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P.A.P.I. 2005 Scholars. L-R: Eman Reyes, Chris Calungcaguin, Robert Lechadores, Knic Rabara, Faye Reyes, Suzanne Nepomuceno, Nollicar Asperas, Ali Veljkovic, and RJ Calungcaguin
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Jersey City, NEW JERSEY --- The Performing Arts Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) held its “Christmas Party and Recognition Night” on Dec. 11, at the St. Aedan’s Auditorium.
The event was carried out with cheerful participation of guests. There was a carol-singing led by Lani Alison and Nardz Santos. Others involved include Ricky Santos (trumpet), Linda Arellano and sisters, Norma Rabara, Rudy Reyes (guitar), Mars Binaoro and Remy Savellano, who all brought the spirit of Christmas to the occasion as everyone merrily joined in the community singing.
Surprise song numbers from Linda Arellano and her lovely sisters added to the joyous celebration.
Also, there was the well-applauded special numbers performed by Seleena Vallejo Rockvoan (Miss Little PAPI 2004), Alexis Alison (Miss Teen PAPI 2002), Emily Tan (Miss PAPI 2004) dancing with King Valdez, and Nardz Santos (Mrs. PAPI 2003) dancing with husband Ricky Santos.
Capping the night’s affair was the awarding of scholarships, plaques and trophies to deserving members and patrons of PAPI. Past and present beauty queens of the organization graced the event to present the scholarship awards to junior PAPI members, who have had a hand in generating scholarship revenues with their fund-raising assistance to PAPI for the past 10 years. Becky Binaoro (choreographer) awarded trophies to junior dancers, while PAPI advisers, Dr. Cora Mendoza and Baby Manuel gave plaques to outstanding senior members and patrons.
Guest Speaker Mila Mendez (vice president of Philippine Fiesta) delivered an inspiring Christmas message, while Lady Santa Claus Merilyn Narciso distributed stuff toys to children. Baby Manuel (Philcom Center-NJ president) and Linda Arellano (3-time PDOC overall chairperson) were emcees of the event.
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Jersey City, NEW JERSEY, December 23, 2004 --- The application for 2005 Maharlikang Pilipino USA and 2005 Mutya ng Pilipinas East Coast begins, the organizers announced.
Danny Pagsambugan, an engineer, artist and beauty impressario, has again led this year’s search, along with his executive committee, namely: Tony Abellar, Ramon de Luna, Joey Martinez, Kim Ponio, Delfin Edralin, Boy Dinson, Pillar Rodriquez, Fely Lintao and Neneng Angeles. Pagsambugan also gets the support from corporate quality director of Judlau Contracting, Inc. and its executive committees.
Now on its second year, the final selection and Coronation Ball of Maharlikang Pilipino USA and 2005 Mutya ng Pilipinas East Coast is on March 5, at the Sheraton Hotel in East Rutherford, Rt. 3 East, NJ.
The requirements for applicants include:- 17-24 years old, at least 5’-6’, of Filipino descent, willing to travel to the Philippines in July 2005, never been married;
- Good looking, pleasing personality, with special talent, who wish to be a movie star, commercial model, DJ;
- Winners for the Maharlikang Pilipino USA will appear with the Buzz hosted by Boy Abunda of Channel 2;
- Winners will receive a round-trip to the Philippines; and
- Will accompany Danny Pagsambugan in making donations to Cabanatuan City Museum and less fortunate kids.
Pagsambugan organized the pageant in 2004. Ponio, on one hand, is the executive director of Mutya ng Pilipinas East Coast, who was also the finalist in the Bb. Pilipinas in the 90’s.
Last year, two Maharlikang Pilipino USA winners, Albert Kristopher Diaz, Kerry Acteson and Christian Nyquist, competed in the the grand finals in the Philippines. Diaz was named Mr. Teen Maharlikang Pilipino, Nyquist as Maharlikang Pilipino Mindanao, and Acteson as finalist for the Mutya ng Pilipinas.
For more information on this year’s search, call Pagsambugan at (646) 739-9669 or (551) 5800710.
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