Wednesday, July 8, 2015
JULY 7, 2015 TUESDAY ILOCOS SURIAN BOARD MEETING
JULY 7, 2015 TUESDAY --------
ISAH Brd mtg July 7 2015
Susannah Wesley Community Center
EIGHTEEN [18] In attendance clockwise from Danny Villaruz, Rose Sabangan, Veronica Esteban, Al Sabangan, Art Abinsay, Amado Yoro, Rexie Tuzon, Janet Lau, Ben Cabreros, Carmen Cabreros, Maria White, Alice Castaneda, Emelyn Damo, Jun Abinsay, Julius Soria, Anita Alquiza, Davelyn Quijano, Loida Yamamoto.
Meeting call to order by Danny Villaruz at 6:57 pm----invocation by Al Sabangan
TREASURER’S REPORT:
SORT OF EVALUATION OF THE QUIRINO AWARD
Above average---there is always a room for improvement
Parking is another factor, some people went home once they don’t find a parking
More control supposed to be at the reception table for collecting donation, and assigning guest to table
Suggestion to PREPAID TICKET a week before the event
There should be more realistic budget
There was some unanticipated items came up for the last minute
MRS. ISAH MATTER
Santiago candidate has withdrawn. Moved by Maria White seconded by Ben Cabreros to accept withdrawal. Santiago president assured to ISAH that they still participate in the mission w/o candidate
Other discussion: Unit Non candidate is okay to join mission
Had a precedent in 2005 Sinait participated in w/o candidate
2013 Santiago participated in w/o candidate
WHY THE SWITCHED OF VENUE NECESSARY?
Ala Moana could not accommodate more than 300
As a consensus of the 5 participating town: 4 for Hilton, 1 Ala Moana. Cost is a difference of $10.00 from 65 to 75
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Distribution of tickets: issued to:
For unit with candidates initial tickets 50 each
For unit w/o candidate initial tickets 25 each
1. Cabugao=====001-050-Veronica/Emelyn
2. Sto Domingo===051-100-Rexie/Janet
3. San Juan Lapog---101-150-Alice/Jenalin
4. Vigan ---151-200-Loida/Anita
5. Santiago – 201-225-Maria
6. Narvacan –226-250-Ben
7. Santa ----251-275-Julius
8. Sinait Alumni – 276-300-Davelyn
9. Annak Sinait -301-325-Amado
FIRST CANVASSING: Sept 12
LAST CANVASSING: Oct 10
Venue: to be announced
Amado will make a follow up every other week [Tuesday Committee meeting as a progress report]
Monday, July 6, 2015
MRS ILOCOS SURIAN AT THE TAPA BALLROOM, HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE HOTEL
MRS ILOCOS SURIAN PAGEANT AND CULTURAL PRESENTATION WILL BE HELD AT THE HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE HOTEL & SPA TAPA BALLROOM on October 24, 2015. Theme: Keeping Ilocano traditions alive. Five finalists will be representing their respective unit organizations like Cabugao, Sam juan Lapog, Sto Domingo, Vigan and Santiago.Ilocos Surian president Danny Villaruz is extending cordial invitation to all community leaders and organizations in the community to support this project. Part of the proceed will be used for the medical mission in December 2015.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
MAY 5, 2015 TUESDAY ILOCOS SURIAN BOARD MEETING SWCC
MAY 5, 2015 TUESDAY, ILOCOS SURIAN BOARD MEETING, IN ATTENDANCE clockwise from Danny Villaruz, Rose Sabangan, Veronica Esteban, Al Sabangan, Rexie Tuzon, Isabel Rivera Phu, Louie Funtanilla, Janet Rivera Lau, Estrella Taong, Paul Taong, Amado Yoro, Lina Mercado and 2 guests=========Mrs ISAH candidates, Janet Lau, Sto Domingo, Anita Arista, Vigan, Janel Nishida, Lapog; Emelyn Damo, Cabugao; and one for Santiago================isabel Phu to be member of Ads/Sponsorship committee---=====Maria Etrata will not be able to attend June 5, she'll be on cruise with her family from June 2=======don''t solicit from her, let her voluntary donate whatever she wishes; ============Tentative medical mission: Dec 14-20; 2015=====Ilocos sur doctors will help the mission======mission can be done same time same day for 2 or 3 towns------doctors will spread out to different towns=======Estrella/Paul are San Juan Lapog focus======
Monday, April 27, 2015
TYPICAL SUNDAY WORSE TRAFFIC APRIL 26, 2015
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A TYPICAL SUNDAY IN THE LIFE OF AMADO YORO [and my wife]-----APRIL 26, 2015. ONE OF THE WORSE TRAFFIC CONGESTIONS I EVER EXPERIENCE IN HAWAII ROAD PARTICULARLY THE KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY FROM ANNA MILLER.SUMIDA FARM TO SAM'S CLUB, ABOUT A 2 MILE STRECTH FROM 2PM TO 4PM 2 HOURS A TURTLE PACE MOVEMENT ON TRAFFIC DUE TO CONSTRUCTION.=========SOMEONE MAY PONDER, INCLUDING MYSELF, will this be forever for the next 15 years or so-------related to the construction of the very costly rail system?========Felt some anxiety, stress, time pressure and yet, pressure about the extension of taxes collections for the rail======Way way back the original presentation, everything was seemed OK, in 2006 or 2007 the 0.5% was approved according to some estimation, it should be enough=====what now my love=======the project was behind schedule, yet the budget came out SHORT almost a MILLION?========Traffic, traffic, Can the authority and the responsible contractor/s find a better scheduling------we hope so--------Too bad, I missed some important meeting/s to attend. Rushing from downtown church for Sunday service and meeting-------I really missed the regular monthly Council's Board meeting that was held at the FilComCenter in Waipahu-------what a day, my love------traffic, traffic should have a better solution---------please don't let motorists stalled for many hours in a short span of the road------we hope there is a better way
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John Gines Garcia Apo amado .....tamaaaa!
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Amado Yoro Yes, 2 hours from that Kaonohi St by Anna Miller Restaurant and Kamehameha Hwy Pearlridge to Sam's Club Acacia and Waiawa Interchange------Pearly City Waipahu separation-------Imagine a 4 lanes and gradually reduced to 2 lanes due to heavy construction equipments at the medial portion of the highway=======thanks God, there is no accident occurred yet.
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Amado Yoro Mr. John Gines Garcia, prove me wrong if you think I am posting here a fiction------it is a bare fact, factual and I saying it by personal experience--------just imagine how I looked like inside the 1 year old car with a/c in good condition--------i rather opened the 4 windows and able to smell the burning gasses from several models of vehicles exhausts pipes-------hehehe--------I took out my long sleeve, and my long pant as I have short in me--------Mr John, I do not encourage you to travel that busy, busy hours. Stay home if you do not a have a MEETING, important meeting to attend. Relax in front of your TV instead, less stress that way-------and by May 2, you will be able to watch Pacquiao's fight-------did you put a bet?
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John Gines Garcia Yes! Boss! Pacman. !
May be good idea to bring your experience to the city council meeting about hart,,,,,
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Amado Yoro Delfin Dumayas, ty, I think San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, mo bera in traffic this time as the construction here is in progress------San Nicolas has good roads as I have seen it in late 2012.....I was able to take a picture of the BIG SAN NICOLAS DAMILI BANGA, able to to to the Robinson Mall-----as we proceeded to the DepEd Diivision office-----in Laoag City
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Delfin Dumayas Natrapik ita ti kalsada nga agpa-Laoag, manong Amado Yoro... Gaps iti road widening...
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Amado Yoro ay, ket mayat ngarud no mapalawa met ti kalsada ditan. ti imasna no madalapus dagiti adu a tianggi dagiti small business people dita-----------sayang no mairaman a madalapus tay eatery tay kaanakan dita asideg ti dakkel a banga, ti kalsada nga agpaSarrat
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Mario Orbito Amado, rail came up short almost a billion, not a million. And they are working in a plain field now, how much more if they run into buildings, utility lines, plus delays, lucky if they can finish the rail with 10 billion. and they are telling us that we will have a better quality of life then. Sorry to hear about your experience today, hope rail workers are not being paid overtime today, Sus maria josep.
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Cheryl Lei Yoro Balcita That's why I think they should just stop the project altogether - it's supposed to help commute but it's causing more stress and problems for everyone. Getting to and from places never took an hour or more growing up, it's gotten worse over the years and will continue to get worse due to this dumb project. 15 years is too long and at what price is it costing us? We are paying for it now, our kids will be paying for it later...RIDICULOUS! Just my opinion!
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Amado Yoro I stand corrected about the amount that is short---alll I know is SHORT.Mario Orbito-----IT IS TOO EXPENSVIE------------and it will always be short -----no maparti a baka koma daytoy------just killing a cow------maibus diay darana---------all the blood drains out and the dead body will become stink to dry up---------I hope not; convince me that the cow remains alive though all the blood drained out----then, people will enjoy the kaldo [ride]
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Andrea Baptista "I told you so!" ..... I wish the mayor(s), the Honolulu Council(s), the state legislature(s ) the governor(s), the greedy labor unions and all the stupid "dreamers" rooting for the ,rail system listened! I wish ex-Gov. Cayetano and his company had more teeth ans support on the discontinuance of the project.,,,,,,,,,,,, All ye, Pro-rail people are you sure there will be enough revenue to finance YOUR rail? ...... All, ye, public officials who keep pushing for more taxes, when you can't BLEED anymore taxpayers, will you give up your salaries to finance YOUR project- rail? ....... I'm not giving up my SS benefit and pension to your GROSS MIISTAKE. I'll be using ny own car to run around town, not to pay a r ide on YOUR rail, you know! ...... THINK! STOP THE RAIL NOW! Use the standing concrete posts to build BUS ROUTES instead!
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Mario Orbito Agree to Manang Andrea, and Cheryl Lei. contractors, labor unions and politicians are in cahoot together in this rail satisfy their greed. Rail will not solve traffic, whoever will gave up their cars? It does not go to schools where we drop our children, to our doctors, and other parts of the island. How many times are we ever fooled? Now more taxes. Wish Ben will try again.
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Amado Yoro Thanks for the better terminology BLEED in place of drained out Manang Andrea Baptista. There are numbers of columns/posts now standing from Kapolei to Leoku/Farrington Hwy by the Don Quijote store-----driving is also slowed down. My driving time from the Ewa Villages to Waipahu, Fort Weaver Road one lane took me 5-8 minutes to the Oahu Sugar Parking lot in the late 70's or before this rail project, , this time around, for a 4 lanes Fort Weaver Road, may take a 20 to 45 minutes due to congestions toward the H-! freeway, and the Farrington Hwy is narrowed down------what a day, my love, what an experience-----ay sus
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Amado Yoro Election time is around the corner.And whatever type of election that be, vote out those no good; vote in those who are good
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John Witeck Traffic sucks due to disjointed construction and I'm afraid it will worsen -- and the fixed rail being built will not improve matters at all. I feel for those who have to daily endure such commutes! Hope you don't have another Sunday like today!
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Amado Yoro just imagine how traffic can be eased
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Amado Yoro Mr. John Witeck, later, drive either to Kapolei or Waipahu from Wahiawa/Mililani and ride the train, say, 7=15 years from now
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Amado Yoro or that years we will not be able to renew our driver license lol
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John Witeck I doubt that will be convenient for most folks and that the parking will be adequate. But one can hope.
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Amado Yoro yeah, parking will be another challenge or problem, fees, vandalism unless security is safe
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Officially enter into Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature 2015 Ilokano-Sarita April 23, 2015 thursday
APRIL 23, 2015 THURSDAY ---HAWAII TIME======
Aloha:
To CPMA
Thanks God. Finally I was able to mail A HARD COPY OF MY OFFICIAL ENTRY this afternoon a 4:09pm at the Ewa Beach Post Office with a $10.31 postage. 2 CDs inside, the Consent Form, the Entry Form. I was told by the UD Post Office's Cashier that it takes 5-10 business days to reach its destination. I emailed the article and the other forms as required.
Amado I. Yoro
April 23, 2015 6:45pm Hawaii time
SAB-ONG: NANGUBBAAN KEN NI MARGARITA
PENNAME: Igor la Madrid [Amado Gloria]
25 pages plus 1 page synopsis
1st prize---PhP15,000.00
2nd prize---Php10,000.00
3rd prize---Php8,000.00
Awarding Sept 1, 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
MARCH 2015 THE MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH FOR G AND I
March is the most expensive month Gloria and I had.===============Federal tax refund received=======immediately melted just like an ice for reasons: In prep or her bd, and her Hermana Mayor Arpil and May respectively======March 19 paid $500.00 consultant re: property matter======Disco Mart March 24 bought====sofa table cost her $399.00 plus tax and delivery========Carpet Outlet March 26 bought 12x20 feet carpet $300.00 plus gas borrowed truck; Servco Waipahu bought 2013 Toyota Corolla $17,000.00 financed payable in 5 years========Car is necessity for transportation to work, to church, and other errands==========
Saturday, March 28, 2015
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.
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• 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
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• 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
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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
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