2012 08/08-08/14

MANILA MAIL COMMUNITY

Former American Idol Judge, Jennifer Lopez, will perform LIVE in San Jose's HP Pavilion this coming Wednesday, August 8, 2012 and in Manila, Philippines on November 24, 2012.

Half-Filipino Enrique Iglesias, will perform LIVE in San Jose's HP Pavilion this coming Wednesday, August 8, 2012.

Boxer Jerry Foronda Agonoy, Jr. (trained by Tony Gabucan of Milpitas Boxing Gym) will put his fighting skills to work this coming Pistahan Festival weekend (the first ever boxing event in the history of this festival) at Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco.

Teary-eyed Korean-American Susie Lee was crowned the first-ever Miss Asian Global during the finals night in Palace of Fine Arts last Saturday night, August 4, 2013 in San Francisco, CA (shown here with Pageant Volunteer Mariluz Santos Panaszewicz Ragasa, left).

Ms. Rose Chung (a former Miss Chinatown herself), right, is the Executive Producer of the Miss Asian American (now on its 30th year) and the very 1st Miss Asian Global pageants, both held last Saturday night at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco (shown here with the show's Marketing Executive Ed Jesswani, Jr., center, and the wife of US Ambassador to China, Mona Locke).

The Fort McKinley Restaurant (formerly Intramuros) held the 1st of its 4-day grand opening celebration last Thursday night, August 2, 2012. New owners include Barry Bond Picazo, Jennifer Lee, among others.

Catherine Manalo, a former Manila Mail "Magandang Filipina," is now a lawyer.

The 2012-2013 set of New Officers of Milpitas Gateway Silicon Valley Lions Club (led by incoming President, Ana Roque) were inducted by Milpitas Mayor Joe Estevez last Monday, July 30, 2012 at the Max's Restaurant in Milpitas, CA.

The Dagupan City Association of Northern CA Annual Picnic (DCANC) was held last Saturday, August 4, 2012 at South San Francisco's Orange Memorial Park, led by their President, Marlene Garibay.

2013 Miss Teenage San Jose, Fil-American Alexandra Drechsler, right, (photographed here together with Vietnamese beauty, Dao Tran) was one of several 'visiting queens' who attended and got acknowledged at the recent Miss Asian American & Miss Asian Global Beauty pageants held at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA.

(L-R) Malou Baron (the lovable mother of Felicia Baron, the lone Filipino descent delegate to this year's Miss Asian America & Miss Asian Global Beauty pageants) of Chandler, Arizona bonds with Elizabeth Chua-Drechsler (beloved mom of 2013 Miss Teenage San Jose) of San Jose, CA last Saturday night at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

Show Producer Angelita 'Angie' Estacio, last photographed here in happier times at Galaxy Macau, passed away last Saturday morning at her house in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. Angie was one of the most beloved producers here in the Bay Area and she will be missed. Rest In Peace, Angie.

JENNIFER LOPEZ & ENRIQUE IGLESIAS TO PERFORM IN SAN JOSE – AUG 8th

(JLo will also perform in Manila on November 24, 2012)

TO-BE SEEN IN THE CITY

Former American Idol Judge, Jennifer Lopez (J. Lo), who also is this year’s most powerful celebrity by topping the annual Forbes influential list, is performing at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA this Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 7:30PM, together with the equally globally popular Half-Filipino Enrique Iglesias in her world concert tour titled “Dance Again”.

Also, according to online posts from Manila Bulletin, Jun Lorenz Mamangon, CEO of N91 Live productions, the same promoting agency that has made last year's Justin Bieber concert possible for Filipino fans, will also bring J. Lo to perform on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, Philippines (probably without Enrique Iglesias)

Furthermore, Manila Bulletin quotes the producer, "I'm proud to announce that I'm bringing over Jennifer Lopez to Manila. We've been discussing this concert for over a year and a half. Producer Mamangon also revealed that he is in talks to bring along Jessica Sanchez with Lopez.

"I'm pushing for Jessica Sanchez to be Jennifer's front act and probably have her perform at least two songs for the Filipino concert goers," he added.

Aside from San Jose, CA, here are the other “Dance Again” Tour Dates/Venues, as scheduled:

Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Honda Center (formerly Arrowhead Pond)

Anaheim, California

Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Honda Center (formerly Arrowhead Pond)

Anaheim, California

Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Staples Center

Los Angeles, California

Friday, August 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Staples Center

Los Angeles, California

Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Mandalay Bay - Events Center

Las Vegas, Nevada

Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM

AT&T Center

San Antonio, Texas

Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM

American Airlines Center

Dallas, Texas

Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Toyota Center - TX

Houston, Texas

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Philips Arena

Atlanta, Georgia

Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Mall of Asia

Manila, Philippines

SEEN IN THE CITY

Re-introducing Catherine Manalo, Magandang Filipina, Lawyer

Former Magandang Filipina, Catherine Mariano, has evolved since her last appearance in this editorial. She has grown from a young, determined high school athlete to an empowering attorney in the field of immigration, employment, and civil rights. Currently, Catherine is an associate attorney at the esteemed Law Firm of Leon Hazany & Associates in Los Angeles, California fighting vigorously for immigrants’ rights. Prior to working at the Law Firm of Leon Hazany & Associates, Catherine completed externships at the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of California, Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. Catherine attended the University of California, Irvine where she was Vice President of the Mock Trial Team, social justice advocate for the Save Darfur movement, and graduated as an Order of Merit Scholar in 2008. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law where she received many honors for exceptional trial advocacy skills. She was an award winning Moot Court competitor, received the Outstanding Graduating Student Service Award, and notably named to the Order of Barristers.

Shorts and Briefs

Boxer Jerry Agonoy, Jr to fight during PISTAHAN FESTIVAL

This Columnist was fortunate to have met in person Boxing World’s newest find – Jerry Agonoy, Jr, who will fight during this weekend’s Pistahan Festival.

Here are personal and more information, according to online posts from The Alex Reviews (http://thealexreviews.com/life-style/an-interview-with-jerry-foronda-agonoy-jr):

“From an early age, Agonoy always enjoyed combative sports. Partaking in Tae Kwando, wrestling and other sports throughout high school only fueled his love of competition. But before Pacquaio and the Donaires came into the boxing spotlight, he grew up watching legends such as Mike Tyson.

Agonoy states that he idolizes Manny Pacquaio who he looks up to because of his hard work and dedication. Agonoy knows that it takes time and effort to become a great fighter and acknowledges Pacquaio as a renowned boxer who came from humble beginnings and now best represents the Filipino nation.

He was also a soldier in the U.S. Army from 2003-2010 when he was honorably discharged. He was deployed to Iraq for a total of three times where he saw a lot of action.

Agonoy is familiar with hard work and is willing to go the extra mile to ensure quality performances. His usual routine at the Milpitas Boxing Gym is extremely rigorous with different types of training. He endures strength and conditioning exercises and one on one practice with his coach. While boxing he expects a good fight as well as good fun.

His current score is 1-1 losing by a close decision in his last match. Agonoy has a confirmed fight on August 11 at the Pistahan Festival in San Francisco. This will be his third match. Good luck Jerry Agonoy!”

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." – by Dr. Seuss as quoted and retweeted by now The Greatest Olympian, Michael Phelps, after ending his career with a 22nd Olympic medal in London (including 18 Golds!).

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