2009 08/26-09/01
Northern California's largest Filipino American newspaper in circulation since 1990, the Manila Mail is the Bay Area's most read Fil-Am weekly publication distributed free in major cities of Northern California. Community is a B Section page that contains the weekly column of Bradford Adkins 'SCENES in the city'. The column features include: the issues and events, the individuals and organizations moving the community.
The highly-controversial 'Wowowee' noontime show host, Willie Revillame (right) is shown here during his last Bay Area visit with the International Beauty Impressario, Ferdie Syquia Villar (center) and this column's Bradford Adkins. Wowowee in Lake Tahoe is happening on Sunday, September 6th at the Harrah and Harvey's Casino Resort's Outdooor Arena at 5pm.
Livermore's Krystelle Spa and Salon Owners, Jolly Salonga-Rodriguez, shown here with daughter Christine, and Jolly's 4-year old granddaugther, Krystelle (the inspiration of the business), cut the ceremonial grand opening ribbon Wednesday last week.
Mrs. Susan Pacifico's (2nd left) 71st birthday was celebrated (again!) at Eastridge Seniors' Center in San Jose last month with no less than the ever-cordial State Senator Leland Yee(2nd right) in attendance with Richard Lao (leftmost).
Our very own Charice, as she appears on Page 49 of the latest issue of the SUCCESS Magazine, accompanying Grammy wizard, David Foster's article.
Philippine Airlines' Mrs. Herminia Lavarias (center, in avocado green and glasses) celebrated her 65th birthday at the 5th floor of the Philippine Consulate Building in San Francisco last month, attended by her husband Rollie Lavarias (2nd right), City Councilman David J. Canepa (directly behind her), Miss RP-USA 2009 Rina Dimaranan (to Canepa's right) and Club Royale International's First Lady, Mrs. Jett Viray-Navarro (2nd left) with her sister Ms. Clara Viray (extreme left) and other family and friends.
The Hitmakers, (L-R, Rey Valera, Marco Sison, Hadji Alejandro, Rico Puno and Nonoy Zunia) now touring the major cities of the US for the nth time, had a very successful concert last weekend in the Bay Area.
'WOWOWEE' Goes To Lake Tahoe
This Labor Day Weekend
Despite the ongoing hottest issues surrounding its ever-controversial host, Willie Revillame,‘Wowowee In Lake Tahoe’ on Sunday, September 6th, 2009, is a definite GO, according to the show’s Bay area-based Line Producer, Ms. Pia Pena, when we spoke to her over the phone very recently.
Young International Singing Sensation, Charice was also added in the already star-studded line up of performers.
The show’s venue is the famed Harrah and Harvey ’s Casino Outdoor Arena and will start at 5pm .
For tickets and more information, please contact PRIME MEDIA UNLIMITED at these numbers: 510/329-1406 408/550-5352 408/306-4281 and 408/250-6481.
SEEN IN THE CITY
The HitMakers- a Big Hit In The Bay Area
The Hitmakers, Rey Valera, Marco Sison, Hajji Alejandro, Rico Puno and Nonoy Zunia) had a very successful concert last weekend in the Bay Area. Next to follow are their shows inJERSEY CITY , NJ SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 2009, 7PM, followed by the one in PALA CASINO,PALA , CA SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2009, 7PM and their LOS ANGELES SHOW SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2009, 7PM at Heritage Forum, Anaheim , CA. For tickets, please call 702.873.6828 /702.358.8647 / 323.551.6747 / 323.590.3512
TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY
Charice In Success Magazine
The September, 2009 issue of the SUCCESS Magazine shows 15-time Grammy Winnder,David Foster, solo in its cover. The man is best remembered by Filipino-blooded ones as the one responsible for giving our Charice the giant exposures (next to super talk show talkers, Oprah and Ellen de Generes) in her young singing career. Flipping through the pages of the magazine though and prominently printed on the right side, specifically page 49 – is Charice’s photo with dedicated article about her, that occupied almost 90% of the page. In contrast, at the top (the remaining 10% of the space) of Charice’s page is a banner line up of photos shared by Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Paul Anka andMerv Grifin.
Charice’s article is sub-titled ‘Voice Heard Round The World’ which quoted her saying, in part, that she considers David Foster as her mentor. “He has helped me with my singing and English, helping me with my voice, always teaching me…He is really nice.”
Among other things, the article also mentioned that David is producing an album with her, due out this year.
The article closed with a line that says like this – “If the past is any indication, the hit man (David Foster) will deliver – and a star will be born (our Charice).
Get a copy at your nearest newsstand before they ran out!
PERSONAL NOTES
Congratulations to owners, Mrs. Jolly Salonga-Rodriguez, her daughter Christine and granddaughter Krystelle for the very successful grand opening of their salon, located at 53-B Wright Brothers Ave , Livermore , CA 94551 , with the members of the Livermore Chamber of Commerce in attendance. This Filipino-owned beauty mecca has 2,300 square foot of peaceful sanctuary, as you enjoy a massage or a hair design, coloring, the latest in skin care treatment, etc. Check out their website at www.krystelleSpaSalon.com or call(925) 606-1142 to make a reservation.
Quote of the Week – “I believed that women today have overcome obstacles such as passing the proverbial glass ceiling. I feel we have reached the level that men are at We are equal with men” – 2009 Miss Venezuela Stefania Hernandez’s answer to last Sunday’sMiss Universe final Q&A that secured her the crown, making her country the only one in the whole world that won the highly-coveted beauty title back-to-back.
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