EXPO Magazine 2012

AN I NTERNATI ONAL
CELEBRATI ON OF
FI LI PI NO CULTURE
AND CUI SI NE
PISTAHAN
GRAND PARADE
SAT, AUG 11
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MARKET ST,
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A T T H E Y E R B A B U E N A G A R D E N S
PARADE AND FESTIVAL 2012
PISTahaN
Erik Santos Angeline Quinto Celebrity Parade Marshal
Meleana Brown
Celebrity Parade Mashal
Cheesa Laureta
B r i D G i n G C u l t u r e s a n d C o mmu n i t i e s
Celebrity Parade Marshal
Joey Guila
Community
Grand Marshal
Jose Antonio Vargas
Hermana Mayor
Hydra Mendoza
Celebrity Parade Mashal
Ali Ewoldt
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FOR FAMILY & KIDS:
Baybayin Workshop
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 am 5:00 pm
Creativity Pavilion
Art Projects from
Home Depot
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 am 5:00 pm
Creativity Pavilion
Health Talks
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 am 5:00 pm
Kaiser Permanente Health Pavilion
Dance Party
Saturday
1:00 pm 2:30 pm
Bullet-X Marasigan Dance Pavilion
FOR THE CULTURE VULTURE:
Folk, Hip-Hop & Ballrooom
Dance Workshop
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 am 5:00 pm
Bullet-X Marasigan Dance Pavilion
Golden Gate Bridge
Anniversary Exhibit
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 am 5:00 pm
Wells Fargo Heritage Pavilion
Filipino Community
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 am 5:00 pm
FOR THE SpORTS FAn:
Pistahan Boxing
Championship
Saturday
2:00 PM
Play Pavilion
FOR THE FOODIE:
Pistahan Adobo Cook-off
Saturday
12:30 pm 1:00 pm
Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion
Ramar Foods Purple Freeze
Challenge
Saturday
3:00 pm
Bayanihan Stage
Heavenly Ice Cream Tasting Bee
Sunday
1:30 pm
Bayanihan Stage
Mama Sita Balut-Eating Contest
Sunday
1:30 pm
Bayanihan Stage
MUST-SEE EnTERTAInMEnT:
Pistahan Parade
11:00 am 1:00 pm
Saturday
Market Street from Embarcadero to
Yerba Buena
Philippine Folk Dances
1:00 pm 3:00 pm
Pistahan Stage
The Fil-Am Bongga Starz
with Joey Guila, Ali Ewoldt,
Cheesa Laureta, Tita Aida,
Meleana Brown, Mitch Franco
and Legaci
Saturday & Sunday
Afternoon
Pistahan Stage
The TFC Hour with
Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto
and TFC Personalities
Sunday
3:00 pm 4:00 pm
Pistahan Stage
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NINETEEN YEARS OF CELEBRATING CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
08/11/12 08/12/12
pISTAHAn FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
SUnDAY, AUGUST 12
An international festival of
Filipino culture and cuisine at the
Yerba Buena Gardens.
11:00 am 5:00 pm
at Mission @ 4th Streets.
Located next to the Metreon,
across the street from the
Moscone Convention Center
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
World-class entertainment
on two stages
Art Pavilion
Creativity Pavilion
Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion
Bullet-X Marasigan
Dance Pavilion
Kaiser Permanente
Health Pavilion
Play Pavilion
Pistahan Stage
Spintronix Bayanihan Stage
Pistahan Adobo Cookoff
Ramar Foods Purple Freeze Challenge
Mama Sitas Balut Eating Contest
Baybayin
Pistahan Boxing Championship
and many more!
WHAT TO SEE AT
pistahan
pISTAHAn pARADE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
The parade kicks of the largest
Filipino fair on the West Coast. It
is particpated by the best of the
community and its supporters.
Assembly: Beale St., between
Market and Howard Sts.
Parade begins at 11:00 am and
will end at Yerba Buena Gardens
Parade HigHligHts:
Community Grand Marshal
Jose Antonio Vargas
Joey Guila
Ali Ewoldt
Cheesa Laureta
Meleana Brown
Hermana Mayor Hydra Mendoza
Prizes for best parade
participants
08/11/12 08/12/12
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Message from the Hermana Mayor
Welcome to the most beautiful city in the World! San Francisco is the city by
the bay where we left our hearts and yearn to return. In its heart, at the Yerba
Buena Gardens, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of our world famous
landmark the Golden Gate Bridge.
Bridging Cultures and Communities is our 2012 theme for our 19th annual
Pistahan Parade and Festival which builds upon our prior theme of Celebrating
Heritage and Heroes. On August 11-12, we see the bridging of East and West,
Pacifc Orient and America, the traditional and the modern, folk dances and
hip-hop dancing, OPM and R&B music, and infuence of Chinese, Spanish, and
American cultures in Filipino dishes.
We can watch, but we can be more than spectators. We can be actual
participants. Seven pavilions have dancing, games, artwork and workshops for
us to partake. Souvenir shops have various items we can buy and bring home.
As your 2012 Hermana Mayor, I invite you to join the diamond anniversary of
our Golden Gate Bridge. Lets meet, greet, and make new friends! Lets bridge
our cultures and communities! Lets congregate and celebrate!

Hooray! Yehey! Mabuhay!
Hydra Mendoza
San Francisco Mayors Education Advisor
Member, San Francisco Board of Education
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Pub l i s he r
Al S. Perez
CoP y edi tor
Gemma Nemenzo
de s i gn di r e Ctor
Raymond Virata
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Bob Manalo
Marketing & P.r. Coordinators
Angela Pang
Connie Zheng
Matt Hopkins
soCi al Me di a Coor di nator
Franklin Ricarte
Cont r i b utor s
Angela Pang
Lloyd Alaban
Joaquin Aragones
Ricardo Dira
Christina Dunham
Lovelie Faustino
Emil Guillermo
Jessica Jallorina
Soledad Manaay
Roe Martinez
Oscar Pearanda
Jasmine Sankaran
Anthony Villegas, Jr.
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Al S. Perez
Carrie Doung
Raymond Virata
eXPo Magazine
is the ofcial publication of
the Filipino American Arts
Exposition (FAAE), a nonproft
arts-presenting company based in
San Francisco, California,
in celebration of its
19th Annual Pistahan Parade
and Festival, August 11-12, 2012
at the Yerba Buena Gardens
564 Market Street, Ste 320
San Francisco, California 94104
Email: pistahansf@gmail.com
(415) 325-EXPO (3976)
www.pistahan.net
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Special thanks to David Ceccarelli
San Francisco Examiner
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Filipino American Arts Exposition
Message from the FAAE President
Welcome to the 19th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival! It is my pleasure to
welcome you to another exciting and eventful celebration of Filipino culture and
cuisine.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, we have
selected the theme Bridging Cultures and Communities.To us, the Pistahan is a
BRIDGE that brings together Filipinos from all corners of the West Coast and all walks
of life. The Pistahan is also an ONRAMP for mainstream and ethnic communities to
discover Philippine culture, art and cuisine.
As an organization, we continue to build bridges to connect Filipino heritage
with new audiences. This year, weve partnered with West Coast Boxing and Battle
Ground Productions to host the frst ever Pistahan Boxing Championship on
Saturday, August 11 at Jessie Square Plaza, which we call the Play Pavilion. Then on
Sunday, we switch it up a bit to present Filipino martial arts demonstrations and
hands-on DJ Jam workshops.
We also continue to pave the way in promoting Filipino cuisine by having the
popular Adobo Cookof. Take pride in your mamas recipe and enter the traditional
adobo category. Or mash it up with non-Filipino dishes and enter the fusion adobo
category (adobo burrito anyone?). Dont miss the ever popular balut eating contest
on Sunday at the Bayanihan Stage! This year, we introduce two new ways to discover Philippine favors via the Magnolia Ice Cream
Purple Freeze Challenge (ice cream eating contest) and the Heavenly Ice Cream Tasting Bee (blind tasting competition). Stick around
to witness cooking presentations and food tastings by some of the top Filipino chefs in the Bay Area.
When youre ready to quench your thirst, head over to the Wine Tasting and Tango Pavilion, located in front of the Art Pavilion at
the Yerba Buena Second Level Terrace. Grab your partner for a little dip into Argentine tango and a little sip of award-winning Filipino
wine from Corte Riva, the only Filipino-owned winery in the Napa Valley.
Then, drive down memory lane and see a photo exhibit on the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Discover fascinating
stories of Filipino connections to the historic bridge, like Inocensio Asuelo, the very frst driver to cross the bridge. Learn also about
the building of the Filipino community, from its treacherous beginnings in the shadow of the Golden Gate era, to the promise of a
revival when a big chunk of the South of Market will soon be called SOMA Pilipinas.
Our top-notch entertainment committee has assembled an exciting lineup of some of the best Filipino talent in America,
including comedian Joey Guila, Cheesa (NBCs The Voice), Meleana Brown (ABCs Duets), Ali Ewoldt (Les Miserables, West Side
Story), Mitch Franco and a caravan of lively and talented performing artists.
Be social. Be sosyal! Join us in the internet superhighway and activate your social network. Help us share the Pistahan experience
with friends and family in the Philippines and the rest of the world by posting about it on Facebook, twitter, instagram, yelp, YouTube
and Flickr. Use the hashtag #pistahansf in all your posts to make it easier for Pistahan fans and event attendees to follow you and what
you have to say. Lets use this new technology to keep us connected and to build new bridges across physical and cultural divides.
Maraming Salamat Po!
aL S. Perez
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Hydra Mendoza
HerMana Mayor
19th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival
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Filipino American Arts Exposition
19th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival
Message from the Consul General
The Philippine Consulate General welcomes once more the annual Pistahan Parade and Festival which now
marks 19 years of celebrating the Philippines, its culture and heritage.
Pistahan has certainly established itself not only as a traditional Filipino American Bay area event but also a major
showcase of Filipino talent, artistry and creativity looked forward to by public.
It is the annual clarion call for all of us to come together and share in the spirit of community celebration, festivity
and thanksgiving the very essence of the word Pistahan.
As we celebrate Pistahan, let us be thankful and celebrate our heritage from which we draw our essence as an
individual, a family, a community and a nation, the cohesive force that unites us all.
To the frst-, second- and succeeding generations in our community, we count on you to share experiences,
strengthen links to our heritage, and build bridges with other cultures and communities.
We have the demographic numbers in terms of ethnicity. As a united, responsible and happy community, let
us connect with other communities and be seen, felt and heard more. To the younger generation, we look forward
to your taking on the mantle of leadership towards these endeavors. Pistahan provides the opportunity for us to
accomplish these.
Let us also extend our deep appreciation to the visionary founders and current leadership of Pistahan. Let us
laud the selfess dedication, and the spirit of volunteerism of the men and women behind this wonderful event, the
sponsors, partners and, most of all, the Filipino American community who has been supporting Pistahan through the
years.
I wish you all a meaningful and enjoyable Pistahan Parade and Festival 2012.

MARCI ANO A. PAYNOR, JR.
Consul General
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Message from the Mayor of San Francisco
On behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to
the 19th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival, being held on August 11-12, 2012, at the Yerba Buena
Gardens. This years theme, Bridging Cultures and Communities, is especially appropriate as San
Francisco celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge this year.
For nearly two decades, the Pistahan Parade and Festival has honored the customs and traditions of
Filipino Americans through arts, crafts, performances, and cuisine. This annual event highlights
the celebration of diversity and multicultural community in San Francisco, ofering an exciting, vibrant
experience of the Philippine culture that San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area has beneftted
from for generations.
I would like to congratulate the Filipino American Arts Exposition and the many enthusiastic
volunteers who made this event possible. I encourage all of you to come and enjoy the sights, sounds,
and favors of the Filipino culture! Mabuhay ang Pistahan!
With warmest regards,

EdwIN M. LEE
Mayor
EdwIN M. LEE
MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO
MARCIANO A. PAYNOR, JR.
CONSUL GENERAL
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his years Pistahan also cel-
ebrates the 75th anniversary
of the San Francisco Golden
Gate Bridge, a fitting tribute
to this gem that helped put San
Francisco on the world map. The
Bridge is named after the Golden
Gate Strait that separates San Fran-
cisco from Marin County, contrary
to claims that it is named after its
golden red hue. The elegantly de-
signed bridge currently ranks as the
worlds 9th longest suspension span
of 4,200 feet. It is one of the most
photographed as well as most-visit-
ed attractions in the world.
The San Francisco Golden Gate
Bridge Research Center chronicles
the monumental conception, plan
development, and construction of
the Bridge. First conceived in 1872,
it took decades to improve the plan,
find financing, and overcome con-
struction difficulties that included
strong tides, storms, fogs, and
difficulty in planting earthquake-
proof underwater foundations. The
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge
was completed in May 1937 despite
seemingly insurmountable chal-
lenges.
Much like the San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge that connects
cities and people through transpor-
tation, Pistahan 2012 will endeavor
to bridge the multi-cultures of the
San Francisco Bay Area, hence, this
years theme of bridging cultures.
This inclusiveness in action is a
tangible form of cultural leadership
through a two-day showcase of not
only the Filipino culture but of the
diverse culture of the San Francisco
Bay Area. A fine day for cultures to
come together and be cohesive!
The importance of bridging
cultures cannot be underscored. As
individuals, we are members of our
respective micro cultures or ethnic
communities that endeavor to pre-
serve the traditions handed to us
by our ancestors; however, we cant
deny that we all are part of the mac-
ro culture that is America. As such,
our cohesiveness is necessary in
bringing about changes that would
benefit our communities. And how
do we achieve cohesiveness? Simply
by learning to communicate with
and understand each other despite
our differences in perspectives or
cultural context. Getting together,
networking, learning about each
others culture is an effective way
to learn about each other. We often
hear behaviorists say that a persons
culture helps define our way of
thinking and the way we behave. If
this is the case, wouldnt you agree
that knowing more about other
cultures could benefit us in both
personal and professional levels in
many ways?
A day cannot go by without
us encountering a person from
another culture. Just think about
it our mailman, gardener, neigh-
bor, babysitter, doctor, dentist,
and friend, among others, are not
all Filipinos. Some of them are
Mexicans, Indians, Australians,
African-Americans, Tongans, and
quite possibly, Caucasians. Some
of them come from a collectivist
society, like ours, and some from
an individualist society. Interacting
with them using only our Filipino
or Asian perspective might not be
always effective. In both personal
and business transactions, we need
to know how to negotiate in a way
that both parties will benefit from
such negotiations. Insisting on what
we want to achieve without caring
to hear what the other party wants
to say is not a good way to create or
nurture relationships, and generally,
not a good way to navigate in this
complex world.
Suffice it to say that the Pistahans
goal of bridging cultures is a noble
one, albeit challenging. It is also ac-
curate to say that Pistahan 2012 will
be an eventful one. I hope that all of
us act as hosts to our invited guests
participants from other cultures.
Let us show them what a hospitable
and friendly group of people we
are, and how interested we are of
their culture. Lets appreciate their
customs and traditions even as we
showcase and honor our own. Lets
make our intercultural encounter
memorable, productive, and the be-
ginning of a true global link that we
all hope to achieve. Lets empower
our neighbors and fellow members
of the American macro culture; after
all, empowering is leadership in
itself!

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SPACE 1582
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1582 FOLSOM STREET @12TH STREET
Hermana Mayor VIP
Reception
WEDNESDAY, 8/1/12 6:30-9PM
By invitation only
Volunteer Meet & Greet
WEDNESDAY, 8/8/12 6-8PM
PHILIPPINE CENTER, SOCIAL HALL
5TH FLOOR, 447 SUTTER ST.
SAN FRANCISCO
By invitation only
Parade Breakfast
SATURDAY, 8/11/12 7:30-9:30AM
ONE FERRY RESTAURANT
ONE FERRY PLAZA, SAN FRANCISCO
Keynote Speaker: JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS
Business Mixer
SATURDAY, 8/11/12 6-8 PM
JILLIANS at the Metreon
101 4TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO
Pistahan Sunday Mass
SUNDAY, 8/12/12 9-10AM
ST. PATRICK CHURCH
756 MISSION ST, SAN FRANCISCO
Pistahan Comedy Night
with Joey Guila
SUNDAY, 8/12/12 9 PM
330 RITCH
360 RITCH ST, SAN FRANCISCO
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Art Exhibit by:
Gregg Valley
Crisanta Malig
David Tomb,
Jeepney
Projects
Worldwide
ALL DAY:
Baybayin Art
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Baybayin
Workshops
Creativity
Projects by
Home Depot
ALL DAY:
Golden
Gate Bridge
Anniversary
Exhibit
Filipino
Community
History Exhibit
ALL DAY:
Pistahan
Wine Tasting
Milonga
ALL DAY:
Nutritional
information
and games for
children and
adults
Sugar demo
whats in your
drink and
your snack
Heart and
attack
and stroke
prevention
Eye glass
cleaning and
information
Mula sa Puso
recipe booklet
and healthy
bibingka
Ballroom
Dancing
Open Floor
Folk Dancing
Cariosa
Curacha
Paso
La Jota
Moncadena
Lubi Lubi
Pistahan
Adobo Cookof
Magnolia
Purple Freeze
Challenge
Cooking
Presentation #1
Chef Sunthie
Calalo
Cooking
Presentation #4
Chef Sunthie
Calalo
Cooking
Presentation #5
Chef Sunthie
Calalo
Cooking
Presentation #2
Cooking
Presentation #3
Pistahan
Boxing
Championship
Shermin
Petkiti Tirsia Kali
Kadan Martial
Arts
Island
Warriors
ALL DAY:
DJ Jam
Heavenly
Ice Cream
Tasting Bee
Mama Sitas
Balut Eating
Contest
Folk Dancing Canon Kip
Program and
Public Ballroom
Dancing
Canon Kip
Program and
Public Ballroom
Dancing
Dance Party
Hosted by
Robert Manongdo
Hannah
Shella
Deanna
Ballroom Dance
Exhibition
Zumba!
Tinkiling
Dance-a-thon
Balinese Dance
Workshop
Premium
Wine Tasting,
featuring
Corte Riva
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S
ince 2009, Parade occurs on
Saturday morning to kick of the
Festival opening. Prior to 2009,
it occurs on Sunday morning
to highlight the middle of the festival
celebration. Parade participants include
celebrities, public ofcials, pageant
beauty queens, business companies,
alumni associations, professional
organizations, religious groups, and
non-proft community organizations.
In celebrating our theme of Briding
Cultures and Communities, we have
Community Grand Marshall Jose
Antonio Vargas, Celebrity Parade
Marshals Joey Guila, Ali Ewoldt, Cheesa
Laureta, Meleana Brown and Hermana
Mayor Hydra Mendoza. Our 2012 Parade
starts on Saturday, August 11, at 10:30
am with open ceremonies on Beale
Street, then proceeding along Market
Street through 4
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Street, and then
disembarking on Howard Street for
contingents to walk back to Yerba Buena
Gardens where the two-day Festival
occurs.
There are fve contest prizes for
Parade Participants a) Best Contingent,
b) Best Spectacle, c) Best Performance,
d) Best Dressed, and e) Most Spirited.
Here are the 2011 Pistahan Parade
Winners:
BEST CONTINGENT:
Riordan Crusader Band
BEST SPECTACLE:
Crispy Pata Motorcycle Club
BEST PERFORMANCE:
Westlake School of Performing
Arts
BEST DRESSED:
Adoracion Jimenez
MOST SPIRIT:
Soulciety
PARADE CONTINGENTS
Hermana Mayor Hydra Mendoza
Community Grand Marshal
Jose Antonio Vargas
Meleana Brown
Celebrity Parade Marshal Ali Ewoldt
Celebrity Parade Marshal Joey Guila
Cheesa Laureta
AKO/PACE
American Center of Philippine Arts
Archbishop Riordan High School Band
Asian Firefghters Association
Barangay
BayArea Fashion Week
BOOKS for the BARRIOS
Cars 4 Single Parents
City of San Francisco Museum Public
Safety Ofcers
Cougar Cadet Corps
Crispy Patas Motorcyle Club
FAYE Fashion Arts Youth Endeavor
Fil-Am Riders
Filipino American Law Enforcement
Ofcers Association (FALEO)
Filipino American Real Estate
Professional Association
Genevieve Wine
Heavenly Ice Cream
ICA Cristo Rey
Kaiser Permanente
Kariktan Dance Company
KAYA: Filipino Americans For Progress
State Senator Mark Leno
LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble
Miss Asian American Pageant
Mabuhay Folkloric Society (Steps, Styles
& Spotlights)
NaFFAA Region 8
PASA
PICPA USA
PaaMano Eskrima Performing Arts
Pacifc Savages MC
Pilipino American Collegiate Endeavor
Pilipino Senior Resource Center
Popek for School Board 2012
Ramar Foods International
St. Thomas Moore Church
WE3
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2011 Best Contingent: Riordan
Crusader Band
2011 Best Spectacle: Crispy Pata
Motorcycle Club
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his years Pistahan Community
Grand Marshal Jose Antonio
Vargas is best described by one
of G.K. Chestertons famous
quotes - [a] dead thing can go with the
stream, but only a living thing can go
against it. Indeed, he went against the
tide with the publication of his NY Times
Magazine article My Life as an
Undocumented Immigrant more than a
year ago.
For sure, not many would have had
the courage to make one heap of all life
achievements including a Pulitzer
prize in his case - and risk everything by
declaring that he was an illegal
immigrant.
The reverberations of his revelation
may have spurred the government to
make signifcant policy changes. Rather
than wait for Congress to act, the
Department of Homeland Security,
acting on President Barack Obamas
directive, has since announced that it
would no longer deport young
undocumented residents who qualify
for the DREAM act. Those eligible will
soon be receiving work permits.
Despite the publicity received, Jose
continues to swim upstream. Many
things happened after his NY Times
Magazine article was published: his
drivers license was revoked; there was
an online petition to have him
deported; he received threats; and
worst, he lost a number of friends and
colleagues.
Yet, Jose continued with his media
campaign to let more Americans
become aware that the immigration
system is indeed broken. To this end,
CNN and MSNBC recently interviewed
him. He also co-founded Defne
American (www.defneamerican.com).
Indeed, his willingness to put his
beliefs on the line, as Time editor
Richard Stengel puts it, may have been
the impetus that re-ignited the debate
on the plight of illegal immigrants. After
all, politicians in the past tend to avoid
this contentious issue during an election
year. They cannot avoid it now. Indeed,
Times cover story in its 25 June 2012
issue featured the lives of
undocumented immigrants, led by
Joses.
The cover story further increased
awareness on the issue, which is the aim
of Defne American. The foundation
wants to bring forth the immigration
issue before diferent audiences to
enlarge the base of knowledgeable
Americans. As more people become
aware of the issue, they will get
involved. They will eventually become
more willing to take personal risks
acting together and then do what is
right to fx the broken immigration
system.
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s it true you started out as a
hairdresser before you became a
comedian? how you did get your
break into comedy?
yes its true! since my grand-father &
great-Father were hairdressers, i thought
it was in my blood to continue the
legacy of straight hairstylists.
Who are your biggest infuences in
comedy?
my biggest infuence in comedy
would be my father, he was the
entertainer of all our guila family parties.
once the music started he would be
dancing like a pinoy travolta with his
shirt wide open, improvising with a
cigarette and sipping brandy. he was
hilarious and always joking with
strangers, i learned comedic timing and
how to firt with girls in 1st grade
because of him.
What is it like performing in front of a
Filipino audience? What material clicks?
did you ever bomb?
i love performing in front of a Filipino
audience because it feels like family. i
could dig a little deeper in our culture
without having to play rosetta stone
cds. but i love when the whole audience
is african american and they yell out
Filipino phrases to me after the show
and say you iz one crazay latino!
yes i have bombed! you know you
have bombed hard when you are at
home crying on your stomach listening
to candy girl.
you are currently performing with the
Filipino Kingz, what is it like working
with fellow pinoy comedians? do you
get competitive with them?
i love performing on the Filipino
Kingz tour, we all have a strong bond
and treat each other like brothers. What
we like the most is traveling together
and attacking buffets like barbarians. We
all have different styles and views so our
show brings variety. We are very
supportive of each other, but our goal is
to get physically ft and perform with no
shirt just in case they have magic mike 2.
so stay tuned and check out www.
facebook.com/joeyguilacomedy just in
case i get rid of my stretch marks!
Joey Guila:
From Cuts to Comedy
Fil-Am funnyman Joey Guila
Jose Antonio Vargas:
Te Fight Continues
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Pulitzer prize winner
and DREAM Act
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Jose Antonio Vargas
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Broadway?
I frst performed on the
national tour of Les Miserables as a
Cosette understudy and ensemble
member. While we were on tour, they
told us that Les Miserables would be
revived on Broadway and that we were
all welcome to audition. In between tour
cities (Cleveland and Cincinnati), we
were fown to New York for the day to
audition and I guess mine went well,
because I was asked to fy back to NY
later in the week for a callback. Shortly
after, I found out that Id be playing
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Cosette in the Broadway revival of Les
Miz!
What are the challenges faced by
Filipinos on the Great White Way?
I think the challenges faced by actors
in general on the Great White Way are
enormous: there are an incredible
number of incredibly talented people
and a very limited number of jobs.
thankfully, due to ground-breakers like
Lea Salonga, Filipinos now are being
cast in many non-traditionally asian
roles, which is very exciting. the more
opportunities, the better!

What is or was your dream role?
Ive always said that Maria in West
Side Story and Cosette in Les Miserables
were my dream roles and Ive been
lucky to play them both, so I guess I
need a new answer! Id love to play
Christine in phantom of the Opera
someday.

the pistahan theme this year is
Bridging Cultures and Communities
through art. tell us any or all of the
following:
- the coolest way you are doing it
performing in West Side Story was a
pretty cool and signifcant way to
bridge cultures and communities
through art.the message of the show
is to love and understand and respect
each other regardless of race or
background or language and I found
that incredibly special.

- Why its important to you personally
In some ways, I guess I am a bridge
myself: my mom was born and raised in
the philippines and my dad was born
and raised in Illinois and is of Italian and
German descent. I have been lucky
enough to play characters of all
different backgrounds and times and
cultures in my career and hope I have
successfully represented them with
respect and understanding.
-describe any ongoing or upcoming
projects or charities youre involved in
that bridges cultures and communities.
I just shot a short flm called Yield
that tells the story of a Filipino father
and son (I play the sons girlfriend). Im
very excited to share this Filipino-
american story with people of all
cultures and and communities!
proudly
supports the
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Career Turnaround.
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hat challenges did you
face
in music before making it
on the Voice?
i was working front desk at a local
gym before auditioning for the show.
ive been performing for a while, but
i began questioning whether music
would be the path because i have been
doing it for so long without any major
success. i needed stability in my life,
and i slowly started getting depressed
about my career. however, my brother
pushed me to do the Voice and the rest
is history.
What are you doing now after the
Voice?
Currently, i am working on my album.
my single is a duet with singer, Charice,
which should be released in septem-
ber. Now, i am performing a lot. im
loving it! i just came back from the
philippines and did some flming there
as a guest mentor on X-Factor.
if you won a Grammy, who would you
thank after God and your parents?
i would thank my brother and my fans.
after God and my parents, they are the
ones who remind me why i love music.

the pistahan theme this year is
bridging Cultures and Communities
through art. tell us any or all of the
following:
-the coolest way you are doing it
i think the coolest way i am bridging
cultures and communities is by doing
the show. being able to represent not
just asians, but Filipinos, in a main-
stream platform is a great way for me
to introduce not just myself but my
culture to the Us.
- Why its important to you personally
its important to me because i am
proud of my roots, and i want to tear
down boundaries or walls that may
hinder others from getting to know the
real me and who i am, which is a proud
pinay.
the Voices Cheesa laureta
- What advice youd give to others
about the importance of it.
be proud of who you are. if you dont
love yourself, no one else will.
- describe any ongoing or upcoming
projects or charities youre involved in
i am going to be releasing a campaign
that will be support anti-bullying, which
includes those who suffer from stereo-
types and racial discrimination. it will
coincide with my single with Charice
called im Not perfect.
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Thats why PG&E applauds the Filipino
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minute replacement for
another contestant, she
was chosen by Grammy award-winning
singer John legend to perform on the
show right after her audition which was
held only a few hours before. she won
the crowd over with their rendition of
endless love.
What are the coolest ways you are
bridging cultures and communities..
with your singing or some other way?
One of the coolest ways i believe
i am bridging cultures is through
embracing my multi-ethnicity. i love
who i am - l love the fact that i'm
Filipino and hawaiian, afro-american
and portuguese. its awesome to hear
my family talk about the beauty of the
batanes islands and how my grandpar-
ents met in hawaii, traveling thousands
miles to fnd a love who once lived just
down the road. there are those kinds
of wonderful stories about each aspect
of my different ethnicities that i have
the privilege of sharing with the world
through my music.
Why is bridging cultures and communi-
ties important to you personally?
i believe music is not restricted by a
particular culture; for example, some of
the best jazz, hip-hop, rap, disco, as well
as country are Filipino. its important
to always embrace our culture and
community because it keeps us in tune
to who we are, but our music refects
both who we are as well as the story
of our life's dreams, hopes and fears.
Oftentimes we can best express this
using genre (types) of music normally
associated with other cultures. For
example, in Japan i heard a Japanese
musician playing memphis blues. it was
awesome!
What advice would you give to others
about the importance of reaching out
to other cultures and communities?
don't be afraid - there's a lot out
there to enjoy from other cultures. have
fun - be grateful for who you are but
feel free to experience all the goodness
life has to offer.
describe any ongoing or upcoming
projects or charities you're involved in
currently i'm in the preliminary
phase of working on a project called
Feel the spirit Gospel Festival in sap-
poro, Japan. this will be my second
opportunity to be part of that awesome
event - i'm really excited and looking
forward to that. also i'm working in the
community outreach program of the
church i attend in los angeles, helping
to meet the needs of families from the
inner city. it helps me to never forget
how blessed i am. Now being a part of
pistahan Festival - is this a blessing or
what?
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HYDRA MENDOZA
2012 Hermana mayor
By Antonio tony VillegAs, Jr.
A
s we celebrate the
diamond anniversary of
San Franciscos Golden
Gate Bridge, we
considered various candidates who
can best represent our 2012 theme
of Bridging Cultures and
Communitiesto be our Hermana
Mayor for our 19th Annual Pistahan
Festival and Parade. Among the
gold and diamond contenders, one
shines the brightest. She is the frst
Filipina and the only elected offcial
in the city and county of San
Francisco from the Pearl of the
Orient. She is our 2012 Hermana
Mayor. She is Hydra Mendoza.
DIAMOND in the Rough
Hydra comes from a hard-
working and world-traveled military
family. His father, Felix Ledina
Mendoza, immigrated to the US and
joined the Army. He lived in the
states for a few years before his
mom, Rosalina Beltran Mendoza,
and her sisters were able to join him.
During the mid-1960s in Fort
Leonardwood, Missouri, Hydra
Mendoza was born. As her father
got reassigned, so did their family.
They lived all over the world
Missouri, Hawaii, Guam, Germany,
California, Texas, and Washington.
She became a xenophile, learning to
love various cultures and customs,
and making them her own.
Of all her many role models, her
dad Felix is Hydras hero. He instilled
the importance of hard work,
respect, and pride in their working
class family. From an early age,
Hydra went with her dad late at
night to clean offce buildings. He
made it fun so it did not feel like
work. He never made his money
problems known to them. They did
not feel deprived for having less
than others. How lucky they were!
Hydras dad always provided for all
their needs so they need not ask for
anything more.
Hydra is a big sports buff and
enjoyed the times her dad brought
her to live professional events. He
fed her passion. He was serious
about many things but took life
lightly and made people around him
smile.
Because of her dads infuence,
Hydra is hard-working, respectful of
people, proud of her heritage, and
enjoys life. She understands the
importance of education,
relationships, responsibility and the
role she plays in her family and
community. She gives the best life
for her kids, Ashoka (16) and
Santiago (14), and she makes certain
that they dont take any blessing for
granted. She believes that we all
have an obligation to harness our
God-given talents and give back to
our community. Hydra, once a
diamond in the rough, was polished
by her dad to shine.
GOLDEN Opportunity
Education is our passport to
depart from our poverty and
embark on our golden opportunity,
said the founder of the frst free
university in the Philippines.
To this end, Hydra worked hard to
study and learn as she travelled the
world. She attended Halekula
Elementary School in Honolulu.
Then, she attended Stuttgart
American School in Germany for her
9th and 10th grade; South Kitsap
High School in Port Orchard,
Washington for her 11th year; and
education Leader, our Bridge
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George Washington High School in
San Francisco for her 12th year
where she fnished in 1983. She
continued studying at San Francisco
City College and University of
California Berkeley where she
fnished her B.S. in Business
Administration degree in l989.
GATEway to Power
With the mission of improving
the public education of our children
from K-12 in San Francisco, Hydra
Mendoza pursued a career in public
service and developed powerful
connections.
As proud mother of two San
Francisco Unifed School District
(SFUSD) students, she served as
co-chair of her childrens school site
council (SSC). She became Vice-
President of the Parent Teacher
Association (PTA) and an active
classroom volunteer.
She served as vice chair of the
mandatory school board oversight
committee, which oversees the
Districts capital improvement
projects, and served as a community
member on several committees of
SFUSD including: Weighted Student
Formula, Student Assignment Task
Force, and the Public Education
Leadership Project. She has been
the Executive Director of Parents for
Public Schools, a national
organization that engages various
stakeholders to support, promote
and improve public education.
For over 15 years, Hydra
championed issues on improving
academic standards, children
learning, school facilities, teacher
support, and parental involvement.
She served as a member of the
steering committee for the
successful passage of Proposition A
(2003 & 2006), a $295- and $450
million facilities bond and the
passage of Proposition H (2004)
which brings additional support to
students for art, music, sports,
librarians and universal preschool,
and Proposition A (2008) Quality
Teacher Act. She is now on her
second term on the San Francisco
Board of Education, having served
as Vice-President and President.
She previously was the
Education Advisor to Gavin
Newsom, former SF mayor and now
the Lieutenant Governor of
California. Hydra has built necessary
coalitions to get things done. She
has clout. She is a Gateway to
Power.
BRIDGE for our Future
To Hydra, Bridging Cultures and
Communitiesmeans: making
connections where none previously
exist, and strengthening ties to
preserve our culture while growing
our commu-nities. l like retroftting
massive structure so that it will
continue to be strong, useful and
beautiful. We can do and be so
much more if we unite and do more
celebrating!
She feels honored that our
community looks to her as one of
our leaders whom we respect
enough to honor during one of our
most celebrated and beautiful
occasions in the city, Pistahan
Festival and Parade This year, she
wants to focus even more on
encouraging our YOUTH to get
involved, prepare for college, and
give back to our community. She
wants to share her story and fnd
ways for our youth to be active. She
wants to set up a Hydra Mendoza
Pistahan Scholarship Fund which
will bring our Filipino youth one
step closer to going to and
graduating from college, so they can
fnd their place in this world and
enjoy a better life.
Hydra also wants to fnd
opportunities for our youth to get
involved through internships in our
work places. She recently hired her
frst staff member in her offce. She
is very proud to bring on a very
capable and smart young Filipina.
Florence Corteza has been her
intern for the last year and has
worked hard to prove herself. Hydra
wants to foster more youth and will
continue to sponsor interns
throughout the year.
Lets all Celebrate
In celebration of the diamond
anniversary of San Franciscos
Golden Gate Bridge through our
2012 theme of Bridging Cultures
and Communitiesof our 19th
Annual Pistahan Festival and Parade,
we honor our S.F. Board of Education
Commissioner as our 2012 Hermana
Mayor. To you, HYDRA MENDOZA,
we say, Cheers! Viva! Mabuhay!
Antonio TonyVillegas, Jr. is a
tenured college professor in
business law and computer science
and, for two decades, taught
undergrad, MBA, and PhD courses at
USF, CSU East Bay, Cal Poly Pomona,
Argosy and another colleges. He
can be reached at prof.villegas@
yahoo.com or facebook.com/prof.
villegas
Mendoza, with children Ashoka and Santi
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I dont remember
what year that was, probably 1993. It
all had its roots from previous events
that I was involved in years back,
specifcally when we presented, in
1992, a Filipino American Humanities
Council Conference at the S.F. Arts
Institute wherein the artist Carlos Villa
taught. We incorporated art,
performance, literature and
community. Carlos Villa, Penelope
Flores and I sat on the California
Humanities Council at the time.
Alleleuiah Panis was one of the
panelists and performers. We had
writers, artists, performers,
flmmakers, traders, artisans,
educators, politicians, etc. This was
one of the few events where I did a
kali martial arts demonstration as a
ritual before the ceremonies.
This [conference] provided the
impetus and preparations for us to go
all out and plan for a big arts expo.
Yerba Buena was just getting started
then, the construction of which had
replaced and dislodged many Filipino
families in central city (old name for
SOMA). I suggested to the group to
have it in August because 1) the
weather would be good for outside
events (a faire), 2) not too many
events were happening in August, 3)
The Cry for Philippine Independence
by Bonifacio happened in August
(Balitwak, Pugad Lawin) and 4) most
importantly, The I-Hotel fell on August
4th of 1977. We would have a lot of
references to manongs and manangs
because of this. Thus the statue of an
old man extending his hand stands
there. In my opinion, Yerba Buena has
not done enough for the Filipino
American community ever since.
Maybe we need to put pressure or
remind Yerba Buena of this fact. I was
interviewed and I remember telling
this to the media.
For the event, we wanted to
include academia, community, the
arts, and a parade. Maria Luisa
Pearanda was in charge of getting
this parade organized, which
eventually consisted of about 40
something foats and went from
Embarcadero along Market Street to
Civic Center Brooks Hall as the
grandstand.
Peachy Palaez was also involved in
some earlier events when we
coordinated with the Department of
Tourism. We decided to go all out and
thought we were ready as a
community and as a force within the
mainstream. We decided to get
funding for a big one-month
celebration -- four weekends. Lenny
Limjoco was the visual and graphic
designer of logos and the whole look
Pistahan Memories
By Oscar Pearanda
of FAAE. Then we hired Luz de Leon
for our Executive Director. I think that
was the only paid position. We hired
Jef Jones (Carlos Villas contact) to
write grants and we got some funding
there.
I remember naming the event
Pistahan. I wanted the concept of a
faire: an artists faire, a historic fair with
both historical and fctional characters
walking around informing people
who they were and what they did and
booths and wares of artists around
the Bay Area as well as outside, and
several performing stages.
Pistahan and FAAE were created
because of the gaping need for them
to be created. And San Francisco was
the ideal place for it to happen
because the city has been -- and still is
-- the number one landing place for
most Filipinos who came to the U.S.,
especially before the 70s.
The community welcomed it like
rain after a drought.
Maria Luisa Pearanda had just
coordinated a parade the year before
for Philippine Independence Day.
Peachy Palaez was the Director of the
Independence Day celebrations and
Luisas task was to coordinate a
parade. They had 42 foats including
the U.S. Navy! It started from
Embarcadero to Civic Center Brooks
Hall. People, most of them Filipinos,
lined both sides of Market street and
cheered. So when it came to the FAAE
Pistahan, though the foats were less
and the parade not as long, it was also
well received.
So the Pistahan/FAAE came about
as part of a process that needed to
articulate artistic and many other
expressions of the Filipino community
for the beneft of all communities.
The most challenging part for all of
us was trying to keep it all together in
spite of personal problems and
personality conficts. Believe me, we
had plenty of both.
My Pinoy pride moments came
from seeing the looks on every
Filipinos face that saw and attended
the event. Never have I seen so much
pride in them. Thats when my pride
began to swell.
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3:40 PM
BONGGA STARZ
Joey Guila (Comedy)
Ali Ewoldt (Vocal - Broadway)
Cheesa Laureta (Vocal - Pop)
SPINTRONIX BAYAHAN STAGE
12:30 PM
emcee: Joal Vargas
Dustin Ako (Vocal - Pop)
Leon Cruz (Vocal - Pop)
Bottom Line Records (Rap, Hip hop)
Popeye (Vocal - Pop)
Brian Lee (Vocal - Rap)
Patience (Vocal - Rap)
2:30 PM
Ramar Foods Presents:
Magnolia Purple Freeze
Challenge
3:00 PM
We3 (Dance - Hip Hop)
Digital Martyrs (Vocal - Rap)
Lyrical Opposition (Vocal - Pop)
Joal Vargas (Vocal - Hip Hop)
PISTAHAN STAGE
11:00 AM
GATHERING MUSIC
Musoniqs
12:00 PM
AFTERNOON FUN
emcee: Al Manalo
Immigration Quiz with
Atty. Lou Tancinco
Hannah Bautista (Vocal -
Musical Theater)
Tango & Wine (Dance - Tango)
Shelby Miguel (Singer - Pop)
1:00 PM
SAYAWAN 1
emcee: Al Manalo
Kariktan (Dance - Cultural)
Parangal (Dance - Cultural)
Likha (Dance - Cultural)
2:00 PM
WELCOME TO PISTAHAN
emcee: Frances Dinglasan
Welcome by FAAE Staf
Opening Remarks by Hermana Mayor
Hydra Mendoza
Proclamation by Mayor Ed Lee
Certifcates of Honor
2:30 PM
SAYAWAN II
emcee: Sansu Ramsey
Gadung Kasturi Balinese Dance
and Music (Dance - Cultural)
Nuf Kids (Dance - Hip Hop)
Mabuhay Folkloric (Dance -
Aftermath (Dance - Hip Hop)
Cultural)
Parade Awards
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
2:00 PM
BONGGA STARZ
emcee: Tita Aida
Meleana Brown (Vocal - Pop)
Mitch Franco (Vocal - Standars, R&B)
Legaci (Vocal - R&B)
3:00 PM
ABS-CBN HOUR
Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto
(Variety - Pop)
4:00 PM
CLOSING CEREMONIES
FAAE Volunteer Recognition
11:30 AM
emcee: Bindlestif
Spintronix (DJ - Pop)
Chris Petallano (Vocal - Pop)
Mike Aquino (Vocal - Pop)
TikTakTix (Dance - Hip Hop)
Rhythm Monsters (Dance - Hip Hop)
1:15 PM
emcee: Sansu Ramsey
(Blind tasting contest)
2:00 PM
emcee: Bindlestif
Bindlestif Performance (Theater)
Mango Kingz (Band - Contemporary)
PISTAHAN STAGE
11:00 AM
SUNDAY GROOVE
The Squeaks (Band - Jazz)
Zumba (Dance - Flash Mob)
1:00 PM
HALO HALO
emcee: Aaron Horner (Soulciety)
Power Myx (Dance - Modern)
Balagtasan (Spoken Word)
PaaMano Eskrima Performing
Arts (Martial Arts)
We3 (Dance & Sing - Hip Hop)
Abe Lagrimas (Ukelele, drums,
vibraphone)
Samahan Filipino Dance Group
(Dance - Cultural)
Ryan Matthew Burgos
(Flair Bartender)
O Lumanai (Dance - Cultural)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
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ELIZABETH RAMSEY
CHEESA
LAURETA
ABE
LAGRIMAS
MANGO KINGZ
MITCH FRANCO
JOEY
GUILA
MELEANA
BROWN
ALI
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ANGELINE
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REDWOOD CITY
3:40 PM
BONGGA STARZ
Joey Guila (Comedy)
Ali Ewoldt (Vocal - Broadway)
Cheesa Laureta (Vocal - Pop)
12:30 PM
emcee: Joal Vargas
Leon Cruz (Vocal - Pop)
Bottom Line Records (Rap, Hip hop)
Popeye (Vocal - Pop)
Brian Lee (Vocal - Rap)
Patience (Vocal - Rap)
2:30 PM
Ramar Foods Presents:
Magnolia Purple Freeze
Challenge
3:00 PM
We3 (Dance - Hip Hop)
Digital Martyrs (Vocal - Rap)
Lyrical Opposition (Vocal - Pop)
Joal Vargas (Vocal - Hip Hop)
PISTAHAN STAGE
11:00 AM
GATHERING MUSIC
Musoniqs
12:00 PM
AFTERNOON FUN
emcee: Al Manalo
Immigration Quiz with
Atty. Lou Tancinco
Hannah Bautista (Vocal -
Musical Theater)
Tango & Wine (Dance - Tango)
Shelby Miguel (Singer - Pop)
1:00 PM
SAYAWAN 1
emcee: Al Manalo
Kariktan (Dance - Cultural)
Parangal (Dance - Cultural)
Likha (Dance - Cultural)
2:00 PM
WELCOME TO PISTAHAN
emcee: Frances Dinglasan
Welcome by FAAE Staf
Opening Remarks by Hermana Mayor
Hydra Mendoza
Proclamation by Mayor Ed Lee
Certifcates of Honor
2:30 PM
SAYAWAN II
emcee: Sansu Ramsey
Gadung Kasturi Balinese Dance
and Music (Dance - Cultural)
Nuf Kids (Dance - Hip Hop)
Mabuhay Folkloric (Dance -
Aftermath (Dance - Hip Hop)
Cultural)
Parade Awards
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
2:00 PM
BONGGA STARZ
emcee: Tita Aida
Meleana Brown (Vocal - Pop)
Mitch Franco (Vocal - Standars, R&B)
Legaci (Vocal - R&B)
3:00 PM
ABS-CBN HOUR
Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto
(Variety - Pop)
4:00 PM
CLOSING CEREMONIES
FAAE Volunteer Recognition
11:30 AM
emcee: Bindlestif
Spintronix (DJ - Pop)
Chris Petallano (Vocal - Pop)
Mike Aquino (Vocal - Pop)
TikTakTix (Dance - Hip Hop)
1:15 PM
emcee: Sansu Ramsey
(Blind tasting contest)
2:00 PM
emcee: Bindlestif
Bindlestif Performance (Theater)
Mango Kingz (Band - Contemporary)
PISTAHAN STAGE
11:00 AM
SUNDAY GROOVE
The Squeaks (Band - Jazz)
Zumba (Dance - Flash Mob)
1:00 PM
HALO HALO
emcee: Aaron Horner (Soulciety)
Power Myx (Dance - Modern)
Balagtasan (Spoken Word)
PaaMano Eskrima Performing
Arts (Martial Arts)
We3 (Dance & Sing - Hip Hop)
Abe Lagrimas (Ukelele, drums,
vibraphone)
Samahan Filipino Dance Group
(Dance - Cultural)
Ryan Matthew Burgos
(Flair Bartender)
O Lumanai (Dance - Cultural)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
{2011} Hermana Mayor Soledad Manaay, Community
Grand Marshal Jose Esteves, Celebrity Parade Grand
Marshal Elizabeth Ramsey, Yeng Canstantino, Rayver
Cruz, Amber Lily, Kulintronica, Franco Finn, Eskabo Daan,
Shelby Miguel, Westlake School for the Performing Arts,
Steps, Styles, and Spotlights, Kariktan Dance Company,
Al Manalo, American Center of Philippine Arts, LIKHA
Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Mitch Franco, Dirty Boots, The
Salmanguido Band, Soulciety, JD Charisma, Untitled,
Zumba Flash, Crisanta Malig, Bindlestiff-Taste Better Wit,
Aftermath, AM Juniors, Beach Blanket Babylon, Lil Jordan,
A Thin Catastrophe, Bwan + Bayanihan Crew, Spartacus,
Melvin Gutierrez, Patience, Devin Armstrong, Steps,
Styles and Spotlights, Lyrical Opposition, Ruby Ibarra,
Deceptikidz, Decade, Evolution Movement, Spintronix
(DJ), A Moments Courage, XL and Dr. Fill, Cassandra Farrar
+ The Left Brains, Jayne Rio + Nump, Boondock Squad,
The Little Bits, Rocky Rivera, George Lacson Project
{ 2010 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Philippine Consul
General Marciano and Tessie Paynor, Community Grand
Marshal Mona Pasquil, Parade Grand Marshal Jay Nicolas
Sario (Project Runway), Sway (American Idol), The Cast of
RENT, Nero DeGracia, Mambo Jazz Sextet, Toni Gonzaga
(Pinoy Big Brother), DJ Rocky Rock, Michelle Martinez,
Mitch Franco, Kulintronica, Jonathan Bautista Quartet,
Erika David, Philtered Soul, LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble,
Parangal Dance Company, Kawayan Folk Arts, Westlake
School for the Performing Arts, Aaron Horner, Aftermath,
Allan Manalo, Allison, Angela Gacad, Ariane, Avegay
Libiran, Balagtasan, BEATS Crew, Boondocks Squad, Brian
Dublin, Bwan, Carlos Zialcita, Charito, Dante Casuga, Eye
Eighty, Fresh Dynamix, Funk Beyond Control, Getty Santos,
Jason Bayani, Jo Ill, Joel Dela Merced, Jon Bayani, JVoqlaz,
Kristiana Sunga, Maddie B & Company, Marissa Santos,
Mighty Delrokz, Mr. Rey & Brigada Ng Bangketa, My
Peoples, Nemenzo, Nomadik Messengers, OK! DK!, Planet
Infnity, Raiderettes, Soulciety, Stefan Sanchez, Steps,
Styles and Spotlghts, Tita Aida, Wikitribe
{ 2009 } Hermana Mayor Marily Mondejar, Parade
Community Grand Marshal Hydra Mendoza, Parade
Celebrity Grand Marshal Paolo Montalban, ABC Dancing
with the Stars Cheryl Burke, ABS-CBN TFC Stars (Jason
Gainza, Giselle Sanchez, Patricia Javier and the Asian
Dolls), Aftermath, American Center of Philippine Arts,
Angela Joanne Slipper, Aris Garcia, Aristedes Santos
Candelaria, DJ Delrokz, DJ Rocky Rock, EyeASage,
Filipino America Jazz Festival, Filipino Education Center
Galing Bata, Franco Finn, Gabe Bondoc, Honey Circuit,
International Eskrima/Serrada Association, Jo.Ill, Kapakahi,
Leejay Abucayan, Lifted Roots, Likha Pilipino Folk
Ensemble, Lori Abucayan, Lumaya, Mabuhay Folkloric
Society, Manny Garcia, Mark Agustin, Parangal Dance
Company, Philippine Martial Arts Academy, Prime Note
Ensemble, Raquel Berlind, Stephanie Reese, Steps, Styles
and Spotlight School of Dance, Te Oama of the Westlake
School of the Performing Arts, Viddy V.
{ 2008 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Dan & Sunny Dykwel,
Parade Grand Marshalls Adam & Arielle Jacobs, ABS-CBN
Talents (Balitang America, Myx, and Speak Out!), Adrianna
YannaAndal, Aftermath, Al Manalo, Anna Marie Perez,
Anthony TonyCastelo, Aris Garcia, Autonomous Region,
Avegay Libiran, Bais Tres Manos and Miss Teen Filipina,
Balagtasan Iskolars of Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng
Maynila, Bayanihan Hip-Hop Workshop, Ben Pimentel,
Calisus, DJ Mista-B-4onefunktion, DJ Rocky Rock, Hiyas,
Emil Guillermo, Filipino America Jazz Festival, Ground
Work Music with Rappers Kiwi Phatrick and Kasmas, Herb
Diggs, Hustla Boys, Ivy League, Jason Mateo & Marissa
Santos, Jerald Mutia, Joedobo Aivy, JT, Kabayan Dance
Troup, Kapono Kobylanski, Kelly Jacobs, La Villatuya, Leslie
Guevarra, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Mabuhay Folkloric,
Marissa & Getty Santos, Maryanne Lacayanga, Michael
Tongko, Michele Kain, Miriam Pantig, MYX TVs Mike-E
and The League, Native Elements, Nomandic Messengers,
Oceana Dance crew, PAC Modern, Parangal Dance Troupe,
Passion, Rendezvous Band, Rodel Guadalupe, Romeo
Reyes, Ryan Corbitt, Stephanie Reese, Steps, Styles and
Spotlight, Tita Aida.
{ 2007 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Greg & Gigi
Macabenta, Parade Grand Marshal Gen. Tony Taguba,
Parade Celebrity Martin Nievera, San Francisco Mayor
Gavin Newsom, Consul Antonio Morales, Consul General
Marciano Paynor, ABS-CBN Talents (Balitang America,
Myx, and Speak Out!), A1 Sauce, Aftermath, Ana Julaton,
Angelace, Angelo Pizarro, Aris Garica, Autonomous
Region, Avegay Libiran, Bambu, Barangay Dance Company
of San Francisco, Bar None Lansky, Ben Pimentel, Bernardo
Bernardo, Brigada ng Bangketa, Cathy Querubin, Celskiii
& Deenadroid, Chayah Miranda, Citizen Pinoy, Dance
Quorum, Dave Rodriguez, DJ Chicken Scratch, FCC Hip
Hop Workshop, Downe DX, Edwin Espera, Florante Aguilar,
For U, Fr. Ed Dura, Frances Ancheta, Fusion Dance Team,
Gboogs, Ginoong Pilipino Getty Santos, Giovannie Pico,
Herb Felina, International Eskrima/Serrada Association,
J.O.A.L., Jason Mateo, Jasper Pugao, Jayar Pugao, Jeffery
Deguia, Jern Eye (Lunar Heights) Go-Ill, Jolibee Mascot,
Justin Jayubo, Katrina Julian, Kiwi, Koponang Kulapo,
Leila Ponce, Leslie Guevarra, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble,
Lil Tyler Weaver Jr., Lirio Vital, Lori Abucayan, Maharlika
Cultural Troupe, Mark Figueroa, Merve Lupus, Michelle
Kain, Ms. San Francisco Krizia Sapida, Nemenzo Group,
Not Your Average Superheroes, Nump, Olivia Hurt, Olivia
Jasmine, Omar Luib, PAC Modern, Philippine Childrens
Gallery of Talents
Fund of America, Romedigs, Roscoe Umali, Sandamukal
Bad Boys, SF Modern, Stephanie Reese, Susan Johnson,
Swish, Those Kids, Tita Aida, Trinity Project, Yamot-
Pinatubo Cultural Ensemble, Yanna Andal.
{ 2006 } Hermana Mayor Yolanda O. Stern, Parade Grand
Marshal Consul-General Rowena Sanchez, Mayor Gavin
Newsom of San Francisco, Mayor Ruth Asmundson
of Davis, Mayor Chris Cabaldon of West Sacramento,
Vice Mayor Ed Balico of Hercules, Vice Mayor Ken
Ibarra of San Bruno, Councilmember Hermie Sunga
of Vallejo, Councilmember Larry Formalejo of Colma.
Councilmember Manny Fernandez of Union City, Apl.
de.Ap. of the Black Eyed Peas, American Idol Sway Penala,
ABS-CBN Talents from: Balitang America, Citizen Pinoy
and Speak Out!, 205 Bangsamoro Art Exhibit, Ad Solid,
Villez, AfterMath, Angelina Cantada, Bangketa, Barangay
of San Francisco, Bayanihan Cultural Organization,
Bernardo Bernardo, Bucc Rogerz, Consul General Rowena
Sanchez, DJ Chicken Skratch, DJ Rocky Rock, Dream Stat,
Dyna Ondoy, E. Massin of ELEMNOP, Emy Baysic, Eunice
de Asis, Fe de los Reyes, Fil-Am Musika, Florante Aguilar,
Franco Finn, Fusion Dance Team, Genevieve Manalo, Getty
Santos, Henni Espinosa, High Fly, Hiyas of San Jose, Iris,
Janelle Tillotson, January Reclosado, Jason Mateo, Jeremy
Bautista, Joel Janer, Kaisera, Jose Jeline Laporga, J-Soul,
Jun Taniang, Katalyst, Kulturang Pilipino, Legacy, Lori and
Leejay Abucayan, Mabuhay Folkloric Society, Maganda
Magazine, Maharlika Cultural Dance Troupe, Mango
Kings, May Nazareno, Melody Lakayanga, Michelle Kain,
Motivate Movement, Noel Bote Bautista, Not Your Average
Superheroes, Nump, Pol Mesina Jr., Raquel, Remy Aquino,
Rene Belison, Rhythm Rockets, Rhythm, Sandamukal Bad
Boyz, Shadow Al, SIKAT Artist Group, Stephanie Reese, The
Cast of Americana Made in the Philippines,Those Kids,
Tita Aida, Tracy Sarmiento, Youth Speaks.
{ 2005 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Rudy & Esther
Asercion, Parade Celebrities (Geoff Eigenmann, Heart
Evangelista, Rodel Rosel, Sheryn Regis), Apl.de.Ap of
the Black Eyed Peas, AfterMath, Al Perez, Ambassador
Rafael A. Gonzales, Barangay SF, Bayanihan, Bindlestiff
Studio artists, Check the Blue Print, DJourney artists,
DJ Qbert, DJ Rocky Rock, Famas, Fusion, Gabe Bondoc,
Genevieve Miranda, George Ng, Giovannie Pico, Hiyas of
San Jose, Jo Awayan, Julius Limpe, Justine Jayubo, Khaotic
Groovermintz, Khymme, Kulturang Pilipino, Leulani
Mariano, Maharlika Cultural Dance Troupe, May Nazareno,
Miriam Pantig, Philippine Barangay Performing Arts
Society, Praxis Rocs, Ramon Silvestre, Rhythm, Sarah Jane
Gloria, Shadow Al, Soul Control, Thage, Yamot-Pinatubo
Cultural Ensemble.
{ 2004 } Hermana Mayor Jacquie Lingad-Ricci, Parade
Celebrities (Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa),
AfterMath, Alfred Galura, Aris Garcia, Barlaan family
(Rolando, orrie, Calo & Kristina), Brian Redrico, Carlos
Rocha, Chain Reaction, Christoffels, Cota Deles Yabut, Cris
Villanueva, Danongan Kalanduyan and Palabuniyan, Del
Bermudez, England Hidalgo, Ensemble, Filipiniana Dance
Troupe, Five:15, Fusion, Garnett Alexander, Generation
2, Gesel & Alam Swearington, Gherlie Dancel, Gil Portes,
Hiyas, Ilaya, Jhelle Rosaroso, Joel Fabonan, Jojo Lofrancom,
Jordan Segundo, Joy de Leon, Joy Mallari, Kamandag,
Karaoke Divas, Kariktan, Khaotic Groovermintz, Kinetix,
Kiwi, Kulturang Pilipino, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble,
Louie Reyes, Mark Justiniani, Marvin de Leon, Mel Vera
Cruz, Melissa Nolledo Mia Herbosa, Michelle Kain, Mirian
Pantig, Native Guns, Next Phaze, Philippine Rondalla
of Chicago, Stella Herber, Steps Styles & Spotlights, Tap
Dancing and End of the Line, Toots Magsino, Ulysses
Duterte, Yamot Pinatubo Cultural Ensemble, Pamana
awardees: (Al Perez Jr., Bernardo Pedere, Cecile Azarcon,
Chris Millado, Gil Portes,Virginia Cerenio).
{ 2003 } Hermano/Hermana Mayor Dennis & Lynda
Normandy, Parade Grand Marshal SF Mayor Willie Brown,
Parade Celebrities (Judy Ann Santos, Celebrity Paolo
Montalban), Araceli Limcaoco-Dans, Art Lane, Bill Bon,
Bob Manalo Jr., Carrie Arguelles, Cota D. Yabut, Dr. Lorenza
Calpotura, Jeryl Ray Concepcion, Jocelyn Enriquez, Joy
Mallari, Kinetics, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Linda
Ty-Casper, Louella Albornoz, Lucy Fernando, Maharlika
Cultural Troupe, Mario J. de los Reyes, Mark Justiniani,
Mat Relox, Orlan Distor, Papo de Asis, Prodigy, Robert
Jay Nicolas Sario
Apl de Ap
Stephanie Reese
Martin Nievera
Adam Jacobs
Cheryl Burke
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Manongdo, Tessie Dichupa, Tito Galvez, Ulysses Duterte
Jr., Vic Magsaysay, Pamana awardees (George Hernandez,
Noel SonnyIzon, Polly Herrera, Stephanie J. Castillo).
{ 2002 } Festival Celebrities (Lorna Tolentino, Rudy
Fernandez), Alexa, Ames, Andrea Veneracion of Philippine
Madrigal Singers, Angel?s Disciples, Ashley Nagrampa,
B4ten, Bernardo Bernardo, Bliztr, Brittany Andres, Carlene
Ocampo, Cory and Dario, Dan August Cabiling, Dennis
Jermin, Drastik, Edwin Espera, Estelle, Ethereality, Eulisha
J, FilmAm Vets Rondalla, Fleerbox, Fourth Inversion, Gen
II, Jeryl Ray Concepcion, Joanne Lorenzana, Karilagan
Dance Troupe, Kinetix, Leilani Briones, Lemming Pie, Leslie
Bernabe, Leslie Bernabe, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble,
Luella Albornoz, Mac & Cheese, Malu Rivera Peoples
and Westlake School for the Performing Arts, Marshall
Jaggears, Nataie, Native Elements, Nel Nino, Nemesio
Paredes, Noly, Philip Garcia, Pinay, Prodigy, Robert
Manongdo, Shadow Al, Sharyn Maceren, Sicjs, Adam
and B-Style, Spamsilog, Star of Gladness, The Restitution,
Tia, Tracy Cruz, Tracy Sarmiento, Tres Mejeres, Visual
artists: (Bill Bon, Cota Deles Yabut, Dulcie Dee, Matt Relox,
Orlando Distor, Ro, Tessie Dichupa, Ulysses Duterte Jr.),
Pamana awardees: (Angie Pasamba, Benjamin Pimentel,
Brian Ascalon Roley, poet Jaime Jacinto, Rick Rocamora,
Rod Pulido, Rudi Soriano).
{ 2001 } Festival Celebrity Miss America Angela Perez
Baraquio, Amanda, Angels Disciples, Bayanihan Cultural
Organization, End of the Line, Fabrizio School of
Music, FilAm Vets Rondalla, Janice Foronda, Jeryl Ray
Concepcion, Jhele Rosaroso, Joey Ayala, Joey Camins and
Friends, Karilagan, Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Love
Daria, Magic Alex, Manalo School of Escrima, Maridel
Terciano, Next Phaze, Romeo Candido, St. Andrews Parish
Chorale, Star of Gladness, Teatro sa Lupa, Till Dawn, 25
artists from the Philippines (Al Manrique, Arnold Arre, Art
LaneCarlo Magno, Carlos Gabuco, Cris Cruz, Dopy Doplon,
Emil Davocol, Fil dela Cruz, Ige Ramos, Joel Mendez, John
Marin Flores, Jose Tence Ruiz, Kiko Escora, Lydia Velasco
Cruz, Manuel Baldemor, Mario Parial, Mona, Pandy Aviado,
Prudencio Lamarroza, Ramon Orlilna, Ronald Ventura,
Rose Capili, Soler, Steve Santos), Pamana awardees (Bayani
Tan, Gene Cajayon, Loy Arcena, Malu Rivera Peoples,
Nicole Agbayani, Rene Ciria Cruz, Ross Capili).
{ 2000 } Hermano/Hermana Rodel & Edna Rodis, Festival
Celebrity Joan Almedilla (Les Miserables), Anna Maria
Manalo, Bigg Saint, Bobby Banduria Band, Devotion,
Edgar Soller, Expressions, Fatima, Irish Fullerton, Jackie
Kookorithchkin, Jason Mateo, Joe Mangrum and Destini
West Records. Kayumanggi Band, Love Daria, Nemesio
Paredes, Pinay, Pinoy artists from Manila (Buds Convocar,
Danilo Garcia, Fidel Sarmiento, Godo Zapanta, & Pablo
Mahinay), Robert Manongdo, Rubymar, Sinagtala Theatre
Ensemble, Son La Tierra, and Star of Gladness.
{ 1999 } Festival Celebrity Billy Crawford, Adrian
Bermudez, Amber Patterson, Bay Area Cultural Group,
Branon Beliso, Chris Abad, Christine Adiaz, Classifed
Records, Dan Harana, Danongan Kalanduyan and
Palabuniyan Kulintang Ensemble, International Escrima
Serrada Association (IESA), IP Rondalla West, Island
Yeng Constantino
Heart Evangelista
Paolo Montalban
Savages, Kaisahan Dance Company of San Jose, Michael
Quebec, Parangal Choral Group, Patricia Yu-Vanesse,
Pinoy/Pinay Artists from Academy Art College, Raq,
Sacramento-based visual artists (Magda, Wiji, and Tito
Gallardo), Sarimanok Childrens Dance, Son La Tierra, Te
Mana O Tera, and Yvette.
{ 1998 } Festival Celebrities: Martin Nievera, Paolo
Montalban, Aber Patterson, Aliaata Collective: Visual
artists from San Francisco Art Institute, Big City Revue,
Chris Millado, Joe Mangrum, Karilagan Dance Company,
Papo de Asis and Peoples Artists from Los Angeles,
Patricia Yu-Vanasse, Perry Manaril, Pinay, and Yuriko Doi of
Theater of Yugen (Sisa: FilipiNOH theater project).
{ 1997 } Festival Celebrity (Sharon Cuneta), BJ Formento,
Dawn Nakanishi, Genara Banzon, Johnny Rojo Orchestra,
Mahal, Nathan Scott, Pinay, Sinagtala Theater Ensemble,
Terry Acedo Davis, and Tita Pambid-Domingo.
{ 1996 } Festival Celebrity (Jocelyn Enriquez), Avic Ilagan,
Barangay Dance Company, Carmela Millado, Emil Dunga,
Ibong Adarna Childrens Theater, Leo Bulatao, Likha,
Nanette Inventor, Palauniyan, Pamela Serrano, Pinay, Ray-
An Fuentes, and Tita Pambid.
{ 1995 } Festival Celebrity (Gary Valenciano), Barangay
Dance Company, Bayanihan Cultural Organization, Carlos
Zialcita, Domingo Balinton, Lorraine Bell, Filipino Dance
of Sacramento,Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, Maharlika
Dance Troupe,Sampaguita, and Sugar Pie de Santos.
{ 1994 } Festival Celebrity (Andrew E.), Angel Shaw,
Carlos Villa, Ceres Doyo and Doreen Fernandez from
the Philippines, Chris Millado and Treatro ng Tanan,
Danongan Kalanduyan, Isabel Escoda Taylor from Hong
Kong, Jessica Hagedorn, Kayumanggi Presence Artist, Lav
Diaz, Lenny Limjoco, psychologist Margie Holmes from
North Carolina, Sheila Coronel, and Violeta Noriega from
Seattle.
Toni Gonzaga
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Heart Evangelista
Paolo Montalban
Sponsors Spotlight
ABS-CBN GloBAl
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate that now
broadcasts to Filipino households residing in the Middle East, Europe, Australia,
Canada and the United States via The Filipino Channel (TFC). In North America
alone, TFC has over 200,000 subscribers viewing the Tagalog-language premium
programming service.
With content coming from both Manila and the United States, TFC provides
news and entertainment programs to its viewers. These programs also help
second-generation and third-generation Filipino-Americans feel closer to their
culture and so ABS-CBN Corporation is a proud sponsor of the 18
th
Pistahan
Parade and Festival.
To learn more, visit www.abs-cbnglobal.com.
ASIANWEEK FoUNDATIoN
AsianWeek Foundation (AWF) is a 501(c)(3) nonproft organization whose
mission is to promote and develop Asian Pacifc American identity, community
and diversity. AWF does this by bringing people together through cultural
events, media campaigns, consulting and innovative programs. Among other
projects, AWF organizes on May of each year the Annual Asian Heritage Street
Celebration, the largest Pan-Asian street fair nationwide with over 150
organizations in the Asian American community participating. The AsianWeek
Foundation is a proud sponsor of Pistahan.
To learn more, visit www.asian-foundation.org.
CoMCAST
Since 2001, Comcast has provided $2.2 billion in cash and in-kind support to
national and local non-proft organizations across the country. Comcast works
with non-profts to create successful programs that improve the quality of life,
focusing on digital literacy, education, youth leadership, and volunteers. last
year, Comcast executed a landmark agreement with the Asian Pacifc Islander
community that will pave new ground for APIs in media and communication.
The agreement includes: expanding the distribution of Asian American owned,
operated and targeted programming, launching a new API focused video-on-
demand offering as part of its standard digital package available to 18 million
subscribers, and dedication of a $1 million to build a bigger pipeline for Asian
American-themed programming. So far, Comcast has established a
groundbreaking senior-level member of its external affairs and the public policy
staff to serve as a community liaison. In addition, Comcast has appointed nine
members to its new Asian American Advisory Council.
See www.comcast.com to learn more about Xfnity.
GAllERIA PARK HoTEl
Galleria Park Hotel is a true urban oasis that makes the perfect pied-a-terre
for exploring downtown San Francisco. It is perfectly located between the
Financial District and Moscone Convention Center and has the best value near
Union Square, with free Wi-Fi, access to a ftness center and an evening wine
reception. Galleria Park is also a shoppers paradise, located next to the Crocker
Galleria and within walking distance to San Francisco Centre.
What is more, it is green-certifed by San Francisco Green Business and
awarded by iStayGreen, employing over 45 eco-initiatives.
Visit www.galleriapark.com to learn more about their services.
KAISER PERMANENTE
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco started the Filipino American Care
Experience (FACE) to create healthier experiences for our communities and
eliminate health disparities by personally taking action to manage their health.
Dr. Charito Sico, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco, leads
this team. According to her, it is important to take our programs into the
community to pro-actively teach the Filipino community how to make changes
in their diet which can lead to healthier lives. This program is strongly
supported by and runs through physician and clinical volunteers.
Mula sa Puso from the heartbegan in 2009 by educating local Filipino
restaurants on how to create healthier traditional Filipino dishes. FACE received
the KP National Erickson Award for Diversity in community education in 2010
for this program.
FACE continually promotes healthy living through classes, seminars and
Filipino American community events, proudly sponsoring Pistahan Parade and
Festival in San Francisco.
To learn more about Kaiser Permanente, visit www.kp.org.
PACIFIC GAS & ElECTRIC
Pacifc Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is once again a proud sponsor of
this years Pistahan.
We are aware that a communitys energy doesnt always arrive through
power lines, it comes from the actions and efforts of those who live there. PG&Es
goal then is to engage, support and improve the neighborhoods where its
customers and employees reside, whether by helping local communities launch
new school programs or by providing clean energy alternatives to underserved
neighborhoods. PG&E is there to make a difference. In addition to providing safe
and reliable energy to its 15 million customers, PG&Es goal is to be a leading
corporate citizen in each of the diverse communities it serves in California.
See www.pge.com to fnd out more about its community outreach programs.
RAMAR FooDS INTERNATIoNAl
Ramar Foods International started out as orientex in 1969 selling Filipino
handicrafts. Within a few years, orientex soon imported various frozen and dry
goods alongside the traditional handicrafts. Then, with the growing Asian
market, demand for high quality, authentic, ethnic foods increased. So it was
from there that the idea to use Philippine fruits and turn them into a premium
ice cream arose. Thus, Magnolia Ice Cream was reborn in America.
over the years, Ramar Foods implemented a gradual transition from being an
importer to a manufacturer of Filipino and Asian meats, eggrolls, and desserts. It
now has a USDA-certifed meat manufacturing and ice cream plant in Pittsburg,
California.
To fnd out more about their products, go to www.ramarfoods.com.
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K
ulinarya 2011 was one
of the most thrilling
events I have ever been
to,dishes Joanne
Boston, self-confessed food fanatic and
avid food blogger. Being one of the
judges was an honor and it was such
fun to talk with the chefs and Franco
Finn, who was a lively and wonderful
emcee.
Produced by the Philippine
Consulate General in San Francisco in
partnership with the Filipino American
Arts Exposition, Kulinarya pits rockstar
chefs against each other in a Philippine
Culinary Showdown. Cheftestants (as Jo
likes to call them) are divided into
Amateur and Professional categories
and tasked with creating a four-course
feast inspired by classic Filipino dishes.
Winners in each category are selected
based on creativity, presentation, and
taste.
Asked about her most memorable
dishes from last year, Jo raves Jerick
Figueroas clever lumpia salad tossed in
banana ketchup and Gloria Ramos
vegan afritada [in the amateur division].
The most stunning El Bulli-esque
deconstructed halo halo by Chef Albert
Rivera presented. Chef Kristela
Mendozas aromatic truffed kamatis
salad and adobo osso bucco was
fantastic I adored that dish.
For participants in this years
showdown, Jo advices, Dont be afraid
Return of the Rockstar Chefs
By Christina Dunham
to take a risk. While it is very important
that chefs continue to respect Filipino
recipes and ingredients, I think cooks
and chefs shouldnt be afraid of what
their creativity can come up with. I urge
them to let their imaginations run free,
but fully respect where the cuisine
comes from.
Her wish list for this years
competition:
The preparation of bangus (the
national fsh) or any whole fsh
A round dedicated to soup like
sinigang or bulalo or tinola, etc.
A round dedicated to sizzling sisig
A round dedicated to the chefs
family member or favorite memory
This years Kulinarya qualifying round
will be held on Saturday, September 29,
2012 from 11AM - 2PM at the City View
Room of the Metreon Center in San
Francisco, in conjunction with the
Pistahan Parade and Festival. Three
fnalists will be selected from each
category and move on to compete in
the Final Round in December 2012. The
grand prize winner of each category will
receive a round-trip ticket to the
Philippines and a tour of Philippine
culinary destinations, gift certifcates
and other fabulous prizes. For more info,
contact Debbie Gallano via email at
pdotsf@aol.com or (415) 956-4060.
The chefs and judges of Kulinarya 2011
Winning menu from
professional chef Albert Rivera
is a
proud sponsor
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here are plenty to see, listen
to and taste at the Pistahan
that one can only wish this
mind-blowing cultural
adventure is extended to more than
just two days. As it is, the Premium
wine tasting that also features Tango/
Milonga dance should be on top of
your list, even if youre not a wine
connoisseur or a Tango dancer.
Tasting the wines of Corte Riva
Vineyards, courtesy of Genevieve
Wines, should be enough to make you
feel heavenly. Watching and learning
Milonga Tango will defnitely make
you feel dizzy with pleasure. Meeting
Corte Rivas owners, Lawrence and
Nieves Cortes, is an additional treat.
Plus, you will receive a commemo-
rative Pistahan wine glasshow lucky
can you be in one day! Lets give
Genevieve Wines a round of applause
for featuring Corte Riva Vineyards, the
only Filipino-owned winery in Napa
Valley. Another round of applause for
Lawrence and Nieves, award-winning
makers of high-end wine, for making
their dream come true. Their success is
truly inspiring.
This rare wine tasting will feature
Corte Rivas fagship 2006 Mabuhay
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon which
the vintners described as a more
saturated dense ruby/purple color
offering complex aromas of graphite,
white chocolate, crme de cassis, and
subtle smoke as well as oak. More
youthful and backward than the
previous two wines, this is more of a
long-term prospect for patient
collectors/connoisseurs. Dense, pure,
full-bodied, and impressively
endowed, it will beneft from 2-3 years
of cellaring, and should keep for two
decades.
Now, lets talk about Tango,
specifcally Milonga. According to
VeryTango.com, Milonga is from a
fusion of many cultural dances
including the Cuban Habanera, the
Mazurka, the Polka and the Brazilian
Macumba. It is a faster-paced and less
complex style of Tango. Genevieve
Dwyer, the provocative and skilled
Milonga dancer/teacher, who is also
the president of Genevieve Wines,
does make this dance look less
complex.
So, be at the BRestaurant at Yerba
Buena Terrace from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
on both days of the Pistahan. There
will be lots of wining and dancing
going on in this area. You can choose
to learn to dance Tango or just watch.
In one corner will be a Milonga
exhibition from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
Another corner will have a Tango class
from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Social dancing is
from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. See you there!
Premium Wine Tasting, Tango Dancing, and More
By Sol Manaay
Genevieve Dwyer, owner of Genevieve Wines, at Corte Riva Vineyards.
Corte Riva Wines
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N
owadays, the fastest way to
get the wordaround is
through social media
platforms such as Facebook
and Twitter. In our case, were not
talking about the latest celebrity
gossip or a childs latest conquest.
Rather, we want everyone in the San
Francisco Bay Area to make sure they
have August 11 & 12 marked on their
calendars to attend the 19th Annual
Pistahan Parade & Festival at Yerba
Buena Gardens in San Francisco!
The social media team has been
posting everything from
entertainment appearances and
schedules to featured food booths
and themed pavilions. Were
engaging folks to follow us on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram not
only to be in the know of the latest
Pistahan news but also to start
conversations and post pictures on
their social media pages tagged with
#pistahanSF in an effort for Pistahan
to really get viral on the net.
This may sound like a lot of work
for our attendees and fans but weve
got an incentive for you to participate.
Yep, you guessed itanother year of
exciting contests and prizes. Weve got
everything from Monster
headphones, Eskabo Daan martial arts
classes, handmade foral accessories
from popular Etsy shop petal.blush.
love, Heavenly Ice Cream parties for
you and 10 friends, museum and zoo
tickets for your family, and much,
much, MORE!
Pistahans 2012 theme, Bridging
Cultures and Communitiesis inspired
by the San Francisco Golden Gate
Bridges 75th anniversary this year.
Appropriately enough, we will be
promoting contests throughout
Pistahans Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram pages with the bridge
theme in mind from now throughout
Pistahan weekend.
Finally, once youre at Pistahan
(August 11 & 12) at Yerba Buena
Gardens, weve got some more extra
goodies for you if you are one of the
frst 100 each day to check-in to the
Pistahan Page on Facebook or
Foursquare. Extra prizes are also on
tap for participating in the Pistahan
Passport game by checking in to all 7
Pistahan Pavilions on Facebook or
Foursquare.
So follow us and post with
#PistahanSF on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram. Finally, dont forget to
check in on Facebook or Foursquare
once you arrive and visit the Social
Media booth for goodies. Well also
have a special photo booth so you can
post pics on your favorite sites to let
your friends and family know youre at
Pistahan. See you there! #PistahanSF
Hashtagging a Win
By Jessica Jallorina
Pistahans Golden Gate Bridge-themed social media contest winners. (Left)
#pistahanSF winner @pinkberry_27 wins a Heavenly Ice Cream party for 10. (Right)
#pistahanSF photo contest Gary Cruz wins a set of Monster iSport with ControlTalk
headphones.
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Tita Aida for 20 Years Tour
By RicaRdo diRa
PROUDLY
SUPPORTS
A
sians & Pacifc Islanders
(API) are indeed fortunate
that one of their own led
efforts to raise HIV/AIDS
awareness in the community. She
worked tirelessly to de-stigmatize
the perception of HIV/AIDS in the API
community. This, to ensure that much
needed services were not denied but
were instead made readily available
to those in need.
After giving back to the communi-
ty as an HIV/AIDS activist for 20 years
now, Pistahan 2012 gives tribute to
Nikki Calma, more popularly known
as Tita Aida. Indeed, she is a Filipina
transgender we can all be proud of.
Tita Aida worked tirelessly to im-
prove the lot of the transgender com-
munity in the City. She was an active
fundraiser not only for HIV/AIDS but
also for social justice projects as well.
She produced and performed in
many events including, among others,
Ms. Tang Tang, Catwalk and Sparkle
Winter Ball. To this day, Tita Aida is still
part of Ladies of Asia SF, a CalAsian
Restaurant which features an elite
group of transgender ladies who not
only work as hostesses and servers
but also provide magnifcent perfor-
mances for their guests.
Aside from HIV/AIDS projects, Tita
Aida also focused on providing a safe
and sound space for the transgender
community to socialize and congre-
gate. She was one of the frst com-
munity leaders to address the issue of
transgender homelessness. The issue
is close to her heart and so she re-
mained as the Program Supervisor of
Trans Thrive, which is the only drop-in
space in the City that is dedicated
solely to the transgender community.
Trans Thrives drop-in facility has a
computer lab, a clothing closet, mini
library and even case managers sup-
porting and assisting members of
the transgender community in their
everyday challenges.
Yes, Tita Aida has taken on the role
of advocate, activist and local celeb-
rity. In fact, Tita Aida is a sought-after
personality in the queer API commu-
nities in the Bay Area.
Pistahan 2012 thus honors Tita
Aidas caring efforts and her work
throughout the past 20 years, which
did not simply go unnoticed. Tita
Aida was appointed in 2008 to the
Commission on Status of Women.
She also served on the Entertainment
Commission and volunteered for 10
years with Board of Directors of San
Francisco Pride.
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Call for the yummiest-looking photos of Filipino foods at Pistahan.
Take pics of your fav foods at Pistahan. Post on Twitter, hashtag #pistahanfoodporn.
5 yummiest-looking photos will be selected as winners by our all-star food porn judges:
Reporters from Huffngton Post, KQED, NewsTalk910 Dining Around.
Prizes for winners: Gift cards to SFs yummiest restaurants and food trucks!
5 winning photos will be chosen, one for each of the categories:
[1] Yummiest Adobo
[2] Yummiest Pancit (Noodles)
[3] Yummiest Desserts at Pistahan
[4] Yummiest Foods in General at Pistahan
[5] Yummiest Lumpia (Egg Rolls)
YUM Criteria: What makes a yummy looking photo? Does it make our mouths water?
Do you look happy eating it? If so, yum points!
Winners will be notifed via Twitter by Aug. 20.
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DO YOU LOVE YOUR AGENT?
G
reetings Pistahaners! Or is
that Fistahaners?
Heres a trend I discovered
among American Filipinos in the
Bay Area.
Tina Novero, 30, the person behind the
educational programs at San Franciscos
Westbay Pilipino Multi-Service Center, is
what I call an American Filipino.
Regular readers of my Amokcolumns
know that American Filipino is my preferred
term over Filipino Americans. Simply put, I
just fnd AF more inclusive and modern by
putting the emphasis where it needs to be.
The anchoring noun is the more important
Filipino. But politically, it puts America
frst, thus placating those who disdain
identity politics. It says to the haters out
there,Were American.But it also lets
people know we dont forget the importance
of being Filipino, socially and culturally.
I dont know if it will take hold among
those older immigrants from the 60s and
80s. But it may catch on with their kids.
Especially if the phrase more aptly describes
what they are.
In Noveros case, I thought all the
30-year-olds with college degrees these days
were dead-set on social climbing up the
corporate ladder. So I was surprised that
Novero, born and raised in San Francisco to
Filipino immigrants (like me), had chosen as
her lifes path something a little closer to the
heart: Making sure a new generation of
Filipinos in the South of Market get the tools
they need to succeed.
When I talked to her, Novero had just
fnished applying for a grant for the kids. One
of her salient points highlighted the
difference in the crime rates between San
Franciscos residential Sunset district and the
SOMA area projects where WestBays kids
live.
During one week in May, on 35th Ave. in
the Sunset, there were 35 reported crimes
within a one-mile radius. That the same week
in SOMA, 579 crimes were reported
(according to crimemapping.com).
The numbers show the diffculty students
and their fve- or six-person families face
living in their one-bedroom apartments in
SOMA. Without WestBays programs, its hard
to concentrate on grades when you worry
about safety and survival.
But it can be done when you have a
science and technology program like the
one funded by the philanthropic high-tech
Banatao family. The program helped produce
a number of honor roll students, including
the likes of Bea Madriaga, 13, born in Cavite,
but now living in San Francisco for nine years.
She got a 4.0 at Bessie Carmichael.
I like math,Madriaga said, as Novero
beamed with pride about all her young
achievers.
Finding and identifying kids like Madriaga
is important. But so is identifying the
nurturers like Novero, a born community
leader.
Indeed, its time to fgure out, how to
make sure theres a new group of American
Filipinos who are driven by both their own
personal goals, as well as their identity as
Filipinos.
So its not odd that the Philippine
government also wants to know what the
next generation is about. It has initiated a
Filipino American Youth Leadership Program,
which attempts to identify key 18-35 year
olds who have a sense of helping Filipinos
here and in the Philippines.
I wont quibble about fipping the
American with the Filipino, but its good to
see the program is off to a good start. The
program takes ten people, sends them to the
Philippines to learn about the country frst
hand on the governments dime. Then it
allows them to stay longer on their own, and
experience the country themselves.
More than 360 have applied nationwide,
with nearly 80 from San Francisco alone.
Not coincidentally, Novero was one of the
nominated. I met a few others and they are
all flled with idealism.
Steven Salazar, 18, of Oakland California, is
an Arroyo High Student who said he wanted
to fx all the corruption in government and
fx the health care system in the Philippines.
OK, maybe not in one week.
Vanessa Redrico, 24, a UC Davis grad who
works as a health educator, had more
practical and realistic dreams of using her
skills in the Philippines. Imagine what she
could do on a simple subject like
contraception?
Almost everyone I talked to had visited
the Philippines before, and a few like
Stefanni San Agustin were dual citizens.
San Agustin, 22, of Pacifc Union College
in Napa said she was interested in entering
local politics there.
Imagine that, the American Filipino
coming home, capable of leading here and
there.
It only shows the next generation is
different, with more options in a new global
culture.
Young American Filipinos have a real back
up to the U.S.A.: Their ancestral home.
Updates at www.amok.com
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ART PAVILION
Art for a Cause
By RicaRdo diRa
Pistahan
Festival
2012
CULTURAL PAVI LI ONS
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Art Pavilion
f e at u r i ng
Crisanta Malig, David Tomb
Gregg Valley
p r e s e nt e d b y
Rafael Musni & Anthony Cruz Legarda
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Bullet-X Marasigan
Dance Pavilion
f e at u r i ng
Fok Dance, Ballroom Dance,
Balinese Dance, Tinikling
Dance-a-thon
SOMA Filipino Seniors
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Creativity Pavilion
f e at u r i ng
Babayin Workshop
Art Projects
Christian Cabuay, Ray Haguisan,
and Home Depot
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Ramar Foods
Culinary Pavilion
f e at u r i ng
Pistahan Adobo Cookoff
Ramar Foods
Purple Freeze Challenge
Ramar Foods
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Kaiser Permanente
Health Pavilion
f e at u r i ng
Healthy Living
Kaiser Permanente
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Wells Fargo
Heritage Pavilion
f e at u r i ng
Golden Gate Bridge Anniversary
Photo Exhibit
Filipino American History Exhibit
Wells Fargo Bank
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Play Pavilion
f e at u r i ng
Pistahan Boxing Championship
Martial Arts Demonstration
DJ Jam
Tyrone Poblete, Joseph Garcia,
Ray Abad, and Michael Rosales
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Wine Tasting and Tango
f e at u r i ng
Corte Riva Wines
Genevive Wines
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showcase of the best of
Filipino-inspired art and
culture. This years pavilion will
of course be no exception. The works
of a number of noted artists from the
Bay Area whose backgrounds come
from different genres will be
highlighted.
One is Crisanta Malig, a noted
fashion designer. She will be showing
off her fashion sketches. She hopes that
the exhibits will help young emerging
fashion artists develop their artistic
abilities even more by learning from
her work. Crisanta has a passion for
helping young artists hone their craft,
having founded Fashion Arts and Youth
Enterprise in 1993, where she continues
to sit as Executive Director and
Producer.
While majority of the exhibits in the
Art Pavilion are works of artists of
Filipino ancestry, one exhibitor does not
have any tinge of Filipino blood in him.
Yet, David Tombs work is included in
the exhibition.
This is because David dedicates his
craft to the plight of vanishing birds as
he is not only an artist but a bird lover
as well. He became very interested in
the Philippine Eagle, which intrigued
him as a child, when it was still known
as the monkey-eating eagle. David
few to the Philippines sometime in
January 2011 to personally watch the
Philippine Eagle soar in the skies of Mt.
Kitanglad in Mindanao.
Indeed, such is his love for the
Philippine Eagle that he co-founded a
foundation Jeepney Projects
Worldwide. The idea came to David
after visiting the Philippine Eagle
Center (PEC) in Davao. There, he saw the
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need to raise awareness of the
Philippine Eagles plight and to raise
support for the PEC, whose resources
are very limited.
David chose the jeepney as the name
of his foundation because he felt that
the jeepney, a Filipino inspired creation,
is a ftting symbol as it represents a
quirky and authentic re-purposing of a
utilitarian vehicle that has been
transformed into an artful expression to
thrive!
The foundation was created to be a
partner of beneft art projects and
regional conservation groups working
to inspire support and restore the lost
habitat of critically endangered birds.
Aside from exhibiting the Vanishing
Birds of the Philippines in Berkeley last
February, the foundation will exhibit the
Grand Birds of the Philippines in the City
starting in October.
Experience live art demos at the art
pavilion.
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light Baybayin, a pre-Spanish
Philippine writing system. It is
one of a number of individual
writing systems used in Southeast Asia,
which descended from ancient scripts
used in India over 2000 years ago.
Two major proponents of the Bay-
bayin renaissance Christian Cabuay
and Ray Haguisanare from the Bay
Area. Pistahan 2012 is fortunate to have
them show their respective Baybayin
artworks in the Creativity Pavilion.
Indeed, the two Baybayin artists hope
that with their respective exhibits, Fil-
Ams will learn appreciate more the art
and their heritage.
Christians Baybayin art is infuenced
by brush styles, Asian writing systems,
abstract painting and graffti. Ray makes
creative pendants. The distinctive Bay-
bayin details can be readily seen from
their works.
Baybayin is a Tagalog term that refers
to all the letters used in writing a lan-
guage. While similar to the alphabet, it
is more of a syllabary. After all, the root
word baybay means to spell.
While the pre-Hispanic Filipinos
wrote on different materials: leaves,
palm fronds, tree bark and fruit rinds,
bamboo was the most common mate-
rial used. Writing tools were of course
the points of daggers or small pieces of
iron and so they did not write with ink.
Instead, they just cut the surface and
bark of the bamboo and made the let-
ters. Once the letters were carved into
the bamboo, it was then wiped with ash
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to make the characters stand out more.
Sharpened splits of bamboo were
also used with colored plant saps to
write on more delicate materials such
as leaves. Since the ancient Filipinos
did not keep long-term written records,
more durable materials such as stone,
clay or metal were not used. Indeed, it
was only after the Spaniards arrived
that Filipinos adopted the use of paper,
pen and ink.
Aside from viewing the exhibits at
the Baybayin Art Show, visitors to the
Creativity Pavilion can also attend
the Baybayin Workshop to understand
what Baybayin really is and to learn
how to do it themselves. Who knows?
We may discover new talents after they
hone their skills and talents in creative
immersion, which might be enhanced
with the various Home Depot projects.
Learn Baybayin, a pre-Spanish Philip-
pine writing system. at the Creativity
Pavilion.
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elicious Filipino cuisine will
be showcased in several
creative ways with a Pistahan
Adobo Cookoff, Ramar Foods
Purple Freeze ice cream eating contest,
Mama Sitas Balut Eating Contest, and
Heavenly Ice Cream Tasting Bee, a blind
tasting ice cream contest, all at the
Ramar Foods Culinary Pavilion at the
Pistahan Parade and Festival - the
largest Filipino celebration outside of
the Philippines on August 11 and 12,
2012 at Yerba Buena Gardens in San
Francisco. The public is invited to
participate in any of these contests and
can sign up online at Pistahan.net.
In the 8th Annual Pistahan Adobo
Cookoff, chefs will face off to create the
best adobo dish in two categories -
traditional and fusion.
You cannot separate Filipino culture
and delicious food, said Al Perez,
President of the Filipino American Arts
Exposition which organizes the
Pistahan Parade and Festival. Everyone
is excited to see what new creations the
chefs will think of this year.
Creativity will be a key to success for
the winning chef.
In partnership with the Philip-pine
Consulate General in San Francisco and
Philippine Depart-ment of Tourism, the
Festival will also host a qualifying round
for amateur and professional chefs for
the popular Kulinarya: A Filipino
Culinary Showdown on Sunday August
12 from 11 am to 2pm at the City View
Room of the Metreon in San Francisco,
which festival goers are welcome to
attend. The fnals will take place in
December.
Last years cook-off was one of the
most thrilling events I have ever been
to, dishes Joanne Boston, self-
confessed food fanatic and avid food
blogger. Being one of the judges was
an honor and it was such fun to talk
with the chefs.The festival also features
the return of the annual popular Balut
Eating Contest which the public
competes to see who can gobble down
the fertilized duck embryo the fastest.
We are excited to be working with
Pistahan to help push the Filipino food
movement forward, said PJ Quesada,
third generation owner of Ramar Foods.
For those with a sweet tooth, there
will also be an Ice Cream Eating
Challenge featuring local Filipino-made
Heavenly Ice Cream. Expect to see
favors like Ube, Lanca and Macapuno
to see how well the public can identify
their favors. The ice cream, a creation of
local Filipino entrepreneur Ben Acorda,
is popular in the Bay Area and can be
found at stores such as Goldilocks and
other Asian food stores.
I use the fnest food ingredients,
Acorda says. Its handmade, as opposed
to commercial. A lot of love and care.
For foodies, lumpia, pancit, sisig, and
more will all be for sale in the food
court by local restaurants who will
feature their regional specialty cuisine.
Food trucks including: Rice Rockit, Ritas
Catering, Naked Chorizo, and Senor
Sisig will also be on site.
If you are interested in getting
involved in any of the food contests,
visit pistahan.net and click on the link
that says Sign up to enter the Culinary
Pavilion Contests.
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Celebrating the Many Flavors of Filipino Cuisine
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and Festival showcases a
Heritage Pavilion and this year, it
proudly celebrates the 75th
anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge
and the contributions some Filipinos
have made to its glorious history.
According to Ian Fernando, a
volunteer for of the Heritage Pavilion,
there will be narratives, such as that of
Inocencio Asuelo, the frst driver to cross
the bridge who happens to be a proud
Filipino.Visitors will have the
opportunity to see pictures donated by
Asuelos family at the exhibit.
Another featured story that will be on
display at the Pavilion centers on
Vicente Dizon Alvarez, who won a
Golden Gate Art Expo award at Treasure
Island in 1939, to celebrate the grand
opening of the Golden Gate and Bay
Bridge. He made true history when he
beat internationally renowned artist,
Salvador Dali.
Today, Filipinos are among those who
maintain and operate the famous
Golden Gate Bridge. To honor their
dedication and hard work, pictures of
Filipino workers will be featured at the
exhibit.
These workers will also proudly
participate in the Pistahan Annual
Parade.
The Pavilion will also showcase
stories about the actual construction of
the bridge as well as fascinating new
facts about the bridge.
Fernando hopes to secure an
interactive touchscreen for attendees
enjoyment as well as teach them in a
fun interactive setting.
Over the years, the Heritage Pavilion
focused on such themes as Filipina
empowerment and historical Filipino
weaponry. before he died.
Passionate for freedom, Filipinos
under Katipunan leaders Andres
Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo aided
by American forces under Admiral
George Dewey fought to rid of the
Spaniards. The Philippines declared
independence from Spain on June 12,
1898. Deweys victory during this
Spanish American War on Manila Bay is
memorialized in the monument on
Union Square in downtown San
Francisco. During World War II (WW2),
America once again aided the
Philippines from foreign rule when
General MacArthur led U.S. military and
Filipino armed forces to drive out
Japanese invaders which ended WW2
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So on August 11-12, 2012, it is a
propos that we honor both our heroes
which include Jose Rizal and the Filipino
American World War 2 Veterans. Dr. Jose
Rizals advocacy for civil disobedience
preceded Mahatma Gandhi of India and
Martin Luther King, Jr. of America.
Filipino Veterans fought side by side
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with Americans to liberate Philippines
from tyranny of foreign invaders during
WW2. They all gave the ultimate
sacrifce as encapsulated in our
Philippine national anthems last verse
ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo.
While celebrating our heroes, the
pavilion will also celebrate our heritage
by showcasing our Philippine tradition.
This includes artifacts, pictures, and
garments of our Muslim kababayans.
Muslim dances like singkil and musical
instruments like kulintang will be
presented.
Lets celebrate our Heritage and
Heroes! Visit our Heritage Pavilion!
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K
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recognized as one of
Americas leading health
care providers and
not-for-proft health plans,
committed to helping shape the
future of health care. Founded in
1945, Kaiser Permanentes mission
is to provide high-quality,
affordable health care services to
improve the health of its members
and the communities it serve.
Kaiser Permanente is proud to
sponsor the 2012 Pistahan Parade
and Festivals Health Pavilion.
There is something for everyone to
help them better understand how
to manage and improve their
health. For the young, enjoy a fun
quiz about nutrition and safety;
each participant will receive a
storybook. Next, stop by the
Whats in your Drink sugar demo, a
fun challenge to fnd the
healthiest drinkeveryone is
always surprised at results. Dont
miss a bibingka or fresh fruit at our
Mula sa Puso (from the heart)
booth. Pick up a copy of the heart
healthy recipe booklet; traditional
Filipino recipes that taste good
and are good for you. Visitors will
be able to get free blood pressure
screenings from Kaiser
Permanente Nurses. Our stroke
prevention team will be handing
out bilingual booklets detailing
signs of stroke along with
managing cholesterol and
diabetes. And you can also get tips
from our Optical Team about
eyeglasses and even a free
cleaning.
This year, Kaiser Permanentes
Community Beneft Program has
contributed hundreds of
thousands of dollars to beneft
nonproft organizations and their
efforts in providing access to care,
fght childhood obesity, work with
at risk youth, support the health of
our aging population, and stem
violence.
So, as you enjoy the Pistahan
Parade and Festival this year, know
that Kaiser Permanente wants you
to be healthy and THRIVE!
KAISER PERmAnEntE HEAltH PAvIlIon
Improving your Health with Kaiser Permanente
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information, such as the Whats in your Drink? sugar demo, stroke prevention and
diabetes management bilingual booklets.
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Spanning Generations of Movement
By LLoyd ALABAn
W
hen Florence Mendoza
emcees this years Dance
Pavilion at Pistahan, shell
have been involved with
the festival for 19 years.
Ive been at Pistahan since 1993,
says Mendoza, a former director of
Pistahan and now a staff member at the
SOMA Creative Learning Center. Its a
very popular event. Its exciting.
The dances Mendoza will be
overseeing span much longer.
Generations (even centuries) longer.
Take tinikling, one of the Philippiness
most iconic folk dances. The dance,
which seeks to mimic the mannerisms
of a native bird, involves dancers
maneuvering their way between two
bamboo sticks. The dance has its roots
in pre-Spanish Philippines and is one of
the most recognizable Filipino folk
dances today.
At this years festival, there will no
shortage of young people tiptoeing
their way between the hardened poles.
Students from Mission High School in
the City will be among those expected
to perform this year.
We like to see new faces,says
Mendoza. Especially the youth.
Yet the older generation has not been
overlooked at this years Pavilion. This
years ballroom and tinikling teachers
and demonstrators are mostly senior
citizens, but its apparent they havent
lost their vigor. Theyll be in step for the
festival too.
And you can bet, of course, that
everyone will be decked out in
traditional clothes: Barong Tagalogs,
salakots, and Filipiniana dresses just to
name a few.
Well be seeing national costumes,
says Mendoza. Traditional stuff.
The best part is that festivalgoers will
get the chance to learn a few steps as
well. The ever-popular Zumba
experience will appear for the frst time
this year, with a demonstration open to
the public. Zumba, a Columbian dance
ftness program, is the latest craze to hit
celebrities and gym patrons looking for
a fun way to get ft. For those looking for
something a bit less sweaty, traditional
ballroom demonstrations will be held all
weekend for festivalgoers as well.
When the dances are complete,
however, the tinikling students of
Mission High School will live out the rest
of their summer break with their
iPhones in tow and their Xboxes in sight.
The elders who taught them will return
to their homes, enjoying their retired
lives.
But Mendoza has stayed confdent
through all these years that both young
and old will stay true to their roots.
If you lose all cultural things as
Filipinos then youre just another
American,says Mendoza. We cant take
it for granted.
As part of its activities, the Pavilion
will hold a Dance Party hosted by
Robert Manongdo with special
performances from Hanna Bautista and
Deanne Palaganas.
Because of his beautiful style of
singing and versatility of voice,
Manongdo has graced audiences in the
British Isles, such as England, Ireland and
Scotland, along with an American Band
performing in school assemblies and
church auditoriums.
Bautista has sung at churches, charity
events, and local musical theater.She has
been involved in regional and local
productions of Annie, The Music Man,
and Scrooge. Bautista was part of the
National Broadway tour of Rogers and
Hammersteins classic South Pacifc.
Deanne Palaganas is a local theater
performer in San Francisco and has
done numerous shows with The Marsh
Theater, Brava Theater, and Mime Troupe.
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P
istahans Play Pavilion will be
featuring fun and fascinating
workshops and demos on both
days of the festival. The Pavilion
is located near 3rd and Mission in Jessie
Square. There will be activities for both
kids and kids-at-heart. Here why you
should stop by:
Watch a real boxing tournament: On
Saturday from 2-4pm, there will be a
boxing tournament sanctioned by USA
Boxing. Come watch real athletes duke it
out for the top spot.
Play music at Play Pavilion: Sundays
DJ Jam will be from 11am-4:30pm. The
jam will have celebrity DJs, urban
artwork, break dancing, and a hands-on
DJing workshop (with 4 turntables).
Learn how to do scratching, fares, and
other DJ trick moves!
Get some street credplay Filipino
street games: Ongoing at the Play
Pavilion will be traditional games from
the Philippines. Learn how to play
patintero (tag played along gridlines),
tumbang preso (similar to Steal the
Bacon and tag), and sipa (think soccer
meets volleyball).
Witness amazing martial arts demos:
On Sunday from 11-4:30, there will be
Filipino martial arts demonstrations
from major martial arts schools in the
Bay Area. Filipino martial arts are
weapons-based, meaning students frst
learn to fght with weapons, then
progress to hand-to-hand combat.
Heres a look at some of the martial arts:
12pmEskabo Daan: The only
Filipino martial art to be founded in the
US was created right here is San
Francisco, at Eskabo Daan, and has since
spread to cities like Oregon, Missouri,
Texas, and New York. Eskabo Daans
Grand Master Robert Castro was born in
the Philippines but has lived in the Bay
Area his entire life, hoping to learn
about and educate others about Filipino
culture. The school has a show on
Comcast OnDemand and Castro writes
for Bakitwhy.com and the FilAm Star.
2pmPekiti Tirsa Kali (PTK) San
Francisco: PTKSF is a small group that
trains in the Sunset District whose
martial arts roots can be traced directly
back to Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje Jr., the
master who brought PTK to the US in
the 1970s. Pekiti Tirsa Kali is a martial art
from the Southern Visayas (Negros and
Panay) that is based on the movement
of the kalis, or sword. PTKSF is affliated
with PTK global.
4pmIsland Warriors: Island Warriors
is a group from Vallejo, CA that practices
the Balintawak Avnic method. They are
led by Master Mel Orpilla.
Learn how to become a superhero:
Superheroes may be all the rage at the
box offce this weekend, but martial
artists are fghting crime in the real
Play Pavilion
Five Reasons to Come Out and Play
By Jasmine sankaran
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world all the time. The instructors at
Eskabo Daan have made recent
headlines for protecting the public and
taking down robbers.
At the Play Pavilion, youll get an
opportunity to learn from masters like
them.
Along with demonstrations, the
martial arts schools listed above (plus
Kadan Martial Arts) will be holding
workshops and giving out prizes. Talk to
instructors, ask questions, and pick up
useful self-defense techniques. After all,
martial arts are not only practical, but
promote ftness, fast refexes, balance,
and mental well-being.
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M
any students who at-
tend various colleges
and universities around
the Bay Area have an
opportunity to emerse themselves in
the Pilipino/a tradition and culture by
joining Pilipino organizations. Many of
which educate their members about
the Pilipino/a American his/herstory
through workshops, community events,
outreach events, exposure trips, and
Pilipino Cultural Nights. Being a part of
a Pilipino organization during college
serves as a support system for many
of these students. Its a chance to form
new friendships, an opportunity to
learn about themselves through histo-
ries past, and a chance to give back to
their respective communities.
We invite you all to connect with the
following organizations at our College
Row tables (D17-D22), located along
Mission Street.
Alpha Kappa Omicron Sorority
Alpha Kappa Omicron is a Pilipino-
American sorority based on the
history,traditions, and culture of the
Philippines. This sorority is dedicated to
the development of community aware-
ness, self-empowerment, and academic
excellence. Each Individual is enriched
through community involvement,
strong leadership, and achieved success
in a higher educational system. Website:
www.akomicron.com
Bridge, University of California, Davis
Bridge was created in 1990 because
of the steadily decreasing number of
Filipinos pursuing a higher education
on a yearly basis. Bridge began as a
student-run Filipino-targeted education
service under UC Davis largest Filipino
organization, Mga Kapatid. However, in
1997, it broke off and became its own
separate student organization. In 1999,
Bridge became a part of UCDs Student
Recruitment and Retention Center
(SRRC).
According to the SARI (Student
Affairs Research Institute) there are
4.6% Filipinos out of 22,750 students
enrolled at UC Davis. The numbers
indicate that Filipinos are under-repre-
sented in higher education. In response
to the eradication of affrmative action,
Bridges services try to equalize these
numbers and create a diverse commu-
nity. Website: http://thecenter.ucdavis.
edu/bridge/index.html
Chi Rho Omicron (XPO) San Francisco
State University (SFSU)
The purpose of Chi Rho Omicron
shall be to promote the understanding,
enrichment, and appreciation of the
Pilipino culture, history, and heritage
through a brotherhood/family environ-
ment; to instill the desire for self-im-
provement, scholastic excellence, and
the cultivation for civic responsibility.
Established in Fresno State University
in February 16, 1995, the brotherhood
found a permanent home at SFSU on
February 20, 1996. The organization
reaches out to the community as a way
of spreading Pilipino awareness and to
provide a role model for those to follow.
Website: http://www.xposf.com/
Kasamahan, University of San Fran-
cisco (USF)
Kasamahan's purpose is to promote
the unity and solidarity of the Filipino-
American community by creating an
accepting, open environment on USF's
campus that involves its fellow students
in the richness of many cultural experi-
ences. Kasamahan also actively involves
educational programs that aid our
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is a proud
sponsor of the
members in the assessment, develop-
ment, and actualization of each per-
son's personal talents and skills. It also
strives to share the Filipino culture with
others, and everyone is welcome to be a
part of our organization. Kasamahan is
a culturally focused club that embodies
the values of social justice, speaking up
for ones self and others, reconnecting
with one's community, and overall, fnd-
ing a light in ones self, even in times of
hardship. Website: http://sle.orgsync.
com/org/usfkasamahan
Pilipino American Alliance (PAA) of
University of California, Berkeley
"In the ongoing attempt to serve and
interact with the Pilipino community, the
Pilipino American Alliance stands to pro-
mote a network of social support through
the encouragement of political struggle,
academic excellence, and cultural aware-
ness while celebrating cultural diversity.
In 1969, in the midst of a turbulent
era of protest and struggle, Pilipino stu-
dents rallied together to create an orga-
nization to advance political, economic,
and social justice. This group was called
the Pilipino American Alliance (PAA),
initiated by its founders to protect and
enhance the representation of Pilipinos
and Pilipino Americans on the Berkeley
campus and the surrounding commu-
nity. During its 43-year existence, PAA
has strived to promote a network of
social support for the Pilipino and Pili-
pino American community through the
encouragement of political struggle,
academic excellence, and cultural
awareness while encouraging unity
on campus through the celebration of
cultural diversity. Website: https://www.
facebook.com/ucb.paa
Pilipino American Collegiate En-
deavor (PACE), San Francisco State
University (SFSU)
PACE was established in 1967 by
Pat Salaver and was a part of the Third
World Liberation Front (TWLF) which
helped bring the Ethnic Studies cur-
riculum to SFSU. PACE is both a political
and social organization. It has worked
with other groups such as Nation Al-
liance for Filipino Concerns(NAFCON)
and League of Filipino Students (LFS)
to bring awareness to issues that affect
the Filipino/Filipino American Commu-
nity. It offers different programs such
as Internship which educate students
about Filipino history and culture and
also acts as a safe space for students to
express themselves. Website: http://
www.sfsupace1967.com/
Pilipino American Student Asso-
ciation (PASA) of California State
University, East Bay (CSUEB)
The Pilipino American Student
Association (PASA) engages students
at California State University East Bay
in activities and programs that aid in
enriching educational growth, enhanc-
ing Pilipino cultural awareness, and
providing opportunities for community
service and leadership development.
PASA builds lifelong camaraderie with
its members, providing a solid founda-
tion of support and guidance that will
help them succeed throughout and
after college. Website: http://pasu.
stanford.edu/
Pilipino American Student Union
(PASU) of Stanford University
Through service, education, mentor-
ship, and outreach within and outside
of Stanford University, the Pilipino
American Student Union strives to
maintain a safe space for Pilipino
American students and allies to em-
power youth to act as agents of politi-
cal and socio-economic change, explore
personal and collective Pilipino identity,
and celebrate the richness of Pilipino
and Pilipino American culture. Website:
http://pasu.stanford.edu/
Pilipino American Student Association (PASA)
Other Bay Area student organizations
you can check out:
Akbayan San Jose State University
Website: http://akbayansjsu.org/
Mga Kapatid UC Davis
Website: http://mgakapatid.org/
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MAYOR
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Em Angeles
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Genevieve Dwyer
Genevieve Jopanda, Festival Director
Gerard Talampas, Parade Director
Gerry Pangilinan
Ian Fernando
Jessica Jallorina
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VOLUNTEERS
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PLAY PAVILION
ART PAVILION
CREATIVITY PAVILION
CULINARY PAVILION
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HEALTH PAVILION
HERITAGE PAVILION
WINE TASTING PAVILION
Complete this passport and return to the Information Booth (#C9) located by the Mission Street entrance
for a chance to win fabulous prizes. The lucky draw will take place at the end of each day, Saturday and
Sunday at 4:00 pm at the Pistahan Stage. Contestants need not be present to win.
NINETEEN YEARS OF CELEBRATING CULTURE AND COMMUNITY.
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FRI | Aug. 17

| 7:15pm
AS FILIPINO
HERITAGE NIGHT
Oakland As VS
Cleveland Indians
OAKLAND COLISEUM
7000 Coliseum Way
Oakland, CA
OaklandAthletics.com/Filipino
ATTACH TICKET HERE
WED | Sept. 5

| 7:15pm
GIANTS FILIPINO
HERITAGE NIGHT
SF Giants VS
Arizona Diamondbacks
AT&T PARK
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA
SFGiants.com/SpecialEvents
ATTACH TICKET HERE
SUN | Nov. 4

| 1:05pm
RAIDERS MABUHAY
FIESTA
Oakland Raiders VS
Cleveland Browns
OAKLAND COLISEUM
700 Coliseum Way
Oakland, CA
Raiders.com
ATTACH TICKET HERE
DATE TBA
WARRIORS FILIPINO
HERITAGE NIGHT

ORACLE ARENA
700 Coliseum Way
Oakland, CA
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ATTACH TICKET HERE
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PASSPORT
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Celebrate Filipino culture and
community at the Filipino Heritage
Games. Go to all 4 games below
and win great prizes!

Click to www.Pistahan.net
for more details.
To enter for a chance of winning a prize, attach valid game tickets to this form and mail back to: 564 Market Street Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94104
name
emai l
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What do you like best about Pistahan?
AGE RANGE
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Youth (12-17)
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WIN A 5-DAY VACATION TO CANCUN!
Capture the complete Pistahan experience by going out to each of the 8 pavilions and learn
something new about Filipino culture and heritage. Get each of the boxes below stamped
by the pavilion coordinator for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Grand prize is a 5-day
Cancun vacation, courtesy of HerculesVacation.com.
DONT MISS MANILA TALENTS:
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PARADE AND FESTIVAL 2012
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