Sunday, October 5, 2008

MIE Mini GPF

MIE Mini GPF

co-sponsored by UFPA/FJMGP/FJBFA-West
Oct.5, 2008 , Shokugyo – Kunren Center ,Suzuka-shi , Mie

UFPA is one among the active peace partners of FJMGP in taking ownership of supporting the GPF campaign across Japan nationwide. Our special thanks , appreciation and recognition to all UFPA family.
Reported By: ROY C. Carumba
UFPA President Mie-ken Chapter
The UNITED FILIPINO FOR PEACE AND ADVANCEMENT(UFPA)- Mie Ken chapter in cooperation with the Filipino Japanese Movement For Global peace conducted a GPF orientation program last October 5,2008 at Shokugyo – kunren center ,Suzuka-shi , Mieken. The event started 9:30 and concluded at 4:30 pm. A whole day event which was participated by around 150 audience excluding the children.
It was started by a live entertainment of the APRIL BAND lead by brother Ariel Illana and the Catholic choir that made the events more lively. Mr. Roy Carumba, UFPA president Mie-ken chapter, gave a powerful opening remarks letting the audience say to each other “you are my brother you are my sister we are one family Under God” which made the whole event became a family type atmosphere.
Present also were UFPA members from Nagoya leaded by our energetic brother Jun Flores who gave a powerful orientation about UFPA mission and vision.
Our main speaker Mr. TAKATORA KOBAYASHI Ambassador for peace to Japan who give the orientation about the mission and vision of the UPF and the Global Peace Festival. He stressed that peace process will not defend only on the decision of the political leader but as common people we should be participants in peace building.
Two Mormon missionaries were present and had an opportunity to talk about the importance of one global family regardless of our religious affiliation, that made the event also more interreligious.
The message of Mr. DANTE NEGRE , the founder of UFPA and at the same time President of UFPA Tokyo chapter was read by brother Jess Mariano
A manager of PNB Nagoya Mr. Natalio”boy” Naguit gave also his remarks stating that he had attended so many Filipino gathering but our gathering is so different because we are the people who talk about peace and one Global Family Under God.
Mr. Nishino Akahiro, president of Nishino company inducted the UFPA officers of Mie ken and Nagoya Chapters. A group of African brothers with their families were present which makes the event became international in nature.
One of the exciting time was the Family fiesta salo -salo where all the participants share their best menu.
The afternoon event, even more exciting to the audience, when they had witness the tong-il modo performance of the second generation and the never fade “ eye of the tiger” ballet of the of the first generation.
Bingo game followed that makes more flavored to events because of the major prizes which was sponsored by The PNB manager MR. Natalio “boy” Naguit an IPOD, DVD PLAYER and an Oven toaster.
Mr. Naguit promise also to attend The GPF in Tokyo this coming November.
The Mormon Church promise to collaborate with us in our service for peace projects.
The morning events was emceed by brother Bal Tuballa and the afternoon event was emceed by Brother Jess Mariano,west Japan FJBFA (Filipino Japanese Blessed Family Association) Reg’l. leader.
The whole event was a great success due to the cooperation of all brothers and sisters here in Mie ken and Nagoya families and to all brothers and sisters throughout Japan who prayed for this campaign for peace.

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