2012 08/15-08/21
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.
Today's hottest teleserye bidas - Coco Martin & Julia Montes will appear at One Kapamilya Go to be held at CA Great America on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
The Greatest Olympian, multiple gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps, appears on the latest ad for Louis Vuitton.
Former GMA-7 artist, now ABS-CBN's toprating teleserye lead star, Paulo Avelino (of "Walang Hanggan"), will be gracing 'One Kapamilya Go' at CA Great America Theme Park on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
Dawn Zulueta of "Walang Hanggan" will be appearing in person at the 'One Kapamilya Go' at CA Great America Theme Park on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
The Original Bench Model, Richard Gomez of "Walang Hanggan" will be seen in person at the 'One Kapamilya Go' at CA Great America Theme Park on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
The Cast and Crew of TFC's Adobo Nation (Juan Carlos "JC" Gonzales, Tet Hernandez, Carlos "Mouse" Munoz, Troy Espera, Eric Pugeda, among others) were on location shoot at the Annual Pistahan Festival at the Yerba Buena Gardens in Downtown San Francisco last Saturday afternoon.
Congratulations, Boxer Jerry Agonoy, Jr (2nd left; shown here with his trainor, Milpitas Boxing & Fitness Gym's Tony Gabucan, center, & his Team Agonoy which includes 2013 Miss Teen San Jose Alexandra Drechsler, 3rd left) for winning his match last Saturday at the Pistahan Festival!
Dancers & Martial Arts experts of The Paamano Eskrima Performing Arts (www.PaamanoEskrima.com) joined the Pistahan Parade last Saturday. Paamano’s hopes are that through sharing and teaching style of Filipino Martial Arts & Performing Arts, they can share the beauty and culture of the Philippines with the world, to inspire future generations of Filipinos worldwide to learn more about their history, culture and the natural treasures.
In its efforts to resolve the issue of the claims on Scarborough Shoal against China intrusion of the islands, the USP4GG met at the Rene Fine Dining in Colma to plan for the Global Prayer to be held on August 21, 2012 , in coordination with the Region 7 of USP4GG headed by its president Rodel Rodis , with Charito Benipayo as coordinator of Region 7, Northern California Chapter.
“WALANG HANGGAN” CAST @ “ONE KAPAMILYA GO”
(Coco Martin, Julia Montes & Paulo Avelino will appear on September 16, 2012 at CA Great America Theme Park)
TO-BE SEEN IN THE CITY
‘One Kapamilya Go!, (OK Go!)’ TFC’s annual entertainment event held in September have conquered CA Great America Theme Park as well as Universal Studios Hollywood (they had 2 sold-out shows in a single day!) before, raking in record number of audiences that shocked the mainstream park management and staff. This year, ‘OK Go!’ is back at the CA Great American Theme Park in Santa Clara, CA on September 16, 2012, Sunday, from 10am to 7pm.
And you guessed it right - from the teasers showing a roller coaster ride running on an infinity track (resembling Walang Hanggan’s infinity ring, get it?), as gracing the record-breaking event are the most in-demand cast of the Philippines' consistent number one teleserye, "Walang Hanggan" (No End) which will include Coco Martin (stop screaming already, MaryJo!), Julia Montes, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Paulo Avelino, Joem Bascon and Melissa Ricks (she has immediate family living in Los Angeles, CA).
Also, according to the OK Go website, “joining them are top comedienne-actress Pokwang, world-renowned singer Jed Madela and Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited 2012 winner Slater Young. Adding to the festivities are the FREE screenings of the box-office hit, "A Mother's Story" at California's Great America Theater and auditions for "The Voice Philippines" at Showtime Theater.
Be ready for more announcements on a "Walang Hanggan" Meet & Greet. Your One Kapamilya Go ticket also entitles you to enjoy all rides and attractions at California's Great America, participate in fun activities at the TFC Picnic Pavilion, savor Filipino food, enjoy other exciting vendor booths, and delight over pre-main show entertainment in the Redwood Amphitheater. Tickets are on sale now!
EARLY BIRD PERKS. Get a $3 parking discount for every ticket purchase (each ticket applies to one vehicle only. Just show your OK Go ticket at the gate and pay only $12 instead of $15 per vehicle).
Before September 16 - Ticket price - $55
On September 16 - Ticket price - $65
Note: One Kapamilya Go 2012 is a specially-ticketed event at California's Great America. Thus, it can't be combined with Season Pass or any promo rate of the theme park. Tickets to One Kapamilya Go! must be purchased separately.
For more information on One Kapamilya Go! Click go to www. http://onekapamilyago.com/ or send email info@onekapamilyago.com.”
SEEN IN THE CITY
A Shot at a New World Record on Sunday, September 2, 2012 in SF
Met with Choreographer Jay Loyola recently and he is encouraging everyone to join Kularts as we, as a powerful community, attempt the world record for largest Palawan Dance event with the full-length performance of TAGABANUA, a Philippine folkloric dance work by internationally renowned Philippine Master Choreographer Jay Loyola at Union Square Park, Geary & Stockton Streets, San Francisco, CA, 2:30pm Sunday, September 2, 2012. Groups and individuals are invited to dance ala ‘flashmob’. Choreography is available online: www.kularts.org
Set against theidyllic backdrop ofvillage life on the Philippine island of Palawan,Tagabanua, meaning “from the village,”tells of a young tribal leader’s towering rage of revenge threatening to consume him and destroy the peaceful lives of his people. Performed live, Nick Obando’s sound score integrates indigenous Palawan rhythms,beats, and chants. Castmembers (in alphabetical order) are Rey Arcilla, June Arellano, Brian Batugo, Alexandria Diaz de Fato, Jonathan Mercado, Lydia Neff, Kim Requesto, and Eric Solano.
Kularts 2012-2013 Philippine Master Artist In Residence, Jay Loyola, an adopted son of the Tagabanua Tribe of Palawan, was a principal dancer (1987-96) and associate choreographer(1994-96) for the world famous Bayanihan Dance Company of the Philippines. Kularts has commissioned Loyola and will present the world premiere of Call of the Palau’an Bird-Huni Ng Tandikan, November 2-3 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts- Forum. The performance will be brought to life by sixteen dancers from Parangal, LIKHA, APDT, and ACPA Dance Companies, with a music score by Nick Obando, and light design by Alejandro Acosta.These activities are made possible with generous support from the Creative Work Fund, Alliance for California Traditional Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and the SF Arts Commission Cultural Equity Grants.
Tagabanua will be presented at Union Square Park, located at Geary and Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA, on Sunday, September 2, 2012, at 2pm. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Shorts and Briefs
Congratulations to Jerry Agonoy, Jr, who on his fight during last weekend’s Pistahan Festival. Agonoy trained heavily with Tony Gabucan of Milpitas Boxing & Fitness Gym for months.
Advanced happy birthday to Brenthwood, CA’s Reggie Panganiban, RN (August 16)
Belated happy birthday to Agnes Diamse (August 11) of San Diego, CA.
Michael Phelps, the world’s greatest Olympian is creating another ripple – this time by appearing in the latest ad campaign of Louis Vuitton, wearing nothing but his signature googles and speedos (he’s not even wearing a smile).
Meetings we attended: the USP4GG in its efforts to resolve the issue of the claims on Scarborough Shoal against China intrusion of the islands, has been meeting at Rene Fine Dining in Colma to continue to discuss and finalize the plan for the Global Prayer to be held on August 21, 2012 , in coordination with the Region 7 of USP4GG headed by its president Rodel Rodis , with Charito Benipayo as coordinator of Region 7, Northern California Chapter.
For detailed information, please log on usp4gg.org or contact Rodel Rodis at (415)334-7800 or Charito Benipayo at (510) 301-4693.
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