2010 09/22-09/28

MANILA MAIL COMMUNITY

Still showing at the UA Stonestown Theaters is the A-rated family drama, Star Cinema’s 17th anniversary film offering, Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Only Yours) which stars Lorna Tolentino, Christopher De Leon, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, Coco Martin, Zanjoe Marudo, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee, Empress, Miles Ocampo & Lauren Young, directed by the award-winning Laurice Guillen. Go & watch it before its run concludes end of this month.

CTC Vice President Mark Linde (5^th from left) and his wife Emily Linde (4^th from left) attended the formal opening of the Hangga Elementary School Computer Laboratoryin Hagonoy, Bulacan on August 3, 2010.

San Jose Philanthropist, Susan Navarro Pacifico is organizing a Fundraising Concert at Roosevelt Community Center for Senator Leland Yee's campaign on October 23

(L-R) FAC Political Forum Press Panel Mario C. Panoringan (Moderator), Truth Esguerra (Philippine News), Jun Ilagan (Fil Am Star) & Bradford Adkins (Manila Mail) & Ness Ocampo (KTVO Radio; not in photo).

FAC Political Forum participants held Friday, Sep 17 at Rene's Fine Dining @ Lucky Chances Casino (L-R)Mike Guingona, Richard Brugger, Maggie Gomez, Carol Klatt & First-time Filipina candidate, Dorie Paniza.

Fil-Am performer, Cameron Banayat, 3rd left, was busy all day entertaining crowds (he sang/danced on all of the events' 3 open-air stages) during last week's "One Kapamilya Go" last week at the CA Great America Theme Park, shown here with proud parents,Ted (he's formerly an Oakland Policeman) and Noelle Banayat and girlfriend, Ashley Oerlemans (rightmost).

The San Jose-based distributors of skin-lightening Glutathione Facial Creams, Jodome USA's (L-R)Hazel Nool, leftmost, Christopher Castillo (3rd left) & Rose Mason (4th left) flew to Hawaii last week to attend the Skin & Beauty Expo (with Manila Mail's Bradford Adkins & Richard Lao, rightmost).

Gearing up for P'Noy's upcoming US visit, Philippine Airlines' Ms. Del Merano, 4th left, with Major Samuel G Yunque (INF) PA, Admin & Logistics Officer, Captain Christopher P. Constantino PA,Convoy Officer and other entourage members of the Presidential Delegation Advance "San Francisco, USA" attended the Filipino American Coalition held last Friday at the Lucky ChancesCasino's Rene's Fine Dining.

Pleasanton-founded CTC donates computers

(Former Philippine Education Secretary acknowledged the ratio of 25,000 students for each computer in the public education system)

SEEN IN THE CITY

California Technological Care (CTC), a leader in fighting information poverty announced that through a charitable donation, the Hangga Elementary School, San Pedro, Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines received five new computers and a laser printer. With 1,393 students, Hangga Elementary School is now able to ensure that all of its students have an opportunity to participate in the information revolution. In addition, it is anticipated that student scores will improve as students utilize the Internet to complete their homework assignments. Despite significant economic and international challenges, funding shortfalls and deepening recession throughout the world, California Technological Care (www.ctcglobal.org) is rising beyond these difficulties to reach out and serve communities.

Principal Agnes Bernardo, shared that “both students and faculty are excited to have the new computers. There are so many schools in the Philippines and the world that have not had the good fortune to know CTC and receive their hardware and software gifts to access the Internet. We will be forever grateful and thank the entire CTC organization”. Now, computer software and instructional computer programs can add to the faculty’s use of instructional booklets, games, TV programs, and other audio-visual materials, Bernardo further added.”

“I believe one of the biggest reasons for many Philippine students doing poorly is the lack of proper tools (both computers and internet access) readily available in public schools. CTC plans to improve access to computers, internet, and productivity software for those most in need like the Hangga Elementary School,” stated by CTC Executive Director and Co-Founder Demos Punsalan.

California Technological Care (CTC), a recipient of 2006 Philippine President “Kaanib Ng Bayan Award”, is dedicated to foster the development of computer access and literacy. CTC has international affiliates in Asia, Africa, South Asia, and South America. Founded on August 4, 1999 by two telecommunication veterans, Demos Punsalan and Albert Munroe, in Pleasanton, California, California Technological Care has taken the lead with regard to the changing the definition of information equality in this new millennium.

TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY

MacWorld 2011 at Moscone

I always go to MacWorld with or without Steven Jobs (he stopped appearing about a year or so ago), for its sheer testosterone thrill. I don’t need to know anyone there as my interaction are mainly focused on the gadgets and gadgets alone. The next one - Macworld 2011 is scheduled forJanuary 26-29, 2011 (Conference: January 26-29, Expo:January 27-29), at San Francisco’s Moscone Center West Hall.

The expo floor, open Thursday – Saturday, January 27-29, where hundreds of companies will be demonstrating new products and applications for the iPad, iPhone and Mac.

There will be feature presentations to be given by industry leaders, entertainers and visionaries that cover a broad range of fun and insightful topics. Also, there will be Users Conference, a three-day educational program comprised of 90-minute, skill enhancement sessions.

An exclusive Media Reception will happen on Wednesday, January 26, where the media will get a sneak peek at some of the hottest products for the marketplace.

There will also be a Mobile Apps Showcase, where the latest innovations from iPad, iPhone and iPod touchdevelopers will be highlighted, shown by the actual developers themselves.

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Hart,chart@idgworldexpo.com. For more information, please visit the event website at www.macworldexpo.com.

See you at Macworld 2011!

PERSONAL NOTES

Calayan Skin Care Aesthetics Skin Care Tip

Here is another skin care tip from Calayan Skin Care Aesthetics who just opened their dedicated clinic in Milpitas, CA:

Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging process and prevent many skin problems. Start with these 5 tips: 1. Protect yourself from the sun, 2. Don't smoke, 3. Treat your skin gently, 4. Eat a healthy diet, 5. Manage stress.

Bon Voyage, Abby!

A neighbor and good friend, San Ramon’s Abby Borgonia is taking more than a week off from work and traveling to the Philippines on Sep 24 to join husband Junny in Cabanatuan City. Have a safe trip, Abby!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The recession is over!” – declared by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) just days ago. According to published online reports, “the NBER is well known for taking years to make a decision on the state of the economy. The non-partisan research group prefers to collect all data on the current patterns before announcing a change in the market, and it took them a long while to announce the recession in the first place.”

Is the recession really over? Well, Washington just reported that “unemployment grew in more than half of U.S. states in August, the largest number in six months, as private employers aren't hiring enough to offset the loss of census jobs. The Labor Department says the jobless rate increased in 27 states last month. It fell in 13 and was unchanged in 10 states and Washington, D.C. Overall, the economy lost a net total of 54,000 positions last month and the unemployment rate ticked up to 9.6 percent from 9.5 percent.”

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