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Repertoire
The Prayer
David Foster/Carol Sager arr. Ed Manguiat
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Deu vos Guard
R. Noguera
Quell’ augellin che canta
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Wohlauf ihr Gaste
Erasmus Widmann (1572-1634)
Il est bel et bon
Pierre Passereau (1509-1547)
Au joli jeu
Clement Janequin (c. 1475-1558)
Turtle Dove (English folksong)
arr. R. Vaugham Williams The University of the Philippines Sing- August, a distinct honor and privilege for winning
Alleluia (fr. Exsultate Jubilate) ing Ambassadors’ (UPSA) will be performing the Premio Cittadi Arezzo, the dream prize for choirs
W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Prayer of St. Francis
again in Geneva on the 14th of September 2002 and conductors worth their salt. Here they won
Allan Pote, arr. R. Delgado at 19h00 at the Salle Central Madeleine. second prize.
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands Dubbed as “a glimpse of Philippine Culture The grand prize was preceeded by two First
(trad.) arr. Charles Higgins in songs and dances,” the show promises to be Prizes in the Mixed Choir & Folk Categories at
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WOW! Philippines
another unforgetable cultural event. the XLIX Concorso Polifonico Internazionale
Ilay Gandangan UPSA’s very successful 3rd International “Guido d’ Arezzo” in Arezzo, Italy, considered
(an ethnic worship of the sun chant) European Tour & Competitions 2001 left a the “Olympics” in choral singing.
Rodolfo Delarmente stamp in its 21-year history with memorable The UPSA, the State University’s official
Kaming Magmamani
performances including the very emotional Performing Group for Choreographed Choral
(We, peanut farmers)
arr. Lucio San Pedro Ecumenical Service at the American Church in Music, has performed all types of music from the
Maala-ala Mo Kaya? Paris as covered by the French national TV and classicals, international songs, spirituals, Filipino ethnic
Constancio de Guzman, arr. Ed Manguiat CNN, in memory of the Sept. 11 Twin Towers and kundiman, to Broadway, English and Filipino
Galawgaw
tragedy in New York; the Laureate’s Concert at pop/jazz, gospel and inspirational songs, and even
arr. Fidel Calalang
Dahil Sa ‘Yo the historic 500-year old St. Martin’s Cathedral in rock music. As ambassadors of Philippine culture, it
Because of you. A cause de toi. Bratislava, Slovakia where Hungarian and includes cultural dances, costumes and traditions of
arr. Fabian Obispo Austrian kings were crowned; and the touching the ethnic North and South as part of its international
Ti Ayat Ti Maysa Nga Ubing
outreach performance at the Hospice Pacheco, a repertoire. This earned the group a nomination in
arr. Fabian Obispo
Pong-pong Guinapong home for the aged in Brussels, Belgium. the recently-concluded ALIW AWARDS.
arr. Fabian Obispo Prestigious choral competitions in This year’s UPSA concert in Geneva is
Rosas Pandan Wernigerode, Germany; Trencianske Teplice. sponsored by the Steering Committee of the
P. Cabahas, arr. George Hernandez
Slovakia; Cantonigros, Spain; Arezzo. Italy and Filipino Community in cooperation with the
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Medley of Ryan Cayabyab Songs Maasmechelen. Belgium earned for UPSA two Philippine Mission.
Ryan Cayabyab, arr. Graystone Ives (2) Grand Prizes. eight (8) First Prizes, and eight Tickets are available at the following outlets:
Michelle (8) special prizes. Mabuhay Asian Shop, Bahay Kubo, Video-Club
John Lennon/Paul McCartney, arr. Ed Manguiat
This year, UPSA represented Arezzo and the Hollywood and Kakkampi or at the gates of the
Sometimes You Just Know
Parfois on sait, Danny Tan Philippines in the EUROPEAN GRAND PRIZE Salle Central Madeleine at rue de Madeleine 10, 1204
FOR CHORAL SINGING held in Italy last Geneva.
EDITORIAL A glimpse of the Manila nightlife
by Gabriel
TURNING CHALLENGES Krinnnnggggg!!!!! There goes my mobile again ringing on the tune of
Game na Game ka na ba? theme song followed by an inundation of messages,
INTO OPPORTUNITIES which one read:
Hoy mama, we’re here na in Glorietta, asan kaw?
Glorietta, right at the heart of the Philippine business district is a
Our readers will remark that in this issue of the Buklod Mecca of all sorts of leisure, best restaurants,
Kabayan, we have stories of Filipinos who have excelled and hippest bars, super malls, luxurious hotels
Filipinos who are reaching out to assist our kababayans. It is and a familiar relaxing ambiance filled with all
our kababayans from different walks of life.
heart-warming to be reminded of the quest for excellence and Leaving our cars in the multiple level
noble aspirations that have been inculcated among the Filipinos. basement parking area, we can then take the
elevator up which later opens us into a world
Certainly, our country and people are facing significant of fun, people, food and entertainment that
awaits yuppies looking for a place to unwind
challenges. What is important is for us to continue to consider after a week’s hard work in the office. We
that we can turn these challenges into opportunities. When started the night with a sumptuous but a quick
we encounter a rock on our path, it is up to us whether we dinner in Dusit Thani, then later caught the
premier of the “Signs” by Mel Gibson.
will regard it as a stumbling block or a stepping stone.
Another one of those movies, which
shows our fear of the unknown. I guess Filipinos have a knack for
We need to remind ourselves that we have in us the Hollywood movies. Be it a love story like
capability to excel – as exemplified by those we have featured “A Walk to Remember” or a suspense thriller
in this issue. We need to have the faith, the desire and take like the “Signs”, always expect long queues
from the cinema door to Starbucks coffee.
the necessary action– and excel we can, excel we will.
Speaking of cofee, the latter reminds me that
I have not taken my iced cappuccino shot for
The Steering Committee of the Filipino Community in the the day.
Geneva region seeks to promote this ideal and to encourage As everybody is anticipating the fantastic
us Filipinos to be proud of our heritage and our characteristics, effects and the all digital Dolby surround that
Quad IV can offer, we see a lot of familiar
overall, as Filipinos. We have been referred to as a wonderful faces, people we know, people who knows
people. We are! And let us continue to be so. us and people we know but don’t know us
(I’m more on the last group of people). Then,
Let us be proud to be Filipinos. Mabuhay ang Filipino. you hear your name being called from the
end of the line, you walk by and bump to an
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas. old friend, have a chitchat and then exchange
email addresses and mobile numbers. That means some more messages to
flood my mobile’s memory.
After the movies, at around 11:30 pm, the night is still young and
people are still coming in to these gimmick places looking so fresh and neat
(as if straight from the beauty parlor). We headed to the nearest bar, just
below the cinema and beside Oakwood Premier Ayala Center, into “Tequila
Buklod Kabayan Joe” for a drink, a night cap, chill out
with some more people to meet and
Published by the Steering Committee just listen to the latest craze in the
of the Filipino Community in Geneva
Manila music scene. I guess the
Filipino taste buds for alcohol
evolved through the years, from the
EDITORIAL BOARD
local lambanog, to “markang
Theresa ALMIROL, Nep CASTILLO, demonyo” and now Mexican tequila?
Rodolfo de GUZMAN, Marian Victoria HERNANDEZ, I will not be surprised what they’re
Erwin POLICAR, Ricardo ROMEA, Joseph SYCIP going to come up with next…….. a
Layout by: Joseph SYCIP cocktail of vodka and Old Spice?
Then I heard it again, Kringggggggg! There goes my mobile, but this time
Articles, opinions, letters to the Editors, and other it’s not a familiar tune but rather an irritating and getting louder buzz of an
manuscripts should be in Pilipino or English, typed in MS Word and
sent to : mailbox@buklodkabayan.ch
alarm, telling me that:
It’s 7:00 am, I am here in Geneva and not Makati and I need to
The views and opinions expressed by the authors are solely their own
and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Steering Committee of wake up and to head for work in the UN office.
the Filipino Community in Geneva
2 Well, it was such a reminiscing dream, it feels so real, the sounds are so
vivid and the sights so three dimensional. I had another Glimpse of Manila
with a free airfare. Sorry na lang mga kapatid wala akong nabitbit na
pasalubong……..
2 Buklod Kabayan September 2002
NEWSBRIEFS
Philippine Cultural SINGLES FOR CHRIST-- KAKKAMPI GOES ON
FISHING AND CAVE
Centre in Geneva Opens MAKING A DIFFERENCE
TOUR IN VALLORBE
The Philippine Cultural Centre in Geneva Valentine’s 2002 will never be the same for the Some 40 members of KAKKAMPI
spins-off with an open house on the 29th of CFC – Singles for Christ (SFC). This season of love is (Kapatiran para sa Karapatan at Kaunlaran
September 2002, Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at celebrated in many parts of the Philippines with the ng Manggagawang Pilipino sa Ibayong-
30A rue de la Servette. holding of the annual International Leader’s Conference
dagat) went on a fishing and cave explora-
The Centre aims to promote Philippine of SFC. Singles look forward to this opportunity to
culture as a way of life in Geneva through spend their love-filled day with the Lord and not tion tour last 18 August 2002 in Vallorbe, in
Philippine gastronomy in an atmosphere exuding tempted to do other things. This year’s ILC was held the canton of Vaud.
with Filipino warmth and hospitality and in Dumaguete City from 15-17 February and was Around 20 kilos of fresh truite were
characterize by furniture and products made in attended by some 3,600 participants. What made it fished out, grilled, and served during the
the Philippines. different from the other past conferences? Inspired lunchtime get-together discussion which
One of the feature areas of the Centre is the with powerful talks, vibrant singing and praising, the focused on the upcoming plans of the group
Reading Room. The Reading Room aims to organizers came up with a heaven-sent idea of creating -- expanding computer classes, fund raising
showcase Philippine-made furnishings and a game for everybody. A game where there will be no activities at the Fête des Paquis and plans
decorations and serve as a library. Anyone visiting losers. Composed of 20-30 members each team, the
for a big October dance party.
will be motivated by the eclectic surrounding of goal of the game is to build houses for the poor.
style and comfort to view audio visual materials Provided with all the materials needed on a love-filled
or perhaps browse available information on Saturday morning, it was a “Ready, Get set, Go!!!!!”
API BOWLING PRESENTS SECOND groups’ members were exhausted, tired, yet
very happy as they snored heavily while
HARANA EXHIBIT
TOURNEY sleeping in their comfortable airconditioned
tourist bus seats.
After a succesful exhibit at the Palais des
On 29 September 2002, The Association Nations last summer, Marissa Gonzales, a
Philippine International (API) is organizing Filipino artist and resident of Switzerland GENEVA-MANILA-EXPRESS
a get-together bowling tournament in order presents her Second collection of string Rue du Mont Blanc 11, 4th floor
to raise funds for the education of 30 instruments on tromp l’oeil background painted 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
underprivileged students in the Philippines. on Jusi from 7 September till 10 October 2002 (in front of the Mont Blanc Post Office)
Around 12 lanes of the Bowling Meyrin at Biblioteque Communale of Crans-près- Tel No. 022 731 7916
Celigny. Fax no. 022 731 7917
Center will be reserved and open to all Announcement of New Opening Hours:
participants. The bowling tournament will Paintings may be viewed as per the
Monday 1:00PM - 6:00PM
following schedule:
start precisely at 9:30 a.m. up to 4 p.m. The Monday 19h30 to 21h00
Tuesday - Friday 10:30AM - 6:00PM
restaurant at the Meyrin Bowling Center will Saturday 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 13h30 to 15h30 Sunday Closed
be open for all participants. A 50 CHF entree Friday 14h00 to 15h30
fee to the tournament will be charged for Saturday 10h00 to 12h00 Transmission outside the above schedule is
five games of competition. Those interested by appointment.
How to get there: take the lake road direction Available for UBS bank to bank permanent
to join the tournament can please contact Lausanne, turn right at Celigny and follow orders service.
Grace Baehler at 022 349 06 41 o r signs to Crans. When in Crans, look for Centre Account name: G.M.E ch Manila Express
gpkkbaehler_1@mydiax.ch for registration. Sportive. Account no. 240-445855.01W
There are times in every Filipino expatriate’s life that we just want to We were fortunate to have an interview with its Food and Beverage
drop everything we’re doing and head straight to the airport to board the connoisseur and a full-blooded Filipino entrepreneur, Evelyn Hernandez-
next flight for Manila. Something about our country makes us look forward Leonor.
to our next trip home and so I pose this question: Gabriel: How did you stumble upon this business opportunity of
What do we really miss about our homeland aside from our love ones? bringing the best Filipino cuisine in Geneva, a known haven for gastronomic
Voila! Our ever reliable “super asim sinigang”, diversity?
the “palabok sa kanto”, Tita’s unforgettable Evelyn: The making of this concept
“adobo”, and of course having that simple feeling stretched for almost two years. From the
of just being “home”. mandatory feasibility studies, to the importing
Well guys, we’re never far from home, just a of all Filipino furniture and accents and to its
stone throw away from Geneva center, located at financing as supported by a very generous
Rue de la Faucile, is our very own Bahay Kubo.A friend.
fine dining restaurant that highlights the authentic Gabriel: Geneva is like a melting pot
Filipino cuisine done in the same way from where different cuisines merge, from the well-
generation to generation served in the traditional known Mediterranean to the exotic Cambodian
Filipino hospitality of warmth and service with a cuisine. How do you position our very own
smile. As we enter the restaurant, the ambiance Filipino dishes?
reminds us of our native ancestral house that Evelyn: Filipino cuisine is one of
showcases the Filipino culture. Named after the the best yet not so popular in the mainstream
ubiquitous dwelling made of abaca, coconut dining. We have to focus on being different by
lumber, pawid and other indigenous local using our innate creativity and resourcefulness.
materials, Bahay Kubo is a symbol of the Filipino Where in Geneva will you find a hand-woven
resourcefulness and close family ties, thus abaca basket used as a billfold? We also need
bestows an ambiance of the Filipino’s way of life to be exotic and ethnic. From our basic furniture
and a heritage of good food. up to our table napkin, all are fully imported
Never to be missed suggestion in the menu is from the Philippines and made by Filipinos.
the Lechon. A chosen suckling pig roasted to Gabriel: Last important question;
perfection making it crispy to the bite accented Evelyn, before you head back to your kitchen.
with that special Lechon sauce. A trip to Bahay can I have the recipe for that mouth-watering
Kubo is never complete without savoring the and palate-tempting Ensalada Filipina that we
Lumpiang Sariwa. Spring rolls with sautéed fresh just had?
vegetables wrapped in a homemade crepe topped
with peanut sauce. Truly a gastronomic pleasure For reservations, call 022-733-1407 and
that only Bahay Kubo can offer. visit our website at www20.brinkster.co/
bahaykubo
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