I was invited by Dexter Ligot-Gordon, a Kaya member, a Filipino for Obama Organization based in San Francisco. This was one of their events where Mayor Gavin Newsom was present in support of the organization.

I was invited by the organization to cover their annual Banquet at the Intercontinental Hotel, San Francisco. It was a lot of fun. Got to meet a few big names in the Political world, even though I’m not too involved. At the event I saw and met California Senators Leland Yee and Mark Leno and a few others that showed up in support of MHF.

I had the honor and opportunity to cover and record the 32 Anniversary Commemoration of Manilatown Heritage Foundation’s I-Hotel. You can learn more about them here: www.manilatown.org

Today was the 32nd Anniversary of the Manilatown Heritage Foundation Commemoration at the International Hotel on Kearney San Fancisco. Over 100 people came and to support the fight for the struggle that happened decades ago against the City of San Francisco’s violent and degrading acts against Filipinos and other Asians who were thrown out of their homes involuntarily in order to build a new parking structure which was never built. Tonight people of all ages from young ones to elders came and voiced out their thoughts through speeches, songs and even poetry to celebrated the 32 years of fighting. As a tradition, everyone walked a peaceful march around the city block holding up lit candle cups. At the end, Emil DeGuzman, President of MHF, spoke about his experience being one of the individuals dragged down the stairway by SFPD 32 years ago. Other organizations also contributed to make the event inspiring and successful. The entire staff of Manilatown were all very nice and encouraging of the cause in spreading stories of the long time struggle of the manongs. Manong Al Robles was honored that night in rejoicing his success and contribution during his time here on earth. It was an evening of celebration of all ages. I’m glad to be part of it.

I usually don’t do these kind of events but I was invited by Whiz Almighty and Tony Sue to covered their special yearly event. Seen people from years back and met a lot of good people and musicians. I really enjoyed the intimate venue at Club Six {6}, SF. The night was nothing but good music by: Whiz Almighty {aka as Khattab McKintosh,} with Shelock Tones, Eye Eighty {Pinoy R&B Music Band,} people and drinks.

Today was Assumption Catholic School 8th’s Graduation Dinner Dance. Happy 8th Graders partying like there is no tomorrow along with their mother and father.