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Photos: Philippine Embassy Team Visit Bermuda
The Philippine Embassy team led by Consul Arlene Magno and Labour Attache Luz Padilla has had a very busy and successful consular and labour outreach mission over the weekend. On Friday, February 21st, the team met with Immigration Minister Michael Fahy, Permanent Secretary Randolph Rochester, Chief Immigration Officer Danette Ming, and Deputy Governor... Read more of this article
Philippine Consuls To Visit Bermuda Next Month
The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda announced that Consuls from the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. will be visiting the island from February 21 through February 23 in order to hold a Consular and Labour Outreach Mission to the Filipino Community here in Bermuda. The Embassy team, led by Consul Arlene Magno and Labour Attache Luz Padilla,... Read more of this article
Videos: Typhoon Relief Concert Raises $10,740
Live BDA, a concert featuring four hours of live local music and traditional Filipino performances, raised more than $10,740 for charities including the Red Cross Bermuda [working with Red Cross Philippines], Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, and Catholic Relief Services. The event was held in Hamilton’s newest event facility, Pier 6, on... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Live BDA Philippines Relief Concert
Bermuda continues to support the global relief effort for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines by hosting ‘Live BDA’ – a four hour concert of live music. The event will take place at the new PIER 6 Waterfront Complex and is joint-hosted by The Whitfield Group Ltd. and the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda [AFB], with entertainment... Read more of this article
Typhoon Victims: Two Fundraisers This Weekend
The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda has, up to this date, raised close to $30,000 from its ongoing fundraising drive to assist the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, and has two fundraising events scheduled for this weekend. Tonight [Nov 23] Flanagan’s will hold a fundraising screening of the Pacquiao-Rios fight, and entrance tickets... Read more of this article
Over $160K Raised To Assist Typhoon Victims
Pledges and donations amounting to over $160,000 have come in to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, with the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda having raised over $23,000, while the Bermuda Red Cross has received $138,708 in pledges and donations. A spokesperson from the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda said, “The Association... Read more of this article
$10,000 Raised At Typhoon Haiyan Fundraiser
[Updated with video] The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda were hoping to get 100 people at their fundraiser today [Nov 11], however as of this writing have already had 200 people through the door, with more still filing in. The attendance exceeded their expectations causing some food selections to run low, however supporters sprang to action, delivering... Read more of this article
Filipinos Still Waiting For News After Typhoon
Following the devastating typhoon which struck the Philippines on Friday, many of the island’s Filipino community remain anxious, with the storm having damaged communication lines leaving many Bermuda residents unable to make contact with their family. As many as 10,000 people are feared dead, and tragic tales continue to emerge, with reports... Read more of this article
Photos: Filipino Association KBB Cleanup
The Filipino Association in Bermuda had another of their regular clean up events this past weekend, joining together to clean up trash at their adopted area of Astwood Park on South Shore in Warwick. In their quest to give back to the island, the group collected a large amount of trash, including bottles and big and small plastic items from the beach... Read more of this article
Photos: Filipino Association Hosts KBB Clean-Up
The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda participated in a Keep Bermuda Beautiful clean-up on Sunday [Mar 24] at Astwood Park. The Filipino Association, a registered charity, adopted Astwood Park as its park to clean up on a regular basis. KBB Executive Director Anne Hyde was present to give a short discussion on how trash is affecting Bermuda’s environment.... Read more of this article
