07/29/06

R-P.A.G.E., Inc., organizers of the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2006, scheduled for August 12-13, 2006 at the Fairplex in Pomona, held their first press conference this past Saturday, July 22, 2006. The event took place at the Normandie Casino’s Million Dollar Show Room,
located at 1045 W. Rosecrans Ave. in Gardena, where the setting was nothing but exceptional. “The promotional event went very well. The response that we received from the media is something that our team takes pride in,” stated Ragsdale Panopio, Director of Public Relations. The support shown by the community and the exhibitors of this year’s U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO is very encouraging, and promises a prosperous event.

The Normandie Casino, a pioneer in the California Gaming Industry since 1947, played a critical role in hosting the Press Conference for the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO. The décor was elegant, the service was extraordinary and the food, delicious. The Normandie Casino’s Million Dollar Showroom has featured world-renowned entertainers; they have shown their support to the Filipino community since 1989, with their “Filipino Night.” By hosting the press conference and having Ms. Nora Aunor, one of the headliners for the U.S.-PHILIPPINE EXPO 2006, as a featured guest during the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2006 Press Conference, shows their continued support of the Filipino community. So, don’t forget to visit them at booth numbers 718 and 619, during the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2006. You may also learn about the Normandie Casino and their Million Dollar Showroom (see left) at www.normandiecasino.com.

Tomy Yujin Corporation (TYC), a toy manufacturer with great insight on miniature collectibles and vending, is yet another exhibitor in this year’s grand cultural – trade and consumer show, who showed their support during the press conference. Yusuke Tokashiki, Vice President of Sales and Licensing of TYC, presented gift bags for the celebrities as well as for the media. Brastel, an international calling service company, and also a participant in the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2006, was also present at the press conference.

The press conference enabled Nora Aunor, Long Espina, and Florante to answer questions. Additionally, the R-P.A.G.E., Inc. team was able to answer questions that the press had in regards to the event, and the organization as a whole. Community, Integrity, and Excellence was emphasized by R-P.A.G.E., Inc. These core values are what the team strives to maintain and go by, and it was made evident during this promotional event.

Of course, during the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO, you won’t want to miss the Show of Shows, which in addition to Ms. Nora Aunor will feature Judy Ann Santos, and Ryan Agoncillo, as well as performances by Florante, Long Espina, Dan D., Carina Afable, and cultural entertainers.

With tickets at only $5.00 for children and seniors and $7.00 for adults – what is there to lose? So, bring your family, friends, and all of your loved ones! This is an event you won’t want to miss!

For tickets, applications, rules and regulations, and/or component sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertiser information, please either visit www.R-PAGE.com or call (310) 561-8474 today.