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NEW YORK - On Sunday, October 7, 2007, the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) is holding an open house from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to visit FAHSI's office at the Philippine American Center in Jamaica, Queens. The purpose of the event is to inform the community about the variety of free programs that FAHSI offers. The following is a brief description of these programs.
Leading Youth to Find Empowerment (LYFE), is an after school program students (13-18 years old). Through interactive classes and workshops, participants develop leadership skills and a sense of community service. They also learn about the Filipino culture. In addition, LYFE provides academic assistance and college preparation.
The Filipina Women's Support Program (FWSP) provides bilingual (English/Tagalog) individual and group counseling, case management, and educational and female empowerment workshops to women, particularly those impacted by domestic violence. The FWSP creates a safe space for women to share their experiences of being a Filipina woman living in New York City.
The Senior Program offers an array of activities that strengthen the mind, body and spirit of its elderly participants, such as health and wellness workshops and recreational and social activities.
Staff from each program will be present to discuss their services with community members. In addition, there will be an ongoing tiangge or flea market at the open house.
For more information, please contact Melanie Dulfo at (718) 883-1295 or at mdulfo@fahsi.org. Or visit our website at www.fahsi.org.
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A SEQUEL to one of the most successful Fil- Am compilation albums ever is shipping soon.
In 2006, some of the best bands in the East Coast music scene were featured in what was dubbed as the definitive Fil Am compilation album to date.
Artists like Bleud, The Kuwagos, The Speaks, Titofelix, Alfa Garcia, Grim Bottle, Rubberband, The Happy Analogues, Jay Legaspi, The Moonbugs, The 3rd Element, Bagwis, Sodapop Suicide, Blue Mellon Pop and others that are now household names in the scene, were among the participants of the first box.
It was launched in August of last year and was hailed as a breakthrough gig in recent Fil Am music history.
Now the sequel is not just for East Coast artists. It is open to all.
As a matter of fact, you can be from as far as Manila. For submission info read more. Submission instructions: Submission time period is from September 15 to November 30.
Artists can only submit or upload ONE entry only. Include a bio or electronic press kit with the song file Submission is free.
Demos need not be mastered. A simple vocal and acoustic guitar or piano will do.
However, artists with mastered entries can also submit. If selected, we will use the mastered submissions in the album. Selected artists who have no means to record their entries need not to worry.
Soulworks Records and Poptimes Magazine will record you in our studios for free, provided you can travel to Jersey.
If you prefer to record it on your own, that will work too.
However the producers need to have input in the production of your entry, hence constant communication with them is important. Log on to www.poptimesmagazine.com for instructions.
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Judy Ann Santos, Philippines highly popular and bankable movie/tv artist and product endorser, will grace the premiere of her latest blockbuster movie, OUIJA, and will also perform at her Lovespeak Usa Tour along with her beau, Ryan Agoncillo, Carol Banawa and the Chapter 2 Band, to be held at the Loew's Theatre in Jersey City, New Jersey on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 730pm.
Juday, as she is fondly called in the entertainment industry, pitched acting talent with Jolina Magdangal and ably supported by Yza Calzado and Rhian Ramos in her movie OUIJA. The movie hit the box office to the roof in the Philippines and earned over 50 million pesos just for its first day showing and still continues to rake in revenues in the provinces.OUIJA, which was partly set in beautiful Camiguin Islands, traces the misfortunes that trail half sisters Judy Ann Santos and Jolina Magdangal coming together due to a family tragedy.
Along with their cousins (Iza Calzado and Rhian Ramos), they venture to the fabled Camiguin island and perform a seance to summon spirits for fun. Everything ends up in tragedy as a vengeful spirit is summoned.
The movie then focuses on how the spirit terrorizes the cousins, along with their friends and colleagues. Although it is a horror film, there are high dramatic points that utilizes the great acting talent of Judy Ann. Once again, she proved that she can excel in any type of acting she is put into. OUIJA was also given high points in music and cinematography that makes the film the glossiest local horror flick ever made (the underwater scenes showing the sunken cemetery are spectacular and breath-taking). The movie also imparts some lessons in life, especially about treading into realm of the unknown.
Topel Lee directed the film. OUIJA definitely is a must-see movie for those horror flick lovers. This novelty and innovative project (a blend of movie premiere and live concert) is presented by the creative people at Special Edition Press, Inc. (SEPI) under the management of Nanding and Mila Mendez president and executive vice president respectvely, and co-produced by ERJ Productions owned by Dr. Manny Malasig & Ditas Malasig. To sponsor or the purchase tickets, please call 212-682-6610 (SEPI) , 973-641-5665 (Ditas), 201-993-8815 (Rose) and 917-443-3634 (Mila).
Tickets are also available online at www.specialeditionevents.com.
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