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Halo-Halo FILIPINO EXPO – Regional Food Fair, Culture, Travel and Products & Services Showcase - WOW! Free Entry!

By Sheila Mariano

AUCKLAND @ Logan Campbell Centre – Diary this date kababayans: Saturday, 6th April, 2013. Be at the Logan Campbell Centre, Greenlane, Auckland from 10am-10pm for a series of Filipino events unlike any other.

FILIPINO EXPO – Regional Food Fair, Culture, Travel and Products & Services Showcase - WOW! Free Entry!

First up at 10am to 3pm - our very own Filipino Expo. The 12th Halo Halo NZ 2013, formerly called Fiesta Pilipinas – the first and only Filipino Expo in New Zealand. It is now a truly dedicated Filipino Food, Cultural, Travel & Trade Fair. Every Filipino product or service worth knowing about will be on show. Be the first to know about what’s on offer and special show deals. Be there kababayans! www.halohalo.org.nz

Diamond Sponsor: Western Union. Gold Sponsor: Asia Telecom. Silver Sponsor: TFC – ABS-CBN

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!

Pinas - here we come. Kiwinoys are buying up investment property in the Philippines. Why? Affordable prices folks (NZ prices are now ‘expenseeev’). Plus easy-terms. And a wide range of quality properties from high-rise apartments, to low-rise condos and standalone houses – all at amazing prices.

And for the very first – the major players in the Philippines property market are here to meet you. Visit their stands, then listen to their presentations every half hour from 10am-3pm. And win prizes when you attend these seminars.

Now you can make an informed decision about property investment in the Philippines- the choice is yours. Don’t get left out of the property boom in Pinas. Home is where the heart is.

See you at the show! Free Entry!!! (plus attractions to keep the kids occupied.) Win lucky draw prizes!

Diamond Sponsor: Megaworld Corporation. Gold Sponsor: Ayala Land. Silver: SMDC. Century Properties

MEGA NETWORKING EVENT FOR CHARITY:

Over 150 community and business leaders, exhibitors and sponsors as well as Kiwis and Asians are attending this mega event from 6-7pm at the Logan Campbell Centre – finger food served from 6pm-7pm plus cash bar. (Regional Pinoy food available for sale in the Foyer throughout the night).

Following the networking opportunity, Guests get VIP seating for the Halo Halo NZ Cabaret Show and Maginoo at Binibining Filipino News NZ finals from 7pm-10pm (details below). Only 150 VIP tickets at $25. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your ticket.

Gold Sponsors: Gold Ribbon Foods and Kvella Water.

SINO KAYA SA KANILA?

Witness the Battle of the Sexes – 6th April 2013, 7pm-10pm

Showtime begins with NZ’s #1 Pinoy comedian, James Roque.

Followed by two great Pinoy contestants from X-Factor NZ 2013 – ANABAC and Miss Golden Voice - Marlene Natcher.

The amazing songbird of Whangarei – Jasmine Castro accompanied by keyboard maestro James Thompson, sings ‘Girl on Fire’ (Alicia Keys) and Pinoy hits songs. A rare treat.

Wow! Cabaret sensation - Fobbawokeez Siva Group - so hot they sizzle.

Plus a line-up of the da best of da best local acts: Patrick Aduna. Louise Gem Poblete & Nik Aaron Guanlao. Most Wanted Crew. And violin virtuoso – Vincent Sacay (who plays in the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra).

Then the exciting Finals of the Maginoo at Binibining Filipino News 2013 show – 16 contestants in the battle of the sexes. Click here to view the line-up and vote your favorites for the People’s Choice Award: http://tinyurl.com/ckx6rg6

Proceeds of ticket sales for Audrey Climaco and Padua Charitable Trust.

General Admission (16 & above) = $10
General Admission (15 & below) = $5.
Below 6 years old – free.

Tickets available now at the following outlets:
Tres Marias Trading (Panmure).
Pinoy Oriental (Glen Innes).
Dorothy's Food & Catering (inside Taiping, Glenfield).
TindahanPnoy (Glenfield & Manukau).
Pino Plus (Henderson & Manukau).
Pinoy Grill (Henderson).
Gold Ribbon Cafe & Restaurant (Kelston).

BUY TICKETS ONLINE:

http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/mr-ms-filipino-news-nz-pageant-2013/auckland/epsom

or contact the organizer (09) 8381221, 027 4457887, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (tickets can be reserved).

SAVE A LIFE! - Proceeds from ticket sales go to:

Audrey Climaco, the 14-year-old cancer patient's fund to go for stem cell treatment in Manila. Please help Audrey.

And our charity partner: Padua Charitable Trust – helping flood victims rebuild their lives.

Easter is a time of hope! God Bless You!

Diamond:
Planet Earth Travel

Gold Sponsors:
Asia Telecom
Dollar Dealers
Gold Ribbon Filipino-Asian Restaurant
Kvella Water
L & L International
Mediterranean Resort

Silver Sponsors:

Ascot Imports
Digital Memoirs 28 Photography
& Seyer Photography
Express Box Limited
Fritzi Ann Lobo Udanga
Gold Jewellery 2000
Jonie Mart
LR Health & Beauty Systems – Tess Peeters
MJ Hair & Makeup
Organic Life NZ Ltd
TFC
Tranfex NZ Ltd
Tres Marias Trading