JOHN Lloyd Cruz, one of the most successful movie actors in the Philippines today, will celebrate his 30th birthday on Friday, June 24, which is also the Feast of St. John the Baptist. John Lloyd is a three-time Box Office King in the years 2008, 2009 and 2012.
Other June birthday celebrants are:
June 2 – Manila’s first lady Dr. Loi Ejercito;
June 3 – TV anchor Christine “Tin Tin” Garcia;
June 4 – Kundiman Queen Sylvia de la Torre, and veteran actress Pacita Arana;
June 5 – Former Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr. and choreographer Anna Feliciano of Kapatid Channel 5;
June 8 – Former Mr. United Nations World Scott Ancheta;
June 9 – Hotel executive Ben Carian;
June 11 – Former Mrs. United Nations-International Estela Bijar who is celebrating at her hometown of Los Banos in the Philippines;
June 12 – Sexy actress, singer and TV host Rufa Mae Quinto;
June 13 – Columnist/writer Julie Yap Daza;
June 14 – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago and former presidential aspirant Gilbert Teodoro;
June 15 – Philippine News owner and publisher Christian Espiritu;
June 19 – Fiesta Filipina Cuisine in Las Vegas owner Ernie Guevarra;
June 20 – Ballroom dancing king Louis Rubio;
June 21 – Actress Andi Eigenmann, and former Miss RP-USA and Miss Philippines Earth runner-up Krystle Ann Dizon Grant;
June 23 – Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson;
June 24 – Burlingame business executive Mightor Garcia;
June 26 – TV actor and singer Gab Valenciano, and former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo; and
June 30 – Bank executive Bernie de Barrio.
To all birthday celebrants, many happy returns of the day!
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April 27 marked the 95th birthday of retired Sgt. First Class Carlos Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez was honored and presented with Certificates of Recognition, issued and authorized by the Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco.
Ramirez’s grandson Navy Lt. Dr. Manuel Gonzalez, presented and red from the Certificate, “In recognition of your courage and service, and continued perseverance in the long battle for full equity for Filipino WW II veterans.”
Also sending her best wishes for a joyous celebration was Rep. Nancy Pelosi who wrote, “Filipino soldiers who fought in the Philippines during World War II showed great heroism, patriotism and tremendous sacrifice fighting for our freedom and democracy. You work on behalf of the Filipino World War II veterans is a shining testament to our human desire for truth and justice.
Herminie Cabalbag from the Veterans Supportive Services Center of Silicon Valley also present Ramirez a framed picture of the WWII monument in Washington DC, honoring him for all his contributions.
Having migrated to the US in 1949, Ramirez has the distinction of being in the 1 percent population of WW II survivors who are still alive. He has earned the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in actor, along with an Army Commendation Medal. He also received the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal for surviving the Bataan Death March.
A celebration was held at the Burlingame Recreation Center and was attended by family and friends.
