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Timezone Auctions Maximum Tune 3 Poster
for Children’s Hour
By Rely Carpio Inquirer.net
A WANGAN Midnight Maximum Tune 3 limited edition poster, signed by the arcade racing game’s creators, has been put on auction by Timezone Philippines for the benefit of Children’s Hour.
The bidding will run until 6 p.m. Philippine Time (10 a.m. GMT) of April 15. For bids and inquiries, contact bid master Weng Mingoy at wengm@timezone.com.ph or call Aileen or Nedz at +63 2 9147142. The winning bid and bidder will be announced on April 17. International bids are welcome.
 Only 100, 000 copies of the poster were made and this is the only one in the Philippines. It was brought by the three Bandai Namco executives that visited the Philippines to judge the recently concluded Timezone Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 3 competition. The poster of the Devil Z racing the Blackbird was signed by all the creators of Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune, the tuner car driving simulation arcade game created by Bandai Namco.
Raffy Prats (in photo), president and general manager of Timezone Philippines, announced the opening of the auction during the event. Kazuhiro Maeda Game Design Section, Creative Department; Yoshikazu Takenaka, major programmer; and Casey Utsunomiya, assistant manager, International Sales Section, International Sales were the executives who brought the poster. They are also members of the team behind the arcade game.
The auction started with an initial bid of P2,000 ($50), and as of this writing is now at P10,000 ($250).
Children’s Hour is a grant-giving organization that funds programs committed to protecting the welfare of disadvantaged Filipino children. They raise funds by inviting individuals, employees, and companies to donate at least one hour of their earnings once a year.
Congratulations Batch 2008!
A Children’s Hour joins our beneficiaries and their families in celebrating another year of learning and achievement. We were fortunate to attend the commencement rites of some of our partner organizations – the CRIBS’ Recognition Day, and the graduation of pre-school pupils at NFP-Philippine Navy and the NFP-PNP.
It was delightful to see children walk up the stage to receive their well-deserved medals and ribbons. To help children get to school, and to see them reap awards – there is no greater reward for us at CH and our donors.
On behalf of the children and partner organizations, our warmest gratitude to our donors.
Manila Polo Club Turns Over Donation to Children's Hour
Children's Hour Executive Director Teresita C. Villacorta (center) receives a check of P 24,717.00 representing the contribution of 90 employees from Pat Palanca, Manila Polo Club General Manager and Babette Ignacio, Manila Polo Club Human Resources Manager last March 27, 2008.
Golden ABC Turns Over Donation to Children's Hour
Bernie H. Liu, chief executive officer of Golden ABC hands over P 1,089,523.75 worth of donations to Teresita C. Villacorta, executive director of Children’s Hour Philippines, Inc. The amount represents Mr. Liu’s personal contribution, donations from the 1,200 Golden ABC employees nationwide and contributions from their contractors and suppliers. Golden ABC, Inc. owns and operates the Penshoppe, Memo, ForMe and Oxygen brands. The company is a four-year consecutive donor to Children’s Hour Philippines, Inc., a fundraising and grant-giving organization that asks each employee to give one hour’s worth of annual salary to programs for children.
Thanks for Caring, Thanks for Sharing!
CH Head visits St. Bernard scholars
Countless individuals, companies, restaurants and other establishments heeded our call to raise funds for the St. Bernard Educational Trust Fund. It’s remarkable how little bits of good put together can truly overwhelm. All donations, big and small, go a long way in warming the hearts and brightening the lives of the children.
All the way from St. Bernard, Alvin Terante and the 55 other scholars you helped thank you for being their valentine!
Last February 28, Mrs. Teresita C. Villacorta, executive director, visited the resettlement area in Brgy Guinsaugon where survivors of the 2006 Leyte landslide are rebuilding their lives. Of this, 56 orphans from elementary and high school are being supported by Children’s Hour with its donor partners led by Development Bank of the Philippines, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Congress of Visayan Organization based in Hawaii, and Inter-Continental Hotel. A special valentine fundraising campaign resulted in a sizeable contribution to the St. Bernard Educational Fund set up for the orphans.
Mrs. Villacorta turned over certificates of scholarship assuring the children that they can finish their complete schooling as long as they pass each year. The scholarship covers non-tuition fees such as uniforms, food allowance, books and materials, and transportation costs.
She also gave gifts from partners TVP Dental –B and Glenn Marine.
Hotel Inter-Continental Manila Turns Over
Donation to Children's Hour
Hotel Inter-Continental Manila’s General Manager, Christian Pirodon, turns over the donation of the hotel’s employees and management to Tess Villacorta, Children’s Hour Executive Director, as the first company to donate for the Be Their Valentine campaign, launched for the education of 56 orphans of the landslide disaster in St. Bernard, Leyte.
Hotel Inter-Continental Manila’s General Manager, Christian Pirodon, and their executives, turn over the donation of the hotel’s employees and management to Tess Villacorta, Children’s Hour Executive Director and staff, as the first company to donate for the Be Their Valentine campaign, launched for the education of 56 orphans of the landslide disaster in St. Bernard, Leyte.
CH launches the 'Be Their Valentine' campaign
please refer to Philippine Daily Inquirer - Feb. 14, 2008 issue, A9
THE ST. BERNARD EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND is a Children's Hour special project for orphans who are survivors of the massive Leyte landslide in February 2006. In partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress, Children's Hour commits to support the complete schooling of all 56 orphans from elementary to high school.
US Navy Hosts Adventure by the Sea
Some Children’s Hour beneficiaries spent Saturday in a most unusual way.
On 2 February 2008, 40 children from the Holy Rosary Elementary School went to Pier 13 to explore a “very, very big boat” – the guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67).
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| (Above, lL-R) Senior Chief Mark Sadowski and
Captain Alan J. Abramson welcome the kids
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Led by Commanding Officer Captain Alan J. Abramson, sailors aboard USS Shiloh warmly welcomed the children and took them around the ship. As the children looked in wonder at the facilities, Senior Chief Mark M Sadowski explained the technology in very fluent Filipino, to the children’s great amusement.
After exploring the four-story ship’s control room, missile launching deck, helicopter, sleeping quarters and more, the children made their last stop at another important area – the ship’s “Nest Café.” There they filled up with cookies and juice, and sang a few songs to thank the sailors.
As members of the school’s Milk Choir, the children impressed the sailors with their angelic performance of Limandipang Tao and Happiness. It was a fitting way to cap the tour. Just as the children learned from their fun encounter with the navy, so did the sailors experience the local culture through the showcase of young Filipino musicali
For making it all happen, credit goes to several generous groups –.
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| All smiles from L-R: Lt. Richard Rayos (C7F LNO), Senior Chief Mark Sadowski, MILK Fund & Holy Rosary teachers. |
The US Navy and the US Embassy. Thank you for arranging the tour. An educational activity like this widens the children’s real world experience, and gives rise to their inquisitiveness, creativity and intelligence. Plus, it’s always great fun for the kids and adults alike.
We would also like to thank Glenn Defense Marine Philippines for lending CH their usual support. This time, they sponsored the bus that took the children from school and back.
MILK Fund and Holy Rosary Elementary School, thank you for partnering with CH again; we will continue to seek more support for the children you are helping.
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| CH joins the tour. |
From all of us at Children’s Hour – thank you very much.
Let’s keep doing little bits of good together, and help children one adventure at a time.
Glenn Defense Marine Brings Christmas to PCF Kids
A day of festivities… a lifetime of memories.
On a fine day in December, 350 children from disdvantaged families in Tondo and Navotas trooped to the Naval Reserve Command, and had a merry Christmas party. Christmas came alive as the children enjoyed the simple thrills of childhood
They had a field day playing on the huge inflatable toy…were awed by the Jollibee mascot ...enjoyed the rare treat of a Jollibee Kiddie Meal...vied for prizes in the parlor games...sang and danced in the program...and went home with a party bag of toys and food
This party came about through the goodwill of Glenn Defense Marine Philippines, which sponsored the party organized by Children’s Hour, and benefited children of the Philippine Christian Foundation (PCF).
The Philippine Navy also contributed by giving us the perfect party venue at their open basketball court in the Naval Reserve Command.
Children’s Hour is very thankful to the Philippine Navy, and to Glenn Marine especially. We are privileged to count you among our generous donors who take their social responsibility seriously, and who do business in a way that positively affects the community.
For giving the children a grand time, and for all the ways you brighten their lives – thank you, thank you!
Annual Benefit Lunch 2007
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