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November 2013
Fe
Martinez
PIDCI Three-Term President
Dennis Sy
Stronger Than Before
Margie Wisotsky
40th Birthday Bash
In This Issue. . .
Organizations We Love
A Word from
The Editor
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Milestones and Moments: Margie Wisotsky
Oliver Oliveros
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The first time I visited the city of Tacloban, located in the
northeastern part of Leyte island in the Philippines, was in
2009. At the time, I was handling publicity for international
recording artists Christian Bautista and Sam Concepcion who
were featured in a concert at the 5,000-seater Tacloban City
Convention Center. The concert was packed to the rafters, and
everyone had a great time!
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Dennis Sy
Cover Story: Fe Martinez
October Rewind
I distinctly remember how the people of Tacloban were very warm
and friendly. Two-term Councilor Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez,
who is married to Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, hosted
a sumptuous banquet for our entourage. We even went to the
“red beach” in Palo, Leyte to visit the historical “Leyte Landing”
landmark, which is a tribute to General Douglas MacArthur, the
American general who fought against the imperial Japanese
army in the Philippines in the mid-1940s.
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So imagine my shock when I saw on the news the massive
convention center was gloomily transformed into a makeshift
shelter for displaced people when typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)
wrought havoc in Tacloban. On CNN, watching Councilor
Romualdez in tears recounting her family’s ordeal with the storm
was unimaginable.
For more than three weeks now, the Philippines has been the
most popular topic in most international media outlets. Suddenly
the world is paying attention to our island nation. Suddenly the
world is on its toes sending humanitarian relief. Suddenly you
realize that in times of crisis, the world is not jaded after all.
Watch for exclusive photos of Miss World 2013
Megan Young in our next issue.
Photo by Rolan Gutierrez
Apropos to recent events and to the thanksgiving season we are
celebrating this week, allow me to sincerely extend my gratitude
to fellow Filipinos and also to non-Filipinos — especially those
who are based in the east coast region of the United States —
who have donated funds and their time to countless relief efforts
for my home country.
Philippine Consulate General-New York, Miss World
Organization, Philippine Independence Council Inc., RDR
Cargo, Lani Misalucha, Kirby Asunto, Kay Habana, Dennis Sy,
Team United Maharlika Foundation Inc., Philippine American
Chamber of Commerce, Ugly Kitchen, Jeepney, Maharlika, The
Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York, Fiesta in America,
JCI Philippines New York, Filipino Legal Defense & Education
Fund, Pinoy Pride Sa America, AFTA, Loida Nicolas Lewis, the
Broadway cast of “Mamma Mia,” the Off-Broadway cast of “Here
Lies Love” and many more…Maraming salamat po.
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It’s Thanksgiving Day.
I’m feeling incredibly grateful.
Ollie’s Grapevine
Ollie David
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BE THANKFUL....
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something for it gives you
the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times, you grow.
LIVING IN GRATITUDE: A Taproot of Happiness
Gratitude reminds us to recognize good people in our lives;
they range from loved ones to those that render a kindness to a
stranger. Treasuring goodness in every form brings more of it into
our experience.
Gratitude turns bad things into good things. Having problems at
work? Be grateful to be employed and serving others. Challenges
keep life interesting, enhance judgment and strengthen character.
Gratitude reminds us of what is important. Being grateful to have
friends and a healthy family, a home and food on the table puts
smaller worries in perspective.
Gratitude reminds us to say, “Thank you.” Call, email or stop by
to say thanks; it takes just a few minutes to express it. People
like being appreciated. It creates a satisfying beam of mutual
happiness that shines on.
Be thankful for your limitations because they give
you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge because it will build your
strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary because it means
you have made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful
for the setbacks.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles.
They can become your blessings.
Ollie’s Attendance Sheet
Photo by Rolan Gutierrez
At the “Noli Me Tangere,” the opera, reception with Eleanor
De Leon and Fe Cabactulan
“ When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for
your life and for your strength. Give thanks for your food
and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks,
the fault lies in yourself.” -Tecumseh
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Organizations We Love
Yonkers Mil ennium Lions Club
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he Yonkers Millennium Lions Club (YMLC), which is
celebrating its 17th anniversary this year, is part of the
nearly 100-year-old Lions Club International (LCI), made up of
about 1.35 million members. YMLC only has 37 members, but
it has achieved many successes and remained relevant in the
community.
In 2007, the organization achieved the 100% Melvin Jones Club
status when its active members donated $1,000 each to the
Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), a fundraising arm
of LCI that provides grants supporting youth and humanitarian
programs, and disaster relief initiatives across the world. Locally,
YMLC has doled out community grants — worth nearly $70,000
— to New York City after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and superstorm
Sandy, among others.
Three years ago, the club launched a “lenses and cataracts”
project, where it paid for eye surgeries, e.g. cataract treatments,
artificial eye and corneal eye transplants, and distributed several
thousands of eyeglasses to poor patients from some provinces in
the Philippines to the Dominican Republic.
Donations have also been made to several charitable institutions
such as the Habitat for Humanity, Gawad Kalinga, the Ayala
Foundation, and Handang Tumulong Foundation, which is based
in New Jersey.
Furthermore, medical equipment have been donated to provincial
hospitals in Santa Cruz, Laguna and San Juan, Batangas in the
Philippines.
Together with the New York State Lions and Bermuda
Foundation, YMLC also donated $10,000 to Saint Joseph’s
Hospital in Yonkers in 2003; the money was used to improve the
medical facility’s asthma treatment room.
Besides the organization’s major projects, it engages in smaller
projects, too. For instance, in Yonkers, where the club is based,
its members organize the soup kitchen at St. Joseph’s Church
at least once every three months. YMLC associates prepare and
serve the meals, and clean up. Furthermore, the organization’s
“Screening Eyes Early” program has been allowing children who
belong in day care centers in Yonkers and nearby communities to
have their visions screened. The club also owns a cabin for the
use of summer campers at Visions Center on Blindness in New
Hempstead, New York.
And where does YMLC get all the money it spends on various
projects? Almost all of it comes from fundraisers. Past
fundraising projects included an amateur singing contest named
“Millennium Idol”; a fashion show featuring the creations of
clothing designer Toni Galang; and more recently, a Broadwaythemed concert titled “Into the Fire” starring multi-award winning
singer and actor John Arcilla.
Members of YMLC believe that their club’s continued success
is brought about by their dedication and hard work, and by the
organization’s tireless supporters of all things that are of service
to the community.
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November 29 Fair Lawn, NJ’s Fundraiser for Supertyphoon Haiyan Victims
Mayor John Cosgrove, Fair Lawn Borough Council and the
Filipino-American Association of Fair Lawn will raise funds
for the Philippines from 9 to 6 p.m. Non-perishable products,
personal items and cash will be accepted. For more information,
visit faafl.org or call Joseph Tedeschi at 201-410-2158.
November 30 Topaz Arts’ Fundraiser for Supertyphoon Haiyan Victims
Topaz Arts (55-03 39th Ave., Woodside, Queens, NY) and
Bliss on Bliss Art Projects collaborate to raise funds for central
Philippines from 3 to 6 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Philippine
Red Cross.
December 3
UP Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority’s Fundraiser for Supertyphoon Haiyan Victims
UP Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority ties up with Ugly Kitchen (103 First
Ave., New York, NY) for “Shots of Hope: A Night of Gathering,
A Way of Giving.” Get a free shot and a raffle ticket for $10
starting at 5 p.m. For more information,
visit youcaring.com/BasketofHope.
Dec. 4-12 Panunuluyan sa Konsulado
“Panunuluyan,” Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay
in Bethlehem for Jesus Christ’s birth told through song will be
re-enacted for nine consecutive days at the Philippine Center’s
Kalayaan Hall weeknights at 6 p.m. and weekends at 3 p.m.
December 7
Simbang Gabi sa Katedral
The public is invited to hear a Concelebrated Mass at Saint Patrick’s
Cathedral (460 Madison Ave., New York, NY) at 2 p.m. to usher in
the advent season.
December 8 Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz Commemorates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Chapel Administrator Rev. Dr. Joseph Marabe and volunteers at the
Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz (378 Broome St., NY) commemorate
the feast day of the Immaculate Conception. A Holy Mass will be
celebrated at 2:15 p.m. For more information,
visit chapelofsanlorenzoruiznyc.org.
December 10 MAMMA MIA’s Fundraiser for Supertyphoon Haiyan Victims
The Broadway cast of “Mamma Mia,” together with friends, presents
“Winds of Change,” a benefit concert for the typhoon victims in the
Philippines, at Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts
(362 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY) at 8 p.m. For tickets
($50), email [email protected].
December 20 Classical Singer Kay Habana Holds Christmas Concert
Filipino-American community favorite Kay Habana celebrates
Christmas with songs that touch the heart at the Philippine
Consulate General, New York at 6:30 p.m. For tickets ($10-35),
which include hors d’oeuvres, call Ria Serrano at 718-414-4041.
December 21 Wonder Girls & Boys in NY Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
Charity organization Wonder Girls & Boys in NY celebrates its 3rd
anniversary by giving a Christmas ball at Sheraton East LaGuardia
Hotel (135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, NY) from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Suggested donation is $75.
Contact Margie Wisotsky at 347-526-3271.
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Milestones
& Moments
Margie Wisotsky’s 40th Birthday Bash
By Oliver Oliveros
Photos by Rolan Gutierrez
B
esides the skin-tight red dress, similar to the sultry style
of Jennifer Lopez, what made community leader Margie
Wisotsky’s 40th birthday bash held at Sheraton LaGuardia East
Hotel October 25 truly memorable were the abundant love—felt
by mere presence—of her husband, Danny; their three children,
John Paul, Paul and Desiree; her parents, Jose and Loli Beof; and
her siblings, Father Marlon, Rusty, Marichu and Imelda; and the
surprise musical numbers from longtime friends Elite Dancers,
Miguel Braganza, Erno Hormillosa—who co-emceed the event with
Kim Itzkov—Wonder Girls, and the unstoppable dance divas Chelle
Lhuillier and Irene Zapanta.
In the early part of the evening, Margie, on an emotional high,
started her birthday speech with “I feel so blessed…” but never
got to finish her spiel because she could not hold back the tears
streaming down her dusky cheeks. Danny stepped up to the plate
and finished delivering his wife’s speech, which was so thoughtful
and generous of him. Margie, you did not need to say anything at all; the people around
you have always felt your love and passion in what you do. Wonder girl, happy 40th birthday!
We are certainly looking forward to more wonderful years with you!
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Dennis Sy: Honesty is Key to Resonate with People
By Maricar CP Hampton
Solo photo by Mylz Tolentino
Album’s cover art by Val Guevarra
“My music is my passion.”
That, in a nutshell, is what makes Dennis Sy, singer,
performer and songwriter, compose his songs—30
original songs so far in a span of 20 years.
“I write based on how I feel at a particular moment. If I feel kind
of low because of the challenge I’m facing that’s what I’m going
to write about,” he said. “It’s really a process; it’s cathartic for
me. My writing allows me to vent out and talk about the stuff I
deal with on a daily basis.”
23 years in the music scene and still counting, he believes that
music has always been a huge part of his life.
“My interest in music has always been there. I was always on
the performing side not in the writing. I was already heavy into
the music scene in Manila performing in bars. I was actually
part of a duo called Chaps.”
Here in the United States, while balancing his I.T. career and
his personal life, Sy has managed to write songs; produce two
albums; and be part of several singing groups. He also had the
opportunity to perform on big stages and concert halls such as
in casinos in Las Vegas and at the world famous Carnegie Hall.
As one who is not afraid to step out of the box, Sy pushed the
envelope even further when he started a Kickstarter project for
his latest album “Stronger Than Before.”
“It’s the first time I have used it. I have done two albums before,
both self-funded and self-produced, [but] I thought it would be
interesting if I used Kickstarter to fund the production of this
album,” he said.
Through the Kickstarter project, Sy also wanted to connect with
his fans.
“I wanted to include them [his fans] and made them feel like
they were part of the project. The production of this album
would not happen without their support.”
For this 10-track CD album, he says he writes as honestly as
he can “in terms of the emotional content of the lyrics.”
“I think that’s the purpose of the songs or, at least, why I write
them. The songs are telling everybody else that you are not
alone; somebody else is thinking these thoughts; or somebody
else is going through the same things as you are. That’s the
magic of music and songwriting; and that’s what I aspire to do:
write songs that resonate with people,” he said.
As if his success in the biz was not enough, Sy is once again
nominated for this year’s Hollywood Music in Media Awards
“Stronger Than Before” album, which launched last November 9, is
available in iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon and dsymusic.com.
“It definitely feels good to be nominated again. This year, I’m
fortunate have two of my songs nominated: One in the jazz
category [for ‘Stronger Than Before,’ the song) and the other
one for the male vocal category [for ‘The Me I Found In You,’
also a track from his latest album].”
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Senator Escudero, alongside Ambassadors Cabactulan
and De Leon, leads ribbon-cutting at the 2013 Philippine
Independence Day parade on Madison Avenue.
Fe Martinez
Always Deliver More Than Expected
By Maricar CP Hampton
Photos by Rolan Gutierrez
e Martinez is no stranger to the art of multitasking: On a
Fdaily basis, she juggles being a mother, health care provider,
entrepreneur and community leader. Her secret: “Commitment
and dedication to whatever I put my hand to. When I commit to
something, I deliver,” said Martinez, president of the Philippine
Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI).
A registered nurse turned business owner, Martinez has
always adhered to Peter Drucker’s definition of leadership:
“Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being
liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” “Tutoo
‘yan because I made a dent in the community because I
delivered. I try to deliver a little more than [what is] expected,”
she explained.
Born and raised in the province of Tarlac in the Philippines, she
realized her passion to serve for the community early on. She
recalled,“Before I became president of PIDCI, I was already
involved in various organizations. Here in the northeast, most
of my adult life, I have been involved in the Filipino-American
community. I belong to many associations.”
Outgoing and down-to-earth, Martinez developed her
organizational skills by observing other leaders in the
community. “I actually started working with some of the leaders
that I call my mentors. I idolize them. They are doing so well
helping other people. They became my friends, and they are
now pillars of the community,” she shared. She credits the likes
of Dr. Alice Francisco, the late Fely Lintao, Phoebe Andes,
Virgie Capan, Caloy Sinnung, Nick Libramote and Nilda Jaynal,
who co-organized PIDCI early on and encouraged Martinez to
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take on more roles within the organization. “I saw these people
who were presidents and were leaders before. Later on, I
learned to do things in the community and wanted to become
a leader like them.” Her training soon paid off when she was
elected to the much sought-after position, not once, not twice
but three times in a row. “This is the first time there is a threeterm president. PIDCI originally had bylaws that called only for
a two-year term of office. Then the bylaws were ratified,” she
explained.
PIDCI is a non-profit organization responsible for the annual
commemoration of Philippine Independence in New York
City; it includes events such as the grand parade, street fair
and cultural festival. The huge event draws thousands of
attendees and has been recognized as the largest celebration
of Philippine Independence outside of the Philippines. “Parang
mecca na nga eh because about 100,000 people come to the
parade. Even vendors come from the Philippines and the West
Coast,” she described.
New Jersey-based Martinez knows exactly how tedious the
preparations can be. “It’s almost like a career pag president
ka. Nakakapagod talaga. You have to attend to a lot of
preparations every day. We only have six months like from
now ‘til the end of May. There are a lot of simultaneous
events,” she said. “In order to have a successful Philippine
Independence Day parade maraming gastos, maraming mga
events na dapat gawin to raise funds. The community is very
helpful naman. Maraming mga associations that help out.”
Despite the hard work that goes into it, Martinez says the
job is very rewarding. “At the end of the day, you feel such a
gratification that a project worked out after you have reached
out to people. It involves a lot of giving and taking, and helping
other people in growing their respective organizations.”
Martinez has turned the months-long, multi-event celebrations
into a success. Last year alone, the celebrations featured the
participation of all three major Philippine television networks:
ABS-CBN/TFC, GMA and first-timer TV 5. “In the past, when
we requested either GMA or TFC, the TV network made the
event exclusive to the media outlet. That was the complaint we
got because others also wanted to give back to the community.
Last year, I sent out invitations to the three networks, including
TV 5. It was TV 5’s first time to join, and the media outlet
immediately responded,” she said.
She also introduced Mrs. Kalayaan, a historical pageant. “I
started Mrs. Kalayaan, and it was well-accepted. Two years
ago, I also relaunched the consul general’s night. Another
organization started it before, but it stopped; so now we started
it again.” Martinez hopes her efforts in building the organization
will not go in vain, “I just want the young generation to learn
[from it] and for this event to continue. I hope it becomes even
bigger; that it will be covered by mainstream media.”
Martinez has the solid support of her board of directors,
amongst them Fil-Am Who’s Who publishers Dr. Prospero
Lim and Ollie David. “I know that these people are bringing
with them their professional knowledge and experience. They
are community leaders who are dedicated and committed,”
she said. She briefly described each of them, “Dr. Pros Lim,
"I want to make sur e
that what I achieve
makes a differ ence."
who was the parade’s grand marshal in 2012, is known in the
community as a good person. He is always there to help. Ollie
David, on the other hand, has been in the community for a long
time and currently the president of Tarlacqueno.”
For the past 25 years, prior to PIDCI, Martinez had been
involved in other organizations. “I belonged to the Filipino
American Association of Westchester. Then, I pioneered Lions
in New Jersey, and started an association of my hometown the
Tarlacquenos,” she said.
Despite having a lot of things on her plate, Martinez continues
to run her thriving health care business with hands-on
approach. “I am an administrator of my own business, where
I manage an assisted living/independent living facility called
Merriam Manor.” She is also mother to equally successful
daughters: Lauren, a programmer, and Kriza, a B.S.
Psychology student in her senior year at Kean University.
Fe Martinez’s daughters, Lauren and Kriza.
Whether it is being a mother, a business owner or a community
leader, result-oriented Martinez obviously takes the words of
Drucker seriously. “I try to go the extra mile. I want to make
sure that what I achieve makes a difference. This is my
passion. I am consumed with it.”
November 2013
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OCTOBER REWIND
Rolan Gutierrez
PAGASA Social Foundation presents “Isang Gabi Ng Harana,” a musical revue.
FilamNJ Golf Awards Night
Sitting (L-R): J Dagpin, F Angeles, L Delasarmas, T Buddhani and W Pineda
Standing (L-R): R Atienza, AP Pascua, H Deleon, A Siron, D Cabrales,
N Laquindanum, S Veraque, J Reyes and R Camacho
The Outstanding Filipino-Americans in N.Y. (TOFA NY) Awards Night, photo by AJ Images
“Noli Me Tangere,” the opera, premieres in Manhattan.
Father Joseph Marabe
addresses churchgoers at
San Lorenzo Ruiz’s Feast
Day Mass at Saint Patrick’s
Cathedral.
Photo by Oliver Oliveros
(R) Fil-Am Broadway actress Frenie Acoba stars as Lavender on
Broadway’s “Matilda.” Photo by Joseph Marzullo
JCI Philippines-NewYork celebrates 50th anniversary.
OCTOBER REWIND
Newly re-elected three-term president, Fe Martinez, and elected seven board of directors of the
Phillippine Independence Day Council Inc (PIDCI) are sworn in by Atty. Manuel Quintal.
Pan-American Concerned Citizens Action League Inc (PACCAL) celebrates 21st anniversary.
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The World is
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Dr. Prospero A. Lim
Let’s Talk Psychotic Disorders - Part One
P
sychosis is described in the dictionary as a major mental
disorder of organic or emotional origin characterized by
gross impairment in reality testing, where an individual
incorrectly evaluates the accuracy of his or her perceptions
and thoughts, and makes incorrect references about external
reality—even in the face of contrary evidence. A psychotic
person is likely to behave and talk in a bizarre manner, and
to manifest hallucinations or delusions—hold ideas that
are contrary to facts—and usually is not aware of his or her
impairment.
Some of the psychotic disorders are:
Schizophrenia, the most common psychotic disorder, affects
almost one percent of people worldwide and more than two
million in the United States. It occurs more in urban populations
among the lower socioeconomic groups due to a “downward
drift,” where poorly functional, unemployable people end up in
marginal settings.
Schizophrenia is a chronic illness. Most schizophrenics are
psychotic for only a small part of their lives; they spend more
years displaying minor signs of their illness. During those times
they may be withdrawn, isolated and acting odd or peculiar.
They may lose their jobs, even friends, because they show
disinterest and lose their ability to function normally. They also
behave oddly; their speech are odd and do not seem to make
sense. They may also feel they have special or psychic powers.
They may exhibit flat, blunted or inappropriate affect. Frequently,
they are unable to experience pleasure. Many schizophrenics
are unaware of their illness or need for treatment.
A person with acute psychosis typically displays a mixture
of symptoms such as disturbance of thought or what we call
formal thought disorder. This means that a person’s thinking
is disrupted by irrelevant, incomprehensible and illogical
information. This thought disorder can include loosening of
associations, i.e., a person jumps from one idea to another
idea that is disconnected. When this occurs, speech frequently
becomes incoherent or inconclusive.
A person with neologisms, on the other hand, uses new words,
which have meaning only to them; his or her speech is halted in
mid-sentence and picked up minutes later.
A person with echolalia repeats words or phrases in a singsong
manner without any effort to communicate; he or she uses words
based on the sound of the words rather than the meaning of the
words or thought content.
Disturbance of thought content is manifested by delusions—
fixed, false beliefs that may be bizarre or not. People suffering
from delusions could not be moved from their beliefs even
if evidence to the contrary was present. Delusions could be
persecutory in nature or grandiose. Delusional people believe
they can control events; that people can hear their thoughts; or
that someone’s thoughts have been inserted into their minds.
Disturbance of perception is most commonly hallucinations,
which are usually auditory but could also be visual, olfactory.
and tactile. Auditory hallucinations could be a voice or voices
talking to a person who is suffering from hallucinations; these
voices try to put the person down or insult the person’s physical
appearance. These voices are quite real to the person.
A person with disturbed behavior may display bizarre or
inappropriate behaviors such as grimacing, aggressiveness or
even inappropriate behaviors that are ritualistic and sexual.
To be continued.
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14 FIL-AM WHO’S WHO
Happy Shooting!
November 2013
Rolan Gutierrez
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WHO
We Are
We’re Now A One-Stop-Shop Media Company
Fil-Am Who’s Who, your
favorite lifestyle magazine, is
about to turn one year old; but
we feel we have so much more
to offer as seasoned media
professionals.
Thus we recently expanded our
publishing company’s products and
services from the monthly magazine
to public relations and social media
management, photography and
videography, journal and website
production, and event management
and instant photo print services. Of
note, our instant photo print service
has proved to be a big hit at various
Filipino-American community
events. Attendees to these events
are photographed by professional
photographer Rolan Gutierrez; photo
prints—enclosed in classy cardboard
frames—are made available in just a
few minutes for an affordable price.
Dr. Prospero A. Lim
With more than 50 years of
combined experience in media
and communication, Fil-Am Who’s
Who Inc.’s experienced senior staff
members Oliver Oliveros, Rolan
Gutierrez, Joseph Pe and Myrna
Gutierrez — under the able guidance
of Dr. Prospero Lim and Olivia David
— assure our growing list of clients
only quality outputs and consistent
communication campaigns from
corporate headshots to single, multiple
camera event coverage; from publicity Oliver Oliveros
efforts to social media engagement;
and from brand positioning to
integrated marketing communication.
Dr. Prospero A. Lim, former
president of the University of Santo
Tomas Medical Association of New
York, has a private psychiatry practice
in Staten Island, where is he is a
longtime resident since the late ‘70s.
He has been a competent leader
for several organizations such as
the Philippine Independence Day
Council Inc., Knights of San Lorenzo,
Waray Community Association USA, Joseph Pe
Katbaloganon Association USA, Empire
City Medical Lions Club, Knights of
Rizal-New York, San Lorenzo Ruiz
Association in America and Philippine
Medical Association in America.
Ollie David is a multi-award winning retired math and science
teacher who taught at Newark Public Schools District for
nearly 40 years. She has been recognized as a distinguished
educator by “Who’s Who Among American Teachers” for
her sustained excellence in teaching. She has served as
chairperson of the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc.’s
grand marshal ball. She is also a medical volunteer for the
Philippine Medical Association of America.
Oliver Oliveros holds a master’s degree in public relations
and corporate communication from New York University. For
nearly 20 years now, he has been handling reputation and
media management for various
brands, including Pepsi and
Nickelodeon, Broadway shows and
stars, and international recording and
concert artists. Besides Fil-Am Who’s
Who, his column appears regularly
on BroadwayWorld.com, the largest
theater site on the Internet primarily
covering Broadway, London’s West
End, and regional and international
theater productions.
Ollie David
Rolan Gutierrez
Myrna Gutierrez
To engage our newest services
call 917-502-9887 or email
[email protected]
Rolan Gutierrez, a computer
programmer turned photographer
and print layout designer, began his
photography career as a landscape
photographer for the UP-Diliman
Mountaineers during college. For
so many years later, he has been
doing portraiture, event coverage and
designing organizational publications.
He served as the official photographer
during 2013 Miss World Megan
Young’s recent visit to New York and
New Jersey, which successfully raised
funds for supertyphoon Haiyan victims
in central Philippines.
Joseph Pe is a multi-award winning
filmmaker/videographer whose credits
include “What’s The T?” a 10-minute
documentary about transgenders in
San Francisco and New York City,
which won third place in the Scary
Cow Film Festival in San Francisco;
“Mata” (Eye), which won third place
in the 1999 Experimental Alternative
Film Festival at the Cultural Center
of the Philippines; and “Lost Paris
Tapes,” which was screened at the
Asian Film Festival and ABC No Rio
Gallery in New York City. He also
dabbles in acting in theater, television
and film.
Lastly, our business manager Myrna
Gutierrez is a computer programmer
who is also a sought-after community
organizer and entertainment producer.
Currently, she is the public relations
officer of PAGASA Social Foundation.
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