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FIRST OF FIRST FILIPINOS IN HAWAII ---an ongoing research by Amado I. Yoro

First of First Filipinos In Hawaii Ongoing research by Amado I. Yoro Member, Filipino Centennial Celebration Commission [Act 159] FIRST OF FIRST FILIPINOS IN HAWAII By Amado I. Yoro OFCC/UFCH Co-Chairman, Sakada Centennial Celebration 2006 10/2/2002 Still yet to come, preparation is underway and by the late part of 2005 or three years from now, Hawaii Filipino Community and Hawaii’s general community will be celebrating the 100 years of Filipino Immigration for the whole year 2006. As duly approved by State Legislature, both houses, Senate and House of Representatives, and duly signed by Honorable Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano under Act 159 (HR 1942)(OFCC Res 12-2001), to commemorate this significant history of Filipinos in Hawaii, I would like to share what I have found out during my search and research who among the Filipinos of Hawaii are considered “first” in the respective field of profession, endeavor, maybe employment, government positions, and “who’s who among Filipinos” based on informations and sources* available in the course of my research. (This is a partial research) Immigration by nationality: Per “An Act for Government of Masters & Servants” Hawaii Legislature of 1850 passed a law that employers are permitted to recruit workers from foreign countries. Prior to the Filipino immigration, other ethnic nationals came first in these order:  Chinese, 1852;  South Sea Islanders, 1859-1865;  Japanese, 1868;  Portuguese, 1878;  Norwegians, 1881;  Germans, 1881;  Puerto Rican, 1900;  Korean, 1903;  Filipinos, 1906;  Spaniards, 1907. The Filipino Immigrations: Prior to December 20, 1906, it was learned that recent historical discoveries claim that the earliest Filipino came to the United States way back in 1765 when a group of Luzon “indios” working as slaves in the Spanish Galleon Trade jumped ship and settled in the bayous of Louisiana” (Milkfist In Brackish Water/Bangus” by Rev. Fred Vergara. “The first recorded settlement of Filipinos in America dates way back to 1763 when Filipinos aboard Spanish galleons jumped ship in New Orleans and fled into the bayous of Louisiana” (Filipino Chronicle Editorial March 1, 2001) Andrew Lind mentioned in his book “Hawaii’s People” that there were 5 Filipinos came to Hawaii in 1853 as a cook, musicians. They were scattered in the different neighboring islands” Reverend Fred Vergara added that: “Filipinos can serve as “bridge person” in America’s emerging new pluralism. Filipinos and other Asians share a common geographic origin in the Asia-Pacific basin. Filipinos and Black share a common colonial history from Spain. Filipinos and Black share a common experience in slavery and oppression. Filipinos and Native Americans share a common religious heritage and indigenous belief in environmental spirits. Filipinos are heirs of over four centuries of Christian culture and traditions from 1521 to 1898 on the Spanish colonization. The Hawaii Sugar Planters Assn (HSPA) had decided to extend the recruit to the Philippines, its official representative A. F. Judd went to Manila, and had recruited the first 15 Ilokanos, all males boarded into SS Doric first landed in Honolulu port on December 20, 1906 then proceeded to Ola’a Plantation at the Big Island. These 15 males were: 1. Antonio Gironella, 14 2. Francisco Gironella, 18 3. Vicente Gironella, 19 4. Celestino Cortez, 19 5. Julian Galmen, 20 6. Mariano Cortez, 21 7. Martin de Jesus, 22 8. Mariano Gironella, 23 9. Apolonio Ramos, 26 10. Emiliano Dasulla, 26, married 11. Cecilio Sagun, 27, married 12. Prudencio Sagun, 28, married 13. Marcelino Bello, 28 14. Filomeno Rebollido, 30 15. Simplicio Gironella, 56, married (Simplicio Gironella was the father of Antonio, Francisco, Vicente, and Mariano Gironella) Below names arranged as they were listed in the Oath of Inward Passenger List. 10- Martin de Jesus = 22 - single 11- Mauricio Cortez = 21-single 12-Cecilio Sagun = 27 – married 13-Marciano Bello = 28 –single 14-Filomeno Rebollido=30- single 15-Apolonio Ramos = 26- single 16-Francisco Gironella = 18-single 17-Antonio Gironella =14-single 18-Prudencio Sagun= 28-married 19-Celestino Cortez =19-single 20-Emiliano Dasulla=26-married 21-Julian Galmen=20-single 22-Simplicio Gironella=56-married 23-Vicente Gironella=19-single 24-Mariano Gironella=23-single A. F. Judd Report December 1906 – HSPA Simplicio Gironella is the father of Antonio, Francisco, Vicente, and Mariano What life they were confronted: Filipinos coming to America are always confronted by dualistic, bifurcated, double-standard, and dichotomized Western culture. Westerners “split” everything from atom to marriage. Black and White, hostility and hospitality, racism and paternalism, liberalism and fundamentalism, civilized and barbaric, work and play, etc. This is the context in which Filipino Americans and other immigrants find themselves. If they are to survive and thrive, they must learn to live in this context “Pagdiriwang 1996: Legacy and Vision of Hawaii’s Filipino Americans “by Jonathan Okumura and Roderick Labrador said: “The commencement of Filipino labor migration to Hawaii on December 20, 1906 ….first Filipino labor recruit arrive in 1906 significantly 15 Ilokanos from the group that would eventually comprised the majority of the Hawaii Filipino population. These 15 were assigned to Ola’a Plantation on the Big Island, and 2 of them were sent on a tour of all the plantations and then were returned to the Philippines “to testify of conditions seen by them” Okumura acknowledged that the 15 Ilokanos were not the first arrival, as Andrew Lind pointed out in his book: “All About Hawaii” that 5 were in the island 3 in Honolulu; 2 unknown before December 20, 1906. The reason why the 15 were recognized as the first arrival was that Alfred Judd of HSPA made that official as first recruit workers. 1907 there were less than 190 Filipino men, said Okumura, quoting Ramon Cariaga, a Filipino anthropologist, while information says: 150 in 1907 by Ruth Mabanglo; Sinking Root: Filipino American Legacy in Hawaii edited by Dean Alegado. In 1907, the first recruit of Filipino laborers consisting of 188 men; 20 women and 2 children according to “Filipino Immigrant by Honorante Mariano, University of Oregon Thesis – 1933” : That Filipinos have proven themselves to be good workers. They adopt themselves well to the tasks in the field…85 percent of all Filipinos are engaged in field work…” Mariano enumerated the following reasons why Filipinos attracted for emigration: • Love of adventure • Influence of Steamship companies. Camilo Osias asserted in January 1930 that “steamship companies were the main responsible to the large exodus of Filipinos, and he said in part: “American shipping interest advertise all through the country the allurement of this land of opportunity and promise” One of the sakadas believe that going to Hawaii is just like Paradise and saying “Kasla Gloria Ti Hawaii” • Influence of relatives • Desires for education • Economic causes Ruben Alcantara in his Sakada: Filipino Adaptation In Hawaii said: “Sakada story is the basic historical foundation of Filipino life in Hawaii today (Sakada – in general refers to a laborer-recruit, as well as to the process of recruiting..) Different Waves of Filipino Immigrations: 1. First Waves – December 20, 1906- 1919 2. Second Waves – 1920-1929 In 1925 about 50% Filipinos –sugar plantation workers. Pablo Manlapit led a fight for higher pay and better home 3. Third Waves – 1930- 1934. The Tyding McDuffie Independence Act/Commonwealth 4. Fourth Waves – 1946. Mass migration (Gran Exodus). Port Salomague, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. Syquia Building in Vigan, Ilocos Sur was a Recruiting Center via SS Maunawili and SS Falcon 5. Fifth Waves – 1965 The Pacific Frontier and the Philippines US Filipino Directory by Stanley B. Garibay A. The First Filipino-American Relationship The first Filipino-American contact was when Commodore Mathew Perry, after a successfully open a commercial footing in the Orient through a Treaty with Japan, 1854, went to Manila to Scout Filipinos to work in a Naval Base at Guam. But the first real Filipino-American relationship occurred when Assistant Secretary Theodore Roosevelt, due to the absent of Secretary Long, cabled Commodore George Dewey, who was in Hong Kong, to attack the Spanish Garrison in the Philippines, May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War of 1989. The sudden great immigration of Filipinos in the United States between 1922-1940 was due to the great demand of labor in both U.S and Hawaii. It was the third great immigration of Oriental in America. First the Chinese immigrant that came in 1860 who were used to work in railroads across the continent, second the Japanese that came during 1910-1920 to work in the farms” There were three types of Filipinos that came to the USA from 1921 to 1932. First, the “Adventurers”, which composed of the students and the laborers. There were two kinds of students: the regular and the pensionados who were sent by the Philippine government to study in USA. The pensionados were supposed to be the bright students, but there were those who were also sent as favorite sons of the politicians. Most of them did not do any good except a few like Camilo Osias from Bauang, La Union. The regular student on the other hand were the victims of the Depression of 1930-1938. Very few also succeeded like Benny Catapusan, who got his Doctor’s degree by being schoolboy. Those who got their degrees went back to the Philippines to teach after the Second World War. Some stayed in America and became common laborer in farms, restaurants and hotels. This is due to lack of opportunity for Filipinos in United States. B. American Reaction to Filipinos (From 1928-1943) Between 1924-1925, most of the Filipinos were sent to Hawaii to work in the sugar plantations. In 1926-1928, most of them begun to come to the United States through Port of Seattle, Washington. Most of them found work in Alaska Salmon Canneries. In 1928-1931, most of them begun to fill the needs of the farm works, railroads and sawmills, from Washington to California and as far as Arizona to Montana. First the Filipinos stayed in Washington, goes to Alaska in summer, then find any kind of city jobs such as hotel, restaurant, schoolboy, or in the farm during Winter. King street of Seattle, Washington was their Small Manila. You find pool-Halls one after the other full of them. They worked in the farms from Tacoma, Auburn. Puyallup up to Wenarchee and Yakima, the apple Valley of Washington. The years of 1926-1930 when most of them came to USA, the American public begun to resent the present. American Newspapers in the Pacific Coast were full of Anti-Filipino Editorials and news. Mrs. Sweet from Yakima, wrote series of Articles in the Philippine Free Press admonishing the Filipino parents not to send any more of their sons to America to become the victims of “SIN” (She was acting the Filipino Mother of Yakima, She tried hard to help Filipinos find work in the Valley). Catherine Mayo also wrote her worst anti-Filipinos book: “Daughter For Sell” The Filipino students tried their best to continue their educations going to high schools as schoolboys earning from $8.00 to $20.00 a month. As the years went by, only about 5% to 3% of them had the courage to finish their studies, those who went as far as finishing four years college, participated in the Philippine Independence debate. For the Filipinos were then beginning to question the prolonged presence of the American in the Philippines. In Hawaii, Filipinos tried their best. They involved themselves in government, in politics, in law and tried their luck in business, in education, and all activities they believed they can survive. And by striving their best it pays off. 1. Honorable Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano, first Filipino governor in Hawaii and the United State of America,1994-2002, son of a sakada from Urdaneta, Pangasinan 2. .Honorable Eduardo Malapit, first Filipino Mayor in USA, in Kauai, Hawaii., passed away August 2007 3. Judge Alfred Laureta, first Filipino Federal District Judge, first Filipino State Director of Labor and Industrial Relations followed by Dr. Joshua Agsalud, Mario Ramil, Leonardo Agor 4. Atty. Peter Aduja, son of Vigan, first Filipino elected representative to occupy a seat, Territory of Hawaii, 1954, first president of Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii, 1977, passed away last February 2007 5. Honorable Benjamin Menor, first Filipino elected senator, Territory of Hawaii and first Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte and followed by Mario Ramil and Simeon Acoba , both son of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. 6. Mrs. Ines Cayaban, first Filipina to study Public Health Nursing at the University of Hawaii 7. Pablo Manlapit, first Filipino labor movement organizer 8. Mario Albalos, first Filipino awardee of the Thomas Jefferson Award by the American Institute of Public Service & Honolulu Advertiser, followed by Dr. Espaldon, Richard Abing, Ines Cayaban and Jesus Cayaban, Dr. Erlinda Cachola, Amado Yoro, 1988 and Atty Tony Ramil, 1989 9. Richard Adap, first Filipino teacher in Hawaii 10. Elias Yadao, first Filipino member of Board of Supervisor 11. Richard Caldito, Sr., first Filipino Councilman in Maui County 12. Alfred Lardizabal, first Filipino Director of State Personnel & Services. Served as State Representative representing Kauai 13. .Domingo Los Banos, first Filipino District Superintendent, State Dept of Education 14. Amado I. Yoro, first Ilokano staff member Hawaii Filipino News under Ambassador Juan C. Dionisio, Sr, and Yoro a first son of Sinait, Ilocos Sur to become president of Oahu Filipino Community Council, first president of DWCLCAAH, Gumil Oahu; number one poet in resident – Hawaii; first son of Sinait served as member of the Hawaii State Board of Registration (COMELEC) appointed by Gov. George Ariyoshi; first Ilokano writer won the major prize (3rd) Economy Tours & Travel, Inc; and first prize winner of the Ulopan Literary Contest, one of the two (2) Pedro Bucaneg Awardee 2002 in Hawaii (Poetry category . Amado Yoro is the first Ilokano Hawaii resident published novelette for Bannawag, 1977, followed by Mario Albalos, 1978, Francisco Ponce 1979, and others 15. Maggie P. Domingo, first woman to become president of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii; first president of Ilocos Nortenians of America (INA); member, Hawaii Public Television Committee appointed by Gov Cayetano 16. Mrs. Irene Quemado, first Ms Philippines-Hawaii 2002, sponsored by Philippine Cultural Foundation of Hawaii, Inc. 17. Matilda Molina, first Filipina woman served as acting Chairperson of the Hawaii Democratic Party, first woman to become president of Oahu Filipino Community Council, 1978-1979. Served as UFCH secretary 18. Agrifina Cabebe, first woman served as vice president of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii 19. Peter Bareng, first president of United Laoageneos of Hawaii 20. Justo dela Cruz, first president of the Oahu Filipino Community Council, 1959-1961, also served UFCH president, 1961-1962, then elected OFCC president, 1968-1969 21. Dr. Gregory dela Cruz, first Filipino to serve a member of the Board of Regent, University of Hawaii, a son of Justo Dela Cruz, a community leader and administrator 22. Joe Blanco, first Filipino to chair the Board of Regent, University of Hawaii, a son of businessman Fred Blanco. 23. Roland Sagum, first UFCH convention Chairman and first president of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii, 1959-1960; first Commander of the Hawaii Chapter Order of Knights of Rizal, 1971-1984. On January 7, 1959, Ambassador Juan C. Dionisio, Sr, appointed Sagum as General Chairman to assist a Statewide fund drive for a Rizal shrine in memory of the 100th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. By September 15, 1961 a total of approximately $10,000.00 as part of a US Army Friendship Mission to the Philippines, where Sagum deeply involved in Knights of Rizal. • Shirley Jacinto, first Miss Hawaii Talent Searcher’s Club • Mel A. Gonzales, first president of Hawaii Talent Searcher’s Club. Mel involved with KISA Radio as a DJ, then OFCC as a member of the board, then as president of the Postal Carrier Union. He is a dramatist, actor and writer. • Honorable Lorraine Rodero Inouye, first Filipina (Piddig, IN & La Union) Mayor for the Big Island County, now a State Senator • Consul General Solita Aguirre, first Filipina(Manila) to become Consul General at the Philippine Consulate General, Honolulu • Hon. Modesto Farolan, first Ilokano [Sarrat, IN] and first Consul General, Philippine Consulate General, Honolulu, Hawaii 1946-1948 • Buddy Gomez, first non-career diplomat served as Consul General Philippine Consulate 1986-1990 • Ambassador Minerva Jean Falcon, first Ilokana (Lallo, Cagayan) to serve as Consul General, Philippine Consulate General, Honolulu 1996-1999 • Lerina Saludes Galvez, first Miss Gumil Hawaii • Nenita Ibarra Crisostomo, first Miss Sinaitenians of Oahu • Leticia Yoro Basuel, first Mrs. Sinait National High School Alumni of Hawaii, sponsored by SNHSAAH 1997 • Imelda S. Padasdao, first Filipina deacon, Philippine Independent & Episcopal Church- Honolulu • Honorable Daniel Kihano, first Filipino Speaker of the House of Representatives, State of Hawaii (Emilio S. Alcon, Vice Speaker) • Mr. Lito Alcantra, first Filipino contractor who was awarded as Minority Contractor of the Year, Hawaii, Guam and California • Janell Dumlao, first Miss Isabela Hawaii Association • Mr. Tony L. Sagayadoro, first president of Isabela Hawaii Association, during his term, he coordinated the Aloha Medical Mission to Isabela. He is now at KNDI Radio as a DJ and Account Executive; Pride in Waipahu; UFCH Progress Awardee 2001, now Hawaii Program Coordinator MOTTEP • Mr. Constancio Quinto, first president of Laoag City Circle of Hawaii. Active with Caballeros de Dimasalang. • Manuel Cabacungan, first president of Sinaitenians of Oahu. 1973 and Annak Ti Sinait iti Hawaii, 1997. Co-organizer of Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii; Sinait National High School Alumni Assn of Hawaii. • Dr. Estrella Pada Taong, first president of Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii. 1995. Became active with OFCC, Ilocos Surians Assn of Hawaii, Gumil Oahu, others. • Debbie Obrero, first Miss Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii • Acela Garcia, first Mrs Hawaii Filipina, United Filipino Council of Hawaii, thereafter, she was very much involved with the community. Served in various capacities with OFCC board and UFCH • Albert Ugalino, UFCH president who first to formulate Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Scholarship Pageant. Involved with Tri-Media Council, a comedy-drama writer. • Pastor Pablo, first president of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce • Isabel Tagala, first woman president of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce • Cecille Piros, first president of Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Maui Chapter, followed by Atty. Tony Ramil • Dr. Henry Manayan, first Ilokano who owned and managed first Filipino Radio Station, KISA. Dr. Manayan served UFCH President, 1973-1975 (His son Rick Manayan also served UFCH president 1994-1995. His other son Henry, Jr. became mayor of Milpitas, California) • Modesto Salve, first born to graduate from Honolulu public school • Leticia Quintal, first Miss Hawaii Filipina, 1959, followed by Lilian Gabuco, 1960. • • Carmella Barut. First Miss Oahu Filipina 1973, but won for Miss Hawaii Filipina • Ludivina de Castro, first first runner-up for Miss Oahu Filipina Pageant that was automatically Miss Oahu Filipina. • Honorable Rudy Pacarro, first Filipino to serve as Chair, Honolulu Council • Donovan Dela Cruz, youngest Filipino to serve as Chair, Honolulu Council, 2003 • Bella Ortega Tomas, first Filipina selected a s Mrs. Hawaii, and first Filipina who won 3rd placer of the Mrs. America • Richard Ato, first Filipino to serve as Asst Chief of Police, Honolulu Police Dept. • Carayo Caoili, first president of the Hawaii Filipino American Media Council. Former Editor of Fil-am Courier, co-organizer of Gumil Oahu • Pacita Saludes, first president of Gumil Hawaii; Annak ti Kailokuan, first Hawaii writer awardee as Leona Florentino, highest award given by Gumil Filipinas; UFCH Progress Awardee 2001 • Roland A. Bueno, first president of Gumil, USA, Inc., editor-in-chief, Bannawag Hawaii Bureau, Inc (BHBI), staff members, Amado Yoro, Elvin Quiocho, Mike Ulibas, Bert Ugalino. Publishers: Rev. Jose J. Lazo & Maggie Domingo • Annie Corpuz, first president of La Union Circle of Hawaii • Fortunato Teho, first Filipino graduate from University of Hawaii • Connie Chun, first Filipina to serve as Chairwoman of the Honolulu Police Commission. When ran a state representative against Romy Cachola, with a tie vote, result after the Office Election intervened, Romy Cachola won. • Norberto Villanueva, first Filipino Radio Announcer in Hawaii • Leonora Albayalde, first organizer of Kauai Filipino Women’s Club. One of the first 5 Bishop’s Awardee, St. Paul’s Church 2001, others are Gloria P. Yoro, Albina Gamponia, Gregorio Guerrero, Miguel Pascua. • Jean Lumaoag, first president and founder of Filipino Business Womens Assn of Hawaii • Geminiano Toy Arre, Jr., first Filipino to serve as president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce • Diosdado Avecilla, first Filipino travel organizer/agent and also known as “Dean of Filipino Travel Agents” • Faustino Respicio, ran the longest radio and TV program for 55+ year the “Filipino Fiesta” • Rev. Timoteo Quintero, first vicar & founder of St. Paul’s Church, Honolulu since 1959-1997, replaced by Rev. Randolph VN Albano • Dr. Amefil Agbayani, first Filipina born to win UH distinguish alumna award and obtained doctorate in Political Science • Atty. Abelina Madrid Shaw, first Filipina to be appointed into Cabinet post by Governor George Ariyoshi, as Special Assistant to the Governor and the Human Resources and Progressive Neighborhood Program, and now Chief of Staff under Honolulu Mayor Harris’ administration • Dr. Helen Nagtalon Miller, first Hawaii born Filipina who obtained Ph. D at the University of Hawaii • Francisco Ponce, first Ilokano writer in Hawaii selected as Most Valuable Writer of Bannawag 1978 • Fred Quibol, first Editor-in-Chief, Tangguyob Magazine, Gumil Oahu official magazine since 1997- 2000 • Pacita C. Saludes, Amado Yoro, Mario Albalos, first triumvirate in Iloko writing, Gumil Hawaii, Ilokandia Magazine 1975-1982 • Zachary Labez, Amado Yoro, Jun Colmenares, triumvirate editorial board for Oahu Filipino Times, OFCC • Ric Agnes, first Ilokano writer in Hawaii who won first prize for the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for two consecutive years, editor of Tangguyob • Artemio T. Ignacio, first Ilokano writer in Hawaii to win the Upland Municipal Ilocos Sur Assn in USA (UMISA) and Prinsesa Urduja Literary Award (PULA) • Andel Barroga, first Webmaster of Iluko.com and put Tangguyob on the Website, former vice president of Gumil Oahu • Amelia (Mel) Ramos, first president and founder of Gumil Hawaii Grande; UFCH Progress award 2001 • • Roland Casamina, first president of the Filipino Community Center, Inc. 1993 • Edith Pascua, first president of the Hawaii Filipino Democrat. 2002, past president, OFCC, board member, FilComCenter • Carol Taj, first Ms Ilocos Nortenians of America • Dr. Danilo Ablan, first president of Sirmata (Vision) 2004 • Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., first president of Vigan Association of Hawaii, 1983. Member, State House of Representatives • Senator Robert Bunda, first Filipino Senate President. Hawaii State Senate 2000 • Angela Baraquio, first Filipina and Asian won Miss America 2000 • Benny Agbayani, first Filipino World Champion Baseball • Ben Villaflor, first Filipino boxer, Champion • Jesus Salud, first son of Sinait, Champion, boxing, followed by Brian Viloria (Narvacan, IS), both known as “Hawaiian Punch”. Both Ilokano parents • Dr. Ignacio “Nas” Torres, first president to Filipino Coalition for Solidarity, president, Candonians of Hawaii • Pete Ramos, first president of Tri-Media Council, served UFCH president 1979-1981, and Deputy District Governor, District 50, Lions Club International • Rev. Randolph V.N.Albano, first who introduced a Bishop’s Award annual recognition, St. Paul’s Church, membership Chair of the Order of Knights of Rizal, Hawaii Chapter • Larry Ramirez, first president & founder of Ilocos Norte College of Arts & Trade Alumni Assn of Hawaii, past president of United Laoageneos of Hawaii, board member, OFCC. • Serafin ‘Jun’ Colmenares, first Chairman of the Philippine Consulate Philippine Celebration Committee of Hawaii, 1999, COVO president; • Orlando Layugan, first president of San Nicolas National High School Assn of Hawaii • Judge Mario Evangelista, first president of Fil-Am Vets, 1991 • Rev. Jose J, Lazo, first president & founder of Friends of Marcos, Radio Commentator, Resource person, UFCH; co-organizer, Gumil Oahu. He is the first minister to introduce Baptist Church • Mrs. Florentina Lazo, first president of Baguio High School International Alumni Assn – Hawaii Chapter • Ted Saribay, first president of Filipino Leaders Alliance Group (FLAG), past president, Cabugao Sons & Daughters of Hawaii • Dr. Raymund Liongson, first president of the Northwestern University (Hawaii), instructor, Leeward Community College, University of Hawaii System, and president of the University of Philippine Alumni Assn of Hawaii, now Commissioner, Filipino Centennial Celebration Commssion • Mrs. Soledad Alconcel, founder of Philippine Cultural Foundation in Hawaii • Fely Unico, first president of Sampaguita Club; member of Gumil Hawaii • Francisco Ugale, first president of Magsingal Hawaii Residents Assn of Hawaii, publisher of Hawaii Filipino News; served as UFCH President • Conrado Paguirigan, first president of Damilians,(San Nicolas Foundation of Hawaii, Inc.), followed by Ernie Pascua • Nicanor Agdeppa, first president of Sinaitenians of Maui • January 16, 1971, first assembly meeting of Gumil Hawaii, KAIM Radio headed by Mrs. Pacita Cabulera Saludes and Anton Cacatian, Felipe Madarang, others • August 13, 1996, first assembly of Gumil Oahu, Filipino Express Restaurant, Kambingan, Westgate Center, Waipahu. Amado Yoro was elected first president, • August 17, 1996, first Literary Forum, Gumil Oahu, Ewa Manager’s Mansion, Chaired by Francisco Ponce. • November 15, 16, 17, 2002, first Gumil International Conference hosted by Gumil Oahu in coordination with Gumil Filipinas and Gumil Metro Manila, headed by Gladys Menor, Jose A. Bragado and Cles B. Rambaud, president of their respective Gumil. It was held at the Philippine Consulate and FilComCenter. • Edmund “Butch” Calaycay, Jr., first Filipino Certified Court Ilokano Interpreter, Nov 2007[I met him in person at UH Nov 17, 2007] • Additional names as of August 25, 2005 • Lolinda Ramos, first Filipina Corporate Officer of banking institution Filipino Newspapers and Periodicals The most current are: o Filipino Summit Maui 2004 by publisher Herman Andaya from Bacarra, Ilocos Norte o Fil-Am Light News 2004 Maui by Cornelio Ancheta from Laoag City o Pingki – Ilocos Surian Assn of Hawaii newsletter edited by Amado I. Yoro, 2003 to present o Fil-Am Courier, publish by David and Mary Cordero, twice a month, 1987 to present, Amado Yoro is one of the Editorial staffs o The Hawaii Filipino Chronicle, semi-monthly, 1997 to present, Amado Yoro is one of the contributors o Oahu Filipino Times edited by Zachary Labez, Amado Yoro, Jun Colmenares, publish by OFCC,bimonthly, 2001 to present o Tangguyob, Iloko Writers magazine by Gumil Oahu, quarterly, 1997 to present, Amado Yoro as its first president, edited by Fred Quibol o Aramid ni San Pablo, an official newsletter by St. Paul’s Church, Honolulu, editors Dwayne Bueno, Amado Yoro, managing Editor, Rose Galanto, Norma Alejandro, Cheryl Lei Yoro, Chad Agullana, staffs Others like:  Ang Sandaka ( The Sword), weekly published by Pablo Manlapit, 1914  Hawaii Filipino News, Editor Roman Cariaga, published by Star Bulletin, 1930-1939  Filipino News, Editor Abe Albayalde, English-Iloko weekly, Kauai, 1951-1959  Masakbayanmi a Filipinos, monthly, English-Iloko, 1934-1938  Philippine Press, bi-weekly, English-Iloko, Hilo, 1934  Kauai Mangiturong, 1938  Ti Silaw, Cayetano Ligot, publisher and Clemente Reyes, Editor, (claimed to be the oldest and largest Filipino publication), 1938  Tulong, 1938  Naimbag a Nakem, 1938  Goodwill, a magazine, 1938  Hawaii Island, semi-monthly, 1938  Mangitandudo, Kauai, weekly, 1938  Philippine Commonwealth Cheronicle, 1938  Philippine News Tribune, Maximo Sevilla, editor, 1938  Hawaii Nei, monthly magazine, 1941  Work to Win Bulletin, Wartime magazine, Faustino Respicio, 1941  Philippines at War, the Medium of Information Among Filipinos, 1943-1945  New Post, the New Philippines, Ric Labez, Editor, 1947-1949  Philippine Journal, Agapito Patacsil, editor-publisher, 1947-1962  Ti Mangyuna, 1948-1958  Hawaii Filipino American Tribune, 1950  Now is the Time, religious paper, Maui, 1953  Hawaii Reporter, labor newspaper with Filipino edition, 1959-1961  Philippine American Press, 1960  Philippine American Goodwill Foundation, 1960  The Filipino Herald of Hawaii, Teddi Medina, editor, 1962  Pilipino Progress, Pearl City Publishing, 1965  Pacific Courier, Victor Agmata, publisher, 1967-1979; it was taken over by Mel Europa, Editor, 1979-1988  Pacific Journal, Raymund Bartolome, publisher, 1967-1977  Pahayag, anti-martial law newsletter, 1972-1989  Filipino Community News, Ric Labez and Dr. Henry Manayan, 1975-1976  Paradise Magazine, edited by Rev. David Saludez, Pacita Saludes and Antone Cacatian, 1974-1976  Ilokandia Magazine, co-publishers: Amado Yoro, Elias Yoro, Pacita Saludes, Graciano Soriano, Leo Blanco, Anastacio de Castro, trilingual edited by Amado Yoro and Pacita Saludes, Francisco Ponce, 1976-1982  Hawaii Filipino News, Ambassador Juan C. Dionisio, editor/publisher, 1975-1981; it was taken over by Francisco Ugale, 1981-1987  Santak, an Iloko supplement of HFN, edited by Amado Yoro, 1983-1986  OFCC Newsletter, edited by Lulu dela Cruz, 1980-1982  Pluma Magazine, Co-Publisher, Amado Yoro and Mario Orbito, editor, Mario Albalos, 1986-1988  KISS Magazine, edited/published by Rick Manayan  The Sentinel, an official Newsletter for Sinaitenians of Oahu, published/edited by Amado Yoro, 1985-1987  The Pride of Sinait, an official newsletter of Sinait National High School Alumni Assn of Hawaii, published/edited by Amado Yoro, 1996-1997  The Community Advocate News Magazine, trilingual, monthly, publisher, Jun Abinsay, 1992-1995  Kaisahan, UFCH newsletter edited by Sol Manaay and Rick Manayan, Amado Yoro, Iloko Editor, 1996-1998 OFCC Past Presidents & Present  Justo Dela Cruz+ 1959-1961  Adelino Valentin+ 1961-1961  Diosdado Avecilla+ 1961-1962  Jesus O. Cayaban+ 1962-1963  Dr. Marcelino Avecilla+ 1963-1964  Gelacio Daoang + 1964-1965  Moises Claveria+ 1965-1966  Pedro Oducayen+ 1966-1967  Emilio Alcon+ 1967-1967  Victor Agmata 1967-1968  Justo Dela Cruz+ 1968-1969  Bart Alcaraz+ 1969-1970  Pol Ragasa+ 1970-1971 12/31/13/colorado  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” Longboy2008-2009  Danny Villaruz 2009-2010  Maria Etrata 2010-2012  Jean Jeremiah 2012-2014  Alex Vergara 2014-2015 Miss Oahu Filipina  1973 Carmela Barut*  1973 Ludivina De Castro  1974 Celita De Castro*  1974 Robin Cabiles  1975 Jackery Tejada*  1975 Sharilyn Baqui  1976 Sharon Robles*  1976 Erlinda Meneses  1977 Lourdes Felipe*  1977 Teresa Fernandez  1978 Theresa Ribaya  1979 Elsa Perlas  1980 Juli-Ann Nalani Sagum  1981 Cynthia Lapenia  1982 Coralei Rivera  1983 Melinda Gaborna*  1983 Maribel Esteban  1984 Dodie Viquelia*  1984 Ginger Davenport  1985 Gladys Primero  1986 Joyce Mina  1987 Ligaya Stice*  1987 Marie Ann Agustin  1988 Melissa De La Cruz  1989 Romelia Broas*  1989 Ania Lei Davalos  1990 Kathy Duhaylongsod*  1991 Lori Ann Messina  1992 Gayle Valdez  1993 Raquel Bueno  1994 Corazon Dumlao  1995 Pamela Domingo*  1995 Cheryl Fernandez  1996 Lori Butay*  1996 Lynn Bagasol  1997 Angelica Batin*  1997 Lesley Ann Paglinawan  1998 Jessica Corpuz*  1998 Pamela Lavlilla  1999 Arnalde Dedee Melchor*  1999 Fe Albano  2000 Jennifer Vea*  2000 Sheri-Lynn Baclig  2001 Maribel Apuya*  2001 Lori Lamug  2002 Agnes Calderon*  2002 Liana Green  2003 Aureana Tseu*  2003 Glenda Salvador  2004 Ruth Aguinaldo  2005 Jermel Lynn Quillopo  2006 lg time  2007 Jerryca Gasmen  2008 Krystle M. Acido*  2008 Bianca Castillo [2nd ru elevated]  2009 Margaret Pascual *  2010 Marinell Castillo  2011-Leoveni Mabiog  2012-Heavenly Fines  2013-Erika Joy Ordonez*  2014= Lovely Joy Orsino *Won Miss Oahu, then crowned Miss Hawaii Filipina Title + deceased UFCH Past Presidents & Present First UFCH Convention held on June 19, 20, 21, 1959, prior to that, Ambassador Juan C. Dionisio, Sr. started the campaign in September 1957 in order to unite the Filipino leaders representing Filipino civic clubs throughout the Territory. Ambassador Dionisio facilitated the “gathering of the eagles” through face-to-face dialogs. Chairmen of the six island councils were all respected leaders of their communities. Anastacio Luis, Big Island, Marcelino Francisco, Kauai, Liberato Abado, Lanai, Rafael Cabebe, Maui, Antonio Abrahano, Molokai, Justo dela Cruz, Oahu. HPD Lt. Roland Sagum served chairman of the first convention. There were 150 delegates with their theme: “Statehood and the Filipinos in Hawaii”. It was August 21, 1959 when Hawaii became the 50th State of the Union, after Alaska, 49th. The first Miss Hawaii Filipina was held under a Fiesta Filipina Project @. • Roland D. Sagum+ 1959-1961 • Justo Dela Cruz+ 1961-1962 • Nicanor Domingo+ 1962-1963 - Maui • Diosdado Avecilla+ 1963-1965 • Gelacio Daoang+ 1965-1966 • Frank Farinas+ 1966-1967 • Jose Sanidad+ 1967-1969 • Manuel Guillermo+ 1969-1970 • Mario Bautista+ 1970-1971 • Flaviano Leomo+ 1971-1972 • Dave Paco + 1972-1973 • Henry Manayan 1973-1975 • Gene Albano 1975-1976 • Jake Manegdeg 1976-1977 • Pat Esclito, Jr. 1977-1978 - Maui • Jake Manegdeg 1978-1979 • Pete Ramos+@ 1979-1981 • Dave Paco+ 1981-1982 • Virgilio Agcolicol 1982-1984 - Maui • Francisco Ugale@ 1984-1986 • Bert Ugalino@ 1986-1988 • Tony Ramil 1988-1990 - Maui • Maggie Domingo@ 1990-1992 • Zachary Labez+ 1992-1994 • Rick Manayan 1994-1995 • Oscar Portugal 1995-1996 – Kauai • Maggie Domingo@ 1996-1998 • Don Alvarez@+ 1998-2000 • Greg Peros 2000-2001 - Maui • Dwayne Bueno@ 2001-2003 • Don Guzman 2003-2004 – Maui • Don Alvarez+ 2004-2006 • Bryan Andaya 2006-2008 • Eddie Agas, Sr. 2008-2010 [las vegas conv 84 delegates] • Lynne Gutierrez 2010-2012[lv 32 delegates] • Jenny Quezon 2012-2014 [51 delegates Kauai 2013- 1 vote diff from Liza Trinidad • Maria Etrata -2014-2015 +Deceased @= Amado I. Yoro served as Publicity Chair under their respective administration, except Ugalino administration being Chair on Membership Committee, and Ugale being member on Scholarship Committee with Vince Bagoyo, Chairman and Sakada Committee Publicity. Bueno’s administration, Yoro both served on Publicity/Newsletter and Sakada & Elderly Committee Mrs. Hawaii Filipina  Acela Garcia 1988  Linda Villena 1989  Dolores Oandasan 1990  Miriam Guerrero 1991  Remy Rabanal 1992  Evangeline Munoz 1993  Felina Quebral 1994  Veronica Esteban 1997  Corazon Manarpaac 1998  Marites Domingo 1999  Edita Simon 2000  Lydia Balais Fontes 2001  Therese Viquilla Aleta 2002  Felice Chit Guillermo 2003  Wibitz Stewart 2004 –1st time maui  Reyna Rahman 2005  Armi Oliver Farinas 2006  Imelda Anderson 2007  Edna Ballesteros 2008  Jema Geronimo 2009  Kanani Dias 2010  Joy Agni 2011  Mm 2012  Nnn 2013 Miss Hawaii Filipina  Leticia Quintal 1959  Lilian Gabuco 1960  Lina Pasion 1961  Barbara Balderas 1962  Estrellita Ortiz 1963  Gloria Parinas 1964  Rose De Dios 1965  Sandra San Agustin 1966  Veronica Ortiz 1967  Joyal Torres 1968  Leilani Petranek 1969  Janice Bergado 1970  Thelma Supnet 1971  Shirley Cambe 1972  Carmella Barut* 1973  Jackery Tejada 1974  Celita De Castro* 1975  Sharon Robles* 1976  Lourdes Felipe* 1977  Jill Pacarro 1978  Teresa Limcaco 1979  Beth Sabala 1980  Joan Camero 1981  Jody Ann Andrade 1982  Melinda Gaborna* 1983  Dodie Viquelia 1984  Janet Vidad 1985  Donna Beth Balag 1986  Shelly Caldito 1987  Ligaya Stice* 1988  Monica Lischka 1989  Melissa Dela Cruz 1990  Kathy Duhaylongsod* 1990  Remedios Broas* 1991  Eva Marie Arconado 1992  Ruth Naomi Coller 1992  Juliet Raymundo 1993  Amy Centeno* 1994  Pamela Domingo* 1995  Lori Butay* 1996  Angelica Batin* 1997  Jessica Corpuz* 1998  Dee Dee Melchor* 1999  Jennifer Vea* 2000  Maribel Apuya* 2001  Agnes Calderon* 2002  Andrea Tseu 2003  Ruth Aguinaldo* 2004  Rutchelle Melchor 2005  Jo AnnCaro 2006  Cierra Rauch 2007 ma  Krystle Acido* 2008 oa  Celina Hayashi 2009 ma  Margaret Pascual 2010 oa  Topaz Fernandez 2011 ka  Ariel Enriquez 2012 bi  Erika Joy Ordonez 2013 oa  Big Island queen 2014 *Won the title of Miss Oahu, an Island pageant, then won title as Miss Hawaii Filipina, statewide pageant, same year. Take note: between 1959 to 1972, statewide queen is chosen directly. Thereafter, Miss Oahu Filipina is first chosen and given an opportunity to run for the statewide title in the same year of her reign. In some administration, the first runner-up was also allowed to compete for the statewide title. UFCH Progess/Sakada Awardees 1990 1991 1992= none – Labez pres 1993 = none – Manayan - pres 1994 = none = Portugal - pres 1995 = none = Portugal - pres 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 – 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Filipinos in Politics, Past & Present • Atty Peter Aduja • Judge Benjamin Menor • Pedro dela Cruz • Barney Menor • Eduardo Malapit • Eddie Sarita • James Tehada • Daniel Kihano • Bernaldo Bicoy • Richard Caldito, Sr. • Richard Caldito, Jr. • Rick Medina • Jake Manegdeg • Emilio Alcon • Ted Mina • Rudy Pacarro • Gene Albano • Ollie Lunasco • Connie Chun • Judge Reynaldo Graulty • Alfred Lardizabal • Domingo Takahashi • Vince Bagoyo • Mariano Acoba • Ben Cabreros • Melodie Aduja • David Pendleton Present Senate  Senate President Robert Bunda  Senate Vice Donna Mercado Kim  Ron Menor  Lorraine Rodero Inouye  Willie Espero Present House of Representatives  Felipe Abinsay, Jr., (D)  Michael Magaoay (D)  Alex Sonson (D)  Rida Cabanilla (D)  Kimberly Pine ( R)  Lynn Finnegan ( R ) Present Honolulu City Council • Romy Cachola • Nestor Garcia • Donovan Dela Cruz, Chair Kauai Council Maui Council Big Island Council Other Filipinos in Politics outside Hawaii • Thelma Garcia, Alaska Representative • Henry Manayan, Jr, Mayor, Milpitas, California • Manibog, Mayor, Daly City, California Filipinos in Restaurant  Jesse Coffee & Restaurant, Jesse Badua  Bahay Kubo, Joey Alcantra  Filipino Express, Lito Alcantra  Mabuhay Café, Fil & Jean Lomaoag  M & N, Moises & Norma Yere  Cocina, Chona Sonido  Elena’s, Theo & Elena Butuyan  Thelma’s, Thelma  others ================================ About the author: Amado I. Yoro: Current Member, Editorial Board, Oahu Filipino Times, OFCC; co-chair, Sakada Centennial Celebration Year 2006,OFCC/UFCH; co-chair, OFCC/UFCH publicity; editorial staff, Fil-Am Courier; US Correspondent, Ilocos Times; Hawaii Correspondent, Tawid Magazine/Saringit Chronicle. References(Mostly from)  UFCH/OFCC annual Souvenir Booklets  Fil-Am Courier  Hawaii Filipino News  Hawaii Filipino Chronicle  Santak  Pluma Magasin  Ilokandia Magasin  Pacific Courier  Pacific Journal  Sakada Book  Milkfish in Brackish Water/Bangus by Rev. Fred Vergara  Research  Pinoy: The First Wave by Dr. Robert V. Vallangca  The Filipinos in Hawaii: 1st 75th Years by Ambassador Juan C. Dionisio, Sr.  Mr.Faustino Respicio’s Book  Out of this Struggle – The Filipinos in Hawaii: 75th Anniversary by Luis V. Teodoro, Jr.  Pagdiriwang 1996 – Legacy & Vision of Hawaii Filipino American by Jonathan Okumura & Roderick Labrador  Sinking Roots: Filipino American Legacy in Hawaii by Dean Alegado  Sakada: Filipino Adaptation in Hawaii by Ruben Alcantara  Filipina – Hawaii Filipina Women by Pepi Nieva  Searching for the Promised land: Filipinos and Samoan by Nancy Foon Young  Filipinos in Hawaii by Roman Cariaga  Eminent Filipinos by Consul Benjamin Domingo  Who’s Who in Hawaii Filipino Professionals by Mary K. Makapagal  Others Sources: Interviews UFCH Convention-incomplete 2% margin of error Still good number beyond 200 delegates compare to the following: 2013 Kauai - 51 delegates and Jenny won 1 vote over Liza Trinidad 2012 Hilo - 117 delegates and Jenny won vs Fajardo and Pulido 2011-Las Vegas - 34 delegates [2 did not vote] Lynne G unopposed 2010 Lahaina Maui - 150 + delegates Lynne automatic because I withdrawn due to my 1 month gall bladder and vile stone operation June 2010- I endorsed Lynne 2009 - Kaunakakai, Molokai Eddie Agas reelected unopposed 48 delegates but only 44 votes, other 4 left earlier due to flight schedule 2008 - Las Vegas, 84 delegates, but 2 did not vote- Eddie Agas, elected unopposed For the 2014 race between two women is just like a platoon vs battalion. For me, it is NOT THE NUMBER, it is the quality of service counts. Lanai 1999 convention was chaired by Vincent Bagoyo and Norma Barroga held at the Manile Bay Hotel Good luck Apo Amado

MARCH 16, 2015 MONDAY=====FIRST OFCC CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEETING

March 16, 2015 Monday=====First OFCC Committee Meeting= Susannah Wesley Community Center=======8 In attendance: Alex Vergara, Jean Jeremiah, Jake Manegdeg, Amado Yoro, Armi Farinas, Marienne Vergara, Lety Ancog, Richard Ancog.=======Jake Manegdeg, Chairman, Amado Yoro, Albert Roque, Co-Chairs [moved Loida and Baybe to Credential and Registration] List of possible parliamentarian, legal cousel: Alex Sonson, Judge Graulty, Duke Aiona, Bryan Andaya, Vernon Rivera

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March 14, 2015 Samahang Ilocano =======Adopt a Hwy Volunteers Joy Malaabed Sr, Pat Ucol, Noly Butay, Edwin Saquiton, Errol Caoagas, Bards Gumila, ArmandoSoriano, Michael Racoma, Gloria Malabed,Dominador Galingana====13 bags

HOKU BBQ FUNDRAISING MARCH 14, 2015 SATURDAY NEAL BLAISDELL PARK.AIEA

March 14, 2015 Saturday====Volunteers today for the HOKU====Amado Yoro, Gus Concepcion, Romulo Basuel, Ophelia Basuel, Davelyn Quijano, Ador, Quijano, Ellen Orsino, Tony Ipalari, Hermie Gaspar, Rosebella Ipalari, Grace Ines, Leonila Degala, Angelita Idica, Johnny Idica, Rolly Padasdao, Gloria Padasdao, came into the tent Roger Tapat, Emelyn Anunciasion, Angie Santiago, Jesse Pascual, David Willing and 2 kids, Mario Palma, Leonila Degala, balatong, Grace Ines, arozcaldo, Amado Yoro, water, soda, tables, chairs, trash bags, Lilia del Rosario, Edgar Ipalari, Natividad Lived, suman, seaweeds, GUS, AMADO, ROMULO, JOHNNY, ADOR, went to pick up the 300 chicken in the Kapahulu district--Rainbow Drive Inn, Paid $ 2372.81 To 50th State Poultry,Inc. for the 300chicken=============================Davelyn incharge of the listing=======I gave the receipt to Hermie=unload, unpack, re-pack is very organized and systematic

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