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THE Fiesta Fever is in the air, as exciting activities are being set as a prelude to the biggest gathering of Filipinos in the East Coast - the Philippine Fiesta in America!
On August 17, at 7 pm, the Sheraton in Newark, NJ proudly plays host to The Philippine Fiesta 2007 Gala Reception (Dinner and Ballroom Dancing). This prestigious event serves as a kick off to the Fiesta itself - which opens on August 19-20 2007, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus New Jersey.
The evening honors those exhibitors from the Philippines and the United States who help make the Philippine Fiesta possible with their invaluable support.These treasured entrepreneurs and businesspeople will be feted at a welcome reception hosted by none other than Special Edition Press, Inc., whose vision of bringing Filipino businesses closer to the US Market has resulted in the inception of the Philippine Fiesta in America. Partial list of important people who will attend includes Aurora Province Governor Bellaflor Angara-Castillo and Marikina Mayor Marides Fernando.
To regale guests with their beauty and grace, the lovely young candidates for Miss Philippine Fiesta 2007 will be presented as part of the evening’s events. The breathtaking, talented ladies who will enthusiastically vie for the coveted pageant crown are: Monica Lao, Debbie Anne Pascual, Dorcas Cruz, Anne Beryl Corotan And Marie Martin.
Also making a special appearance will be four of the biggest names in Philippine entertainment: Pops Fernandez, the concert icon who never fails to captures audiences’ hearts with her radiant smile and reels them in with her fresh, vibrant personality. Her legions of fans extend beyond the boundaries of the Philippines - attested by her successful tours in the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Guam and Italy.
Piolo Pascual, one of the hottest young Philippine actors who has built one of the most colorful and successful careers in the Philippine entertainment industry, attested by his track record of movie hits, sold out concerts, and scores of enthusiastic, cheering fans the world over.
Jun Polistico, whose “golden voice” straight from Las Vegas makes you feel you have attended a concert of some of the greatest balladeers in music history as he flawlessly renders numbers made popular by Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Nat King Cole, Julio Iglesias, Wayne Newton, Elvis Presley and other musical legends. Like fine vintage wine, Jun’s voice only grows better as time rolls forward.
And last, but definitely far from the least - Pokwang, one of the fastest rising, in-your-face, family-friendly comedian with an impeccable sense of timing that never fails to elicit peals of laughter from audiences of all tastes.
So mark your calendars and grace the affair with your presence. Seats are available to this evening of warmth, beauty, and entertainment for a donation of $85. Limited VIP Seats are available at $125. For more information, please contact (212) 682-6610; email: sepmgzn@aol.com or visit www.philippinefiesta.com
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 10 - The following individuals have been confirmed as the 2007 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad(TOFA)by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy and Aida Mendoza of the Filipino Image Magazine, the Pinoy Global Online News (PGON), and The(RAM)Roxanne Andrea Mendoza Memorial Foundation.
The project was initiated in 1990 and has been commended by the governments of the United States, Canada and the Philippines.
Articles and photos of the 2007 TOFA Awardees, and the 260 past TOFA are found in the Pinoy Global Online News: www.filamimage.com.
The 3-day annual event starts on Aug. 30, 2007 with an informal get together for the 2007 awardees and their invited guests, at the Presidential Suites of the Mendozas, followed by a VIP Luncheon commemorating the 20th anniversary of the founding of Filipino Image Magazine.
On Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 starting at 7:00 p.m., is the prestigious Gala Banquet & Ball Award Presentation. Dance music is provided by the popular Filipino Band from New York, D’Executives, with Tony Camacho, former Manila Hilton popular vocalist.
The awardees for 2007 are: Ambassadorr Albert del Rosario of Metro Manila, Philippines; Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles of Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines; Mr. Josef “Jojo” Quiroz of Chicago, Illinois; Dr. Marcos R. Fojas of Athens, Greece; Dr. Laurel “Larry” G. Yap of Ellicott City, Maryland; Ms. Carmelita “Litz” Tapia of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; Dr. Herminia P. Festin-Navato of Lexington, Massachusetts; Dr. Napoleon S. Maminta of St. Louis, Missouri; Dr. Lauro “SJ” San Jose of Baguio City, Philippines; Dr. Patricio Reyes of Phoenix, Arizona; Dr. Jocelyn “Joy” Bruce of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida; Atty. Alfonso P. Fallarme of Rochester, Minneapolis; Dr. Ceferina Ruiz of San Diego, California; Mr. Guillermo “Gerry” Austria of Jersey City, New Jersey; Mr. Philip Carreon of New York City, New York; Atty. Arlene Machetta of Houston, Texas; Dr. Aida Ramiscal - Martin, Ph.D. of Honolulu, Hawaii; Mr. Aniano “Arnie” Tumaliuan of Port Orchard, Washington; Ms. Marlene Birao-Schachter of Pierrefondz, Quebec, Canada; and Mr. Romeo San Antonio of Norfolk, Virginia.
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THE just concluded one-woman show of Emilia Monroy at the Philippine Center in Manhattan, First Bloom, secured her theme of re-awakening in over 30 of her more recent paintings, expressing her resolute sense of joy and compassion.
At the ribbon-cutting were Phil. Center Manager Gavino Abaya, Consul General Cecilia Rebong, and NAFFAA trustee Friedes Valbuena. Monroy’s works have been exhibited in New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and in Manila, China, Hong Kong, and Buenos Aires. Her finger-painting works using oil and acrylic on paper or canvas “reflect awe in God-inspired images through vivid color combinations.”
Ms. Monroy’s works have been exhibited in New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and in Asia- Manila, China and Hong Kong.
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