Archive for June, 2012
Int’l jazz pianist and composer David Benoit performs Friday at the John Anson Ford Amphitheater
May 1, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) – International Jazz Pianist and Composer David Benoit will perform with the Members of the Asia America Symphony Orchestra with whom he is also the Music Director. Benoit will perform the first time in Los Angeles in ten years on Friday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m. at the John [...]
Attorney Samuel D. Orpilla Jr.’s Birthday Celebration
Atty. & Mrs. Samuel D. Orpilla, Jr., are joined with friends and relatives in celebration of Atty. Orpilla’s Birthday at their residence in La Palma, California.  Seated (from left): Atty. Samuel D. Orpilla, Jr., Marilou L. Quemado-Orpilla, Tony Aguilar, Joel Enriquez and Jimmy Hernandez. Standing (from left): Atty. Romy Sajor, Didith Mendoza, Mark Dario, Ram Lopez, Oscar [...]
114th Philippine Independence Day celebration
City of Carson officials headed by Mayor Jim Dear (7th fr. left) and Councilman Elito Santarina (11th fr. left) respectively posed for posterity at the 114th Philippine Independence Day celebration at the Veterans Park in the City of Carson, California. From left: Emil Loyola, Cleng Turda, Alex Cainglet (Emcee) Joe Merton, (Philippine Independence Day Foundation president) Manny Solomon, Henry Ward, [...]
MoneyGram announces new $5 pricing promotion for Fil-Am customers
From June 15-October 15, MoneyGram customers in Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco and Washington D.C. can send money to family and friends in the Philippines for as little as $5 when sending $1,000 or more. “MoneyGram’s focus is to bring our customers closer together through this pricing promotion and our [...]
APALC expresses disappointment with Los Angeles City Council redistricting map
Approved Map divides Koreatown LOS ANGELES – Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance which sets out the City Council electoral lines for the next 10 years. During the Los Angeles City Council redistricting process, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC), a member of the Asian American Center for Advancing Justice, and [...]
‘Technicality’ may deny Fil-Am senior at Eagle Rock High School top honors
By Rhony Laigo Balita Media At junior, she was among the lucky ones who was accepted to work as an intern with probably the most intelligent group of scientists on earth that deals with the laws of physics. Now a senior, Elisha Charnel Marquez didn’t have to submit another application in order to get [...]
US-Philippines Expo 2012 is set to be the “best everâ€
Bigger and better than ever, the first and one of the largest Filipino festivals returns to Fairplex Pomona on August 4-5, 2012. The organizers are giving away a brand new car to a lucky patron through a grand raffle draw, as the highlight of the “International Speed Meet†exhibit which will feature an extensive collection [...]
Dolphy’s condition stabilizes but still critical
MANILA, June 21 (Mabuhay) – King of Comedy Dolphy, who is confined at the Makati Medical Center, might have to undergo a medical procedure but his son Eric Quizon didn’t divulge the nature of the operation. Quizon said his father’s condition has stabilized but remains critical. “The doctors were actually suggesting something but I can’t [...]
Sam Milby not giving up Hollywood dream
Actor Sam Milby is not giving up on his dream of making it in Hollywood, saying he will return again to the United States next year for auditions. Milby, who’s now busy with his upcoming series “Against All Odds,†returned to the Philippines after spending several months in the U.S. “Halos every year babalik ako [...]
Gloria Arroyo should be allowed to go out on bail, House allies say
MANILA, June 20 (Mabuhay) – Allies of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the House of Representatives on Wednesday pressed for the provisional release of the ex-Philippine leader on bail, saying the poll fraud case against her is weak. At a press briefing, House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez said Mrs. Arroyo should be allowed to go [...]
