The United Filipino Organization has a bevy of activities lined up for the 2014 Pistang Pinoy this Sunday, June 15, at the Garapan Fishing Base.<\/p>\n
First up, the Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity will be organizing a medical mission where volunteer nurses will be conducting blood pressure and glucose level checks. There will also be a vision check by Hardt Eye Clinic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are hoping that the Department of Public Health can join us so we can offer more free services to the CNMI community,\u201d said UFO president Annamae Adaza.<\/p>\n
Next up is a Panlasang Pinoy food contest spearheaded by Akap Pinoy from 12pm to 2pm. The prepared menu includes crispy kangkong appetizer, ampalaya for ensalada; sinigang na baboy for soup, grilled tuna fish with lemon butter sauce for the main course, and sapin-sapin for dessert.<\/p>\n
Prizes are set at $200 for first place, $150 for second, and $100 for third, including certificates of participation. Deadline for registration is today, June 12, and at least two members per participant are required.<\/p>\n
Contests, games, non-stop live entertainment, and raffle drawings will follow from 2pm to 6pm.<\/p>\n
The contests include making nipa huts using popsicle sticks, a father-and-child singing contest, and a drawing contest for kids. Games include sack race, tug-of-war, and a jumping house for children.<\/p>\n
The contestants of the 2014 Pinoy Super Mom beauty pageant will also be introduced to the public.<\/p>\n
Major sponsors of Pistang Pinoy include Docomo Pacific, in cooperation with LBC Mabuhay, Tan Siu Lin Foundation, Coca-Cola, Marpac, Dollar Days, and KWAW 100.3 FM.<\/p>\n
For the Nipa Hut contest call or text Shelfa Gaviola at 989- 8435 or Ana De Guzman at 989-2498. For the father-and-child singing contest call or text Olive Yana at 989-9823. For vendor inquiries, call or text Lyn Dela Cruz at 789-8386.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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