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Manny Pacquiao, boxing world's champion in four divisions and acknowledged best fighter pound for pound, will do a public workout before countrymen here at noon, June 14. He will be signing autographs, pose for pictures and greet fans, the announcement said. Pacquiao is preparing for his upcoming challenge of WBC lightweight champion David Diaz of Chicago that will take place June 28 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.
The 12-round world lightweight championship bout will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 P.M. ET /6 P.M.
WHAT : Pacquiao workout WHEN : Saturday June 14 (Noon) WHERE : Lake Street Park, 227 North Lake Street (Near Alvarado and Temple Streets), Los Angeles,CA 90026
CONTACT: Bill Caplan, Top Rank: (818) 515-1616 Fred Sternburg, Sternburg Communications/Pacquiao: (303) 740-7746 Bernie Bahrmasel, Double B. Publicity/Diaz: (773) 592-2986II.Pistahan Ng Kalayaan - Fiesta to Celebrate Philippine Independence A special segment will be dedicated to honoring our veterans. Free Food, Entertainment, Free Medical Check up, Raffle Tickets, Cultural Dances, etc.
Saturday. June 14, 2008 (10:00 AM)Center Of Hope / 2707 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026Telephone: (213) 382-4136Contact: Mel Abenoja abenoja@gmail.comIII.
110th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
There will be a short program featuring the Philippines, our native dances and songs to be performed by Filipino Americans. Delicious food and refreshments will be served courtesy of local FilAm restaurants
Saturday June 14 (5:00 PM)Glendale Central Library222 East Harvard Street Glendale, CA 91205Telephone: (818) 548-2042Contact: Lino Caringal linojr_caringal@yahoo.comSponsored by the FilAm Kiwanis of GlendaleIV.UCLA Southeast Asian Student Graduation Celebrations Samahang Pilipino Student Celebration Sunday, June 15, 2008 (2:00 PM) Royce Hall V. The Philippine Madrigal Singers: The 2008 Command Performances
A varied repertoire of songs in English and Filipino can be expected from this always-popular choir from the University of the Philippines.
Monday June 16, 2008 (8:00 PM)The Aratani Japan America Theatre244 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90012Telephone: (213) 628-2725Contact: Guila Maramba/Ben Aranda, Telephone: (818) 279-8159 Tickets: VIP $100.00 includes VIP pre-concert reception, General Admission $55.00, Balcony $35.00
Tickets to all performances are non-refundable or exchangeable.VI.
Summer Nights & Cocktails for the Filipino American Library
The Filipino American Heritage Institute's first fundraiser of the year. To serve hors d'oeuvres and silent auction. It's $15 per person before June 24 and it's $20 per person the day of at the door.
Wed, Jun 25, 2008 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
E3rd Steakhouse and Lounge
734 E. 3rd St. Los Angeles 90013To RSVP, 213-382-0488.
Film
"
The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela," an entry in the
Los Angeles Film Festival, a sparkling amalgamation of documentary, neo-realism and classic fairy tale. This story of a Filipina transsexual sex worker longing for true romance and a better life is transfixing, wholly unique and brimming with humanity. (Iceland , Philippines , USA, 2008, 80 mins) In English and Cebuano with English subtitles.
$12.00Sunday, June 29, 2008 (4:30 PM)The Landmark$12.00Ongoing ExhibitionIntersections: World Arts/Local Lives
Los Angeles museum-goers will have an ongoing opportunity to enjoy one of our nation's most important collections of art from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas featuring approximately 250 of the finest objects from the Fowler's collections in a long-term exhibition that celebrates the richness of world arts and considers the roles these works of art play in peoples' lives. Although they are scattered throughout the exhibit, there are a number of artifacts from Southeast Asia (Burma, Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia) including ancestor figures, puppets, masks, and other sculptures.
UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural HistoryUCLA Campus Museum admission is free.Telephone: 310-206-9163
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