First worldwide Apayao homecomings et June 6-12

LUNA, Apayao -- The 1st Apayao Worldwide Grand Homecoming, (GHC), organized by The Agkakabsat International Movement (AIM) will be held here June 6-12.  

               

AIM’s goal and mission is to preserve and perpetuate the history of Apayao and provide philanthropic services to fellow Apayao residents and Filipino citizens.

 AIM was founded in August 2011 by Naida Piano Raugh, originally from Luna, now living in Germany and the USA.

She had been assisted by fellow Filipinos in the Philippines and around the world in planning and organizing the 1st Apayao Worldwide Grand Homecoming.  

The event is under the patronage of Apayao Gov. Elias C. Bulut, Jr., Rep. Leah Begtang, and Mayor Betty Verzola of Luna.  

Organizers said the officials’ support had been indispensable and greatly appreciated.

Key events for the 1st Apayao Worldwide GHC include a motorcade at 1 p.m. on the first day in Luna and Pudtol, a welcome party hosted by Bulut and Begtang at 7:30 p.m. and last canvassing for GHC Queen winner.

On June 11, an ecumenical thanksgiving service would be held along with massive tree planting, thanksgiving luncheon and buffet and distribution of school supplies.

On June 12, a parade of candidates, floats, marching band and streets dancing contests would be held topped by the Ms. GHC coronation.

               

Candidates representing seven barangays of Luna and three others representing Calanasan, Pudtol, and Flora/Sta Marcela are vying for the Ms. GHC Queen crown, a fundraising activity.  

                Some of these candidates are living/working abroad including London, Sweden, USA, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia.  Others are coming from around the Philippines.  

                Whoever raises the most money will be crowned the first Miss GHC. 

                Funds raised are intended to support various projects including scholarship grants to first generation college students, the first museum in our province, development of arts specifically in music and dance in elementary, high schools, and colleges in Apayao.

                At least 1,000 school bags and supplies would also be distributed including free toothpastes/toothbrushes, 2,000 pairs of eyeglasses and free eye examination to all seniors in Luna and other towns participating in the GHC celebrations.  

                There will also be a massive coffee seedlings planting activity coordinated with Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

                Free raffle tickets will be given to everyone in attendance at the Miss GHC coronation.  

                Varied prizes including household goods and bags of grocery items will be drawn.  One of major prize is a living room set.

This homecoming, organized and sponsored by the Agkakabsat International Movement (AIM), reunites the sons, daughters, and friends of Luna, Apayao, with their families and communities and promises to be a fun-filled and heart-warming event.

               

For more information, see: https://www.facebook.com/messages/?action=read&tid=id.367080786648714#!/Agkakabsat; https://www.facebook.com/pages/Agkakabsat-International/231536933555400#!/media/set/?set=a.325662180809541.71626.231536933555400&type=1; https://www.facebook.com/pages/Agkakabsat-International/231536933555400#!/pages/Agkakabsat-International/231536933555400; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i2H6lwaBxg.

                One may also contact Naida Piano Raugh, founder, Agkakabsat International MovementMonterey, California, USA/Wiesbaden, Germany throughnaidapraugh@aol.com.