expo magazine 2013 - 20th anniversary edition

LegacyParade Marshal

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LegacyParade Marshal

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celebrityParade Marshal Mark MuñOz

celebrity Parade Mashal rex navarrete

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PISTAHAN PARADE AND FESTIVALHermana MayorSHerri Burke

Hermano MayorDr. roBert Wolf

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FILIPINO AMERICAN ARTS EXPOSITION PRESENTS2

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O R G A N I Z A T I O NABS-CBN C02 - C08Advanced Communications D10Alpha Kappa Omicron D22Arceo Graphix D15 - D15Arkipelago D18Asian American Firefighters E02Asian Journal C11Hep B Free Campaign E08AT&T E9Audrey Acosta A13Ayala Land B&R Gemstones H11BART (Saturday only) E13Bayani Art C04Cal Berkeley A07Carson Perez Etsy A10Coco Loco B12Eugenius Crafts H08Everything Under the Sun B03 - B04Fabi’s Crafts B07Fantastic Fam B02FilAm Star / Lucky Group A11Fili Islander A05 - A06Filipino Brand B10 FMCC G06Golden State Warriors B11Heavenly D17, H32Herbal Wonders B18

IMS Healthcare H23Inquirer H26Kaiser Health Pavilion E03 - E07KMEL / WILD Larkin Inc / Asia Co B17LBC H30Mango Tours E09Manila Mail A08Mama Sita’s F01Mark Muñoz, MMA Figher E01MegaWorld B01, C03Oakland A’s D14PACE D23Pampanga’s Cuisine F06 - F07PG&E E11Philippine Airlines D13Philippine Consulate H29Philippine Fiesta A12Philippine News H28Phil Dev E10PLDTPST Gear G07Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion T17 - T22Reliable Caregivers H22Sala Imports B06Sari Sari Undergound A09SEIU (Saturday only) D11SF Sheriff’s Department D09SFMTA / MUNI

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3TWENTY YEARS OF CELEBRATING CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

08/11/12 » 08/12/12Pistahan FestivaLsaturday, auGust 10 –sunday, auGust 11

An international celebration of Filipino community, culture and cuisine at the Yerba Buena Gardens.

11:00 am – 5:00 pmat Mission @ 4th Streets. Located next to the Metreon, across the street from the Moscone Convention Center

FestivaL hiGhLiGhts:

• World-class entertainment on two stages • Art Pavilion • Creativity Pavilion • Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion • Bullet-X Marasigan Dance Pavilion • Kaiser Permanente Health Pavilion • Wells Fargo Heritage Pavilion • Martial Arts Pavilion • Pistahan Stage • Spintronix Bayanihan Stage • Pistahan Adobo Cookoff • Magnolia Purple Freeze Challenge • Pistahan Ice Cream Tasting Bee • Balut Eating Contest • Kulinarya Qualifying Round • Pistahan Boxing Championship• Martial Arts Tournament and many more!

W H A T T O S E E A T

pistahan

Pistahan Paradesaturday, auGust 10

The parade kicks off the largest Filipino fair on the West Coast. It is particpated by the best of the community and its supporters.

Assembly: Larkin St., between McAllister and Grove Sts.

Opening Ceremonies at 10:30 am; Parade begins at 11:00 am and will end at Yerba Buena Gardens

Parade HigHligHts:

• Community Grand Marshal Assemblymember Rob Bonta

• Community Grand Marshal Assemblymember Phil Ting

• Celebrity Grand Marshal Rex Navarrete

• Celebrity Grand Marshal Mark Muñoz

• Legacy Grand Marshal Oscar Peñaranda

• Legacy Grand Marshal Philippine American Press Club

• Hermana Mayor Sherri Burke Hermano Mayor Robert Wolf

08/10/13 • 08/11/13

FOr FaMiLy & Kids:

» Kalinga Weaving Saturday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Creativity Pavilion

» Health Talks Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Sat), 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sun) Kaiser Permanente Health Pavilion

» Kulintang Workshop Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Dance Pavilion

» RC Drifting Showcase Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Martial Arts Pavilion

» Zumba Dance Party Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Bullet-X Marasigan Dance Pavilion

FOr the CuLture COnnOisseur:

» Wine Tasting Saturday 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wine Tasting Pavilion

» Balikbayan Art Exhibit Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Art Pavilion

» Artist Talk with Cece Carpio Sunday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Wells Fargo Heritage Pavilion

FOr the sPOrts Fan:

» Pistahan Boxing Championship

Saturday 2:00 PM Play Pavilion

» Filipino Martial Arts Tournament

Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Martial Arts Pavilion

FOr the FOOdie:

» 9th Annual Adobo Cook-off Saturday 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion

» Magnolia Purple Freeze Challenge Saturday 1:00 - 1:30 pm Bayanihan Stage

» Ice Cream Tasting Bee Sunday 1:30 pm Bayanihan Stage

» Balut-Eating Contest Sunday 4:00 pm Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion

» Kulinarya: Qualifying Round Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion

» Cooking Demos Saturday & Sunday 4:00 pm Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion

» Food Exhibitors from the Philippines

Saturday & Sunday All Day Yerba Buena Esplanade

Must-see entertainMent:

» Pistahan Parade Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Civic Center at Larkin, down Market

to 4th St.

» Harana Music Showcase Saturday 12:00 pm Pistahan Stage

» Skratchpad DJ Showcase featuring DJ Supreme Fist

(FMCC Philippines) and Hopie Splits Saturday 3:00 pm Bayanihan Stage

» Philippine Folk Dances Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pistahan Stage

» The Fil-Am Bongga Starz with Dakila, Rex Navarrete, Jordan Segundo and Mitch Franco

Saturday & Sunday Afternoon Pistahan Stage

» The TFC Hour with Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, KZ Tandingan and

TFC Personalities Sunday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Pistahan Stage


FILIPINO AMERICAN ARTS EXPOSITION PRESENTS

Message from the Hermana Mayor

It is an honor to be selected as Hermana Mayor for the 20th San Francisco Pistahan Parade and Festival – the largest celebration of Filipino culture in the United States. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to this inspiring annual celebration showcasing Filipino traditions and culture

through art, film, music and dance, among others.As a woman entrepreneur who focuses on health and fitness, I believe that a

healthy, vigorous lifestyle serves as a strong foundation for responding to this year’s Pistahan theme and call-to-action – Unite, Celebrate and Collaborate.

My involvement with this expo makes me feel like I’ve come full circle. Having founded a home health firm and fitness-focused dance training company, I’ve come to realize that dancing itself depends upon “Uniting, Celebrating and Collaborating!”

Like so many participants in the Parade and Festival, I’ve been grateful for my roots in the Filipino Community – a source of inspiration and expertise in my efforts to promote Health through Dance and its many benefits to enhance one’s life.

Finally, I’d like to express my gratitude to the organizers under the remarkable leadership of Al Perez who have made Pistahan a San Francisco tradition for the past two decades and for annually recognizing the amazing influence of our culture. Maraming Salamat and more power to Pistahan!

SHERRI BURKECheryl Burke Dance CEOPhilDev Trustee

EXPOM A G A Z I N E

FILIPINO AMERICAN ARTS EXPOSITION2013 SEASON | JANUARY - DECEMBER

PublisherAl s. Perez

editor-in-ChieFKharissa Fernando

sPonsorshiP CoordinAtorGavin tolentino

ContributorsChristina dunham

emil Guillermorodel rodis

tony Villegas, Jr.

desiGnerAl s. Perez

special thanks toMichael Walkusky

EXPO Magazineis the official publication of the Filipino American Arts

exposition (FAAe), a nonprofit arts-presenting company based in

san Francisco, California, in celebration of its

20th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival, August 10-11, 2013

at the Yerba buena Gardens

564 Market street, ste 320san Francisco, California 94104email: [email protected]

(415) 625-eXPo (3976)

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special thanks to david Ceccarellisan Francisco examiner

© 2013 All rights reservedFilipino American Arts exposition

T he Pistahan Parade and Festival, an international celebration of Filipino community, culture and cuisine, is finally upon us! It is organized by the Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE), an all-volunteer crew of passionate and committed individuals who selflessly give so much of their

time, energy, and resources so that we may be able to gather at Yerba Buena Gardens and embrace Filipino culture—for a weekend we will never forget!

A common Filipino tradition is going back to our hometown in the Philippines for the annual piesta (“festival”), and Pistahan is a great event for us to also come together with our kababayans (“fellow Filipinos”) and celebrate our roots together as a community. It is an opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, reflect on our shared history, and have a reunion!

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Pistahan, an auspicious year! Our theme of “Unite. Celebrate. Collaborate.” expresses what we hope this Festival will do for our community. It is an opportunity to come together to show our unity, to celebrate our culture and heritage, and an opportunity to collaborate with friends, new and old!

I would like to sincerely thank the founders of Pistahan and all of the trailblazers that have come before us. It is because of their dedication that Pistahan continues to exist today. With that said, if you are interested in becoming a part of this celebration, I would like to invite you to join as a volunteer, or even join the planning committee. Help sustain the legacy of Pistahan and continue our mission to promote the best of Filipino traditions, spark cultural pride, and foster community empowerment.

The Pistahan Parade along Market Street is the traditional kickoff to the Pistahan weekend. Witness a wonderful display of Filipino culture and pride! Colorful floats, historical themes and lively community contingents represent the unity and diversity of the Filipino American community.

The Pistahan Festival at the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens features world-class performances on two stages and offers an educational, interactive and immersive cultural experience for everyone. Besides eating delicious adobo and watching entertaining performances, we also invite the public to connect with the Filipino culture in a more meaningful way by engaging in the numerous activities and workshops held in our eight pavilions: Art, Creativity, Culinary, Dance, Health, Heritage, Martial Arts and Wine Tasting. For example, after you have seen an amazing cultural performance on stage, you can visit the Dance Pavilion and participate in a free workshop to learn that dance!

At the end of the day, we hope that Pistahan attendees will learn something new about Filipino culture, enjoy the wealth of talent that our community offers, and continue to celebrate and appreciate the Filipino community that thrives in SoMa and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Much appreciation goes to ABS-CBN, AT&T, PG&E, Ramar Foods International, Kaiser Permanente, US Bank, and Wells Fargo for their continued sponsorship, especially our friends at the Yerba Buena Gardens and MJM Management Group. With their continued suport, we are able to keep Pistahan a free community event.

Also, many thanks to the members of the Pistahan Planning Committee and to all of our volunteers. I am grateful and inspired by your passion, dedication, and bayanihan spirit as we mark the 20th year of celebrating Filipino culture, and more importantly—Filipino pride!

AL S. PEREZPresident, Filipino American Arts ExpositionCommissioner, San Francisco Entertainment Commission

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SHERRI BURKE, HERMANA MAYORDR. ROBERT WOLF, HERMANO MAYOR20th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival

AL S. PEREZ

Message from the FAAE President


Message from the Consul GeneralIt is my pride and pleasure to join the city of San Francisco in welcoming the 20th Pistahan Parade and Festival, an annual

celebration of Philippine culture, heritage, and community.

Today, Filipino-Americans can be proud to say that their culture is truly part of the San Francisco experience, due in no

small part to the diligent efforts of Pistahan’s organizers over the years. For the past twenty years, Pistahan has served as

a major showcase of Filipino creativity and culture in the Bay Area, and become part of the diverse ethnic and cultural life

of San Francisco. It has also served to elevate awareness of and among the Filipino-American community in the Bay Area,

which has grown significantly over the past two decades into one of the largest ethnic communities in the area.

Visibility is important – there is a visceral impact to seeing people who share your heritage, your values, and your history

making those things public and, in effect, something to be proud of. Visibility also boosts a community’s voice, making

people aware of their unique history and contributions, what they bring to the table and how they enrich and enhance

the larger community they belong to.

On behalf of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, I laud the organizers of Pistahan for so diligently and

painstakingly bringing this event to life, year after year. I enjoin the rest of our community to continue to give them our

fullest support – to come together and work with each other in bringing Filipino spirit and passion to the forefront, and

inviting our friends and neighbors to join us in celebrating what makes us special.

Mabuhay!

MARCIANO A. PAYNOR, JR.Consul General

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Message from the Mayor of San Francisco On behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, it is with great pleasure that I welcome the 20th Annual Pistahan

Parade and Festival, being held August 10–11, 2013 at Yerba Buena Gardens.

Pistahan is a two day celebration of Filipino arts, dance, music, culture and cuisine, attracting over 65,000 guests

from all over. The only Filipino Parade in San Francisco, the Pistahan Parade is a display of community pride along San

Francisco’s Market Street from Civic Center to Yerba Buena Gardens with colorful floats, historical themes and lively

community contingents. Enjoy world-class performances, showcasing Filipino and Filipino American performing

artists from Manila, Hollywood, Broadway, the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond at the Pistahan Festival.

Congratulations to Filipino American Arts Exposition and all the organizers who have

contributed to making this event a true success. Best wishes for success in all your future endeavors! Mabuhay!

With warmest regards,

EdwIN M. LEE Mayor

EdwIN M. LEE MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO

MARCIANO A. PAYNOR, JR. CONSUL GENERAL

TWENTY YEARS OF CELEBRATING CULTURE AND COMMUNITY



Welcome to the 20th Annual Pistahan Pa-rade and Festival, the largest celebration of

Filipino heritage and culture this side of the Pacific Ocean. For those o you joining us for the first time, mabu-hay! Welcome! For our returnees, matgal nang walang pagkikita! Long time o see!

Pistahan (meaning “festival”) is a two-day celebration of Filipino culture, including art, music, dance, and food. Besides continuous ive en-tertainment on two stages, we have seven interactive pavilions whre you can immerse yourself into the Fili-pino American experience. Craving some adobo? Check out our Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion for our 9th Annual Dobo Cook-off! Interested Baybayin, the ancient Filipino writing system? Seek out our Art Pavilion for exhibits from local Filipino artists!

Do you know about the Filipino martial arts? Enjoy exhibitions on Arnis, Escrima, and Kali at the Martial Arts Pavilion! Clearly, thre is much to be seen, heard and enjoyed this weekend!

In the spirit of teh Filipino bayani-han tradition, Pistahan is run by an all-volunteer staff, each sharing their individual talents, skills, and time in order to keep the celebration going year after year, and as a way to give back to the community. We’ve also asked all contributors and perform-ing artists to waive their fees so that we can keep costs down and have Pistahan stay as a free community event that we all can be proud of.

This year’s theme is “Unite. Cel-ebreate. Collaborate.” This weekend, let’s unite as a people to celebrate Filipino heritage and culture and collaborate to ensure twenty more years of Pistahan!

Unite. Celebrate. Collaborate.B y K h a r i s s a F e r n a n d o

20th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival



ARTART CREATIVITYCREATIVITY CULINARYCULINARY DANCEDANCE HEALTHHEALTH HERITAGEHERITAGE MARTIAL ARTSMARTIAL ARTS WINE TASTINGWINE TASTING

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11:00am - 5:00pm

Art exhibit open

11:00am Coloring Activity & Palaspas Activity

11:00am- 4:00pm

General Coloring Activity & Palaspas Activity

11:00am - 1:30pm Kulinarya: Qualifying Round

Line Dancing, Cultural Dancing Workshop

10:00 - 11:00am Filipino Cultural Dance/Ballroom

11:00am - 5:00pm Health Talks


11:00am - 5:00pm Golden Gate Bridge Exhibit, Pistahan Poster History Exhibit, Fil-Am Community Exhibit


11:00am - 2:00pm Filipino Martial Arts Tournament

11:00am- 5:00pm

Art exhibit open

11:00am - 5:00pm

Art exhibit open

11:30am - 1:30pm Button Making w/Pamela Ybanez

11:00am- 4:00pm



10:00 - 11:00am Filipino Cultural Dance/Ballroom






12:00 PM

11:00am- 5:00pm

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11:00am - 5:00pm

Art exhibit open


11:00am- 4:00pm



Polynesian Dance and Workshop



12:00- 2:00pm Artist Talk with Cece Carpio



12:00 - 4:30pm Wine Tasting

11:00am- 5:00pm

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Philippine Food Showcase


Kulintang Workshop and Maguindanao Dancers

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Art exhibit open

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Art exhibit open

1:30 - 2:00pm Coloring & Palaspas Activity

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First bout of U.S. Boxing Tournament



2:00 PM Live Art Demo Live Art Demo 2:00 - 3:00pm Paddle Making Workshop

11:00am- 4:00pm


Cooking Demo Cooking Demo Salsa/Latin Dance Workshop

Polynesian Dance and Workshop






Eskabo Daan Panantukan Demo


Live Art Demo Live Art Demo 2:00 - 3:00pm Paddle Making Workshop

11:00am- 4:00pm


Cooking Demo

Tinikling Workshop Public Dance and Dance Exibit/Workshop






Bahala Na Martial Arts Demo


3:00 PM

Live Art Demo Live Art Demo

3:00 - 4:00 pm Kalinga Weaving Workshop

11:00am- 4:00pm



Cooking Demo Public Dance and Modern Day Workshop

Public Dance and Dance Exibit/Workshop






Kombatan Demo



Ukulele Workshop

11:00am- 4:00pm



Public Dance and Modern Day Workshop







Nor Cal JKD - Lamego Astig Combative Demo


4:00 PM


Ukulele Workshop

11:00am- 4:00pm


9th Annual Pistahan Adobo Cook-off

Balut Eating Contest










Ukulele Workshop

11:00am- 4:00pm



Heavenly Ice Cream Tasting Bee







Championship Round of U.S. Boxing Tournament

RC Drifting


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Ukulele Workshop

11:00am- 4:00pm



Heavenly Ice Cream Tasting Bee







Championship Round of U.S. Boxing Tournament

RC Drifting


PISTAHAN AT A GLANCE


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T o commemorate the 20th anniversary of San Francisco’s Pistahan Parade on August 10

and Festival through August 11, our theme this year is UNITE * CELEBRATE * COLLABORATE.

We UNITE as one community at the San Francisco Civic Center along Larkin and McAllister streets on Saturday morning at 9 am. After a special program from 10:30 to 11 am, we CELEBRATE with our Parade along Larkin-Market-4th streets with our colorful costumes, magnificent music, majestic floats, dignitaries, celebrities, performers and participants. As parade contingents disembark on Folsom street and proceed to Yerba Buena Gardens, we COLLABORATE as we partake in or witness the Adobo cook-off, Balut eating contest, Ube ice cream, Zumba dancing, the various performances at the Pistahan and Bayanihan stages,

and the activities at our numerous Festival pavilions and booths.With various historical themes since 1994 like “Celebrating Heritage and Heroes,” the original “O” parade route around civic center transformed into the “U” route along Beale-Market-4th–Folsom streets to the current “S” route along Larkin-Market-4th streets. Traditionally, the parade was held on Sunday morning. Since 2009, the Parade has launched our two-day celebration on Saturday.

In keeping with tradition, our Parade is clustered into five groups. First cluster is our Lead group. Second cluster represents Luzon region of the Philippines. Third cluster represents Visayan region. Fourth cluster represents Mindanao region. Fifth cluster, Bayanihan, represents our people in America and throughout the world. Various community groups,

corporate sponsors, dignitaries like Mayor Ed Lee and Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, and Bay Area sports teams like SF Giants, Oakland Raiders, A’s, Golden State Warriors have all been part of our Parade.

Prizes have been awarded to the best contingent, best spectacle, best performance, best dressed, and most spirited. Who will be our winners this year? Come and enjoy our parade!

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E lected in 2012, he represents Assembly’s 18th district which includes the cities of Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro.

Previously, he served as Alameda Vice-Mayor, San Francisco Deputy City Attorney, Director of Alameda City Health Care District, Chair of Alameda City Economic Development Commission, and President of Alameda City Social Service Human Relations Board.

Rob graduated with honors from Yale University with a Bachelor’s degree in History. After post graduate studies at Oxford University in England, he returned to earn his Juris Doctorate from Yale Law School.

Licensed to practice law in Connecticut and California, he served as a law clerk for Judge Alvin W. Thompson of the U.S.

District Court in Connecticut and as a litigation associate for a major Bay Area law firm.

Rob’s passion for public service stems from his parents. He is the proud son of a native Filipino mother and a father who both worked with the United Farm Workers and who remain active in the Civil Rights Movement with ongoing fight for social, economic, and racial justice.

A prolific soccer player, Rob played on two Ivy League Championship teams for Yale College and for the San Francisco Bay Seals, a professional minor league team.

Rob and his wife Mialisa Tania originally from Bronx, New York now live in Alameda with their three children.

P rior to being elected to the state assembly, he was appointed by then-Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2005 as San

Francisco’s Assessor-Recorder, becoming San Francisco’s highest-ranking Chinese-American official at the time. In 2010, he established Reset San Francisco, an online community that uses social media to engage San Franciscans in discussing how to improve their community and to keep government more accountable. In February 2012, Assessor Phil Ting commissioned the country’s real study of mortgage fraud that spurred national movement to protect homeowners from wrongful foreclosure. As San Francisco’s Assessor-Recorder, he reformed the once-troubled agency and helped generate savings of $290 million that funded additional vital services for the city.

Phil has a history of civil rights advocacy as the Executive Director of the Asian Law Caucus, President of the Bay Area Assessors Association and Board member of Equality California. Prior to public service career, he was a real estate financial adviser at Arthur Andersen and CB Richard Ellis.

Phil attended Rolling Hills High School in Palos Verdes area of Los Angeles. He received his Bachelor’s degree in development studies from U.C. Berkeley in 1992. He attended Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government where he received his Master’s degree in Public Administration in 1994.

Phil resides in San Francisco’s Sunset District with his wife, Susan Sun and their two daughters.

Assemlymember Phil Ting

Assemlymember Rob Bonta

Assemblymember Rob Bonta is the first Filipino American to be elected to the California State Legislature.

Assemblymember Phil Ting is a Bay Area politician elected in 2012 to the California State Assembly representing the19th district which includes the western San Francisco and northern San Mateo County.



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E orn on May 1969 in Manila, emigrating to America at the age of three with his baby sister Joy, and growing up

with his parents, Danny and Goya, in South San Francisco – Rex is a comedian who draws material from his experience. He studied at Monteverde Elementary in San Bruno, South San Francisco High School, and San Francisco State University where he received his college degree in Film and Asian American Studies. He then attended University of California Berkeley where he earned his Master’s degree in Public Health and Public Policy. Instead of pursuing his Doctorate degree at Harvard, he ventured into comedy. He quips: “It’s better to be a smart feller than a fart smeller.”

Rex started his career in 1989 at University of California Santa Cruz. He performed at countless festivals, over 30 comedy clubs, and over 20 colleges and university. He has toured extensively throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America including performances in San Francisco, New York, Montreal, Manila, Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney. He His performances at San

Francisco’s Warfield and Los Angeles Wilhelm LG were all sold-out.

Rex was featured on various TV shows including Lopez Tonight (2011), The Nutshack on MYX, Rex Files: Pinoy Undercover segment on ABS-CBN’s Stateside, Rex in the City on MTV Philippines. Rex’s amusing performances are recorded on CDs entitled Badly Browned (1998), Husky Boy (1999), and Bastos (2001) and on DVDs with hilarious titles like Hella Pinoy (2003), Bad-ass Madapaka (2005), and Komik Organik: The Comedy of Rex Navarrete (2010).

Rex describes himself as “mostly a man of science and liberal democrat … I’m just your normal dude that loves a great flick, a good meal, some great friends, a plane ticket, some swim fins and mask, and a new dream to make happen. Oh yeah, I do love a full tank of gas.” Gas pertains both to his audience and his car.

Rex lives in Portland, Oregon with his lovely wife Deborah and two laughing kids, Jacob and Iza. For more information, visit his website at www.rexnavarrete.com.

B orn on February 1978 in the US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan to Filipino parents from Manila, emigrating to

America at the age of two, and growing up in the former US Navy town of Vallejo, California – Mark Muñoz is a martial arts aficionado.

Mark attended Vallejo High School. As a high school wrestler at 189 pounds, he won two California State Wrestling Championship, Asics First Team All American and NHSCA National High School Champion.

Mark continued his studies at Oklahoma State University where he received his B.S degree in Health Science in 2001. As a college athlete at 197 pounds, he made the Big 12 All-Academic squad for four years, the NWCA All-Academic Team for three years, and the FILA Junior World Wrestling Team, earning him the silver medal in 1998. He captured two Big 12 titles while earning back-to-back All-American honors (2000, 2001) and NCAA titles (3rd place in 2000, 1st place in 2001). He became the FIRST Filipino American at the NCAA Division I Level win a National Championship.

On June 1, 2008 in the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California, Mark launched his professional MMA career with his World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) debut where he defeated Chuck Gringsby via KO (punches) at 4:15 of the first round. In 2009, he was one of the few chosen to relocate to WEC’s state promotion company, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). His record stands at 13 wins and 3 losses – KO by Matt Hamill (3/7/2009), split-decision with Yushin Okami (8/1/2010) and KO by Chris Weidman (7/11/2012). During his last fight on July 6, 2013, he won by unanimous decision against Tim Boetsch. He is ranked as #7 middleweight fighter in the world by Sherdog, the company that provides MMA related content for ESPN.com.

Mark attributes his success to 5 D’s: Desire, Direction, Diligence, Discipline, and Dedication. Mark lives with his wife and four children in Lake Forest, California.

For more information, visit his website at http://markmunozmma.com.

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“Laughter is the Best Medicine.” It is more contagious than any sniffle, cough, or sneeze. It is good for the body, mind, and soul. Comedian Rex Navarrete can attest to this.

“Are you ready to RUMBLE?” In the world of combat sports, we hail fearless fighters like boxing champ “Pacman” and wrestling champ David “Batista.” Add to that list our 6 foot 186 pound mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter known in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena as “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” with his relentless ground-and-pound signature moves.



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Oscar Peñaranda

B orn on August 1944 in the seacoast town of Barugo in Leyte, Philippines, Oscar Peñaranda learned to speak

Waray, Tagalog, and English. He grew up speaking Waray. At the age of five, in 1949, his family moved to Manila where he learned Tagalog from the streets and English from the schools. At age twelve, in 1956, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada where his father, one of ten foreign service officers, established the first Philippine Consulate in Canada.

In 1961, the Peñarandas transferred to San Francisco and Oscar finished high school at St. Ignatius College Prepara-tory in San Francisco, California. He then studied at San Francisco State

University (SFSU) where he received his B.A. (Literature) and M.A. (Creative Writing) degrees.

As an AUTHOR, Oscar wrote poems and short stories drawing from his travels and varied experience including odd jobs such as hotel help in Las Vegas, grape picker in California farm fields, stevedore in Alaskan fish caneries, and Bay Area teacher since the 1960s. His books include Full Deck (Jokers Playing, 2004) and Seasons by the Bay (2004). He also co-wrote Dedicated To (2010) with Santa Ana, Dumuk, and Bautista.

As a COMMUNITY LEADER, Oscar is one of the Founding Fathers of Pistahan when it was still held in 1994

at the San Francisco Civic Center. He co-founded the San Francisco Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) as its first president and helped organize the Filipino American Educators Association of California (FAEAC).

As an EDUCATOR, Oscar taught at SFSU for 12 years, Everett Middle School for 10 years, and has taught for over 25 years at James Logan High School

in Union City. Oscar resides in San Leandro, California, where he raised his children Milena, Beau, Aram, and Desire.

From his poem “A Song” he romanti-cizes. “So long as the world touches me, my heart strings will never stop playing the music.” Whispering, in deed, is stronger than shouting. Take it from soft-spoken Oscar who mastered the art with poetry.

“Malakas ang bulong sa sigaw” according to Rizal. It means “Whispering is more effective than shouting.” Isn’t it so … as we are drawn to listen to the speaker with awe? One who mastered this art of communication is our soft-spoken raconteur and poet.



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E stablished in 1988, the Philippine American Press Club (PAPC) USA was founded by former members of the

National Press Club of the Philippines who had immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area and saw the need for US based Filipino American media group. All fierce advocates for truth, fairness, and excellence in journalism, they realized the vital role of media education and advocacy for the fast-growing Filipino population. They represented a small but influential set of local Filipino publications: Philippine News, The Eye, Filipino Monitor, Philippine Examiner, Philippine Chronicle, Filipinas Magazine, and Filipino Guardian. We salute them all. We honor the vision of these men and women.

Two decades later, some of those earlier publishers and publications have come and gone. But have since been replaced

by newer but similarly engaged publishers and broadcasters such as – ABS-CBN, Asian Journal, FilAm Star, Filipino American Radio Network, Filipino Gazette, GMA7, Inquirer.net, Manila Mail, Philippine News, Philippine Headlines, Philippines Today, Power Ng Pinoy, and more.

To celebrate its 25th Silver Anniversary this year, PAPC will award Plaridel Awards and cash for outstanding work of Filipino-American Journalists on October 19, 2013 in San Francisco.

The anagram Plaridel was the pseudonym of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, a Filipino patriot, journalist and publisher who brought with him his craft and

zeal in the 1800s as an expat in Europe where as a prolific writer he kept his constituents abreast with the events in their foreign residence as well as their homeland. Similarly, awards will be given to the best news report, feature or commentary that provide unique perspective on the issues and concerns of Filipinos in America.

Categories for print and online articles include Investigative/In-Depth Story; Commentary or Editorial Essay; International Reporting; Entertainment

Story; Sports Story; and Youth Voice. For Broadcast TV and Radio it will for the best in Community Reporting. And last but not least is a category for Photojournalism.

The Philippine-American media have been providing news and information to the community for more than 50 years. At present, total monthly circulation of the combined major publications in print, online and broadcast is approximately two million nationwide.

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Sherri Burke & Bob WolfPISTAHAN 2013

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Sherri Burke and Dr. Robert Wolf and have held many titles throughout their lives. They have been known as business

owners, health care entrepreneurs, competitive amateur ballroom dancers, non-profit leaders, co-founders, and (of course!) proud parents. This year, they can add another label to that list, as they have been named the Hermano and Hermana Mayor for the 20th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival. It was a pleasure to spend a sunny afternoon with Sherri and Bob at their home in Atherton, learning about their background, careers, and their commitment to the community.

Born in Manila, Sherri was the fourth of seven children and the eldest daughter. She takes after her mother, the only physical education instructor in the town Sherri grew up in, San Jose City in Nueva Ecija. Her mother was well-known as

physically active, always volunteering to choreograph dances for upcoming festivals. Sherri loved to watch her listen to music, create a dance, and teach the steps the next day. “She was expressing herself through dance,” says Sherri.

When choosing a major, she followed her father’s advice to go into nursing, as it would help her immigrate to America. When she graduated San Juan de Dio College in 1975, her parents borrowed money in order to pay for her flight to Tennessee. She worked at the University of Memphis Hospital, where Sherri says she got a culture shock. “They spoke English differently, it’s not what I was expecting!” she exclaims. “They even had different names for the drugs.”

A few years later she moved to Los Angeles and worked as a temp nurse, working at different hospitals throughout the area until she got assigned to UCLA, where she trained

as a critical care nurse. The breadwinner of her family, she would send money to the Philippines, making sure both her mother’s medical bills and her younger sisters’ tuition was taken care of. A few years later in 1983, her mother died and the following year Sherri separated from her husband. She buried herself into working hard so that she could give a bright future to her daughter Cheryl, who was eight months old at the time. She began thinking innovatively and came across an idea.

“At the time there was a nursing shortage, and I was constantly getting calls to see if I could fill in at different hospitals. I thought, ‘Being a nurse is great, but I’m only helping 1-2 patients at a time in the critical care facility. If only I could clone myself, I would be able to help more.’”

With that in mind, Sherri started her own staffing agency, Nurse

Providers Inc. With nursing shortages and strikes in the early 1980s, she was able to help make sure patients were being taken care of and nurses who needed extra work were able to get it. What started out as a small business in her own bedroom soon grew into offices in Daly City, Oakland, Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles. Nurse Providers, Inc. then evolved into Professional Healthcare at Home (PHH), and became one of the leading home health agencies in the western United States. Instead of sending nurses to hospitals, they would send them to homes, leading to reduced medical costs.

Although she continued to serve on the board of PHH until it was publicly acquired in 2011, Sherri was in a stage of semi-retirement until Cheryl, a professional dancer and two-time champion of Dancing with the Stars, asked for her help. Cheryl would receive countless requests to

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By providing training, mentoring programs, business development seminars, and programs in high tech education, they can promote long-term economic growth for the Philippines. Grateful for her roots in the Filipino community, Sherri sees this as a great way to give back and to inspire. Of her own experience in business and entrepreneurship, Sherri says, “They say it takes a village, so I had to build a village. Follow what you are most passionate about, and if you do what you love, you’ll take it to a different level.”

S herri’s husband of 20 years, Dr. Robert (Bob) Wolf, shares her passion for an active lifestyle. Initially, the couple

decided to take up golf as an activity they could pursue as a family. When that did not work out, they were inspired by a friend who had recently become a competitive dancer and started taking ballroom dancing lessons together. “Dance has a natural progression into competing,” says Bob. “Competing encourages you to dance better.” Soon they started training with some of the top dancers in the world, even housing their instructors in their guest house. Although Bob no longer dances, he still remains active by jogging every day.

A graduate from the University of Pacific Dental School forty years ago, Bob also has a Ph.D in Microbiology from the University of Hawaii. He recounts an interesting story from when he was a grad student, living for free on the aquarium grounds at the Honolulu

Zoo. His apartment was located right above the shark tank, and he had to literally walk a plank to get to his door. “I only fell in once!” he exclaims. “It’s more so the snapping turtles you have to look out for.” His interest and compassion for animals is evident even now, as he recently took in an abandoned German Shepherd named Igor.

Bob also volunteers with the Sisters of Charity weekly, tending to the dying at the Missions of Charity hospice in Pacifica. Of her husband, Sherri says, “He is very compassionate and very generous, giving a lot to the poor and underprivileged.” Bob continues, “If you can’t give back, you’re in trouble. Think of others before yourself.”

Bob and Sherri first met through mutual friends; they were set up by the other members of their classical music club. They married in 1993, and each have one daughter from their previous marriages. Together they have a daughter, an aspiring actress and singer who is currently studying at USC. In fact, all three of their children—Cheryl, Nicole, and Mandy—are pursuing careers in the arts. They describe their family as “culture-oriented”, in that you wouldn’t find them on a family outing to the ballpark.

A close-knit family, all three daughters live in Los Angeles and visit their parents in Atherton often. Sherri explains, “Filipino culture is unique. There are very strong family values. There is a closeness and the loyalty to your family is first and foremost. And the support you give to them.” Of his family’s success, Bob proudly notes, “Sherri has ingrained in our kids that you don’t need men. You don’t need to depend on them for their own livelihood. This is a very strong, female-oriented family. They do their own thing and get their work done and make themselves successful.”

As we celebrate the 20th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival, we remember one of the instilling values that our heritage teaches, in that “family always comes first.” We are inspired by Bob and Sherri’s commitment to their family and to the Filipino community and we honor them as our Hermano and Hermana Mayor of 2013. Congratulations!


train young dancers; however, a busy schedule due to her show contract made it difficult for her to do so. Like her mother 20 years ago, Cheryl wanted to figure out how she could clone herself. Sherri and Cheryl opened their first dance studio, Cheryl Burke Dance, in 2009, with the intention of being able to reach out to others and providing them with the opportunity to be trained like Cheryl growing up.

T his year, Sherri’s platform is promoting physical fitness--particularly through the joy of dancing. “It’s

easy to stay inactive. You have to include exercise in your day-to-day scheduling,” she explains. “The number one cause of death among Filipinos is cardiovascular disease. We can do something about that.”

As her life’s work has revolved around the care of others, and her love of dancing has permeated throughout her life and family, it is easy to see why this is the perfect platform for her.

Besides serving as CEO of Cheryl Burke Dance, Sherri is passionate about her role as trustee and board member of PhilDev, a non-profit organization based in Manila that is chaired by Dado Banatao. Recognizing poverty as a long-term problem in the Philippines, and that money donations can not be the long-term solution, PhilDev focuses on education as the key, specifically helping the next generation become more involved in the science and technology sector and become entrepreneurs. Sherri hopes that she and her co-trustees can inspire people in that direction.



In 1992, on the heels of a successful Filipino American Humanities Council Conference, event organizers Oscar Penaranda, Filipino

community activist, and Carlos Villa, instructor at the SF Arts Institute, were inspired to create an even bigger, more elaborate celebration of Filipino-American culture. They dreamt of a month-long, larger than life festival with a parade, arts & crafts faire, film festival, and performances of the finest quality.

Different from the already successful Fiesta Filipina or the Philippine Consulate’s Independence Day celebrations in June, Oscar and Carlos envisioned an event that celebrated not just our Filipino heritage but Filipino-American culture, showcased local talent – visual artists, film makers, playwrights and thespians – and included academic symposiums. August seemed appropriate as it commemorated several significant events in Filipino American history, including the anniversary of the fall of the International Hotel fifteen years prior. Serving as home to a predominantly Filipino population from the 1910s to the 1970s, the I-Hotel (as it was better known), was located in what once was Manilatown, a 10-block hub around Kearny Street that stretched from Columbus to California.

The duo knew they couldn’t do this alone. They recruited Luisa Penaranda, who had in the past organized parades for the Philippine Consulate, and Lenny Limjoco, a visual artist and graphic designer who was tasked with creating the festival’s identity. They then hired Luz de Leon as Executive Director to oversee the project, and enlisted the help of Jeff Jones to secure grants to fund their efforts. Thus, the Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE) was born, armed with the mission to promote Filipino art, music, film and dance. Next step was to identify just the right venue.

About the same time, a dilapidated 19-block area south of Market Street was undergoing a radical revitalization, spearheaded by the San Francisco Redevelopment Authority. Starting with the construction of Moscone Center in 1981, the Yerba Buena Project – a mixture of gardens, hotels, museums, shops and restaurants, would reach completion in October 1993.

One of the casualties of this redevelopment effort, however, was the

displacement of many Filipino families living in the SoMa district. This included many of the former residents of the I-Hotel, manongs and manangs now in their 60s and 70s, who were now facing yet another relocation.

When the directors of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Baraka Sele and Renny Pritikin, were lining up their performing and visual arts programs for the opening of the newly-completed esplanade, they looked to the community for ideas. The efforts of FAAE were a perfect match. Carlos and Oscar’s dream were about to become a reality.

During Yerba Buena Center’s inaugural 1994 season, FAAE staged Pistahan. Held in the same neighborhood that still bears vestiges of the Filipino community’s long-standing presence, including streets named after Philippine national heroes like Mabini, Bonifacio, Lapu-Lapu, Rizal and Tandang Sora, Yerba Buena was the perfect backdrop for the occasion.

“San Francisco was the ideal place, because the city has been – and still is – the number one landing place for most Filipinos who come to the U.S.,” recalls Oscar. “The community welcomed [Pistahan] like rain after a drought. We had a full length play, a film/video festival, a symposium, and cultural heritage sub-events.”

The following year, Luz de Leon brought Mauro Tumbocon, Florence Mendoza and Bulletx Marasigan into the fold. In the

beginning, FAAE’s scope was ambitious but diffused, with several programs running simultaneously year-round, culminating in Pistahan in August. Organized by a handful of over-worked volunteers, Pistahan, was a relatively modest event

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compared to the already-established Fiesta Filipina, but its smattering of colorful arts pavilions and the support of local talents like Danongan Kalanduyan, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, and Barangay Dance Company presaged things to come.

In 1996, after growing through its awkward “adolescent” years, Pistahan garnered greater recognition and the attention of the mainstream press, securing prime coverage in both the SF Chronicle’s Datebook and the Examiner. No less than Mayor Willie Brown served as Grand Marshal of the parade, escorted by San Francisco’s Mounted Police, with Daly City Mayor Michael Guingona, a second-generation Filipino, as Hermano Mayor. I had the fortunate role of organizing the parade that year, and with the help of designer Anthony Cruz Legarda, we created floats that highlighted the Philippines’ multi-cultural heritage, from the Igorots of the north to the Muslims of the south.

By its 10th year, with Epee Rafanan as Parade & Festival Director, Pistahan had finally found its niche in the Bay Area’s tapestry of festivals, receiving the support of not just the arts community, but also heavy hitters from the corporate world like ABS-CBN, Wells Fargo Bank, Sony Metreon, and PG&E. As Dennis Normandy, Hermano Mayor from 2003, aptly put it, “Pistahan organizers and supporters have succeeded admirably in using entertainment to educate.”

A Health & Wellness Pavilion was added in 2007, featuring non-profit health care providers like Asian American Recovery Services (AARS), API Wellness, SOMA Health Center, OnLok Senior Health, Pilipino Senior Resource Center, Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) and Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) providing education and advice to festival attendees. That year, military hero General Antonio Taguba presided as Parade Grand Marshall, with my parents, Greg and Gigi Macabenta, serving as Hermano and Hermana Mayor.

In 2010, FAAE expanded its outreach efforts through social media, adding a blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed and YouTube channel, encouraging online engagement and contributions from the community before, during and after the event. For the first year, a marching band led the parade, and a Philippine Consul General served as Hermano Mayor.

Today, with SF Entertainment Commissioner Al Perez at the helm, Pistahan has become a staple of the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Series, which takes

place from May through October, taking its rightful place alongside other San Francisco cultural traditions like the Chinese New Year Parade, Carnaval, and Cinco de Mayo.

The list of Hermana & Hermano Mayors read like the Who’s Who of the Filipino American community: Rodel Rodis, Lynda & Dennis Normandy, Jacquie Lingad-Ricci, Rudy & Esther Asercion, Yolanda & Tom Stern, Sunny & Dan Dykwel, Marily Mondejar, Philippine Consul General Marciano Payner and his wife, Tessie Paynor, Sol Manaay, and Hydra Mendoza, the only Filipina elected official in San Francisco.

F rom a minor community celebration organized by a small tight-knit group, it has evolved into a massive

two-day event featuring a 100+ contingent parade stretching one and a half miles, seven pavilions set over 5.5 acres, and two entertainment stages featuring world-class artists and performers like Cheryl Burke & Apl de Ap. Planning and implementation is now divided amongst 20 separate committees, and brought to life by over 350 volunteers.

Twenty years later, FAAE continues to create a festival that observes our Filipino traditions and celebrates our Filipino American culture. The two-day event boasts an audience of 60,000, with attendees, performers and sponsors flying in from all over the world. Events like the Adobo Cook-off, Balut-Eating Contest, Kulinarya and the Filipino American Jazz Festival, all created by volunteers, have all taken a life of their own.

This year, when you come out to Yerba Buena Gardens to enjoy the festivities, be sure to check out the magnificent Martin Luther King, Jr. Waterfalls and take a peek behind the water curtain. There, within the memorial dedicated to Dr. King, you’ll find one of his famous quotes translated in Tagalog, an acknowledgement of our community’s presence in San Francisco.

Christina has been in advertising, marketing and sales for over two decades, developing acquisition, retention and customer loyalty programs for start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. She is VP of Marketing & Business Development for Froomz (an online venue marketplace) and satisfies her right-brain/creative side through writing, performing, and martial arts. Christina has authored numerous articles on food, lifestyle and entertainment for local and national publications, in addition to having produced, written and hosted dance shows and news & entertainment programs on television. Follow her on Twitter (@XtinaDunham) and on her blog (thesociaholic.com).



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On Sunday, August 11th, be sure to check out the Pistahan stage for per-formances from our world-class local artists!

At 1:15 pm, we are proud to present Dakila! Led by David Bustamente, the legendary 1970’s Latin rock band features original music compositions with Latin, rock, pop, and jazz fusions. When we think about Latin Rock, we usually imagine Hispanic or South American artists. However, San Fran-

cisco is a diverse city and it is not surprising to find a group that per-

forms music different from their own heritage. For the group Dakila, mixing the Latin beat with Filipino flair has worked well. In Tagalog, dakila means noble, and we are certainly in the pres-ence of great music with them!

At 2:15 pm, laugh to your heart’s con-tent with Rex NavaRRete, a 24-year veteran of the stand-up comedy scene. He has released numerous CD’s and DVD’s and has toured Asia, Europe,

Australia and all over North America. Seen on “Lopez Tonight” and “Gotham Comedy Live”, he is also the creator of the “Maritess vs. The Super Friends” and “SBC Packers” skits. Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud performance!

Up next is jazz singer Mitch FRaNco. This Fil-Am artist has been singing since he was 3, when his mother Gemma Franco, a recording artist from the Philippines, first put a microphone in his hands. Mitch has toured all around the world and was named the next modern day “Frank Sinatra” by Sony Music. Be sure to check

out this up-and-coming crooner!Had your fill of world-class perfor-

mances yet? Because we also have JoRDaN SeguNDo coming to the stage! Achieving national recognition as a semi-finalist on American Idol (Sea-son 2), this professional singer, actor, and on-camera host, has sung for the President, played a leading role in “The King and I” with Richard Chamberlain, and performed with Jennifer Hudson, Popz Fernandez, and Vina Morales. This triple threat is not to be missed!

What a line-up! Can’t wait to see you at this year’s Pistahan!

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{2012} Hermana Mayor Hydra Mendoza, Community Grand Marshal Jose Antonio Vargas, Celebrity Parade Marshal Meleana Brown, Celebrity Parade Marshal Ali Ewoldt, Celebrity Parade Marshal Joey Guila, Celebrity Parade Marshal Cheesa Laureta, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, Musoniqs, Hannah Bautista, Tango & Wine, Shelby Miguel, Kariktan, Parangal, Likha, Gadung Kasturi Balinese Dance and Music, Nuff Kids, Mabuhay Folkloric, Aftermath, Joey Guila, Ali Ewoldt, Dustin Ako, Leon Cruz, Bottom Line a, Popeye, Brian Lee, Paience, We3, Digital Martyrs, Lyrical Opposition, Joal Vargas, The Squeaks, Power Myx, Balagtasan, PaaMano Eskrima Performing Arts, Abe Lagrimas, Samahan Filipino Dance Group, Ryan Matthew Burgos, O Lumana’i, Meleana Brown, Mitch Franco, Legaci, Spintronix, Chris Petallano, Mike Aquino, TikTakTix, Rhythm Monsters, Mango Kingz

{2011} Hermana Mayor Soledad Manaay, Community Grand Marshal Jose Esteves, Celebrity Parade Grand Marshal Elizabeth Ramsey, Yeng Canstantino, Rayver Cruz, Amber Lily, Kulintronica, Franco Finn, Eskabo Daan, Shelby Miguel, Westlake School for the Performing Arts, Steps, Styles, and Spotlights, Kariktan Dance Company, Al Manalo, American Center of Philippine Arts, LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Mitch Franco, Dirty Boots, The Salmanguido Band, Soulciety, JD Charisma, Untitled, Zumba Flash, Crisanta Malig, Bindlestiff-Taste Better Wit, Aftermath, AM Juniors, Beach Blanket Babylon, Lil’ Jordan, A Thin Catastrophe, Bwan + Bayanihan Crew, Spartacus, Melvin Gutierrez, Patience, Devin Armstrong, Steps, Styles and Spotlights, Lyrical Opposition, Ruby Ibarra, Deceptikidz, Decade, Evolution Movement, Spintronix (DJ), A Moments Courage, XL and Dr. Fill, Cassandra Farrar + The Left Brains, Jayne Rio + Nump, Boondock Squad, The Little Bits, Rocky Rivera, George Lacson Project

{ 2010 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Philippine Consul General Marciano and Tessie Paynor, Community Grand Marshal Mona Pasquil, Parade Grand Marshal Jay Nicolas Sario (Project Runway), Sway (American Idol), The Cast of RENT, Nero DeGracia, Mambo Jazz Sextet, Toni Gonzaga (Pinoy Big Brother), DJ Rocky Rock, Michelle Martinez, Mitch Franco, Kulintronica, Jonathan Bautista Quartet, Erika David, Philtered Soul, LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Parangal Dance Company, Kawayan Folk Arts, Westlake School for the Performing Arts, Aaron Horner, Aftermath, Allan Manalo, Allison, Angela Gacad, Ariane, Avegay Libiran, Balagtasan, BEATS Crew, Boondocks Squad, Brian Dublin, Bwan, Carlos Zialcita, Charito, Dante Casuga, Eye Eighty, Fresh Dynamix, Funk Beyond Control, Getty Santos, Jason Bayani, Jo Ill, Joel Dela Merced, Jon Bayani, JVoqlaz, Kristiana Sunga, Maddie B & Company, Marissa Santos, Mighty Delrokz, Mr. Rey & Brigada Ng Bangketa, My Peoples, Nemenzo, Nomadik Messengers, OK! DK!, Planet Infinity, Raiderettes, Soulciety, Stefan Sanchez, Steps, Styles and Spotlghts, Tita Aida, Wikitribe

{ 2009 } Hermana Mayor Marily Mondejar, Parade Community Grand Marshal Hydra Mendoza, Parade Celebrity Grand Marshal Paolo Montalban, ABC Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke, ABS-CBN TFC Stars (Jason Gainza, Giselle Sanchez, Patricia Javier and the Asian Dolls), Aftermath, American Center of Philippine Arts, Angela Joanne Slipper, Aris Garcia, Aristedes Santos Candelaria, DJ Delrokz, DJ Rocky Rock, EyeASage, Filipino America Jazz Festival, Filipino Education Center Galing Bata, Franco Finn, Gabe Bondoc, Honey Circuit, International Eskrima/Serrada Association, Jo.Ill, Kapakahi, Leejay Abucayan, Lifted Roots, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Lori Abucayan, Lumaya, Mabuhay Folkloric Society, Manny Garcia, Mark Agustin, Parangal Dance Company, Philippine Martial Arts Academy, Prime Note Ensemble, Raquel Berlind, Stephanie Reese, Steps, Styles and Spotlight School of Dance, Te Oama of the Westlake School of the Performing Arts, Viddy V.

{ 2008 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Dan & Sunny Dykwel, Parade Grand Marshalls Adam & Arielle Jacobs, ABS-CBN Talents (Balitang America, Myx, and Speak Out!), Adrianna “Yanna” Andal, Aftermath, Al Manalo, Anna Marie Perez, Anthony “Tony” Castelo, Aris Garcia, Autonomous Region, Avegay Libiran, Bais Tres Manos and Miss Teen Filipina, Balagtasan Iskolars of Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila, Bayanihan Hip-Hop Workshop, Ben Pimentel, Calisus, DJ Mista-B-4onefunktion, DJ Rocky Rock, Hiyas, Emil Guillermo, Filipino America Jazz Festival, Ground Work Music with Rappers Kiwi Phatrick and Kasmas, Herb Diggs, Hustla Boys, Ivy League, Jason Mateo & Marissa Santos, Jerald Mutia, Joedobo Aivy, JT, Kabayan Dance Troup, Kapono Kobylanski, Kelly Jacobs, La Villatuya, Leslie Guevarra, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Mabuhay Folkloric, Marissa & Getty Santos, Maryanne Lacayanga, Michael Tongko, Michele Kain, Miriam Pantig, MYX TVs Mike-E and The League, Native Elements, Nomandic Messengers, Oceana Dance crew, PAC Modern, Parangal Dance Troupe, Passion, Rendezvous Band, Rodel Guadalupe, Romeo Reyes, Ryan Corbitt, Stephanie Reese, Steps, Styles and Spotlight, Tita Aida.

{ 2007 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Greg & Gigi Macabenta, Parade Grand Marshal Gen. Tony Taguba, Parade Celebrity Martin Nievera, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Consul Antonio Morales, Consul General Marciano Paynor, ABS-CBN Talents (Balitang America, Myx, and Speak Out!), A1 Sauce, Aftermath,

Gallery of Talents Through the YearsAna Julaton, Angelace, Angelo Pizarro, Aris Garica, Autonomous Region, Avegay Libiran, Bambu, Barangay Dance Company of San Francisco, Bar None Lansky, Ben Pimentel, Bernardo Bernardo, Brigada ng Bangketa, Cathy Querubin, Celskiii & Deenadroid, Chayah Miranda, Citizen Pinoy, Dance Quorum, Dave Rodriguez, DJ Chicken Scratch, FCC Hip Hop Workshop, Downe DX, Edwin Espera, Florante Aguilar, For U, Fr. Ed Dura, Frances Ancheta, Fusion Dance Team, Gboogs, Ginoong Pilipino Getty Santos, Giovannie Pico, Herb Felina, International Eskrima/Serrada Association, J.O.A.L., Jason Mateo, Jasper Pugao, Jayar Pugao, Jeffery Deguia, Jern Eye (Lunar Heights) Go-Ill, Jolibee Mascot, Justin Jayubo, Katrina Julian, Kiwi, Koponang Kulapo, Leila Ponce, Leslie Guevarra, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Lil Tyler Weaver Jr., Lirio Vital, Lori Abucayan, Maharlika Cultural Troupe, Mark Figueroa, Merve Lupus, Michelle Kain, Ms. San Francisco Krizia Sapida, Nemenzo Group, Not Your Average Superheroes, Nump, Olivia Hurt, Olivia Jasmine, Omar Luib, PAC Modern, Philippine Children’s Fund of America, Romedigs, Roscoe Umali, Sandamukal Bad Boys, SF Modern, Stephanie Reese, Susan Johnson, Swish, Those Kids, Tita Aida, Trinity Project, Yamot-Pinatubo Cultural Ensemble, Yanna Andal.

{ 2006 } Hermana Mayor Yolanda O. Stern, Parade Grand Marshal Consul-General Rowena Sanchez, Mayor Gavin Newsom of San Francisco, Mayor Ruth Asmundson of Davis, Mayor Chris Cabaldon of West Sacramento, Vice Mayor Ed Balico of Hercules, Vice Mayor Ken Ibarra of San Bruno, Councilmember Hermie Sunga of Vallejo, Councilmember Larry Formalejo of Colma. Councilmember Manny Fernandez of Union City, Apl.de.Ap. of the Black Eyed Peas, American Idol Sway Penala, ABS-CBN Talents from: Balitang America, Citizen Pinoy and Speak Out!, 205 Bangsamoro Art Exhibit, Ad Solid, Villez, AfterMath, Angelina Cantada, Bangketa, Barangay of San Francisco, Bayanihan Cultural Organization, Bernardo Bernardo, Bucc Rogerz, Consul General Rowena Sanchez, DJ Chicken Skratch, DJ Rocky Rock, Dream Stat, Dyna Ondoy, E. Massin of ELEMNOP, Emy Baysic, Eunice de Asis, Fe de los Reyes, Fil-Am Musika, Florante Aguilar, Franco Finn, Fusion Dance Team, Genevieve Manalo, Getty Santos, Henni Espinosa, High Fly, Hiyas of San Jose, Iris, Janelle Tillotson, January Reclosado, Jason Mateo, Jeremy Bautista, Joel Janer, Kaisera, Jose Jeline Laporga, J-Soul, Jun Taniang, Katalyst, Kulturang Pilipino, Legacy, Lori and Leejay Abucayan, Mabuhay Folkloric Society, Maganda Magazine, Maharlika Cultural Dance Troupe, Mango Kings, May Nazareno, Melody Lakayanga, Michelle Kain, Motivate Movement, Noel Bote Bautista, Not Your Average Superheroes, Nump, Pol Mesina Jr., Raquel, Remy Aquino, Rene Belison, Rhythm Rockets, Rhythm, Sandamukal Bad Boyz, Shadow Al, SIKAT Artist Group, Stephanie Reese, The Cast of “Americana Made in the Philippines,” Those Kids, Tita Aida, Tracy Sarmiento, Youth Speaks.

{ 2005 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Rudy & Esther Asercion, Parade Celebrities (Geoff Eigenmann, Heart Evangelista, Rodel Rosel, Sheryn Regis), Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas, AfterMath, Al Perez, Ambassador Rafael A. Gonzales, Barangay SF, Bayanihan, Bindlestiff Studio artists, Check the Blue Print, D’Journey artists, DJ Qbert, DJ Rocky Rock, Famas, Fusion, Gabe Bondoc, Genevieve Miranda, George Ng, Giovannie Pico, Hiyas of San Jose, Jo Awayan, Julius Limpe, Justine Jayubo, Khaotic Groovermintz, Khymme, Kulturang Pilipino, Leulani Mariano, Maharlika Cultural Dance Troupe, May Nazareno, Miriam Pantig, Philippine Barangay Performing Arts Society, Praxis Rocs, Ramon Silvestre, Rhythm, Sarah Jane Gloria, Shadow Al, Soul Control, Thage, Yamot-Pinatubo Cultural Ensemble.

{ 2004 } Hermana Mayor Jacquie Lingad-Ricci, Parade Celebrities (Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa), AfterMath, Alfred Galura, Aris Garcia, Barlaan family (Rolando, orrie, Calo & Kristina), Brian Redrico, Carlos Rocha, Chain Reaction, Christoffels, Cota Deles Yabut, Cris Villanueva, Danongan Kalanduyan and Palabuniyan, Del Bermudez, England Hidalgo, Ensemble, Filipiniana Dance Troupe, Five:15, Fusion, Garnett Alexander, Generation 2, Gesel & Alam Swearington, Gherlie Dancel, Gil Portes, Hiyas, Ilaya, Jhelle Rosaroso, Joel Fabonan, Jojo Lofrancom, Jordan Segundo, Joy de Leon, Joy Mallari, Kamandag, Karaoke Divas, Kariktan, Khaotic Groovermintz, Kinetix, Kiwi, Kulturang Pilipino, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Louie Reyes, Mark Justiniani, Marvin de Leon, Mel Vera Cruz, Melissa Nolledo Mia Herbosa, Michelle Kain, Mirian Pantig, Native Guns, Next Phaze, Philippine Rondalla of Chicago, Stella Herber, Steps Styles & Spotlights, Tap Dancing and End of the Line, Toots Magsino, Ulysses Duterte, Yamot Pinatubo Cultural Ensemble, Pamana awardees: (Al Perez Jr., Bernardo Pedere, Cecile Azarcon, Chris Millado, Gil Portes,Virginia Cerenio).

{ 2003 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Dennis & Lynda Normandy, Parade Grand Marshal SF Mayor Willie Brown, Parade Celebrities (Judy Ann Santos, Celebrity Paolo Montalban), Araceli Limcaoco-Dans, Art Lane, Bill Bon, Bob Manalo Jr., Carrie Arguelles, Cota D. Yabut, Dr. Lorenza Calpotura, Jeryl Ray Concepcion, Jocelyn Enriquez, Joy Mallari, Kinetics, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Linda Ty-Casper, Louella Albornoz, Lucy Fernando, Maharlika Cultural Troupe, Mario J. de los Reyes, Mark Justiniani,

Mat Relox, Orlan Distor, Papo de Asis, Prodigy, Robert Manongdo, Tessie Dichupa, Tito Galvez, Ulysses Duterte Jr., Vic Magsaysay, Pamana awardees (George Hernandez, Noel “Sonny” Izon, Polly Herrera, Stephanie J. Castillo).

{ 2002 } Festival Celebrities (Lorna Tolentino, Rudy Fernandez), Alexa, Ames, Andrea Veneracion of Philippine Madrigal Singers, Angel?s Disciples, Ashley Nagrampa, B4ten, Bernardo Bernardo, Bliztr, Brittany Andres, Carlene Ocampo, Cory and Dario, Dan August Cabiling, Dennis Jermin, Drastik, Edwin Espera, Estelle, Ethereality, Eulisha J, FilmAm Vets Rondalla, Fleerbox, Fourth Inversion, Gen II, Jeryl Ray Concepcion, Joanne Lorenzana, Karilagan Dance Troupe, Kinetix, Leilani Briones, Lemming Pie, Leslie Bernabe, Leslie Bernabe, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Luella Albornoz, Mac & Cheese, Malu Rivera Peoples and Westlake School for the Performing Arts, Marshall Jaggears, Nataie, Native Elements, Nel Nino, Nemesio Paredes, Noly, Philip Garcia, Pinay, Prodigy, Robert Manongdo, Shadow Al, Sharyn Maceren, Sicjs, Adam and B-Style, Spamsilog, Star of Gladness, The Restitution, Tia, Tracy Cruz, Tracy Sarmiento, Tres Mejeres, Visual artists: (Bill Bon, Cota Deles Yabut, Dulcie Dee, Matt Relox, Orlando Distor, Ro, Tessie Dichupa, Ulysses Duterte Jr.), Pamana awardees: (Angie Pasamba, Benjamin Pimentel, Brian Ascalon Roley, poet Jaime Jacinto, Rick Rocamora, Rod Pulido, Rudi Soriano).

{ 2001 } Festival Celebrity Miss America Angela Perez Baraquio, Amanda, Angel’s Disciples, Bayanihan Cultural Organization, End of the Line, Fabrizio School of Music, FilAm Vets Rondalla, Janice Foronda, Jeryl Ray Concepcion, Jhele Rosaroso, Joey Ayala, Joey Camins and Friends, Karilagan, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Love Daria, Magic Alex, Manalo School of Escrima, Maridel Terciano, Next Phaze, Romeo Candido, St. Andrew’s Parish Chorale, Star of Gladness, Teatro sa Lupa, Till Dawn, 25 artists from the Philippines (Al Manrique, Arnold Arre, Art LaneCarlo Magno, Carlos Gabuco, Cris Cruz, Dopy Doplon, Emil Davocol, Fil dela Cruz, Ige Ramos, Joel Mendez, John Marin Flores, Jose Tence Ruiz, Kiko Escora, Lydia Velasco Cruz, Manuel Baldemor, Mario Parial, Mona, Pandy Aviado, Prudencio Lamarroza, Ramon Orlilna, Ronald Ventura, Rose Capili, Soler, Steve Santos), Pamana awardees (Bayani Tan, Gene Cajayon, Loy Arcena, Malu Rivera Peoples, Nicole Agbayani, Rene Ciria Cruz, Ross Capili).

{ 2000 } Hermano/Hermana Rodel & Edna Rodis, Festival Celebrity Joan Almedilla (Les Miserables), Anna Maria Manalo, Bigg Saint, Bobby Banduria Band, Devotion, Edgar Soller, Expressions, Fatima, Irish Fullerton, Jackie Kookorithchkin, Jason Mateo, Joe Mangrum and Destini

West Records. Kayumanggi Band, Love Daria, Nemesio Paredes, Pinay, Pinoy artists from Manila (Buds Convocar, Danilo Garcia, Fidel Sarmiento, Godo Zapanta, & Pablo Mahinay), Robert Manongdo, Rubymar, Sinagtala Theatre Ensemble, Son La Tierra, and Star of Gladness.

{ 1999 } Festival Celebrity Billy Crawford, Adrian Bermudez, Amber Patterson, Bay Area Cultural Group, Branon Beliso, Chris Abad, Christine Adiaz, Classified Records, Dan Harana, Danongan Kalanduyan and Palabuniyan Kulintang Ensemble, International Escrima Serrada Association (IESA), IP Rondalla West, Island Savages, Kaisahan Dance Company of San Jose, Michael Quebec, Parangal Choral Group, Patricia Yu-Vanesse, Pinoy/Pinay Artists from Academy Art College, Raq, Sacramento-based visual artists (Magda, Wiji, and Tito Gallardo), Sarimanok Children’s Dance, Son La Tierra, Te Mana O Tera, and Yvette.

{ 1998 } Festival Celebrities: Martin Nievera, Paolo Montalban, Aber Patterson, Aliaata Collective: Visual artists from San Francisco Art Institute, Big City Revue, Chris Millado, Joe Mangrum, Karilagan Dance Company, Papo de Asis and People’s Artists from Los Angeles, Patricia Yu-Vanasse, Perry Manaril, Pinay, and Yuriko Doi of Theater of Yugen (Sisa: FilipiNOH theater project).

{ 1997 } Festival Celebrity (Sharon Cuneta), BJ Formento, Dawn Nakanishi, Genara Banzon, Johnny Rojo Orchestra, Mahal, Nathan Scott, Pinay, Sinagtala Theater Ensemble, Terry Acedo Davis, and Tita Pambid-Domingo.

{ 1996 } Festival Celebrity (Jocelyn Enriquez), Avic Ilagan, Barangay Dance Company, Carmela Millado, Emil Dunga, Ibong Adarna Children’s Theater, Leo Bulatao, Likha, Nanette Inventor, Palauniyan, Pamela Serrano, Pinay, Ray-An Fuentes, and Tita Pambid.

{ 1995 } Festival Celebrity (Gary Valenciano), Barangay Dance Company, Bayanihan Cultural Organization, Carlos Zialcita, Domingo Balinton, Lorraine Bell, Filipino Dance of Sacramento,Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Maharlika Dance Troupe,Sampaguita, and Sugar Pie de Santos.

{ 1994 } Festival Celebrity (Andrew E.), Angel Shaw, Carlos Villa, Ceres Doyo and Doreen Fernandez from the Philippines, Chris Millado and Treatro ng Tanan, Danongan Kalanduyan, Isabel Escoda Taylor from Hong Kong, Jessica Hagedorn, Kayumanggi Presence Artist, Lav Diaz, Lenny Limjoco, psychologist Margie Holmes from North Carolina, Sheila Coronel, and Violeta Noriega from Seattle.

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C elestino Alfafara is celebrated in Filipino American history lore as the man who won the California Supreme Court

decision allowing aliens the right to own real property. In the most recent conference of the Filipino American National Historical Society in Albuquerque, New Mexico in June 2012, “The Legacy of Celestino T. Alfafara” was the focus of the panel on “Fighting Anti-Alien Property Laws”.

Before Alfafara’s victory, the only way Filipinos could own property in California was if they collectively purchased it in the name of their fraternal organizations like the Caballeros de Dimasalang, the Gran Oriente Filipino and the Legionarios del Trabajadores.

When I read the text of the Alfafara California Supreme Court decision that was decided on May 22, 1945, I was surprised to learn that it was not based on the liberal principle that it was a denial of the “equal protection” clause of the US Constitution. In fact, the California Supreme Court ruled that its decision did not violate the Alien Land Act, a state initiative passed by California voters in

1920 barring aliens from acquiring real property in the state.

Celestino Alfafara arrived in the US in 1929 when he was already 30, unlike most of the 125,000 younger Filipinos who immigrated to the US from 1908 to 1925. It was his misfortune to look for a job just as the Great Depression was driving poor whites from Oklahoma and other Midwest states to compete with Filipinos and Mexicans for the lowest paid farm worker jobs available in California.

Too old to enlist in the US military, Celestino endured years of working in intermittent seasonal labor, inspired to persevere by the American Dream to one day own his own home.

That opportunity came in June of 1944 when Celestino found a piece of property in San Mateo County that was on the market for $65. He made a written offer to the seller, Bernice Fross, who signed the purchase agreement. But after Celestino handed her the money, Fross changed her mind and refused to transfer the property to Celestino. So he sued for specific performance of the contract.

At the court trial of the contract dispute, Fross argued that it was unlawful

for her to sell her land to an alien. The judge concluded, however, that Celestino “is not an alien and is not barred or prohibited from holding or receiving real property in the State of California by the Alien Property Initiative Act of 1920.”

Fross appealed the lower court decision all the way to the California Supreme Court. On May 22, 1945, Associate Justice John Wesley Shenk penned the unanimous decision of the court.

Under the California Constitution of 1849, Shenk wrote, the right of to acquire property was an “inalienable” right, a right that was also to be enjoyed by “foreigners who are, or who may hereafter become, bona fide residents of this state.” A 1913 law extended this right to include “aliens eligible to citizenship.”

In 1920, through the state initiative process, the Alien Land Act was adopted which barred the taking and holding of real property by aliens ineligible to citizenship.

As Justice Shenk explained, “under the laws of this state and of the United States, the plaintiff is entitled to acquire and possess real property unless he is an alien, and is ineligible to citizenship. The two factors must concur. In other words, he must not only be an alien but he must also be ineligible to citizenship (to) be excluded from the right to acquire and hold property in this state.”

Shenk noted that under the Nationality

Code of 1940, the right to become a US citizen “shall extend only to white persons, persons of African nativity or descent, and descendants of races indigenous to the Western Hemisphere” and to those “native-born Filipinos” who served in the US military. Clearly, Shenk wrote, Celestino was ineligible for citizenship.

But, he also wrote, “it is likewise clear that the plaintiff is not an alien” because an “alien” is judicially defined to be a person who owes allegiance to a foreign government

According to Shenk, “the United States is now exercising and, since April 11, 1899, has exercised sovereignty over the Philippine Islands.” On that day, Shenk asserted, the Filipino became, not an alien, but a “national of the United States” - “a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.”

Since Celestino was not an “alien”, he could purchase property in California. Bernice Floss was ordered by the Supreme Court to sell her property to him. And that’s how history was made.

Rodel Rodis taught Philippine History and the History of Pilipinos in America at San Francisco State University and at Laney College. He is now an attorney in private practice and can be reached by email at [email protected] or by regular mail at the Law Offices of Rodel Rodis at 2429 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 or call 415-334-7800.

Are Filipinos “Aliens”?By Rodel Rodis



Pistahan, the San Francisco Giants, and my Dad, the ManongBy Emil Guillermo

Pistahan is a celebration of one’s “Filipino-ness.” It also occurs in August, during the desperate moments of baseball season, when

the San Francisco Giants make their case for a third World Series Championship. So, of course, I can’t help but think of my dad, the manong in my life.

My dad had an immigrant’s passion for baseball. He loved the game and all it stood for. And he loved the Giants. His name was Willie, appropriately. Weren’t all the heroes in San Francisco named Willie in those days? He was born in Ilocos Nortre, Philippines and although he spoke English, I spoke it much better. It made our relationship a relatively quiet one. The only time we really connected was while watching baseball.

My dad was fifty years older than me, which had always bothered me a bit. I remember when he taught me how to play ball. We’d go to Golden Gate Park’s Panhandle (where else would a fry cook teach his son to play catch?) and we each had gloves that looked exactly like the big glove sculpture behind left field at AT&T Park. Although my dad didn’t need a walker, he wasn’t exactly athletic either, yet he knew the difference between a basket of fries and

a basket catch. And when he couldn’t do it just right, he’d bring us to Candlestick Park to watch the other guys named Willie (Mays and McCovey) do everything masterfully.

Baseball always gave us a context. “What’s the score?” one of us would always ask. The other would always know. My dad had his ear on the transistor radio. Of course, there were seasons when not even baseball could help our relationship. Before I was even out of Everett Middle School, my father was already an aging senior, and I often went to “Father-Son” events alone. He wasn’t just a father, he was a grandfather. By the time I

was 12, I had become an ageist.We kept drifting apart, our lives patterned

like a baseball diamond. He was the third base line, I was the first base line, a field apart connected only at home. When I went to Harvard, I learned about the hardship and racism endured by Filipino immigrants in the 1920s. I never knew about the anti-intermarriage laws that dictated my dad’s life story. Men from the Philippines immigrated in droves, mostly as laborers, however very few Filipino women were allowed to come to America. There were very few Filipino marriages, and even fewer children. It made

me an oddity. I never fully understood why my father,

after coming to America in 1927, lived a bachelor’s life until the 1950s. I thought it was by choice or lack of social skills, and I never saw it as a result of the wastefulness that stems from racism. History taught me that, and through it, I found a clear path to my father. Perhaps a little late, but it set up our ninth inning perfectly.

On the Wednesday before Father’s Day in 1978, we went to a day game—my treat. The Giants led the Phillies 2-0 going into the 9th. But then Vida Blue, the Giants’ star, gave up a run, and the Giants went to reliever Randy Moffitt to go after the Phillies’ stars, Mike Schmidt and Greg Luzinski. Moffitt struck out both to save the game. My Dad and I stood together in wild appreciation, “They will go all the way now,” he said. As it happened, the Giants didn’t. And neither did my dad. Two hours later, back home, after seeing the game highlights on the local news, my father died that night, June 14th1978. It was summer, and there was baseball. History gave us our final connection. And I know if it were around then, it would have been Pistahan too.

Emil Guillermo is an award-winning broadcaster and writer, who was the first Filipino American to host a national news program (NPR’s “All Things Considered,” 1989). He’s written his “Amok” column since 1994 and writes for the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, www.aaldef.org/blog and www.amok.com.

Emil’s graduation day at Harvard University wth his father Willie (right).

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Sponsors SpotlightABS-CBN GloBAl

ABS-CBN International was created almost 20 years ago to be of service to all Filipinos. With the launch of The Filipino Channel (TFC), the company became the first and most successful Filipino content distribution company in the

U.S. It recently launched Lifestyle Network

on select cable systems and IPTV, and carries other channels like ANC, Cinema One Global, BRO, Myx TV and radio stations DZMM and Tambayan 101.9 on satellite and IPTV. The company offers telecommunication, retail, theatricals, money remittance and cargo services, online and mobile audio and video streaming, IPTV, On Demand, along with philanthropic support for Filipinos and the communities they now call home. Based in Redwood City, CA, ABS-CBN International is a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest entertainment and broadcasting company, through ABS-CBN Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ABS-CBN Global Hungary Kft. For more information, visit www.tfc-usa.com.

ASIANWEEK FoUNDATIoNAsianWeek Foundation (AWF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and develop Asian Pacific American identity, community and diversity. AWF does this by bringing people together through cultural

events, media campaigns, consulting

and innovative programs. Among other projects, AWF organizes on May of each year the Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration, the largest Pan-Asian street fair nationwide with over 150 organizations in the Asian American community participating. The AsianWeek Foundation is a proud sponsor of Pistahan. To learn more, visit www.asian-foundation.org.

RAMAR FooDS INTERNATIoNAlRamar Foods International started out as

Orientex in 1969 selling Filipino handicrafts. Within a few years, Orientex soon imported various frozen and dry goods alongside the traditional handicrafts. Then, with the growing Asian market, demand for high quality, authentic, ethnic foods increased. So it was from there that

the idea to use Philippine fruits and turn them into a premium ice cream arose. Thus, Magnolia Ice Cream was reborn in America.

Over the years, Ramar Foods implemented a gradual transition from being an importer to a

manufacturer of Filipino and Asian meats, eggrolls, and desserts. It now has a USDA-certified meat manufacturing and ice cream plant in Pittsburg, California.

To find out more about their products, go to www.ramarfoods.com.

PACIFIC GAS & ElECTRICAt Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E),

diversity and inclusion are critical part of its values and how the company works to provide safe, reliable and affordable service to 15 million

customers throughout northern and central California. PG&E is once again a proud sponsor of this year’s Pistahan, while aware that a

community’s energy doesn’t always arrive through power lines. It comes from the actions and efforts of those who live there. PG&E’s goal then is to engage, support and improve the neighborhoods where its customers and employees reside, whether by helping local communities build new school playground or by providing clean energy alternatives to underserved neighborhoods. PG&E is there to make a difference.

For information on PG&E’s diversity and inclusion efforts and the company’s community investment programs, visit www.pge.com

KAISER PERMANENTEKaiser Permanente South San Francisco

created the Filipino American Care Experience (FACE) to eliminate health disparities and promote healthier communities by helping people take an active role in managing their health.

Dr. Charito Sico, Pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco, leads this team

and believes “...it is important to take our programs into the

community to pro-actively teach the Filipino community how to make changes in their diet which can lead to healthier lives”. Physician and clinical volunteers are provide the foundation for running and supporting this important program.

Mula sa Puso, “from the heart”, began in 2009 with an educational program for local Filipino restaurants to help them create healthier choices of traditional Filipino dishes. In 2010, FACE received the KP National Erickson Award for Diversity in community education for this program.

FACE continually promotes healthy eating and active living through classes, seminars, and community outreach events in north San Mateo County and at the Pistahan Parade & Festival in San Francisco.

CoMCASTSince 2001, Comcast has provided $2.2 billion

in cash and in-kind support to national and local non-profit organizations across the country. Comcast works with non-profits to create successful programs that improve the quality of life, focusing on digital literacy, education, youth leadership, and volunteers. Last year, Comcast

executed a landmark agreement with the Asian Pacific Islander

community that will pave new ground for APIs in media and communication. The agreement includes: expanding the distribution of Asian American owned, operated and targeted programming, launching a new API focused video-on-demand offering as part of its standard digital package available to 18 million subscribers, and dedication of a $1 million to build a bigger pipeline for Asian American-themed programming. So far, Comcast has established a groundbreaking senior-level member of its external affairs and the public policy staff to serve as a community liaison. In addition, Comcast has appointed nine members to its new Asian American Advisory Council. See www.comcast.com to learn more about Xfinity.

WEllS FARGoWells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a

nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.4 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking,

insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, and the Internet

(wellsfargo.com), and has offices in more than 35 countries to support the bank’s customers who conduct business in the global economy. With more than 270,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo was ranked No. 26 on Fortune’s 2012 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy all our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

Wells Fargo is only as strong as the communities we serve. Through grants, sponsorships and volunteer activities, we actively support programs and nonprofit organizations serving Filipinos and other diverse communities. In 2012, the Company invested $315.8 million in grants to 19,500 nonprofits, and team members contributed more than 1.5 million volunteer hours around the country. Wells Fargo donated more than $20 million to Bay Area nonprofits, organizations and local schools in 2012.

The reason Wells Fargo puts resources into the

community is simple: Our community banking philosophy is based on local leadership and local involvement, leading to meaningful local commitment. This is not just a vision and approach to our community involvement, this is at the core of our values and how we approach our entire business.

AT&T CAlIFoRNIA AT&T invests in our California communications

networks, our people, and local communities—all of which contribute to the state’s economy and quality of life.

AT&T employed 35,953 people working in California as of first quarter 2013, and our payroll

represented more than $2.8 billion in 2012. Each year, our employees and retirees work to enhance their communities by taking part as AT&T Pioneers and by volunteering

millions of hours. In 2012, AT&T employees and retirees in California donated more than 910,000 hours of personal time to community outreach activities.

Through philanthropic initiatives and collaboration, AT&T and the AT&T Foundation support projects that create opportunities, make connections and address community needs where we—and our customers—live and work. From 2010 through 2012, AT&T and its employees contributed more than $56.6 million through corporate, employee and AT&T Foundation giving programs in California.

WESTERN UNIoNWestern Union has been “Moving Money for

Better” for 160 years so consumers around the world can send cash to their family and loved ones. Western Union has a global network, sending money to over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Western Union has been offering fast and efficient money transfer services to the

Philippines for more than 20 years.

Consumers can now send directly to a peso bank account or Western Union agent location in the Philippines. More importantly, Western Union is proud of the fact that the service they provide is the channel for thousands of Filipinos to send money and support their families back home.

Western Union looks for opportunities to help the community by working with dedicated organizations. Western Union recognizes and encourages the growth and development of Filipinos by supporting events like this and giving back to the community. More power to the Pistahan Parade and Festival!



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ART PAVILION

Balikbayn ArtBy Kharissa Fernando

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2013

CULTURAL PAVILIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Art Pavilionf e at u r i n g

Kristian Kabuay, Ray Malaya, Norman delos Santos, Eric Pineda, Don Gorospe, Coco, Bren Bataclan

p r e s e n t e d b y

Kristian Kabuay & Ray Malaya

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Bullet-X Marasigan Dance Pavilion

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Folk Dance, Ballroom Dance,Zumba, Kulintang Workshop


SOMA Filipino Seniors

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Creativity Pavilionf e at u r i n g

Kalinga Weaving, Ukelele Workshop,Paddle Making, Button Making,

and Art Projects


Herna Louie

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Ramar FoodsCulinary Pavilion

f e at u r i n g

Pistahan Adobo CookoffMagnolia Purple Freeze Challenge,

Pistahan Ice Cream Tasting Bee,Balut Eating Contest, Kulinarya


Ramar Foods

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Kaiser PermanenteHealth Pavilion

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Information on how to improve your health


Kaiser Permanente

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Wells Fargo Heritage Pavilion

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Pistahan 20th AnniversaryPhoto Exhibit, Filipino American

Community Photo Display, Mural by Cece Carpio


Wells Fargo Bank

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Play Pavilionf e at u r i n g

Pistahan Boxing ChampionshipMartial Arts Demonstration

DJ Jam, RC Drifting


Tyrone Poblete, Ray Haguisan, Elaine Sung, Michael Rosales

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Wine Tasting and Tangof e at u r i n g

Pistahan Wines

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T he Art Pavilion, located in the Yerba Buena East Garden, will feature twenty local Filipino artists’ who will exhibit their

original artwork at the Pistahan, using the “balikbayan boxes” as their canvas.

A “balikbayan box” (literally, “Repatriate box”) is a ubiquitous, corrugated box containing any number of small items sent by an overseas Filipino known as a “balikbayan”. Though often shipped by freight forwarders specializing in balikbayan boxes by sea, such boxes are often brought by Filipinos returning to the Philippines by plane.

These boxes might contain nearly anything that can fit and that the sender thinks the recipient would like, regardless of whether those items can be bought cheaply in the Philippines, such as non-perishable food, toiletries, household items, electronics, toys, designer clothing, or items hard to find in the Philippines. Important is the balikbayan boxes’ role in the practice of pasalubong, where returnees are culturally expected to bring home gifts

to family, friends and colleagues in the Philippines.

This art exhibit will examine the growth of the Filipino community over the last two decades in San Francisco, in America and in the diaspora. On the sides of these care packages, artists will explore themes such as the challenges of overseas Filipino workers, vanishing traditions, cultural pride, and community empowerment.

Also if you are interested in live art demos, be sure to check out the Art Pavilion at 2 pm on either Saturday, August 10th, or Sunday, August 11th.

cReATIVITy PAVILION

Discover Filipino Tales and TraditionsBy Kharissa Fernando

Sat. aug. 10-Sun. aug. 11

11AM - 5PM

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T he Creativity Pavilion is a creative space where kids of all ages can get hands-on experience learning Filipino

art and crafts and discover Filipino lore and folk tales. On Saturday, August 10th, a variety of artists are giving workshops at this pavilion, so be sure to check it out!

Want to learn how to make buttons? Pamela Ybanez of The New Hall is here to help! She is a conceptual artist who creates videos, photographs, and paint-ings. Overall, her works have dealt with personal and social investigations as a way to discuss existing societal condi-tions, such as issues around inequality or identity. Currently, she has been researching the history between the Philippines and U.S. She firmly believes that art can be a tool for asking ques-tions and creating curiosity that can lead to new ideas. Visit Pamela online at pamelaybanez.com.

Next is the mini paddle-making workshop with Mylene “Leng Leng” Cahambing. Beginners of all ages are welcome to this mini paddle-making

workshop! Leng leng is the lead coordinator and visionary of Bangka Journeys, a cultural and environmental development project to help us revive our heritage that was lost in the west-ernization of the Philippines and the Diaspora to the United States. Bangka Journey uses Cultural Development activities to engage the community in research about building the watercraft of the Philippines, and provides hands-on training sessions on carving, poetry, music and dance and the integration of ceremonial honoring of our Waters and the vessel that can transport us across waters. For more information visit bangkajourney.com.

Interested in Kalinga weaving? Master Weaver Jenny Bawer Young, internationally recognized as a Culture Bearer of Indigenous Knowledge, Skills, practices of the Kalinga people, will be providing an educational demonstra-tion along with weavers Holly Calica, Mimi Bawer, Caroline Cabading, and Mylene Cahambing of the LAGA, CA Circle. Funded by the Alliance of Califor-


11AM - 5PM


nia Traditional Arts (ACTA), contact us at kalingafornia-laga.com.

Join in on a hands-on workshop and learn how to play the ukelele with Uku-lenny, a music educator and performer. He has worn many hats in his career as a musician: playing woodwinds for musical theater, bandurria for Philippine folk dance, and playing drums, bass, and guitar for multiple bands. Currently, he is a member of the vocal faculty at Oak-land School for the Arts, and teaches private and group lessons throughout the Bay Area. Visit Ukulenny online at www.ukulenny.com.



Festival attendees can catch the rhythm and participate in folk dance demonstrations. This interactive pavilion will teach

traditional folk dances for a memorable and immersive cultural experience. Located at the Yerba Buena Esplanade, there will be fun and exciting activities happening on both Saturday and Sunday!

Starting on Saturday, August 10th, be sure to check out the line dancing and Philippine cultural dancing workshop presented by the Seniors of San Francisco at 11 am. Next is a Polynesian dance and workshop with Lela and Hula Manu O’o featuring Pua at 12 pm. Hula Manu O’o featuring Pua comes directly from the South Pacific to feature lovely and talented showcases to suit every occasion and audience authentic dances of old Hawai’i to fun, upbeat party hulas that make every luau a good time! Hula Manu O’o featuring Pua was “Gigmasters Best of 2012”.

At 1 pm is a Kulintang workshop and demonstration from Maguindanao dancers with Danny Kalanduyan, known worldwide as a master of the popular traditional kulintang music of the Filipino American community. He has spent two years working with students in Asian American Studies as a Distinguished Artist-In-Residence in the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University. Kalanduyan, who earned a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 1995, is considered one of the most creative musicians on the kulintang instrument, which is made up of eight gongs placed horizontally in a frame and serves as the central player in a jazz-like ensemble.

Read to switch it up with some salsa and latin dancing? Don’t miss the next workshop presented by the Cheryl Burke Studio at 2 pm! Up next is a tinikling “bamboo dance” workshop by the Barangay Dance Company. And last but not least, wind down by turning it

up with CJ Delacruz as he presents modern dance at 3 pm!

On Sunday, the Canon Kip Seniors Center will be showing us their Filipino cultural dancing and ballroom dancing skills at 10 am. Canon Kip Seniors Center provide live music and dancing to numerous public events that showcase Filipino heritage at its finest. In addition to entertainment, they also provide in the Canon Kip Senior Center, support groups, nutrition workshops, occasional field trips, and the opportunity to read the paper or play cards. On the third Saturday of every month, the Center celebrates participants’ birthdays with a hot lunch, live music, and dancing.

Also on Sunday, Neo and Andrew will

be hosting a Zumba class at 1 pm, and if you weren’t able to check out the modern dance workshop or the Polynesian dance workshop on Saturday, don’t worry—we have you covered with a second presentation on Sunday!

BULLET-X MARASIGAN DANCE PAVILION

You Can Dance!By Kharissa Fernando


11AM - 5PM

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Enthrall your senses with a unique wine tasting experience supplemented with a panoramic view of the

Pistahan Festival. Be sure to visit the Wine Tasting Pavilion, held at the “B” Restaurant and Bar, located at the Yerba Buena second level terrace.

For $10, receive a commemorative wine glass with the Pistahan Parade and Festival logo and three wine tastings. For $20, not only do you receive a glass, but you also receive seven wine tastings.

Wine tasting is available on Saturday, August 10th (starting at 12 pm). Enjoy tastings of coconut wine, Lambanog,

Rust Ridge (Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Merlot) and Genevieve Wines (Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon).

And the best part? You will be supporting Filipino-made wines from the Philippines and Napa Valley!



Delicious Filipino cuisine will be showcased in several creative ways with a Pistahan Adobo Cookoff,

Ramar Food’s Purple Freeze ice cream eating contest, Mama Sita’s Balut Eating Contest, and Heavenly Ice Cream Tasting Bee, a blind tasting ice cream contest, all at the Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion at the Pistahan Parade and Festival - the largest Filipino celebration outside of the Philippines on August 11 and 12, 2012 at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. The public is invited to participate in any of these contests and can sign up online at Pistahan.net.

In the 8th Annual Pistahan Adobo Cookoff, chefs will face off to create the best adobo dish in two categories - traditional and fusion.

“You cannot separate Filipino culture and delicious food,” said Al Perez, President of the Filipino American Arts Exposition which organizes the Pistahan Parade and Festival. “Everyone is excited to see what new creations the

chefs will think of this year.”Creativity will be a key to success for

the winning chef. In partnership with the Philip-pine

Consulate General in San Francisco and Philippine Depart-ment of Tourism, the Festival will also host a qualifying round for amateur and professional chefs for the popular Kulinarya: A Filipino Culinary Showdown on Sunday August 12 from 11 am to 2pm at the City View Room of the Metreon in San Francisco, which festival goers are welcome to attend. The finals will take place in December.

“Last year’s cook-off was one of the most thrilling events I have ever been to,” dishes Joanne Boston, self-confessed food fanatic and avid food blogger. “Being one of the judges was an honor and it was such fun to talk with the chefs.”The festival also features the return of the annual popular Balut Eating Contest which the public competes to see who can gobble down the fertilized duck embryo the fastest.

“We are excited to be working with Pistahan to help push the Filipino food movement forward,” said PJ Quesada, third generation owner of Ramar Foods.

For those with a sweet tooth, there will also be an Ice Cream Eating Challenge featuring local Filipino-made Heavenly Ice Cream. Expect to see flavors like Ube, Lanca and Macapuno to see how well the public can identify their flavors. The ice cream, a creation of local Filipino entrepreneur Ben Acorda, is popular in the Bay Area and can be found at stores such as Goldilocks and other Asian food stores.

“I use the finest food ingredients,” Acorda says. “It’s handmade, as opposed to commercial. A lot of love and care.”

For foodies, lumpia, pancit, sisig, and more will all be for sale in the food court by local restaurants who will feature their regional specialty cuisine. Food trucks including: Rice Rockit, Rita’s Catering, Naked Chorizo, and Senor Sisig will also be on site.

If you are interested in getting involved in any of the food contests, visit pistahan.net and click on the link that says “Sign up to enter the Culinary Pavilion Contests.”

RAMAR Foods culinARy PAVilion

Savor The Thrill of the GrillBy Kharissa Fernando


11AM - 5PM


Balut-eating contest

WinE TAsTinG PAVilion

Taste Filipino-made wines from Napa Valley and the PhilipinesBy Kharissa Fernando

Sat. aug. 11

11AM - 5PM




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Now in its 4th year, Kulinarya, which means “culinary” or “cuisine” in Filipino, showcases the San

Francisco Bay Area’s Filipino “foodies” and restaurants, highlights the Philippines’ culinary travel destinations and tour programs, and underlines the country’s rich culture and heritage through a gastronomic telling of its history.

Kulinarya has grown to be a competitive cooking competition, culinary showcase of Filipino food establishments, a bazaar of arts and crafts and various home-grown establishments.

Kulinarya continues to elevate the appreciation of Philippine cuisine, improving the quality of taste, presentation, and nutrition of Filipino dishes through a friendly yet competitive showcase of chefs, foodies, and other culinary enthusiasts.

This year, Kulinarya is bringing it

back to where it all began as the preliminary and qualifying round will be held at the 2nd floor terrace of the Yerba Buena Gardens on August 11, 2013 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the 20th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival; the largest celebration of Filipino art, dance, music, and food in Northern California. The first Kulinarya: Filipino Culinary Showdown was during the Pistahan Parade and Festival back in 2010.

This year, there will be only one

winner in each division (Amateur and Professional) from San Francisco who will qualify for the Finals where he/she will be competing head to head in an exciting cook-off and on-site culinary encounter against the winners from their respective qualifying rounds from Los Angeles, Honolulu, New York, and Washington D.C. Competitors for this unique food competition have not only grown in number but likewise in region; thus reinforcing what KULINARYA is all about—a call to action allowing

everyone to learn about, explore on, and savor Philippine Cuisine at its best, in its traditional and popularly-growing modern forms.

Witness this year’s stimulating competition as Filipino chefs and foodies go head to head in showcasing their own rendition of their favorite Filipino dish. Let their recipes do the talking – each of these dishes have their own one-of-a-kind stories to tell. Just another reason why Philippine Cuisine (Kulinarya) is MORE FUN!

Hungry? Let’s GO FILIPINO!

KULINARYA QUALIFYING ROUND

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Sun. Aug. 11

11AM - 2PM

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Every year the Pistahan Parade and Festival showcases a Heritage Pavilion and this year, it proudly celebrates the 75th

anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge and the contributions some Filipinos have made to its glorious history.

This year’s Heritage Pavilion is sponsored by Wells Fargo, and features a mini Filipino museum displaying Philippine antiques, artifacts and material art from institutions and local collectors, often never displayed in public before. Connect with Filipino history and learn something new! The Heritage Pavilion is located inside Yerba Buena Gardens on the Mission Street side.

The Pavilion will also exhibit the work of Cece Carpio, community muralist and educator. Her mural will be on display both on Saturday and Sunday. Cece paints people and places on the edges of survival from the islands of the Philippines to the streets of San Francisco. Using acrylic, ink, aerosol and installations, her work tells stories of immigration, ancestry, resistance, and resilience. She has produced and

exhibited work in the Philippines, Fiji Islands, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Italy, Norway, England and throughout the United States. Interested in meeting the artist? She will be available for questions on Sunday, August 11th, from 12 - 2 pm.

Come learn more about Pistahan history as well! View previous year’s Pistahan posters, and leave behind a mention of your favorite Pistahan memory on our wall. View the Golden Gate Bridge exhibit that we featured last year, highlighting the pinoys and pinays who have become part of the lore behind its 100-year history.

Q & A w i t h C e C e C A r p i ohow did this commission start?

The murals are a part of Kularts’ Making Visible Project Initiative, focused on creating large-scale public artworks and participatory public arts events that provide a connection to our own sense of history and cultural pride, and gives visual presence to our community, both to ourselves and to the general population. By involving a population that is multi-generational and of mixed

immigration status in the development of the art work, we strive to positively give voice to the issues that affect our lives, visually engage in our own history, and address the political and social goals of our neighborhood. Commissioned by Kularts, the Bayanihan Community Center Mural is 2012-13 component of Kularts’ Making Visible Project Initiative in partnership with Filipino American Development Foundation. The project is funded by the SFAC Cultural Equity Grant-ACIP and The LIA Fund.what was your process in creating this mural -- did you have to do a lot of research, interviews and prep work?

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Galila.The making of the mural involved many individuals from the Pilipino community, particularly organizations and their clients house in Bayanihan Community Center. Meetings and interviews were held and a large poster hung in Bayanihan where folks can write in their recommendations.who or what inspired you to come up with this design solution?

The inspiration of the work is the Pilipino core value of ‘bayanihan’ or working together, and the valuable work organizations in the Bayanihan Community Center are doing for the greater community inspiration. We honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Mario Borja founder of the Bayanihan Community Center, Bayanihan House and Filipino American Development Foundation.



Kaiser Permanente is proud; once again, to sponsor the Health Pavilion at this year’s

Pistahan Festival’s. Come learn how to improve your health and enjoy fun nutrition and safety quizzes! Play the “What’s in your Drink?” sugar demo, a fun and challenging way to find the healthiest drink—you’ll be surprised at the results!

You won’t want to miss the ensaymadas or fresh fruit at our Mula sa Puso (“from the heart”) booth. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Heart Healthy recipe booklet, which offers traditional Filipino recipes that not only taste good, but they are also good for you! Visitors will also be able to get free blood pressure screenings from Kaiser Permanente physicians and nurses. Our stroke team will offer bilingual booklets highlighting the warning signs of stroke and stroke prevention.

This year, Kaiser Permanente’s Community Benefit Program has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to benefit non profit organizations and their efforts to provide access to health care, fight childhood obesity, work with at risk youth, stem violence, and support the health of our aging population. As you enjoy the parade and festival this year, know our cause is health, our passion is service, and we are here to make lives better. We at Kaiser Permanente want you to be healthy and THRIVE!

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Improving your Health with Kaiser Permanente By Kharissa Fernando


11AM - 5PM


At the Kaiser Permanente Health Pavilion, Pistahan visitors can learn how to improve their health and enjoy fun nutrition and safety quizzes!



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Wells Fargo

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Ft. McKinley RestaurantGalleria Park Hotel

Golden State WarriorsHeavenly Ice Cream

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San Francisco GiantsSpintronix

Sun Tropics Western Union

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ADVISORY BOARD Marily MondejarPearl ParmeleeRudy AsercionTony Villegas, Jr.

STEERING COMMITTEEAl PerezAngela PangBenilda RosalesBetty BucatCarlito PantigCharlene ManuelCJ Dela CruzConnie ZhengCyril SolaDerek JoeEdward DantesElaine SungEm AngelesFlorence MendozaFranklin RicarteGavin TolentinoGenevieve DwyerGenevieve JopandaGerard Talampas, Parade DirectorGeraldine PunzalanGerry PangilinanHerna CruzJasmine EsguerraJay LoyolaJennifer SalazarJay R de GuzmanJennifer VillaminJinni Mabalot BartolomeJoAnn AgcaoiliJoaquin Aragones, Festival Manager

Johnny VelosoJong ArcegaJoshua YorkJoycelyn JallorinaKen MarquisKristian KabuayLaymon JonesMalvin AgnoMariluz RagasaMark AglugudMary Jane CordovaMatt HopkinsMike RosalesMimoune OuchaniPatrick LigotPaule TenchavezPearl ParmeleeRap SarmientoRay AbadRay HaguisanRoe MartinezRona RonquilloTyrone Poblete

VOLUNTEERSAlberic Rivera Cecille BadiolaChristina DunhamDeanne PalaganasDerek JoeDon Aguillo

Edward DantesErnie CastanedaEugene LibadiaGene ApelidoGina GuidoHussein ResanJasmin PerazaKhalid AbibLaura GalichaLilibeth SantiagoMarily MondejarMark AglugubMaryJane CordovaMoises CaldounNorma EdarOgie PerezPatricia ThompsonPatrick LigotPeter GomezRennell AtienzaRamon SantiagoRowena Ca-banayanSaid SaouafSally CabunocSam AppelidoSherwin AranaSteve IkeTJ SimbulanTommy Abib

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35TWENTY YEARS OF CELEBRATING CULTURE AND COMMUNITY.

After many centuries of foreign occupation, our ancestors built the wisdom and strength of a new Philippines – an independent Philippines – where our country could foster its spirit, resourses and talent to achieve and pursue a goal of progress and goodwill towards mankind. After more than a century, that very spirit lives on in each and every one of us, no matter where we have traveled throughout the world.

Through our support of community organizations & the arts, we continue our commitment to our ancestors. Ramar Foods, for more

than 40 years, has been dedicated to serving the Filipino diaspora in the United States, Canada, and the world. Each one of our products is made with utmost care, the best ingredients, and the same spirit past generations have echoed through the years. As the 3rd generation of leadership brings new vision, we stay firmly rooted in our commitment to changing the way the world views Filipino Cuisine, and we hope to make our kapamilya proud along the way.

Ramar Foods. Family. Culture. Tradition. Since 1969.

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RAMAR IS PROUD TO SPONSORPISTAHAN IN ITS 20TH YEARRAMAR IS PROUD TO SPONSORPISTAHAN IN ITS 20TH YEAR

115 Years of Philippine Independence.

PALARO

F I L I P I N OHERITAGE GAMES

F A A E

Friday, 08/067:05 pm

A’s filipino heritAge nightOakland Athletics vs Cleveland Indians

O.co Coliseum7000 Coliseum WayOakland, CA

Oakland.Athletics.com

Thursday, 09/057:15 pm

giAnts filipino heritAge nightSF Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks

AT&T Park24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco, CA

SFGiants.com/SpecialEvents

October Date TBATime TBA

rAiders mAbuhAy fiestAOakland Raiders vs TBA

Oakland Coliseum7000 Coliseum WayOakland, CA

Raiders.com

November Date TBATime TBA

WArriors filipino heritAge nightGolden State Warriors vs TBA

ORACLE Arena7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA

Warriors.com

Date TBAtime tbA

CAl berKeley filipino heritAge bAsKetbAll gAmeCal Bears vs TBA

Haas Pavilion115 Haas Pavilion Berkeley, CA

CalBears.com

Game Ka Na Ba?Celebrate Filipino culture and community at the Filipino Heritage Game Series.

expo magazine 2013 - 20th anniversary edition

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