Island Pacific Supermarket led fans in welcoming Pacman at Atlantic Aviation in LAX.

Manny Pacquiao’s After Fight Party, Victory Mass and Welcome Arrival

(Joshua Clottey fight in Texas)

MANNY PACQUIAO’S official After Fight Party was held at the third level of the Diamond Club at The Ballpark in Arlington.  Manny arrived at around 1:30 a.m., staying all the way until 4 p.m.  During the celebration, he belted out more than seven songs, seemingly not tired at all by the fight he just won over Joshua Clottey.  Amazingly, he still had the energy to sing and jam all night with the likes of Madonna Decena, the Calsada band and even Arnel Pineda.  Jinkee and her friends were also seen enjoying the massive celebration.

PacMan proudly waved the Philippine Flag upon his arrival in Los Angeles

Victory Mass

Last Sunday, March 14, around 300 people joined Manny Pacquiao for a 9:30 a.m. Victory Mass held at the Convention Center of the  Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

It was a very solemn mass, where Manny offered his special intention/thanksgiving during the Prayers of the Faithful.  He thanked the Lord for giving him strength and for winning the fight, and for all the blessings that He is continuously showering upon him.  He also prayed for a safe journey back to Los Angeles and the Philippines. Pacquiao sincerely recited the Prayer of the Faithful in his native Tagalog, and clearly he and his wife Jinkee were deep in prayer during the entire mass.

After the final blessings, he delivered a short speech thanking all the people who supported him – many who flew all the way to Texas just to watch the fight.  He took off his trademark sunglasses and showed his face to the crowd – a sign of obvious sincerity.

Welcome Arrival

Island Pacific Supermarket led a group of fans in welcoming Pacman upon his arrival at Atlantic Aviation in LAX.  Welcome leis and flower bouquet were arranged by “L.A.'s Celebrity Hair Stylist” Marlou Colina and Focal Point Flowers celebrity florist, Mhar Cabradilla.

*article written by Joseph Pimentel, Asian Journal

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

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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.