The Company
The event is presented by Philippine Fiesta, Inc., a division of
Special Edition Press, Inc. (SEPI), a multi-media corporation
engaged in publishing, graphic design services, marketing services
and staged events. Established in 1991, SEPI now offers diversified
services to meet the requirements of its growing clientele.
SEPI offers graphic design services, creative services (copy writing,
ad lay-outs, storyboards, slide presentation artwork), printing
services (pre-press, color separations and printing), and production
of newspapers, magazines, journals, brochures, posters, packaging
designs, calendars, and other collateral materials.
In addition, SEPI established its Staged Events Division and
successfully ventured into concert presentations and event
promotions while blending the elements of cultural festival and
international trade show.
Mission Statement
The company aims to be the provider of an avenue for the mainstream business to reach the fast-growing and very strong Filipino American market, and connect the Filipino businesses to the mainstream market in the United States.
In line with this objective, the company focuses on the best interest of customers, exhibitors, advertisers, and sponsors while showcasing the rich Filipino culture and heritage.
Our success is achieved by:
- Responding to our customer with the
highest level of service
- Innovating our work
- Valuing our employees & supporters
The Principals

Fernando M. Mendez
President & CEO |

Milagros B. Mendez
Executive Vice-President, Operations & Marketing |
Events Organized & Presented in the Past
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Special Edition Press, Inc. s Staged Events Division highly-skilled staff is composed of experts in promotions, marketing, and advertising.
SEPI's Staged Events Division has produced the following successful concerts and trade/cultural expositions:
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2008
Special Guests: MARIAN RIVERA / DINGDONG DANTES / BEA ALONZO
August 16 & 17, 2008
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2007
Special Guests: POPS FERNANDEZ / PIOLO PASCUAL / JUN POLISTICO / POKWANG
August 18 & 19, 2007
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2006
Special Guests: JUDY ANNE SANTOS / RYAN AGONCILLO / DIETHER OCAMPO / FAITH CUNETA / CELESTE LEGASPI
August 19 & 20, 2006
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2005
Special Guests: HON MAYOR VILMA SANTOS RECTO / AIZA SEGUERRA / NANETTE INVENTOR/JON SANTOS/LEO MARTINEZ
August 20 & 21, 2005
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2004
Special Guests: NORA AUNOR / LIRIO VITAL / FE DELOS REYES & B. BERNARDO
August 21 & 22, 2004
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2003
Special Guests: RICO PUNO / MITCH VALDEZ
August 16 & 17, 2003
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2002
Special Guests: PILITA CORALES / HOTDOG
August 17 & 18, 2002
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2001
Special Guest: GARY VALENCIANO
August 18 & 19, 2001
Note: Venue for the above events was the
Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, New Jersey
- 2007 PINOY MUSIK FESTIVAL
Special Guests: APO HIKING SOCIETY / HEART EVANGELISTA / NANETTE INVENTOR
May 4, 2007, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
- YUGYUGAN SA MANHATTAN
April 13, 2007, The Copacabana, New York, NY
- PIOLO, SAM MILBY, & POKWANG LIVE CONCERT
April 13, 2007, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
- 2006 GARY VALENCIANO WORLD TOUR 2006 WITH DIETHER OCAMPO
& KRISTINE HERMOSA
November 11, 2006, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
- 2005 GARY VALENCIANO/ZSA-ZSA PADILLA LIVE CONCERT
November 6, 2005, Trump Taj Mahal Xanadu Theatre, Atlantic City, NJ
- 2004 NORA-KUH (POWER OF 2) LIVE CONCERT
June 11, 2004, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
- 2000 NORA AUNOR LIVE CONCERT
April 29, 2000, Newark Symphony Hall, Newark, NJ
- 1997 Jo Ramos with Randy Santiago & The Manouevers
September 20, 1997, Hilton Casino Resort, Atlantic City, NJ
- 1997 Philippine Trade Fair & Fiesta 97
Special Guests: RICO J. PUNO / AI-AI DELAS ALAS / DULCE
July 25 & 26, 1997, New York Coliseum, New York City
- 1996 Sharon Cuneta Concert
October 26 & 27, 1996, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ
- 1996 US-PHILIPPINES TRADESHOW 96
Special Guests: AMALIA FUENTES / BOBBY VASQUEZ / PORKCHOP / GABBY CONCEPCION / FE DELOS REYES / CHERRY GIL / EDDIE MESA
July 27 & 28, 1996, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
- 1995 Banig In Concert
November 4 & 5, 1995, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ
- 1994 Kuh Ledesma Live Concert
November 12, 1994, Townhall, New York City