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Important Info to commemorate the month of the Philippine's Independence Day

• Philippine Independence celebration on Madison Ave. in NYC Sunday, June 5, 2005 • Parade starts 11:45 AM at 41st St., ends 2:30 PM at 27th St. • Street Fair 24th - 26th St. 10 AM to 6 PM • Cultural Festival north of 23rd St. 2:30 - 5:30 PM
• New York Filipino Film Fest - June 10-16
• Philippine Independence celebration in Passaic, NJ Sunday, June 12, 2005, with parade followed by all-day cultural show plus booths, exhibits, items for sale and lots of Filipino food at Third Ward Memorial Park, Passaic
• New York City area residents will be able to see the second annual lighting of the Empire State Building with the colors of the Philippine flag on June 15 and 16, 2005. The lighting ceremony, to be held at the Philippine Center on Wednesday, June 15th, will be hosted by the Philippine Consulate General and CORE. The event will be topped off by "Harnessing Individual Successes Toward Collective Empowerment," CORE's annual networking event for young professionals. The event highlights the empowering experiences and inspiring stories of a panel of accomplished Filipino Americans. Learn more about this event and register online! The registration price increases by $10 after June 8.