TIPS holds Dayaw Exhibit in Davao

The Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated in the month of October. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) sponsored and conducted a national gathering of all the indigenous peoples in Tagum City, Davao del Sur. There was a parade of all the IPs, rituals and ceremonies, performances, culinary arts, art exhibits, community outreach and forum during the event.

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), Inc. also took part in this celebration. Dayaw Photo Exhibit was held on October 7-9, 2011 at the Energy Park in Apokon, Tagum City. Featured photographers were Dr. Edwin Antonio, Dr. Marie Joy Lazaro and Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad. Dayaw means joy or happiness in the Visayas while respect in the Ilocano terminology.

The participating photographers showcased some of their best photographic works depicting Ilocandia. There were indigenous product photographs, beautiful sights and structures. The images are printed on canvas in a dimension of 10x16. It was a successful exhibit since they admire the photographs displayed.

TIPS covers Semana ti Ar-Aria and Tumba

The past week was the season of the ghosts in the province of Ilocos Norte. There were celebrations lined up for ar-aria, ghosts for the Iloko term. The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), Inc. members were there to cover them all.

There was a free-of-charge horror film festival held at the Robinson’s Mall and Mariano Marcos State University courtesy of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. The provincial government of Ilocos Norte invited TIPS members for the opening ceremony of the said festival held at the Plaza del Norte on October 25, 2011. The group was represented by Bryan Rapadas, Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad and Ronald Macatulad.

On October 31, 2011, a parade of scary characters and costumes from the different towns of the province was held from the Laoag Cemetery to the Capitol. It was a night of fun and scare because of make believe ghosts costumes and effects. There was also a pageant called Reyna Iloca-locana. Halloween games such as the lungon challenge were played during the program Dr. Robert Luzod, Ronald Macatulad, Dr. Edwin Antonio, Alaric Yanos and Lorna Tolentino Macatulad were the TIPS members who documented the event.

On November 01, 2011, the same people went to witness and cover the Tumba celebration in Paoay. It is a celebration where the people in the community help put up a tumba made of bamboo, coconut leaves and indigenous materials and set up an altar full with food offerings, antique images, candles. The old women folks usually recite the prayer.

TIPS explores Tanap Avis Falls

With the desire of some of the members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), Inc. to capture majestic sites and scenes in Ilocos Norte, it came up to their shoot list the Tanap Avis Falls in the town of Burgos.

It was the first time that members discover the said falls. The visit was initiated and led by Alaric Yanos who goes for a shoot on his free weekend time. He, together with Dr. Edwin Antonio, went for the first time to the wonderful site on September 4, 2011.

They took the GMW bus early morning from Laoag City at 5:30 and took a tricycle that led to barangay of its location. They walked a short span before reaching the falls. Without any guide they were able to trek it by themselves. But they were not able to reach the topmost level of the falls. Both of them enjoyed the experience and promised to get back.

Then, come another visit. It was scheduled by the members on October 15, 2011. Alaric Yanos still led the group. He went with members Bryan Rapadas and Raffy Pasalo. They used a private car from Laoag. From the barangay, they trekked all the way to the falls. This time they hired a guide who led them to the 3rd and topmost level of water falls.

The water in the falls was voluminous attributing to the rainy period prior to the said visits. Exploring Tanap Avis Falls was considered another great experience of the TIPS members engaging on landscape photography. This photo shoot even strengthened the camaraderie among them.

TIPS member wins in local Scott Kelby Photo contest

A total of 26 photographers in Ilocos Norte has joined the Scott Kelby Worldwide photo walk and eleven has fielded in their photo entries for the contest.

The photograph taken by Godwinn Vicente was chosen as the best photo for the Laoag City Downtown location. He is a member of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS). He captured a young boy tumbling in the midst of his playmates. It's a happy photo.

Meanwhile, the grand prize winner for this year 2011 comes from none other than Philippines. The photographer is Jaime Cesar Tibe from Surigao City. He bested 1000 entries worldwide. He captured children diving in a river. “It was a cool shot with a striking balance of sky and water with bubbles from the last jumper at the corner of the photo,” says Scott Kelby.

TIPS leads Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk in Laoag

The Ilocandia Photographic Society, Inc. (TIPS) with its president Dr. Edwin Antonio has led a photo walk in Laoag City downtown in celebration of the 4th Annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk. There were about 1117 photo walks around the world held on October 1 & 2, 2011. A total of 27, 924 photo walkers registered worldwide for this event.

In the city of Laoag, there were 35 people who signed up for the walk and 26 photo walkers showed up. A storm signal number 2 was hoisted in Ilocos Norte on the day before the photo walk but this did not dampen the mood of the photo walkers. On the day itself, October 2, 2011, participants showed up one by one and the weather just got so fine. No rain nor heat of the sun.

The following are the pariticipants: Alaric Yanos, Edward Bulosan, Dr. Joy Lazaro, Dr. Ja Malvar, Dr. Liza Paz-Tan, Aristotle Art Subala, Cherry Hernando, Ana Carmela Remigio, Roel Domingo, Joseph Reginaldo, Dr. Robert Luzod, Godwinn Vicente, Edwin Tangonan, Arnulfo Ranjo, Dr. Baldomero Tapia, Cholo Hernandez, Raffy Pasalo, Bryan Rapadas, Johnstone Corpuz, Jesse Anthony Barut, Anna Tuzon, Andie Lamug, Dr. Isaias Alipio, Louisa Morales, and Dr. Jose Orosa.

The photographers enjoyed the walk. The group started covering the Ermita Hill overlooking the city downtown and the Padsan river. They slowly walked down to the riverside community where the locals were amazed to see a group of photographers and readily posed for them. Next stop was at the Laoag City public market covering wide array of products and farm produce sold. The participants dropped by at the cathedral and they concluded the walk with a climb of the monumental Laoag Sinking Belltower.

It was such a wonderful photographic experience as majority of the non-TIPS members claimed. Most of them clamor for another photo walk soon. Some of the participants ended their fruitful walk with lunch at Papa Pau’s Diner.

Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk set in Laoag

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), Inc. set up a photo walk in Laoag City Downtown on October 2, 2011, from 8am to 10am. TIPS president Dr. Edwin Antonio will lead the walk and plans to cover the Ermita Hill, Ablan Shrine, down to the Sunday market of Laoag, then observe religious activities at the Cathedral, may climb the Sinking Belltower, visit Capitol and City hall and watch the flow of the Padsan River. The walk will be concluded at Papa Pau's Diner.

The walk has room for a few more and only few days left. Many prizes are at stake for the winning photos. The public is encouraged to sign up by clicking the link.

Manila Bulletin features TIPS

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) is being featured on the nation’s leading newspaper Manila Bulletin on September 13, 2011 issue with the title, The Ilocandia Photographic Society: Sharing Visions and Skills through Photography.

Every Tuesday of the week, the said daily newspaper comes out with the Picture Perfect Section that gives articles, news and updates on photography. TIPS is one of the camera clubs in the country that was featured on camera club bulletin.

The group’s photo of TIPS plus ten best photos of the group members were highlighted. The article also cited the group’s visions and missions.

TIPS is now SEC registered

After two years in existence, The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) is now a registered non-stock organization at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

On September 8, 2011, after completing the requirements, TIPS president Dr. Edwin Antonio submitted the application of the group at SEC Baguio Extension Office.

After evaluation and processing of TIPS application, Director Annie Gonzales-Tesoro has awarded the Certificate of Incorporation of TIPS to Dr Antonio with Company Reg. No. CN201132705. The group’s name is now officially called TIPS, Inc.

TIPS braves the storm for a workshop

In spite of the typhoon Mina that struck the Ilocos region, members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) carried out their photography workshop under the direction of Mr. Nathan Lubian.

The workshop entitled Blaze of Shadows: A Journey to the North has changed its venue from Burgos to Playa Tropical and Sitio Remedios resorts in Currimao on day one for the shoot and Papa Paus Diner in Laoag on day two for the post processing.

The participants’ mood was not dampened by the Signal Number 4 storm. Instead of having it outdoors they made it indoors and used the ambient light coming from the windows. There was a bit period when the rain stopped and the group was able to shoot with the models outdoors close to the beach.

This workshop was participated in by Michael Ong, Dr Robert Luzod, Ronald Macatulad, Dr. Edwin Antonio, Archi Joseph Reginaldo, Dr. Joy Lazaro, Landell Galiza, James Ragus, Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad, with non-members Dr. Jonathan Noble, Dr Ja Malvar, Noel and Hans. Models were Che and Jem and Make up artists, Don Cristobal and Alvin.

Indigenous Kids: An art photograph on canvas sold

An art photograph on canvas entitled Indigenous kids by Dr. Edwin Antonio was purchased by no less than the Honorable Eric Bawingan, mayor of the municipality of Adams. He got impressed by the photos exhibited by the members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) during the Baro a Rubuatan Exhibit. He got even more excited to see some of the photographs taken from his municipality.

The lovely town of Adams is an eco-adventure destination of the North. It is an upland town inhabited by indigenous peoples composed of only one barangay. It boasts of wonderful water falls, rivers, mountains and hanging bridges. Exotic foods and local wines can also be found here.

The group was commissioned last year to take photographs of their town for their tourism promotion. This is one of the shots taken by Dr. Antonio depicting the indigenous children of the said town. The said photograph was bought for the municipal government and is now being displayed as the Sangguniang Bayan session hall.

The photograph shows Dr Antonio and Mayor Bawingan during the Rubuatan Exhibit at the Museo Iloco in Laoag City where the said photo was displayed behind their back.

Ragsak ti Panagsala: An art photograph on canvas sold

An art photograph on canvas entitled “Ragsak ti Panagsala” by Alaric Yanos was purchased by no less than the Honorable Bonifacio C. Clemente, mayor of the municipality of Paoay. He was fascinated by the photographs exhibited by the members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) during the Rubuatan Exhibit.

Paoay town is the home of Guling-guling Festival where it features beautiful dances. Alaric chanced upon a group of dancers during an event other than the festival held in front of the UNESCO World Heritage Paoay Church.

The said photograph was shot in 2010 with a Pentax camera. The said photograph is now displayed at the Sangguniang Bayan session hall in Paoay.

Santa Maria Church in Infrared: An art photograph on canvas sold

An art photograph on canvas entitled “Santa Maria Church in infrared” by Dr Jose Orosa III was purchased by Dr. Dedicascion Ma. Reyes of Ilocos Sur. She is the widow of the late Dr. Godofredo Reyes, an Ilocano literary icon. Dr Reyes collects photographs of the said church because she hails from the same town with her house close to it. She was captivated by its beauty on a different vantage point. She got curious of the setting of the photograph when it was taken. It’s a heritage and a world class church.

Dr. Reyes saw the photo in an exhibit staged by The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) called Retrato. She was one of the special guests who ceremonially untied the ribbon during the exhibit opening. It was held during the Timpuyog Ilocano writers’ international convention at the St Nicks Function Hall in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte held on May 27-29, 2011.

Dr. Orosa is an otorhinolaryngologist and the immediate past president of The Ilocandia Photographic Society. He did a photo project in 2010 covering the churches of the province of Ilocos Sur. Santa Maria church cannot be missed on his project since it is one of the four baroque churches in the Philippines inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Dr. Edwin Antonio, TIPS president handed in to Dr. Reyes the said canvas print. Together with her friends, she was happy to receive it.

TIPS conducts Practical Photography Workshop for Doctors

As per popular request of the members of the Ilocos Norte Medical Society (INMS) to undergo a workshop and pursue their interest on photography, Dr. Gretchen Ranada, INMS president proposed a joint project to The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) through Dr. Robert Luzod to conduct Practical Photography Workshop.

The workshop was held at Luzod’s residence in Batac, Ilocos Norte on July 23-24, 2011. It was a two-day workshop that includes lectures on basic photography, one-on-one tutorials, photo walk, model shoot and photo critiquing.

On day one, the workshop was started with a photowalk at the Ricarte Park. It was an open shoot by the participants accompanied by TIPS members.

Doctors Jonathan Noble, Rosemarie Garganta, Remedios Marcos, Maritess Padaca, Gloria Soriano-Pasion, Lorna Mignon Canete, Lerma Fe Taylan, Francisco Ranada III, Ja Malvar, Liza Marie Paz-Tan, Gretchen Ranada, Celina Ferraris, Adonis Avila, Miramar Bumanglag, and Leodelyn Cuevas, together with other representatives Imelin Cristobal, Laila Blanca Mabanag, and Dennis Magpily attended the workshop.

Dr. Edwin Antonio, TIPS president opened the program by introducing his team The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) and welcomed the participants. The course was later introduced by Dr. Luzod and requested each member to introduce and say something about their background on photography.

The topic, parts and functions of a camera was discussed by Ronald Macatulad. He also defined some photographic terminologies. It was followed by Michael Ong’s lecture on proper handling of camera, correct posture, and things needed for a shoot.

Lito Villamarin tackled lenses, perspective and depth of field. F-stop, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and on cam light metering was lectured by Dr. Jose Orosa III. Drills and exercises were performed on a one-on-one basis. Photo critiquing was conducted after collecting the outputs from the participants.

On day two, Alaric Yanos discussed 10 ways to better composition of photographs and the use of filters. Introduction to basic post processing was tackled by Andie Lamug and Bryan Rapadas.

On the last session, the participants were divided into two groups for the model shoot. It was where they applied the theories they learned from the lectures with assistance and supervision from TIPS members.

The participants were happy with the workshop and they were asking for the next one. The program was ended with the awarding of certificates of participation by Dr Antonio, TIPS president and Dr. Joy Lazaro, TIPS secretary.

TIPS attends Looking for Johnny Moon workshop

They call Johnny Moon as the postmodern incarnation of the world renowned painter and the beloved son of Ilocos Norte Juan Luna. It is the renaissance of the Ilocano genius in the new millennium. It is the dawning of a new breed of Johnny Moon who will blend innovative art in the digital world.

The said seminar workshop aimed to find Johnny Moon among the participants who might rock the current perceptions of art. Members of the The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS)did not pass this opportunity for the search of Johnny Moon.

TIPSters Bryan Rapadas, Alaric Yanos, Andie Lamug, Ronald Macatulad, Michael Ong and Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad participated the seminar-workshop Looking for Johnny Moon, the very first Ilocos Digital Arts Festival on July 14-16, 2011 at the Plaza Del Norte.

There were lectures on cinematography, scriptwriting, film directing, film editing with special effects, animation, game development and digital photography. There was also screening of independent films by Directors Soxie Topacio, Lee Meily, Danny Añonuevo, Mark Meily. A workshop on tours were held in Currimao, Paoay Lake, Batac, Malacanang of the North, Sand Dunes, Burgos Light House, Windmill in Bangui, Kapurpurawan in Burgos, and Laoag City.

TIPS re-elects for vacant posts

Due to the resignation of two officers from The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), the group convened and elected the replacement for the posts of Secretary and Auditor on July 01, 2011. Dr. Joy Lazaro was elected as the Secretary and Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad was elected as the Auditor.

Here is the list of officers for 2011-2012:

President - Dr. Edwin Antonio

Vice President - Bryan Rapadas

Secretary – Dr. Joy Lazaro

Treasurer - Dr. Bobby Luzod

PRO - Alaric Yanos

Auditor – Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad

Board of Directors

Dr. June Orosa
Michael Ong
Andie Lamug

Other official members of TIPS as of July 01, 2011 are: Ronald Macatulad, Carlito Villamarin, Joseph Reginaldo, Godwinn Vicente, Edwin Tangonan, Edward Bulusan, Raffy Pasalo, Landell Galiza, and James Ragus.

Dancers Among Us: A Photo Op by TIPS

A fun shoot was recently conducted by The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS)dubbed as Dancers Among Us. The group has contacted the dance members of the Saguday Cultural Troupe to act as models for the said project shoot.

The dancers who participated in this shoot event were Eugene, Mark, Gladys and Cheryl. With their grace, agility and flexibility, they posed with their dance moves in the midst of people in public places. The shoot was done in the provincial capitol, streets and public market of Laoag City and 365 Plaza and Robinson's Mall in San Nicolas Ilocos Norte.

11 members from the TIPs group participated in this fun shoot namely, Bryan Rapadas, Ronald Macatulad, Michael Ong, Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad, Dr. Joy Lazaro, Carlito Villamarin, Archi. Joseph Reginaldo, James Ragus, Raffy Pasalo, Dr. Edwin Antonio, and Andie Lamug. Everyone enjoyed the shoot. The dancer models have said that a dream come true for them to pose in the public getting their attention. Truly this is another one of a kind project shoot.

TIPS holds Retrato Photo Exhibition

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) held a photography exhibit entitled Retrato.

The said exhibit featured the lovely images of the Ilocandia's treasured heritage, culture and landscape. It was launched on May 27, 2011 and lasted until May 29, 2011 at St. Nicks Function Hall in the town of San Nicolas Ilocos Norte.

This exhibit was held in time for the TMI (Timpuyog Dagiti Mannurat Iti Iluko) Iluko Literary International Conference 2011 which was attended by delegates from Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, California, Canada, Australia and Hawaii especially University of Hawaii.

The exhibit was formally opened by Dr. Dedicacion Agatep-Reyes, wife of the Iluko literary icon Dr. Godofredo Reyes and Mr. Peter Julian, Bukaneg awardee. They opened it by unique way of untying the riboon.

Dr Edwin V. Antonio, president of The Ilocandia Photographic Society was there to introduce the photo exhibit and his group TIPS to the delegation. They were amazed to see the photographs printed on canvas. They appreciated very much the show and some of the prints were sold on the very first day.

Paoay Lake in Infrared: An art photograph on canvas sold

An art photograph on canvas entitled “Paoay Lake in infrared” by Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad was purchased by no less than the Honorable Bonifacio C. Clemente, mayor of the municipality of Paoay. He was fascinated by the photos exhibited by the members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) during the Rubuatan Exhibit. However, he had been mainly attracted to the Paoay Lake photograph. He personally bought this art photo to adorn his home.

Paoay Lake is a legendary lake. It is one of the prominent features of Paoay town. Legend says that the lake area was a sunken village and when fishermen go into the deep they see shadows of houses. It was also told that the fish they catch, believed to be inhabitants of the ill-fated village, were adorned with jewels. On its shores is a monumental building called Malacanang ti Amianan built during the Marcos regime.

The said photograph was shot in an IR form on December 2010 by Lorna Macatulad. They were then on a pre-nuptial pictorial when this beautiful sight of Paoay Lake with the element of fisherman on the scene captivated her hence, she clicked her shutter button.

TIPS adopts Pecha Kucha

On the very first general assembly meeting of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) on its year 3, a pecha kucha was conducted among the members of the group.

Pecha kucha is a presentation methodology to organize the presentation order of an event. An example of event was the Pecha Kucha Night. This was devised in 2003 in Roponggi Tokyo. It was an architectural design presentation where a dozen presenters got to do a talk with a 20 slides by 20 seconds. It takes a total of 6 minutes 40 seconds per presentation.

This event was conceived as a venue for young designers to network, meet, show their work, exchange ideas and present their work on a fast paced, concise and entertaining manner.

TIPS has seen this methodology to be effective in presenting their photographic works to the group and thereby will make the presentations short and sweet.

TIPsters Michael Ong, Dr. Robert Luzod, Andie Lamug, Landell Galiza, James Ragus, Joseph Reginaldo, Dr. Edwin Antonio, Godwinn Vicente and Bryan Rapadas.

Most of the pecha kucha presentation mainly delved on the Cuaresma Fotografia and other recent photographs of the TIPS members. The pecha kucha was held at the private function of the La Moda Panciteria in Laoag City.

TIPS unveils photos for Talugading Photo Exhibit

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) has unveiled its photos for the Talugading: Ilocos Sur At Its Best exhibit. Vice Mayor Ryan Luis Singson of Vigan City assisted by Dr. Edwin Antonio, president of TIPS formally opened the exhibit by untying the ribbon.

Vice Mayor Singson was impressed by the photos exhibited by the members of the group and praised the art pieces. He said that he has also interest in photography. Dr. Antonio has asked the support of the vice mayor for a possible future exhibits in places other than Ilocos Sur and he said yes.

TIPS members present during the opening were Dr. Bobby Luzod, Michael Ong, Edwin Tangonan, James Ong, Gem Paula Lucero, Dr. Joy Lazaro and Bryan Rapadas.

TIPS opens Talugading Photo Exhibit

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) will be holding a photography exhibit entitled "Talugading: Ilocos Sur At It’s Best".

It will be featuring the treasured heritage, landscape and culture of the province of Ilocos Sur. It will be launched on April 20, 2011 at 10AM at Baluarte in the Heritage City of Vigan. For further details please call Mr. Alaric Yanos at 09175682416.

Sitio Remedios: An art photograph on canvas sold

An art photograph on canvas entitled Sitio Remedios by Dr. Robert Luzod was bought by Dr. Jovencio Cuanang of St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Cuanang is an art patron who maintains two art galleries namely Boston Gallery in Manila and Pinto Art Gallery in Rizal. He has big passion for collecting art pieces especially paintings and now he has artwork in the form of photograph to add to his collection.

Tipster Dr. Robert was fascinated by the architecture of the place and had fun shooting the arches of one of the buildings. The photograph was taken in the year 2010 when he and his colleagues underwent a painting workshop at the resort called Sitio Remedios. This resort by the China Sea located in the town of Curimao in Ilocos Norte is owned by Dr Cuanang himself. The said photograph is now displayed at one of the villas in the resort.

Lola Ingga’s Tapuey: An art photograph on canvas sold

An art photograph on canvas entitled Lola Ingga’s Tapuey by Bryan Rapadas was purchased by no less than the Honorable Imee Marcos, Governor of Ilocos Norte. The governor has been staunchly promoting the arts and culture of the province and that she wanted these art pieces be showcased in her humble office. This particular canvas photograph is now strategically hanging in the wall of the governor’s office.

Lola Ingga, an old woman, is a veteran in making the rice wine called tapuey. The members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) were invited in the year 2010 in the town of Adams to shoot its tourism sites. One of the town’s attractions is the making and drinking of tapuey. Lola Ingga demonstrated the procedures in making the said wine and offered each of her guests to drink her product. After which a photograph session was conducted and TIPSter Bryan did a good portrait of her with her burnay or jars on her side.

TIPS elects new set of officers

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) has recently celebrated its 2nd year anniversary and a new set of officers was elected to function for a one year term.

The following is the new set of officers for 2011-2012.

President - Dr. Edwin Antonio

Vice-President - Bryan Rapadas

Secretary - Gem Paula Lucero

Treasurer - Dr. Robert Luzod

PRO - Alaric Yanos

Auditor - Mark Louie Chan

Board of Directors

Dr. Jose Orosa III
Michael Ong
Joseph Andie Lamug

Panagsubalit: TIPS gives back

As thanksgiving and celebration of the wonderful two years of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), its members thought of sharing their blessings to a home for the aged. The group conducted an outreach activity for the elder residents of the Balay Taripato.

The outreach was titled as Panagsubalit: TIPS gives back. Panagsubalit is an Ilocano term that means to share the blessings. Balay Taripato, literally means the home for care, is a project of the provincial government of Ilocos Sur. There are 21 residents in this institution with varied medical situations such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, blindness, and others.

A mass was celebrated by Fr. Joy and a simple program was held starting with a welcome speech by the administrator of the center Mr. Joy and a response speech by TIPS president Dr. June Orosa.

The residents showcased some of their talents during a socialization program. Lola Belen had a piano recital, Lola Flora did her funny story telling and Lolo Renato sang a beautiful song. The staff members did also dance numbers and sang. TIPSters of course did some entertainment numbers with Archi Joseph with a piano recital and a solo number by Dr. June.

Later, the group shared to the beneficiaries their gifts and tokens. There were cans of biscuits, toothpastes, brushes, soaps, detergent powders, clothes, medicines, noodles and other food stuff donated to the residents. They were happy to receive them all and a lunch was later on served to everyone courtesy of Mr. Carlo.

It was a fulfilling day for all the members of the TIPS group who participated in this event. The group hopes to be of service again to the community.