It was a cloudy day on that Saturday of June the 12th, not so different from the previous days for "June gloom", as many call it, is here. However, the 9th Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration unrelentingly gave life and vigor to the crowd from 10:30 AM until 4:00 PM.


The stage was decorated with a 8' x 24' tarpaulin made and imported from the Philippines as the background for the festive celebration. It depicted the various tourist attractions of the country from north to south - the Ifugao rice terraces of the north, Chocolate Hills and Boracay of the Visayas and many others, to the colorful vintas of Mindanao (south).

Excellent emcee Ted Lintan is the main host for the event.

Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 finalist LUCY DICKSON-AWDE led the singing of the American national Anthem, Star Spangled Banner, to the crowd.

FIL-AM Sec. BELLE LIMOGE sang the Philippine National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang, as the crowd joined the singing.

FIL-AM Chair PETE CRUZ led the invocation with his heartfelt spiritual message.

FIL-AM President RICA DEROSIER rendered her message of inspiration and appreciation.

Oceanside Library Staff BRED PENNER delivered his speech, representing the Oceanside Library and Friends of the Library, as team mate of the FIL-AM association in making the event possible.

Miss FIL-AM 2009 DEJAH URBANOVITCH talked about the theme of the event, having coined the slogan "Remembering Our Past Together".

FIL-AM Past President FELIX SAGUING pointed out some interesting historical facts of Oceanside. He made an write-up about the Philippine history in parallel of the Oceanside history elaborating event's theme : Remembering Our Past Together.

Miss FIL-AM 2009 DEJAH URBANOVITCH introduced our guest speaker Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood.

Guest speaker Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood inspired everyone by his message and charisma.

The FIL-AM Cultural Association of North San Diego County, represented by its president RICA DEROSIER, gave the Honorable Mayor Jim Wood a plaque of appreciation for his undying support to the organization and its cause.

Hon. Mayor Jim Wood accepting the award - his support to the organization had been significant to the success and growth of the association.

The crowd got larger as the hours passed by to witness the coronation of Mrs. FIL-AM 2010 ROSE WALLACE and to celebrate with the Little Miss Fil-Am 2010 winner MIKAELA PISON.

Miss Pre-teen Fil-Am 2010 AVALYN DELA ROSA

The crowd was not only entertained but also informed about the Philippines.

The FIL-AM information booth displays books about the Philippines, digital and the historical presentation of Philippine and Oceanside.

History made by PP Saguing who also manned the booth to personally handle inquiries.

The organization's booth also displays some Philippine handicrafts.

The Oceanside Public Library manned by their Staff has their own booth as well to promote their services.

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VENDORS

The event was remarkably successful because of the good turnout of vendors who participated this year. There were at least seventeen (17) vendors selling their products and services. There were vendors selling Filipino food and delicacies, power coffee, jewelry, home improvements, dental services, cosmetics, banking and investments to memorial services. To show a few of them:

National Children's Study

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery

World Vision

Edward Jones Finance

Pacific Home Remodeling

Juguillon Insurance Agency

San Diego Spine & Rehab

Dr. Quini's Medical Laser Treatment

Rancho Dental Practice

Avon Rep. Shirley Smith

Magic Power Coffee

World Finance Group

 

Food vendors like Mission Asian Market and Mission Oriental Market pleased the crowd with their very tasty Filipino cooking and delicacies. Crowd lined up to have a taste of it.

FIL-AM young members sold soda and water for the event.

Americare Adult Day and Health Care.

Anthony Brillo Photography, the official photographer for the event.

 

SPECIAL GUESTS

Very important personalities, talented and beautiful ladies added glamour to the event.

Guest of Honor Oceanside Mayor JIM WOOD surrounded by FIL-AM officers (L-R) Directors CITA LIME, ZUCETTE LUMABAS, VP MELY SIVAGE and emcee TED LINTAN).

(R-L) City of Oceanside Councilman JACK FELLER graced the occasion with Talent Showcase Emcee and entertainer DEBBIE NICASTRO, Talent Showcase Chair and Director ZUCETTE LUMABAS.

The judges for Little Miss and Pre-teen Fil-Am pageant : (R – L) 2010 Miss Oceanside LAURYN MOSES and Miss Teen Oceanside DEMI MUNDO and her court Miss Teen Oceanside 1st Princess JONELLE GUY, 3rd Princess JACKIE MONTANO and 2nd Princess ANGELICA ZAMORA and Miss Oceanside 2nd Princess ELISE CRUZ.

Fil-Am member ALEX TUAZON and Little Miss and Pre-teen candidates choreographer MOLLY YOUNG.

(L-R) Dir. Zucette Lumabas with PP Marilou Hruby, Talent Showcase performer Rodel Hamto and emcee Debbie Nicastro.