Calendar of Events | Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc.

MARCH

24 Saturday > 7:30 pm to 12:30 am

Prospero A. Lim, MD

Grand Marshal Gala

Honoring the Grand Marshal of the Philippine Independence Day Parade, Prospero A. Lim, MD

Venue

Astoria World Manor

25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, New York 11102-2940

Tel. (718) 278-7766

For more information, call:

Chairpersons

Art Diongon (917) 822-9225

Angie Molina (718) 875-2901

Vilma Filoteo (646) 344-9709

Eleanor Parico, MD (908) 265-1293

Co-Chairs

Alice N. Francisco, MD (201) 370-8363

Vivina Malantic, MD (201) 741-6576

Benjie Santos, MD (347) 255-0826

Ed Pascual (917) 238-5520

Edgar Lerias, MD (646) 380-5605

Mary Jane Lerias (646) 380-5605

PIDCI

President Fe Martinez (973) 222-0085

APRIL

14 Saturday > 7 pm to 12 mn

Mrs. Kalayaan candidates. From left: Joyce Castillo, Woodbridge, NJ; from New York – Jocelyn Aligarbes, the Bronx; Loren Martinez, Maspeth; and Margie Beof Wisotsky, Glendale, Queens; and Carmelita Hermosura.
(Photo by Butch Gata)

Mrs. Kalayaan Coronation Pageant & Gala

So far eight candidates have entered the contest, five of whom are shown in the picture. Candidates not shown are Beth Manalo, Linda Matias and Dora Cabotage.

Venue

Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel

128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114-3721

Tel. (973) 690-5500

For more information, call:

Mrs. Kalayaan Committee

Chairperson Elvira Reyes (551) 208-4986

Albert Diala(347) 260-8063

MAY

05 Saturday > 7 pm to 12 mn

Diwa ng Kalayaan candidates. From left: Kristine Joy Beof, Xiandra Villegas, sisters Phia and Sofia Martinez, and Jessica Masangkay. (Photo by Butch Gata)

Diwa ng Kalayaan Selection & Coronation Pageant & Gala

Candidates vie for the most coveted beauty, brains and talent title for young women of Filipino descent in the American Northeast: Diwa ng Kalayaan (Spirit of Independence), the Grand Prize for which is a round trip airline ticket to the Philippines.

Venue

Grand Ballroom Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel

128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114-3721

Tel. (973) 690-5500

For more information, call:

Diwa ng Kalayaan Committee

Chairperson Tess Lobo (917) 783-8673

Irra del Rosario(201) 317-0173

PIDCI

President Fe Martinez (973) 222-0085

JUNE

03 Sunday > 8:30 to 9:00 am

Flag Ceremony, Independence Day Thanksgiving Mass

Venue

Philippine Center

556 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10036
Between 45th and 46th Street in midtown Manhattan
Flag ceremony in front of the Philippine Center
Thanksgiving Independence Day Mass at the Kalayaan Hall on the 2nd floor

For more information, call:

Flag Ceremony Committee

Chairman Sofia Abad(347) 558-3728

Independence Day Thanksgiving Mass Committee

Chairman Angie Molina(718) 875-2901

PIDCI

President Fe Martinez (973) 222-0085

03 Sunday > 11 am to 6 pm

Street Fair

It's a Filipino Food Festival and a Mini-Expo. On the East side of the Avenue, two blocks of sumptuous Filipino food: the distinctive, ubiquitous mouth-watering Filipino barbeque, the cool cooling truly Filipino Halo-Halo (Mix-Mix); and on the West side of the Avenue, straddling beautiful Madison Square Park, a two-block Mini-Expo of goods, merchandise, services and corporate booths aplenty.

Venue

Madison Avenue

From 24th Street to 26th Street

For information or for booth rentals, call:

Street Fair Committee

Chairman Art Diongon(212) 420-0145

Co-Chair Gheng Pingol(917) 669-0505

Operations and Services

Chairman Art Diongon(917) 822-9225

PIDCI

President Fe Martinez (973) 222-0085

03 Sunday > 11:45 am

Opening Ceremonies Independence Day Parade

A brief ceremony kicks off the much-awaited centerpiece of the day's celberation – the Independence Day Parade. Among those in the ceremony are the Guest of Honor, the Grand Marshal of the Independence Day Parade, many times the Mayor of New York City, other city officials, Special Guests from the Philippines, the Philippine Ambassador to the US, the Philippine Consul General in New York, other Consulate General officials, the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the UN, and many other VIPs. Ribbon-cutting, and the Parade is on its way. Last year, the Vice President of the Philippines, the Honorable Mr. Jejomar Binay was the Guest of Honor at the all-day celebration.

Venue

Madison Avenue at 38th Street

03 Sunday > 12:00 pm

Independence Day Parade

The Parade is led by the 2012 Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal, Filipino community leaders, Philippine Government officials, New York City Government officials, honored guests as spearhead, with contingents of marchers from Fil-Am associations, Marching Bands, floats, open cars, and many others.

Venue

Madison Avenue from 38th Street head South (downtown)

To join the Parade or for information, call:

Independence Day Parade Committee

Chairman Raul Estrellado(201) 421-6187

Co-Chair Jenny Vi Niguidula(917) 678-0309

Albert Diala(347) 260-8063

PIDCI

President Fe Martinez (973) 222-0085

03 Sunday > 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Last year's cultural festival

Cultural Festival On the Open Stage

Filipino and Filipino-American talents. Performing artists, singers, dancers, soloists, groups, celebrities.

Venue

Madison Avenue, North of 23rd Street

For information, call:

Festival Commitee

Chairman Ner Martinez(347) 837-5853

Operations and Services

Chair Art Diongon((917) 822-9225

PIDCI

President Fe Martinez (973) 222-0085

09 Saturday > 4 pm to 10 pm

Independence Ball

The culminating event of the 114th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence.

Venue

Grand Ballroom, Hilton New York

1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10019-6012

For information or invitations, call:

Independence Ball Committee

Chairman Albert Diala(347) 260-8063

PIDCI

President Fe Martinez (973) 222-0085