BRG To Sponsor a Black-Tie Event At the United Nations In Support Of Vulnerable Communities

WASHINGTON - April 7, 2016 - PRLog -- The Bohol Restoration Group (BRG) in cooperation with the Office of the Holy See's Representative to the United Nations, Archbishop Bernadito Auza, Philippine Ambassador to  the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., wife Victoria will hold a benefit dinner to rebuild heritage and community life in Bohol, Philippines affected by record-breaking disasters in 2013.

"We are privileged to have the United Nations and Holy See support BRG and bring awareness and needed support for the people of Bohol from the international community," Margaret Lacson-Ecarma, BRG Executive Director said.

On Wednesday, April 20, 2016, BRG will host a black-tie fundraising event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. His Excellency Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. will provide opening remarks followed by the keynote presenter his Excellency Archbishop Bernadito Auza. Several Representatives to the United Nations and the United States will be in attendance, showing their support for international heritage and conservation restoration in rebuilding these communities. Renowned artist and performer, Lydia Gaston, will also be in attendance and honor the crowd with her singing talents.

Register through WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM/E/RISING-ABOVE-THE-RUINS-A-BLACK-TIE- BENEFITDINNER-AT-THE-UNITED-NATIONS-TICKETS-22636854441.

The BOHOL RESTORATION GROUP (BRG) BRG is among the stakeholders recognized by government, non-governmental organizations, and the local communities that has been providing financial assistance, and knowledge transfer capacities for community development and heritage restoration and conservation.

For more information, please visit WWW.BRG-USA.ORG or contact Tom Mason at tom.mason8@gmail.com.