Anakbayan east bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Shana Daum – 415-972-2496
April 13, 2009 San Francisco Giants
sdaum@sfgiants.com

Al Perez – 415-987-9170
Filipino American Arts Exposition
alsperez@pacbell.net
Giants to Celebrate Filipino Heritage Night on April 21 Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao to throw out ceremonial first pitch
The San Francisco Giants will hold their annual Filipino American Heritage celebration to highlight the Filipino culture and community on Tuesday, April 21, when the Giants face the San Diego Padres at 7:15 p.m. Five division boxing world champion, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Fans who purchase a special Filipino Heritage game ticket will receive a limited edition Manny Pacquiao bobblehead and a seat in the Filipino Heritage section at AT&T Park. A portion of the special ticket proceeds will benefit Filipino non-profit organizations including the Filipino American Arts Exposition, Manilatown Heritage Foundation and ABS-CBN Foundation's Bantay Bata program.

“We are extremely grateful for this relationship between the Giants and the Filipino community. This heritage event has grown to be one of the largest programs of its kind, bringing together a celebration of athletics, community and culture,” said Tom McDonald, Giants senior vice president of consumer marketing. “We expect nearly 10,000 Filipino Americans at our event on April 21 with close to $50,000 in charitable proceeds being raised.
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Live cultural entertainment will take place at AT&T Park beginning at 3 p.m. Hosted by Franco Finn and Jason Mateo, performing artists will include, Mango Kingz, Gabe Bondoc, Legaci, DJ E-Rock (from Wild 94.9), The Company of Westlake School of Performing Arts (hip-hop dance performance), Te Orama (Polynesian youth company of WSPA), Honey Circuit, Eye Eighty, Audiology, Escrima Serada and many others.
There will also be a special guest appearance by Manny Pacquiao and head trainer Freddie Roach on

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HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY, ANAKBAYAN!

API Youth STAND UP!!
5th Annual Youth Stopping Violence Summit
hosted by SEAYL (Southeast Asian Young Leaders)

"Help our community ensure that the roots of change are defined by the next generation of youth"

Saturday October 25th, 2008
Lovonya DeJean Middle School
3400 MacDonald Ave
Richmond, CA

aite fam... let's promote the heck out of this one!

if anyone wants to roll through

League of Filipino Students presents..
FLIP DA SKRIPT
AN OPEN MIC
"NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL!"

Thursday, October 25th
Rigoberta Menchu Hall
Cesar Chavez Student Center
San Francisco State University campus
@ 7pm

featuring a special performance by J.O.A.L.
!

Free food & drinks provided!
THIS EVENT IS HELLA FREE!

Kumusta kasamas...
..

People please come thru, support your folks, and celebrate life.


This Thursday 11/15
An ALAY Fundraiser
+ Scorpio Birthdays Celebration

Soul Deluxxe & the Community present…


Pacific Standard Time

w/ Resident DJ SAKE ONE
plus Djs Wonway and Aebl Dee
Spinnin 360 degrees of Soul Music

1710 Mission Street at Duboce
10pm-2am | $5 | 21+ w/ ID

Come thru and help raise funds for the Filipino Community Center's (FCC) Youth Organization ALAY (Active Leadership To Advance the Youth) for their Summer Exposure trip to the Philippines.





WWW. MYSPACE. COM/ALAYYOUTH
WWW. MYSPACE. COM/FCCHIPHOPWORKSHOP

Also will be celebrating all Scorpio Birthdays!!!

Thank you guys for the help as well and I'm excited for all those postcards to be sent and for the city people to see the petition signatures!!


"Zekchuwell chocalates!!!" haha that cracks me up every time I say that! See you guys tommorow! -Nicole

oh yeah thanks man

too bad we didnt get to hit em with the choclate rain umbrella remix haha

THANKS ANAKBAYAN!!!