Movie and Television Review Board (MTRCB) commissioner Francia C. Conrado was elected president of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, Inc. (FAMAS) during the reorganization meeting at the Bay Leaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila last Saturday.
She replaced Angelo “Eloy” Padua, who was elected chairman of the board.
The other officers are Alice H. Reyes, 1st vice president; Efren Montano, 2nd vice president; Tess Tan, secretary; TitaArcilla, Treasurer; JunDadulla, auditor; Benedict Abaygar, PRO; Brian Lu and RichelDorotan, marshalls.
The Board of Trustees includes Juan Asuncion, DionyBulong, Aristeo Garcia, Edgar Godin, NerJedaliz, ClesRambaud, Ariel Tabag, Art Tapalla and Jun Velasco.
Conrado is a TV host of Global News Network’sTsismax aired every Thursday at 12 nn., Friday, 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m.
FAMAS under the late former Tourism Attache Arturo M. Padua made several reforms in the Philippine movie industry in producing quality films.
Padua was the father of chairman Angelo Padua.
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Ella Cruz in Teresita’s branch opening
Young actress Ella Cruz (center) assists TeresitaRazon (second from left), founder of “Teresita’s of San Fernando” at the ribbon cutting ceremonies of its 11th branch at the lower ground floor level of SM Manila.
Known for its home-cooked, and affordable Kapampangan dishes, Teresita’s continue to expand in many key cities in Manila and Cavite with recent openings at SM North EDSA Annex, SM BF Paranaque, and SM Light Mall.
Assisting them during the ribbon cutting were Jess Razon(left), Paulo Razon(second from right), marketing and business development head, Nozarc’s, Inc., operator of Teresita’s and Ryan Razon(right), president of Nozarc’s, Inc..