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The Philippine American Press Club, USA turns 25 this year, quite a milestone in our history. We managed to hold true and fast the vision of our founders. They were men and women who, though of different inclinations and aspirations, were bound together by their friendship, culture, their past, and journalistic zeal to provide service to their transplanted countrymen. Many journalists have come before them and made their mark individually but it was not until a quarter of a century ago that a Fil-ipino American press corps came into fruition. A realization that indeed, there is strength in numbers, particularly from an articulate, effective and purpose driven group.

As our journey moves onward, we look back and salute once more our colleagues who’ve blazed the way before us, and those who continue on and carry the torch of the Filipino ideals in journalism and community leadership.

Today, we celebrate, not only PAPC’s 25th anniversary but also the nominees and winners of the Second Plaridel Awards as they pursue excellence in their field. We thank them for submitting their articles, and the humility to allow their peers to judge their work. We’re glad to announce that on our second year, we got twice the entries from last year. We also picked the interest of serious writers and they, too, threw their hats in the ring. Bringing our judges in a tizzy or rather putting me in a panic looking for more judges.

We also honor two individuals today who have shown exceptional leadership in journalism, and com-munity service. We present them with the Torch Bearer Award. They are Consul General Marciano A. Paynor, Jr. who has instituted many reforms and initiatives that have enhanced the services offered by the consulate. He has also engaged and involved everyone in the community through multi-genera-tional endeavors and has virtually made the consulate offices on Sutter Street a virtual Fil-American community center where Bay Area Filipino expatriates gather to commemorate important events. He has encouraged the elders to mentor the youth to treasure and carry on our cultural heritage.

We salute Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize winner and founder of Define American, who bravely unmasked his immigration status to fight for “Dreamers” and immigration reform. He used his gift of prose and stature to make headway in an unchartered course. But more so for the heart and courage to lead on and accept the flack and abuse thrown at him, although mixed in with the accolades, of course, to pursue his cause.

To them we offer the Torch Bearer Award – “for bearing the torch of the Filipino Ideal and keeping it aflame through the winds of change and the passage of time in their work as journalists and communi-ty leaders.”

MESSAGE

Esther Misa ChavezPresident



THE PLARIDEL AWARDS

Over a century ago, Marcelo H. del Pilar, a Filipino jour-nalist and publisher went into exile in Europe. His fearless commentaries against the oppressive Spanish rule made his exile inevitable. Through it all, his desire to be a jour- nalist never waned and he continued his writing while abroad. He was unrelenting in his pursuit of truth, fairness, and the upliftment of his constituents. Plaridel was his nom de plume, the anagram of his surname, DelPilar.

In him the Philippine American Press Club, U.S.A. (PAPC) has found a hero - a person to emulate and an inspiration to Filipino American writers and publishers everywhere who continue in their journalistic aspirations and in service to their constituents in the new land they now call home.

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Philippine American Press Club, U.S.A. we wish to honor our hardworking press corps, and the media agencies they represent. They have made the vibrant Filipino Ameri-can community well-informed, entertained and involved through the years.

ABOUT THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN PRESS CLUB, USA

Filipino GazetteThe home of every Filipino around the Web

Established in 1988, PAPC was founded by former mem-bers of the National Press Club of the Philippines who had immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area and saw the need for US based Filipino American media group. All fierce advocates for truth, fairness, and excellence in journalism, they realized the vital role of media education and advocacy for the fast-growing Filipino population. They represented a small but influential set of local Filipino publications: Philippine News, The Eye, Filipino Monitor, Philippine Examiner, Philippine Chronicle, Filipinas Maga-zine, and Filipino Guardian. We salute them all. We honor the vision of these men and women.

Two decades later, some of those earlier publishers and publications have come and gone. But have since been replaced by newer but similarly engaged publishers and broadcasters such as ABS-CBN, Asian Journal, Philippines Today, FilAm Star, Filipino American Radio Network, Filipino Gazette, GMA Pinoy TV, Manila Mail, Inquirer.net, Philippine Headlines, Positively Filipino, Power ng Pinoy, and San Francisco Post.

Marcelo H. Del Pilar


Cover: (Top L-R) Harvey Barkin, Dy Calica-La Putt, Joseph Lariosa, Dennis Clemente, Alexandra Drechsler (Second) Randy Gener, Emil Guillermo, Robert Henry, Lotis Key, Ted Laguatan (Center) Consul General Marciano A. Paynor, Jr., Jose Antonio Vargas (Third) Francis Calpotura, Lawrence C. Ochoa, Arnold Pedrigal, Elizabeth Ann Quirino, Ricky delos Reyes (Fourth) Rodel Rodis, Sidney Snoeck, TFC/Balitang America, TFC/Sari-Sari Etc., Carlos Zialcita



PRINT/ONLINE

OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE/ IN-DEPTH STORYThis award honors in-depth or investigative stories or series that identify and explore issues relevant to Filipinos in America.

OUTSTANDING COMMENTARY/ EDITORIAL ESSAYThis award honors the best editorial or commentary by a colum-nist, editorial writer or independent contributor.

OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL REPORTINGThis award honors the best reporting on an international issue related to Filipinos or the Philippines.

OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT STORYThis award will be given to the best article on the journey or success of Filipinos in the entertainment field in America or the world.

OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOICEThis award honors reporting or commentary by young people about their broader communities. Writers should be between 16-24.

BROADCAST CATEGORIES

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY REPORTING IN TELEVISIONThis award will honor the exceptional coverage of an issue affect-ing a local Fil-Am community broadcast on a television program.

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY REPORTING IN RADIOThis award will honor the exceptional coverage of an issue affect-ing a local Fil-Am community broadcast on a radio program.

SPECIAL CATEGORIES

PHOTOJOURNALISM AWARDThis award honors the exceptional photography of a significant action or event that has a profound impact on its Fil-Am commu-nity readership.

OUTSTANDING TOURISM FEATURE STORY OR PHOTOJOURNALISM Sponsored by the Philippine Department of Tourism

This award will be given to the most unique or convincing article on why “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.”

TORCH BEARER AWARDS

Consul General Marciano Paynor, Jr.

Define American’sJose Antonio Vargas

PLARIDEL AWARDS CATERGORIES




Harvey BarkinDy Calica-La PuttFrancis CalpoturaDennis ClementeAlexandra DrechslerRandy GenerEmil GuillermoRobert HenryLotis KeyTed LaguatanJoseph LariosaLawrence C. OchoaArnold PedrigalElizabeth Ann QuirinoRicky delos ReyesRodel RodisSidney SnoeckTFC/Balitang AmericaTFC/Sari-Sari Etc.Carlos Zialcita

FINALISTS


OpeningEmcees Joey Guila and Freska Griarte

Introduction of PAPC PresidentLaymon Jones - Vice President, External, PAPC

Welcome AddressEsther Misa Chavez - President, PAPC

Keynote AddressProf. Oscar Peñaranda

Presentation of Awards

Presentation of Torch Bearer Awards Presenter: Esther Misa Chavez, President, PAPC

Outstanding Food StoryPresenter: Deputy Consul Jaime Ramon Ascalon, Philippine Consulate General, Kulinarya

Outstanding Sports StoryPresenter: Don Pastor, NASCAR Driver

Outstanding ReportagePresenter: Esther Misa Chavez, Inquirer.net

Outstanding Youth VoicePresenter: Rudy Asercion, West Bay Pilipino Multi-Serice Center

IntermissionMitch Franco, Vocalist

Outstanding Entertainment StoryPresenter: Jun Ilagan, Lucky Chances Casino

Outstanding Editorial EssayPresenter: Julie Adams, New York Life

Outstanding International StoryPresenter: Bob Fan, Western Union

Kundiman BreakMike Coroza and Vim Nadera, Vocalists

Outsanding Photojournalism AwardPresenter: Rick Rocamora, Multi-awarded Photographer

Outstanding Community RadioPresenter: Odette Keeley, New America Media

Outstanding Community TV DocumentaryPresenter: Roger Ballesteros, PG&E

Outstanding Tourism FeaturePresenter: Rene de los Santos, Department of Tourism

Closing RemarksEsther Misa Chavez, President, PAPC

Dance Music by Willie Santa Maria’s Standard Time Band

PROGRAMJoey Guila

Freska Griarte

Mitch Franco



PROGRAM


OFFICERSEsther Chavez - President, Inquirer.netMark Alegre - Internal Vice President, Worldwide Filipino AllianceLaymon Jones - External Vice President, Public Interest CoalitionJoseph Peralta - Executive Secretary, Asian JournalDorie Paniza - Treasurer, Philippine HeadlinesJossie Alegre - Auditor, Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce

BOARD MEMBERSBradford Adkins – Philippines TodayRudy Asercion – WestBay Pilipino Multi-Service CenterCarmen Colet - Filipino GazetteLorna Dietz - RadiantViewCaroline Ocampo – Filipino American Radio NetworkArnold Pedrigal – Power ng PinoyTony Villegas - Filipino American Arts ExpositionPep Vasquez - Philippines TodayRaymond Virata –Positively Filipino

MEMBERSEdwina Aniag -Manila Mail Ruben Bunag -Manila Mail Mandy Chavez - Correspondent, Inquirer.netThelma Cruz -Philippines TodayNerissa Fernandez -ABS-CBN GlobalJun Ilagan -FilAm StarMarilyn King -Philippines TodayJun Nucum -Power ng PinoyDave Rodriguez -Philippine NewsTed Unarce

FOUNDERSWillie Jurado, Dave Baquirin, Al Repato, Quezon Magawang, Pru-dencio Europa, Lilia Andolong, Art Madlaing, Mario Panoringan, Art Padua, George Nervez, Angelo Castro Sr., Rodel Rodis, and George Bernal.

Publications: Philippine News, The Eye, Filipino Monitor, Philippine Examiner, Philippine Chronicle, Filipino Guardian

PAST PRESIDENTSWillie JuradoSid Protacio, Manila Bulletin USA/Advent PublicationsLita Jurado, The Eye Gerry Palabyab, Manila Bulletin USA Fely Santiago, Asian Manila TimesCharito Benipayo, The Islander Channel-28

Kapihan at West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center

New PAPC officers for 2013-2014

Golden State Warriors Filipino Heritage Night with Arnel Pineda

PAPC Panel at The Filipino Channel



To the winners of the Plaridel Awards and PAPC

on its 25th Anniversary!

Congratulations!


Overall ChairEsther Misa Chavez

SubmissionsEsther Chavez, Jojo Peralta

Souvenir ProgramRaymond Virata

Event ProductionArnold Pedrigal

Event ProgramRaymond Virata, Joseph Peralta, Thez Santos, Dave Rodriguez, Laymon Jones

Floor Director Wennie Conedy, Bradford Adkins

Tickets & PromotionLydia Neff, Esther Misa Chavez Trophies & Prizes Esther Misa Chavez, Joseph Peralta, Raymond Virata

Event ReceptionJossie Alegre, Margarita Argente, Carmen Colet, Lorna Dietz, Laymon Jones, Pep Vasquez, Alexandra Drechsler, Dorie Paniza, Edwina Aniag, Epee Rafanan, Caroline Ocampo

Sargeant-at-ArmsRudy Asercion

THE JUDGES

Rene Ciria-Cruz Wennie ConedyOdette KeeleyGemma Nemenzo Oscar PeñarandaPeggy PeraltaBenjamin Pimentel Rick Rocamora

SPECIAL THANKS

Al S. Perez Odette Keeley Wendy Andong, Fong, Ko & Associates/AuditorsSonia Delen, Bank of America LeasingRaymond VirataJossie and Mark AlegreArnold Pedrigal

2013 PLARIDEL AWARDS COMMITTEES

Kapihan at West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center

PAPC Induction of Officers at Hana Zen

Torch Bearer Awards for Fil-Am Media Pioneers

PAPC contingent at Pistahan Parade and Festival in San Francisco





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