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The Austin Filipino American Association was recently awarded the "2008 Outstanding Non-Profit Asian Organization Excellence Award" by the Network of Asian American organizations (NAAO).
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About the AFAA
The AFAA is a public, non-profit organization providing community assistance and recreation, promotion of the Filipino culture, and representation for the Filipino community in Austin, Texas and vicinity. The AFAA looks forward to serving the Filipino community through charitable work, support services, and love for our culture... | Read More


FLORES DE MAYO! May 24, 2008
Coordinator: Divina Fox (512-775-8004)
Location: Texas Capitol Grounds
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AFAA Mrs. Philippines of Central Texas Beauty Pageant - RESULTS!!!

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AFAA would like to thank all our Mrs. Philippines of Central Texas Beauty Pageant candidates for their participation. We could not have done this event without their commitment. Here's the outcome of our labor that culminated on April 19, 2008.

The winner of the Mrs. Philippines of Central Texas Beauty Pageant was based on highest combined points from Fund Raising (50%) and Judging portion (50%) of the pageant. We are pleased to announce the following winners!!!

  • Mrs. LIZ SANCHEZ was crowned as the 2008-2009 Mrs. Philippines of Central Texas
  • Mrs. CAROL HALE was crowned as the 2008-2009 Mrs. Luzon, 1st runner up
  • Mrs. BERNA HARWOOD was crowned as the 2008-2009 Mrs. Visayas, 2nd runner up
  • Mrs. DORI BAKER was crowned as the 2008-2009 Mrs. Mindanao, 3rd runner up
  • Mrs. JESSICA BENNINGTON was crowned as the 2008-2009 Mrs. Manila, 4th runner up

The winner of the Fund Raising (Popularity) portion of the pageant was based on the points earned by the candidate from raffle ticket sale, ADs, and dinner ticket sale. We are happy to announce the following winners for this part of the pageant!!!

  • Mrs. LIZ SANCHEZ was crowned as the Mrs. Sampaguita (highest fund raiser). She has garnered 6,257 total points of which 2,757 points were from raffle ticket sale and Ads.
  • Mrs. CAROL HALE was crowned as the 1st runner up. She has 4,106 total points of which 2,906 points were from raffle ticket sale and ADs.
  • Mrs. BERNA HARWOOD was crowned as the 2nd runner up. She has 3,855 total points of which 2,075 points were from raffle ticket sale and ADs.
  • Mrs. DORI BAKER was crowned as the 3rd runner up. She has 2,190 total points of which 1,270 points were from raffle ticket sale and ADs.
  • Mrs. JESSICA BENNINGTON was crowned as the 4th runner up. She has 770 total points of which 650 points from raffle ticket sale and ADs.

The following Special Awards were likewise given to the winning candidate!!!

  • Mrs. BERNA HARWOOD - Mrs. Congeniality
  • Mrs. BERNA HARWOOD - Mrs. Photogenic
  • Mrs. CAROL HALE - Mrs. Best in Talent
  • Mrs. BERNA HARWOOD - Mrs. Best in Gown

And the Online Choice Award went to...

  • Mrs. BERNA HARWOOD for getting 9,141 votes!!!

Thank you online voters for participating in this fun contest!


The winners of the $1 Raffle Drawing are as follows:

  • 1st Prize Sony 40" Flat Screen HDTV
    Ticket#1869 CLAUDIA FESER of Austin, Texas
  • 2nd Prize Entertech Dual Microphone Karaoke System
    Ticket#5528 NOLY CAYETANO of Killeen, Texas
  • 3rd Prize iPod Touch 8 GB
    Ticket#4795 ANDRE ESPADA of Austin, Texas

The pageant committee members wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the dinner guests, candidates' supporters, donors, and sponsors!

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