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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.
Charice will perform with David Foster & his other famous friends at Napa Valley this Saturday, July 16.
Mark Bautista of Viva Concert Artists perform Usher's 'OMG' last Saturday afternoon at the Kababayan Fest at CA Great America Theme Park.
A teener reacts to seeing GMA Pinoy TV's resident hunk, Aljur Abrenica in person at CA Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara, CA last Saturday, July 9, 2011. Oh..he kissed her, too, hence the hysteria.
So inspired by the appreciative audience that GMA Pinoy TV's Aljur Abrenica jumped off the six-foot stage to the fearful surprise of the security but to the delight of his fans.
Congratulations to Dahren Villamiel Layante who graduated from San Jose, Berryessa School Dist. Morril Middle School last June 9, 2011 at Parkside Hall, San Jose, CA.
Guests at Dahren Villamiel Layante's recent Middle School Graduation party in San Jose, CA are (L-R) Susan Tanedo, Julie, Pastora Leony, Au Mendoza and Dahren's Mom Aileen Villamiel.
The search is not yet over for the missing Fil-Am Fisherman Russell Bautista (stands 5'10" & weighs 200 lbs) of Penngrove, CA who is among the 7 men still lost at sea after their boat 'Erik' last 7/3/2011 capsized in the Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez or Sea of Cortés or Vermilion Sea; locally known in the Spanish language as Mar de Cortés). One American was confirmed dead in the fishing boat accident, while 16 crew members and 19 tourists were rescued. Any information on Russell and the missing others, please contact the US Consulate Sarah Schmidt 011-521-664-666-0741.
Welcome back to Philippine Airlines of San Francisco's Herminia Lavarias, right, who now is back at work after getting hospitalized last week, shown here with co-worker Josephine Encarnacion of Sales Department.
With deep sadness, the AGOOENIANS OF AMERICA, INC. www.agooenians.com announces the death of Carmelita Domondon. Mely passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2:55 P.M. in Agoo, La Union after suffering from cardiac arrest. You may contact Emy Refuerzo at emyrefuerzo@yahoo.com for additional details. Please include Mely in your prayers for the repose of her soul.
The Gabucan Family Dentistry Clinics celebrated their 1st Year Anniversary in Milpitas and 4th Year in San Jose last Friday, July 8, 2011 at their location at 1535 Landess Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035. Thousands of patients & guests were treated with endless flow of lechon, shanghai lumpia, fried chicken, pancit, bottomless drinks, live entertainment, games, raffle, etc. by their Resident Doctor Carmelo Gabucan, left, and Office & Marketing Manager Tony Gabucan.
Filemeno "Menny" Gaudinez celebrated his 98th birthday on July 5th, 2011 @ the Milpitas Care Center in Milpitas,CA. Menny was the official announcer on the popular Philippine Boxing TV show "Fistorama." He was also the main announcer at the Muhammad Ali fight "Thrilla' In Manila" held at the world-famous Araneta Coliseum. He also did a lot of movies with Fernando Poe, Jr. Despite his age, he is still an avid fan of Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire. His only wish for his special day is to be able to meet in person both fighters. His is still wishing for its fulfillment.
Ms. Susan Pacifico of San Jose is hosting her birthday party at her Silver Creek Country Club residence end of this month.
Aljur Abrenica with Lilwyn Lucas at the GMA Pinoy TV Promo Tour at the Seafood City in Vallejo, CA last Sunday, July 10, 2011.
Belated Happy Birthday (July 11, 2011) to 600 LBS Partner/Owner Ryan Monsanto, right, of Hercules, CA shown here with Aljur Abrenica during the successful Kababayan Fest held at the CA Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara, CA last Saturday.
Peter Teodoro, Jr, right, attended Claryn Joy Mendaros' (center) graduation & 18th birthday celebration held recently at the Mendaros' residence inside the Blackhawk Country Club in Danville, CA (shown here with Kat Mendaros, left).
Kababayan Fest Times Four
(After SF, other shows also scheduled in LA, Hawaii & Las Vegas )
SEEN IN THE CITY
Last Saturday, July 9, 2011, GMA Pinoy TV/Kapuso resident hunks – Aljur Abrenica & Mark Bautista wowed audiences, despite scorching heat, as they perform in front of thousands at the Redwood Theater of the CA Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara, CA. The event, produced by 600 LBS (Ryan Monsanto is Partner/Owner), was opened and closed by funnyman Joey Guila & Freska, with entertaining performances rendered by Candie Marie-PI & US Anthems, Opportunity Core Dance Crew, JD Charisma, DL DA Arson, Anak, Mike Dash, 4 Play Ladies, Maharlika Cultural Dance Troupe, Erin Paul, Mangko Kingz, Supreme Soul, Amber Lily, Innerlude, Melissa Polinar, Andrew Garcia, Legaci and AJ Rafael.
Other Kababayan Fest shows in other major cities are also on their way on Saturday, July 16, at the Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA, Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Wet 'n' Wild in Hawaii and on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Circus Circus Adventure Dome in Las Vegas, NV.
For more info, visit www.KababayanFest.com. See you all there!
TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY
Charice to perform in Napa this Saturday, July 16
Charice will be performing this Saturday, July 16, ,2011 at the Robert Mondavi Winery, Highway 29, Oakville, CA at 7:00 p.m. General admission lawn seats are at $85 while reserved lawn seats are at $115. The Robert Mondavi Winery, for four decades, has served as venue for great performances from Tony Bennett, Dave Koz, and Ella Fitzgerald.
According to her official website (www.ChariceMania.com), Charice will perform with the Hitman himself, David Foster, Ruben Studdard, The Canadian Tenors, and Babyface, among others. This is based on the image header of this event page, which was tweeted last March 23 by @David Foster: “Join David Foster & Friends in the Napa Valley at Robert Mondavi Winery for an evening of music, wine and food.
The David and Friends Concert is part of the 6th Annual Festival del Sole. This summer festival is a celebration of music, wine, art and food in California’s famous Napa Valley.
The proceeds of the concert will benefit children who need critical organ donations. On July 17, there will also be a gala dinner and auction to help raise funds for the David Foster Foundation. For more information or to purchase tickets, you can visit www.TicketWeb.com
Re-introducing…Miss Dara Bascara
Since the accompanying photo(s) of Dara Bascara were inadvertently omitted last week, I am reprinting this section, in the interest of fairness. Dara Bascara is a fashion model, a University of the Philippines graduate, currently living in San Francisco. She is currently in the midst of completing her Masteral Degree in Philosophy at UC Berkeley. Having lived for a good number of years in London, she loves Victoria Beckham’s fashion style and Leighton Meester’s edgy fashion sense. Her claim to fame? She did a library stock shoot for Getty Images in London. A year later, one of her photos from that shoot appeared everywhere in Manila and other major cities in the country as one of the most aggressive advertising campaigns in Philippine advertising history. All her family and friends back home were literally seeing her everywhere, several billboards, hundreds of posters on bus stops, train station, highways, even buses. She also apparently dominated their local internet ads on yahoo and facebook as well. Good luck, Dara! And belated happy birthday, too! Culled from www.urbanitychic.com
Briefs & Shorts
Milestones
Belated happy birthday to San Jose’s Grand Lady Philanthropist Susan Pacifico (July 11) who is holding her own intimate party for family & friends at her palatial house inside the Silver Creek Country Club in San Jose on July 30, 2011.
Advanced happy birthday to ABS-CBN Reporter/Host, originally from Pittsburg, CA - Ginger Conejero (July 16) who is now in a relationship (at long last!) with Eagle Rock’s Alex Cabagnot (according to her Facebook profile), San Jose’s favorite travel agent Girlee Mendiola (July 18) and Las Vegas’ most lovable Line Producder Mildred Monsada (July 30).
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Just leave my daughter alone. Please, leave my daughter alone and shut up. Shut up!" Byrespected actor Mark Gil (as shown on ABS-CBN’s ‘The Buzz’) and father of ABS-CBN’s top rating ‘Agua Bendita’ lead star, Andi Eigenmann to teen actor Albie Casino, the male lead of ABS-CBN’s equally top rating ‘Mara Clara’ who from all the statements exchanged, allegedly made his daughter pregnant (and walked out on her, denies her & requests DNA tests). The teen couple’s love story has more twists & turns than their own teleseryes combined, with allegations of infidelity involving 10 guys, physical abuse made in public places, abortion pills, blogged on Twitter, Formspring, Facebook, among others. Truth is really stranger than fiction.
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