| The 2012 Ms. An Maglipayon USA |
An Taclobanon Association
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MS. AN MAGLIPAYON USA 2012
An old tradition repurposed for a noble cause
Several years ago in our old hometown of Tacloban, the “An Maglipayon” was an
exclusive society of prominent families who gathered regularly to dine, dance and
share their talents in poetry, music, and song. The highlight of these gatherings was
the coronation of a muse selected as the year’s “Ms. An Maglipayon”.
Here in Southern California, now home to many Taclobanons, the tradition continues
with a twist. The glitz and the revelry lives on, but this time, the altruistic AN
TACLOBANON ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (ATASC) has transformed
this old tradition into a fundraising event. Every two years, the search is on for MS. AN
MAGLIPAYON USA. Proceeds benefit our “kababayans” in Tacloban through a medical-
dental-vision mission outreach project. For a few years now, the ATASC has made
HEALTHCARE available to Taclobanons in Tacloban who have limited or no access to
it.
This year, we are proud to present these young women vying for the title of MS. AN
MAGLIPAYON USA 2012
An old tradition repurposed for a noble cause
Several years ago in our old hometown of Tacloban, the “An Maglipayon” was an
exclusive society of prominent families who gathered regularly to dine, dance and
share their talents in poetry, music, and song. The highlight of these gatherings was
the coronation of a muse selected as the year’s “Ms. An Maglipayon”.
Here in Southern California, now home to many Taclobanons, the tradition continues
with a twist. The glitz and the revelry lives on, but this time, the altruistic AN
TACLOBANON ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (ATASC) has transformed
this old tradition into a fundraising event. Every two years, the search is on for MS. AN
MAGLIPAYON USA. Proceeds benefit our “kababayans” in Tacloban through a medical-
dental-vision mission outreach project. For a few years now, the ATASC has made
HEALTHCARE available to Taclobanons in Tacloban who have limited or no access to
it.
This year, we are proud to present these young women vying for the title of MS. AN
MAGLIPAYON USA 2012
| PATRICIA RUEDA ABELLANOSA ANGELICA ROSE P. CANETE CHRISTINE JOICE BICAR PADILLA |
Please support these candidates! Let your favorite candidate win. You can do one or
all of the following: purchase dinner tickets for the coronation night, pay for an
advertisement in the souvenir program, purchase ballots. No amount is ever too
small. Every dollar counts and will go a long way in helping Taclobanons in our
beloved hometown of Tacloban.
Thank you for your generous donations.
AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO join us for a night of dining and dancing as we crown
the Ms. An Maglipayon USA 2012 and her court on:
Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Almansor Court
700 S Almansor St
Alhambra, CA 91801
626.570.4600
Formal attire requested
(Coronation night tickets are available from your favorite candidate for $50/person)
all of the following: purchase dinner tickets for the coronation night, pay for an
advertisement in the souvenir program, purchase ballots. No amount is ever too
small. Every dollar counts and will go a long way in helping Taclobanons in our
beloved hometown of Tacloban.
Thank you for your generous donations.
AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO join us for a night of dining and dancing as we crown
the Ms. An Maglipayon USA 2012 and her court on:
Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Almansor Court
700 S Almansor St
Alhambra, CA 91801
626.570.4600
Formal attire requested
(Coronation night tickets are available from your favorite candidate for $50/person)
PATRICIA R. ABELLANOSA
Patricia Rueda Abellanosa is 19 years old and is the daughter of Recto Ramon &
Lodivina Abellanosa. She recently graduated from Mayfair High School in
Lakewood, CA as a Presidential Scholar. Patricia is now a freshman at the
California State University, Long Beach, CA. She is studying to be a nurse and
aspires to travel to different parts of the world.
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only
words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never
alone." - Audrey Hepburn
Patricia Rueda Abellanosa is 19 years old and is the daughter of Recto Ramon &
Lodivina Abellanosa. She recently graduated from Mayfair High School in
Lakewood, CA as a Presidential Scholar. Patricia is now a freshman at the
California State University, Long Beach, CA. She is studying to be a nurse and
aspires to travel to different parts of the world.
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only
words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never
alone." - Audrey Hepburn
ANGELICA ROSE P. CANETE
Angelica Rose P. Canete, fondly called Angel by family and friends, is the
daughter of Adonis and Terry P. Canete of Tacloban City. She was born on a
summer day in 1995 in Quezon City, Philippines. When Angel is not studying for
her college course work; she likes to read, go to the movies, play computer
games or go bowling. One day, she hopes to become a Forensic Psychologist
especially helping with children.
"Never let your fear put you down" --- anonymous
Angelica Rose P. Canete, fondly called Angel by family and friends, is the
daughter of Adonis and Terry P. Canete of Tacloban City. She was born on a
summer day in 1995 in Quezon City, Philippines. When Angel is not studying for
her college course work; she likes to read, go to the movies, play computer
games or go bowling. One day, she hopes to become a Forensic Psychologist
especially helping with children.
"Never let your fear put you down" --- anonymous
CHRISTINE JOICE B. PADILLA
Christine was born to Elna R. Bicar and Francisco V. Padilla, Jr. in August of 1988 in
Tacloban City, Philippines. She completed grade school at St. Rita's School,
Astoria, New York City. She returned to Tacloban City for her high school education
at the Sacred Heart College and to pursue a nursing degree at the Remedios
Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation. Currently, Christine is the charge nurse at
Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York. Her hobbies include
reading books, watching TV, and photography. Someday, she hopes to be a
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and to work in one of the most
prestigious hospitals in New York or California.
"You may not be responsible for getting knocked down, but you're certainly
responsible for getting back up" --- Wally Amos
Christine was born to Elna R. Bicar and Francisco V. Padilla, Jr. in August of 1988 in
Tacloban City, Philippines. She completed grade school at St. Rita's School,
Astoria, New York City. She returned to Tacloban City for her high school education
at the Sacred Heart College and to pursue a nursing degree at the Remedios
Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation. Currently, Christine is the charge nurse at
Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York. Her hobbies include
reading books, watching TV, and photography. Someday, she hopes to be a
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and to work in one of the most
prestigious hospitals in New York or California.
"You may not be responsible for getting knocked down, but you're certainly
responsible for getting back up" --- Wally Amos
| The Candidates |