JEDDAH, 30 June 2004 — The “Search for Mediacom Videoke King and Queen,” scheduled this weekend at the Philippine Consulate has been moved.

Rudy Carillo, chairman of the Overseas Filipino Workers Cooperative Council (OFWCC), the co-organizer of the event, they were prompted to set a new schedule in line with new guidelines set by the host government.

According to the Philippine Consulate, any cultural activity to be held at the mission should have “prior permission” from the governor’s office of Jeddah.

Carillo said a permit is now being secured and the event had been tentatively scheduled on July 23.

Remigio “Emy” de Guzman, general manager of Sky Freight Forwarders, the main sponsor of the event.

He added: “We are saddened by this turn of events. But we have to take this on a positive note.”

He added: “I hope the quarterfinalists, their fans, and the public understand the situation.

By moving the grand finals a few weeks, the quarterfinalists will have more time to practice their songs.

This will also give the organizers more time to prepare for bigger, exciting, and more colorful production numbers for the

Meanwhile, the organizers urged the quarterfinalists, specifically Jamel Sarsoza, Virgilio Rabino, Marife Balunsay and Caroline Joy F. Lopez, to get in touch with the organizers for further updates.

The contact persons are Raffy Osumo at 05076-63490, Rudy Carillo at 05024-43161 and Ed Rufino at 05082-10289.