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Cara Mia Gelato (CMG) Eagle Rock Plaza is proud to announce the launching of their first loca community program called “Pennies For Education” benefiting educational program of Filipino American Associations in the Los Angeles, CA area. For details of the program, contact Rene Ramos | call or text 310.259.6418. Also, CMG Eagle Rock Plaza is pleased to name the first recipient of the program – Don Bosco Philippines Alumni Association of North America (DBPAANA), a 501-C non-profit organization, headquartered at St. Dominic Savio Parish located at 11900 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA. Headed by President Aurelio “Jun” Alvero, DB Makati and their mission, “Bosconians Together Educating Children”. Through their yearly fundraising efforts, a minimum of 3 scholars ($1,000 each) are named to the TVET program of Don Bosco Schools in the Philippines as part of DBPAANA commitment to help educate the children and land a job after their 15-months training course. For more info or how to help, contact Jun Alvero, 562.650.3491.  Lend your support to DBPAANA. Your pennies will go a long ways. Visit Cara Mia Gelato – Eagle Rock Plaza | 2700 Colorado Blvd., Suite 144, Los Angeles, CA 90041 | Next to Seafood City Supermarket & Macy’s.

Filipina Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo is poised to open New Year with a bang for a two-night concert to endear followers and avid patrons of the only getaway for music and game lovers, Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California on January 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Pechanga Resort & Casino is well-known for hosting the best and the brightest Filipino entertainers and performers such as Mega Star Sharon Cuneta, veteran actor Richard Gomes and OPM (Outstanding Pilipino Music) legend Rico J. Puno, who gave wholesome entertainment to the delight of the crowd in previous engagements. Variety is the name of the game for Pechanga Resort & Casino, the reason why it is hosting in January 2015 the first-ever two-day concert of Geronimo dubbed as ‘Perfect 10’ by Viva Live group. At age two, Geronimo, who was gifted with talent in both singing and acting, started a series of shows in the malls. She born July 25, 1988 by Filipino parents, Divine and Delfin and is the third of four children. When she turned four, her mother led her to audition to different TV programs where she became part of the kiddie show, Pen-Pen de Sarapen (4-6 years old), Ang TV (7-8 years old), and NEXT (8-9 years old). She likewise, performed in various other venues as hotel lounges and huge shopping malls and in 1995 became one to perform for the 1995 visit of Pope John Paul II. In 2003, when Geronimo was just 14 years old, she joined the singing competition Read More …

Government security officers simulate the motorcade of Pope Francis upon his arrival using one of the Popemobiles the pontiff will use during his five-day visit to the Philippines. Traffic to some roads will be rerouted starting Thursday until the Pope’s departure on Monday. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — A migrants’ rights group on Tuesday called on Pope Francis to speak on behalf of overseas Filipinos to stimulate government action for the improvement of migrant rights. “We call on Pope Francis to heed our call: Stand with us against trafficking and modern-day slavery of Filipino migrants! Struggle with us against [President Benigno] Aquino [III]’s labor export policy!,” said Garry Martinez, Migrante International chairperson, in a statement. According to Martinez, Pope Francis’ outspoken attitude towards human trafficking. In his traditional Angelus prayer in 2013, Pope Francis highlighted the plight of refugees and migrants, saying their “dramatic” condition is “marked by fear, uncertainty and difficulties.” Martinez said Pope Francis’ support would help the 125 Filipinos currently on death row abroad, the 7,000 in jail, and the 25,000 left stranded and awaiting repatriation in the Middle East. “As he visits the Philippines, we call on Pope Francis to speak on behalf of an estimated 15 million overseas Filipinos in over 239 countries around the world. We call on him to speak out for Filipino migrants in distress and their families,” he said. Pope Francis, who will be in the Philippines from January 15 to 19, will meet with Filipino families affected by migration, poverty, Read More …

Toyota of Glendale General Manager and his Filipino Department, accompanied by Philippine Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim present a $25,000 donation check to The Salvation Army Executive Director Lt. Joshua Sneed. Photo shows (from left) Edwin Yu, The Salvation Army Executive Director Lt. Joshua Sneed, Philippine Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim, Toyota of Glendale General Manager Patrick Kane, Kay Cajulis, Liza Avisado Toyota of Glendale capped 2014 by making a $25,000 donation to the Salvation Army to support its ongoing relief and rebuilding programs for Philippine typhoon victims devastated by typhoon Haiyan and more recently typhoon Hagupit. Toyota of Glendale General Manager Patrick Kane accompanied by Philippine Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim presented the $25,000 check to Lt. Joshua Sneed of The Salvation Army. “Toyota of Glendale has a personal connection to the Filipinos in the community we serve in Los Angeles county as well as Filipinos thousands of miles away in the Philippines”, said Mr. Kane.  “It is our privilege to partner with the Filipino community – our customers, to help those devastated by these typhoons pick up the pieces to rebuild their lives”. The fundraising initiative dubbed “We Care, We Share” was launched in December 2013.   $100 was donated to the fund for every car sold during the campaign period. “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of this dealership,” said Salvation Army Executive Director Lt. Joshua Sneed.   The Salvation Army is an international charitable organization and is usually among the first to arrive with help after natural Read More …