PNSB learners hold A Mini– Concert dedicated to the Senior Citizens of the Little Sister of the Poor San Lorenzo Ruiz Home for the Elderly On March 23, the selected students, teachers and staff headed by the Administrative Officer IV Mrs. Mary Anne G. Santilices, together with the school social worker; Mrs. Elena Cariño, Special education teacher; Nelson Tapel and Music teacher; Grace Garrol visited the senior citizens of the Little Sister of the Poor San Lorenzo Ruiz Home for the Elderly at Lancaster St. Pasay City to give entertainment. The visitors were warmly welcomed with a big smile by the residents. The oldest of whom is already 102 years old. They were all excited to find out when visually impaired students will be singing the hit songs of their generation. The elders were all delighted as they sang along with members of the PNSB Glee Club accompanied by the PNSB Mighty Band. Together, they sang kundiman and other folks songs. The audience were all amazed by the fantastic performances of the visually impaired students; this brings joy and light to the faces of the elderly. Overall, the mini-concert was truly a successful event and it just proved once again that having a disability is not a hindrance in bringing happiness to other people’s lives and for making other people lives worth remembering.
Rebuilding Marawi: A Concert for a Cause
PNSB held a “Concert for a Cause” for rebuilding Marawi In response to the challenge posed by the Department of Education Secretary Dr. Leonor M. Briones to rebuild and rehabilitate the schools and most specially to help the learners who have been displaced after the five-month insurgency in Marawi City, the Philippine National School for the Blind headed by its school head, Assistant Secondary Principal II-OIC Mrs. Corazon B. Salvador spearheaded a two day benefit concert entitled “Rebuilding Marawi: A Concert for a Cause”on March 1-2, 2018. The entire school community worked tirelessly to make the two-day concert successful. The production team was composed of Program Director, Ronald Manguiat; Marketing Director, Rex Cautiverio, Musical Director, Grace Garrol; Floor Director, Larne Lebuna; Trainor, Lizalyn Lopez; Production Assistants headed by Memie Gumba; and Choreographer/Over-all Director; Gloria Jamandre. This special event was in partnership with the Pasay City Sped Center of P. Villanueva Elementary School headed by its Principal Mrs. Lea M. Marcelo. The two-day concert was filled with splendid performances which showcased the rich Filipino culture through folk songs and folk dances. The spectators were amazed by the spectacular talents of students, alumni and staff who belong to different groups namely: The PNSB Mighty Band, PNSB Angklong Ensemble, PNSB Glee Club, PNSB Dance Troupe, Vincent Maranan, Alibelle Magno, and The Advocates Band of Call Foundation. Also a special intermission number was rendered by teaching staff of PVES and Pasay City Sped Center. Overall, the two-day concert for a cause was truly a successful event, raising more than Php. 220,000 to help rehabilitate the schools in Marawi City. Once again, it just proved that disability is not a hindrance to be part of nation-building.