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Category Archives: Communications
Myrna Lardizabal de Vera: Councilmember, City of Hercules, California
In the June 2010 edition of the Cebu-Davao glossy magazine, ZEE Lifestyle, the conclusion of my article about Myrna Lardizabal de Vera, my younger sister, quoted her as saying: “I believe that every woman is a citizen leader. She listens, she facilitates, and she arbitrates. In my ideal world of writing women back into history, I envision more mothers stepping out of their comfort zones and finding a vocation in community development, such as a planning commission. A mommy citizen leader would know how to work with dissonant voices in her community — and help all stakeholders find the common ground they can work on.
As author Marianne Williamson wrote: ‘We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.’
My message to all women and girls, wherever you are: ‘Be fearless! Just do it! And shine!” Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Talk Story (a.k.a. "blog")
Tagged 9th NaFFAA Empowerment Conference, belen lardizabal dofitas, ben menor, Benny Menor, david lardizabal, E-2010, Filipina, Filipina woman, Filipina Women's Network, FilipinaImages.com, filipino, Filipino American, Filipino American community, FWN, gma life tv, GMA Pinoy TV, Lorna Dietz, Lorna Lardizabal Dietz, NaFFAA, naffaa r8, naffaa region 8, noemi lardizabal dado, Philippines, Seafood City
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Oct. 17, 2010 in New Jersey: 2nd Annual Lakad Tulong Features Fitness and Fundraising
If more people can walk for a cause, then it would be so easy to be healthy and wise! Physical fitness + fundraising + fun always benefit our Filipino American communities. Exclusive TV Media Sponsor: GMA Pinoy TV.
The way my friend, Mohinder Mann, explained it to me during an ALS Walk I joined last month with his team: “The best part is that you get to meet old and new friends — and walk at your pace.” Go ahead — and join the 2nd Annual Lakad Tulong in New Jersey this Sunday, October 17, 2010! Spread the word! (Exclusive TV Media Sponsor: GMA Pinoy TV) Continue reading
Posted in Communications, GMA Network Inc. ~ GMA Pinoy TV & GMA Life TV, Non-Profit & Community
Tagged Cora Reyes, Elsa Olsen, Filipina, Filipina American, Filipina woman, Filipinas, filipino, Filipino American, Filipino American community, Filipino Canadian, Filipino Canadian Community, Filipinos, GMA, GMA 7, GMA International, GMA Life, gma life tv, GMA Network Inc. ~ GMA Pinoy TV & GMA Life TV, GMA Pinoy TV, gmapinoytv.com, Grace Labaguis, Inc., Lakad Tulong, NaFFAA, NaFFAA New Jersey, NaFFAA New York, NaFFAA Region 1, Nena Kaufman, Overseas Filipino Workers, overseas filipinos, Philippines, Pinay, Pinoy, Roger Alama, second annual lakad tulong
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Finding a good personal injury lawyer after the San Bruno Explosion: To sue or not to sue PG&E
“To sue or not to sue PG&E?” Lorna’s community service announcement for Sept. 13, 2010 – This morning, I woke up with an “Aha!” moment: MOHINDER MANN. I know that in the case of the San Bruno explosion, victims and displaced families would be looking for advice and referrals re: good personal injury attorneys. I know someone really well. Mohinder Man, Esq. at http://themannlawfirm.com/ in San Jose, CA. (Yes, this is definitely my testimonial about someone whose work and achievements I believe in — and you don’t have to live in San Jose to check him out.)… Remember the Toyota auto recall case? Attorneys Mohinder Mann, Gary Mann and Louis Franecke litigated and settled the first successful case against Toyota in 2008 for their defective runaway vehicles. Call The Mann Law Firm for free advice at 408 287-1600. Or fill out the form at http://themannlawfirm.com/?page_id=122 Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Writings and Musings
Tagged attorney referral, california, death and fire, death in fire, death with fire, Filipina, Filipina woman, filipino, Filipino American, Filipino American community, fire death, Fire Lawyer, injury lawyer, injury lawyer in san jose, lawyer for fire, lawyer referral, mohinder mann, northern california, personal injury, personal injury attorney, personal injury lawsuit, personal injury lawyer, pg&e, PGE disaster, pge explosion, PGE Fire, PGE Gas Leak, PGE leak, pge.com, san bruno, San Bruno Fire, san bruno gas explosion, san francisco bay area, san jose, the mann law firm
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Reshape the History of Filipina Women and Girls: Babae Ka Party List and V Monologues/MMRP in San Francisco
For the April 10, 2010 weekend – Reshape the history of Filipina Women & girls worldwide! (Overseas Filipino voting & the V-Monologues/MMRP in San Francisco, CA) Hello, friends! It’s been sometime since you’ve heard from me. For this worldwide email … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Event Calendar, Marketing & Public Relations, Non-Profit & Community
Tagged #110, #116, Absentee Ballot, Asian Pacific American, Babae Ka, Babae Ka Party List, Filipina, Filipina Images, Filipina Women's Network, FilipinaImages.com, FWN, Jacqueline Lingad, Jacqueline Lingad Ricci, Jacquie Lingad Ricci, Mona Pasquil, Overseas Filipino
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Day 1 with New America Media: National Ethnic Media Expo & Awards
It is 4:20 am on June 5, 2009. I am determined to prove a point: that ethnic media journalists and publicists can use simple “techie” tools to make mini-documentaries and video press releases. I used the Flip Video Ultra Series. … Continue reading
Ben Menor To Plead No Contest To One Charge, 2 Other Charges To Be Dismissed: Sentencing Rescheduled October 9; Charge To Be Expunged
Thank you for the prayers! What a roller-coaster ride it has been these past five years — with many lessons learned and true friendships cherished… Greg B. Macabenta, veteran journalist and publisher/editor-in-chief of Ang Panahon and Filipinas Magazine, who witnessed … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Non-Profit & Community
Tagged Annie Dandavati, ben menor, Benny Menor, Bobby Reyes, FilAmSODC, filipino, Filipino American, Filipino-American Senior Opportunities Development Council, Greg Macabenta, Inc., joseph lariosa, JTS Northside Community Center, MabuhayRadio.com, mohinder mann, NaFFAA, National Federation of Filipino American Associations, northside community center, san jose
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A Peek at The One World Institute through the eyes of Dr. Tom Stern and Yolanda Stern
The One World Institute has been generating ripples of positive, healing energy across the Pacific Ocean. Nowadays, if you know where to look, you can experience the magic and joy wheelchairs are bringing to those who cannot afford it, “wheelchairs … Continue reading
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Raju Mandhyan’s “Heart of Humor” Book Launching at Fully Booked, Serendra (Fort Bonifacio)
If you’re in Greater Manila (or if you’re visiting the Philippines at that time), mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 1, 2008 for a Book Launching event at Fully Booked, Serendra-Fort Bonifacio. A friend of mine, Raju Mandhyan — motivational … Continue reading
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V-Day 10: Filipina Women Work To End Violence Against Women & Girls
Eve Ensler, the author of “The Vagina Monologues,” is encouraging everyone worldwide to celebrate V to the 10th in the most profound ways possible. Click here to go directly to YouTube.com. For the fifth year since these US-based Filipina women … Continue reading