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San Francisco, CA—While interest remains focused on Senators
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain, Filipino-Americans in
the Bay Area are also vying for elective positions this November. On
Friday, the Fil-Am Democratic Club will introduce their candidates
at a dinner presentation to be held at the War Memorial Center.
Among the candidates running for local office
are Mike Guingona, Ray Buenaventura, Buenaflor Nicolas, Robert Uy
and Ora Seyler. So far, the only Republican who is keeping us
informed of her candidacy is Chit Applegate who is aiming for an
assembly seat in the Twelfth District. Ray, by the way, is now a
super delegate for Clinton, but it may all be for naught, because
Obama is expected to be the Democratic standard bearer.
Alice Bulos, the matriarch and inspiration of
the Fil-Am community, celebrated her birthday recently. Friends
literally packed her south San Francisco home to greet her. As
usual, sister Ludy Reyes prepared a sumptuous buffet for the many
visitors who flowed in and out of Alice’s dining room Among them
were Commissioner Ray Satorre, fellow-Thomasian Mila Abuda, former
Colma Mayor Larry Formalejo, Philippine Association of University
Women President Linda Galeon, SF City Attorney Ernie Llorente and
his wife Mila, retired Judge Ron Quidachay and his wife Kathy, Mona
Pasquil, and Nene Pamatpat, a youthful 94 years old.
Speaking of Nene, she confided that she seldom
becomes ill. Her secret? Vicks Vaporub, which she lavishly smooths
over her body every night. The feisty lady said she drinks Sustagen
for breakfast daily, without fail, even when she is traveling to
Canada, Europe and elsewhere. Baby Orlina Howard was another
birthday celebrant. Baby turned 70 and marked the evening with a
Hawaiian Luau at the William Walker Recreation Center in Foster
City.
Members of the Filipino Ministry at St. Bart’s
Parish Church in Hillsborough/San Mateo are all excited about their
Marian Festival honoring the Blessed Mother on May 31st at the
church’s social hall. The event will feature a video presentation
of the Life of Mary as depicted by an amazing collection of Marian
pictures and statues gathered, researched and collected by Marilen
Limcaoco de Guzman; a choir presentation, floral offerings by the
parish children, and a Filipino buffet.
Organizers include Precy and Tito Yusi, Lucy
Andal, Linda and Dave Byers, Romy and Genedine Floresca, Victoria
Sousa, etc. Lily and Ed Mauricio can’t stop smiling over their
court victory last week over Lino Magpantay and the latter’s young
wife Vicky. Kudos to Rodel Rodis for his great legal prowess, and
the great American judicial system that truly supports fair and
right over wrong.
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