Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Pammadayaw, maited kadagiti Lima a Bishop's Awardees Recognition Award to the % Bishop's Awardees of St. Paul's Church in Honolulu at the 53rd Anniversary Celebration on September 1, 3023 at the Empress Restaurant. St. Paul’s Church 5 Bishops Awardees 2012 ============1. Felisa Andres was born on October 24, 1930 in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. She came to Hawaii on September 24, 1959 and lives with her loving husband Frank Andres in Kalihi and they were blessed with one daughter Janet. Her husband passed away when Janet reached her fourth birthday and made Felisa a single mother. Raised Janet, sent to school from kindergarten, high school and college until Janet graduated from the University of Hawaii where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, major in Finance- and now employed in one of the local companies in Honolulu. Felisa is active with St. Paul’s Church as a regular pledger, fundraising projects, regular Saturday church altar clean up lady. “Umayak latta makidangdanggay iti simbaan iti Sabado ken Domingo no la ketdi ta nasalun-atak”. She said.=============== 2. ERLINDA P. BUTAY is the fourth child of the late Conrado Pasion and Venancia Dureg from San Pablo, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She moved to Hawaii in 1973 and attended Honolulu Community College. Erlinda married Noli Butay in December 1982 at St. Paul's Church. They have two daughters -- Elinor and Raquel. Since becoming a member of St. Paul’s Church, Erlinda actively participates in various church activities. She focuses her involvement on various fundraising activities, feeding the homeless, the church’s Adopt-A-Highway project, and activities arranged by the Episcopal Church Women’s group. Erlinda has served as chairman for Valentine Night 2009, and as member and past secretary of the WOSP. She expresses dedication to her current responsibilities as pledger, staff member on the church newsletter, Lay Reader, and member of the Bishop Committee where she is serving as Clerk. She continues to serve as a church delegate at annual meetings for the Convention of the Diocese of Hawaii. Outside of the church, she retains membership in the Bingao Elem. School & San Nicolas National High School-Bingao Annex Alumni Association. She is currently employed at The AES Design Group, Inc.============ 3. Amonio Coloma Dacanay was born on January 18, 1941. He is the oldest child of seven children to the late Juan Daguimol and Anselma Coloma Dacanay of Salanap, Ilocos Norte, where he attended grade school. He also attended Ilocos Norte Arts & Trade in Laoag City. He immigrated to Hawaii on March 18, 1970 and worked full time with Grace Pacific Corporation for 32 years and as a part time busboy at nights at Sky View Terrace [Fort Shafter] for 12 years, while on Saturdays he also worked part time for the Dole Company for several years. After retirement from Grace Pacific Corporation, he still works part time with his son in law and daughters’ company, AMV Air Conditioning, Inc. Amonio has been married to Isabel Fagaragan Dacanay for 42 years and have 2 daughters, Amibelle [Aldrin’ Villahermosa and Lorelei [Jaime] Dos Santos and have 5 grandchildren, Amber Caitlyn Villahermosa, Aldrin II Villahermosa, Alexa Cassidy Villahermosa, Jeremiah James Dos Santos & Jayden Isaiah Dos Santos. Amonio has been a member of St. Paul’s Church even before Reverend Timoteo Quintero retired in 1997, and became very active when Rev. Canon Randolph Albano took over, became member of the Bishop’s committee, and Sunday morning altar preparation, involved in fundraising and service ushering.============ 4. Juliana “Julie” M. Dureg was born in San Pablo, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is the second child of Marcelino and Eliza Marquez. She attended elementary school in San Nicolas, Holy Spirit Academy in high school, and Divine Word College of Laoag where she graduated Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting in 1989. She is married to Rodel Ramos Dureg of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, and they are blessed with four children: Julius [Marjorie] ; Justin, Jerrick and Josaiah and two grandchildren, Eliza and Ezekiel, to love and enjoy. Julie joined Rodel to Hawaii in 1993. They started attending St. Paul’s Church regularly in 1995 after the second child was baptized. Both of her sons Julius and Jerrick have served St. Paul’s as acolytes. Currently, Julie is a member of the Bishop’s Committee, Eucharistic Minister, Assistant Treasurer, Women’s group fundraiser coordinator. Pledger and has been a delegate to the Diocesan Convention and the Episcopal AsiaMerica Consultation held in San Francisco, California in June 2002. She is the 2nd Queen of St. Paul’s Church Valentine’s Night in 2006. She works full time for Cookie Corner Hawaii, Inc. [16 years] started as receptionist and now as an Office Manager. She is also working part time as a Financial Representative with Guardian Life Insurance Company. =================5. FELY R. MARIANO was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to the late Mauro and Virginia Rivera. e father, Alfredo Rivera. She attended St. Catherine’s School of Midwifery in Manila. She was married to Benjamin in 1962 in the Philippines, and immigrated to Hawaii in 1963. Upon her arrival, she started attending masses at St. Paul’s Church. She participates in various church activities such as fundraisings, feeding the homeless, and cleaning the church on Saturdays. Fely is a pledger, Lay Reader, Bishop Committee member, as well as member and current president of the Women of St. Paul’s. She is involved with activities of the Episcopal Church Women. Fely has been a delegate to several annual meetings of the Convention of the Diocese of Hawaii. She has attended EAM conventions in Seattle and Honolulu. Her community involvement includes being a member of the Abagatan ti Karayan Association of Hawaii and Sarrat Association of Hawaii. Fely and Benjamin were blessed with four beautiful children – Yvette, Benjamin, Shannon and Janet. She works as life producer of Pacific Guardian Life Insurance and as advance sales counselor for the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. ============ Posted by AMADO ILAR YORO at 11:41 AM No comments: Monday, August 27, 2012

Pammadayaw, maited kadagiti Lima a Bishop's Awardees

Recognition Award to the % Bishop's Awardees of St. Paul's Church in Honolulu at the 53rd Anniversary Celebration on September 1, 3023 at the Empress Restaurant. St. Paul’s Church 5 Bishops Awardees 2012 1. Felisa Andres was born on October 24, 1930 in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. She came to Hawaii on September 24, 1959 and lives with her loving husband Frank Andres in Kalihi and they were blessed with one daughter Janet. Her husband passed away when Janet reached her fourth birthday and made Felisa a single mother. Raised Janet, sent to school from kindergarten, high school and college until Janet graduated from the University of Hawaii where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, major in Finance- and now employed in one of the local companies in Honolulu. Felisa is active with St. Paul’s Church as a regular pledger, fundraising projects, regular Saturday church altar clean up lady. “Umayak latta makidangdanggay iti simbaan iti Sabado ken Domingo no la ketdi ta nasalun-atak”. She said. 2. ERLINDA P. BUTAY is the fourth child of the late Conrado Pasion and Venancia Dureg from San Pablo, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She moved to Hawaii in 1973 and attended Honolulu Community College. Erlinda married Noli Butay in December 1982 at St. Paul's Church. They have two daughters -- Elinor and Raquel. Since becoming a member of St. Paul’s Church, Erlinda actively participates in various church activities. She focuses her involvement on various fundraising activities, feeding the homeless, the church’s Adopt-A-Highway project, and activities arranged by the Episcopal Church Women’s group. Erlinda has served as chairman for Valentine Night 2009, and as member and past secretary of the WOSP. She expresses dedication to her current responsibilities as pledger, staff member on the church newsletter, Lay Reader, and member of the Bishop Committee where she is serving as Clerk. She continues to serve as a church delegate at annual meetings for the Convention of the Diocese of Hawaii. Outside of the church, she retains membership in the Bingao Elem. School & San Nicolas National High School-Bingao Annex Alumni Association. She is currently employed at The AES Design Group, Inc. 3. Amonio Coloma Dacanay was born on January 18, 1941. He is the oldest child of seven children to the late Juan Daguimol and Anselma Coloma Dacanay of Salanap, Ilocos Norte, where he attended grade school. He also attended Ilocos Norte Arts & Trade in Laoag City. He immigrated to Hawaii on March 18, 1970 and worked full time with Grace Pacific Corporation for 32 years and as a part time busboy at nights at Sky View Terrace [Fort Shafter] for 12 years, while on Saturdays he also worked part time for the Dole Company for several years. After retirement from Grace Pacific Corporation, he still works part time with his son in law and daughters’ company, AMV Air Conditioning, Inc. Amonio has been married to Isabel Fagaragan Dacanay for 42 years and have 2 daughters, Amibelle [Aldrin’ Villahermosa and Lorelei [Jaime] Dos Santos and have 5 grandchildren, Amber Caitlyn Villahermosa, Aldrin II Villahermosa, Alexa Cassidy Villahermosa, Jeremiah James Dos Santos & Jayden Isaiah Dos Santos. Amonio has been a member of St. Paul’s Church even before Reverend Timoteo Quintero retired in 1997, and became very active when Rev. Canon Randolph Albano took over, became member of the Bishop’s committee, and Sunday morning altar preparation, involved in fundraising and service ushering. 4. Juliana “Julie” M. Dureg was born in San Pablo, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is the second child of Marcelino and Eliza Marquez. She attended elementary school in San Nicolas, Holy Spirit Academy in high school, and Divine Word College of Laoag where she graduated Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting in 1989. She is married to Rodel Ramos Dureg of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, and they are blessed with four children: Julius [Marjorie] ; Justin, Jerrick and Josaiah and two grandchildren, Eliza and Ezekiel, to love and enjoy. Julie joined Rodel to Hawaii in 1993. They started attending St. Paul’s Church regularly in 1995 after the second child was baptized. Both of her sons Julius and Jerrick have served St. Paul’s as acolytes. Currently, Julie is a member of the Bishop’s Committee, Eucharistic Minister, Assistant Treasurer, Women’s group fundraiser coordinator. Pledger and has been a delegate to the Diocesan Convention and the Episcopal AsiaMerica Consultation held in San Francisco, California in June 2002. She is the 2nd Queen of St. Paul’s Church Valentine’s Night in 2006. She works full time for Cookie Corner Hawaii, Inc. [16 years] started as receptionist and now as an Office Manager. She is also working part time as a Financial Representative with Guardian Life Insurance Company. 5. FELY R. MARIANO was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to the late Mauro and Virginia Rivera. e father, Alfredo Rivera. She attended St. Catherine’s School of Midwifery in Manila. She was married to Benjamin in 1962 in the Philippines, and immigrated to Hawaii in 1963. Upon her arrival, she started attending masses at St. Paul’s Church. She participates in various church activities such as fundraisings, feeding the homeless, and cleaning the church on Saturdays. Fely is a pledger, Lay Reader, Bishop Committee member, as well as member and current president of the Women of St. Paul’s. She is involved with activities of the Episcopal Church Women. Fely has been a delegate to several annual meetings of the Convention of the Diocese of Hawaii. She has attended EAM conventions in Seattle and Honolulu. Her community involvement includes being a member of the Abagatan ti Karayan Association of Hawaii and Sarrat Association of Hawaii. Fely and Benjamin were blessed with four beautiful children – Yvette, Benjamin, Shannon and Janet. She works as life producer of Pacific Guardian Life Insurance and as advance sales counselor for the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Sunday August 26, 2012 personal journal and activities

Sunday August 26, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activities =====This morning, my wife and I went to church, We are both officers of the church. After the 2nd mass, as a General Chair of the 53rd anniversary celebration of the church to be held on Sept 1, I called another steering committee meeting with all the officers and board of advisers, and members of the different committees.=======We talked about the souvenir book, the paging and the number of copies to be printed.=====350 for a guests about 400 attendance.=====we talked about the part of the program,=====I attended the 2nd OFCC Board meeting at the FilComCenter.====In attendance: clockwise from 1.Jean Jeremiah, 2.Atty Harfield, 3.Julius Soria, 4,Rose Churma, 5.Ben Cabreros, 6.Carmen Cabreros, 7.FASHO rep, 8. Pacita Saludes, 9.Rose Aquino, ==========10. Vanessa Pulido, 11. Nash Torres, 12. Van Torres, 13. Lydia Daquioag, 14. Leedia Fontes, 15. Ilalo Parayno, 16. one gentleman, 17. Cesar Bonilla,18. Eddie Bueno,19. Jake Manegdeg, 20. Amado Yoro, 21. Davelyn Quijano, 22. Armi Farinas, 23. Amelia Cabatu, 24. Baybee Ablan, 25. Clem Bautista, 26. Rossi Patton 27. Mary Grace Tirona, 28. Jenny Quezon, 29. Ariel Agcaoili, 30. Bala, 31. Casino, 32. Loida Yamamoto

Friday, August 24, 2012

Thursday August 23, 2012 activity

Thursday August 23, 2012 personal activity ----My wife and I attended the wake servicefor Tata Manning at the Mililani Mortuary - Makai Chapel----Tata Manning was born on Sept 11, 1931 and died July 25, 2012.=======Co-organizer and first president of the Sinaitenians of Oahu Oct 27, 1973; co-organizer and first Executive vp for Sinait Alumni July 16, 1995 co-organizer and first president annak ti sinait iti Hawaii Dec 13, 1997.=====

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Tuesday August 21, 2012 personal activity

Tuesday August 21, 2012 personal activity-----worked on the sponsorship and advertisers listing for the 53rd Anniversary of St. Paul's Church to be held on Sept 1, 2012 at the Empress Restaurant------I went to the print shop to work on the Souvenir Book with Sam.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Sunday August 19, 2012 personal journal/activity

Sunday August 19, 2012 personal journal/activity. As normal and regular Sunday activity, my wife and I went to church, first mass====after the 2nd mass, my wife and I attended the Bishop's Committee meeting. We talked about the upcoming 53rd anneiversary of the SPC to be held on Sept 1 at the Empress Restaurant.======we have an updated counts of sponsors and advertisers. ===we are on target for the production of the Souvenir Book. We talked about the parts of the event program, its sequence, and who do what ======As a General Chair of the Event, I will be doing theacknowledgement and the closing remark.=====I proposed that my co-chairs Eddie Agullana and Emma Valdez will be part of the presentation of the Bishops Awardees., thus, presentors as follows: Fr. Rev Canon Randolph Albano, REv Canon Liz Beasley, Eddie Agullana and Emma Valdez====Dwayne Bueno, emcee; Keynote Speaker is Rev. Walter Brownridge, Dean. also will do the benediction/closing

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Saturday = August 18, 2012 personal journal

Saturday,August 18, 2012 personal journal and activities======today at 6pm joined Mrs. Pacita Saludes, Ilocaniana Variety Show producer, taping with Jean Jeremiah, OFCC president and Jenny Quezon, UFCH president, at the Olelo TV. Jenny Q is the 3rd woman UFCH president, being MD 1990-1992; LG 2010-2012. Jean Jeremiah, the 9th woman OFCC president: Matilda Molina, Marlene Manzano, Edith Pascua, Jenny Quezon, LG, Cirvalina Longboy, Maria Etrata

Friday, August 17, 2012

August 16, 2012 Thursday Journal

Personal Journal August 16, 2012 =====Meeting with Danny Villaruz and John Garcia. ===Talked about organizing NAGBUKEL Organization of Hawaii or similar name.====Start from a 10 committed residents from Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur======Then, elect an officers, then register at the DCCA, and become a member of Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii, and OFCC.=====

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

August 12, 2012 Sunday

Sunday August 12, 2012 = Church time with my wife. =====Then attended our Bishop's Committee regular monthly meeting =====In attendance, Fr. Randy, Albina, Gloria, Irene, Julie, Maribel, Marcelo, Nenita, Fely, Linda, Amado.======Progress report from the 53rd Anniversary, ads/sponsorship for the Souvenir Book. =========Sponsorship: Platinum - 8; Gold - 2; Silver - 18;=========IFC, IBC, OBC, all taken;;;===one full page = 64; one half page- 4; one fourth page - 3; business card size- 5=============Bishop Bob Fitzpatrick's message is IN.======

Friday, August 10, 2012

August 9, 2012 Thursday

Thursday August 9, 2012=========prediction only---- for BC 55%======KC 25%=====PC 18%======Undecided 2%=======Ron 42%====Sy 30%=====Vai 15%===Rah 13%================D===15%=======S=====13%======G===12%======or 1100. 1000; 800;;;;;;or 1000, 900, 850=========RC W; JM W; CN-W; MM-W; RM-W; TB-W; EC-W';

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Pingki [The Flint] - Special Edition - ISAH Newsletter

Pingki [Ilocos Surian Newsletter The Flint Special Edition] August 10, 2012 ====== Glimpse and Flashback Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii in 35 Years=== By Amado I. Yoro, Co-organizer and Adviser ======== Foreword: =========It was three long years from 1974 until February 27, 1977 when ISAH was officially organized. Organizers believe on the ecclesiastical passage that: “everything has a season” Organizing is persistency, courage, right attitude in the right direction and right a diplomatic approach. It is a task, a challenge, and an opportunity to exercise our freedom to assemble, hence:¦ ======== Here are the planters, sewers, organizers, trailblazers and/or Founding and Charter members: The club was simply called: “Ilocos Surians”. It was far beyond the thoughts of the founders to make the club an umbrella organization. On February 27, 1977, these organizers or charter members met at 1358 Wanaka St., the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Pacita Saludes, are: Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr. - Vigan; Atty Peter Aduja + - Vigan; Mario A. Albalos+ - Vigan; Manuel Cabacungan+ - Sinait; Ernie Cardenas - Santa; Ismael (Mel) Europa+ - San Esteban; Leon Flores - Sta. Catalina; Annie Lugmao - San Esteban; Sonia Lugmao - San Esteban; Macario Manzano+ - Narvacan; Arturo Perez - Sta Maria; Francisco Ponce - Bantay-Magsingal; Elvin Quiocho - Caoayan; John Quiocho+ - Caoayan; Julio Quiocho, Jr. - Caoayan; Fred Saludes +-Sinait; Pacita C. Saludes - Sinait; Francisco Ugale - Magsingal; Bert Ugalino - Magsingal; Mike P. Ulibas+ - Magsingal; Johnny Villanueva+ -Candon; Amado I. Yoro – Sinait======== PAST PRESIDENT Peter Aduja +, John Quiocho+, Mario Albalos+, Sid Villafuerte+, Peping Billena+, Rey Custodio, Ben Cabreros, Julio Quiocho + = RIP ===000=== As they paved the way both the organizers and Co-builders and co-pioneers are persistently looking for the best, as the stepping stone after the first installation banquet and ball that was held at the Holiday Inn Airport on March 27, 1977 continuously seeking ways for improvement in partnership efforts. In 1984, ISAH became an umbrella organization. And in 1985, ISAH formally member of OFCC. Joint installations: Vigan/ISAH Feb. 1984 - Hickam, Chavit Singson, Guest Speaker; ;Vigan/ISAH; Dec 2005- Loulens-Romy Cachola, Guest Speaker; Santanians Assn of Hawaii-USA/ISAH June 6, 2008-Honolulu Country Club-Judge Rey Graulty-Guest Speaker ========= Page 2- Pingki -August 2012 As days and years go by, people and individual members are recognized and acknowledged by the role they played as so vital in the movement. Past Miss Ilocos Surians: Debbie Obrero - 1985; Carol Cortes-1986; Alma Alonzo - 1987; Florence Cabrera - 1989; Ann Cabreros - 1994 Current and Past Queens for Mrs. Ilocos Surians Mrs. Davelyn Ancheta Quijano, 2008-2012, Mrs. Nancy Clemente Luat, 2003-2006; Mrs. Elena Puesta 2006-2008 Highlights of Projects and Activities: Four Medical Mission and Cultural Homecoming 2005. 2007. 2009, 2011....Ilocos Surian Homecoming & Medical Mission, Ilocos Sur Idol; GILAS, hosting dinner party for dignitaries from the Philippines include but not limited to Senator Jinggoy Estrada and SPM Zuriel Zaragoza May 22, 2008 - Empress Fundraisers include also the typhoon Feria fundraiser, the hospital beds, the wheelchairs, the Ilocos Sur idols, the educational extravaganza , spelling bee contests, sports, etc. Our scholarship program, the GILAS recipients As ISAH an action oriented organization with action oriented officers and members, ISAH Medical and Homecoming Mission are successfully implemented. From the desk of President Danny Villaruz: For a quick summary, the mission served in ISAH’s 4 Ilocos Homecoming Mission started in December 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011 we helped approximately 45,000 indigent’s patients. The December, 2009 and 2011 ISAH’s 4th Homecoming Mission, which was in cooperation with Titans USA Foundation, The Etrata Sr. & Maria Etrata Foundation, the Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls, the Friends of the Filipino Community and other sponsors; to all the more than 50 strong homecoming medical team and volunteers headed by ISAH Advisers Dr. Charlie Sonido, and Former Rep. Jun Abinsay. This mission included programs such as free medical consultation, minor surgery promotion of education or the Educational Olympiad, arts, and culture. We also held the 4th Ilocos Sur Idol singing competition. The timing of this mission was very satisfying, since it coincided with the Christmas season. The true spirit of sharing and giving to our kababayans came at a time when they most needed the help of medical attention, but also in gift giving and monetary giving for the less fortunate. The missions provided services to Ilocos: Sur and Norte, Payatas and Quezon City. The estimated cost of this mission was approximately $200,000 to $300,000. To all the volunteers for this successful mission, from the bottom of my heart my sincere appreciation for your sacrifices and I salute each and every one of you for a job well done. Other projects include but not limited to Green Revolution Contest, Best Decorated house in Christmas holidays======= ISAH is one of the most active organizations under OFCC/UFCH, and in the community in general. Theme: Working Together To Rebuild Our Communities Our Homeland =========== Page 3 - Pingki – August 2012 Participations: Participated in the Filipino Centennial Celebration 2006; Filipino Fiesta Parade May 10, 2008; Float Committee depicting the First 15 Filipino Sakada : Elias Yoro - Sinait; Philip Alcain - Vigan; Ruben Gutierrez - Magsingal; Louie Funtanilla - Narvacan; Mel Calpito - Cabugao; Al Sabangan - Cabugao; Danilo Basconcillo - Santa; Dr. Perfecto Vera Cruz - San Juan Lapog; Elpidio Antolin -San Juan Lapog; Amado Yoro- Sinait; Art Abinsay - Vigan========= ISAH also directly and/or indirectly involved and participated in fundraising drive to help providing assistance to victims from natural disasters and calamities. Typhoon Feria donation, Typhoon Ondoy and others, the Filipino Community Center OFCC/UFCH participations in Community Forum, Minority Organ Tissue Transplant & Education Program [MOTTEP], others.========= ISAH had recently supported and participated in the 100th anniversary celebration of the Filipinos in Hawaii through the Filipino Centennial Celebration Commission 2006, and also some members spent their time at the Institute of Human Services [IHS] in feeding the homeless. ========== ISAH is in good hand since Danny Villaruz was installed president on February 22, 2002, and its various projects are commendable. ISAH is one of the active members of the OFCC as some of its officers and members play an important role in leadership to advance to realization in achieving goals and objective, as the theme suggest: Working Together to Rebuild our Communities Here and Our Homeland”======= In 2011, another vital and meaningful project the President Elpidio Quirino Award was launched as a tribute to our leaders, first recipients are Dr. Charlie Sonido and former Rep. Jun Abinsay, one of the prime leaders of the Medical and Homecoming Mission each two year in an odd years.========= Ilocos Sur is a province in the Northern Luzon bounded in the north by Ilocos Norte, east by the Mountain Province, west by the south China Sea. And south by the La Union and Benguet. Ilocos Sur’s history can be traced back in the 16th century during the early years of the Spanish colonization era. Its capital city, Vigan, is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in that is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines –cobble-stone streets with centuries old Hispanic architecture houses. Their rich cultural heritage makes the Ilocos Surian of Hawaii very proud of their home province, their identity and their people. Ilocos Sur as a province is very rich in culture and historical background. With its heroes a prominent leaders like Pedro Bucaneg-Santa/Bantay – Father of Iloco Literature- 1592; Diego Silang - Leader of the Ilocos Revolt 1730; married to Gabriela Silang- - Santa; Gabriela Silang -1st woman leader of the Philippine Revolution -1731; Elpidio Quirino , Jose Burgos, Isabelo delos Reyes, Abaya, Guirnalda, Leona Florentino, others, that made Ilocos Sur great and noble cradle of respected and highly regarded figures local and international scene. ========== Page 4- Pingki- August 2012 Those who lead and steering the way…….. Officers and advisers: Danny Villaruz, president; Maria Etrata, first vice president; Estrella Pada Taong, second vice president; Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto, recording secretary; Davelyn Ancheta Quijano, corresponding secretary; Rose Sabangan, treasurer; Tessie F. Aganon, assistant treasurer; Lynne Gutierrez, auditor; Alice Castaneda, assistant auditor; Bernadette Fajardo, PRO, Antonio Ipalari, PRO Sergeants-at-arms: Art Abinsay, Augusto “Gus” Concepcion, Cesar Fajardo, Al Sabangan, Paul Taong Board of Advisers: Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., Ben Cabreros, Romy Cachola, Pio Enrico, Louie Funtanilla, Ted Saribay, Charlie Y. Sonido, MD, Carlito Soria, Ignacio Torres, MD, Amado I. Yoro========= Unit organizations and respective president: ======= ========== 1. Annak ti Sinait Iti Hawaii [Antonio Ipalari] 2. Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii [Davelyn Quijano] 3. Cabugao Sons & Daughters Association of Hawaii [Mercedes Sonico] 4. San Juan Lapog Assn of Hawaii [Alice Castaneda] 5. Magsingal Assn of Hawaii [Basilio Tolentino] 6. Vigan Association of Hawaii {Tessie Aganon] 7. Santanians of Hawaii [Pio Enrico] 8. Santiagenians of Hawaii [Emi Etrata] 9. Candonians of Hawaii [Dr. Ignacio Torres] 10. Annak Ti Caoayan 2002 [Jenny Quezon] 11. Narvacaneos of Hawaii [Louie Funtanilla] 12. Sta. Marians of Hawaii [Iluminada Directo] 13. Hawaii-Tagudinians Association [Edgar Fernandez] ====== Those with academic excellence……….. ========== From the start of the ISAH Scholarship program recipients are the following academically achievers: Joe Dar, Emeline Bacani, Kristen Butac, Ashton Queja, Marie Pineda, Gerald Rojo II, Nathan Serdenia, Yvette Butac, John Carl Ipalari, Jake Sumibcay, Ryan Sumibcay, Michael Paeste, Raquel Rich, Rodjhane Navarrete, Margaret Jeanne Mangrubang, Kendrick Go, Kriezl Mae Urban, Michael Alexander Sonson

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Monday August 6, 2012 Journal

August 6, 2012 Monday ====== Danny, Ben and I went to KPHI for a 30 minutes paid political program for his candidacy in District 31 State House of Representatives.===Hosted the program were Gene and Della Bimbo: Opinion mo, Opinion Ko, Usap tayo, 7:00pm-7:30pm.

Journal August 5, 2012 - Sunday

Sunday, August 5, 2012=====Today is set as Annual Family Picnic for St. Paul's Church to be held at the Neal Blaisdell Park in Pearl City. About 4am this morning, I called Marcelo Acopan, Jr., Bishop's Warden, to remind him to pick me up going to the park.==============We arrived at the park at 4:20am.......we put up the big banner.===about 7am, Manong Rafael and his twin grandson and brought pandesal.=====about 7:29am, Danilo Duldulao and his son Melvin and father in law Eustaqio arrived with couple of chairs and tables=======a few minutes later, Rey Peralta arrived with tents, tables, chairs.......we put up the tents.========The program went well with the attendance about 200========

Monday, August 6, 2012

August 4. 2012 Saturday

August 4, 2102 Saturday ======Bishop's Committee Special meeting for:========Miss Young St. Paul's last canvassing:=====Highest to down ranking=======Alyssa, Princess, Camrey, and Kriesel==============For Bishop Awardee====== Eleven nominees, alpha order: Julie Aguinaldo, Janet Agustin, Felisa Andres, Linda Butay, Lenny Cayetano, Amonio Dacanay, Fay De Jesus, Julie Dureg, Fely Mariano, Concepcion Villanueva, Nellie Visaya. Round 2 for TOP 7: Felisa Andres, Linda Butay, Lenny Cayetano, Amonio Dacanay, Fay De Jesus, Julie Dureg, Fely Mariano============= Round 3 forRound 2 for TOP 6 : Felisa Andres, Linda Butay, Amonio Dacanay, Julie Dureg, Fely Mariano. =========== BC members: Marcelo, Lita, Linda, Fely, Yolanda, Dwayne, Irene, In witness: Fr. Randy and Amado

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Friday August 3, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activities

Friday August 3, 2012 personal journal and volunteer activities=======Joined Danny Villaruz sign waving across Aloha stadium mall, with other volunteers Art A, Al S, Rose S, Joann,=========After the sign waving, we proceded to Jesse's Restaurant to attend the ISAH 35th anniversary committee. In attendance clockwise from Danny Villarus, Loida Yamaomoto, Davelyn Quijano, Ador Quijano, Estrella Taong, Paul Taong, Cesar Fajardo, Berndette Fajardo, Rose Sabangan, Al Sabangan, Gus Concepcion, Amado Yoro, Art Abinsay=======headcount for the Aug 10 event is about 16 tables =160 guests=======Judge Rey Graulty was confirmed as Installing Officer and Guest Speaker.=======Scholarship Committee reported that there are 3 applicants for 2012 but 2 is accepted and approved.=======Need to revise criteria that every town unit shall have a chance to submit applicants.======Estrella Taong, Bernadette Fajardo and Amado Yoro, Scholarship Committee members.======Art Abinsay concerns was brought out again = not fair, only certain town is getting the favor.======Amado to re-write and update the criteria, and Amado had proposed a certain amount be allocated from the net of the #5th anniversary event in order to replenish and maintain the funds.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Jenny Alconcel Quezon, newly elected UFCH president 2012-2013

Jenny Alconcel Quezon, Newly elected president of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii 2012-2013 ======== Jenny Quezon new UFCH President 2012 Hilo Convention July 29, 2012 ========== The United Filipino Council of Hawaii [UFCH], a statewide federation of Filipino-American organizations has elected Jenny Alconcel Quezon, from Oahu, as a new UFCH president during the 54th annual convention held in Hilo, Big Island last July 27,28, 29, 2012 at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort. She won with a commanding lead over her two opponents also from the island of Oahu.She is the 3rd woman president. ========= The convention was hosted by the Big Island Filipino Community Council [BIFCC] headed by Christina Ranan, president and Convention Co-Chairs Lito Asuncion, Dayday Hopkins, Rommel Dela Cruz with his hardworking committee members.============= According to reliable source, there were approximately 120 delegates representing various organizations affiliated with the respective Island Councils such as the Molokai, Maui, Lanai, Big Island, Kauai, Oahu.========== Convention theme: Re-unite, Re-Connect and Re-Energize============ Quezon is not new to the United Council. She served as Board of Governor in the past. Served past president of Oahu Filipino Community Council and president of the Annac ti Caoayan 2002, and Hawaii Filipino Womens Civic Club.========== Elected vice president is another seasoned and active community leader in the Big Island Antonia “Toni” Lambayan. =========== Secretary is Liza Trinidad from the Garden Isle while the treasurer is Gladys Emperador from Damilians in Oahu and another Damilians was elected as auditor Atty Vernon Rivera. ========== Board of Governor: Fred Tomas-Big Island, Theresa Aleta-Big Island, Edwin Navarro-Kauai, Dr. Ramon Dela Pena, Kauai; Mario Palma, Oahu, Ben Cabreros-Oahu, Claro Romero-Maui, Suzette Parraga-Molokai ============= New Miss Hawaii Filipina is Ariel Enriquez, Big Island other Kauai--Deanna Rapozo, Maui--Michella Pascua, and Oahu—Heaven Fines=========UFCH was organized in July 1959 and held its first convention in Honolulu.

Thursday August 2, 2012 Personal Journal and Volunteer activity

Thursday August 2, 2012 Personal Journal and Volunteer activity============This afternoon, I joined Danny Villaruz sign waving at the Pali Momi Hospital area. Danny is running for State House of Representatives, District 31.===========Responses today is good.=======After the waving, we went to Zippy's Waiau for a dinner.=====We talked about the upcoming primary election on August 11.=======We both agree that opportunity is in Danny's side to go to the General election on Nov 6. Simple math: 1/3 plus 7-27 among the 3 Democrats.=========We both agree that incumbent has always th advantage =====hard to beat and hard to match by the challenger.====We've noticed that the 2 princesses are not visible around the corners. they have their placards, signs hanged and posted. Or Will there be a surprise or miracle?==========We are not sure. Danny's campaign is consistent and visible -----3 times a week sign waving in 3 areas: Tripler, Aloha Stadium, Pali Momi. Door to door approach, yes, he does everyday. Held one fundraiser on July 26, same date when the Star-Advertiser endorsed Danny======

Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii in 35 years of Existence

Glimpse and Flashback Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii in 35 Years ========== By Amado I. Yoro, Co-organizer and Adviser =========== Foreword:=========== It was three long years from 1974 until February 27, 1977 when ISAH was officially organized. Organizers believe on the ecclesiastical passage that: “everything has a season” Organizing is persistency, courage, right attitude in the right direction and right a diplomatic approach. It is a task, a challenge, and an opportunity to exercise our freedom to assemble, hence:¦ ================ Here they are the Founding and Charter members: The club was simply called: “Ilocos Surians”It was far beyond the thoughts of the founders to make the club an umbrella organization. On February 27, 1977, these organizers or charter members met at 1358 Wanaka St., the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Pacita Saludes, are: Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr. - Vigan; Atty Peter Aduja + - Vigan; Mario A. Albalos+ - Vigan; Manuel Cabacungan+ - Sinait; Ernie Cardenas - Santa; Ismael (Mel) Europa+ - San Esteban; Leon Flores - Sta. Catalina; Annie Lugmao - San Esteban; Sonia Lugmao - San Esteban; Macario Manzano+ - Narvacan; Arturo Perez - Sta Maria; Francisco Ponce - Bantay-Magsingal; Elvin Quiocho - Caoayan; John Quiocho+ - Caoayan; Julio Quiocho, Jr. - Caoayan; Fred Saludes +-Sinait; Pacita C. Saludes - Sinait; Francisco Ugale - Magsingal; Bert Ugalino - Magsingal; Mike P. Ulibas+ - Magsingal; Johnny Villanueva+ -Candon; Amado I. Yoro – Sinait += RIP =============== On August 10, 2012, ISAH will celebrate its 35 years at the Hale Koa Hotel,Waikiki Room and the installation of officers by Judge Rey Graulty [ret], guest speaker. ============== Event chair is Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto, ISAH recording secretary and OFCC assistant secretary, and current first vice president of Vigan Association of Hawaii and Associates. ==================Officers: Danny Villaruz, president; Maria Etrata, first vice president; Estrella Pada Taong, second vice president; Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto, recording secretary; Davelyn Ancheta Quijano, corresponding secretary; Rose Sabangan, treasurer; Tessie F. Aganon, assistant treasurer; Lynne Gutierrez, auditor; Alice Castaneda, assistant auditor; Bernadette Fajardo, PRO, Antonio Ipalari, PRO============== Sergeants-at-arms: Art Abinsay, Augusto “Gus” Concepcion, Cesar Fajardo, Al Sabangan, Paul Taong============== Board of Advisers: Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., Ben Cabreros, Romy Cachola, Pio Enrico, Louie Funtanilla, Ted Saribay, Charlie Y. Sonido, MD, Carlito Soria, Ignacio Torres, MD, Amado I. Yoro============ Unit organizations and respective president: 1. Annak ti Sinait Iti Hawaii [Antonio Ipalari] 2. Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii [Davelyn Quijano] 3. Cabugao Sons & Daughters Association of Hawaii [Mercedes Sonico] 4. San Juan Lapog Assn of Hawaii [Alice Castaneda] 5. Magsingal Assn of Hawaii [Basilio Tolentino] 6. Vigan Association of Hawaii {Tessie Aganon] 7. Santanians of Hawaii [Pio Enrico] 8. Santiagenians of Hawaii [Emi Etrata] 9. Candonians of Hawaii [Dr. Ignacio Torres] 10. Annak Ti Caoayan 2002 [Jenny Quezon] 11. Narvacaneos of Hawaii [Louie Funtanilla] 12. Sta. Marians of Hawaii [Iluminada Directo] 13. Hawaii-Tagudinians Association [Edgar Fernandez] ========== PAST PRESIDENT 1. Peter Aduja + 2. Mario Albalos+ 3. Sid Villafuerte+ 4. Peping Villena+ 5. Rey Custodio 6. Ben Cabreros 7. Julio Quiocho 8. Danny Villaruz – since Nov 6, 2001 + = deceased ===000=== As they paved the way both the organizers and Co-builders and co-pioneers are persistently looking for the best, as the stepping stone after the first installation banquet and ball that was held at the Holiday Inn Airport on March 27, 1977 continuously seeking ways for improvement in partnership efforts. In 1984, ISAH became an umbrella organization. And in 1985, ISAH formally member of OFCC. Joint installations: Vigan/ISAH Feb. 1984 - Hickam, Chavit Singson, Guest Speaker; ; Vigan/ISAH; Dec 2005- Loulens-Romy Cachola, Guest Speaker; Santanians Assn of Hawaii-USA/ISAH June 6, 2008-Honolulu Country Club-Judge Rey Graulty-Guest Speaker As days and years go by, people and individual members are recognized and acknowledged by the role they played as so vital in the movement. Past Queens for Miss Ilocos Surians: Debbie Obrero - 1985; Carol Cortes-1986; Alma Alonzo - 1987; Florence Cabrera - 1989; Ann Cabreros - 1994 ============ A Decade of promise with worthy projects, missions and accomplishments Mrs. Ilocos Surian ========= Current and Past Queens for Mrs. Ilocos Surians Mrs. Davelyn Ancheta Quijano, 2008-2012, Mrs. Nancy Clemente Luat, 2003-2006; Mrs. Elena Puesta 2006-2008 ========== Medical Missions======= Four Medical Mission and Cultural Homecoming 2005. 2007. 2009, 2011....Ilocos Surian Homecoming & Medical Mission, Ilocos Sur Idol; GILAS, ====== hosting dinner party for dignitaries from the Philippines include but not limited to Senator Jinggoy Estrada and SPM Zuriel Zaragoza May 22, 2008 - Empress ====== Green Revolution Contest, Best Decorated house in Christmas holidays ========= ISAH is one of the most active organization affiliated with OFCC/UFCH, and in the community in general. Theme: Working Together To Rebuild Our Communities Our Homeland ================ Participations: Participated in the Filipino Centennial Celebration 2006; Filipino Fiesta Parade May 10, 2008; Float Committee depicting the First 15 Filipino Sakada : Elias Yoro - Sinait; Philip Alcain - Vigan; Ruben Gutierrez - Magsingal; Louie Funtanilla - Narvacan; Mel Calpito - Cabugao; Al Sabangan - Cabugao; Danilo Basconcillo - Santa; Dr. Perfecto Vera Cruz - San Juan Lapog; Elpidio Antolin -San Juan Lapog; Amado Yoro- Sinait; Art Abinsay - Vigan============ ISAH also directly and/or indirectly involved and participated in fundraising drive to help providing assistance to victims from natural disasters and calamities. Typhoon Feria donation, Typhoon Ondoy and others, the Filipino Community Center OFCC/UFCH participations in Community Forum, Minority Organ Tissue Transplant & Education Program [MOTTEP], others.========== ISAH had recently supported AND participated in the 100th anniversary celebration of the Filipinos in Hawaii through the Filipino Centennial Celebration Commission 2006, ISAH with some unit members are volunteers at the Institute for Human Services [IHS] in feeding the homeless each month. ============ In 2011, another vital and meaningful project the President Elpidio Quirino Award was launched as a tribute to our leaders, first recipients are Dr. Charlie Sonido and former Rep. Jun Abinsay, one of the prime leaders of the Medical and Homecoming Mission each two year in an odd years.============= Ilocos Sur is a province in the Northern Luzon bounded in the north by Ilocos Norte, east by the Mountain Province, west by the south China Sea. And south by the La Union and Benguet. Ilocos Sur’s history can be traced back in the 16th century during the early years of the Spanish colonization era. Its capital city, Vigan, is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in that is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines –cobble-stone streets with centuries old Hispanic architecture houses. Their rich cultural heritage makes the Ilocos Surian of Hawaii very proud of their home province, their identity and their people.========= Ilocos Sur as a province is very rich in culture and historical background.======== With its heroes and prominent leaders like Pedro Bucaneg-Santa/Bantay – Father of Iloco Literature- 1592; Diego Silang - Leader of the Ilocos Revolt 1730; married to Gabriela Silang- - Santa; Gabriela Silang -1st woman leader of the Philippine Revolution -1731; Diego Silang, Elpidio Quirino , Jose Burgos, Isabelo delos Reyes, Leona Florentino, others, that made Ilocos Sur great and noble cradle of respected and highly regarded figures in local and international scene.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Tuesday July 31, 2012 Personal Journal and Volunteer Activity

Tuesday - July 31, 2012 -----Personal Journal and Volunteer activity ------Joined Danny Villaruz for District 31 sign waving below Tripler Army Medical Center===other volunteers: Mario Palma, Art Abinsay. Al and Rose Sabangan, Joann, Evan, others.Prediction for Danny V will be first among the 3 democrats;;;;;;prediction for Cayetano: I said 53-55% outright Aug 11======prediction for Menor: leading among the 4, to the general election against Sy Cullen=======Joined the OFCC Installation and Program Committee at Burger King/Dillingham. Other members, Jean Jeremiah, Baybee Ablan, Armi Farinas, Ilalo Parayno, Atty Rhoda Alvarez, Joe, Jenny Quezon, Amado, Mito Ablan, Art, Danny, Jun