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NEW YORK– As the news quickly spread about the hugely successful "Divas 4 Divas" concert that thrilled the jam-packed crowd at the Big Dome in Manila last Dec. 6, it raised hopes and expectations of the four performers' individual loving fans here in US that they too could experience this wonderful show first-hand.
The 4 Divas' American fans will soon get their wish, as this most impressive and ground-breaking production that took nearly 5 years to plan is finally happening! The date is March 21, 2009, Saturday at 8 PM and the venue is America’s Seaside Entertainment Center, BOARDWALK HALL in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Four of the Philippines' top divas: Pop Diva KUH LEDESMA, Divine Diva ZSA ZSA PADILLA, Concert Queen POPS FERNANDEZ, and Asia’s Songbird REGINE VELASQUEZ will temporarily shed their individual titles and simply present themselves as the "4 Divas" with one common goal: to celebrate friendship, music, and everything beautiful.
Together on the same stage for DIVAS 4 DIVAS, for the first time in the US all four of the Philippines' greatest performers will share one stage and perform in one concert. And they will be joined by a very special guest performer: the handsome debonair matinee idol, singer, and actor, GABBY CONCEPCION.
DIVAS 4 DIVAS is bound to make history on the concert stage with the finest talents in the music industry. MPG Global Productions,L.L.C. an entertainment outfit based in NJ and owned by Mely Pechangco-Gabriel, will play a significant part in this big event, which was initially deemed impossible but has now become a reality. Yes, it’s true, it is really going to happen, the first and probably the biggest concert event of 2009! And according to Mely, this biggest and most ambitious dream concert ever put together on one stage can only be described as “four times bigger, four times grander and four times everything!"
These four talented singers along with the fabulous costumes, impressive sets, mood-enhancing lights and incredible production numbers makes Divas 4 Divas a concert you shouldn't miss! Helping the ladies out is LOUIE OCAMPO, their musical director, with a live band. Indeed, it will be a long time before an event of this magnitude comes along again!
Tickets are now available, online at www.tiketanonline.com or at Ticketmaster.com and at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office at 800.736.1420. For more information, please call: 732.257.4560 / 732.668.8892/201.886.1705 / 201.253.9405/ 917.691.2335 / 917.294.6783/914.498.2510 /917.916.6770
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America’s leading satellite company to offer exciting new Filipino programming package and opportunity to win fabulous prizes
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., December 4, 2008 – With the excitement of the upcoming holidays that are quickly approaching, DIRECTV®, the nation’s leading satellite company, has prepared a delightfully sweet deal for Filipino customers. DIRECTV is offering PinoyDirect™, a new Filipino package that includes top Filipino channels: TFC, GMA Pinoy, and MYX, plus access to over 110 great channels for a low price of $39.98 per month.*
With a stellar reputation and the highest customer satisfaction in the market, DIRECTV’s Filipino customers will not only enjoy the best HD content available, they will also have access to the best entertainment quality and value in the new PinoyDirect Filipino programming package.
“In addition to our top-notch content and local programming, at DIRECTV, we are committed to providing quality Filipino entertainment packages at an affordable price for our customers to enjoy,” states John de Armas, Vice President of World- Direct. “Great programming courtesy of your friends at DIRECTV and the chance to win some pretty cool prizes; it’s definitely a sweet deal.
To sign up for DIRECTV service or for additional information, customers should call DIRECTV authorized dealers or DIRECTV at 800-566-4388.
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NORFOLK– Naomi Lodge # 87 was constituted February 1947 under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Commonwealth of Virginia Ancient Free & Accepted Masons (AF&AM) in Norfolk, Virginia. There are more than 40,000 Masons in Virginia as per the report in the Grand Annual communications in Richmond, VA last November 7 & 8, 2008 composed of 57 Districts and more than 250 Lodges including Naomi Lodge # 87.
Last Annual communication of Naomi Lodge held on December 05, 2008 at Granby Masonic Temple in Norfolk, Virginia, they have Installed Worshipful Master Starlino "Lenn" Sison Barlaan to serve the Lodge for year 2009. Lenn as what they called him was born in Lingayen , Pangasinan on August 13, 1951 and married to Liberty Manaois , a Registred Nurse, of Mapandan, Pangasinan. He was enlisted in the US Navy in 1974 and stationed in Charleston, South Carolina and then moved to Virginia Beach in 1978. He retired in the service 1994 and continue working in Patients First till present.
He joined Freemasonry and raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason on August 18, 1990 in Victory Daylight # 1778 also in Norfolk , Virginia and affiliated in Naomi # 87 on 2004. He 's also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Khedive Shrine in Chesapeake, VA.
Mr.Lenn Barlaan has showed his profiency not only in the rituals of the craft but also in humanitarian purpose to practice the tenets of Freemasonry which is Lover, Relief and Truth.
For the informations of the public, Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternity in the world. The Historical evidence for the Grand Lodge system goes back to 1717. Masonic Lodge origins stretch further back for several hundred years. Members are men deemed to be of good character and reputation, with a belief in Supreme Being, who wish to improve themselves and their communities and to associate with those with like interests to reinforce their pursuits of these goals.
It is not a religion but Freemasons are required to affirm a belief in a Supreme Being but the nature of each members religion is between God and himself. It's not a secret but organization with secrets. Members usually wear symbols of their membership and Lodges are openly marked. Meetings may be announced in the newspaper.
Masons meet for induction and advancement of members through steps called degrees, business meetings and social fellowships with members and families. They also support many community activities and charities, open to all, reaching over $2 million daily support thru Shrine throughout the United States.
Freemasonry does not recruit. You have to come of your own free will and accord. If anyone is interested to join, please call any Masonic Lodges in your community or see any Masons in your place.
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