Docomo Pacific presented yesterday a $5,000 check to the United Filipino Organization, representing the telecommunications company\u2019s sponsorship of the group\u2019s slew of events throughout the year, including this Saturday\u2019s \u201cPaskong Pinoy\u201d at the Garapan Central Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just part of our annual partnership with UFO for their three major events of the year\u2014the Pusong Pinoy in February, the Pistang Pinoy in June, and the Paskong Pinoy for Christmas. We\u2019ve really been strong supporters of UFO now. I think it\u2019s our second or third year,\u201d said Docomo Pacific general manager James Nelson.<\/p>\n
UFO president Annamae Adaza said the umbrella organization of Filipino groups on Saipan is once again thankful for Nelson and Docomo\u2019s generosity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are so grateful for the many years Docomo Pacific has been so supportive of our group. Every year Docomo has always extended a sponsorship of $5,000,\u201d said Adaza.<\/p>\n
When asked why Docomo doesn\u2019t hesitate to sponsor groups like UFO, Nelson said it is because the company sees that whatever they donate to these groups always go to a good cause.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey do a lot of good for the community. They\u2019re about giving to the community rather than the opposite. Anytime you have an organization such as UFO, the Red Cross, the Rotary, and other non-profits giving out to the community, as a corporate citizen you want to try and support them as much as you can. We do the same for Red Cross and other organizations because we feel that it\u2019s part of the company\u2019s responsibility to help non-profits accomplish their goals,\u201d said Nelson.<\/p>\n
The Docomo official also invited everyone to attend this Saturday\u2019s Paskong Pinoy celebration at the Garapan Central Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cPaskong Pinoy is a huge Christmas celebration and it\u2019s a lot of culture, music, and dancing. This year I know UFO and Annamae will be putting together a beautiful program. The past couple of Paskong Pinoys I\u2019ve been to have always been well attended. I encourage the general public to come down and visit and enjoy Paskong Pinoy this year. It\u2019s a tremendous show and it\u2019s a tremendous experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adaza acknowledged that ever since Docomo became a major sponsor of the group\u2019s activities several years back, it has been smooth sailing budget-wise for UFO. \u201cWhen Docomo started sponsoring the UFO, things have been easier to work on because we now have a budget, unlike before when we were always short and owe a lot of vendors.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adaza also urged the community to take part in Paskong Pinoy this Dec. 14. She said that Gov. Eloy S. Inos has confirmed his attendance at the event. <\/p>\n
The Aging Center\u2019s congregates\u2014the man\u2019amko\u2014will also take part and have already promised to sing five Christmas carols. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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