Congratulations Maganda Staff 2009-2010!

Editors-in-Chief: Justine Rivero and Justin Gonzaga

Literary Editor: Reena Flores

Managing Editors/Layout Editors: Alexandria Cariaso and Adrienne Wong

Media Editor: Jason Espinoza

Creative Director: Daniel Santos

Finance and Marketing Director: Melissa David

Marketing Team: Sherelle Villacorta, Trishia Salindang, Sandy Ngo

Events Coordinator: Erika Pallasigui

Human Resources: Jacqueline Fauni

Webmaster: Josh Jimenez

Consultants: Patricia Carino, Brian Adrias, Matthew Yagyagan, Christine Fukushima, Jan Crisostomo, Willie Joe Marquez, Christine Villanueva, Aimee Sison, Alex Tan

Congratulations also to this year’s graduating seniors: Editor-in-Chief Cristal Fiel and Events Coordinator Elaine Legaspi. WOOOO!! YAYYY!! YOU GRADUATED!!!! Thank you for sharing your time, your love, and your beautiful selves with {M}22. On behalf of {M}22 staff: Congratulations and good luck. We’ll miss you.

{ alexandria cariaso | m22 finance and marketing director }

TODAY: SOMArts Celebration of Manong Al Robles

With the passing of Manong Al Robles still fresh, community members continue to commemorate him and his work through events such as The Journey Continues Continues: A life celebration for Al Robles by the SOMArts in San Francisco.

More information about Al Robles’ legacy is available at Hyphen. Community members are also paying their respects online at a website dedicated to the Inspiration of Al Robles.

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: A LIFE CELEBRATION FOR AL ROBLES

When: Sunday, May 17, 2009, 12 to 5pm
What: A Potluck Celebration featuring Poetry Readings, Live Jazz Musical Peformances, Dance, Martial Arts, and You
Where: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St, San Francisco

You are welcome to bring a poem, sing a song, bring your instrument, share a dish, volunteer, speak a few words, or just listen and enjoy just like Manong Al would have wanted. Manong Al’s Spirit is now dancing among the Caribou.

If you would like to help with anything, volunteer to setup/cleanup, or give a donation of food or a performance or perhaps just give a kind word or thought, please contact: Robles_Kim @ hotmail. com, Irayarobles @ comcast. net, Tonyrobles1964 @ hotmail. com

{ alexandria cariaso | m22 finance and marketing director }

RIP Manong Al Robles

On Saturday, May 2nd, poet and activist Al Robles (right) passed away after suffering from a brief illness. Robles was a significant figure in the Pilipino community, known especially for his role in the eviction protest and rebuilding of the International Hotel in San Francisco. But as important as was his political activism, many Pilipinos and non Pilipinos recollect with fondness Robles’ loving personality and amiable character.

Robles passing was felt throughout the Asian community in general, and a memorial service was paid in his honor recently [Youtube].

His presence will be sorely missed, his accomplishments remembered, and his poetry will remain an indelible  mark on the community he so faithfully served and who will never forget their beloved Manong Al Robles. Rest in peace.

For online tributes and more information about Robles, visit: Philippine American Writers and Artists, Inc.
Al Robles published a collection of poetry: Rappin’ with 10,000 Carabaos in the Dark (1996)

image (c) anna l. conti, flickr

{ alexandria cariaso | m22 finance and marketing director }