2011 Volume 1
Models/Endorsers Leo Reyes, left, Alexandra Drechsler, 4th left, & The Perkins Twins (Jesse & Christian Perkins), rightmost appeared on TFC's Adobo Nation 12/18/11 episode featuring Ageless Elimin'age (Mary Ann Laurel, Owner, 3rd right, & Annette Velasco, Operations Manager, 4th right, with Licensed Aestheticians Janelle Mercado, 2nd left, & Milla Kozak, 3rd left).
John Cafe (center), General Manager of Cinemark Theaters - The Shops at Tanforan in San Bruno, CA and employee Krystal Toong (shown here with Manila Mail's Photo Journalist, Richard Lao, right) reported early lines forming during the very first screening of the Viva Films/Star Cinema's latest movie colllaboration, "Wont Last A Day (Without You)" starring Sarah Geronimo & Gerald Anderson last Friday. Congratulations to everyone involved in the making and release of this movie!
Manila Mail Newspaper's editorial and production staff (Carmen, Bunag, Joey Panlilio, Gary De Guzman, Edwina Aniag, Flor Mangoba, Dennis Hussein, Robert Bunag, Richard Lao, Bradford Adkins with Krystal Toong, among others) celebrated the holidays with a Christmas Brunch at the Come Seafood Buffet in Daly City last Saturday. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Eula "Kym" Bautista opens Geoff Taylor's mini-concert at the Coffee Adventure in Milpitas' Seasons MarketPlace last Saturday.
Stella Ruiz (fresh from her very successful concert at The Intramuros on 11.11.11) sings a duet with Geoff Taylor at Coffee Adventure in Milpitas last Saturday.
Belated Happy Birthday, Tarny Perkins of Menlo Park, CA (father of the Grand Prix Tennis Teen Champions, Jesse Perkins & Christian Perkins, also pictured here) who had an impromptu celebration at the residence of business owner Ms. Sol Manaay at Menlo Park. Joining the party are Tarny's wife Tess, Irving Tupe, Solitaire Triz Miguel, Elizabeth Chua Drechler & daughter/model Alexandra, David Smaby & son/model Justin, model Leo Reyes, BAFW Show Producer Roger Francisco, lensman Neil Enriquez, Jr., this Columnist & Richard Lao (not pictured).
(R-L:) Arthur Estoesta (Chairman), Ma. Arabella Ballesil Liwag (1st Princess), Jackie Gali Doctolero (Mrs. Agooenian of America 2012), Norma Jaravata Kavanaugh (rep of Emma Ronquillo Martinez-2nd Princess), Romy E. Ronquillo (Pres., Agooenians of America, Inc.).
All Agooenians are cordially invited to the coronation events at the Agoo Town Center of Agoo, La Union on Dec 27, 2011.
Honored by Consul General Marciano Paynor Jr. (left) and Education Adviser to the Mayor Hydra Mendoza (2nd left) during last Monday's (Oct 24th) Filipino-American History Month Celebrations at the San Francisco City hall is Roger Francisco (3rd right), Executive Producer of the first-ever Bay Area Fashion Week (held last Sep 24th in San Jose, CA) and his team (Associate Producer/Coordinator TheresaZaragoza (3rd left), Associate Producer Bradford Adkins, Creative Consultant - Video Michael Seelig (4th left), Make Up Consulants Christine Pacifico Paul (Lead Make Up; 2nd right), Liza Santa Ana (rightmost) & Susan Pacifico (3rd left). The biggest fashion show the City of San Jose has ever seen - the event featured 40 plus models, 40 plus Designers and about 700 plus outfits.
The City of Daly City presented "New Yorker Sa Tondo" at the Jefferson High School Auditorium last Saturday (Cast, crew & sponsors: Jackie Castillejo-Guingona, Lee Robin Salazar, Thez Santos, Kimberly Macaraig, Archie Dayan, Jerome Chua, Ronald Allan Liao, Richard Lao, Atty. Mike Guingona, among others).
South San Francisco's Intramuros Restaurant recently presented to the media, their new Chef - CocoyVentura, right, a graduate of New York's famous Cornell University. The relaunching of Intramuros (attended by Dado & Maria Banatao of Atherton, CA) dispels talks about the famed dining place's closing. As a matter of fact, a new set of co-investors were also presented that same night.
Tateetz Palomo, center, celebrated at the Seafood Peddler in San Rafael, CA last Saturday afternoon with family (husband, daughter Malou Hipolito and grandson Cyrus Hajian) & friends (Manila Mail VP for Community Events, Joey Panlilio, Operations Manager Edwina Aniag, Layout Artist Flor Mangoba, Photographer Gary De Guzman, model Ritz Castaneda & wife Rogelyn, supermodel-in-the-making Half-German Filipina Alexandra Chua Drechsler, among others)
The Perkins Twins - Jesse Perkins (left) & Christian Perkins (right) graced the Grand Opening of AGELESS ELIMINAGE as the medical spa's official endorsers, last Saturday at the Season's Market Place in Milpitas, CA. Also in the picture are husband/wife owners Jim & Mary Anne Laurel (center) with their Marketing Annette Velasco (2nd right).
Bay Area-based Fashion Designer Crisanta Malig's outstanding creations were shown on The Filipino Channel's Balitang America recently (worn here by BAFW models, L-R, Theresa Zaragoza, Melissa Sokukawa, Christian Perkins, 2011 Miss World-Canada Riza Santos, Jesse Perkins, AlexandriaDrechsler, Justin Smaby, Kerlyn Horn, Leo Reyes & Alexandria Loeffler).
The reigning Miss World-Canada is Half-Filipina Riza Santos (wearing Crisanta Malig's Bridal creation) of Calgary with Producer Roger Francisco headlined about 30 plus models at BAY AREA FASHION WEEK recently in San Jose State University's Barrett Ballroom.
The reigning Miss World-Canada is Half-Filipina Riza Santos of Calgary and she will headline about 60 models at BAY AREA FASHION WEEK tonight in San Jose State University's Barrett Ballroom at 8PM. She will show off her newly acquired 'hurricane' walk.
Goodwill is one of the 50 plus stores featured in BAY AREA FASHION WEEK happening tonight in San Jose State University's Barrett Ballroom at 8PM.
Kerlyn Horn of San Jose, CA is one of the 60 plus models walking the runway at the BAY AREA FASHION WEEK happening tonight in San Jose State University's Barrett Ballroom at 8PM
The Bay Area Fashion Week presented the "Charity Fashion Extravaganza" by Bay Area Fashion Designs and Designers on September 24, 2011 at the Barrett Ballroom of San Jose State University located at One Washington Square - 9th St. San Jose, California for the benefit of: 1. Mainitnons sa Amerika - Helping Starving Children and Individuals - Saving lives in Mainit-Philippines. 2. Second Harvest Food Bank.
18th Annual Pistahan Parade & Festival 2011
The 18th Annual Pistahan Parade & Festival was held at Yerba buena, SFO, CA last August 13 & 14, 2011.
Pinoy Fiesta in Vancouver 2011
Trips to/from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Unang Hirit sa Tag-init, Pinoy Fiesta in Vancouver 2011 was organized by Janice Lozano, Narima De La Cruz, Jojo Quimpo, Larry Baguisa, among others. It was held on August 6, 2011 at Olympic Village, False Creek, Vancouver, BC. Canada.
Actors who attended the event are Derek Ramsay, Nikki Valdez, & Jed Madela.
Don't forget folks, the Filipino Community supports and will vote, solidly, Leland Yee for San Francisco Mayor - come November 2011!
The BRP Gregorio del Pilar is the US Naval Ship named 'Hamilton,' given to the Philippine Navy, renamed after the Philippine Hero of the Tirad Pass, Gregorio Del Pilar. Ninety-eight excelling crew members were selected (from a field of up to 20,000 Philippine Navy) and flown to the United States where they were extensively trained inside the naval bases in San Diego and other coastal areas. It has left the US Coast Guard Pacific Area in Alameda, CA last Monday afternoon and is expected to arrive in the Philippine shores in 3 weeks. Spratlys, here I come?
The BRP Gregorio del Pilar is the US Naval Ship named 'Hamilton,' given to the Philippine Navy, renamed after the Philippine Hero of the Tirad Pass, Gregorio Del Pilar. Ninety-eight excelling crew members were selected (from a field of up to 20,000 Philippine Navy) and flown to the United States where they were extensively trained inside the naval bases in San Diego and other coastal areas. It has left the US Coast Guard Pacific Area in Alameda, CA last Monday afternoon and is expected to arrive in the Philippine shores in 3 weeks. Spratlys, here I come?
A private send-off dinner for the departing BRP GREGORIO Philippine Naval Ship and its 98 crew members was hosted by Dr. & Mrs Bernadette Roco of Alameda, CA. Attendees included (L-R) Ronald Paras, Fe delos Reyes, Randy Blantucas, Lotis Gonzales, Dr. Roco, Capt. Albert 'Abet' Cruz, Bernadette Roco, Salvador Pullido, Rico Medina, Irvin Maducdoc, Joselito Peji & Leonardo Baguingey.
Just a few of the civilians who showed their support to the first heroes of BRP - Gregorio Philippine Navy ship are (L-R) VA San Francisco's Cynthia Bustos, RN, Richard Lao, Shane Ordiales, Olive Oliveros, Sofia Hatuina & Sangia Ordiales of St Francis Convalescent Pavilion in Daly City, CA.
The 113th Philippine Independence Day Celebration of Philippine Heritage held at the San Francisco City Hall last Sunday night did not disappoint as about 500 guests showed up which includes Senator and San Francisco leading Mayoral Candidate Leland Yee. In his speech, he urged Filipinos and Fil-Ams to "come and pull resources together".
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown (1996-2004 term), poses with this Columnist during the 113th Philippine Independence Day celebration last Sunday at the City Hall Rotunda.
San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee (4th left) & Consul General Marciano Paynor, Jr. (3rd right) pose with some of the diligent men/women of the SFPD at the City Hall Rotunda during the 113th Philippine Independence Day celebration last Sunday
The Mendaros Family (Parents Edwin & Tess, siblings Kat, Marwin, Dianalyn & Adrin) of Blackhawk, CA celebrated the 18th birthday & graduation of Claryn Joy (center), complete with Hawaiian Luau dancers, Fire dancers, lechon, food/drinks, swimming party and all, last Saturday afternoon. Belated Happy Birthday & Congratulations, Claryn!
Peter Teodoro, Jr, right, attended Claryn Joy Mendaros' (center) graduation & 18th birthday celebration held recently at the Mendaros' residence inside the Blackhawk Country Club in Danville, CA (shown here with Kat Mendaros, left).
Kaisahan Dance Company of San Jose California celebrated its 30th Anniversary @ David's Restaurant in Santa Clara, CA on 06-18-2011. Kaisahan was founded by Helen Moreno and she also is the Choreographer of the said dance company. The Dinner Dance was a very successful one. In attendance was Mayor Jose Esteves, Board of Directors Rhuddee Vitug, Florence Pena, Lodi Del Rosario Members of Music and Arts,Our lady of Peace Church , just to name a few.
Pleasanton ValleyCare Health System's Dr. Yen & son Blaine (3rd & 4th left) teamed up & played at the 27th Annual Golf Tournament held last Friday, June 3, 2011 at The Course At Wente Vineyards in Livermore, CA. The charitable event is for the benefit of the Pleasanton Emergency Group's ER Extension Project. Sponsored by Sunshine Home Health (represented by their Administrator Reggie Panganiban, RN & Business Development Manager,Abby Borgonia, 1st & 2nd left)
"Every Beating Second" a net sculpture designed by Janet Echelman hangs up above the post-security recompose area of Terminal 2 of San Francisco International Airport. The newly-opened T2 will be in full service this Thursday, April 14th.
Milpitas Mayor Joe Esteves (shown here during his last victory celebration) will be attending the 1st Year Anniversary celebration of Seasons MarketPlace at Landess this Saturday.
Philippine Consul General Marciano Paynor, Jr. (being interviewed here by ABS-CBN's Balitang America's Henni Espinosa) will grace the Seasons MarketPlace at Landess anniversary this Saturday.
The reigning Mrs. Agooenian of America 2010 Jocelyn Tabora of San Jose waves at her admirers/supporters during last Saturday night's induction of officers at Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Philippine Medical Association of Northern CA Induction of Officers attendees (L-R) Alex Siga, Robert Roco, Lourdes Olivar-Agcaoili, Marlene Salvador, Claire de Leon, Mrs. Bernadette Roco, Irwin Jose
Philippine Medical Association event attendees (L-R) Dana Stodolski, Asucena Arguelles, Lourdes Olivares-Agcaoili, Romeo Arguelles
Milpitas Mayor Joe Estevez (joined by his wife Susan, Philippine Embassy's Rene De Los Santos, TFC's Jun Del Rosario, Gel Santos-Relos, Chinky De Jesus, Charito Benipayo, etc) cut the ceremonial ribbon formally launching the TFC Lounge at the Season's Marketplace in Milipitas, CA last Saturday. TFC Lounge is a new concept in interactive client communication collaborated by ABS-CBN TFC and Season's Marketplace. Expect more of this lounge to sprout across other TFC territories & regions.Photo by Gary De Guzman
Belated Happy Birthday (Feb 21) to San Ramon's Mitos Cunanan Enriquez, shown here with daughter Paula and sons Christian & Sean. She celebrated in Lake Tahoe last weekend with immediate family & close friends.
Top 50 Pacific Region New York Life (New Org) Agent Anthony Cabanero of San Jose receives 3Q 2010 outstanding performance award from Manager Grace Dirige Lim of Danville. Not diminishing his other colleagues, Cabanero is the only rookie who qualified for the award in their Santa Clara office.
Dingdong Avanzado & Jesssa Zaragoza with daughter Jayda performed for the highly-successfulSt George Church Fund-raising Event in Stockton, CA last Friday night, January 7th.
International Beauty Impressario, Ferdinand Syquia Villar, left, together with State Commissioner Ray Satorre, 2nd left, and Susan Pacifico, rightmost, awards State Senator Leland Yee, 3rd left, abouquet of flowers in appreciation for his attending the Annual Feast of Nazareno last Sunday, Jan 9th.
Miss Henni Espinosa of TFC’s Balitang America receives BAYAN-USA’s MediaBayani award last Feb 4, underscoring her dedication to journalistic excellence and integrity in serving the Filipinos worldwide. Balitang America senior reporter Henni Espinosa was named the lone Filipino media awardee by BAYAN-USA for the latter’s 6th anniversary celebration held at the Bayanihan Community Center in San Francisco.
Jason Ricks of Fontana, CA (he is an older brother of ABS-CBN's talent,Melissa Ricks), is one of the strong contenders for Adobo Nation hosts.
Also in the running to be one of the 2 new 'Adobo Nation' hosts is actor Lee Robin Salazar, leftmost, shown with other auditionees last Wed, Dec 29 at the TFC Studios in Redwood City.
Strong candidates all - Junny Borgonia of San Ramon, Irish Obot (of South SF) & Emerald Miller (a former Miss Philippines Earth-USA title holder) are only 3 of the hundreds who showed up for TFC 'Adobo Nation' auditions last week.
Rudy Asercion, the 1st FilAm Republican elected in San Francisco, was sworn in to the San Francisco Republican County Central Committee for the 2011-2013 term last Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 6:00 pm at Hiram W. Johnson State Office Building Milton Marks Auditorium 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Basement Level in San Francisco, CA 94102
These 3 brothers (L-R) - Paolo Angelo, Leo & Aaron G. San Luis (he didn't audition; he just chaperoned the 2 older ones) of San Mateo, CA showed up and emerged as top bets at the TFC auditions for 'Adobo Nation' hosts last week.
(L-R) Francine Maigue of San Diego & Charisse Chare of Los Angeles also provided stiff competition during last week's TFC Adobo Nation auditions.
Karmina Constantino has moved back to the Philippines, creating a void that will be hard to fill in TFC's 'Adobo Nation'. Auditions were held last week for her and JC Gonzales' replacement.
The officers and friends of SAN NICOLAS ILOCOS NORTE CLUB OF USA held their annual Christmas dinner party at Bei Jing Buffet in South San Francisco last December 11, 2010.