TOP AWARDS 2018 book

honoring carefully selected Pilipinos for their Lifetime and Outstanding Achievements and Leadership Excellence in their field of expertise and chosen profession, as well as Community Leadership

JANUARY 21, 2018 SUNDAY • 7:00 PM DOUBLETREE BY HILTON WHITTIER

Maxx Promos is a Special Event Production Company that specializes in organizing, producing, promoting and marketing high-visibility events from concept to completion.

It is led by Mutch Carino who has a 35-year successful track record and experience in producing special events, concerts, ethnic festivals, theme park events, fundraising events, golf tournaments, themed parties and more.

Mutch Carino holds the distinction of being the only Fil-Am producer in America who has organized and promoted Filipino festivals in three major U.S. theme parks - the Paskong Pilipino sa Universal Studios Hollywood which was televised live via satellite and watched by an audience of over 20 million people in the United States and the Philippines; the Fiesta Filipiniana sa Knotts Berry Farm which drew 57,000 in attendees, the 5th largest attendance in the 70-year history of the oldest theme park in the world; and the Fil-Am Funfest at the Six Flags Magic Mountain that starred American Idol 3rd Place winner Jasmine Trias and over 100 local Fil-Am acts and talents.

Prior to his migration to the United States in 1983, he honed his expertise in event management as an Event Manager at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) with special focus on the United Nations (UN) Conferences, the World Tourism Congress, presidential receptions for foreign dignitaries, international conventions and trade shows, product launches, award shows, beauty pageants, concerts and entertainment spectacles.

Being the Executive Producer of the worldwide broadcast of the 1980 Mr. Universe featuring Lou Ferrigno for CBS-America marked the beginning of his career in high-level special event production and management. Soon thereafter, he became involved in the production management of the Philippine concert tours of numerous top-rate foreign talents that included Angela Bofill, Lani Hall, Paul Anka, Bob James, Tom Scott, Linda Carter, The Platters, Seawind and The Crusaders, among others.

At present, he produces annual events that include TOP AWARDS (The Outstanding Pilipinos Awards), Woman of Worth (WOW) Awards, Spotlight Awards, Children’s Day, Filipino American History Month Celebration and the Mutya ng Pilipinas USA beauty pageant.

Mutch Carino • 818.521.6009 • mutch1020@aol.com

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

BOY KATINDIG Boy Katindig is one of the finest Asian jazz pianists around. Aside from being one of the prominent Filipino musicians in the US, he is well-known as the pioneer of Jazz Fusion in the Philippines in the 70’s-80’s, and, is one of the most awarded artists in Philippine Jazz, both as a performer and as composer. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (the equivalent of the Grammy’s in the Philippines) in recognition of his continuous exemplary and outstanding achievement as one of the pioneering artists in the propagation of original Filipino music and as an award-winning songwriter and producer. His most popular song that remains to be “revived” for decades is the Double-Platinum hit, “I’ll Always Stay In Love This Way,” from his album, “In My Inner Fantasies.”

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

JANNELLE SO-PERKINS

RUBEN NEPALES

Jannelle So is a Filipino American media pioneer, credited for creating the first and only locally-produced daily talk show for and about the Filipinos. She hosted and produced “Kababayan LA / Today,” successfully running it for almost 9 years before taking a break to start a family in 2014. Though away form the public eye for about 3 years, Jannelle has maintained her credibility and following, also her ability to gather features and tell stories in a compelling way. In July of this year, Jannelle launched her own weekly talk show on no less than the number 1 Filipino network in the world. “So Jannelle” - a weekly magazine and talk show airs on Sundays 3:55pm Pacific and 6:55pm Eastern on The Filipino Channel, with replays on the Lifestyle Network.

Ruben V. Nepales is an award-winning journalist based in Los Angeles. He is the first Filipino to be elected as a member of the prestigious Hollywood Foreign Press Association or HFPA, which votes on and presents the annual Golden Globe Awards.

Ruben is also the first and only Filipino to be elected as chairman of the board of HFPA. Currently, he is on the board of directors of HFPA and the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra or FASO. This proud son of Pangasinan and alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas writes the popular column, “Only IN Hollywood,” for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and various magazines, including Smile, Cebu Pacific Air’s inflight magazine.

BROADCAST JOURNALISM

JOURNALISM

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

CECILE AZARCON

DR. CYNTHIA BERNABE

MUSIC

EVENT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION

Ms. Cecile Azarcon is considered one of the Philippines’ most prolific songwriters. Her numerous hit songs have been sung by a virtual “Who’s Who” in the Philippine music industry and her heartfelt ballads are now considered OPM (Original Pilipino Music) classic hits. Daughter of opera singer, voice teacher and concert pianist, Minda Azarcon, Cecile began composing at the age of six. At age 19, Cecile had her first major hit song, “LIFT UP YOUR HANDS”, originally recorded by Basil Valdez. Some of her other hit songs include SANA AY IKAW NA NGA (Basil Valdez), IKAW ANG LAHAT SA AKIN (Martin Niviera), SO, IT’S YOU (Raymond Lauchengco), SPECIAL MEMORY (Iwi Laurel), EVEN IF (Jam Morales), I THINK I’M IN LOVE and ONE MORE TRY (Kuh Ledesma), REACHING OUT (Gary Valenciano) and HOW DID YOU KNOW (Chiqui Pineda and Gary Valenciano) among others. Cecile resides in the San Francisco Bay Area where she teaches voice and piano lessons and is also Music Director at Faith Bible Church of Vallejo.

She is the very First Filipina/Asian graduate and a recipient of the Certificate of Excellence of the award-winning Event Leadership Program of Temple University in Philadelphia PA who authored the Amazon-listed book EVENTS, a casebook in event management. A pioneer in Event Management education for the Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Programs, she is a Subject Matter Expert for Event Management at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, a Consultant and Speaker for Event Management of Ascendens Asia and the Certification Director and a Board Member of the Philippine MICE Academy. Conferred as a Doctor Fellow by the Royal Institution Singapore, she is also a Senior Fellow of the Royal Institute of Management, Senior Fellow of the Royal Institute of Event Management and a Specialist of the Royal Institute of International Learning and Development.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

ATTY. LOU TANCINCO

MARC ANTHONY NICOLAS

Atty. Lou Tancinco is a San Francisco-based immigration lawyer, co-founder and partner at Tancinco Law Offices, with four offices in Northern and Southern California and a branch office in Manila serving thousands of Filipinos with their legal needs specifically in the fields of immigration, family, and business. She is a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law. An advocate for Filipino World War II Veterans, she founded the Veterans Equity Center, devoted to legal services and advocacy for veterans. Attorney Lou is a multiawarded television host and a writer committed to public education in the area of immigration law. She is producer and host of the weekly show Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika on GMA PinoyTV, now on its 13th season, and has a regular short segment on immigration law, Pinoy Panawagan, on The Filipino Channel’s Balitang America for the last 10 years.

Marc Anthony Nicolas is an Emmy Award-winning television producer for “The Talk” on CBS. He began his entertainment career as an MTV casting producer and worked as a TV producer for supermodel, Tyra Banks on her hit series, “The Tyra Show.”

IMMIGRATION LAW

TELEVISION

Marc Anthony was awarded “TV Producer of the Year” by the Filipino Press Club of California and voted one of the “Most Influential Filipino Americans” by the Philippines News.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

DR. TESS MAURICIO

DR. SAL ABIERA

Dr Tess Mauricio, America’s Favorite Dermatologist, is a Board Certified Dermatologist, graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of The University of California San Diego. She is the founder of M Beauty by Dr Tess with clinics in San Diego and Beverly Hills. Dr. Tess is a favorite medical expert on TV with regular network appearances on the Rachael Ray show, Fox News, CBS’ The Doctors, America’s Next Top Model, The Talk, Dr. Phil and The Dr Oz Show among many local TV shows. She produces and stars on “The Dr Tess Show” on GMA Pinoy TV.

He is a Clinician, Community Leader, Writer, Speaker, Innovator, Artist, Athlete, Culinary Genius, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. He is a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery graduate of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and a Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate from Utica College, N.Y. Sal Abiera has been a recipient of multiple awards for leadership and community service from the City of Los Angeles, City of Walnut, CA State Assembly and CA State Senate, multiple non-profit organizations, academic institutions and, most recently, he received the TOTAL Awards, the highest award given to an Alumni of the Royal & Pontifical University of Santo Tomas. He is currently President & CEO of multiple health organizations and Restauranteur/Brand Ambassador for OPALIFE Greek Restaurants. He is a past president of the UST Alumni Association of Southern California, as well as the Greater Los Angeles District of the American Physical Therapy Association, being a member of the House of Delegates, the Legislative arm of both the California and American Physical Therapy Association. Sal is the founding President of the UST Physical Therapy Alumni Association of America and a Board of Director of the UST Medical Alumni Association of America, Philippine Medical Association of Southern California, Philippine Children’s Charities, Inc. & the Filipino Veterans Foundation, Inc. He is a Past Grand Knight and Former District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus.

DERMATOLOGY

MEDICINE

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

MAT RANILLO III

RODEL LUMANOG

Son of the King and Queen of Visayan Movies Gloria Sevilla and Mat Ranillo Jr., Mat Ranillo III is a multi Awarded performer for Film, Television and Stage. He is the only Filipino actor to portray the first Filipino Saint in the movie “Lorenzo Ruiz”, as well as to play the role of Jesus Christ in the epic film “Kristo”. He is the proud father to three wonderful children and now a grandfather too. Mat is happily married to model Lynda Tupaz for 36 years.

Patience is a virtue... honesty is integrity... but Real Estate is pure Art. For the past 30 years, Rodel has been dealing with real estate and by far learned the financing side of the business was recently named as one olf the top agents of Coldwell Banker. From a sales associate recruit, I worked diligently and I was blessed to have been given the opportunity to own my companies namely, Real Estate Concept, R/L Investment Corporation and Prime Properties Realty. He has been associated with prestigious law firms as a Real Estate Consultant and remained forever active with the Real Estate and Lending business. A plan, a structure, a blueprint.... success is what we all try to achieve. But in order to achieve it, we must have a blueprint. Each and every day I thrive in building my goals one block at a time. Married and blessed with three beautiful children, 2 grandsons and a granddaughter, my career and family life consist of blocks of experiences that make my foundation stronger every day.

FILM AND STAGE

REAL ESTATE

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

DR. JIMMY VELASCO

ELLEN SAMSON

VETERINARY MEDICINE

SENIOR CARE

Graduated from the UP College of Veterinary College and is Licensed in California, Maryland and New Jersey. He is the former president of various organizations that include the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association of Southern California, UP Alumni Association of Southern California, Upsilon Sigma Phi National Association of USA. Jimmy is also a member of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, California Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and was a former Commissioner for the Department of Animal Regulations, City of Los Angeles. This well-respected veterinarian is the proud owner of the Bear Valley Animal Hospital in Apple Valley, California where he resides and is married to Maria Velasco.

Ellen Samson is a Geriatric Care Manager and a Certified Dementia Trainer with an extensive training and experience in Senior Care Management and Dementia. She is certified by Teepas Snow, one of America’s leading educators on Dementia. Her presentation “Dementia: Up Close and Personal” has always been very well attended and is making a significant difference on the lives of the participants. She is currently the CEO of American Geriatric Care Management, a licensed Home Care Organization providing Health Coordination and Professional Caregiving services. Ellen has been a Senior care advocate and Family Dynamics consultant for more than eights providing care to seniors not only in South Bay area but most of LA. Ellen, who has 25 years experience as a commercial property manager, is now the president of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles, a board member of the Roaring 90’s Club, a social club for seniors aged 90 and above; and Founder/ President of the Filipino American Caregiving Association.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

VAN DICHOSO

MIKE GUINGONA

ACCOUNTANCY

GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Van Gerard Dichoso, CPA is Founder of the Dichoso Group of Companies: Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc. (a full-service, multi-office CPA firm), and Dichoso and Company, Inc. (a full-service financial services company), with a national and international client base from most of the 50 states and many foreign countries.

Dubbed as one of the most prominent CPAs of Filipino-American descent to Hollywood entertainment, he is also co-owner of River Rock Films, a TV and motion picture production studio that creates, develops and produces A-list Hollywood film. Van Gerard is a graduate of UCLA who has also written various professional articles, appeared in radio, TV, and invited as keynote or motivational speaker in various events. His support for the community and recipient of numerous awards have earned him some of these noted distinctions: “Asia’s CPA Superstar”, “An Icon in the Philippine-American Community”, and “ Twenty Most Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the US and Canada”.

Mike Guingona, an attorney in private practice, specializing in criminal defense, is the first Filipino American elected to the City Council of Daly City.

The year 2005 marks his fourth term as Mayor of Daly City. He was first elected as a Daly City Council member in 1993 and became the youngest mayor at age 33 in 1995. He currently serves as a Council Member for the city of Daly City, California.

He has been elected City Council member three times. He is also actively involved with the Sister City Committee and was instrumental in initiating the Daly City-Quezon City Sister City partnership.

He is married to Jackie Castillejo.

BAYANIHAN AWARDS

JIM DEAR As a community leader that all people can count on, the Honorable Jim Dear has an impressive record of accomplishments during his fifteen years as a public official. A public servant in the truest form of the term. Serving as the Mayor of Carson for eleven years, he was able to dramatically alter the direction of the city. Known as the hardest working mayor in LA County, his vision for the future progressed due to his high integrity and dedication to the needs of his residents. In addition, former Mayor Dear understood the importance of public art, he is the creator and founder of the Carson International Sculpture Garden. The location of the only full statue of Dr. Jose P. Rizal in California, thanks to the support of Jim Dear. A true “Filipino at heart�, the Honorable Jim Dear.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

ZENY SABOCOR

CHITO MANDAP

Zeny Sabocor, a school teacher by profession, retired as a successful real estate broker after more than 30 years. She is the current chairman of the Board, and a past president and chairman of the Council of Leaders of United Bicolandia Los Angeles. As chairman of Kalayaan Incorporated, she was at the helm of the 2015 Philippine Independence Day Grand Ball. As a two-term president of Naga City USA, she was awarded with a City Plaque of Mayoral Recognition by the late Naga City Mayor Jess Robredo. She is also a director of Philippine Disaster Relief Organization and an executive officer of Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement. The Philippine Heritage Institute International honored Zeny with a President’s Award for “Profiles in Service, Pillars of Community”, while the FASGI presented her with the “American Dream Award”.

Chito Mandap is a Visionary Servant-Leader. He is not rich but looks rich because of his kindness and generosity. He is humble and shy but appears in the limelight because he always gives his best shot without expecting any return or reward. Above all, he sincerely believes that everything good in him is a gift from God. Mon‘chito’ G. Mandap’s crowning glory can be seen in the City of Carson – the first bigger-than life 7 1/2’ bronze statue of Dr. Jose P. Rizal mounted on a 7 1/2’ granite pedestal at the International Sculpture Garden of Heroes. It is the first such monument in California, unveiled the morning of September 29, 2012, culminating in an Appreciation Gala in the evening with Maria Serena Diokno, chairperson of the National Historic Commission of the Philippines as the guest speaker for both events. Chito led the Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement (JPRMM), a journey of more than 10 years to reach fruition.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

MELETTE LAMPINO

VIRGIL TOLENTINO

Melette, a mother of 2 and a Grandma of 3, is very active in community service. She is a BS Chemistry graduate of the University of the Philippines and also the Assistant Treasurer of U.P. Alumni Association Greater Los Angeles. Melette is the Chairman of the City of Cerritos Economic Development Commission, and is a Retired Branch Chief of the Cypress/San Diego Enforcement Branch, Department of Toxic Substances Control, CA Environmental Protection Agency. She is a recipient of several community service, leadership, and ballroom dancing awards.

Virgil is a life member of the Kayumanggi Lions Club that presents Children’s Day annually in the city of Carson and has served as the Kayumanggi Lions Club’s president three times, in 1987-1988, 2003-2004 and 2014-2015 and was elected to serve as District 4-L3 Governor at the district’s 32nd Annual Convention held in Avalon, Catalina Island in 1995. Virgil was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and graduated with a degree of Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Mapua institute of Technology.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

CELY ANURAN

FERNANDICO GONONG, JR.

Cely is a dynamic educator and leader who has been a recipient of numerous prestigious awards the latest being the trophy awarded to her in the Philippines last 2016 as a NATIONAL AWARDEE for being an Outstanding Educator and Community Leader, given

by The National Center for Teacher Education. Among her other top accolades are: Ten Outstanding Women of the Nation, Hall of Fame, Outstanding FILAM in the USA, Outstanding Service Award, Mother of the Year.

Cely authored the book “A Legacy”, which featured the long 54 years of memories of Class 1966. Cely’s has been a president and prime mover of many big organizations like United Batanguenos of Southern California, Inc., and the St. Rose of Lima Parish Filipino Community. Currently serving as the Secretary of the Philippine Independence Coordinating Council of Southern California, she is also the International Coordinator of PNU Class of 1966. Married to Cesar, she has four children and three grandchildren.

This graduate of the Manuel L. Quezon University is a member, Associate of the A.I.A. (American Institute of Architects), and the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP). He is currently the President of the Filipino Cultural Center - Filipino American community of Los Angeles, Inc. and President of Sons and Daughters of Paoay, USA. With his 40 plus years in combined experience in Architecture/ Engineering Design and Construction, this very amiable community leader has recently transformed the FACLA building into the now much admired Filipino Cultural Center.

COMMUNITYLEADERSHIP

ROBBIE FABIAN

GERRY PALON

Robbie Fabian is a fundraiser. He has held top positions as Director of Development or Chief Development Officer for major mainstream organizations like KQED, Inc.-- the public broadcasting station in the San Francisco Bay Area, Galef Institute/Rand Corporation--a think tank based in Los Angeles and the Asian Art Museum, the museum with the biggest collection of Asian Art outside of Asia. He was also president of ABS CBN Foundation International in Redwood City for 5 years. During his tenure at ABS CBN, he raised the highest amounts of international donations to the Philippines of any international Philippine charity.

Today, Robbie has returned to his roots in the arts as head of development and fundraising for the Stockton Symphony.

Gerry Palon is a two-time President of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (2015 & 2017) and currently the Executive Vice President of the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce. He holds two (2) Masteral degrees with Distinction awards - MBA from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and Master in Accounting & Finance Management from the Keller School of Management of DeVry University. He took his Bachelor of Arts in Economics “Cum Laude” from the University of Santo Tomas. Currently, he works as a Staff (Sales) Manager of Western & Southern Life Insurance Co. Gerry came from a successful General Management career leading various top food service firms in the Philippines for almost 28 years. Gerry was instrumental in leading an international trade & investment delegation from the USA to the Philippines last Oct. 2016 and eventually forged various Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) that led to joint venture trades between the US and Philippine companies garnering more than 500 million dollar worth of investments. Gerry is a major contributor to the successful undertaking of FPACC’s International Trade Conferences held in Scottsdale, Arizona resulting to tripling of MOU accomplishments last year. He has steered his FACCGLA team to be a dynamic contributor to the local economy by encouraging the creation and helping to set up more FilAm Chamber of Commerce chapters, facilitating the creation of effective platforms for Fil-Ams to start their own businesses, coordinating with local city government agencies in supporting start-ups and small businesses and all the accompanying support mechanisms a Chamber of Commerce could do for its constituents.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

IMEE ONGMAGHANOY

DR. MARVIN BARROS

Imee Ong-Maghanoy is an established aesthetician, a business owner and a managing partner for Image Spa MD and CEO of Image Body SPA. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Doctor of Dental Medicine at Cebu Doctors University. Image Spa is now one of the most reputable Medical SPA facilities in West Hollywood and has branches in Rancho Cucamonga and Encinitas for Image SPA MD and Image Body SPA-West Hollywood. Imee has been in the aesthetics industry for over 20 years. Imee have a regular appearances on TV with TFC Adobo Nation for make over segment and she’s a writing a column for Asian Journal as an expert in Beauty and Wellness.

A Dentistry graduate of the University of the Philippines, Marvin, together with wife Margaret, who is also a dentist, both operated Barros Family Dentistry and Dr. Teeth Cosmetic and Family Dentistry.

He is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Harbor Dental Society. Marvin has served as board member in international school of theology-asia, christian resources for the blind, and is a council member of the local church. With his involvement as a servant in the body of Christ, he practiced his profession with the same passion and integrity, and stood out as a leader in the dental community as well.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DENTISTRY

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

BRADFORD ADKINS

CHERRY ORDONEZ

PR & PUBLICITY

COSMETOLOGY

His professional career spans three (3) decades in public, private and non-profit sectors before dwelling in media and public relations. A Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines, he moved to the US to further his training and education (completing his Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems) and for gainful employment at City of Los Angeles, AT&T, PG&E, KPMG LLP, Kaiser, New York Life, Wells Fargo Bank, among a variety of other industries and positions. He loves to share his knowledge of people and events that’s why he wrote regular lifestyle, community and entertainment column articles for Philippines Today, Manila Mail, Asian Journal and Philippine News. Awarded ‘Journalist of the Year’ in 2010 by then Senator Leland Yee, he currently writes and publishes a blog – “Scenes In The City” now with online readership in 176 countries (and still counting!).

Cherry brings over twenty years of experience in Hair and Make-up to TV, film, Beauty Pageants, Bridal Shows, numerous runway fashion shows, photo shoots, music videos, advertising, portraiture, and beauty photography and her work is published in magazines and ad campaigns. A sought after judge for beauty pageants, Cherry is known for her trademark look which is dramatic, romantic, natural and classic, as her portfolio shows. Cherry is the owner of Cherry’s Beauty Salon & Cosmetics. She is a Makeup Artist and Creative hairstylist and is established as the preeminent artist for Bridal Make-up. She is also Official Makeup artist for Premier Bridal Shows and has been singled-out by the top 4 hair salon magazines as their featured California Salon. She also partnered with ABS-CBN Global to professionally care for their Stars whenever perform in America. She provides the Official Hair and Make up for Miss Filipina International (Binibining Pilipinas USA).

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

BOBIT GUERRERO

CREATIVE DIRECTION Bobit Guerrero’s talent was first recognized in the

advertising industry when he became the Art Director of the 3rd biggest advertising firm in the Philippines, AMA Advertising Marketing Associates. In 1982, Bobit moved to Los Angeles. And like so many Filipino immigrants in the graphics industry, Bobit struggled in a very challenging and competitive world of advertising. However, due to Bobit’s tenacity, creativeness, talent, and perseverance, he was able to assert himself and excelled. He eventually attained the position of Art Director for Pic N Save which is now Big Lots. Bobit is now the leading and a successful Creative & Art Director for Big 5, the biggest sporting goods chain in the West Coast with more than 500 stores. Prior to his corporate career, he helped and worked with various Filipino organizations and businesses. He also designed promotional materials for San Miguel Beer and concerts for Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera.

GEORGE EDILLOR

FITNESS & MARTIAL ARTS George Tanon Edillor, born and raised in Virac, Catanduanes, is the Founder and Program Director of Energix Martial Arts and Fitness located in Chatsworth California, which is the biggest Filipino Owned Boxing Gym in the US. He is the creator and founder of FDI COMBAT (Filipino Defense International), a complete self-defense martial arts program for street survival. He is a 5-time US Hall of Fame Awardee. Next year, he will be also be awarded by the US Martial Arts Museum located in Burbank and will be launching the “George Edillor Day” to recognize his contribution to the Martial Arts World. George Edillor, called as Master George continues to excel in the Martial Arts Field to give honor to his beloved country, Philippines.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

HENRY CHEN

MUL TAYOBA

Henry Chen has been in financial services for over twenty years. He owns a Mortgage Broker Business since 1990. He is an outstanding professional and one very respected and reliable when you want to buy a home or any real estate property. He is viewed as an outstanding leader of those in the profession and of the profession itself. In 2006, Henry started the JIR Foundation with his wife. The foundation supports Pastors and Missionaries. His philantrophy is an inspiration to many.

Mul switched career in 1991 and enrolled in Computer Aided Design at the Fashion California Design College and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

He was chosen to design a fashion-icon- inspired show by the Film of Greta Garbo for Kelly Preston.

He was honored as Philippine Image Fashion Designer in April 2005, was awarded for his haute couture designs in June, 2009, “Designer of the Year� by The Beautiful Life Celebration in 2015, and a featured fashion designer in the Annual Rescues On the Runway and Miss Santa Clarita Scholarship Program from 2009 to 2011. In 2016, he won the Best Designer in LA at the Dysonna Theatrical Art and Fashion Show.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FASHION

OUTSTANDING YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT

ALEXYS UNGRIA Alexys Ugria was Miss Tustin Teen USA 2016, where she competed in Miss CA Teen USA. She had also won Miss Actress and Miss Talent award in pageant competitions, and received 3rd runner up in both Miss Anaheim Teen USA and Miss Huntington Beach Teen USA. Alexys is a singer, college student at Cal State Long Beach, and a Lung Cancer Awareness advocate.

JESSICA CABANOS Jessica Cabanos is a 17-year- old girl raised in San Fernando Valley, CA. Named as Miss Young Cream Silk and Miss Young Maleva, Jessica excels in school and is a Student Council member. She is an Officer for her school’s Dance Company, where she was awarded with Best Performance and Best in Jazz. Trained in classical ballet, lyrical, modern, jazz, and hip hop, she enjoys playing instruments, modeling, and has done commercials for Hasbro and Mattel. She plans to become a Registered Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner and volunteers at her local Catholic church. Aside from being a weekly usher at the youth mass, she is a Summer Camp Counselor for children pre-k through 8th grade.

She is an advocate for the prevention of bullying and does peer counseling.

OUTSTANDING YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT

VALERIE BONOAN

SHEKINAH PAGUIRIGAN

Valerie Bonoan is a Miss Philippines USA Ambassador who is an advocate for young people who have dreams for the future but have no hope in achieving it. A Pepperdine University student, she spent a lot of her time in high school and college reaching out and mentoring young people to see their greatest potential. She is currently a student and the director of the worship department in Pepperdine University. Her continual goal is to be a light to whoever she encounters and wherever she sets her foot in.

The Champion of the recent 2017 Filams Got Talent and the 3rd Runner-Up for Binibining Pilipinas USA 2016, Shekinah is a senior at California State University of Long Beach majoring in Communication Studies geared towards Culture and Public Affairs with a minor in Entrepreneurship, and graduating this May. She is a proud sister of a Filipino-based women empowerment sorority known as Kappa Psi Epsilon, a former mentor and teacher for the Filipino Cultural School, and former marketing chair for Pilipino Cultural Night at California State University of Long Beach. Shekinah aspires to become an entrepreneur, host, actress, and motivational speaker.

Congratulations to a true leader, our very own ZENY SABOCOR as TOP AWARDEE for Community Leadership!

With Love,

Santi, Lilian and Megan Sabocor

Best Wishes & Congratulations TOP Awardees!

Hon. Jim Dear, Kalayaan Zeny Sabocor, JPRMM Chito Mandap & ALL

Dr. Jose P. Rizal Monument

A Lifetime Legacy of FIL-AM’s in So. CA City of Carson International Sculpture Garden

The Philippine Heritage Institute International Congratulates

Zeny P. Sabocor and Mon’chito’ Mandap

Outstanding Pilipino Awardees For Community Leadership Executive Council Naomi Palma-Armada Founder Dr. Anna Lourdes Chickey Executive Director Josie Estaris de Jesus President Arthur ‘Jojo’ Armada Vice President Evangeline T. So Secretary Lily Lara Treasurer Tessie Lightholder Asst. Treasurer Lydia V. Solis Press Relations Officer

Chairman, United Bicolandia Los Angeles 2015 Chairman, Kalayaan Incorporated

Eddie Ronquillo Auditor Board of Trustees Arthur ‘Jojo’ Armada Teresita A. Caisip Victoria de Leon Sarla Duller Jake Duller Rene Galano Lily Lara Wilfredo Leano Tessie N. Lightholder Willie Manacsa Pedro Ramirez Eddie Ronquillo Lydia V. Solis Virginia B. Vivas Executive Advisors Ludy A. Ongkeko Violeta Orlino Unabia Mon’chito’ Mandap

Founder, Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement 2004 Chairman, Kalayaan Incorporated

Monchito G. Mandap Kalayaan Incorporated 2004 Chaiman/President

Zenaida P. Sabocor Kalayaan Incorporated 2015 Chariman/Preseident

We at Kalayaan Incorporated are very proud of our past Chairs Chito Mandap and Zeny Sabocor as recipients of “The Outstanding Pilipinos Awards� for their contributions and leadership in the community Susan Dilkes, Chairman/President, Kalayaan Incorporated and all Members of the Board of Directors

UPLC Officers and Directors

Best Wishes & Congratulations TOP Awardees!

Hon. Jim Dear, Kalayaan Zeny Sabocor, JPRMM Chito Mandap & ALL UPLC UPLC will will always always be be an an organization organization that that shall shall remain remain relevant relevant and and strong, strong whenever wheneverthe thePampango Pampangoand and/or / or Filipino Filipino community Communityisisat atstake! stake!

2016- 2018 OFFICERS / DIRECTORS President – Ed Ronquillo Exec. VP – Errol David VP Angeles City, Mabalacat – Leony Lao VP Apalit, Macabebe, Masantol – Gil David VP Bacolor, San Fernando – Imelda Danganan VP Guagua, Lubao – Donnie Santiago VP Mexico, Magalang – Ed Laus VP Minalin, Sto. Tomas – Nida Panlilio VP Arayat, Santa Ana – Anita Dungca VP Candaba, San Luis, San Simon – Sonny Suba VP Floridablanca, Santa Rita – Troy Vargas VP Porac, Sasmuan – Jhun Guiao Corresponding Secretary – Marianne Evaldez Recording Secretary – Annie Trovada VC Finance & Treasurer – Johnny Manuel Asst. Treasurer – Serg Verceles VC Membership & Auditor – Art Sioco Asst. Auditor – Louie Adriano Public Relations Officer – Gilbert Rabuco

Mike Maravilla, Jess C. Yuzon Web Masters - Rod Johnson

Donnie Santiago and Manny Evaldez

Chairman – Mon’Chito’ G. Mandap Executive VC – Edgar Trovada Executive VC – Philip Gueco VC Fund Development – Ric Lao VC National – Linda Simbulan VC International – Nelia Verceles VC Policies – Dan Danganan VC Multimedia – Manny Evaldez VC Chicago, IL – Rudy Garcia VC Orlando, FL – Ted dela Paz VC San Diego, CA – Anita Willet

– Dan & Imelda Danganan – Lito & Lucy Babaran Educ & Awards Program – Annie Trovada – Bing Gueco Seniors & Youth Program – Ginny Ronquillo, Bessie Mandap, Marie Evaldez, Venny Manuel, Madonna Castro Vicky Manuel, Carmina Santiago Penuel Santiago, Sam Santiago Marcos & Eloisa Calaguas Ayleen Guiao, Vicky David Medical/Dental Mission

Visit our website at uplc.us

IPP 2009-2016 – Ed Ronquillo PP 2007-2009 – Philip Gueco PP 2005-2007 – Edgar Trovada PP 2003-2005 – Tito Barin CP 1998-2018 – Chito Mandap

DIRECTORS

Al Capati Orly & Tess Lacap Linda Laus Annabelle Gumin Limpin Gani & Faye Mariano Jess Panlilio Edgar & Cherry Pineda Roland & Edith Sauza Evelyn Suba Wilma Quiambao

HONORARY DIRECTORS Rommel Alberto Romy & Vicky Baluyut Tito & Lotte Barin Nelson Castro Amor & Daisy De Jesus Leslie & Ressie Ducut Rod Johnson Aurel & Elvin Lingad Emil & Ester Mangalindan Fred & Susan Paguio Bong & Donna Rubi Ric & Lina Tejada Glen & Emma Torres Jun & Linda Torres

Congratulations TOP Awardees Van G. Dichoso, CPA Marilou Dichoso, MD Vanessa Dichoso (UCLA)

“Enjoy our movies, and enjoy your popcorn” –Van Dichoso, CPA (co-owner, CFO, and Executive Producer – River Rock Films)

From the movie studio that brought you some of Hollywood’s great films, from “Earth to Echo” (Teo Halm), “Hit and Run” (Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper), “Numb” (Mathew Perry), coming soon to theaters near you...

“Bachelor Lions”, an action/comedy film with a star-powered cast including Disney star Mitchel Musso, Nickelodeon star James Maslow, ABC star Renee Olstead, Saturday Night Live star Jon Ovitz, and David Arquette, co-produced by Van Dichoso. No other motion picture studio has put these big stars together in one movie!

Visit us at www.RiverRockFilms.com for more of our upcoming movies

Best Wishes and Congratulations to all TOP Awardees The Outstanding Pilipinos Awards

Mayor ProTem Sir Elito Santarina

USA Rep. Janice Hahn

NHCP Chair Maria Serena Diokno

Carson, CA Mayor Sir Jim Dear

Con. Gen. Mary Jo Aragon

USA Rep. Laura Richardson

JPRMM / KOR Sir Chito Mandap, KCR

JPRMM VC Antero Pagunsan

USA Reg. Cmdr.

Sir Tom Rodriguez, KGOR

Sept. 29, 2012 - Unveiling of the Rizal Monument at City of Carson International Sculpture Garden

JPRMM and Alliance of Filipino American Associations “TOGETHER WE MADE IT HAPPEN”

United Bicolandia Los Angeles 2411 Florentina Avenue, Alhambra CA 91803 * (323) 842 -0978

sabocor@pacbell.net * www.unitedbicolandia.org

2017-2018 Board of Directors Zenaida P. Sabocor Chairman Antonio G. Martires Vice-Chairman Antonia K.R. Enriquez J. Victor Martires Emma Z. Sabido Edgardo R. Sabocor Hermito SD San Jose, Jr Directors Marilyn A. Avengoza Secretary

Congratulations to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Bicolandia Los Angeles ( UBLA ), Madame ZENY SABOCOR, recipient of TOP AWARDS for Community Leadership!

Very well deserved!

2017-2018 Executive Officers Edgardo Sabocor President Cecilia E. Rosana Vice-President Lem Amit Vice-President for Internal Affairs Cynthia Diamante Secretary Rose C. Gardoce Asst. Secretary Aida V. Asuncion Treasurer Teresita Orcini Asst. Treasurer Generosa M. Leano Auditor Marjorie Balce Business Manager Hermito R. San Jose, Sr Public Relations Officer James Salazar Vernon M. Nieva Sergeants- At- Arms

Zeny Sabocor

2017-2018 Standing Committees

Bernie T. Ganon Civic Linda Anciano Charitable & Humanitarian Rose C. Gardoce Membership Maria Aceili Martires Cultural & Social Emma Z. Sabido Penafrancia Holdings & Regalia Cecilia E. Rosana Home Visitation Edgardo R. Sabocor Property and Records Custodial Aida F. Brizuela Ways & Means Steven Sabocor & Angel G. Martires Information

2017-2018 Council of Leaders Zenaida P. Sabocor Chairman Aida F. Brizuela Vice-Chairman Marilyn A. Avengoza Secretary

COMELEC

Norman B. Avengoza

Legal Adviser

From: UBLA President Eddie Sabocor and Mrs. Cherry Sabocor & UBLA’s Board of Directors and Officers

BONAR Law Group

Spiritual Director Fr. Rolly Clarin

United under the Blessings of INA, Forevermore!

CONGRATULATIONS

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Congratulations to our dear friends Zeny Sabocor and Chito Mandap Award Recipients of The Outstanding Pilipinos

Zenaida P. Sabocor, Chairman United Bicolandia Los Angeles

Monchito Mandap, Founder Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement

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