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FMWF 2012. OFFICERS AND STAFF - Teresa Torralba- Overall Festival Organizer, Mon Torralba – Entertainment Director, Mike Aprieto - Development Director, Butch Galicia-Media Director, Jojo Taduran – Director for External Affairs, Rodney Ronquillo - Stage Director, Joe Ocampo - Technical Director, Veronica Salcedo - Stage Manager, Julius Agamata - Backstage Director, Grace Almeda - Administrative Coordinator, Chris Aberin - Safety & Security Manager, Tristan Torralba - Social Media Coordinator, Amy Bascon - Catering Manager, Kat Lobriano - Catering Coordinator, TPS Const. Renato Valdez - Parade Coordinator, Ron Ligaya - Youth Waves Production Director, Carlos De Leon - Youth Waves Coordinator, Chris Zetazate - Bandwaves Coordinator, Lek Soriano - Tourism Booth Coordinator, Leo Lobriano - Parade Marshall, Student Volunteer Lead - Philippe Visaya. HOSTS: Rodney Ronquillo, Veronica Marie Sawal, Anjo Pallasigui. TPS GROUP: Superintendent John Tanouye (D51) for sending his CRU officers on bikes; Acting Staff Inspector Doug Quan-13 Division Unit Commander and co-chair of Asia Pacific Community Consultative Committee, Sgt. Philip Mendoza, PC Renato Valdez-DPSU, TSV motorcycle unit, and TPS Auxiliary officers. MEDIA: Atin Ito, Bahaghari Radio 101.3 FM, Filipiniana, Filipino Bulletin, Little Manila Confidential, Perlas ng Silangan 100.7 FM, Philippine Reporter, PhilVoiceNews, Pinoy TO, PPCO, Talakayan Radio AM1430, Tinig Himig Pinoy AM530, www.mnnetherlands.com, www.ugnayan.ca
FMWF 2011. Teresa Torralba- Overall Festival Organizer, Mon Torralba – Entertainment Director, Butch Galicia-Media Director, Jojo Taduran – Director for External Affairs, Ruby Sarmiento-Amog-Marketplace Director, Fe Taduran – Volunteer Coordinator, Tristan Torralba – PRO, Ron Ligaya, Youth Waves Manager, Carlos De Leon – Youth Waves Coordinator, Precious Obana – Toronto Youth Waves Coordinator, Irene de los Santos – Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, Cassandra De Leon - Artist Booth Manager, Chantal Torralba - Festival Booth Manager, Regine Taduran – Artist Booth Coordinator, Chris Aberin– Safety and Security Director, Julius Agamata – Backstage Director, Toronto Police – 51 Division, Auxiliary Police Ceremonial Unit, Community Mobilization Unit, Staff Supt. Jane Wilcox, Sgt. Philip Mendoza, Constable Renato Valdez –TPS Parade Coordinator, Vangie Cayongcat - Phil. Consulate Cultural Officer, Suzette Montes and Claire Manglicmot – “Team Cebu” Theme Coordinators, Norah Bastien, Marlou Tiro, Myrna Soriano – Marketing and Promotions, Roman Carretas –Official “Kawayan Parade” Emcee, Precious Obana, Chyrelle Samson, Rodney Ronquillo – Festival Emcees, Bong Castillo and Ontario Health Care Academy – Festival First Aid Administrators, Benedict Prillo – Videographer, Patrick DJ Parro, Studio 75, Joe Ocampo and Grace Almeda– Official Photographers, Sean Amog, Justin Hugh – Photographers, Just Klix, F. Pullon Photography, Bin Loo, Philippine Reporter, Manila Confidential, Balita, Philvoice News, Ugnayan.ca, Munting Nayon, Myrna and Tenny Soriano, Knights of Rizal, and to all our hardworking Volunteers .
FMWF 2010. Teresa Torralba - Overall Festival Director, Mon Torralba - Entertainment Director, Ruby Amog - Marketplace Director, Sonny Amog – Finance Director, Jojo Taduran - Director for Special Projects, Butch Galicia - Media Director, Beth Juane - Art Director, Arlene Lumbo - Stage Director, Fe Taduran - Volunteer Coordinator, Dennis Pattino – Production Assistant. Sahlee Viquiera - Admin. Coordinator, Chris Aberin - Security Lead, Zena Zagala - Marketing Officer, Mel Alfonso - Marketing Officer, Julius Agamata - Backstage Director, Ian Nillas - Youth Waves Coordinator, Carlos De Leon - Youth Waves Manager, Cassandra De Leon - Kids Zone Coordinator. Regine Taduran - Kids Zone Coordinator, Chantal Torralba – Artist Booth, Joanne Seballos Danielle Perono – Artist Booth Attendants, Jim Maribay - FMWF Photographer, Ike Brocoy – FMWF Photographer, Keith Fernandes – Photographer. Philip of Sui-Gen Photography. DJ Manila Ice, Pinky Enriquez - Admin. Asst., Ontario Health Care Academy of Bong Castillo - First Aid Coordinator, Rey Viquiera - Logistics Coordinator, Samantha Amog – Host, Pastor Mark Juane - Host, Roman Carretas – Host (Tinig Himig Pinoy). Norman Alconcel - Host, Joel Recla - Host (Perlas ng Silangan Radio), Our Lady of the Assumption Church (OLA), Imelda Suzara, InOutside Studios, Joe Baking of Little Manila Confidential, Bin Loo of Filipiniana, Atin Ito, Philippine Reporter, Sgt. Philip Mendoza and TPS Community Mobilization Unit, TPS Auxiliary Unit, 51 Division and Mounted Unit, S/Supt. Jane Wilcox, Traffic Services, Evangeline Cayoncat, Cultural Officer, PCG Toronto, Ambassador MinervaFalcon, Philippine Consulate, Councillor Adam Vaughan – Trinity Spadina.
FMWF 2010. Teresa Torralba - Overall Festival Director, Mon Torralba - Entertainment Director, Ruby Amog - Marketplace Director, Sonny Amog – Finance Director, Jojo Taduran - Director for Special Projects, Butch Galicia - Media Director, Beth Juane - Art Director, Arlene Lumbo - Stage Director, Fe Taduran - Volunteer Coordinator, Dennis Pattino – Production Assistant. Sahlee Viquiera - Admin. Coordinator, Chris Aberin - Security Lead, Zena Zagala - Marketing Officer, Mel Alfonso - Marketing Officer, Julius Agamata - Backstage Director, Ian Nillas - Youth Waves Coordinator, Carlos De Leon - Youth Waves Manager, Cassandra De Leon - Kids Zone Coordinator. Regine Taduran - Kids Zone Coordinator, Chantal Torralba – Artist Booth, Joanne Seballos Danielle Perono – Artist Booth Attendants, Jim Maribay - FMWF Photographer, Ike Brocoy – FMWF Photographer, Keith Fernandes – Photographer. Philip of Sui-Gen Photography. DJ Manila Ice, Pinky Enriquez - Admin. Asst., Ontario Health Care Academy of Bong Castillo - First Aid Coordinator, Rey Viquiera - Logistics Coordinator, Samantha Amog – Host, Pastor Mark Juane - Host, Roman Carretas – Host (Tinig Himig Pinoy). Norman Alconcel - Host, Joel Recla - Host (Perlas ng Silangan Radio), Our Lady of the Assumption Church (OLA), Imelda Suzara, InOutside Studios, Joe Baking of Little Manila Confidential, Bin Loo of Filipiniana, Atin Ito, Philippine Reporter, Sgt. Philip Mendoza and TPS Community Mobilization Unit, TPS Auxiliary Unit, 51 Division and Mounted Unit, S/Supt. Jane Wilcox, Traffic Services, Evangeline Cayoncat, Cultural Officer, PCG Toronto, Ambassador MinervaFalcon, Philippine Consulate, Councillor Adam Vaughan – Trinity Spadina.
FMWF 2009. Teresa Torralba - Overall Festival Director, Mon Torralba - Creative & Entertainment Director, Ruby Amog - Chief Operating Officer, Sonny Amog - Chief Financial Officer, Jojo Taduran - Special Projects & External Affairs Director, Rey Viquiera - Site Logistic Manager, Sally Viquiera - Admin Coordinator, Samantha Amog - Festival Host (Communications), Dain Bateman COO's Executive Assistant (Communications), Nena L. Perez - National/International Communications, Noli Gumapac - Official Photographer (4ENS) Photography, MStudio - Technical Operations, Carlos De Leon - Youth Waves Manager, Chantal Torralba - Youth Waves Coordinator, Kyle Carlos - Youth Waves Coordinator, Criss Papa-Nanola - Kids Zone Coordinator, Zena Zagala - Talent Coordinator and Production Assistant, Cris Bustos - Artist Booth and Artist Signing Coordinator, Rodney Ronquillo - Stage Director, Pinky Enriquez - Overall Festival Director's Assistant, Mel Alfonso - Festival Vice-Director's Assistant, Del Fabriga - Ladies of FMWF Coordinator, Gil Vasquez - Marketing Coordinator(Philippines), Lida Muguerza - Marketing Coordinator(Toronto), Ben Agamata - Publicity & Promotion, Romy Nanola - Photographer (GTA This Month), Maurice Dalupang - Gala Coordinator (Hyatt Regency on King), Fe Taduran - Volunteer (Administration), Julius Agamata - Security Officer, Jess Cabrias - Senior Advisor, Marie Belle Clemente - Webmaster.
FMWF 2008. Teresa M. Torralba, Overall Festival Director; Mon Torralba, Creative & Entertainment Director; Virgil Ignacio, Project Director & Partner, Ted Dayno, CFO and Auditor, Minerva Garcia, Accountant; Jojo Taduran, Director for Special Projects; Mon Datol, Media Director; Mavic Palanca-Ignacio, Project Manager – VIP Reception;Miguel Caducio, Director, IT, Video and Photography; Marketing Officer; Marketing Officer; Cesar Manebo, Production Assistant;Pinky Enriquez, Production Assistant; Rubi Talavera, Project Manager - Cultural Wave Fashion Show; Carlos Wm. de Leon, Youth Waves Coordinator; Ron Ligaya, Youth Waves Project Manager; Diwata East, Fashion Show Coordinator; Frank Maralag, Seniors Coordinator; Cassandra de Leon, Youth Waves Production Assistant; Jam Rodriguez, Choreographer; Sahlee Diquiera,Volunteers Supervisor; Rey Diquiera, Asst Volunteers Supervisor; Sonny Amog, Asst. Manager - Logistics and Marketplace; Cris Bustos, Manager - Artist’s Booth; Ruby Amog, Director - Market Place; Samantha East, Cultural Wave Fashion Show Choreographer;Sonny Brown, PA – Boy Katindig; Edgar Sulit, PA – Marco Sison;Project Manager – KidsZone; Marie Belle Clemente, Webmaster; Jade Palanca, Musical Director’s Assistant;Royal Mark Productions, Project Managers Fluvial Regatta; Evelyn Cayongcat, Cultural Officer PCG Toronto; Alejandro Mosquera, Consul General, PCG Toronto; Jose S. Brillantes, Philippine Ambassador to Canada
FMWF 2007. Teresa M. Torralba, Overall Festival Director; Mon Torralba, Creative & Entertainment Director; Ms. Luz De Leon of Pistahan Festival of San Francisco CA, 2007 Official Festival Curator;Maribel Villasanta, Festival Executive Assistant; Mon Datol, Director,Media and Publicity; Cecille Canlapan, Event Coordinator; Jaime Villasanta, Logistics Manager;Frank Z. Maralag, Seniors Management; Randy M. Fermo, Director, Cultural Dance; Armela P. Fermo, Project Manager, Cultural Dance; Carmela Vieira, Volunteer Services Coordinator; Mark Vieira, Production Assistant; Ronald Ligaya, Talent Coordinator, Youth Waves; Cecille Araneta, Project Manager, Talent Management; Miguel Caducio, Director, IT, Video and Photography; Cassandra De Leon, Assistant Coordinator, Youth Waves; Carlos De Leon, Project Manager, Youth Waves; Rubi Talavera, Director, Symposia and Cultural Fashion Show; Diwata East; Fermer Santos; Ores Ting, Director, VIP Reception and Cultural Parade; Rocille Lampitoc, Art Lane Coordinator; Ms. Erena Garcia, Official Hair and Make-up Artist; Annie Salvacion, Guest Curator from Philippines; Deborah Peck, Guest Relations Manager; Jeff Miranda, Director, Special Events Committee; Shiela Nikilopolous, Production Assistant, Special Events; Liway Mallari, Kids Zone Coordinator; Samantha East, Choreographer, Cultural Wave Fashion Show;James Adam Villasanta, Emcee; Cindy Villasanta, Official Choreographer, Filipinos Talents; Parents of the Filipino Talents Show, Production Assistants; Eddy Enriquez; Jess Cabrias, Senior Advisor; Tony Sicat, Senior Advisor; Jojo Taduran, Senior Advisor; Noli Gumapac, Photographer; Sonny Brown, Photographer; Jack Bautista, Photographer; Rubi Talavera Team; Emmanuel Yanga of Parkway Honda;Christina Gamo Dentisty; West Side Lofts; Global Reach Canada, Official Videographer; Bank of Montreal, Bay and College Branch; Dr. F. Mejilla, Family Chiropractor and Associates; Platinum Care; Edward Vasquez, Edward V. Fashion Studio;Lloyd St. Amand, M.P.; Petro Techna International Ltd.; Stronghold Investments Ltd.; Jesus De Francia, Ten Star Insurance Brokers Inc.; Dr. Chito Collantes, CEO of CWSS Canada USA; Nyren Salon, Official Hair and Make-up Artist;Mr. Amel Fortun, President, APO Son Alas; Toronto Police Services, Safety and Security, Fluvial Regatta Escort; Toronto Fire Services, Water show at Fluvial Regatta Event; Somethin’ Sweet 4U, Official Caterer, VIP Reception; Atty. Deanna Santos; Ricky Castelvi; Jun Mamaril a.k.a Snow Cactus , Performer;Youth Waves Volunteers; The Pillars c/o Mr. Frank Maralag; The Filipino Association of Richmond Hill; Talakayan Radyo Pilipino 1430AM Fairchild Radio, MWF Official Radio; Philippine Courier, Official Publication of Filipinos Making Waves Festival; Kuya Roman Carretas of Tinig Himig Pinoy Radio AM530; Philippine Press Club-Ontario; Ching Quejas, President KCCC; Sto. Nino de Maligaya, Toronto Chapter, Site Decorations; Gentours Travel (Canada) Inc., Official MWF Travel Agency; Krudar Thai Boxing, Martial Arts Demonstration;Constable Philip M. Mendoza, Toronto Police Liaison, Centre Island Picnic Coordinator and volunteer Parade marshal; Consul General A. Mosquera and Philippine Consulate General of Toronto; and Dr. Nobella “Belle” Tumbokon, owner of Belle Optical & our inaugural Hermana Mayor;
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE OFFICERS & STAFF (2007). William J.S. Boyle, Executive Officer; Melanie Fernandez, Educational Programme; Dalton Higgins, Artistic Associate Music (Festival Lead); Veronica Yang, Artistic Associate; Sandra Whiting, Artistic Advisor; Jennifer Hart, Administrative Coordinator; Diana Webley, Programming Assistant; Shannon Gardiner, Production Coordinator; Bruce Hutchinson, Director Marketing & Media Relations; Averill Maroun, Manager Marketing & Promotions; Michael Taylor, Marketing Coordinator; Nadia Greenidge, Marketing Coordinator; Ilana Schwartz, Webmaster; Davey Perry, Web Assistant; Shane Gerard, Media Relations; William Bobek, Media Relations; Wendy Vincent, Media Relations; Debbie Findlay, Director Development; Shauna Seabrook, Manager Sponsor Relations; Ed Gatensby, Business Development Associate; Cristina Prinzo, Development Associate Sponsor Relations; Genevieve Peng, Volunteer Coordinator; Gisela Vanzaghi, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator; Upfront Theatre Foundation and Masani Productions; Tsung Tsi (Hakka), Programming Partner Association of Ontario; Ryerson Caribbean, Programming Partner Research Centre; Fui Toong On Society, Programming Partner; Carol Wong, Community Advisor; Dr. Keith Lowe, Community Advisor, Patrick Lee, Community Advisor; Dr. Anne-Marie Lee Loy
FMWF 2007. Teresa M. Torralba, Overall Festival Director; Mon Torralba, Creative & Entertainment Director; Ms. Luz De Leon of Pistahan Festival of San Francisco CA, 2007 Official Festival Curator;Maribel Villasanta, Festival Executive Assistant; Mon Datol, Director,Media and Publicity; Cecille Canlapan, Event Coordinator; Jaime Villasanta, Logistics Manager;Frank Z. Maralag, Seniors Management; Randy M. Fermo, Director, Cultural Dance; Armela P. Fermo, Project Manager, Cultural Dance; Carmela Vieira, Volunteer Services Coordinator; Mark Vieira, Production Assistant; Ronald Ligaya, Talent Coordinator, Youth Waves; Cecille Araneta, Project Manager, Talent Management; Miguel Caducio, Director, IT, Video and Photography; Cassandra De Leon, Assistant Coordinator, Youth Waves; Carlos De Leon, Project Manager, Youth Waves; Rubi Talavera, Director, Symposia and Cultural Fashion Show; Diwata East; Fermer Santos; Ores Ting, Director, VIP Reception and Cultural Parade; Rocille Lampitoc, Art Lane Coordinator; Ms. Erena Garcia, Official Hair and Make-up Artist; Annie Salvacion, Guest Curator from Philippines; Deborah Peck, Guest Relations Manager; Jeff Miranda, Director, Special Events Committee; Shiela Nikilopolous, Production Assistant, Special Events; Liway Mallari, Kids Zone Coordinator; Samantha East, Choreographer, Cultural Wave Fashion Show;James Adam Villasanta, Emcee; Cindy Villasanta, Official Choreographer, Filipinos Talents; Parents of the Filipino Talents Show, Production Assistants; Eddy Enriquez; Jess Cabrias, Senior Advisor; Tony Sicat, Senior Advisor; Jojo Taduran, Senior Advisor; Noli Gumapac, Photographer; Sonny Brown, Photographer; Jack Bautista, Photographer; Rubi Talavera Team; Emmanuel Yanga of Parkway Honda;Christina Gamo Dentisty; West Side Lofts; Global Reach Canada, Official Videographer; Bank of Montreal, Bay and College Branch; Dr. F. Mejilla, Family Chiropractor and Associates; Platinum Care; Edward Vasquez, Edward V. Fashion Studio;Lloyd St. Amand, M.P.; Petro Techna International Ltd.; Stronghold Investments Ltd.; Jesus De Francia, Ten Star Insurance Brokers Inc.; Dr. Chito Collantes, CEO of CWSS Canada USA; Nyren Salon, Official Hair and Make-up Artist;Mr. Amel Fortun, President, APO Son Alas; Toronto Police Services, Safety and Security, Fluvial Regatta Escort; Toronto Fire Services, Water show at Fluvial Regatta Event; Somethin’ Sweet 4U, Official Caterer, VIP Reception; Atty. Deanna Santos; Ricky Castelvi; Jun Mamaril a.k.a Snow Cactus , Performer;Youth Waves Volunteers; The Pillars c/o Mr. Frank Maralag; The Filipino Association of Richmond Hill; Talakayan Radyo Pilipino 1430AM Fairchild Radio, MWF Official Radio; Philippine Courier, Official Publication of Filipinos Making Waves Festival; Kuya Roman Carretas of Tinig Himig Pinoy Radio AM530; Philippine Press Club-Ontario; Ching Quejas, President KCCC; Sto. Nino de Maligaya, Toronto Chapter, Site Decorations; Gentours Travel (Canada) Inc., Official MWF Travel Agency; Krudar Thai Boxing, Martial Arts Demonstration;Constable Philip M. Mendoza, Toronto Police Liaison, Centre Island Picnic Coordinator and volunteer Parade marshal; Consul General A. Mosquera and Philippine Consulate General of Toronto; and Dr. Nobella “Belle” Tumbokon, owner of Belle Optical & our inaugural Hermana Mayor;
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE OFFICERS & STAFF (2007). William J.S. Boyle, Executive Officer; Melanie Fernandez, Educational Programme; Dalton Higgins, Artistic Associate Music (Festival Lead); Veronica Yang, Artistic Associate; Sandra Whiting, Artistic Advisor; Jennifer Hart, Administrative Coordinator; Diana Webley, Programming Assistant; Shannon Gardiner, Production Coordinator; Bruce Hutchinson, Director Marketing & Media Relations; Averill Maroun, Manager Marketing & Promotions; Michael Taylor, Marketing Coordinator; Nadia Greenidge, Marketing Coordinator; Ilana Schwartz, Webmaster; Davey Perry, Web Assistant; Shane Gerard, Media Relations; William Bobek, Media Relations; Wendy Vincent, Media Relations; Debbie Findlay, Director Development; Shauna Seabrook, Manager Sponsor Relations; Ed Gatensby, Business Development Associate; Cristina Prinzo, Development Associate Sponsor Relations; Genevieve Peng, Volunteer Coordinator; Gisela Vanzaghi, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator; Upfront Theatre Foundation and Masani Productions; Tsung Tsi (Hakka), Programming Partner Association of Ontario; Ryerson Caribbean, Programming Partner Research Centre; Fui Toong On Society, Programming Partner; Carol Wong, Community Advisor; Dr. Keith Lowe, Community Advisor, Patrick Lee, Community Advisor; Dr. Anne-Marie Lee Loy