Fil-Am Who's Who May 2018

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Sam & Carol Sibbaluca

Mastering the steps to success

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At AtYour YourService Service •• Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro Consul General Tess Dizon-De Vega Organizations We Love Community Shakers •• St. Paul Manila Alumnae USA Dennis Sy Community Shakers & Movers Rewind •• Event Atty. Nick Caraquel Photos

by Rolan Gutierrez Milestones & Moments Organizations We Love • Excelsa de Jesus • Saleaflor Foundation Cover Story Cover • SamStory & Carol Sibbaluca • Dr. Cesar B. Holgado Rewind Milestones & Moments • Event Photos

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A Word from The Editor

Oliver Oliveros

A Family of Entrepreneurs Some say that priorities change when you start a family, especially when you have kids to raise and when the time comes you’ll need to put them through college.

To be financially prepared for this huge challenge, you may want to double your savings by bringing up the spirit of entrepreneurship in your family. That, as a matter of fact, what our cover story subjects, Samuel and Carol Sibbaluca, along with their daughter, Katrina, did! (And they’re very successful at that!)

The Sibbalucas were living an average American life—working a 9 to 5 job, raising a daughter, paying bills, and saving for the future— when they realized their income alone just won’t cut it and they needed more.

With their daughter, Katrina, as the major driving force, the couple set out to change the direction and future of their family, which began with a typical business presentation.

Some say that mixing family and business is a fatal combination, but the Sibbalucas’ road to entrepreneurial success says otherwise.

Having your own family members steering your business gives you a full control over your destiny and build your own financial security. As a team, you call the shots to make the decisions and ultimately drive your business to an unparalleled success.

Also, running a family-led business brings the family closer, allowing them to spend time working side by side with each passing day.

Read more about the Sibbalucas on pages 12-14.

Photo by Rolan Gutierrez

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Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro

At Your Service

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Our Hardworking Vice Consul Photo by Rolan Gutierrez – I want to help everyone achieve job motivation by encouraging them, listening to their problems, and advising them as best as I could,” she says.

Lastly, as Assistant Manager of the Philippine Center, she is the secondin-command with respect to maintaining the New York Philippine Center, which mostly everyone in the community knows as the Philippine Government-owned building along Fifth Avenue that primarily houses both the Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations and the Philippine Consulate General, aside from other government agency representatives, such as the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, the Philippine Department of Tourism. and Pag-IBIG Fund.

Born to a father hailing from Ilocos and a mother from La Union, she attended Miriam College (formerly Maryknoll) in Quezon City from nursery all the way to her high school years. She then went on to attend Ateneo de Manila University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with honors. Immediately thereafter, she enrolled at the Ateneo de Manila College of Law in Rockwell, Makati City where she earned a Juris Doctor Degree and made the dean’s list. Accordingly, she took the Philippine Bar and signed the Philippine Roll of Attorneys at the Supreme Court in May 2010.

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ew to the Philippine Consulate General family and a fresh face in the New York Filipino community is Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro, who assumed her first diplomatic posting for the Philippine Foreign Service in the Big Apple last September 2017, has been concurrently serving as the Administrative Officer of the Consulate, Administering Officer of the Resident Election Registration Board for Overseas Absentee Voters, and the Assistant Manager of the Philippine Center.

Her responsibilities seem enormous for a new arrival, yet Vice Consul Tanya is no doubt confident she will deliver the exemplary public service for which the Consulate is known for throughout the community. “As head of our core consular services, my primary responsibility is to achieve operational efficiency in consular operations this being the frontline service of the Philippine Consulate General in New York,” she explains, “this requires me to supervise the performance of the personnel on a daily basis and resolve issues that are escalated to me.

Executing frontline service operations is very dynamic because you also deal with unpredictable and novel challenges. My role is not only to achieve efficiency in public service but to also improve problem-solving practices.”

As Administrative Officer, she manages administrative processes involving staffing, finance, and property issues. “Implicit also in being an administrative manager is playing the role of cheerleader of the personnel 4 FIL-AM WHO’S WHO M a y 2 0 1 8

Having already familiarized herself with several Filipino-American community leaders throughout the Tri-State region, Vice Consul Tanya’s primary goal on her New York posting is to change the perception of Philippine “public service” that some overseas Filipinos may have. “Each day at work is, therefore, an opportunity to prove that the Philippine Foreign Service could be as efficient and as professional as any other foreign government agency,” she remarks. She goes on to remind that among the newer services that the Consulate is offering is the “Passport Release Tracking System,” which the Consulate has launched last January 2018, wherein applicants need to simply log into the Consulate’s official website www.newyorkpcg.org to monitor the status of their respective passports, instead of calling or emailing the Consulate. “Hopefully, initiatives such as this could help shift the mindset beyond the stereotype most have of Philippine public service,” she comments.

As far as what she feels is her greatest achievement in her new posting, her only remarks are: “I already consider it an achievement whenever a kababayan would take time to call or send me a greeting card to say how thankful they are for the assistance we have provided. It gives me a sense of fulfillment to know that our work in the foreign service helps people in concrete ways.”

Although she has been in New York for just seven months as a Consulate officer, Vice Consul Tanya is no stranger to the urban delights of this great city. “Since I was in high school, my mother, Gloria Jean Ongogan Ramiro, who used to work here in NYC, would save up money to bring all her four children to NYC to spend time with her. Mommy was our official tour guide and photographer. She introduced us to the basics of NYC. Mommy paved the way for us in America”, she recalls. “Now that I am here as Vice Consul, I am hoping to take this opportunity as well to immerse myself in the local culture.”

As for her personal message to the Fil-Am community, she only has to say– “Maraming salamat po sa inyong mainit na pagtanggap sa akin, at sa inyong patuloy na pagsuporta. Sisikapin ko pong pagbutihin ang aking trabaho bilang inyong Vice Consul.

“In more ways than one, you are all ‘ambassadors’ of the Philippines.

Let us continue to show the world what makes Filipinos truly worldclass. Mabuhay!”

Organizations We Love E

St. Paul Manila Alumnae USA

By Marilyn Abalos

Photos courtesy of SPMA USA

stablished in 2015, the Saint Paul Manila Alumnae USA (SPMA USA) is a 501c3 alumni organization based in the United States.

It aims to connect with Paulinians, build a national alumni community, and support Saint Paul University in the Philippines. Its membership encompasses all Saint Paul University campuses back home and all class batches.

As a member, you can expand your network of Paulinians and friends of Saint Paul; bond together in social meetings; align with your business interests, and grow your social media numbers. Additionally, the alumnae can share news about Paulinians and friends of Saint Paul; provide personal and professional development tips; receive discounts from business and community partners, and participate in various SPMA USA programs and events. You can also support the educational programs of Saint Paul University and SPMAF, and other community projects in the Philippines through the SPMA’s Fleur De Lis Fund.

The SPMA’s Fleur de Lis Fund aids projects such as the scholarships for deserving Saint Paul students--from senior high school to college programs in education, nursing, business, information technology, and computer science—and the Saint Paul Music Therapy Center in Manila, which is providing the special needs of the youth and children. The Fund also helps various SPMAFI projects that assist women in correctional facilities and the elderly nuns at the Mere Monique Homes in Iloilo, Philippines.

For more information, email spmausa@gmail.com, or visit www.facebook.com/spmausa/ or www.spma-usa-inc.org.

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The Paulinians and friends bond togetther

Paulinians at 2018 Simbang Gabi in the PCGNY L-R: Nenette Ballon Shlasko, Leila Dizon Sumulong Patsy Santiago Schultz, Sylvia Lavadia Javier and Marilyn Abalos

SPMA USA at the Homecoming sa Konsulado L-R: Myrna Gutierrez, Patsy Santiago Schultz Sylvia Lavadia Javier, Maripaz Calero and Marilyn Abalos

L-R: Dobi Veloso, Guia San Jose, Bambi Diaz, Myrna Gutierrez, Marilyn Abalos, Kathy McMurray, Patsy Santiago Schultz and Boston Dolina singing with Titchie Sarabia on percussions

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Community Movers & Shakers Atty. Nicolas Caraquel

Keeping Families Together is the Heart of US Immigration

By Oliver Oliveros

Photos by Rolan Gutierrez

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r. Marshall Duke, a professor of psychology at Emory University, has this theory that the “people who know a lot about their families tend to be more resilient when facing life’s challenges.” Immigration Attorney Nicolas “Nick” Caraquel, one of the top Attorneys of North America-2018-2019 edition of The Who’s Who Directories, personifies that theory and adds further, “that the unconditional love for family will complete anyone’s life journey.”

An industrial engineer earlier in his career, Atty. Caraquel, Immigration Attorney of US Immigration Law Office of Nicolas Caraquel (83-15 Queens Blvd, 2nd Floor Elmhurst, New York), obtained his New York State license to practice law in 2012. Since practicing law, he’s been helping various clients all over the world to secure their immigrant US visas as a first step in achieving their American Dream, whose original idea has been evolving, according to him. “I used to hear the concept of the ‘American Dream’ was being able to buy a house in the US. As an immigration attorney, my clients have redefined the ‘American Dream’ as being able to bring their family here and share the blessings of ‘America’ with them,” Atty. Caraquel told Fil-Am Who’s Who in an interview.

“No matter how big the house you buy, if you live by yourself, there’s no joy in living in it,” he added.

Although he grew up in a poor family in Davao City—a breadwinner for the family who sold sweetened saba bananas to famished passengers at a bus terminal at the tender age of nine—his love for his family never waned, even an instance. To immigrate his own family in the US, to spend more time with them remains his “American Dream.”

An immigrant himself, Atty. Caraquel understands the challenges and the complexity of going through the US immigration process. He entered the US originally as a tourist in 2007. He was hired as an industrial engineer three weeks after his arrival and obtained his multinational executive visa in four weeks. He became a green card holder in 2008 and now holds a dual Filipino-American citizenship.

Bachelor of Laws, and Ateneo de Davao University-Bachelor of Science.

He’s a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, New York State Bar Association, and Integrated Bar of the Philippines. He received the Empowerment Awardee: Excellence in Legal Profession from the Fiesta in America, 2017, The National Advocates’ Top 40 Under 40 from the The National Advocates, 2017, and the Client’s Choice from Avvo, 2013-2016.

In addition to his legal office in New York, Atty. Caraquel has a satellite office in his hometown, Davao City.

For more information, visit his website IDream-America.com.

Although he’s been a legal counsel for US immigration in under a decade only, he’s considered a seasoned practitioner among his peers and a rapidly growing roster of clients, whose misconceptions about the US immigration law have been recurring. He explained, “The immigration law is not anti-illegal immigrants. As a matter of fact, some provisions and regulations provided better guidance on how to help illegal immigrants to find solutions to their problematic immigration status. All they need to do is consult the right people and get help from the right sources.”

If you choose to work with Atty. Caraquel, his well-grounded industrial engineering skills, besides his expertise in the US immigration law, will help you find practical and quicker solutions to your immigration concerns. “My industrial engineering skills made it easier for me to navigate through the employment and entrepreneur-based petitions.

Business models, re-organizations, financial management, strategic planning, etc. come in handy as I explore employment and investmentbased petitions. My industrial engineering training gives me an advantage in solving even the most complicated immigration problems. Also, my strong problem-solving skills give me the instinct to offer ‘options’ to my clients on their immigration concerns.”

“Being an engineer has molded my ‘can do,’ ‘there’s a better way,’ ‘we’ll find ways’ attitude. That’s why I’m winning my immigration cases,” he said.

Atty. Caraquel is an alumnus of Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan)may 2018

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Milestones & Moments

Myrna Gutierrez

Excelsa de Jesus Miss RP Internat ional Photos courtesy of the RP Pageant organization

RP Scholarship Pageant Season Two

By Romulo Aromin, Jr., MD The second season of the Republic of the Philippines (RP) Scholarship Pageant was successfully held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Ballroom last January 31, where Miss Cindy Dumol from Roxas City was proclaimed Miss RP and Miss Excelsa de Jesus from New York City was crowned Miss RP International.

In this edition of the pageant, Mister RP was also launched as the organizers believe in providing the same opportunities to its male delegates. Mr. Dennis Frias Malones from Bulacan bested the other 16 delegates across the country.

Mister RP was given a cerebral wreath designed by Arnel Papa, to complement the Miss RP crown. A vesture made from naturally woven materials was also made by Ulysses King; it had hand painted local inscriptions in baybayin, which says “Pilipinas Kong Mahal.”

In addition to scholarship and travel opportunities, the winners were given custom commissioned fine jewelry designed by Bernadette Villacorta of Hiyas Jewellery.

The winners will focus on advocating for a more equitable education for the economically disadvantaged.

Miss RP International Excelsa de Jesus

Miss RP Cindy Dumol

Mr. RP Dennis Frias Malones

Grand Coronation Board of Judges and Executive Board Back (L-R): Atty. Larry Safran (Senior Partner, Latham and Watkins, NY), Romulo Aromin, Jr., MD (MMRP), Mr. Frederick Alegre (ASEC, Philippine Dept of Tourism), Dr. Lyan Marc G. Peniero (Dean, College of Education, Univ. of Iloilo) Front (L-R): Ma. Felisa Jocson (EVP, Jocson College), Gel Gomez (Head, Group Sales and Marketing, Hotel of Asia, DoubleDragon Properties), Lynette Padolina (CEO and President, MMRP), Gen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa (Director General, PNP), Jose Mari Chan, Atty. Danilo Yang, Former President (Prosecutors League of the Philippines) m a y 2 0 1 8 FIL-AM WHO’S WHO 11

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Sam & Carol Sibbaluca

Healthy Living Is Their Business

By Maricar CP Hampton

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Photos by Rolan Gutierrez

ilipino immigrants Carol Sibbaluca and husband Sam were living an average American life--working an 8 to 5 job, raising a daughter, paying bills, and saving for the future-- when they realized their income alone just won’t cut it and they needed more.

“My husband is into Information Technology (IT) and I was a retail manager of an import-export company. We wanted to send our daughter to college with no financial assistance so we needed the extra income.”

With their daughter Katrina as the major driving force, they set out to change the direction and future of their family.

It all started with a friendly invitation to a dinner presentation of Saladmaster. “My husband is from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA Cl ‘82),” Carol said, “His friend, Jimmy Garcia, a pilot and a member of PMA Cl’85, and wife Meden hosted a health and nutrition show and they invited us.”

Saladmaster, Inc. is a direct selling company which offers cookware made in the U.S.A. using carefully selected American and Swiss stainless steel.

And it’s backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, so people can enjoy their cookware for decades.

Initially, Carol was skeptical of the product “We have been Saladmaster owners since 1982 in the Philippines. My mom bought it in Singapore.

Back then, I was not sure if it was a great product.”

But seeing firsthand the benefits of owning the cookware and because Sam had medical issues, they decided to give it a try. They purchased a set, not knowing that Saladmaster would soon turn into a business venture.

“I like healthy eating and my husband has high cholesterol so I said why not get the natural vitamins, minerals, and nutrients directly from the food,” Carol shared.

It was not until 2004 that they joined the Spirit of Success Program of Saladmaster, first as a trainee in Panorama City, California working their way up the ranks.

“When we started, it was just a part-time job,” she said.

The couple worked long hours. In no time, they saw the fruits of their labor and decided to make a change: Saladmaster now became a fulltime job.

Originally from Guagua, Pampanga, Carol believes the key to success is “having the passion and the ability to overcome disappointments and failures that come along the way.”

“Each person has their own passion; it may be selling, photography, or cooking and that [passion] is what you will pursue,” she told Fil-Am Who’s Who. 2006 proved to be a fantastic year for Sam and Carol. They got their promotion as Direct Dealers. After working with their promoting dealer for two (2) years they moved to New Jersey and opened their own business--Supreme Health Systems LLC. Supreme Health Systems LLC is an authorized distributor of Saladmaster in New York and New Jersey. In the Tri-State area, there are about 10 dealers authorized to distribute Saladmaster products.

Carol admits Saladmaster gave her “financial independence” and enabled her to be her own boss.

Like any business, Supreme Health System LLC faced some growing pains. “When we started, being able to have people join and believe in the product [was difficult.] “ “Saladmaster cookware is priced like a major kitchen appliance depending on the cookware set one is investing on. But the product speaks for itself.

The quality of the actual product and the benefits it gives—makes people know that it is more than worth to invest on it.”

All their hard work paid off when Katrina earned her nursing degree from Cypress College in California. She joined the family business fulltime and now runs her own business, Supreme Health Systems of New York LLC.

“I like healthy eating and my husband has high cholesterol so I said why not get the natural vitamins, minerals, and nutrients directly from the food”.

Today, Carol and Sam are giving back to the community by helping about 40 consultants in their group achieve their goals. Supreme Health Systems LLC has two offices: one in Jersey City, New Jersey and another in Woodside, New York. They also have a satellite office in Connecticut and plan to expand operations in Massachusetts.

Sam and Carol have received numerous awards and recognitions making them ideal examples for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

“Success in this field takes sacrifice, time, and commitment. A person should have a purpose and [be able to] answer the question why do you want to do this? [kind of work] Carol said, “This is not an overnight success. It takes hard work and commitment,” she said.

The couple spends their free time by watching movies, shopping, or traveling. may 2018

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All in the family! L-R: Katrina Sibbaluca and parents Carol and Sam

LEFT: Katrina Sibbaluca poses by her multi-plaque awards.

TOP: Superbly engineered Saladmaster pan

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A Knight to Remember

A tribute to Ambassador Mario Lopez De Leon, Jr. Philippine Consulate, NY

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April was Autism month

The globe in Mall of Asia lighted up the sign in observance.

Photo courtesy of Erlinda Borromeo

Lolaland, The Grandmother of All Shows

Produced by Saleaflor Entertainment & Valles Vendiola LLP Featuring Fe De Los Reyes, Cecile Azarcon, Jam Morales, Odette Quesada Lefrak Concert Hall, Flushing NY

Knights of Rizal Long Island (KORLI)

KORLI had their 2018 officers induction ball.

Leonard’s Palazzo of Great Neck, NY Photo by Nonoy Rafael

SALIDA: Simbolo at Kultura

A production by the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA)

The Rock Church, Elmhurst NY

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Zamboanga

Fil-Am Who’s Who joined the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) on their Tourism Site Validation for the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Dakak Park Beach Resort

Resort owner Romeo Jalosjos (left) holds a copy of Fil-Am Who’s Who magazine along with Rolan Gutierrez (center) and Myrna Gutierrez (right). Jalosjos says he knows the cover person Loida Nicolas Lewis.

River Cruise

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Seated L-R: Abigail B. Francisco, Reg Raquiza, Eroll Beja Myrna Gutierrez and TA Barnizo Gadia May 2018

Gloria’s Fantasyland

L-R: TA Barnizo Gadia, Svetlana Jalosjos De Leon, Myrna Gutierrez, Rolan Gutierrez, Abigail B. Francisco Reg Raquiza, Eroll Beja, Danceldale Pacquiao Calago and Charles Anthony Cordero Rotoni

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Sta. Cruz Island (Pink Beach)

The pink color of the sand originates from the pulverized red organ pipe coral.

In the foreground are the famous Curacha orange crabs of Zamboanga. Tourists are wondering why these orange colored crabs which look like cooked crabs are freely walking.

Standing right: Cams Quijano

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Skilled young boat paddlers took us to explore the mangroves teeming with life.

A fishing village

Vinta sail boat

Community Calendar

May 14-26 2018 Filipino Restaurant Week

Now in its 4th year, the Philippine Consulate of New York presents the 2018 Filipino Restaurant Week. Explore the flavors of the Philippines at participating restaurants in New York, New Jersey and, Pennsylvania, which offer $25 (lunch) and $35 (dinner) packages. For more info, visit NewYorkPCG.org/events.

Jun 3 120th Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration The Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. invites you to attend the 120th Philippine Independence Day anniversary celebrations along Madison Avenue in Manhattan starting at 10 a.m. A street fair, a grand parade, and a cultural festival await your family and friends!

Jun 9

Time Is Now: Networking & Mentoring Event

Presented by Reach Us Global, “Time is Now” allows you to network with highly acclaimed Global Filipinos from many different fields at Harvard Club of New York (35 W 44th St, New York) from 1-7 p.m.

Limited slots for 15-minute mentorship and brainstorming are still available. Buy tickets at PHTimeIsNow.com.

Jun 10 Philippine Heritage Center Celebrates 4th Anniversary Working together for a noble cause, the Philippine Heritage Center celebrates its 4th anniversary at Astoria Manor (25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, NY) from 2 to 7 p.m. Donate ($70-75) by calling Fely 917558-0629.

Jun 30 Dinner Show With David Pomeranz Saleaflor Foundation presents a dinner show with David Pomeranz, a night of celebration for Success, Life, and Fulfillment, featuring singers Gail Banawis, Angel Ram, and Shane Ericks at DA Mikele Illagio

(79-17 Albion Ave., Elmhurst, NY) starting at 6 p.m. Buy a ticket ($200), which includes dinner, meet and greet, and one raffle stub, by calling RN Express 917-902-7372, Fil-Am Who’s Who 917-502-9887, or DJ Filipino Events 845-633-0980.

Jul 20

The Drifters Live in NYC

LinRa Promotions LLC and Asian Queen Fest present The Drifters Live in New York City, featuring Steve Mitchell as Elvis, at Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel (135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, NY, at 7:30 p.m.

Buy tickets ($60-125) from Kaye 347-469-829, Myrna 917-502-9887, Alice 347-750-9245, Steve 646-270-1087 or Consuelo 347-488-9386.

Part of the proceeds will go to the Filipino International Community of America, NothingButNets, Saint Patrick Church, and Philippine Community Center Services for the Aging (PCCSA).

Jul 25-29 Philippine Nurses Association of America National

Convention The 39th Annual Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) National Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City on the Hudson. For more information, visit PNA of N.J. website at PNANJ.org.

Aug 11 Arise Mindanao: A Neo-Ethnic Fashion Show For the benefit of Dalan sa Kalambuan (Dalsaka) Foundation Inc., Arise Mindanao: A Neo-Ethnic Fashion Show, featuring the works of Jhun Ador, Archie Castillo, and Makayla Leiting, plus the guest appearance of Ms. Venus Raj, Miss Universe 2014 4th Runner-Up, will be held at DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom (128 Frontage Road, Newark, New Jersey) starting at 6 p.m. Buy tickets ($85-120) from Debbie 551-998-8445, Rowena 516-698-6036, Fely 917-558-0629 Myrna 917-502-9887.

Ongoing Lea Salonga is Back on Broadway!

Tony winner Lea Salonga plays Ezrulie, the Goddess of Love, in the reimagined production of the hit Broadway musical “Once On This Island” at the Circle in the Square (1633 Broadway and 50th St., New York, N.Y.) To get tickets, visit OnceOnThisIsland.com.

SHOOTER’S TIP I took this shot at a Jaycees function in Queens NY. I asked my smart and pretty model Cecile Duyongco to pose with the balloons from our table.

Shot in available light using a Canon 5D iii 85mm f1.4 at 1/80 f1.8 ISO 1000.

Keep on shooting!

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