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2014 Queen of the Festival Finalists – Profiles

2014 Queen of the Festival Finalists – Profiles

Abigail Macatbag Occupation: CIBC Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Starbucks Barista Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, singing, motor sports (go karting), swimming and hiking. Favourite Filipino Dish: My favourite Filipino dish would be Sinigang 🙂 Why I

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A wonderful night of wine & networking

A wonderful night of wine & networking

MFBC held their highly anticipated inaugural Wine Tasting & Networking Mixer at The Winehouse (Kenaston Common) on May 21, 2014. The first-ever tasting event attracted a large group of members and guests. All attendees

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Even at the last moment, Pilita Corrales is loved by her admirers and fans…

Even at the last moment, Pilita Corrales is loved by her admirers and fans…

At the private reception after her command performance with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Pilita Corrales has spent a grand time with her fans, as she joins every group for a photo opp. Led by

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Let the search for a Festival Queen begin!

Let the search for a Festival Queen begin!

Several hundred supporters and friends filled centre court at Garden City Shopping Centre as the eight candidates vying to win the Festival Queen crown. Pre-pageant hosts, Rhia Alcantara and Roldan Sevillano Jr teased and

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Pilita Corrales, with her iconic songs and legendary style, captures the hearts, minds and souls of Winnipeggers!

Pilita Corrales, with her iconic songs and legendary style, captures the hearts, minds and souls of Winnipeggers!

It is an instant warmest response from the audience, as Pilita Corrales, in her fully embroidered gown by Fanny Serrano, in her well-composed presence, waves to her adoring fans; meanwhile, the resident conductor, Julian

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St. Edward’s Bowling Mixed League bowls for happy lives…(More than 35 years in existence…)

St. Edward’s Bowling Mixed League bowls for happy lives…(More than 35 years in existence…)

Rigor Celones tops with a score of 276 last Sunday game! The vision of Mike Vila when he organized the St. Edwards Mixed Bowling League in the early 80’s had extended further, for a

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Just Landed: Pilita Corrales excited to perform with Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Just Landed: Pilita Corrales excited to perform with Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Over a year in planning, production and scheduling and Pilita Corrales has finally landed in Winnipeg. She is set to perform in a once-in-lifetime concert with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Asia’s Queen of Song

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Eight finalists vying for Queen of the Festival

Eight finalists vying for Queen of the Festival

The eight lucky finalists vying for the 2014 Queen of the Festival were introduced to the public on May 2 at FSGW Hall. The finalists include Julienne Reyes, Maria Nelissa Lastimosa, Mabelene Ibay, Jainalyn

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An Evening With Arlene Dickinson

An Evening With Arlene Dickinson

A few fearless females from MFBC were invited to an exclusive entrepreneurial evening hosted by Scotiabank. The main event featured marketing mogul Arlene Dickinson, discussing the topic Building Your Personal Brand

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Sikaran Grandmaster Hosts 4th World Tournament

Sikaran Grandmaster Hosts 4th World Tournament

hosted by Grandmaster Dante Alambra of Sikaran Arnis School of Martial Arts of Canada The 4th World Sikaran Tournament hosted by, Grandmaster Dante Alambra of Sikaran Arnis School of Martial Arts of Canada was

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