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.

2nd President Quirino Award Informal Discussion///Jack in the Box/Umi

2ND PRES QUIRINO AWARD COMMITTEE----NOV 11, 2014 JACK IN BOX//UMI//informal discussion======attendance: Danny Villaruz, Jun Abinsay, Amado Yoro and Alex Vergara-------The event will be on May 2, 2015 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel======ONE MAJOR AWARD FOR 2 THE QUIRINO AWARDEES, sub: Gabriela Silang, Benito Soliven and Don Isabelo Delos Reyes=========

COPP AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE COFFEE HOURS Nov 11, 2014////Jack in Box/Umi

NOVEMBER 11, 2014 TUESDAY AFTERNOON----COPP and Administrative Committee COFFEE HOUR--JACK IN THE BOX/UMI==============Informal discussion with Rev. Alex Vergara, OFCC president, what direction and goal he has under his leadership: 1------Book Books for Kids in the Philippines, elementary---------each unit member can put a request to him, if available----unit member is responsible in the shipment to the school where that unit member wishes to send, highly recommended forwarder is LBC============2. Medical Mission as partner------3. Sports Program - Fatea with the John A. Burns Sports Foundation [NOTE; Sports has been in those previous administration ---certain year-----as to train for competition in the island and/or statewide.==============We talked about paying Carlota 1600.00 overdue====In attendance: Danny Villaruz, Jun Abinsay, Ben Cabreros, Amado Yoro, Jake Manegdeg

Filipino Coalition for Solidarity////Coalition of Filipino Advocates

November 11, 2014 Tuesday- Veterans Day--------Susannah Wesley Community Center------- Filipino Coalition for Solidarity Reorganizational meeting. Theme: Social Justice for Filipinos: Bridging the Gap Between Awareness and Action======================== In attendance include: Head table: Mila Medallon Kaahanui, Dr. Raymund Liongson, Dr. Patricio Jojo Abinales, Dr. Serafin Colmenares=======================Right wing table: Gilbert Menor, Glenda Duldulao, Ashley Galacgac, Jovanni Dela Cruz, Dexter Artienda, left wing table: Ailene Barranco, Nelba Bantay, Jun Abinsay, Alan Burdick, Jean Jeremiah, back table: Esther Pascual, Ben Cabreros, Guests: Tammy, Kimberly, ====MAIN SPEAKERS: Dr. Patricio Abinales and Dr. Raymund Liongson========= Table across the Head table: Wil Tungol, Richard Ancog, Letecia Ancog, Dennis Bunda, Danny Villaruz, Amado Yoro, Rev. Alex Vergara. Speakers: Joy Lacsamana, Domestic Violence, Kimberly and Tammy, Human Trafficking, Dominic OInocelda, Immigration Services, Ailene Barranco, Health Promotion, Jun Colmenares, Language Access, Esther Pascual, Caregivers. Interim Board Members:[7] Jovanni Dela Cruz,Glenda Duldulao, Ashley Galacgac, Gilbert Menor, Romel Aquino, Dexter Atienda, Ailene Barranco=============== Proposed name: Coalition of Filipino Advocates dba Filipino Caoaltion for Solidarity-----to be 501c-4 ==========================

November 10, 2014 Monday-----Appointment with Mr. Courtney Brown HSI

NOVEMBER 10, 2014 MONDAY======Gloria is OFF WORK today========we went to town with Lia and I, jun dropped us off=======we had breakfast at the Jack in the Box Alakea/King $15.00========I gave $25.00 to G as they went around town with Lia, I stayed at Jack in the Box waiting for our 11 am appointment with Mr. Courtney Brown==========At the appointment, there was an orientation and more explanation about homeowner right and privileges===========We signed some sort of an agreement and payment arrangement with the service and professional==========reasonable and affordable amount per month was set===========$500.00 initial payment for the first month=========After the appointment, Lei waited for us at the church parking lot==========then we had a late lunch with Gloria, Lei, CJ Boy and Lia at the Zippys' Karayan/Fort Weaver Rd==========New York steak, Oxtail soup, french fries, sandwich===== $75.00 including tip=============Expenses today is $615.00=====================Received 2 separate letters from Beneficial, I xeroxed them and mailed it to Mr. Brown===================

NOVEMBER 9, 2014 CHURCH DAY

NOV 9, 2014 SUNDAY--CHURCH DAY------My wife G and I went to church as regular-------Gospel Matthew 25:1-13, THE TEN BRIDESMAIDS, 5 are fool, five are wise.=======the foolish out of oil=======they went to the dealer to buy oil, but when they arrived====the door was already closed, Lesson: Be prepared and ready at all times==============================Gloria helped counted the mass offering=======I walked 2 miles around============Before we go home, we bought dinaraan, sitsaron, adobo, sinuman from San Nicolas==========more than $50.00 expenses======then went to KMart Waikele to buy rod for cottina=====$20.00 plus==========Gloria cooked raw corn cobs==========

REV. DR. ALEX VERGARA INSTALLED NEW OFFICERS OF THE ANNAK TI SINAIT ITI HAWAII AND THE SINAIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII---NOV 8, 2014 AT THE WAIMALU CHOP SUEY

REV. DR. ALEX VERGARA INSTALLED NEW OFFICERS OF THE ANNAK TI SINAIT ITI HAWAII AND THE SINAIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII---NOV 8, 2014 AT THE WAIMALU CHOP SUEY NEW OFFICERS ANNAK SINAIT ALUMNI ============== Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii New officers for 2014-2016: 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 ========000000====== Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii New officers and directors for 2014-2016 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 and Sinait Alumni================== PROJECTS, PARTICIPATIONS/AWARD RECOGNITION Consistent participants and played an active role to 1. Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii Projects 2. OFCC Convention and Reaffirmation 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, 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 AIY/11/8/2014 TABLE 5 WITH AMADO YORO, clockwise: Leonor Tuazon, Pacita Saludes, AKA, Helen Grace Go, Candonians; Josefina Takemoto, Gumil Hawaii/AKA; Salvador Obaldo, Gumil Hawaii/AKA; Rev Dr. Alex Vergara, OFCC, Genaro Bimbo and Delia Bimbo, Universal Travel, Theresa Aleta, UFCH BOG, Mrs. israel Savellano================Others guests: Danny and Emmie Villaruz, Ilocos Surian; =======================Special Presentation 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; ===========To Estrella Pada Taong, first president, SNHSAAAH, and past president ATSIH; To Antonio Ipalari, the longest serving president for 10 years======================Alex Vergara and Danny Villaruz recognized SNHSAAH and ATSIH are the most ACTIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN OAHU in terms of projects and activities=========

3 BOXES TO MMSU ALEGRIA VISAYA, 1 BOX TO ALLAN TAPAO NOV 7, 2014

NOVEMBER 7, 2014 FRIDAY ========Sent 3 Boxes of old copies of Bannawag to Dr. Alegria Tan Visaya of MMSU Batac City via Phil-Ex Cargo [$150.00] forwarding fee======================1 box to Allan Yoro via Phil Ex Cargo-----$50.00 fee===================I reorganized the temporary shack/storage=======I talked to Danny Villaruz and Jun Abinsay about the MARKER PROJECT ----about the cost and related expenses========Jun and I talked about OFCC leadership under Alex Vergara seems in question about the direction of the Council-======I suggested to Jun that we must always be in tact and keep in the standby basis======we must select a CHAIR now.========================

Quirino Award date, Mrs. ISAH Incentive

NOVEMBER 5, 2014 WEDNESDAY ------Ilocos Surian Board Meeting-----Susannah Wesley Community Center-------In attendance clockwise from Danny Villaruz, Rose Sabangan, Veronica Esteban, Al Sabangan, Louie Funtanilla, Art Abinsay, Amado Yoro, Ben Cabreros, Carmen Cabreros, Ella Taong, Lina Mercado, Emmie Villaruz, Helen Grace Go, Paul Taong, Julius Soria, Loida Yamamoto, Davelyn Quijano, Jun Abinsay, LEO GOZAR=======APPROVAL OF LEO GOZAR AS PROGRAM CONSULTANT. MAY 2, 20155 2nd President Quirino Award---Hawaii Prince Hotel-------$65.00 ticket-------400 guests========Mrs. ISAH 2015 October 24, 2015 incentive 50/50 to participating unit and ISAH.=============Narvacan Marker=====approved==========

BRIAN SCHATZ, MARK TAKAI, TULSI GABBARD, DAVID IGE, BOB MCDERMOTT, BRYAN JEREMIAH WILL BE IN VICTORY======PERSONAL PULSE AND PREDICTION

NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL ELECTION DAY TUESDAY======It is 12:30pm Tuesday=====This is MY PERSONAL PULSE AND PREDICTION TO BE A WINNER/s IN CERTAIN OFFICE/S: US SENATE- BRIAN SCHATZ===========US CONGRESS- TAKAI. TULSI IS REELECTED======HAWAII GOVERNOR- IGE/TATSUI; STATE REPS: BOB MCDERMOTT, BRYAN JEREMIAH==============

THE TRUTH, THE FACTS AND THE REAL

The Truth, The Facts and the History of Gumil Oahu August 13, 10996======================= This is AMADO I. YORO, a humble person to say the FACTS, THE TRUTH AND THE REAL HISTORY OF GUMIL OAHU=======Nov 1, 2014 Saturday--FilComCenter----Attended the Gumil Filipinas 4th International Conference====== THE ORIGINAL AND MAIN REASON OF THE AUG 13, 1996 WAS AN EVENING WITH BANNAWAG EDITOR DIONISIO BULONG AND LIWAYWAY MANAGING EDITOR REYNALDO DUQUE. Marlene Manzano and Amado Yoro coordinated the dinner with my CLOSED FRIENDS with PLUMA CONNECTION, THIRTY ONE [31] people came. ================1. Jun Abinsay, 2. Ric Agnes, 3. Jerry Ilar, 4. Mona ilar, 5. Paul Taong 6. Estrella Taong, 7. Lety Pascua, 8. Carayo Caoilii, 9, David Cordero, 10. Rina Sagayadoro, 11. Tony Sagayadoro, 12. Elias Yoro, 13. Namnama Baptista, 14. Maggie Domingo, 15. Joe Lazo, 16. Mike Ulibas, 17, Helen Ulibas, 18. Gerry Rojo, 19. Evelyn Rojo 20. Romualdo Agustin, 21. Larry Fiesta, 22. Fred Quibol, 23. Marlene Manzano, 24. Amado Yoro, 25. Arlie Tagayuna, 26. Victor Rayo, 27. Arsenio Macadangdang, 28. Gladys Menor, 29. Philip Blanco, 30. Ben Mendoza, 31. Gladys Mendoza============= Joe Lazo DID NOT CALL THIS DINNER gathering. Marlene ans i did. No mistake. Joe Lazo took opportunity. Ric Agnes and Gladys Menor brought Dionisio Bulong and Reynaldo Duque to the Kambingan Restaurant. Mely Ramos joined the dinner. Gloria came to the kambingan from work. She did not eat dinner. She witnessed the installation of interim officers officiated by Reynaldo Duque.========== During the dinner, Joe Lazo came out immediately and said: This is the cream of the crop" why don't we organize a Gumil Oahu--------Joe Lazo took advantage and opportunity using the crowd Marlene and I called for a special evening and dinner for the two editors. ========================Joe Lazo took advantage.========With hesitation, I accepted the INTERIM PRESIDENCY with a clear condition and understanding that it is NOT IN ANY WAY A COMPETITION TO ANY EXISTING GUMIL GROUP, BUT TO SERVE AS A PARTNER in making sisters in promoting and advancing the Literary and cultural objectives ======and I was officially elected as president in March 1997 general membership election at the Pearl City Public Library.==================Ric Agnes, Mike Ulibas and I worked the draft of the Bylas using the GF as pattern/model=======Under my administration we set a goal and objectives include but not limited to the Writers International Networking [WIN] of Conference==========We held series of Literary Workshops and Forums====== From the 4 Original writers Mike Ulibas, Francisco Ponce, Ric Agnes, Amado Yoro, then Art Ignacio and Fernando Agnes came in=============When I got out as president in November 2001--------we awarded SEVEN OUTSTANDING WRITERS considering they are the products of the Gumil Oahu: Andel Barroga, Lina Mercado, Gladys Menor, Flory Fermin, Philip Blanco, Letty Pascua======= ========================================================== November 1, 2014 Official opening of the program: 7:15 pm Table 15: to my right: Pat Bolo, Elizabeth Alimbuyoguen, Rafael Alimbuyuguen, Abe Mariano, Mrs. Mariano, Mila Fernandez, Mila's daughter, Cris Ugale, Mar Ugale. Table 4: Eli Raquel, Lavina Laforga, Adoracion Salantes, Dr. Edna Nagtalon---Ric Agnes Intro: guests, Jun Bumanglag, Magsingal Association of Hawaii President Armi Farinas, Groip Builders President Lito Alcantra, Annak Ti Batac President Cesar Caoili, Hawaii Assn of Filipino Travel Organizers President Rose Galanto, Joe Pacquing, Everlasting Tours and Travel Inc Owner/President Edit Gudoy, Ohana Vintarinians Assn Dante Jose, Kalayaan Philippines-Hawaii International President Ben Pulido, Miss Teen Hawaii Raissa Pulido Opening Prayer: Fr. Danny Laeda Entertainment: Dances Duet by Edison and Myrna Villegas Presentations of Muses: Mila Fernandez-2009 Nena Bueno-2013 Etta Mendoza- 2014 Guest speaker: Maria Etrata---introduced by |Emelyn Damo NO SOCIETY CAN EXIST WITHOUT CULTURE, IF NO CULTURE AND TRADITION, WE ARE NO ONE. ETRATA RECOGNIZED THE EXISTENCE OF Gumil Oahu in a very simple beginning with goals and objectives: writing, writing, drama, short stories, bucanegan and others. Crowning of Mutia Etta Fernandez Mendoza Maria Etrata and Lito Alcantra Rafael rendered daniw to Etta Mendoza Schools being helped by GO Bimmanga Elementary School, Currimao Dona Josefa Edralin Marcos Elementary School, Currimao Cabaroan Elementary School, Bacarra Sinait Learning Center, Sinait Panay Elementary School, Magsingal Nagsantaan Elementary School, Nagsantaan, Cabugao Santa Clara Elementary School, Gonzaga, Cagayan San Manuel Elementary School, San Manuel Pangasinan Mabusag School. Badoc Calayab Elementary School. Calayab Silag Pacang Elementary School, Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur San Antonio Elementary School, Sarrat Suso Elementary School, Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur Program closed at 9:50pm Consulate Dagiti nagsarita NCCA-Raquel MTB-Raquel=Nagtalon Dances-Teresita Inis Nobela - Bumanglag Daniw-Amado Salaysay-Ric