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The Expo ’08 was ushered by a gala night at the grand ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey. Luis Pedron served as the emcee for the festivities. Honored with plaques of recognition were 21 outstanding and deserving Pinoys who received their awards including KC’s very own, Rico Foz (Advocacy), Rhodora Ursua (Public Health), and Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza (Nonprofit Sector).
Topnotch Electronics' 4th Annual Phil - US Expo was held on May 17 and 18, 2008 at the New Jersey National Guard Armory in Jersey City. It attracted thousands of Filipino Americans from the Tri-State NY/NJ/CT area. The two-day festival featured special guests Kapuso stars Katrina Halili, Jay-R and Allan K. plus multiawarded broadcaster Arnold Clavio of "Unang Hirit".
In April and May 2008, KC participated in several advocacy activities to raise awareness about the needs and challenges facing Asian Americans in New York City. Pictures below include KC with other Project CHARGE partners meet with NYS Assembly Member Dick Gottfried and Jay Duller with Michael Cho of the Korean American Counseling Center participate in NYC Budget Vigils. 
The Expo ’08 was ushered by a gala night at the grand ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey. Luis Pedron served as the emcee for the festivities. Honored with plaques of recognition were 21 outstanding and deserving Pinoys who received their awards including KC’s very own, Rico Foz (Advocacy), Rhodora Ursua (Public Health), and Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza (Nonprofit Sector).
On May 16, 2008, Rhodora Ursua and Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza were invited to speak on the community advocacy panel at the 2008 City University of New York (CUNY) Conference on Asian American Women. The event was held at the CUNY Graduate Center, Elebash Recital Hall in Manhattan.
