APO Month and the Great Oblation Run

The residents of our chapter in cooperation with STAND UP – the leading political alliance of organizations, conducted an election automation forum last December 8, 2009 at the UP College of Law Theater. I did the opening remarks for the event and another one from the University Student Council delivered another speech. Speakers were Leo Lim from the Technical Department of the COMELEC who facilitated the dry-run of automated elections and presented the pros and cons of the process, Dr. Arwin Serrano from the PPCRV discussed other features of the system, Congressman Mong Palatino of Kabataan delivered another speech, as well as Professor Rosa Castillo from CENPEG, and finally a representative from the Center for Nationalist Studies. Around 40-50 students from different communities near UP participated and asked questions during the open forum. We gave Jojo Binay folders which the students appreciated. At the end of the day, it was a success. We are planning another automation forum come January or early March.

Yesterday, we went to CRIBS Foundation for abused female children. Around 20-30 were there to participate. We played games, sang songs, gave some inspirational messages, ate together, and saw a movie. We arrived at around 4 PM and finished the project around 8 PM. Again, it was a success and we will definitely go back there.

Our Prison Project, in cooperation with NCAR will be on the 20th of December. It was originally scheduled today but we are allowed by the jail management of Bilibid on the 20th from 12 noon onwards.

Tomorrow, we will be having our Pagbangon Benefit Concert at Skylark Bar and Grill. A portion of the proceeds will be given to CRIBS and victims of the recent typhoons. Tickets will be at 250 Php inclusive of 1 beer, and the show will start at 8 PM and will be finished by 2 AM. Brod Aaron “Papins” Mendoza’s band will be performing as well as Crazy as Pinoy Rap Group and other upcoming bands. So, see you there!

Finally, the Oblation Run will be on the 15th, 12 noon at the Palma Hall Building, UP Diliman. Fellowship follows at Puti Bar – Timog Avenue. Be there!

Eta for Excellence!

Fritz G. Sapon
Grand Chancellor