(photo by Jay Fermin ppp-usa)
Annual U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2007: The Once A Year Event You Won’t Want To Miss
Pomona, CA — The anticipated Annual U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2007 is here! Get ready to enjoy the fun filled, two day, Grand Cultural, Trade and Consumer Show on August 4-5, 2007, in Building 4 of the Fairplex L.A. County Fairgrounds!
With exciting performances by Pops Fernandez and Tuesday Vargas at the Show of Shows…you won’t want to miss this once a year opportunity. So much is in store with more performances by: Lirio Vital, Pol Enriquez, Jing Velasco, Long Espina, Mare Dayco, and Carlo Parngao. Want more? See cultural performances galore with groups such as Teatro Kandusay, Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble, and Barkada Entertainment Company, along with special numbers by One Voice. Also, take the chance to meet your favorite artists during Meet and Greets in the Celebrity Lounge.
Then, cheer on your favorites as the young and talented Filipino and Filipino Americans present their best in friendly competitions in the Ms. U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO Competition, Singing Star Competition, and Junior Singing Star Competition. See celebrity judges and watch to see who wins 1st Place for $1,000.00, 2nd Place for $750.00, and 3rd Place for $500.00! Our Filipino and Filipino American talents will surely draw you in and blow you away!
Of course, don’t forget to show your support to during our Salute to Our Troops where we honor Service Men and Women for their commitment to protecting our freedom. The Great Achievers Awards will acknowledge and pay tribute to Filipino and Filipino Americans who remind us of the excellence and valued contributions of our community. U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2007 Great Achievers Awardees include: Jannelle So of LA 18’s Kababayan LA, DJ Icy Ice of Movin 93.9 F.M., Dr. Ramon Sison Geluz – Composer and Librettist for “Karim and Jasmin,” Educator/Drug Awareness Advocate Dr. Alfredo S. Quinto, and young actor Sean Michael Afable. Furthermore, join R-P.A.G.E. Inc., organizers of the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO, as they show their appreciation for this year’s Community Service Award recipient, the Filipino American Library. Learn more about the Filipino American Library by visiting them at Booth No. 103.
Come out to: Shop through all the exhibits; stay awhile in the Kababayan Village for Filipino products and services straight from the Philippines; eat delicious authentic Filipino food with your friends and family; and laugh in the Kids Corner with clowns and magicians. Also, come join the fun for the Filipiniana Fashion Competition amongst attendees! All attendees are welcome to dress in Filipiniana attire, if they wish to, and take a chance at winning prizes for Best Filipiniana, President’s Pick, and Audience’s Favorite! Furthermore, Southwest Airlines will raffle roundtrip tickets for anywhere that Southwest Airlines will fly in the U.S. RSG Jewelry will dazzle lucky winners with gift cards for their fabulous jewelry line. Countrywide, Costco, and LGB Jewelry will also raffle gifts and prizes during Sponsorship Spotlights and Exhibitor Highlights.
The Annual U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2007 is this year’s event that you won’t want to miss!
The U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2007 is organized by R-P.A.G.E., Inc. and sponsored by: ABS – CNB Global, Normandie Casino, Asian Journal, LA 18, Countrywide, Weekend Balita, Asian American People’s Journal, Kewlit Co., Creative Concepts, Nestle, Southwest Airlines, The Department of Tourism, The Department of Trade and Industry, Beau Monet Corp., Shilo Inn Suites, Money Gram International, mygringos.com, Telebabad Calls, Western Union, RSG Jewelry, and Metro.
Brought to you by R-P.A.G.E: Executive Officers: (From top left to right) Ragsdale Panopio, Genevieve Cato, Abegail Panopio, Pamela Panopio, Jonathon Caton
(From bottom left to right) Rutherford Panopio, Russell Panopio,and Ruben Panopio Jr.
A percentage of ticket sale proceeds will go towards the Filipino American Library. TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW or at the door. $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6-12 years of age & seniors; free admission for children 5 years of age and under. For more information please visit our website at www.R-PAGE.com or call (310) 561-8474 TODAY. Member: National Association of Consumer Shows.