Pilipinas

A joint publication of the Filipino American Community Council of Michigan (FILAMCCO)

Summer-Fall and the Philippine American Community Center of Michigan (PACCM) August 2008

Inside this Issue:

Miss Philippines of Michigan 2008 Pageant
Message… 2-3
Honorary Consul 4
Hula Recital 4
Class of 2008 5
APACC Gala 5
Today’s Economy 6
Consulate on Wheel 10
Reflection-Again 10
APA Summit 11
Manny Pacquiao 11 Angco Keroles Dueweke Estrada Pangilinan Wawrzyniak
Special What worth is beauty if it is not seen or heard?
Announcement by Edina Estupigan Klein
PILIPINAS Newsletter FILAMCCO is once again proud to activate a long standing tradition – a celebration not
will soon be available only of beauty, but of the Filipino culture through the power of youth, beauty and entertain-
on the PACCM.org, ment.
and FILAMCCO.org
websites and via Email. The Miss Philippines of Michigan 2008 beauty pageant showcases five brave Filipino-American
ladies ages 17 through 21 at the American-Polish Center in Troy, MI on August 16th. Competing in
Email us at:
various categories including interview, talent, gown, photogenic, philanthropic and of course beauty,
Pilipinas@paccm.org poise and personality, the ideal winner should embody a positive attitude; a genuine role model, who
Or call: (248) 443-7037 can speak to and empathize with issues facing our youth today. She should be relevant by defining the
to receive the
(Continued on page 8)
newsletter via email

PACCM Anniversary Celebrating 26 Years of Philippine Team - Junior League World Series
Meritorious Service To The Community in Taylor, Michigan
By Phil Mangahas (pmang@hotmail.com) By Rene Banzon
Greetings from Manila!
I am happy to report that the Philippines Junior Boys won
again in the recently concluded 2008 Little League Asia Pacific
Baseball tournament in Saipan and earned the right to repre-
sent Asia Pacific in the Little League World Series to be held
in Taylor, Michigan from August 10-16, 2008. The Asia Pa-
cific dominated the 2008 ASPAC Regionals held in Saipan,
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NORTH AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

For over a quarter of a
century, the PACCM has con-
sistently served the Filipino-
American community as a
socio-civic organization
charged of finding a building
and maintaining a home for
the community. Come Sep-
tember 20-21, 2008, the
PACCM will celebrate the
26th anniversary of its incep-
tion and the 7th anniversary of
the PACCM Building, our very
own community center. The
building not only becomes the
home of the Paaralang Pilipino
but also the site of many inter-
related community activities
and events.
To observe this historic
moment, the community is in-
vited to congregate at the
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(NABA) MEETS ON AUGUST 30
Dr. Ron Damasco, PBAM‑NBA Commissioner proudly
announces that the Philippine Basketball Association of Michi-
gan (PBAM) has the honor and privilege of hosting this year’s
NABA tournament, to be held in Rochester Hills, Michigan on
Aug. 30‑31, 2008, Labor Day weekend. Founded in 1986,
NABA is a non profit organization which coordinates an an-
nual basketball tournament for athletes of Filipino ancestry.
The games will be held in three different venues because
of the huge participation of member cities. There will be four-
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PACCM Chairperson message…...
The time will come when I have to relin-
quish my position as chairperson of the
PACCM. This will not change my pas-
sion for and commitment to the PACCM.
For the past 2-1/2 years as chairperson of
the PACCM I was able to provide the
leadership expected of me not because of
my leadership skills but because I have
been surrounded by a very supportive and dedicated group of
people – the Executive Officers and the Board of Directors. As a
community you are very blessed – these people (volunteers) are
always reaching out in the best interests of the PACCM.
The PACCM has grown; not enough though. We need you,
the community to support the PACCM. Your membership dues
will help the PACCM to fulfill its mission, vision and goals.
Charity must begin at home. The U.S. is our adopted
home. Charity + Home = PACCM.
We only pass through this life once. While we are here let
us make a difference, especially to our children. Give them a
strong sense of self in knowing who they are and what their
heritage is – the Paaralan can help accomplish this. On a per-
sonal note, my commitment and passion for the PACCM is even
stronger now that my grandson has arrived.
I once heard that goodness is not only about giving, but
also about embracing what we have created. We created the
PACCM – let us embrace the PACCM. We must keep the
PACCM alive – that much we owe our children.
As always, we thank you for all your support. To the
PMAM and APMAM – two of our greatest supporters – we owe
our heartfelt thanks and hope that you continue to support us.
This year and the last year, the PACCM has been bustling
with activities: interior renovations, fun-filled Sundays with the
dynamic Paaralan and the Filipino youth initiative and of course,
our adult line dancers and ballroom dancers – they keep us busy.
May was a busy month. We had our recognition day for
the students at the Paaralan. They showcased what they have
learned. Then we had the Health Expo and the Kiwanis prayer
breakfast.
In June, we had our recognition dinner for the Class of
2008 graduates with guest speaker Dr. Frances Geologo. It was
an honor to be in the company of these young, bright minds. Our
golf outing was a success thanks to everyone who worked hard
to make it so.
This September we will have our building anniversary and
the Consul-On-Wheels services will be provided again.
Remember – we need your support to continue to provide
our community with all of the educational and social opportuni-
ties that enrich our lives and bring us closer together.
Maraming salamat po,
Ernestina Mac, M.D.
Chairperson, PACCM
Summer-Fall
Community Updates...
Tony Kho
FILAMCCO President
Although summer is about half-
way over, FILAMCCO continues to
be busy gearing up for several com-
munity wide events and activities. On
June 21, 2008, the annual Kalayaan
Celebration ushered in hundreds of
families, organizations and youngsters
in a day long program of activities consisting of food, music,
games, dancing, parade and an entertainment show at the
Halmich Park.
In a few days, the Miss Philippines Pageant will take
center stage at the American Polish Cultural Center on Au-
gust 16. 2008. It showcases a bevy of beautiful, talented and
intelligent young Filipinas vying for the title of Miss Philip-
pines of Michigan 2008.
Following the pageantry is the community effort geared
to welcome and rally behind the Philippine Junior League
Baseball Team who garnered the Asia Pacific Championship
earning them the right to return to the Junior League World
Series in Taylor for a back to back opportunity to win the
World Series. Games are slated from August 10-16.
Then in September two more events are lined up to
wrap up the summer activities; the Asian Leadership Summit
in Lansing on September 13, 2008 of which FILAMCCO is a
sponsoring organization and the annual Troy Daze Festival
from September13-14 where FILAMCCO will once again
participate in the Ethnicity Booth with a cultural exhibit and
a dance performance for the cultural entertainment.
We come to realize that FILAMCCO as the umbrella
organization, had been the forum for coordinating various
functions and projects in our community and as such I invite
everyone to get actively involved in the undertakings of this
organization. We kicked the idea off initially with the
Kalayaan when all affiliated Kiwanis Club members took the
lead in getting the Kalayaan event up and running.
The upcoming plan is to do the same with the Rizal Day
Celebration in December. Ang Visaya of Michigan had been
chosen to take charge of this huge end of the year event. Ad-
ditionally, plans are in the offing to create a website for
FILAMCCO where all members can have an easy access in
promoting, announcing and imparting relevant information,
projects and events they wish to share with the community.
I continue to look forward to all FILAMCCO organiza-
tions working together in all community endeavors and I
encourage you all to attend Council meetings every second
Saturday of each month to have a strong voice in matters you
feel need to be addressed.
God Bless and Mabuhay!!!
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The Bayanihan Spirit The Complacency Trap

by Jeff Jenks, PACCM PRO
and this issues Editor
As I write this many clubs and PACCM are all
trying to meet on the same day, and at the
same time. Geography, medical missions,
religious groups, even web sites - all seem to
trump community. Why not get a better balance going so that
we re-create, in America, the Bayanihan spirit?
The root word of Bayanihan is “Bayani” or leader. We
rarely thank our Bayani. We have many strong roots in
PACCM and FILAMCCO: Dr. Ernie Mac, our Chairperson,
who along with her family have been major financial backers of
the community center and the Paaralang for years; Tony Kho
who for nearly 30 years has done program layouts for everyone,
including this issue - night after night and year after year; Fred
Porte has who has run the PACCM for 7 years as its Executive
Director, spending countless donated hours each week at the
Center and representing the community; Becky Tungol quietly
(but with a big laugh) taking on roles of responsibility for years
across the community and especially with her focus through
NANAY on seniors, and now chairing the school; Arcie Gemino
with her commitment for many years to education at PACCM,
and for her effective leadership chairing FILAMCCO for four
years; and now BFF - with their willingness to take on commu-
nity leadership roles and handle a respectful and well earned
transfer of power.
Perhaps you’ve never seen the Bayanihan spirit (the com-
munity working together) - a nipa hut moved on the shoulders of
the community or trees, dropped by a logger, hand cut by the
community to build a school. I have.
As we continue moving forward, please, give full support
to the PACCM, don’t take it for granted. If you’re reading this
and you or friends have kids, from 1st grade through college
please connect them with the Paaralang program. PLEASE, also
make a substantial annual individual contribution to the Center.
All memberships are now on a calendar year. Join in September
and we’ll throw in all of 2009. And, if each of the 56 clubs in
the community made $1,000 grants, or higher, the funding for
our Center would be stronger. For years PACCM revenues
haven’t met expenses. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE IT
HAPPEN! And you, you can make that difference. Don’t wait
for someone else to do it.
By Van Ong, FILAMCCO P.R.O.
Webster’s dictionary defines compla-
cency as a feeling of self-satisfaction espe-
cially when accompanied by unawareness
of actual or oncoming dancers.
Most people I know work hard and
strive relentlessly to conquer their weakness and difficulties.
Their success was slow to come but the contentment that fol-
lowed was enduring. Because it was hard earned, they neither
got spoiled nor tempted to drift to complacency. Instead, they
got ready for what’s next by boldly exploring innovative ideas,
acquiring new skills and courageously trying them.
The world around us expects continuous individual im-
provement. The better we adapt to the changing times, the wiser
and more valuable we become to our fellowmen.
As Thomas Huxley the English Biologist put it: The rung
of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a
man’s foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat
higher.
Some are drawn to complacency by a self-imposed reluc-
tance to spread their God-given talent out of the comfort zones.
Others are timid and say the often-repeated alibi, “There is just
too much out there to learn and I don’t have the time.” Ah, but
we are now in the Information Age, and with the wonders of
technology within our reach, it is no longer hard to catch up with
the rest of the modern world. “Complacency in the presence of
miracles,” Rod Steiger, the famous actor once said, “is like
opening the door to your own tomb.”
How then are we to avoid the complacency trap before
everything begins to fall apart?
The most effective answer to this age-old problem I be-
lieve is: Motivation. In my view, life’s biggest motivation fac-
tor is the unlimited reward in the free market of ideas and skills
that is available to anyone with an ambition towards continuous
success.
Let us discover our physical and mental capabilities and
begin to utilize them fully. Be hopeful and just move on beyond
the horizon.

Executive Director’s Report at the center. I am amazed at how gener-

by Fred Porte
THIS IS PROBABLY A GOOD
OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO LOOK
BACK AT THE LAST FIVE YEARS
From the time I was given the re-
sponsibility of managing PACCM, I was
never denied the assistance I requested
from the community.
I would like to thank everyone in the
community for their patience and finan-
cial support during the recent renovation
ous our community is with their precious
Obituaries
time and precious money Dr. Elisa Cancino-Samson
There are many in our community April 11, 2008
that deserve to be mentioned. However, St. Owen Catholic Church
at the risk of being criticized for being
selective, I must really mention Dr.
Ruben San Pedro
May 25, 2008
Ernie Mac, Andy and Daisy Nogoy,
SS. Peter & Paul Church
Tony Kho, Becky Tungol, the BFF
group, and especially Mrs Fe Rowland Dr. Bernard J. Danan, Jr.
for all the assistance she tendered to me
June 11, 2008
in managing our Filipino school.
White Chapel Cemetery
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PRESS RELEASE - May 7, 2008 national and local. Dr. Evangelista, together with his wife,
Dr. Stella Evangelista, have the distinction of being the first
Evangelista appointed Honorary Filipino and first couple to be inducted to the International
Consul General Heritage Hall of Fame of Metro Detroit in its 83 year history.
He is the recipient of various awards among them are the
Dr. Jose Evangelista of
“Banaag Award”, presented to him by the Philippine President
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan was
Fidel Ramos in recognition of his active participation in pur-
recently appointed Honorary Con-
suing the Philippine government’s development and relief
sul General of the Republic of the
programs. He was the recipient of the Archbishop’s Medal-
Philippines in Detroit, Michigan
lion Award as one of the Outstanding Professionals and Phi-
by the Philippine Secretary of
lanthropists in his province of Pampanga. He was named
Foreign Affairs, the Honorable
Most Outstanding Alumnus by the Univ. of Santo Tomas
Alberto Romulo, for term of 3
Medical Alumni Association in America, Physician of the
years until April 2011. As a con-
Year by the Association of Philippine Physicians in America.
sular officer, he will represent the
In 1993, he was appointed by President Clinton to the Na-
rights and interests of the Republic
tional Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accredi-
of the Philippines as well as the Filipino citizens in his jurisdiction
tation. He has been president of various associations such as
of Michigan.
the Philippine Medical Association of Michigan, the Associa-
Dr. Evangelista is a graduate of the University of Santo tion of Philippine Physicians in America and the UST Medical
Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He took his Internal Alumni Association in America and its Foundation.
Medicine residency at the University of Illinois Medical Center
Dr. Evangelista is married to Dr. Stella Salgado Evan-
and fellowship in Cardiology at the Sinai Hospital in Detroit and
gelista and they have 6 children – four of them physicians,
St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. He has been in private practice
one attorney and one real estate broker /developer. He is also
in Internal Medicine / Cardiology in Livonia for the past 34 years.
involved in construction and development as CEO of JS De-
He is a diplomate in the American Board of Internal Medicine,
velopment Company and Royal Management Company.
board certified in Cardiovascular diseases and diplomate in Nu-
clear Cardiology. He is affiliated with St. Mary Hospital in OFFICE ADDRESS:
Livonia and served as its Chief of Staff in 1999. 10475 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI 48150
Phone: (734) 427-9440.
He is very active in his professional, community and civic
affairs. He has been President of various Fil-Am associations both

PACCM Hula Dance Class Recital 2008 NIEVES McROBERTS RECEIVES

“A Hula Celebration” is the theme
of our PACCM. It is the 1st Hula Dance
Recital here at PACCM Center this com-
ing August 3rd (Sunday) @ 3:00 p.m. A
donation of $15.00 includes a light meal
and a delightful afternoon sharing the
“Aloha Spirit” through Hula dancing.
Please come and have fun with us in Ha-
waiian Style. This event is hosted by
NANAY-Mi. Chapter and the proceeds
will help support their project. Ms. Becky
Tungol is the President.
Flor Penner is the PACCM hula
dance class coordinator and has been
sharing the knowledge she had learned
from all the Hula workshops/seminars and
conventions she attended
for the past 15 years now.
The dances and choreogra-
phy learned from
gifted/talented/top notch
Kumu Hula (Hula teachers
in Hawaii) are taught to the
PACCM Hula Dance
Class. To name a few Ku-
mus are Chinky Mahoe,
Keith Awaii, Reichel
Keali’i, Sonny Ching and Mark Ho’omalu
(Singer/composer/choreographer
from the famous cartoon movie“Lilo and
Stitch”) Aunty Kaui (Disneyworld-
Florida).
The PACCM Hula Dance classes are
held every Saturday morning from 9:00
am til 12:00 Noon. Our next Hula Dance
class is schedule this Sept. 2008.To regis-
ter please call Mr. Fred Porte @ 248-443-
7037 or Ms. Flora @ 586-506-7352 or
visit our website: www.paccm.org No
Dance Experience is Needed to register.
Come and Join Us .You’ll be dancing
Hula at your next “luau Party”….Aloha!
DIVERSITY CHAMPION AWARD
By: Arcie Gemino
Nieves is currently the President of
the Clinton Township Cultural Exchange
Program receives Diversity Champion
Award from the Race Relations Diversity
Task Force in Birmingham. She is also a
member of NAFFAA and an active vol-
unteer in various Filipino community
activities for many years.
She was recognized for her program
that promotes cultural immersion between
two countries with a school in Japan and
the Chippewa Valley School District in
Clinton Twp., Michigan.
Through her work, the diversity of
each culture has brought a better under-
standing and appreciation among Ameri-
can and Japanese students involved in the
program.
PACCM Banquet Hall
& Conference Rooms
available for RENT
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A Night of Celebration at APACC’s Dinner Gala
By Arcie Gemino
The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC)
hosted their 7th annual dinner celebration at the prestigious Royal Park
Hotel in downtown Rochester Hills last May 8, 2008. Nearly 500 cor-
porate executives, Asian entrepreneurs, guests and members attended
the event. Some of the participating companies that took part in this
event were General Motors Corporation, Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor
Company, Toyota Motors North America, Saturn Electronics & Engi-
neering Company, Toyoda Industries and Roy Smith Company.
One of the highlights of the evening was the witty and thought
provoking speech of the Keynote Speaker Norman Mineta former Secre-
tary of Transportation and Commerce and Vice President of Hill and
PACCM CELEBRATES THE CLASS OF 2008
By: Arcie Gemino
Twenty five High School and College graduates were honored at a
Recognition Dinner event sponsored by PACCM held at the Community
Center on June 6, 2008. The occasion drew a crowd of over135 guests
.The graduates, their families, the PACCM board members and invited
guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner.
The graduates were awarded individually, a unique long stole spe-
cially made and ordered in the Philippines patterned into the Philippine
flag which was draped around their shoulders. PACCM Chairperson Dr.
Ernie Mac and Executive Director Fred Porte handed the awards with
the parents of the graduates assisting in draping them on their children
which made the presentation even more personal.
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Knowlton public relation firm regarding the recent US
economic situation and its global implications. The
other highlight was when the guest were greeted at the
entrance of the hotel with our very own PACCM volun-
teers dressed in traditional Barong Tagalog and
Filipiniana clothing.
The welcoming committee headed by PACCM’s
chairman Dr. Ernestina Mac who also happens to be one
of APACC’s board of directors, received tremendous
compliments from the guest on how they were wel-
comed by the PACCM volunteers. “ They definitely
started the evening on a perfect note” said one guest,
“and it absolutely showed us a glimpse of the Philip-
pines”.
After the dinner and the speeches came the after-
glow where the guest were treated not only to delicious
deserts but could not resist dancing to the music of the
local Filipino group named Far East Band that played
ballroom, 60’s & 70’s hits. Denise Yee, APACC’s ex-
ecutive director said “this was definitely one of the best
year to date, - from the welcoming committee, food,
keynote speaker and entertainment, everything was
great”.
One can only imagine how proud Dr. Mac felt that
night hearing all these compliments from guests from
different nationalities just from a little dose of the Fili-
pino community.
A piano selection from one of the graduates, John
Ko, a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Avondale
High School was rendered as part of the entertainment.
The highlight of the ceremony is the speech given by
the keynote speaker, Dr. Francis Geologo PH. D., an
Associate Professor of the Department of History of
Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. Profes-
sor Geologo had just concluded his six month Fulbright
Grant at the University of Michigan.
The Class of 2008 from High School were Mi-
chelle Aniciete, Victoria Apigo, Chelsea Bada, Joshua
Gener, John ko, Stephanie Penner, Katherine Reyes,
Sherry Ann Reyes, Clarissa Sumanting, Joseph Vinuya,
Rachel Viola, Kyle Wawrzyniak, and James Wilson..
Unable to come but were on the roster were April
Clarin, Melizza Malabanan, Tristan Trespeces and
Krystle Diaz. The college graduates were Geoffrey Ko,
Kristen Leodones, Melissa Sia, Patricia Sitchon, Alvin
Vargas, Aisa Villarosa and Justin Vilches.
The Recognition Dinner for Graduates is a yearly
project of the Paaralan Pilipino. It was the brainchild of
past PACCM chairperson Dr. Efren Platon and has
since then been an annual activity of Paaralan Pilipino.
In the past few years, it has been carried on under the
supervision of Paaralan Pilipino Director, Fe Rowland.
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NABA Meets...
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teen (14) US and (12) Canadian cities
registered to compete in ten (10) divi-
sions in this prestigious sports event.
The PBAM will compete in all 10 divi-
sions during these two days of basketball
marathon. We have an opportunity to
extend our sincere and warm Michigan
hospitality to the expected 5‑6 thousand
Filipino visitors. The NABA tourna-
ment promises to be an action packed,
exhilarating event with 2,500 or more
participants converging in our wonderful
city.
NABA is the largest conglomera-
tion of Filipino athletes in North Amer-
ica. One NABA official put it “It is the
Olympics of Filipino Basketball in North
America.” NABA has been designated
the official pool for (PBL) Phil. Basket-
ball League, (PBA) Philippine Basket-
ball Association and the (SBP) Samahan
Basketball ng Pilipinas that guarantees
players with excellent basketball talent
to be drafted by a professional basketball
organization in the Philippines.
NABA has produced numerous
talented athletes that catapulted them
into the professional level. In the PBAM
alone, we have Jasper Ocampo, Rudy
Hatfield, Troy Daniels, Dan Mosley and
currently Kelly Williams. Other NABA
cities like Toronto, Staten Island and
New York have their share of fine ath-
letes that playing professionals in the
Philippine.
Behind the fame, glory and honor
of selected athletes in the PBAM and
NABA are the Coaches, who carefully
plan and nurture successful players. We
are proud to recognize the best coaches
in the PBAM: Lito Apigo, Rey Sollestre,
Wilson Rodriguez, Manny Canto, Jove-
lyn Navarra and Jonas Pozon. They are
the unsung, unselfish, forgotten heroes,
who dedicate their time and efforts for
the greatest good of the greatest number.
The NABA tournament in Roches-
ter Michigan will be held in three differ-
ent venues because of the enormous size
of delegations and number of teams par-
ticipating. All games will be played in
the Rochester school district. For the
times, exact locations and how to get
there visit the NABA website
www.nabacentral.com
It is our deepest desire to see the
Filipinos of Michigan attend the games
and functions in solidarity, to support us
in any way, and to cheer for our PBAM
team as they represent the city of Detroit
and the whole Filipino community in
Michigan in this field of sports endeavor.
It is gratifying to note that NABA
like PBAM has grown tremendously since
its inception more than two decades ago
and I am proud to be a part of its success.
I would like to thank you all for your con-
tinued faith in me as I embark on my 21st
year as your NABA Commissioner. With
your support and all the help you have
given me, I cannot afford to fail. Thank
you and God bless!
Ron Damasco, MD
Commissioner‑PBAM‑NABA
How to Survive In Today’s
Economy
By Nenita D. Cedro
The cost of fuel is increasing every-
day, food costs more, and companies are
downsizing. It’s no wonder that people
are asking how they will make it in this
economy. Well, let’s start with the basic
necessities: Food, clothing, and shelter.
Anything more is a luxury. So let’s take a
look at what you can cut off, i.e, cable
television (getting rid of movie channels),
switching your internet/cable tv provider
to lower cost (AT&T and Comcast are
battling for customers right now, so a
price war is going on), cutting out the
daily Tim Horton lattes, or brown bagging
your lunch instead of going out, getting a
quote for your life insurance to see if you
can get a lower rate ( term insurance rates
have gone down significantly within the
past few years), then do the same for your
home and car insurance.
Now, what do you do with the
money you’re saving? SAVE IT!!! Set
up an EMERGENCY FUND and have the
money that you are saving from above
directly deposited into this account. You
can open a money market account for as
little as $25 a month, so if you have an
emergency, you have cash to spend in-
stead of using a credit card. How do you
know if you have enough money in the
emergency fund? The minimum target is
3-6 months of your MONTHLY EX-
PENSES. One more thing, use cash as
much as possible. Using a credit card and
not paying the full balance every month
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means that you just paid more for that
item.
Nenita Cedro is the President of The
Catalyst Financial Group, LLC which
specializes in Term Life Insurance and
Investments (Retirement, College, and
Emergency Funds). She can be reached
at 248-320-0190 for further questions.
The Next DFAA Medical
Mission
By Ron Casquejo
Plans are underway to once again
visit the impoverished town of Cordova in
Mactan Island, this time reaching 3000
underprivileged men, women and children
in the remotest part of the municipality
who have not seen doctors, nurses or den-
tists in their lives.
Having a hands-on experience of the
first mission, makes for a better insight in
preparing the second time around. The
medical mission is scheduled to start on
Sunday, Jan 11, the day of orientation.
Medical consultation and treatment will
start on Monday and will end Thursday,
Jan 15.
As before, post mission time is
planned for rest and recreation in nearby
resort area and once again, a chance to see
Cebu’s most celebrated Mardi Gras-like
festival, the “Sinulog” that following
weekend.
DFAA, a 501c3 organization, fi-
nances medical missions through special
fund raising activities. Join us on a fund
raising event scheduled on Aug 23, 2008
at the PACCM bldg - a mid-summer in-
formal dinner with lots of dancing to DJ
and some live music.
We hope to get a crowd of about
200 party lovers to let the good times roll
and for a good cause. Advance ticket sale
at $30 is available by calling Ron at 734-
4794871 or DFAA Pres Ruben Catris at
313-2957037. A special drawing to raf-
fle tickets to the Journey concert featuring
Arnel Pineda on Sep 9 will be one of the
main attractions. Don’t miss this event!
Finally, if you are interested to join
the mission or seek more information, we
will be happy to hear from you.
PACCM Banquet Hall & Confer-
ence Rooms available for RENT
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PACCM Anniversary
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PACCM Building and join in the merri-
ment of the anniversary celebration. On
Saturday, September 20th, the personnel
from the Philippine Consulate in Chi-
cago will provide consular services from
10am to 4pm. On Sunday, September
21st, an open house that includes lunch,
program and cultural presentations will
run from 11am to 4pm.
The PACCM has found us a home
and we should be supportive and proud
of this home. Truly, the PACCM Build-
ing is OUR HOME, OUR PRIDE. On
September 20-21, 2008, please COME,
ENJOY and LEARN more about the
community and the PACCM.
For information about this event,
please contact Nona Apigo, event chair
at 248-512-4192 or Lisa Sollestre, event
co-chair at 248-722-2428. You may also
contact Dr. Ernie Mac, PACCM Chair at
248-641-8993 or Mr. Fred Porte,
PACCM Executive Director at 248-443-
7037.
Let’s Learn and Have Fun
at Paaralan!!!!
To All PACCM Members,
PAARALANG PILIPINO Teachers and
Students and prospective members:
You are invited to an Open House
and Barbecue on September 14, 2008
starting at noon to 4 pm. We will be
accepting enrollment forms for school
year 2008 -2009 and will be providing a
tour of our PACCM Building. An ori-
entation will also be provided for the
enrollees and parents. You will have a
chance to get acquainted with the teach-
Paaralang Pilipino
Level 1 Students
World Series Big League Girls
Softball Championships are in
Kalamazoo, Aug 11 - 16
The City of Manila girls 14 to 18,
who won the Asia Pacific title for the
second year in a row, will be back playing
for the World Series championships in
Kalamazoo. They stay with host families,
so if you know of someone who can host
or help please contact ....
Games will be played at Vanerberg
Park. The team is scheduled to play Au-
gust 11th at 10:30 a.m. against Canada and
at 1 p.m. against the Southwest U.S.; on
August 12th at 6 p.m. against the East
U.S.; and on August 13th at 3:30 p.m.
against the Central U.S.. The 14th, 15th
and 16th will be a function of the prior
wins. The 1 p.m. Saturday championship
game will be broadcast on ESPN2. The
FILAMCCO Foundation has allocated
$500 towards their food expenses but
more is needed.
More information can be obtained at
www.softballworldseries.org. or contact
ers, administrators and Board Members
of PACCM. You can pay your member-
ship in September and it will carry you
through the end of 2009. Classes begin
on September 28th. You can also register
and enroll on that date.
If you’ve always wanted to learn
Philippine History or Pilipino and you’re
an adult, we have classes for you. Want
to learn Arnis, to dance, Hula, crafts,
singing, values and culture – there are
programs for young kids, as well as the
Filipino Youth Initiative (FYI) program
– for high school and above aged kids,
taught by University of Michigan stu-
Paaralang Pilipino
Teachers
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Tony Kho at (248) 755-6122 or Email to
Tonyk@pmfop.com.
FANA of Great Lakes
“Luau Garden Party”
Dr. Ernie & Angie Bedia is hosting
a fundraising “Luau Garden Party” at
their residence in 809 Pine Thistle Lane,
Bloomfield Hills, MI for the FANA’s
Medical Missions and Charitable Projects
on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 5pm to
10pm.
Donation of $20.00 per person will
include Food, Drink and Entertainment”.
Come and enjoy the fun and camaraderie.
Oscar Ong Wins Kiwanis Grill
Oscar S. Ong, CRNA of Novi
won the Kiwanis Cosmopolitan raf-
fle of the “Deluxe Barbecue Grill”.
The drawing was done at the
PACCM Board meeting on July 27,
2008.
dents, and even lots of adult programming.
And games are also including in each days
programming. We try and make the
classes fun.
During the past year our teaching
staff has spent an extensive amount of time
upgrading skills and methods, with coop-
eration and training provided by leading
educators from the Philippines.
Come and join the fun, check us out,
invite your friends with kids to come with
you. Please Call 248-443-7037 or the new
school Director, Becky Tungol @248-755-
6119.
FYI Youth
 Summer-Fall
Ruben San Pedro “Farewell”
By Arcie Gemino
18 years is the
length of time I’ve
worked with
Ruben in our com-
munity. In all
those years, he
always carried a
vibrant energy and
zest for life, a
burning desire to be of service, be it
small or big. He always had that unyield-
ing enthusiasm for every task he faced as
if it carried little or no burden regardless
of the magnitude of the responsibility.
Seldom did he complain. He just did
what he was supposed to.
Ruben made a gigantic mark
among us, as a friend, as a volunteer and
as a leader. As a friend, he was indeed to
a countless people always managing to
greet them with his distinct characteris-
tic: a big smile, a big hug. The guys took
delight in his friendship because of his
humorous gestures and antics, where he
made each conversation fun and a pleas-
urable exchange. He evoked laughter
whichever group he interacted with.
Miss Philippines 2008
(Continued from page 1)
role of a single Asian-American in her
community. Most of all, she will serve
as an inspiration to other young Filipino-
American women while promoting cul-
tural awareness and encourages partici-
pation.
The fav five…
Jacquelyn Angco Keroles is the 17 year
old daughter of Mary June and Blair
McGowan and granddaughter of Tony
and Marina Angco. She is a senior at
Stevenson High School in Sterling Hts.
Chelaine Beth Dueweke is the 21 year
old daughter of Virginia (Vicky Clari-
dad) and William Dueweke of Warren.
She is currently attending Macomb
Community College endeavoring to
break into the fashion industry.
Gladys Estrada is the 19 year old
daughter of Jun and Guada Estrada of
Clinton Township. She is a 2nd year
nursing student at Wayne State Univer-
sity.
Janelle Pangilinan is the 20 year old
daughter of Juanito and Amy Pangilinan
As a volunteer, he was always will-
ing and able to be in any activity or pro-
ject assuring everyone he’ll reach out to
as many he could to get them to attend,
participate and donate. When he promises
to help you can be assured he’ll deliver.
As a leader he was personable to
others and open to suggestions. He took
pride in taking the lead and made sure the
project, activity or event would be a suc-
cess by utilizing everybody’s talents and
resources. He had been assigned to chair
Rizal Day twice and Kalayaan 3 times, a
record to my recollection has not been
accorded to anyone else. His famous ac-
counting for Kalayaan was the no. of peo-
ple he had sought to donate lechon so that
we can enjoy the trademark of a Filipino
picnic.
I had the good opportunity to work
with him in a close and harmonious rela-
tionship for 4 years when we served of-
fices as Pres. and Vice-Pres of FILAM-
CCO. As a Vice- Pres, he was truly a
dedicated and committed partner. He was
always there to help out and back me up
in every endeavor I took. We were always
the first to arrive and the last to leave
whenever we had an activity. making sure
of Westland. A Junior at University of
Michigan, she’s majoring in Political Sci-
ence/Pre-law.
Kimberly Wawrzyniak is the 19 year
old daughter of Jacqueline Wawrzyniak
of Roseville and granddaughter of Edith
and Prospero Rodriguez. She is a 2nd
year student at University Detroit, Mercy,
studying to be a Physician’s assistant.
Beauty, Beats, Eats and a Cause –
As if this was not entertaining enough for
one night, Filipino-lead punk rock band
“The Oxymorons” will perform their
original songs.
What other meaningful reason one
would want to go out on a Saturday night
for? Perhaps the most important reason to
gather and show support is that the Miss
Philippines of MI pageant is a fund
raiser.
At $40 or $25 DINNER tickets, pro-
ceeds are earmarked for the Philippine
American Foundation for future disburse-
ments should calamity in the Philippines
such as the Bicol tragedy arise again.
The Philippines is the World's 4th
Most Accident-Prone Country. The
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everything is taken care of. What a friend!
I could not have done a lot without him.
He took a silent posture but did a great
job as my sidekick.
Let’s all be thankful for the years he
was with us and hold
in our memories for-
ever the good and
love he shared with all
of us. He will be
missed but his legacy
of love and friendship
will always be re-
membered.
Archdiocese of Detroit
Open Arms to New Priests
Phil Mangahas (pmang@hotmail.com)
On Saturday, May 10, 2008, in a
solemn ceremony officiated by Cardinal
Adam Maida at the Cathedral of the Most
Blessed Sacrament, Fr. Lee Eric Acervo,
34, the son of Rudy and Marlene Acervo
of Sterling Heights, was ordained a
priest. Fr. Lee is now an associate pastor
of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in
Plymouth, Michigan.
Foundation (the charitable arm of
FILAMCCO) channel funds to support
calamity victims in the Philippines as well
as aid the local community in times of
need.
The Miss Philippines of MI pageant
is the biggest fundraising event benefiting
the foundation. It happens only every two
or three years.
FILAMCCO and leading ladies
Chelaine, Gladys, Jacquelyn, Janelle and
Kimberly, have dedicated their summer
and resources to helping make this event a
success. While they benefit from the ex-
perience of making a difference in the
community, they reach out to the commu-
nity in support of this deserving cause.
Email the FILAMCCO Pageant
Contacts for tickets and more info:
Chair – Edina Estupigan Klein
Eklein515@yahoo.com
Co-chair – Becky Tungol
Rtungol@hotmail.com
President FILAMCCO – Tony Kho
Filamcco@comcast.net
Advisor – Arcie Gemino
Arciegemino1117@yahoo.com
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Mental Mirror performing artists in tradtional cos-

-------------------
Mirror, mirror on the wall...
Who is to judge the fairest of them all?
You don't quite see what you think you saw...
Walking down this mirrored hall.
You see what you expect to see...
An expectation that is not me.
Let the ideals of others not lash at your pride...
Keep moving forward with a determined stride.
This place is not what you thought you knew...
In this hall of mirrors, it is all about you.
Others' might call you by some wicked name...
I myself will never put you to such shame.
Choices you make of your own free will...
Keep your head up and your anger steady and still.
Mistakes you will make that much I know...
But from such there will be seeds of wisdom you sow.
Gaze upon the glass with an open mind...
Here within me, yourself you will find.
Beneath your mask the truth lay hidden...
In this image you know what is unwritten.
There are two sides to every token...
Heed the words that lay unspoken.
Life you were granted from the date of birth...
So live your life with plenty of mirth.
And do not let others bring you down...
Live each breath with friends all around.
Experiencing emotions sets you free...
Don't simply wallow in only self misery.
If you should find yourself sad so terribly...
Revisit this poem or commit it to memory.
To you this truth I must confide...
Happiness is a pursuit that starts inside.
In your laugh all is as it should be...
I am you, and you are me.
So look into the mirror and find self-redemption...
P.S. I love you, Signed... Your Reflection.
William Frank Dowding
Copyright ©2008 William Frank Dowding
Please visit poetry.com for my other winning poem
Son of Connie & David Dowding
Royal Oak MI
Filipinos help celebrate World
Medical Relief Anniversary
By Alan Fisk
The Detroit-area Filipino com-
munity is joining together to help
World Medical Relief celebrate its 55th
anniversary with an "International Cele-
bration of Life" on Nov. 15.
The event will be held at the Max
M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. It
will feature ethnic food, music and
tumes from the Asian-Pacific region,
Africa, Latin America and the Middle
East and India.
World Medical Relief has been
particularly active in the Philippines.
The non-profit agency collects un-
wanted or surplus medical supplies,
medicines and medical equipment,
refurbishes them and sends them to
needy people in 130 countries. Tens
of thousands of Filipinos have bene-
fitted from World Medical Relief's
shipments. .
"This is a chance for Filipinos
to show how much they appreciate
the help World Medical Relief has
given our homeland -- our friends
and families," says Rebecca Tungol,
who is a World Medical Relief board
member and is active with the Philip-
pines cultural center in Southfield.
The event is black-tie optional
and tickets cost $125. Call World
Medical Relief at (313) 866-5333 for
ticket information.
PACCM Banquet Hall & Confer-
ence Rooms available for RENT

Junior League World Series
(Continued from page 1)
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island (CNMI).
Our boys are in great spirits and look forward to the warm
reception and support you accorded us last year. Only four of the 13
players that played last year will be competiting again in Taylor this
year- my son Leandro Banzon, Charles Catangui, Miko Habana and
SJ San Juan. The rest are new but equally driven and talented.
The team will be managed by Abet Catangui and Team Mom,
Diane Ramos. The team is also working very hard to equal if not sur-
pass last years performance and with your support and loud cheers,
we might just win the World Series this time. As in the past, we will
be billeted at the Ramada Hotel from August 8-17, 2008. We would
therefore appreciate if you can extend the same support you accorded
us last year and help us spread the word among the Fili-
pino community in the Michigan area about our participa-
tion in this prestigious event.
The Junior League team is composed of 13-14 year
old boys who are members of the ILLAM Charter
Of the 14, Catangui, Habana, Banzon and San Juan
are returning players from last year’s team that saw action
in the Junior League World Series.
The Junior League World Series boys baseball games
will all be held in Taylor Michigan at Heritage Park, Au-
gust 11 - 16. For directions on how to get there and more
information go to www.cityoftaylor.com/worldseries
Team Philippines will be playing Monday, August 11th at 2
p.m., Tuesday August 12th at 5 p.m, Wednesday, August
13th at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 14th at 5 p.m Friday and
Saturday games will be determined by the prior wins.
Daily games will be streamed on the internet site (above).
The championship game will be broadcast Saturday live on
ESPN at 5 p.m. Last year about 600 Filipinos and friends
showed up daily. These are 13 and 14 year olds so bring
your kids - they were the ones most excited. LET’S DO
IT AGAIN.
If you can help with providing food, water, or in
other ways (money to buy the stuff) please contact Tony
Kho at (248) 755-6122.
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Reflections – Again
By Dr. Ernie Mac
Growing up poor, it seemed like I
was dealt a bad hand of cards in life, and
that life was so unfair. I felt like I lived
on the other side of the tracks, so to
speak. The summers were particularly
painful when the collegians and atenistas
came home and seemed like they had all
the fun. My mom, bless her soul, tried to
get me into these social circles. How I
hated it. Now I know she was the one
who instilled in me the spirit of finding
your place in the sun. My dad, bless his
soul, was always laid-back and would
always murmur, “Just do as she tells
you, you will not be sorry.”
Still my heart, my soul yearned for
some source of fairness. I had never
been involved in any form of student
activism in the Philippines, but my soul
and my heart yearned for it. In my senior
year of high school, I even fantasized of
living in the mountains and joining
forces with the HUKS – the leftist guer-
illas. But I was young and my dad used
to tell me, “You are the only one that can
change the course of your life.” When I
graduated high school as salutatorian
instead of valedictorian – not getting the
top honor was another blow – the school
told me that it was because my family
was poor and essentially my parents
would not be able to afford to send me to
college. How ironic; graduating as vale-
dictorian was my only chance at receiving
a scholarship for college, yet I was being
denied that top honor because I could not
afford college. Nevertheless, since my
parents felt it was time that someone in
the family went to college (my mom
never went to college and my dad gradu-
ated from trade school), this high school
slight was the last straw. I was going to
medical school no matter what they
needed to do to send me.
The rest is history. Through hard
work and sacrifice, my parents did man-
age to send me on to medical school.
Once there, I worked hard and did what-
ever was necessary to achieve my goals: I
lived in the slums of San Andres Bukid
and took the Nagtahan bus so that I could
save money in fares while walking the
stretch of Morayta to UST. Where I am
now is not a matter of luck – I got here
through the hard work and determination
of my parents and through my own com-
mitment to my goals. These are virtues
my parents instilled in my brothers and
me: passion, compassion, kindness, hard
work and good will. That is what got me
to where I am today.
Of course, I also have faith in the
fact that none of this would have been
possible without the help of “Someone”
greater than any of us. I am blessed.
Why I left the Philippines is another
story. I was young and that sense of ideal-
ism made me want to train in the U.S. and
return to the Philippines to share my ex-
pertise. That never happened. I stayed in
the U.S. for a variety of personal reasons:
I fell in love, married and raised a family.
At first I felt guilty. I felt that I had be-
trayed my home country. I don’t feel that
way anymore though. The opportunities
that my beloved adopted country has
given me afforded me the opportunity to
give back. In a sense, my long distance
patriotism is in motion. Doing medical
missionary work in the Philippines, pro-
viding scholarships to deserving students,
helping the poor, educating young minds
– to me, these efforts fulfill my sense of
patriotism to the Philippines.
Many years ago I read from one of
the leaders of the ?? and if I remember
correctly, the measure of the success of a
nation is in the way they treat their chil-
dren. From what I see and have experi-
enced, our home country of the Philip-
pines has failed many of our children. So
many lives and brains are wasted.
One child at a time – keeping one
child healthy and educated – in the end,
this may grow to be a community and
village of children who will lead the
country.
Let us continue to help our children
in the Philippines as well as support and
enrich our children here at home.

Philippine Consulate visits PACCM on ABM will host RIZAL DAY 2008
Saturday, September 20th Rizal Day is an annual event hon-
The Philippine Consulate staff from Chicago will be here on Satur- oring The Philippine National hero, Dr.
day, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The New machine readable Jose P. Rizal. This year’s event to be
Philippine passport process requires you be seen by a Consular official. held at the Rock Financial Showplace
Dual citizenship applications require a personal visit to be sworn in. in Novi on Saturday, Decemcer 27,
2008, will be hosted by the Ang
Why not visit the PACCM to handle these personal contact require- Bisaya of Michigan.
ments, avoiding the trip to Chicago. Last year over 100 former Philip-
pine citizens were sworn in at the PACCM and obtained dual citizenship.. “The youth is the hope of our future,” one of
Dr. Rizal’s famous quotations, is our theme for this
There is paperwork involved which will need to be submitted to year.ABM would like to encourage all the Filipino
Chicago well in advance of the September visit here. For information on youth to join us on this year’s Rizal Day celebration.
d u a l c it i z e n s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i on a n d f o r ms g o t o So if you know of anybody who can dance, sing or
www.chicagopcg.com/dual.html or call (312) 332-6458 x 11 or 22. For play any musical instrument, please share your talents
information on new passport documentation and forms go to with your community. Or if you would like to take
www.chicagopcg.com/mrp.html or call (312) 332-6458. If you have a part in this year’s Rizal Day event, please call:
currently valid Philippine passport you can continue to use that passport.
New passports are sent to Manila and will take approximately 6 weeks to Joe Atillo @ 734-397-0518 or
process. Plan ahead email gmatillo@msn.com
or vatillo@comcast.net;
For general questions not answered above go to Van Ong at vong@TWMI.RR.com
www.chicagopcg.com or call (312) 332-6458. For updated information Dr. Pedro Caing at caing62740@comcast.net
visit the PACCM or FILAMCCO websites.
 Summer-Fall
APA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOCUSES ON SOCIAL CHANGE
By: Arcie Gemino
The annual Leadership Summit,
now in its 6’th year continues to build
bridges within the Asian Pacific Ameri-
can Communities to attain its goal of
achieving positive social change. Several
organizations in the Asian Community,
including FILAMCCO are committed to
supporting the Summit’s objectives in
fostering active connection with APA in
an effort to understand issues that affect
Asian Americans as well as working on
solutions to address these issues.
FILAMCCO’s Immediate Past President
Arcie Gemino serves in the Steering
Committee composed of 14 members
from the various regions in the APA
community to help with the 9 month
long preparation period for the Summit.
The event will be held at the Han-
nah Community Center in East Lansing
on September 13, 2008. It will be a day
long session commencing with keynote
speaker State Senator Mee Moua from
Minnesota along with panel discussions
on topics that will be featured in 3 tracks
; namely: Economic Growth, Social En-
vironment and Justice Issues and Elec-
toral Process. Within the tracks are 3
workshops with a resource speaker for
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
Makes Boxing History
Phil Mangahas (pmang@hotmail.com)
Manny Pacquiao made history the
night of June 28, 2008 at Mandalay Bay
each individual 40 minute sessions inte-
grated with open forums. Some of the
topics to be addressed are how to encour-
age establishments of APA –owned small
businesses in the areas of light manufac-
turing, medical instruments, technology,
alternative energy, banking, real estate
development and retail, how to address
health issues affecting the APA commu-
nity, and how to inform Asians in the
legal system process and encourage them
to vote in the upcoming elections, to
name a few.
The Summit is in need of several
volunteers to help with the various seg-
ments of the event. We need plenty to
help with registration, traffic for tracks,
ushering, lunch and special programs.
Members of the Filipino Community and
FILAMCCO affiliated organizations are
encouraged to partake in this event.
Please share this with your memberships.
Contact Arcie Gemino, arciegemi-
no1113@yahoo.com or 586-954-9711 to
let her know if you can help volunteer
and/ or participate in the event.
Events Center in a very impressive fash-
ion by dominating David Diaz from their
12-round championship bout. Pacquiao
won his fourth world title in his fourth
weight class as he scored a TKO in the
ninth round to capture the WBC light-
weight championship. A well-celebrated
Philippine sports hero, Manny Pacquiao
(47-3-2, 35 knockouts) becomes the first
fighter from Asia to accomplish the feat,
having won world titles at 112, 122, 130
and 135 pounds. Indeed, a remarkable
feat from a remarkable man
The final punchstats showed Pac-
quiao's dominance. He had a 788-463
edge in total punches thrown and a 230-
90 advantage in punches landed and had
490 power punches and 298 jabs thrown
to Diaz's 319 power punches and 144
jabs. Pacquiao closed as a 4-1 betting
favorite and was the overwhelming choice
of the announced crowd of 8,362.
Pacquiao administered a savage
beating in lifting the belt from Diaz (34-2-
1). Diaz tried to mount an offensive in the
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Do You Or Someone You Know
Need Help with Prescription Drug?
This May be the answer:
NANAY, Inc.—Michigan Chapter
formed an alliance with World Medical
Relief’s Affordable Prescription Pro-
gram.
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Affordable: $8.30 per RX and
Convenient: Mailed directly to your
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Qualification:
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$300 for each additional dependent.
No prescription drug coverage even
though you may have health insurance.
Not currently enrolled in Medicaid
May still qualify if you have discount
prescription card or is a senior on Medi-
care Part D.
Please contact Becky Tungol at (248) 755-
6119 for information and application or
email to rtungol@hotmail.com.
Flu Shots will be available at the PACCM
Building in October for minimal fee.
Call Becky Tungol at (248) 755-6119 or
PACCM at (248) 443-7037.
second round but was quickly repelled by
the quicker Pacquiao, who unleashed a
flurry of shots to the head and body. Diaz
survived, but it was evident he was out-
classed. Taking a huge amount of punish-
ment and displaying courage by somehow
remaining on his feet Diaz reached his
limit late in the ninth when Pacquiao deliv-
ered a powerful right-left combination after
landing four bombs seconds before. Pac-
quiao, who truly is a very nice and friendly
man, was very concerned for Diaz. "I was
praying he was all right. It's hard to fight a
southpaw, but I jabbed and jabbed to set
him up for the knockout,” Manny stated.
Pacquiao said he has no plans to seek
a fifth title in a fifth weight class. "I feel
much stronger and powerful at 135
pounds," he said. "That's where I intend to
stay."
(And why is this item in our newslet-
ter? Because it is very unlike the many
news that we read about Filipinos and the
Philippines. And as Filipinos, we should be
proud of Manny Pacquiao.)
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Community Calendar of Events
August Aug 17 FANA of Great Lakes “Luau Garden Party” Fundraising event –
809 Pine Thistle Lane Bloomfield Hills – Phone (248) 939-1034
Aug 2 USTNAM Annual Picnic – Thelma Spencer Park
Aug 21 PAMET Induction of Officers 6:30 pm Somerset Inn-Troy Call
“ Bicol Association of MI (BAM) Annual Picnic at the Halmich Park, Becky @ (248) 755-6119
Troy
Aug 29 North American Basketball Association Tournament
Ang Bisaya ng MI (ABM) Annual Picnic at the Halmich Park, Troy - 31 Contact: Dr. Ron Damasco at (248) 330-7263 for details. or visit
“ USTNAM Picnic at Theresa Spencer Park their website at www.NABAcentral.com

“ KKPM Monthly 1st Saturday Misang Pilipino St Rene Church 6:30 September
pm on Ryan Road Between 15 & 16 Mile Road in Sterling Heights Sep 6 KAHIRUP Of MICHIGAN Inaugural and Cotillion Ball Contact
Aug 3 Filipino American Republican Meeting & Election at the PACCM Tita Salvani (586) 264-9347 or Betsy Henry (248) 770-3422
Center (Potluck) 12:00 pm Contact Owen Diaz at (734) 439-1603 email henrybetsy@hotmail.com

“ PACCM Hula Dance Class Recital at the PACCM Center – Hosted Sep 14 Paaralang Pilipino (School) Open HouseSunday from noon until 4
by NANAY, Inc. Contact Flor Penner at (586) 775-2487 p.m. , School Registation and Bar-B-Q. 17356 Northland Park
Court, Southfield 48075. Phone 248 443-7037 Website:
Aug 8 Novena – San Lorenzo Ruiz at The Lady Queen of Peace Church www.paccm.org Questions call Becky Tungol 248 755-6119,
Link: http://www.yellowpages.com/info-LMS61738470/Our-Lady- Ernie Mac 248 641-8993 or Fred Porte at the PACCM.
Queen-of-Peace-Church/maps?back_to=%2FHarper-Woods-
MI%2FChurches-Catholic%3Fsearch_terms%3DChurch Sep 20 PACCM Anniversary Celebration, Philippine Consulate visit at
-21 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday Only. (Refer to Page 10)
Aug 9 Univ. of the Phil. (UPAAM) Annual Picnic at the 3830 Finch Drive, Contact: Lisa Sollestre (248) 722-2428
Troy, Michigan 48084 Off Wattles (17 Mile Rd.), 1 blk east of Nona Apigo (248) 512-4192
Crooks Rd.
Sep 28 Paaralang Pilipino 1st day of school (see page 7)
“ Installation of Fr. Albert Sescon into his new Parish of Our Lady
Queen of Angels Catholic Church 4200 Martin St., Detroit, MI November
48210 at 5:00 pm. Click here for maps: Nov 22 Circulo Pampangueno Western Night at PACCM 6:30 pm
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4200+Marti Contact Becky (248) 755-6119—Donation $25.00
n+St.,+Detroit,+MI+48210&sll=42.840144,-
83.037565&sspn=0.114291,0.211487&ie=UTF8&ll=42.334375,- Nov 29 25th Anniversary of Ang Bisaya sa Michigan – American Polish
83.134317&spn=0.014403,0.026436&z=15 Cultural Center
December
Aug 10 FAPAM’s General Election, 1:00 pm at the PACCM Center Con-
tact Amy Risvold at (586) 268-5726 Dec 6 Pangasinan Club of Michigan Christmas Party
Aug 10 World Series Little League Boys Baseball Championships Dec 13 USTNAM Christmas Party & Induction of Officers – Macedonian
-16 at Heritage Park in Taylor. Manila Little League returning champs Cultural Center
are representing Asia (See Page 9)
Dec 14 PACCM / FILAMCCO / Paaralan Christmas Party 12:00 PM
Aug 11 World Series Big League Girls Softball Championships in
-16 Kalamazoo. Manila girls team of girls 14 - 18 are representing Asia. Dec 27 Rizal Day Celebration – Rock Financial Show Place, Novi - Con-
See www.softballworldseries.org or contact Tony Kho—See Page 7 tact Jojo Atillo @ 734-397-0518 or
email to gmatillo@msn.com
Aug 16 Miss Philippines Pageant – Polish American Cultural Center 6:30 pm Lisa Sollestre (248) 722-2428
Email Eden Klein @ Eklein515@yahoo.com Nona Apigo (248) 512-4192