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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.
International Popstar, Charice wowed South Koreans a 3rd time, when she appeared on their hit TV Show, "StarKing" last July 12. Photo by Fatma Ahmed on FaceBook
Today's hottest Teleserye actor, Coco Martin (right, Gina?) is appearing in "Teleserye Royals" on August 14 in Reno's Silver Legacy Casino Resort.
Welcome to the Catholic World - Kyle Michael Mosqueda, 11 months, who was baptized last Sunday at the Saint Bede Parish Church, shown here with parents Mike and Jennifer Mosqueda. Reception followed at the family's residence in Hayward.
Mr. Filemeno "Menny" Gaudinez celebrated his 97th birthday on July 5th. He was the announcer at the Fistorama Boxing Event when Muhamed Ali's fight was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila. He also appeared in numerous Fernando Poe movies. He is the beloved Uncle of San Jose-based Patron of the Arts, Mr. Rhudee Vitug.
Kamille Flores-Yabes Beals turned 1 year old June 16 with a birthday Party held on June 19th with family, relatives and friends. With her in the picture are her parents Jet and Aileen and older sister Kaitlen.
Susan Navarro Pacifico (1st left, 3rd row) and Maria 'Mae' Back (2nd left, 2nd row, both of San Jose, CAcelebrated their birthdays last Saturday over lunch and dinner, respectively. Others in the photo are Nellie Cojuangco (1st left, 2nd row), Susan Tanedo (1st right, back) and Club Royale International's Jett Viray Navarro (front) and Claire Viray (1st right, 2nd row).
Ramar Food's PJ Quesada, right, and Sonia Delen of Intramuros Restaurant were both recipients of special citation from the Philippine Consulate General Office's reception night last week for its monthly-long Philippine Food Festival.
Looking for a new family Dentist? Why not try Antioch-based Fil-Am Dentist, Ricky Massido whose clinic is located at 5819 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94531. He's been taking care of my smiley teeth for quite awhile now and he went far and beyond the call of duty to attend to my emergency dental needs. Try to book an appointment now as his weekend bookings tend to be very hectic. His phone number is (925) 522-8788.
Seen at the Philippine Food Festival Reception night last week are (L-R) San Ramon's Junny Borgonia of Foton Motors, Pittsburg's PJ Quesada of Ramar Foods, Reggie Panganiban of Pleasanton's Sunshine Home Health, San Francisco's Jin Custodio and Philippine Consulate General Office's Rene De Los Santos.
Danville's Grace Cruz Dirige and Melvin Hing Lim exchange wedding vows in Kona, Hawaii last July 8th; wedding reception is set when the newlyweds return, at the Dynasty Seafood Restaurant in Cupertino , CA on July 24th.
Charice to appear on People, Vogue, Rolling Stones, US Weekly Magazines
(Sets the bar higher for other Filipino artists)
Charice appeared in the flesh in front of the mainstream media’s bigwigs, editorial and writing staff in New York City last Thursday, Juy 8th and performed her cover version of Beyonce’s Halo. Prior to that, she first entertained the staff with her Billboard hit single ‘Pyramid’ and a little of Canadian Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’.
The magazines’ staff couldn’t contain their excitement on the Charice experience that they immediately posted their comments on Twitter, as follows:
US Weekly posted “Charice just stopped by and amazed us with her singing! (She can even imitate Justin Bieber!”
Ian Drew, Senior Music Editor tweeted: “Charice was AMAZING today. SangBeyonce’s “Halo” and brought the office down!”
Ryan Casey, celebrity cartoonist tweeted: “Wow, Charice is in the office and just performed “Halo”. Amazing.”
Seventeen Mag tweeted: “Charice is coming by our offices in a bit. How excited are you to see her on Glee next season?”
She visited South Korea on July 11th and appeared in the show that made her internationally - SBS “StarKing” last July 12th. Her itinerary included the MBC radio show “A Bae Chulsoo’s Music camp” on the 14th and the SBS “Kim Jungeun’s Chocolate”, all in South Korea .
Her complete album tour includes the following Asian cities:
Korea (July 11 to 15)
Philippines (July 15 to 18) – Warner Music Philippines
Japan (July 19 to 21) – Warner Music Japan
Thailand (July 21 to 23) - Warner Music Thailand , Charice in Thailand
Malaysia (July 24 to 26) - Warner Music Malaysia
After landing the covers of all these popular American magazines, she is slated to appear as the main character opposite the lead star, Lea Michele in the hit and Emmy-ridden TV show, “Glee”.
Now, that’s what you call international fame! Clearly, Charice had established a higher bar among Filipino artists for them to equal or even surpass!
TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY
“Teleserye Royals” are coming!
Coco Martin (reportedly flying in with an all-business class entourage of 4) together with Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, Maricar Reyes, Gabby Concepcion, Pokwang and comedian, Chokoleit are coming to Reno ’s Silver Legacy Casino Resort to entertain audiences in “Teleserye Royals” produced by Lighthouse Entertainment on Saturday, August 14, 2010, Saturday to be held at the Reno Event Center . For tickets and sponsorships opportunities available, please call producers, Archie Mendiorro (510) 552-1546 and Nanette Labrador (510)828-4792.
Vice Ganda (with Lani Misalucha) is coming, too!
The Diva Lani Misalucha and the #1 stand-up comedian Vice Ganda LIVE IN CONCERT at the Bob Hope Theatre , Stockton , CA . Please mark your calendar on Friday-October 15, 2010.
Venue Information:
Bob Hope Theatre
242 E. Main Street
Stockton, CA 95202
For ticket reservations and sponsorships, please call Filipinas Production at 510-552-6915.
PERSONAL NOTES
Welcome back to Mr. Tarny Perkins, proud father of the Tennis world’s Perkins Twins (teenagers both - Jesse and Christian; mom is Filipina, Tess Perkins) who just arrived from a brief vacation in the Philippines .
Bon Voyage to San Ramon’s Junny Borgonia who is flying last week of the month for a lengthy business trip to the Philippines .
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Everything you can imagine is real.” – by Pablo Picasso, the noted Spanish painter, draftsman and sculptor, as posted in FaceBook by Br. Richie Yap FSC of De La Salle.
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