Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Los Angeles MEGA MILLIONS ticket scores $215K win!

Winning Ticket Purchased at Island Pacific South Vermont


California Lottery Press Release


SACRAMENTO, February 24--- A lucky California lottery player in Los Angeles definitely woke up on the right side of the bed this morning. That's because they matched five of six numbers in last night's MEGA millions draw, netting them a cool $ 215,488.



The winning ticket was purchased at Island Pacific Supermarket located at 225-229 South Vermont Avenue. The winning numbers on the ticket were 40,4, 16 ,53, 36 and the Mega number -- the only number the ticket did not match -- was 18.


MEGA Millions is a multi-state game , played in California and 34 other states. Players pick five numbers from 1 to 56 plus a MEGA number from 1 to 46. Draw times are Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:00 pm PST. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased from any of the more than 21,000 California Lottery retailers.Please visit the California Lottery 's MEGA Millions site for more information.


The California Lottery is celebrating 25 years of enhancing education and supporting local communities. More than 95 cents of every Lottery dollar is returned to the community in the form of contributions to education, prizes, and retail commissions. The California Lottery contributes at least 34 cents of every dollar that players spend on Lottery products to public education and returns more than 50 percent of sales to players in the form of prizes. Since the Lottery's inception in 1985, Lottery players have contributed more than $22 billion to California schools out of total sales of nearly $59 billion . REtailers benefit too , earning $3.8 billion in compensation since 1985.

 Talagang panalo ka sa Island! Island Pacific is committed to serve the Filipino American community, wherever they are. Come and shop at Island Pacific Supermarket and enjoy tremendous savings-- presyong sulit talaga! Island Pacific, now with 9 branches in California to serve you.










Monday, February 15, 2010

It's a Grand Fiesta at Island Pacific Canoga Park!

15 February 2010

World Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao led the exciting grand opening fiesta of Island Pacific Seafood Market at Canoga Park last Friday, February 12, 2010. Over (More than) 1,500 eager guests and customers awaited the legendary hero’s mini concert with songwriter Lito Camo and his MP Band.The first lucky 150 customers received an autographed photo of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. And others received gift certificates and t-shirts being given away at the event.

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Lito Camo
 Fil-Am artists also came out to celebrate the grand opening. Filipino band pop icon, Introvoys with Paco Arespacochaga, Bambu, Jigger, Michelle Andria, Nikisha; Krizzy, Kim, Dezeree, Ilikea, collectively known as the Asian Dolls, also performed. Filipiono model-turned-actress Patricia Javier and Madonna Decena of Britain’s Got Talent sang a couple of songs with Manny.

                                                                              Introvoys
Patricia Javier and the Asian Dolls

Bambu

Both non-Filipinos also came out to show support; not just for Pacquiao who has been dubbed the “Mexicutioner,” but also for the new Island Pacific market that holds the distinction of having the most complete and freshest selections of seafood in the area. Popular Spanish celebrity Mayra Berenice from the radio station El Gato 103.1 and the Folclorico Mariachi Band represented for the Hispanic community


Traffic stood still as both Filipinos and Hispanics fans drove from as far as Temecula, Orange County, Long Beach, Palmdale, Lancaster and Carson to get a glimpse of the world-renowned boxing champ. The searchlights beaming in the sky attracted so much attention that the parking lot had to be closed down to accommodate thousands of supporters.


Manny Pacquiao – the 7-division boxing champ, arrived on time and signed boxing gloves, belts, and shirts to the delight of his fans. All this in support of Island Pacific who has been supporting him in return by giving him all his supermarket needs each time he trains for a fight here in Los Angeles.

Panalo talaga sa Island Pacific!

Circus artistes, stilt walkers, magic show, juggling and balloon twisting, kiddie jumpers and food sampling from various food distributors simply entertained the whole family especially the children. Patricia Javier and the Asian Dolls and former Southborder vocalist Vince Alaras continued to serenade the crowd last Saturday, Feb 13 and distributed free tickets of Philippine’s Comedy King Dolphy’s US movie premiere. Truly a fun-filled weekend fiesta for everyone!

A whole new shopping experience awaits Island Pacific Supermarket customers with the opening of its new branch in Canoga Park. Not only Filipinos but also Hispanics and Indians favor shopping at the fresh seafood section. Located at the western side of San Fernando Valley along Roscoe Blvd corner De Soto Avenue, Island Pacific offers a wide range of the freshest foods, grocery items and home essentials at very affordable prices. Presyong Sulit talaga!


Completing the superb shopping experience only Island Pacific Canoga Park can provide are its wide aisles, clean spaces and of course exciting promotions and excellent customer service. Watch out for the following conveniences!
• Philhouse Hot Food to Go – Take home delicious favorites like kare-kare,adobo,crispy pata,menudo, lechon kawali at marami pang iba!
• Fresh Seafood Cooked The Way You Like It- We will do it, ala Dampa-style in Manila,where you choose your seafood and we’ll cook it perfectly for you.
• Alas Kargo - Wala ng mumura pa
• Money Remittance Service


Island Pacific Canoga Park will be conveniently accessible not only to Canoga Park but also to other communities in West San Fernando Valley including Woodland Hills, Northridge, West Hills, Chatsworth, Topanga Canyon, Tarzana, and Reseda. It will open at 8am and close at 9pm everyday.



Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Manny Pacquiao Leads Celebrities in Island Pacific Canoga Park

Grand Opening Weekend Celebration Feb 12-14

This coming Feb 12-14 promises to be an unforgettable weekend of exciting shows, music, dancing, fun & treats for all, during the Island Pacific Supermarket Canoga Park Grand Opening Weekend Celebration. No less than World Boxing Champ and legendary hero Manny Pacquiao will lead the exciting celebration in Island Pacific’s second store in San Fernando Valley.


The weekend celebration starts on February 12 Friday at 6:00 pm featuring Champ Manny Pacquiao w/ his MP band,Songwriter Lito Camo, Paco Arespacochaga & the Introvoys and Kababayan 18’s host, Janelle So. To reach out to the Latino community, there will be popular Spanish celebrity Mayra Berenice from radio station El Gato 103.1 and the Folclorico Mariachi Band. The first 150 will receive a 5 x 7 autographed photo of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao.

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 Mayra Berenice from radio station El Gato 103.1

The following day, February 13, Saturday, another exciting show is lined up from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm, featuring Vince Alaras, the former Southborder lead vocalist, the Asian Dolls with Ms. Patricia Javier, and a Mariachi Band.

Patricia Javier with the Asian Dolls
On Valentine’s Day,February 14, Sunday, a fun-filled show for the whole family will be held from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm. Circus Artistes & Stilt Walkers will entertain the family and children will especially love the magic show, juggling, and balloon twisting.

Island Pacific is committed to serve the Filipino American community, wherever they are. Seeing that the Pinoy families living in the western side of San Fernando Valley has long been under-served, Island Pacific decided to put up another branch in the SF Valley, around 7 miles away from its first store in Panorama City. Located in the corner of De Soto Avenue, along Roscoe Blvd, the Island Pacific Canoga Park supermarket is part of a multi-store complex beside Carl’s Jr, Sam Ash Guitar Center, and De Soto Pharmacy, with a huge parking lot, where all the Grand Opening Weekend festivities will be held.


Island Pacific Canoga Park will be conveniently accessible not only to Canoga Park but also to other communities in West San Fernando Valley including Woodland Hills, Northridge, West Hills, Chatsworth, Topanga Canyon, Tarzana, and Reseda. It will open at 8am and close at 9pm everyday.

Come and celebrate with us at Island Pacific Canoga Park this week-end! You’ll not only love the great entertaining shows; you’ll also get the most complete line of seafood, meat, produce, and other Asian food products in West SF Valley – sa presyong sulit talaga!