West Valley Journal December 2011 : Page 5
December 15, 2011 West Valley Journal -Advertorial Student activist Jasmine Sunda and Monterey Park Library Foundation member Pedro Chan are recipients of the non-partisan 2011 People Who Make A Difference Award sponsored by the United United Democratic Club of Monterey Park. Former Monterey Park mayor and treasurer, Louise Davis will present the awards at a Monterey Hill Steakhouse dinner event on Jan. 26. The award is also known as “The Louise” in honor of Davis. Terry DeWolfe, chair of the award committee, said it is a non-partisan tribute presented annually by the United Democratic Club of Monterey Park to one city resident man and woman who have previously received little public recognition while making major community service contributions. Names of the honorees are embroidered on a tapestry which hangs in the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. Reservations are required ( please---by Jan. 23). Tickets are $30 (includes tax and tip) and can be purchased from Tilda De Wolfe (626-280-0479 – alldewolfe@ hotmail.com ), or by mail at UDC, P.O. Box 954, Monterey Park, CA 91754. UDC To Honor Two Local Residents APA Bars Honors Local Attorney With ‘Trailblazer’ Award Page 5 Jasmine Sunda Pedro Chan The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association has conferred the “Trailblazer” award to former Monterey Park mayor, attorney G. Monty Manibog at its recently held annual convention and awards banquet in Atlanta on Nov. 18. NAPABA is an organization comprising all Asian Pacific American bar associations, including the Philippine American Bar Association and Manibog was one of only nine “trailblazer” awardees recognized and honored for their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions in the legal profession. Manibog, as is true of the other 8 “trailblazers,” was featured on a giant TV screen on stage of the convention hall where his accomplishments were featured through photos and narration prior to appearing at the podium to receive his award and delivering a brief speech. Manibog was previously cited for bringing about a change in immigration law by his precedent-setting case of May Retino, a nutritionist from the Philippines, whose rejection as a “professional” for immigration purposes was reversed by the Board of Immigration Appeals, which favorably affected nutritionists world wide. He was also cited for his leadership role in opposing the divisive “English only” measure by debating the English Only advocates at Harvard University’s JFK School of Government and also being among the first Filipino American mayors and councilmen in the continental US. Manibog continues to practice law with his youngest son, Darren, under the firm name of Manibog & Manibog LLP, which is now located at 5410 East Beverly Boulevard, in Los Angeles. KNEE PAIN Discover What Integrative Manual Therapy Can Do For YOU! Integrative Manual Therapy ™ is a cutting edge technique using a gentle, hands-on approach, to rid the body of chronic pain and treat numerous ailments. IMT is a comprehensive method to improve the performance and function of the body. We use IMT to effectively treat: • Fibromyalgia • Headaches and Migraines • Arthritis • • Chronic Neck and Back Pain • Bell’s Palsy • • Chronic Arm and Leg Pain • Cramps, Pelvic Pain • • Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease • TMJ (Jaw Joint) Disorders • You DON’T have to live with Call for FREE Consultation 626-576-0591 Serving the local community since 1982 55 S. Raymond Ave., Suite 100 • Alhambra, CA 91801 www.yonemoto.com
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