Last Sunday, “Pistang Pinoy” at the Civic Center in Susupe drew many people from various ethnicities.
Supporters of the event included the business community and the CNMI government.
“I firmly encourage all of our officers and leaders of member organizations to put our organizations back to work and promote the spirit of volunteerism and community service,” said UFO president Romeo “Bong” Malasarte in his remarks during the opening of Pistang Pinoy.
Despite the crisis, Malasarte said they can always overcome challenges “if we work as one united team.”
He thanked all UFO officers, member organizations and sponsors including IT&E, Marpac, Western Union, Coke and Tan Holdings.
Former UFO president Olive Yana said the event was “very successful and the program was fully loaded with volunteers” who shared their musical and other talents with the community.
The other sponsors were the Philippine Consulate General, IP&E, PHI Pharmacy, PMIC Power Generation Specialists, Gene’s Barber Shop, Big Bell Inc., Heroge Enterprises Inc., Tribes, Pacific Home Appliances Corporation, Joeten Enterprises Inc., Pacific Medical Center, Lounge Bakery and Catering, Kinpachi Japanese Restaurant, Winzy Corporation, 2011 Bayani officers and board of directors, Media Creator Inc., Schorr Family, Midland National, Aon Insurance Micronesia, Visayas Mindanao Association, Marianas Association of Filipino Engineers and Architects, Rota Crystal, Fong’s Bakery, AGA Enterprises Inc., Saipan Unity Lions Club, Mariana Resort & Spa, Shirley’s Coffee Shop, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Islander Rent a Car, MDX Amateur Radio Club, Natasha, Sundance, La Mo-cha Café Restaurant & Catering, Gloria Dei Choir, Melchor Family, Masonic District Overseas Emon Lodge No. 179 F. & A. M., Electronics World, Flor & Ken Bien Seiko Inc., K’s Int’l Beauty Center, D&A Construction, Armatech and Mita Travel.
Among the performers and guests were singer Geneva Cruz, the Retrospect band, Bojo Molina, Lawrence Tubera, Erica Faye Tubera, Danielle Banez, Royce and The Boys, Jayrald Mercene, Umang Glee Club, Leonard Manuel Alla, Gloria Dei Choir, Nikki Canape, Rose Dance Studio, Prinze the Magician, Bayani Association Dance Group, The Chocolate Factory, Uncle Ben’s Dream Academy Stars, Green Meadow School Dance Crew, Playmates Band, Cornerstone Performing Arts Group, Koblerville Elementary School 2nd graders, New Generation Dancers, Hi-Pitch Band, Precy Villafuerte & Boy Gunida, Kids Legacy, Band and Boy Ching.
This year’s emcees were Minda Castro and Anamae Adaza.
