2016 08/17-08/23
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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.
TFC Teleserye "Be My Lady" leads Erich Gonzales and Daniel Matsunaga were the Pistahan Parade highlight on Day 1. Photo by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
(SAN FRANCISCO) - Also aboard the TFC float during last Sunday's Pistahan Parade are: (L-R) Balitang America's Henni Espinosa and Gel Santos Relos with Adobo Nation's Hannah Nicole Tolentino (with mom Marilyn Tolentino who flew in from Denver, CO) and 2012 Binibining Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Jayne Dimaranan. Photo by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
ABS-CBN's Daniel Matsunaga and Erich Gonzales during last Sunday's Day 2 of Pistahan Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. Photo by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
Balitang America's Henni Espinosa rode the TFC Float during Saturday's Day 1 Pistahan Parade and Festival. Photo by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
Adobo Nation Host and 2012 Binibining Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Jayne Dimaranan rode the TFC Float during Saturday's Day 1 Pistahan Parade and Festival. Photo by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
Balitang America's Gel Santos Relos rode the TFC Float during Saturday's Day 1 Pistahan Parade and Festival. Photo by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
Adobo Nation Host and 2014 Miss Teen Philippines Earth USA Hannah Nicole Tolentino flew in from Denver, CO and rode the TFC Float during Saturday's Day 1 Pistahan Parade and Festival. Photo by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
The reigning Miss Hercules Maura Velez and Pageant Organizer Richard James White participated in last weekend's Pistahan Parade.
Photo by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
(STOCKTON, CA) - Ms Aurora Frando (seated center), celebrated her 79th birthday with family in that includes her daughter, Espie Frando Vierra (standing center) and son Nestor Frando (recently retired US Navy after 30 years of service!). Happy birthday again, Manang Aurora! Photo lifted with permission from Ms Espie Vierra's FB
Belated Happy 79th Birthday (Saturday, August 14), Aurora Frando of Stockton, CA, shown here with Retired Navy son, Nestor Frando (30 years of service!)! Photo lifted with permission from her daughter Espie Frando Vierra's FB
SAN FRANCISCO's 23rd PISTAHAN A HUGE SUCCESS!
Seen in the City:
(SAN FRANCISCO) - The event website says it all: Billed as the largest celebration of Filipino Americans in the U.S., the two-day event organized by the Filipino American Arts Exposition is expected to draw over 80,000 people each day.
The weather was perfect and it was a sight to behold when one of today's hottest loveteams, Daniel Matsunaga & Erich Gonzales of "Be My Lady" were seen dancing on top of the TFC Float in the streets of San Francisco, not wavering, from start to finish!
The love team was joined in the float by Balitang America's Henni Espinosa and Gel Santos Relos as well as Adobo Nation's Katrina Jayne Dimaranan, Hannah Nicole Tolentino, Austin Castro, et al.
The 23rd Annual Pistahan Parade - San Francisco held Saturday, August 13th (the traditional kickoff for the Pistahan weekend) and 14th (highlighted by the TFC Hour) is a
cultural and pride celebration involving food and vendor booths, musical shows, fun and entertainment.
See you on next year's Pistahan!
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