Archive for November, 2009
Dubai Municipality – Closing Ceremony
Nov 24th
Dubai Municipality recognized and awarded Philippine Embassy & Consulate General-Dubai at the closing ceremony of the Clean Up The World held on 24th November 2009 at Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel. Photo by Bernie Morillo
Cleaning up the Al Mamzar Beach or portion of it is now a tradition for hundreds of Filipino volunteers (from various schools, clubs & organizations) as well other nationalities shown up this year. Annually, the clean-up drive principally initiated by Dubai Municipality as part of Dubai’s Environmental Awareness Week happened in various locations assigned to different community organisations.
Lightform International Filipino Photographers Guild (LIFPG) spearheaded the work since 2003 with over 1,000 volunteers with the support from the Philippine Embassy and Consulate General and in association with Dubai Municipality in the morning of 30th October.
The predominantly Filipino communities volunteers had zeal that matched up the loud call, “Clean Up the World” printed on their light blue T-shirts. Smiling faces and willing hands turned the daunting task into a mere walk in the park. A little help from Dubai Municipality personnel to finally haul into the trucks the ugly filths and trash and the creek was perfect for endless camera clicks.
Kudos to all Filipinos!
A Mega Gala Night Success 2009
Nov 21st
8th Environmental Awareness Photo Competition & Gala Night was officially opened by ribbon cutting on 20th November 2009 at Metropolitan Palace Hotel. (L-R) Bernie Morillo, Leah dela Cruz, Ambassadress Grace Relucio Princesa, Yacob Al Ahli, Rashid Kankarin, Myrna R. Anderson. Photo by: Jonathan Ybera
Another LIFPGs milestone happened on 20th November 2009 at the Metropolitan Palace Hotel for the awarding of Winners in 8th Environmental Awareness Photo Competition!
Guests of Honor: Ambassadress Grace Relucio Princesa, with senior staff of Dubai Municipality and professional photographers juries namely, Paul Thuysbaert and Patrick Masahud. Sponsors: Dubai Duty Free, Western Union, Provitech, Panasonic and M.K. Trading.
The Environmental Photo Competition is a Dubai Municipality sponsored event organized by Lightform International Filipino Photographers Guild. The photo competition which is one of the core-activities in the Annual Environmental Awareness Week observed in conjunction with Clean Up the World global campaign provides opportunity for amateur photographers to showcase their images related to the corruption and preservation of the environment. (new uploaded photos under Gallery).
Night To Remember
Nov 14th
Photo by: Justine Armil So
Graduation Night – Again LIGHTFORM added another milestone in their endeavor to provide photography lessons to OFW’s here in the UAE as its 23rd Batch of Digital Basic Photography Class Photography Classes held Graduation Day on November 13, 2009 at Taj Palace Hotel, Deira Dubai. Advance Level 1 of Batch 22 and Advance Level 2 of Batch 21 was recognized and awarded as well.
The ceremony was highlighted by group and individual awards, presentation from Batch 23 and Advance Level 1 & 2 Classes. Judges who are well known Professional Photographers witnessed the memorable night.
More compilation of images taken during the event can be seen in the Gallery section of this website.
Dubai Clean-Up Drive
Nov 2nd
Photo by: Eduard Daling
LIGHTFORM – As part of the guild’s commitment for environmental awareness, again another successful initiative, organized by LIGHTFORM, Dubai Clean Up drive was held at Al Mamzar Beach, its on 6th year now making Dubai a cleaner place to live.
Walk For Life – Flood Relief
Nov 2nd
Photo by: Eduard Daling
As early as 6AM, all walks of life sacrificed their Friday to join the “Walk For Life – Flood Relief” for the benefit of the recently flooded victims in the Philippines.
LIGHTFORM International Photographers Guild has joined the worthy project. Approximately 8,000 people took part in the walk, according to Lucille Ong, Chairperson, Philippine Business Council. More than Dh400,000 was raised on Friday at a charity walk to raise funds for those affected by the natural disasters in the Philippines.
The Filipino community was out in full force at the early morning Safa Park event — the Giothon Hakbang Buhay Walk for Life, which was buzzing with activity.
People brought their friends and families to show their support for the victims and the mood was a mix of celebration at the community coming together, and sombre recognition of the tragedy that has befallen their homeland and compatriots.
Almost two weeks of horrific storms have raised the death toll in the Philippines to more than 600, including an estimated 100 who died in landslides caused by the heavy rains.
Crowds sheltering in the shade of the park’s leafy green trees were entertained by the United International Private School marching band, free Oasis water was distributed and supporter Western Union gave out free hats, bandannas and t-shirts.
The walk was organised by the Philippine Business Council (PBC) in cooperation with Giordano and with the support of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, and Western Union, under the auspices of the Red Crescent Authority (RCA — Dubai Chapter). All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross.
Batch 23 1st Outdoor
Nov 2nd
Batch 23 first outdoor shoot was held at Heritage Village, the theme for the outdoor was about “Exposure”.
