2011 06/01-06/07
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.
Comedy Concert Queen Ai-Ai de las Alas is "UNSTOPPABLE" in Reno.
ABS-CBN movie stars Angel Locsin, middle, & Jake Cuenca, right with director Cathy Garcia-Molina, left at the San Francisco premiere of their latest film, "In The Name of Love" at the Fox Theater in Redwood City last Sunday night. Did you know that Box-office Director Cathy is supposed to helm the late AJ Perez in the Mara Clara stars' launching movie with Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes & Albie Casino?
What do you do after winning Fox's American Idol, only the most-watched reality-based TV show on earth these days? North Carolina's Scotty McCreery goes to Disneyland & celebrates with Mickey & Minnie Mouse in Orlando, FL. Photo by Startracks/Rex Features/Daily Mail UK
The AGOOENIANS of America Inc. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arthur Estoesta, left, held a well-attended 40th day prayers for Mr. Ben Singayan last Sunday, May 29, 2011 (shown here with son Arnel Estoesta who coordinated the biggest buffet I have ever seen organized in a private residence. Abundant food lined up starting from the foyer up to the four corners of the kitchen and overflowing down to the infinity pool of their hillside-situated palatial residence in San Jose; whew!).
Romy Benipayo, middle, celebrated his 80th birthday recently with his very famous Journalist wife, The Charito Benipayo, right and Leo Reyes,left, of San Jose.
What brings 2007 Mrs. Republic of the Philippines-USA Marilen Bernardo, right, (a Molecular Cellular Development Biology graduate from the University of California, a medical representative of Novartis San Francisco and sister of San Mateo County's Harbor Commissioner Robert Bernardo) together with Roberta Tomaselli Silva of Cross Roads Home Health & Hospice at Daly City? Just pure fun with air of elegance & good food at the Barracuda Japanese Restaurant Serramonte Mall. Try & you'll like it, too!
TFC's Barangay USA's Angelo Barga entertains a sizable crowd with Immigration Lawyer Lou Tancinco during last Saturday's 1st year anniversary of Seasons Marketplace Landess in Milpitas.
Milpitas Mayor Joe Estevez, middle, graced the Santacruzan at the 1st year anniversary of Seasons Marketplace at Landess, shown here with Hair & Make Up Artists, Christine Paul, left & Arlene Coleman, right.
The De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) of NorCal Board of Directors and Organizing Team preparing for their Centennial celebration - La Sallians all, Cha Lui Pio-Vistan, Sigrid Gener, Mitos Briones, Buck Zamora, Dawn Zamora-Alido, Ronald Martinez, Rich Gella, Ryan Madrid, Anthony Zara, Joey Garcia, Jacque Cuenca, Jerome Chua and Michelle Alba-Chua.
Congratulations to Kervin Paul Masiddo, center, of Brentwood who graduated with an Associate of Science Degree in Biology at the Los Medanos College in Pittsburg with an Honor Scholar Medal (the highest and most prestigious school recognition). He will pursue further degree studies at UC Davis taking up Cellular Biology this coming Fall semester.
Dr. Ron Quibilan & wife Mila of Stevens Creek Country Club in San Jose are proud parents of newly-grad eldest daughter, Khristine Quibilan (not pictured) who finished with a Master's Degree Program in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Congratulations, one down, two more to go!
Attorney Kenneth R Graham & his Filipina Business Partner, Ms. Pia Gutierrez of ARTIST MAGIC ENTERTAINMENT present Ai-Ai de las Alas(with Concert Queen, Pops Fernandez) in "UNSTOPPABLE" at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV.
WHO CAN STOP Ai-Ai?
(Walnut Creek’s Artist Magic Entertainment’s maiden presentation promises non-stop laughter)
TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY
After a long absence in the US, Ai-ai De Las Alas (together with the Concert Queen of the Philippines, Pops Fernandez) will be seen LIVEon July 3rd at the Grand Theater of the Grand Sierra Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada. Aptly entitled "UNSTOPPABLE", her newest show promises non-stop laughter and pure family entertainment.
Ai-ai de las Alas has done it all. She has shaped the industry with her uncanny ability to make people laugh and different style of comedy. She has delivered when it counts. Often imitated but never duplicated – that’s how followers describe her simply.
Ai-Ai, the Comedy Queen of the Philippines has all but nothing to prove. The most recent Best Actress winner in the 37th MMFF has been the subject of limelight in all aspects of the industry. Still, she remains complacent and unmoved by any of these.
"UNSTOPPABLE,” is the initial offering of Artist Magic Entertainment and The Law Offices of Kenneth Graham (who specializes in immigration, lawyer-assisted mortgage & IRS debt representation, etc), in cooperation with the Grand Sierra Resort Casino, Little 22 Ban Quality Foods and Paradise Hills Home Care. For more info, please call Artist Magic at 925-932-0170, 925-932-0170 or visit www.grandsierraresort.com.
Incidentally, The Law Offices of Kenneth Graham is located at 1575 Treat Boulevard, Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Toll Free Phone (800) 368-1031.
SEEN IN THE CITY
Worthy is the Lamb
Crossroads Christian Center (CCC) in Daly City presented a very anointed passion play, "Worthy is the Lamb" last Resurrection Sunday. This is the second annual tradition of love at CCC. Many people were blessed to see the heart-stirring play written and directed by Kristoffer Earl Dizon. The role of Jesus was portrayed by Armando Vanegas.
The production was a diligent collaboration of different ministries in the church. The play showed various scenes in the life of Jesus - His ministry, compassion for children and all kinds of people, awesome miracles, sufferings on the Cross, resurrection and His triumphant return. There were moments of great awe especially during the passion scenes of Jesus' suffering and crucifixion as the audience could see and feel the lash of the whip and the sound of the nails being hammered to our Savior's hands and feet. It brought tears in the eyes of many as people came to realize how much pain Jesus had to bear because of His great love for all of us.
The play showed the glorious resurrection of our Lord who appeared to Mary and the disciples who were overwhelmed with joy. It culminated in the triumphant return of Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords. With the background song, "Worthy is the Lamb," it was so touching to end the play in a scene in heaven when the angels andevery creature will one day crown the Lamb upon the throne with many crowns.What a blessed hope for all those who have put their trust in Jesus as their Lordand personal Savior! We will all fall down and worship Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Briefs & shorts
La Salle’s 100th Year
Ms. Jennifer Mandanas Dizon, Vice President, Premier Relationship Manager of HSBC Premier USA, HSC Premier Direct - San Francisco, CA announced through a personal email to this Columnist, that the La Salle system is celebrating its 100th year this year. The De La Salle Alumni Association is holding a series of Board of Directors planning meetings to prepare for the year-long event of La Salle's centennial. So, stay tuned.
Justin Bieber in Saratoga
I wasn’t even aware a bit until Girlee Mendiola of San Jose sent me a Facebook message looking for Justin Bieber (yes, that bratty Canadian teener who tries to sing and who was recently in the news for manhandling autograph-seekers all over Asia, including the Philippines) ‘College Track Benefit 2011’ concert tickets happening at the Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA on Saturday, 08:30 PM, Jun 11, 2011. I tried looking online and available tickets are priced at $1,500.00 a piece. Whoa!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I won’t say goodbye. I’ll just say, until we meet again," by Oprah Winfrey thus ending her reign last week as Queen of Talk by hosting “The Oprah Winfrey Show” every Wednesday for the last 25 years. Oprah is the ultimate hosting idol of well-known Philippine celebrity hosts like Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino, Sharon Cuneta, among others.
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