Filipino from NJ – in Best Buy Commercial

Another Filipino – Chris Velazco – stars in a commercial. Featured in True Stories: Best Buy commercial, phone geek Chris Velazco enthusiastically tells us how Best Buy can help customers with their phones. He works at Best Buy store #1098 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Watch the 30-second video clip below to learn more:

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Invitation to Filipinos in Jersey City: PAFCOM’s 19th Friendship and Coronation Ball

A week after CAM’s Pre-Santacruzan Ball 2009, PAFCOM will hold their 19th Friendship and Coronation Ball at the same hotel: Sheraton Newark Hotel in Newark, New Jersey.

For starters, Philippine-American Friendship Committee, Inc. (PAFCOM) is one of the most active socio-civic organizations in Tri-State area, and every June they hold an annual Grand Parade and Festival here in Jersey City.

This Gala/Ball on May 24th will benefit the said June parade. During this event, PAFCOM will crown five beautiful and talented women as PAFCOM’s Beauties for the year 2009.

pafcom_beauties_2009Joanne Payumo – Miss Philippine-American Friendship 2009
Cathy Uy – Mrs. Philippine-American Friendship 2009
Noelle Argonza – Bb. Pilipinas 2009
Joaimee Nagtalon – Mutya ng Silangan 2009
Alexandra Caitline Uy – Miss Liberty 2009

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Pre-Santacruzan Presentation Ball 2009

reynas_santacruzanBefore the 31st Annual Santacruzan 2009 here in Jersey City happens on the 24th this month, a Pre-Santacruzan Ball will take place in Newark, NJ this coming Saturday, May 9, 2009. This Gala will include special performances as well as the musical stylings of the Golden band. The highlight of the evening will be the Presentation of Reyna Elenas and the Hermanos y Hermanas Mayores.

The above photo shows the Reynas for the Santacruzan.

Reyna Elena’s from L-R:
Reyna Elena I – Hannahcrista Diaz Elarmo
Reyna Elena II – Leona Vidamaria Vivas Ramos
Reyna Elena III – Amanda Nicole Ocampo
Reyna De Las Flores – Carolyn Nguyen Vu
Reyna Emperatriz – Feminina Garcia Bloomberg

31st Santacruzan Presentation Ball 2009
Description: Gala, Performances, Presentation of Reynas and Mayores
When: May 9, 2009 Saturday 6:30PM
Where: Sheraton Newark Hotel – 128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ

Read the rest for the full press release …

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Jollibee Queens, New York – The First in East Coast: What’s your Review?

Finally the long wait is over: Jollibee has arrived in the east coast. It is located in Woodside, Queens, New York, at least 35 minutes away from Jersey City if you are driving. Jollibee opened its door on February 14, 2009 – Valentine’s Day.

From the news and stories I’ve read and heard, [...]



Eat Bulaga Live in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Photo from GMAPinoyTV

In less than 10 days, we’ll have the chance to see the famous three of Eat Bulaga: Tito, Vic, and Joey along with the cast in Atlantic City (south of New Jersey). I’m sure Filipinos here  in Jersey City are anxious to see them. If you want to find out [...]