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Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of NC holds 4th Business Gala, Awards Night

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  By Susan Palmes-Dennis ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina—Individuals that ‘go above and beyond’ are poised to receive awards at the 4th Annual Business Gala and Awards Night this Saturday (Nov. 22). Agnes Higley, founder of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of North Carolina, said the 30 awardees have dedicated themselves substantially to community volunteer work, humanitarian efforts and public service both here and abroad in addition to being business owners, entrepreneurs and career professionals.  The red carpet for these awardees and the 400 guests of the gala will be rolled out at 6 pm at the Durham Convention Center. The keynote speaker is Dr. Vanessa Ervin who is recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 50 Influential African American Leaders in Healthcare.   Dr. Ervin is also the author of the book ‘Purpose Before Position’ and served as chairperson of the Onslow Memorial Hospital Authority. She’s also a national trustee of the North Carolina ...
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Kagay-anon native makes it big in New York

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By Susan Palmes-Dennis ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina—A remarkable Filipino with roots    in Tagoloan town, Misamis Oriental province in northern Mindanao, Philippines was just appointed Asst. Commissioner of the Nutritional Services Division of the New York City Department of Correction (DOC).  Christine Melody Caylan-Linstromberg assumed her post in November this year. Linstromberg was born in Cagayan de Oro City and spent a few years at Montessori School in Corrales Street.  A granddaughter of Celerino Dodo Casino and Segundina Neri of Sta. Ana, Tagoloan town, Misamis Oriental, Linstromberg’s mother is Eddy Casino Aranez who resides at    New York City. Aranez told this writer that both family and friends are excited for her daughter’s appointment.    ‘We are proud that she is appointed to a most essential public safety agency here in New York,’ Aranez said. Another acquiantance, Marygene Espinosa who’s the past president of the Cagayan de Oro-Misa...
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Highlights of the 36th FACC Gala

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  By Susan Palmes-Dennis (All photos sourced from Tonette Asay, Elsie Maurice and online photos of event) ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina—It’s been barely over two weeks since it was held but it seems as if the dust had yet to settle over the latest 36th Grand Gala of the Filipino-American Community of the Carolinas Inc. (FACC). It was spectacular to say the least for all attendees but unknown to many, the FACC board of directors led by FACC President Marissa Olarte and the gala chairperson Edelweiss de Guzman and Vice Chair Dr. Louie Anquillo launched preparations for the event since last June. Since that month, all three were kept busy thinking of ways to make the 36th FACC Gala the best ever. What stood out is their decision to adopt as a gale theme a return to Philippine history through the epic novel of the Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal which is still very relevant for this time.  There is no denying that not all had read about Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere, much less knew...
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