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God Hears Prayers of Itogon
Finally, the prayers of Itogon are heard. Thank you Asec Marie Rafael for immediately relaying our concern to the Secretary of DENR… That Task Force Itogon was immediately stopped. That no more needless confiscation occurred. That no more raids and possible abuses have transpired. That the worries and fear of people in a state of…
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Operation Hope conquers the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong thru Local and Overseas feverish support
By Gregorio C. Taag Of late, TCC-Philippines had been busy contacting other volunteers and groups for updates in the various disaster-stricken areas of Itogon, Kabayan, Bokod, Bakun, La Trinidad, Baguio City, Mt. Province, and Nueva Vizcaya. The monstrous damage to nature and property was well corroborated by the loss of lives and limbs. Over at…
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Vote for Ms Cultural World 2018 and Ms TCC 2018, People’s Choice Award
The Cordillera Connection- Hong Kong Chapter (TCC-HK) presents online voting for the Ms Cultural World 2018 and Ms TCC 2018, People’s Choice Award. Award: People’s Choice Award Certificate/ Plaque to be awarded in Hong Kong at the actual pageant event on 04th November 2018, Sunday, Pier 10, Central Hong Kong (Tentative Venue) Prize: Family Dinner Treat…
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An Appeal to President Duterte for the Miners of Itogon
Hon. Rodrigo Roa Duterte President Republic of the Philippines Dear Sir: The lives of small scale miners of Itogon matters. Being the founder of this civic organisation that aims to work towards the relief of poverty, advancement of education, protection of health, and preservation of culture, arts and heritage, I am writing this letter in…
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TCC-HK, ICI, Batcave Facebook Club in Hong Kong join hands for Typhoon Ompong victims
By Rose John Ticag Amoy TCC-HK is symphatizing with all the families affected by the wrath of typhoon Ompong, Mangkhut as they named it internationally. As we watched the news through the social media and via YouTube, we are saddened to see the fierceness of the typhoon. We also experienced here the huge impact of…
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Operation HOPE: Rise Up Cordillera rekindled kind hearts, lifted up spirits in grief
By Gregorio “Popsie” C. Taag Way back in 2012, I was invited to help TCC organize its first ever concert. We collaborated with Michelle Apalla and Greg Daganos and the other volunteers. It was a resounding success because we were able to raise more than P75,000.00 for Ariel Bastian and his dialysis treatment. That was…
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TCC Website gets its very first online donation from a donor in USA
TCC’s finally gets its very first donation through its website online donation facility. The facility has been available but has not been used by supporters. We encourage TCC supporters to use this facility when you have access for online donations. Since TCC is a registered charity, there is only a very minimal transaction charged per…
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Cordillera Operation Hope
OPERATION HOPE NETS A JEEP LOAD OF CLOTHES AND GROCERY ITEMS – Once more manifesting true brotherhood, our Cordi people came to chip in little things from their households and became big things for the victims of Ompong. Heeding the call of Popsie to assist our people who fell to the wrath of the super…
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Carl Lee wins Talent Showdown
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAUAIDJUeUA&w=560&h=315] Car Lee is the Champion of the Talent showdown of Filipino-British Summer Dance Festival held on August 25, at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London, organised by the BFF (British-Filipino Foundation), the working name of The Cordillera Connection in United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Cris and JC Kelly won 1st Runner-up and Yael Llagan for…
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TCC beneficiaries raise Php1.2M in a single concert; condemns bogus organisers
TCC’s latest Concert for Life 26 held on July 22, 2018 at La Trinidad Municipal gym has raised Php1,101,513.00 and probably more as few beneficiaries have not given their report yet. The amount has been raised by more than 80 patients who applied to be beneficiaries of the said concert. Each beneficiary keeps whatever amount…