Dubai, UAE – 10 June 2020 – In accordance with the UAE government’s laws on preventing the spread of the COVID-19, the Filipino Social Club (FilSoc) will host the 122nd PID celebrations through a live video streaming on 12th June 2020 at 11:00 AM on the organization’s social media accounts namely their Facebook Page, Instagram, Twitter, and on their website.
The live stream commemoration will comprise of the main program with inspirational messages and live speeches from Philippine government officials and Filipino celebrities; while interspersed with entertainment numbers by local artists. Pre-recorded performances by singers Julie San Jose, The Clash Season 1 winner Golden Cañedo and first runner-up Garrett Bolden will also be shown.
A highlight of the online event will be the presentation of nominees and the announcement of winners of the Gawad Pinoy 2020, an award conferred to Filipino individuals in recognition of their exceptional and significant contribution in advancing a cause or promoting the interest of Filipinos in their respective field of expertise; and the Gawad Pinoy Senior Citizen 2020 for UAE-based Filipino senior citizens with inspiring stories and compelling achievements.
Commencing at 5:00 PM will be the Pinoy Trivia, an hour-long question-and-answer segment quizzing the live viewers about Philippine history, civic and social studies that will reward winners with 122 prizes including two roundtrip airline tickets. The Sugod Bahay portion also promises special surprises to live spectators and followed by Original Pinoy Music (OPM) Acoustic Night featuring UAE-based bands and performers.
“We are inviting Kabayans to be with us virtually in this one-of-a-kind observance of the Philippine Independence Day,” said Mr. Erwin Tom Lladoc Jr., FilSoc’s PID 2020 Chairperson.
Concluding the online event will be the live coverage of the LED display of the Philippine flag at the iconic Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai at 9:15 in the evening.
“Together, let us thank the UAE for honoring the Philippines and the Filipinos on our National Day,” said Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE.
