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Vol. 3 | No. 8 | 20th Anniversary St. Augustine's Choir

Philadelphia | September 15 , 2012

Oh, what a night!

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Last Saturday, September 8, the Philippine Community of Southern New Jersey (PCSNJ) held its 26th induction and ball at the Riverside Aquarium in Camden, N.J. Attended by more than 200 guests and graced by the presence of Consul General Mario de Leon and his wife Eleanor together with Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia's president, Mrs. Hermie Aczon and husband Dr.Ferdie Aczon, the event was a pompous and jubilant occasion. It had the aura of a "town fiesta combined with the inauguration of a president of a country" The night was filled with fun and laughter.

The curtain was brought down when the association's incoming president, Mr. Senen Fontanilla, entered the ballroom waving with both hands to the crowd accompanied by his so-called four Secret Service Agents who pretended to be guarding him on both sides and from behind. A great comedic act indeed and a tough one to follow. He then proceeded to state that these 'secret service agents' were the same ones who were recently fired from their posts in South America for womanizing. Senen it seems has the capability not only of a great actor but has the flourish of a great speaker. His inaugural speech was centered on family values when he said " This association is a family. You and I are family and as such, we should love one another and be united together for the good of our community."

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He ended his speech by reciting the Boy Scouts oath "On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight." He added " so help me God"...a very touching inaugural address. In between intermissions, various acts were showcased.

To name a few, April Talangbayan did a dance and a song number. She surprised everyone with her sweet melodic voice. Santa Cruzan was presented and special dance numbers like zumba and new sets of line dancing were performed.. The program was a little bit long but it was a night to behold.

Mr. President Senen Fontanilla, you are set. Congratulations to you sir and to your officers and executive board. Oh by the way, PC Youths, you deserve our congratulations and best wishes on your induction and for your service to the community. We salute you. Carry on the torch! Keep up the good work.

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2013 Consular Outreaches now
under the auspices of FECGP

In a letter to Dr. Angelina Jaurigue, Consul General Mario de Leon reiterated that the 2013 Consular Outreach program will be handled from then on by the FECGP "who has been instrumental in the success of the outreaches in Philadelphia. We look forward to working with her." Click here to view letter.

St Augustine's Choir 20th Anniversary

The Olde St. Augustine Choir (OSA) under the guidance of its excellent Director Mr. Kim Barroso will hold its 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the church's social hall located on 4th and Vine Streets Philadelphia. The event will start at 6PM. It will be a fun night full of laughter, fun, singing and dancing. Donation of $10.00/person will be appreciated. Come in your Sunday's best attire.

Contact persons:

Kim Barroso, Roger and Lulu Hilario, Rene and Josie Ortega, Sally Corpuz. Dr. Mike DeCastro, Ollie Lopena,Lala Borres and Ruth Luyun.

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Congratulations to Senen Fontanilla, the new President of PCSNJ. The event at the Camden Aquairum was a wonderful evening to meet up with friends. Consul General Mario de Leon gave the speech to a very excited audience.

Our multicultural plurality as a city will once again be celebrated by the AARP
this coming October 12 at the National Constitution Center. It will be a big night of cultural exchange and celebration; filled with performances from the many participants invited into the event.
Our MUTYA Philippine Dance Company will be performing and we need to support them. Get your tickets now. Contact us this early as tickets are limited. Mutya President Imelda Alpas is excited about the event.

Guests will be greeted by AARP volunteers and immediately immersed into various cultural settings from around the world. The evening provides cultural entertainers who perform the best of the arts from represented countries and an international sampling of cuisine provided by local vendors from the region.

In 2011, the event grew to its all time attendance with over 1,700 guests, all captured by regional media and internal AARP media.

This coming Sunday, our Council will have a general meeting at the Philippine Community Center at Stratford, NJ. Be there earlier to "meet and greet" and maybe help out to prep the place. It is always nice to see one another in our meetings. Again, I thank the PCSNJ for our venue.
I encourage all the Officers of our Executive Committee to plan ahead to be present at the Blessing Mass of Archbishop Chaput. He will bless our officers in a Special Mass at Our Lady of Hope Church, in North Philadelphia. Everybody is ensouraged to be there.
Again maraming salamat sa inyong lahat and see you a the meeting. To all our Pinoy population in our area my very best regards to all of you!

Hermie Samaniego Aczon
President
FAczon@aol.com

Fil-Am Bowling League on the roll!

Jay Imperial

The Fil-Am Bowling League started last Sunday at Playdrome Cherry Hill. Anybody who is interested; it is not to late to join. At this time we got 9 teams and we are looking for at least one more team. Call Jay now at: 267.987.1117
This is th ebest time to show your bowling talent and make new friends! It also strengthens our community in a more positive way . . . . the sportsmanship way!

Hoping and praying for Aling Magpantay for speedy recovery after her hospital procedure.

Also for Mercedes Patron, mother of Consul Zaldy Patron of the Consulate General New York as she continues to be in the hospital.

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Hermie S. Aczon
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President: Hermie S. Aczon

1st Vice President: Ruth Luyun

2nd Vice President: Dr. Jose Chatto

3rd Vice President: Lorelei Laurencio

Corporate Secretary: Lyn Javier

Recording Secretary: Mayette Baglieri

Corresponding Sec: Lucy De Simone

Treasurer: Dr. Nieves DeCastro

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Auditor: Nida Imperial

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Upcoming Events

2012 Community Events

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Sept 15 | FAAPI Ball

Celebrating 100 years of Filipino presence

in Philadelphia

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Sept 16 | COUNCIL MEETING

Philippine Community Center

Straftford, NJ

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Sept 22 | 6 PM

20th Anniversary

Olde St. Augustine's Choir

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Sept 22 | Dinner Dance

6PM to 11 PM

A Touch of Class by Candlelight

3001 Rt 130, Delran, NJ 08075

In honor of Blessed Pedro Calungsod

Details: Mrs. Emma Gomez 856-687-6926

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Sept 29 | Blessing of the Newly Elected

Officers by Archbishop Chaput

Our Lady of Hope Church 5:15 PM mass coinciding with celebration of the

Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz.

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Sept.30 | 1 PM

MUTYA is sponsoring a

Community Health Seminar

together with UPMASA and PMSGP

Hypertension and Childhood Obesity

St. Augustine Social Hall

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Oct 13

Camden County International

St. Andrews Church | Voorhees

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Oct 12 | PNASNJP Nurses Ball

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Oct 21 & 28 SUNDAYS

FLU SHOTS | 12:30 - 1:30 PM