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

By: jose | May 8th, 2009 | Leave a comment

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

By: jose | May 7th, 2009 | One comment

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

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PAFCOM Grand Marshal Gala Night

By: jose | March 19th, 2009 | Leave a comment

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This Gala Night is only one of the many activities of PAFCOM. This one is happening two days from now. Some proceeds will go to Filipino-American Friendship Day Grand Parade which will take place on June.

PAFCOM Grand Marshal Gala Night
Description: Gala, cocktail, dance
When: March 21, 2009 Saturday 7PM – 12PM
Where: Grand Ballroom Marriott Hotel Newark Airport
Reservation: $75
Contact: See press release at the bottom

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