Early post in this blog site Lea Salonga honored in “The Outstanding
Filipino Americans in New York,” and together with Salonga, Craig and Samantha
Abaya-Campos, Filipino Reporter, Filipino American Human Service Inc., and Filipino
American National Historical Society received the Heritage Award and Highest
Honors.
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Mayor Mike Bloomberg message to the awardees, “New York has always been
proud to be a city of promise and opportunity for people of every background,
including generations of Filipino Americans”.
“We take this opportunity to honor the men and women who contribute to
our city’s amazing energy and spirit”.
Congratulations to all the awardees, here are the rest of the awardees
that makes Filipino really proud.
Don Tagala ”Media and Publishing”,
Dr. Lorna Bayes “Healthcare”,
Bessie Badilla “Arts and Culture”
Grace Hufano-Labaguis “Business and Entrepreneurship”
Jose Antonio Vargas “Courage of Conviction”
Jerry Sibal “Fashion and Style”
Rena Avendula “Food and Restaurants”
Michelle Manangan “LGBT and Advocacy”
Roland Ubaldo “Public Service”
Sounds of Manila “Entertainment”
Philippine Forum “Community Service and Advocacy”
The Filipino School of New York and New Jersey “Youth and Sports”
The awarding of TOFA-NY was held last October 29, 2011 at Carnegie Hall’s
Weill Hall in New York, hosted by singer Mig Ayesa and TV Reporter/Journalism
Professor Ernabel Demillo.
Filipino Individuals and Organization honored at TOFA-NY
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