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‘Hibang Sa Musika’ scheduled this Saturday

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ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina—Music fans can expect an energetic and sentimental night as six bands, two soloists, one duet and two dance groups take the stage at Matthews Community Auditorium on Saturday, August 29.  The mini concert dubbed as ‘Hibang sa Musika’ is expected to draw fans from across North Carolina. Tess Olarte, FACC Board Secretary who chairs the event ‘Hibang Musika’ says ‘everything is in place for Saturdays’s big event.’  Among the bands scheduled to play in the event are Pinoy Noir, the Bakery, Dust N d Attic, Dis Band, Purple Moon Dust and D’ Amore.  The love of music among the members of these bands cemented their friendships thtough the years. Such friendships were forged by performing in local events, family gatherings, churches or being front acts of celebrities coming to Charlotte or in North Carolina. All of these musicians worked in different entities and often meet each other when available all while sharpening their singing and musical skills....
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Casting spotlight on Lydia Reynolds

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  By Susan Palmes-Dennis ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina—Beauty and brains is how best to describe Lydia Inez Reynolds who’s representing Charlotte, North Carolina in the beauty competition sponsored by Fiesta Mo Sa USA 2026 in Florida.  Standing 5’5 barefoot, Lydia or Dia to family and friends turned 19 several days ago and she spends most of her time with nature at their farmland at Marshville instead of partying like other growing teenagers do.  Lydia, who won as Miss Teen Charlotte, is the daughter of Dexter and Dorena Reynolds. Dexter is from Savannah, Georgia originally while Doreen is from the Philippines.   Doreen describes her daughter as ‘like my little mama. She is very helpful assisting her siblings when they were little. She loves babies, is obedient and reliable and loves spending time with family.’ And mom’s description of her daughter rings true as Dia loves babysitting kids in the Filipino-American community. Her favorite hobby is spending quality time wi...
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Nine-day novena held for Dell Fallar’s demise

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  By Susan Palmes-Dennis ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina—The ‘Padasal’ (communal prayer) for the ninth day novena for the soul of Dell Fallar ended on Wednesday evening, May 27.  The nine-day novena is a traditional Catholic devotion prayer for the dead to commend the soul of the deceased to God’s mercy.  Organized by Dell’s close friend Dr. Nini Bautista, the ‘Padasal’ for Dell Fallar @Adelia de la Cruz Fallar is well attended by friends and acquaintances.  Dr. Bautista explained that the Filipino-American community is leading the novena that was conducted through Zoom to support the the bereaved family.    Dr. Bautista is assisted by the novena    expertise and technical support of Nenette    Costes and Lorena Ostrea -Cruz.  Both were assisted by husband Richard and John on the technical side except on the last night where it was Boging and Doris Mata who facilitated the technical aspect of the novena.  The first day of the novena...
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Filipina teacher brings pride to PH with US awards

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  Krishyl Alos Laderas with her family By Susan Palmes-Dennis A MATH teacher with roots in the Philippines is chosen as this year’s ‘Teacher Of The Year’ of Anson Middle School at Wadesboro, North Carolina as well as the ‘Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher’ by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Krishyl Alos Laderas, who finds numbers interesting as it makes her think and solve life’s problems feels inspired to continue giving, uplifting and making a difference in the lives of her students.    Laderas, who always carries a smile on her face. said the awards are not only a validation of what she does inside the classroom but also what she instills into her students everyday which are persistence and dedication.    She said the awards is a reminder to her of the responsibility she carries as an educator.  Laderas, whose language revolves around square roots, quotients, absolute value and coordinates was nominated by her administrator which ...
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