2010 09/08-09/14

MANILA MAIL COMMUNITY

In this latest ABS-CBN interview screen capture, Pacquaio showed the mature way of handling Mayweather's racist personal attacks on him - by ignoring him and instead focusing all energies on his training for the Margarito Dallas fight in November.

Hurt him where it hurts most - his $$ pockets. Already 6,427 signatures and counting, you can help stop Floyd Mayweather, Jr's racist and hateful attacks on Manny Pacquiao by signing this online petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/ourfight/petition.html

Welcome back to Dr. Ricky Masiddo of Brentwood, CA and his team of dentists (Dr. Emil and Dr. Liezl Villaroman and Dr. Heidi Dones) for their successful Dental Mission at Meycauayan Bulacan Philippines held on August 21-27, 2010.

Belated happy birthday, Jennevy Ann Opena (center) of Corona, CA.

Keeping her consistent silence and cool on her feud with Claudine Baretto of GMA 7, Star Magic's sexy Kapamilya Angelica Panganiban will showcase her talent this Sunday, Sep 12 at One Kapamilya Go at the CA Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara, CA (10am-7pm).

Central Academy of Nursing is opening soon (this November!) in Hayward, CA and will be offering hands-on 3-in-1 trainings to be a Sterile Processing Department Technician, Surgical InstrumentProcessor or a Central Processing Technician. Shown here at their soft opening (L-R) is Gina Batoon, Marketing Director (yes, she's a Filipina), Eugene Surrell, Instructor and Program Director Ms. Lois Noyd.

JD Cuaresma aka JDC of San Jose performed a couple of his orginal compositions last Sunday, Sep 5 Foster Idol showcase held at the Club Nokia Staples Center LA.

Instructor Eugene Surrell of MasterScrubs, Inc. and the Central Academy of Nursing explains the importance of hands-on training the students on the various instruments used in hospitals, their care, use, processing and sterilization processes. The Central Academy of Nursing in Hayward, CA opensthis coming November.

They caused a major stir last month in Reno, when fans knocked on their Silver Legacy rooms in the middle of their rest, bypassing all security. What ensued are a series of yellings (and blames) from their handlers to the promoters/producers to the production crew. Now, they're back at OneKapamilya Go - the Kimerald (Kim Chiu & Gerald Anderson) happening at the CA Great America Theme Park this Sunday, Sep 12, 10am-7pm.

Clash of the Titans

(Mayweather calls Pacquaio a midget, a whore and a chump;

Claudine, Angelica threatens each other lawsuits)

It must have been the hot August/September transition weather that’s causing massive rifts among the biggest names in sports and entertainment that’s even crossing continental boundaries.

Just last week, there was Floyd Mayweather, Jr. calling Manny Pacquiao a midget, a whore, a chump, among other things. And then over at the Star Magic kingdom, there’s Angelica Panganiban serving her former BFF and former co-Star Magic artist Claudine Baretto (she’s now with rival station, GMA 7) a demand letter of apology or else.

Pacquiao (listed # 25 in Yahoo’s Most Influential in Boxing History) is in the middle of his US press tour promoting his November 13 Dallas fight with Antonio Margarito, but all he get from the media men are questions about Mayweather (# 70 in Yahoo’s Most Influential in Boxing History). “He needs me” is all Pacquiao has to say to the reporters. And then, Mayweather appeared on livestream video calling Pacquiao (the “Boxer of the Decade” and presently a very active Congressman in the Philippines) a “whore,” a “little yellow chump” and a “midget” several times. It outraged the sportsmen, the Filipinos and also some major Mayweather sponsors. No major, major comment was quoted of the People’s Champ as he’s focusing his efforts towards his Margarito bout.

In response, the National Federation of of Filipino American Associations (NAFFAA) issued a strongly-worded statement, to wit:

“We are outraged by Mayweather’s racially offensive remarks. This disgusting diatribe against Pacqiuao is a racial slur against all Filipinos and Filipino Americans and an embarrassment not only to the boxing community but to all Americans. Talking trash may be common between boxing rivals, but Mayweather’s racially-laced profanities brazenly crossed the line of decency and respectability. Pacquiao, on the other hand, has taken the high road and acted like the gentleman that he is.

We call on the National Boxing Association and state athletic commissions to censure Mayweather for behavior that is both abhorrent and demeaning to boxing fans and to the whole world of sports. We also call on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to reprimand the boxing star for insulting people of color. We are further asking all civil rights organizations to stand in solidarity with us in denouncing this racist and homophobic rant. Mayweather’s apology is unacceptable and he must be made accountable for his damaging statements.

At a time when immigrant communities are being viewed with increasing suspicion and mistrust, Mayweather’s cruel, abusive and hurtful remarks can only stoke more hostility, derision and resentment against individuals who look foreign by virtue of their looks, their size or the sound of their names. Coming from a boxing celebrity with millions of fans around the world, Mayweather’s shameless and reckless conduct unfairly paints an entire racial and ethnic group with a broad brush and seriously undermines America’s core values of inclusivity and racial tolerance.”

Latest updates – Mayweather issued an apology in video format complete with “Asian” girls as props. Will it appease his victims? That is left to be seen.

Meanwhile, Star Magic’s very controversial sexy star these days, Angelica Panganiban and her legal team is all geared up for the upcoming battle (she just served Claudine a demand letter of apology) and is slated to appear this Sunday, September 12 from 10am to 7pm on “One Kapamilya Go” at the CA Great America Park in Santa Clara, CA together with the whole cast of the top-rated wacky talent show, “Showtime”, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Pooh, singing sensations Bugoy Drilon & Jovit Baldivino, and superstar dance crew Jabbawockeez.

In addition, you will enjoy the park's thrills and attractions, Starry Starry Store tiangge, Pinoy food booths (New York Life’s Greater San Francisco Agents will be participating), FREE film screenings and MYX's talent showcase (center of major activities will be the Redwood Amphitheatre).

See you all at the CA Great America Park and enjoy the rest of the summer this Sunday!

TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY

FAREPA Presents a Charity Fashion Show

The Filipino American Real Estate Association (FAREPA) presents “Out of the Darkness, Into the Light,” a fashion show supporting InnVision (The Way Home), Silicon Valley’s largest non-profit provider of shelter and services to the homeless and victims of domestic violence, The Filipino American Real Estate Professional Association (FAREPA) is the nation's largest Filipino-based real estate organization.

The gala is sponsored by the California Association of REALTORS ® (CAR), Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS ® (SILVAR),Proficio Mortgage, Farmers Insurance Group, the Ayala Foundation, Jollibee, and Bottomley Distributing Company (partial list),

Featured on the runway will be some of the top leaders in the real estate industry, serving as volunteer models for designers such as Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Cabi and Fashion by Aaron Paul Juni.

The event will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Biltmore Hotel in Santa Clara , CA starting at 7:00pm and slated to go to midnight. Tickets are $60 for FAREPA members and $65 for the general public and include a sit-down dinner and beverage, as well as full access to the fashion show and a silent auction.

Tables of 10 can be purchased for $600 and some sponsorships packages are still available. For tickets, go to:http://farepafashionshowcharity2010.eventbrite.com. For information on sponsorships, go to: farepascc@sbcglobal.net orCjfin1998@sbcglobal.net

PERSONAL NOTES

Belated happy birthday to Miss Jennevy Ann Opena, unica hija of Businesswoman Mary Ann Opena of Corona, CA. A hawaiian-themed swimming party was held last Saturday at the Opena residence that lasted until the following day was attended by family and her closest friends.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The only reason Angelica has not come out to defend herself against Claudine’s accusations is because what she has to say would be so compelling and devastating to Claudine’s career. That is why she has chosen the path of silence. Angelica still has compassion for Claudine and rejects all the falsehoods attributed to her.” by Johnny Manahan, or simply “Mr. M” to Angelica Panganiban and his former talent – Claudine Baretto, commenting on the former’s silence on all the issues hurled at her by Claudine.

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