WIN – Page 15 – Waraynon Initiative Network

True to its mission, vision and goals, Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN) has put on summer benefit concerts showcasing the Philippine heritage through song and dance. Each year, WIN comes together to form an original production led by an all-volunteer cast and crew. Our debut concert in 2014, entitled Ha Imo La (For You Alone), was for the benefit of the victims of super typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, which struck southern Philippines in November 2013. Our 2nd summer concert held in 2015, entitled Lamrag (Ray of Light), was to raise funds to sustain the operations of the organization in spreading the unique cultural identity of the islands of Leyte, Samar, and Biliran, distinct from the national heritage of the Philippines. This year, our concert entitled Halad (Offering), will kick off our fundraising efforts for our planned surgical-medical-dental mission on July, 2017 in Tacloban City, Philippines and our other projects. This year’s concert will have two shows, 3pm and 7pm and will be held at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 on July 23, 2016.

Halad will feature performances by the WIN Orchestra, WIN Performing Group, WIN Chorale and the WIN Dancers with the special participation of the US-based alumni of the world-renowned Leyte Kalipayan Dance Company (LKDC), designated as Official Cultural Ambassadors of the Philippines to the US in 1965 and most recently acclaimed as one of the best dance companies in the world; Sole Twisters, a contemporary, ballet and jazz dance group based in San Jose, CA; and the amazing Mark Kervin Singzon, a Taclobanon based in New Zealand.

The concert will center on the heartfelt dedication and commitment of WIN to reach out to the needy and inspire people. It will showcase inspirational, contemporary, pop, jazz and rock songs which will appeal to the broad spectrum of audiences that our concerts have been able to attract. And of course, a WIN production will not be complete without the beautiful WARAY songs and the classic Tagalog songs. This evening of contemporary-ethnic musical fusion will surely be unforgettable!

Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN) is an exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, classified as a public charity organization and a CA non-profit public benefit corporation dedicated to the preservation of and education on the Philippine heritage through the performing arts. Contributions to Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN) are deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Furthermore, the organization is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code.

Please come and watch this great show for a worthy cause. Thank you for your benevolence which helps us help others!

SUPPORT THE 2017 SURGICAL-MEDICAL-DENTAL MISSION IN TACLOBAN CITY, PHILIPPINES

Dolores, E. Samar, Philippines – In less than 3 months after WIN awarded the fishing boat grant to the beneficiaries – Juriel Grafil, Mariel Batula, Gerry Quilonia and Dexter Bertumin; the fishing boat was completed and was launched for operation last November, 2015. During off-fishing periods, the beneficiaries do not keep the boat idle. Instead, they make it available for small entrepreneurs to transport basic commodities and goods needed by the townspeople.

Kudos to all who continue to think progressively for the socio-economic advancement of this community and thank you to Couples for Christ-Dolores Chapter for being an effective conduit for and partner of Waraynon Initiative Network in this endeavor. May your tribe increase!