OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING IN FULL SWING!

891 Accomplished Ballots Received as of 12 April 2010

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Financial Briefing On Philippine Treasury Bonds

FINANCIAL BRIEFING ON AND THE LAUNCHING OF THE

PHILIPPINE RETAIL TREASURY BONDS FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINOS

April 15, 2010, Thursday 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center

556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036

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FAAR Annual Spring Brunch

Date:	Sunday, April 11, 2010
Time:	10:30am - 2:30pm
Location:	Bushman Cabin
Street:	595 Calkins Road
City/Town:	Henrietta, NY Raffles, Games, Food & Fun! 10:30 am Mass 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Brunch Adults: $10 Children, age 5-12: $6 Children, age 4 and under: free

Fundraising for Haiti, Saturday, February 6

Hello everyone!

I know that this is not a FAAR sponsored event but the performers are FAAR members and supporters.

There is a Fundraising Concert for Haiti on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 7:00PM – 8:30PM at the Church of the Assumption in Fairport.

The performers are Neil Reyes on the piano, Caroline Palzer on the harp, Christian Bautista on the piano and Kim Bautista on vocals. I would appreciate your help spreading the word to help our devastated brothers and sisters in Haiti.

Thanks in advance and hope to see some of you Saturday night.

Maurino P. Bautista, Ph.D.

FAAR Board Member

February 24, 2010 - Cecile Licad Benefit Concert - Handang Tumulong

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HOLDERS OF THE GREEN PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR EARLY RENEWAL TO AVAIL OF THE MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT (MRP)

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL P R E S S R E L E A S E

Contact: Maria Elena Maningat Vice Consul Passport & Information Sections 212-764-1330 ext 312

PR-CBR- 05 -2010 2 February 2010

holders of the green Philippine Passport encouraged to apply for early renewal to avail of the Machine readable passport (MRP)

-as the 1 APRIL 2010 ICAO deadline for issuing MRPs approaches

NEW YORK – The Philippine Consulate General New York encourages Filipinos citizens who hold the old Philippine Passport (green jacket or older) to renew their passports as soon as possible, as the deadline of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for all countries to issue machine readable passports to their citizens, 1 April 2010, is less than two months away.

The MRP is up to global standards and is inter-operable with all participating countries, providing benefits to travelers, airports and airlines, primarily in document security and ease of travel. More than 20,000 MRPs have been issued by the Philippine Consulate General New York since it began processing MRPs in June 2008. Those who have used their MRPs have been pleasantly surprised that they are now able to just swipe the machine-readable portion of their passports at check-in kiosks at various airports.

While bearers of the green Philippine Passport are assured that these will still be recognized as bonafide travel documents until the Passport expires, after 1 April 2010 (the deadline for all member states to issue MRPs) those using the green Philippine Passport may experience some delay at international ports of entry while their data is being manually encoded by inspectors. Those who wish to avoid the additional scrutiny may come to renew their passports even if the current passport will still valid for some time.

Personal appearance is required for all, except for applicants 8 years old and below (represented by either parent, provided that thumbprints are affixed on the application form, and an affidavit of support and consent is signed by at least one parent) and seniors 65 years old and above (may represented by an immediate relative - son or daughter - provided that the form is fully accomplished before a notary public, with prints and signature, and accompanied by a notarized Letter of Authority appointing the representative).

Strict photo requirements for the MRPs are imposed, to ensure that all photos are accepted in Manila, so as to eliminate the time-consuming back-and-forth of rejected applications. The MRPs are issued at no additional cost to the applicant, as the new passports, with all the security improvements, still cost USD $50.00, the same as the green-colored scripted passports.

The Consulate General processes passport applications on a first-come-first-served basis, no appointment necessary. For regular renewal (no amendments), the application process usually takes no more than one hour; the new passport can be picked-up after six (6) weeks Our office is open from 9am to 4pm, Mondays through Fridays except for US and Philippine holidays. For replacement of a "lost" passport, in addition to the documents required by the Passport Law, a clearance period of 15-working days, for a total of nine (9) weeks processing. Hence, all Philippine passport holders are advised to check the expiration of their passports before planning any travels out of the country.

Please check the website of the Philippine Consulate General New York at http://pcgny.net/ for the latest information regarding the Philippine Machine Readable Passport, downloadable forms and documentary requirements for passports and all our consular services. END

Labanan ang Kahirapan Ramdam ang Kaunlaran

556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Tel: (212) 764-1330; Fax: (212) 764-6010; Email: newyork@pcgny.net; website: www.pcgny.net

Save the Dates: upcoming 2010 FAAR Events

The following information can also be found at, http://faarochester.blogspot.com/

FAAR Spring Brunch, Sunday, April 11, 2010, Bushman Cabin, Henrietta Town Park

FAAR Philippine Independence Day Family Picnic, Saturday, June 26, 2010, Buckman Lodge, Brighton Town Park

FAAR Annual Christmas Party, Saturday, December 18, 2010, Diplomat Banquet Center, Rochester (Gates)

Details to follow.

Dates and Venues subject to change.

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Regards,
Filipino American Association of Rochester
Amy Rivera, President
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AMBASSADOR GAA URGES THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2010 UNITED STATES CENSUS

Philippine Embassy

News Release

15 January 2010

 

AMBASSADOR GAA URGES THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2010 UNITED STATES CENSUS

 

15 JANUARY 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the 2010 U.S. Census approaches, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Willy C. Gaa urged the Filipino community to participate in the decennial national census of the United States population.  The census is a count of all persons living in the United States—citizens and non-citizens alike, and it is conducted every ten years. 

 

"I encourage all Filipinos to register and participate in this year's census as the growing Filipino community has proven to be a vibrant element of the United States, evidenced by the numerous achievements and positive contributions to their respective communities by our millions of kababayans here in the U.S. An accurate count of the total number of Filipinos would provide accurate data of the respective concentrations of Filipinos in the different parts of the United States. It is an opportunity for us to realize the full potential of our strength as we strive to attain empowerment and relevance as a community in local and national politics," Ambassador Gaa said. 

 

In 2000, there was an estimated 2.3 million Filipinos living in the United States. The census data serves as a basis for determining the number of seats for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives.  It also affects the allocation of federal funding, which is partly based on the information gathered from the count. 

 

Ambassador Gaa further pointed out that, "It is important that all Filipinos residing in the U.S. be accurately counted as the results of this census helps the U.S. Federal and local governments determine allocation for funding, particularly of essential social services and community programs that would benefit members of the community and small, minority owned businesses." The Ambassador further explained that even private institutions and foundations refer to census data when planning and programming their various grants and assistance programs to communities. An inaccurate reflection of the true size and composition of the Filipino community could result in the missing out on several opportunities and benefits that could otherwise be made available. This is one of the reasons why the Philippine Embassy has supported efforts by the U.S. Census to help spread the word and encourage all those residing in the U.S. to participate. 

 

The 2010 census questionnaire contains 10 questions about key demographic information on each U.S. household.  Data gathered from the respondents are kept confidential by the Census Bureau and will not be divulged to other government agencies and law enforcement entities, as stipulated by law. Additional information about the census is available at the Embassy's website at www.philippineembassy-usa.org. END.

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