Pag-unlad ng Pamilya: 大切な家族

First off, my apologies for posting so late. Things were a bit hectic after the event. The Festival went smoothly, as smoothly as these events go. It was fun, exciting and a lot of people attended. 

Our Facebook account is more updated, so if you want to check out the pics:

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Heartfelt thanks goes out to all the volunteers! See you next year!

Here we are again preparing for the International Philippine Festival in Nagoya. We have met a few times, both members and volunteers, and things are going well.

Details of the festival are available in English and Japanese, just see the pictures above.

There will be a general volunteers meeting on May 19, at the usual place. For inquiries, email cpfa.nagoya@gmail.com.

Thanks again to all the volunteers, and let's all work together for a great event this May 27th!

Meetings have started for the 2012 Philippine Festival

Meetings and discussions have started in order to organize this year's Philippine Festival in Nagoya. This year's theme will be about families.
Those who are interested to volunteer, please do not hesitate to contact CPFA.
This year's Festival will be on May 27, at the NIC Annex Hall.
Volunteers are welcome.
(Photo: Last year's t-shirt design for the event.)

Let's work together for a successful Philippine Festival in Nagoya!

Pagtulong Sa Kapwa: Heartfelt Outreach for East Japan

Thank you Honored Guests!


Last June 5, 2011 the Chubu Philippine Friendship Association celebrated it's 27th year event in the form of an outreach for East Japan. As everyone is aware, last March 11, 2011 was the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to thousands of people losing not only material things, but also their loved ones, families and friends. That day was truly a sad day for the whole of Japan.
So even though Nagoya is far from the directly affected areas, we living here, still feel anxious and fearful for the safety and well-being of the people in the Tohoku area. We do believe that Japan can pick itself up, and move on from this disaster to continue to live and hope and dream and to know that in the end, it is in each other that we find most comfort.
This year, CPFA decided to hold this outreach program, instead of the usual Festival, because we hope to help, even in a little way the people who were affected by the earthquake and tsunami. And we know that the relief effort will continue, and we hope to lend a hand, in whatever small way we ca.
The event was attended by representatives from the Aichi Prefectural Government, Nagoya City Hall, and the even the Director of the Nagoya International Center was there. Honorary Consul General to the Philippines Massaki Furukawa also attended the event, along with some of his staff. Dignitaries from the Philippine Government were also there to support the event. We were honored to have Ambassador Manuel Lopez, from the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo accompanied by Vice Consul De Jesus, also from the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, and Vice Consul Imperial, from the Consul General in Osaka was also there. Tourism Attache Araceli Soriano, and Ms Lorelie Cruz, from the Department of Tourism in Osaka were also in attendance. Along with a lot of other guests and participants. It was a wonderful event, and CPFA would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all who attended.

This is it! This weekend is D-day for CPFA

Preparations aren't stopping! CPFA is still in the process of preparing for the weekend. June 5 D-day, delivery day:-) When CPFA delivers fun and entertainment with the end result of sending help to East Japan.
See you all at the Nagoya International Center!

Final Call for Volunteers: May 29, 1pm meeting.

CPFA is looking forward to seeing the volunteers on May 29. Also, CPFA would like to thank those who attended the May 21 meeting.

The event is getting closer, and let's all do our best to have a successful "Heartfelt Outreach for East Japan!"

Call for Volunteers for the Heartfelt Outreach for East Japan

CPFA is currently organizing the upcoming Philippine International Event, scheduled for June 5, 2011 at the Nagoya International Center.

This year's theme: Pagtulong sa Kapwa: Heartfelt Outreach for East Japan, will be about reaching out and helping those in the Tohoku Area, affected by the 3.11 earthquake and tsunami.

Volunteers are needed on June 4 for the setting up, and June 5 for the event day. Interested volunteers please contact cpfa.nagoya@gmail.com.

There will be a general volunteers' meeting on May 29, please email for the time and venue.