The Filipino Reporter

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The King & I
AUG. 6, 7, 11-14 @ 8PM and Aug. 8, 15 @ 2PM - The King and I Presented by the St. Gregory Theatre Group | http://www.sgtg.org/index.htm With Jerome Amanquiton as the King of Siam Gregorian Hall, 244-44 87 Ave., Bellerose, NY 11426 Tickets: (Advance) $18, Seniors: $15, Children under 12 years: $7. (At door) $20, Seniors: $17, Children under 12 years: $9. 718-989-2451 or Tickets@SGTG.org (mention JEROME as a cast member) Jerome has performed recently in productions of Miss Saigon (Thuy), Rent (Paul and as Angel understudy) and Denial! Time To Face The Musical.

Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Alabama, North Carolina and Washington DC
AUG. 8-13 - Pilgrimage to Mother Angelica's Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), Sightseeing, Ave Maria Grotto - Little Jerusalem in Alabama, Lourdes Grotto of Belmont Abbey in North Carolina, Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and visit to the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington D. C.. Bus pick up at 7:00 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, 31st ST (near Penn Station) NY, NY, 7:30 AM in St. Joseph Church in 40 Spring St Lodi, NJ 07644. Bus and accommodation: $550.00/person (4 occupancy), $650.00/person (2 occupancy) Free Continental Breakfast & tips to the driver. Donation to the Shrine not included. Make check payable to "Adorno Fathers" and send to Gloria Ramos at 100 East Palisade Ave. Apt. A44 Englewood, NJ 07631. For the benefit of the seminary of the Adorno Fathers in Ramsey, NJ and in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Philippines. For info call Gloria (201)776-8288, The Adorno Fathers (201) 327-7375, Gerry & Naning (718)931-4254, St. John's Prayer Group (Cyd) (201)568-2967, Sr. Judy (201) 887-3256.

Ronnie Alejandro's 1st Death Anniversary Mass
AUG. 10 - On behalf of Ronnie's brother Nolan, nephew Fritz, and the rest of the Alejandro family, you are invited to a Mass commemorating Ronnie's first death anniversary at the Philippine Center Kalayaan Hall annex at 6:30pm. The Mass will be officiated by Father Gaby Gonzalez, S.J. and will also be for the intention of Ronnie's aunt, Pressy Alejandro Pascual who passed away recently in California.

Philippine Fiesta People’s Ball at Sheraton Meadowlands
AUG. 13 - The Philippine Fiesta in America will host its 2010 People's Ball at 7 p.m. at Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel at 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, N.J. (across Giants Stadium). Featuring presentation of Empowerment Awards, Miss Philippine Fiesta finalists and dinner-dance and entertainment. Attire: Barong/Filipiniana. Pre-paid donation $65. Send check to Philippine Fiesta USA, 124 East 40th St., Ste. 1004, NY, NY 10016. To benefit Best Kids Foundation and Knowledge Channel for Philippine Barrio Schools. To RSVP, call Philippine Fiesta (212) 682-6610, Ditas Malasig (973) 641-5665, Myrna Lagman (201) 954-6466, Rose Javier (201) 993-8815, Darlene Borromeo (973) 931-9833 or Mila Mendez (917) 340-6262.

PHHSO Miss Teen Philippines USA 2011
AUG. 14 - Philippine Hearts & Hopes Society, Inc and AZE Group Events & Productions present the 12 finalists of the 7th Miss Teen Philippines USA 2011 Beauty Pageant at Conlon Hall Auditorium, St. John the Evangelist Church in Bergenfield, NJ (btwn South Williams & Bradley Sts.) Don't miss this spectacular show of a lifetime! For reservation, call: 917-528-1212 or 201-658-0476. Tickets can be purchased at Asian Pacific Travel 201-501-8388; Jollibee Food Mart 201-439-1242.

Philippine Fiesta 2010
AUG. 14-15 - Now on its 12th year, Philippine Fiesta is a unique blend of trade exhibits and cultural festival. This year it will feature popular TV stars Jake Cuenca and Angelica Panganiban, as well singers Laarni Lozada and Bugoy. Tickets: $20 before the event, $25 at the door (General Admission); $60 VIP. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 212-682-6610 or visit us at our website: www.philippinefiesta.com.

Adorno Fathers Pilgrimages
AUG. 15 - Pilgrimage to Old St. Augustine Church, Shrine of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and Shrine of St John Newman in Philadelphia, PA. Join us to celebrate the solemnity of the Holy Infant Jesus. After the Mass there is liturgical procession "Sinulog" and participation of Ati-atihan, veneration of the statue of Sto. Nino. Also a visit to the Shrine of our Lady of Miraculous Medal and the Shrine of St. John Newman. Bus pick up at 7:00 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, 31st ST (near Penn Station) NY, NY, 7:30 AM in St. Joseph Church in 40 Spring St Lodi, NJ. Donation is $50.00. Make check payable to "Adorno Fathers" and mail to Gloria Ramos at 100 E. Palisade Ave. A 44 Englewood, NJ 07631. All proceeds for the benefit of the seminary of the Adorno Fathers in Ramsey, NJ and in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Philippines. For info call Gloria (201)776-8288 or (201) 567-3048, The Adorno Fathers (201) 327-7375, Gerry & Naning (718)931-4254, Cid (201)568-2967, Sis. Judy (201)282-7292, Nita Castro (201) 568-9822.

San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir goes OPM at Kalayaan Hall
AUG. 18 - The San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir will sing OPM (Original Pilipino Music) collection in a concert at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan starting at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Philippine Science High School Batch '85, in partnership with Ayala Foundation USA, for the benefit of PSHS Teachers Healthcare Fund. Suggested minimum donation: $15. Donate online www.af-usa.org under 'Philippine Science High School Foundation-Batch 85.' For tickets, e-mail pshs85nyc@gmail.com or call Sam (917) 403-6306, Anna (917) 747-6397, or Kay (908) 209-2130. Visit sanlorenzoruizchoirnyc.org

Fil-Am Society of Joan Arc hosts getaway to Maine
AUG. 20-22 - The Filipino-American Society of St. Joan of Arc is sponsoring a weekend getaway tour to Maine with visits to the York Wild Kingdom (Maine's largest zoo and amusement park), Acadia National Park, Portland Head Lighthouse, Cadillac Mountain and the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut. Tour prices are $220 (adult) and $125 (children, 2-9 years old). Includes RT deluxe bus transpo, 2 nights hotel and gratuities. For details, call Edna (646) 508-2304 or (646) 239-3730.

Aurora Association USA Annual Summer Picnic
AUG. 21 - Aurora Association USA, organized in 1991 by our fellow Aurorans in the Eastern Seaboard of the United States will hold its annual summer picnic at Liberty State Park, 200 Pesin Drive, Freedom Field, Jersey City, New Jersey (along the Hudson River from 10:00 a.m. until Sunset. President, Atty. Jesse R. Querijero is requesting everyone to join and bring potluck and your favorite dishes to the table of smorgasbord, native entrees and tunay na Pilipinong kakanin where anyone can share and enjoy each other treats. He expects fellow members and friends to have fun and camaraderie in this festive occasion. In case you need direction, we suggest the website of Google, Yahoo, etc for road map. Otherwise please call the following: Atty Jesse R. Querijero, President - Tel No. 732-246-1701; Agnes L. Sindac, Executive VP - Tel No. 732-828-6583; Bella Lopez Mangonon, Vice President - Tel No. 732-252-9220; Loti Valenzuela Querijero, Exec Sec - Tel No. 732-246-1701; Cezil T. Valenzuela, Recording Sec - Tel No. 908-688-9358; Joe Medrano, Treasurer -718-816-4472.

ANCOP North America Walk for the Poor set
AUG. 28 - ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) Foundation U.S.A. announces the holding of "ANCOP North America Walk for the Poor" simultaneously around the U.S. ANCOP is a ministry of Couples for Christ. Proceeds from ANCOP Walk will go to projects like community development and child sponsorship programs. For details, visit www.ancopusacsp.com

Dinner, mass to mark San Lorenzo Ruiz feast
SEPT. 18 & 19 - The feast day of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila will be celebrated with a Sept. 18 dinner at 7 p.m. at the Royal Regency Hotel at 165 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, N.Y. 10710. A mass will be celebrated the following day (Sept. 19) at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Fifth Ave. and 50th and 51st streets in Manhattan. Msgr. Donald Sakano is the main celebrant.

Tito Estrada in ‘Masskara’ one-man show at PhilCenter
SEPT. 20 - The Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue (bet. 45th and 46th streets) in Manhattan will present renowned artist Tito Estrada in a one-man show "Masskara" (acrylic paintings featuring Philippine seashells) from Sept. 20 to Oct. 10, with several guests of honor. Opening cocktails on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. RSVP (212) 575-4774. Visit www.titoestrada.com or e-mail galleriaestrada2003@yahoo.com

Renewal & Recollection at San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel
OCT. 2 & 3 - Dr. Jaime and Sarah Irizari, international evangelists from the Philippines, will be featured at Renewal and Recollection from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel, 378 Broome Street (bet. Mott & Mulberry streets) in Manhattan. For details, e-mail alg@bestweb.net or call Aida Gamolo, chair of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Evangelization Committee, at (917) 816-0530. Register early. No walk-ins. Registration fee is $30 for two days (includes breakfast and lunch). $25 for one day.

Quezon Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Grand Reunion
OCT. 8-10 - Quezon Memorial Hospital School of Nursing-Lucena City will holds it Grand Reunion at Sheraton Newark Hotel, 128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114, 973-690-5500. Oct. 8-Salubong, Oct. 9-Dinner Dance, Oct. 10-Farewell. Contact persons: Luzviminda Casapao: 845-268-7693 or email: lcasapao9@aol.com; Carmelita Faller 908-241-1915 or email: rufinofaller@yahoo.com; Teresita Salvador 908-355-2992 or email: tessiesc@hotmail.com; Teresita Rufino 718-706-0537 or email: tesit88@gmail.com

Chapter 2 Band OPM concert at Carnegie Hall
OCT. 9 - Chapter 2 Band, one of the most in-demand Filipino-Americans bands in the U.S., will have a concert at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall (154 West 57th St. and 7th Ave.) in Manhattan, starting at 8:30 p.m. The popular band-winner of 16th annual LA Music Awards as Artist of the Year-will pay homeage to Original Pilipino Music (OPM), with special guest Anthea Neri, and presented by Serendipity Hype Productions. Tickets from $40. For particulars, call (917) 653-1812 or (212) 417-0419. Or visit CarnegieProject@SerendipityHype.com or chapter2band.com

Renewal & Recollection at Alba House, Staten Island
OCT. 16 & 17 - Dr. Jaime and Sarah Irizari, international evangelists from the Philippines, will preside Renewal and Recollection from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Alba House, 2187 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, N.Y. Fourth year anniversary sponsored by Jesus Through Mary. For particulars, e-mail alg@bestweb.net or call Aida Gamolo, chair of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Evangelization Committee, at (917) 816-0530. Register early. No walk-ins. Fee is $30 for two days (includes breakfast and lunch). $25 for one day.

North Central Va. Assoc. of Philippine Physicians Foundation Annual Convention
SEPT. 10-12 - North Central Virginia Association of Philippine Physicians Foundation invites you to their Annual Convention & Fundraising Ball at the Marriott Williamsburg. The theme is "Fil-Am Unity for Philippine Rebuilding". Friday is the Presidents welcome and Hawaiian Night from 6:30pm-midnight. Saturday is the CME in the morning and the Dinner Dance from 6pm-midnight and Sunday is brunch at Peking Restaurant from 11am-2pm. Pls. make early reservations at Marriott Williamsburg. Cut off date is August 10. For special hotel rate of $99. Call Reservations Direct 757-250-5620 or 800-442-3654 ask for NC Assoc Philippine, or online booking code is pilpila. For more info on the convention, pls call our executive offices at 540-898-0311.

Tanglaw's 32nd anniversary ball
NOV. 20 - The Tanglaw Filipino-American Society of Long Island New York Inc. will hold its 32nd anniversary dinner ball at Captain Billís & The Bay View House at 122 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706. For directions, call (631) 665-6262. Cocktail starts at 8 p.m. Attire: formal: Dinner ticket $85. Music by Will Reyes (Bristo Filipino). For particulars, call Drs. Fred & Eva Roque (631) 868-0730, Ramon Villongco (631) 742-3479, Dette Enriquez (631) 942-2850, Art Protacio (631) 645-5822, Letty Compas (631) 868-0427, Dr. Lou Escano (631) 220-9249 or Robert Zarate (631) 816-4372. Visit www.tanglaw.org

CAPIZ HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966
Calling all CHS Class of 1966 alumni residing in USA and abroad. We are having our Grand 45th Reunion in Roxas City on June 25-26, 2011. Contact us for details by email at capizhighschoolclass1966@yahoogroups.com and/or by phone, in Roxas City: Orlandz Bigcas-Lumawag at 011-6336-621-2420, Vicky Ponsaran-Villarosa at 011-6336-621-1223, Charlie Robles at 011-6336-6211409, Luz Almanzor-Borres at 011-6336-6210132: in Manila: Adrian Buensalido at 011-639-175340310, Evelyn Yap-Paz at 011-632-417-4420: in USA: Medy Jimenez-Antonio in CA at 1-818-339-7471, Andy Quisumbing in OH at 1-740-363-7378, Eduardo Quiampang in NJ at 1-856-304-3317; Allan Chu in Canada at 1-514-685-8647.

UST High School Call 1961-Alumni Homecoming
We are the Golden Jubilarian for the USTHS Alumni Homecoming of 2011. Your batchmates are awaiting for you, after 50 years. See you all on Feb. 5, 2011 at the UST Plaza Manor, infront of the main building. Be present too at the Batch '61 Golden Jubilee reunion, a 4 day outing on Feb. 8-12, 2011. Also UST celebrates 400 years, Grand Celebration on Jan.27-28, 2011. For details, contact the following: Miroan Sison Sy 571-2239, CP 0928-383-5609; Alex Costales 844-4755 or 0905-319-2213; Erlinda Co-Sarno 562-402-0418; Cora Tanega-Bernardo 510-459-5411 or 510-489-0346; Mita Zamora Olaso 973-801-8001 or 843-492-7433 or Corky Coronel Ledesma 516-759-9262.

Peace Corps 50th Anniversary
The Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippines Development (PCAFPD) is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps in 2011 by collecting stories from Filipinos about Peace Corps Voluneers who served in the Philippines. If you have memories of a Peace Corps Volunteer who was your friend, colleague or neighbor when you or your parents or grandparetns were living in the Philippines, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your submissions by email to (if you want to be the point person on this you can enter yours --or use board1@rpcvphilippines.org Also, for those who do not use email, submissions can be sent to PCAFPD, P.O. Box 100114, Arlington VA 22210.

'Thrilla Day' in Banga, Aklan for Banganhons worldwide
APRIL 26, 2011 - Banganhons across the globe will gather in Banga, Aklan on this Easter Sunday designated as "Thrilla Day." Event will start with a 7 a.m. mass followed by colorful tricyclecade to Aklan State University for brunch. A Filipiniana gala will take place at 7 p.m. featuring 12 reigning beauties. For full details, call Anthony at (973) 845-6292 (or armacahilig@yahoo.com), Reuben (718) 210-3206 (or reuben_ibarreta@yahoo.com, or Baby Coroy (516) 358-7480 (or arteofilo@aol.com