Volume 21 • No. 16 • August 16-31, 2025
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The inaugural Mabuhay Pavilion at Folklorama
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Sanya Lopez
BIBAK Performing Arts. Photo by Chito Sta. Brigida. See Jon Malek’s story on pp B4 & B5
Calendar Girl, Sanya Lopez Story on page B8
Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion Story on page A4
Kapwa Kultura Performing Arts. Photo by Josel Catindoy
MAFTI Performing Arts. Photo by Rey-Ar
Tova Vickar honoured by Ladies of the Knights of Rizal
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$5,000 ANCOP donation made in her name In a moving tribute to a life dedicated to service and generosity, Tova Vickar was named an honorary member of the Ladies of the Knights of Rizal (LOKR) during a special event at The Players Golf Course on August 9, 2025. To mark the occasion, her husband, Larry Vickar, presented a $5,000 donation to ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) in honour of the group. The gift reflects the Vickar family’s long-standing commitment to philanthropy and building bridges between communities. Tova’s story is one of remarkable resilience. Born in post-war Europe to Holocaust See TOVA A5
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