Community News

FACCsfv supports Philippine Consulate’s outreach program for OAV during business expo 2009

Wednesday, 26 August 2009 00:00 AJPress

SHERMAN OAKS, CA – The Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley (FACC-SFV) and the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn are co- hosting the 2nd Annual Valley Business, Education, and Career Expo on Sunday, August 30th 2009. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn in North Hollywood, and will continue until 4:00 p.m.

CPUAASCI to hold annual picnic on Sept. 12

Wednesday, 26 August 2009 00:00 AJPress

THE Central Philippine University Alumni Association (CPUAASCI) will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point, California.

All CPU alumni and friends of CPU are invited to attend the whole-day affair which will feature a luncheon, games (for adults and children), raffle prizes, food contest and the launching of the book donation for CPU project.

Llavanes, Bernardino shares top honor in Philweb-Human Plus Executive Chess

Wednesday, 26 August 2009 00:00 Almario Marlon Bernardino, Jr.

FINAL Standings (six round Swiss-System/ Group A)

Calling all St. Jude College Manila

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 23:31

(1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5)

Let's celebrate our batch's 30th reunion with our family and friends.

from April 14-17, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV with the following activites:Trip to Zion/Byce Canyon on the 14th

Get-together at Ellen's hous on the 16th
Dinner and dance at Excalibur Hotel on the 17th

Cost is $100 per person.

Please spread the word to our batchmates

Public Service: Former US Chess Master needs your help

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 13:08 AJPress

(1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5)

LOS ANGELES – Alfredo Base, a former member of the Philippine Army chess team, passed away last August 19. A US Chess Master residing in Los Angeles, Base was 47.

Child and adult care food program public service announcement

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 13:03 AJPress

QUALITYCARE Health Services Corporation, owner and operator of Central Adult Day Health Care Center, announces the sponsorship of the Adult Day component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to persons enrolled at Center below.

In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age and disability.

3rd PICPA Global Convention in Los Angeles

Saturday, 22 August 2009 00:00 AJPress

A GLOBAL convention of CPAs, Accountants, Finance Professionals and Tax Specialists will be meeting next month in Glendale.

Community comes out for Filipinos in Carson and the South Bay

Saturday, 22 August 2009 00:00 AJPress

CARSON – Last Saturday, August 8, the new Arcadia pictorial history book Filipinos in Carson and the South Bay, authored by Carson couple Florante and Roselyn Ibanez, was introduced for the first time to a capacity audience of over 200 at the City of Carson Town Hall Meeting entitled “Presentation on the History of Carson and the South Bay”.

The lively and entertaining event, presented by the Filipino American Library (FAL), was held at the Carson Community Center . It was hosted by Carson Mayor Jim Dear and Councilwoman Julie Ruiz Raber. Also in attendance was Councilman Elito Santarina, past Councilwoman Lorelie Olaes, as well as various city commissioners. Assemblyman Warren Furutani of the 55th District talked about his Assembly Joint Resolution 65, “Preservation of Filipinos/Filipino American Communities”, which recognizes the history, cultural heritage, and role of Filipinos in the development of California .