Religious Leader of the Year

In photo at the back: Religious Leader of the Year Ramon Bunag, Jezerelle Cruz, Sales Associate of Regal Films, Sunny Tila, Associate Producer of Twinstar Productions with Star Magic talents Kim Chui, Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao and Roxanne Guinoo. Photo by JOEY PANLILIO

El Shaddai weekend

A weekend of spiritual and and physical fitness actvities with Bro. Mike Z. Velarde, the servant leader of El Shaddai, a Catholic Charismatc Group, last February 28, 2009. Shown in picture are (L-R): Bro. Wency Malinao, Col. Nestor Pastoral Col. Andy Andrada, Col. Frd Vladez ( Chief of Police, Paranaque City), Bro. Mike Z. Velarde, Comm. Marico Enriquez, Bro. Morris Espinosa of Bayanihn Cargo San Francisco, CA, Bro. Bay Gonzales (Disciple). Back Row (L-R): PSG Bro. Ed Turingan, Bro. Rolly Galang and Bro. Caloy Galang (businessmen).

Issue 27: July 1, 2009

Star Magic Storms Cow Palace

By Bradford Adkins

First the bad news – World Champion Supersinger and eagerly-anticipated by the audiences to give us real singing, Jed Madela, was a no- show. Reportedly, his US Visa was not approved in time for the event last Sunday, June 28th at the Cow Palace in Daly City , CA .

One of the most applauded groups during last Sunday's Star Magic World Tour concert, L-R, were Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu and Jake Cuenca (they appeared multiple times during the show), the cast of the highly successful teleserye, 'Tayong Dalawa'.

Brothers, Joe and Pao Paloma braved the summer heat last weekend to see in person, Star Magic's Maja Salvador and Kim Chiu, perform onstage.

Diether Ocampo, right, shown here arriving at the Los Angeles Airport last Wednesday evening around 8:44pm, June 24th, being welcomed by a Los Angeles Magazine's Business Manager, Eugene Supnet. It was later announced before the twin city shows, that Diether suffered seizures and was unable to perform with the other Star Magic artists in both cities - LA and San Francisco last weekend.

Secondly, Star Magic’s resident hunk, Diether Ocampo was also a no-show. He was announced to have suffered from seizures and collapsed due to exhaustion and over-fatigue during the early day rehearsals of the Los Angeles show.

Aside from the Cow Palace venue, they were also both no-shows in the earlier Los Angeles leg of the show last Saturday.

In photo from left to right: Asian Journal owner Roger Oriel, Beauty Impresario Ferdie Villar, Star Magic’s Talent Manager Johnny Manahan (Mr. M) and Daly City Councilman David Canepa during the Meet and Greet at Roberto’s Restaurant Daly City California. Photo by: Joey Panlilio

Bea Alonzo and Shaina Magdayao arrive at the airport and performed together with 40 plus other Star Magic artists in Cow Palace last Sunday, June 28th.

Now the good news – in summary, all the 40 plus Star Magic talens were collectively a talented group and gave us high-powered numbers (they obviously had a concept, rehearsed and spent time in choosing their colorful costumes).

Probably one of the last pictures taken of Diether Ocampo before he collapsed from seizures last week, was taken at the Los Angeles International Airport upon his arrival last Wednesday night, before the artists boarded for their respective hotels.

Now,the highlights: Sexy and daring both - Angelica Panganiban and Star Circle Quest Finalist, Roxanne Guinoo delivered not just one, but two sultry dance numbers and pumped up the temperature to higher limits, as the male audiences became wide-eyed. Not to be outdone, the ASAP Coverboys provided the same to warm effect on the women.

The cast of ‘Tayong Dalawa’ – Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca were welcomed with the loudest whispers everytime they come up onstage performing their numbers.
The Original Teleserye Queen, Ms. Claudine Barretto attended to support the event, and was seen with both her parents and brothers.

Angelica Panganiban's exotic dance number was well received by the audiences in both Southern and Northern California venues of the Star Magic World Tour Concert last weekend. Photo by Oscar Magtibay

The Ultimate Heartthrob, Piolo Pascual, as usual, elicitied the loudest cheers from the predominantly female audience of the Cow Palace event, Star Magic World Tour last Sunday. Photo by Oscar Magtibay

Comedienne par Excellence, Pokwang, garbed in an all-leather outfit, emotes onstage during one of her numerous numbers at the Star Magic World Tour in Daly City, CA last Sunday.

Pokwang and Chokoleit provided the comedic emceeing chores competently, as usual.
For a complete coverage in pictures, you may click and go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/ActorsEvents/StarMagicWorldTourLosAngeles#

SEEN IN THE CITY

KIDDIE WORLD'S 1ST
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Friday, June 5, 2009 was a very exciting day for Crossroads Christian Center ! It was the first commencement rites for its day care center (Kiddie World) and 20 adorable kids graduated delightfully.

Approximately 150 people, mostly parents and family members, attended. All youngsters amused the audience by sharing their future dreams. One of them even recited 26 Scripture verses which touched the hearts of the people. Pastor Andy Antenor gave an inspirational message and expressed thanksgiving to the Lord for the fulfillment of the church's dream to minister to children. He also thanked the teachers and staff (headed by Director Josephine Chetty) for their commitment in educating the kids. The church aspires to raise the number of students and expand up to the elementary level in the near future. He requested everyone to take part in prayer asking God for His blessings towards this noteworthy undertaking. Crossroads stongly believes that the greatest legacy we can leave the children is the fear and knowledge of God.

Its 7th Vacation Bible School (VBS) has for its theme "Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God's Light". It was held from June 22-26 (M-F) at 5:30-8:30 pm at 444 East Market, Daly City (formerly Colma Elementary School ). It was a week of bible adventures, awesome music & dancing, fun games, great snacks & lots of surprises.It was another ragin' celebration for children ages 3-12.

For more information about future VBS and Kiddie World activities, please call the VBS director Onie Martinez at (650)756-1583. Their organization’s mission statement says it all – “That we all can make things happen and make a difference to others. We shall find joy in another’s joy.”

PERSONAL NOTES

iPhone, Why Do I Love Thee?
For those iPhone users who haven’t done it yet, you may now update your iPhone operating system with the latest version 3.0 by downloading it free from www.apple.com.
The Time Magazine’s Product of the Year, when it was first launched, the iPhone continue to evolve and improve, addressing the needs of its users, and for that, I can personally say, “I Love You, iPhone!

The latest software version allows email forwarding, copying and pasting, a single-click ‘search iPhone’ functionality and a lot more. Techies used to hack the iPhone and ‘jailbreak’ it (the term used to go out of the iPhone resident AT&T network to ‘break’ the code and install further advanced features. But not anymore, since iPhone has addressed most of the wants and needs of the ever-needy technocrats.

This column appears online also at www.ManilaMailCommunity News.blogspot.com
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Asian Dolls Invade Guantanamo Bay

Another milestone has been achieved by 5 beautiful and talented ladies. Collectively known as the Asian Dolls ,they wowed a SRO audience at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba last Saturday, June 13. They are the first ever Asian group to have performed at Gitmo (as the locals would call it ).

The event was organized by the Filipino community of Gitmo in line with the celebration of Philippine Independence. These ladies captivated the audience including military servicemen and contract workers with their charismatic song and dance numbers. They showcased selected numbers from the Disco era to current chart toppers. These ladies exhibited different Asian cultural dances and to the crowds’ delight, even pulled out selected servicemen from the audience to dance with them. In between productions,they showed off their individual vocal prowess by belting out popular showtunes which, once again left the audience in awe. A poignant rendition of God Bless America was sung by the ladies as their finale.The audience were emotionally empowered.

The Asian Dolls are comprised of 5 Fil-American Ladies . Each “doll” represents their corresponding Asian country .Singer-Actress and Philippine Television host Miriam Pantig headlines the group. She is well-known by the Filipino-American Community as The Dynamic Diva. Sexy actress Patricia Javier , who represents the Philippines alternates Pantig as headliner. Shalimar Santiago, who represents China is a former Miss Teen Philippines titleholder. She has appeared in various musical comedies and stage shows. Noelle Bonus, who represents Korea is a ramp and print model. She has also opened up concerts for famous Filipino celebrities. Trisha Badong (Vietnam) is a nurse by profession. She is also schooled in the art of modern, ballroom, belly dancing, hosting, acting, singing and jazz. Sherly Silvia Santosa, a.k.a Sher (Japan) is a triple threat British Indonesian performer. Her top achievements include performing for Sharon Stone, the president of the United States and Senator Hillary Clinton.

The Asian Dolls were created by businessman Ben Ramos, who happens to be the owner of Edna’s Ichiban Library. He envisoned an all Asian “sing and dance” girl group to promote Asian culture and heritage with style,glamour and inventiveness. After months of auditions held in San Diego and the Bay Area, his vision had finally become a reality.The group’s director/choreographer is Carole Gatdula, a former VIP (Vilma In Person) dancer.

Their first concert was held in Cache Creek Casino’s Club 88 with Patricia Javier headlining the event. Like Gitmo, it was a huge success. Currently the Asian Dolls can be seen performing at Edna’s Ichiban Library on Tuesdays (Noelle) and Thursdays (Sher,Trisha and Shalimar).
By invitation and endorsements by Gitmo’s Station Commander , this talented ensemble is gearing up for another series of shows in different U.S. Bases all over the country and the world.
SO WATCH OUT! TEMPERATURE’S RISING... ASIAN FEVER IS SPREADING! THE ASIAN DOLLS ARE OUT TO GET YA!

Subic association reunion 2009 in Las Vegas

The Subic Association of San Diego is sponsoring the holding of this year’s grand reunion of all St. James School alumni domiciled in the U.S. and abroad on July 25, 2009, at the Santa Fe Station Hotel, North Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is to be highlighted by, among others, a thanksgiving Mass that Philippine-based Bishop Teodoro Bacani will officiate at, to usher in an admixture of social, cultural, and educational activities.

It is to a big credit of Subicquenians leading the San Diego-based association that the St. James School has for years been enjoying no little dispensation of financial aid, thanks to its alumni’s palming out of donations thru the association’s sponsorship of their periodical homecoming. As a yearly routine, the association grants scholarship funds for deserving poor students enrolled in the school for want of Christian tenets-based education— understandably as engendered by parental desire. Then, as need arises, physical improvements are made possible mainly because of cash aid granted by the association. One typical example in this regard is the school’s reconstructed fence that was entirely funded out of a $3,500.00- cash aid.

To lend a hand in raising fund, a Subicquenian writer had proffered to have the whole cash equivalent of his author privilege-based discount of 50% enjoyed by the association, just thru a lent hand on disposal of a book titled “How to Get “A” Grades in School” that the writer had authored. Based on a 30-year exposure to practically every nature of all-grade level classroom situations, it is penned by Angel N. Pagaduan, a St. James School alumnus ’50. The book’s creationism-tinged, attention-nailing strategies for effecting normally focused learning constitute the essence of its fadeless utilitarian value as a result-proven guide for achieving A-1 schooling anywhere.

All Subicquenians wishing to relive the rejuvenating joys of friendship renewal and camaraderie of adolescence’s bygone years in their beloved alma mater and town of origin has only to call Mae Llamado-Esteban (619) 946-7139, Lilina O. Nacario (619) 656-9150, Precy Protacio (619) 475-1575, and Aileen Libby (619) 424-3464— all assigned immediate contact officers by Jaime “Jing” Eclar, association president.

Red Hawk Casino Entertainment Schedule for the Month of July

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Red Hawk Casino is pleased to announce its entertainment calendar for the month of July, featuring live performances by local and regional acts playing a variety of music including, Top 40, Classic Rock, Country, Blues and R&B. Concerts are free and open to the public.
“Our nightly live concerts have been very popular with our players as well as local residents from the surrounding communities,” said Peter Fordham, General Manager of Red Hawk Casino. “We encourage everyone to come listen to our nightly live music, enjoy a meal at one of our many restaurants or have some fun at the slots or table games.”
The following is a complete line-up of upcoming live entertainment that will perform nightly at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar. Acts will perform Sundays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. to midnight, and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. through 1 a.m.
l June 29 – July 1: Alan & Moore Duo (Top 40, Variety)
l July 2 – July 5: Madison Avenue Blues (Classic Rock, Blues, Country)
l July 6 – 8: Bill Pence Duo (Variety, Rat Pack Era)
l July 9: Left Of Centre (Classic Rock, Alternative)
l July 10 – 12: Top Secret Band (Top 40, High Energy Dance)
l July 13 – 15: Frankie Soul Duo (Top 40, Blues)
l July 16 – 19: Nathan Owens (R&B, Motown)
l July 20 – 22: Lonnie & Brian Duo (Classic Rock, Top 40)
l July 23 – 26: Audioboxx (Classic Rock)
l July 27 – 29: Dan Bauer Duo (Classic Rock, Top 40)
l July 30 – August 2: Just Press Play (Classic Rock, Variety, ‘80s)
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Red Hawk new Lucky 8 Lunch
at Wai Sushi and Seafood

All menu plates only $8
Red Hawk Casino is pleased to announce the new Lucky 8 Lunch menu at Wai Sushi and Seafood, available daily from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. All items on the menu including sushi, pho, salads, Vietnamese sandwiches and Chinese lunch plates are available for only $8.
Wai Sushi and Seafood is located directly off the main gaming floor. It is a contemporary, sleek spot that features fresh-from-the-ocean nigiri sushi, sashimi and hand-rolled maki, along with a lengthy list of beers and sake. Wai Sushi and Seafood also features a fantastic raw bar with a variety of seasonal oysters, crab and other shellfish.
Select items on the Lucky 8 Lunch menu include:
l Vegetarian Roll, cucumber, avocado, asparagus and green onion
l Tuna Roll, spicy tuna, cucumber, lettuce and kaiware
l Nigiri four piece combos of Yellow Tail, Unagi, Tuna or Salmon
l Chinese Chicken Salad – romaine lettuce, chicken, green onions and carrots tossed in peanut Hoisin vinaigrette and finished with crispy wonton strips
l Mongolian Beef – Tender beef and green onions stir-fried in a sweet and spicy ginger soy sauce
l Buddha’s Feast Lo Mein – Fresh Vegetables, wok tossed with domestic and imported mushrooms in garlic sauce
The full lunch menu is available at the following link: http://www.redhawkcasino.com/admin/CMPDFList/WaiLucky8LunchMenu.pdf
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GMA Pinoy TV’s Pinoy Dance Showdown is On!

Does your crew have what it takes to be the best Pinoy hip-hop dance crew in the United States and Canada? Do you know a group that can bust moves and set the dance floor on fire?

Prepare to be served with some ground-shaking moves and exhilarating stunts as GMA Pinoy TV, in cooperation with Western Union, presents the biggest, hippest and coolest dance showdown this side of the world – the PINOY DANCE SHOWDOWN!
The search is open to hip-hop crews composed of 5 to 7 members, male or female, legal residents of the U.S. or Canada. At least 4 of the crew members should have Pinoy roots and the minimum age is 15 years old.
Ready to bring it on? Interested dance crews need to register online at www.gmapinoytv.com/pinoydance according to their respective areas – US East Coast, US West Coast, Canada East Coast, and Canada West Coast. There, they are to provide a link to their dance video.
Your group may be on your way to becoming the first ever Best Kapuso Dance Crew. Let those hip-hop moves loose and register your hip-hop dance crew now!