MAY 17—"Bunso," an award-winning documentary film about three young Filipino boys struggling to survive in a crowded Philippine jail alongside adult rapists and murderers, will be screened at 7:30 p.m. at ImaginAsian Theater, 239 E. 59th St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) The film is 64 minutes with English subtitles. Filmmakers Ditsi Carolino and Nana Buxani will be present for Q&A after the screening. Tickets $10 available at the lobby 1 hour before the screening. Email for reservations and inquiries undergroundpictures@yahoo.com  or call 718-505-3947 and 917-476-7807.

Feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage- Birhen ng Antipolo

May 20—The 2nd Diocesan-wide celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Birhen ng Antipolo will take place at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 56-15 213 St. Bayside, NY 11364. Rosary, street procession and Mass will start at 4:30 pm. For more info, pls. call: Bert 718-229-0817; Blanche 718-224-9205; Ching 718-225-4219; Ceres 718-224-9205.

APPNY’s 12th presidential inaugural ball

MAY 20—The Association of Philippine Physicians in New York, Inc. cordially invites you to its 12th presidential inaugural ball honoring Edgar F. Lerias, M.D. at the Astoria World Manor (25-22 Astoria Boulevard in Astoria, N.Y.; 718-278-7766) on Saturday, May 20, 2006. Reception: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner-dance: 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. RSVP by April 15, 2006. Music by: Berny and the Golden Band. Black tie; $75 per person; open bar. Contact persons: Dr. Edgar Lerias (631) 697-2830 - president; or Dr. Emmanuel Pangan (631) 242-1837 or Dr. Hedy Esguerra (516) 481-5511 - ball chairs.

PAFCOM’s 16th Friendship Night

MAY 20—PAFCOM’s ball will be held at Crowne Plaza Meadowlamds, 2 Harmon Plaza, Secaucus, NJ 07094 from 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Attire: formal or Barong. Donation: $65 pp. RSVP by May 1, 2006. For more info, please call PAFCOM office: 201-332-4711; Cely Miralles 201-926-5766; Seny Lipat 201-344-5071; Arthur Acosta 201-532-8169; Linda Rupel 201-892-8681; Lita Pena 201-725-5526; Gerry Austria 201-9363-6813.

AFTA Recognition Day And Induction

MAY 20—The Association of Filipino Teachers of America invites you to the Tenth Recognition Ceremony and Induction of Officers to be held at Skyline Hote1, 725 10th Ave and 49th St, NYC from 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. For details, call 212-764-1330 ext. 310.

Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy

MAY 20—Bus pick up at 7:00 AM in New York in front of St. John the Baptist Church (near Penn Station), 7:30 AM in New Jersey at the Garden State Plaza Mall (New Jersey Transit bus stop behind the Lord & Taylor). Donation $35.00 payable to Aurora Association, USA, Inc. and mail to Gloria G. Ramos 359 Union St. Lodi, NJ 07644. For the benefit of: Scholarship Program of the Aurora Assoc., USA, Inc. and Financial assistance to the poorest among the poor. For info call (973) 473-7366 or (201)776-8288.

Jaycees hosts “Kids Day in America” 2006 in Queens

MAY 20—The Philippine-New York Junior Chamber (Jaycees) will participate in "Kids Day in America" 2006 from noon to 3 p.m. at 50-11 Queens Blvd., Woodside, N.Y. It is a day dedicated to educate children and parents about health, safety and environmental issues. Neri Chiropractic will co-sponsor the event with Jaycees. There will be free spinal exams, scoliosis screenings and dental check up. Free ballooms, snacks and give-aways and prize drawings every half-hour.

6th Annual Filipino Heritage Fair

MAY 21—We would like to invite everyone to the 2006 Filipino Heritage Fair to be held on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park, New Bridge Road, Bergenfield, N.J. There will be a mass at 9 a.m. followed by Santacruzan Festival. The Fair will showcase Philippine culture and heritage through indigenous music, dances, exhibits and a cultural talent show. It will also feature food fair, health fair, voter registration, children’s fair, and education drive, as well as business exhibits. Free admission and parking. For information and participation, contact the following: cultural show - Joey/Connie Arcilla (201) 446-2056; booths & exhibits - Alan Ordonez (201) 887-1156; Santacruzan Festival - Lydia Barrientos (201) 281-9384; health fair - Joe Lozada (201) 384-0287; or overall chairman - Wilson Verzosa 201-387-6046/201-647-6195.

Gingoognons Fiesta

MAY 21—By popular demand, hundreds of Fil-Am Gingoognons will celebrate hometown fiesta for the first time in the East Coast. Gingoog City also known as “City of Good Luck” is a part of the province of Misamis Oriental. A celebration of the Feast of the hometownís patron saint, St. Rita of Cascia will be held at Lourdess Restaurant, 58-02 37th Ave, Woodside, Queens at 1:00 p.m. For details, contact Tita Prin at 212-960-3252.

PMAA 59th Annual Dinner Dance

MAY 27—The Philippine Medical Association in America will hold its 59th annual dinner dance at the Meadowlands Sheraton Hotel in Rutherford, NJ. This yearís dinner dance will honor PMAA Past Presidents and Jubilarians. PMAA Past Presidents please contact Past President coordinators Dr. Rex Resurreccion at 718-318-1612 and Dr. Vivina Malantic at 201-967-1434. Jubilarians, pls. contact Jubilarian coordinator Dr. Nellie Recano at 201-567-8469 or Dr. Emilio Quines at 631-669-8167. Event coordinators are D. Alice Francisco and Dr. Emy Magpantay. If interested in attending, contact any PMAA member or Dr. Malanum at 516-569-6504 or 718-856-2800/3600.

Roadshow of Philippine property developers at Philippine Center

MAY 30-31—"Bayan Ko, Bahay Ko," a roadshow of Philippine property developers, will be held at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue (46th St.) in Manhattan. Company exhibits will be open to the public for one-on-one meetings. The shows will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (presentation at 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.). Consular services available to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission and refreshments. Participating property developers are Ayala Land, Burgundy Realty, Cityland Development, Crown Asia Properties, Daiichi Properties, Landco Pacific, Ledesco Development, Federal Land, Filinvest Land, Megaworld International, Pacific Concord, Tagaytay Pacific Heights and Lakeshore Development. For inquiries, call (212) 764-1330 ext. 603 (Consul

Edgar Badajos) or ext. 310 (Agnes Tuazon) or e-mail newyork@pcgny.net

2006 Filipino Film & Arts Festival at ImaginAsian NYC

JUNE 9-15—The ImaginAsian Theater, New York’s premier Asian American film house, will present the 2006 Filipino Film & Arts Festival at 239 E. 59th St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Avenues) in Manhattan. It will be followed by the New York Asian Film Festival from June

23 to July 2. For more information, call (212) 371-6682 or visit www.theimaginasian.com

PAFCOM’s Flag Raising Ceremony

JUNE 10—PAFCOM’s Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at Jersey City Hall at 280 Grove St, Jersey City from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Filipiana attire. For more info, please call Cely Miralles 201-926-5766; Linda Rupel 201-892-8681; Lita Pena 201-725-5526; Hector Magno 201-229-0155; Paul Versoza 908-764-9011; PAFCOM office: 201-432-6092.

Worship concert

JUNE 17—An interactive concert celebrating contemporary songs of praise and worship. The Cathedral Hall at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church 502 West 41st Street, NYC (corner of 10th Avenue) at 7 pm. $25.00. Special Guest Mark Nimo, praise and worship leader from Ghana, Africa and featuring the choirs of Our Lady of Peace Church Prayer Community, Mary Help of Christians Charismatic Prayer Group of New York and the Encountered Couples Prayer Group of New York. Concert proceeds to benefit Our Lady of Peace Church. For tickets and information please call Our Lady of Peace Rectory (212) 838-3189; www.ourladyofpeacenyc.org

Pilgrimage to St. Joseph Oratory & St. Anne de Beaupre

JUNE 21-23—Our Lady of the Angelus invites devotees to a pilgrimage trip to St. Joseph Oratory in Montreal and St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec. Cost: $200 which covers bus fare and two nights hotel accommodation. Meals are not included. Starting point at Our Lady of the Angelus on Friday and 8 a.m. and returning on Sunday 8 p.m. A valid and unexpired passport is needed. For more info, please call Bernie 718-897-4332; Linda 917-705-0313; Myrna 917-698-7097; Bellie/Susan 718-459-8038.

NAASA First Annual Dinner

JUNE 23—The National Asian American Society of Accountants will be hosting its first annual dinner at the Sheraton LaGuardia Hotel in Flushing, NY. The dinner marks the close of our inaugural year, and the first ever elections for officer and board of director positions. Over 300 guests are expected to attend. The dinner will serve as an opportunity for NAASA to look back on its accomplishments during it inaugural year and to set the stages for the year to come. For more info on NAASA and the annual dinner, please visit www.naasa.org . For press registration, contact Liren Wei at liren@weiweico.com

Fil-Am Social Club of the Hamptons 1st annual picnic

JUNE 24—The Philippine American Social Club of the Hamptons will hold its first annual picnic at the Aman residence, 1 High Ridge Rd., East Hampton, NY, from 2 pm until dark. There will be music, karaoke, food and refreshments. Feel free to bring your favorite dish. Among the activities will be swimming and tennis. For more info call Dahlia Aman 631-707-5784 or 631-907-2917.

PAFCOM’s Grand Parade and Festival

JUNE 25—PAFCOM will hold its 16th annual grand parade and festival to commemorate its Philippine American Friendship day. The parade will start from the Jersey City Armory at the corner of Montgomery St and Jordan St. The festival will take place at Exchange Place. The event will start with our 8:00 a,m. mass at St. Aedanís Church, 9:30 am assembly, parade at 11 a.m. Festival from 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. For more info call Cely Miralles 201-926-5766; Lita Pena 201-725-5526; Hector Magno 201-229-0155; Paul Versoza 908-764-9011; Eduardo Pena 973-669-1211; Robert de Tagle 551-655-1222; Doris de Leon/PAFCOM office: 201-432-6094.

UPAA-NJ presents MusiKapistahan

JUNE 29—The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in New Jersey (UPAA-NJ), in cooperration with Somerset County Cultural Diversity Coalition and Franklin Township Human Relations Commission, is sponsoring “MusiKapistahan 2006: a festive concert of choral music, costume and choreography” at The Edward Nash Theatre, Raritan Valley Community College in North Branch at 7:30 pm. This concert features the world renowned UP Concert Chorus (UPCC), the official Philippine state university choir composed of 25 select UP students and 2 Conservatory of Music professors. Tickets are at $20 each. For more information contact upnjalumni@yahoo.com  or call Luz J. (732) 329-1071, Nora (732) 568-0368, Luz C. (732) 323-0698 or Luisa (732) 297-7955.

USTPMYBBAA Fourth Annual Grand Reunion

JUNE 30-JULY 1—The fourth annual grand reunion of the University of Santo Tomas Pharmacy, Medical, Technology, Biochemistry and Botany Alumni Association will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. All alumni with degrees in Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Biochemisty and Botany are welcome to attend. The reunion will be held a the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conference Centre. For further info contact Jose Gallardo, PO Box 45, Iowa City, IA 52244-0045 or email: jpbgallardo@yahoo.com

2nd Ambassador’/Consul Generl tour of the Philippines

JULY 13-22—The Philippines Embassies, Consul Generals, Tourism Offices, and Trade Offices of the U.S. and Canda will be touring the Philippines led by the highest-ranking officials in North America. Limited space, first come first served. For more info call 212-764-1330 or 212-575-7915 or visit www.pcgny.net , or www.philippinetourism.us

Our Lady of the Angelus Canadian pilgrimage

JULY 21-23-OLA invites devotees to a pilgrimage trip to St. Joseph Oratory in Montreal and St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec. $200 covers bus fare and two nights accommodations. Meals are not included. Starting point us Our Lady of the Angelus Parish Church, 63-63 98th St, Rego Park, NY 11374 leaving on Friday, 8 AM and coming back to Rego Park on Sunday 8PM. A valid and unexpired passport is necessary for travel. To reserve your seat is to pay for the trip. For more information, please contact: Bernie 718-897-4331; Myrna 917-698-7097; Linda 917-705-0313; Bellie/Susan 718-459-8038.

PAMET USA's 10th biennial convention in San Francisco

AUG. 2-6—All medical technologists are invited to join the 10th biennial national convention of PAMET USA, Inc. at San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel in California. There will be workshops for CEU's, masquerade ball, gala ball, youth night and guided tour of San Francisco and lab tour of Stanford Hospital. Registration id $35 paid by June 1 ($395 after June 1). Contact persons are Belle Ocampo (707) 342-9870, Mila Braganza (650) 303-2707, Letty Acosta (408) 930-5820 or Aida Enriquez Ramos (718) 767-8926.

Divine Mercy Healing Ministry “Life in the Spirit at the Sea”

Aug. 7-12—Presented by Fr. Tom Ganley and Fr. Bill Halbing and the LSS team abroad the Carnival Victory. We sail Monday, August 7 from NYC for five nights to Canada. For further info contact: Geri Galle 732-878-2444 (ggalle458@aol.com ) and Fr. Tom Ganley 732-545-6549 (dmhealing@aol.com).

PWUAA global alumni congress and reunion in Davao City

AUGUST 16-20—The Philippine Women’s University Alumni Association of the tri-state area will hold a global alumni congress and reunion in Davao City. All Manila, JASM Q.C., PWC Davao and Bayanihan are invited. Featured events are Kadayawan activities, songs and dances, Indak-Indak Kadalanan, floral parade, display of nature;s bounty flowers and plants, etc. For more info call Leni Capito 718-465-1453; Precy Mendoza 646-322-8830; or Linda Rupel 212-878-3238 or 201-892-8681.

Eucharistic pilgrimage

SEPT. 3-8—Pilgrimage to Mother Angelica's Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament, Eternal Word Televesion Network (EWTN), and Ave Maria Grotto - Little Jerusalem, in Alabama, Belmont Abbey in North Carolina, Christus Garden in Tennessee and Basilica of Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. Bus and accommodation: $425.00/person (4 occupancy), $475.00/person (2 occupancy). All payments should be made to ADORNO Fathers and mail to Gloria Ramos, 359 Union St. Lodi, NJ 07644 by Aug. 15, 2006. Bus pick up St. John, the Baptist church, 31st St. at 6:45 AM, St. Joseph church, 40 Spring St Lodi, NJ at 7:30 AM. For the benefit of the ADORNO Fathers in Ramsey, NJ and in the Philippines. For info call Gloria (973) 473-7366, ADORNO Fathers (201) 327-7375, Gerry & Naning (718) 931-4254, St. John's Prayer Group (201) 568-2967.