Freedom Day Parade

INTRODUCTION

On June 6, 2015, marks the 14th Annual Filipino Cultural Day. As a tradition, it was held on a Saturday on or before the June 12th Philippine Independence Day, at the Oceanside Civic Center, Plaza and Library from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. This year’s theme is “The PHILIPPINES: The Jewel of Southeast Asia, A Colorful Celebration of its Citizens, Costumes, Cuisine & Culture”.

True to its theme, the Philippines were showcased with cultural play, dance and music; fashion show of traditional costumes, video of how to cook Filipino food, pageants of all ages and vendors of Filipino food. In spite of many Philippine celebrations in San Diego County at the same day, this event was memorable with its huge attendance of the public and vendors! Celebrities like the well-known Filipino-American dermatologist Dr. Tess Mauricio and famous Filipino actor Gabby Concepcion graced the occasion. High-caliber performances by Global Pinoy Idol Alessja Morales & Amy Monson entertained the close to 1000 audience.

Featured guest speakers for the event are Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood and Keynote Speaker Manny Ilagan, OIC Director of the Philippines Department of Tourism. Other dignitaries in attendance included Audie de Castro, Philippine Honorary consul in San Diego.

It was truly a historic event for FACO to be remembered!!

COMMITTEES & VOLUNTEERS

CHAIR

Belle Limoge

CO CHAIR

Zucette Lumabas

LITTLE MISS AND PRE-TEEN MISS FIL-AM

CHAIR

Rica Derosier

CO CHAIR

Virgie Flemming

SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

CHAIR

Dee Weber

CO CHAIR

Nelly Taguba

CULTURAL PLAY

"Matanong, Pala-Aral, and Karunungan"
(Question, Study and Knowledge)
A Stage Play about Philippine Costume and Folk Dances

Written by Jonathan Rosario Enerva

CAST

Matanong - Angelina Flemming
Pala-Aral - Jasmine Siron
Karunungan - Sheila Cabuco-Butler

CULTURAL DANCE GROUP (CDG) PERFORMERS

CHAIR

Rose Wallace

CO CHAIR & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Enri Fulmore

TRADITIONAL COSTUME FASHION SHOW MODELS

CHAIR

Amelia Sivage

CO CHAIR

Virgie Flemming

MRS. FIL-AM GOLDEN AND PLATINUM

CHAIR

Wendy Abon-Thrower

CO CHAIR

Dori Harris

PINOY'S GOT TALENT (PGT)

CHAIR

Zucette Lumabas

CO CHAIR

Perla Takehama

MRS. FIL-AM PAGEANT

CHAIR

Alexis Plaisted

CO CHAIR

Mrs. Fil-Am 2014 Criscelle Santiago

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (YDP)

CHAIR

Malou Hamto

CO CHAIR

Toni Lime

VENDORS

Belle Limoge
Marilou dela Rosa
Zucette Lumabas
Rica Derosier

LOGISTICS

Johnny Sivage
Pete Cruz

SOUVENIR AND MEDIA COORDINATOR

Alexis Plaisted

OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, DONORS AND SPONSORS!!

Welcome

Overall emcee is Mr. Ted Lintan

Philippine National Anthem led by FACO Executive Directors and American National Anthem led by
Miss Allana Alonzo

Invocation by FACO's Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awardee (PLAA) Mr. PETE CRUZ

Welcome Remarks given by FACO Pres. Belle Limoge

& Oceanside Public Library Director, Sherri Cosby

Awarding of $1,500 donation to the Oceanside Public Library with Director Sherri Cosby
thanking the association for the donation

Annual donation of $500 was also given to the Senior Community Center of Oceanside.

Plaque of Appreciation was given to Oceanside Public Library Manager Brad Penner
for being a partner in organizing the event for 14 years

Inspirational Speech was delivered by Oceanside Mayor Wood who has been
very supportive of the organization for many years

Keynote speaker was Mr. Manny Ilagan, Director and Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine Department of Tourism.
To know more about Mr. Ilagan, please click here.

The event was covered in television by KOCT, radio station Radyo Filipino and various newspapers like Asian Journal, Filipino Press and

Surprise guest appearances and performances of celebrities - Filipino TV & movie actor
GABBY CONCEPCION, the heartthrob of the Philippines

and famous Fil-Am dermatologist Dr. TESS MAURICIO

The audience at its record high came and witnessed the celebration, be it kids, adults or pets – soaked themselves in the sun to enjoy the vendors and presentations