2006 Filipinas Magazine Achievement Awards

For the 9th consecutive year, Filipinas Magazine is honoring ten Filipino Americans whose achievements in their respective areas of endeavor make them exemplars, not only for members of our community in the United States but also for Filipinos worldwide.

The 2006 Filipinas Magazine Achievement Awards will be conferred on individuals in the following categories: Arts & Culture, Communication, Community Service, Corporate Leadership, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Lifetime Achievement, Medicine, Public Affairs and Youth Leadership.
Significantly, some of the leading corporations and institutions in America are sponsoring the awards, further enhancing what may well be the most prestigious recognition of professional excellence, outstanding leadership and selfless public service in the Filipino American community.

Filipinas takes special pride in showcasing this year's honorees. The awards presentation was be held last June 24, 2006 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in downtown San Francisco. For the first time, a Gallery of Achievers, featuring past award recipients, will be one of the highlights of the event.

Arts and Culture: Manuel Rodriguez, Sr.
Sponsored by Catholic Healthcare West

Communication: Gene Marcial
Sponsored by GMA Pinoy TV

Community Service: Reuben Seguritan, Esq.
Sponsored by Genentech, Inc.

Corporate Leadership: Maria Luisa Mabilangan Haley
Sponsored by: Wells Fargo

Entertainment: Mark Dacascos
Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch

Entrepreneurship: Daniel Moran
Sponsored by Merrill Lynch

Lifetime Achievement: Alex Esclamado
Sponsored by AARP California

Medicine: Lupo Carlota, M.D.
Sponsored by Seton Health Services Foundation

Public Affairs: Hon. Ron Menor
Sponsored by AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah

Youth Leadership: Jennifer Punsalan Wood
Sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies