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plkl
(Philippines Ladies of Kuala Lumpur)
The PLKL
liase closely with the Phils. Embassy's activities. They are a subsidiary
of ALC (Asean Ladies Circle) which consists of ladies from the Asean region
who are residing in Malaysia. They are mostly attached to the Asean Embassies
and have monthly affairs hosted alternatively by the Asean groups of Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, etc. Apart from
their activities within ALC's agenda, they organize and co-ordinate a number
of activities such as bowling, tennis, ballroom dancing, and other creative
activities as well as fund-raising activities and charity work for numerous
causes. The Phil. Country Representative of ALC is Merlyn Longitsch &
their President is Bing Lee.
Calendar
of Activities:
Date: |
Event: |
Oct 16-17
9:00 AM
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PLKL's
"Sari-Sari" - A Phils Crafts, Food & Tourism Bazaar
Venue: KL Plaza Concourse Area,
Bukit Bintang
PLKL in co-operation
with the Phil. Embassy will be setting up a variety of booths of Filipino
crafts, furniture, foods, etc. Part of proceeds to be donated to
an orphanage in Samar, Philippines. |
Oct 1
8:30 AM
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ALC's Int'l
Food Fair during Malaysian Humanitarian Foundation's launch of Senior Citizens
Humanitarian Club (SCHC)
Venue:
Kelab Sukan DBKL, Brickfields
PLKL prepared a variety of Filipino
dishes such as pancit, chicken adobo, cassava cake, chocolate cake,
& fruits. It was a heartwarming event which the ladies enjoyed since
Filipinos consider care for the elderly as a natural priority.
Click to view
SCHC
Program / Photos |
Sept 30
10:00 AM |
ALC-Singapore's
Morning Coffee Hosting
Venue:
Kelab Darul Ehsan |
Sept 23
10:00 AM
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ALC's
Trip to Petronas Twin Towers
Venue:
Assembly, Tower B, KLCC
The Petronas Twin Towers is currently
the world's tallest building. The PLKL enjoyed their visit there
and experienced a lovely bird's eyeview of KL. |
Sept 9
10:00 AM
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ALC Karaoke
Singing Competition
Venue: Indonesian Embassy
PLKL representative
Rachel won the Best Performance award with her rendition of "Saving all
my Love". |
Sept 5
9:00 AM
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PLKL Gargage
Sale during FWRC (Filipino Worker's Resource Center) 2nd Anniverary
Venue: FWRC (OWA Center)
PLKL setup
up booths of categorized garage sale items as their contribution to FWRC.
It turned out to be a very fun-filled day. The PLKL garage sale items
included Men's designer shirts, books, magazines, children's toys &
clothing, video tapes as well as other booths selling Pinoy food, Pinoy
crafts, etc.
Click to view
FWRC
Program & Photos |
Aug 4
10:00 AM
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ALC-PLKL's
Morning Coffee Hosting
Venue: Renaissance Hotel
Ballroom
A very successful & impressive
hosting by the PLKL which received numerous compliments from the attendees.
The Guest of Honor was Datin Seri Sharifah Aziah bte Syed Zainal Abidin
(wife of Malaysia's Foreign Minister). The event was graced with
Phil. Ambassador Jose Brillantes making the Opening Address. The event
consisted song & dance performances by PLKL members, Piano pieces of
Filipino songs by 6 yr old Danica Irish, and more.
Click to view Program
& Photos |
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Phils.
100th Independence Day Ball - Sayawit '99
Venue: Oriental Mandarin Hotel
Ballroom |
Members
of PLKL :
Ma.
Teresita Daza - Country Patron
Merlyn
Longitsch - Country Representative to ALC
Bing
Lee - President
Aleli Aligato
Giselle Alipen
Cheryl Mathew
Thess Bautista
Rachel Bywater
Marylou Caroll
Cherina Chacko
Juliet Chin
Violet Dorall
Fe Dumaguit
Edna Encarnacion |
Donna English
Isabelita Figgins
Evelyn Granda
Lita Hopke
Marisa Ismail
Katrina Karim
Malou Kennedy
Zeny Ladores
Becky Leogardo
Virgie Lim
Bing Manguerra |
Elena Mundy
Marietta Perera
Liza Pothera
Gemma Rashid
Virginia Ravara
Emily Santos
Joji Sorreta
Myrna Thell
Imelda Thesin
Else Voon
Roselindah Abdullah |
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