October 30, 2013 Wednesday

OCTOBER 30, 2013 WEDNESDAY====OCTOBER 30, 2013 MIERKOLES-----Ala una ti parbangon ti Mierkoles idi rimmuarak a napan iti paraangan. Natangadko ti langit. Nawada ket nakabulbuldag ti gagan-ayan iti kanigidko iti daya ta simmangoak iti abagatan. nagsubliak iti uneg ti kuartok. nagbasaak iti email ken fb. adda fb ni Ariel Tabag iti Bannawag maipapan iti AMMAFLA CONTEST. Thanks God, it is Wednesday morning----nariingak ni Lia iti nagbaetanmi ken ni Mamana----sikan ti inana daytoy apom, kinunak ken ni G-----nasayaat no kastanto a kanayon Good morning, Myra. alas sais ditoy iti bigat kaibatoganna ti alas dose tengnga rabii dita Madamak/mi nga ikamkampania kadagiti kailian ditoy bareng no makaurnoskami ti participants Tallo a banag ti personal a kayatko a rantaen dita[no matuloyak]: GF conference, Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, Abril 25 Mini Medical Mission, May 3, Black nazarene Visitation/Veneration, town Fiesta and Homecoming Night Thank you for your TMI invitation. It is an honor. I put this matter under consideration-----adalek a nalaing amangan no malipitak ti aldaw aglalo adayo dita a, lugar, a------------agpannuray dagitoy nga schedules no AGMATERIALIZE dagitoy a plano 8am Wednesday Hawaii time[2am Thursday parbangon-Phl time] I am about to leave home for my daily miles walk-----by 11am to babysit Lia, and by 1pm to pick up CJ boy from school------ This afternoon, its a weekly meeting for the AARP?OFCC committee in preparation for the Family Fun Walk on December 14, 2013 at the Magic Island, Ala Moana Park========as a Chairman of the Special Projects: Social Action, Health, Feeding the Homeless, Rapid Response, Youth Task Force, Adopt a Hwy/park, I am coordinating the Sports Intramurals for the day-Dec 14. With me in the committee are Rev. Alex Vergara, Conrad Abuel, Ben Cabreros, Jun Abinsay, Angie Santiago, Jesse Pascual, armi Farinas, Eddie Agas, Danny Villaruz, others 11 minutes ago 10:30am I just got home from my daily walk. 4 miles today------Renton Road is so busy under road construction------naswayaat met ta pumintas ti kalsada a sumrek ditoy yanmi-----agserbi met la ti ibaybayad a buis-----we deserve a better road, saan a kanayon a kulimbatog, rekkang ken rugak

Walk for Fun for December 14, 2013 OFCC/AARP

October 17, 2013 Thursday----OFCC/AARP meeting Sam & Syds, counterclockwise from OFCC President Jeremiah, Jun Abinsay, Amado Yoro, Mr. Olegario, Conrad Abuel, Jesse Pascual, Larry Ramirez, Connie Ramirez, Danny Villaruz, Rev. Alex Vergara, Baybee Ablan, Loida Yamamoto, Angie Santiago,

OFCC evaluation meeting/////Sam & Syds Restaurant-Kalihi

OCTOBER 10, 2013 THURSDAY------SAM & SYDS RESTAURANT OFCC Evaluation and AARP Meeting. In attendance counterclock from the OFCC president Jean Jeremiah, OFCC past president/adviser Jun Abinsay, OFCC past president/adviser/Special Projects Chairman Amado Yoro; OFCC director Conrad Abuel; Jo Farina, OFCC 2vp Baybee Ablan, Connie Ramirez, Recognition Award Chair Larry Ramirez, OFCC director Jesse Pascual, Chulet Paco, OFCC past director Davelyn Quijano, OFCC director/Health Chair Rossi Patton, OFCC director, Social ACtion Chair Rev. Alez Vergara; OFCC past president Ben Cabreros, UFCH Executive Secretary Carmen Cabreros, OFCC Past president/Chairman of Council of past president Danny Villaruz, OFCC assistant Secretary Eleanor Bru, OFCC treasurer Luz Peirson, OFCC secretary Loida Yamamoto, OFCC past president, member of Council of past presidents Ilalo Parayno, OFCC 1vp/Miss Oahu Filipina Scholarship Pageant Committee Chair Angie Santiago[also a co-chair for Special Projects], UFCH president Jenny Quezon, also OFCC president and member of Council of past presidents. Rating of the OFCC Installation Banquet was excellent. Good attendance.

Vigan Assn of Hawaii hosted dinner to appreciate Lito Alcantra-Oct8 Signatures 36th Floor Ala Moana Hotel

OCTOBER 8, 2013 TUESDAY EVENING ========Signature-----36th Floor Ala Moana Hotel- dati a Nicholas Nicholas wenno Top of the I=====Dinner for Mr. Lito Alcantra hosted by Vigan Assn of Hawaii & Associates-----In attendance: to my right: Ana Pedong, Melvin Pedong, Art Abinsay, Linda Abinsay, Jean Jermiah, Lito Alcantra, Gedhart Walch, Nancy Walch, end chair Jun Abinsay, opposite side of long table: Tessie Aganon, Nelia Abinsay Luangsphinith, Davelyn Quijano, Loida Yamamoto, Wilma Alimboyogen, Jimmy Alimboyogen, -----Vangie Bacani========Expensive dinner.

October 6, 2013 OFCC Installation of Officers

October 6, 2013- Midnight-------just got home from the installation of officers and directors of Oahu Filipino Community Council held at the Pacific Beach Hotel, Waikiki Past presidents in attendance: Maria Etrata, Dr. Villafuerte, Ben Cabreros, Lina Longboy, Jenny Quezon, Gerry Rojo, Franklin Borromeo, Eddie Agas, presentors: Jun Abinsay, gavel; Amado Yoro, presidents perpetual trophy, Danny Villaruz, toast.=======Master of Ceremonies is Larry Ordonez, Installing officer is Consul General Julius Torres, Guests include Council Chair Ernest Martin, Kimberly Pine, Senator Wil Espero, Rep Bob Dermont,others Attendance approx 310

Walk for Fun -October 5, 2013

October 5, 2013 Saturday------------Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii and Sinait Natl Hugh School Alumni Assn of Hawaii WALK FOR FUN= at the Asing Community Park, Renton Rd, Ewa.------I set up the tent by myself....Tony went back homew to pick up his wife----Participants include--Antonio Ipalari, Rosebella Ipalari, Hermie Gaspar, Davelyn Quijano, Ador Quijano, Leonila Degala, Paul Taong, Estrella Taong, Solomon Pada, Angelita Idica, Rogelio Idica, Guests are Lory Barroga-Lee, Nenet, Jun Abinsay, Danny Villaruz. Fred Quibol====Amado======Grp Nenet, Angelita Johnny Gus, Jun, Amado Hermie Leonila Lory, Ella Tony, Fred Ador, Solomon Fred, Paul SIS Walk: Davelyn, Rosebella, Danny

LESSONS FROM THE GEESE

LESSONS FROM THE GEESE LESSONS FROM GEESE Unknown Author. Fact 1: As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an "uplift" for the birds that follow. By flying in a "V" formation, the flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone. Lesson: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. Fact 2: When the goose falls out from formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it. Lesson: If we have as much sense as a goose, we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others. Fact 3: When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies to the point position. Lesson: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. As with geese, people are interdependent on each other's skills, capabilities and unique arrangements of gifts, talents or resources. Fact 4: The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. Lesson: We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, the production is much greater. The power of encouragement [to stand by one's heart or core values and encourage the heart and core of others] is the quality of honking we seek Fact 5: When a goose gets sick, wounded or shut down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock. Lesson: If we have as much sense as geese, we still stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong.

2013 OFCC INSTALLATION BANQUET STEERING COMMITTEE

2013 Oahu Filipino Community Council Installation Banquet STEERING COMMITTEE Overall Chairperson Jean Jeremiah Ticket Distribution Event Co-Chairpersons Advertising/Sponsorship Eleanor Bru Baybee Hufana-Ablan Baybee Hufana-Ablan Hermie Pagaduan Angie Dytioco Santiago Jean Jeremiah Jesse Pascual Luz Peirson Luz Peirson Loida Yamamoto Publicity Cesar Bonilla Souvenir Booklet Jenny Quezon Angie Dytioco Santiago Program Amado I. Yoro Amado I. Yoro Jun Abinsay Daisy Hartsfield Rossi Patton Government Liaison Banquet Loida Yamamoto Ben Cabreros Conrad Abuel Amado Yoro Jean Jeremiah Lydia Agustin Alex Vergara Loida Yamamoto Entertainment Stage Decoration Julius Soria Edgar Duling Larry Ramirez Chair Covers Baybee Hufana-Ablan Reception/Registration Hermie Pagaduan Eleanor Bru Speaker’s Coordinators Loida Yamamoto Carmen Cabreros Jun Abinsay Chulet Paco Alex Vergara Ilalo Parayno Aloha/Reception Luz Peirson Jo Farina Cora Salvador Centerpieces Armi Oliver Farinas Angie Dytioco Santiago Erika Ordonez Rossi Patton Coordinating Marshals Conrad Abuel Sound System/Slide Presentation Eddie Agas, Sr. Eddie Agas, Sr. Ben Cabreros Alex Vergara

SALUDO KEN NABARA A KABLAAW

SALUDO KEN NABARA A KABLAAW======= September 24, 2013 F.T. Ponce, 2013 UMPIL Awardee Impaay ti Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) itay nabiit ti kangatuan a pammadayaw a maipaay ti gunglo iti maysa a mannurat, ti Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas, ken ni Francisco T. Ponce, mannurat iti Bannawag, iti kategoria ti Ilokano fiction. Naipaay ken ni Ponce ken iti 6 a sabsabali pay a mannurat ti nasao a pammadayaw bayat ti pannakaigibus ti Maika-39 nga UMPIL Congress. Naangay ti seremonia ti pammadayaw idi Agosto 31, 2013 iti Leong Hall Auditorium ti Ateneo de Manila University iti Siudad ti Quezon. Naipaay ken ni F.T. Ponce ti pammadayaw “gapu kadagiti nobela, sarita ken daniwna a pakariknaan iti napintas a pannakaabel ti imahinasion ken realidad; a gapu met itoy, nasin-aw ken makaay-ayo a basaen a pakapadasan dagiti agbasbasa kadagiti padas ken pannakipagrambakda metten kadagiti dardarepdep dagiti Ilokano nga agindegen iti maysa a ganggannaet a pagilian.” Naipasngay iti Napo, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur ni F.T. Ponce; nagpa-Hawaii idi 1970s ket agindeg itan ken ti pamiliana iti Ewa Beach. Pinadayawan ti Kalayaan-Philippines International Hawaii a Most Outstanding Writer idi 2004 ken ti GUMIL Filipinas a kas Pedro Bucaneg Awardee idi 2008. Impablaakna ti librona a Bin-i ti Biag (koleksion dagiti ababa a nobela, sarita ken daniwna) idi 2004 ken ti Sabong ti Biag (nobela) idi 2006. Kadua ni F.T. Ponce a napadayawan da: Eduardo Jose E. Calasanz (Tula sa Filipino), Alice Tan Gonzales (Piksion iti Hiligaynon), Grace Hsieh-Hsing Lee (Daniw iti Intsik), Mario I. Miclat (Piksion iti Ingles ken Filipino), Floy Quintos (Drama iti Filipino) ken Rolando B. Tolentino (Piksion ken Salaysay iti Filipino). Mairaman kadagiti naipaayanen iti UMPIL Award iti Ilokano da Dr. Godofredo S. Reyes, , Atty. Benjamin M. Pascual, Leandro B. Ablang, Jeremias A. Calixto, Marcelino A. Foronda Jr., Pacita C. Saludes, Arturo G. Buenavista, Juan S.P. Hidalgo Jr., Jose A. Bragado, Gregorio T. Amano, Dionisio S. Bulong, Juan Ben Quimba, Reynaldo A. Duque, Manuel S. Diaz, Onofrecia I. Ibarra, Crispina B. Bragado, Greg Laconsay, Arturo M. Padua, Prescillano N. Bermudez, Ruperta VR. Asuncion, Paul B. Zafaralla, Ricarte A. Agnes, Crisostomo M. Ilustre ken Fernando B. Sanchez. (Naipablaak iti Bannawag, Septiembre 30, 2013 a bilang.) Posted by Asseng at 10:51 PM

Brief History OFCC, Past presidents and past queens

PER ASSIGNMENT GIVEN TO ME BY OFCC PRESIDENT JEAN JEREMIAH FOR THE OFCC SOUVENIR BOOK COMMITTEE: Angie Santiago, Amado Yoro, Loida Yamamoto,Jean Jeremiah=============FINAL VERSION Disregard previous email/s A Council with Identity, Pride and Honor Compiled by Amado I. Yoro Oahu Filipino Community Council [OFCC] was organized in 1959 by a group of community-minded citizens. The purpose of the OFCC is to perpetuate the Filipino cultural heritage to unite all Filipino-oriented organizations for the common welfare of the whole community; to enhance individual and group worth to encourage all Filipinos and/or Americans of Filipino ancestry to develop a stronger sense of individual and collective responsibility and a greater participation in the affairs of the community of Hawaii as a whole. ==== OFCC was led by various community leaders[42] with individual style of leadership wherein they played their role as a stewards for the Council with different challenges and resolutions, and to keep it moving as years go by. Majority of these 42 leaders were men and nine are women being Matilda Molina as first, and Jean Jeremiah, current. [Matilda Molina, Marlene Manzano, Maggie Domingo, Edith Pascua, Jenny Quezon, Lynne Gutierrez, Cirvalina Longboy, Maria Etrata and currently Jean Jeremiah.] ======= OFCC runs various civic and community projects include but not limited to Adopt a Hway/Park, Feeding the Homeless, Hawaii Food Bank, Census, various worthy fundraisers for typhoon, natural disasters and calamities. Youth program, social programs, voters registrations and many others. It plays an active role with the United Filipino Council of Hawaii and various community groups and helps provide different community service and for the betterment of the general community.============ OFCC Past Presidents & Present § Justo Dela Cruz+ 1959-1961 § Adelino Valentin+ 1961-1961 § Diosdado Avecilla+ 1961-1962 § Jesus O. Cayaban+ 1962-1963 § Dr. Marcelino Avecilla+ 1963-1964 § Gelacio Daoang+ 1964-1965 § Moises Claveria+ 1965-1966 § Pedro Oducayen+ 1966-1967 § Emilio Alcon+ 1967-1967 § Victor Agmata 1967-1968 § Justo Dela Cruz+ 1968-1969 § Bart Alcaraz+ 1969-1970 § Pol Ragasa 1970-1971 § Gene Albano 1971-1973 § Pete Racelis, Jr.+ 1973-1974 § Mel Europa+ 1974-1975 § Mel Agag, Jr.+ 1975-1976 § Ilalo Parayno 1976-1977 § Fred Aspree+ 1977-1978 § Matilda Molina+ 1978-1979 § Ricardo Labez+ 1979-1981 § Mario Albalos+ 1981-1982 § Amado Yoro 1982-1982 § Nunelon Medallon+ 1982-1983 § Victor Guillermo 1983-1984 § Gerry Rojo 1984-1986 § Don Alvarez+ 1986-1990 § Maggie Domingo 1990-1990 § Romualdo Agustin 1990-1992 § Marlene Manzano+ 1992-1994 § Jun Abinsay 1994-1996 § Ernie Pascua 1996-1997 § Ben Cabreros 1997-1999 § Edith Pascua 1999-2001 § Eddie Agas, Sr. 2001-2003 § Jenny Quezon 2003-2004 § Dr. Arnold Villafuerte 2004-2005 § Lynne Gutierrez 2005-2007 § Franklin Borromeo 2007-2008 § Cirvalina “Lina” Longboy 2008-2009 § Danny Villaruz 2009-2010 § Maria Etrata 2010-2012 § Jean Jeremiah 2012-present ========================================================== Miss Oahu Filipina have started in 1973. Miss Oahu Filipina was concieved and started as an annual Fiesta project in 1973. First crowned Miss Oahu was Carmela Barut, and succeeded by Ludivina De Castro, as the former won the Miss Hawaii Filipina title. The asteriks * denote first crowned as Miss Oahu Filipina and won Miss Hawaii Filipina statewide UFCH Fiesta Filipina Pageant that was started in 1959. Once the Miss Oahu Filipina been crowned as Miss Hawaii Filipina, the Miss Oahu Filipina first runner-up is automatically elevated as Miss Oahu Filipina. § 1973 Carmela Barut*============ § 1973 Ludivina De Castro================ § 1974 Celita De Castro*============= § 1974 Robin Cabiles================ § 1975 Jackery Tejada*============== § 1975 Sharilyn Baqui============= § 1976 Sharon Robles*=============== § 1976 Erlinda Meneses================== § 1977 Lourdes Felipe*================= § 1977 Teresa Fernandez=================== § 1978 Theresa Ribaya==================== § 1979 Elsa Perlas=================== § 1980 Juli-Ann Nalani Sagum==================== § 1981 Cynthia Lapenia====================== § 1982 Coralei Rivera===================== § 1983 Melinda Gaborno*==================== § 1983 Maribel Esteban===================== § 1984 Dodie Viquelia*==================== § 1984 Ginger Davenport=============== § 1985 Gladys Primero=============== § 1986 Joyce Mina================= § 1987 Ligaya Stice*=============== § 1987 Marie Ann Agustin=============== § 1988 Melissa De La Cruz============= § 1989 Romelia Broas*============== § 1989 Ania Lei Davalos=========== § 1990 Kathy Duhaylongsod*=============== § 1991 Lori Ann Messina======= § 1992 Gayle Valdez============ § 1993 Raquel Bueno============ § 1994 Corazon Dumlao============ § 1995 Pamela Domingo*=========== § 1995 Cheryl Fernandez============ § 1996 Lori Butay*=========== § 1996 Lynn Bagasol============== § 1997 Angelica Batin*=============== § 1997 Lesley Ann Paglinawan============== § 1998 Jessica Corpuz*================= § 1998 Pamela Lavlilla============== § 1999 Arnalde Dedee Melchor*======== § 1999 Fe Albano===== § 2000 Jennifer Vea*====== § 2000 Sheri-Lynn Baclig======== § 2001 Maribel Apuya*============ § 2001 Lori Lamug=============== § 2002 Agnes Calderon*================ § 2002 Liana Green============= § 2003 Andrea Tseu*=========== § 2003 Glenda Salvador============== § 2004 Ruth Aguinaldo============ § 2005 Jermel Lynn Quillopo============= § 2006 Mary Jo Bautista============= § 2007 Jerryca Gasmen============= § 2008 Krystle M. Acido*============= § 2008 Bianca Castillo [2nd ru elevat======ed] § 2009 Margaret Pascual *=== § 2010 Marnelli Joy Castillo======== § 2011-Leoveni Mabiog================ § 2012-Heavenly Fines============= 2013- Erika Joy Ordonez*============== 2013- Chereylene Reyes============== =================== *Won Miss Oahu Filipina, then crowned Miss Hawaii Filipina Title + deceased Miss Oahu Filipina was concieved and started as an annual Fiesta project in 1973. First crowned Miss Oahu was Carmela Barut, and succeeded by Ludivina De Castro, as the former won the Miss Hawaii Filipina title.

ISAH Meeting ----October 1, 2013

OCTOBER 1, 2013 TUESDAY------ISAH MEETING AT HE SUSANNAH WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER. In attendance clockwise from Danny Villaruz, Maria Etrata, Roger Tapat, Rexie Tuson,Mrs. Jerry Tabbay, Jerry Tabbay, Antonio Ipalari, Amado Yoro, Jun Abinsay, Paul Taong, Estrella Taong, Armida Domingo, Alice Castaneda, Letty Dalit, Jean Jeremiah, Loida Yamamoto, Emi Etrata, Davelyn Quijano, Jaime Dalit, Jenny Quezon--------APPROVED Santiago to represent ISAH to Medical Mission=======Approved Dec 14 to participate AARP Xmas 14. Approved in principle Adopt a School in the Philippines-----Quorum was estableshed 8 from the 15 officers=======Approved 1 page ad for OFCC Souvenir Book