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September 2006
Oldies but Goodies... 'twas truly gooood man
by Chi Padua
2006 SEP 2, San Diego - Dancing to the tunes of yesteryears made the 26th SASDCI Dinner-Dance a memorable one. We were delighted to see the San Antonians get into the
groove by dressing-up to the fashion of the 1950s, '60s, '70s, and the '80s. It was a fun filled September
evening (Saturday, September 2nd) at the Holiday Inn By the Bay. Alice Pascasio Peregrino gave the Welcome
Remarks... not only because she works at Holiday Inn By the Bay that she gave everyone a warm welcome but
appropriately because she is the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
As the guests enjoyed the tender and juicy prime rib with gusto, they were serenaded by the wonderful
singing voice of Maria Paz Alvero - who just two weeks ago arrived in San Diego to be with her
Mom Madam Femia Alvero and other members of her family. Maria Paz is a graduate of the University of the
Philippines Conservatory of Music. With her educational and professional background, she plans to open a
studio in the future to coach future singers.
Close to 240 people witnessed the induction of the new officers for 2006-2008 headed by its new president Allan Pascasio Manangan.
The son of Aning and Nestor Manangan has served the San Antonians in various official capacities and he was one of the younger members since
he started joining the organization’s activities when he was only in his teens. He served as the first Editor of the San Antonians Newsletter.
Allan was also previously elected member of the Board of Directors before finally becoming the 5th president of SASDCI. Inducting Official was
Los Angeles San Antonians President Ferdinand Canonizado. After the inauguration Miss San Antonio 2005 Jessica Carroll gave each officer,
including her Mom Emma Arlantico Carroll (PRO), a gift.
The guests raved about the GREASE dance number performed by the officers led by outgoing president
Ernie Padua, who was also initiator of this year's Oldies but Goodies theme. Other members of the dance group were:
Alice Peregrino and Joven Olegario, Ben and Mina Maggay, Allan and Flor Manangan, Marie Flaviano and R
amon Galang, Nena and John Caceres, Medy and Lito Pascasio, Pany Padua and Linda Rafanan,
Rowena and Joey Casiano, Chi Padua, Marinella Padua, and, Daniel Verango. The group was thankful
to the expertise and patience of dance choreographer Mar Duque, who was a member of the
University of the East Dance Company and also worked as choreographer for ABS-CBN.
Who could forget "The Limbo Rock?" People lined-up to test their agility and nimbleness...
forgetting their aching and stiff backs just to have a try under those bamboo poles. We witnessed the
dexterity of Norcal's Eddie ('di pahuhuli) Paulo; "how low can you go" Frank Asanas; and "not-so-nimble-not-so-quick"
Monet Duque. The lines were long, the prize was a bottle of wine... but there was only one
winner... from Norcal: Armando Aquisap.
The people came in period costumes which was wonderful because now we do affirm that the San Antonians
love to party. Prizes were given out to two winners (male/female) for best costume. The
contenders were asked to promenade around the dance floor before the judges made their final
choices: Faye Shawntel Corprew (granddaughter of newly-elected officers Frank and Adela
Hernandez) for the gals; and Johnny Caceres for the guys. Board of Director Conching Pascasio
was a close contender for choosing to wear a vintage dress - something she first wore in 1962
when she came to the United States.
Wowwowee has Luningning (even 2-year-old Yuri knows)... SASDCI has "Coringring"
You could not have more fun than watching whom Espie Alegado Ridgely called: a second-rate
trying hard copycat of Luningning (all in the script folks). Coringring was no other than Cora
Lego, wife of SASDCI Auditor Jess Lego, who was also the emcee for the night along with Business
Manager Rowena Casiano. This was done in good humor and one couldn’t find another person that
night that was such a good sport more than Cora a.k.a. "Coringring."
Ben Maggay, who was reelected to serve as Vice-president for the next two years, delivered the
Closing Remarks. The Pacific Ballroom was booming with oldies music until 1 A.M. and we are
happy to have met our bar minimum of $750, thanks to our guests like Ben Yambao, Efren Pascasio,
Cocoy Radoc, Richard Casiano, and the other gentlemen who helped us meet the quota.
May you all join us again next year.
 
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Condrado Pascasio Celebrates 75th Birthday
by Chi Padua
2006 SEP 6, Chula Vista - Just two days after stepping off the plane at LAX, Tata Condring was already blowing the candles atop his
Tiramisu birthday cake. Talk about celebrating with family. On Friday morning, September 1st he was
enjoying his Manila Bulletin while sipping his cup of Nescafe in San Antonio. On Sunday afternoon,
September 3rd, with his wife Ador by his side, tata Condring was already entertaining his guests in
Chula Vista, California at the residence of Albert and Emiluz.
Tata Condring wasn't the only one doing the entertaining... he was also entertained by his guests.
His Abalayan Conching Reyes read a poem for The Man of the moment while Grandson Luigi sang Poprocks and
Coke.
Of course, the medley of Ilocano Songs by family and friends led by Alice Pascasio-Peregrino and Ernie
Padua made the celebrant smile and hum to the good old tunes. Among those in the impromptu choral group
were: Gigi and Libby Lucero, Flora Justiniano, Efren Pascasio, Titang Evangelista, Ador Arino, Nena Ferrer
Novilla, Kelly Canonizado, Lily Canonizado-Villamayor, Lerida Magsaysay, and Norma Canonizado-Paulo.
Grandsons Alberto Luiz (Luigi) and Andrei Yuri were glad to help their Lolo blow his birthday candles
while son-in-law Albert was just ready to assist in cutting the cake. While loving wife Adore made sure
that the buffet table is well-replenished with the lechon, chicken cordon blue, pasta, salad, fruits, and
many more... daughter Emiluz made sure the guests took turns in the karaoke singing and that guests
received a box of the give-away confection and a bagful of food-to-go.
Among the other San Antonians spotted at the party were Medy and Lito Pascasio, Joey and Rowena Casiano,
Ben and Mina Maggay, Norma and Eddie Paulo of Vallejo, Conching Pascasio, Ferdz Canonizado, Monett Duque,
Mar Duque, Boo and Leesa Lee with daughter Ruby, Alice Licudan with Mom Luz Estacio-Canonizado and
daughter Hazel, Lucia Justiniano and daughter Lorna Pascasio, Perla and Manny Orquia, Venencio Novilla and
family, and Sonny Justiniano.
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