Sampaguita Ball 2015: An Evening of Elegance

The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. is celebrating the 22nd Annual Sampaguita Ball on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center’s Grand Sampaguita Ballroom at 7:00 in the evening.

Priced at $125 per plate for front table seating and $100, “Sampaguita Ball 2015″, with the theme “An Evening of Elegance”, comes with a complete entertainment package consisting of complimentary valet parking, cocktails starting at 6:00 PM, Gold Open Bar, a full course dinner catered by Hao Wah Restaurant, live music by Rhythm-n-Motion Band and and Cena Media Noche for a night to remember. PCFI’s resident performing groups, Philippine Performing Arts Company, Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble and Philippine Choral Group will also perform “Grandes Valses de las Islas Filipinas”, a collection of Philippine Grand Waltzes in a breathtaking production number.

This year’s “Sampaguita Ball” is chaired by PCFI Board member Betty Covarrubias and her committee members are Pacita Abinales, MD, Marly Balderama, Lucy Bautista, Emma Barrido, Terry Bissonette, MD, Mary Ann Branesky, Angelina Caculitan, Judy Cimafranca, MD, Bing Curioso, Vivian Dudgeon, Rose Dy, Loida Espiritu, Amy Estrada, Aurora Fortson, Dr. Evelyn Gador, Liberty Galloway, Esther Gianan, Anita Gonong, Clem Lazaro, PCFI Chairman Lari Cummings-Ongoco, Erlinda Pascual, MD, Helen Piloneo and Olivia Santiano . The Sampaguita Sampaguita Ladies Committee is presently chaired by Lucy Bautista.

Sampaguita Ball” is a strictly formal event. Attire must be Long Evening Gown, Terno or Filipiniana for ladies, Black Tie or Barong Tagalog for the gentlemen.

Proceeds from “Sampaguita Ball” will be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex.

The Bayanihan Arts and Events Center is located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.

All seats are by reservation only. For more information, please contact Betty Covarrubias at (813) 778-2248, PCFI Chairman Lari Cummings Ongoco (813) 786-3030 or Lucy F. Bautista (727) 639-7980 or visit the PCFI website at www.pcfitampa.org.

Hotel Accomodations for Sampaguita Ball

Residence Inn by Marriott

Rate:
$109.00 + tax for One Bedroom
$139.00 + tax for a King Studio

Address:
4012 Tampa Road
Oldsmar, FL 34677

Telephone:
(813) 818-9400

Note:
American breakfast included

Courtyard Marriott

Rate:
$89.000 + tax

Address:
4014 Tampa Road
Oldsmar, FL 34677

Telephone:
(813) 925-8887

Note:
No American breakfast included

SAMPAGUITA BALL 2015 PROGRAM COMMITTEES

Betty Covarrubias
Chairman

Entertainment & Music
Joey Omila
Olive Santiano
Nhick Ramiro Pacis

Invitations
Sampaguita Ladies

Valet Parking
Dr. Terry Bissonnettee

Reservations  &Seating
Lari Cummings-Ongoco
Lisa Biglete
Aurora Fortson

Dance Band
Marly Balderama

Souvenir Program
Angie Caculitan
Dr. Terry Bissonnette
Betty Covarrubias
Clem Lazaro

Finance & Accounting
Vivian Dudgeon
Liberty Galloway
Marly Balderama

Decorations
Loida Espiritu
Emma Barrido
Dr. Linda Pascual
Clem Lazaro

Ushers & Usherettes
Bing Curioso
Lisa Biglette
Philippine Performing Arts Co.

Reception
Sampaguita Ladies

Food & Services
Lucy Bautista
Lari Cummings Ongoco

Cena de Media Noche
Betty Covarrubias
Clem Lazaro