AASC-078- 2019 Palace Entertainment Executives Call on Consul General Cruz Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz (2nd from left) with Maxx Promos CEO/Producer, Mr. Mutch Carino (1st) and the executives of Palace Entertainment, Vice President for Food and Beverage, Mr. Albert Cabuco (3rd) and F&B Director Mr. Carlos Salazar (rightmost). 28 June 2019, Los Angeles - Executives of a US-based entertainment and amusement company, Palace Entertainment, led by its Fil-Am Vice President for Food and Beverage, Mr. Albert L. Cabuco, called on Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz on 26 June 2019. Also in attendance was Mr. Mutch Cariño, CEO/Producer of Maxx Promos. Palace Entertainment, which is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, is one the largest operators of water parks, theme parks and family entertainment centers in the United States. It currently operates 37 properties in 11 states, including two of America's most historic and treasured amusement -- Kennywood Park in Pennsylvania and Lake Compounce in Connecticut. Mr. Cabuco briefed Consul General Cruz on the properties operated and owned by Palace Entertainment, as well as on the employment opportunities being offered by their company, which young Filipino-Americans may avail of, especially during the summer season. Mr. Cariño, on one hand, invited the Consulate General to the Filipino community event dubbed, Fil-American Fun-Fest, which will be held at one of Palace Entertainment’s properties, Raging Waters in San Dimas, on 14 September 2019. According to Mr. Cariño, the Fun-Fest, which his company Maxx Promos is producing in cooperation with Palace Entertainment, is expected to provide a venue for the community to come together and renew community ties. A variety show featuring Ms. Geneva Cruz and other Fil-Am entertainers, as well as food trucks of Fil-Am restaurateurs will also be in place to make the day-long event even more festive. END. .