LOS ANGELES Asian Journal- Reelected Senator Francis Pangilinan and Optical Media Board chairman actor Edu Manzano will be the special guests during the 109th anniversary celebration of Philippine Independence on June 8-9 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Lydia F. Soriano, president of Kalayaan of Southern California Inc. (KOSCI), which coordinates Kalayaan 2007, said Pangilinan, who ran as an independent and who topped the absentee voting in the United States and other parts of the world, will be the keynote speaker during the Gala Night dinner ball on June 9, Saturday, also at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Manzano, a veteran actor-TV host and former vice mayor of Makati, will co-host the Pageant Coronation and Awards Night on June 8, Friday, also at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Pangilinan and Manzano, along with other Philippine and US-based celebrities, will join the Independence Day festivities from June 8-9 at the Long Beach Convention Center, which include a Trade and Auto Show from June 9 to 10.
The Kalayaan 2007 trade show will be open to the public for free and will be held for the first time in an enclosed convention center. Thousands of Filipinos from various cities in Southern California are expected to join the two-day festivities, which include an all-day entertainment, cultural shows featuring Philippine arts, music and folk dance, games and contests, raffles, food booths, product and service booths, and an Asian-themed auto show.
A lot of prizes await those who will join the festivities, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June10.
Another new feature of the trade show is a community pavilion, where people can meet and exchange ideas. Various corporate sponsors will have booths to showcase their products and services. There will also be a training kiosk, and beach bar and food booths ready to serve different Filipino delicacies.
Tickets for the Gala Night are $50 per person. Seating is limited, so those who wish to attend the premiere event are advised to buy their tickets early. Attire for the occasion is barong tagalog for men and Filipiniana dress for ladies.
On Friday, June 8, the Coronation and Awards Night will be held starting at 6 p.m., also at the Long Beach Convention Center. The winners of the beauty pageant and the tennis, bowling and golf tournaments will receive their trophies and prizes during the event. The Kalayaan 2007 Ambassador of Goodwill to the Philippines, who will join a feeding and gift-giving mission for street children in the Philippines, will also be named during the program. Tickets for the Coronation and Awards Night cost $35 each, inclusive of dinner.
The Kalayaan Pageant was launched in Hollywood last Sunday, May 27, wsith the following KOSCI officers in attendance: KOSCI President Lydia V. Soriano, overall chairperson; Darna B. Umayam, Pageant honorary chairperson; Thelma Calabio, Pageant chairperson; Mylah de Leon, vice chairperson of external affairs; KOSCI Vice President Noel Omega and Dr. Carlos P. Manlapaz, Pageant committee member.
The contenders and the titles they are vying for include: Mattie Revolinski and Elvisa Rafanan (Kalayaan Queen); Shirley Lumanog (Kalayaan Ambassador of Goodwill); and Mrs. Kalayaan: Virginia Vivas, Elena Jovenes, Estelita Valtiendas, and Maria Elena Minoza Ferrer, and Ria Schneider. Other contestants are: Jacky Skelly and Mary Grace Concepcion, Miss Kalayaan; and the youngest, Jessicaliz Clavering, Mariah Ramos and Michelle Calabio for Miss Teen Kalayaan.
Every applicant should be of Filipino descent or heritage, of good moral character and possess a pleasing personality. The Kalayaan Queen must be 65-years-old or over; single, currently or previously married; Mrs. Kalayaan, 30 and above; currently or previously married; Miss Kalayaan, 18- to 29-years-old, and Miss Teen Kalayaan, 14- to 17-years-old must be single, never been married or had a child. Miss Teen must also have the consent of her parents to join the contest.
Cash prizes await successful major titleholders, along with the opportunity to represent KOSCI (Kalayaan of Southern California, Inc.) in all its humanitarian endeavors in the United States and the Philippines. For some, a round-trip ticket to the homeland could be a bonus with three days of free accommodation at Shangrila Hotel, and a chance to join the Ambassador and Consuls General Tour, photo-ops with the Philippine President and television appearances.
The Kalayaan 2007 events, organized and coordinated by the Kalayaan of Southern California Inc. (KOSCI), headed by its president, Lydia F. Soriano, kicked off with two successful sportsfest tournaments on May 5 and May 18. The events were organized by the Special Projects Committee, headed by Benjie Bautista, president of the Cavitenos of Southern California, Inc
The bowling tournament, with bowling tournament co-chair, Vicky Belo, was held on May 18 at the Cerritos Lanes with a four-man team line-up, after which the top five teams vied for the championship and runner-up positions. The tennis tournament was held on May 5 at the Cerritos East Park.
The golf tournament is scheduled on June 3 at Westridge Golf Club at 1400 La Habra Hills. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Co-chairs for the golf tournament are DOT-LA Director Annie Cuevas, DOT-LKA Deputy Director Manny Ilagan (213-487-4525), Louie Macapinlac (626-353-4210), Leo Borado (562-416-7162) and Philippine Press Club International president Lydia V. Solis (626-917-5503). Committee members are: Bill Sison, Fortune Mabasa, Allan Rivano (323-702-8353), Rene Custodio (909-576-1458), Edgar Gonzalez (626-780-3322), and Dick Lim (818-270-0740).
Registration on June 3rd starts at 9:00 A.M., with tee-off at 11:00 A.M. (shotgun-start). Tournament prizes include a hole-in-one on hole #7, Land Cruiser FJ40; hole-in-one on holes #3, 11, & 15, Toyota Camry LE from Keyes Toyota of Van Nuys, and other surprise prizes. Trophies will be awarded on June 8th at the Long Beach Convention Center during the Pageant and Sportsfest Awards Night for low gross (overall); low-net (overall, Class A, B, C, and Callaway).
Tournament fee of $120.00 includes green fees, cart, after-game buffet dinner, and after-dinner raffle ticket. You may call any numbers provided for more information.
Sponsors of all Kalayaan 2007 events are the following: United Capital Funding, WSNR Home Care Services, Harah’s Resort and Casino, American Home Escrow, MSM Mortgage Company, Ayala Investments (Philippines), Prepaid Card Services. KOSCI officials also acknowledged the support of media organizations, such as Ang Peryodiko, My Gringos, Asian Journal, Weekend Balita, Taliba, Manila US Times, Siklab, and Diaryo Pilipino.
For more information, please call the following: Overall and sponsorships, Lydia Soriano (562) 809-1995 and Noel Omega (818) 605-4417; Sportsfest, Benjie Bautista (323) 376-4032; Ads and souvenir program, Josie De Jesus, (714) 272-0300; Booths and Trade show, Leo Maranan (818) 642-7109; Pageant, Thelma Calabio (310) 600-9913, Ticket Gala sales, Zeny Sabocor, (323) 222-6531, Philippine Consulate, (213) 637-3026; Pageant Tickets, Danilo Fajardo (562) 787-1042; trip to the Philippines, DOT-LA (231) 487-4525.
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