Nationwide Pistang Pinoy Paskong Pampaswerte at Casino Filipino

MANILA, Philippines - With Christmas fast approaching, everybody is in a rush to shop gifts for their godchildren and monito-monita, festivities and exciting events continue as Casino Filipino (CF) branches, satellites and arcades nationwide launch the Pistang Pinoy Paskong Pampaswerte today and on Dec. 6.

Bong Quintana, PAGCOR’s AVP for Entertainment said that the Pistang Pinoy Paskong Pampaswerte is CF’s way of welcoming the merry month of December.

The month-long festivities start with the star-studded launch of its monthly theme. To perform tonight are Isabel Granada (CF-Angeles), Eva Eugenio (CF-Davao), magician Kent Oliver (CF-Hyatt), Katya Santos (Madison Satellite), Janelle Jamer (CF-Parañaque) and Viva artist Paula Bianca Cuneta (CF-Pavilion).

On Dec. 6, CF will present Aicelle Santos in CF-Cebu; Gino Padilla, Amigo Satellite, Iloilo City; Jun Polistico, Lancaster Satellite, Mandaluyong City; Andrea del Rosario, Mimosa Satellite, Pampanga; and Aiza Seguerra, Ronquillo Satellite, Manila.

The series of December celebrity shows, which coincides with the National CF-Game Show, start with the performances of impersonator/comedian Ate Shawie and friends at CF-Hyatt on Dec. 11. Rachel Alejandro is the featured performer on Dec. 12 at Mimosa Satellite, Pampanga while Paula Bianca and former Rivermaya vocalist Jayson Fernandez jams it up at CF-Olongapo on Dec. 13. Kenyo Band entertains CF-Tagaytay guests also on Dec. 13.

Randy Santiago serenades guests at CF-Angeles on Dec. 18 while Jett Pangan performs at Mactan Satellite on Dec. 19.

On Dec. 20, Jonalyn Viray performs for casino patrons at Lancaster Satellite, Mandaluyong City while Francine Prieto will be at Ronquillo Satellite, Manila.

CF’s Christmas celebration ala Pistang Pinoy features magician Kent Oliver at CF-Bacolod, Jayson at Madison Satellite, Mandaluyong City and Andrea at Binondo Satellite, Manila, all performing on Dec. 21.

On Dec. 27, Ethel Booba performs at CF-Davao and Rey Valera performs his OPM hits at 365 Plaza Satellite, San Nicolas, Laoag, Ilocos Norte on the same day.

Nina is scheduled to perform at CF-Cebu tomorrow, Dec. 5 and CF-Tagaytay on Dec. 7. The all-male hit band Side A, on the other hand, performs for three consecutive nights such as at CF-Pavilion on Dec. 10, at CF-Angeles on Dec. 11 and at CF-Parañaque, Dec. 12.

Casino Filipino features fashion shows with the winners of Miss Casino Filipino 2013. Fashion designers Arielle Agasang and Gerry Katigbak showcases their finest runway collections on Dec. 7 at CF-Parañaque, Dec. 13 at CF-Tagaytay, Dec. 18 at CF-Pavilion and Dec. 28 at CF-Angeles.

The Not Your Ordinary Variety Show (NYOVS) featuring the Not Your Ordinary Boys and Girls (NYOBG) together with the KRAZY CHIKS (Miss Casino Filipino 2012 winners), Joyce, Season 1 OPM @ Pagcor grand champion and Dash performs at CF-Pavilion on Dec. 7, CF-Angeles on Dec. 20, CF-Parañaque on Dec. 21, CF-Hyatt on Dec. 26 and CF-Tagaytay on Dec. 27.

PAGCOR Artists, D & G Dancers, together with Mykle Benedicto of K MENN go on a nationwide Christmas Tour 2013 in Mactan Satellite, Lapu-Lapu City on Dec. 6; Binondo Satellite, Manila on Dec. 7; Mimosa Satellite, Clark Field, Pampanga on Dec. 11; 365 Plaza Satellite, Laoag, Ilocos Norte on Dec. 14; CF-Olongapo on Dec. 20; CF-Bacolod on Dec. 27; and Amigo Satellite, Iloilo City on Dec. 28.

(Admission to all the shows is free and on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. For details, call the PAGCOR Entertainment Department at telephone numbers 852-7760 or 854-4688.)