2016 01/27-02/02
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Students from Bellarmine College Preparatory, Notre Dame High School and Presentation High School provided entertainment performances in South Bay's Feast of Santo Nino Celebration.
2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach (shown here during her recent Philippine homecoming parade) will be Superbowl 50's Special Correspondent for 'Inside Edition.' Photo lifted from Miss Universe Facebook
The Apple Store will be having a Grand ReOpening of their Marin County Corte Madera location (south of San Rafael) on Saturday, January 30, 2016 starting at 10:00AM. There will be free hands-on classes on iWatch, iTunes, Photography, tricks, tips, Q & A, among others. Photo provided by Apple
CONGRATS: Sacramento's Justin Smaby (center) makes it to Top 5 (together with Yasser Marta, Kyle Matthew Manalo and Anthony Rosaldo) in Eat Bulaga's search for the "The Singing Baes." Mavi Lozano (leftmost) was judged the Grand Winner. They perform as a boyband group almost everyday singing today's hits, ala One Direction. Photo lifted from Eat Bulaga's Facebook
The Young Brothers (walking for 7 years) and Santos Sisters, Danielle (walking for 5 years) and Delaney (walking for 2 years), from St. Victor Parish participates with thousands of others at the 12th "Annual Walk For Life" as they support life and lend their voice for unborn babies.
Benny Dineros (3rd left) celebrated his 75th Birthday recently at Fort Mckinley Restaurant in South San Francisco together with family and friends (L-R: Renato & Cres Cada, wife Mila Dineros, Nanette & Chito Yglesias). BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BENNY!
Belated Happy Birthday, Ms. Pacita Dagunan Follante (aunt of Seasons MarketPlace permanent fixture, Ms. Liberty Lizardo) who celebrated her 84th at Kalesa Restaurant in Milpitas - tendered lovingly by husband, Ernie Follante, well attended by family and friends.
SOUTH BAY CELEBRATES FEAST OF SANTO NINO
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(SAN JOSE, CA) – The South Bay celebrated the Feast of Santo Nino last January 17th, 2016 participated in by the students from Bellarmine College Preparatory, Notre Dame High School and Presentation High School. The students put on a spectacular show at the Feast of Santo Niño Celebration sponsored by the Bellarmine Mothers’ Guild (BMG). The show was the culmination of several months of preparation and included Filipino folk and hip hop dances, Filipino musical selections showcasing student talent, a Tae Kwon Do demonstration, and a student-created video explaining the Santo Niño celebration and what it means to the students.
The Feast of Santo Nino celebration originated in April 15, 1521 when the Portuguese Explorer, Ferdinand Magellan planted Christianity in Cebu, Philippines by presenting an image of the child Jesus and baptized about 800 natives to the Roman Catholic faith. According to history, it was reported that the then Queen danced with joy bearing the image of child Jesus with the natives joining her – thus the first Sinulog in Cebu was born.
The Sinulog event reenacts the coming of the Spaniards and the presentation of the Santo Nino to the Queen – a popular theme among Sinulog dances in which the Queen blesses her people, by holding the Santo Nino while dancing. This is believed to drive away sickness, demons and evil spirits.
The Feast of Santo Nino is celebrated by Filipinos everywhere on the 3rd Sunday of the year. At Bellarmine, the festivities typically begin with a procession around the quad with Santo Niño, followed by mass in Leontyne Chapel. This year’s celebrant was Fr. Roide, S.J. with a heartfelt homily given by Mr. David Romero, S.J. Following the mass, a traditional Filipino lunch is served and then the fun begins with entertainment provided by the students.
The BMG hosts five events for the entire school community - students, parents, faculty, staff and friends - which reflect the broad ethnic and cultural diversity of our families: Diwali (Indian Festival of Lights), Virgin of Guadalupe Mass and Fiesta, Feast of Santo Niño, African American Event and Lunar New Year Celebration.
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The "2016 Walk for Life" participants included Saint Victor Church Pro-Life Group - held last Saturday, January 23, 2016 in downtown San Francisco.
Father Michael Gazzingan, Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Cabrini Church, celebrated his milestone 40th birthday with family and friends in San Jose through a surprise soirée organized by Church Volunteer Miss Lou M. Concepcion.
JOSH BAROUSSE (standing, right) FOR SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL will be holding a benefit fundraising event on Wednesday at the Mexico Lindo Restaurant (5635 Silver Creek Valley Road, San Jose, CA 95138) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (supporters include Commissioner Linda Reyes, Commissioner Evangeline Angel Sangalang, Business Owner Jona Romualdez, "Scenes In The City" Columnist Bradford Adkins, et al.
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Wanted: President faces LP Presidentiable Mar Roxas
GMA News and Public Affairs’ election special Wanted: President continues to take a closer look at the candidates for presidency this Sunday as former DILG Secretary Mar Roxas accepts the challenge to face the country’s toughest job interview on January 31.
On Sunday, Roxas will face Mel Tiangco as the veteran broadcast journalist looks into the real story behind Roxas’ so-called publicity stunts such as directing traffic, driving a tricycle, and carrying sacks of rice. Tiangcoalso questions Roxas about the government’s slow response to aid the victims of super typhoon Yolanda and about the anomalies involving the MRT.
The Liberal Party standard-bearer will share his “master plan” in solving the country’s traffic crisis and will give his thoughts on controversial issues such as the Freedom of Information bill, the legalization of divorce, the restoration of death penalty, and the legality of same-sex marriage. Tiangco, on the other hand, will try to finally confirm whether or not Roxas is indeed short-tempered as his critics claim.
Wanted: President aims to go beyond the basic information about the presidential aspirants, providing voters the chance to better examine the presidentiables as they share their platforms and answer the controversies they are allegedly involved in.
Catch “Wanted: President” this Sunday on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV.
To see your favourite Kapuso shows on GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International, check the airing schedules in your territory through the websitewww.gmanetwork.com/international/programguide. (30)
WBR Entertainment partners with GMA Network
TAPE Inc. and GMA Network Inc. signed yesterday, January 28, the renewal of their blocktime agreement at the GMA Network Center.
Present during the contact signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, TAPE Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Antonio P. Tuviera, and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Malou Choa-Fagar.
WBR Entertainment recently signed a co-production agreement with GMA Network Inc. for Willie Revillame’s variety-game show Wowowin, which begins airing daily on February 1.
TAPE renews contract with GMA Network (EAT BULAGA)
