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MESSAGE
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 Filipino 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 community 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-generational 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 community leaders.”
Esther Misa Chavez
President
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ABOUT THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN PRESS CLUB, USA
Established in 1988, PAPC was founded by former members 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 Magazine, and Filipino Guardian. We salute them all. We honor
the vision of these men and women.
Filipino Gazette
The home of every Filipino around the Web
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.
THE PLARIDEL AWARDS
Over a century ago, Marcelo H. del Pilar, a Filipino journalist 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 journalist 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, Del
Pilar.
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 American community well-informed, entertained and involved
through the years.
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
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Marcelo H. Del Pilar
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PLARIDEL AWARDS CATERGORIES
PRINT/ONLINE
BROADCAST CATEGORIES
OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE/ IN-DEPTH STORY
This award honors in-depth or investigative stories or series that
identify and explore issues relevant to Filipinos in America.
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY REPORTING IN TELEVISION
This award will honor the exceptional coverage of an issue affecting a local Fil-Am community broadcast on a television program.
OUTSTANDING COMMENTARY/ EDITORIAL ESSAY
This award honors the best editorial or commentary by a columnist, editorial writer or independent contributor.
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY REPORTING IN RADIO
This award will honor the exceptional coverage of an issue affecting a local Fil-Am community broadcast on a radio program.
OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL REPORTING
This award honors the best reporting on an international issue
related to Filipinos or the Philippines.
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT STORY
This 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 VOICE
This award honors reporting or commentary by young people
about their broader communities. Writers should be between
16-24.
PHOTOJOURNALISM AWARD
This award honors the exceptional photography of a significant
action or event that has a profound impact on its Fil-Am community 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.
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Define American’s
Jose Antonio Vargas
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Finalists
Harvey Barkin
Dy Calica-La Putt
Francis Calpotura
Dennis Clemente
Alexandra Drechsler
Randy Gener
Emil Guillermo
Robert Henry
Lotis Key
Ted Laguatan
Joseph Lariosa
Lawrence C. Ochoa
Arnold Pedrigal
Elizabeth Ann Quirino
Ricky delos Reyes
Rodel Rodis
Sidney Snoeck
TFC/Balitang America
TFC/Sari-Sari Etc.
Carlos Zialcita
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PROGRAM
Joey Guila
Opening
Emcees Joey Guila and Freska Griarte
Introduction of PAPC President
Laymon Jones - Vice President, External, PAPC
Welcome Address
Esther Misa Chavez - President, PAPC
Keynote Address
Prof. Oscar Peñaranda
Presentation of Awards
Presentation of Torch Bearer Awards
Presenter: Esther Misa Chavez, President, PAPC
Outstanding Food Story
Presenter: Deputy Consul Jaime Ramon Ascalon,
Philippine Consulate General, Kulinarya
Freska Griarte
Outstanding Sports Story
Presenter: Don Pastor, NASCAR Driver
Outstanding Reportage
Presenter: Esther Misa Chavez, Inquirer.net
Outstanding Youth Voice
Presenter: Rudy Asercion, West Bay Pilipino Multi-Serice Center
Intermission
Mitch Franco, Vocalist
Mitch Franco
Outstanding Entertainment Story
Presenter: Jun Ilagan, Lucky Chances Casino
Outstanding Editorial Essay
Presenter: Julie Adams, New York Life
Outstanding International Story
Presenter: Bob Fan, Western Union
Kundiman Break
Mike Coroza and Vim Nadera, Vocalists
Outsanding Photojournalism Award
Presenter: Rick Rocamora, Multi-awarded Photographer
Outstanding Community Radio
Presenter: Odette Keeley, New America Media
Outstanding Community TV Documentary
Presenter: Roger Ballesteros, PG&E
Outstanding Tourism Feature
Presenter: Rene de los Santos, Department of Tourism
Closing Remarks
Esther Misa Chavez, President, PAPC
Dance Music by Willie Santa Maria’s Standard Time Band
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Officers
Esther Chavez - President, Inquirer.net
Mark Alegre - Internal Vice President, Worldwide Filipino Alliance
Laymon Jones - External Vice President, Public Interest Coalition
Joseph Peralta - Executive Secretary, Asian Journal
Dorie Paniza - Treasurer, Philippine Headlines
Jossie Alegre - Auditor, Federation of Philippine American
Chambers of Commerce
Board Members
New PAPC officers for 2013-2014
Bradford Adkins – Philippines Today
Rudy Asercion – WestBay Pilipino Multi-Service Center
Carmen Colet - Filipino Gazette
Lorna Dietz - RadiantView
Caroline Ocampo – Filipino American Radio Network
Arnold Pedrigal – Power ng Pinoy
Tony Villegas - Filipino American Arts Exposition
Pep Vasquez - Philippines Today
Raymond Virata –Positively Filipino
Members
Kapihan at West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center
Edwina Aniag -Manila Mail
Ruben Bunag -Manila Mail
Mandy Chavez - Correspondent, Inquirer.net
Thelma Cruz -Philippines Today
Nerissa Fernandez -ABS-CBN Global
Jun Ilagan -FilAm Star
Marilyn King -Philippines Today
Jun Nucum -Power ng Pinoy
Dave Rodriguez -Philippine News
Ted Unarce
Founders
Golden State Warriors Filipino Heritage Night with Arnel Pineda
Willie Jurado, Dave Baquirin, Al Repato, Quezon Magawang, Prudencio 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 Presidents
PAPC Panel at The Filipino Channel
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Willie Jurado
Sid Protacio, Manila Bulletin USA/Advent Publications
Lita Jurado, The Eye
Gerry Palabyab, Manila Bulletin USA
Fely Santiago, Asian Manila Times
Charito Benipayo, The Islander Channel-28
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Congratulations!
To the winners of
the Plaridel Awards and PAPC
on its 25th Anniversary!
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2013 PLARIDEL AWARDS COMMITTEES
Overall Chair
Esther Misa Chavez
Submissions
Esther Chavez, Jojo Peralta
Souvenir Program
Raymond Virata
Kapihan at West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center
Event Production
Arnold Pedrigal
Event Program
Raymond Virata, Joseph Peralta, Thez Santos, Dave Rodriguez,
Laymon Jones
Floor Director
Wennie Conedy, Bradford Adkins
Tickets & Promotion
Lydia Neff, Esther Misa Chavez
PAPC Induction of Officers at Hana Zen
Trophies & Prizes
Esther Misa Chavez, Joseph Peralta, Raymond Virata
Event Reception
Jossie Alegre, Margarita Argente, Carmen Colet,
Lorna Dietz, Laymon Jones, Pep Vasquez, Alexandra Drechsler,
Dorie Paniza, Edwina Aniag, Epee Rafanan, Caroline Ocampo
Sargeant-at-Arms
Rudy Asercion
THE JUDGES
Torch Bearer Awards for Fil-Am Media Pioneers
Rene Ciria-Cruz
Wennie Conedy
Odette Keeley
Gemma Nemenzo
Oscar Peñaranda
Peggy Peralta
Benjamin Pimentel
Rick Rocamora
SPECIAL THANKS
PAPC contingent at Pistahan Parade and Festival in San Francisco
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Al S. Perez
Odette Keeley
Wendy Andong, Fong, Ko & Associates/Auditors
Sonia Delen, Bank of America Leasing
Raymond Virata
Jossie and Mark Alegre
Arnold Pedrigal
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