JEDDAH, 19 June 2003 ? In conjunction with the Philippine Independence Day celebration, the OFW Cooperative Council (OFWCC) will stage a youth singing contest today at 6:30 p.m. at the Philippine Consulate.
Eleven finalists were selected from several contestants during the audition conducted by Ajid Sayes.
For the high school level, the finalists are Nasrin Dianalan, Najah Bilaran, Mark Robert Garcia, Mary Catherene Grace Atienza and Gerome Lopez.
For the elementary level, the finalists are Noubikko Ray Tadeo, Catherene Jane Alcayde, Loraine Samsin, Caroline Joy Lopez, Najmuddin Omar, and Yvanna May David.
The sponsors for this occasion include Seiko, Arab News, Radwa Food Co., El-Gusto Filipino Food, PC-Time, OFWNet Foundation, Sarawat Superstores, Dr. Annette Lagman, Dr. Andrea Taguibao, Dr. Reinita Respicio and Sam Delos Santos.