For the Record as reported to UFCH convention via Mario Palma

For the record as reported to UFCH convention via Mario Palma, UFCH board of Governor and Chairman, Social Action Committee=======Convention was held in Hilo, Big Island on July 27,28,29, 2012 with approximately 120 delegates. [[[Jenny Quezon was elected new UFCH president with a comfortable lead over the two opponents: Ben Pulido and Bernadette Fajardo.Quezon is the 3rd woman president, Maggie Doming being the first]]]] ========We provided this copy of the report to Mario Palma, Board of Covernor and Chair for the Social Action. I hope Mario were able to make enough copies for the convention and/or made a report JULY 27, 2012 TO: UFCH BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND DELEGATES FROM: MARIO PALMA, CHAIR, SOCIAL ACTION SPECIAL PROJECTS 2012 SUBJECT: SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE: IHS FEED THE HOMELESS AND ADOPT A HIGHWAY A. FEEDING HOMELESS UFCH/OFCC 2012 & PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII SOCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES As a Committee, we are humbled and pleased to report the following activities to you. And as part of an effort to help in achieving the UFCH/OFCC goals and objectives, and as in partnership pursuant to the adopted Resolution 2010-001 Social Action Committee Feeding the Homeless in the UFCH annual convention in Lahaina, Maui, July 2010, your Social Action Committee has successfully implemented, and provided our services, in action, the main intent and purposes of such resolution “FEEDING THE HOMELESS” every last Monday of the month led by Amado Yoro and participated in by volunteers repeatedly shared their time in partnership with other organizations both MEN and WOMEN sites, namely: Jean Jeremiah, Fe Velasco, Larry Ramirez, Connie Ramirez, Al Sabangan, Rose Sabangan, Eddie Agas, Aurea Agas, Art Abinsay, Nelia Alimboyoguen, Jimmy Alimboyoguen, Jerry Abinsay, Wilma Luangsphinith, Jun Abinsay, Dr. Elizabeth Abinsay, Amber Abinsay, Danny Villaruz, Cora Salvador, Jesse Pascual, Perlita Sadorra, Angie Santiago, John Witeck, Marcelo Acopan, Charlene Cuaresma, Edna Alikpala, Maria Etrata, Bernadette Fajardo, Lynne Gutierrez, others with special participation of Miss Oahu Filipina Leonevie Mabiog, UFCH received a Certificate of Recognition in 2010-2011 and 2012 by our organizer/coordinator Amado Yoro from Institute for Human Services. B. ADOPT A HWY CLEAN UP PROJECT WITH THE STATE DEPT OR TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY DIVISION We would like to express our sincerest thanks to all the volunteers that came and helped us finished the assignment this OFCC administration 2011-2012, doing the regular quarterly clean-up the 2-mile stretch Kalihi St., from Nimitz Hwy up to Kula Kolea St, fronting the Kalihi Elementary School from Oct 2011, Jan 21, 2012, and April 21, 2012, The adopt a highway was done very successfully with committed volunteers that came with us, they are: Fe Velasco, William Cudal, Faye Cudal, Mario Palma, Eddie Agas, Danny Villaruz, Gus Concepcion, Jesse Pascual, and others, Co-partner with OFCC Task Force for Youth Standing Committee co-chaired by Fe Velasco, Jean Jeremiah and Ilalo Parayno in special participation by the Farrington High School and Kalakaua Intermediate School Adriana Nichelle Jones and Monalyn Aparra from Farrington High School, and from Kalakaua Intermediate School: Raizza Pulido, Regine Ramos, Bryson Lu, Jeffrey Bautista, Michelle Bonilla, Jasmine Santiago, Michael Tran. Thank you for the opportunity to serve in this Committee with the consistent guidance and leadership of Amado Yoro, a fellow volunteer and organizer/coordinator of the Mission Day Service. Recommendation: I strongly recommend that the project must continue and be chaired by a responsible officer of the Council.

Monday July 30, 2012 My 41st year in Hawaii since July 30, 1971

Monday July 30, 2012 =======My 41st year in Hawaii since I arrived here on July 30, 1971 via PAL with my brother Elias.=======My activities today in Feeding the Homeless as I am doing it many years back--as I organized and coordinated my Mission Day Service --and in July 2010, it became a regular project by the UFCH/OFCC and partner organizations, resolution 2010-001 adopted by the general assembly of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii. Other volunteers today are the following: Just to express my personal acknowlegement and to appreciate your continued support and participation of this worthy community service project that we all care to do. Welcome to the fold Ms Agnes Malate. Thank you Charlene for bringing Agnes. Thank you to: Art Abinsay Nelia Abinsay Alimboyoguen Jimmy Alimboyoguen Wilma Abinsay Luangphinith Larry Ramirez Connie Ramirez Danny Villaruz Al Sabangan Rose Sabangan Perlita Sadorra Charlene Cuaresma Agnes Malate Next month schedule is August 27 [a Monday after the Aug 26 OFCC Board meeting]

Sunday July 29, 2012 Personal Journal and Volunteer Activity

Sunday July 29, 2012 Personal Journal and Volunteer activity ======As usual and as a normal routine in our Sunday schedule, my wife and I went to church as a regular goer and as an officers of the St. Paul's Church.======In the afternoon, I joined the Cayetano for Mayor Unity rally at the Farrington High School Cafeteria. Hundreds and hundreds of people attended.======Campaign volunteers include but not limited to Toy Arre, Judge Graulty, Eddie Agas, Jun Abinsay, Flor Martinez emceed the program.===I met the Damilians group like Ernie Pascua, Lydia Pascua, Roland Pascua, Edith Pascua, Jess Quemado, Princess Quemado, Gladys Emperador, Atty Vernon Rivera, others=========At this rally, Ernie Pascua and I made a guess or prediction that Cayetano will WIN 53-55 % outright on August 11 primary election. Survey says in the Filipino votes: Cayetano is 44%; Carlisle is 8%; and Caaldwell is 3%; 48% undecided;===Hawaii reporter survey says: Cayetano is 63%; Caldwell is 14% and Carlisle is 11%========Star-Advertiser survey says: Cayetano is 47%; Carlisle is 27% and Caldwell is 25%=========

Saturday July 28, 2012

Saturday July 28, 2012 ====stayed home, construct a big cage for CJ 2 rabbits. I did not go out today. Spent my time at home ----most in my writing. ===I received a call from Toy Arre, Cayetano for Mayor Coordinator, requesting me to check the translated flyer for the campaign. I made some editing and correction per Iloko orthography and spelling...Big Unity Rally for Ben Cayetano tomorrow-Sunday July 29 in Kalihi...---parade, motorcade and troiley will start from Waipahu to Farrington High School in Kalihi

Friday July 27, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activity

Friday July 27, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activity =======This is the biggest sign waving groups I joined today, Friday afternoon for Cayetano for Mayor campaign along Kam hwy from McGrew Point/Forty Niner to Anna Miller about a mile stretch with approximately 200 volunteers. Eddie Agas, Art Art deGuzman, Bobby and Lessa Agpaoa, Agnes Malate, Charelene Cuaresma, Flor dela Cruz, Danny Villaruz, Al and Rose Sabangan, Mito and Baybee Ablan,many others============positive response from the drivers and passersby===== tooting horns, shaka signs and thumbs up....

Thursday July 26, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activity

Thursday July 26, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activity=======Joined Danny Villaruz' sign waving campaign at the Salt Lake Blvd across Aloha Stadium/Stadium Mall with other volunteers like Art Abinsay, Flor and Mrs. Bulseco, Joann and others,====about 6:30 pm, Fundraising dinner at the Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant inside the Ice Palace rink-----Former Rep Jun Abinsay emceed the short program with about 90 supporters attended include but not limited to: Judge Rey Graulty, Eddie Agas, Dr. Charlie Sonido, Jean Jeremiah, Al and Rose Sabangan, Art Abinsay, Linda Abinsay, Nelia Alimboyoguen, Wilma Abinsay, Edith and Roland Pascua, Ben and Carmen Cabreros, Carlito and Mrs. Soria, Letty Dalit and Mr. Dalit, ===========Mario Palma, Maria Etrata, Cesar and Bernadette Fajardo, Fred and Medy de Lara, Atty Dominic Juan, Edgar and Amy Quides, Mito and Baybee Ablan, others.========= I met Mr. Roger Tagatac from Batac, IN, now in Las Vegas, and telling me he reads my column at the Ilocos Times, I met Ms Della Bimbo, local singer and KPHI DJ. Danny's wife Emmie Villaruz and daughter Stephanie are also in attendance.

Wednesday July 25, 2012 personal and volunteer activity

Wednesday July 25, 2012 personal and volunteer activity====Attended Ilocos Surian 35th anniversary committee at Jesse's Restaurant chaired by Loida Yamamoto. In attendance clockwise from Loida, Bernadette, Ben, Cesar, Danny, Jun, Rose, Al, Paul, Estrella, Carmen -----I brought Mrs. Saludes and introduced to the group that rgeir house in Likini was the venue in organizing the Ilocos surian in Feb 1977.=======At this meeting, we've learned that Mr. Manuel Cabacungan has expired this morning. Mr. Cabacungan was one of the 22 original organizers of Ilocos Surian====Other co-organizers has gone: Mel Europa, Fred Saludes, Macario Manzano, John Quiocho, Mike Ulibas, Mario Albalos, Peter Aduja, Johnny Villanueva ===========Living organizers: Jun Abinsay, Ernie Cardenas, Leon Flores, Sonia Lugmao[now Aranza], Annie Lugmao, Pacita Saludes, Art Perez, Francisco Ponce, Julio Quiocho, Elvin Quiocho, Francisco Ugale, Bert Ugalino, Amado Yoro========Celebration of the 35th anniversary will be on August 10, 2012 at the Hale koa Hotel, Waikiki.

Wednesday July 25, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activity

Wednesday July 25, 2012 personal journal and voluntter activity======Early this morning about 5pm, I joined Ben Cayetano for Mayor sign waving lead by Eddie Agas, Sr, in front of the old St. Francis Hospital West, now HMC. About 15 Other volunteers include Charlie R., Larry B, I met a Benjamin B. Cayetano from Nueva Ecija next to me along the road. My approximate count on cars. vehicles passing by is about 1000 per 20 minutes or 3000 per hourore or less======The same morning, former Rep Romy Mindo and his group also sign waving.

Tuesday July 24, 2012 personal volunteer activity

Tuesday July 24, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activity====In the afternoon, I joined Danny Villaruz in his sign waving campaign by Jarrett White Rd and Mahiole St, below the Triple Army Medical Center. Other volunteers include Mario Palma, Kevin, Joann, others.=======Danny and I went to Aloha Stadium Mall Jack in the Box for a cup of coffee. We talked about the next Thursday sign waving and then his Fundraising dinner at the Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant by Ice Palace Rink....As a co-chair in his campaign, I suggested that he must go to corner to corner sign waving, and then door-to-door, meeting personally the residents in his district....set a number houses everyday until the primary on Aug 11------goal is to get an advance votes vs the 2 ds.====at least 1/3 plus 27 or 277-----stay in the high road---- use campaign donation wisely and legally =====

Monday July 23, 2012 personal and volunteer activity

Monday July 23, 2012 my personal journal and important activity=====Joined Cayetano for Mayor sign waving led by Eddie Agas, Sr.=====corner of Fort Barrett/Makakilo Drive/Farrington Hwy, by Chili Restaurant in Kapolei.====other volunteers include lucy. michael, charlie, eddie's son, tante, others

My Personal and Important Community Volunteer Activity July 22, 2012 sunday

MY PERSONAL JOURNAL AND IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY SUNDAY JULY 22, 2012 Personal observation, Good start. Jean was fair, clear to the point. She wants business to wotk an open policy, open communication, and to advance the cause of the OFCC., July 22, 2012 OFCC 1st Board Meeting at the Consulate In attendance clockwise from Jean Jeremiah, president Julius Soria, =sec Davelyn Quijano,=director Rossi Patton, =director Baybee Hufana, =director Amado Yoro, Armi Farinas, Vanessa Pulido,=treas Jenny Quezon, Maggie Domingo =director Gladys Menor Dr. Ignacio Torres =director Jake Manegdeg Ceasar Bonilla Eddie Bueno = director Ben Pulido Rose Aquino = asst treas Rizal Fernandez Mila Fernandez Pacita Saludes Albina Gamponia Ilalo Parayno Jun Abinsay Johnny Idica Danny Villaruz Eddie Agas Carlota Ader Lucy Pascual Angie Santiago Ador Quijano Antonio Ipalari Loida Yamamoto - asst sec Absent: Agcaoili=1vp- in Phl Alvarez=2vp - in Phl Bala Casino=auditor Cabatu=director Gudoy=director - in Phl Maria Etrata=IPP Jake Manegdeg conducted the orientation. Lucy presented the draft of budget. Resignation by Perlita Sadorra as Asst Secretary was accepted and replaced by Loida Yamamoto by acclamation Letter from Dr. Agcaoili re: election process was presented and well addressed accordingly by the body. "mooth" Zhoydell claimed no poll watcher: he was incorrect. He sent someone to replace the original rep as she moved her car that blocks somebody's car.

July 21, 2012 Sarurday personal and volunteer activities

July 21, 2012 Saturday ------- Honolulu Country Club - Santanians of Hawaii -USA Installation of Officers headed by Mr. Pio Enrico installed by Judge Rey Graulty. Other guests Rep Henry Aquino, OFCC president Jean Jeremiah, Davelyn Quijano, Mrs. Ilocos Surian; former Rep. Jun Abinsay, Loida Yamamoto, Mrs. Ilocos Surian runner up, Art & Linda Abinsay, Fred & Medy de Lara, Ruth Manzano, Mrs. Ilocos Surian runner up Hermie Andaya Baldonado, Narvacan International president; Deputy Consul General Raul Raymund Cortes, Mrs. Yasmin Cortes, others. Danny Villaruz, a canditate for District 31, State House of Representatives, introduced the Installing officer and guest speaker Judge Graulty as a former State Representative, State Senator, State Insurance Commissioner, Circuit Court Judge appointed by then Governor Ben Cayetano, now candidate for Honolulu mayor. Graulty as a grassroot coordinator for Cayetano for Mayor. Judge Graulty said: celebration such as this is a reconnection to our roots where we came from. Giving back to our hometown and to the community. Reconnection to Santa, Ilocos Sur. President Enrico said: to unite, to plan, to act and to achieve our goals.

July 20, 2012 Friday personal and volunteer activities

July 20,2012 Friday - Joined Danny Villaruz and Emmie sign waving at the Salt Lake Blvd across Aloha Stadium. Other volunteers are Art A, Flor B, Carmen and Ben came in and Kevin came in little later.

Thursday July 19, 2012 my personal and volunteer activities

Thursday July 19, 2012 my personal and volunteer activities====helped Danny Villaruz in his sign waving at the Pali Momi Hospital corner. other volunteers are Paul Taong and Victor Madamba. Danny and I had a cup of coffee talk at McDo Pearl kai. We talked about other ways to reach voters like door to door every morning and afternoon.

Tuesday July 17, 2012 personal and volunteer activities

Tuesday July 17, 2012, afternoon, I joined Danny sign waving at the Jarrett White Road below Tripler Army Medical Center, other volunteers, Ben, Carmen, Joann, Flor and others.=====had a cup of coffee at McDo after the sign waving.

Monday July 16, 2012 activities

Monday July 16, 2012 personal and volunteer activities ======Joined Eddie Agas, Sr. with the Cayetano for Mayor sign waving in Wahiawa ---about 20 volunteers: Constante, Charlie, Lucy, Dino, Michael boy, others.==========Response was great ----tootting horn, shaka sign, thumbs up, double thumbs up====rain pours in ======we had a cup of coffee inside McDo.=========then, Eddie invited me, Lucy, Dino and Michael for a dinner at Julie'z Kapolei====It was 9pm when Eddie dropped me off to my house...

July 14, 2012 Saturday//Golden Coin Waipahu

July 14, 2012 Saturday at the Golden Coin Waipahu=====Intallation of Officers and Directors Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii and Sinait National High School Alumni Assn of Hawaii led by Antonio Ipalari and Davelyn Quijano, respectively. Special guests include but not limited to the following:=====Special Guests Annak Sinait Alumni July 14 2012 1. Deputy Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes, installing officer and guest speaker 2. Jean Jeremiah, President, Oahu Filipino Community Council 3. Mr. Jun Abinsay, former State House of Representative and former OFCC president 4. Danny Villaruz, President, Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii and District 31 House of Representative candidate, and Mrs. Emmie Villaruz 5. Mr. Pio Enrico, President, Santanians of Hawaii & Mrs. Enrico 6. Ron Menor, former state senator, a City Council District 9 candidate 7. Tessie Aganon, President, Vigan Assn of Hawaii and Associates 8. Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto, Vice president, Vigan Assn and Runner up Mrs. Ilocos Surian 9. Art and Linda Abinsay, Vigan Assn of Hawaii 10. Emma dela Cruz, runner up Mrs. St. Paul’s Church 11. Eddie Agas, Sr., former UFCH president

July 13, 2012 Friday Activities

July 13, 2012 Friday activities====sign waving for Danny with Jean J. Art A, Joann, Emmie and myself======salt lake blvd across Aloha Stadium.

Wednesday July 11, 2012 Activities

Wednesday July 11, 2012 Volunteer Activities========Early this morning about 5am-7am, joined the Cayetano Sign Waving with Eddie Agas group in front of Hawaii Medical Center/former St. Francis West, and other volunteers.========This afternoon, I attended the preliminary OFCC Board meeting on July 22, 2012 to plan and prepare an agenda and presentation of Jean Jeremiah's new leadership. =======We plan how to address possible questions and inquiries====in attendance were Jean, OFCC new president; Danny, OFCC past president; Amado, OFCC past president; Jake, UFCH past president and former State Representative; Ilalo, OFCC past president and Jun, OFCC past president and former State Representative. =======Tomorrow July 12 will be a Candidates Forum at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village. Danny will participate in the Forum as a candidate for the District 31 House of Representative.

Sign Waving For Danny Villaruz July 10, 2012

July 10, 2012 Tuesday ------Sign waving for Danny Villaruz at the Jarrett White Road below the Tripler Army Medical Center ------Danny, Mario, Joann, Ben, Carmen, Flor, Amado-------others

Walk a Mile for Fun July 7, 2012

Walk a Mile for Fun this Saturday morning July 7, 2012======I dropped my wife to work at Barbers Point, now Kalaeloa.====I have to walk by foot today as part of my exercise. It's now 7:45am. I had my back pack with me, with bottled water, my camera, extra t-shirt, lotion. It is a walk, small, slow and regular pace. Just for fun. I passed Bataan Rd, turned left to Nissau Rd connecting to FD Roosevelt Blvd.=======I passed Coral Sea Rd=====then, Corregidor Rd===then Philippine Sea fronting Hawaiian Railway Station===I turned left to Renton Rd, now passing these old plantation houses at Varona Village----======passing the bridge separating Varona and Tenney Village------another plantation houses-----then Park Row==== I reached home about 9:20 am. It's 4 and a half miles.

My Personal Journal and Important Volunteer Activities

My Personal Journal and Important Volunteer Activities July 6, 2012 - Friday.====Early morning, I joined the Cayetano Sign Waving Volunteers led by Eddie Agas at McGrew Military Camp in Aiea, across Forty Niners and KFC. Responses were positive.======= This afternoon, about 12 volunteers sign waved for Danny Villaruz at the Salt Lake Blvs, across Aloha Stadium: Danny, Jean, Paul, Estrella, Solomon, Mario, Art, Kevin, Amado, Flor and Mrs. Bulseco, Joanna , and 1

My Personal Journal and Important Volunteer Activities

July 5, 2012 Thursday======12 Volunteers for Danny Villaruz sign waving at the front of Pali Momi Hospital -----Danny V, Mario P, Ben C, Carmen C, Al S, Rose S, Flor Bulseco, Mrs. Bulseco, Paul T, Solomon P, Amado, Joann.

MY PERSONAL JOURNAL AND IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

MY PERSONAL JOURNAL AND IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES JULY 5,2012 ======I will be joining the Danny Villaruz sign waving campaign this afternoon, expecting a more than 15 volunteers as the previous sign waving, the highest number so far since the kick off was 27 volunteers. =========

DANNY VILLARUZ, STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 31

DANNY VILLARUZ State House of Representative District 31 Villaruz Campaign 2012 Sign Waving July 2 – Jarrett Rd/Tripler 1. Danny 2. Emmie 3. Amado 4. Ben 5. Carmen 6. jun 7. Rudy 8. Jean 9. Mario 10. OTHERS SIGN WAVING JUNE 29, 2012 Across Pali Momi 1. Danny Villaruz 2. Stephanie Villaruz 3. Ben Cabreros 4. Carmen Cabreros 5. Art Abinsay 6. Tony Ipalari 7. Eddie Agas 8. Violet Sadural 9.10. Emmie Villaruz 11. OTHERS Re: Villaruz Kick off sign waving June 28, 2012 TO: 1 More1 recipient CC: recipientsYou More BCC: recipientsYou Hide Details FROM: • Amado Yoro TO: • Danilo Villaruz Message flagged Friday, June 29, 2012 12:38 AM SIGN WAVING VOLUNTEERS JUNE 28 10. Art Abinsay 11. Paul Taong 12. Solomon Pada 13. Rose Sabangan 14. Amado Yoro 15. Carmen Cabreros 16. Ben Cabreros 17. Mila Medallon 18. Jun Abinsay 19. Al Sabangan 20. Christine Pascual 21. Tyron 22. a 23. b 24. c 25. d 26. e 27. f

CAYETANO RALLY IN WAIPAHU JULY 3, 2012

Its July 3, 2012 Tuesday, Cayetano Rally in Waipahu Intermediate School along Farrington Hwy. Many volunteers along the roadside for sign waving coordinated by Eddie Agas, Sr.-------The rally, meeting the avance was sponsored by the Lakay Filipino headed by Joey Alcantra, Orlando Ganir, Orlando Soriano, Orlando Matias, others.==========In the evening, it was ISAH meeting at the Susannah Wesley Community Center. In attendance from Danny Villaruz, Dr. Torres, Al Sabangan, Louie Funtanilla, Cesar Fajardo, Art Abinsay, Amado Yoro, Estrella Taong, Bernadette Fajardo, Rose Sabangan, Maria Etrata, Loida Yamamoto [Paul Taong came in at the later part of the meeting to pick up Estrella]

JULY 4TH 2012 WITH FORMER FRIENDS BERT, MARIO AND IRENE

JULY 4, 2012 THURSDAY Meeting at McDonald Waipahu with Mario Orbito, Bert Ugalino and Irene Ugalino from 10am to 12:30 pm today. We remembered the olden days in the 1976 as a writer, designer, printer. We both organizers of the Tri Media Council except Irene. Irene was active with Ilocos Surian and the UFCH in the 80's. Bert was a former president of UFCH, member of the Bannawag Hawaii Bureau, organizer and officer of the GUMIL USA. Mario was a former OFCC vice president, Gumil USA, Tri Media Council, he is a printer, graphic and designer, I worked with him at the Hawaii Filipino News, Santak, Pluma, we worked with former Ambassador Juan C. Dionisio, Sr. Corky Trinidad, Pepi Nieva, Mario Albalos. We remembered how hard to work in an old typewriter: Corona Smith, printing press manual, varityper, others during the first year in the publication of Ilokandia Magazine in from 1976 up to 1981- the HFN, Santak and Pluma. Irene was an active officer of Ilocos Surian, and the Miss Ilocos Surian Pageant, active with UFCH Mrs. Hawaii Filipina in the 1986-1988 under her husband Bert was the UFCH president. We talked about the Cayetano campaign, and other Filipino-american political figures. We all projected that Cayetano can win outright this primary election on August 11. We plan to meet again.