2010 10/13-10/19
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.
Coco Martin (shown here during his last 'Teleserye' Reno gig) will be back on Saturday, December 4th in the Bay Area for a very special screening of his latest movie, "NOY" - this year's official Philippine selection to compete for the Oscar Awards Best Foreign Language movie.
Club Royale International 2010
Manila Mail's James Bradford Adkins and Philippine Airlines' Herminia Lavarias were crowned as the year 2010 Club Royale King and Queen at a glittering ceremony on the Saturday night of October 9, 2010 at Marriott Marquis San Francisco.
Manila Mail's James Bradford Adkins, right, and Philippine Airlines' Herminia Lavarias were crowned as this year's Club Royale King and Queen, respectively, at a glittering ceremony last Saturday night at the Marriott Marquis San Francisco.
The Reigning Club Royale King & Queen flocked by the well-wishers at the Marriott Marquis San Francisco Ballroom.
King James Bradford with San Jose's Susan Pacifico (middle) and Hollywood-trained Make-Up Stylist, Christine Paul.
City Councilwoman-in-the-running Dorie Paniza (6th left) with husband Lambert (to her right) graced the Club Royale King & Queen Coronation night with Hall of Famer and International Beauty Impressario, Ferdinand Syquia Villar, Manila Mail's Edwina Aniag, Nina Alberto, Rajah Solomon, Manila Mail's Flor Mayapis Maui Leyson (rightmost), JDC, among others.
(L-R 2nd row) Clyde & Alice Atienza, Rajah Solomon (rightmost), (L-R 1st row) Kat Mendaros, Tess Mendaros & Thez Santos were all in glee last Saturday night during the Club Royale King & Queen Coronation Gala.
Cebu-based Carolyne L. Go of Magic Melt presents her family of Ensaymadas and other products.
The Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino 2010 awardees with ABS-CBN's Raffy Lopez, middle, during the taping of its ceremonies held last Friday night at the studio's Redwood City headquarters, with Fr. Nilo Tanalega (rightmost).
The pillars of Club Royale International, Gil Navarro (4th right) with Jett Viray-Navarro (5th right), President & First Lady and Over-all Chairperson, respectively, surrounded by their alipores, which includes International Beauty Impressario, Ferdinand Syquia Villar (4th left).
Irvin Sevilla clinches the 2010 De La Salle Classic Fil-Am Golf Tournament.
The very first Ginoong Pilipinas-USA, Getty Santos of San Jose is getting married to Suneera Sharma this week at the Purple Orchid Inn in Livermore.
Rusty Bernardo, CPA, CTP and President of PICPA San Francisco President with daughter, Sydney Bernardo, Summa Cum Laude and Student Editor of St. Ignatius College attended the recent P'Noy Presidential Thanksgiving Mass at Mission Dolores Basilica.
Manila Mail’s Community Editor is crowned Club Royale King
(While Philippine Airlines’ Herminia Lavarias crowned as this year’s Royale Queen)
SEEN IN THE CITY
For sixteen (16) years, Club Royale International, a San Francisco-based private foundation chooses, from its roster of nominees, its annual King and Queen and properly proclaim and crown them in a lavish ceremony.
This year was no exception as it chose no less than the Marriott Marquis in downtown San Francisco as the venue of its latest Coronation Gala as it crowns its latest royal King and Queen – Manila Mail’s James Bradford Adkins and Philippine Airlines’ Herminia Lavarias, respectively.
Orange was the dominant color of the night with Queen Herminia garbed in a white gown adorned with Swarovski crystals while King James donned a gold and purple ensemble complete with matching purple cape.
Choreographed by Jonathan and Ellen Goco of Dance Unlimited Studio of Pinole, pairs of 16 distinguished couples danced the traditional Royale Waltz led by Club Royale President Gil Navarro, California State Commissioner Rey Satorre and Magandang Filipina model Camille Bernadeo, Club Royale Hall of Famer beauty impresario Ferdie Villar and former Mrs. RP-Las Vegas Nina Alberto, Benny Piotrkowski and Linda Standcliff, Willem Hinse and Selfa Haenny, Rollie Lavarias and Maria Clara Viray, Jonathan Goco and Eileen Goco, Michael Back and Aurora Viray, Robert Tuazon and Nelly Cojuangco, JD Charisma and Susan Pacifico, Marvin Cuaresma and Bituin Ignacio, Lambert Paniza and Dorie Paniza, Jose Panlilio and Tessie Labitoria, Louie Blanch and Dolly Baclig, Walter Back and Maria Back, and Rolly Mungues and Elizabeth Pasco.
San Pablo’s Angel Georecha Ventura, Rome Oller, among others, rendered special song numbers, while Darlene Darata Designs and Greg Cunningham of Atmospheric Studio, Inc. designed the grand entrance of the ballroom and stage.
Well-known party and ballroom decorators Fernand and Susan Tanedo designed the table center pieces, lights and props for the most-awaited event this year. Two live bands—Jimmy Acenas of Synthesis Band and Pol Bayamor and his band—provided the all-night ballroom music. Former scriptwriter and movie director Noel Nuguit formally introduced all the attendees.
TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY
Magic Melt Ensaymada Now in the US
On a recent flight back to the US, this columnist had the most fortunate luck of meeting inflight, the Chief Executive Officer of Magic Melt (yes, that familiar ‘ensaymada’ from the Philippines), Ms. Carolyne L. Go who took the very limited time we shared waiting for our touchdown to introduce us the Magic Melt ‘family’ of ensaymadas – the Regular, Ube, Macapuno and Yema flavors! Her Cebu-made (she has 2 locations in Mambaling and Lapu-Lapu) ensaymadas are now available here in the US through Seafood City and other major Filipino food chain of stores. I have personally tried all flavors and my favorites are the Ube and the Macapuno which both have distinct ‘fruity’ aftertaste. And what do you know – franchise opportunities will be made available to interested parties; please call (63) 917- 327-5533 or email elg@mozcom.com.
‘NOY’ Goes to the Oscars
More than 100 tickets ordered and sold (out of only 400) during the first day San Jose-based Event Producer, Archie Mendiorro posted on his Facebook account the Bay Area screening of the latest Coco Martin movie, ‘Noy” this year’s official selection to represent the Philippines in the Oscar Awards’ Foreign Movie category. At a venue to be announced later, the special screening, aimed at gaining momentum for the movie to cinch at least a nomination, is scheduled to happen on Saturday, December 4, 2010. For tickets, call Lighthouse Productions at (510) 552-1546.
PERSONAL NOTES
The 6th Annual De La Salle Fil-Am Golf Classic Championship held at Deer Ridge Golf Course in Brentwood California, on September 18, 2010, was won by Irvin Sevilla, shown in the accompanying photo, receiving the championship plaque from Art Dancel, President DLSAANC (left) and Matt Hizon, Tournament Organizer (right). Irvin Sevilla shot 1 over par 71. Ron Riego de Dios, the runner up shot 78. Other winners in the Net and Callaway Divisions were: Arnold Mercado (Class A - Below 18 index), Bobby Panlasique (Class B - 18 and above) and Rich Braugtigan (Class C - no index). Other prizes include a Round Trip ticket to the Philippines from Philippine Airlines, a 3day Boracay Beach Package from Rajah Tours, Baguio Country Club 3 day package from Federico Agcaoili, and three days/two nights hotel accommodations from Intercontinental Hotel courtesy of Rene de los Santos of the Philippine Department of Tourism. This golf tournament is a yearly event organized by the De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California, attracts a large number of golfers from the Bay Area, the proceeds of which go to several projects in many La Salle schools in the Philippines, aimed towards educating deserving high school and college students coming from indigent families. Next fundraising event inChristmas will feature "A Green and White Christmas night with Ms. Joey Albert", on December 11, 2010, at the Marriots, San Mateo which will include dinner and dance to a live band music. For further information please email dlsdecember11@gmail.com. For De La Salle Philippines alumni, who are not yet members of the association, you are invited to join by contacting art_dancel@yahoo.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I am also human.” A crying Gerald Anderson unable to suppress his emotions, told reporters during the press conference of his latest movie with Kim Chiu, “Till My Heartaches End”, while talking about the death threats he and his family are receiving because of rumors linking him to Bea Alonzo.
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