Entertainment Section Kavana of Octo Arts had a promo tour from April 27 to May 2, featuring the hit song "Will you wait for me" Julia Fordham performed last June 18 , 1999 at the PICC Plenary Hall for NBC. Proceeds went to the Pasay City General Hospital. T-Spoon of Polygram Records had a successful show last June 4 to 9 at the Siete Pecados of Westin Phil. Plaza. Order of the Knights of Rizal The Order, in commemoration of Rizal's anniversary has embarked on a program entitled: A Symphonic Band Concert: A tribute to Dr. Jose Rizal last June 19, 1999, Saturday at 7:30 P.M. at San Juan Gymnasium, Taytay, Rizal, Among the guests were, Mr. Tots Tolentino, Mr. Jong Cuenco and Mr. John Lesaca. July Birthday Celebrants Mr Mario Martin A. Tolentino - July 2 Zarah S. Buan - July 5 Victor A. Bolante - July 28

Do You Know That ... Banda Malaya No.I of Taytay Rizal is one of the oldest band in our country today. It was organized in 1875 by Maestro Ambrosio Manuel who at the same time became the Gobernadorcilio of the town of Taytay. After the 1896 revolution Maestro Celidonio Medina became its conductor. The band continues to implement its objective as follows: To perpetuate the desirable cultural traits of the people through music; To help financially distressed band members pursue college education through band scholarship grant; To entice the youth to embrace arts and culture to free itself of emancipation from the drug menace. Banda Malaya No.I is very lucky to have two of its former conductors who were bestowed the National Artist award by Malacanang, they are: Prof. Lucio D. San Pedro and Prof. Felipe Padilla de Leon. Among its former conductors were Mr. Daniel Naval, Prof. Felino de Leon, Gen. Elicio Javier, Col. Pedro P. Tolentino Jr., Prof. Leopoldo Medina, Prof. Leopoldo B. Lopez of U.P. is its current Musical Director. He has been with the band since 1953 as french horn player and conductor. Noel Singcuenco, resident conductor of the band a First Prize winner of NAMCYA and a present member of the Phil. Philharmonic Orchestra. The Malaya Band No. I is a multi-awarded group and the highlight of its performance was winning the National Band Competition as a first prize winner in 1956 under Prof. Lucio D. San Pedro. After 124 years old in existence, the band continues with its propagation of arts and culture.