Expression of Gratitude and Thanksgiving to all volunteers Special Projects/Dec 31, 2014

DECEMBER 31, 2014=============================December 31, 2014 8:25pm ====================== My Expression of Gratitude and Thanksgiving to you all ==================== To All Volunteers and Participants in the Feeding the Homeless Projects, Adopt a Hwy/Park, Earth Day Aina Projects ================================ -Amado I. Yoro =========================== Greetings of Aloha and Mahalo to all of you this time of the year ends 2014 and year begins 2015. ==================== Dear Fellow Volunteers:============ Allow me to say the Expression of my love and sincere appreciation to your service, your support and participation in some if not all the activities under the UFCH Social Action Committee, Membership Committee, OFCC Special Projects Committee, in partnership with all participating organizations. ===================== As you may know for a fact that prior to the UFCH Annual Convention in Lahaina, Maui in 2010, I believe Feeding the Homeless and Adopt a Hwy were an activities of certain Filipino organizations in the island- a civic group like the Lions Club as I was member and took active role in the feeding of the Homeless, feeding the elders, feeding the non-parents children and others as member of certain group like the Waipahu Business Assn; Friends for Ewa Villages, Honolulu Fil-Am Lions Club, State Civil Defense and Rapid Response Team and many others. Adopt a Hwy was used to call it Weeful Program under the State of Hawaii. ------0000------ NO saankami nga agriro idi taraudi ti 70’s. Kapigsana la unay idi 90’s ken 2002. =============== Kas pannakitinnulongmi iti proyekto, inkalikagummi a maisubli koma ti karatula a nakaimarkaan ti nagan ti Oahu Filipino Council iti agsipungto ti Kalihi St manipud iti Nimitz Hwy ken iti Kula Kolea Rd, a sanguanan ti Kalihi Elementary School. Dua a milia ti sakupen ti proyekto. Naisubli ken nagaktibo manen ti OFCC idi 2006 aginggana ita. ======================= How it became a monthly project? ====================== A. pursuant to approved UFCH Resolution 2010-001 in partnership with OFCC, and other Island Councils, held in Lahaina, Maui, during its Annual Convention.in July 2010. Such resolution 2010-001 as prepared by Jun Abinsay, Danny Villaruz and Amado Yoro. As I was a Board of Governor of the UFCH in 2009-2011 and served as the Chairman of the Committee on Membership, Committee on Publicity, Newsletter and UFCH Golden Book, Committee on Social Action.==================== I thought about introducing a motion to accept this endeavor to both OFCC under Danny Villaruz and UFCH under Eddie Agas, Sr., and as I was the Activity Planning and Program Committee, DWCLCAAH under Jesse Pascual and part of our community outreach and service, both UFCH and OFCC approved to be part of UFCH Social Action Committee under my watch. Thus, to be more effective, resolution to this effect was drafted, polished by Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., Danny Villaruz and Amado Yoro.===================== It was properly submitted to the UFCH Resolution Committee in a timely manner which a fourteen days before the first day of the convention. At the convention floor, Danny Villaruz, outgoing OFCC president, presented and moved a motion to accept immediately seconded by Fe Velasco, delegate and candidate for treasurer. [DWCLCAAH’s president Jesse Pascual supposed to do the second as previously arranged but for some reason he was not able to attend the convention. Velasco was the DWCLCAAH’s recording secretary.] [note: 3 dissenting votes among the 150+ delegates: DB, LG, LF]================== Names listed Here has no particular order but certainly, they were participants in any of the projects: Feeding, Adopt a hwy, Adopt a park, Earth Day A’ina Project for the past 2 or 5 years period until December 31, 2014. ================================= Youth Involvement: • Farrington High School students Adriana Nichelle Jones, Monalyn Appara • Dustin Borromeo, Josh Cabanero, Karl Cubangbang, Jhenna Garvida, Anessa Jones, Brian Lu, Ryan Mandado, Tere Ann Membrere, Von Uisa. • Kalakaua Intermediate School Raizza Pulido, Regine Ramos, Bryson Lu, Jeffrey Bautista, Michelle Bonilla, Jasmine Santiago ken Michael Tran ================================== Taldiap ti adopt a hwy project: Nagbalinen a regular a proyekto ti OFCC daytoy. Boluntario ti pannakipartisipar. Umay ti mayat a mangted ti tiempona. Limmasat kadagiti nagsisinnublatan nga administrasion ti OFCC a no saankami nga agriro idi taraudi ti 70’s. Kapigsana la unay idi 90’s ken 2002. ============================ Kas pannakitinnulongmi iti proyekto, inkalikagummi a maisubli koma ti karatula a nakaimarkaan ti nagan ti Oahu Filipino Council iti agsipungto ti Kalihi St manipud iti Nimitz Hwy ken iti Kula Kolea Rd, a sanguanan ti Kalihi Elementary School. Dua a milia ti sakupen ti proyekto. Naisubli ken nagaktibo manen ti OFCC idi 2006 aginggana ita. ================================ Saan la nga iti Oahu ti yan ti proyekto nga Adopt a Hwy. Saan la met a ti OFCC ti adda proyektona a kastoy. Kas nangrugianmi iti community service and volunteering iti Lions Club International, daytoy idi ti dati a Weeful Project ti State of Hawaii. =============================== Kadagiti napasiarmin a lugar iti Hawaii kas iti Kauai, Maui, Big Island, Molokai, Lanai, umuna a biroken dagiti matami ti karatula nga Adopt a Hwy. Saan a mapaay dagiti matami, banag a patienmi a saan la a dakdakami ti maawagan iti “para pidut ti basura” iti igid ti kalsada, banag pay a kasla pakaibabaan ti dayaw no adda agkuna: trash picker. ================================== Adda pay dagiti dadduma a lugar a napasiarmin pakaibilangan ti Vancouver, Canada, Seattle, Kent, Washington, Virginia, Skagway, Juneau, Kitchikan, Alaska, Washington, DC., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Rancho, California, Navasota, Texas, plastado ti karatula: Adopt a Hwy a nakabaskag iti igid ti Freeway wenno highways. ============================== Ti OFCC Special Projects committee ti maysa a kaaktibuan a komite ti OFCC, adda pay dagiti tiempo a naawis a nakipartisipar pay ti sumagmamano a lehislador a pakairamanan da Dati a representante Joey Manahan, VS Rep. John Mizuno ken dati a representante Jun Abinsay. ============================== Napadayawan met ti komite iti ititipon ni dati a Miss Hawaii Filipina Margaret Pascual ken nadumaduma a lider ken kameng ti nadumaduma a gunglo Saan met a nagpaudi ti NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY nga ipanguluan ni Vanessa Pulido iti Farrington High School ken padana nga agtutubo a pakairamanan da Dustin Borromeo, Josh Cabanero, Karl Cubangbang, Jhenna Garvida, Anessa Jones, Brian Lu, Ryan Mandado, Tere Ann Membrere, Von Uisa. =================================== B. How is grows in number of volunteers. We recognize and acknowledge our volunteers who participated in the monthly feeding of less fortunate and homeless individuals in both the men's and women's shelters at the Institute for Human Services IHS) where over 275 meals were served each month. In a modest and humble way, our volunteers from various organizations. ======================================== Original Organizations: UFCH/OFCC. ISAH, DWCLCAAH, UGHO, Sinait, Vigan, Cabugao. IFSH, then came the Bulacan, Magsingal, INCAT, Fil-American Citizens League, La Union, FBWA, others. ============================== Ever since we organized, coordinated and put this into ‘action to accomplish and got it done’, we are so delighted, encouraged, inspired, honored and humbled by the participation of many- a helping hands and do action to be true. ================================== MEN'S SITE [About 200 average clients each service] 1. Al Sabangan 2. Rose Sabangan 3. Eddie Agas, Sr. 4. Wilma Abinsay Luangphinith 5. Nelia Abinsay Alimboyoguen 6. Jimmy Alimboyoguen 7. Cora Salvador 8. Fe Velasco 9. Jesse Pascual 10. Amado Yoro WOMEN'S SITE [About 75 average clients each service] • Maria Etrata • Edna Alikpala • Lynne Gutierrez =================================== Since October 2009, about 45 volunteers repeatedly doing the feeding regularly every month [Resolution 0001-2010, Lahaina, Maui was adopted as a UFCH project in partnership with other organizations]:============================= Art Abinsay, Marcelo Acopan, Aurea Agas, Eddie Agas, Philip Alcain, Edna Alikpala, Jimmy Alimboyoguen, Nelia Abinsay Alimboyoguen, Melecio Balais, Suzie Berardy, Flordelis Cabuslay, Jimmy Cabuslay, Cleo Bala Casino, Franco Casino, Charlene Cuaresma, Estelita Dela Cruz, Raquel Dizon, Maggie Domingo, Maria Etrata, Bernadette Fajardo, Mimi Gozar, Lynne Gutierrez, Rheanne Gutierrez, Ruben Gutierrez, Jean Jeremiah, Angel Lewis, Cirvalina Longboy, Wilma Abinsay Luangphinith, Esther Pascual, Jesse Pascual, Lucy Pascual, Richard Pascual, Connie Ramirez, Larry Ramirez, Agnes Reyes, Al Sabangan, Rose Sabangan, Cora Salvador, Fe Velasco, Danny Villaruz. ================================ With special participation of Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Jema Geronimo, Miss Hawaii Filipina Celina Macadangdang Hayashi, Miss Teen Hawaii Alyssa Reyes, Miss Hawaii Filipina Margaret Pascual, Miss Oahu Filipina Marnelli Joy Basilio. ================================ 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 OFCC goals and objectives, and as in partnership with the UFCH pursuant to the adopted Resolution 2010-001 Social Action Committee Feeding the Homeless in the UFCH annual convention in Lahiana, Maui, July 2010, your Special Projects 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 participated in by volunteers repeatedly shared their time in partnership with other organizations both MEN and WOMEN sites, namely: Amado Yoro, Jean Jeremiah, Fe Velasco, Connie Ramirez, Jean Jeremiah, Al Sabangan, Rose Sabangan, Eddie Agas, Aurea Agas, Art Abinsay, Nelia Alimboyoguen, Jimmy Alimboyoguen, Jerry Abinsay, Wilma Luangsphinith, Jun Abinsay, Danny Villaruz, Cora Salvador, Jesse Pascual, Perlita Sadorra, Edna Alikpala, Maria Etrata, Bernadette Fajardo, Lynne Gutierrez, others with especial participation of Miss Oahu Filipina Leonevie Mabiog, ======================================== In our OFCC 2014 Special Projects Annual report, we included each individual volunteers as we listed them in each month they came to participate and served. Our Committee Co-Chairs for the 2012-2014 under Jean Jeremiah’s administration are Angie Santiago, Jesse Pascual, Art Abinsay, Al Sabangan, Eddie Agas, Sr., Danny Villaruz, Armi Farinas. ================================= These volunteers at any order were Daniel Ferrer, Erlinda Ferrer, Rico Ferrer; Nati Fuerte, Jared Fujitani, Herminia Gaspar, William Gaspar, Johnny Idica, Ador Quijano, Lynne Gutierrez, Baybee Hufana-Ablan, Natalie Jacob, Jean Jeremiah, Lory Barroga-Lee, Wilma Luangphinith, Lovely Orsino, Lucy Pascual, Luz Peirson, Jenny Quezon, Connie Ramirez, Larry Ramirez; Al Sabangan, Rose Sabangan; Cora Salvador, Angie, Aven, and Damien Santiago; Alex Vergara, Marienne Vergara; Danny Villaruz, Emmie Villaruz, Julieta Walsh, John Witeck, Marcie Wong, Amado Yoro. ============================== Special appreciation to the Abinsay, Alimboyoguen, Santiago, Barroga and Ferrer family. ===================================== Other volunteers Helen Grace Villanueva Go, Candonians of Hawaii president; Maria Cristina White, Santiaguenians Assn of Hawaii president and Jewels White, Cesar Abinsay, Noble Malacas, =========================================== OUR DECEMBER PARTICIPANTS: Dec 29, 2014: Jesse Pascual, Jean Jeremiah, Art Abinsay, Alex Vergara, Marienne Vergara, Lory Barroga lee, Angie Santiago, Damien Santiago, Angelo Dytioco, Charmaine Dytioco, Caelan Dytioco, Gaven Dytioco, Tessie Aganon, Amado Yoro================================ Dec 31, 2014 Baybee Ablan, Mito Ablan, Al Sabangan, Rose Sabangan, Joe Lim, Pete Guevarra, Helen Go Tia Go ======================== Without U S-ccess in Not Complete Without our volUnteers, the Special Projects Committee would be dormant and inactive, with nothing to report, and a monthly service to those in need would not have been serviced. =========================================== I am extremely grateful to Art Abinsay, Dr. Elizabeth Abinsay, Hazel Abinsay Jun Abinsay, Conrad Abuel, Linda Abuel, Tessie Aganon, Aurea and Eddie Agas; Jaime and Nelia Alimboyoguen; Nilda Barsatan, Hazel Barsatan, Vangie Bacani, Eleanor Bru, Desiree Bucasas, Jennifer Chang, Cecelia Crimmins, Alfredo Cuaresma, Charlene Cuaresma, Faye and William Cudal; Alicia and Tiffani Domingsil, Meghan Fagaragan, Roger Fagaragan, Armi, Nestor, and Roger Farinas, Jenny Quezon, Al Sabangan, Cora Salvador, Angie, Aven, and Damien Santiago, Dr. Angela Sy, Josephine Takamoto, Alex Vergara, Danny Villaruz, John Witeck, Charlene Cuaresma, Agnes Malate. ☼ ============================================ Over the past years, we have collected a huge amount of trash along the road. Thank you to the 2013-2014 volunteers: Conrad Abuel, Eddie Agas, Teresita Aganon, Marjorie Bocalbos, Charlene Cuaresma, Daniel, Erlinda and Rico Ferrer, Armi Farinas, Herminia and William Gaspar, Baybee Hufana Ablan, Jean Jeremiah, Lory Barroga-Lee, Francis Nosis, Salvador Obaldo, Jesse Pascual, Luz Peirson, Jenny Quezon. ============================================ ******** OFCC SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE ALSO INVOLVED AND TOOK A VITAL ROLE FOR THE Family Fun Walk: The OFCC, in partnership with the Association of American Retired Persons (AARP), the UFCH, the Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii, the United Visayan Council, and the Philippine Nurses Association of Hawaii (PNAH), and other Filipino organizations hosted its First Annual Fun Walk and Fitness on December 14, 2013. The all-day event included a blood pressure check for all the participants, a walk around Magic Island Beach Park, a health talk by Dr. Ricky Camara, a yoga demonstration class led by Dr. Ligaya Stice, a Tai Chi demonstration class led by Glenn Sakai, Apolinario Rebelisza, and Dwen Takenishi with the Tai Chi for Health Institute, and a Zumba fitness class with Pinoy Crew 808 led by Rose Mendoza. ==================================== [Please take note: Sports, Rapid Response, Walk For Fun and Adopt a Park were under the OFCC Special Committees during the 2012-2014 administration, but for some reason or another, 2014-2015 administration made them separated]. =================== Thank you for the opportunity to serve In any capacity, any committee/s under OFCC/UFCH in my humble and simple way. =========================== Happy New Year hoping a more prosperous and successful 2015. Thank you for your continued support and your participation: that is time and it is action to make such a project a success ! ============================================== My sincere thanks also to the Past presidents who, under their tenure of office, they’ve put their trust and confidence, by appointing me to certain committee/s including the Special Projects. ======================== Thank you also to my fellow Chairmen, co-Chairs, co-members, thank you for the opportunity working with you. ================================ Thank you to my Fellow COPP members.=============================== Especial thanks to Mr. Charles Lee, Dawna Enomoto, Sheena Kalani Hawaii State Dept of Transportation, Highway Division for all suppies provided including the reinstallation of the OFCC signs both end. To Ms Ana alualu of institute for Human Services for scheduling; to the Hawaii Food Bank, the City and County Park Dept, the Matson navigation related to the Adopt a Park Project as initiated by Jean Jeremiah. ===============Welcome Happy New Year 2015 !

December 29, 2014 Monday---Feeding the Homeless

December 29, 2014 Monday---Feeding the Homeless-------Mens shelter----In attendance are Jesse Pascual, Jean Jeremiah, Art Abinsay, Tessie Aganon., Alex Vergara, Marienne Vergara, Angie Santiago, Damien Santiago, Angelo Dytioco, Charmaine Dytioco, Caelan Dytioco, Gaven Dytioco, Lory Barroga-Lee, Amado Yoro------------------------Armi Farinas and group took care the Womens site======================

3 years of my left fractured ankle Dec 27, 2011 as I fell from roof scaffold

DECEMBER 27, 2014-SATURDAY-------Today is the 3rd year of my left ankle fractured. Can walk now, I just walk 5 miles this morning.========Lei drove me to recycle station to sell empty plastic bottles and empty cans. $17.00, I gave $7 to the kids=========I went to McDo bought my senior coffee, one young boy asked me if I have coins, I grabbed whatever I had from my pocket======he said thank you======I bought stamps $4.90=========I met 2 ladies going around to petition the mayor for $105,000 for Weed and Seed program-------I signed and I volunteered myself to any project they may have like the Graffiti Buster, others.

Visited Anti Martina////Manong Pacio and Nenet had lunch and dinner at home

DECEMBER 25, 2014 THURSDAY---------last night idiay church, ita a Huebes, nagmalem Huebes -nagbisita kadagiti nasinged a kabagian iti hospital ken nursing homes nagmalem met ti get together ditoy balay pangngaldaw ken pangmalem iti few relatives and family members-----estoria-----pinnadamag ken kinnatawa===================== pancit, pinalbet, ham, mais, prutas, guisadong pusit, others, ti busbussog dagiti dadduma, nagtuturogda iti likudan ti balay nabannog ngem naragsak ketdi ta nagkikitakami manen

December 23, 2014 Tuesday 10am Interview appointment with Gerry Malabed, KNDI General Manager

December 22, 2014==Monday-----I got an email from Lorene Godfrey at KNDI Radio, setting up an interview with Gerry Malabed on Tuesday Dec 23, 2014 10am----regarding a week end program.=========Today, I cut the alukon stump----i bought reject lumber for the sapaw----

Baby born in Bethlehem======Cut off marunggay and old alukon Dec 21, 2014 Sunday

SUNDAY DEC 21, 2014-------We did not go to church this morning, however, G and I decided to go to St. Stephen Church in Wahiawa since there will be a Christmas party after the evening service. ====I cut the marunggay tree to let it bring new branches---------I cut off the old alukon trunk as it already dead=======At the St. Stephen that christmas party, I delivered a christmas message: As the Angel from heaven said: Don't be afraid, this day, baby born come to you is his name is the Mesiah, the Saviour, the Emmanuel , the Prince of Peace and the King of Kings" Lucas.

MANGO TRUNK CUT OFF AND LEFT 5 FEET TRUNK, SIURVIVE, NO SURVIVE IS OK

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20, 2014========I should be going to the church this morning to help for the final decoration, but when I looked around my yard and many things to do also as a part of the cleaning time in my own house and surroundings, I thought I stayed home and do something in the cleaning part=====I was ontop of the roof when Lei called me from Maui=====I told her, enjoy your vacation====I told her I am busy doing some yard work=====she told me that her anti lety will pick them up and go to see my other cousin Andres Ibe===I told Lei, yes, Mang Andring is my cousin, son of Segunda, my father's sister.=======I just cut off the mango trunk, just left a 5 feet high 10 inches diameter and 30 inches circumference has still a chance to bring new branch/es if survived.

MANGO DOWN DECEMBER 19, 2014 FRIDAY/HALF DOWN 10 feet left on the trunk

S DECEMBER 19, 2014 -----FRIDAY========MY CONVERSATION WITH LEI AS THEY ARE IN MAUI VACATIONING======You made it to the airport safely... I talked to Aunty Lety last night, she said they will come to our hotel Sun evening aunty lety and perlie are my closest cousins NUMBER ONE IN MY LIST-------others may be 3,4, 10th list----depends on how-----not everybody is #1 hehehe I know that...that is why I made contact with her...I am close to her too...closer to her than Aunty Perlie or Rose But close to all of them no shame, we have our personal favorite-----we have our personal prejudice------- I'm not...just speaking my mind u already know I was close to Jesus family but no more - don't care, not a big loss for me. I did my best...their nose is too far stuck up their asses already. Too bad! That's life, gota move on! move on-------stay in a high road----in the positive side------we run OUR LIVES ONLY----- enjoy your vacation-----------i just weeded out the yard outsided the fence------clean again ------hahahaha soon that remaining branches of the LAZY, not productive mango will get down too---------we call that trimming, pruning------chop them into the fire your mom want the PIAS also to be trimmed--------TIME TO CLEAN UP and re-organized things-----New Year is COMING SOON-----Angelia LIA P. Yoro Balcita will be LUCKY 3 on Jan 1, 2015

Reynald F. Antonio the RFAAFIL sponsor Dec 19, 2014----Honolulu International Airport

December 19, 2014 Friday-----About 5:30 am this morning that I left the house to go to the Busline, take Bus E, then transferred to A in Waipahu, then transferred to 62 Pearl Kai, as I am waiting for a Bus, I called Rey about 6:45am, he said: Addaak pay la ditoy Hotel, Manong"-----ala, wen, aginnurayta lattan idiay airport, kinunak met.==================Ania nga iairline itayen ti luganam nga agPhilippines-----Delta Manong=======At 7:10am I got off from Bus 62 in front of the airport-------as I am walking towards the airport Rey called me if what is the best way to come to the airport--------kunak man no adda luganmo a mangala kenka--------awan, manong------Bus 42, maalam, dumsaagka iti sango ti airport, there is a walking distance-------maalam pay ti 19, 20 a Bus, sumrekda a mismo iti Airport Terminal--------taxi mabalin met------mano ngata ti bayad manong, =====diak ammo, ading, diak pay ngamin napadasan ti nagtaxi----------aginnurayta lattan, addak ditoy airporten, kinunak---------pagur-urayak, napanak gimmatang ti kapek iti Starbuck $3.00=========Nagginnawagkami manen--------Addaakon iti Shuttle Bus, manong----------wen, urayenka latta ditoy sango ti gate 7------Delta========about 8:30am we met, handsome thin mustache and with is black cap, black jacket------yannan ti ipaw-itmo manong-----daytoy ne, dua a Nescape pakitedmonto ken ni Rudy Contillo ta isu met ti bilinna-----pagaiwadan kadi idiay Cagayan? dinamagko: Innak idiay Ilocos Manong, idiay La Union, ngem adda balaymi idiay Quezon city=========Condolence iti panagpasinayo, ading, ne, daytoy met ti arayatko = thank you manong ikkanndak pay ti kuartakon, agtitinnulongtayo laeng, adingko---------Ti nayon ti kargam,=====awan manong daytoy latttan,,,,,,inta pay kumape no ania ti kunam=====uray saan laengen, manong,,,,,,umdas metten a nagkikita--------nagretratokami========inka aglinian a makicheck in-----ket nakilinian ni Rey----------isu lattan ti gundawaymi a nagkita---------happy trip, ading------nagginnalamokami manen----------At least nagkitakami met laengen iti sikat ken naayat nga esponsor ti aglatlataken a RFAAFIL a pakisalsalipan dagiti adun a malalaki a mannurat---------[Am-ammokon ni Tessie Viduya a misisna ta immaydan ditoy balay idi GF convention 2002 a kaduada da Linda Bulong ken dadduma pay a mannurat]

Jun, Lei, CJ and Lia- on Maui Vacation Dec 18-24, 2014

December 18, 2014 Thursday ------Jun, Lei, CJ and Lia- on Maui Vacation Dec 18-24, 2014-----Gloria dropped them off to the airport/Hawaiian Air-----around 5:30 am Thursday========they will be staying at Westin Hotel Kaanapilii, Lahaina, Maui for 18, 19, 20------then to Maui Hotel 21,22, 23, they will be home by cab on the Dec 24 afternoon====----------

KET NAGPASKUA TI ILOCOS SURIAN ASSN OF HAWAII DITOY PARKE Dis 13, 2014

ILOKANO VERSION=======Nagpaskua ti Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii Ditoy Parke ============================= -Amado I. Yoro =============== “With your continued cooperation and support and in the spirit of the holidays, we gathered here celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ” kinuna ni Danny Villaruz, presidente ti Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii [ISAH] kas panangkablaawna iti grupo. “And with so many activities and projects we had been involved and accomplished during the years within and outside our organization, I personally say thank you to you all”. ==================== Iti sumurok-kumurang a pitopulo a nangibagi kadagiti masnop nga organisasion a kameng ti ISAH, nagasat pay ketdi ti kaadda ni Miss Oahu Filipina Lovely Orsino ken ni nanangna Ellen, dua a sigud a State House of Representatives members Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr, ken Ben Cabreros, maysa ti agdama a Representative Romy Cachola, uppat a nagpresidente iti Oahu Filipino Council, Amado Yoro, Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., Ben Cabreros [pasado presidente ti ISAH], Danny Villaruz, agpapada a kameng iti OFCC Council of past presidents, ken agpapada a taga-Ilocos Sur, adda met ni Charlene Cuaresma, dati a kameng iti State Board of Education ken isu ti bise presidente iti the Fil-American Citizens League. ======================= Mensahemi kas Co-Chair of the Christmas Party Planning Committee, and also co-organizers and Advisers daytoy ‘action group’ tay pagsasao nga “aramid ti pakakitaan” "Nothing is impossible as we have that spirit of commitment, time, and priorities and consider yourself as an ‘achiever’ are the key in achieving things, it is action over idea and intent. It may be immediate or in long term. ========================= Ti Parambak Ti Paskua iti Parke: Nasapa a parbangon iti December 13, 2014 Sabado, addakami iti Neal Blaisdell Park a nangitundaan kaniak ti anakko, ditoy a marambakan ti paskua: Ilocos surian way: open air, open arms, open heart, open area. Kaduamin da Al Sabangan, Art Abinsay, Roger Tapat, Danny Villaruz tapno adda napintas a lugar iti pavillion. Saanmin a naala ti masungad ta adda dagiti kakabsat nga agpalabas ti rabiida ditoy, dagiti awanan taeng, isu a ti bangir ti naalamin. ================ Saan nga immobra ti park permit nga innalami iti City Department of Parks and Recreation. ================= Nupay kasta, timmangkarang ti init a naraniag ken napintas ken naisem. Nakidanggay met ti paniempo nupay adda bassit palayupoyna. Agsangpeten dagiti tao. ======================== Dagiti nangibagi ti tunggal UNIT/TOWN ORGANIZATIONS: Annak ti Sinait [4], Cabugao [5] San Juan/Lapog [2], Sto Domingo [2], Vigan Assn [21], Santanians [2], Narvacan [5], Candonians [4] Sinait Alumni [2] ================== Ni ISAH 1vp Estrella Taong nanglukat iti kararag ken nagpaay nga emcee. Kimmablaaw ni Christmas Party Chair Al Sabangan a sinaruno ni ISAH president Danny Villaruz. ================ Lechon ti naisaruno a natadtad ken naiserbi kas paset ti pamaskua ti Ilocos Surian Association. =================== Impatayab ni Songbird of Narvacaneos Lucy Funtanilla ti dua a napintas a kanta Ilokana mainaig iti panagsina iti agassawa, 'diborsio and alimony'. Kaingungot ni Ms Lucy ni Mr. Louie "Agbayag" Ka Funtanilla, a nangted ti baro a bersion ti Agbiag iti AGBAYAG. ====================== TUNGGAL presidente ti gunglo [wenno pannakabagida] ti kimmablaaw a pakairamanan da Davelyn Quijano, SNHSAAH, Ben Somera, Cabugao vice president; Alice Castaneda, San Juan Lapog, Roger Tapat of Sto Domingo Assn - Hawaii Chapter; Danny Villaruz, Santanians Assn of Hawaii USA; Louie Funtanilla, Narvacan; Maria Cristina White, Santiaguenians Assn of Hawaii; Neil Gazo, Candonians of Hawaii vice president [Helen Go, president left earlier]; Amado Yoro, Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii, adviser a nangipeksaanna met ti naimpusuan a panagyaman kadagiti amin a volunteers iti nadumaduma a proyekto ken aktibidad ti OFCC Special projects in partnership with UFCH and other organizations. ============== Kimmablaaw met da Rep. Romy Cachola, Jun Abinsay ken Ben Cabreros. ========================= Awan ti nakadar-ay a kameng ti Magsingal Assn of Hawaii; Annac Ti Caoayan, Tagudinians of Hawaii, Santa Marians of Hawaii iti masnop a rason. Ngem tay pagsasao: Life must go on. ================================ Ti PUSO no managayat ken agayat, ken aramidna ti agserbi kadagiti adda iti igid ti kalsada, awanan taeng ken pagturogan, siak mismo, as the Organizer and Coordinator of the Mission Day Service in the Feeding the Homeless and Adopt a Highway/Park with the UFCH/OFCC and partner organizations, and the Institute for Human Services and the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highway Division for many years now I cannot close my eyes what I’ve seen around our tables with bountiful and abundance of foods, I shared my suggestion to President Danny Villaruz and Chair Al Sabangan to share a good service and extend to some homeless brothers and sisters at the park since early dawn. I asked Vangie Bacani, another volunteer for the feeding the homeless at the shelter to prepare plates with food and served them meals. What a good feeling to hear their expression of gratitude. Thank you Lord, kunami. ============================== Paset ti naragsak a programa ti salip ti kinnantaan a nagpaayan da Nancy Walch, Charlene Cuaresma ken Ben Cabreros a hurado. Nangabak ti Vigan, Cabugao ken Sinait iti umuna, maikadua ken maikatlo kas panagsaganadda. Naibatay ti panagpili iti uppat a sagatan: Stage presence, Poise/Artistic, Voice/Melody, Timing/Force tig 25% a porsiento iti 100 a puntos a pakadagupan iti perpekto a puntos. ======================= Sabali pay a kangrunaan a tampok ti programa iti pannakaipakdaar ti Vigan City kas maysa a kagasatan iti New 7 Wonder Cities of the World a naggibus idi Disiembre 7, 2014 ti salip manipud kadagiti 1200 a siudad iti 220 a pagilian iti lubong. ================= Agpada a nagyaman da Vigan Assn president Tessie Aganon, ken Jun Abinsay iti suporta ti amin. Nagbalin manen a paset ti historia ti lubong ti pannakapili ti Vigan City iti kastoy a salip. ======================== Vigan is the country’s oldest surviving Spanish colonial city that dates back to the 16thcentury. Tourists visit this heritage site known for its cobbled streets, old houses and horse-drawn carriages. ============================ Napili idin ti Vigan City a World Heritage Site babaen iti United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organizations [UNESCO] idi 1999 for being the “best preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia” dati a Ciudad Fernandina ken agdama nga opisial a capital city of Ilocos Sur. Nagkaykaysa a nakidanggay a nagrag-o ti grupo ti ISAH members a nangidir-i: Agkaykaysatayo. Dayawmo—Dayawmi---Dayawtayo a AMIN ! ============================ Kangrunaan pay a pasakbay a padamag ni dati a Rep Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., pondador ti Vigan Assn, ken co-organizer iti ISAH ken ISAH Adviser dagiti sumaganad: the 2nd President Elpidio Quirino Leadership and Humanitarian Award/Gala May 2, 2015; Mrs. ISAH 2015 October 2015; Project Marker in Barangay Ambulogan, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, boundary of Narvacan and Abra province, Revisiting the Sakada Statute at the Port Salomague, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, the Syquia Building in downtown Vigan City, the ISAH Medical Mission on December 7 to 22, 2015; others. ============================= Nabangon ti ISAH idi Pebrero 27, 1977 babaen iti duapulo ket dua [22] a community and civic oriented leaders manipud iti nadumaduma nga ili ti Ilocos Sur a pakairamanan ti Sinait [Manuel Cabacungan, Fred Saludes, Pacita Saludes, Amado Yoro], Magsingal [Francisco Ponce, Bert Ugalino, Mike Ulibas, Francisco Ugale], Sta. Catalina [Leon Flores], Vigan [Jun Abinsay, Mario Albalos, Peter Aduja], Caoayan [John Quiocho, Julio Quiocho, Jr, Elvin Quiocho] , Santa [Ernie Cardenas], Narvacan [Macario Manzano], Santa Maria [Art Perez]; Candon [Johnny Villanueva], San Esteban [Ismael MEL Europa, Annie Lugmao, Sonia Lugmao Arranza] ======================= Aktibo ti ISAH a kameng iti Oahu Filipino Community Council, United Filipino Council of Hawaii. Actively involved in various community fundraising, scholarship, typhoon victims campaign drives; community outreach and services include but not limited to Feeding the Homeless, Adopt a Highway/park, Hawaii Food Bank, Walk for Fun, Health Fitness and Medical Missions, community and organizations’ conventions and seminar/workshops. The Fil-Com Center and with other civic organizations’ activities. ============================= Dagiti opisial ti ISAH 2014-2016 are Danny Villaruz, president; Dr. Estrella Pada Taong,1vp; Letty Dar Dalit, 2vp; Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto, recording secretary; Davelyn Ancheta Quijano, corresponding secretary; Rose Sabangan, treasurer; Lina Barnachea Mercado, assistant treasurer; Alice Castaneda, auditor; Emmie Villaruz, assistant auditor; Antonio Ipalari and Romulo Basuel, PRO; sgt at arms: Art Abinsay, Jimmy Dalit, Nemesio Dar, Al Sabangan, Paul Taong. ================= Advisers: Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., Ben Cabreros, Romy Cachola, Maria Etrata, Louie Funtanilla, Al Sabangan, Dr. Charlie Y. Sonido, Engr. Carlito Soria, Dr. Ignacio Torres, Amado I. Yoro. =============================== Dagiti pasado presidente ti ISAH : Atty Peter Aduja, John Quiocho, Mario Albalos, Sid Villafuerte, Rey Custodio, Ben Cabreros, Epifanio Billena, Julio Quiocho, Jr. ######## ==================================== Naragsak a Paskua ken Naparaburan gasat a 2015 ! ======================= [Submitted also to Hawaii Filipino Chronicle] [English version was submitted to Ilocos Times and Timpuyog Journal]

Ilocos Surian, this get together was another accomplishment

It Is An Ilocos Surian Way: It is an Achievement=============="Nothing is impossible as a saying goes: there is means, there is way to accomplish good things whether in short or in longer planning.=====Only two successive ISAH Christmas Planning Committee meetings were held at McDonald, Pearl Kai with Danny Villaruz, Al Sabangan, Roger Tapat, Amado Yoro, [Art was not able to attend----] on November 25, 2014; and on December 9, 2014, with Danny Villaruz, Al Sabangan, Rose Sabangan, Art Abinsay [Roger Tapat was not able to attend]=========After those two Christmas Planning Committee meetings, general notices to all unit organization presidents, all advisers, were duly sent out through emails=========[Note: It was already presented at the ISAH regular monthly Board members meeting on December 2, 2014 at the Susannah Wesley Community Center]============ I was 4:45 am today December 13, 2014 Saturday, Al Sabangan, Art Abinsay, Roger Tapat , Danny Villaruz and Amado Yoro at the Neal Blaisdell Park to secure a good spot for the Christmas picnic------In attendance as they arrived and signed up--[based on the registration list]---Rose Sabangan, Louie Funtanilla, Lucy Funtanilla, Tessie Aganon, Salvador Obaldo, Emy Espiritu, Benjie Arista, Nelda Arista, Ben Cabreros, Carmen Cabreros, Paul Taong, Estrella Taong, Waneka Davis, Davelyn Quijano, Ben Somera, Eleanor Somera, Alice Castaneda, Bert Castaneda, Vangie Bacani, Gil Bacani, Vicky Alimoyoguen, Nancy Walch, Emmie Villaruz, Nei Gazo, Neilsen Gazo, Elizabeth Gazo, Loida Yamamoto, Ester Corpuz, Cynthia pablo, Melen Bumanglag, Purita Nosis, Lynette Nosis, Alicia Fallet, Charlene Cuaresma, Jun Abinsay, Rudy Taclas, Gloria Padasdao, Rolly Padasdao, Ellen Padasdao, Miss Oahu Filipina Lovely Joy Orsino,Maria Cristina White, Rep. Romy Cachola, Romy Saupan, Helen Go=============== The program was emceed by Estrella Taong, 1vp; Opening remarks by Chair Al Sabangan, followed by ISAH president Danny Villaruz, greetings and welcome remarks. Luncheon followed with a tasty lechon as provided by the Ilocos Surian Association===In the entertaining portion, songbird of Narvacaneos Lucy Funtanilla rendered two beautiful Ilokano songs something with a 'diborsio and alimony' Ms Lucy is the wife of Mr. Louie "Agbayag" Ka Funtanilla, who lent us his portable microphone with CD in various Ilokano songs also, that according to him - these songs make him strong tapno 'agbayag' [new term for AGBIAG========Each president and/or representative conveyed their holiday greetings like Davelyn Quijano, SNHSAAH, Ben Somera, Cabugao vice president; Alice Castaneda, San Juan Lapog, Roger Tapat of Sto Domingo Assn - Hawaii Chapter; Danny Villaruz, Santanians Assn of Hawaii USA; Louie Funtanilla, Narvacan; Maria Cristina White, Santiaguenians Assn of Hawaii; Neil Gazo, Candonians of Hawaii vice president [Helen Go, president left earlier]; Amado Yoro, Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii, adviser==========For some reason or another no representatives from Magsingal Assn of Hawaii; Annac Ti Caoayan, Tagudinians of Hawaii, Santa Marians of Hawaii but donated some dessert========Good service also extended to some homeless brothers and sister at the park, Vangie Bacani and Amado Yoro served them meals with the permission of Danny Villaruz and Al Sabangan.========= SINGING GONTESTS:======judges were Nancy Walch, Charlene Cuaresma and Ben Cabreros=======WINNERS: Vigan, Cabugao and Sinait, 1st, 2nd and 3rd placers, respectively. Criteria based on Stage presence, Poise/Artistic, Voice/Melody, Timing/Force with 25% each to a total 100 points.========= Greetings were also expressed by State Rep. Romy Cachola, former Reps. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., Ben Cabreros [ISAH past president] Another highlight of the program was the OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT the winning of Vigan City as one to the NewSeven Wonders of the World, Vigan Assn president Tessie Aganon expressed her deep and heartfelt gratitude to all supporters of this historical and significant event rendered to the former Ciudad Fernandina and the capital city of Ilocos Sur====== Special Announcements made by former Rep Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., and ISAH Adviser the following upcoming event 2015: the 2nd President Elpidio Quirino Leadership and Humanitarian Award/Gala on May 2, 2015; Mrs. ISAH 2015 in October 2015; Project Marker in Barangay Alimbugan, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, boundary of Narvacan and Abra province==========Revisiting the Sakada Statute at the Port Salomague, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, the Syquia Building in downtown Vigan City, the ISAH Medical Mission on December 7 to 22, 2015; others. TAKE NOTE: A good gesture =Good service also extended to some homeless brothers and sister at the park, Vangie Bacani and Amado Yoro served them meals with the permission of Danny Villaruz and Al Sabangan.========= ATTENDANCE PER UNIT/TOWN: Annak ti Sinait -4 ====Amado Yoro, Paul Taong, Estrella Taong, Waneka Davis=========== Cabugao= 5===Al Sabangan, Rose Sabangan, Ben Somera, Eleanor Somera, Romy Saupan======= San Juan/lapog -2===Alice Castaneda, Bert Castandea========== Sto Domingo---2===Roger Tapat, Rudy Taclas======= Vigan Assn===18==Art Abinsay, Tessie Aganon, Salvador Obaldo, Emy Espiritu, Benjie Arista, Nelda Arista, Vangie Bacani, Gil Bacani, Vicky Alimboyoguen, Nancy Walch, Loida Yamamoto, Ester Corpuz, Cynthia Pablo, Melen Bumanglag, Purita Nosis, Lynette Nosis, Alicia Fallet, Jun Abinsay, [Note: Amado Yoro, Ben Cabreros, Danny Villaruz, Davelyn Quijano, Ador Quijano,also Vigan members----]==== Santanians-----2===Danny Villaruz, Emmie Villaruz========== Narvacan ===5====Louie Funtanilla, Lucy Funtanilla, Ben Cabreros, Carmen Cabreros, Romy Cachola===== Candonians ----4====Helen Go, Neil Gazo, Neilsen Gazo, Elizabeth Gazo======== Santiaguenians====1====Maria Cristina White======= Sinait Alumni----2=====Davelyn Quijano, Ador Quijano======= Guests: Miss Oahu Filipina Lovely Orsino, Ellen Orsino, Gloria Padasdao, Rolly Padasdao, Charlene Cuaresma============= My apologies if I missed names especially those not able to sign the table registration-----

2nd President Elpidio R. Quirino Award May 2, 2015

SEARCH FOR ISAH 2ND PRESIDENT ELPIDIO R. QUIRINO LEADERSHIP AND HUMANITARIAN AWARDEES=== Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii 2nd President Elpidio R Quirino Leadership & Humanitarian Award and Gal Search for Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii 2nd President Elpidio Rivera Quirino Leadership and Humanitarian Awardees [2], ====== Gabriela Silang Award [1], =====Isabelo Delos Reyes [Don Belong] Award. [1],===== Leon Pichay Award [1], =====and Benito Soliven [1] to be awarded on May 2, 2015 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii----=====Nomination forms can be obtained from Quirino Award Committee: Danny Villaruz,[dannyvillaruz@gmail.com] Felipe Abinsay, Jr.,[abnsy@msn.com] Julius Soria, Al and Rose Sabangan, Amado Yoro [amadoyoro@yahoo.com] Deadline for submission is February 15, 2015. click also www.Iluko.Com

GOVERNOR DAVID IGE CABINET MEMBER'S APPOINTMENT

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Congratulations and hats off to the new Governor of Hawaii Hon David Ige. He is NOW in charge as a commander in chief and as the head of the State government. With his meticulous process and his selection for his members of his cabinets to work with him, I hope he can find the best qualified candidates from among cross section of society for fair and equal representation among ethnicities. I admire him how he said: "To determine where it is we want to go, we must FIRST remember where we came from". It reminds me the Filipino adage, it goes something like this: Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan, ay hindi makararating sa patutunguhan [He who does not know to look at his past, he does not reach his destiny]. Also similar to what the national Filipino hero Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal y Realonda said: He who does not know his own language, is worse than a smelly fish" I am a son of an immigrant and a grandson of a sakada who worked at the sugar plantation, for more than a century, Filipinos now is completely different as they brought with them the aspiration to live in a better life. They were part of the changed, and I hope, Governor Ige would consider to utilize the talent and expertise of these younger generation from the Filipinos in Hawaii in particular and from all nationalities - who also came here as an immigrants - seeking for better life. Amado I. Yoro Ewa

ADDA LEMMA TI TUGOT

Adda lemma ti tugot ti panagparsua ken panagputar daniw Amado I. Yoro Historic Ewa Villages, Hawaii 10/12/07 Adda kinabirtud ti pagteng dagiti maipasngay nga agsapa, ti Lawag Ti pannakaipasngay tapno agmulagat Dagiti mata, ti Langit Ti panagdakiwas dagiti tumaytayab Panangsursor sulinek ti uppat a suli, ti Law-ang Naapres a langoyen dagiti taaw Dagiti panagkatangkatang iti baybay Ta umay met dagiti panagtawataw, ti Danum Dagiti kurioso a nakem, Daga Ugasan ti kararua ti kinatiri wenno kinarugit Dagiti nagkamtudan, agammusay iti danum Ket nagdigos ti tao ti namuli a daga Timpuar a ladawan ti bileg ti agay-aywan Ti muyong ken ti nakaparsuaan a buya Dagiti sabong; yegna ti busel, sa ti bunga Ti bunga a nasadiwa a nangkayaw itoy Tao, itoy a babai natnag iti aramid ti allilaw dagiti ramayna ket itoy ti lalaki ne, ay nakaraman, diro wen nakaraman ti naimnas a diro iti awan panagkedked a nanglapsut ti kinapimanna naluktan dagiti mata iti agnanayon a panaglabsing.

Daniw, Dagiti Birbirokek Adda Kenka

Dagiti birbirokek, adda kenka 08/17/2006 Birbirokek ti pusok Adda gayam kenka Adda gayam kenka Birbirokek ti kararuak Adda gayam kenka Birbirokek ti kinataok Adda gayam kenka Adda gayam kenka Birbirokek ti kinasiak Sika gayam ti kinasiak Birbirokek ti ayatko Sika gayam ti ayatko Birbirokek ti kaibatogak Kaibatogak ti kinasiak Saanko a napukaw ti pusok Saan met ti kararuak Ket ti kinataok Agraman iti kinasiak Addada amin kenka Ket ammuem: siak ti pakabuklak Sika ti biag, Ti Bileg agkurangak no awanka Sika ti aminko!

Meeting with the Filipinos in Hawaii.Org Dec 8, 2014 at the Max Dillingham

December 8, 2014 Monday =======Thanks God, its Monday, a new day for me=====I went to Kapolei City Hall, picked up Park Permit for the Neal Blaisdell Park====ISAH annual picnic on Saturday Dec 13, 2014=====I am a member of the Planning Committee=====In the afternoon, Meeting with the Filipinos in Hawaii at the Max Dillingham, EIGHT in attendance; clockwise: Dennis Bunda, Jean Jeremiah, Richard Ancog, Danny Villaruz, Letecia Ancog, Jun Abinsay, Amado Yoro, Mary Jean Castillo, Honolulu Fire Commission=====talked about the Emergency Relief Fund Project [Rapid Response] for calamity and natural disaster victim fund, walking fun, other social services====HOW TO HELP THE VICTIM TYPHOON RUBY, HAGUPIT,========Talked about Fun Walk June, July or Aug 2015=====Where? Patsy Mink Regional Park, Waipio=========Ala Moana?????

ANNAK TI SINIAT/SINAIT ALUMNI BOARD MEETING

DECEMBER 7, 2014 SUNDAY [Bombing Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941] =======Today, Joint meeting of Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii and SNHSAAH, Gus' office in Waipahu=====In attendance, QUORUM OF 9 IS PRESENT: : counterclockwise from Davelyn Quijano, Leonila Degala, Dolly Willing, Ador Quijano, Romulo Basuel, Amado Yoro, Gus Concepcion, Tony Ipalari, Ophelia Basuel, Johnny Idica, Angelita Idica========Motion to pay Video charge $700.00 from the Marker fund, to be replenish immediately from a proceed of the FIRST fundraising 2015=============APPROVED. Mrs. ISAH candidate Nora Agbayani Marzan to be supported by each officer a $500.00 quota=============Fifty 2nd Quirino Award tickets were distributed--------ISAH xmas picnic==========Talked about getting out from OFCC as a question raised by Davelyn-------I supported the idea of getting out, BUT IT IS NOT A GOOD TIMING THIS TIME AS DAVELYN is currently serving as an assistant secretary, it does not look good==========House to house caroling was arranged====Dec 13 to start and Tony will coordinate=============I proposed the the Fun Walk will resume SOON again in support for the 2nd and 3rd phases of the Marker Project=========== More planning next time==========fundraising of manok must be arranged and coordinated SOON======

PLAN TO REORGANIZE DWCLCAAH IN JANUARY 2015 AND 25TH ANNIVERSARY MAY 9, 2015

December 5, 2014 Friday-----I walked from house to old St. Francis Hospital a 2 1/4 mile one way-----then, come back to Renton/Ft Weaver Rd another 2 miles======total of 4 1/4 miles========Met with Francis Ponce, Pat Bolo at Burger King corner of Ft Weaver Rd/Kuhina Ewa Beach-------Talked about KNDI radio program=====Francis and I talked about the PROJECT AMMAFLA BOOK 2015 with Cles Rambaud, Bannawag, approx $1500.00 budget for 500 copies-------AMMAFLA CONTEST continues as I get 3 prospective donors=======Pat Bolo asked my opinion about his plan 2016 running for public office as a candidate for State House of Reps------Go for it but run as D, for better chances----------I walked another 1 1/2 mile from Ewa Town Center to house=======now I have 5 and 3/4 miles walked today========I got home, babysit LIA----------Jesse Pascual called me in preparation of the 25th anniversary of DWCLCAAH as organized on May 13, 1990========I suggested to Jesse to call a reorganizational meeting in january 2015========plan good=======NOTE: I was the FIRST PRESIDENT OF DWCLCAAH 1990-1991, then Alex Bumanglag, Larry Fiesta, others======================

December 4, 2014 Thursday

December 4, 2014 Thursday ------I walked from house to Old St. Francis Hospital and back to Renton Rd. that is a 4 miles------then walked from Ewa Town Center to house is additional 1 mile---total 5 mile walk this morning-------I am still working on the Memo of Understanding with Engr Ines and Eliseo Contillo about the project marker-----Abra/Narvacan boundary--------It will cost ISAH a $1500.00 to $2000.00===============This is the project I proposed and approved==========I babysit Lia again, later this afternoon, I will pick up CJ from school----

ISAH BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2014 TUESDAY

DECEMBER 2, 2014 TUESDAY--------Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii board meeting at the Susannah Wesley Community Center.Opening prayer by Jun Abinsay. In attendance, clockwise from Danny Villaruz, Rose Sabangan, Veronica Esteban, Al Sabangan, Roger Tapat, Rudy Taclas, Art Abinsay, Cesar Abinsay, Amado Yoro, Helen Go [acting secretary], Alice Castaneda, Lina Mercado, Louie Funtanilla, Leo Gozar, Jun ABbinsay.========Update: Marker, Mrs ISAH contract======Distribution of ISAH Quirino Award tickets, 50 each unit.=======ISAH xmas picnic at the Neal Blaisdell park=======

DANIW ADTOY TI AYAMUOM ITI RAIW TI BULLALAYAW

Adtoy ti ayamuom iti rawis ti bullalayaw 11/11/2008 Adtoy ti Ayamuom iti rawis ti bullalayaw Amado I. Yoro Ewa, Hawaii, USA dakilangugat80@yahoo.com Indengam ti angin ti maipalais a kansion dagiti agbukar a sabong allingagem ti karayan ti agusna ti pakasaritaan ti nakayanakan denggem, wen, denggem ti tudo: surnadanna ti lagip ti nadaeg a pakasaritaan iti arubayan ti dadapilan kitaem ti bullalayaw ti maris ti kappia ti anges ti namnama a mangibukra ti agsapa dagiti arapaap ti biag tenglem ala, tenglem ti anges kebbakebba ti darikmat adtoy ti ayamuom ti sabong iti rawis ti bullalayaw

TALDIAP/Gumil Hawaii

Taldiap: ti komunidad ken siak: napili personal a pasamak ti biagko: ti gumil hawaii 11/29/2008 TALDIAP DAGITI UMUNA NGA ALDAWKO ITI HAWAII HULIO 1971 NO KASANO A NAAMMUAK NGA ADDA GUNGLO DAGITI MANNURAT NGA ILOKANO ITI PARAISO TI HAWAII, panid 9-11 [Nairaman iti Antolohia ti GUMIL HAWAII ITI SANGAPULO A TAWEN [Gumil Hawaii in a Decade] Dagiti Editor: Mario Abinsay Albalos, Pacita Cabulera Saludes, Amado Ilar Yoro, Gumil Hawaii 1981 ADDAAK pay la iti Plaza Salcedo, Vigan, Ilocos Sur dayta a malem iti Hunio 1971, a kaduak ti maysa kadagiti kasingedan iti biagko ta sakbay nga agluasak ngaminen nga agpa-Hawaii iti Hulio 30, 1971, nasken nga agpakadaak kenkuana. Iti dayta a malem, nabasamin iti Bannawag a nabuangayen ti Gumil Hawaii ! “No kasta nagmaymaysaanen dagiti mannurat nga Ilokano iti Hawaii iti pannakabangon ti gunglo dagiti mannurat nga Ilokano,” kinuna ti gayyemko. “Wen, ket babaen daytoy a damag, nakapagsapatan dagiti nabutosan nga opisial ken nalpas payen ti umuna a seminar/workshopda,” insilpok. “Birokemto ida. Tumiponkanto met. Naimbagto pay ta mainayonkanto kadakuada idinto ta pukawnaka ti Gumil Sinait, Gumil Ilocos Sur ken Gumil Filipinas. Uray no kasta ammok ken ipasnekyonto ti agssurat. Punnuenyonto ti Hawaii kadagiti sinuratyo. Agbalinkayonto a nalatak. Ngem saankayonto koma a mangliplipat iti dagatayo.” Addanto met panawen a maysaak kadakuada,” nakunak, ti ititiponko iti Gumil Hawaii ti kayatko a sawen. Adda apal, karayo ken seggak. Maganatanakon a makadanon iti Hawaii. Sabagay, aldaw laengen ti ur-urayek ket agtayabkamin iti adingko ni Elias nga agpa-Hawaii. Intalagak met ti ngpa-Vigan, Ilocos Sur ta kayatko ti agpakada iti napateg a gayyem. Padak nga agduyos iti panagsuratan. Kas kaniak, kameng met iti Gumil Ilocos Sur. Maestra. Inkakaubingak ti agbasa iti Bannawag. Biblia ti immuna a binasbasak ti paset ken bersikulona. Idi kuna, nakaritak laengen nga agsuratsurat iti berso, linia ti daniw, salaysay ken sarita. Impadasko metten ti agsurat ken agipatulod iti programa iti radio kas iti Lagip ken Ayat, Lagip Iti Napalabas, Agpaay Kenka, No lumnek Diay Init ken dadduma payen. Pinadasko metten ti Bannawag. Saan a dagus a naipablaak dagiti gapuanak. Ngem idi Agosto 1966, naipablaak ti daniwko a “Bay-annak Nga Aglailo”. Nagrugin dita ket dimmakkel ti arapaapko ken bimmileg ti namnamak. Diak nagsarday. Intuloyko ti agsursuro. Nakikamengakon iti Sinait Writers Association, sa ti Gumil Sinait. Ammok nga agkikitakaminto! Nakunak iti bagik a ti Gumil Hawaii ti kayatko a sawen. Sigud nga am-ammok ni Mrs. Pacita Saludes nga isu ti nangilungalong iti pannakabukel ti Gumil Hawaii ken isu ti napili a presidente. Naminsan idin a nagbalin a resource speakermi iti maysa a seminar/workshop nga inangay ti Gumil Sinait idi adda pay iti Filipinas [naikamang iti Ubbog, Sinait, Ilocos Sur]. Ni Mrs. Saludes idi ti napusgan nga agsarita maipapan iti panagsuratan iti salaysay. Naaramid ti nasao a seminar/workshop iti Hillside Café & Restaurant iti Sinait, Ilocos Sur. Ammok a maysa idi ni Mrs. Saludes kadagiti lider ti gunglo dagiti mannurat nga Ilokano iti Filipinas, kas iti Gumil Abra ken Gumil Filipinas. Maysa a mannursuro iti Abra Valley Colleges iti Bangued, Abra. “Maysaakto met kadakuada,” naulitko manen iti bagik. Nagsibo ti arapaapko a makapanak koman daras iti Hawaii. Kayatko ti makipulapol dagiti datin nga am-ammok babaen kadagiti sinuratda iti Bannawag, dagiti Kailokanuan sadiay. Simmangpetak ditoy Hawaii idi Hulio 30, 1971. Ilokano ti nasangpetak a pagsasao dagiti makapulapolko. Kadagiti radio ken telebision, ti met la nakaiuramak a pagsasao ti maus-usar. Maiwarwaragawag KAIM Radio ti kaaddan ti Gumil Hawaii. Agaw-awisda iti tumipon. Nalatak a nagan dagiti parairakurak pakairamanan da Appo Felipe Madarang, Antone Cacatian, Rev. Matias Miguel, Rev. Juan Dahilig ken Mrs. Pacita Saludes. Iti maysa a malem, maysa nga awag ti naawatko manipud iti dati a kalugaran ken nasinged pay la a kabagiak idiay Tapao, ngem agnaeden iti Waipahu, Hawaii, ti nagkuna kaniak nga “Adda ni Mrs. Saludes ditoy balay ita a malem. Kayatnaka kano a kasarita, kasaom?” “Ala man ngarud bareng no malagipnak pay…..wenno am-ammonak pay,” kinunak. Diak ngamin namnamaen no matandaanannak pay iti kaadu nga asikasuenna. Nakitkitak met ketdi idi maikatlo a pannakaangay ti komperensia ti Gumil Filipinas a naangay iti Dona Gregoria S. Rivera Library & Museum idiay Vigan, Ilocos Sur idi Mayo 26-27, 1967. Isuda ti nangibagi iti Gumil Abra. Ket nagsaritakami nga agpayso ken ni Mrs. Saludes iti telepono! Inyawisna kaniak dagitoy: Agosto 29, 1971: Damok nga atendaran ti miting ti Gumil Hawaii a naangay iti 1820 Ahuula St., Honolulu, Hawaii iti pagtaengan da Rev. ken Mrs. Matias Miguel. Ditoy a miting ti nakaam-ammuak ti sumagmamano pay a kameng ti gunglo. UIti dayta met la a tawen a pannakaangay ti Literary Seminar and Workshop, maysaak kadagiti nagsarita maipapan iti panagsuratan iti daniw. Setiembre 11, 1971: dinaniwak ti Miss Charity Queen Her Majesty Queen Lina I [Saludes] iti Filipino Catholic Club. Daytoy ti umuna a panagdaniwko iti entablado iti Hawaii nupay datiak a nagdandaniw idiay Filipinas sakbay nga immayak iti Hawaii. Nakooronaan ni Miss Lina Saludes a Miss Charity Queen iti simbaan iti Our Lady of the Mount Hall, Kalihi. Kas kunakon, maysa a gundaway ti panagdaniwko. Ammok a maituloyko ti nasged nga arapaapko. Ken manen, nagdandaniwakon iti Filipinas kadagiti nadumaduma a pasken a pakairamanan ti piesta ti bario, programa ti Sta. Cruz Writers Guild. Ti panagsapata dagiti kameng ti Beta Sigma Upsilon Fraternity a nagkamengak iti Divine Word College of Laoag, Laoag City, ken dadduma pay. Nangrugin a naipulapolak kadagiti kadaraan. Keti daydi Gumil a pinanawak iti Filipinas, asideg la unay a kapada ti Gumil Hawaii a naam-ammok ditoy daga ti paraiso. Maysa a gundaway daytoy a nanglukat ti ‘ridaw’ a sumrek iti dakdakkel a komunidad dagiti Filipino ken sabali a puli iti Hawaii. Gumil Hawaii – Literatura Ilokana. Addan ti Gumil-aweng !

Malmesak a Manglipat

Malmesak a manglipat 11/29/2008 MALMESAK A MANGLIPAT Ta no gamdek a gupden Ti lagip malmesak met A manglipat Agsublisubli dagiti Ipapanaw, ket adda Sam-it-saem Dagiti umel a komunikasion Igpilda sangit-sennaay Ken sudi-daeg ti kalman Ammuem a silalagipak Ammokon ti pategko Kenka a kas met kaniak Saan gayam a tubeng Ti kaasideg-kaadayom Dagiti lagip-iliw Agsubliak ken pumanawak Kasapulanka gayam. Bannawag Oktubre 3, 1994, panid 46.

ADBIENTO: Pammasungad

Maris ken pammaliiw iti adbiento 12/08/2008 PAMMALIIW ITI ADBIENTO Bioleta ti tallo a kandela Segdan tunggal Domingo, Allingagen ti Ikkis iti let-ang ti mangliwengliweng Iti kaunggan Agkarasakas dagiti bulong Iti nagango a daga Kimriit a daga Biagen ti bukel Ti mula Yeg ti tudo ti ayat Kas iti linnaaw a mamagungar Iti sabong Adda apuy iti barukong Dagiti amami ken mamatiak Apo, ituloynak a tubayen Ken tenneben Kas instrumento ti pannakasukogko Ituloynak a suboken Ken padaklen iti kired Tapno sakduen dagiti pannakaammo Dagiti mirakulo Ituloynak a dakamaten Iti pakaigloriaan ta naganmo Baklayek met ti krus Iti panagsagaba Ti korona a siit Ngem umayto ti kappia Ken ayat Ti pannakaammo Ti panagbirok Ti panagdalaiasat Patibkerem a pammati Kadagiti ranget ken gubat Dagiti riniwriw a panagduadua Usisaen ti pagteng Saksi Ti pannakabuniag Iti pannangan iti dulang Ti kinanumo Siakto latta toy sipapakurang Nga agdawat kenka iti pammakawan Kadagiti nagbasolak Ituloynak nga aramaten Itoy iggemko a kalis Tapno maiwaras ti arak Ti daram a kanayon a pakalaglagipan Iti awan patinggana a kinasudi ken Kinasanto Dagiti maibunong a tinapay

November 30, 2014 Sunday ---Church Day, and decorated the house christmas lightings

NOVEMBER 30, 2014 SUNDAY -----Church day with G=====1st Advent-----Gospel Mark 13:24-27 Keep Awake==========At home, I put christmas lightings around garage, the house for the whole day until 9:30 evening=====

OFCC COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENTS MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2014

November 29, 2014- Saturday-------OFCC Council of Past Presidents Meeting at the Jack in the Bozx Aloha Stadium Mall========In attendance clockwise from Chair Danny Villaruz: Felipe P Abinsay, Jr., Dr. Arnold Villafuerte, Franklin Borromeo, Jean Jeremiah, Amado Yoro------------Danny Villaruz was unanimously nominated and duly reelected as COPP Chairman by viva voce, Amado Yoro was elected as Vice Chairman, and Jean Jeremiah as Recorder==========The Committee had set a 3 members of the actively involved past president will constitute a quorum=======the committee also set that COPP must meet every other month, as follows: January 2015, March 2015, May 2015, July 2015, Sept 2015, and Nov 2015========If certain member incurred MORE THAN 3 absences, must be notified for further reminder========NO SEE, NO HEARD is considered INACTIVE-------- COPP ROLE IS STRICTLY ADVISORY CAPACITY: to advise, to recommend, to suggest something to the board of directors===========It was discussed that ALL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS MUST BE ASSESSED AND EVALUATED, including the leadership======= Means of communication is by EMAIL, for those without known email, by other means====== OTHER OFCC PAST PRESIDENTS=======and years they served=======some already in the Hands of the Lord========as indicated by [+] ======= OFCC Past Presidents § 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 =2012-2014 1 hr · Like

ISAH XMAS PARTY PLANNING COMMITTEE MET AT MCDONALD PEARL KAI NOV 25, 2014

November 25, 2014 Tuesday -------Meeting by the ISAH Christmas Party Planning Committee was held at the Pearl kai McDonald----In attendance: Danny Villaruz, Al Sabangan, Roger Tapat, Amado Yoro [Art Abinsay was not able to attend]========the committee talked about the preparation and what are things to be done and brought into the picnic-------the committee decided to have Neal Blaisdell Park as the venue========Amado to obtain a permit from the City Park dept============Roger, Al and Amado to go early to the park on December 13, Saturday to secure the pavillion close by to the restroom=======Committee will recommend to all unit organization members their participation====MAIN MENU LECHON PROVIDED BY ISAH at least a worth $400.00======Roger will contact somebody to cook======Roger will bring condiments items: paper plates, napkins, spoon, pork, etc.=======Encourage each unit to invite their membership to JOIN......at least a minimum of FIVE [5]========and request all unit org to bring their OWN FAVORITE DISH for sharing==========or each unit may choose from the list: Apritada, Shrimps tempura, dinaraan, bindunggo, kilawen, pancit, bottled water, pinakbet, salad, miki, =========broccoli, etc===========Roger will bring table and some chairs====the committee recommend that each attendee will bring own chair=======It was suggested the the =Program sequence and parts will be taken cared by the 2 vps========Committee recommends each participant/attendee must bring a worth $10.00 Grab bags and gifts, door prizes will be handled coordinated by the 2 secretaries==========Helen Go of Candonians and Maria White of Santiaginians will be asked to get INVOLVED an take a role in the xmas program such as singing contest=====perhaps each unit will contribute prizes----and contribute participants=========General Notice will be prepared by Danny and circulate VIA EMAIL before the Dec 2, 2014 board meeting===========Other matters: Danny shared his conversation with Edwin Navarro of Kauai as a potential ISAH REP, and Maui Greg Peros======

Felipe Palma Abinsay, Jr: A Man of integrity, honesty, Vision and action

2014 Jun Abinsay======================== Felipe Palma Abinsay, Jr: “A man of integrity, honesty, a visionary and – a man of action” ==================== Amado I. Yoro ====================== IN OCTOBER 2012, I was honored and privileged to nominate this gentleman to be a “Lifetime Achievement Award” Progress Award, the highest prestigious award afforded by the United Filipino Council of Hawaii [UFCH] annually as a UFCH Progress Award in recognizing individuals who contributed an outstanding service for the betterment of the community, the state and the world that was held on October 19, 2012 at the Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii. ========================== Though he was not selected at the time in that category, instead, he was awarded as AMBASSADOR JUAN C. DIONISIO, SR., Achievement Award, an award named after the founder of the United Filipino Council in 1959. ======================== At this writing, November 25, 2014, still very active in the Filipino community. He is a member of the OFCC Council of past president, member of the Filipino Coalition for Solidarity Advisory Council, Program Chairman, 2nd President Elpidio R. Quirino Leadership and Humanitarian Award 2015. ======================== Jun is always visible and available in terms of helping the community. He always share his wisdom and expertise in solving problems pertaining to community service, social and educational matters. ============================= A former State of Hawaii Representative and a community advocate and leader. Jun played a vital role in the OFCC Walk for Fun with the AARP last December 2103 in the raising funds for the victim of the Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan. ======================== In 2010 before the annual convention for the United Filipino Council of Hawaii, with this writer who was the chairman of the UFCH Social Action Committee and the Membership committee, the Publicity and Newsletter Committee, and the UFCH Golden Book Committee, Jun has contributed much in preparation in drafting and a final version of the resolution relating to the institutionalizing the Feeding the Homeless as a perpetual statewide project of UFCH. That certain resolution 2010-001 passed as presented by Danny Villaruz, OFCC president 2010, and this project now has about 70 volunteers from 7 original volunteers in the span of four years coordinated and chaired by this writer under the Mission Day Service and the OFCC Special Projects. ===================== Jun has a wealthy background and accomplishments. 1. Personal Achievements: • Felipe Palma Abinsay, Jr., “Jun” as his friend fondly call him, was born in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines • Graduated at the University of the East with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting • Arrived in Hawaii in 1975. Landed in a simple and humble beginning as an Inventory clerk, to payroll clerk to bookkeeper • Employed as Branch Manager & Vice President for Community Relations at City Bank [formerly International Savings & Loan] • Owned and operated Community Instant Printing, and Publisher of the Community Advocate News magazine • Managed to balance his time and be active with the Filipino community as an ordinary member and follower, then, as a community advocate and leader. • Managed to raise, nurtured and, supported two [2] professional two daughters: Hazel, a medical doctor and married to Dr. Mark Valdez and Amber who has a Doctorate in Architecture. 2. Professional Achievements. As a community advocate, leader and volunteer • Jun and his family are a regular participants in the monthly Feeding the Homeless at the Institute for Human Services [IHS] with the Mission Day Service Project as organized and coordinated by Amado Yoro prior to and after the adoption of the Resolution 2010-001 in which he co-authored and co-introducer to the general assembly by the United Filipino Council of Hawaii annual Convention 2010 in Lahaina, Maui, then became official partnership with all the Island Councils and unit organizations especially in Oahu. • At the Hawaii State Legislature: • He was responsible for the introduction of the HB 1942 (Act 159) relating to the Filipino Centennial Celebration Commission 2006 for the Filipino Immigrations, signed by Governor Benjamin Cayetano. • Authored/co-authored of several bills relating to Citizenship Training Program and, most recent include, but not limited to: * House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 48) – Establishing education, cultural and economic development exchanges between the State of Hawaii and the sister province of Ilocos Sur (Adopted 2002) * House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 28) – Establishing a State-province relationship of friendship between the State of Hawaii and the province of Pangasinan (Adopted 2002) * House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 34) – requesting the US Congress and the President of the United States of America to repeal the Rescission Act of 1946 and to restore Filipino World War II veterans to full US veterans status and benefits (Adopted 2002) * Others: Voters Education, Voters Registration • Co-initiator and co-chairperson for the Ilocos Surian Medical and Homecoming Mission since 2005 followed by 2007, 2009, 2011 • As a community activist, he is always around, available and accommodating when community service is concerned. Co-chairperson for the worthy project by the Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii Medical and Homecoming Mission since 2005, 2007, 2009 to Ilocos Sur/Norte, Payatas, Quezon City in 2011; • Jun is an active participant in ISAH 35th Anniversary Celebration 3. Community Service/Civic Involvements Membership and leadership role with organizations Jun as a community leader • One respected leader once said about our Mr. Abinsay: “a man of integrity, honesty, a visionary and – a man of action” Had served or currently serving in various responsible positions and various capacities, from an ordinary member, to officer, to directorship, coordinator and advisory capacities in numbers of organizations. As a highlight in his affiliation in the community: * Board of Director, Kalihi YMCA * Board of Director, MOTTEP under the Hawaii Organ Donor Center * Adviser, St Francis Medical Center Health Services for Senior Citizens * Board of Advisor, Habitat for Humanity * Board of Director, Family Services Center * Board of Director & Finance Committee Chair, Honolulu Community Action Program * Director, Catholic Charities & Immigrant Services * Director, Filipino Chamber of Commerce * Vice President, United Filipino Council of Hawaii * Past President, Oahu Filipino Community Council * Co-organizer and Executive Director, Filipino Coalition for Solidarity * Member, National Filipino American Council * Member, Hawaii Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee * Coordinator, Ilocos Sur National High School Alumni Reunion, 1998 * 4th Degree member Knights of Columbus * Adviser, co-organizer, Gumil Oahu * Adviser, co-organizer, Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii * Member: The Order of Knights of Rizal – Hawaii Chapter; Lions Club International-Hawaii Chapter; Maharlika Toastmasters Club, Aloha Medical Mission, Mt. Pinatubo Victim Relief Project, Graffiti Buster Program, Adopt-a-Hwy and Parks Beautification Project, * A publisher for the Community Advocate News Magazine * Thomas Jefferson Award Nominee – Community Service * Founder and Charter President, Vigan Association of Hawaii * Co-spearheaded the Typhoon Feria Victim Relief for Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Campaign Drive * A joint effort in the reorganizational movement to revive Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii and led to the 25th Anniversary Celebration last Feb 2002 * Filipino American World War II Veterans Org – Hawaii Chapter * Advocate and Strong supporter of FilComCenter, also served as a director ================ Sometime in February 1997 when he celebrated his birthday, one of his many friends who gave a “roasting remark” said with high hope: his future is very promising ! Agbiag, and Mabuhay ! ================ Many of us knew that this man was appointed by Governor Benjamin Cayetano in 1995 and it is believed one of the main reasons why he was picked, is, because of his active involvement in the community, to represent 29th District when our Rep Emilio Alcon passed away. ==================== When he ran in 1995, he easily won the seat for 1996-1998; then 1998-2000, and 2000-2002 as he now currently serving his 3rd term as representative. =========================== An immigrant just like many of us, born and raised from Vigan City, former Rep. Abinsay earned his education from the University of the East, Manila, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, married to former Elizabeth Lim Abinsay, a doctor, with 2 children Hazel, and Amber. Both successful professional in their respective field endeavor. ======================= 4. Other Pertinent Information [i,e: honors received, certificate of recognition] • 2006= “Keeper of the Flame” Award by the Na Loio [Immigrants Rights and Public Interest Legal Center] for authoring and a driving force that secured the passage of Hawaii’s Landmark legislation – The Language Access Bill, Act 290. [Office of the Language Access aka OLA] • 2004= “Pamana Ng Pilipino” Award from Malacanang Palace, Manila, Philippines – the award is conferred to Filipinos Overseas who, in exemplifying the talent and industry of the Filipino have brought the country honor & recognition thru excellence and distinction in the pursuit of work or profession. • 2011= The President Elpidio Quirino Humanitarian Award by the Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii as one of the initiators and leading chairs of the Ilocos Surian Medical and Homecoming Mission to the Philippines since the 2005 first mission in the Ilocos region, and continuously leading the 2007, 2009, 2011 missions. As a father/husband • Happily married to Dr. Elizabeth Lim Abinsay, blessed with two daughters: Hazel, a medical doctor and married to Dr. Mark Valdez and Amber who has a Doctorate in Architecture. • As a loving and caring father, Jun served as a living ‘role model’ for his children, the family in general. • Blessed with two successful professional children two daughters: Hazel, a medical doctor and married to Dr. Mark Valdez and Amber who has a Doctorate in Architecture. is the best evidence Jun [as parent] still find time from his busy schedules at work, home and family to do their social and community responsibilities in the field of volunteerism and community service and fundraising for good cause. He has a proven record of achievements and accomplishments contribute to the progress of his organization, community, State and the world • Mr. Abinsay has been serving the community since his arrival in Hawaii in 1975 from a farming community in his birthplace and hometown Vigan, Ilocos Sur. His commitment to the community has endured the test of time as evidenced by his associations with various organizations, civic groups, charitable and humanitarian projects in the Filipino community and the State of Hawaii. • He chaired the Ad Hoc Committee of World War II Fil-Am Veterans and has became champion and biggest supporter of the Hawaii Fil-Am in their struggle for justice and equity. • In 1986, Jun was appointed by then Governor George Ariyoshi as Coordinator of the 40th Anniversary of the 1946 arrival of Filipino sakadas to Hawaii and in 2002, he introduced House Bill 1942, now Act 159 for the 2006 Filipino Centennial Celebration Commission. • Jun’s action with compassion should not surprise many whose lives he has touched in so many ways including but not limited to victims of natural disasters in the Philippines, Japan and other countries. • Shortly after his appointment to the State House in October 1995 by then Governor Ben Cayetano, Jun was directed to help the victims of Typhoon Angela in the Philippines and without hesitation, he took charge co-chairing the fundraising effort: Mission Aloha”. • Jun chairs the Hawaii International Relief Organization [HIRO] and provided assistance and help the victims of Typhoon Angela, Feria, Pedong, Ondoy,others • Organ Donor of Hawaii; Gawad Kalinga By his exemplary efforts and achievements for the community, to our State of Hawaii being served at the Hawaii State Legislature for more than a decade, and served in various responsible committees include but not limited to Tourism, Economic Development and Business Concerns,: Authored/co-authored by several bills and became into law, include but not limited Act 159, Filipino Centennial Celebration Commission; Chaired the Agriculture Committee, served as House Majority Whip, House Speaker Calvin Say describes Jun as the heart and soul of the Filipino Community “He always on the frontline of any effort to bring relief to the victims of natural disaster or to help the needy. He never forgotten his humble beginning as a young man from the Philippines.

FEEDING THE HOMELESS NOVEMBER 24, 2014

November 24, 2014 - Monday======= Feeding the Homeless, participants are:Amado Yoro, Danny Villaruz, Jean Jeremiah, Jesse Pascual, Angie Santiago, Conrad Abuel, Art Abinsay, Lory Barroga-Lee; New volunteers, Maria White, Santiaginians, Jewels White, Helen Go, Candonians, Noble Malacas, Cesar Abinsay. : Cesar Abinsay: you doing this for good cause =======Angie Santiago: I cannot say NO to Manong Amado======Angie was my co-chair for the last 2 years; she was OFCC 1vp, now BoG UFCH.======= Jean Jeremiah: I always wanted to continue to be a volunteer in your group=======Lory Lee----I like your welcoming us in your group=====I said: It is my nature to acknowledge and welcome you as part of the program======It is ISAH doing it all------I excuse the others due to limited space in the kitchen.--------This project was officially became a partnership project since the July 2010 UFCH Convention in Lahaina, Maui because of the Resolution written by Jun Abinsay, Danny Villaruz, Amado Yoro and presented for approval of the delegates=========3 desenting votes: LG, LF, DB------------Danny Villaruz moved for approval seconded by Fe Velasco.=======

OFCC BOARD MEETING NOV 23, 2014 FILCOMCENTER

November 23, 2014 Sunday Church Day with Gloria--------Then, OFCC Board Meeting at the FilComCenter-----In attendance: 1st table: Alex Vergara, Davelyn Quijano, Virgil Vergara, Jesse Pascual, Albesa Gabriel, Robert Gabriel, Lovely Orsino, Armi Farinas, Rossi Patton==================#2 Table:Ellen Orsino, Jean Jeremiah, Letecia Ancog, Salvador Obaldo, Frodel Garcia, Baybee Ablan, Richard Ancog, Jake Manegdeg, Amado Yoro=======3rd table: Gloria Padasdao, Albert Roque, Pacita Saludes, josefina Takemoto, Helen Go, Linda Abuel, Angela Borromeo, Franklin Borromeo, Mito Ablan ========$200.00 donation for FilComCenter=======$1600.00 paid to Carlota==========Convention Committee report by ake Manegdeg, a tentative schedule will be on June 14, 2015----[Philippine Consulate]=========OBSERVATION ABOUT JJ AND AV; tamed sheep, good dialog at the meeting------JJ conducted herself very professional=====Jake M questioned the OFCC/UFCH convention money and Miss Hawaii Filipina---------Motion to pay Miss Hawaii Filipina Scholarship money[Miss Maui]----motion carried====Special Projects report, acknowledged new participants to Feeding and Adopt---Candonians======and the Barroga Family===Lory Barroga-Lee. I extended the invitation to the Miss Oahu Filipina-----in the past, we invited the current and formers Miss Hawaii, Mrs. Hawaii, Miss Teen----others==== =========In behalf of the COPP, I made the report for the upcoming COPP meeting on Nov 29, 2014 at the Jack in the Box,Aloha Staduium Mall by the ICE Palace========3 COPP in attendance: Amado Yoro, Franklin Borromeo and Jean Jeremiah=========TEN OFFICERS PRESENT, quorum is established: Alex, Baybee, Richard, Davelyn, Linda, Rossi, Armi, Lety Ancog, Obaldo, Jean=======ABSENT: Loida, Conrad Abuel, Lydia Agustin, Dennis Bunda, Julius, Bonilla, Pagaduan===========================Daisy =======

AMADO YORO OFCC SPECIAL PROJECTS REPORTS TO OFCC BOARD MEETING NOV 23, 2014

OFCC SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE NOV 23, 2014 BOARD MEETING AT THE FILCOMCENTER=======OFCC Special Projects Committee Report for November 23, 2014 Board Meeting OFCC Special Projects Committee Report From: Amado Yoro, Jesse Pascual and Al Sabangan Subject: Adopt a Hwy Clean Up Project on November 15, 2014 [Kalihi St. 2-mile stretch from Nimitz Hwy up to Kola Kulea Rd Likelike Hwy toward Wilson Tunnel] ======================= Welcome to new participants from Candonians of Hawaii* headed by Helen Grace Go, president. 1. Alex Vergara -OFCC/Cagayan 2. Merianne Vergara-Cagayan 3. Jean Jeremiah-OFCC/Filipino Org in Hawaii 4. Jesse Pascual-United Group of Home Operators 5. Conrad Abuel-OFCC/Bulacan 6. Linda Abuel-OFCC/Bulacan 7. Angie Santiago-UFCH/Bulacan 8. Helen Grace Go -Candonians- new participant* 9. Kendrick Go-Candonians-new participant* 10. Neil Gazo-Candonians-new participant* 11. Nelson Gazo-Candonians-new participant* 12. Amado Yoro-Annak Sinait/Sinait Alumni ========================== Next schedule for Adopt a Hwy = Feb 7 or 21, 2015 Next schedules for feeding the Homeless will be Nov 24, Dec 29, 2014. 2015 Feeding the Homeless will be twice a month. Notice will be provided as days come by. ==================== VOLUNTEERS OCT 27, 2014 FEEDING Feeding the Homeless on Oct 27, 2014, namely: Art Abinsay, Alex Vergara, Jesse Pascual, Wilma Luangphinith, Al Sabangan, Rose Sabangan, Lory Barroga-Lee, NEWCOMERS: Michanne Barroga, Chrislynn Barroga, Tichalynn Barroga, Nenita Barroga, Miah Griffith, Amado Yoro. The newcomers are the BARROGA FAMILY from Bantay brought in by Lory. Thank you Lory and the Barrogas. No service provided to the Womens as Armi Farinas got sick. She never communicated earlier----nor to delegate.

Dr Said, I am about normal, Wilson Pascua KNDI Radio

November 21, 2014 Friday---------Gloria dropped me off to Dr. Sonido's clinic.=====Dr. Sonido said, it is good and about normal: 136 BS=====reduce some medication intake like the atorvas from 20 t o 10; novo from 10 to 8=============================I met with WILSON PASCUA ABOUT KNDI RADIO program======2 hours each Saturday beginning in January 2015======================

NOVEMBER 20, 2014 THURSDAY

November 20, 2014 THURSDAY =========i just got home from my 5 miles walk---90 minutes from my house-ewa to waipahu checked my po box------medio nagarbis itay agpapanak, immampirak iti dakkel a poste ti elektrisidad, nagkalma met la ti arbis--------intuloyko ti nagna--------heavy traffic iti fort weaver rd gapu iti rail construction-------paid water bill, and cellphone

REPOST THE COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENTS OFCC

REPOST THE OFCC COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENTS==================== UMUNA A MITING TI KONSEHO DAGITI NAGPANGULO ITI OFCC, NAANGAY Amado I. Yoro ================ Pakauna: Ti pannakainaw ti Council of Past President ket nagpadpadlaw kadagiti immuna a tawtawen. Ngem mabalin nga itan, inted ti panawen a maikuyog ti panagbalbaliw ti aldaw iti pannakaangayna, a mabukelen. =============== Maibilang a marka ti historia ti Oahu Filipino Community Council [OFCC] ti Hunio 30, 2011, kas umuna a miting dagiti dati a presidente ti OFCC. ===================== Lugar: Burger King/Dillingham. Oras alas sais y media agingga iti alas otso y kuarenta y sinco. ===================== Linuktan ni Danny Villaruz, indauluan ni Jenny Quezon ti napasnek ababa a kararag. Naidawatan met dagiti saan a nakaatendar kasta met dagiti napanen iti sabali a biag iti patinayon a panaginanada. ========= Sakbayna, napakaammuan, nasuratan ken naiwarwaragawag ken nayaw-awis kadagiti asino man a nagpaay a presidente ti OFCC, daytoy a miting tapno itiponda dagiti napateg a padas ken pampanunot no kasano ti papigsaen ti OFCC para kadagiti masungad nga aldaw ken tawen iti masanguanan dagiti Filipino iti Hawaii aglalo iti dumakdakkel ken dumurdur-as a populasion Filipino. ============ Dagiti namunganay iti miting a naangay iti Burger King/Dillingham Plaza nga ipanguluan ni Danny Villaruz [2009-2010], kaduana da Jun Abinsay[1994-1996], Franklin Borromeo[2007-2008], Ben Cabreros[1997-1999], Gerry Rojo[1984-1986], Jenny Quezon[2003-2004] ken Amado Yoro[1982]. Sagudayen ti Resolusion 2011-5A, ad-adda a maawagan iti Council of Past Presidents [COPP} iti Oahu Filipino Community Council iti sakup ti Artikulo VII, komitiba, Seksion 1, Standing Committee, kas naidatag ken naanamongan idi Hunio 12 a panagkombension ti OFCC nga inantendaran iti aganay a 133 a delegado: “Council of Past Presidents shall comprise of all surviving past presidents of the Council and shall act as an advisory to the president and board of directors. The Immediate Past President shall serve as Chairperson” ============== Babaen iti mosion toy nagsurat iti pannakairugi ti umuna a miting ti COPP a sinigundaran ni Gerry Rojo, buklen ti saan a nakurkurang ngem lima a pangrugian ti Council of Past Presidents [COPP]. Mabalin met latta a tumipon dagiti saan a nakadar-ay kadagiti sumaruno a miting a maangay iti kada tallo a bulan, makalawas sakbay nga agmiting ti OFCC board dayta a quarter month. ============= Babaen iti mosion ni Franklin Borromeo ken sinigundaran ni Jenny Quezon, nga agpaay a Recorder ni Jean Jeremiah para iti COPP. ================ Napagkaykaysaan a sisasagana ti COPP a mangsuporta ti administrasion tapno malaksid la dumur-as ti OFCC iti man membership kas mangpabileg ti panagtitinnulong, mapasayaat pay iti pannakaipagna ken pannakaipatungpal dagiti proyekto a pagsayaatan ti OFCC kas nagkaykaysa a grupo Filipino iti Oahu. ============ Maikkan koma ti importansia kadagiti masnop a proyekto dagiti unit organizations babaen iti insentibo no kasta nga adda dagiti proyekto a makatulong a mangpadur-as iti ili, eskuela, ken komunidad dagiti naggappuanda nga ili, probinsia wenno rehion. ============== Agbalin koma ti OFCC a patinayon a pagtuladan iti nasayaat a pannakaipataray iti produktibo a liderato. ============= Ti liderato a mapagtuladan: dumngeg, makiinnadal, nawaya a panagsarita ti kayat nga ibaga a mabalin a mangpasayaat ti aramid. Boluntario ti amin a panagserbi. Pinnarbengan iti respetado a diskusion. Awanan ego. Awanan iti “I” ngem “WE”. Komitado a panagserbi, ipatungpal nga akem iti aksion. ================ Maawis a tumipon dagiti dati a presidente ti OFCC iti quarterly meeting. Agreport ti Chairperson ti COPP iti OFCC board meeting. ========================== ======00000====== OAHU FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL Council of Past Presidents June 30, 2011 Present: Jun Abinsay, Franklin Borromeo, Ben Cabreros, Jenny Quezon, Gerry Rojo, Danny Villaruz (Chairman), Amado Yoro, Jean Jeremiah (recorder). ============== Welcome: Chairman Danny Villaruz called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. He welcomed everyone for attending and opened the meeting with a prayer. ================== Resolution 2011-5A: H. Council of Past Presidents. The Committee on Council of Past Presidents shall comprise of all surviving Past Presidents of the Council and shall act as an advisory council to the President and the Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall serve as Chairperson of this Committee. =================== Rationale: A Council of Past Presidents which exists to provide advice to the President and the Board of Directors, would utilize the past experience of presidents of the Council. ============= Role of Council of Past Presidents – Danny Villaruz re-iterated and clarified that the role of the Council of Past Presidents will only be advisory in nature. The Council unanimously agreed that based on their past experiences as Past President of OFCC, that they can be more effective in supporting OFCC to carry out its mission. =========== Past Experiences and Observations – Each Past President in attendance shared their experiences under their respective Administrations. They gave a few advices to the new leadership and expressed their willingness to come back, be more involved and to support OFCC. They would like to see an increase in unit membership and the availability of having a legal adviser at every meeting. ================== Implementation of Resolution 2011-5A– 1. Creation of guidelines for the Council of Past Presidents. Amado Yoro duly made a motion that the Council be comprised of a minimum of 5 members (which reflects 1/4 of the total 21 surviving Past Presidents) and the required presence of at least 3 members to make a quorum; seconded by Gerry Rojo. Motion carried. 2. Franklin Borromeo duly made a motion to appoint Jean Jeremiah as recorder for the Council; seconded by Jenny Quezon. Motion carried. 3. Jenny Quezon duly made a motion that the Council will meet quarterly on the third week of the Quarter, date and time to be determined; with the required minimum of 3 members having the authority to call for Special Meetings for urgent and pressing matters; seconded by Jun Abinsay. Motion carried. 4. The Council agreed to follow the language of Resolution 2011-5A – that the Council will act as advisors only. ================ Suggestions: 1. OFCC should operate as the umbrella of all unit organizations in Oahu. 2. Form partnerships with unit organizations to encourage and motivate them to be more involved. OFCC can help other unit organizations by offering them a percentage generated from fundraising projects or events. This will also eliminate competition among unit organizations and OFCC. 3. Implement Resolution 2010 that was presented and approved at last years 2010 Annual OFCC Convention. 4. Offer a letter of sympathy to the family of the late Mel Europa, to be signed by the Chairman (Danny Villaruz) and the President of OFCC (Maria Etrata). ====================== Adjournment – With no further discussions, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The next COPP meeting is scheduled for Sept 23, 6pm Venue: TBA LIVING PAST PRESIDENTS 1. Agmata, Victor, 1967-1968 2. Pol Ragasa, 1970-1971+ died 2013 3. Gene Albano, 1971-1973 4. Ilalo Parayno, 1976-1977 5. Amado Yoro, 1982 6. Victor Guillermo, 1983-1984 7. Gerry Rojo, 1984-1986 8. Don Alvarez, 1986-1990 died Nov 2011 9. Maggie Domingo, 1990 10. Romualdo Agustin, 1990-1992 11. Jun Abinsay, 1994-1996 12. Ernie Pascua, 1996-1997 13. Ben Cabreros, 1997-1999 14. Edith Pascua, 1999-2001 15. Eddie Agas, Sr., 2001-2003 16. Jenny Quezon, 2003-2004 17. Arnold Villafuerte, 2004-2005 18. Lynne Gutierrez, 2005-2007 19. Franklin Borromeo, 2007-2008 20. Cirvalina Longboy, 2008-2009 21. Danny Villaruz, 2009-2010 22. Maria Etrata 2010-2012 OAHU FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL P.O.BOX 17531 * HONOLULU, HAWAII 96817 COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENT COMMITTEE REPORT – JUNE 10, 2012 Article VII Section 1.H. Council of Past Presidents. The Committee on Council of Presidents shall comprise of all surviving Past Presidents of the Council and shall act as an advisory council to the President and the Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall serve as a Chairperson of the Committee. Council of Past Presidents: Chairperson: Danny Villaruz (2009-2010) Co-Chairpersons: Maggie Domingo (1990-1990) Lynne Gutierrez 2005-2007) Members: Victor Agmata, (1967-1968), Apolonio Ragasa (1970-1971), Gene Albano (1971-1973) Ilalo Parayno (1976-1977), Amado Yoro (1982-1982), Victor Guillermo (1983-1984), Gerry Rojo (1984-1986), Romualdo Augustin (1990-1992), Jun Abinsay, Jr. (1994-1996) Ernie Pascua (1996-1997), Ben Cabreros (1997-1999), Edith Pascua (1999-2001), Eddie Agas, Sr (2001-2003), Jenny Quezon (2003-2004), Arnold Villafuerte (2004-2005), Franklin Borromeo (2007-2008), Cirvalina Longboy (2008-2008), Maria Etrata (2010 – 2011, June, 2011-Present). June 30, 2011 – Council of Past President’s Meeting: Present: Danny Villaruz, Jun Abinsay, Jr., Franklin Borromeo, Ben Cabreros, Jenny Quezon, Gerry Rojo, and Amado Yoro: Issues Discussed: a. Role of Council of Past Presidents shall act as an advisory council to the President and the Board of Directors. b. The Council of Past Presidents agreed that based on their past experiences as OFCC Past Presidents of OFCC, they can be more effective in supporting OFCC to carry out its mission. May 23, 2012 – Council of Past President’s Meeting Present: Danny Villaruz, Ilalo Parayno, Lynne Gutierrez, Eddie Agas, Sr. Amado Yoro Issues Discussed: a. That a Past President of OFCC is allow as a delegate of the annual OFCC convention, by paying its own delegation fee even it is not a member of any OFCC unit organization.\ b. Other issues. Such as hierarchy, succession and structure of the Council of Past Presidents Committee, serves as a nominating committee, Past President (s) of OFCC will be acknowledged if attending an OFCC events. Submitted by: DANNY VILLARUZ Chairperson, Council of Past Presidents Committee

OFCC SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORT FOR NOV 23, 2914 BOARD MEETING/FILCOMCENTER

OFCC Special Projects Committee Report for November 23, 2014 Board Meeting === OFCC Special Projects Committee Report From: Amado Yoro, Jesse Pascual and Al Sabangan ====== Subject: Adopt a Hwy Clean Up Project on November 15, 2014 [Kalihi St. 2-mile stretch from Nimitz Hwy up to Kola Kulea Rd Likelike Hwy toward Wilson Tunnel] ======= Welcome to new participants from Candonians of Hawaii* headed by Helen Grace Go, president. 1. Alex Vergara -OFCC/Cagayan 2. Merianne Vergara-Cagayan 3. Jean Jeremiah-OFCC/Filipino Org in Hawaii 4. Jesse Pascual-United Group of Home Operators 5. Conrad Abuel-OFCC/Bulacan 6. Linda Abuel-OFCC/Bulacan 7. Angie Santiago-UFCH/Bulacan 8. Helen Grace Go -Candonians- new participant* 9. Kendrick Go-Candonians-new participant* 10. Neil Gazo-Candonians-new participant* 11. Nelson Gazo-Candonians-new participant* 12. Amado Yoro-Annak Sinait/Sinait Alumni ================== Next schedule for Adopt a Hwy = Feb 7 or 21, 2015==== Next schedules for feeding the Homeless will be Nov 24, Dec 29, 2014.====== 2015 Feeding the Homeless will be twice a month. Notice will be provided as days come by.

DAGITI DAMILIAN 2014 FILCOMCENTER NOV 15, 2014

Ket Napankami Met Nakipagdamili Kadagiti Appo a Damilian Amado I. Yoro Gapu iti nabara nga awis kadakami ni Mr. P Mililani wenno Ernie Pascua iti pudno a nagan, nagkalamisaankami kada Wilson Pascua, KNDI Radio DJ, sigud a kaduak iti KNDI Filipino Fiesta, ken ni misisna ni Aida Ralleta Pascua, Mel Gonzales [Mr. Sarisari] KNDI Radio DJ, sigud a kaduak iti Gumil Hawaii ken Aloha Saluyot Club, ken ni Sylvia Pudiquet Gonzales a misis ni Mel, da Conrad ken Linda Abuel, agpada nga opisial iti OFCC ken iti Bulacan Circle of Hawaii and Associates, Mrs. Marienne Vergara, Virgil Vergara, kaduak ida iti OFCC Special Projects Committee pakairamanan iti Feeding the Homeless, Adopt a Hwy/Park, Walk for Fun, dadduma pay. Iti listaan iti rabaw ti lamisaan, katugawmi pay da 2014 Miss Oahu Filipina Lovely Orsino ken Rev. Dr. Alex Vergara, presidente ti Oahu Filipino Community Council. ========================== Nobiembre 15, 2014 Sabado, pasken ti San Nicolas Goodwill Foundation, Inc. ditoy Filipino Community Center. Inkarik ken ni Ernie nga atendarak daytoy gapu ti kinapateg ti panaggagayyem. Malasid ken ni Ernie, adu dagiti gagayyem a taga San Nicolas. Pete Ramos iti Tri Media Council, Lions International, UFCH kas publicity chair iti panawenna 1979-1981. ================================ Adu ti pagtintinnulonganmi ken ni Ernie. Kas kaniak, nagpresidente iti OFCC idi 1996-1997 a simmukat iti nasinged met la a gayyemmi Jun Abinsay [Vigan] a nagpresidente met idi 1994-1996. Adu a proyekto ti nagkakaduaanmi. Kaduak ni Ernie a nangipataray ti OFCC convention idi 2001, ti kaaduan pay laeng a delegado [488] ken unit organizations [96] a naangay iti Hawaii Convention Center. Ni Ernie ti General Convention chair, dakami met ti Nomination and Election Chair. Lima ti nagtaray a para presidente, ni Eddie Agas, Sr. ti kaaduan ti nabotos uray agtitipon ti botos dagiti sabali nga uppat, madi pay mapatas ti nabotos ni Eddie. Maysa kadakuada ti nakabotos laeng ti maysa, kayatna a sawen – awan sabali a bimmutos, piman, diay la bagina ======================== Ken ni Jun [Abinsay] masansan a kaduak iti tinawen nga OFCC convention. Kaduak a nakipagbangon iti Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii [1977], ti Vigan Assn of Hawaii [1983] Gumil Oahu [1996] kaduak iti Port Salomague Filipino Sakada Golden Anniversary Committee [1986] isu ti autor ti linteg namagbalin ti Filipino Centennial Celebration Commission a pinirmaan ni Gobernador Benjamin J. Cayetano ti Act 159 a nakadutokan ti 15 a komisionado a nangiplano, nangisagana ken nangiwardas iti pannakaselebrar ti maika-100 a tawen dagiti immuna a 15 a sakada a naggapu iti Candon, Ilocos a rinikruta ni A. Judd a nangibagi ti Hawaiian Sugar Planters Assn, nailugan dagitoy a 15 iti SS Doric a simmanglad iti Port of Honolulu idi Disiembre 20, 1906. Dagiti 15 a komisionado: Eddie Agas, Sr., Anacleto Alcantra, Cornelia Anguay, Belinda Aquino, Artemio Baxa, Elias Beniga, pangulo, Leticia Castillo, Serafin Colmenares, Leo Gozar, Raymund Liongson, Jake Manegdeg, Oscar Portugal, Homer Rabara, Ben Saguibo, Amado Yoro. ============================ o The San Nicolas Goodwill Foundation, Inc. aka Damilians gapu kano ta ti ilida ket ili dagiti agdamdamili: banga, lusob, dalikan ken dadduma---isuda kano dagiti aglako iti "daga nga awan ti titulona... ================================ Adu ti propesional a taga San Nicolas ditoy, radio, restauran, insurance, financial and business, adu a kita ================================ Parte ti programa nga inturong da Mel Gonzales ken Edith Pascua. ============================== Panglukat a sarita ni Roland Pascua, bise, kararag ti indauluan ni Vesy pascual, kanta nasional dagiti kameng ti Himig at Indak, Damilian song ti kinanta dagiti opisiales. ======================== Kanta: Taga San Nicolaskami nga agdamdamili Naragsak ti biagmi, awan ti dukdukotmi Numan pay adut manglalais kadakami Ta napanglawkam la nga agdamdamili/ ==================== Tay napigket a daga, ramasenmi nga umuna Danggayanmi ti kankanta, takiagmi a napigsa Kettang ken bannogmi dikam la ingingina Aglalo no adda ni manong ditoy denna. ====================== Sakamto met la sukogen banga, dalikan, damilien Pitpiten a nalaing, linisen ken pasilengen Tapno iti kasta ket magargarida amin Ket nalaklakadanto nga inkam lakuen ==================== Gumatangkan manong sukat banga a nabuong Tapno saan a masursuromn tay kadungngo dungngom Tapno di kumiting gayad ta lailom Ket di met bumaaw pudot dayta kariniom. ====================== Dagiti opisial a pinagsapata ni State Senator Will Espero, Hawaii Senate Vice President, anak met ti Santiago, Ilocos Sur ken La Union. ======================== Ernie Pascua, presidente, Roland Pascua, bise. Tess Quemado, sekretaria, Madeline P. Barut, katulongan a sekretaria, Aida Layugan, tesorera, Cielo Oda, katulongan a tesorera, Edith Pascua, auditor. ======================= Para irakurak: Cris Ugale, Cora Rulloda, Charlene Racimo, Solah Palaroan, Kelly Manzano, Maryson Cabudoy. ===================== Sarhento de Armas: Flor Ungos, Fred Bayudan, Sonny Rulloda, Lino Palaroan, Medy Racimo, Sam Garcia. =============== Hunta direktiba: Gloria Abad, Aida Paguirigan, Acela Garcia, Mely Manuel, Carmen Racimo, Romy Barut. =================== Mamagbaga: Conrado Paguirigan, Adelino Simon, Elpidio Paguirigan, Boni Manuel, Mario Layugan. Amy Ungos, pasado presidente. =================== Dagiti met nagasat nga scholarship recipients: Filipinas: Deanne Kyle Lazaro, Clyde Rosquetta, Deceree Joy Sacoco, Princess Dianne Caletena, ============================= Hawaii: Alyssa Marie Garcia, Kelly Manzano, Jordan Perkins Pascua, Charlene Mae Racimo, Michael Lyod Salvador, Lorelei Bulosan Rabanal. ===================== Iti panagsarita ni Espero kinunana a nasken ti pannakipartisipar iti ania man a tignay a mangpaslibukag iti political involvement. Nasken ti panagrehistro ken panagbotos no aldaw ti eleksion. Saanen a paudi ni Filipino no bilang iti populasion ti pagsasaritaan. Nasken ti panangitandudo iti bukod a puli. Saan a gapu ta awan ti gasatna itay naudi nga eleksion iti panagtarayna iti US Congress, District 1, ngem panunoten koma ti masakbayan ti ad-adu pay a Filipino. Binigbigna ti pulitayo a nakapataudtayon iti maysa a gobernador. Kaanonto manen kinunana. ======================== Iti met panagsarita ni Ernie Pascua, inkarina a nakasagana ti SNGF of Hawaii a makitinnulong iti komunidad iti ania man a pagsayaatan ken pakaidur-asan a Filipino. Pudno a kaaduan dagiti gunglo a mangitantandudo iti social ken cultural, ngem dakkel met ti pagsayaatanna iti panangidur-as iti kandidatura dagiti kadaraan – dagiti napudno nga agserbi ken maikarida nga itandudo. ======================== Kameng ti SNGF of Hawaii iti OFCC/UFCH.

Gran\t in aid program for St Paul Church long term

November 16, 2014 Sunday, the 23rd Sunday after the Pentecost=========Church as usual with G=====I attended the regular monthly BC meeting, in attendance clockwise from Fr. Randy, Noli Butay, Fay de Jesus, Maribel Duldulao, Irene Viernes, Marcelo Acopan, Carlos Viernes, Phylis Miller, Nita Agbayani, Linda Butay, Fely Mariano, Amado Yoro============As Bishop Advisory member, I gave a heads up to the BC members that I will continue to explore the possibility of having a grant money for the the Church, asides from the adopt a park, there is a possibility to expand like the graffiti buster, weed and seed project with th Police Narcotic Division, youth leadership development it runs in to 3-5 years with progress======City Grant-in-aid program a 5000 to 50,0000 if we meet required requirements====Christmss tree sales=========Dec 6 Saturday=Church General cleaning up, Dec 10, deadline for submission Newsletter; Dec 20-church christmas decoration=======

ADOPT A HWY, AND SAN NICOLAS GOODWILL /DAMILIAN REAFFIRMATION OF OFFICERS

November 15, 2014 ---Saturday-------Adopt a Hwy project with Alex Vergara, Marienne Vergara, Jean Jeremiah, Jesse Pascual, Angie Santiago, Helen Grace Go, Neil Gazo, Kendrick Go, Nelson Gazo, Amado Yoro, Conrad and Linda Abuel.=========================================San Nicolas Goodwill foundation-----FilComCenter-----table with Conrad and Linda Abuel, Marienne Vergara, Virgil Vergara, Sylvia and Mel Gonzales, Wilson and Aida Pascua--------------Emcee Mael Gonzales and Edith oPascua=======Ernie Pascua new president, Roland Pascua, vice president========================Guest Speaker Sen Wil Espero==========talked about community involvement, political involvement, register to vote and to VOTE============

REVISED VERSION ANNAK TI SINAIT.SINAIT ALUMNI INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

A REVISED VERSION===== ======SENT TO ILOCOS TIMES AND TIMPUYOG JOURNAL====== JOINT INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ANNAK TI SINAIT ITI HAWAII AND THE SINAIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII ======== =Amado I. Yoro ============== A JOINT INSTALLATION OF new officers and directors of the Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii and the Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii was held at the Waimalu Chop Suey Waimalu, Hawaii on November 8, 2014. ===================== The Reverend Doctor Alex Vergara, Oahu Filipino Community Counci [OFCC] president officiated the oath taking. Rev. Vergara also served as the guest speaker. ================ For the Annak ti Sinait Iti Hawaii the following officers officers for 2014-2016 are: President – Augusto S. Concepcion 1st Vice president – Romulo G. Basuel 2nd vice president - Davelyn A. Quijano Secretary - Dolly Willing Treasurer - Herminia I. Gaspar Auditor – Estrella P. Taong, PhD. Sgt at arms – William Gaspar, Rogelio Idica, Ador Quijano Immediate past president- Antonio I. Ipalari Directors: Leonila Degala, Angelita Idica, Esther Cabacungan, Ophelia Basuel, Paul Taong Advisers: Estrella P. Taong, PhD. Amado I. Yoro. ====================== For the Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii New officers and directors for 2014-2016 are President - Davelyn A. Quijano 1st vice president – Herminia I. Gaspar 2nd vice president – Romulo G. Basuel Secretary – Dolly Willing Treasurer - Angelita Idica Auditor – Ophelia Basuel PRO – Estrella P. Taong, PhD. Directors: Leonila Degala, Rogelio Idica, Augusto S. Concepcion, William Gaspar, Ador Quijano. advisers: Estrella P. Taong, PhD., Amado I. Yoro. ========================= Significant Activities and Involvement of Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii and the Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii include but no limited in their participation in the various projects and undertakings. They are consistent participants and played an active role to ==1. Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii Projects like the ISAH Medical Mission, Mrs. ISAH Program, the Green Revolution Project, President Elpidio Quirino Leadership and Humanitarian Award === 2. OFCC Convention and Reaffirmation Miss Oahu Filipina Scholarship, Walk for Fun and many others === 3. UFCH Convention and Reaffirmation/Progress Award === 4. UFCH/OFCC Special Projects: Feeding the Homeless, Adopt a Hwy/Park, Hawaii Food Bank,=== 5. Other activities: US Census 2010, MOTTEP, others === 6. Awarded as Top 10 Unit Organizations=== 7. April-May 2014 Medical Mission to Sinait and Construction of a Sto Cristo Milagroso Marker in Dadalaquiten Norte----parcel a land was generously donated by the Iloreta Family ==== 8. Walk For Fun OFCC/AARP -==== 9. Sinait Fit and Health Walk ==== 10. Typhoon Hiayan Victim Fundraising Drive and other victims of Natural Disasters and Calamities=== 11. Donated ti FilComCenter Fundraisings ====== 12. Scholarship in Hawaii and the Philippines ====== 13. Ilocos Surian Medical Mission ====== 14. Sinaitenians International Medical Mission ===== 15. Donated computers, LCD Projector and Screen for the Sinait High School Student==== 16. Contributed to the construction of the Business Education and Information System Building in Sinait High School ===== 17. Others ======== The event was attended by leaders and representative of various organizations: Pacita Saludes, Annak Ti Kailokuan Iti America, Helen Grace Go, Candonians; Josefina Takemoto, Gumil Hawaii/AKA; Salvador Obaldo, Gumil Hawaii/AKA; Genaro Bimbo and Delia Bimbo, Universal Travel, Theresa Aleta, UFCH Board Of Governor [note Ms Aleta is one of the major sponsors for the Sto Cristo Milagroso Marker], Trifona Savellano, Danny and Emmie Villaruz, Ilocos Surian, Roger and Edith Tapat, Sto Domingo Organization Hawaii Chapter. ========= Special Presentation was made by Amado I. Yoro, assisted by Davelyn Quijano, Gus Concepcion, Danny Villaruz and Alex Vergara. =========== Posthumous Award for Late Manuel Cabacungan, Co-organizer/founding member given to Mrs. Esther Cabacungan; Dr. Estrella Pada Taong, first president, SNHSAAAH, and past president ATSIH; Antonio Ipalari, the longest serving president for 10 years ========== Special recognition to Mr. Basilo Iloreta was afforded to the family as they had donated the parcel of land where the Marker for the Sto Cristo Milagroso was constructed in Barangay Dadalaquiten Norte, Sinait, Ilocos Sur with the initiative of this writer and the support of members, supporters and donors. ============ Both Rev. Alex Vergara and Danny Villaruz recognized SNHSAAH and ATSIH are the most ACTIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN OAHU in terms of projects and activities. SNHSAAH was organized on July 16, 1995 and the ATSIH was organized on December 13, 1997.--------- Both organizations are affiliated with the Oahu Filipino Community Council and the United Filipino Council of Hawaii.