Fil-Am Who's Who, May 2019

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In This Issue. . .

Organizations We Love • Autism Hearts Foundation At Your Service • Marvin Dimaculangan The ARTIST • Cesar De Los Santos III Milestones & Moments • GFNY Philippines • JAZZ for LOVE Cover Story • Jennifer Lopez Polintan Rewind Rewind • Event Photos by Rolan Gutierrez Community Calendar

A Word from The Editor

Oliver Oliveros

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Celebrate the Freedom We Have Today!

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With historical revisionism, which hastily reframes various historical events with mostly biased assumptions, widespread on social media, it’s much easier to sway us to forget the valiant efforts of our forefathers and Filipinos heroes. But thanks to Philippine Independence Day celebrations held annually in the United States, the Philippines, and other parts of the world, we’re reminded of some of the most irrefutable Philippine historical facts that proved our ancestors’ sacrifices did not die in vain.

The Philippines originally marked its independence from the Spanish colonizers of more than 300 years (1521-1998) on June 12, 1898. This was when the Philippines’ flag was first raised and its national anthem was first played, led by then General Emilio Aguinaldo and scores of Filipino revolutionaries. However, for the Filipinos at that time, their liberty was short-lived because the warring countries of Spain and the United States did not recognize the efforts of General Aguinaldo and his men.

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However, the 1898 Treaty of Paris ended the war between Spain and the United States. In the end, Spain surrendered its rule of the Philippines to the United States. Naturally, the freedom-deprived Filipinos did not take this lightly. In 1899, the Philippines revolted against the United States to earn its much-deserved sovereignty on July 4, 1946, via the Treaty of Manila.

The Philippine Independence Day was officially observed on July 4 until President Diosdado Macapagal signed the Republic Act No. 4166 on August 4, 1964. This declaration retained the official celebration of Philippine Independence from the Spanish Rule on its original date, June 12.

Photo by Rolan Gutierrez

Therefore, June 12 has been officially the Philippine archipelago’s independence day since more than 60 years ago.

The colors of the B’laan tribe (see page 13)

In New York City, the Philippine Independence Day celebrations are held earlier on the first Sunday in June, which is June 2 this year. The main event, the grand street parade, aims to create awareness of Philippine history, culture, and traditions, as well as to raise funds for charitable organizations both based in the United States and the Philippines.

I encourage you to take part in this momentous occasion, not just to enjoy the savory barbecue pork on sticks along Madison Avenue and 27th Street, but to prove to the prejudiced historical revisionists that you honor our predecessors’ blood and sacrifice that earned the freedom we’re enjoying till this day!

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Organizations We Love AUTISM HEARTS FOUNDATION

Myrna Gutierrez

Poised For An Encore in April 2020

By Erlinda Borromeo

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hildren identified with Autism are among those that face serious challenges in learning and developing skills. Their ability to function as a self-sufficient adult is seriously jeopardized if no opportunities are given to them to flourish, function independently, and achieve full meaningful lives.

FASHION ARTS AUTISM BENEFIT (FAAB), a project of AUTISM HEARTS FOUNDATION, is a way to appreciate each individual’s uniqueness to help them access the arts while nurturing their abilities. For many individuals on the spectrum who have difficulties connecting, art can be an integral, valid part of therapy--a tool to show who they are and what they are made of.

Photos by Myrna Gutierrez & Jan Andrada such opportunities. They have built a portfolio of experience and been lifted to see and share their potential as the unique and gifted individuals they are. How do you imagine that changed their world, their beliefs, their confidence in themselves? What benefits have these artists gained from the exposure, recognition, and potential resume experience? LIMITLESS! Our FAAB ARTISTS have already awed the international community through their artworks last April 2017. Their amazing creations were exhibited at the United Nations in New York during the United Nations World Autism Awareness Celebration attended by dignitaries from different nations. The attendees had the opportunity to appreciate our artists’ amazing and fabulous collections, followed with a fashion show at the Philippine Consulate General New York.

An encore, featuring FAAB BAGUIO and FAAB KALIBO Artists, is well on its way to the United Nations on April 2, 2020, Their creations will be showcased via an art exhibit and a fashion show, FASHION FOR HOPE. Nestled in lush forestry of pine trees and greens of Camp John Hay Golf and Country Club, The Manor is the home of FAAB BAGUIO PROGRAM. FAAB 2020 is a collaboration with Autism Hearts Foundation, FILAM GOLF FOUNDATION, and the Baguio Local Government Unit under the leadership of Mayor Mauricio Domogan and the Baguio families and community. The generosity of FILAM GOLF FOUNDATION and its Chairman, Robert John Sobrepeña, have made this dream for FAAB BAGUIO Artists into a reality.

Wardrobe designer Anthony Legarda (L) poses with his models

The FAAB PROJECT provides opportunities to develop language, cognition, fine and gross motor skills, social and life skills, self-esteem and self-expression, and the opportunity to define potential career paths. It’s an avenue to developing an otherwise unheard voice.

As a vehicle for expression, the FAAB Artist’s creation gives them the capacity to connect to the outer world of concrete reality. The project’s GOAL: To improve the QUALITY OF LIFE of people with autism and their families by creating and providing inclusive opportunities in the Arts, Fashion, and Design and by developing opportunities for entrepreneurship/business sense to become self-sustaining individuals.

Faced with challenges in both speaking and the cognitive pragmatics of language that are the foundation of all human social interaction, how do we raise the bar? How do we provide these needs? We create opportunities especially designed for them to maximize their highest potentials. Results have been outstanding to those who have been afforded

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FAAB President Erlinda Borromeo addresses audience.

Jean Nabong and Beatrice Bugnosen Kimmel display handpainted pinya shawl created by FAAB Kalibo, Aklan artists.

Proud owners of FAAB BAGUIO BAGS handpainted by FAAB Artists from the Cordilleras— Jan Andrada, Marilou MedinaCristobal, AHF Board Director Julie Babich, Vicente Cristobal, and NY Consul General Ambassador Claro S. Cristobal

L-R: Myrna Gutierrez of Fil-Am Who’s Who magazine, FAAB President Erlinda Borromeo, Beatrice Bugnosen Kimmel of Empkt PR, and Lissa Limson Sobrepena of San Francisco, CA

Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan (seated, third from left) shows his support for the city’s autistic kids. may 2019

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Marvin MarvinDimaculangan Dimaculagan

At Your Service

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His task and responsibilities are to ensure the security of the entire Center and to coordinate with local law enforcement officials on the continued safety measures of the building, especially when it comes to occupancy capacity and fire hazard prevention.

I’ve personally had the pleasure to know and work alongside Marvin on numerous community functions and events and I can attest to how reliable, efficient, and fun-loving he really is!

He first joined the Center back in 2012 as he saw it as a golden opportunity to work for the Philippine Government and commit himself to public service to the Fil-Am community. The fact that his mother, Marievic Dimaculangan, a career official with the Philippine Foreign Service, who was at the time assigned as the Cultural Officer of the Consulate was divine providence for him. After visiting his mother while on vacation from the Philippines, the assistant security coordinator position was offered to him, and he accepted it without hesitation.

Marvin’s mother is currently assigned to the Philippine Consulate in Guangzhou, China, as he himself continues to work sometimes long hours into the evening on a weekly basis, helping to oversee the security at the Center. The Center hosts several community events and diplomatic receptions, which are also spearheaded by the Philippine Mission to the United Nations, Department of Tourism, Department of Trade and Industry, and other private organizations.

His mother hails from Indang, Cavite, while his father is from Tiaong, Quezon in the Philippines. Like this writer, he has grown up in a diplomatic family who lived and were educated outside of the Philippines in his younger years. He attended high school at

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Photo by Rolan Gutierrez

e is a familiar face to many members of the Tri-State FilipinoAmerican community who often pass by the New York Philippine Center front desk.

He is among the few people that consular applicants, visiting officials, and VIPs literally first meet upon entering the Center’s building on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and his ever-smiling and warmly jovial face provides the perfect welcoming reception to all the guests. He is Marvin Dimaculangan, the assistant security coordinator at the Philippine Center.

Gandhi Memorial International School in Jakarta, Indonesia, where his mother was then posted at the Philippine Embassy there. He would later study at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde in Manila, where he graduated with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

A huge sports fan, he enjoys playing basketball and soccer, although nowadays he has grown a positive addiction to cycling, marathon running, and triathlon. Marvin just had the honor to participate in this year’s GFNY Philippines Bohol 2019, which is the Philippine edition of New York’s GFNY World Championship for international bicyclists and is organized by the Philippine Department of Tourism in New York (PDOT-NY). He, along with other local and international cyclists, ably demonstrated the warm welcome that the country happily extends to bicycling enthusiasts worldwide, thereby proving that the country can compete as an international sports event host, just as France does annually with its renowned annual Tour de France cycling competition.

His other hobbies are taking photographs, touring aquariums, and conducting woodworking projects at home. Visitors at the Center will find themselves thoroughly enjoying the company of Marvin by engaging in worthwhile conversations on various topics such as our national boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and an endless list of basketball stars and icons who play for both the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and National Basketball Association (NBA).

Cesar De Los Santos III

The ARTIST

A Multi-Awarded Filipino Visual Artist

Chito sits by his works.

By: Aletheia Luna Delos Santos

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esar, or Chito, is a modest gentleman, polite, grounded, but one whose talent sings out in his works. The native of Talisay, Batangas in the Philippines has been exhibiting in numerous states like NY, NJ, and CT to name a few. Prior to that, he was a frequent recipient of awards and recognition in the Philippines.

Chito, who received a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the Philippine Women’s University in Manila in 1990, was one of four noted Filipino international artists who was recognized at a reception at Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center that honored the first Filipino Mt. Everest climbers. He was a consistent scholar of the prestigious Saturday Art Group, founded by the late Philippine National Artist Cesar Legaspi and Shell Pilipinas.

Additionally, Cesar earned the San Pedro, Laguna Award for the monument titled “Kalayaan” (Freedom), which he himself sculptured; the 2nd prize at the 1989 Shell National Student Art Competition in Manila; the 2nd prize at the Art of Ecology Painting Competition, and the gold medal from Congressman Nereo Joaquin for his “First Malolos Congress” painting. He has also received the Gold Medal Award of Honor at the Audubon Artists 65th Annual Exhibit at the Salmagundi Art Club in NYC and the honorable mention and 4th place prizes at the Hudson Artists of NJ Regional Art Exhibits.

Chito has clearly participated in numerous group shows, solo exhibits, and social art gatherings in the Philippines, the United States, and Canada. He has been a member of the Society of the Philippine American Artists in Metro New York, the Art Association of the Philippines, and the Pintig Art Group Philippines. His

presence is rapidly being well known as he moves so fluidly from each achievement he accomplishes.

Not only has Chito been active throughout the ongoing peak of his career, but he also has a professional affiliation with top art organizations in the East Coast. He is an active member of the North East Watercolor Society of Kent, CT, the Smithtown Township Art Council of St. James, NY, and the Mills Pond Art Gallery of St. James, NY to name a few.

Of all these awards and recognition, his latest honor would be being the first prize winner at the National Art League Fall Members Show in Douglaston, NY as well as his Jury Award for the Arnot Museum--both given in 2016. To this day, he continues his passion for his first love of fine arts and he does this splendidly all while competing, joining, and, of course, successfully winning in these competitions. His upcoming projects include bringing his subjects to life in both watercolor and oil at his fifth one-man show from June 17-28, 2019, at the Philippine Center Gallery, on 5th Avenue.

Chito is a talent that points to the beauty in everyday realities. His works do not aim at “social messages or statements.” While he is known for his realist renderings of ordinary folk, floral subjects, countryside scenery, clay jars, old Spanish homes, and indigenous Philippine objects, it’s his ability to render light and shadow in his works as he depicts life in all its nuanced beauty that’s been earning him numerous accolades.

Note: Chito will have his 5th solo Art Exhibit (expressed in oil and watercolor) on June 18, 2019 at the Philippine Consulate. . may 2019

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Milestones & Moments Myrna Gutierrez

GFNY stands for Gran Frondo New York. A Gran Fondo is a type of long-distance road cycling ride originating in Italy in 1970, and roughly translates into English as “Big Ride”. Italian Gran Fondos are officially defined and certified by the Italian Cycling Federation as a bicycle event at least 120 kilometres (75 mi) long, and are individually chip-timed (start to finish) races with prizes for the fastest riders in each category (Wikipedia.) It was adapted and initiated by the Philippine Ministry of Tourism.

Photos courtesy of Marvin Dimaculangan

L-R: Ross Fernandez , Dan Dex Beltran , Ethan Cruz , Joe Valdez, Marvin Dimaculangan and Gerry Pampo

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Concert produced by Queens Asian Fest in collaboration with JCI Manhattan Rianne Avendula-Philips

Cutuy Herrero

Dr. Kevin Obate

Kirby Asunto

Arianne Aldecoa Eric Celerio Precious Sahagun Jun Javier

Precious Sahagun

Angel Ram May 2019

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Jennifer Lopez Polintan An Entrepreneur Who Doesn’t Rest On Her Laurels By: Fernando Esguerra

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ennifer Lopez Polintan, mother of two, was already a successful businesswoman back in the Philippines, when she came across a quote, which says: “Life is a challenge that we ought to face. You win some, you lose some. But if you don’t give up, you will discover that your sacrifices will reap the greatest rewards” or words to that effect.

Jennifer doesn’t remember who wrote that quote. But it did inspire her to do more, and to never rest on her laurels.

With a thriving salon and spa business in the Philippines and outlets of her beauty products in some parts of Asia, Jennifer – unlike others who tend to be easily satisfied with what they have achieved – looked for more opportunities to expand her business.

This time, she focused her attention on penetrating a larger but very competitive market – the United States.

Photo by: Rolan Gutierrez: she journeyed to Japan to become a computer programmer, but later shifted to singing. Gaining some experience in Japan, she established a talent agency when she came back to the Philippines.

Business was good, but then again, another bump came – Japan stopped issuing visas to Philippine entertainers, so Jennifer had to close her business again.

Undaunted, Jennifer looked for another business opportunity.

And since she frequents salon and spa, she thought she would study beauty care, hair dressing and massage therapy. She took everything to heart, attended classes and even became a trainer and an assessor – one who evaluates who among the trainees should be certified -- at the Philippine Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. In 2007, her Salon de Albularyo was born.

As if with a Midas touch, Jennifer’s new business flourished. And because she comes from a family who believes in homeopathy and “I started to introduce in the US my pilot product, the Moringa she herself is an herbalist, she didn’t stop there. With no formal Seed Extract Shampoo, only last year,” Jennifer says. “Right now I training in chemistry or pharmacy, she began formulating her own already have five active distributors. One of them is Gwapa Salon,” natural beauty products. One of them is the Nature Cares O’ferA, adds Jennifer, who is now into joining US exhibits to showcase her popularly known as O’ferA Malunggay (or moringa) Shampoo. This beauty products. Many more distributors are in the pipeline, and is a head-to-toe shampoo, recommended for hair loss, graying Jenny is now thinking of having a warehouse in the US, and even a hair, dandruff, repair of damaged hair, sensitive scalp as well as manufacturing plant. sensitive skin.

It wasn’t an easy ride when Jennifer began doing business in the US. “There were people who took advantage of my being a newcomer in the US. But I did not surrender. Finally, I met people – fellow Filipinos -- who really wanted to help me, and introduced me to some great connections,” Jennifer says.

“I tested this product with my son, who at a young age, started having gray hair. I also used this product for my daughter who had pimples. Even tested this product with my former husband, who was suffering from hair loss. The product worked!” Jennifer says.

Jennifer’s business acumen has brought her not only profits, but Challenges are nothing new to Jennifer. In fact, her life story is also honors. The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry marked by so many ups and downs. But instead of giving up, she (DTI) has recognized Salon de Albularyo as an Outstanding Micro, became more driven and worked harder.

Small and Medium Enterprise since 2009. She also became one of the esteemed trainers for aspiring entrepreneurs in some Asian “I was born in Manila, was raised in Gapan, Nueva Ecija, hometown countries, a project initiated by the United Nations. of my father, and in between, I spent some time in Caloocan, where my mother was born,” says Jennifer, who started helping her family “I owe a lot to DTI, Jennifer says. “Provincial Director Brigida Pili at a young age. While attending a computer programing course, and the team from the DTI and Mrs. Vilma Joson have been my she worked in a fast food restaurant and even did tutorial work. But business mentors.” And through DTI and PHILEXPORT, I was able her earnings were not enough. So she ventured into business. to join various national and international exhibits to promote my products.” Even with her busy schedule, Jennifer finds time to do “I was 16 when I started a furniture-making business, with wood as other things. Encouraged by Manny Palada of the World Vegetable the primary raw material,” Jennifer says. “There was this furniture Center, she co-authored a chapter in the second edition of a maker who was renting a space in my grandmother’s place in book titled “The Miracle Tree” Moringa Oleifera”. She also joins Caloocan. I asked him if I could use his tools and machines in advocacy activities of several non-profit organizations, such as the the evening and told him I would share in electricity expenses. Rotary Club and DTI’s Kapatid Agri-Mentor Program, working with He agreed.” With the help of a carpenter, Jennifer – who studied colleagues like Bernadette Estrella Arellano, Sandy Montano and various designs of furniture in show rooms – began her business. Babie Atanacio, who also helped her build her connections.

Her first client was a relative, then another, then her university professors, and later her co-workers at the restaurant. The very With a booming business in the Philippines, and a very promising promising business abruptly ended, however, due to a logging ban. one in the US, would Jenny say she has already accomplished her goals? “Not yet,” she emphatically says. “Still a long way to go.

Gifted with a singing voice, she then performed at weddings, I am seriously aiming to have my own manufacturing plant in the music lounges, birthdays and other parties. A woman of true grit, US… and, maybe later, in every corner of the world.”

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SALEAFLOR FOUNDATION Medical Mission

Rewind Rewind Rolan Gutierrez

Saleaflor Foundation & Friends Provide Healthcare to Alicia, Isabela Residents Non-profit entity Saleaflor Foundation, spearheaded by Fil-Am nurses Sally Nunez, Maria Lea Batomalaque, and Florida Lucas, held a successful medical mission in Alicia, Isabela, last March, which benefited around 1,000 low to middle-income residents.

Free medical, surgical, ophthalmology, and dental services were offered with the help of generous sponsors such as the Lucas Fabella Hospital, Dr. Mila Lucas-Paguila, and Angelo Felix, general manager and COO of Syndenham Pharmaceuticals Inc., among others.

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B’LAAN TRIBE

South Cotabato, Philippines

Mabal is the Blaan term for the abaca weaving process. Tabih is the term for the finished hand woven cloth and it also refers to the traditional Blaan tubular skirt.

Natural dyes from endemic plant species in the community are the source of colors for different designs of this indigenous textile.

“Blaan Tabih: reserve dyeing (warp – ikat); Weaving (plain); Accessorizing (applique, embroidery, added objects and braiding/twining). The Blaan Tabih is a reserve-dyed plain woven abaca.” - Marian Pastor Roces,Sinaunang HABI Philippine Ancestral Weave (ref. blaansforgamaba.weebly.com)

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Community Calendar

Jun 1, 2019 Luau Party The Ilocano American Association Inc. invites you to wear your best Hawaiian costume at its Hawaiian Party at Ilocano Center (185-14 Hillside, Jamaica, NY) starting at 4 p.m. Admission is $30. For more info., visit Facebook.com/iaainy.

Jun 2, 2019 121st Philippine Independence Day

Parade in NYC The Philippine Independence Day Council’s (PIDCI) annual Philippine Independence Day Parade will once again paint the town red from 27th Street to the 38th Street and Madison Avenue. Filipino TV-movie stars Kim Chui, Sam Milby, and Bela Padilla are expected to join the day-long event. Get updates via Facebook.com/pidciofficial.

Jun 3, 2019 A Forum on Philippine Laws on

Persons, Family Relations & Properties The Philippine Consulate General in New York (556 5th Ave, NY) invites you to a forum on Philippine laws on persons, family relations, and properties with Atty. Melencio Sta. Maria Jr., Dean of the Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Law. The event starts at 6 p.m. RSVP via newyorkpcg.events@dfa. gov.ph (Subject: Forum on Philippines Laws).

Jun 7, 2019 ‘Diva 2 Diva’ Concert Stayman Estates presents “Diva 2 Diva” concert, starring Kuh Ledesma, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Mitch Valdes, and Nanette Inventor at La Boom NYC (56-15 Northern Blvd., Woodside, NY). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets ($68-$148) from Diane 917-3498227.

Jun 15, 2019 ‘Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko’ Disco Night Fever Infinity Entertainment NYC and Queens Asian Fest invite you to “Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko,” an extraordinary Filipino Saturday Night Fever, starring the Rigor Brothers of VST & Co and The Sounds of Manila band, under the musical direction by Lorrie Ilustre, at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Ave, NY). Show starts at 7 p.m. Wear your best ‘70s outfit to win special prizes! Get tickets ($60-$85) by calling 917-991- 5524.

Jul 1, 2019 2019 Miss Philippines-America Coronation Ball The Filipino Social Club of NY Inc. invites you to the 2019 Miss Philippines-America Coronation Ball at Astoria World Manor (25-22 Astoria Blvd. NY) starting at 7:30 p.m. (cocktail hour: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) Get your tickets ($80) from Joann 347303-5755.

Aug 10-11, 2019 Fiesta In America Expo & Cultural Show The annual Fiesta In America Expo & Cultural Show will once again be held at Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, which starts at 11 a.m. The two-day event aims to target Fil-Am consumers, a fast-growing market with an estimated buying power of over $52 billion annually. For updates, visit FiestaInAmerica.com.

Oct 26, 2019 9th TOFA Awards The annual The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA) Awards starts at 8 p.m. at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall (154 W 57th St., NY). Get your tickets from CarnegieHall.org.

SHOOTER’S TIP My beautiful model here is the talented singer Rianne Avendula-Philips.

I asked her to pose in a dark corner and tilt her head towards the wall.

I framed it close to crowd the photo with her captivating smile and show intimacy.

Shot with a Canon 5D iii 28-70mm f/2.8L II Keep on shooting!

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