By Johnny M. Pecayo
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LONG BEACH, CA -- At the June 8 Coronation Night, held at the huge Long Beach Convention Center here, over 300 people came to witness a bevy of beauties parading onstage -- from Miss Teen Kalayaan to Miss Kalayaan, Mrs. Kalayaan and Mrs. Senior Kalayaan -- including a fashion show conducted by Monet Lu, and the presentation of trophies to the individual winners, as well as group winners, in bowling, tennis and golf tournaments.
Noteworthy was the presence of elected officials and dignitaries, comprising of Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangililan, State Senator Jenny Oropesa, Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo-Aragon, Mayor Jim Dear of the City of Carson, Mayor Rusty Balderian of Tabon-Tabon, Leyte, Consul Hellen Barber, Frank Quiambao, Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Homeland Security, State Capitol, Sacramento, California; and Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal of the City of Long Beach, who officially welcomed the candidates and guests to the City, on behalf of Mayor Bob Foster, who happened to be out of town that week. Senator Pangilinan came straight from LAX and stayed throughout until the event was over.
The program began with the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Romy Borje, and the Bayang Magiliw by Bennette Ibanez, co-Host of Noel Omega, whose introduction to start hosting the program was voiced over by this writer.
Bennette and Noel came up onstage, delivered a short spiel, then called on Mylah de Leon, Vice Chair of the Pageant, to lead the Invocation.
After dinner, Ms. Thelma Calabio, KOSCI Board Member and Secretary and Chairman of Kalayaan Beauty Pageant, donning a blue Filipiniana attire, delivered onstage a meaningful remarks, extemporaneously, just before the arrival of Senator Pangilinan.
Ms. Lydia Soriano delivered a brief inspirational message, which was immediately followed by the fashion show, directed by Monet Lu.
Darna Umayam, Honorary Chairman of the Kalayaan Beauty Pageant, directed the presentation of Beauty Queens.
Mrs. Shirley Lumanog won in the popularity contest, and was crowned as Kalayaan Ambassador of Goodwill. She was crowned by Senator Pangilinan and Ms. Thelma Calabio, Chairperson of Kalayaan Beauty Pageant. "This is the first time I am doing this job," quips Kiko Pangilinan. To which Mrs. Lumanog retorted, "this is also my first time to be crowned as Queen." Other presentors of sash, trophy and boquet of flowers were Mayor Jim Dear, State Senator Jenny Oropeza, Frank Quiambao, Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal and Darna Umayam.
Mrs. Matilda Revolinski was crowned Kalayaan Queen USA 2007.
Following Revolinski is Mrs. Elvisa Rafanan, who was crowned Mrs. Senior Kalayaan Philippines 2007, while Estelita Valtiendas was crowned Mrs. Senior Kalayaan California 2007.
Two winners were proclaimed for the Mrs. Kalayaan category -- Mrs. Virginia Vivas, Mrs. Kalayaan U.S.A. 2007; and Mrs. Elena Jovenes Haddix, Mrs. Kalayaan Philippines 2007.
Miss Kalayaan Category
For the Miss Kalayaan category, the following were declared winners: Miss Michelle Calabio, Miss Kalayaan USA 2007; Miss Jacky Skelly, Miss Kalayaan Philippines 2007; Miss Lizette Ducut, Miss Kalayaan California 2007; and Miss Jeselle Dziuk, Miss Kalayaan Los Angeles 2007.
Miss Teen Kalayaan Category
Miss Jessica Clavering, Miss Teen Kalayaan USA 2007; Miss Mariah Ramos, Miss Teen Kalayaan Philppines 2007; Miss Sheila Padre, Miss Teen Kalayaan California 2007; and Miss Monique Tinio, Miss Teen Kalayaan Los Angeles 2007.
Presentors
A short list of presentors includes Senator Kiko Pangilinan who, along with Thelma Calabio, crowned Mrs. Shirley Lumanog, Kalayaan Ambassador of Goodwill 2007.
Other presentors were: State Senator Jenny Oropeza of the 18th District, who is running for a U.S. Congressional seat this month; Mayor Jim Dear of the City of Carson; Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal of the City of Long Beach, who officially welcomed the guests, the candidates and their relatives, as well as the winners in the golf, tennis and bowling tournaments; Lydia F. Soriano, President of KOSCI; Noel Omega, Vice President of KOSCI;
Johnny M. Pecayo, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the MANILA-U.S. TIMES, and Rose de Ocampo, a well known businesswoman from Manila, who both hosted the presentation of crowns, trophies, sahes and boquet of flowers to 15 Kalayaan queens.
Frank Quiambao, currently Special Assistant to the Director of the Governor"s Office of Homeland Security was also one of the presentors. Prior to working for Gov. Schwarzenegger, he served 31 years in higer education as a teacher counselor and administrator. During his career he was president of two colleges, Los Angeles Harbor College and most recently West Los Angeles College.
Art Samontina, Chief Executive Officer of Prime Finance & Realty, one of the sponsors of the Kalayaan Beauty Pageant, was represented by Carlos & Marilou Balao in the Coronation Night.
Dr. Nick Agpalo, President of Eagle Rock Dental Care, who came with Esther Agpalo, RN, whose building on Eagle Rock, housing the dental facility, they own, also joined the list of presentors. He was also one of the sponsors of the event.
Another couple -- Josie Jones and Danny Bautista also sponsored the Kalayaan Beauty Pageant event. Josie is a nursing graduate of the Philippine Women's University. She is a Registered Nurse with a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of La Verne. She is the owner and CEO of Admiral Home Health, Admiral Hospice Care, Alpha Hospice Care, and presently involved with real estate investments. She employs and contracts about 100 Nurses, Physical Therapists, Social Workers and other healthcare providers, including physicians to staff more than 200 patients in her health care businesses. Danny Bautista, on the other hand, is an economics degree graduate of the University of the Philippines and an MBA degree holder from UCLA. He has has always been involved with marketing and advertising endeavors both in the Philippines and in America. He is presently a business partner in Admiral Home Health and Admiral Hospice Care and takes care of finance and business development.
Atty, James Beirne, Immigration Lawyer, was represented by Romy Borje, a noted journalist in California.
Val Creus, who holds a double masters degrees in Taxation and Business Administration from USC, and formerly on the Management staff of Deloitte, the largest accounting and management consultancy firm in the world, is the President of the Creus Group of Company.
Joey San Andres, President and CEO of Y.E.S., Inc. (Your Environmental Solutions), and John Henry, Vice President-Marketing of Y.E.S., also participated in the presentation as one of the sponsors of the Pageant.
Beauteous Olivia Quido, Licensed Aesthetician and owner of O'Skin Care, along with Leo Maranan, President of the San Fernando Valley Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, crowned one of the queens. She also donated Gift Certificates redeemable in her skin care company.
Romeo Balboa, owner of Balboa Auto shop, and his wife, Josephine, a registered nurse, pinned the sash, and also presented the trophy.
Edith Knoch, current Mrs. Philippines-Universe, who is into healthcare business, along with businessman Vincent Singh, crowned one of the Queens.
The PPP-USA, headed by Rene Villaroman as president, along with Romeo M. Balboa, Bheth Edra, Gerry Edra, and other freelance photographers provided photo coverage throughout the night.
The organizers made a reservation for 200 people, over 300 people came, thereby running out of food, and they had to buy hamburgers from the neighboring stote outlets to serve to about 40 people more. Mayor Jim Dear of the City of Carson, who arrived after dinner, had to contend himself with a hamburger and a soda for his dinner.
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LONG BEACH, CA -- At the June 8 Coronation Night, held at the huge Long Beach Convention Center here, over 300 people came to witness a bevy of beauties parading onstage -- from Miss Teen Kalayaan to Miss Kalayaan, Mrs. Kalayaan and Mrs. Senior Kalayaan -- including a fashion show conducted by Monet Lu, and the presentation of trophies to the individual winners, as well as group winners, in bowling, tennis and golf tournaments.
Noteworthy was the presence of elected officials and dignitaries, comprising of Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangililan, State Senator Jenny Oropesa, Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo-Aragon, Mayor Jim Dear of the City of Carson, Mayor Rusty Balderian of Tabon-Tabon, Leyte, Consul Hellen Barber, Frank Quiambao, Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Homeland Security, State Capitol, Sacramento, California; and Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal of the City of Long Beach, who officially welcomed the candidates and guests to the City, on behalf of Mayor Bob Foster, who happened to be out of town that week. Senator Pangilinan came straight from LAX and stayed throughout until the event was over.
The program began with the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Romy Borje, and the Bayang Magiliw by Bennette Ibanez, co-Host of Noel Omega, whose introduction to start hosting the program was voiced over by this writer.
Bennette and Noel came up onstage, delivered a short spiel, then called on Mylah de Leon, Vice Chair of the Pageant, to lead the Invocation.
After dinner, Ms. Thelma Calabio, KOSCI Board Member and Secretary and Chairman of Kalayaan Beauty Pageant, donning a blue Filipiniana attire, delivered onstage a meaningful remarks, extemporaneously, just before the arrival of Senator Pangilinan.
Ms. Lydia Soriano delivered a brief inspirational message, which was immediately followed by the fashion show, directed by Monet Lu.
Darna Umayam, Honorary Chairman of the Kalayaan Beauty Pageant, directed the presentation of Beauty Queens.
Mrs. Shirley Lumanog won in the popularity contest, and was crowned as Kalayaan Ambassador of Goodwill. She was crowned by Senator Pangilinan and Ms. Thelma Calabio, Chairperson of Kalayaan Beauty Pageant. "This is the first time I am doing this job," quips Kiko Pangilinan. To which Mrs. Lumanog retorted, "this is also my first time to be crowned as Queen." Other presentors of sash, trophy and boquet of flowers were Mayor Jim Dear, State Senator Jenny Oropeza, Frank Quiambao, Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal and Darna Umayam.
Mrs. Matilda Revolinski was crowned Kalayaan Queen USA 2007.
Following Revolinski is Mrs. Elvisa Rafanan, who was crowned Mrs. Senior Kalayaan Philippines 2007, while Estelita Valtiendas was crowned Mrs. Senior Kalayaan California 2007.
Two winners were proclaimed for the Mrs. Kalayaan category -- Mrs. Virginia Vivas, Mrs. Kalayaan U.S.A. 2007; and Mrs. Elena Jovenes Haddix, Mrs. Kalayaan Philippines 2007.
Miss Kalayaan Category
For the Miss Kalayaan category, the following were declared winners: Miss Michelle Calabio, Miss Kalayaan USA 2007; Miss Jacky Skelly, Miss Kalayaan Philippines 2007; Miss Lizette Ducut, Miss Kalayaan California 2007; and Miss Jeselle Dziuk, Miss Kalayaan Los Angeles 2007.
Miss Teen Kalayaan Category
Miss Jessica Clavering, Miss Teen Kalayaan USA 2007; Miss Mariah Ramos, Miss Teen Kalayaan Philppines 2007; Miss Sheila Padre, Miss Teen Kalayaan California 2007; and Miss Monique Tinio, Miss Teen Kalayaan Los Angeles 2007.
Presentors
A short list of presentors includes Senator Kiko Pangilinan who, along with Thelma Calabio, crowned Mrs. Shirley Lumanog, Kalayaan Ambassador of Goodwill 2007.
Other presentors were: State Senator Jenny Oropeza of the 18th District, who is running for a U.S. Congressional seat this month; Mayor Jim Dear of the City of Carson; Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal of the City of Long Beach, who officially welcomed the guests, the candidates and their relatives, as well as the winners in the golf, tennis and bowling tournaments; Lydia F. Soriano, President of KOSCI; Noel Omega, Vice President of KOSCI;
Johnny M. Pecayo, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the MANILA-U.S. TIMES, and Rose de Ocampo, a well known businesswoman from Manila, who both hosted the presentation of crowns, trophies, sahes and boquet of flowers to 15 Kalayaan queens.
Frank Quiambao, currently Special Assistant to the Director of the Governor"s Office of Homeland Security was also one of the presentors. Prior to working for Gov. Schwarzenegger, he served 31 years in higer education as a teacher counselor and administrator. During his career he was president of two colleges, Los Angeles Harbor College and most recently West Los Angeles College.
Art Samontina, Chief Executive Officer of Prime Finance & Realty, one of the sponsors of the Kalayaan Beauty Pageant, was represented by Carlos & Marilou Balao in the Coronation Night.
Dr. Nick Agpalo, President of Eagle Rock Dental Care, who came with Esther Agpalo, RN, whose building on Eagle Rock, housing the dental facility, they own, also joined the list of presentors. He was also one of the sponsors of the event.
Another couple -- Josie Jones and Danny Bautista also sponsored the Kalayaan Beauty Pageant event. Josie is a nursing graduate of the Philippine Women's University. She is a Registered Nurse with a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of La Verne. She is the owner and CEO of Admiral Home Health, Admiral Hospice Care, Alpha Hospice Care, and presently involved with real estate investments. She employs and contracts about 100 Nurses, Physical Therapists, Social Workers and other healthcare providers, including physicians to staff more than 200 patients in her health care businesses. Danny Bautista, on the other hand, is an economics degree graduate of the University of the Philippines and an MBA degree holder from UCLA. He has has always been involved with marketing and advertising endeavors both in the Philippines and in America. He is presently a business partner in Admiral Home Health and Admiral Hospice Care and takes care of finance and business development.
Atty, James Beirne, Immigration Lawyer, was represented by Romy Borje, a noted journalist in California.
Val Creus, who holds a double masters degrees in Taxation and Business Administration from USC, and formerly on the Management staff of Deloitte, the largest accounting and management consultancy firm in the world, is the President of the Creus Group of Company.
Joey San Andres, President and CEO of Y.E.S., Inc. (Your Environmental Solutions), and John Henry, Vice President-Marketing of Y.E.S., also participated in the presentation as one of the sponsors of the Pageant.
Beauteous Olivia Quido, Licensed Aesthetician and owner of O'Skin Care, along with Leo Maranan, President of the San Fernando Valley Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, crowned one of the queens. She also donated Gift Certificates redeemable in her skin care company.
Romeo Balboa, owner of Balboa Auto shop, and his wife, Josephine, a registered nurse, pinned the sash, and also presented the trophy.
Edith Knoch, current Mrs. Philippines-Universe, who is into healthcare business, along with businessman Vincent Singh, crowned one of the Queens.
The PPP-USA, headed by Rene Villaroman as president, along with Romeo M. Balboa, Bheth Edra, Gerry Edra, and other freelance photographers provided photo coverage throughout the night.
The organizers made a reservation for 200 people, over 300 people came, thereby running out of food, and they had to buy hamburgers from the neighboring stote outlets to serve to about 40 people more. Mayor Jim Dear of the City of Carson, who arrived after dinner, had to contend himself with a hamburger and a soda for his dinner.
THE MALE AND FEMALE MODELS pose after the fashion show, showcasing Barong Tagalog, directed by Monet Lu, President of Reflections. -- MUST PHOTO BY SID GUERRERO
MARIAH RAMOS, crowned as Miss Teen Kalayaan Philippines 2007 by Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal of Long Beach and Mayor Jim Dear of the City of Carson. Dr. Nick Agpalo, President of Eagle Rock Dental Care, and Josephine Balboa, RN, presented the trophy.
JESSICA CLAVERING, Miss Teen Kalayaan USA 2007, shown here complete with crown, sash, trophy and a bouquet of flowers. -- MUST PHOTO BY JIMMY PRESTO
SEN. KIKO PANGILINAN (4th from left) with (from left): Cesar Calangi of the Carfest Committee; Jessia Liu, Robertson Rubillar and Jacob Rubillar of Western Union. -- MUST PHOTO
KIKO P Visits MANILA-U.S. TIMES' Booth. Sen. Kiko Pangilinan proudly shows off a copy of the MANILA-U.S. TIMES along with (from left): Rose de Ocampo, a businesswoman from Manila; Johnny M. Pecayo, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the MANILA-U.S. TIMES; Thelma Calabio, Managing Editor; and Ma. Hellen Barber, Consul, Philippine Consulate General-Los Angeles, when he visited the booth in his tour of the Expo Trade area. -- MUST PHOTO BY ROMEO M. BALBOA
ELENA JOVENES HADDIX, crowned as Mrs. Kalayaan Philippines 2007 by Josephine Balboa and businessman Vincent Singh. Joey San Andres (2nd from right), President of Y.E.S., Inc. and John Henry, VP-Marketing, Y.E.S., Inc. presented the trophy. Y.E.S. Inc. co-sponsored the Kalayaan Beauty Pageant. -- MUST PHOTO BY ROMEO M. BALBOA
ELVISA RAFANAN, crowned as Mrs. Senior Philippines 2007 by Leo Maranan, President of San Fernando Valley Filipino American Chamber of Commerce; and Olivia Quido, Owner of O'Skin Care, who donated gift certificates. -- MUST PHOTO BY JIMMY PRESTO
THELMA P. CALABIO, Chairman of Kalayaan Beauty Pageant, delivers an extemporaneous speech, welcoming the guests, family members, candidates, winners in the golf, tennis and bowling tournaments, organizers and dignitaries. -- MUST PHOTO BY NIC ARRIOLA
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