The PVAO Chorale

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE
PHILIPPINE VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE (PVAO) CHORALE
Member, KORO FILIPINO: The Philippine Choral Guild (KF)

PVAO CHORALE's photo is the banner of the Group Page of the POR AMOR AL CANTO CORAL of Argentina (from 25 Feb 2012 to 05 March 2012)

photo credit: Elmer Decolongon

Taken 29 October 2011 during the Culminating Concert of the CHORAL WORKSHOP organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The PVAO Chorale performed PARA SA 'YO by Ms. Trina Belamide; Commissioned Arrangement by Mr. Joy T. Nilo
(CSC Government Choral Competition 2011 Best Arrangement of Song Competition)

PVAO CHORALE: ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY.

UNITY + TEAMWORK = SYNENRGY IN SERVICE!

The PVAO Chorale is not only about choral discipline ... there is a causal of values formation and teamwork. SYNERGY IN SERVICE is an offshoot of the request of the PVAO Chorale to include the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in its strength and at the same time promote "ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY." mindset.

As of 08 August 2011, the PVAO Chorale's composition include employees of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO Proper) and the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC).

The VMMC is the only institution that is mandated to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the veterans and their dependents under the PVAO mandate. PVAO being the ONLY government agency or bureau that is mandated to care for the welfare of veterans as a grateful nation to the gallantry and valor of our country's heroes.

ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. SYNERGY IN SERVICE!

photo credit: Sonia Grace P. Asuncion

photo credit: Katherine Tuballa-Arrojo

PVAO CHORALE, Member, KORO FILIPINO: Philippine Choral Guild since 2009.

Joining the Choral Guild, the PVAO Chorale shares the organizations's aspiration of gathering all Filipino choirs, that is to edify and strengthen each other, growing in love with beauty and harmony, bringing inspiration to our NATION and the world through oneness in music.

ONE NATION.

ONE SPIRIT.

Assisting Choirmaster/lead Soprano Lilian G. Aquitania and lead Alto Cinderella S. Wayyas gears up renewal of their membership with PCDA for 2012; Choirmaster MARIVIC H. LLAMAS to join PCDA!!!

Assisting Choirmaster and lead Soprano, Lilian Gudani-Aquitania and lead Alto, Cinderella S. Wayyas gears up to renew their respective membership with the PCDA for 2012. While Ms. Marivic H. Llamas, Choirmaster of the PVAO Chorale is joining PCDA!

Who's up next to join? ... Antonio A. Trinidad Jr.!!!

As an active PCDA Member, members are empowered to :

Speak on relevant issues in a national forum of colleagues;
Contribute to the unity of choral directors nationwide;
Improve conducting skills and knowledge;
Create a personal national choral network; and
Legally procure choral materials from reputable sources. (source: www.philippinechoraldirectors.com)

IN THE SERVICE OF THE VETERANS AND THE FILIPINO PEOPLE

Central Service - VMMC

The PVAO Chorale undertake volunteer service activities in the service of the veterans and the Filipino people:

Veterans Memorial Medical Center
   Central Service
   Ward Visits

GMA Kapuso Foundation
   Operation Bayanihan
   Blood Letting Program

Ward Visit - VMMC

GMA Kapuso Foundation Operation Bayanihan

GMA Kapuso Foundation Blood Letting Program

PVAO CHORALE IMMERSION PROGRAM EMPOWERS FILIPINO YOUTH

PVAO Chorale with Philippine Delegation (Vietnam; March 2011)

Republic Act No. 7356 Law creating the National Commission on Culture and the Arts

        Section 2. Culture is a Human Right. Culture is a manifestation of the freedom of belief and expression and is a human right to be accorded due respect and allowed to flourish.

        Section 3. National Identity. Culture reflects and shapes values, beliefs, aspirations thereby defining a people's national identity. A Filipino national culture that mirrors and shapes Philippine economic, social and political life shall be evolved, promoted and conserved.

        Section 7. Preservation of the Filipino Heritage. It is the duty of every citizen to preserve and conserve the Filipino historical and cultural heritage and resources. The retrieval and conservation of artifacts of Filipino culture and history shall be vigorously pursued.

Republic Act No. 8044 The Youth in Nation-Building Act

        Section 2(a) Promotion and protection of the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being of the youth to the end that the youth realize their potential for improving the quality of life.

       Section 2(b) Inculcation in the youth of PATRIOTISM, NATIONALISM and other basic desirable values to infuse in them faith in the CREATOR, belief in the sanctity of life and dignity of the human person, conviction for the strength and unity of the family and adherence to truth and justice;

       Section 2(c) Encouragement of youth involvement in character-building and development activities for civic-efficiency, stewardship of natural resources, agricultural and industrial productivity, and an understanding of world economic commitments on tariffs and trade participation in structures for policy-making and program implementation to reduce the incidence of poverty and accelerate socioeconomic development; and

      Section 2(d) Mobilization of youth's abilities, talents and skills redirecting their creativity, inventive genius and wellspring of enthusiasm and hope for the freedom of our people from fear, hunger and injustice.

The Immersion Program of the PVAO Chorale endeavors to immerse the youth to PVAO Chorale activities through its performances and cultural life, a way of promoting PVAO as an organization and its missions to the youth.

It aims to instill upon the young the values of patriotism, deep sense of national pride and heroism, and at the same time, they learn to appreciate culture as a human right, reflective of their national identity as FILIPINOS, their values, beliefs and aspirations.

COMPONENT:
   Youth (ages 17 to 29)
   Choral Groups

ADMISSION TO THE IMMERSION:
   Youth are admitted to the program through audition being conducted by the PVAO Chorale, and must undergo orientation program.

IMMERSION PERIOD:
   18 months

PVAO CORE PHILOSOPHY:
"SERBISYO SA BETERANO ... SERBISYO SA BAYAN"

www.pvao.mil.ph
www.philippinechoralguild.com
www.philippinechoraldirectors.com

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THEPHILIPPINE VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE (PVAO) CHORALEMember, KORO FILIPINO: The Philippine Choral Guild (KF)