2010 07/28-08/03

MANILA MAIL COMMUNITY

Gunning for 8th win in different weight classes - Boxer of the Decade, Congressman Manny Pacquiao photographed here at the Gen San Airport last year, headed to LA for his Nike photoshoot with Kobe Bryant & Maria Sharapova.

Fil-Am teener tennis phenoms from Menlo Park, Jessee (left, 2nd back row, )and Christian Perkins (left, 3rd back row), together with their Filipina mom,Tess Perkins (front) and friends, pose with President Benigno "NoyNoy" Aquino in Greenhills, during the family's recent vacation in the Philippines.

The De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California conducted their annual reunion of Lasallitas from the Philippines last June 25, 2010. Lunch Picnic sponsored by the Association was held at the St. Mary's College at Moraga, CA, arranged by Bro. Dominique, former teacher at La Salle Greenhills. About 100 attendees, alumni from La Salle Greenhills, La Salle Taft, La Salle Lipa, College of St. La Salle Bacolod, and La Salle Benilde, along with their respective families and friends, enjoyed the sumptuous food served, games played, bingo, and fellowship which lasted till about 6:30 pm. Mass for the group was held at the beautiful St. Mary's chapel in the school campus. The DLSAANC is one of the most organized and activealumni associations in the Bay area and for more than 25 years, has raised funds for various charity and scholarship projects for poor/deserving students in the Philippines. Yearly activities include Golf tournaments, monthly fellowship-tambayans at various restuarants, Christmas gathering, Bowling nights, to name a few. De La Salle alumni residing in Northern California are encouraged to join the association, by contacting Art Dancel or Irvin Sevilla, President and Secretary DLSAANC respectively, by sending an email to DSL-NorCal@googlegroups.com.

Multi-awarded Filipina artist, Iza Caparas, beside her recent artwork entitled " MORNING HAS BROKEN".

Raymond Ritchie, celebrated his July 24th birthday via a concert performance in Monterey, CA.

New York's Finest. The Top New Agents of New York Life Insurance Company - (L-R) Anthony Cabanero, MJ Fiesta and Tony Garibaldi were recognized at the Number 1 insurance company's (according to Fortune Magazine) kick-off meeting in San Mateo, CA recently. Also shown in the photo is Part-time new agent, Chris Pinzo, right.

Mexico's Antonio Margarito (who got suspended last year for cheating with plaster-like substance in his hand wraps) will face in November this year, the world's number 1 boxer, Philippine Congressman Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, photographed here with San Jose Santana Row's Agnes Aguirre of 'All About Care' when they met during Pacquiao's fight against Clottey at theGaylord Texan Hotel in Dallas last May.

Margarita Abadilla, Manager of New York Life Greater San Francisco Office, left, congratulates newlyweds - Melvin 'Mel' Lim and Grace Dirige (also a Manager at New York Life) during their wedding reception held last Saturday at the DynastySeafood Banquet Hall in San Jose, CA.

The Philippine Institute of CPAs (PICPA) - Sillicon Valley Chapter, together with its San Francisco officers, held their get-together and meeting last weekend at its President Joey Kimpo's (holding the banner, right) residence in San Jose, CA. If you are a CPA here in the US or in the Philippines, you may apply for membership by calling (408) 250-9542 or emailingjoey.kimpo@asr.sccgov.org

Pacquio vs Margarito in November

(Vegas, Dallas & Mexico are possible venues)

TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY

After capturing his recent victory as Congressman of Sarangani, the Boxer of the Decade, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, will seek his next win on Saturday, November 13^th – this time against Mexico’s Antonio Margarito, in a venue to be announced soon (it’s limited to 3 places - Vegas, Dallas or Mexico). This develops as Mayweather Jr. negotiations failed to materialize as the world is expecting, Bob Arum of Top Rank announced last Saturday, amidst a flurry of controversies.

Margarito is best remembered in boxing history as the one who got caught cheating with plaster-like substance in his wrappings during his Mosley fight last January 24, 2009. He is still in suspension from US boxing authorities and many are still questioning – did he also cheat before not just against Mosley (Margarito clobbered Cotto and won previously)?

A Pacquiao victory against Margarito will be his 8^th in different weight divisions– an unprecedented record only him will hold in boxing history.

SEEN IN THE CITY

Travel Advisory

Impacting all passengers travelling locally and abroad, effective immediately, the United States Transportation Security Agency (TSA) requires the following information (Secure Flight Info) to be provided upon booking/ticketing, regardless of destination and airline:

· Full Name of Passenger – must match government-issued Identification

· Full date of Birth

· Gender

Ensuring compliance will prevent delays during the airport boarding process. This is courtesy notice provided by GTT San Francisco Manager, Manolo Relova.

The Perkins meet The President

Welcome to the Perkins Twins (Christian and Jesse) who recently flew back in from a vacation in the Philippines with Filipina mom, Tess Perkins with a very interesting store on our newly-minted President Aquino.

Tess, the Twins and their cousins were at the Promenade Mall in Greenhills at Fully Booked, a local bookstore there when President Noynoy walked pass with all of his bodyguards. Tess called him, "NoyNoy." The President turned and looked right at her. She continued, "We're visiting from the States and my boys are tennis players who want to play for the Philippines . Can we get a picture?" Despite the objections from his bodyguards, he accommodated. It was quite a moment (captured in accompanying photo). He really is the People’s President!

Introducing – Iza Caparas, a Filipina Artist

A Graduate of University of the East, College of Fine Arts , Iza Caparas (see accompanying photo) will mount a group show called MANILA ART, Asia's Latest Contemporary Art Fair on July 29 - August 1, 2010 @ the SMX Convention Center , Pasay City .

Caparas has won in various art competitions and had several solo and group art exhibits in Manila . She just recently had successful group and solo shows @ the NBC tent, Bonifacio Global City , Taguig and Gallery Nine, SM Megamall, both in 2009.

Caparas will have another solo exhibit on October 20 -30, 2010 @ Gallery Nine, SM Megamall entitled "Luz Y Sombra." 12 of her recent paintings of modern landscapes will be displayed on the coming event.

Folks, let’s welcome to this art world, Filipina Artist, Iza Caparas!

PERSONAL NOTES

Good luck to The Filipino Channel’s (he joined the media conglomerate 5 years ago) regular TV fare – Steve Angeles who has relocated to Los Angeles last weekend to continue his station work over there in La la land. Steve came to San Francisco as an undocumented immigrant when he was 3 years old. Now, after 26 years in the Bay Area, the ‘Asian Clark Kent’ is moving on to serve a larger community of Filipinos in Southern California .

Belated Happy Birthday to Sunny Tila protégé, Raymond Ritchie who celebrated last July 24 at Monterey, CA via a concert performance at the Filipino Community Club there, together with the Sexy Diva of Philippine Cinema,Patricia Javier. His other special guests in this ‘Black and White’ ball included Jojo Mabolo, Ma Macass and Juliet Fernandes. The event was hosted by Deanna and Donna Santos and produced by International Fretty Looks of Rosie Jones, in cooperation with Philip Nabor.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Arrogance is when you're blinded by your own light. Reality is when you walk off a cliff because you can't see beyond the light. Humility is when you make a crater after falling off a cliff." by Erich Jao

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