2016 07/12-07/19
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Bradford Adkins, 'SCENES In The City' is a widely read Filipino-American community column in San Francisco since 2008. Online, it is being globally read by more than 176 countries. The column features include: the issues and events, the individuals and organizations moving the community.
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The Philippine entry, Junior New System wins the top prizes at the 2016 World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Long Beach, CA, awarded on Jul 16 - “Senior Dance Group of the World,” “Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World” , plus USD7,500 worth of prizes.
On the same weekend that she brought home 3 Golds, 2 Silvers, 1 Industry Medal and 2 plaques Overall Division wins from WCOPA 2016 in Long Beach, CA, JanElle Feraro, 11 of San Francisco was officially named the winner in the SF 49ERS' Golden Voice Anthem Contest after a week of online voting (50%) and combined votes by a panel of judges (50%) who listened to the in-stadium performances. Double huge congratulations, JanElle!
WCOPA 2016 Muti-Award Winner and Filipino Violinist Sensation, JAKE JULEOUS GACANG was honored (he did not perform, though) Tuesday, July 19 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in San Francisco. CA. Photo from Facebook
Hon. Vice President Leni Robredo will formally open and keynote the Filipina Women's Network's 13th Filipina Leadership Global Summit scheduled for August 21-24, 2016 to be held at the Shangri-La Hotel Mactan in Cebu.
Despite the sudden death of her former husband Bong Daza, Miss Universe 1969 (the Philippines' first ever) Gloria Diaz served as a judge in Miss Philippines USA 2016 pageant last Sunday, July 17th at the ALEX Theater in Glendale, CA.
Photos by Kimora Mack / Priscilla Marte on Facebook
TFC's Adobo Nation's (one of its newest and youngest) host and 2014 Miss Teen Philippines Earth (USA), Hannah Nicole Tolentino of Denver, CO celebrated her recent birthday at The Fort McKinley in South SF with family and friends (shown here with a couple of kid followers from her 'squishy' YouTube posts - where she has over 17M views!). Photo by Richard C. Lao, CPA, MSMOT
Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves (accompanied by wife Susan) formally opens last Saturday, July 9th, The Aria Studio, Milpitas' newest "IN" place for ballroom, social and also hip-hop dancing! Aria Studio is Owned by Anne Therese Gabucan and husband Tony. Photo by Richard C. Lao, CPA, MSMOT
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