U.S.-Philippines Expo 2008

U.S.-Philippines Expo 2008, a grand cultural, trade, & consumer show will held its annual event on Saturday, August 9, 2008 and Sunday, August 10, 2008. U.S.-Philippines Expo 2008 will host its event at Fairplex, Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, Building 4. U.S.-Philippines Expo 2008 is located at 1101 West McKinley Avenue Pomona, CA 91768. U.S.-Philippines Expo 2008 is from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

These two days event will have Miss U.S.-Philippines Expo 2008 and Singing Star and Junior Singing Star 2008. U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008 will have Filipino celebrity performers, exhibits, kids corner, show of shows, great achievers awards, and salute to our troops event.

U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008 ’s Show of Shows Celebrity Performers:

1.) Sitti Navarro

2.) Randy Santiago

3.) Charice Pempengco

4.) Paul Enriquez

5.) Don Dante

U.S.- Philippines Expo 2008 ’s Show of Shows will be hosted by Bambi Lopez Pio Roda and directed by Jet Montelibano

WHAT: U.S.- Philippines Expo 2008
Grand Cultural -Trade & Consumer Show

WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 2008 – Sunday, August 10, 2008

11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

WHERE: Bldg. 4- Fairplex, Pomona

1101 West McKinley Avenue

Pomona, CA 91768

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Driving Directions to U.S.-Philippines Expo 2008:

San Fernando Valley
East on Ventura Freeway (134) to the Foothill Freeway (210) and exit at Foothill Blvd. Turn right on Wheeler Ave., proceed south to Arrow Hwy. and turn left. Follow directional signs to Fairplex.

Santa Clarita
South on Golden State Freeway (5) to Ventura Freeway (134). East to Foothill Freeway (210) and exit at Foothill Blvd. Turn right on Wheeler Ave., proceed south to Arrow Hwy. and turn left. Follow directional signs to Fairplex.

Los Angeles
East on San Bernardino Freeway (10) to the city of Pomona and exit at Fairplex Drive. Turn left on Fairplex Drive and proceed to the Fairplex grounds. Or, exit at White Avenue and turn left and proceed to grounds.

Long Beach
North on San Gabriel Valley River Freeway (605) to San Bernardino Freeway (10). Go east and continue to city of Pomona (as above).

Orange County
North on Golden State Freeway (5) to Orange Freeway (57). Proceed north to San Bernardino Freeway (10) and go east. Proceed as above.


Victorville and High Desert

South on I-15 to Foothill Freeway (210). Go west and exit at Fruit St. Turn left on Fruit Street and proceed south. Fruit Street turns into White Ave. Follow directional signs to Fairplex.

San Bernardino
West on San Bernardino Freeway (10) to city of Pomona. Exit at Garey Avenue. Turn left and go underneath freeway to McKinley Avenue and turn right. Continue on McKinley to Fairplex. Or, continue on freeway to Fairplex Drive and proceed as above.

Riverside

West on Pomona Freeway (60) to I-15. Go north to San Bernardino Freeway (10). Go west and proceed as above.

Public Transportation to U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008:

1.) Metrolink trains

-To go to U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008, take the Metrolink train

-Stop at the Pomona Metrolink station

-Take the Foothill Transit Bus 190

-Stop at the Los Angeles Country Fairground

-and you arrive at the U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008

COST: $8 Adult and $5 Child/Senior

WHY: Miss U.S. Philippines Expo Competition, Great Achievers Awards, Salute to our troops,

Exhibits, Kids Corner, Show of Shows, Singing Star and Junior Singing Star Competition

A percentage of ticket sale proceeds will go to Bantay Bata

For more information, tickets, applications, rules & regulations, event sponsorship, component sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertiser information:
-Call 310-561-8474

Official Website of U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008

If you want to participate in the U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008, U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008 ’s Singing Star and Junior Singing Star 2008, below are more information (taken from the R-Page website):


MS. U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2008

Candidate’s Qualifications:
- A single Filipino or Filipino-American of good moral character
- Between 18-25 years of age
- Employed full time or part time or be enrolled in high school or college
- Must be a legal resident of the United States
- Must provide valid proof of I.D.

Contestants will be judged according to intelligence, talent, personality, and attractiveness

Requirements:

- Download the application and rules and regulations here
- Biographical Data
- Resume
- Photo

Submit to:

R-P.A.G.E., INC.
24325 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD # 123
TORRANCE, CA 90505

Fax (310) 561-8448 OR email INFO@R-PAGE.COM
For more information, call (310) 561-8474

Presentation of Candidates to be announced.

SINGING STAR AND JUNIOR SINGING STAR 2008

Show off your vocal talent!

Competitions will be held at Four Different Venues:
BAMBOO BISTRO
Monday, May 19, 2008
1559 E. Amar Rd., #A&B
West Covina, CA 91792
626.810.6131
MAX’S OF MANILA
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
313 W. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91204
818.637.7751
MAYNILA SA MAIN STREET
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
22102 S. Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
310.835.5507
MUSIKAHAN SA LUTONG BAHAY
Friday, June 6, 2008
10326 Alondra Blvd.
Bellflower, CA 90706
562.804.1812

TOP TWO (2) CONTESTANTS FROM EACH VENUE WILL MOVE ON TO THE FINALS DURING THE U.S.-PHILIPPINES EXPO 2008. CHECK-IN TIME is 30 mins prior to competition. Contestant must arrive promptly to avoid disqualification. Competitions will begin at 6 p.m. and at 8 p.m. SHARP.

Qualifications:

- Must be an amateur Filipino or Filipino-American talent
- Must be a California resident
- Must be between 10-15 years of age for the Junior Singing Star Competition
- Must be between 16-30 years of age for the Singing Star Competition
- Must provide valid proof of I.D.

Contestants will be judged according to voice quality, pitch, tempo, diction, dynamics, showmanship, and professional appearance.

Requirements:

- Download the application and rules and regulations here
- Submit the application with biographical data with photograph

Deadline: Applications due at least THREE (3) DAYS prior to appropriate venue elimination date.

Submit to:

R-P.A.G.E., INC.
24325 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD # 123
TORRANCE, CA 90505

Fax (310) 561-8448 OR email INFO@R-PAGE.COM
For more information, call (310) 561-8474

U.S. -Philippines Expo 2008

Photos from U.S. -Philippines Expo 2007