Hong Kong-based alumni of four of the Philippines’ top universities are set to resume their friendly competition in fun games at the “Rambulan, UAAP Baranggayan sa Hong Kong” to be held on Nov 9 at Repulse Bay starting at 9:30am.
Those taking
part are alumni of the University of the Philippines, led by Tess
Turingan; Ateneo University led by Joms
Ortega; De La Salle University led by
Jaerey Velasco and Jan Yumul of University of Santo Tomas.
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The “Rambulan”
was first held in 2014 at the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park in Western District,
for the purpose of building camaraderie and goodwill among alumni of member
schools in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
It was followed
up with another friendly competition the following year at Repulse Bay beach,
this time, encouraging alumni to bring along their family members.
There followed a
lull of several years, mainly due to the frequently changing composition of the
various alumni groups, as well as the Covid-19 pandemic.
Next month’s “Rambulan”
will feature nine fun games,including “Tipanic,”
a Filipino twist to the classic “Boat is Sinking” contest; “Tono Henyo” or name
that tune competition”; a three-legged race,” hula hoop relay, balloon popping game, a sustainable dress pageant, as well as a cheer dance competition.
Several
fellowship gatherings were held by the four alumni groups in the run-up to the
Rambulan, with the last one taking place on Oct 4 at Enoteca in Quarry Bay.
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Three officers of the Philippine Consulate who are themselves alumni of the participating schools, joined the event: Consul Sheila Modenero-Arnesto, Vice Consul Allan Revote and Vice Consul Gino Soriano.
Aside from the
usual fun games, a big-ticket raffle draw was held to raise funds for the
Rambulan, with the top prizes being two economy class, round-trip tickets from
Philippine Airlines, one of which was won by The SUN publisher and UP alumnus
Leo A. Deocadiz.
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Also raffled off were 4 vouchers from AFreight, two 50% discount vouchers for a spin trial class at Seiileafi (Sey-leya'fi), two artworks from Kambal Gallery, vouchers from Potato Corner and San Miguel wireless chargers.
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Team Sarimanok, composed of alumni from different schools, won a series of fun games that tested contestants’ skill and dexterity. Four other mixed-member teams competed in the games that highlighted the gathering.
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