07/18/06

R-P.A.G.E., Inc., organizers of the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO, continues to involve the community in preparation for this grand cultural, trade and consumer show scheduled for August 12-13, 2006 at the Fairplex in Pomona. Russell Panopio, President of R-P.A.G.E., Inc. stressed the importance of meeting with different communities and organizations to build relationships that support common goals. “We attend many organizational functions in an attempt to get to know the community, as well as have them get to know us, so we may learn how to better serve each other,” are the words expressed by Mr. Panopio about their approach towards involving everyone.

The organizers of the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2006 have actively promoted the event through activities such as the Singing Star Elimination Rounds. They have also asked for the communities input through the nominations for the Great Achievers Awards, as well as acknowledgements through the Salute to Our Troops. The Ms. U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2006 also allows Filipino-Americans an avenue to participate. All of these components aim to unite the community.

The Normandie Casino, a pioneer in the California Gaming Industry since 1947, will play a role in contributing to this event by hosting the Press Conference for the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO at the Normandie Casino’s Million Dollar Showroom, on July 22nd. The Normandie Casino’s Million Dollar Showroom has featured world-renowned entertainers; they have also shown their support of the Filipino-American community by 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.
“Even in 1989 Normandie already actively supported the community through “Filipino Night,” Ruben Panopio, Jr., Founder of the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO, mentioned.

(left) Ruben Panopio and Sandy Miller at the Million Dollar Show Room at the Normandie Casino located in Gardena, California.

The Normandie Casino’s Show Room was one of the first casinos to host “Filipino Night,” where Filipino dignitaries and community leaders were invited. Today, the Normandie Casino still shows their support of the Filipino-American community through the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO. The Normandie Casino, located at 1045 W. Rosecrans Ave. in Gardena, will exhibit their products and services at the U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO. Don’t forget to visit them at booth numbers 718 and 619. You may also learn about the Normandie Casino and their Million Dollar Showroom at: www.normandiecasino.com.

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.