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JERSEY CITY – Topnotch Electronics' 4th Annual Phil - US Expo project slated on May 17 and 18, 2008 at the New Jersey National Guard Armory in Jersey City (678 Montgomery St & Summit Ave) planning stage comes into full blast. Expected to attended during those two days are from 15, 000 - 20, 000 Filipino Americans from the Tri State NY/NJ/CT area. During the May 17 & 18 EXPO, shuttles vans will be provided for guests at the Journal Square area in front of the Dunkin Donuts at Summit Ave)
Philippine's leading network, GMA Channel 7, will be the source of the lead performers for the May 17 & 18 Expos. Last year GMA brought to the Phil-US Expo top billing performers Dennis Trillo, Ara Mina and Gladys Guevarra who wowed the audience with their talent and wit. They proved to be real crowd drawers. The 2008 EXPO performers will be announced next week.
Rachel Ann Wolfe (come backing former beauty queen now slowly earning a name for herself as a singer like her mom, Annie Brazil, the Philippine's exponent of jazz), is in Manila right now to represent the EXPO.
This year, PHIL.-US EXPO '08 led by TOPNOTCH CEO Mr Gani Morales will be composed of a power team of Media and Successful Business People who have a lot of experiences producing live shows and events. The following are part of the Power Team: Herbert Y. Magtoto of the Pinoy Chronicle, John Ynayan of Newstar Philippines, Lito Gajilan of Filipino Express, Luis Pedron of Planet Philippines and Fanclubx.com, Emmanuel L. Agbanlog of Filipino Times and Asian Review and Manny Quisumbing of Filipino Asian Bulletin. Automatically, they are contracted as Industrial Partners. Committed producers are Group Ole, Scat Entertainment, EdSun Entertainment, Miracles Entertainment, ReAl Entertainment, and MP Entertainment. Perlas Ng Silangan, Sebello Realty, Inc., and Efren Dato and the Phil-Am Chamber of Commerce of NJ are also giving their support at the recent Jan 19, 2008 meeting which were attended by Gani Morales, Herbert Magtoto, Marisse Panlilio, Satrick Uy, Cathy Uy, Grace Labaguis, Emmanuel Agbanlog, Danny Pagsambugan, Dr Ramon Legarda and Luis Pedron. The new committess added were: Engineering committe: Danny Pagsambugan, Stage and Production Management by Marisse Panlilio, Local Talents: Satrick Uy and Archie D, Community Awards: Luis Pedron.
In addition to the program, Danny Pagsambugan will be bringing to the Phil-US EXPO '08 a Fashion Show by designers Barge Ramos and Edgar Madamba.
Regarding ticket sales: all local newspapers will provide $1 off coupons in their newspaper prior to the event. Tickets will be sold for $15 advance and $18 at the door. A popular suggestion was a special discount provided to smaller children and a special children's program will be added to the stage perfromances.
During that two days, the Fraternity APO Alpha Pi Omega will provide the security and ushering services for the EXPO.
The Annual Topnotch Community Awards will be given out to outstanding community leaders in NY and NJ area. It will also be announced that 10 lucky Filipino American Non Profit Organization will be given a free booth at the EXPO. To avail of free booth for Non Profit organizations, please send your Non Profit Profile and a paragraph why you should be awarded a free booth at the expo to: Luis Pedron at luispedron@gmail.com and volumeproduction@ yahoo.com
Please save the dates of May 17 and 18 for PHIL-US EXPO '08 for a weekend of fun and entertainment. There are still booths available for the two day event. If there is but only one memorable show you have to see this year, PHIL-US EXPO '08 is it. Strategically located at 678 Montgomery St. and Summit Avenue in Jersey City, the New Jersey National Guard Armory is definitely the place to be this early summer for a relaxing, wholesome and worthwhile family weekend. For business inquiries: volumeproduction@yahoo.com
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The Winning Sales and Marketing Pitch through the Universal
Language of Music
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The best way to bring together Filipinos of all ages is through music. The Pinoy Musik Festival presents an exceptionally effective marketing opportunity for your business to reach the Filipino-American target market. While it is true that sponsorships are essentially considered investments, the music festival will provide you invaluable media exposure as well as the chance to be a part of one of the most significant Filipino musical events of the year. This is definitely a worthy cause that you would want your corporate brand to be proudly associated with.
The Pinoy Musik Festival is a grand festivity of exceptional talent set to showcase and promote Original Pilipino Music in its finest form. This event is slated to be held on May 17-18, 2008 at the sprawling 60,000 square feet area of the Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, New Jersey. A 2-day weekend of pure fun and first-class entertainment, this event features:
Bands Showcase – A riveting showmanship of top Filipino band contenders, testing their mettle against each other as they perform original compositions.
Top Local Performers - A line up of impressive array of talents of finest musicians and recording artists from different states.
Live Concert Highlights –Two-hour live concert with exceptional performances by the top Filipino artists from the Philippines.
Alumni Session – Showcasing true Filipino talent in the field of music in every sector of society, an eclectic mix of music as alumni bands representing the different Philippine universities show off their musical prowess.
Gaming Lounge - Complimenting a night of riveting entertainment with a healthy dose of fun - a thrilling collection of popular video games providing a different venue for entertainment.
Filipino Cuisine – A Sumptuous feast of well-loved Filipino delicacies satisfying Filipino craving!
Hispanic Pavilion – Filipino entertainment with a touch of Spanish twist in the Expo de Mayo Pavilion.
Another highlight of this two-day event is the Bigat- 10 karaoke/videoke competition for regional association participants from the East Coast. Finalists will have their share of the limelight and perform at the festival.
By choosing to sponsor Pinoy Musik Festival, potential exhibitors and sponsors will enjoy optimum publicity, full media mileage and numerous networking opportunities. Slots for marketing display are exclusively provided for sponsors, thereby effectively maximizing product/brand visibility in all forms of advertising materials. Each sponsor will be given creative freedom with the design and layout of their booths.
This event, now on its second year, is expertly handled by Special Edition Press, a team of seasoned event coordinators with extensive experience in organizing high-profile and major events. In view of the highly successful first Pinoy Musik Festival last year in Atlantic City, greater success is anticipated this year!
Filiipino companies can take advantage of this opportunity to become an integral part of this worthwhile event. Their participation can significantly contribute in the social growth among Filipino-American communities. More importantly, they can help nurture young talents and celebrate Filipinos’ innate love and passion for music, a language that people of all races can communicate.
For more information to exhibit, sponsor or to participate, please contact 212-682- 6610 or email at sepmgzn@aol. com or write to Pinoy Musik Festival c/o Special Edition Press, Inc, 124 East 40th Street, Suite 1004, New York, NY 10016 or log on to www.pinoymusikfestival.com.
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DURING the World's AIDS day celebration held at the office of APICHA in Broadway, Chinatown last December 1, 2007, Msgr. Oscar Aquino expresses his strong awareness campaign for the prevention of HIV/AIDS not only to the A&PI communities but to the whole universe as well.
In his message he implored the help of the Almighty for wisdom to the researchers and scientists to discover better drugs to cure the pandemic. He also encouraged the community to help combat the spread of the disease and for the caregivers and members of the families of victims they must fully understand the plight of those already affected with the disease.
The present Miss Universe, Rio Mori of Japan, also an advocate of the HIV/AIDS awareness program , attended the event.
Msgr. Aquino is a judge at the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of New York, the pastor of St. Lucy Church and will be the Grand Marshal at the Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 1, 2008.
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