Numerous booths were still setting up when the doors opened. It was the perfect time to enjoy breakfast or brunch at one of the three food booths (Kainan Nino, Kainan Sa Kanto or Josephine’s Bistro and Bar). Rule of thumb was to fall in line in front of the booth that had the longest line, and to order the dishes that everyone else was eating. Most plates had lumpia Shanghai (a version of an egg roll that is usually filled with seasoned beef and/or pork then dipped in sweet and sour sauce), pancit (the Filipino version of chow mein), adobo (chicken or pork that is cooked with garlic, vinegar and soy sauce) and turon saba (an egg roll that is filled with plantain and at times with a sliver of jackfruit which is rolled in brown sugar and fried).
The food booths were located close to the stage, so people were able to enjoy their meal while being entertained. At around lunch time there was a variety show with the following perfomers: Julius Obregon, Roland Valentino, Slam Girls, Ruby Karen, Prime Note Ensemble, Erika delos Santos, Daryl Ogalino and Jamie Avancena. The host was multi-talented Mr. Bernardo Bernardo. He definitely kept everyone entertained. There wasn’t a dull moment. At around dinner time they had the GMA performers Jolina Magdangal, Carl Guevara and Kris Bernal. The host, Jush Andowitt, kept the crowd going while he gave away numerous items like a t-shirt signed by Manny Pacquiao.
The Little Miss Philippines-Universe master of ceremonies was Mr. Rod Tuazon. The contestants were: Dana Haley Bryant, Chloe Calaguas, Jessica Duhaylungsod, Saba Hasan, Sabria Joaquin, Samantha Murray, Leah Flores Russell, Kristina Springer and Samantha Nieves Urrete. Kristina Springer was the second runner up. She is 11 years old and attends Bonita Road Christian School. Saba Hasan was first runner up. She is 7 years old and a third grader at George Elementary School in Adelanto California. Little Miss Philippines-Universe is 8 years old Samantha Nieves Urrete. She attends Chula Vista Elementary School, and her parents are Jacob and Jojie Urrete.
Mr. Roland Valentino was the master of ceremonies for Miss Philippines-Universe. The contestants were: Yvonne Cuaresma, Krizel de Leon, Mary Claire Diu, Shanelle Joaquin, Sandrine Santiago Lipana, Christine Mae Maribao, Teeza Flores Russell and Alyssa Mae Servenas. Miss Philippines-Universe, Yvonne Cuaresma from Glendale High School was also voted as the most photogenic. Her parents are Pacifico and Elizabeth Cuaresma. First runner up went to Sandrine Santiago Lipana, a senior at Arcadia High School. Second runner up was Christine Mae Maribao. She was voted by the other contestants as Miss Congeniality. The judges voted her for being the best in gown.
The Tawag Ng Tanghalan grand finalists were: Renzo de la Pena, Krizel de Leon, Jessica Duhaylungsod, Sabria Joaquin, Alessja Morales, Samantha Rose Murray, Samantha Paz, Janine Kyla Raagas, Teeza Flores Russell, Alyssa Mae Servenas, Renalyn Mae Serrano, Kristina Springer, Emily Talampas and Samantha Nieves Urrete. Second runner up was Samuel E. Morse High School junior Alyssa Mae Servenas. First runner up was Mount Carmel High School senior Krizel de Leon. The expo ended with Samantha Rose Murray (10 years old) being filled with tears of joy, when they announced her as being the Tawag Ng Tanghalan winner. She attends Patricia Nixon Elementary School. Her parents are Robert and Vernie Murray from Cerritos California.
To reserve a booth for the 26th Philippine-American Exposition 2011 please contact:
Tri-Media Bldg.
4515 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 344-3500 (Telephone)
(323) 344-3501 (Fax)
email: radiomla@aol.com
To reserve a booth for the 26th Philippine-American Exposition 2011 please contact:
Tri-Media Bldg.
4515 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 344-3500 (Telephone)
(323) 344-3501 (Fax)
email: radiomla@aol.com
