KAMMAYET DAGITI LITERATURA ILOKANA KEN KULTURA ITI AMIANAN
Amado I. Yoro
“Preserving a Literature and Culture through Organizing”Daytoy ti topiko nga impakarga ni DR. ARIEL AGCAOILI, Coordinator ti Nakem ken International Conference in Literature and Culture Amianan a naangay idi Oktubre 27, 2007 iti Philippine Consulate General. “If you can stress the need to preserve and produce our languages and cultures as our way of affirming diversity and multiculturalism”. Laoklaok a kultura ken puli. Dagiti Filipino ti maysa a puli a mangbukel iti komunidad. Imigrante dagitoy. Kabaelanda ti makilaok iti ania a puli. Nupay naisinada kadagiti kampo kadagiti plantasion, saanna a kayat a sawen a saanda ammo ti makilangen. Filipino are capable to mingle with any ethnic group. Filipinos could be a good links. :“Filipinos can serve as “bridge person” in America’s emerging new pluralism. Filipinos and other Asians share a common geographic origin in the Asia-Pacific basin. In looking for images, or characteristics that would best capture and describe the Filipinos, especially the Ilokanos: you may or may not agree with me if I use these TERMINOLOGY such as: hardworker, frugal, and strike everywhere type of individual, I came upon the picture: SAAN UNAY A MANAGPILI. ADDA DIAY PAGSASAO: IMMAYTAYO A MANGGED, LA NGARUD, KUARTANTO MET LA TI BIROKEM. Ni Ilokano ket managil-iliw, nagaget ken natudio” Langoyenna amin a baresbes wenno adda danumna, as of the milkfish, the national fish of the Philippines. Milkfish, the bangus, thrives on brackish water, the admixture of fresh water that comes from the mountain rivers and salty water that comes from the sea. It is in this rotunda, this intersection, that milkfish are raised” Kaaduanna dagitoy a Filipino ket nalaingda nga agorganisa. Agsuratda iti man prosa, piksion ken dadduma. Ammoda iti laud, daya, amianan ken abagatan iti makuna a Crossroad of the Pacific or the Melting Pot”. Tallo a balikas dagiti kangrunaan a nagbatayak a nagsarita a kas maysa kadagiti panelists, iti sakupek: · Preserving [pannakasalimetmet wenno pannakatagiben]· Literatura Ilokana ken Kultura iti Amianan· Panagbangon ti grupo Sakbay nga immayak ditoy Hawaii idi Hulio 30, 1971, nangrugiak iti nanumo a barrio. Naisigudak nga agduyos iti panagsuratan. Bassit usit ti nangrugiak a nakipagbangonan a gunglo dagiti mannurat a managan iti STA CRUZ WRITERS GUILD idi Agodsto 18, 1962 nga impanguluan ni Cristino I. Inay, babaen iti pananggutigot ni agpapaay idi iti Bannawag Editorial, Juan S.P. Hidalgo, Jr. Maysaak a nakaawat ti surat ni Apo Hidalgo, kas mayaak idin nga agdadamo a contributor iti Bannawag iti kasapaan ti 1960. Nagbalin ti Sta Cruz Writers Guild a bukel wenno bin-i a nangrugian a nabangon dagiti dadduma a gunglo. Ket idi agarup 1964, nagbalin a Sinait Writers Assn, sa idi nabangon ti Gumil Ilocos Sur iti agarup taraudi ti 1965 wenno tapog ti 1966, nagbalin ti SWA a Gumil Sinait, banag a nankipagkameng ti Gumil Sinait iti Gumil Ilocos Sur idi 1966, a nakipagkamenganmi metten – aginggana a nagkamengkami iti Gumil Filipinas aginggana nga immayak iti Hawaii. As I arrived in Hawaii, the very first writers’ group I have joined is the Gumil Hawaii, through the invitation of Mrs. Pacita Cabulera Saludes
Kas opisial ken nagpaay a pangulo ti nadumaduma a komite a pakairamanan iti Seminar/Workshop ken Antohologies, napanunotmi a binangon ti
ALOHA SALUYOT CLUB, a buklen ti 7: Mario Albalos, Jun Abinsay, Elias Yoro, Francis Ponce, Rhuddy Castro, Amado Yoro, Mel Gonzales agpaay a kas takiag wenno ramay ti GH a mangipokus iti panagginnadal iti panagsuratan
Gumil USA: Roland Bueno, Elvin Quiocho, Bert Ugalino, Mike Ulibas, Joe Lazo, Maggie Domingo, Paul Salibad
· Bannawag Hawaii Bureau, Inc.
· Publish feature stories, short story, news items, poems
Tri Media Council; Pete Ramos, Elvin Quiocho, Bert Ugalino, Mike Ulibas, Mario Albalos, Mario Orbito, Flor Martinez, Andrea Baptista, Billy Cabagbag, Ricardo Labez, others
· Padasentay Met Singing Contest –ala Tawag ng Tanghalan
· Rondalia Contest
· Sarsuela/drama presentation
Hawaii Filipino American Media Council: Carayo Caoile, Sol Manaay, Lynn Mata, Rick Manayan, Marlene Manzano, Roland Pascua, Rick de Dios, Victor Agmata, Jr., Mary Llanos Cordero, David Cordero, Zachary Labez
Dadduma pay a wagas a mapreserba dagiti sinurat
· Book publication: Gumil Anthologies
· Illustrated and comic articles [Corky Trinidad, Mario Orbito with Hawaii News [Hawaii Filipino News]
· Newspaper/Magazine; Hawaii Filipino Chronicle, Fil-Am Observer, Community News Advocate, others
· IN RADIO: Filipino Fiesta, Faustino Respicio, Flor Martinez, Wilson Pascua, Larry Ordonez, Ernie Bautista, Cefe Caver, others
Makapakarit unay daytoy a binatog a nabasak iti maysa a libro iti panagsuratan:
It is a writer’s duty to write, to voice, to record and with hope and courage, and honor and pride. How sacred is the written word that paints portraits on our soul”
Maipinta ti ladawan iti kararuatayo.
Kasano ti regget ken kalikagum ni mannurat a mangpreserba ti sinuratna. Napateg, ken nangato ti sirmata ken tarigagay ti makailibro.
Birokentayo ti kararuatayo no ania dagiti galad ken kustomre.
Iti paset ti libro ni Ilokano nga estadista Camilo Osias a kastoy: Finding the Soul of the Nation – Filipino Traits, ken iti “Harmonizing the Cultural Streams” iti librona: The Filipino Way of Life, pablaak pay la idi sakbay ti gubat a maikadua.
Nadakamat dagitoy:hospitality, politeness, modesty,
Devotion to family ties, self-sacrifice, dignity, honor, bravery, sensitiveness, self-reliance.
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MENSAHE NI DR. AURELIO S. AGCAOILIMaysa a naindaklan a lungalong daytoy pannakaangay ti 2007 International Conference on Ilokano and Amianan Literatures and Cultures iti kaunnaan unay a gundaway. Kasta met a napno iti pakasaritaan daytoy a panagtataripnong ta nagbubuligan daytoy dagiti nagduduma nga organisasion ken grupo a kultural iti Hawai`i, iti Mainland United States, iti Filipinas, ken iti Australia. Dagitoy a panaggagamulo ket naisangsangayan unay. Kasta met nga ibatbatina ti maysa nga adal nga iti etikal nga obligasion a mainaig iti promosion ken preserbasion kadagiti lengguahe ken kultura iti deppaarna iti Amianan a Filipinas—ken kadagiti aminen a komunidad etnolinggwistik—awan asinno man ti makaaramid iti kastoy no di makikinnibin iti sabali. Ta adda iti pannakikinnibin ti semilia ti idudur-as dagitoy a lengguahe ken kultura.Ta adda iti pannakikammayet ti bin-i a bukel ti masakbayan, daytay masakbayan a narayray ken addaan iti pannakaisalakan ta naibasar iti hustisia ken demokrasia: hustisia a kultural ken demokrasia iti lengguahe aglallalo iti maysa a pagilian a bukbuklen dagiti nagduduma nga etnolinggwistik a padas, kananakem, ken panagimutektek. Dagitoy dagiti makaigapu no apay a makuna a daytoy a taripnong ket addaan iti saguday a nasken unay a masustenir iti amin a panawen.Ta adda iti pannakasustenir dagitoy a saguday—a sirmata met laeng—ti pannakaipatarus dagiti naimbag a kananakem manipud iti konsepto ken isip agtunda iti aksion ken aramid.Dayta a panagbibinnitibit ti konsepto ken aksion—ken ti isip ken aramid—dayta ti pakabuklan dagiti napipimtas a gannuat a sinanamatayo a kabaelantayo nga aramidento manen iti sumungad nga aldaw.Iti nagan ti Ilokano Language and Literature Program a programatayo iti Universidad ti Hawai`i iti Manoa, itedmi ti kablaaw ken aloha kadagiti amin a mangisaksakit kadagiti lengguahe ken kultura iti Amianan, lehitimo a lengguahe ken kultura iti kina-Filipino. Ti basbas dagiti anito a silalagip iti amin-amin ti adda kadakayo.Siraraem,A. Solver Agcaoili, Ph.D.Coordinator
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Ania dagiti idulintayo? Literatura ken siyempre, kakuykuyogna dagiti kultura, kustomre, galad, ugali, kababalin, wagas, pammati ken kannawidan a naigalad kadatayo nga Ilokano iti man Amianan, ken uray kadagiti addan iti sabali a lugar. Maipeksa ti kustomre, kultura ken kakbabalin iti man wagas iti
· kansion,
· daniw,
· sarindaniw
· Bukanegan
· Drama
· Sarsuela
· Moro Moro
· Comedia Ilokana
Madakamatmi man dagiti sumagmamano a pablaak a nabasami
· Adu a Ricna [wenno Day-eng Kararua] – Franco Manuel [7 a dumadaniw: Franco Manuel,[Gamu, Isabela] Marcos Baguinon, [Paoay, IN] Benito L. Daguio,[Bacarra, IN] Cosme Bolosan, [Bacarra, IN] Felipe Corpus, [Badoc, IN] Apolinar Madamba, [Bacarra, IN]Teodoro Biano, Pozorrubio, Pang]
LITERARY Anthologies:
Utek Ni Kayumanggi [Putar Dagiti Ilokano] Drama, short Stories, edited by Amado I. Yoro, Pacita C. Saludes
Dawa – Gumil Hawaii
Bin-i – Gumil Hawaii
Gumil Hawaii iti 10 a tawen
Pluma: Siit ken Rosas 1988 – Amado I. Yoro
Mga Uban at Rosas 1990 – Mario A. Albalos
Bin-i Ti Biag 2005 - Francisco T. Ponce
PART 2
KAMMAYET DAGITI LITERATURA ILOKANA KEN KULTURA ITI AMIANAN
Amado I. Yoro
PANAGILIBRO:
Uray idi 1935 sakbay ti 1946 Filipino Mass Migration babaen iti SS Maunawili ken SS Falcon, ken kalpasan ti Umuna nga Isasangpet dagiti 15 nga Ilokano a taga Candon, umuna a sakada a bin-ig a lallaki ken bin-ig nga Ilokano, babaen ti SS Doric idi Disiembre 20, 1906, iparangarangen dagiti binatog da FRANCO MANUEL KEN BENITO DAGUIO, 1935, kastoy ti kangato ti arapaapdan nga agilibro ken mangtagiben kadagiti sinurat a prosa, piksion, dandaniw nga Ilokano iti libroda:
· “ADU A RIKNA [wenno Day-eng Kararua]” – Franco Manuel ken Benito L. Daguio 1935
“Napateg Kurditan Samtoy ---- ti kurditan Samtoy adda a palagdaen na kadatayo dagiti makatubay nasudi a kabibiag kailukoan ken kadawyan tattao ti daga a nakayanakan. No adda mangpasalibukag kariricna ken mangpadaeg kinasaririt maipapan waden, gakat wenno kababalin sangkailian, dayta ti masarakan a biagen ken ipatpateg ti kurditan Samtoy.[saomi ditoy]
Masapul unay a dagiti nakaduayyaan nupay naintuodan a banbanag isu da ti mataginayon ken di tagilipaten ket bin-ig da kuma a mangmurmuray kadatayo babaen pannakaibisik da kadagiti binatog kurditan Samtoy.
Ngarud, intay agbasa ken agpartuat kadagiti nadaegan a dandaniw, tularamid ken pasintawi iti Samtoy. Kadakuada sapulen tayo ken itukit tayo dagiti bin-i ti Samtoy isu danto met ti mangbiag nagnagan tayo kadagiti kaputotan.
Ti kurditan Samtoy napateg to nga agnanayon no dagitoy ti paaddaenna; dana a mangiturong kadatayo iti natarnaw a panagbiag; taeng a pangikaraptan naliday a biag tapno naragsak; padpadas a bin-ig a laglagip ken ay-ayat; biag a nakawesan dayag ti Namarsua iti Sapasap”
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Iti Gumil Hawaii Anthology: “UTEK NI KAYUMANGGI”: These are living proofs that this organization is accomplishing its mission and showing signs that it is coming of age. The literary artistry displayed in the construction of the writings contained in this book is a tribute to the imagination, mental resourcefulness and patient pursuance of a dramatic triumph in the minds of the writers.
Needless to say, these achievements were largely inspired by the devoted President Pacita C. Saludes, supported by such prolific writers Mario Albalos, Amado Yoro and others. – Rev. Juan F. Dahilig, Adviser.
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· PLUMA: SIIT KEN ROSAS 1988 – AMADO I. YOROPAKAUNA ITI PLUMA: SIIT KEN ROSAS 1988 Yarigko ti panagsurat iti panagtalon. Adda bin-i nga aggapu iti nabun-as a dawa, a kunak, dagiti dawa ti biag, dagiti gapuanan, nga isuda ti pammaneknek ti kaadda ti maaramidan a paset ti bangbangonentayo nga agamang ti Literatura Ilokana, ti bukod a pagsasao – ken literatura. Ti panagilibro ket maysa a kita ti panagani a pannakurnos dagiti sinurat, prosa man, piksion, daniw man ken ania a sanga ti literatura [genre]. Isuda man dagiti bunga ti isip ken imahinasion a naabel kadagiti pampanunot.
Arapaap ti maysa a mannurat ti pannakatipon dagitoy a bunga ti tarigagay, ken sirib a manmano nga adda a saguday ti tao. No adda panaginaw iti INA a mangsikog ken mangawit ti buklenna a biag, adda met iti mannaniw wenno mannurat. Ta maysa met a panaginaw iti panangputarna dagiti pampanunot, regta ken sirmata, ti umno ken nainsiriban a balikas. Dayta ti tagibien ti kalikagum tapno buklen ti lubong ti biag, ti kinamannaniw ken kinamannurat, tapno agbalinda a naindaklan a gapuanan. Maysaak nga Ilokano. Nagtaudak iti nanumo ngem nadayaw a kaamaan ti mannalon. Natagibi ken natiltilak iti rigat. Iti arubayan ti dadapilan, ti katabakuan, ti kapagayan ken kaunasan. Ket no adda dagiti inar-arapaapko nga aramiden, uray idi ubingak pay, uray ita ta dakkelakon, nga uray idi addaak pay iti lugarmi, nga uray addaakon ti ballasiw-taaw a nagbalin a maikadua a taeng, iti labes ti panagayatko iti nakayanakak a daga ken iti lugar a timmaoak, ket dimmakkel met ti tarigagayko tapno sanguek idan – kas kontribusionko iti tay-ak ti panagsuratan. A kabayatan nga aglabas ti aldaw, ibilangko a kanayon ti bagik nga aginaldaw nga agsursuro ken makipagad-adal nga agsurat. Nailaga daytoy a tarigagay iti adu a pannakigasanggasat, pannubok ken pannakapaay. Dagiti pannakadaleb ken pannakaitublak. Isu pay la dagitoy a tarigagay ken essem, itoy nga ibabangon tapno magna – umaskaw uray iti kabassitan nga addang kas pangrugiak. Siak pay laeng, ken latta, daydi sigud a mangipatpateg, mangitangtangsit a nagtaudak iti puli ken pagsasao. Maysa a panangtaliaw iti naggapuak daytoy a banag. Adda dagiti biddut, ngem kunak: tunggal biddut ket puonan nga agdur-as ken agballigi. Ammok a saan a maladaw tapno makipagmuliak iti itatakder ti maysa a pasdek wenno institusion nga agbalin a kameng dagiti teddek ken panuli dagiti masursuraten a pakasaritaan ti Literatura Ilokana. Sangkakunatayo nga agbirbiroktayo iti henio a sibibiag. Patiek: datayo ti puso, kararua, rikna, pulso, lasag ken bitek ti panawentayo a naibugas ken maibinggas iti buklentayo a gapuanan. Datayo ti mensahero a mangaw-awit ti lengguahe, ikawestayo ti galad, ken balor ken daeg ti kulturatayo – uray sadino a lugar. Datayo ni mannalon, ni agmulmula ken agay-aywan iti kinelleng a yan ti saguday, bassit man wenno dakkel ti akemtayo, ti nasken: mabigbigtayo a taraudinatayo da Pedro Bucaneg ken Lam-ang. Nanumo man dagiti gapuanak a linaon daytoy a libro, isuda ketdi ti pudno a rikna, bael ken sirib a nagaw-atko iti wada, sin-aw ken urnos ti panunotko nga agsurat. Maidiligda man iti sabali a rukod ken timbang, isuda ti pudno a rikna, anag, sudi, pintas, panirigan ken panangimutektek tapno aggarawda a mangitakder ken mangitandudo iti biag ken pakasaritaan ti nagtaudak, ken ti kina-Ilokanok. Bassit man dagitoy, ngem patiek a dakkelen a pangrugiak. Kunak iti bagik: nasaysayaat nga amang ti bassit a pangrugian ngem iti pulos a saan a marugian – a di met aramiden. Patiek a ti rugi, isu ti puon ken pondasion; isu ti ridaw ti amin a ruangan a serkan tapno makadanon iti laem; isu ti tukad a pangrugian ti amin nga agdan iti panagpangato. Ti RUGI, bassit a rugi, kas itay naisarusar a bin-i a pagay, itan, mairikda iti umayen a panagtutudo ken umasidegen a panagtalon – ti panagitukit. Agiriktayon, agbunubontayo, ti panagtalon umayen – ket ti pagay dumakkel manen a mangibunga ti sabali a bin-i. Dayta ti panagtultuloy nga aggipi ti pagay ni agmulmula ken mannalon, agtuloy nga agtulid ti rueda ti biag…..
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Kastoy ti insuratko iti paset ti pakauna ti libro a “Mga Uban at Rosas – 1990 ni Mario Abinsay Albalos. “Ti panagilibro iti gapuanan ken sinurat ti maysa kadagiti kangatuan nga arapaap ti mannurat iti panagsuratna”
“Patiek a panawenen tapno mailibro dagitoy a gapuanan. Natalged la ketdi dagitoy a sinurat no maurnosda iti sibubukel a libro. Agbalinda a manipesto nga agsaad iti biblioteka wenno barukong ti “sarusar” dagiti mannurat. It man imeng, laem, sagumbi, talged daytoy a sarusar, agsaonto latta dagiti balikas iti panaglabas ti aldaw. Mabalindanton nga isaoan ti bukodda a panawen, ngamin, inikkanen ni mannurat ti bukodda a biag, puot, garaw ken riknada.
· MGA UBAN AT ROSAS 1990 – Mario Abinsay Albalos
Idi dawaten ni Mario Albalos a dakami ti mangsurat ti pakauna wenno Introduction ti librona: Mga Uban at Rosas – 1990 [translated by Reynaldo A. Duque], saanmi a mapagkedkedan, saan a gapu ta imbilangmi a kabsat iti pluma, ngem gapu ta maysa a mannurat ken mangipaptpateg, kas kaniak, ti bukod a literatura – iti bukodko a nakayanakan a pagsasao.
Kas kaniak, nangato ti arapaap ken sirmatana iti nagan ti literatura Ilokana. Adda kayatna nga ibati a tugot ken nalawag ken nadayaw a ladawan ti kaputotanna. Iti tay-ak iti literatura, ipanekneken dagiti dadakkel a bagi ti prosa a nasuratnan. Saan a barengbareng ti panagsurat.
Piksion, prosa, mabalin a naibatayda iti pudno a pasamak ken padas ti biag.
Maibilang ni MAA kadagiti kaaktibuan a mannurat kadagiti panawen ti 1970-80’s. Prize winner iti Gumil Hawaii ken dadduma a salip.
[Mga Uban at Rosas: 1 nobela; 11 sarita; 1 drama]
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· BIN-I TI BIAG 2005 – Francisco Tubon Ponce
As an Ilocano writer, from Ilocos Sur, it is my duty and responsibility to write in the preservation of our Iloco literature and the culture in our own. Besides, it is my humble contribution and accomplishment in the propagation and enriching both literature and culture.
“Bin-i Ti Biag” is edited by Cles Rambaud of Bannawag. Brainchild of Gumil Filipinas and former Bannawag Managing Editor Juan S.P. Hidalgo, Jr., “Adtoy a mainayon iti agamang iti Literatura Ilokana iti Hawaii daytoy a libro ni FTP. Mapadayawantayo amin iti panangilibro ni Apo Ponce kadagiti nobela, sarita ken daniwna. Paneknekan ni Apo Ponce nga iti laksid iti adu a pakakumikoman ti mannurat iti panangpatan-ayna ti pamiliana, iti trabaho ken komunidadna, sisasagana nga agsakripisio iti panangputarna iti literatura, ken mangibati iti permanente a tatawiden. Wen, maysa manen a libro a panuli ti Literatura Ilokana a mainayon iti umat-atiddog a listaan dagiti libro ni Ilokano iti Hawaii ken Filipinas.
“Adda kabukbukodan a kayaw ken ray-aw dagiti agbibiag kadagiti nobela ken sarita ni Ponce. Matda nga umis-isem, no adda man mapaellek, ti agbasa kadagitoy, wenno isagidna ti tammudona iti suli dagiti matana, ket patien lattan a naibasarda iti kinapudno, ken iparangda dagiti nakaay-ayat ken makapaleddaang a padas ti maysa nga Ilokano iti ganggannaet a daga. Saan met a maliklikan ni Ponce ti manglagip ti away a dinaklan ken pinanawanna, a pakariknaan iti itataliaw a napnuan iti panangilala. Nalabit a kastoy a talaga ti asino man nga umadayo. Adda latta naragsak nga away a sublisublianna, no di man iti lagip, agawid a mismo tapno mapan umiliw. – JSPH,JR.”
PART 3
KAMMAYET DAGITI LITERATURA ILOKANA KEN KULTURA ITI AMIANAN
Amado I. Yoro
NABILEG NGA IMPLUENSIA TI PUGON NI HIDALGO ITI BANNAWAG "Inspirado da Mario A. Albalos, Amado I. Yoro ken Francisco T. Ponce nga agsurat iti Bannawag kadagitoy a panawenda idiay Hawaii. Daniw, sarita, salaysay, damag ken dadduma pay. agsasallupang dagiti pasangpeten ti Bannawag a sinuratda, banag a makapasayaat ti Bannawag. Madlaw, maymaysa ti misionda: ti agsurat." [Ban. Hulio 4, 1977] [Kadagita a panawen, binangonmi ti Aloha Saluyot Club - Innuram - innadal, panagsisinnukat ti pampanunot ken idea. Kameng: Mario Albalos, Francisco Ponce, Rhuddy Castro, Felipe Abinsay, Jr., Elias Yoro, Mel Gonzales, Amado Yoro, sa simmaruno a timmipon da Andrea Baptista, Carlo Laforga. Nakasurat amin dagitoy malaksid kada Rhuddy, Elias, idinto a nakamaysa ni Abinsay iti saritana a "Pamadpadasan", ngem nagballigi ketdi iti politika iti Hawaii. [Nakanobela da Amado, Mario, Francis, Andrea] Ti Aloha Saluyot ket kasla maysa a ramay ti Gumil Hawaii, a saan ketdi a sabali a grupo. ***************** Albalos, Adviento, Bueno, Ponce, Ulibas, Yoro: Aktibo. "Dua pay a tawen manipud ita [1977] wenno masapsapa, makaawattayo ti nabaked a nobelada ---- saan a bale no asino kadakuada ti umuna - dakkelto la ketdi ti masao ti nobelada ti PUDNO a kasasaad dagiti Filipino iti Hawaii. Nasaysayaat met laeng a makita dagiti padada nga Ilokano ditoy Filipinas dagiti ar-arapapenda iti Hawaii" } Ban. Hulio 18, 1977. Ban Hulio 25, 1977: Albalos, Ponce, Yoro: Di pagduaduaan a ni Albalos ti kasarangsangan ita a mannurat iti Hawaii. Kasla ages-estoria a marino. ITI SABALI A BANGIR, Ni la ketdi AMADO YORO, ti NUMBER ONE POET IN RESIDENT ITI HAWAII - NASKEN A MAKORONAAN A POET LAUREATTE. Isingasingmi nga agsurat koma ni Amado kadagiti sarindaniw, tay magnum opus maipapan kadagiti Filipino ken Asiano ken dadduma pay a nagdappat iti Hawaii---agtalaytayto ti naganna iti URAT DAGITI KAPUTOTAN - inggana iti inggana." Mas natural ken Ponce ti makapatawa. Ad-adda koma a debelapenna dagiti nakaay-ayat a tattao iti Hawaii" [Nobelistan ni Ponce] ****** PUGON- AGOSTO 29, 1977 ABABA A NOBELA NI YORO, RUMMUAR ITI SETIEMBRE 5 NGA ISYU TI BANNAWAG: "ADDA PITPITING A NAPAN IDIAY HAWAII **** ASINO TI SAAN NGA INSPIRADO. A positive and very inspiring comment of an Associate Editor of Bannawag, a well known writer! Very constructive challenges. I keep on writing, not to publish, but just to satisfy myself in expression of my thoughts and feeling. ====== Damok a daniw iti Hawaii: rendered to a Miss Charity Queen, Our Lady of the Mount BY THE INVITATION OF MRS. PACITA CABULERA SALUDES. That Sept Labor Day 1971- I was given a privilege to speak about poetry writing - Gumil Hawaii seminar/workshop My first Mother's Day and Fathers' day poems were selected number 1, it was an actual deliberation at the KAIM RADIO STATION. TI GUMIL HAWAII NGA IPANGULUAN NI MRS. PACITA CABULERA SALUDES TI IMMUNA A NAGKAMENGAK A GUNGLO A NAKIKAMENGAK. NAGPAAYAK A KAS SARHENTO, SA 10 YEARS VICE PRESIDENT, NAGSEKRETARIOK ITI NABIIT, NAGPAAY A CHAIRMAN DAGITI NADUMADUMA A KOMITE A PAKAIRAMANAN TI LITERARY SEMINAR/WORKSHOP, DRAMA, LIBRO, DADDUMA PAY. ========== 000000=========My "Lasag ken Kararua ti Daniw", was selected as Number 1 among the dandaniw nga impablaak ti Bannawag [approximately 97 poems] iti unos ti makatawen - Ulopan Literary Award -Sponsored by Rene Redilla from Pangasinan but a resident in Guam, also a contributor to Bannawag in the 60's and 70's Lasag ken Kararua ti Daniw, 1st prize Published by Bannawag in November 1994. 2nd- Roland Bueno; 3rd Lorenzo Tabin Wen, addaakon iti Hawaii: maysa nga aldaw, dua, tallo; maysa a lawas, dua wenno tallo; maysa a bulan, dua wenno tallo - pumapaut - umad-adayo ti giwang ti panawen a kaawan iti daga a nakayanakan - pannakayadayo - maysa nga ipupusay ken isisina a sibibiag.... ILIW..... LAGIP
HULIO 30 1971 ISASANGPETKO ITI HAWAII
[KINNAN TI ANAY daytoy paset ti journalko]
Maysa nga urat [sugat]……ti biag iti pannakayadayo kadagiti patpatgen iti biag. Saan nga awan ti lua sakbay ken kalpasan ti panagpipinnakada. Uray no adda talged ken kari iti ipapanaw, kasla dakkel nga awang ti nagbaetan iti pannakayadayo. Saan nga awan ti liday, segga ken iliw iti disso a napanawan iti kailokuan, dagiti nakairuaman a buya ti nakaparsuaan, gagayyem ken ipatpateg.
Di mailibak ti nalawa ken nawatiwat a nagbaetan a baybay. Di malibak ti saem ti panagmaymaysak; di mailibak a narigat nga iruam ti bagi ken sursuruen ti makilangen iti kabarbaro nga aglawlaw. Mabalin a kunaen a baro a pannakipasngay daytoy ta agdadamoka wenno ita laeng a mamulagatan ti lawag ti sinamar ti init nga inayam, ngem biddut met ngarud no ibaga a kasta, ta naimbag pay ti kaippasngay a maladaga ta inosente wenno awan pay ti ammona iti banag iti aglawlawna.
Nasakit a kinapudno ta kabarbaro a lugar, agbalinka a ganggannaet ken masmasdaaw ket awan sabali nga aramiden no di ti agpalpaliiw kadagiti nasangpetan a kababalin. Narigat ti magna iti di nakairuaman a dalan. Dagitoy ti mariknak idi kadagiti immuna nga aldawko ditoy daga nga aw-awaganda iti “Isla Ti Paraiso”.
Ngem makaay-ayo met dagiti binatog ni Mark Twain [Samuel Clemens] iti panangiladawanna: "Hawaii as a cradle of beauty and happiness - a paradise" Wen, ti Hawaii a "Crossroad of the Pacific", sabali pay a nagan: "Melting Pot of the Pacific"; Aloha State ken the 50th State" Mangrugin a desdesak ti dalan ti kaikarian toy anak ti Tapao - maysa nga ambisioso, tawataw kadagiti adu a panagbirok.... Naisadsadak iti plantasion ti kaunasan. Dua a doliar ti maysa nga oras ti sueldo. Naigamerak iti nadumaduma a puli.Tudo, saniit ti init, lutlot ken kapitakan - adda man mabati a tugot wenno awan - maysa daytoy a panagsawar ken panangipasdek ti kaikarian - kas apoko, wenno saringit ti sakada - magna dagiti saka a Kayumanggi [kas ken ni Cartaphilus[Wandering Jew] - dagiti panagsawar: Siak wenno sika, agballigi ken dumur-as wenno mapaay - agpapadatayo a ganggannaet ken imigrante: umay met makipagindeg iti maikadua a taeng: saantayo a pulos naitugot ti umuna a taeng, ngem patiek, ket patiek unay, adda naitugottayo a kababalin, galad, dagiti balor ken kannawidan ni Ilokano: nagaget, naandur, natiped, ken saan a nalaka a maupay. Adda ti taeng iti puso ken kararua ken bagi a mismo ti tao: ni Ilokano - wenno iti sibubukel a puli a Kayumanggi]
PART 4
How do we preserve through Organizing?
It is a writer’s duty to write, to voice, to record and with hope and courage, and honor and pride.
Kuna ni mannurat a Jennifer Martin: “how sacred is the written word that paints portraits on our soul”
Nadakamat met ni Ilokano nga estadista Camilo Osias a kastoy: Finding the Soul of the Nation – Filipino Traits, ken iti “Harmonizing the Cultural Streams” iti librona: The Filipino Way of Life, pablaak pay la idi sakbay ti gubat a maikadua.
Maipapan daytoy iti hospitality,politeness, modesty,
Devotion to family ties, self-sacrifice, dignity, honor, bravery, sensitiveness, self-reliance,
ORGANIZING EFFORTS
ADTOY TI SANGKABASSIT A NAISARUSARTAYO NGA APIT [WENNO BIN-I] KABAYATAN TI INTAYO PANNAKIPAGAD-ADAL KEN MANGPAPABAKNANG TI LITERATURA ILOKANA.
I AM A PRODUCT OF LITERARY CONTESTS:
· GUMIL HAWAII
· Ni Lakay Saulo, Ti Abong-abong ken ti Sangasudo nga Arbis -sarita 1st prize, 1980 – Kris Dakila Gaylord, pg 152 Bin-i
· Ti Torre, Ti Apuy, Ken ti Ima ti Dios, sarita 1st prize, 1981- Oram Odil – pg 166 – Bin-i
· Dagiti Saning-i Iti Sakanaan Ti Altar a Daga – drama 1982, 2nd prize – Isaak Imotep Maaarnus – pg 69 –Bin-i
· Rissik Ti Nabalitokan a Pangngeddeng – drama, 1979, 3rd prize – Bannuar T. Sta. Romana alyas Oaias Llamar del Paraiso, pg 83 – Utek ni Kayumanggi
· Naimbag a Paskuam, Salidumay –sarita 4th prize, pg 207 – Utek Ni Kayumanggi
· Awis –sarita, pg 213 – Utek Ni Kayumanggi
· Naggasatkan, Johnny – sarita 1976, 3rd prize , pg 15, - Eric Baniaga – Bullalayaw
· Dagiti Sabong Iti Ngalay Ti Dalan, sarita 1976 –6th prize , pg 40 – Anib Cuaresma - Bullalayaw
· Baket Soledad, sarita 1977, 3rd prize , pg 107 - Ogden Mallari - Bullalayaw
· ECONOMY TOURS & TRAVEL, INC.
· Lakay Hermoso Cruzado: Sakada, sarita, 3rd prize, page 87 - Daton
· GRAAFIL PARTICIPANT
· Dagiti Palimed Ti Ared-ed a Saem ken Lagip iti Barukong Dagiti Nabati – sarita, - Signo Valor - should be 4th place but only 3 major prizes were given
· ULOPAN LITERARY AWARD
· Lasag ken Kararua ti Daniw, 1st out of 97 entries
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MY OTHER LITERARY WORKS [Short Stories and Novelette]
Nagbalikbayan Ni Lakay Baltazar – sarita – pg 63 – Alintatao – Duque
Sabong Met No Maminsan Ti Biag - Bannawag
Maudi A Konsierto – Bannawag
Dagiti Agkamkamat Ti Biahe – Bannawag
Dagiti Agpagpagna – Bannawag
Bay-am a Maamirisdanto – Bannawag
Kanto Maunakea- Bannawag
Bay-am a Sapulennanto ti Darana – Bannawag
Lawag – Bannawag
Ti Salip – Bannawag
Maysa Pay A Pannubok ti Biagna – Ilokandia
Ti Nalnaawan a Biahe – Bannawag
Ti Nalabaga a Daga – Bannawag
Usok: 2004: A.D. [Anno Domini] – Ilokandia
Dagiti Agpidpidut Ti Limo – Bannawag
Yes, Kunam Kadin, A, Maylab – Nobela - unpublished
Ti Ramut ken Sagibo Dagiti Baniaga – Nobela - unpublished
Beggang Iti Nalnaawan a Kaltaang – Nobela - unpublished
Isublim kaniak Ti Napalabas – Nobela - unpublished
Special Assignment: Project Relocation – Nobela - unpublished
Ti Orkidia Ni Michelle ken ti Arbis iti Agmatuon – Nobela – Hawaii Filipino News
ADDA PITPITING A NAPAN IDIAY HAWAII [4] – Ababa a Nobela - Bannawag
AGSINATAN [9]– Ababa a Nobela – Bannawag
Sarindaniw/Dandaniw
Bukanegan/Dadduma pay
AS A LITERARY CONTRIBUTION:
KAS PASET TI MISIONMI ITI PANNAKAPABAKNANG KEN PANNAKATAGIBEN TI LITERATURA KEN PAGSASAO, MAINAIG LA UNAY ITI KULTURA A NABANGONAN, NAPANUNOTMI A BINUANGAY TI AMMA FOUNDATION LITERARY AWARDS.
FACTS ABOUT AMMAFLA –
AMMAFLA IS an acronym from first letter of AMADO YORO, MARIO ORBITO, MIKE ULIBAS, AND FRANCISCO PONCE for FATHER, all of them lost their respective father, and as tribute to their father, Amado and Mario formed this FOUNDATION LITERARY AWARD in July 1996 at the Zippys Restaurant in Waipahu, Hawaii and eventually included Mike and Francis, then Fred Quibol)
Internal Revenue Service Status. Was issued a Federal ID #99-11799-333360 by IRS, Dept of Treasury January 22, 1988
Dept of Commerce & Consumer Affairs/Hawaii Status – application in progress
Objective:
1. Mainly to provide literary incentives to budding writers in Iluko by literary contest every year by way of giving small amount as a token of participation
2. Only those writers who published not more than 2 short stories in Bannawag are considered “agdadamo”
3. Objective:
4. 1. Mainly to provide literary incentives to budding writers (agdadamo) in Iluko by literary contest every year by way of giving "small" amount as a token of participation
5. 2. Agdadamo are those who never break Bannawag yet and/or those writers who published not more than 2 short stories in Bannawag are considered “agdadamo” before or by the deadline of a certain contest given that particular year.
How to implement
1. Yearly contest thru Bannawag, Mr. Cles B. Rambaud as Manila Coordinator
2. Six Major Prizes
3. All top 6 winners is published by Bannawag
How to finance
1. Initial prizes of $750.00 were shouldered both Mario and Amado
2. Then, Amado started a solicitation approach only those who can understand its purpose
Positive Results with 6 Major Prizes Each Contest
1997 Winners
1. Mr. Gregorio M. Evangelista,Centro Sur, Sto.Nino, Cagayan
“Daga”, Bannawag, Oktubre 20, 1997
2. Mr. Demosthenes D. Mauricio,Buena Suerte, Cauayan, Isabela
“Kabsat”, Bannawag,
3. Ms Amibell B. Corpuz
4. Mr. Eduardo G. Britos
5. Mr. Jovymar P. Tactac
6. Mrs. Myrna M. Molina Tablizo
1998 Winners
1. Mr. Ricardo B. Acosta
2. Mr. Eden Aquino Alviar
3. Ms Amibell B. Corpuz
4. Mr. Jaime G. Raras
5. Mr. Giovanni L. Palomares
6. Mr. Demosthenes D. Mauricio – died August 2007
2001 Millennium Contest
1. Mr. Clarito De Francia
2. Prescy A. Paquia
3. Mr. Ariel S. Tabag
4. Mr. Lou George D. Mauricio
5. Mr. Johmar R. Alvarez
6. Mr. Jobert M. Pacnis
2002 Winners (16 entries)
1. Danilo Antalan
2. Eliezer Erice
3. Jay R. Sagario
4. Juanito M. Basug
5. Erwin Dasalla
6. Jefferson M. Somera
2003 (27 ENTRIES)
1. Juanito M. Basug
2. Arlene Manzano
3. Leonardo R. Agunoy
4. Edilbert L.L Bareng
5. Jay R. Sagario
6. Jordan L. Amgoay
· 2004 Winners
Umuna a Gunggona: Freddie Pa. Masuli "Lakay Fabian" Sponsor: St. Paul's Study Group, St. Paul's Church – Honolulu. Naipablaak iti Bannawag Mayo 10, 2004
Maikadua a gunggona: Erwin G. Dasalla, "Ti Maudi A Sugal" Sponsor: Rose Galanto, Aloha Tours & Travel, Inc.. Naipablaak iti Bannawag Mayo 3, 2004
Maikatlo a gunggona: Melchor B. Palomares "Adigi Iti Uneg Ti Rehas"Sponsor: M/M Francisco T. Ponce, Sr. Naipablaak iti Bannawag Abril 26, 2004
Maikapat a gunggona, Prospero C. Tabangcura,"Pagrebbengan" Sponsor: M/M Cresencio Yagin – Maui. Naipablaak iti Bannawag Abril 19, 2004
Maikalima a gunggona, Rodgerry M. Rodriguez "Ti Raya ti Init ti Agsapa"Sponsor: MM/M Danny Villaruz. Naipablaak iti Bannawag Abril 12, 2004
Maikanem a gunggona, Leonardo S. Fagragan, "Ti Mekaniko"Sponsor: M/M Amado I. Yoro
2005 Winners
FREDDIE PA.MASULI ti Abulug, Cagayan ti Umuna a Gunggona Pinangabak ni FP Masuli,mangisursuro iti Cagayan State University-Sanchez Mira Campus, ti saritana a "Ti Lubong ni Tatang." Maika-2 a Gunggona RAQUELITO B.CENAL ti Pamplona,Cagayan, ken mangisursuro iti Namuac Academy,Sanchez Mira,Cagayan, "Ti Batibat, ti Arbis, ken ti Panagriing." Maika-3 a Gunggona Milli G.Nieva,maysa met laeng a mangisursuro a tubo iti Luna, La Union, "Malasat Daytoy a Hanging Bridge."
2007 Winners
1st =Elmer Lopez – San Nicolas, IN “Paraiso” = sponsor Ponce
2nd = Rosalina Jamorabon – Baguio City - = sponsor Quibol
3rd = Jake Ilac – Cagayan – Valenzuela = Araraw = sponsor Yoro
Additional prize: Labaw by Gumil La Union ken Bin-i ti Biag by Francisco T. Ponce
Special Award – GF Registration Fee 500 – Pastor Rodgerry Padrigues/Gumil La Union
Judges each contest:
1997 Judges
1. Mr. Dionisio S. Bulong,
2 Mr. Jose A. Bragado,
3 Mr. Francisco Ponce
1998 Judges
1. Mr. Dionisio S. Bulong
2. Mr. Cles B. Rambaud
3. Mr. Reynaldo A. Duque
2001 Millinnium Judges
1 Mr. F. Martin T. Rochina
2. Mr. Herman G. Tabin
3. Mr Prudencio G. Padios
2002 Judges
1. Mr. Arnold P. Jose
2. Mr. Eliseo Contillo
4. Mr. Juan Asuncion
2003 Judges
1. Mr. Ariel Tabag
2. Mr. Juan Asuncion
3. Mr. Jovito Amorin
2004: Judges
1. Prodie Padios
2. Noli Dumlao
3. Juan Asuncion
2005 Judges
1. Eliseo Contillo
2. Juan Asuncion
3. Cles Rambaud
2006 Judges
1. Linda Bulong
2. Juan Asuncion
3. Cles Rambaud
2007 Judges
1. Juan Asuncion
2. Ariel Tabag
3. Noli Dumlao
Other sponsors:
Richard Abadilla, M/M Sam & Acela Garcia, M/M Roland & Edith Pascua, M/M Larry & Norma Alejandro, M/M Ted Mina, M/M Mario Orbito, M/M Eddie Agas, Sr., Elias Yoro & Namnama Baptista, Emil Pasalo, M/M Cresencio Yagin, M/M Francisco & Aurora Ponce, M/M Danny Villaruz, Aloha Tours & Travel/Rose Galanto,, Lito Alcantra, M/M Alfredo & Cherry Quibol, M/M Amado & Gloria Yoro, Mrs. Carlota Segundo & Mrs. Albina Gamponia
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ANIA TI NAIBUNGA TI PASALIP TI DAKILANG UGAT KEN TI AMMAFLA A KAS KONSOLASIONMI.
MODESTY ASIDE, NO KITAENTAYO TI REKORD DAGITI PALANCA AWARDEES: [OUT OF THE 19 ILOKANO WRITERS, 5 STARTED WITH AMMAFLA PRIOR TO ENTER PALANCA a 26% of Palanca winners are AMMAFLA’s]]
Jaime Agpalo, Jr. Winner iti Dakilang Ugat 1980 = 1st prize Palanca 2000
Eden Aquino Alviar, 2nd AMMAFLA 1998; 3rd prize Palanca 2002
Ariel S. Tabag, 3rd AMMAFLA 2001; 2nd prize Palanca 2003
Clarito Garcia de Francia, 1st AMMAFLA 2001; 3rd prize Palanca 2003
Danilo Antalan, 1st AMMAFLA 2002; 1st Palanca 2005
· Danilo Antalan; 2nd Palanca 2006
DADDUMA A BUNGA TI AMMAFLA CONTEST
· Amibell Corpuz , Novelette, now a lawyer
· Elizabeth Madarang Raquel = novelette, now a district supervisor
· Ariel Tabag, Rimat Editorial; Bannawag Editorial
· Danilo Antalan, Tawid Editorial
· Jaime Agpalo, Jr., Tawid Editor
· Leonardo Fagaragan, Gumil Filipinas PRO
· Dr. Jaime Raras, award winner, other major literary competition
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
UFCH CONVENTION IN LAHAINA, MAUI JULY 23.24.25, 2010
PERSONAL JOURNAL/DIARY ORIGINAL, UNEDITED, AMADO I. YORO
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Hulio 23, Biernes, Panagbiahe
Destination: Kahului Airport
Sangabunggoykami nga aggapu iti Honolulu.
Eddie Agas, Aurea Agas, Philip Alcain ti kinaluganko iti nangisit a Mercedes Benz
Iti pagcheck-inan ti Hawaiian Airlines, dagiti agassawa a Louie ken Lucy Funtanilla. Ben Cabreros
Iti gate 49, nadanonmin da Lucy Pascual ken ti barona ni Michael.
Madamdama pay, agsangpeten dagiti dadduma a kaduami a delegado
Maria ken Renato Etrata, Ruben ken Lynne Gutierrez, Bernadette Fajardo
Nagsangpet met dagiti grupo ti Kauai nga ipanguluan da Abe Iloreta ken Liza Trinidad.
Apagbiit ti panagtayab ti eroplano.
Binirokmi dagiti bagahemi iti Baggage claim area.
Malemen idi sumangpet da Herman Andaya ken Bong Suerte, agkasinsin agpada a taga Bacarra.
6:15 ti malem idi agluas ti Van ni Bong Suerte.
Linabsanmin ti Hawaii Commercial & Sugar Mill iti Puunene. Natangkarang ti simburio. Iti talon, naberde ti kaunasan. Mailasin a nabiit pay a naimula dagiti dadduma. Adda metten dagiti agarup tumawendan. Kaaduan a maapit ti unas a madapil no agdua a tawenen ti unas.
"Sibibiag pay la ti unas ditoy aya," nakunami. "Wen, Manong, kakaisuna a plantasion daytoyen," insungbat ni Bong..
Nasimbeng latta nga agpataray ni Bong.
Iti kasla magawgaw-at a puro ti Kooholawe, sa ti Lanai, ket idi umasidegkamin iti Lahaina, daytan ti Molokai Channel ken iti ballasiw ti Isla ti Molokai, the Friendly isle.
Adda estoria a nalagipmi a ti Lahaina ti "Royal capital of Kingdom of Hawaii' 1820-1845 sakbay a nayakar daytoy a titulo iti Honolulu, Oahu.
Lahaina - ania ti lahaina? Pagsasao a Hawaiian daytoy kayatna a sawen: "Naulpit nga init [Cruel Sun] gapu iti paniempo a nainit iti namaga a panawen[sunny dry climate]
Ti Maui ti maawagan iti Valley Isle gapu iti kaadu dagiti valley iti sakupna.
Maikapiton iti sardam. Nagcheck-in ni Ben Cabreros, Room 815
We were 3 in the room Philip, Ben and I.
Fun Night ita a rabii.
Naragsak a immabat ni Joy Funtanilla
Nakalamisaak da Ben Cabreros, Dr. V, Vince Bagoyo, Rep. Keith Agaran, Herman Andaya, Ferdinand Cajgal
Naragsak ti rabii, husto la unay ti awagna a fun night.
Adda nagsala iti rigodon, adda nagkanta
Adda nangabak iti Mr. Barong, ken Ms Terno
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Hulio 24, Sabado. Namigatkami iti Swan Court. Eat all you can. Napaliiwmi: adda dagiti kailokanuan nga agserbi ditoy a restauran.
Alas nuebe impunto a nangrugi ti kombension babaen iti pananglukat ni Eddie Agas, Sr. Naaramid ti imbokasion, nakanta dagiti dua a national anthems. Kimmablaaw ni Herman Andaya, presidente ti Maui Filipino Community Council, organizer, general chairman ti kombension. Naadaptar ti Convention Rules. Dinutokan ni Agas: da, Donnie Juan, Parliamentarian; Lucy Pascual, convention secretary; Danny Villaruz, timekeeper; Philip Alcain, Felipe Barroga, Ben Cabreros, Abe Iloreta, marshalls.
Nakalamisaanko da Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Kanani Dias, Dr V, Aurea Agas, Danny Villaruz, Emmie Villaruz,
Nagreport dagiti Island Presidents. Naisaruno dagiti standing ken special committee reports.
Nagreportak iti Membership about 108 unit organizations from the 6 Island Councils
Insarunok ti Social Action Committee gapu ta siak ti Co-Chair. Kaaduan nga aktibidad ti Social Action Committee, ti Feed the Homeless ket no kitaen ti awan langanna iti eskediul, ni Philip Alcain.
Adu pay dagiti sabali a partisipasion ti SAC, Hawaii Food Bank, Census 2010 Filipinos Count, Fundraising drive for Typhoon Ondoy and Peping Victim, Flores de Mayo, dadduma pay.
Duakami a nagreport ken ni Fe Velasco iti Publicity/Tunos newsletter
WORKSHOP BREAK
Workshop #2 Positively No Filipinos ALLOWED ti tinurongko no apay a siak a Filipino ket maparitanak.
Nakatugawmi iti lamisaan ni US Cong Mazie Hirono.
Sakbay a nagreportak iti Golden Book, binigbigko nga immuna iti kaadda dagiti UFCH past presidents a nakataripnong met itoy a kombension pakaibilangan ni Atty Anotnio Ramil, 1988-1990; Maggie Domingo, 1990-1992-1996-1998; Dwayne Bueno,2001-2003; Don Guzman, 2003-2004; Bryan Andaya, 2006-2008
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[Maysa a delegado ti agreklamo ta saanna a maawatan ti kayat a sawen ti Tunos - Unity]
Ni Dr. Belinda Aquino ti guest speaker
I declined the nomination for president due to health and medical restrictions and limitations.
"Thank you for the nomination. Truly, I was so determined and with inspiring desire to be a UFCH president. Since 2007 when I came cak to OFCC, I am determined and prepared to seek this presidency....to continue my volunteer service and my commitment, In February this year, I already made plans with some program blueprint, and in June 5, I officially announcement my intention. I love to serve, as my passion and my mission.
But, things changed UNEXPECTEDLY, so rapidly, abrupt and sudden without any warning or signal what comes next. To the point that my wife brought me to the Emergency Room, then moved me to Queens Hosptial that I was confined for 10 dark days.....I have this pain in me, yet, I am avoiding pressure, and per doctor's advised, to take it easy, not to get involved in strenuous, streeful activities as a health and medical restrictions and limitations.
For this reason, if I may just go back 20 years ago in 1990, we had elected a one and only woman then and became a history of UFCH. This woman whom I gave her a high regards and respect, because under her administration for the 2 full terms, I was fortunate to be the Chairman of Publicity, ladies and gentlemen, fellow delegates, I am referring to Nana Maggie Domingo as first woman president.
Today, I believe I can help make a very significant history of UFCH, if Nana Maggie had the opportunity to serve, only one woman president within the first 50 years of UFCH, I could have been an opportunity for me to become the 31st UFCH president, but again, because of this unexpected circumstance, this pain in me, with restrictions and limitations as my doctor prescribed me, of course, I have that warning of precaution to have a second thought. and some of you said: health is wealth, first and foremost of priority, I listen to my doctor, to you, to myself. If for the last 50 years toward the century of UFCH, the 51 year starts, I think, we can provide helping UFCH anothe remarkable event and history if we can give an opportunity to anothe woman become the next UFCH president, and to be the 2nd woman president of this pretigious Council....I can always serve in so many ways, and any capacity that I am capable of....Mr. Chairman, fellow delegates, thank you.
Saan a napengdan ni Lynne ti naglua.
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Napintas ti pabuya iti rabii ti Miss Hawaii Filipina Scholarship Pageant nga indauluan da Michelle Santos ken Ryan Piros.
Uppat dagiti nagsasalip a mangibagi kadagiti bukodda nga Island Council.
1. Big Island
2. Oahu
3. Kauai
4. Maui
Napagasatan ni Margaret Pascual a Miss Hawaii Filipina 2010-2011. $2000.00 ti ited ti UFCH a gunggonana sa maikkan iti round trip ticket nga agbakasion idiay Filipinas.
Maysa a kapaliiwan iti dayta a rabii ti pabuya, naguapo latta ni Deputy Consul Paul Cortes a maysa kadagiti emcee. Nataytayag nga amang ni Laksmi Abraham ngem ni Dep Consul Cortes, ngem agpadada a nabatad ti timek ken bokadorada.
Sabali pay a paliiw: nagkalamisaan da Neil Abercrombie ken Mufi Hannemann, agpada a kandidato a para gobernador.
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Resolusion
Feed the Homeless - mainaig iti pannakaadapatar ti Institute for Human Services a serbian a regular ti UFCH Social Action Committee kas inyusuat ni Amado I. Yoro, Co-Chair, organizer/coordinator ti Mission Day Service ti DWCLCAAH, binulan a mapan dagiti volunteers kadagiti dua a lugar, [Men & Women] tunggal maudi a Lunes ti bulan. Sangsanguen ti siudad ken ti State of Hawaii ti problema a Homelessness a maibatay iti mapagtalkan nga impormasion, aganay a 5834. Adda aganay a 200 dagiti maserbian iti Men's Site, idinto a 80 iti Women's site. Nairugi daytoy a proyekto idi Nobiembre 2009 kas partnership ti UCH/OFCC/DWCLCAAH, UGHO, ISAH, dadduma pay.
Supporting Strong Immigrant Communities - mainaig iti pannakasalaknib ti panagpapatas ti imigrante nga agsangpet iti Hawaii nga awan koma iti diskriminasion.
Support of Pacific Beach Hotel Workers and Labor Equity
Funds for Office of Language Access - mainaig iti pannakaruk-at ti pondo nga agpaay itoy nga opisina ti turay a mangimatmaton iti pannakaiprograma dagiti nadumaduma a pagsasao ken lenguahe dagiti nagduduma a grupo etniko.
Tony Ramil as Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad
Tunggal kombension, tummakder dagiti managdillaw. Adu ti masaoda. Ngem bassit ti maaramidanda wenno maitulongda. ti naginad wenno bassit ti naaramidan ti administrasion. Kalinteganda ti kapanunotanda, wen. Ngem ti maysa a paliiwmi, dagitoy ket saanda met a makigamgamulo [unay] ta pinilida ti saan a bimmibiang.
Where Were You when we needed you?
INAWAT ti Lanai Filipino Community Council nga isuda ti host council iti 2011 Annual Convention ngem saan a nabatad no iti Isla ti Lanai wenno Las Vegas. Natibong ti Las Vegas, ngem iti maysa met a nabatad a boses a nagkuna: "Apay a ti Las Vegas pay, nabaknangen ti Las Vegas, panunotenyo pay la a pabaknangen. Ditoy Hawaii, apay a ditay met pabaknangen ti lugartayo, sapay koma ta mangted daytoy iti pagpanunotantayo amin. No denggenyo ti timekyo, saandak kadi met a mangeg itoy a kapanunotak?"
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Ni Herman Andaya ti nangiparang kadagiti nainominar a kandidato/kandidata. Nagsarita ti tunggal maysa kadakuada.
Eleksion ti simmaruno. Nabilang ti butos. Aganay a 92 ti balota kadagiti 97 a rehistrado a delegado.
Ket nagsapata da iti panangannong ni Atty. Bryan Andaya, pasado a presidente ti UFCH.:
Lynne Gutierrez, presidente; Norma Barroga, bise, Doris Saribay, sekretaria; Ben Pulido, tesorero; Domie Bucasas, auditor.
Hunta del gobernador da:
Edwin Ranan, Big Island, Jean Sumagit, Lanai; Moises Luczon, Molokai; Angel Acorda, Kauai; Arnold Villafuerte, Oahu, Ben Cabreros, Oahu.
Holdover da Ryan Piros, Maui; Abe Iloreta, Kauai, Amado Yoro, Oahu.
Island Councils presidents, da: Christina Ranan, Big Island; Juan Degamo, Lanai, Benny Piros, Molokai; Liza Trinidad, Kauai, Herman Andaya, Maui; Maria Etrata, Oahu.
"This election could be difficult for me, but due to the circumstance this gentleman I have respect with him, Manong Amado as a great leader, here I am your new president, and the 31st UFCH president and 2nd woman president.When your time is come and ready, I'll be there and campaign for you.."
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Hulio 23, Biernes, Panagbiahe
Destination: Kahului Airport
Sangabunggoykami nga aggapu iti Honolulu.
Eddie Agas, Aurea Agas, Philip Alcain ti kinaluganko iti nangisit a Mercedes Benz
Iti pagcheck-inan ti Hawaiian Airlines, dagiti agassawa a Louie ken Lucy Funtanilla. Ben Cabreros
Iti gate 49, nadanonmin da Lucy Pascual ken ti barona ni Michael.
Madamdama pay, agsangpeten dagiti dadduma a kaduami a delegado
Maria ken Renato Etrata, Ruben ken Lynne Gutierrez, Bernadette Fajardo
Nagsangpet met dagiti grupo ti Kauai nga ipanguluan da Abe Iloreta ken Liza Trinidad.
Apagbiit ti panagtayab ti eroplano.
Binirokmi dagiti bagahemi iti Baggage claim area.
Malemen idi sumangpet da Herman Andaya ken Bong Suerte, agkasinsin agpada a taga Bacarra.
6:15 ti malem idi agluas ti Van ni Bong Suerte.
Linabsanmin ti Hawaii Commercial & Sugar Mill iti Puunene. Natangkarang ti simburio. Iti talon, naberde ti kaunasan. Mailasin a nabiit pay a naimula dagiti dadduma. Adda metten dagiti agarup tumawendan. Kaaduan a maapit ti unas a madapil no agdua a tawenen ti unas.
"Sibibiag pay la ti unas ditoy aya," nakunami. "Wen, Manong, kakaisuna a plantasion daytoyen," insungbat ni Bong..
Nasimbeng latta nga agpataray ni Bong.
Iti kasla magawgaw-at a puro ti Kooholawe, sa ti Lanai, ket idi umasidegkamin iti Lahaina, daytan ti Molokai Channel ken iti ballasiw ti Isla ti Molokai, the Friendly isle.
Adda estoria a nalagipmi a ti Lahaina ti "Royal capital of Kingdom of Hawaii' 1820-1845 sakbay a nayakar daytoy a titulo iti Honolulu, Oahu.
Lahaina - ania ti lahaina? Pagsasao a Hawaiian daytoy kayatna a sawen: "Naulpit nga init [Cruel Sun] gapu iti paniempo a nainit iti namaga a panawen[sunny dry climate]
Ti Maui ti maawagan iti Valley Isle gapu iti kaadu dagiti valley iti sakupna.
Maikapiton iti sardam. Nagcheck-in ni Ben Cabreros, Room 815
We were 3 in the room Philip, Ben and I.
Fun Night ita a rabii.
Naragsak a immabat ni Joy Funtanilla
Nakalamisaak da Ben Cabreros, Dr. V, Vince Bagoyo, Rep. Keith Agaran, Herman Andaya, Ferdinand Cajgal
Naragsak ti rabii, husto la unay ti awagna a fun night.
Adda nagsala iti rigodon, adda nagkanta
Adda nangabak iti Mr. Barong, ken Ms Terno
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Hulio 24, Sabado. Namigatkami iti Swan Court. Eat all you can. Napaliiwmi: adda dagiti kailokanuan nga agserbi ditoy a restauran.
Alas nuebe impunto a nangrugi ti kombension babaen iti pananglukat ni Eddie Agas, Sr. Naaramid ti imbokasion, nakanta dagiti dua a national anthems. Kimmablaaw ni Herman Andaya, presidente ti Maui Filipino Community Council, organizer, general chairman ti kombension. Naadaptar ti Convention Rules. Dinutokan ni Agas: da, Donnie Juan, Parliamentarian; Lucy Pascual, convention secretary; Danny Villaruz, timekeeper; Philip Alcain, Felipe Barroga, Ben Cabreros, Abe Iloreta, marshalls.
Nakalamisaanko da Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Kanani Dias, Dr V, Aurea Agas, Danny Villaruz, Emmie Villaruz,
Nagreport dagiti Island Presidents. Naisaruno dagiti standing ken special committee reports.
Nagreportak iti Membership about 108 unit organizations from the 6 Island Councils
Insarunok ti Social Action Committee gapu ta siak ti Co-Chair. Kaaduan nga aktibidad ti Social Action Committee, ti Feed the Homeless ket no kitaen ti awan langanna iti eskediul, ni Philip Alcain.
Adu pay dagiti sabali a partisipasion ti SAC, Hawaii Food Bank, Census 2010 Filipinos Count, Fundraising drive for Typhoon Ondoy and Peping Victim, Flores de Mayo, dadduma pay.
Duakami a nagreport ken ni Fe Velasco iti Publicity/Tunos newsletter
WORKSHOP BREAK
Workshop #2 Positively No Filipinos ALLOWED ti tinurongko no apay a siak a Filipino ket maparitanak.
Nakatugawmi iti lamisaan ni US Cong Mazie Hirono.
Sakbay a nagreportak iti Golden Book, binigbigko nga immuna iti kaadda dagiti UFCH past presidents a nakataripnong met itoy a kombension pakaibilangan ni Atty Anotnio Ramil, 1988-1990; Maggie Domingo, 1990-1992-1996-1998; Dwayne Bueno,2001-2003; Don Guzman, 2003-2004; Bryan Andaya, 2006-2008
,
[Maysa a delegado ti agreklamo ta saanna a maawatan ti kayat a sawen ti Tunos - Unity]
Ni Dr. Belinda Aquino ti guest speaker
I declined the nomination for president due to health and medical restrictions and limitations.
"Thank you for the nomination. Truly, I was so determined and with inspiring desire to be a UFCH president. Since 2007 when I came cak to OFCC, I am determined and prepared to seek this presidency....to continue my volunteer service and my commitment, In February this year, I already made plans with some program blueprint, and in June 5, I officially announcement my intention. I love to serve, as my passion and my mission.
But, things changed UNEXPECTEDLY, so rapidly, abrupt and sudden without any warning or signal what comes next. To the point that my wife brought me to the Emergency Room, then moved me to Queens Hosptial that I was confined for 10 dark days.....I have this pain in me, yet, I am avoiding pressure, and per doctor's advised, to take it easy, not to get involved in strenuous, streeful activities as a health and medical restrictions and limitations.
For this reason, if I may just go back 20 years ago in 1990, we had elected a one and only woman then and became a history of UFCH. This woman whom I gave her a high regards and respect, because under her administration for the 2 full terms, I was fortunate to be the Chairman of Publicity, ladies and gentlemen, fellow delegates, I am referring to Nana Maggie Domingo as first woman president.
Today, I believe I can help make a very significant history of UFCH, if Nana Maggie had the opportunity to serve, only one woman president within the first 50 years of UFCH, I could have been an opportunity for me to become the 31st UFCH president, but again, because of this unexpected circumstance, this pain in me, with restrictions and limitations as my doctor prescribed me, of course, I have that warning of precaution to have a second thought. and some of you said: health is wealth, first and foremost of priority, I listen to my doctor, to you, to myself. If for the last 50 years toward the century of UFCH, the 51 year starts, I think, we can provide helping UFCH anothe remarkable event and history if we can give an opportunity to anothe woman become the next UFCH president, and to be the 2nd woman president of this pretigious Council....I can always serve in so many ways, and any capacity that I am capable of....Mr. Chairman, fellow delegates, thank you.
Saan a napengdan ni Lynne ti naglua.
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Napintas ti pabuya iti rabii ti Miss Hawaii Filipina Scholarship Pageant nga indauluan da Michelle Santos ken Ryan Piros.
Uppat dagiti nagsasalip a mangibagi kadagiti bukodda nga Island Council.
1. Big Island
2. Oahu
3. Kauai
4. Maui
Napagasatan ni Margaret Pascual a Miss Hawaii Filipina 2010-2011. $2000.00 ti ited ti UFCH a gunggonana sa maikkan iti round trip ticket nga agbakasion idiay Filipinas.
Maysa a kapaliiwan iti dayta a rabii ti pabuya, naguapo latta ni Deputy Consul Paul Cortes a maysa kadagiti emcee. Nataytayag nga amang ni Laksmi Abraham ngem ni Dep Consul Cortes, ngem agpadada a nabatad ti timek ken bokadorada.
Sabali pay a paliiw: nagkalamisaan da Neil Abercrombie ken Mufi Hannemann, agpada a kandidato a para gobernador.
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Resolusion
Feed the Homeless - mainaig iti pannakaadapatar ti Institute for Human Services a serbian a regular ti UFCH Social Action Committee kas inyusuat ni Amado I. Yoro, Co-Chair, organizer/coordinator ti Mission Day Service ti DWCLCAAH, binulan a mapan dagiti volunteers kadagiti dua a lugar, [Men & Women] tunggal maudi a Lunes ti bulan. Sangsanguen ti siudad ken ti State of Hawaii ti problema a Homelessness a maibatay iti mapagtalkan nga impormasion, aganay a 5834. Adda aganay a 200 dagiti maserbian iti Men's Site, idinto a 80 iti Women's site. Nairugi daytoy a proyekto idi Nobiembre 2009 kas partnership ti UCH/OFCC/DWCLCAAH, UGHO, ISAH, dadduma pay.
Supporting Strong Immigrant Communities - mainaig iti pannakasalaknib ti panagpapatas ti imigrante nga agsangpet iti Hawaii nga awan koma iti diskriminasion.
Support of Pacific Beach Hotel Workers and Labor Equity
Funds for Office of Language Access - mainaig iti pannakaruk-at ti pondo nga agpaay itoy nga opisina ti turay a mangimatmaton iti pannakaiprograma dagiti nadumaduma a pagsasao ken lenguahe dagiti nagduduma a grupo etniko.
Tony Ramil as Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad
Tunggal kombension, tummakder dagiti managdillaw. Adu ti masaoda. Ngem bassit ti maaramidanda wenno maitulongda. ti naginad wenno bassit ti naaramidan ti administrasion. Kalinteganda ti kapanunotanda, wen. Ngem ti maysa a paliiwmi, dagitoy ket saanda met a makigamgamulo [unay] ta pinilida ti saan a bimmibiang.
Where Were You when we needed you?
INAWAT ti Lanai Filipino Community Council nga isuda ti host council iti 2011 Annual Convention ngem saan a nabatad no iti Isla ti Lanai wenno Las Vegas. Natibong ti Las Vegas, ngem iti maysa met a nabatad a boses a nagkuna: "Apay a ti Las Vegas pay, nabaknangen ti Las Vegas, panunotenyo pay la a pabaknangen. Ditoy Hawaii, apay a ditay met pabaknangen ti lugartayo, sapay koma ta mangted daytoy iti pagpanunotantayo amin. No denggenyo ti timekyo, saandak kadi met a mangeg itoy a kapanunotak?"
KOMBENSION IDIAY LAHAINA, MAUI HULIO 23, 24, 25, 2010
Ni Herman Andaya ti nangiparang kadagiti nainominar a kandidato/kandidata. Nagsarita ti tunggal maysa kadakuada.
Eleksion ti simmaruno. Nabilang ti butos. Aganay a 92 ti balota kadagiti 97 a rehistrado a delegado.
Ket nagsapata da iti panangannong ni Atty. Bryan Andaya, pasado a presidente ti UFCH.:
Lynne Gutierrez, presidente; Norma Barroga, bise, Doris Saribay, sekretaria; Ben Pulido, tesorero; Domie Bucasas, auditor.
Hunta del gobernador da:
Edwin Ranan, Big Island, Jean Sumagit, Lanai; Moises Luczon, Molokai; Angel Acorda, Kauai; Arnold Villafuerte, Oahu, Ben Cabreros, Oahu.
Holdover da Ryan Piros, Maui; Abe Iloreta, Kauai, Amado Yoro, Oahu.
Island Councils presidents, da: Christina Ranan, Big Island; Juan Degamo, Lanai, Benny Piros, Molokai; Liza Trinidad, Kauai, Herman Andaya, Maui; Maria Etrata, Oahu.
"This election could be difficult for me, but due to the circumstance this gentleman I have respect with him, Manong Amado as a great leader, here I am your new president, and the 31st UFCH president and 2nd woman president.When your time is come and ready, I'll be there and campaign for you.."
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
UFCH PROGRESS AWARDEES 2010
[Escerpt from the UFCH Progress Awards and Re-Affirmation officers 2010 Souvenir Book- Oct 16, 2010. Hawaii Prince Hotel]
Theme: "Beyond Accomplishments...."
Program
Host, Jennifer Vea de Vera, Miss Hawaii Filipina 2000
Invocation, Cleo Bala Casino, Former Board of Governor, UFCH
National Anthems sung [Lupang Hinirang] by Marnelli Basilio, Miss Oahu Filipina 2010
Star Spangled Banner by Margaret Pascual, Miss Hawaii Filipina 2010
Welcome address by Eddie Agas, Sr, Outgoing UFCH president
Re-Affirmation of commitment Ceremonies officiated by Concul General Leoncio Cardenas Jr.
Message by Lynne Gutierrez, Incoming president.
Entertainments during the dinner were provided by Crisselle Aquino, Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina 2010 and Alyssa Reyes,
Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina 2009 for Hula Duet; Margaret Pascual, Miss Hawaii Filipina 2010, Mozart; Kanani Dias, Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2010, Journey to the Pacific.
Remarks by Honolulu Acting Managing Director Doug Chin , representing Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle.
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ELIGIBILITY FOR THE NOMINATION
A. Nominee has never won in any category in previous progress award conducted by UFCH
B. Nominee is of Filipino ancestry, with the exception for nominees in the category of ATIN Kaibigan
C. Nominee is a current resident in Hawai and has established residency for not less than 3 years preceding the submission deadline
D. Nominee has never been convicted of any felony
SELECTION CRITERIA
Personal achievement - 25%
Professional achievement- 25%
Community Ciivic Involment - 30%
Other pertinent information - 20%
THE LEGACY AWARDS [Major Awards]
The Golden Sakada Award for Lifetime Achievement is a well deserved recognition to distinguish a Nominee who by his.her exemplary efforts and achievements, have given honor and prestige to our community, to our state and the world. The recipient has proven that the spirit of bayanihan continues to flourish, inspiring others to help uflift the lives of Filipinos
The Juan Dionisio, Sr. Lifetime Service Award shall be presented to an individual who has committed his/her service the UFCH and the pursuit of unity among Filipinos in Hawaii. The recipient must have been involved in various UFCH projects and activities, posses good moral character and community ethics, embody the ideals of a good community leader in line with the mission and visions of the UFCH, and have been consistently active with the programs of the UFCH for many years.
The ATING KAIBIGAN [Our Friend] Award shall be presented to an individual who is NOT a filipino but who has supported and assisted significantly in the advancement of Filipinos in Hawaii,
PRESENTATION OF AWARDEES FOLLOWED:
GLADYS M. MENOR - Arts & Culture. Foster Care Provider.
Glimpse:
Education: Business Management Diploma, Hawaii Business College, Interior Design Diploma,
Highlight: President Gumil Oahu; former Board of Governor, UFCH
Her Excellence:
Gladys Menor has exhibited exceptional leadership and incessant mentorhip. As a result, Gumil Oahu was able to present numerous stage plyas in Oahu and on Maui. It enabled them to reais funds for the scholarship project at the University of Hawaii's Ilokano Program and for the Schools in the barrios. It revived cultural presentations such as bucanegan and sarsuela aamong others. Thru her radio program, kannawidan ken Kultura ni Ilokano, Menor read published articles and short stories that are educational and featured Ilokano cultures and traditions. She was also responsible for editing and directing a noontime radio drama.
Gladys has published essays and poems in Bannawag Magazine, wrote a weekly column in the now defunct California journal Weekly Inquirer. The International Conference of Ilokano Writers held in Hawaii in 2002 and 2009 under her administration as president of Gumil Oahu is a manifestation of her strong leadership worldwide. Her performance and commitment in the preservation and advancement of Ilokano culture and arts has been recognized in Hawaii and the Philippines.
MICHAEL SANA - Education - Waipahu High School Science Teacher/Department Head
Glimpse
Education Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Hawaii at Manoa [1999], Post Baccalaureate in Secondary Science Education, UH Manoa.
Highlight: 2010 Chevron Hawaii Science Teacher of the Year, 2010 Bishop Museum Science Teacher Award Recipient
His Excellence
Michael Sana is an example of our few educators who combine instruction with play and fun. It is in this productive combination that we see in him the rigor of preparing the young with the discipline in the sciences and the discipline needed in sports. Trained to be scientist himself, he went on to teach high school biology and got involved with the school's athletic program. Cognizant of the need to expose young people to the realities of the community, Michael is involved with Sariling Gawa Youth Council and with Key Club, the latter as advisor. In sports, he serves as assistant coach of the junior varsity and the varsity boy's basketball team of Waipahu High School.
Aware of the need to equip himself with more professional and intellectual skills, he continues to study and is currently finishing his master's degree in education. At Waipahu High School he handles courses in biology, AP biology and biotechnology.
In all these, his school and community recognized him for having been a role model for young people. He is a teacher that exemplifies exceptional classroom practice and inspirational presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues and the community.
VIOLETA ARNOBIT - Entrepreneurship - CEO, ACE Medical, Inc.
Glimpse
Family: Violeta is happily married to husband and business partner Terry and have four daughetersL Krisha, Judy Lei, Jamie and Kerrie Ann,
Highlight:
2010 Nurse of the Year Excellence in Leadership Winner
200 Regional winner, Home based business Advocate of the Year, US Small Business Administration
1999 Ernst & Young KKP Hawaii State Entrepreneur of the Year Wholesale Division Awardee
Her Excellence
Violeta Arnobit is a Filipino nurse who always strives for excellence in all her business and professional ventures. Being chosen as one of the five 2010 TWCA Leader Awardees supports that statement. Always proud of her heritage, she is a leader in the field of business representing not only Filipino women but all women entrepreneurs in Hawaii and the world. From humble beginnings she became a role model, mentor and resource person who always shares her inspiring story to her colleagues and other businesswomen. Building ACE Medical, Inc, a multi-million JACHI accredited durable medical equipment company from scrath, Arnobit continues to advocate for the changing needs of the community thru the Center for Healthcare Education and Certified Nurse Aide Training Program, both providing comprehensive and learning tools for nurse aides and caregivers to care for frail, elderly and disabled.
"Giving will always come back tenfold" is Violeta Arnobit guiding mantra.
ERNESTO G.PASION - Government Service -First Filipino County Auditor, Kauai
Glimpse
Education: M.B.A. General Management, Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois; General Studies, Nortwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, BS in Commerce, Banking & Finance, St, William College, laoag City
Highlight: First County Auditor, County of Kauai
First Filipino Deputy County Clerk of Kauai. Position has always been occupied by non-Filipino, thus, an ice breaker for Filipinos. Lobbied for a successful replacement to keep the position by another Filipino, Eddie Topneio.
His Excellence
Ernie G. Pasion, true to his name, is passionate in championing small businesss , providing pro bono consultation to numerous small business owners amd individuals. He serves as an intermediary between these individuals and service providers. For example, a Filipino owned printing company was thinking of expanding. Ernie connected them with an architect to discuss their building needs. In another situation, a restaurant owner was having problems with their landlord and he referred him to an expert in that field.
Ernie holds a fulltime position as Kauai First County Auditor and is involve with Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce and Kauai Filipino Community Council. With his position in government and community, he is able to facilitate collaborative solutions affecting minority owned businesses. As such he can use these resources to further assit them in areas as financing, legislative, insurance, permits [public works, planning, DOH] and tacation.
Ernie's compassion translates into his personal contributions to the progress of his organization, community, county and the world.
MARIANO TORRES, MD - Medicine - Medical Director, Kauai Care Center
Glimpse
Education: Doctor of Medicine, UH John Burns School of Medicine
UH Integrated Residency Program, Primary Care Track
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, University of Hawaii
Highlights
Best 50 Doctors [Internal Medicine] 2009-2010
Recipient, Kauai Chamber of Commerce 2010 Distinguished Service Award.
His Excellence
Dr. Mariano Torres is very much involved in our community, school, in our youth programs and his field of profession. He is a gem to our west side community most especially to the Filipinos and older folks. As a physician, he has volunteered his time in th Philippines and in many health fairs. He takes time to make sure that his patients are assessed and treated very well regardless of their ability to pay.
He and his wife of 32 years, Antonette Abrahano who is the Director of Public Health Nursing for Kauai District Health Office, volunteer their time to many functions and do them in an unassuming way. Their three sons, michaael, Marlo and Noel are raised the same beneficent environment.
Dr. Torres has received many accolades and recognitions in which the UFCH Progress Awards for Medicine will serve as a validation of his outstanding contributions to his community and the world.
FELIPE A. ALCAIN - Community Service & Volunteerism - Retired Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
Glimpse
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Far Eastern University, Manila
Highlight: Married to the former Josefina Salamt and blessed with two children: Annaliz and August
His community
A son of a 1946 Sakada, Philip was nurtured in a hardworking and altruistic environment, always ready to share and serve. His volunteerism started in Molokai thru the Molokai Filipino Community Council. he extended his horizons when he moved to Oahu where be became one of the ever-present volunteer militia.
Philip has been involved in all of the projects and served in various capacities of the following:
Molokai Filipino Community Council
Oahu Filipino Community Council
United Filipino Council of Hawaii
Lapogueneous of Hawaii
Vigan Association of Hawaii
Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii
San Estebanians of Hawaii
Sons & Daughters of San Esteban
Fil-am Sports USA
His Excellence
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. Philip has a heart of a volunteer. He is a man of community endeavor with a spirit that has always shown in his readiness, willingness and availablity to serve in many projects and in various capacities. His almost perfect attendance in activities that enhance community life is defimnitely a trait worthy of recognition in his quest to contribute to the progress of his organization, community, State and the world.
FRANKLIN 'DON' PACARRO, JR - Law - Acting First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Glimpse
Education: Born and raised in Honolulu, Franklin Jr graduated from St. Louis High School, the Universtiy of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law.
Highlight: Pacarro has successfully prosecuted over 40 homicide cases securing twenty-one life sentences among others. Although he is now a supervisor, he continues to personally handle cases because he believes a leader should do the same work as the people he leads
His works
Giving back to his community and getting involved in community activities has been a mainstay in Don's life. For over twenty years, Don has given unselfishly of his time and energy to support worthy organizations as a coach, volunteer or participant, including but not limited to PAL Basketball KYAC, Kainalu Little league Baseball, Kailua Girls AYSO Soccer, Windward Tigers Basketball, Pop Wagner Football, Moanalua Lions, Windward Youth Athletic Club [Board] Great Aloha Run, Bobby Benson Run, Cancer Walk for Life, Hotel Charity Walk, Kids Day, Big Brothers & Big Sisters Organization, Troy Barboza Torch Run and the Polar Plunge that benefits Special Olympics in Hawaii.
His Excellence
franklin Pacarro, Jr, is the Acting First Deputy prosecuting Attoney for the City and County of Honolulu and has been serving in the office since 1986. He has made a career out of prosecution, with an unbroken record of service under three different elected Prosecuting Attorneys.
As a Prosecuting Attorney, he worked up the ranks, becoming a felony prosecution supervisor, and was then appointed Chief of the Trials Division by Parosecuting Attorney Peter Carlisle. As a chief of the largest division in the office,Pacarri supervises 27 of the attorneys in the deparment. Attorneys under his watch habdle over half of the felony cases that are prosecuted in Honolulu.
After serving the people of the City and County of Honolulu for 24 years, Don Pacarro will be entering the private sector by joining the law firm of Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nerville that concentrates in commercial litigation, construction litigation and real estate.
ISAAC FIESTA - Labor - President ILWU, local 142
Glimpse
Isaac Fiesta graduated from Hilo High School in 1968 and started working for Pepeekeo Sugar Company on September 8, 1968 as a knap sack sprayer. He worked his way up through various jobs such as equipment operator, senior truck driver, tire repair and warehouse clerk. As a rank-in-file member, he became active in the unit leadership in the ILWU Local 142 where he bacame a Business agent, then, president.
His works
In 1991, Isaac was elected as a union Busisness Agent for ILWU Local 142, and served as a BA until his election as President in Novemeber 2009. As a BA, he negotiated and enforced the Collective Bargaining Agreements, recrutied membders and organized new company and training new leaders at the Hawaii [Big Island] division. Today as President of ILWU, Local 142, Isaac Fiesta serves as the Chief Executive officer and is in general charge of the staff and administration of the affairs of the Union.
His Commitment
Isaac Fiesta served on the Honolulu community Board, on the Rural South Hilo Organization Board and also on the Hamakua Coast Task Force at the demise on the Hawaii County Planning Commission for eight years.
REY & CECILLE PIROS - Media & Communication -- Founders/Owners of KPMW FM Radio
Glimpse
Rey & Cecille Piros are best known for their work as a founder/owner of radio station KPMW. Along with their son, Ryan, they also control and operate many family businesses.
Their work
The Piros are an independent business couple of more than 30 years. They own Reycel Enterprises and operate KPMW radio and a travel agncy. They used to have a thriving business importing Philippine products for distribution and sale in Maui, which they discounted when they decided to devote more time running their radio station.
Their Excellence
Rey and Cecille are the first Filipinos to own a radio station on Maui. It is through the rdio that they provide public service announcement to the community. These announcements range from information relating to education, immigration, and other community related events and functions. News from the Philippines, local and national including world news are aired throught the radio station both in English and Ilokano. Both Rey and Cecille Piros dedicated and committed themselves in educating peopl in the community about exercising their rights to vote and have been encouraging people to be actively involved in the affairs of the community.
The Piroses coordinated a radiothon "Operation Tulong" through their radio and raised funds for the Typhoon Ondoy victims in the Philippines. They also raised funds for the scholarship program for Ilocos Surian Assn of Maui,Maui Filipino Community Council and Binhi at Ani.
DAWN MARIE BICOY -Science & Technology- Community Affairs Manager, Monsanto Company
Glimpse
Monsanto Company provides farmers the latest traits and technologies to help them be more profitable on every acre. As its company Affairs Manager, Dawn Bicoy was able to bring clarity to prominent overseas news source reagrding Hawaii water issues. she founded and implemented the first Monsanto community donations program in Hawaii, and have successfully lead the Monsanto Molokai facility through an internal Environmental, Safety and Health audit, resulting in the site being classified as ;exemplary' status and ranked in the top 5% nationally.
Her Excellence
My commitment to the Filipino community has long been an integral part of who I am. and part of my Filipino heritage, as with many, finds its roots in agriculture.
Hawaii has become the world's leading producer of seed corn, accounting for 96% of the state's $1.76 million Ag bioteck industry. This translates to $200 million in direct spending, occurring on less than 5% of Hawaii's available arable land. The days of working for pineapple and sugarcane plantations have long passed. Tey seed crop industry is the new leader providing almost a quarter of all agricultue jobs, bringing new opprtunities to Filipinos whith higher wages and increased benefits.
Biotechnology goes far beyond Hawaii's shores, reaching the Philippines where Bt corn was the first genetically modified feed/food crop approved for commercial planting in Asia, Recognizing the world's increasing population and finite croplands nourished by stressed water resources to feed a growing world demand, the responsibility of biotechnology is an importannt part of the equation, We need to ask ourselves what role will Hawaii plqy in furthering the efforts of feeding the world.
Bicoy says: i will continue advocacy for the Ag biotechnology industry in Hawaii and ppromote my cultural values of responsibility, respect and honor in all that I do, to open doors and create opportunity for generations of Filipinos to come.
WADE S. GESTEUYALA - Travel & Hospitality-Hotel Manager, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki & Golf Club
Glimpse
Education: University of Hawaii at Manoa- Business Administration, Damien Memorial High School
Highlights: Manager of the Year, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
Outdoor Circle, Outstanding Landscape in the Community Award
His activities
--Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association, Housekeeping Chairperson
--Host Pacific Hospitality Magazine, Contributing Editor
--Choices [Career Guidance] Instructor, Waialua High School
--Hawaii Chapter of National Executive Housekeeper Assn Board of Director, Vice President, Program & Education Director
--Advance Stratefic Planning Analysis, Hilton International Bangkok
--Hawaii International Hotel Institute Rooms Director Training
--Westin Hotels Interactive Management Training Program
-- Westin Hotels Corporate Director of Restaurant Training Program
--Boys Scout of America, AYSO Soccer
His Excellence
Wade served as judge in the United Filipino Council of hawaii Miss Hawaii Filipina Scholarship pageant in 2009. He also coordinated with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce on special discounts package with the Hawaii Prince Hotel for FCCH as part of the member's benefits. He also provided donations to the 16th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament hekd earlier this year. Wade currently serves on the Air Force Civilian Advisory Council. this coucil serves as an independent, civilian source of advice and counsel on community issues to the Commander Pacific Air Forces [Commander], Some of the duties include acting as a catalyst for community support of Air Force activities in Hawaii and strengthen cooperation, dialogue and understanding between the community and PACAF.
ALYSSA MIA REYES--Outstanding Youth- Miss Teen Hawaii - World & Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina
Glimpse
Education: James Campbell High School; University of Hawaii at Manoa, student
Highlights: Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina 2009; Represented Hawaii in the Miss Teeen USA-World as Miss Teen Hawaii-World.
Her works
- Iwalani School of Dance "Outstanding International Contemporary Hula Performance for 2009
- Ambassadress of Goodwill for Kalayaan International organization 2009
US SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE- Ating Kaibigan -
His Legacy
Daniel K. Inouye, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee, is known for his distinguish record as a legislative leader, and as a WWII combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor.
Senator Inouye has championed the interest of hawaii's people throughout his career. With his support, Hawaii's intrastructure has been strenthened, its economy diversified, and its natural resources protected and restored. Senator Inouye has increased job training and employment opportunities, provided more community healthcare, and provided support services and research to help small businesses and diverse sectors, from agricutlture to high technology.
Senator Inouye's relationship with the Filipino community is one of admiration and respect. It stems back 50 years when he traveled to the Philippines soon after his election as Hawaii's first Congressman. One of the measures he is most proud of is the recognition of service for the Filipino WWII veterans. Over the years, he has worked to right the injustices committed against the Filipino WWII veterans. The road to recognition has been long and difficult, and while no amount of money could ever fully compensate for the loss, for Senator Inouye, it is a matter of honor.
ATTY BERNALDO D. BICOY - Juan Dionisio Award for Lifetime Service -
Glimpse
Education: Juris Doctor, University of Missouri School of Law
Judge Advocate General's School, University of Virginia
University of Hawaii [undergraduate]
Highlight
Most Outstanding Filipino Overseas in the Field of Law for 1975, a presitigious national award bestowed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines in Malacanang Palace. In 1956 at the personal request of the late Ambassador Juan C. Dionisio, Sr, Atty Bicoy drafted the first set of By-laws for UFCH. he then served as convention parliiamentarian for 28 years.
His works
MILITARY DECORATIONS
- Silver Star Medal, the Korean War
- Bronze Star with 'V' Device Medal, the Korean War
- Purple Heart Medal, the Korean War
CIVILIAN HONORS
-Meritorious Award, Caballeros de Dimasalang
-Outstanding Citizen Award, Waianae Filipino Community Assn
-President & one of the founders, Congress of Visayan Organizations
-President & one of the founders, Filipino Chamber of Commerce
-Admitted to practice law in Missouri and Hawaii
GOVERNMENT
-Two-termed State Representative foe Leeward Oahu, 1968-1970
-Commissioner, Honolulu Planning Commission, 1990-94
JUDGE ARTEMIO BAXA [Ret]- Lifetime Achievement Award
Glimpse
Juris Doctor, University of Hawaii William S, Richardson School of Law
Master's Degree in Corporate law, University ofChicago
LL.B, University of santo Tomas, Ateneo de Manila University
Highlights
First immigrant Circuit Court Judge in Hawaii
Deputy Director of the Dept of Housing & Human Concern, County of Maui
Commissioner, Hawaii Filipino Centennial Celebrations Commission
His works
Judge Baxa has been awarded a number of honors including the County of maui First Empoyee of the Year. In 2002, he was selected as one of the twenty Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the US and Canada by the Filipino Image Magazine in Washington, DC. The County of Maui has chosen him A tOP 100 Outstanding Citizens of Maui for the last 100 years.
He is member of the Board of Regents, UH.
Event Committee Member of the Progress Award Committee
Lynne Gutierrez, president; Donnie Juan, legal adviser, Eddie Agas, Sr., Event chairperson; Maggie Domingo, Co-Chairperson;
Corporate Sponsor Solicitation: Bryan Andaya, Eddie Agas, Sr.
Adverstisement Solicitation: Bernadette Fajardo, Chair; Lynne Gutierrez, all island council presidents, all officers and board of governors
Ticket Distribution:
Ben Pulido, all island council presidents, all officers and board of governors
Progress Awards [Nomination]
Amado Yoro, Chair, Maggie Domingo, Arnold Villafuerte
all island council presidents, all officers and board of governors
Plaques and Certificates
Aurea Garcia Agas, chair
Leis
Lucy Pascual, Chair
all island council presidents, all officers and board of governors
Registration
Carmen Cabreros, Chair, Faye Cudal, Angie Borromeo, Aurea Agas, Bernadette Fajardo, Cleo Bala Casino
Reception:
Kanani Dias, Margaret Pascual, Crisselle Aquino
Production
Leo Gozar, Chair; Ruben Gutierrez, Ben Cabreros, William Cudal
Souvenir Book
Maggie Domingo
UFCH Officers that were re-affirmed:
Lynne Gutierrez, president; Norma Barroga, vice president; Doris Saribay, secretary; Ben Pulido, treasurer; Domie Bucasas, auditor.
Board of Governors: Edwin Ranan, Big Island; Jean Sumagit, Lanai; Moses Luczon, Molokai; Ryan Piros, Maui; Abe Iloreta, Angel Acorda, Kauai; Arnold Villafuerte, Ben Cabreros, Amado Yoro, Oahu.
Island Council President: Christina Ranan, Big Island; Juaghn Degamo, Lanai; Benny Piros, Molokai; Herman Andaya, Maui, Liza Trinidad, Kauai, Maria Etrata, Oahu.
Immediate past president - Eddie Agas, Sr.
Legal Counsel - Atty Doniie Juan.
Amado I. Yoro
Board of Governor and Executive Committee Member
United Filipino Council of Hawaii
Chairman: Membership, Media and Golden Book
Chairman: Social Action Committee and Mission Day Service
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blog: Amado I. Yoro Online www.Iluko.com
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[Escerpt from the UFCH Progress Awards and Re-Affirmation officers 2010 Souvenir Book- Oct 16, 2010. Hawaii Prince Hotel]
Theme: "Beyond Accomplishments...."
Program
Host, Jennifer Vea de Vera, Miss Hawaii Filipina 2000
Invocation, Cleo Bala Casino, Former Board of Governor, UFCH
National Anthems sung [Lupang Hinirang] by Marnelli Basilio, Miss Oahu Filipina 2010
Star Spangled Banner by Margaret Pascual, Miss Hawaii Filipina 2010
Welcome address by Eddie Agas, Sr, Outgoing UFCH president
Re-Affirmation of commitment Ceremonies officiated by Concul General Leoncio Cardenas Jr.
Message by Lynne Gutierrez, Incoming president.
Entertainments during the dinner were provided by Crisselle Aquino, Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina 2010 and Alyssa Reyes,
Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina 2009 for Hula Duet; Margaret Pascual, Miss Hawaii Filipina 2010, Mozart; Kanani Dias, Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2010, Journey to the Pacific.
Remarks by Honolulu Acting Managing Director Doug Chin , representing Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle.
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ELIGIBILITY FOR THE NOMINATION
A. Nominee has never won in any category in previous progress award conducted by UFCH
B. Nominee is of Filipino ancestry, with the exception for nominees in the category of ATIN Kaibigan
C. Nominee is a current resident in Hawai and has established residency for not less than 3 years preceding the submission deadline
D. Nominee has never been convicted of any felony
SELECTION CRITERIA
Personal achievement - 25%
Professional achievement- 25%
Community Ciivic Involment - 30%
Other pertinent information - 20%
THE LEGACY AWARDS [Major Awards]
The Golden Sakada Award for Lifetime Achievement is a well deserved recognition to distinguish a Nominee who by his.her exemplary efforts and achievements, have given honor and prestige to our community, to our state and the world. The recipient has proven that the spirit of bayanihan continues to flourish, inspiring others to help uflift the lives of Filipinos
The Juan Dionisio, Sr. Lifetime Service Award shall be presented to an individual who has committed his/her service the UFCH and the pursuit of unity among Filipinos in Hawaii. The recipient must have been involved in various UFCH projects and activities, posses good moral character and community ethics, embody the ideals of a good community leader in line with the mission and visions of the UFCH, and have been consistently active with the programs of the UFCH for many years.
The ATING KAIBIGAN [Our Friend] Award shall be presented to an individual who is NOT a filipino but who has supported and assisted significantly in the advancement of Filipinos in Hawaii,
PRESENTATION OF AWARDEES FOLLOWED:
GLADYS M. MENOR - Arts & Culture. Foster Care Provider.
Glimpse:
Education: Business Management Diploma, Hawaii Business College, Interior Design Diploma,
Highlight: President Gumil Oahu; former Board of Governor, UFCH
Her Excellence:
Gladys Menor has exhibited exceptional leadership and incessant mentorhip. As a result, Gumil Oahu was able to present numerous stage plyas in Oahu and on Maui. It enabled them to reais funds for the scholarship project at the University of Hawaii's Ilokano Program and for the Schools in the barrios. It revived cultural presentations such as bucanegan and sarsuela aamong others. Thru her radio program, kannawidan ken Kultura ni Ilokano, Menor read published articles and short stories that are educational and featured Ilokano cultures and traditions. She was also responsible for editing and directing a noontime radio drama.
Gladys has published essays and poems in Bannawag Magazine, wrote a weekly column in the now defunct California journal Weekly Inquirer. The International Conference of Ilokano Writers held in Hawaii in 2002 and 2009 under her administration as president of Gumil Oahu is a manifestation of her strong leadership worldwide. Her performance and commitment in the preservation and advancement of Ilokano culture and arts has been recognized in Hawaii and the Philippines.
MICHAEL SANA - Education - Waipahu High School Science Teacher/Department Head
Glimpse
Education Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Hawaii at Manoa [1999], Post Baccalaureate in Secondary Science Education, UH Manoa.
Highlight: 2010 Chevron Hawaii Science Teacher of the Year, 2010 Bishop Museum Science Teacher Award Recipient
His Excellence
Michael Sana is an example of our few educators who combine instruction with play and fun. It is in this productive combination that we see in him the rigor of preparing the young with the discipline in the sciences and the discipline needed in sports. Trained to be scientist himself, he went on to teach high school biology and got involved with the school's athletic program. Cognizant of the need to expose young people to the realities of the community, Michael is involved with Sariling Gawa Youth Council and with Key Club, the latter as advisor. In sports, he serves as assistant coach of the junior varsity and the varsity boy's basketball team of Waipahu High School.
Aware of the need to equip himself with more professional and intellectual skills, he continues to study and is currently finishing his master's degree in education. At Waipahu High School he handles courses in biology, AP biology and biotechnology.
In all these, his school and community recognized him for having been a role model for young people. He is a teacher that exemplifies exceptional classroom practice and inspirational presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues and the community.
VIOLETA ARNOBIT - Entrepreneurship - CEO, ACE Medical, Inc.
Glimpse
Family: Violeta is happily married to husband and business partner Terry and have four daughetersL Krisha, Judy Lei, Jamie and Kerrie Ann,
Highlight:
2010 Nurse of the Year Excellence in Leadership Winner
200 Regional winner, Home based business Advocate of the Year, US Small Business Administration
1999 Ernst & Young KKP Hawaii State Entrepreneur of the Year Wholesale Division Awardee
Her Excellence
Violeta Arnobit is a Filipino nurse who always strives for excellence in all her business and professional ventures. Being chosen as one of the five 2010 TWCA Leader Awardees supports that statement. Always proud of her heritage, she is a leader in the field of business representing not only Filipino women but all women entrepreneurs in Hawaii and the world. From humble beginnings she became a role model, mentor and resource person who always shares her inspiring story to her colleagues and other businesswomen. Building ACE Medical, Inc, a multi-million JACHI accredited durable medical equipment company from scrath, Arnobit continues to advocate for the changing needs of the community thru the Center for Healthcare Education and Certified Nurse Aide Training Program, both providing comprehensive and learning tools for nurse aides and caregivers to care for frail, elderly and disabled.
"Giving will always come back tenfold" is Violeta Arnobit guiding mantra.
ERNESTO G.PASION - Government Service -First Filipino County Auditor, Kauai
Glimpse
Education: M.B.A. General Management, Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois; General Studies, Nortwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, BS in Commerce, Banking & Finance, St, William College, laoag City
Highlight: First County Auditor, County of Kauai
First Filipino Deputy County Clerk of Kauai. Position has always been occupied by non-Filipino, thus, an ice breaker for Filipinos. Lobbied for a successful replacement to keep the position by another Filipino, Eddie Topneio.
His Excellence
Ernie G. Pasion, true to his name, is passionate in championing small businesss , providing pro bono consultation to numerous small business owners amd individuals. He serves as an intermediary between these individuals and service providers. For example, a Filipino owned printing company was thinking of expanding. Ernie connected them with an architect to discuss their building needs. In another situation, a restaurant owner was having problems with their landlord and he referred him to an expert in that field.
Ernie holds a fulltime position as Kauai First County Auditor and is involve with Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce and Kauai Filipino Community Council. With his position in government and community, he is able to facilitate collaborative solutions affecting minority owned businesses. As such he can use these resources to further assit them in areas as financing, legislative, insurance, permits [public works, planning, DOH] and tacation.
Ernie's compassion translates into his personal contributions to the progress of his organization, community, county and the world.
MARIANO TORRES, MD - Medicine - Medical Director, Kauai Care Center
Glimpse
Education: Doctor of Medicine, UH John Burns School of Medicine
UH Integrated Residency Program, Primary Care Track
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, University of Hawaii
Highlights
Best 50 Doctors [Internal Medicine] 2009-2010
Recipient, Kauai Chamber of Commerce 2010 Distinguished Service Award.
His Excellence
Dr. Mariano Torres is very much involved in our community, school, in our youth programs and his field of profession. He is a gem to our west side community most especially to the Filipinos and older folks. As a physician, he has volunteered his time in th Philippines and in many health fairs. He takes time to make sure that his patients are assessed and treated very well regardless of their ability to pay.
He and his wife of 32 years, Antonette Abrahano who is the Director of Public Health Nursing for Kauai District Health Office, volunteer their time to many functions and do them in an unassuming way. Their three sons, michaael, Marlo and Noel are raised the same beneficent environment.
Dr. Torres has received many accolades and recognitions in which the UFCH Progress Awards for Medicine will serve as a validation of his outstanding contributions to his community and the world.
FELIPE A. ALCAIN - Community Service & Volunteerism - Retired Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
Glimpse
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Far Eastern University, Manila
Highlight: Married to the former Josefina Salamt and blessed with two children: Annaliz and August
His community
A son of a 1946 Sakada, Philip was nurtured in a hardworking and altruistic environment, always ready to share and serve. His volunteerism started in Molokai thru the Molokai Filipino Community Council. he extended his horizons when he moved to Oahu where be became one of the ever-present volunteer militia.
Philip has been involved in all of the projects and served in various capacities of the following:
Molokai Filipino Community Council
Oahu Filipino Community Council
United Filipino Council of Hawaii
Lapogueneous of Hawaii
Vigan Association of Hawaii
Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii
San Estebanians of Hawaii
Sons & Daughters of San Esteban
Fil-am Sports USA
His Excellence
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. Philip has a heart of a volunteer. He is a man of community endeavor with a spirit that has always shown in his readiness, willingness and availablity to serve in many projects and in various capacities. His almost perfect attendance in activities that enhance community life is defimnitely a trait worthy of recognition in his quest to contribute to the progress of his organization, community, State and the world.
FRANKLIN 'DON' PACARRO, JR - Law - Acting First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Glimpse
Education: Born and raised in Honolulu, Franklin Jr graduated from St. Louis High School, the Universtiy of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law.
Highlight: Pacarro has successfully prosecuted over 40 homicide cases securing twenty-one life sentences among others. Although he is now a supervisor, he continues to personally handle cases because he believes a leader should do the same work as the people he leads
His works
Giving back to his community and getting involved in community activities has been a mainstay in Don's life. For over twenty years, Don has given unselfishly of his time and energy to support worthy organizations as a coach, volunteer or participant, including but not limited to PAL Basketball KYAC, Kainalu Little league Baseball, Kailua Girls AYSO Soccer, Windward Tigers Basketball, Pop Wagner Football, Moanalua Lions, Windward Youth Athletic Club [Board] Great Aloha Run, Bobby Benson Run, Cancer Walk for Life, Hotel Charity Walk, Kids Day, Big Brothers & Big Sisters Organization, Troy Barboza Torch Run and the Polar Plunge that benefits Special Olympics in Hawaii.
His Excellence
franklin Pacarro, Jr, is the Acting First Deputy prosecuting Attoney for the City and County of Honolulu and has been serving in the office since 1986. He has made a career out of prosecution, with an unbroken record of service under three different elected Prosecuting Attorneys.
As a Prosecuting Attorney, he worked up the ranks, becoming a felony prosecution supervisor, and was then appointed Chief of the Trials Division by Parosecuting Attorney Peter Carlisle. As a chief of the largest division in the office,Pacarri supervises 27 of the attorneys in the deparment. Attorneys under his watch habdle over half of the felony cases that are prosecuted in Honolulu.
After serving the people of the City and County of Honolulu for 24 years, Don Pacarro will be entering the private sector by joining the law firm of Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nerville that concentrates in commercial litigation, construction litigation and real estate.
ISAAC FIESTA - Labor - President ILWU, local 142
Glimpse
Isaac Fiesta graduated from Hilo High School in 1968 and started working for Pepeekeo Sugar Company on September 8, 1968 as a knap sack sprayer. He worked his way up through various jobs such as equipment operator, senior truck driver, tire repair and warehouse clerk. As a rank-in-file member, he became active in the unit leadership in the ILWU Local 142 where he bacame a Business agent, then, president.
His works
In 1991, Isaac was elected as a union Busisness Agent for ILWU Local 142, and served as a BA until his election as President in Novemeber 2009. As a BA, he negotiated and enforced the Collective Bargaining Agreements, recrutied membders and organized new company and training new leaders at the Hawaii [Big Island] division. Today as President of ILWU, Local 142, Isaac Fiesta serves as the Chief Executive officer and is in general charge of the staff and administration of the affairs of the Union.
His Commitment
Isaac Fiesta served on the Honolulu community Board, on the Rural South Hilo Organization Board and also on the Hamakua Coast Task Force at the demise on the Hawaii County Planning Commission for eight years.
REY & CECILLE PIROS - Media & Communication -- Founders/Owners of KPMW FM Radio
Glimpse
Rey & Cecille Piros are best known for their work as a founder/owner of radio station KPMW. Along with their son, Ryan, they also control and operate many family businesses.
Their work
The Piros are an independent business couple of more than 30 years. They own Reycel Enterprises and operate KPMW radio and a travel agncy. They used to have a thriving business importing Philippine products for distribution and sale in Maui, which they discounted when they decided to devote more time running their radio station.
Their Excellence
Rey and Cecille are the first Filipinos to own a radio station on Maui. It is through the rdio that they provide public service announcement to the community. These announcements range from information relating to education, immigration, and other community related events and functions. News from the Philippines, local and national including world news are aired throught the radio station both in English and Ilokano. Both Rey and Cecille Piros dedicated and committed themselves in educating peopl in the community about exercising their rights to vote and have been encouraging people to be actively involved in the affairs of the community.
The Piroses coordinated a radiothon "Operation Tulong" through their radio and raised funds for the Typhoon Ondoy victims in the Philippines. They also raised funds for the scholarship program for Ilocos Surian Assn of Maui,Maui Filipino Community Council and Binhi at Ani.
DAWN MARIE BICOY -Science & Technology- Community Affairs Manager, Monsanto Company
Glimpse
Monsanto Company provides farmers the latest traits and technologies to help them be more profitable on every acre. As its company Affairs Manager, Dawn Bicoy was able to bring clarity to prominent overseas news source reagrding Hawaii water issues. she founded and implemented the first Monsanto community donations program in Hawaii, and have successfully lead the Monsanto Molokai facility through an internal Environmental, Safety and Health audit, resulting in the site being classified as ;exemplary' status and ranked in the top 5% nationally.
Her Excellence
My commitment to the Filipino community has long been an integral part of who I am. and part of my Filipino heritage, as with many, finds its roots in agriculture.
Hawaii has become the world's leading producer of seed corn, accounting for 96% of the state's $1.76 million Ag bioteck industry. This translates to $200 million in direct spending, occurring on less than 5% of Hawaii's available arable land. The days of working for pineapple and sugarcane plantations have long passed. Tey seed crop industry is the new leader providing almost a quarter of all agricultue jobs, bringing new opprtunities to Filipinos whith higher wages and increased benefits.
Biotechnology goes far beyond Hawaii's shores, reaching the Philippines where Bt corn was the first genetically modified feed/food crop approved for commercial planting in Asia, Recognizing the world's increasing population and finite croplands nourished by stressed water resources to feed a growing world demand, the responsibility of biotechnology is an importannt part of the equation, We need to ask ourselves what role will Hawaii plqy in furthering the efforts of feeding the world.
Bicoy says: i will continue advocacy for the Ag biotechnology industry in Hawaii and ppromote my cultural values of responsibility, respect and honor in all that I do, to open doors and create opportunity for generations of Filipinos to come.
WADE S. GESTEUYALA - Travel & Hospitality-Hotel Manager, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki & Golf Club
Glimpse
Education: University of Hawaii at Manoa- Business Administration, Damien Memorial High School
Highlights: Manager of the Year, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
Outdoor Circle, Outstanding Landscape in the Community Award
His activities
--Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association, Housekeeping Chairperson
--Host Pacific Hospitality Magazine, Contributing Editor
--Choices [Career Guidance] Instructor, Waialua High School
--Hawaii Chapter of National Executive Housekeeper Assn Board of Director, Vice President, Program & Education Director
--Advance Stratefic Planning Analysis, Hilton International Bangkok
--Hawaii International Hotel Institute Rooms Director Training
--Westin Hotels Interactive Management Training Program
-- Westin Hotels Corporate Director of Restaurant Training Program
--Boys Scout of America, AYSO Soccer
His Excellence
Wade served as judge in the United Filipino Council of hawaii Miss Hawaii Filipina Scholarship pageant in 2009. He also coordinated with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce on special discounts package with the Hawaii Prince Hotel for FCCH as part of the member's benefits. He also provided donations to the 16th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament hekd earlier this year. Wade currently serves on the Air Force Civilian Advisory Council. this coucil serves as an independent, civilian source of advice and counsel on community issues to the Commander Pacific Air Forces [Commander], Some of the duties include acting as a catalyst for community support of Air Force activities in Hawaii and strengthen cooperation, dialogue and understanding between the community and PACAF.
ALYSSA MIA REYES--Outstanding Youth- Miss Teen Hawaii - World & Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina
Glimpse
Education: James Campbell High School; University of Hawaii at Manoa, student
Highlights: Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina 2009; Represented Hawaii in the Miss Teeen USA-World as Miss Teen Hawaii-World.
Her works
- Iwalani School of Dance "Outstanding International Contemporary Hula Performance for 2009
- Ambassadress of Goodwill for Kalayaan International organization 2009
US SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE- Ating Kaibigan -
His Legacy
Daniel K. Inouye, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee, is known for his distinguish record as a legislative leader, and as a WWII combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor.
Senator Inouye has championed the interest of hawaii's people throughout his career. With his support, Hawaii's intrastructure has been strenthened, its economy diversified, and its natural resources protected and restored. Senator Inouye has increased job training and employment opportunities, provided more community healthcare, and provided support services and research to help small businesses and diverse sectors, from agricutlture to high technology.
Senator Inouye's relationship with the Filipino community is one of admiration and respect. It stems back 50 years when he traveled to the Philippines soon after his election as Hawaii's first Congressman. One of the measures he is most proud of is the recognition of service for the Filipino WWII veterans. Over the years, he has worked to right the injustices committed against the Filipino WWII veterans. The road to recognition has been long and difficult, and while no amount of money could ever fully compensate for the loss, for Senator Inouye, it is a matter of honor.
ATTY BERNALDO D. BICOY - Juan Dionisio Award for Lifetime Service -
Glimpse
Education: Juris Doctor, University of Missouri School of Law
Judge Advocate General's School, University of Virginia
University of Hawaii [undergraduate]
Highlight
Most Outstanding Filipino Overseas in the Field of Law for 1975, a presitigious national award bestowed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines in Malacanang Palace. In 1956 at the personal request of the late Ambassador Juan C. Dionisio, Sr, Atty Bicoy drafted the first set of By-laws for UFCH. he then served as convention parliiamentarian for 28 years.
His works
MILITARY DECORATIONS
- Silver Star Medal, the Korean War
- Bronze Star with 'V' Device Medal, the Korean War
- Purple Heart Medal, the Korean War
CIVILIAN HONORS
-Meritorious Award, Caballeros de Dimasalang
-Outstanding Citizen Award, Waianae Filipino Community Assn
-President & one of the founders, Congress of Visayan Organizations
-President & one of the founders, Filipino Chamber of Commerce
-Admitted to practice law in Missouri and Hawaii
GOVERNMENT
-Two-termed State Representative foe Leeward Oahu, 1968-1970
-Commissioner, Honolulu Planning Commission, 1990-94
JUDGE ARTEMIO BAXA [Ret]- Lifetime Achievement Award
Glimpse
Juris Doctor, University of Hawaii William S, Richardson School of Law
Master's Degree in Corporate law, University ofChicago
LL.B, University of santo Tomas, Ateneo de Manila University
Highlights
First immigrant Circuit Court Judge in Hawaii
Deputy Director of the Dept of Housing & Human Concern, County of Maui
Commissioner, Hawaii Filipino Centennial Celebrations Commission
His works
Judge Baxa has been awarded a number of honors including the County of maui First Empoyee of the Year. In 2002, he was selected as one of the twenty Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the US and Canada by the Filipino Image Magazine in Washington, DC. The County of Maui has chosen him A tOP 100 Outstanding Citizens of Maui for the last 100 years.
He is member of the Board of Regents, UH.
Event Committee Member of the Progress Award Committee
Lynne Gutierrez, president; Donnie Juan, legal adviser, Eddie Agas, Sr., Event chairperson; Maggie Domingo, Co-Chairperson;
Corporate Sponsor Solicitation: Bryan Andaya, Eddie Agas, Sr.
Adverstisement Solicitation: Bernadette Fajardo, Chair; Lynne Gutierrez, all island council presidents, all officers and board of governors
Ticket Distribution:
Ben Pulido, all island council presidents, all officers and board of governors
Progress Awards [Nomination]
Amado Yoro, Chair, Maggie Domingo, Arnold Villafuerte
all island council presidents, all officers and board of governors
Plaques and Certificates
Aurea Garcia Agas, chair
Leis
Lucy Pascual, Chair
all island council presidents, all officers and board of governors
Registration
Carmen Cabreros, Chair, Faye Cudal, Angie Borromeo, Aurea Agas, Bernadette Fajardo, Cleo Bala Casino
Reception:
Kanani Dias, Margaret Pascual, Crisselle Aquino
Production
Leo Gozar, Chair; Ruben Gutierrez, Ben Cabreros, William Cudal
Souvenir Book
Maggie Domingo
UFCH Officers that were re-affirmed:
Lynne Gutierrez, president; Norma Barroga, vice president; Doris Saribay, secretary; Ben Pulido, treasurer; Domie Bucasas, auditor.
Board of Governors: Edwin Ranan, Big Island; Jean Sumagit, Lanai; Moses Luczon, Molokai; Ryan Piros, Maui; Abe Iloreta, Angel Acorda, Kauai; Arnold Villafuerte, Ben Cabreros, Amado Yoro, Oahu.
Island Council President: Christina Ranan, Big Island; Juaghn Degamo, Lanai; Benny Piros, Molokai; Herman Andaya, Maui, Liza Trinidad, Kauai, Maria Etrata, Oahu.
Immediate past president - Eddie Agas, Sr.
Legal Counsel - Atty Doniie Juan.
Amado I. Yoro
Board of Governor and Executive Committee Member
United Filipino Council of Hawaii
Chairman: Membership, Media and Golden Book
Chairman: Social Action Committee and Mission Day Service
email: amenkesuska09@yahoo.com
blog: Amado I. Yoro Online www.Iluko.com
blog: www.juntagobernador.blogspot.com
www.dwcl90hawaii.com
699-9814
AMADO COMMITTEE REPORTS OFCC BOARD MEETING OCT 31, 2010
COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR OFCC BOARD MTG OCT 31, 2010
at the Philippine Consulate General, Pali Hwy
CC: UFCH Social Action Committee & UFCH President Lynne Gutierrez
A. Adopt a Hwy - Participants Sept 25, 2010
Philip Alcain-Fil-Am Sports
Gus Concepcion-OFCC/Sinait
Ruben Gutierrez-Magsingal
Johnny Idica- Sinait
Antonio Ipalari-Sinait
Mario Palma-OFCC
Jesse Pascual-DWCLCAAH
Larry Ramirez-OFCC/INCAT Alumni
Al Sabangan-Cabugao
Amado Yoro-UFCH/OFCC
Next schedule: December 11, 2010 6:30am to 8:30am -Kalihi St.
Assemble at the Kam Field across Kalihi YMCA
B. Feeding the Homeless - Participants
September 27: [Men's Site]Philip Alcain, Jean Jeremiah, Jesse Pascual, Fe Velasco, Amado Yoro; [Women's Site]: Edna Alikpala, Mimi Gozar, Lynne Gutierrez, Angelica Lewis
October 25: [Men's Site] Philip Alcain, Al Sabangan, Fe Velasco, Amado Yoro. [Women's Site] Edna Alikpala, Bernadette Fajardo, Lynne Gutierrez.
Next schedule: November 29 and December 27 -Last Monday of the Month
C. Hawaii Food Bank Campaign Drive: 3rd Semi-Annual Solicitation of CANNED FOODS donation is ongoing by the DWCLCAAH in partnership with UFCH/OFCC and other organization until November 21 -Sunday.- all donations will be delivered to HFB before the Thanksgiving Day. [1st batch was November 2009 600 plus lbs; April 2010 with UFCH/OFCC/Census 2010, others 600+ lbs of canned goods and bags of rice collected and delivered to HFB.] Call Amado Yoro at 699-9814
D. Upcoming Community Service/Volunteerism:
GRAFFITI BUSTER PAINT OUT CLEAN UP PROJECT schedules to be announced later. Soonest we can have will be in February 2011. It will be in partnership with UFCH/OFCC, and orher community groups and the Weed & Seed, HPD Narcotic and Vice Division, churches and civic groups. Standby....we need your participation and support.[Call Amado Yoro at 699-9814] Eddie Agas, Sr at 783-3327. Lynne Gutierrez at 728-1700]
email: amenkesuska09@yahoo.com
blog: Amado I. Yoro Online www.Iluko.com
blog: www.juntagobernador.blogspot.com
www.dwcl90hawaii.com
699-9814
In attendance of the meeting: clockwise from Maria Etrata, president; Edna Alikpala, secretary, Liza Romualdo, treasurer, Mario Palma, 1vp; Amado Yoro, past president [82], and Co-Chair on Membership, Special Projects; Convention; Adopt the Hwy, Feed the Homeless, others; Larry Ramirez, director & Chair, Membership; Maggie Domingo, past president [90], Ben Pulido, Kalayaan president; Ilalo Parayno, past president [76] and director; Cirvalina Longboy, past president [2009], Danny Villaruz, Immed past president [2010], and Youth Task Force Chair; Gus Concepcion, director& Adopt a Hwy Chair; Jesse Pascual, DWCLCAAH president; Bernadette Fajardo, auditor; Van Torres, guest, Dr. Nash Torres, Candonians of Hawaii president; Marnelli Basilio, Miss Oahu Filipina; Alma Caberto, director & Social Action Chair
at the Philippine Consulate General, Pali Hwy
CC: UFCH Social Action Committee & UFCH President Lynne Gutierrez
A. Adopt a Hwy - Participants Sept 25, 2010
Philip Alcain-Fil-Am Sports
Gus Concepcion-OFCC/Sinait
Ruben Gutierrez-Magsingal
Johnny Idica- Sinait
Antonio Ipalari-Sinait
Mario Palma-OFCC
Jesse Pascual-DWCLCAAH
Larry Ramirez-OFCC/INCAT Alumni
Al Sabangan-Cabugao
Amado Yoro-UFCH/OFCC
Next schedule: December 11, 2010 6:30am to 8:30am -Kalihi St.
Assemble at the Kam Field across Kalihi YMCA
B. Feeding the Homeless - Participants
September 27: [Men's Site]Philip Alcain, Jean Jeremiah, Jesse Pascual, Fe Velasco, Amado Yoro; [Women's Site]: Edna Alikpala, Mimi Gozar, Lynne Gutierrez, Angelica Lewis
October 25: [Men's Site] Philip Alcain, Al Sabangan, Fe Velasco, Amado Yoro. [Women's Site] Edna Alikpala, Bernadette Fajardo, Lynne Gutierrez.
Next schedule: November 29 and December 27 -Last Monday of the Month
C. Hawaii Food Bank Campaign Drive: 3rd Semi-Annual Solicitation of CANNED FOODS donation is ongoing by the DWCLCAAH in partnership with UFCH/OFCC and other organization until November 21 -Sunday.- all donations will be delivered to HFB before the Thanksgiving Day. [1st batch was November 2009 600 plus lbs; April 2010 with UFCH/OFCC/Census 2010, others 600+ lbs of canned goods and bags of rice collected and delivered to HFB.] Call Amado Yoro at 699-9814
D. Upcoming Community Service/Volunteerism:
GRAFFITI BUSTER PAINT OUT CLEAN UP PROJECT schedules to be announced later. Soonest we can have will be in February 2011. It will be in partnership with UFCH/OFCC, and orher community groups and the Weed & Seed, HPD Narcotic and Vice Division, churches and civic groups. Standby....we need your participation and support.[Call Amado Yoro at 699-9814] Eddie Agas, Sr at 783-3327. Lynne Gutierrez at 728-1700]
email: amenkesuska09@yahoo.com
blog: Amado I. Yoro Online www.Iluko.com
blog: www.juntagobernador.blogspot.com
www.dwcl90hawaii.com
699-9814
In attendance of the meeting: clockwise from Maria Etrata, president; Edna Alikpala, secretary, Liza Romualdo, treasurer, Mario Palma, 1vp; Amado Yoro, past president [82], and Co-Chair on Membership, Special Projects; Convention; Adopt the Hwy, Feed the Homeless, others; Larry Ramirez, director & Chair, Membership; Maggie Domingo, past president [90], Ben Pulido, Kalayaan president; Ilalo Parayno, past president [76] and director; Cirvalina Longboy, past president [2009], Danny Villaruz, Immed past president [2010], and Youth Task Force Chair; Gus Concepcion, director& Adopt a Hwy Chair; Jesse Pascual, DWCLCAAH president; Bernadette Fajardo, auditor; Van Torres, guest, Dr. Nash Torres, Candonians of Hawaii president; Marnelli Basilio, Miss Oahu Filipina; Alma Caberto, director & Social Action Chair
HAWAII FOOD BANK CAMPAIGN DRIVE BY DWCLCAAH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UFCH/OFCC AND OTHER ORGANIZATION
HAWAII FOOD BANK CAMPAIGN DRIVE IS ONGOING BY DWCLCAAH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UFCH/OFCC AND OTHER ORGANIZATION
For the 3rd semi-annual campaign now DWCLCAAH in partnership with UFCH/OFCC and various Filipino organizations in Oahu is in full swing. The campaign as organized and spearheaded by DWCLCAAH chaired by this writer was started in November 2009. The second batch was last April 2010 with the UFCH/OFCC in conjunction with the 2010 Census. All donations will be delivered before the Thanksgiving Day. Deadline for donations is November 21.
Top 5 priority donations are: [unexpired]
For further informations, please call Jesse Pascual at 225-3388 or Amado Yoro at 699-9814
For the 3rd semi-annual campaign now DWCLCAAH in partnership with UFCH/OFCC and various Filipino organizations in Oahu is in full swing. The campaign as organized and spearheaded by DWCLCAAH chaired by this writer was started in November 2009. The second batch was last April 2010 with the UFCH/OFCC in conjunction with the 2010 Census. All donations will be delivered before the Thanksgiving Day. Deadline for donations is November 21.
Top 5 priority donations are: [unexpired]
- Canned foods
- Canned goods
- Canned soup, Campbell Soup
- Canned veggies
- Canned fruits
- Vienna sausage
- Bag of rice
For further informations, please call Jesse Pascual at 225-3388 or Amado Yoro at 699-9814
Monday, November 1, 2010
ILOCOS SURIAN ASSN OF HAWAII FAMILY PICNIC AND XMAS PARTY DEC 4, 2010
UMUNA A PAKAAMMO ITI MASUNGAD A PASKEN TI ILOCOS SURIAN DEC 4
Please visit www.Iluko.Com
Naiwaragawag pay itiKNDI Radio iti programa ni Flor Martinez idi Biernes Oktubre 29.
Manamnama nga iwaragawagna pay kadagiti masungad nga aldaw kas iti Lunes aginggana iti Biernes 6am-9am
Pammasakbay a Pamaskua Nga Awis ken Pakaammo kadagiti Taga Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii Start: 12/4/2010 End: 12/4/2010
Mayawis kadagiti amin a kamkameng iti Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii[ISAH] ken dagiti pampamiliada iti maisagsagana a pamaskua a panagtitipon [Family Get Together Party] a maangay iti Neal Blaisdell Park, Pearl City, Oahu, Hawaii intono Disiembre 4, 2010.
Buklen ti 11 nga unit organizations ti ISAH pakairamanan ti: [ken presidente]
*Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii - Antonio Ipalari
*Sinait National High School Assn of Hawaii - Davelyn Quijano
*Cabugao Sons & Daughters Assn of Hawaii - Mercedes Sonico
*San Juan Lapog Assn of Hawaii - Alice Castaneda
*Magsingal Assn of Hawaii - Basilio Tolentino
*Vigan Assn of Hawaii - Jun Abinsay
*Santanians of Hawaii - USA - Roger Ojerio
*Narvacan Assn of Hawaii - Louie Funtanilla
*Candonians of Hawaii - Ignacio Torres, MD
*Santiagineans of Hawaii - Emi Etrata
*Santa Marians of Hawaii - Iluminada Directo
Addanto dagiti ay-ayam ken GOT TALENT Contest, kas iti kanta, daniw, pakataw ken dadduma a kita ti pagraragsakan.Mangrugi ti alas nuebe iti bigat ket agpatingga iti alas kuatro iti malem daytoy a pasken ti kaprobinsiaan iti Ilocos Sur ditoy Hawaii, kangrunaanna dagiti agnaed iti Honolulu, Oahu,
Iti ad-adu nga impormasion, awagan da Al Sabangan, 783-4683; Art Abinsay, 561-9017; Danny Villaruz, 778-0233; Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto, 783-5995, Amado Yoro, 699-9814Itugotna bangana [Pot Luck] ngem adda isagana ti KOMITE ken ti ISAH a kangrunaan a sagrapen iti pangngaldaw.
Submitted By: Amado I. Yoro Submited Date: 10/29/2010 1:35:19 PM
Amado I. Yoro
Board of Governor and Executive Committee Member
United Filipino Council of Hawaii
Chairman: Membership, Media and Golden Book
Chairman: Social Action Committee and Mission Day Service
email: amenkesuska09@yahoo.com
blog: Amado I. Yoro Online www.Iluko.com
blog: www.juntagobernador.blogspot.com
www.dwcl90hawaii.com
699-9814
Please visit www.Iluko.Com
Naiwaragawag pay itiKNDI Radio iti programa ni Flor Martinez idi Biernes Oktubre 29.
Manamnama nga iwaragawagna pay kadagiti masungad nga aldaw kas iti Lunes aginggana iti Biernes 6am-9am
Pammasakbay a Pamaskua Nga Awis ken Pakaammo kadagiti Taga Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii Start: 12/4/2010 End: 12/4/2010
Mayawis kadagiti amin a kamkameng iti Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii[ISAH] ken dagiti pampamiliada iti maisagsagana a pamaskua a panagtitipon [Family Get Together Party] a maangay iti Neal Blaisdell Park, Pearl City, Oahu, Hawaii intono Disiembre 4, 2010.
Buklen ti 11 nga unit organizations ti ISAH pakairamanan ti: [ken presidente]
*Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii - Antonio Ipalari
*Sinait National High School Assn of Hawaii - Davelyn Quijano
*Cabugao Sons & Daughters Assn of Hawaii - Mercedes Sonico
*San Juan Lapog Assn of Hawaii - Alice Castaneda
*Magsingal Assn of Hawaii - Basilio Tolentino
*Vigan Assn of Hawaii - Jun Abinsay
*Santanians of Hawaii - USA - Roger Ojerio
*Narvacan Assn of Hawaii - Louie Funtanilla
*Candonians of Hawaii - Ignacio Torres, MD
*Santiagineans of Hawaii - Emi Etrata
*Santa Marians of Hawaii - Iluminada Directo
Addanto dagiti ay-ayam ken GOT TALENT Contest, kas iti kanta, daniw, pakataw ken dadduma a kita ti pagraragsakan.Mangrugi ti alas nuebe iti bigat ket agpatingga iti alas kuatro iti malem daytoy a pasken ti kaprobinsiaan iti Ilocos Sur ditoy Hawaii, kangrunaanna dagiti agnaed iti Honolulu, Oahu,
Iti ad-adu nga impormasion, awagan da Al Sabangan, 783-4683; Art Abinsay, 561-9017; Danny Villaruz, 778-0233; Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto, 783-5995, Amado Yoro, 699-9814Itugotna bangana [Pot Luck] ngem adda isagana ti KOMITE ken ti ISAH a kangrunaan a sagrapen iti pangngaldaw.
Submitted By: Amado I. Yoro Submited Date: 10/29/2010 1:35:19 PM
Amado I. Yoro
Board of Governor and Executive Committee Member
United Filipino Council of Hawaii
Chairman: Membership, Media and Golden Book
Chairman: Social Action Committee and Mission Day Service
email: amenkesuska09@yahoo.com
blog: Amado I. Yoro Online www.Iluko.com
blog: www.juntagobernador.blogspot.com
www.dwcl90hawaii.com
699-9814
Friday, January 22, 2010
SINAIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSN OF HAWAII OFFICERS 2010-2012
SINAIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSN OF HAWAII OFFICERS 2010-2012
Davelyn Ancheta Quijano - President
Augusto S. Concepcion - 1st Vice President
Anabel Rafanan - 2nd Vive President
Antonio Ipalari - Recording Secretary
Dolly C. Willing - Corresponding Secretary
Julie Guzman - Treasurer
Larry Peralta - Auditor
Estrella Taong - PRO
Natividad Lived - PRO
Directors
Abbie Peralta, Immediate Past president
Ador Quijano
Rogelio Idica
Ester Cabacungan
Angelita Idica
Carlos Rafanan
Solomon Pada
Rodolfo Mangrubang
Advisers
Amado I. Yoro, Co-organizer/co-founder
Manuel Cabacungan, Co-organizer/co-founder
Estrella Pada Taong , Co-organizing member and First President 1995-2000
These officers were installed by Vice Seaker Michael Yadao Magaoay, and Consul General Leoncio Cardenas as Guest speaker. Held at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Mauna Kea and Foyer Ballrooms.
Same isntallation with the Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii, Antonio Ipalari, president.
SNHSAAH was organized on Jukly 16, 1995
PAST PRESIDENTS
Estrella Taong
Larry Peralta
Augusto Concepcion
Adoracion Balagso
Davelyn Ancheta Quijano - President
Augusto S. Concepcion - 1st Vice President
Anabel Rafanan - 2nd Vive President
Antonio Ipalari - Recording Secretary
Dolly C. Willing - Corresponding Secretary
Julie Guzman - Treasurer
Larry Peralta - Auditor
Estrella Taong - PRO
Natividad Lived - PRO
Directors
Abbie Peralta, Immediate Past president
Ador Quijano
Rogelio Idica
Ester Cabacungan
Angelita Idica
Carlos Rafanan
Solomon Pada
Rodolfo Mangrubang
Advisers
Amado I. Yoro, Co-organizer/co-founder
Manuel Cabacungan, Co-organizer/co-founder
Estrella Pada Taong , Co-organizing member and First President 1995-2000
These officers were installed by Vice Seaker Michael Yadao Magaoay, and Consul General Leoncio Cardenas as Guest speaker. Held at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Mauna Kea and Foyer Ballrooms.
Same isntallation with the Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii, Antonio Ipalari, president.
SNHSAAH was organized on Jukly 16, 1995
PAST PRESIDENTS
Estrella Taong
Larry Peralta
Augusto Concepcion
Adoracion Balagso
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
A SAD LAMENTATION TO A LAME DUCK ORGANIZATION OFFICER: UNACCOMPLISHED
A SAD LAMENTATION TO A LAME DUCK ORGANIZATION OFFICER: UNACCOMPLISHED
Sitting with joy; and pride
The title and the glory
yet action does not exist
Too many ideas
And plans yet no follow-up
Nor actions
Taken
Presumed to be the best
Presumed to be the biggest
And presumed to be the smartest
Of all than the legendary
Than the Organizers and trailblazer
Who says his expertise
A know-all
Of all field and so
Overly knowledgeable
All ramifications
But done too little or nothing at all
What an irony
What a waste
That torch no longer
In the light but
In no flame
The hatred
The egoistic attitude
Deep down the ground
Or under the ground
He sees nothing but himself
With the inverted crown
Like the cock lost in a
Duel
Oh yeah
You watch, jesse, you watch
That a lame duck sitting in on
Melting ice
Yet, fading
Melting
With no foot print
No mark remaim
Anywhere
All gone
A deep deep sigh
So despair and unfortunate
fruitless
unaccomplished
Sitting with joy; and pride
The title and the glory
yet action does not exist
Too many ideas
And plans yet no follow-up
Nor actions
Taken
Presumed to be the best
Presumed to be the biggest
And presumed to be the smartest
Of all than the legendary
Than the Organizers and trailblazer
Who says his expertise
A know-all
Of all field and so
Overly knowledgeable
All ramifications
But done too little or nothing at all
What an irony
What a waste
That torch no longer
In the light but
In no flame
The hatred
The egoistic attitude
Deep down the ground
Or under the ground
He sees nothing but himself
With the inverted crown
Like the cock lost in a
Duel
Oh yeah
You watch, jesse, you watch
That a lame duck sitting in on
Melting ice
Yet, fading
Melting
With no foot print
No mark remaim
Anywhere
All gone
A deep deep sigh
So despair and unfortunate
fruitless
unaccomplished
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