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Myrna Lardizabal de Vera: Councilmember, City of Hercules, California

Posted on December 15, 2010 by lorna

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 →

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E-2010: Building The Next Generation of Community Advocates with NaFFAA’s Intergenerational Leadership

Posted on October 21, 2010 by lorna

I’ve teamed up with my former mentor, Ben Menor and a mutual colleague, Baylan Megino, to provide the first tier of conference management support before the rest of the NaFFAA leadership comes in and helps out. I’ve known for the longest time that this day was coming: the day we can open our doors and welcome everyone to the conference and shout: “Yippee! The YP’s are here — and they’re coming in strong!” (You have to see the slide show if you want to know what YP means.) Continue reading →

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Oct. 17, 2010 in New Jersey: 2nd Annual Lakad Tulong Features Fitness and Fundraising

Posted on October 14, 2010 by lorna

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 →

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Oct. 9, 2010 on GMA Pinoy TV: KMG or “Kaya Mong Gawin,” the “Let’s Talk About Money” TV Show with Jojo and Maricel Quiroz launches its First Season

Posted on October 7, 2010 by lorna

Kaya Mong Gawin [KMG], starts its first season this weekend on October 9, 2010 at GMA Pinoy TV. KMG connects its viewers with top-notch financial experts and motivational personalities who provide insight about the plethora of resources available to them that is not always so openly publicized. The hosts, Jojo and Maricel Quiroz have a vast background in the financial world, as well as being published authors and motivational speakers to Filipinos across the globe. Continue reading →

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Oct. 10, 2010: Immigration Attorney Lou Tancinco Launches “Pusong Pinoy sa Amerika,” Season 5 on GMA Pinoy TV

Posted on October 7, 2010 by lorna

Pusong Pinoy sa Amerika, the immigration show that has earned a wide following owing to its sensitive and heartfelt portrayal of concerns impacting the Filipino-American community and their relatives back home in the Philippines returns to its regular programming this Sunday, October 10, 2010 at GMA Pinoy TV. Continue reading →

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Oct. 10, 2010: GMA Pinoy TV’s Celebrity Chef, Ron Bilaro, of “Life…Pinoy Style” Runs Race To End Poverty

Posted on October 7, 2010 by lorna

Chicago-based, celebrity chef Ron Bilaro runs his first ever marathon on Sunday, October 10, 2010 for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga (meaning “to give care”), a global anti-poverty movement that was founded in the Philippines. Bilaro, the host of the popular Fil-Am TV show, “Life…Pinoy Style,” which airs on Comcast and GMA Pinoy TV, is a long-time supporter of Gawad Kalinga. He has been preparing for the 26-mile Bank of America Chicago Marathon since March.
Continue reading →

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Barry Picazo of Intramuros Restaurant Honors Pinoy Street Food With a 10-10-10 Festival

Posted on October 2, 2010 by lorna

Let’s ring in the TRIPLE 10 Celebration — on October 10, 2010 — or 10-10-10 — when Barry Picazo invites us to celebrate in style — where else? — at the Intramuros Restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bon appetit! Continue reading →

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GMA Network, Inc. at NAMIC 2010 Honored with Two EMMA Awards for GMA Life TV UpSell Marketing Tactics

Posted on September 28, 2010 by lorna

The National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) honored the winners of its Excellence in Multi-Cultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) during the 24th Annual NAMIC Conference, which took place on September 14-15, 2010 at the Hilton New York in Manhattan as part of Diversity Week. The awards competition showcased marketing efforts targeting one or more cultural segments including, but not limited to African American, Asian and Hispanic markets.

Among the winners honored that night was GMA Network, Inc. (a.k.a. Global Media Arts Network, Incorporated). with two awards:

1. Direct Mail, Second Place – for its COMCAST GMA LIFE TV Upsell Marketing Tactic, GMA Network, Inc.

2. Print, Second Place – COMCAST GMA LIFE TV Upsell Marketing Tactic, GMA Network, Inc. Continue reading →

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Sept. 18, 2010 on GMA Pinoy TV – LIVE in Anaheim, CA: Eat Bulaga! with Tito, Vic, & Joey

Posted on August 26, 2010 by lorna

They’re coming to Southern California! For those who have grown up with “Eat Bulaga!” — the dynamic trio of Tito, Vic, and Joey have successfully reinvented themselves several times with many, many incarnations of beloved Pinoy pop culture and lifestyle tastes. According to Wikipedia, “Eat Bulaga!” is the longest-running show in Philippine television, running 31 years — and counting. Continue reading →

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July 25, 2010: Journey’s Arnel Pineda & GMA Pinoy TV’s Rachelle Ann Go Rock in Atlantic City

Posted on July 24, 2010 by lorna

I promised uber-busy and dynamic Filipina marketing consultant, Grace Hufano-Labaguis, in the New York/New Jersey area that I would spread the word about the July 25 concert featuring Journey’s Arnel Pineda, GMA Pinoy TV’s Rachelle Ann Go, and the Ammo Band in Atlantic City. This musical journey on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall Adrian Phillips Ballroom at 2:00 pm is a chance to see “Arnel Pineda Loves To Rock” before he goes on another world tour with JOURNEY. Continue reading →

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