“Handog sa Kapwa Pilipino”
FTC (Singapore) Community Outreach Program, 20th November 2007

FTC President Raul Alenton led about 20 FTC officers, members and guests to distribute goodie bags to ‘center girls’, numbering about 56. A special program prepared by Babes Evangelista included a dance number of Filipino teenagers much to delight of the audience. An inspirational speech of Chi Ching touched the hearts of everyone when she mentioned that “it is better to forgive and forget and to move on …. and have a blessed Christmas holidays back home with their loved ones.” Representatives from the Philippine Embassy (Ate Luth & Ate Soc) also gave their speeches encouraging the center girls to tell their friends in the Philippines about the real life in Singapore before deciding to work here. As a token of appreciation, the center girls sang a medley of X-mas carols. Of course the program will not be complete without the dancing and the fun games prepared.

This is the 3rd year that FTC has visited the center and the FIRST of a series of visits by various organizations in Singapore. Lots of food have been prepared (too much rice this year because last year, there was little rice and in 2005, too little food) much to the enjoyment of everyone.

Special mention to the Filipino Ladies Tennis Group in Singapore (formed in 2006 to collect cash donations to fund the goodie bags for this event) & friends: Irene Lopez, Felicia Chan, Victoria Martone, Christine Lee, Leilani Anstey, Thata Rueping, Babes Evangelista, Nini Mitchell, Trini Van Paridon, Lorna Vainius, Rosemarie Ramos, Vivian Pascua, Daisy Cayabyab, Rose Solijon & Chi Ching.

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FTC TEAM Tournament 2007! – Team Tennis Attracted 50 Participants

A competitive and yet fun team tennis was organized by Ernie & Marvin on 24-25 Nov 2007 at Farrer Tennis Courts. Two teams are formed, Team 1 and Team 2. The team, which won the most number of matches, is declared the winner. Captains Edwin Tantoy (Team 2) and Euben Paracueles (Team 1) fielded members in order of strength in playing A, B1, B2 and C levels. Team 2 emerged the winner by narrowly beating Team 2. After deducting the cost of holding the event, team members are expected to share the “cash” pot.

Team 1

Players Class
Martin Dalupang C
Israel Maligaya B2
Phol Asuncion B1
Mighty Blanco B2
Euben Paracuelles – Team Leader B2
Rey Lecaros B1
RJ Gamboa B1
Joey Dela Cruz A
Eric Gutz B2
Ariel Alfelor B2
Raymond Palomares A
Alex Juan B2
Ninoy Matinez B2
Roque Ramos C
Thata Rueping B2
Ed Dimaano B2
Bong Fortin B1
Rose Ramos C
Vivian Pascua C
Carmi Pinto B2
Shan Andes A
Ronnie Ruanto C
Zeus Villafuerte B2
Ralph Quilaneta B2

Team 2
Players Class
Albert Bernardo B2
Marcus Powrie B2
Edwin Tantoy – Team Leader B2
Chris Pomegas B2
Ernie Sabigan B2
Theresa Agustin C
Marvin Almario A
Aldrin Cabreros B2
Tommy Lee B1
Loic Deniel B1
Jeffrey Tey A
Harold Labidez B1
Allan Aliman B1
Joachim Gay B2
Nick Maninang C
Bryan Woon B2
Rose Solijon C
Daisy Cayabyab C
Eric Tumbok A
Chi Ching B2
Raul Alenton B2
Boyet Anonuevo C
Joel Taloy B2

Rules and Mechanics:

1. Open to existing members only. Non Member have to register before
the tournaments start.

2. Must pay $10 registration fee (includes court booking, balls and prizes)

3. Each team will consist of 23 players including the team captain.

4. The team captain will prepare the team lineup before the scheduled
match ensuring that the below rules are followed:
a. each player will play 2 and only 2 matches.
b. a player can play within or above his category but not below his
category.
c. doubles C – 2 matches, doubles B2 – 3 matches, doubles B1 – 3
matches, doubles A – 2 matches
d. all matches will be 1-6 games straight (1 deuce only)

5. The team who won the most matches will be the WINNER.