SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Come join Gabe Bondoc, for his first solo live band concert titled, “One Night Only”, on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 7pm in the evening at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater in San Francisco, presented by The Luna Co. and Clubworks, Inc.
Gabe Bondoc is a vocalist and guitarist from San Mateo, California, whose fan base has steadily grown in the past year through his original music, live performances, as well as his popular videos on YouTube.com. His talent and down-to-earth personality has gained him a loyal and supportive fan base.
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San Francisco, CA – Mahal Foundation, a 501c (3) non-profit organization based in San Francisco, has a very ambitious mission statement: To enrich the lives of all people living in poverty in the Philippines. The Philippines is 7,000 miles away but Mahal, or its English translation "love", knows no bounds. Mahal Foundation was founded by Del Augusta, when a trip to the Philippines ignited a zealous dedication to support the millions of Filipinos living in poverty.
The World of Dance Tour; is the largest West Coast urban dance competition taking place in the Bay Area at the San Mateo Expo Center, Saturday October 3rd, 2009. With focus on the art of street dancing and today’s urban choreography, World of Dance is the largest touring event embracing Urban Dance and Youth Lifestyle. Hundreds of participants, the country’s top Dance Troupes, and thousands of spectators will partake in performance festival settings, awarding today’s top dancers with the most prestigious acknowledgements. The 2009 World of Dance Tour promises to deliver an unparalleled experience to both participants and spectators in an effort to build a reputation as the West Coast authority in Urban Dance Culture.
BARANGAY is an organization created by and for the Los Angeles Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Filipinos. This year, under the leadership of Francis Aquino, Barangay’s goal is “building bridges and breaking down barriers.” This organization, which is named after the native Pilipino term for “a village” or “community”, has long been a vibrant and respected presence in the gay Asian and Pacific Islander Community.
by Trisha Nocon
It seemed that Martial Law wasn’t the only thing that Isa, Gusto, and their family had to worry about. The 60s not only brought the groovy sounds to the scene, but magic and hope that came with the era. With almost two weeks passed, people are still talking about Mahalaya, which is a combinations of tagalog words love and freedom. On Saturday, May 9th, SF State’s Pilipino American Collegiate Endeavor (PACE) hosted the 37th Annual Pilipino Cultural Night at the Scottish Rite Audiotorium in San Francisco.
A rising pianist/singer/songwriter, Manny Garcia is a driven, passionate artist prepared to grace your ears with his talents. Whether it is by his seamless medleys, soulful covers, or his uplifting and easily-relatable original songs, Garcia hopes to affect people’s lives for the better through his music. He draws inspiration from a variety of genres, from old school Pop and R&B to Jazz and Neo-soul. Garcia has performed in venues all over the world, including colleges around the Midwest (Illinois, Wisconsin, & Indiana), California’s San Francisco and Bay Area, Florida, London, Tokyo, Manila, and venues in his home town of Chicago.
On May 2, 2009, Monong Al Robles passed away from complications during an illness. If you didn't know who Al Robles was, you've most likely have felt his presence within the Pilipino American Community. As an activist, poet, advocate, and community organizer, he was heavily involved in the I-Hotel Community and Kearny Street Workshop. Born and raised in San Francisco's Fillmore District, Al devoted his life to serve the needs of the Pilipino American and Elderly Community. He founded the Manilatown Senior Center in the 1980's and has inspired many as the poet laureate of the Pilipino Community.
