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FESTIVAL • ENTERTAINMENT
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PHILFEST 2008:
The Philippines in Florida
The 13th Philippine Festival in Tampa, popularly known by its trademark Philfest, opened its doors at the 10-acre Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex
located on 14301 Nine Eagles Drive on last April 4-6.
Thousands of visitors locally and from other states visited and enjoyed over three days
of entertainment, food, exhibits, and singing competition. Though drizzles
and rain in the evening and afternoon pelted the festival, the shows and
entertainment continued with such professional decorum for the
enjoyment of visitors.
Excitement this year was provided with the singing competition “Tawag ng
Tanghalan” many degrees over previous years. This year's champion is
Rosemarie. n
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Who's Who in Filipino American Business & Community
Fort Lauderdale: Nenette Vilches -- Filipina for all Reasons
Jacksonville: Fernando Solis -- Mr. Entertainment
Jacksonville: Rod Danan -- Leader of the Pack
South Florida: Ace Almeria -- An Ace for the Community
Palm Beach: Patrick Mangonon MD --
Preserving The Gift of Life
Atlanta: Crispin Borja - Exemplifying Business Leadership and Integrity
Orlando: Rebecca Szymanski - Giving back to the
community
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COMMUNITY
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Consul, Commissioner Laud PAS for commitment to youth and scholarship
program
West Palm Beach, Feb. 16 -- The Philippine American
Society Valentine's Gala, now on its 10th year, was held
at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Special
guests were Philippine Honorary Consul General Angelo S.
Macatangay and Palm Beach Commissioner Jess Santamaria.
The fundraising event aims to help gifted children
with its scholarship program which is awarded every
year. ""It is imperative that we do everything we can to
encourage all our children to excell in academics,
sports and civic activities to preapre them for future
leadership," stated Commissioner Santamaria in his
message.
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Consul General Lito Macatangay,
MD (Left) and Palm Beach
Commissioner Jess Santamaria
converse at the Philippine
American Society Valentine Gala
at the Palm Beach Convention
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARIES
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STREET TALK
National Insecurity Act
 By
Greg B. Macabenta
The Human Security Act is now in effect, despite lacking implementing
rules and regulations, insists its principal author, former Martial Law
enforcer,
Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile.
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THE ROAD AHEADPulling the Ladder Up
 By
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The immigration test tube baby known as “The Grand
Bargain” died on June 28, 2007 of severe complications from a
procedural vote.
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U.S. IMMIGRATION
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Law Firm Sues
and Obtains Immigrant
Visa to Reunite Family
 By
Atty. Bruce Coane and James McCollom Jr.
After a Houston immigration law firm sued the
United States Department of State, the U.S. Consulate in
India finally gave an immigrant visa to Mrs. Nishahaben
Amin.
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Visa Bulletin Fiasco:
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 By Atty. Vanessa Barcelona
In mid June, as is their common practice every middle of the month, the
Department of State published its Visa Bulletin for the coming month --
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U.S. IMMIGRATION
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H1-B Status while Adjustment is Pending
 By
Atty. Reuben S. Seguritan
Many of our readers have asked if it is necessary to maintain
one's H-1B status if he/she has a pending adjustment of status
application.
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Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act: Separating the Truth from Fiction
 By Atty.
Maria Aguila
There is a lot of talk, rumor, gossip, and poor media
coverage regarding amnesty, so much so, that is necessary to set
the record straight. n
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