San Juan, Batangas USA dinner, coronation ball
JULY 16—The San Juan, Batangas USA Association, Inc. will hold its 16th anniversary dinner-dance and coronation ball from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Sheraton Hotel, 129 Frontage Road, Newark, N.J. Attire is formal (black tie optional). Music by Dynamic Bass Mobile. Donation is $65. RSVP July 1. For particulars, call Rowena Alday-Garcia (732) 718-2053, Macrina Labitigan (845) 985-1438, Mely Corpuz (201) 432-4921, Veron Benitez (201) 945-7402, Vicky Quijano (732) 297-3245 or Armand Porto (201) 792-2532.

Neo Filipino picnic at Prospect Park
JULY 16—Neo Filipino will hold its annual picnic from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Prospect Park, Circle Lawn. There will be games, prizes, Filipino food and lots of fun. For more information, call (all 718) Gay Teodosio 761-6644, Tony Ricamonte 851-5373, Vicky Javier 439-3083, Norma Fabian 759-1763, Fely Carrera 692-3242 or Tim Aldaba 438-4196.

Christian growth, maturity in Eucharist year confab
JULY 16—A conference on Christian Growth and Maturity in the Year of the Eucharist will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the parish hall of St. John Nepomucene Church on First Avenue and East 66th Street in Manhattan. With Fr. John Kamas, SSS; and Bro. Rey Valleser. Sponsored by the Fount of Living Waters Prayer Community at the Philippine Pastoral Center. Registration is free. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served. Love offerings will be appreciated to defray cost of venue and materials. For details, call Jean or Manny Cagigas (718) 639-9258, or Lucring Panlilio (848) 482-0153.

Sariaya, Quezon’s Saddle River Park summer picnic
JULY 16—The Sariaya, Quezon Association of Eastern USA will hold its annual summer potluck picnic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion D of Saddle River Park, Bergen County, N.J. There will be games, food and lots of fun. For particulars, call Agnes Castro Hernandez (914) 476-8583, Nick Salubayba (718) 716-5562, Marivic Reynoso de Chavez (201) 434-5456, Marylene de Castro Singson (718) 962-6914, Bernie Rodriguez (718) 352-3374 or Evelyn Galeon Religioso (201) 656-5366.

Life in the Spirit seminar at Alba House, S.I., N.Y.
JULY 16-17—A Life in the Spirit seminar will be sponsored by Music Ministry: The Lord’s Flock Prayer Group of St. Rita, Staten Island, N.Y., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Alba House, Society of St. Paul, 2187 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, N.Y. Speaker is Dr. Jon Irrizari, an international Filipino evangelist (with his wife Sarah). Free registration, breakfast, snacks, lunch. For details, call Myrna Leyson (718) 983-1410 or (917) 417-9886, Imelda Pabua (718) 698-6619 or 619-6257, Dana Facura (718) 227-8088 or (646) 234-1516, or Lolita Peralta (718) 494-0078 or (646) 321-4455.

Society of Phil-Am Artists at Philcenter Gallery, NYC
JULY 18—The Society of the Philippine American Artists (SPAA) will open its 12th annual show at the Philippine Center Gallery on Fifth Avenue, between 45th and 46th Streets, in Manhattan, featuring works of its members — 35 visual artists in various media from New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Consul General Cecilia Rebong will open the show with a cocktail reception on July 18 at 6 p.m. The show is open to the public and will run until July 29. For particulars, call Joe Dureza at (201) 862-5888 or e-mail: durezart@aol.com; or Zeny Avila at (212) 575-4774 or e-mail: philcenterny@aol.com

Joey Albert dinner show in Seekonk, Massachusetts
JULY 23—Concert and recording star Joey Albert will perform live in a benefit dinner show at Johnson & Wales Inn at 213 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts, at 7 p.m. Presented by Heart Music Entertainment and Group Ole, the concert is sponsored by Aurora Health Care Services, Inc. and CA Wireless Communications. Proceeds will go to 17-year-old Alaine A. Silan, a Stage 4 leukemia patient. Tickets are $50 and $60. Limited seating only. Call (401) 996-8006, (401) 996-0336, (508) 476-0009, (917) 294-6783 or visit www.carouselpinoy.com

Nueva Ecijanos USA annual potluck picnic at Lyndhurst
JULY 23—The Nueva Ecijanos USA, Inc. will hold its annual potluck picnic starting at 11 a.m. at the Riverside County Park (North), Joseph A. Carucci Area, Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst, N.J. There will be lots of food for all families. For particulars, call Ray Andres (201) 262-1148, Lita Bartolome (201) 262-0852, Celi Erum (973) 239-3979, Lori Mallare (973) 667-2509, Puring Maranan (516) 431-0393 or Rachel Padilla (212) 929-8952.

John Arcilla in benefit show for Adorno Fathers Seminary
JULY 30—The Friends of the Adornos will present actor-singer John Arcilla in concert at St. Joseph’s Auditorium, 40 Spring Street, Lodi, N.J. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Sponsors are $50 and benefactors are $100 per placement. For the benefit of the Adorno Fathers Seminary in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Philippines and Ramsey, New Jersey USA. For ticket reservations, call the Adorno Fathers (201) 327-7375, Ramon or Gloria Ramos (201) 776-8288, or Cyd Salalila (201) 568-2967.

Memorial mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Cardinal Sin
JULY 30—A special memorial mass to mark the 40th day of Jaime Cardinal Sin’s death will be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 7 p.m., organized by the Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York, under Fr. Erno Diaz. Cardinal Sin, who died last June 28, celebrated mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral before an overflow crowd on Sept. 23, 1984, the feast of Blessed Lorenzo Ruiz. Everyone is cordially invited. For more information, call Fr. Diaz at (212) 838-6411 or (212) 6998.

Course on Philippine history, people’s struggle, condition
AUG. 1—Philippines 101 Intensive: The Filipino People’s History of Struggle & Resistance, a course from a similar curriculum used by the progressive movement in the Philippines, is being offered by Network in Solidarity with the People of the Philippines. Both dates to be held in Manhattan, the July 7 course will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Tagalog orientation from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Aug. 1 course will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Tagalog orientation from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Course reading materials will be available for $10. To register and for more information, including the venue, write to: justice_not_war@yahoo.com or call (212) 561-1567.

Asian Peace Officers to hold 18th nat’l conference in NYC
AUG. 1-5—The National Asian Peace Officers Association will hold its 18th annual national training conference at Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The event will provide valuable insight on contemporary issues and trends facing law enforcement. Speaker is respected forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee, host of Court TV’s “Trace Evidence: The Case Files of Dr. Henry Lee.” For details, call (732) 763-4414 or visit www.napoaonline.org

PWU Alumni family picnic in Old Greenwich, CT
AUG. 6—The PWU Alumni Association (NY, NJ, and CT) will hold a picnic at Greenwich Point Cow Barn in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. All alumni and those who attended PWU, JASMS, Bayanihan, and other PWU branches (Quezon City, Iloilo, Cebu and Davao) are invited. Bring the whole family for games, prizes, Filipino food and more. For details, call Leni Capito (718) 465-1453, Miner Monserrat (917) 862-2715, Lydia Gozun (914) 779-468, Gene Pelaez (203) 661-7816, Nene San Andres (201) 692-1393, Linda Lingan 718-396-8215, Cora Lontok 718-229-6410 or Alex Esteban 917-257-7053.

Catanduanes Assoc. USA’s 10th anniv. at Astoria World
AUG. 6—The Catanduanes Association USA Inc. will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a fund-raising ball at the Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, N.Y. from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Formal Attire. Donation: $65 to benefit its scholarship program. Music by Sideline Band and DJ-FLIP. R.S.V.P. by July 23. For details, call Lorna Tejada-Crain (718) 644-8419, Cely Deauna (201) 647-1559, Hermie Jimenez (201) 759-4568, Carina P. Klugewicz (718) 351-9586 and Luvie Sanchez (718) 845-1778.

Singer Ray An Fuentes in N.Y. gospel concert
AUG. 6 & 7—Famous gospel singer Ray An Fuentes will be presented by the Perlas Filipino Fellowship in a fund-raising concert at 6 p.m. at the Long Island Bible Baptist Church at 600 Bob Reed Lane, Westbury, N.Y. to benefit the LIBBC Philippine mission trip. Tickets are $20. For more info, call LIBBC (516) 334-1832, Christine De Leon (917) 693-3443 or visit www.libbc.com

Fiesta mass to honor Our Lady of Piat in Carteret, N.J.
AUG. 7—The Cagayan Valley Association of Eastern Seaboard will hold its 21st annual fiesta celebration honoring Our Lady of Piat (Patroness of Northern Luzon) at 2:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Carteret Avenue and High Street, Carteret, N.J. Reception will follow after the mass (potluck). For particulars, call Dr. Elsie Almario (732) 752-2087, Nino Domingo (201) 333-8035, Dr. Sylvia Pagulayan (201) 567-1302, Caloy Sinnung (973) 779-1579, Loleng Canonizado (732) 541-7323, Zeny Padilla (201) 795-4596, Trix Canlas (732) 521-8251, Bibiana Quimpo (732) 541-6224, Salvasion Lim (201) 792-4922 or Zeny Abbariao (212) 673-3874.

Eucharistic pilgrimage to Alabama, North Carolina
AUG. 8-13—Pilgrimage to Mother Angelica’s Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Alabama, Ave Maria Grotto at Little Jerusalem, Cullman, Alabama; Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in Alabama, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Belmont Abbey, North Carolina. Sightseeing in Tennessee, including Graceland. Bus and accommodation: $400/person (4 occupancy), $450/person (2 occupancy). All payments should be made to ADORNO Fathers and mail to Gloria & Ramon Ramos, 359 Union St., Lodi, N.J. 07644 before July 15, 2005. For the benefit of St. Michael’s Seminary, Ramsey, NJ; and Holy Trinity Seminary in Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines. For info call Gloria 973-473-7366, ADORNO Fathers 201-327-7375, Naning 718-931-4254, St. John’s Prayer Group 201-568-2967.

UERMMMC Nursing Alumni NYC convention, reunion set
AUG. 12-14 — All graduates and friends of the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Nursing are invited to attend the annual convention and reunion at the Hilton New York. Hosted by the Northeast Chapter, the theme is “Sailing the Sea of Knowledge, Opportunities & Innovations.” The educational program is approved for 6.0 contact hours. Members of Classes 1980 (Silver Jubilarians), ’65, ’70, ’75, ’85, ’90, ’95 and 2000 will be honored at the gala and awards will be given in the areas of nursing administration, clinical, research, education and community service. Contact persons are Eugene Ragat (646) 498-0358 or ERAGAT@aol.com, Reynaldo Rivera (718) 250-8273 or ReyRRivera@aol.com, Richard Yap (310) 830-0307 or chadfnp@yahoo.com, Flor Cadacio (718) 661-7659 or Ploie@msn.com, Janet Angeles (718) 767-2212 or Tlhco@aol.com, Amor Castro (732) 463-0504 or Elamor@optonline.net, Kathy Canilang 212-421-2751 or IgbNYC@aol.com, or Evelyn Chua ebchua72@hotmail.com

Miss Philippines-USA 40th coronation ball at Sheraton
AUG. 13—The 40th annual Miss Philippines-USA Pageant and coronation ball will be held from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Sheraton Hotel Meadowlands, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, N.J. (201-896-0500). Presented by the Philippine American Communities Executive Council, Inc. (PACEC). Contact persons are Monina Latuja, PACEC president (732) 583-8293; Cleoty de Dios, VP and ball chairlady (631) 586-2447; Wilson Verzosa, co-chair (201) 647-6195; Francis Sison, co-chair (201) 388-6364; or Annabelle Abad-Nakpil, chair of search committee (201) 996-1141.

Quezon Province Eastern USA 30th anniversary ball
AUG. 27—Quezon Province Association Eastern USA will mark its 30th anniversary with a coronation ball at Crowne Plaza@Meadowlands, New Jersey from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Contact persons are Mac Villapando (631) 331-2441, Tita Lugtu (201) 435-0627, Cely Dorneo (201) 435-9809, Sophie Abad (718) 849-4581, Fennie Orfalas (718) 458-6111 or Ben Quiling (201) 432-1986.

Philippine Fiesta 2005
AUG. 20 & 21—Come out and enjoy the 2005 Philippine Fiesta which will be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. Sat. hours are 12 noon-9 pm. Sun. from 10am-8pm. There will be live entertainment performances, seminars, vendors, games and prizes during the two day event. For more info please call 212-682-6610 or email: sepmgzn@aol.com or visit: philippinefiesta.com

Maharajah USA to celebrate 27th anniv. at Wayne Manor
SEPT. 3—The Original Maharajah USA Inc. will hold its 27th anniversary grand ball at Wayne Manor, 1515 Route 23, Wayne, N.J. (973-694-7776) starting at 6:30 p.m. Donation is $65. Attire: formal. Music: Boulevard Band. For particulars, call Jake Reyes (973) 956-6973, Cely Balingit (201) 385-1623, Lulu Yabut (718) 606-2133 or Linda Calara (973) 566-9206.

Search for Bayaning Pilipino Awards deadline on Sept. 15
SEPT. 15—ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and the Ugnayan at Tulong para sa Maralitang Pamilya (UGAT) Foundation are now accepting nominees for the Bayaning Pilipino Awards, now also known as the Gawad Geny Lopez, Jr., for 2005-2006. The awards are given to individuals in recognition of their invaluable service to the community. Deadline for submission of nomination(s) is Sept. 15, 2005. Awards Night in the U.S. will be on April 7, 2006. Open to all individual Filipinos based in the United States of America. Nominees may be U.S. citizen or legal residents of the U.S., who are of Filipino heritage. For criteria and mechanics, email bayaningpilipinoawards@yahoo.com or visit BPA’s website at www.bayaningpilipinoawards.tk

Registration starts for overseas absentee voters at Consulate
OCT. 1—The registration period for overseas absentee voting for the May 2007 Philippine national elections will begin it was announced by the Philippine Consulate General in New York. All citizens of the Philippines abroad, who are qualified to vote under the law and at least 18 years of age on the day of the election, must file applications for registration/certification as overseas absentee voters between Oct. 1, 2005 and Aug. 31, 2006. The actual voting period for senators and party-list representatives will be from April 14, 2007 to May 14, 2007. Application forms are available at the Philippine Consulate General in New York. For details, call the Consulate at (212) 764-1339 extension 602 (for Consul Legaspi); or extension 31 for Jose Morales. Voters may also call the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Overseas Absentee Voting Secretariat in Manila at (011-632) 833-0914/832-8363 or visit www.dfa.gov.ph or the Commission on Elections (Manila) at (011-632) 522-2251/521-2952/523-9924 or visit www.comelec.gov.ph

St. Paul High Class ’81 gear for grand reunion
All graduates of St. Paul College of Manila, High School Class of 1981, are asked to sign up for the membership directory and join preparations for the grand alumnae homecoming and silver jubilee celebration in January 2006. A year-long series of fund raising activities are being planned in the U.S. and the Philippines. For details e-mail Cres Llorca-Logan at spcmhs81@yahoo.ca orMica Calica-Kerkdijk at gelikerk@yahoo.com or Loudette Torres-de Leon at EdgarLou@juno.com

Arellano High Class ’56 to mark golden jubilee
Arellano High School Class of 1956 will celebrate its golden jubilee on April 30, 2006. One celebration will be held back home for all Philippine-based alumni, and one in the United States for those who have migrated here. The locations and other data will be announced later. Ray Olmos of Southern California is the U.S. coordinator. He can be reached at (800) 883-7243 ext. 1005 or by email: rpolmos@rcmclean.com Contact persons in the Philippines are Horacio See at 09174681875 (rexysese@yahoo.com) and Herman Gamboa at htgamboa@dcdc.com.ph