(L-R) Emmanuel Agbanlog, Dr Ramon Legarda, Satrick Uy, Gani Morales, Marisse Panlilio, Cathy Uy, Grace Labaguis, Herbert Magtoto, Luis Pedron and Danny Pagsambugan

 

4th Annual Phil - US EXPO '08 May 17 & 18, 2008 at the Jersey National Guard Armory, Jersey City , NJ

 

4th Annual Phil - US EXPO '08 May 17 & 18, 2008 at the Jersey National Guard Armory, Jersey City , NJ

 

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.  Topnotch Electronics' 4 ^th Annual Phil - US Expo project slated on May 17 and 18, 2008   at the New Jersey National Guard Armory in Jersey City (678 Montgomery St & Summit Ave) planning stage comes into full blast. Expected to attend during those two days are from 15, 000 - 20, 000  Filipino Americans from the Tri State NY/NJ/CT area.  During the May 17 & 18 EXPO, shuttle vans will be provided for guests at the Journal Square area infront of  the Dunkin Donuts at Summit Ave)

 

Philippine's leading network,  GMA Channel 7, will be the source of the lead performers for the May 17 & 18 Expos. Last year GMA  brought to the Phil-US Expo top billing performers  Dennis Trillo, Ara Mina and Gladys Guevarra who wowed the audience  with their talent and wit. They proved to be real crowd drawers. The 2008 EXPO performers will be announced next week.  Rachel Ann Wolfe (comebacking former beauty queen now slowly earning a name for herself as a singer like her mom, Annie Brazil, the Philippine's  exponent of jazz), is  in Manila right now to represent the EXPO.

 

This year,  PHIL.-US EXPO '08  led by TOPNOTCH CEO Mr Gani Morales will be composed of a power team of Media and Successful Business People who have a lot of experience producing live shows and events. The following are part of the Power Team: Herbert Y. Magtoto of the Pinoy Chronicle, John Ynayan of  Newstar Philippines, Lito Gajilan of Filipino Express, Luis Pedron of Planet Philippines and Fanclubx.com, Emmanuel L. Agbanlog of Filipino Times and Asian Review and Manny Quisumbing of  Filipino Asian Bulletin.  Automatically, they are contracted as Industrial Partners.   Committed producers are Group Ole, Scat Entertainment, EdSun Entertainment, Miracles Entertainment, ReAl Entertainment, and MP Entertainment.  Perlas Ng Silangan, Sebello Realty, Inc., and Efren Dato and the Phil-Am Chamber of Commerce of NJ are also giving their support.  

   

At the recent Jan 19, 2008, in attendance were  Gani Morales, Herbert Magtoto,  Marisse Panlilio, Satrick Uy, Cathy Uy, Grace Labaguis, Emmanuel Agbanlog, Danny Pagsambugan, Dr Ramon Legarda and Luis Pedron. The new committees added were: Engineering committee: Danny Pagsambugan, Stage and Production Management by Marisse Panlilio, Local Talents: Satrick Uy and Archie D, Community Awards: Luis Pedron. In addition to the program, Danny Pagsambugan will be bringing to the Phil-US EXPO '08 a Fashion Show by designers Barge Ramos and Edgar Madamba. Regarding ticket sales: all local newspapers will provide $1 off coupons in their newspaper prior to the event. Tickets will be sold for $15 advance and $18 at the door. A popular suggestion was a special discount  provided to smaller children and a special children's program will be added to the stage perfromances. During the two days,   APO Alpha Pi Omega Fraternity will provide the security and ushering services for the EXPO. The Annual Topnotch Community Awards will be given out to outstanding Community leaders in NY and NJ area.   10 Filipino American Non Profit Organization will be given a free booth at the EXPO. To avail of the free booths Fil-Am Non Profit organizations should  send their Non Profit Profile and a paragraph why you should be awarded a free booth at the expo (and contact info)  to: Luis Pedron luispedron@gmail.com and volumeproduction@yahoo.com 

Everyone is encouraged to save the dates  May 17 and 18, 2008  to attend the  PHIL-US EXPO '08  for a weekend of fun and entertainment. For business owners and vendors;  there are still booths available for the two day event.  The venue of the EXPO is  strategically located at 678 Montgomery St. and Summit Avenue in Jersey City, the New Jersey National Guard Armory easy access to Journal Square PATH Train and NJ Transite Station.  For business inquiries:  volumeproduction@yahoo.com