117th Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration organized, produced, directed, and presented by the PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY COUNCIL, INC.

with the cooperation of the CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE

FE MARTINEZ Consul General MARIO LOPEZ DE LEON, JR. REUBEN S. SEGURITAN, ESQ. President Honorary Adviser Grand Marshal 2015

PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Page 1 of 3 SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2015 • CITY

PARADE APPLICATION

(PLEASE CLEARLY PRINT ALL INFORMATION) Deadline for submission: May 4, 2015

Name of Group/Association/Business:______Mailing Address: ______Person authorized to submit this application on behalf of the Group or Association: ______Contact Person: ______Official title in the Association: ______Day/Night Phone ______Mobile Phone: ______Email Address: ______We intend to participate in the following manner (please check all that apply): □Marchers ONLY, approximate # of Marchers ______. (If less than 10, group will be combined with others).

□Marchers With a Float or Open-Top Car (Convertibles), approximate # of Marchers ______.

□With Standard Float (PIDCI-supplied), Fee: $2,500, □With Special Float (NOT PIDCI-supplied), Fee: $500 □With Open-Top Car (Convertible), Fee: $300 for Community Organization. Please make All Checks Payable to: PIDCI □With Open-Top Car (Convertible), Fee: $500 for Private or Business Entity. NOTE: Non-Convertible Cars, Van, SUV, Trucks, Pick-Up, Motorcycles, 3 or 4-Wheelers are NOT allowed.

Description of Group’s Attire/Theme (Please attach a separate sheet if you need more space or for any additional remarks) ______Requested Donations from all participants (including PIDCI Member Organizations): $40

(NOTE – For interested parties, PIDCI has Corporate Sponsorship Packages to avail of other Corporate Entitlements and provide you with maximum exposure during the months of the PIDCI Celebratory Events.)

I / We agree to participate in the Philippine Independence Day Parade on June 07, 2015. In participating, I / we fully agree to conform to all the guidelines for the parade. Further, I / we have read, understood and agree to conform to and abide by the requirements mentioned herein. Full Name of President or Authorized Person: ______Signature: ______Date application completed and signed: ______

This Application returned to PIDCI via (Please Check One): □Postal Mail, □E-Mail, □Hand-delivered, □Other_____

Please Mail Application & Check to: NONOY RAFAEL (Parade Chairman), PO Box 424, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. A copy of the Application may also be E-Mailed to: [email protected] & [email protected] (w/ Subject: PARADE & your Organization’s Name) For more info, call/text: Co-Chairmen Nonoy Rafael 516-298-8428, Ner Martinez 347-837-5853, or President Fe Martinez 973-222-0085

“The Filipino: An Active Partner in Environmental and Climate Change Governance” ______ Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI)   c/o Manny B. Quintal Law Office - 291 , Suite #1501, New York NY 10007-1858  Rev 04-08-2015 Web: www.pidci.org  [A Duly Registered Not-for-Profit Organization]  Email: [email protected]

117th Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration organized, produced, directed, and presented by the PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY COUNCIL, INC.

with the cooperation of the CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINES

FE MARTINEZ Consul General MARIO LOPEZ DE LEON, JR. REUBEN S. SEGURITAN, ESQ. President Honorary Adviser Grand Marshal 2015

PARADE APPLICATION Page 2 of 3

PARADE RULES/REGULATIONS/GUIDELINES

The Parade Committee 2015 is solely responsible and duly authorized for planning and arranging the Parade Route Sequence Guide. The sequencing (Line-Up) and start time may be subject to change as deemed necessary by the Parade Committee. Any changes will be announced at the LAST community meeting On June 4th.

o The Parade Committee reserves the right to remove or reposition from the parade any entrant, group or contingent not conforming to the Rules and Regulations or refusing to follow the instructions of the parade officials. o In any interpretation of parade rules, the Parade Committee’s decision shall be final. o Any organization/group who wishes to participate in the parade shall fill out a Parade Application form and submit to the parade committee on/before May 4, 2015. o Parade Route is along (Southbound), NYC (from 38th Street to 27th Street) o All organizations are highly encouraged to be creative, invest, impress & be proud to be a Filipino/Fil-Am; be proud of their roots, culture & bring as much life, color & music to their contingency; adhere & promote Parade’s Concept: o Assembly time is 10:00 am-11:30 am; Opening ceremony is 11:45 am and Parade kick-off is 12:00 pm (promptly). o ALL Marchers/Participants must register with a Parade Committee Marshal when they arrive so that they will be directed to their respective street block assignments. o Please note that groups arriving late will only be allowed to march after all other groups have marched or will be assigned to a different position upon the discretion of the Parade Marshals. o Costumes/outfits worn by the marchers should conform to common standards of decency. o Participants are not allowed to transfer to other organizations they belong to during the parade unless they wear the prescribed uniform of the respective organization. o No items, objects, products, giveaways, etcetera may be thrown from any float, car, vehicle or from marchers. o No distribution of any materials by any parade participant. No balloons may be released. o No motorcycles allowed. No Trailers, Rollerblading, Skateboard, Remote or Radio-Controlled cars/planes/drones. o No fireworks or flammable objects may be carried. o Motor vehicles must have valid registration, license and insurance policy ready for inspection by the police. o No enclosed motor vehicles will be allowed for security reasons. Only Registered open-top cars (Convertibles). o All portable external power-source or Generators must be fully secured and moved safely. o Parade movement is South-bound on Madison Ave. (from 38th to 27th Streets) – Do NOT move against traffic flow. o The Reviewing Stand is strictly limited to VIPs, Special Guests & Parade Judges located between 29th & 30th Sts. o NO disruptive anti-government placards or negative chanting is allowed. This is a celebration and actions that will disturb the positive atmosphere will NOT be tolerated. o Marchers With Floats or Open Cars must maintain a Safe Distance & NOT walk in front of these moving vehicles. o Float “riders” must stay in their floats at all times. Do not let anyone get close to it when it’s moving. o *Any organization/group With a Float or Open-Top cars MUST fill out an Additional Float or Open-Top Car Contract AND submit to parade committee before the indicated deadline along with full payment of Fees. o LINE UP INFORMATION DETAILS - TO BE RELEASED TO PARTICIPANTS/ORGANIZATION AT THE COMMUNITY MEETING BY THE PIDCI PARADE COMMITTEE – A REPRESENTATIVE FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION MUST ATTEND FOR FINAL INSTRUCTIONS.

o RAIN DATE : NONE (Parade is “On” RAIN or SHINE) PLEASE INITIAL HERE: ______

COMMUNITY MEETING DATES: 7:00PM - APRIL 16th, MAY 21st and June 4th (ALL Thursdays) Venue: PHILIPPINE CENTER - KALAYAAN HALL – 556 , New York, NY (Between 45TH/46TH Streets) “The Filipino: An Active Partner in Environmental and Climate Change Governance” ______ Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI)   c/o Manny B. Quintal Law Office - 291 Broadway, Suite #1501, New York NY 10007-1858 

Web: www.pidci.org  [A Duly Registered Not-for-Profit Organization]  Email: [email protected]

117th Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration organized, produced, directed, and presented by the PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY COUNCIL, INC.

with the cooperation of the CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINES

FE MARTINEZ Consul General MARIO LOPEZ DE LEON, JR. REUBEN S. SEGURITAN, ESQ. President Honorary Adviser Grand Marshal 2015

SUGGESTED CHECKLIST / CONCEPTS FOR PARADE PARTICIPATION AND EXECUTION TO PROMOTE THE PHILIPPINES, AND OUR PEOPLE: “It’s Fun to be Pinoy!” Page 3 of 3 Through our Culture, Traditions, Festivals, Dances, Costumes and Accessories; our Famous Natural Wonders, Natural Resources and Products; Historical Milestones & Filipino Achievers.

Festivals* - Showcase “My Town”: Famous Spots : Peoples/Costumes/Traditions *: Pandan Festival-Luisiana, Laguna Underground River, Puerto Princesa “Different Peoples of the Phil” * Sinulog – Cebu Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano Simbang Gabi Masskara – Bacolod Rice Terraces Filipino Saints, Sto. Nino, Mother Mary Pahiyas – Quezon Luneta, Rizal Monument Legendary Characters from our “Alamat” Kadayawan sa Dabaw – Davao Intramuros Jeepney/Tricycle Panagbenga Flower Festival – Baguio Vigan Paskuhan Village Higantes – San Clemente, Rizal Corregidor, Bataan Kalesa Parada ng Lechon – Balayan, Batangas Fort Santiago Philippine churches Sandugo – Tagbilaran, Bohol Boracay, Dakak, Pearl Farm, El Nido Various Folk Dances of the Philippines * Santacruzan/Flores De Mayo Pagsanjan Falls “Tayo Na Sa Antipolo” Ati Atihan – Aklan Chocolate Hills, Bohol Karabaw Mascot and /or Tarsier Mascot Penafrancia Viva La Virgen – Bicol Sarimanok/Vinta Dinagyang Festival - Iloilo Tiniklin, Singkil, Pandango sa Ilaw

Historical Milestones* : Products : People/Achievers : Cross at Limasawa Barong/Baro’t Saya Fil-Am Performers on Broadway Blood Compact Banig, Kulambo Fil-am Singers/Entertainers Gomburza; Jose Rizal Martyrdom Pandan Successful Filam Professionals Cannonization of San Lorenzo Ruiz Coconuts/Lambanog Manny Pacquiao, Filipino Olympians Declaration of Independence - Kawit Sorbetes Jose Rizal, Folk/Rock Bands Galleon Trade Philippine Tapestries/Textiles Sports Personalities/Teams Balangiga Revolt Pearls Newsmakers/Intl Champions Malolos Constitution, Barasoain Church Capiz Fashion Designers/Interior Designers People Power Sinamay/Abaca/Pina/Jusi Beauty Queens/Chefs/Writers “Sakada” – Filipino-Amer Immigrants Copra, Parol Filipino/Fil-am Inventors Filipino War Veterans Handicrafts, Kawayan Filipino Martial Arts Public School System Implementation San Miguel Beer/Jollibee Filipino Mount Everest Climbers

The Philippines is considered as one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. The onslaught of natural calamities that struck the Philippines in the past years seriously reflects the need to preserve our precious natural resources and secure the future of the next generation of Filipinos. With impacts ranging from extreme weather events and periodic inundation to droughts and food scarcity, climate change has been a constant reality that many Filipinos have had to face. It is imperative that we seriously heed the call to protect our environment and curb the threats of climate change. Together with the world, let us showcase the Filipino spirit of solidarity, hope and strength by taking on an active role in promoting and raising awareness in environment protection. As we celebrate the 117th anniversary of Philippine Independence, let us do our part - the future is in your hands. “Pangalagaan ang Kalikasan Para Sa Ating Kinabukasan.” PLEASE INITIAL HERE: ______“The Filipino: An Active Partner in Environmental and Climate Change Governance” ______ Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI)   c/o Manny B. Quintal Law Office - 291 Broadway, Suite #1501, New York NY 10007-1858 

Web: www.pidci.org  [A Duly Registered Not-for-Profit Organization]  Email: [email protected]