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A Word from The Editor

Oliver Oliveros

Can You Trust Your Mobile App? Mobile technology is changing our world rather rapidly: we now order food via Seamless, we get the ebooks of the latest bestsellers via Amazon, we book our next ride to the office via Uber, or Lyft, and, now, Qudos.

Lightning-fast Internet, countless applications, less of the personal interactions, though, make our lives a tad bit easier than the usual. But convenience doesn’t handle trust and safety very well. Online banking gets hacked, ATMs are skimmed, and online tickets are scammed.

Filipino-backed ridesharing platform Qudos addresses this overriding issue of trust and safety with its headlights on: Qudos, which officially launches in the Fall of 2018, is the only ridesharing app that connects the riders to their favorite drivers over and over (again), thus nurturing the earned trust between the passenger and the guy behind the wheel.

“Qudos is much more than mere technology innovation. Our team listens to the needs of the ridesharing public, ready to respond to the clamor for a better riding experience,” guarantees Qudos Chairman & Founder Neil Anthony Rollon.

Learn more about Qudos, a one-of-a-kind mobile app, on pages 10 to 13.

Photo by Rolan Gutierrez

Also in this October 2018 issue of Fil-Am Who’s Who are the personal stories of some of the people and organizations we love and are an integral part of our community.

Venus Raj (2010 Miss Universe 4th Runner-Up) models for Arise Mindanao at the Philippine General Consulate (see page 17.)

Get the latest updates from the National Federation of Filipino American Associations-New York State Chapter (NaFFAA-NY), which recently honored some of our favorite gentlemen, including this magazine’s Co-Publisher Rolan Gutierrez as one of the “Outstanding Fathers of the Year.”

Further, get to know up close and personal New York Philippine Department of Tourism all-around marketing official Joey Chanco as well as sultry singer Angel Ram who originally hails from the City of Flowers in the Philippines, Zamboanga.

Read on—and expect more great stories to come!

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Organizations We Love

National Federation of Filipino American Associations – New York State Chapter (NaFFAA-NY) New York

By Laura Garcia

NaFFAA-NY inducts its new officers and revives Twelve Outstanding Fathers of the Year.

The National Federation of Filipino American Associations, New York State Chapter (NaFFAA-NY) celebrated the revival of the Twelve Outstanding Fathers of the Year and the induction of its new officers for the 2017-2019 term on September 22, 2018.

NaFFAA is the largest national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, umbrella organizations and individuals. NaFFAA has been the standard bearer for promoting the welfare and well-being of four million Filipinos and Filipino-Americans throughout the United States since 1997.

Its mission is to promote the welfare and well-being of all Filipinos and Filipino-Americans throughout the United States by fostering unity and empowerment. Its vision is to serve as the voice of all Filipinos and Filipino-Americans by uniting, engaging, and empowering diverse individuals and community organizations through leadership development, civic engagement, and national advocacy.

NaFFAA-New York State continues to support issues that matter on leadership development, civic engagement, political involvement, and national advocacy. Its next project this year is immigration policy advocacy and education.

Join NaFFAA-NY and be involved in issues on leadership development, civic engagement, political involvement, and national advocacy.

Tel • (908)-627-1954.

L-R: Dr. Rommel Rivera, Caesar Barangan, Elmer Abustan, Rolan Gutierrez, Dr. Edgar Lerias, Leon Magalona, Dr. Laura Garcia-NaFFAA-NY Chair, Consul General Claro S. Cristobal, Janette Andrada-NaFFAA-NY State Treasurer, Pedro Nunez, Vitaliano Rafael, Fiorello Salvo, Atty. Ferdinand Suba, and Rene Tuballa

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Contact: Laura Garcia, Chair • NaFFAA-NY Email • laugarcia10@yahoo.com Check out NaFFAA at

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https://naffaa.org/initiatives/.

NaFFAA 2018 Twelve Outstanding Fathers of the Year (TOFY) Photos by Miguel Gutierrez

NaFFAA-NY officers with Congen Claro Cristobal (4th from left) (L-R): Executive Director, Steven Van Derodar; State Secretary, Derick Hidalgo; NaFFAA-NY State Chair, Laura Garcia; Congen; State Treasurer, Janette Andrada; Advisory Board: Ma. Consuelo Almonte, Angie Cruz (not in photo), Jose Ramos (not in photo), and Steven Raga (not in photo.)

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Awardee Rolan Gutierrez appreciates his TOFY poster. octobeR 2018

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Joey Chanco

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Tourism Marketing Coordinator Working with PDOT-NY has imbued Joey with a strong sense of pride for his homeland. “My motivation in working with the Department of Tourism is the ability to promote my native country, the Philippines,” he proudly remarks. “My job showcases the different destinations in the Philippines that tourists can enjoy and appreciate. I am able to show the uniqueness of these destinations including the vibrant culture, food, and music of the Filipino people to the diverse population of New York and the rest of the U.S. The program ‘It’s More Fun In the Philippines’ is a great example of how my job has also become a passion as it clearly makes the job exciting.”

Among Joey’s several huge accomplishments with PDOT-NY had been the coordination with travel operators at trade shows in the U.S., which have increased the volume of foreign tourists to the Philippines.

Photo courtesy of Joey Chanco

Such trade and tourism show tasks have included assisting his office’s booth at the annual New York Times Travel Show held every January at Manhattan’s Javits Convention Center, which attracts over 500 exhibitors.

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Joey was born in Manila and grew up in Quezon City. His educational upbringing is as varied as his professional skills, as he first attended Lourdes School in Quezon City, before pursuing his studies at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, and then on to De La Salle University- College of Saint Benilde where he earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Application.

Afterward, he took up Visual Communication and Graphic Design at New York University (NYU).

He joined the PDOT-NY team in August 2014.

Before making his big move to the Big Apple, Joey had been based in Hollywood, California for nearly 10 years where he was employed by a production and promotion company. This experience enabled him to build a solid network of celebrities with whom he still retains communication with on every occasion they visit New York. “It was Paris Hilton, the Olsen twins, and my good friend Ed Westwick that had me interested to move to New York as we often partied between the two cities (New York and LA),” he fondly recalls, “PDOT-NY had also given me a chance to work with a lot of Filipino celebrities, but the highlight would be the Miss Universe visit of Pia Wurtzbach, Megan Young, and Kylie Versoza.

They showed that the Filipina beauty is truly world class.”

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Photo by Rolan Gutierrez

ending a huge helping hand to the New York Philippine Department of Tourism’s (PDOT-NY) campaign to promote the country’s beautiful destinations is the ever enthusiastic, energetic face of Joey Chanco, tourism marketing coordinator. Ever loyal to the mission of his office, Joey is multi-tasked with assisting his colleagues and clientele alike with his marketing, graphic design, and technical support skills.

He further oversees tourism-related events throughout the community in all aspects from online promotion to production of tourism print materials. He has also been responsible for the constant updating of PDOT-NY’s website and social media outlets.

The PDOT-NY team: (L-R) Emily Blaza, Joey Chanco, Susan Del Mundo and Luz Navarro

Joey is very optimistic about the growth of Philippine tourism promotion throughout the U.S., as he has noted that PDOT-NY is now an active participant in his personal favorite tourism event, the annual United States Tour Operators Association conference and marketplace event where over 800 U.S. tour operators, tourism boards of the world, and airline and travel companies converge and network with one another for five days.

As to what is next in store for PDOT-NY’s regional activities, Joey points out that there are yet more scheduled tourism shows coming up, which include culinary events that should make all Filipino “foodies” real excited, along with the first-time consumers of Philippine cuisine.

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Star Turn

Fernando Esguerra Sharing her success with upcoming Filipino artists Photo by Rolan Gutierrez

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ngel Ramchand, popularly known as Angel Ram, is an accomplished singer by any standard. She was the first Filipina to perform at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in Times Square, had recorded singles, and won awards – a testament to her remarkable singing ability.

But behind her success, there is a little-known fact about this soulful singer: her unselfish wish for other Filipinos, especially struggling Filipino artists, to also make it in the USA. To help make this happen, Angel opens doors to Filipino singers and performs with them in music lounges and bars in the Tri-State area where she regularly sings.

“I guess that’s my way of paying back. I went through the same struggles they’re going through right now, and more,” says Angel, who came to the US in 2012, practically knowing nobody in the land of milk and honey. “It was hard and I hope nobody would experience the things that I had gone through.”

Born to parents who were both into music – her father a drummer, her mother a vocalist – Angel, who holds a degree in Nursing, was only four when she joined a singing contest and later on had a string of TV appearances.

She got married at a young age and then moved from Zamboanga City, where she was born and raised, to Manila. The decision to migrate was reached when her marriage failed and had to leave her three children with their father in the Philippines as she had no way to contact them.

To survive in the US, she grabbed whatever honest job she could and prayed that her luck would change for the better. And it did.

In 2014, she rekindled her passion for singing and performed in the Tri-State area with her own band, the NU7. Angel and her group had played with known Filipino artists such as Lui Villaruz, Anna Leah Javier, Glenn Jacinto, and Jo Awayan, to name a few. Angel even became part of the Jo Awayan show held in New York in 2015. She also did some front acts for visiting Filipino performers – the likes of Geneva Cruz, Vina Morales, Gab Valenciano, and Sam Milby. Angel had also performed alongside David Pomeranz and the Drifters.

Angel, whose wide array of songs include those by Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Angela Bofill, Whitney Houston, and Patti Austin, had her first solo concert in May 2015, titled “Angel Unveiled,” which she dedicated to her children. In December 2015, she launched her first single, “I Would Say.” It was in January 2016 when the big break came. Angel was asked to sing the songs of two of her favorite artists in a musical tribute called “The Soulful Songs of Etta James and Angela Bofill. The venue? The B.B. King Blues Club

& Grill. She says she was really very nervous before the performance, but she was able to compose herself, and like a true professional, performed the songs to the delight of her audience.

Then came the awards. In 2017, Angel, a former director of Jaycees International in New Jersey, represented the USA in the World Championships of Performing Arts, garnering three awards in the Adult Category: Broadway, Rock, and Gospel. She was also an awardee in the Performing Arts, Female category, of the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League.

Angel is now regularly performing at popular venues such as B.B. King, Café Wha, and The Groove, among a number of others. She has an upcoming birthday concert set for Nov. 20 at the Feinstein’s/54 Below.

Angel had really come a long way from her humble beginnings in Zamboanga City. “God has really been good to me,” she says, adding that she got married to Zuhare Meri in December 2017. “Someday soon, I hope God would grant another fervent wish: for me to see my children again.” o c t o b e R 2 0 1 8 FIL-AM WHO’S WHO 7

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Milestones & Moments

Photos by Rolan Gutierrez

Dr. Lorna Avila Celebrates Her Birthday

With her daughters Emily (left) and Janice (right)

Dr. Lorna Avila

Lords Flock Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group

With saxophonist Kevin Obate

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Sister Cities GenSan & Jersey City

General Santos City Delegation and SocSKSarGen: (L-R) Rain Rivera Ramas, Matabay Siong. Potri Ranka Manis, Councilor Shandee Llido Pestrano, Darlene Borromeo, Ambassador Claro Cristobal, Vice Mayor Shirley Banas Nograles, Councilor Brix Tan, Leonard Flores, Dave Arreglado, Julius Estucado and Delsie Estucado (seated)

The historic Sister City Resolution between Jersey City and General Santos City

The signing of the Sisterhood Cities by Mayor Steve Fulop and Vice Mayor Shirley Banas Nograles witnessed by President of Jersey City Council Rolando Lavarro and delegation.

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Message from the Founder My warmest greetings!

Please allow me to share with you the story and vision of Qudos.

Before I came up with the idea behind Qudos, I was busy running my own production outfit (New York Captures) and, before that, was a top sales executive in a US-based food supplement company. While these two businesses provided different goods and services, their missions were one and the same: to enhance people’s lives and share the same to others.

Qudos also aims to enhance people’s lives. And if you have ever wondered how it feels to have a personal driver you can trust, Qudos can provide you with that experience. Soon, we will launch Qudos, a more efficient ridesharing service you can rely on every time you need a ride.

I am an iOS developer and UI/UX designer who has a burning passion for technology innovation. That passion, combined with my desire to help change the world for the better, served as the driving force to develop Qudos. I am happy to note that the whole Qudos family shares the same passion and desire and is committed to providing the ultimate service possible in the ridesharing industry--far better than that of the competition.

Qudos is much more than mere technology innovation. Our team listens to the needs of the ridesharing public, ready to respond to the clamor for a better riding experience.

Unlike other apps, Qudos enables its riders and drivers to closely interact. The app allows the rider, who particularly likes the services of a certain driver, to request for the same driver. Such feature not only serves the interest of the rider but also helps the driver build a loyal, steady customer base--a win-win situation.

At Qudos, our vision is to be able to develop a relationship between riders and drivers that is built on trust. Our mission is to provide our clientele a safe and pleasant ride.

Thank you for taking the time to know about us. We look forward to hearing your stories about your excellent experiences with Qudos, where expectations are met in every ride you make.

Qudos to all of you!

Neil Anthony Rollon Founder of Qudos

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Photos by Rolan Gutierrez

Neil Anthony Rollon Founder and Director

With his many experiences in developing various mobile operating technology platforms, Neil Anthony is a leading iOS mobile operating system developer and founder of New York Captures LLC, a premier production company based in New York.

With Qudos, Neil is 100% laser focused on building the brand into a world-class platform to give both riders and drivers a much better experience than they are accustomed to.

Conrad Ariola

Chief Operation Officer Conrad is an experienced savvy businessman well versed with the intricacies and dealings of companies in various industries, both national and international: Wood & Timber & Logging, Manufacturing (plywood, lumber, garments, fashion accessories, car battery solutions, novelties, etc.), International Manpower Placement, Travel & Tours, and Modern Green House Operations, to name a few. Conrad’s wealth of knowledge helps Qudos reach new heights in its quest for success.

Sahil Bindal

India Country Development Head Sahil graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Engineering. After working as a software engineer and team lead with reputable software organizations, he has decided to join Qudos to help it scale into new heights. During his free time, he loves to read about technology developments and stock trends, listen to music, and work out.

Ruduel Olvina

Chairman of the Board Besides being part of the core team of Qudos, Ruduel also runs the day-to-day business of Getz Travel & Tours. His vast experience handling human resource via his travel agency and media relations which he practiced with PLDT Inc. (one of the leading telecommunications providers in the Philippines) is a huge advantage for Qudos as a startup enterprise.

Luzviminda Maquilan

Chief Administrative Officer Always willing to go the extra mile, Luzviminda wears many hats for Qudos: Chief Administrative Officer, Head of Expansion, and Secretary of the Board.

A master's degree holder in the field of Child Study, she is an active member of esteemed organizations United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Rotary Club of Queens Borough West, and Fil-Am Association of Saint Michael Parish. octoBER 2018

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the story behind Qudos Overview Qudos™ began development of its experiential app in April 2016, though the dream for a new kind of ridesharing service started much earlier. It didn’t take long to realize that the idea and the application had a chance to further disrupt and revolutionize an industry–even more than industry leaders Uber and Lyft.

If you think Uber was the first to the ridesharing market, you’d be wrong. Uber wasn’t the first. Lyft was the first. Uber wasn’t even the second–or the third. Uber only improved on technology already in the market. Qudos will do that, but it’ll do it better. improve the experience. It will improve loyalty. It will improve customer service. It will do that through breakthrough targeting o

Qudos™ is the only ridesharing app that connects riders to drivers whom are worth keeping and can request their favorite driv build a loyal, steady customer base. When riders and drivers get to know each other, every ride becomes a better experience.

Who Is QUDOS?

Qudos is being released in the App Store and Google Play as the only ridesharing mobile application that allows us – riders an social environments. Think about the barista at your go-to local Starbucks knowing that you like almond instead of whole milk door at your building. What’s the bedrock of these relationships? Trust and knowledge! Those everyday, regular and routine h and mutuality. That is precisely what is at the heart of Qudos and its platform.

Qudos is providing what Uber and Lyft do not provide: excellent experience, trust, respect and expectations met with each an other in ways to achieve respect and trust. Safety is paramount.

Riders can personalize the rid steady customer base. When r better experience.

Contents and photos courtesy of Qudos

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. Qudos will not just improve the technology through its fully-developed iOS and Android apps. It will on the millennial sharing communities fervent in communities across the world.

vers – again and again. Riders can personalize the ridesharing experience and, in return, help drivers . Every ride is better when it’s your favorite™.

Mission Statement

nd drivers – to interact in ways we all interact in everyday k in your chai latte, or the trusted security guard opening the human interactions create an unspoken bond of friendship

nd every ride. In short, riders and drivers will get to know each

de-hailing experience and, in return, help drivers build a loyal, riders and drivers interact naturally, every ride becomes a

Qudos’ mission is to act as the catalyst for lasting connections between drivers and riders.

In an increasingly connected and diverse world, Qudos believes success consists of many active components, and it can only last with trust as the cornerstone of every interaction. In doing so, we empower people from all walks of life to share and use our platform. Qudos needs that loyalty, just like it needs growth and publicity. In turn, riders receive quality and personable services they can consistently depend on.

We envision a company where drivers are more than faces in a bubble: they are our committed partners, assistants, and, most of all, our neighbors.

They are people we can trust to transport friends and loved ones.

They can assist with errands and ease the pace of daily life, giving us more time for what we want to do instead of what we need to do. Above all, we wish to connect people in a way that provides value and sustainable careers for family and friends.

Sahil Bindal (India Country Development Head), Alisha Bindal, Shweta Aggarwal, Nitish Goswami and Akash Jindal

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Rewind Rewind Rolan Gutierrez

People’s Ball Ramanda Hotel, Newark NJ

Host Fernando Mendez, Laura Garcia and Bobby Yalong

Susan Del Mundo (PDOT NY)

Dilangalen-Borromeo (center) with last year’s awardees Myrna Gutierrez and Rolan Gutierrez

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Rocky Singson and Monsignor Oscar Aquino

Arise

Mindanao Event managed by DALSAKA of Mindanao Philippine General Consulate NY Produced by Mita Quiogue of Glossy Skinnovation Co-presented by JCI Manhattan Chapter

L-R: Rain Rivera Ramas, Consul Arman Talbo, 2010 Miss Universe 4th Runner-Up Venus Taj, Mita Quiogue, Cecile Duyongco, Darlene Dilangalen-Borromeo

Model Tara Velky

Model Joseph Marc Calderon

Model Excelsa De Jesus

Model Ray Maranan

Model Venus Raj

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Rewind Rewind Rolan Gutierrez

Pikitenos International Reunion Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, Flushing

Health Awareness • Wellness Mission

Lions International Club & Volunteers Ascension Catholic Church, Elmhurst NY

Deacon Gary Villanueva and wife Dr. Imelda

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Consul General Claro Cristobal

Knights of Rizal Commanders with Consul General Claro Cristobal and wife Marilou (center)

Knights of Rizal • Long Island (KORLI) Knighting and Gala Night Leonard’s Palazzo of Great Neck, NY

Emcee Butch Nunez KCR

L-R: Nelia Ferrette, Joyce Aligarbes, Helen Kwong, Evelyn Sison, Elma Castillo MD Dolly Rivera MD and Cleoty De Dios Yap

Tableau director Nida Cortez being awarded by Rocky Singson, KCR

L-R: Arnel Piamonte KOR, Mario Pera KOR Rocky Singson KCR, Ben Santos KOR octoBER 2018

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Community Calendar

Oct 27 The 8th TOFA Awards at Carnegie Hall \ The 8th edition of The Outstanding Filipino American (TOFA) Awards will be held at the Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Ave, New York) at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit CarnegieHall.org (Search 8th Annual TOFA Awards).

Nov 10 2019 Mrs. Philippines-USA Coronation Night The Filipino Social Club of NY Inc. holds its 84-anniversary celebration, together with the 35th Coronation Ball of Mrs. Philippines-USA at Astoria World Manor, Grand Ballroom (25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, NY) at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets ($80) from Joanna 347-303-5755. Each ticket includes a sit-down dinner, an open bar, and a parking slot.

Nov 16 Fil-Am Press Club of NY Fundraiser Celebrating its seventh anniversary, the Filipino-American Press Club of New York holds a fundraiser/cocktail party billed as “Patikim,” A (Just) Crazy (But Not So) Rich Asians” at the Philippine Center Grand Lobby (556 Fifth Avenue) at 6 p.m.

Suggested donation starts at $40. Get tickets at EventBrite.com (Search “Patikim”) or at the door.

Nov 17 Tanglaw Marks Ruby Jubilee Tanglaw Filipino-American Society of Long Island, NY, celebrates its Ruby Jubilee at Leonard’s Palazzo (555 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY) at 6 p.m. Join Tanglaw in this momentous occasion.

Get in touch with Jiji Shapiro at Facebook.com/ or at 646-236-2326.

Nov 18 2018 Bandastiks UP, Ateneo, DLSU, and Silliman University alums join forces to bring back “Bandastiks,” a music competition, at The Bitter End in the West Village at 2:30 p.m. Grab your tickets ($25) at Bandastiks.EventBrite.com.

Nov 20 Angel Ram Debuts at Feinstein’s/54 Below Singer Angel Ram celebrates her birthday and also makes her debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below (254 W 54th St.) starting at 8 p.m. She’ll perform jazz standards, ballads, and personal favorite songs. Part of the proceeds will go to the Candlelighters NYC Childhood Cancer Foundation. Get tickets ($45) at 54Below.com.

Dec 7

Jenn Cuneta Live in Concert

Directed by Bobby Yalong, “Infinitely Yours, Jenn,” which features pop vocalist Jenn Cuneta, plays at Baruch Performing Arts Center (17 Lexington Ave.) at 7 p.m. Toni Gado, Jerome Robielos, Artemio Tecson, Lirazen Rose, and Alyssa Shoemaker are her special guests. Buy tickets from Infinity Entertainment NYC at 347-440-6186.

Feb 15, 2019

JAZZ FOR LOVE

Bring a date and enjoy jazz music by saxophonist Kevin Obate at Sheraton La Guardia East Hotel (135-20 39th Ave. Flushing, NY) at 7:30 p.m. Concert is presented by Queens Asian Fest, Fil-Am Who’s Who and JCI Manhattan.

“Jazz For Love, New York City” also features Cutuy Herrero, Kirby Asunto and Arianne Aldecoa as special guests.

Get your tickets ($40-$60) from Cecile 619-518-664 or Myrna 917-502-9887.

SHOOTER’S TIP I met the beautiful professional model Shirley Escalada during the Jersey City and General Santos City twin cities ceremony at the Jersey City Hall. I had her pose gracefully by the stair case.

With her long lovely black wavy hair over her right shoulder flowing over her intricate embroided Filipiniana top, I asked her not to smile and let her left hand rest softly on the rail. The top of the rail post gives a magnificent foreground.

Shot with a Canon 5D iii 28-70mm at f/4 1/60 sec ISO 1000 and a Canon 600EXii flash at ETTLii. octobeR 2018

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