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Puppetnettes:  Philippines
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A collection of folktales in the Philippines in puppet play format.  The DVD will show the plays and instructions on how the puppets were made.  Plays in English have translations in Tagalog or Visayan (narration & dialogue). $20 (plus shipping/handling)

Available from www.amazon.com or

http://kidstale-nm.com

There are groups of Fil-Ams in Gallup, Farmington, Las Cruces, and other areas (Visit Where to find Filipinos in NM).   You will generally find Filipinos in bases, hospitals, churches, and in businesses owned by them.  

Pinoy-newmexico.com have the following pages (select page by clicking on highlighted areas)


www.pinoy-newmexico.com
c/o Kidstale
6100 Fourth St NW
PMB #290
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Please always include "290" in the addresss.
Tel. No. 505-214-5150
(No solicitation please)

For
  • Puppetry (show, workshops)
  •  DVD/CDs/Books
  • audio transfers (audio cassettes to audio CDs)
  • Video editing
Visit:

http://kidstale-nm.com
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Pamana Heritage Awards are given to Filipino Americans in New Mexico and Rio Grande areas given every two years to deserving Filipino Americans who have made a difference in the mainstream society or Filipino American experience and culture.

The fourth Pamana Heritage Awards night on Sept. 22, 2007 at the MCM Elegante Hotel, Albuquerque was attended by around 145 people.  The keynote speaker was Philippine Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon who also gave the dual citizenship certificates to 15 Filipino Americans.   The awardees were introduced by the past awardees of the same category.  We want to thank our volunteers, donors, supporters and of course our awardees.  We shall continue to recognize the positive image of Filipino Americans by honoring them.  The next Pamana Awards Night will be held in September 2009.  Nomination forms will be posted in January of 2009.  
Pamana Awardees
2007 Pamana Awardees with guests (from left)
Gigi Carlson - Educational Contribution
Stan Agustin - Personal Achievement
Sara Rogers - Manoa Youth
Dr. Dely Alcantara - Lifetime
    Achievement
Michael Williams, Rio Rancho Mayor
Mary Jo Bernardo, Philippine Consul
     General (Los Angeles, CA)
Betsy & Jim Custodio - Community
     Service
John Patrick Custodio - Certificate of
     Achievement (Youth)
Ligaya White - Cultural Heritage &
    Historical Contribution


 
What is the Pamana Award?

Pamana (which is Tagalog for heritage or inheritance) was established in 2000 to honor Filipino Americans who have contributed to advancing the positive Filipino American image and culture. Awardees receive a Pamana plaque.

Pamana Awards has six categories:
  • Lifetime Achievement Award (introduced in 2005) is given to a Filipino American whose accomplishment in his or her chosen professional field and/or humanitarian efforts have impact on both national and/or global levels.  (This award is not given regularly.)
  • Cultural Heritage and Historical Contributions Award (new category introduced in 2007) is given to the individual who has contributed greatly to our study and understanding of diversity, cultural heritage, ethnic origins and/or history.  In particular, the awardee has participated and promoted activities that has taught or advanced teh study of the Filipino language & history, culture and customs, and/or the Filipino-American experience and history in the United States.
  • Personal Achievement Award is given to a Filipino American person who has attained success in their chosen profession, field, or specialty and has inspired others to overcome obstacles and make sacrifices to achieve their goals.
  • Community Service Award is given to a person/couple, not necessarily of Filipino descent, who has been instrumental in promoting cultural diversity, has participated in cultural activities and has been a tireless advocate for the resolution of the Filipino-American community's issues and concerns OR a Filipino American due to their unyielding advocacy and goodwill, has contributed substantially to the community in general.
  • Educational Contribution Award is given to an individual who not only has excelled in the field of education but also has contributed greatly to the academic discipline of teaching and learning.  The awardee has advanced the improvement of education among the schools and colleges, various interested organizations and nonprofits, and the community.  The awardee is considered an educational leader, an innovative and inspiring teacher, a person who promotes improved teaching strategies and use of technology, and/or has demonstrated ways to raise student engagement and achievement.
  • Manoa Youth Award is given to a Filipino American (under the age of 20) who, as in the spirit of Manola Alcantara Jojola, has excelled in academics, community service and/or participated in activities to promote Filipino culture and who demonstrates pride in their culture through expressive and creative arts.   Winner will also receive a check for $500 from the sponsors:  Dr. Ted Jojola and Dr. Dely Alcantara of the Manoa Cultural Diversity Foundation.  (The certificate of Achievement is given to runners up who are auomatically nominated for the next Pamana event.)
NOTE:  
  • The Pioneer Awards were given ONLY in 2000 during the first Pamana event to honor the presence and contribution of Filipino Americans who have lived in New Mexico for a long time.
There were a total of four Pamana events (all held in Albuquerque, NM):  

1) November 17, 2000, Barcelona Court, speaker: Philippine Consul General for the Southern US, Edwin Bael;
 
2)  Sept. 21, 2002, Sandia Casino, speaker: Executive Director and co-founder of FANHS, Dr. Dorothy Laigo Cordova;

3) Sept. 17, 2005, MCM Elegante (co-sponsored by FANHS RG, Filipino American Foundation of New Mexico and the National Federation of Filipino American Associations) with speakers:  Philippine Deputy Consul General Hellen Barber and National Chair and CEO or NaFFAA Loida Nicolas Lewis.

4) Sept. 22, 2007, MCM Elegante Hotel, Albuquerque:  speaker:  Philippine Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon, with guest Rio Rancho Mayor Michael J. Williams.


Past Awardees
     
Lifetime Achievement Award
2005    Dr. Jose Sacramento Martinez
2007    Dr. Dely Alcantara

Cultural Heritage and Historical Contribution Award
2007    Ligaya White
   
Personal Achievement
2000    Celia Tomlinson
2002    Raymunda Aguila Van Hoven
2005    Melvic de Gracia
2007    Stan Agustin

Community Service
2000    Sr. Josephine Lantin de Gorostiza, FdCC
2002    Nenette Boucher
2005    Heddy Long
2007    Jim and Betsy Custodio
  
Educational Contribution
2000    Adelfa Samson
2002    Fras Sabay
2005    Cora Romillo
2007    Gigi Carlson
          
Manoa Youth Award
2000    Roan L. Velasco
2002    Kristelle Siarza   
            Certificate of Achievement Recipient:  Elizabeth Gladden)
2005    Ronadel (Ona) Ronquillo
2007    Sarah Allison Rogers
            Certificate of Achievement Recipients:  Kirsten Bowman, John Patrick Custodio &
            Krystal Fournier
                        
Pioneer Awards
2000  
        Consuelo (Chol) Aquino
        Carmelita Balido
        Lynda Berdin Bruce
        Pedro & Petronila Dagucon
        Maxima deLien
        Thelma Fournier
        Bert Gatan
        Fely Lopez
        Godofredo Manuel
        Divina Padilla
        Ernesto Quilban
        Gloria Smith
        Josephine Stevens
        Teem Suelto
        Cris & Emilie Underwood     
        Gerry & Tessie Villalongja
        Consuelo (Chito) Zafra
    
    Rio Grande FANHS
    P. O. Box 80241
    Albuquerque, NM 87198

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