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THE Ninth Philippine Fiesta in America is a Celebration That Exceeds All Expectations
It was a fun filled Filipino weekend at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey as the 9th Philippine Fiesta in America opened its doors last weekend Aug. 18-19, to guests from far and wide. Attracting crowds of more than 23,000, with guests and dignitaries coming from as far as the Philippine Islands, the Philippine Fiesta remains the largest gathering of Filipinos in the East Coast.
A lavish gala night kicked off the Fiesta, with Philippine dignitaries, sponsors, exhibitors, and entertainment luminaries in attendance. As for the Fiesta itself, it was non-stop excitement from start to finish.
Entertainers both famous and emerging entertained the crowds. Each and every act was a success evidenced by the resounding cheers which could be heard from outside the Fiesta pavilion. Three of the biggest names in Philippine entertainment regaled audiences with an eclectic blend of talent.
Singing hunk Piolo Pascual serenaded the audience with his manly charms, Concert Queen Pops Fernandez enthralled listeners with her timeless song numbers, funnywoman Pokwang kept the audience in stitches via a stand up comedy routine that had them laughing for more and finally, legendary crooner Jun Polistico bridged the nostalgic gap with ballads that have endured the generations. Emerging artists also shone at the Fiesta, as their fresh performances were applauded by the revelers - Ciennese Lontoc, Regene Joshua Odon, Soulfool Band, PAPI / Step by Step Dancesport Group, Fr3sh, Project D, Creative Image Dancers, Rhythomology, Bhelle Surban with the Moxie Band, Archie D, Chin Gomez & Chrysss, Roland De Castro, Bdubez, Koz and Golda Dela Merced all have a foreseeable bright future ahead as they pursue their dreams of entertaining through the art of song and dance.
Electrifying cultural performances by Dance Phils. Performing Arts, Bulakenos International, Terpsichoreans of Queens and Red Dragon Martial Arts provided spectators with an informative and entertaining display of Asian heritage.
At the Trade Pavilion, big-name companies bearing easily recognizable brands in financial services, telecommunications, information technology, real estate, consumer goods, mass media, logistics, travel, professional services and many more participated as Fiesta exhibitors or sponsors. Eager shoppers who braved the crowds were rewarded with bargains galore as a veritable bazaar of quality goods and services welcomed their enthusiastic patronage. Like every Fiesta before it, the Trade Pavilion succeeded in connecting businesses in a spirit of camaraderie and healthy competition.
As no Fiesta is complete without feasting, the various food kiosks provided guests with a taste of delectable Filipino fare, from mouth watering home cooked meals, scrumptious bibingka cakes and the sensationally sweet ice cold confection: halo-halo.
For more information to sponsor, exhibit, advertise or attend the 2008 Philippine Fiesta, contact 212.682.6610 or e-mail at sepmgzn@aol.com or info@philippinefiesta.com or visit www.philippinefiesta.com.
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REDWOOD CITY– ABS-CBN Global, the North America-based subsidiary of ABS-CBN Broadcasting, today announced that Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services, has added Filipino On Demand to its signature ON DEMAND service. The new subscription-video-on-demand (SVOD) service will feature 25 hours of content, with new programming available regularly.
Filipino On Demand offers Comcast Digital Cable customers access to popular Filipino entertainment programs, including movies and concert series from top-rated channels like Cinema One and MYX Philippines, the number one music channel in the Philippines . The new service is now available in many major Comcast markets nationwide, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California; Seattle; Portland; Chicago; Detroit; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; and South Florida.
“We’re thrilled to expand ABS-CBN distribution offerings with a convenient and affordable video-on-demand service,” said Raffy Lopez, chief operating officer of ABS-CBN Global. “For the price of one movie rental at a local video store, fans of classic Tagalog movies and music concert extravaganzas will welcome the flexibility of watching their favorite shows in the comfort of their living rooms.”
“We are committed to offering programming choices that reflect the diverse interests of our customers, and Filipino On Demand will offer unique, relevant programming to the growing U.S. Filipino population,” said David Jensen, Vice President of Programming Acquisition for Comcast.
In addition to Filipino On Demand programming, Comcast Digital Cable customers can select from more than 9,300 ON DEMAND programs each month. Viewers can watch their favorite programs whenever they want, with the convenience of being able to pause, rewind or fast-forward their selections.
The new service is priced at $7.99 for a monthly subscription or for $5.99 per month for customers who also subscribe to a Filipino premium network on Comcast. To access Filipino On Demand programming, customers can go to the Premium Channels category of ON DEMAND and select Filipino. For additional information or to order Filipino On Demand, customers can call Comcast at 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278) or visit www.comcast.com/filipino.
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