07 January 2015 - The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong held the PaSTARan Lantern Competition on 24 December 2014 at the Chater Garden. Eighteen Filipino community organizations joined the contest. The winners are as follows:
1. Suyo Ilocos Association HK, Grand Prize
2. Guardians Brotherhood International, 2nd Place
3. Bangar Association of Hong Kong, 3rd Place
4. National Organization of Professional Teachers, 4th Place
5. Lakbay Dangal, 5th Place.
The winners received from LBC Hong Kong cash prizes, as follows:
- First Prize: HK$5,000;
- Second Prize: HK$2,500;
- Third Prize: HK$1,500; and
- Fourth and Fifth Prizes: HK$1,000 each.
All participating groups were given certificates of participation.
The Contest underwent a selection process conducted by a panel of judges consisting of Ms. Luz Iglesias, Administrative Officer, Philippine Consulate General; Ms. Ana Lam, Country Manager, LBC; and Ms. Glenda Bas, Member, Couples for Christ.
The winning Christmas lanterns are currently on display at LBC North Point branch.
The PaSTARan Lantern Competition was held during the entertainment program that preceded the Misa de Aguinaldo on 24 December 2014. Jay Martinez, Jeric Paragas, and Roy Encarnacion of Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited served as emcees. The program also featured Hour of Love Choir with Bro. Bruce, Jake Nuere, and Arnold Pineda and his son, Adrian. END