email to cultural.pcg@gmail.com with subject line na: “Blood Donation”, and give your name, telephone number and indicate your preferred time from the schedule below:
* 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
* 12:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
* 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
* 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Important Advise: Only 10 participants will be allowed into the Donation Centre every hour to avoid overcrowding

Foreign Domestic Work: Understanding the Journey
(A talk by Dr. Ju-chen Chen of Chinese University in Hong Kong)
Aug 26, 2-5pm, PCG Conference Room
To book a slot, call Analyn at 6500 9288 or Lorna at 2823 8512
Organized by: Philippine Consulate General and Wimler Foundation

FBC’s 7th Anniversary Bowling Party
Oct 7, 10am-4pm
South China Athletic Association Bowling Centre, Causeway Bay
Come in your funny costume, and join the games!
Organizer: Filipino Bowling Club Hong Kong
Contact: Jenny 9401 7051

Nueva Vizcaya Day 2018
Oct 21 (Sunday), from 10 am
Chater Road, Central
Highlights: Search for Saniata ti Nueva Vizcaya 2018 and Sassy Look International 2018
Organizer: United Nueva Vizcayanos - HK

Mga petsang dapat tandaan

PUBLIC HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT:

The Philippine Consulate General and all its attached agencies including POLO will be closed on the following date:

July 2 (Monday) – Hong Kong holiday

There will be no official transactions on these dates.

In case of emergency, call:

9155 4023 (Consular assistance)

5529 1880 (POLO)

6345 9324 (OWWA)

OTHER EVENTS:

Silid Sining Pinay: Unlocking Pinay Creativity

Painting Workshop Sessions for OFWs in HK with Filipino artist Grace P. Camacho

July 1, 9am-12nn

Aug 5, 9am-12nn

Sept 2, 9am-12nn

Oct 7, 9am – 12nn

PCG Gallery

Organized by: PCG with Pitter Painter

Requirements: HKID copy and one 2x2” photo

To register, visit the PCG Cultural Section or email cultural.pcg@gmail.com with subject: “SilidSining”

Yoga for All

Jun 30 (Sat), 6:15-7:30pm

Vitality Sessions @AIA Vitality Park
Hong Kong Observation Wheel
In celebration of International Day of Yoga
To celebrate International Day of Yoga, we will have community events across all Pure Yoga locations in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai and Singapore.
Join us in a sunset Yoga Flow and Meditation class that allows physical release through yoga flow practice and mental de-stress through meditation movement.
Everyone welcome!
Bring your own mats, towels and water. No registration needed.
Please click 'Going' in the events invite of YogaForAll - International Day of Yoga Celebration

Charity Yoga

Jul 1 (Sunday), 4pm-5pm

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Western District

Hosted by Loretta Teo of Meow Yoga & Wellness and ImpactHK

Free, open to the public

Unifil-Migrante HK 33^rd Anniversary Celebration

Makiisa, Makisaya at Makibaka!

Jul 8, 10am – 6pm

Chater Road, Central

There will be a parade, mass, photo exhibit, variety show, games, trivia

Open to all

Sagip-Kapwa (Press to Shock, Save a Life)

Free cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED) and Fire Safety lessons

First session: July 15 (Sunday), 1-5pm

PCG Conference Room

Note: All seats taken. Limited slots.

Certificates will be issued to those who complete the CPR and AED training

Organized by: PCG’s Gender and Development Program

Nueva Vizcaya Day 2018

Oct 21 (Sunday), from 10 am

Chater Road, Central

Highlights: Search for Saniata ti Nueva Vizcaya 2018 and Sassy Look International 2018

Organizer: United Nueva Vizcayanos - HK

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120th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE 

DAY EVENTS

Coronation of Bb Kalayaan 2018
Jun 17 (Sunday), 9am onwards
Highlight: Search and coronation of Bb Kalayaan and Live Band performance
Organizer: Global Alliance. Contact: Leo Selomenio

Diplomatic Cocktails
Jun 19 (Tuesday), 6:30pm-8:00pm
Granville and Nathan Rooms, Conrad HK
By invitation
Hosted by: Consul General Antonio Morales and Madame Shirlene C. Mananquil

Kalayaan Ball 2018
Jun 24 (Sunday) 12nn-3pm
Foo Loom Palace, King’s Road, North Point
Organized by: Global Alliance/Philippine Alliance
Entrance ticket: $100 @
Contact: Leo Selomenio

PUBLIC HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT: 
The Philippine Consulate General and all its attached agencies including POLO will be closed on the following date:
July 2 (Monday) – Hong Kong holiday
There will be no official transactions on these dates.
In case of emergency, call:
9155 4023 (Consular assistance)
5529 1880 (POLO)
6345 9324 (OWWA)

OTHER EVENTS:
Mga Kulay at Ngiti ng LGBT2
Film showing and talk on understanding gay issues by celebrity host Boy Abunda
June 17, 2:15pm – 5pm
PCG conference room
Note: All seats taken
Organized by the PCG’s Gender and Development Program in celebration of Pride Month

Silid Sining Pinay: Unlocking Pinay Creativity
Painting Workshop Sessions for OFWs in HK with Filipino artist Grace P. Camacho
July 1, 9am-12nn
Aug 5, 9am-12nn
Sept 2, 9am-12nn
Oct 7, 9am – 12nn
PCG Gallery
Organized by: PCG with Pitter Painter
Requirements: HKID copy and one 2x2" photo
To register, visit the PCG Cultural Section or email cultural.pcg@gmail.com with subject: “SilidSining”

Sagip-Kapwa (Press to Shock, Save a Life)
Free cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED) and Fire Safety lessons
First session: July 15 (Sunday), 1-5pm
PCG Conference Room
Note: All seats taken. Limited slots.
Certificates will be issued to those who complete the CPR and AED training
Organized by: PCG’s Gender and Development Program

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120th Philippine Independence Day Events
‘Panalo ang Pinoy’
June 3, (Sunday) 8am – 7pm
Features: ecumenical mass, parade and street dancing. Also, the coronation of Ms Tourism 2018
Guest performer: Jason Fernandez, ex-frontman of Rivermaya

‘Celebrating Global Pinoys’: 120th Philippine Independence Day Charity Ball
An annual event organized by the Philippine Association of Hong Kong, Jun 9 (Saturday), 6:00pm-onwards, Marco Polo Kowloon Hotel, 3 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Guest performers: Rivermaya frontman Jason Fernandez, standup Fil-Am comic Rex Navarette and Voice of the Philippines grand champion Jason Dy. Ticket Price: $1,300 per guest
For tickets: email oficialpahk@gmail.com Or contact: Amiel Brul: 9858 1236; Tesha Bancod: 6143 0587; Gary Flores: 9853 7945; or Franco Villanueva: 6070 7636

Kapangyawan Festival
Filcom event to celebrate 120th year of Philippine Independence
Jun 10 (Sunday) 8am-7pm, Chater Road, Central
Organizers: Philippine Consulate General with Global Alliance, Philippine Alliance . Guest performers: Ronnie Alonte, Jason Dy and Lassy. Contact: Leo Selomenio, 5336 6530

Flag Raising and Pinoy Salo-salo
Jun 12, (Tuesday) 9am-11am. PCG Service Area
Features: Reading of messages from top Philippine officials
Open to all Filcom members

Coronation of Bb Kalayaan 2018
Jun 17 (Sunday), 9am onwards. Highlight: Search and coronation of Bb Kalayaan and Live Band performance
Organizer: Global Alliance. Contact: Leo Selomenio

Diplomatic Cocktails
Jun 19 (Tuesday), 6:30pm-8:00pm
Granville and Nathan Rooms, Conrad HK. By invitation
Hosted by: Consul General Antonio Morales and Madame Shirlene C. Mananquil

Kalayaan Ball 2018
Jun 24 (Sunday) 12nn-3pm. Foo Loom Palace, King’s Road, North Point. Organized by: Global Alliance/Philippine Alliance
Entrance ticket: $100 @ Contact: Leo Selomenio

PUBLIC HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT: 
The Philippine Consulate General and all its attached agencies including POLO will be closed on the following dates:
June 12 (Tuesday) – Philippine Independence Day
July 2 (Monday) – Hong Kong holiday
There will be no official transactions on these dates.

In case of emergency, call:
9155 4023 (Consular assistance)
5529 1880 (POLO)
6345 9324 (OWWA)

Unleash: A Concert by The Harmonics
(Hong Kong’s First LGBTQ Choir including Filipino members Brenda Alegre, Mae Lim, Josh Lemuel Reyes and Andrei Reyes)
Featuring: Filipino guest artists Andrew Gyne and The Unsung Heroes . Jun 9 (Saturday), 7:30-9:30 pm, Caritas Kowloon Community Hall, 3/F, 256A Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon
For tickets, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/the-harmonics-unleash-live-conc…

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HKMU 7 Decades

With Journey’s Arnel Pineda as special guest
Apr 29, 1-6 pm, HK Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sha Tsui
Organized by: HK Musicians’ Union and Philippine Consulate General. Sponsors: Philippine Airlines, Heliservices, Parsons Music and The SUN

 ‘Are You OK’ Graduation
(Public Education and Community Launching Ceremony)
Apr 22, 10:45am – 2pm, Chater Garden, Central
OFWs who finished 4 Sundays of training on human trafficking and illegal recruitment will receive certificates)
Organizers: International Office for Migration, Equal Opportunities Commission, RainLily and Christian Action
Free entrance

Beyond Myself Exhibition
Apr 26 - May 14, The Hive Spring (2 MTR stops from Admiralty) . Open to the public. Organized by: Enrich HK
This international art exhibition showcases the work of Filipino domestic worker artists in Hong Kong and London, telling their own stories of hardship, sacrifice, struggle, empowerment or achievement. The exhibition comes to Hong Kong for two weeks only following highly successful events at Goldsmiths, University of London and UP Vargas Museum in Manila. Kick-off ceremony on Apr 26 is free but a voluntary donation of $100 will be requested. RSVP: http://bit.ly/BeyondMyselfHKLaunch Email info@enrichhk.org

CARD HK Graduation
Apr 29, 1-5pm, Bayanihan Centre Kennedy Town
Graduates will come from batches 45-47
Future Training Schedule:
June 10, Livelihood Training
June 23, Saturday, Financial Literacy
Venue: Bayanihan Centre Kennedy Town
To register, call 95296392 or 54238196
Organized by: CARD HK Foundation

Professional Development for Child Care Workers Training
May 13, 12nn-5pm. POLO Community Hall, 18th floor, Mass Mutual Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai. Only shortlisted participants who confirmed their attendance will be allowed to take part. Maximum no of participants: 50
Reminder
(1) Make sure you are available from 12:00nn-5pm. If you cannot commit on the said time, inform POLO so your slot can be offered to others who are free and eager to join the training.
(2) Please be at the venue one hour before the start of the training. Latecomers will not be accommodated
 (3) Walk-ins will not be entertained

Bb. Turismo 2018 (Flag Queen 2018)
May 20. Lung Wo Road, Central
Organizers: Federation of Luzon Active Group with One Visayas HK. For details, check or message Flag Luzon FB page

Free Zumba Class
Sundays, 10am-11am (or stay longer if you want)
Pier 10, Central, Open to everyone
Offered by: Kayumanggi Zumba Fitness Group HK

Free Yoga Class 
Sundays, 8:30am-9:30am, Pier 10, Central
Open to everyone
Organized by: Andappan Yoga Community

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Scriptwriting Workshop with Ricky Lee
A rare opportunity to learn from the Philippines' foremost screenwriter, novelist and author
Apr 5 (Thursday, Ching Ming Holiday) 9am - 5pm, 18th floor POLO Office,Mass Mutual Tower, Wanchai
Co-organized by Labor Attache Jalilo dela Torre and The SUN

Child Care Workers Professional Training
Apr 8 (Sunday), 12nn-5pm;Apr 14 (Saturday), 1-5pm
Polo Community Hall,18th floor, Mass Mutual Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wanchai.Those shortlisted must be at the venue one hour before the start to register. Maximum No of Participants: 50

President Duterte Visit
Apr 12 (Thursday), 3pm - 9pm, Venue to be announced
Open to everyone but registration with the Philippine Consulate is required. To register, send an email to prrd.hk2018@gmail.com and attach a copy of your passport's data page, HKID, and mobile phone number. Registration ends on Apr. 2

Saturday Free Child Care
The Philippine Consulate General will be closed on the following dates:
    Mar 29-April 2- Maundy Thursday to Easter Monday
    April 5  (Thursday)  - Ching Ming Festival
    April 12 (Thursday) - President Duterte's Visit
There will be no official business transactions at the Consulate and POLO on these dates. In case of emergency, please call: 9155 4023 (Consular assistance),5529 1880 (POLO), 6345 9324 (OWWA)

CARD OFW HK Training Schedule
June 10, Livelihood Training;June 23, Saturday, Financial Literacy.Venue: Bayanihan Centre Kennedy Town
To register, call 95296392 or 54238196

“Singing While Filipino: Reflections on Authenticity and Labour” 
Lecturer: Dr. Anjeline de Dios, Lingnan University
April 9 (Monday), B5-417, AC1, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, City
University, HK. Organized by: South East Asia Research Centre, CityU HK.
Open to the public

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PCG CALENDAR
The Philippine Consulate General will be closed on the following dates:
    Mar 29-31 (Thursday to Saturday): Holy Week
There will be no official business transactions at the Consulate and POLO on these dates.
In case of emergency, please call:
    9155 4023 (Consular assistance)
    5529 1880 (POLO)
    6345 9324 (OWWA)

Auditions for “Sayaw Pinoy” Performance
(Kapangyawan Friendship Festival)
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25
Audition Schedules:
Mar. 4, (Sunday), 4-6pm: Maria Clara and Rural Suites
Mar. 11, 4-6pm, Cordillera and Muslim Suites
PCG Conference Room
Groups are required to bring USB drive with their material piece im MP3 format. Details: PCG Cultural Section, 2823 8537

Understanding Hong Kong
(Its traditions, values and what makes it tick)
Mar 18, 2pm-5pm
PCG Conference Room
Resource Speaker: Jason Ng, lawyer and author
Organized by: Wimler Foundation HK. To register, call Anna Regulacion, 6500 9288/ Lorna Mojica, 2823 8512

“Beyond Myself” Art Exhibition
Among those on display are works from the HK OFW group, “Guhit Kulay”.
Ongoing until March 17, 2018
3rd floor, Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines, Diliman.
Organized by: Goldsmiths, University of London.
Partners: University of Hong Kong, Enrich HK, Scalibrini Migration Center and Vargas Museum.
Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm

Music of Love for Arthur
(A benefit show in memory of Art Manuntag)
Mar 25,  4pm-8pm. The Doghouse Kowloon
Organized by: HKMU & Friends

“Singing While Filipino: Reflections on Authenticity and Labour”
Lecturer: Dr. Anjeline de Dios, Lingnan University
April 9 (Monday), B5-417, AC1, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, City University, HK. Organized by: South East Asia Research Centre, CityU HK.
Open to the public

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The Philippine Consulate General will be closed on the following dates:   
Mar 29-31 (Thursday to Saturday): Holy Week
There will be no official business transactions at the Consulate and POLO on these dates.
In case of emergency, please call:   
     9155 4023 (Consular assistance),
     5529 1880 (POLO),
     6345 9324 (OWWA)

Auditions for “Sayaw Pinoy” Performance
(Kapangyawan Friendship Festival)
PCG Conference Room. Registration Deadline: Feb. 25
Audition Schedules:
Mar. 4, (Sunday), 4-6pm: Maria Clara and Rural Suites
Mar. 11, 4-6pm, Cordillera and Muslim Suites
Groups are required to bring USB drive with their material in MP3 format. Details: PCG Cultural Section, 2823 8537

Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Classes
Classes will start on Mar 3 (Saturday) and Mar 4 (Sunday)
For Saturday class, please contact: Analyn Regulacion, Mobile: +852 65009288,Becky Sta. Maria, Message only:  Whatsapp/Viber +852 97622749/ 56080713. For Sunday Class, please contact: Ma. Wilma Padura, Mobile: +852 9386 2514;Andi Allado Mendoza, Mobile: +852 56139395. For more info, please check:  https://wimler.blogspot.com/2018/01/wimler-hk-lse-hk-alumni-association.html

NOPT 18th Anniversary Celebration
Mar. 4, 12noon – 2pm, L’hotel, Tin Hau (MTR Exit A)
Motif: Black and white. Contact: Gemma Lauraya, 6169 5181

Magdalo Party HK Launch
Mar 4, 11am – 5pm, Metropark Hotel, Mong Kok. Special guest: Rep. Gary Alejano. Contact: Glady Ecleo Ayo, 5604 5267

MFMW Charity Raffle Draw
Mar 4, 6pm  Draw (Sale of raffle tickets ends at 5pm)
Our Center, St John’s Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Road, Hong Kong.For tickets, call 2537 1333
Proceeds will go to the welfare and basic services for migrant domestic workers in crisis

Pinoy and Proud
Mar 4, 10:30 am – 5pm, Chater Road, Central
Organized by: Smart Pinoy

Sustainable Sunday Couture (from Elpie Malicsi)
Mar 4-14, PCG; Mar 18- April 1, Main Library, University of HK. The exhibition will showcase costumes made of recycled materials that were designed by  Elpie A. Malicsi, a Filipino domestic worker based in HK. For information, contact Dr. Julie Ham at iham@hku.hk

Coping with Suicide and Depression (Part 2)
Mar 4, 10am-4pm, Philippine Overseas Labor Office
16th floor, Mass Mutual Tower, Wanchai. Registration has ended.

Cocktails for a Cause
Mar 12, 7pm, Wanchai Stadium Bar Shop A3, Hay Wah Building 72-86 Lockhart Rd, Wanchai, HK ,Hosted by: Wimler Foundation

Understanding Hong Kong (Its traditions, values and what makes it tick)
Mar 18, 2pm-5pm, PCG Conference Room
Resource Speaker: Jason Ng, lawyer and author
Organized by: Wimler Foundation HK. To register, call Anna Regulacion, 6500 9288/ Lorna Mojica, 2823 8512

“Beyond Myself” Art Exhibition
Among those on display are works from the HK OFW group, “Guhit Kulay”. Ongoing until March 17, 2018
3rd floor, Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines, Diliman.
Organized by: Goldsmiths, University of London.
Partners: University of Hong Kong, Enrich HK, Scalibrini Migration Center and Vargas Museum.
Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm

Music of Love for Arthur
(A benefit show in memory of Art Manuntag)
Mar 25,  4pm-8pm, The Doghouse Kowloon
Organized by: HKMU & Friends

What's on where?

The Philippine Consulate General will be closed on the following dates:
Feb 15-18  (Thursday to Sunday): Chinese New Year
Mar 29-31 (Thursday to Saturday): Holy Week
There will be no official business transactions at the Consulate and POLO on these dates.
In case of emergency, please call: 9155 4023 (Consular assistance); 5529 1880 (POLO); 6345 9324 (OWWA)

HK Education Fair
Visit the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo on Feb 1-4 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai. The Philippine booth is at 1E-D07. Representatives from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University will be there. Admission is free! Talk: Feb.4, 11:30-11:50am: Talk by UP Prof. Wendell Capili

Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Classes
Registration will be on Feb. 3 and 10 (Saturday class)
and Feb. 4 and 11 (Sunday class) MERC, 12/F, Euro Trade Centre, 21-23 Des Voeux Rd Central. Classes will start on Mar 3 (Saturday) and Mar 4 (Sunday)
For Saturday class, please contact:
Analyn Regulacion, Mobile: +852 65009288; Becky Sta. Maria, Message only:  Whatsapp/Viber +852 97622749/  56080713. For Sunday Class, please contact: Ma. Wilma Padura, Mobile: +852 9386 2514, Andi Allado Mendoza, Mobile: +852 56139395
For more info, please check: https://wimler.blogspot.com/2018/01/wimler-hk-lse-hk-alumni-association.html

2018 1st Flea Market
Feb. 4 (Sunday), 10am-4pm, GardenPlus events venue, Wanchai Sports Ground. Organized by: GardenPlus
Event will feature a coupon garden sale, live music, games and programs. Food and drinks will be served, too. Table prices:  Personal stuff- $200 or 2 for $300; Commercial stuff-$500 or 2 frr $800; For more information, call Henny at 6753 5567

Urban Lunar New Year lantern carnival
Mar 1, 2018, 7:30pm-9:30pm – Youth night.
Mar 2, 2018, 7:30pm-10pm – Carnival night.
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsimshatsui.
New Territories West LNY lantern carnival
Mar 2, 2018, 7:30-9:30pm – Youth night.
Mar 3, 2018, 7:30-10pm – Carnival night.
Tung Chung North Park, Lantau Island.
New Territories East LNY lantern carnival
Mar 3, 2018, 7:30-9:30pm – Youth night.
Mar 4, 2018, 7:30-10pm – Carnival night.
Hong Kong Velodrome Park, Tseung Kwan O

Sustainable Sunday Couture (from Elpie Malicsi) 
Mar 4-14, PCG
Mar 18- April 1, Main Library, University of HK
The exhibition will showcase costumes made of recycled materials that were designed by  Elpie A. Malicsi, a Filipino domestic worker based in HK. For information, contact Dr. Julie Ham at iham@hku.hk

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‘Okay Ka Ba?’ Ambassadors’ Training 
(Campaign against discrimination against, and exploitation of migrant workers)
Ambassadors Training Schedule:
January 14, January 21 at February 4, 2018: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Venue: Equal Opportunities Commission, 6/F 41 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Organizer: International Organization for Migration, with the support of the Philippine Consulate General, Christian Action, RainLily and Equal Opportunities Commission!
To register, call IOM at tel no 2106 2156, or send a message to the PCG. A certificate will be given to each of those who complete the training on helping fellow migrant workers against falling victim to discrimination and abuse. Admission is FREE and open to all Filipino household service (domestic) workers

Photoshoot for a Cause
Jan. 14 (Sunday), 10 am- 4pm, Tamar Park, Admiralty
Organizer: FAB Photographers. Everyone is invited to bring along family members for this photoshoot for a cause. This is a freestyle funshoot with FAB photographers. All proceeds raised during this event will be donated to Bahay Aruga (A free shelter for children with cancer). Free props, snacks and drinks. Just drop by.

Community Thematic Carnival series
Jan 14, 2018; 3m-7pm – The Sheung Shui Legend.
Sheung Shui Garden No.1, Sheung Shui, New Territories.
Don’t miss the chance to rediscover the fun and joy in the district.

Visayas Sectoral – Mindanao Variety Show
Jan. 21, 11am – 6pm, Chater Road, Central
Organizer: VSM Alliance
Featured artists: Tultugan Performing Arts of Maasin National Comprehensive High School, Iloilo
Contact: Leo Selomenio, 5336 6530

Art Exhibit
Jan. 25 (Thursday), 6-9pm: VIP Preview, by invitation only
Public viewing:
Jan. 26-27 (Friday-Saturday), 10am-9pm
Jan. 28 (Sunday), 10am – 3pm
Exhibit open to the public
Venue: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Road,
Featured artists: Gerrico Blanco, Frank Cana, Thomas Carrigan, Salvador Ching, Kos Cos, Monica Hemrajani, Ram Mallari, Jr., Sue Perks, Rovi Salegumba, Eman Sia, Kate Sparrow, Sophie Tunik. Organized by: Kambal Gallery
 
‘Mga Kwentong Pagkain’ Contest
Jan 28, 2018 – Deadline for submitting entries to the Mama Sita Foundation’s contest, “Mga Kwentong Pagkain”
The contest, with the theme “Regional Food Heritage,” is open to all Filipinos abroad who are willing to tell an interesting story about food-detailed accounts of local or regional recipes, ingredients, food preparation, rituals or personal experiences.
For details, email MSF at mgakwentongpagkain@gmail.com

HK Education Fair
Visit the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo on Feb 1-4 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai.
The Philippine booth is at 1E-D07. Representatives from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University will be there. Admission is free!

Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Classes
Registration will be on Feb. 3 and 10 (Saturday class)
and Feb. 4 and 11 (Sunday class)
MERC, 12/F, Euro Trade Centre, 21-23 Des Voeux Rd Central
Classes will start on Mar 3 (Saturday) and Mar 4 (Sunday)
For more info, please check: https://wimler.blogspot.com/2018/01/wimler-hk-lse-hk-alumni-association.html

2018 1st Flea Market
Feb. 4 (Sunday), 10am-4pm
GardenPlus events venue, Wanchai Sports Ground
Organized by: GardenPlus

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Rizal Day remembrance activities
Dec 30, 2017, 7am-9am, Central, HK. Laying of wreath at commemorative plaque for Dr Jose Rizal at 5 D’Aguilar Street (exterior wall of Century Square), the site of a clinic where the Philippine national hero practised opthalmology from December 1891 to June 1892. Another wreath-laying will be held at Rednaxela Terrace in Mid-Levels, next to the Central giant escalator, where Rizal lived in a rented flat during his stay in Hong Kong. A third wreath will be laid at a site relating to Rizal on Ice House Street also in Central.

Marching band parade 2017
Dec 30, 2017;   2pm-4pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsimshatsui. A joint presentation of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Marching Band Association. Free admission. For enquiries:  2591 1340 (Leisure and Cultural Services Department) or 2774 0896 (Hong Kong Marching Band Association).

Youth music and dance marathon
Jan 7, 2018, 1pm-8pm. Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsimshatsui. Music and dance festival organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Departtment.

PAHK Board 2018 Induction 
Jan 11, 7pm, Philippine Consulate General  Open to all PAHK members past and present, and those interested to join.

Community Thematic Carnival series
Jan 14, 2018; 3m-7pm – The Sheung Shui Legend. Sheung Shui Garden No.1, Sheung Shui, New Territories. Don’t miss the chance to rediscover the fun and joy in the district.

‘Mga Kwentong Pagkain’ Contest
Jan 28, 2018 – Deadline for submitting entries to the Mama Sita Foundation’s contest, “Mga Kwentong Pagkain”
The contest, with the theme “Regional Food Heritage,” is open to all Filipinos abroad who are willing to tell an interesting story about food-detailed accounts of local or regional recipes, ingredients, food preparation, rituals or personal experiences.
For details, email MSF at mgakwentongpagkain @gmail.com.

What's on, where?

POLO Transfer:  
The public is hereby informed that from Dec. 10, 2017, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office has relocated to the 16th and 18th floors of the Mass Mutual Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wanchai. The following services will be provided by POLO: contract processing, OEC and BMOnline registration, OWWA-related matters and inquiries, complaints against employers and employment agencies and labor-related inquiries.

Holidays:
The Philippine Consulate General and its affiliate agencies including POLO will be closed on the following dates:
Dec. 25 (Monday) – Christmas Day
Dec. 26 (Tuesday) – Boxing Day or Day After Christmas HK Holiday
Dec. 31 (Sunday) – Last Day of the Year
In case of emergency, please call 9155 4023 (Consular Assistance), 2866 0540 (POLO) or 6315 8324 (OWWA)

Paskong Pinoy 2017 at Chater Garden
Dec 24, 2017;  8pm-12pm – Chater Garden, Central.
Filipino community celebration of Christmas starting with the display of entries in the PaStaran 2017 lantern-making competition. Judging of entries and announcement of winners. The Misa de Aguinaldo will follow. A parade of the lanterns and playing of Christmas carols will cap the evening.

Rizal Day remembrance activities
Dec 30, 2017, 7am-9am, Central, HK
Laying of wreath at commemorative plaque for Dr Jose Rizal at 5 D’Aguilar Street (exterior wall of Century Square), the site of a clinic where the Philippine national hero practised opthalmology from December 1891 to June 1892. Another wreath-laying will be held at Rednaxela Terrace in Mid-Levels, next to the Central giant escalator, where Rizal lived in a rented flat during his stay in Hong Kong. A third wreath will be laid at a site relating to Rizal on Ice House Street also in Central. 

Marching band parade 2017
Dec 30, 2017;   2pm-4pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsimshatsui. A joint presentation of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Marching Band Association. Free admission. For enquiries:  2591 1340 (Leisure and Cultural Services Department) or 2774 0896 (Hong Kong Marching Band Association).

Youth music and dance marathon
Jan 7, 2018, 1pm-8pm. Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsimshatsui.. Music and dance festival organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Departtment.

Community Thematic Carnival series
Jan 14, 2018; 3m-7pm – The Sheung Shui Legend.  Sheung Shui Garden No.1, Sheung Shui, New Territories. Don’t miss the chance to rediscover the fun and joy in the district.

‘Mga Kwentong Pagkain’ Contest
Jan 28, 2018 – Deadline for submitting entries to the Mama Sita Foundation’s contest, “Mga Kwentong Pagkain”
The contest, with the theme “Regional Food Heritage,” is open to all Filipinos abroad who are willing to tell an interesting story about food-detailed accounts of local or regional recipes, ingredients, food preparation, rituals or personal experiences. For details, email MSF at mgakwentongpagkain@gmail.com.